22 Metals & Mining Stocks to Buy Now

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This week, 22 Metals & Mining stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. 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 (FNV) improves from a B to a A rating this week. Franco-Nevada Corporation is a resource royalty and investment company. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, operating margin growth, earnings growth, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FNV stock.

Materion Corporation (MTRN) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Materion Corporation produces and supplies high-performance engineered materials. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTRN stock.

The rating of Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Southern Copper Corporation is an integrated copper producer. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SCCO 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.

This week, Teck Resources Limited Class B (TCK) pushes up from a B to a A rating. 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.

Commercial Metals Company’s (CMC) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. 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.

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.

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (FCX) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. is a copper, gold, and molybdenum mining company. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCX stock.

This is a strong week for Vedanta Limited Sponsored ADR (VEDL). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. 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 week, SunCoke Energy, Inc.’s (SXC) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. 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.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited Sponsored ADR (AU) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. 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.

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited Sponsored ADR Class H (ACH) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Aluminum Corporation of China Limited Sponsored ADR Class H is a producer of aluminium, with operations in bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminium smelting, and aluminium fabrication. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACH 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, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SSRI stock.

First Majestic Silver Corp.’s (AG) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a A from last week’s B. First Majestic Silver Corp. is a silver producing mining company. The company also gets A’s in sales growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AG stock.

This week, AK Steel Holding Corporation’s (AKS) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. 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 and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AKS stock.

This week, Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI) pushes up from a B to a A rating. Alamos Gold Inc. acquires, explores, develops and produces gold. The company also gets A’s in sales growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AGI stock.

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (FSM) improves from a B to a A rating this week. Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. is a silver exploration and mining company. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and earnings growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FSM stock.

HudBay Minerals Inc. (HBM) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. HudBay Minerals Inc. is a mining company that mines and produces zinc, copper, gold, and silver. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HBM stock.

Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK) boosts its rating from a B to a A this week. 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.

The rating of Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. 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) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to a A. 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.

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