Mining Stocks


mining stocks

Much of the Earth’s wealth is buried beneath the surface. Gold, silver, oil, and many other resources are only accessed through mining, causing the mining industry to be extremely lucrative. As commodities, especially the metals, grow in value, mining companies are poised for substantial growth. A couple of the more promising mining stocks include Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM) and Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO). Invest in mining stocks and you too may strike gold.

Concerns Over Fiscal Cliff Send Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved higher for the fifth straight session as investor worry focused on the looming U.S. fiscal cliff.

Gold Moves Higher on Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver rose in Thursday trading as investors decided that President Obama's re-election assured continued federal boost the economy.

2 to Buy, 2 to Sell in Precious Metals

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Competition is about to get fierce in the gold & silver space -- here are two winners and two losers for the coming secular shift.

3 ETFs That Should Thrive in November

By Johnson Research Group
The presidential election muddies the waters, but a few ETFs that traditionally are strong in November also should be helped by some macro factors.

Gold See-Saws on Obama Win, Fiscal Fear

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold opened higher as investors anticipated more federal stimulus from President Obama's re-election, but closed down as worries over the economy mounted.

Gold Surges Most in Seven Weeks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold jumped sharply in Tuesday trading as investors awaited the outcome of the hotly contested U.S. presidential election.

Gold Rises on Eve of U.S. Elections

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold gained in Monday trading, recovering slightly from last week's sell-off, as the U.S. presidential election loomed over investors.

Gold Retreats on Stronger U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell back in Thursday trading as first-time U.S. unemployment claims came in below estimates, sending the U.S. dollar higher.

Gold Rises as U.S. Markets Reopen

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved higher in Wednesday trading as investors grew more optimistic about Europe and U.S. markets reopened after Hurricane Sandy's disruption.

Gold Posts Third Consecutive Weekly Decline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures slipped Friday after good economic news from the U.S. was overshadowed by global doubts, and gold closed lower for a third straight week.

Gold Advances on Japan and U.K. News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rebounded from Wednesday's seven-week low on optimism that the Bank of Japan will ease monetary policy and better economic news from Britain.

Gold Falls to a Seven-Week Low

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell again on Wednesday, hitting a seven-week low, after the Federal Reserve indicated that it would continue to keep interest rates low.

Gold Futures Hit Six-Week Low as Dollar Rises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Lackluster corporate earnings reports cast a pall, raising worries about the global economy and sending gold down in Tuesday trading.

Gold Rebounds on Lowered Corporate Outlook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold advanced in Monday trading as investors sought safety after Caterpiller trimmed its profit outlook for the year, citing a soft economy.

Gold Drops to Six-Week Low on Stronger U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures tumbled in Friday trading, hitting a six-week low as squabbling in Europe increased fears of eurozone debt deals, sending the U.S. dollar up.

Gold Drops on Stronger Dollar, Europe Fears

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Bickering between France and Germany over European budgets increased worries over the eurozone's debt and sent the U.S. dollar up and gold down Thursday.

Natural Resources Stocks: Set to Rebound?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The most beaten-up natural resources stocks are finally stabilizing -- making it a good time to check out the coal, steel and mining sectors.

Gold Shows Modest Gains on Softer Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold posted small gains on Wednesday as investors took advantage of buying opportunities and the U.S. sagged against other currencies.

September Consumer Prices Report Helps Send Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold prices rose Tuesday as the Consumer Price Index saw no significant hike in U.S. inflation last month, easing concerns the Fed might trim stimulus efforts.
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