Is Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM) The Best Mining Stock to Buy in 2026?

We just covered the Top 10 Stock Picks of Billionaire Paul Singer. Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:TFPM) ranks #1 (see Top 5 Stock Picks of Billionaire Paul Singer).

Elliott’s Stake: $4,625,045,543

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:TFPM) thrives in the mining industry as it does not do drilling itself; it just finances projects and receives royalties or streams in return. While miners struggle with rising labor costs, high inflation, and the risky “hit or miss” nature of drilling, Triple Flag benefits from their exploration success without spending its own capital on the actual operations.

The company’s portfolio spans four continents with streams and royalties across gold, silver, copper, and other base metals. On the geographic diversification front, roughly 40% of the portfolio is exposed to North America and Australia, while another 40% is in Latin America, primarily Peru and Mexico, both of which offer highly favorable mining environments. Gold accounts for the largest share of the company’s portfolio.

Instead of betting on one mine, it gives investor exposure to a portfolio of over 230 assets across safe locations like Australia and Canada, spreading the risk so that one bad project doesn’t sink Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:TFPM). Some future catalysts include a major construction decision at the Hope Bay project expected in May 2026 and the potential for new acquisitions using their $1 billion in available cash.

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While we acknowledge the risk and potential of TFPM as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than TFPM and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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