List of 36 gold mining stocks

Here’s a comprehensive list of gold mining stocks across various categories: from large-cap major gold miners to mid-tier producers and junior exploration companies. These companies are involved in gold production, exploration, and development around the world. I’ll categorize them based on their market capitalization and their level of involvement in the gold industry.

Major Gold Mining Companies (Large-Cap)

These companies are some of the largest gold producers in the world, with established operations and diverse global portfolios.

1. Newmont Corporation (NEM)
   • Headquarters: United States
   • Market Cap: ~$40 billion
   • Focus: Largest gold mining company globally with operations in North America, South America, Australia, and Africa.
2. Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD)
   • Headquarters: Canada
   • Market Cap: ~$35 billion
   • Focus: One of the largest gold miners with operations spanning across six countries, including North and South America, Africa, and Australia.
3. AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU)
   • Headquarters: South Africa
   • Market Cap: ~$14 billion
   • Focus: A global gold producer with significant operations in South Africa, Brazil, and Australia.
4. Gold Fields Ltd. (GFI)
   • Headquarters: South Africa
   • Market Cap: ~$11 billion
   • Focus: Gold Fields operates mines in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru.
5. Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)
   • Headquarters: Canada
   • Market Cap: ~$22 billion
   • Focus: A precious metals streaming and royalty company with exposure to gold, silver, and other metals.
6. China National Gold Group Corp. (CNG)
   • Headquarters: China
   • Focus: A state-owned Chinese conglomerate, one of the largest gold producers in China.
7. Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC)
   • Headquarters: Canada
   • Market Cap: ~$10 billion
   • Focus: Kinross operates gold mines in the United States, Brazil, Russia, and West Africa.
8. Polyus Gold (OPYGY)
   • Headquarters: Russia
   • Market Cap: ~$30 billion
   • Focus: Russia’s largest gold producer with substantial reserves in Siberia.
9. Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW)
   • Headquarters: South Africa
   • Market Cap: ~$10 billion
   • Focus: Known for gold and platinum group metal production, primarily from South Africa and the U.S.
10. Teck Resources Ltd. (TECK)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$25 billion
• Focus: Though more diversified (copper, zinc, etc.), Teck has significant exposure to gold through its Fort Hills and Quebrada Blanca projects.

Mid-Tier Gold Mining Companies (Mid-Cap)

These companies are typically smaller than the majors but still generate solid revenue and production.

11. Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$5 billion
• Focus: Operations in South America, especially in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

12. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$17 billion
• Focus: A major North American gold miner with strong assets in Canada, Finland, and Mexico.

13. B2Gold Corp. (BTG)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$8 billion
• Focus: A low-cost, high-margin gold producer with operations in Mali, the Philippines, and Colombia.

14. Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$30 billion
• Focus: A leading precious metals streaming and royalty company, it’s involved in a number of gold, silver, and platinum mining operations worldwide.

15. Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)

• Headquarters: United States
• Market Cap: ~$22 billion
• Focus: A streaming and royalty company with a portfolio of gold and other precious metals interests worldwide.

16. Newcrest Mining Limited (NCM)

• Headquarters: Australia
• Market Cap: ~$17 billion
• Focus: A leading gold miner with operations primarily in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

17. Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (HMY)

• Headquarters: South Africa
• Market Cap: ~$5 billion
• Focus: One of the largest gold producers in South Africa with projects in Papua New Guinea.

18. Severstal (SVJTY)

• Headquarters: Russia
• Focus: While a steel producer, Severstal has significant investments in the Russian gold sector.

19. Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$5 billion
• Focus: Alamos is a mid-tier gold producer with operations in North America, particularly in Canada and Mexico.

20. IAmGold Corporation (IAG)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$2.5 billion
• Focus: A major producer in West Africa, with additional operations in South America.

Junior Gold Miners (Small-Cap/Exploration)

These companies are typically smaller players or exploration-stage miners, offering high growth potential but significant risk.

21. Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$1-2 billion
• Focus: Gold exploration company focused on Quebec’s Windfall Project.

22. Pretium Resources Inc. (PVG)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Focused on the Brucejack gold project in British Columbia, now acquired by Newcrest.

23. Great Bear Resources (GBR)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Focused on gold exploration in the Red Lake District of Ontario, Canada, now acquired by Kinross.

24. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Focused on the Pebble Project, one of the world’s largest undeveloped gold/copper projects in Alaska.

25. Mag Silver Corp. (MAG)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: A silver-focused company with significant exposure to gold through its Juanicipio Project in Mexico.

26. Torex Gold Resources Inc. (TXG)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Market Cap: ~$2-3 billion
• Focus: A mid-tier gold producer with operations in Mexico’s Morelos Gold Belt.

27. Balmoral Resources (BALMF)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Focused on exploration in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in Canada, with a high-potential gold discovery.

28. Corvus Gold Inc. (KOR)

• Headquarters: USA
• Focus: A gold exploration company in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world.

29. Sandspring Resources Ltd. (SSPXF)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Exploration in Guyana, with a focus on the Toroparu Gold Project.

30. Auryn Resources Inc. (AURYN)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Focused on gold exploration in Peru and Canada.

31. Klondex Mines Ltd. (KLDX)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Focused on Nevada gold mining, with the Fire Creek and Midas properties (acquired by Hecla Mining in 2018).

32. Galiano Gold Inc. (GAU)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Gold exploration and production company focused on West Africa.

33. Aurelius Minerals Inc. (AUL)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Exploration in Nova Scotia, Canada.

34. Excellon Resources Inc. (EXN)

• Headquarters: Canada
• Focus: Exploration and development in Mexico and Canada.

35. Hochschild Mining Plc (HCHDF)

• Headquarters: UK
• Focus: Focused on gold and silver production, mainly from Peru and Argentina.

36. Eurasian Minerals Inc. (EMXX)

• Headquarters: USA
• Focus: Exploration in Turkey, Mongolia, and Chile.

Note on Investing in Gold Mining Stocks:

• Risk and Reward: The majors are more stable, offering reliable dividends and consistent production. However, juniors can provide higher upside potential due to their exploration activities, but come with higher risk due to funding and geopolitical risks.
• Diversification: Investing in a mix of companies across different regions and stages (exploration to production) can help balance risk and reward.
• Commodity Price Impact: Gold mining stocks are often highly correlated with the price of gold. Movements in gold prices can significantly impact their stock prices.
• Regulatory and Geopolitical Risks: Especially for juniors or miners with operations in developing countries, political instability, regulations, and permitting issues can affect stock performance.

Always perform thorough due diligence and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions, as mining stocks can be volatile and influenced by factors beyond just commodity prices.