Four Pennies With Prospects — and Cash

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Junior resources stocks have been particularly hard hit lately, not just by falling commodity prices, but also by investor fears that they won’t be able to continue to raise financing for exploration and development. Here are four penny stocks that all have promising prospects, as well as cash to sustain their operations. We think they have a better-than-average chance of long-term success. MIRANDA GOLD $0.23 (Toronto symbol MAD; SI Rating: Start up) (604-689-1659; www.mirandagold.com; Shares outstanding: 44.9 million; Market cap: $10.1 million) is a gold exploration company focused mostly in Nevada. Miranda holds $12 million in cash. That’s enough for four to five years of exploration. The company also has joint ventures with Barrick Gold, Teck Corp, Piedmont Mining, White Bear Resources and Queensgate Resources. These partners pay for high-risk early drilling to earn interests in Miranda’s properties. Miranda is a buy for highly aggressive investors. BAFFINLAND IRON MINES $0.15 (Toronto symbol BIM; SI Rating: Start-up) (416-364-8820; www.baffinland.com; Shares outstanding: 233.1 million; Market cap: $35.0…