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This Underappreciated Gold Mining Junior Could Easily Double

Cash in on higher gold prices with Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG), a quality gold junior poised to grow significantly.

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Potential Turnaround Value Play: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) stock price has bounced around in recent weeks. Is now the time to buy…

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3 Stocks I’d Start My Portfolio With

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is one of several great companies that can provide years of growth for new investors.

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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Patient Investors Will Be Rewarded

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is a dirt-cheap contrarian play that deserves the attention of patient investors.

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Which 2 Canadian Blue-Chip Companies Offer +15% Compounded Returns?

As a result of a short-sighted approach, the market appears to have soured on Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Kinross Gold Corporation’s Time to Shine?

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) has been a tough stock to own for nearly a decade. Could a rebound finally be…

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Investors: More Gold Companies Are Showing Up on My Value Screen

With strong production growth and a clean balance sheet, OceanaGold Corporation (TSX:OGC) is looking golden.

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1 Gold Stock That Could Easily Double in Value

Investors cash in on higher gold prices by loading up on Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL).

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Barrick Gold Corp.: Buy Today?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is moving higher. Is this the start of a new rally?

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1 Silver Miner Under $5 That Could Easily Double

Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) is poised to grow significantly, especially as the price of silver rises.

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Bullish on Gold and Silver Prices? Then Check Out Silver Standard Resources Inc.

Solid operational performance and strong cash flows make Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO)(NASDAQ:SSRI) a great buy.

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Global Conflict and a Weak U.S. Dollar Likely to Send Gold Higher

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) will benefit from strengthening gold prices.

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Why Franco Nevada Corp. Is a Great Alternative to Traditional Miners

Streaming companies such as Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) offer investors all the benefits of a precious metals investments with only…

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Cameco Corp.: Will This Company Ever Rebound?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to suffer and will likely suffer for another couple of years, but once more nuclear reactors…

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1 of the Best Plays on the Impending Silver Rally

Cash in on the promising outlook for silver by investing in Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM).

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3 Reasons to be Bullish on Silver and Buy This Silver Miner

Cash in on higher silver prices by adding Silvercorp`Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) to your portfolio.

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Long-Term Investors: Does Franco Nevada Corp. Represent Value at its Current Valuation?

Franco Nevada Corp. (TSXFNV)(NYSE:FNV) has a high valuation, but very strong operations support this valuation. Long-term investors may want to…

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Is Cameco Corp. Still a Long-Term Opportunity?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has coped with depressed uranium prices for over six years. Is the company still a good long-term…

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Why Investors Still Need to Hold Off on Teck Resources Ltd.

After a minor sell-off, shares in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) may not be the deal investors think.

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This Best-of-Breed Gold Miner Should Be in Every Portfolio

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:CRK) is an attractive stock for obtaining levered exposure to gold.

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Commodity Stock Meltdown Could Be a Great Opportunity to Buy

The miners could fall further still but this looks like a buying opportunity to this Fool.

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Now May Be the Time to Look at Zinc: Lundin Mining Corporation

On Thursday, Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) announced the results of its feasibility study done for a mine expansion in Portugal.…

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Revealed: These 3 Gold Stocks Have Massive Upside Potential

Bullish on gold? Then check out Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KLG), Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI)(NYSE:AGI) and Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY).

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A Speculative Way to Play Gold

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR) is just one of many ways to play gold.

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Investors Beware: This Value Trap Is Not a “Steel”

My take on why Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) is a very speculative play and should be treated as…

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Don’t Miss Out on This Dependable +5% Yield

A juicy and sustainable dividend makes Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) an attractive buy.

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Buy the Dip: Now Is the Time to Acquire Tahoe Resources Inc.

Cash in on higher gold prices by investing in Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO).

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Did Warren Buffett Just Sound the Death Knell for Coal Stocks?

Warren Buffett's latest views about coal should alert investors to stocks such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and Altagas Ltd.…

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Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation Is Perfect for Income-Seeking Investors

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) shareholders ride through the iron ore storm unscathed.

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Buy This Little-Known Precious Metals Streamer to Cash In on Higher Gold

Boost your exposure to gold by investing in Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR).

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Teck Resources Ltd.: Look Out Below?

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is giving back some of its big gains. Is more downside on the way?

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Cameco Corp.: When Should You Buy?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remains under pressure. Is a rebound on the way?

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Why Tahoe Resources Inc. Popped 15% on Wednesday

Can shares of Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) head higher after the 15% pop?

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Goldcorp Inc.: Should You Buy the Latest Pullback?

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is down more than 15% since the middle of February. Is it time to buy?

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Teck Resources Ltd.: A Great Story to Avoid

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) has an excellent first quarter in the books, but investors may still want to stay clear…

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Gold Stocks Rally as Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Reports Better Than Expected Results

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) reports better than expected results as costs continue to decline.

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Has Barrick Gold Corp. Lost its Mojo?

Three reasons why the market is wrong about Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX).

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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Is the Downturn Finally Over?

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) just delivered some rare good news.

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Revealed: 5 Cheap Gold Stocks Trading Under $5

When gold shoots higher, investors who don't buy Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR), and B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE:BTG)…

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3 Big Surprises From Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.’s Q1 Earnings Report

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) beat Q1 estimates and upgraded its 2017 outlook: Here's all you need to know.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mining and mineral stocks do pose some risks investors should be aware of. 

First off, the industry is highly cyclical, meaning it rises and falls with the overall economy. When the economy is doing fairly well, the market demands more minerals: buildings are going up, consumers are buying more gold, construction is consistent. When the economy falls, however, demand for minerals tends to fall with it. The cyclical nature of energy stocks makes them more volatile than, say, utilities and consumer staples. 

Another risk investors should take note of is expansion. Building mines is very expensive, much more expensive than building a new corporate headquarters. In the past, mines have expanded their enterprises during strong periods of economic growth, only to launch when the economy begins to sink. 

For both these reasons, it’s vital to analyze a mining company’s finances. If the company is saddled with debt, that could be an indicator it’s overextending itself, despite supposed growth. 

Mining stocks can be a great investment, however, there are some things to keep in mind before investing.

Mining stocks can be very volatile depending on economic conditions. That being said, the best Canadian mining companies have been able to generate good profit regardless of economic conditions.