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.

Hecla Mining Sinks on Silver Shaft Closing; Gold, Silver Take a Breather

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hecla Mining shares drop almost 25% early Wednesday after safety officials ordered a shutdown of its Lucky Friday Silver Shaft.

Gold, Silver Surge on Earnings, Economy

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver advances bolster mining stocks Tuesday morning, with Yamana Gold and Silver Standard among some of the midday's biggest winners.

Which Mining CEO Is Worth His Pay?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Part 4 of a series exploring CEO compensation looks at Freeport-McMoRan's Richard Adkerson and Cliffs Natural Resources' Joseph Carrabba.

Jump on the Gold Bandwagon With the ‘Smart Money’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It appears the deep correction in gold and our favorite miner, Yamana Gold, may have run its course. Get the target for AUY.

6 Metal and Mining Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
This sector's 2011 downward trend will continue in 2012. Expect more of the same from these major names like Alcoa and Freeport-McMoRan.

What’s Shiny and Dropping Like a Rock?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but they're certainly not an investor's. Don't let these four stocks take you down with them.

Gold, Silver Falter Following Tuesday’s Gains

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold rose slightly, while silver slipped in Wednesday morning trading.

New Year Starts With Gold, Silver Surge

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive economic data sends precious metals, miners flying to kick off the first day of trading in 2012.

2 Plays on Ole King Coal

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
As China -- the world's biggest coal consumer -- outstrips is own supplies, these two U.S. companies could benefit.

Precious Metals, Miners Lower as Jobless Claims Hit 44-Month Low

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were off just less than 1% in Thursday morning trading, and mining shares were broadly lower as well.

Gold, Silver Lower as Banks Flock to Borrow ECB Money

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Eldorado Gold, Pan American Silver were among a few gainers going against the grain of downward-moving metal prices, miners Wednesday morning.

Gold Back Above $1,600 on Positive Housing, Euro Zone News

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were headed higher Tuesday morning. Miners were surging as well, with Coeur d'Alene Mines and Hecla Mining making aggressive moves.

Gold Flat, Silver Sliding in Monday Trading

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Precious metal trusts, miners were heading lower in a broad range during Monday morning trading. Also, Eldorado Gold announces deal to buy European Gold Fields.

Warm Up to Newmont Mining’s Golden Touch

By Richard Band
The recent selloff in gold should abate in the next few weeks. For now, a few mining stocks -- and Newmont in particular -- look extremely undervalued.

Precious Metals, Miners Recover With Unchanged U.S. CPI

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Metal prices rise, and miners like NovaGold and Silver Standard Resources boomed Friday. Gold, silver still were heavily down for the week, however.

9 Mining Stocks to Keep Buried

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Investors have a right to be afraid of deflation and European debt. At the very least, it means a decline for companies that deal with basic materials.

Gold Breaks 200-Day MA, Silver Plummeting

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold fell below the $1,600 mark Wednesday morning and silver also was hammered on euro zone and U.S. monetary policy worries.

Gold, Silver, Miners Continue to Fall Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While gold and silver were slightly down Tuesday morning, several miners were taking solid losses on the day. Pan American Silver stood out with almost 2% gains.

5 Heavy-Duty Commodity Plays for the Long Term

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
With dollar likely to stay low, commodity prices should stay high. These companies will prosper in a world of costly commodities.
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