Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, Jan.15:

Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU Quick QuoteCGAU - Free Report) : This metals mining company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.6% over the last 60 days.

Centerra Gold’s shares gained 26.4% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of B.

Aris Mining Corporation : This gold mining company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.2% over the last 60 days.

Aris Mining Corporation’s shares gained 64.1% over the past three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Cameco Corporation (CCJ Quick QuoteCCJ - Free Report) : This uranium mining company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.

Cameco’s shares gained 21.8% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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