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Just For You 3 Mining Companies to Fill Stockings With More Than Just CoalWritten by Nathan Reiff. First Published: 12/24/2025. 
Key Points - The precious metals rally has reignited toward the end of the year, and recent external factors like a third interest rate cut this year could push prices higher in 2026.
- Despite the fact that many mining companies have experienced doubling or even nearly tripling of their share prices this year, there is reason to believe they could continue to appreciate into the new year.
- Agnico Eagle, Barrick, and Newmont are among the largest gold mining firms, and each presents an attractive prospect for investors.
As 2025 comes to a close, the precious metals surge appears poised to continue well into the new year, despite some bumps in the fall. Gold and silver hit fresh all-time highs again in December after having already done so several times in recent months. A mix of geopolitical uncertainty, falling interest rates and bond market volatility, and investor caution toward equities has pushed precious metals higher. Beyond precious metals, base metals like copper are also rising amid a widening gap between demand and supply, while critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt are increasingly required for applications like electric vehicles and clean energy. Together, these trends make mining companies a potentially growth-oriented corner of the market. Add the appeal of miners as a hedge against inflation, and it's easy to see why they could be top choices for investors in the year ahead. The three stocks below are a good place to start. Agnico Reaches Record Results, Fueling Additional Exploration and Efficiency Efforts While President Trump's official salary is $400,000 per year... his tax returns reveal he's been collecting up to $250,000 PER MONTH from one hidden source. Until recently, most Americans couldn't touch the type of investment that makes up this investment. But thanks to Executive Order 14330, that just changed. If you love investing in disruptive new companies... Discover how to invest in the fund Trump uses to collect this income >> Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE: AEM), the largest Canadian mining company by market capitalization, focuses primarily on gold production with some additional metals produced as byproducts. Like many mining firms, Agnico's stock closely tracks the price of gold—unsurprisingly, shares of AEM staged a massive rally in 2025, rising 121% year-to-date (YTD). Agnico's scale and the strong performance of gold helped it deliver record results in the latest quarter, including 867,000 ounces produced and $3.1 billion in revenue, topping analyst predictions. Earnings per share (EPS) of $2.16 nearly doubled year-over-year (YOY) and beat estimates by $0.40. While higher gold prices can increase royalty expenses, Agnico's productivity initiatives—including increased automation in drilling and better fleet management—have helped lower unit costs. Agnico's size also allows significant investment in exploration. One hundred twenty drill rigs were active in the first three quarters of 2025, potentially unlocking up to 1.5 million ounces of additional production. Margins remain strong, free cash flow is healthy, and the company returned about $350 million to shareholders in the most recent quarter. These factors help explain why analysts generally rate AEM a Buy, despite the stock's strong run. Barrick's Divestment, IPO Potential, and Dispute Resolution Could Drive Additional Gains Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: B), just behind Agnico among Canada's largest miners by market cap, produces both gold and copper and has performed even better this year, rising roughly 187%. In addition to growing cash flow and improving margins, strategic repositioning should boost efficiencies into the new year, supporting a bullish analyst outlook despite the company's major rally in 2025. Two additional catalysts make Barrick an attractive name to watch. First, the company announced in early December 2025 that it is exploring a potential IPO of its North American gold assets. Alongside a recent $305 million sale of its Côte d'Ivoire assets, these moves would further streamline Barrick's portfolio and bolster cash on hand. Second, Barrick recently reached a resolution with the government of Mali over its Loulo and Gounkoto mines, restoring a major asset and reducing uncertainty for the company. Newmont Is Another Gold Miner With Major Returns and Compelling Fundamentals Newmont Corp. (NYSE: NEM), a top-six publicly traded miner globally by market value, also focuses primarily on gold. Up about 174% this year, Newmont combines high-quality assets, strong cash flow ($4.5 billion in the first three quarters of 2025), an improving balance sheet, and production increases in Ghana. While the company's third-quarter earnings were solid and analysts generally rate NEM a Buy, its recent gains leave modest downside risk relative to some price targets. Investors may also be attracted by Newmont's dividend and its healthy, sustainable payout ratio. These three miners—Agnico, Barrick and Newmont—offer exposure to rising metals prices, improving operational metrics, and shareholder returns, making them reasonable starting points for investors looking to add mining exposure in the year ahead. As always, consider your risk tolerance and investment horizon before adding cyclical resource names to a portfolio.
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