Newmont is trading at A$179.09, up 4.22%, primarily on materials-sector strength rather than a newly reported company-specific announcement. - Spot gold was modestly higher on September 22 at $4,332.46 per ounce, versus $4,309.08 on September 21, providing supportive conditions for gold miners. - Recent analyst target increases and the removal of the Fourmile project overhang remain supportive background factors, but predate September 23.