Mining stocks have been on a tear, with gold passing $5,000. Analysts are split on what's next

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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.