5 Best Performing Silver Stocks So Far in 2026

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1. Gold Resource Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:GORO)

Year-to-date return as of May 21: 53.57%

Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE:GORO) is the Best Performing Stock. 

On May 7, Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE:GORO)  said it produced and sold 8,749 gold equivalent ounces in the first quarter, including 1,548 ounces of gold and 374,232 ounces of silver. It also posted net income of $4.7 million, or $0.03 per share. Costs remained elevated, with total cash costs at $2,164 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs at $3,476.

Chief Executive Allen Palmiere said the company returned to “positive net income” while holding $40.2 million in working capital and $31.0 million in cash.

Production expanded sharply, with gold volumes rising by 126% and silver by 54% while tonnes milled increased 31%, the company said. Palmiere said that the firm is advancing a transaction with Goldgroup Mining expected to close in the third quarter.

Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE:GORO) works in the production of metal concentrates. It includes gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc, and doré containing gold and silver. It operates through the Oaxaca, Mexico, and Michigan, U.S.A segments.

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