Let’s be honest: Gold mining is a terrible business.
It can take decades to go from discovery to production. The permitting process is a bureaucratic nightmare. Environmental opposition is fierce.
Consider the example of the Pebble Creek project in Alaska. It’s the second-largest gold deposit on the planet. Yet despite being discovered in 1987, not a single ounce of gold has been mined!
To make matters worse, costs are unpredictable. Political risk can wipe you out overnight. And just when a mine finally gets built — gold prices can crash.
That’s the game. And that’s why most investors rightly avoid the sector.
But here’s the truth the media won’t tell you…
Every so often — maybe once a decade — the gold mining sector hands you a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build real wealth.
When the stars align and you know what to look for, gold mining stocks can deliver explosive, life-changing returns.
And right now there’s a window of opportunity to make an absolute fortune in gold mining stocks before the masses catch on.
Let me explain…
One of the Most Powerful Buy Signals?
Watch what central banks are doing.
Because when central banks — the most well-capitalized, politically connected, and slow-moving but absolutely relentless buyers in the world — start buying gold in binges, it’s not just a clue. It’s a siren. A massive, flashing BUY signal for you.
And guess what? That signal is flashing right now.
Luckily for you, the investing public hasn’t caught on yet. In fact, not even Wall Street is paying attention.
Wall Street fat cats and fund managers are still fawning over the latest AI stock boom in Nvidia.
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But did you know that for 2025, gold mining stocks like AngloGold Ashanti are outperforming the mighty, tech-heavy Nasdaq by 60-to-1?
In fact, take a look at this chart of the GDX gold miners ETF versus the Nasdaq for 2025:
What we are witnessing is the start of a historic bull market in gold mining stocks — especially tiny gold mining stocks.
The time to buy is right now.
Let me show you exactly why.
Central Bank Gold Buying Has a Track Record You Can Bet Your Portfolio On
Here’s the deal. Central banks don’t get into trades because of FOMO. They don’t panic-buy the top. They move with a depth of macro insight that most investors can only dream of. And when they act, they leave tracks — footprints big enough to shift global markets.
Just look at history:
- 1971–1980: Foreign central banks begin redeeming dollars for gold, prompting Nixon to shut the gold window. Result? Gold explodes from $35 to $850 an ounce.
- 1999–2001: U.K. sells half its reserves (now called Brown’s Bottom). Europe signs the Central Bank Gold Agreement to cap gold sales. Gold is at $250. Result? Gold begins a decade-long run to $1,900.
- 2010: Central banks become net buyers for the first time in decades. Gold? $1,200. Result? Gold rallies to $1,900 by 2011.
- 2018: Russia, China, and Turkey ramp up gold reserves. Gold is at $1,250. Result? A clean breakout to $2,070 by 2020.
- 2022–Now: Record gold buying. Over 1,100 metric tons purchased in 2022 alone. And here in 2025? Gold is breaking new highs above $3,100.
See the pattern?
The message from the smart money is crystal clear: The time to buy is now.
The Smart Money Doesn’t Just Like Gold — It’s Hoarding It
According to the World Gold Council, the past two years have seen central banks — especially BRICS nations — accumulate gold at the fastest pace since 1967.
They’re de-dollarizing. Hedging against geopolitical chaos. Preparing for currency collapse. Whatever the reason, they’re not buying for a trade. They’re buying for protection.
And you should be too.
Here’s the killer insight…
When central banks buy gold, gold mining stocks follow. But with leverage.
In 2001–2011, while gold rose 650%, the HUI gold miners index jumped over 1,200%.
In 2008–2011, gold doubled. But GDX? It tripled.
And right now GDX is just starting to lift off from $47. The setup is explosive.
The Cheat Sheet: When to Buy
We crunched the history, and here’s what it shows:
Best times to buy gold:
- 1971–1973 — Gold at $35 → $850
- 1999–2001 — Gold at $250 → $1,900
- 2018 — Gold at $1,250 → $2,070
- 2022–Now — Gold started at $1,800 → Now about $3,100
Best times to buy mining stocks:
- 2001–2003 — HUI at 40 → 500+
- 2008–2010 — GDX at $17 → $55
- 2023–Now — GDX at $28 → ???
The opportunity is happening right now.
Final Word: This Is the Signal We Wait Years For
You don’t get many of these in your investing life.
The world’s smartest money is hoarding gold like the global economy is about to crack.
Gold is pushing into all-time highs. Central banks are buying record tonnage. And mining stocks? Still dirt cheap, offering you asymmetric upside with real-world leverage.
And right now that central bank buy signal is flashing red.
If you believe in protecting your wealth, beating inflation, and positioning yourself ahead of the herd, this is your moment.
Follow the smart money. Own gold. Buy miners.
The window is open. But it won’t be for long.
The Prophet of Profit,
Brian Hicks
Brian is a founding member and President of Angel Publishing. He writes about general investment strategies for Wealth Daily and Energy and Capital. Brian is the managing editor and investment director of R.I.C.H Report (Retired Independent Carefree Healthy) and New World Assets. For more on Brian, take a look at his editor’s page.