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This Week's Exclusive News 3 Mining Companies to Fill Stockings With More Than Just CoalSubmitted by Nathan Reiff. Published: 12/24/2025. 
At a Glance - 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 doing so several times earlier in recent months. A perfect storm of geopolitical uncertainty, falling interest rates and bond market volatility, and investor reticence about the equities space have driven precious metals ever 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 needed for electric vehicles and clean-energy applications. Together, these trends make mining companies a desirable and potentially growth-oriented segment of the market. Add to that miners' appeal as a possible hedge against inflation, and it's easy to see why they could be a top choice among investors in the new year. The three stocks below may be a good place to start. Agnico Reaches Record Results, Fueling Additional Exploration and Efficiency Efforts Imagine a bull market so powerful, every single investor became a millionaire. Not by finding the next NVIDIA or Bitcoin, but by owning a simple index fund.
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This story has received little coverage in the press. But if history repeats, it could bump tens of millions of Americans into a 7-figure net worth practically overnight. Click here for the full story. The world's one of the largest Canadian mining companies by market capitalization, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE: AEM) is primarily focused on gold production, with some additional metals included as byproducts. Like many mining firms, Agnico's stock is closely tied to 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 produce 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. Higher gold prices did raise royalty expenses, but Agnico's productivity initiatives—such as remote or automated drilling and improved fleet management—have lowered unit costs. Agnico's size also allows it to reinvest in exploration: the company deployed 120 drill rigs in the first three quarters of 2025, potentially unlocking up to 1.5 million ounces of additional production. Its margins remain strong, free cash flow is healthy, and the company is returning capital to shareholders (around $350 million in the last quarter alone). All of these factors leave AEM a solid Buy among most analysts, despite its impressive rally. Barrick's Divestment, IPO Potential, and Dispute Resolution Could Drive Additional Gains Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: B) is among the largest Canadian mining firms, and the gold-and-copper producer has performed exceptionally well, rising roughly 187% this year. The company has grown cash flow and margins while engaging in strategic repositioning to improve efficiencies—factors that underpin analysts' bullish views despite the 2025 rally. Two additional catalysts could support further gains. First, in early December 2025 Barrick announced it is exploring a potential IPO of its North American gold assets. Combined with a recent $305-million sale of its Côte d’lvoire assets, that move would continue streamlining Barrick's asset base and production profile while boosting cash on hand. Second, Barrick recently reached a resolution with the government of Mali regarding its Loulo and Gounkoto mines, restoring a major asset and removing significant uncertainty for the company. Newmont Is Another Gold Miner With Major Returns and Compelling Fundamentals A top-six publicly traded miner globally by market value, Newmont Corp. (NYSE: NEM) is also primarily focused on gold. With gains of about 174% this year, Newmont combines high-quality mining assets with robust cash flow—$4.5 billion in the first three quarters of 2025—an improving balance sheet, and production ramp-ups in its Ghana operations. While the company's third-quarter earnings were strong and analysts continue to rate NEM shares a Buy, price estimates suggest there is modest downside potential after the recent rally. Given that, investors may also be attracted to Newmont's dividend and its healthy, sustainable payout ratio.
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