25 Metals & Mining stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to a A. Royal Gold, Inc. acquires and manages gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc royalties. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RGLD stock.

Franco-Nevada Corporation’s (FNV) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a A from last week’s B. Franco-Nevada Corporation is a resource royalty and investment company. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings growth, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FNV stock.

This is a strong week for Nucor Corporation (NUE). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Nucor Corporation products include carbon and alloy steel, steel joists, steel deck, cold finished steel, steel grinding balls, steel bearing products, and metal buildingsystems. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NUE stock.

The rating of Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. Steel Dynamics, Inc. manufactures steel products and recycles metals. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STLD stock.

Alcoa Corp. (AA) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Alcoa Corp. is an aluminum producer that is engaged in the production and management of aluminum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AA stock.

Teck Resources Limited Class B (TCK) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Teck Resources Limited Class B engages in exploring for, acquiring, developing, and producing natural resources in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TCK stock.

SunCoke Energy Partners LP (SXCP) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth, earnings revisions, and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SXCP stock.

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to a A. Barrick Gold Corporation makes and sells gold, and is involved with related activities such as exploration and mine development. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ABX stock.

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) improves from a D to a B rating this week. Commercial Metals Company recycles, manufactures, and markets steel and metal products and other related materials. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CMC stock.

This week, Goldcorp Inc. (GG) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Goldcorp Inc. acquires, explores, develops, and operates precious metal properties. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GG stock.

This week, AngloGold Ashanti Limited Sponsored ADR’s (AU) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. AngloGold Ashanti Limited Sponsored ADR mines, extracts, and produces gold, especially in South Africa. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AU stock.

Stillwater Mining Company (SWC) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Stillwater Mining Company is engaged in the development, extraction, processing, refining and marketing of palladium, platinum and associated metals from a geological formation in south central Montana known as the J-M Reef and from the recycling of spent catalytic converters. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SWC stock.

This week, Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA Sponsored ADR’s (BVN) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA Sponsored ADR is a precious metals company engaged in the exploration, mining, and processing of gold, silver and, to a lesser extent, other metals. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings revisions, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BVN stock.

Vedanta Limited Sponsored ADR (VEDL) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VEDL stock.

This is a strong week for Silver Standard Resources Inc. (SSRI). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Silver Standard Resources Inc. is a silver exploration company focused on acquiring and developing silver resources on a global basis. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SSRI stock.

This week, SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) pushes up from a B to a A rating. SunCoke Energy, Inc. in addition to mining and producing coal in the Americas, offers metallurgical and thermal coal used in steelmaking facilities. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SXC stock.

Mesabi Trust (MSB) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Mesabi Trust operates as a grantor trust in the United States. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MSB stock.

AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) improves from a B to a A rating this week. AK Steel Holding Corporation produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steels, and tubular products in the United States and internationally. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AKS stock.

The rating of NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. NovaGold Resources Inc. explores and develops mineral properties in North America. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NG stock.

Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to a A. Endeavour Silver Corp. is a small-cap silver mining company focused on the growth of its silver production, reserves and resources in Mexico. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXK stock.

New Gold Inc.’s (NGD) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a A from last week’s B. New Gold Inc. acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.

Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Kinross Gold Corporation is involved in the exploration, development, and production of gold in countries located around the world. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KGC stock.

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR (HMY) improves from a B to a A rating this week. Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR is a mining company that produces gold from its operations in the district of Virginia, Orange Free State. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HMY stock.

This is a strong week for Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Eldorado Gold Corporation acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EGO stock.

This week, B2Gold Corp.’s (BTG) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTG stock.

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