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.

Gold, Silver Drop as Greek, Euro Debt Worries Flare Again

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver price declines Monday morning were broadly hitting miners, with Agnico-Eagle the worst off while Hecla and Silver Standard were holding ground.

Brazil: Currency Is Key for Vale

By Tim Seymour, Founder, EmergingMoney.com & CNBC Contributor
Dealing with exchange rates is one of the things that makes trading in foreign stocks both exciting and complex. Last year Brazil led the way…

Miners Surge; Gold, Silver Heading Higher at Week’s End

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were headed higher Friday morning, and stocks like Eldorado Gold and Hecla Mining were leading surging miners.

2 Brazilians Heading Up and 2 to Avoid

By Tim Seymour, Founder, EmergingMoney.com & CNBC Contributor
Emerging-markets valuations have made an extraordinary V-shaped move in the last six months, yet Brazil still looks almost as cheap as it did back in…

Gold, Silver Higher and Miners Surge on Fed Policy, U.S. Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Precious metals are getting a strong lift on Thursday. Miners, shares, ETFs -- all are enjoying a post-Fed pop.

Pan American Silver’s Stock Can Shine With Minefinders Takeover

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Before yesterday’s bullish movement, PAAS was trading at its lowest level in relation to spot silver since the financial crisis of 2008.

Gold, Silver Head Lower as Euro Drops, Debt Talks Continue

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mining shares were mostly mixed Tuesday as gold and silver dropped, though Pan American Silver was down sharply.

Gold, Silver Slightly Lower on European Bond Swap Rejection

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lower gold and silver prices also were dragging down most miners Tuesday morning, though NovaGold Resources was level to slightly up.

Contrarian Call: Two Uranium Stocks to Watch

By Nicholas Winton, Editor of HedgehogTrader.com
Busted since Fukushima melted down, here are two uranium producers that are appealing now -- before the environment turns solidly bullish again.

Gold, Silver Start the Week Climbing

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Increases in gold and silver prices were driving most miners higher, too, though Pan American Silver (PAAS) was getting killed after announcing an acquisition.

Mixed Market News Explained

By Richard Band
Negative data on housing starts doesn't derail homebuilders, positive earnings push tech stocks higher, and gold miners look more tempting.

Gold, Silver Higher to Close Out Eventful Week

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold, silver and miners were up in modest amounts Friday morning, with Hecla Mining and Kinross Gold among the better performers.

Trust in Mining Company Mesabi Trust For Fantastic Returns

By Bryan Perry
The basic materials sector is one of the deepest cyclical economic sectors. Shares of MSB have commenced a new rally phase. Investors should pounce.

Jobs Data and Euro Debt Auctions Lift Silver, But Gold Flat

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Miners were mostly middling in early Thursday trading on flat gold and slight silver gains, but Silver Standard Resources and Coeur d'Alene were encouraging.

We’ve Found Cracks in the Market’s Armor

By Richard Band
Cracks are starting to appear in the market's armor. But amid skids in financials and miners, there's some decent buys to be found.

Gold Soft, Silver Higher on Healthy U.S. Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold was slightly down Wednesday morning, but gold miners and silver prices were making broad gains.

Economic Reports Spur Gold, Silver Gains Early Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold, silver prices were heading higher Tuesday morning, and many miners were right behind. However, Newmont Mining was hit on fiscal 2012 guidance.

Gold, Silver Lower on Euro Debt Concerns

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Agnico-Eagle Mines, Silver Standard Resources among miners chasing gold, silver prices downward Friday morning.

Gold, Silver Up as U.S. Reports Post-Holiday Economic Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hecla Mining was recovering and other silver miners were making strong gains as Thursday morning trading saw metals climb higher.
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