Stocks in companies that are involving in mining gold are bought and sold on exchanges and you buy them through an account with a broker or an online trading platform. Here are the steps involved in buying gold mining stocks:

1. Choose your brokerage account or online trading platform: You need to research which of the many different options are right for you. Some of the most popular brokers are E-Trade, TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab and Fidelity.
2. Research gold mining companies: Look at the financial details of the different companies, at industry publications and analyst reports. You want to find companies that have a solid track record and a history of profitability.
3. Decide which stocks to buy: Use the results of your research to decide which companies should be added to your portfolio. You should consider factors such as the company’s financial health, production levels and future prospects, as well as how it fits with your overall investment strategy.
4. Place your order: Once you’ve made your decision about which stocks to buy, you can place your order through your brokerage account or through your online trading platform. You will need to specify the number of shares you want to purchase. You will be told the current price and you can accept that or you can put in an order at a different price and wait to see if the order gets filled.
5. Monitor your investment: Once you have added the gold mining stocks to your portfolio you should monitor the investment regularly to ensure that it’s still a good one. Check the price of gold and the performance of the company, as well as the movements of the stock price.

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As with any stocks, buying gold mining companies involves risks, so it’s important that you do your research and understand potential risks before investing.