Gold rush returns: 10 mining stocks that have exploded 100%+

Gold prices (XAUUSD:CUR) surged toward the landmark $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday, with futures breaking through the milestone for the first time in history.

The rally to $4,000 has fueled remarkable gains across the mining sector, with many names now returning north of 100% on the 2025 trading year. 

As a result, Seeking Alpha highlighted a select group of gold- and mineral-focused stocks that have delivered exceptional returns year-to-date. 

The curated list features global mining companies with market capitalizations of at least $10 billion that have each gained 100% or more this year. Stocks are ranked according to SA’s Quant metrics. 

No. 1: Coeur Mining (CDE), quant rating of 4.98.

No. 2: Gold Fields Limited (GFI) quant rating of 4.97.

No. 3: Newmont Corporation (NEM), quant rating of 4.96.

No. 4: Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC), quant rating of 4.95.

No. 5: AngloGold Ashanti (AU), quant rating of 4.91.

No. 6: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), quant rating of 4.88.

No. 7: Barrick Mining Corporation (B), quant rating of 4.80.

No. 8: Valterra Platinum (OTCPK:AGPPF), quant rating of 3.42.

No. 9: Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (OTCQX:IMPUY), quant rating of 3.38.

No. 10: Harmony Gold Mining Company (HMY), quant rating of 2.91.

For more on gold, investors can always turn towards exchange traded funds for further diversified exposure.

Gold ETFs: (NYSEARCA:GLD), (NYSEARCA:IAU), (NYSEARCA:GLDM), (NYSEARCA:SGOL), (NYSEARCA:IAUM), (NYSEARCA:OUNZ), (BATS:AAAU), (NYSEARCA:BAR), (NYSEARCA:GDX), (NYSEARCA:GDXJ), (NASDAQ:RING), and (NYSEARCA:NUGT).