Recent dip in gold prices and cost pressures weigh on the Zacks Mining - Gold industry. We suggest adding stocks like FNV, CGAU, NG, NAK and DC, which are poised for growth.
Franco-Nevada NYSE: FNV reported higher second-quarter production-equivalent sales and record first-half financial results, aided by stronger precious-metal and oil prices, increased production at key assets, and contributions from recently acquired interests.
TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold equivalent ounces sold in the quarter were 18% higher compared to the prior year period. Financial results benefited further from strong year-over-year precious metal and oil prices in the quarter. Production for the portfolio is expected to be weighted to the second half of the year, largely due to the expected production profiles at Candelaria, Tocantinzinho and Côté Gold, among others. During the quarter, the Government of Panama allowed the processing of stockpiles at Cobre Panamá to commence and established a ministerial commission to consider the future of the mine. The Company is tracking towards the upper half of its annual guidance range for 2026 due to elevated oil prices and anticipated deliveries from the processing of stockpiles at Cobre Panamá.
The TSX Composite Index has soared this year, even as gold prices have recoiled. It has jumped by 14.35% this year and 30% in the last 12 months, outperforming the S&P 500.
JPMorgan Chase believes gold will reach $5,000 an ounce by the fourth quarter of the year, before pushing even higher. Gold is often viewed as a hedge and diversification tool, and there are several ways to invest in it.
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Bank of Nova Scotia increased its holdings in shares of Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV) (TSE: FNV) by 5.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 485,345 shares of the basic materials company's stock after purchasing an additional 23,587 shares during the period. Bank of Nova
Franco-Nevada Corporation stands out for its unrivaled asset diversification, superior margins, and capital discipline, making it the premier vehicle in the precious metals sector. Record gold/silver prices helped it deliver record revenue ($651M), operating cash flow ($520M), and exceptional ~92.9% cash margins, with new assets and higher metals prices driving robust YoY growth. Importantly, FNV's business model shields it from inflation and provides it with massive discovery optionality, never mind unrivaled cash flow diversification vs. producers.