Gold miner stocks as a group have historically lagged behind gold prices due to difficulties in timing expansion and rising mining costs. AEM stock has outperformed other major gold miner stocks and gold prices in the past year. The outperformance is likely to continue given the quality of its mines, its cost control, and its stronger balance sheet.
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