Forbes recently called a new category of exchange-traded income funds a 'golden era,' and Bloomberg noted the eye-popping yields are fueling a boom among everyday investors. Three years ago, barely a dozen of these funds existed - today there are more than 100, holding over $140 billion.

These funds trade on the NYSE and NASDAQ and are built to generate monthly income. Some investors are targeting $5,000 a month with roughly one-tenth of the nest egg Wall Street says you need.

Barrick Mining has spent decades building one of the world's great gold districts in Nevada, anchored by Fourmile, Goldrush, and Cortez Hills, a region that could hold as much as 60 million ounces of gold.

Bordering Fourmile and less than a mile from Goldrush sits a little-known explorer now moving from historical data toward active exploration, setting targets and preparing for a maiden drilling program.

With gold trading near record highs, this could be a pivotal stage for an overlooked name in the district.