Gold Prices Soar Past $5,000: Top 3 Mining Stocks to Watch in 2026

Gold prices surged past $5,000 for the first time in futures trading, with many analysts predicting further growth. Despite the rapid ascent, some analysts foresee a pullback before a continued rise. Mining stocks, however, have been a strong trade in the last year, with many analysts expecting this trend to continue in 2026. Newmont Gold Corp. and B2Gold Corp. are among the top mining stocks to consider, with Newmont offering best-in-class exposure to a higher gold regime and B2Gold offering asymmetric growth potential through new production.