As high gold prices become the baseline, mining equities are poised to outperform in 2026 – VanEck’s Casanova

(Kitco News) – As gold prices continue to trade near all-time highs above $5,000 per ounce, miners are generating record margins and free cash flow, and with all-in costs below $2,000 per ounce, the sector is positioned to outperform once again this year, according to Imaru Casanova, Portfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals at VanEck.