Gold prices have dropped sharply amid dollar strength tied to the Iran conflict, but mining stocks such as Newmont and Barrick Mining may offer leveraged upside if the metal rebounds.
The recent sharp selloff in gold miner stocks has created opportunities for investors to buy at bargain prices if the appetite for gold flips back to bullish, as history suggests.
Newmont and Barrick each saw earnings per share rise by triple-digit percentages in 2025. Both have paid a dividend for nearly 40 years -- and also raised their payouts recently.