The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) rose 21.09% over five days to $89.73 just after midday in New York. The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) did even better, climbing 22.42% to $116.78. Copper miners advanced during the same five-day period, with the Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) gaining 12%. The gap underscores the scale of gold miners’ rally. Copper miners joined the rally but lagged far behind, underscoring the scale of gold equities’ breakout.