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  • Silver$53.90/oz+0.02%
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  • Palladium$1,046.50/oz0.00%
  • Copper$6.48/lb0.00%
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  • Nickel$15,870/t+0.13%
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  • Lithium$14,542/t−0.04%
  • Cobalt$23.11/lb0.00%
  • Uranium$90.10/lb+0.02%
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Gold

Top Mining Stocks to Watch: Newmont, Gold

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Top Mining Stocks to Watch: Newmont, Gold
Top mining Stocks

Gold Rush Boosts Prominent Mining Stocks

Gold has seen a remarkable surge in value this year, currently trading at approximately $2,300 per ounce, reflecting an impressive 11% increase since the beginning of the year. Several major mining stocks have experienced a surge, making them top performers in 2024.

1. Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM)

In the past month, shares of Newmont, a prominent gold producer, have experienced a significant 16% increase. Experts are optimistic about Newmont, predicting a 33% increase in earnings for the year and anticipating a substantial rise in stock price.

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2. Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI)

Gold Fields has shown impressive performance, with a significant 21% surge in stock price over the past month and a year-to-date increase of almost 16%. However, analysts continue to approach the situation with caution, as indicated by a consensus rating of reduce. This suggests that there may be potential challenges on the horizon.

3. Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV)

Franco-Nevada presents a distinctive investment model, setting it apart from others in the industry. Despite varying opinions from analysts, the company is anticipated to experience a 16% increase in earnings, with a projected stock price increase of almost 23%.According to a source,…

4. Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM)

Agnico Eagle Mines has seen significant growth this year, with a remarkable 23% increase in the past month. With its strong market capitalization and appealing dividend yield, this option is definitely worth considering for investors.

5. Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD)

Despite recent underperformance, Barrick Gold continues to be a significant player in the mining industry, with a focus on gold and copper. Experts are optimistic about the potential for recovery, with forecasts indicating a 33% increase in stock price.

These mining stocks showcase the strength and promise of the mining sector in the face of economic uncertainties, fueled by the increase in commodity prices and the growing interest from investors in secure assets.

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Mo Shine

Mo Shine

Lead Strategist, African Infrastructure & Diplomacy

Mo Shine covers the geopolitics, logistics and diplomacy of critical-mineral extraction in the Global South, with a focus on how African statecraft shapes what investors and operators can actually build. He spent more than a decade in newspaper journalism, as sub-editor and executive editor, and has worked with Skillings since 2009.

His current work tracks the Lobito Corridor and other Western-backed rail routes, and what they change for working capital, regional diplomacy and operator resilience across the Central African Copperbelt.


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