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$GSS $IAG $HMY 3 of 5 Best Gold Mining Stocks for Growth Investors Right Now http://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-best-gold-mining-stocks-183506453.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory&soc_trk=tw via @YahooFinance


Golden Star Resources, Ltd. GSS

Canada-based Golden Star owns and operates gold mines in Ghana as well as other parts of the world.

The stock sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Growth Style Score of ‘A.’ The company has expected earnings growth of around 104% for the current year. Its shares have skyrocketed roughly 256% so far this year.

IAMGOLD Corp. IAG

Toronto-based IAMGOLD is engaged in the exploration, development and operation of gold mining properties. It also explores for copper and silver. The company holds interests in four operating gold mines, as well as exploration and development projects located in Africa, South America and Canada.

IAMGOLD holds a Zacks Rank #2 and sports a Growth Style Score of ‘B.’ The company has expected earnings growth of around 66% for the current year. Moreover, the stock has gained roughly 182% so far this year.

Sandstorm Gold Ltd. SAND

Vancouver-based Sandstorm Gold concentrates on completing gold purchase agreements with gold mining companies that have advanced stage development projects or operating mines.

Sandstorm Gold holds a Zacks Rank #2 and sports a Growth Style Score of ‘B.’ The company has expected earnings growth of around 115% for the current year. The stock has also gained 70% year to date.

Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd. HMY

South Africa-based Harmony conducts underground and surface gold mining and is also engaged in related activities such as exploration, processing, smelting and refining.

The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 and sports a Growth Style Score of ‘B.’ The company has expected earnings growth of 225% for the current year. Harmony has seen its shares surge roughly 260% year to date.