Mining stocks have been on a tear, with multiple metals repeatedly smashing records, but analysts are split on whether it will continue. Gold futures for February hit a record of $5,100 per ounce on Sunday and silver futures for March reached a high of$115.5 per ounce the following day. Investors tend to flock to gold in uncertain times as it's seen as a safe-haven, and silver tends to track the yellow metal.Copper has also advanced significantly since August, after prices fell dramatically, though this is ...