Energy Insider: China’s Gold Output Rose in 2025 as Consumption Slipped

Energy Insider: China’s Gold Output Rose in 2025 as Consumption Slipped

Energy Insider: China’s Gold Output Rose in 2025 as Consumption Slipped - Tianqi Lithium to sell stake in Chile’s SQM, EU launches probe into Goldwind

Gold output increases, investment demand surges

China's gold production edged up in 2025 while overall consumption declined, amid a shift from jewelry toward investment products, data from the China Gold Association showed on Thursday.

China Gold Demand Shifts Toward Investment Assets

China saw a shift in gold consumption in 2025 as investment demand overtook jewelry purchases. Gold production rose slightly, while total consumption fell compared to last year. The China Gold Association reported that the country produced 381.339 tonnes of gold, with imports of raw materials also rising. Exploration and technology projects contributed to the production increase. Investment in gold bars, coins, and ETFs surged, fueled by higher …