Australian gold stocks hit more than five-month high on higher bullion prices

Northern Star Resources

24/08/2026 06:48

** Australian gold stocks .AXGD rose as much as 1.8% to their highest since March 6
** Gold prices hit their highest level in more than three months as a subdued dollar lent support GOL/
** Sector majors Evolution Mining EVN.AX and Northern Star Resources NST.AX gain 1.3% and 1.2%, respectively
** Around 215.8 mln shares change hands, nearly 1.1x 30-day average
** AXGD up 7.5% YTD

 (Reporting by Keshav Singh Chundawat in Bengaluru)
 ((Keshav.singhchundawat@thomsonreuters.com))