How to identify the top copper mining stocks—and how to best to fit them into your portfolio
Stocks of firms that produce oil and base metals, including copper, generally have higher dividend yields than, say, gold stocks. As well, they’re usually much cheaper than gold stocks… Read More

While facing headwinds in North and South America,  Major Drilling’s strong performance in Asia and Africa (revenue up 15.9%) demonstrates the value of geographic diversification. This global presence, combined with specialized capabilities, positions the firm to benefit from varying regional mining cycles and commodity demands.

Adding… Read More

Junior mining stocks have strong profit potential—but they also have risk to match
Mining companies can generally be broken down into two categories, major and junior mining stocks. Majors are typically mining companies that have been in the mining business for many years and, more often… Read More

Here’s one of a growing number of Canadian diamond stocks for aggressive investors
Canadian diamond stocks, like those around the world, are focused on the mining of diamonds–a transparent form of pure carbon, with dense crystal structures that make them the hardest substance known.

Canadian diamond stocks… Read More

Aside from the generous dividend yield, Nutrien is also buying back 5% of its outstanding shares to enhance shareholder returns.

 To boost sagging earnings, a $200m cost-cutting program should help navigate commodity price cycles and weather challenges. Overall, the outlook for increased demand remains strong… Read More

Junior mining stocks are highly speculative, but here are 10 secrets that will help you find the best mining stocks to invest in them.
In mining exploration, an “anomaly” is a geological formation or find that might attract a prospector’s interest. However, one rule of thumb… Read More

Choosing the right precious metal stocks to buy can give a big boost to your portfolio when gold and silver prices move up.
When we consider top mining stocks—including precious metal stocks to buy—we look for stocks with a history of earnings, or at least cash… Read More

Teck Resources recently sold its metallurgical coal mines in Western Canada. Metallurgical coal is a key ingredient in steelmaking.

The company is using the cash to pay down debt and reward investors. More importantly, the sale leaves management to focus on its copper and zinc operations… Read More

With gold prices hitting new all-time highs, Barrick Gold is well-positioned to benefit from the current market conditions.

The gains likely reflect growing belief among investors that easing inflation eliminates the need for any more interest-rate increases. That should push up investor demand for gold… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on Lundin Mining that operates in multiple countries to produce primarily copper but also zinc, gold and nickel.

Pat likes the strong revenue growth as the firm capitalizes on market opportunities and its strategic… Read More

The best mineral stocks to buy will have a broad base of steady operations and will be situated in politically stable jurisdictions among possessing other key factors
Top-quality stocks tend to lose less of their value in market setbacks, and they also tend to bounce back… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a mining company that produces both copper and gold from operations in Brazil.

Pat likes the prospects of higher copper prices and the firm appears to be a capable miner. However, he also… Read More

When investing in mining stocks, you’ll find that they can be broken down into two categories, majors and junior mining stocks. Majors, the kind we focus on for our portfolio management clients, are typically mining companies that have been in the business for many years… Read More

Graphene stocks could boom with many commercial, military, electric vehicle, and aerospace growth opportunities
Graphite is one of two naturally occurring crystalline forms of carbon (the other is diamond). Graphene stocks include companies that own graphite mines ( including Northern Graphite below, which we looked at… Read More

The top mining stocks to invest will share these characteristics including not operating in insecure and politically unstable regions
When you invest in any resource stock, gold included, one important factor you need to look at is how long the company’s reserves are likely to last… Read More

Graphite mining stocks could show strong returns if demand for graphite keeps expanding.
Graphite mining is one speculative way for investors to diversify their mining portfolios.

A growing number of investors are interested in graphite because it is used in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars… Read More

Beyond gold, this world-class miner produces copper, silver, lead and zinc. A recent acquisition has only strengthened its production by increasing both the volume and the number of top-tier mines at its disposal. 

Cost-cutting should help boost earnings, and of course rising gold prices should do… Read More

Investing in copper stocks works best for you when the focus is on well-established mining companies with high-quality reserves and sound finances
To succeed while investing in copper stocks, we continue to recommend that you cut your risk in the often-volatile resource sector—including copper—by investing mainly… Read More

The best mining investment picks are well-financed or have a partnership with a major that will help them keep developing. That’s just one of our key tips.
Mining is inherently a politically vulnerable business; you can’t move the mine to another country to escape political trends… Read More