Sydney, Feb 9, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — Market closed.
- Evolution Mining rose 4.46% to A$14.98 at the close.
- Gold held above $5,000/oz on a softer dollar, helping lift Australian gold miners.
- EVN reports FY26 half-year results on Feb. 11.
Evolution Mining Limited shares closed up 4.46% at A$14.98 on Monday, a 64-cent lift from the prior close. About A$88.6 million worth of EVN stock changed hands by value, putting it among the ASX’s busiest names, as peer Northern Star Resources rose 3.55%. 1
That matters right now because gold’s moves are back in the driver’s seat for miners. Spot gold rose 1.1% to $5,012.76 an ounce by 0502 GMT as the dollar dipped and investors waited for U.S. jobs and inflation readings later this week; “Bargain-hunting is pushing gold back above the $5,000 level,” KCM chief analyst Tim Waterer said, adding, “Any softness in the jobs data could help gold’s rebound efforts.” 2
Australian equities also found their footing after Friday’s selloff, with banks and miners leading the bounce into a heavy earnings week, Reuters reported earlier in the session. Gold miners snapped a two-day losing streak as bullion rebounded, and Evolution’s own calendar shows its FY26 half-year results are due on Feb. 11. 3
Evolution says it operates in Tier 1 jurisdictions in Australia and Canada. It also says it targets a semiannual dividend linked to after-tax earnings “whenever possible,” making the next earnings update a key test for both profit and payout expectations. 4
For traders, Wednesday’s result is the next hard catalyst. They will pick over costs, output and cash flow, and listen for any shift in production and cost guidance — the forecasts companies give investors — after a volatile stretch in bullion.
But leverage cuts both ways. A firmer dollar or hotter U.S. data could cool gold fast, and miners can give back gains just as quickly when the metal turns.
Operational execution is the other risk. If the half-year numbers show weaker grades, higher costs or a more cautious line on dividends, today’s move can fade in a hurry.
For the next session, the focus narrows to two screens: gold and Feb. 11. Evolution’s half-year results and management commentary should set the tone for EVN into the rest of the week.
