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 Gains on Weak Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 30, 2013

Lower-than-expected job creation by private employers this month sent gold higher in Wednesday trading.

Gold Slips on U.S. Dollar Rally

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 29, 2013

A stronger U.S. dollar at the start of the Fed's Federal Open Markets Committee meeting sent gold modestly lower in Tuesday trading.

Gold Dips Ahead of FOMC Start

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 28, 2013

With investors awaiting hints of tapering the Fed's bond-buying, gold moved lower on Monday ahead of the start of the FOMC meeting this week.

Trade of the Day: Compania de Minas Buenaventura (BVN)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Oct 28, 2013

With gold improving, take a look at this mining stock, which historically does very well this time of year.

Gold Posts Weekly Gain of Nearly 3%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 25, 2013

Gold inched higher in Friday trading on lowered consumer confidence this month, posting an almost 3% rise for the week.

Weak U.S. Dollar, Stronger China Send Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 24, 2013

Stronger Chinese manufacturing and continued weakness in the U.S. dollar boosted gold above $1,350 an ounce in Thursday trading.

Gold Slips on Profit-Taking

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 23, 2013

After rising sharply the day before, gold fell back modestly in Wednesday trading as investors took profits.

Gold Mining Stocks – 3 Reasons the Worst is Over

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 23, 2013

Gold stocks have been the market's worst performing sector in the past year, but it may finally be safe to buy miners again. Here are three reasons why.

Gold Jumps on Weak Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 22, 2013

A report from the Labor Department showing lower-than-anticipated job growth in September sent gold higher in Tuesday trading.

Gold Inches Higher Ahead of Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 21, 2013

Gold moved fractionally higher in Monday trading as investors awaited Tuesday's release of the government shutdown-delayed jobs report for September.

Gold Posts Weekly Gain of Nearly 4%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 18, 2013

Profit-taking after yesterday's big gain sent gold lower in Friday trading, but the metal still gained 3.7% for the week.

Gold Surges on Debt Ceiling Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 17, 2013

A deal to extend the U.S. debt ceiling and end the government shutdown sent gold up sharply on Thursday as the U.S. dollar fell.

Gold Gains as Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 16, 2013

Gold rose modestly in Wednesday trading as talks between Democrats and Republicans to raise the debt ceiling continued ahead of the Treasury's deadline.

Gold Dips as Optimism Rises for Debt Ceiling Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 15, 2013

Rising investor confidence sent gold lower on Tuesday, as lawmakers in Washington move toward a deal to avert a U.S. default and reopen the government.

Gold Slumps as Talks to End Shutdown Continue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2013

Gold dropped in Friday trading even as the White House and congressional Republicans continued to squabble over a possible debt ceiling extension.

Gold Sinks on Possible Debt Ceiling Extension

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 10, 2013

A proposal to temporarily increase the U.S. debt ceiling and extend time for budget talks sent gold lower in Thursday trading as the U.S. dollar gained.