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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: A Solid Bet for 2017?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is up 40% in the past two months. Is the rally set to continue?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold Corp. Is a Golden Opportunity for the New Year

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is set to enter 2017 in a much-improved state thanks to changes in the gold market…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Buy the Bounce?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is an attractive way to play surging gold and silver prices. Does the recent rally have…

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Goldcorp Inc.: A Buy With Plenty to Look Forward to

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) has a bright future ahead as it is selling non-core assets and maximizing its growth potential with…

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Gold Stocks Are Soaring: What’s the Scoop?

The latest gold rally might be another head fake, but gold bugs might have a reason to be optimistic heading…

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Barrick Gold Corp.: Is a New Rally Underway?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is moving higher. Is the pullback finally over?

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Energy Stocks

These 3 Stocks Doubled Investors’ Money in 2016

What does 2017 hold for Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC)?

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: 10 of the Cheapest Stocks in Canada

Stocks such as Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), and Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) are incredibly cheap.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Silver Wheaton Corp. Could See Massive Growth in 2017

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) remains one of the best long-term investment options for investors looking to add a precious metals…

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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Time for Contrarian Investors to Buy?

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has had a rough five years. Are better days ahead?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

President-Elect Trump Seeks to Upgrade Nukes and Pass on the F-35

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) could see increased pricing thanks to remarks made by President-elect Trump.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lunding Gold Inc.: A Prospect Worth Digging into

Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) is investing greatly in a South American mine that will provide steady growth for years to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Trump Will Make Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. Great Again

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM) is a speculative stock with massive potential upside if its proposed mining projects in Alaska…

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3 Winning Precious Metals Stocks for 2017

Today's losers can be tomorrow's winners. Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) and two others can help you win big in 2017…

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Nexgen Energy Ltd.: Massive Growth Potential for 2017

Nexgen Energy Ltd. (TSX:NXE) is a uranium exploration company focused on drilling efforts for its principle property located in the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Gold Will Likely Stagnate in 2017

Playing companies such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) means playing the price of gold, which appears…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Will 2017 Be a Golden Year for Investors?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) has been volatile this year. What's in store for investors in 2017?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

All I Want for Christmas Is Mosaic Co.

Mosaic Co. (NYSE:MOS) has recently announced the purchase of Brazilian-based Vale SA (ADR) (NYSE:VALE) in a cash and stock transaction…

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Is Goldcorp Inc. About to Hold Another Rally?

With shares in a clear downtrend, is now the time to buy Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG)?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc.: A Year in Review

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) looks set to finish the year in a much-improved state thanks to a series of events…

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Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Own This Stock Heading into 2017?

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is giving back some of its gains. Is this a good opportunity to start a new…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: A Year in Review

After a less than stellar FY 2015 earnings report, Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), is on the mend. Could Goldcorp be your…

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Revealed: 5 Reasons Gold Could Shoot Much Higher in 2017

Production cuts from Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are just one of many reasons why gold could head much higher in…

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Lundin Mining Corporation Is Green and Poised for Success

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) has caught the attention of several major firms due to the rising prices of copper and…

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Cameco Corp.: Is the Recovery Underway?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has appreciated 40% over the past month and a half, but can the recovery continue?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

There’s Still Time to Get Out of Teck Resources Ltd.

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), the company which gave so much, had to take some back.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

5 Reasons 2016 Was a Remarkable Year for Barrick Gold Corp.

Here's why Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) sparkled in 2016.

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Energy Stocks

Credit Suisse’s Top Picks for 2017

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) are just some of the investment firm's top picks for…

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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Remains a Strong Buy on Long-Term Market Strength

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has been plagued by low commodity prices and responded by cutting costs. If potash…

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The Bears Are Getting Bullish on Copper and Other Metals

The increasingly bullish outlook for metals will support the massive rallies experienced by Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), First Quantum Minerals…

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Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Own This Stock Today?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) remains under pressure. Is a bottom in sight?

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Barrick Gold Corp.: Are Big Gains on the Way?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) might be setting up for another surge. Here's why.

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What Will it Take for These Beaten-Down Stocks to Shoot Higher?

Are you interested in Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) or Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A)? Then you should read this.

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Teck Resources Ltd.: What a Year!

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is one of 2016's top winners. Are more gains on the way?

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Barrick Gold Corp.: Set for Success in 2017

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is a stock worth holding on to when you consider its recent addition to its board…

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Investors: Now Is Not the Time to Sell Teck Resources Ltd.

There are signs that further upside is on the horizon for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Buy the Latest Pullback?

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is giving back some gains. Is it time to buy the dip or head for the…

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Cameco Corporation Looks Well Positioned for 2017 and Beyond

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could be looking at a very profitable few years to end the current decade.

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Energy Stocks

Cameco Corporation vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Is a Better Contrarian Bet?

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are on the rise. Is one more attractive right now?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Teck Resources Ltd. Stock Jump Another 20%?

Citigroup Inc.'s (NYSE:C) upgrade of Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) deserves your attention.

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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.