Silver Has Crushed the S&P 500 This Year, Here’s My Top Pick If The Boom Continues

Core Insights - 2025 is marked by significant increases in gold and silver prices, with gold rising from $2,669/oz to $4,387/oz (69.46%) and silver from $29.90 to nearly $70.00 (133.51%) [1] - Coeur Mining has shown remarkable performance with a year-to-date return of 229% and is positioned as the 8th largest North American gold and silver mining company [1][3] Company Performance - Coeur Mining reported revenues of $1.7 billion and expanded gross margins to 78.6% [3] - The company’s year-to-date return stands at +229.02%, with a 1-year return of +220.06%, a 3-year return of +442.36%, and a 5-year return of +97.89% [7] - The Rochester facility expansion led to an 80% increase in production in Q2 2025, contributing to the company's growth [3][6] Market Position and Expansion - The proposed acquisition of New Gold is expected to increase Coeur Mining's market cap to approximately $20 billion and raise 2026 EBITDA guidance to $3 billion [3] - Coeur Mining operates five mines across North and Central America, focusing on gold and silver production [4] - New mineral deposits were discovered at the Palmarejo Complex, indicating potential for future growth [3]