Gold continues to push higher, silver is starting to play catch-up, and more investors are beginning to pay attention to gold mining stocks. If you prefer to avoid ETFs, it may be worth considering Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) as a core stock in your portfolio. Agnico is a major player in the global gold mining sector. With a market capitalization of nearly $31 billion, AEM stock is a name to consider. From a fundamental perspective, this is a strong company. The most recent quarter showed earnings per sha ...