In the past year, several stocks have demonstrated remarkable performance, particularly in the minerals and mining sectors, as well as in gems, jewelry, and watches. Leading the pack is Discovery Silver Corp., a mid-cap company in the minerals and mining sector, which achieved an impressive return of 643.26%. Following closely is Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd., a small-cap entity in the gems, jewelry, and watches sector, with a return of 583.15%. First Majestic Silver Corp., another mid-cap player in the gems, jewelry, and watches sector, reported a return of 413.54%. Meanwhile, China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd., also a mid-cap company in the minerals and mining sector, achieved a return of 351.86%. Lastly, Imperial Metals Corp., a small-cap firm in the minerals and mining sector, rounded out the list with a return of 335.04%. These stocks highlight significant growth potential within their respective industries, showcasing the dynamic nature of the market over the past year.