Rio Tinto PLC (RIO Quick QuoteRIO - Free Report) , is an international mining company that has benefited nicely from the recent commodity price rebound. This Zacks #1 Rank, Strong Buy, has Value, Momentum and VGM scores of A along with excellent industry and sector ranks. 2016 earnings grew 12%, after which estimates surged in response. This may be a good way to play the pick-up in global growth. 

Arch Coal, Inc. (ARCH Quick QuoteARCH - Free Report) , is engaged in the mining, processing and marketing of low-sulfur bituminous coal. A Zacks #1, Strong Buy, with Value and VGM scores of A, this company’s Q4 2016 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus in a very big way. It beat consensus revenue estimates as well. In a recent restructuring, management eliminated considerable debt obligations while substantially reducing annual interest expenses. As a result, earnings estimates have improved. The company is well positioned to take advantage of any resurgence in American coal.

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