Shares of precious metals-related companies are trading higher amid strength in gold as investors rotate into safe-haven assets amid a slightly weakened dollar and ahead of next week's Fed meeting. Optimism about resolving the U.S.-Iran conflict could deter interest rate hikes.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Agnico Eagle Mines, Raises Price Target to $225

RBC Capital analyst Josh Wolfson maintains Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $210 to $225.

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) rose 1.87% to $200.36, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.86% gain. The gold mining company has gained 9.05% over the past month. Upcoming earnings are expected to show EPS of $2.45 (up 13.43% YoY) and revenue of $3.53 billion (up 15.49% YoY). However, AEM carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 16.99, trading at a premium to its industry average of 12.91. The Mining - Gold industry ranks 217th out of 250+ industries.

Agnico Eagle to Sell Delta and Helm Bay Projects to Vizsla Copper

Agnico Eagle Mines has agreed to sell its Delta base and precious metals project and Helm Bay gold project to Vizsla Copper Corp, with closing expected in Q4 2026. AEM will receive approximately C$32 million in shares and warrants, targeting a 19.99% stake in Vizsla Copper, while retaining royalties and milestone payments up to C$20 million.

Reported Earlier, Agnico Eagle Announces Disposition Of Delta And Helm Bay Projects In Exchange For Vizsla Copper Stake

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Alamos Gold, Maintains $42 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Josh Wolfson reiterates Alamos Gold (NYSE:AGI) with a Outperform and maintains $42 price target.

Shares of precious metal-related companies are trading higher amid a rise in gold and silver in response to falling Treasury yields and a weakening dollar. Fed Governor Waller's comment that he is inclined to support holding interest rates steady may contribute to the metals' rally.