Why did the Bellevue Gold share price just jump 12% to a new decade high?

This gold share is reaching for the stars on Tuesday.

| More on:
A man wearing glasses and a white t-shirt pumps his fists in the air looking excited and happy about the rising OBX share price

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Investors have been bidding the Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) share price higher again on Tuesday.

At the time of writing, the gold developer's shares are up 12% to a decade high of $1.62.

Why is the Bellevue Gold share price rocketing higher?

Investors have been buying this ASX gold share on Tuesday despite there being no news out of it.

However, it is worth highlighting that its shares have been on fire in recent sessions despite the market volatility.

In fact, since the start of the month, the Bellevue Gold share price has raced almost 28% higher.

This means its shares are now up more than 140% over the last 12 months, as you can see on the chart below.

What's driving this gold share higher?

The key driver of this month's gain appears to have been the announcement of a toll treating agreement with Genesis Minerals Limited (ASX: GMD).

That agreement will see Genesis Minerals process material from the Bellevue Gold Mine, predominantly from the Vanguard open pit, at its Gwalia processing facility.

This is great news for the company because it will enable Bellevue to generate early cash flow in the current quarter ahead of scheduled processing at the Bellevue Gold Mine plant in the December quarter.

Speaking of which, management also revealed that the construction of the Bellevue processing facility continues on schedule and on budget. In addition, its underground mine development remains firmly on track with the fourth and final jumbo rig now on site and being commissioned.

This news went down well with analysts at Macquarie. In response, the broker has retained its outperform rating and increased its price target to $1.80.

This suggests that the Bellevue Gold share price may not have peaked yet despite its impressive gains.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Gold

An older female ASX investor holds a gangster-style fist pump pose showing off gold rings with dollar signs on them.
Gold

Why is this gold miner's share price heading higher today?

A positive prefeasibility study has been published.

Read more »

A few gold nullets sit on an old-fashioned gold scale, representing ASX gold shares.
Broker Notes

Up 300% since August, why this surging ASX gold stock could keep racing higher

A leading broker forecasts more strong outperformance from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

Read more »

a woman wearing a sparkly strapless dress leans on a neat stack of six gold bars as she smiles and looks to the side as though she is very happy and protective of her stash. She also has gold fingernails and gold glitter pieces affixed to her cheeks.
Gold

Why is this $4.6 billion gold company's share price hitting record highs?

Good news on the exploration front has this stock heading north.

Read more »

A business person directs a pointed finger upwards on a rising arrow on a bar graph.
Gold

Up 156% in a year, Evolution Mining shares rocketing again today on record setting results

Investors are piling in Evolution Mining shares on Wednesday. Let’s see why.

Read more »

Three people with gold streamers celebrate good news.
Opinions

Prediction: Evolution Mining shares will halve in value in 2026

The gold price has reached a new record this week.

Read more »

a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow
Gold

Considering ASX small-cap gold shares? Expert advice on how to decide

Warwick Grigor, an analyst at mining investment specialists Far East Capital, suggests a 3-step process to start.

Read more »

Calculator and gold bars on Australian dollars, symbolising dividends.
Gold

Want to buy gold in 2026? Here are 3 ways to do it

It's easier than ever to own this yellow metal...

Read more »

a woman puts her hand to her chin and looks to the side deep in thought as though pondering something significant.
Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 gold shares to buy and 1 to sell: experts

After exceptional share price growth for 2 years, experts say investors need to choose their gold stocks carefully.

Read more »