Gold stocks reached their lowest levels of 2021 as the HUI index broke to new yearly lows. This signals that mining stocks continue their extreme weakness relative to gold. Technical indicators show that gold must rise above resistance at $1,792 and mining stocks may see only brief pauses or corrections in their decline, with further downside likely. The document analyzes technical charts and indicators to assess the positioning of gold and mining stocks and identify near-term resistance and support levels.