10 Best Precious Metal Stocks to Buy After the U.S. Venezuela Mission

2. Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (NYSE:USAS)

Share Price: $5.37

Market Capitalization: $1.71 Billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 11

Analyst Upside: 27.67%

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (NYSE:USAS) is one of the best precious metals stocks to buy after the U.S. Venezuela mission.

On December 8, Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (NYSE:USAS) reported key highlights indicating rapid progress at the Crescent Silver Mine in Idaho. The company acquired the mine on December 3, 2025, with plans to restart the production of silver, copper, and antimony by mid-2026.

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation has already completed major infrastructure and operational upgrades since the acquisition. Some key developments include the connection of low-cost grid power to three main adits, minimizing estimated power costs from around $0.55/kWh to $0.07/kWh, and installation of a 6-inch compressed air line to replace diesel compressors. Paul Andre Huet, Chairman and CEO, said:

”In less than a month since closing the Crescent acquisition, our team has achieved remarkable progress towards restarting production. This rapid execution is an excellent start to our plan to establish best-in-class operations at Crescent. We’re poised to unlock multiple synergies with our neighbouring Galena Complex from procurement savings and equipment sharing to G&A efficiencies and spare processing capacity.”

To advance operations and production, Americas Gold and Silver Corporation has increased the site’s mining fleet. The company added two new 20-ton trucks, two 2-yard loaders, and one 4-yard loader, upgrading the fleet to 11 pieces.

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (NYSE:USAS), along with its subsidiaries, focuses on exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in the U.S. The company explores for gold, silver, zinc, lead, and other minerals.