The prospects for the Zacks Mining - Gold industry look bright, backed by the 38.5% growth seen in gold prices so far this year. The bullion is expected to trend higher, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions and central bank buying.With gold prices expected to increase further due to demand-supply imbalance, companies like Newmont Mining NEM, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) , Barrick Mining Corp (B) , Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV) and Kinross Gold (KGC) are well-positioned to capitalize on this, backed b ...