The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Mining sector today.

Some of the biggest gainers among Mining stocks include:

W&T; Offshore (WTI): WTI stock is down 8.02% today.

Erin Energy Corp (ERN): ERN stock is down 2.17% today.

New Gold Inc (NGD): NGD stock is up 0.41% today.

Richmont Mines (RIC): RIC stock is down 1.86% today.

Stone Energy Corp (SGY): SGY stock is down 8.63% today.

Primero Mining Corp (PPP): PPP stock is down 3.69% today.

Nevsun Resources Ltd (NSU): NSU stock is down 2.9% today.

Fortuna Silver Mines (FSM): FSM stock is down 1.25% today.

Approach Resources Inc (AREX): AREX stock is down 2.38% today.

Pioneer Energy Services Corp (PES): PES stock is down 4.96% today.

Some of the biggest losers among Mining stocks include:

Bill Barrett Corp (BBG): BBG stock is down 1.9% today.

Mexco Energy Corp (MXC): MXC stock is down 15.75% today.

Dawson Geophysical Company (DWSN): DWSN stock is down 1.58% today.

Midstates Petroleum Company I (MPO): MPO stock is down 2.64% today.

Memorial Production Partners LP (MEMP): MEMP stock is down 14.94% today.

Willbros Group (WG): WG stock is up 0.37% today.

Gold Resource Corp (GORO): GORO stock is down 8.48% today.

Gold Fields Ltd (GFI): GFI stock is down 5.8% today.

Contango Oil & Gas Company (MCF): MCF stock is down 0.16% today.

Denbury Resources (DNR): DNR stock is down 4.35% today.

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Editor’s Note: Returns for the fastest-moving stocks listed here are based on share prices 20 minutes prior to publication of this story.