While the commodities and mining conglomerate BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) isn't a pure-play gold stock, it's nevertheless worth considering.
Shifting to more classic gold stock ideas, Newmont (NYSE:NEM) is the world's largest gold mining firm.
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD), another key participant among gold companies to purchase, produces both gold and copper at 16 operating locations in 13 countries.
Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM) is a streaming firm and one of the greatest gold companies to buy if you're searching for relative corporate stability.
Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) is another gold stock to invest for those looking for an indirect strategy.
DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) is a gold producer based in South Africa. It also specializes in metal recovery from surface tailings retreatment.
The Donlin Gold mine in Alaska is being developed by NovaGold Resources (NYSEAMERICAN:NG).