Metals & Miners Catching Bids (FCX, BHP, MCP, SCCO)

The metals, minerals, and miner sector has been catching a bid for the past hour or so, with a few names up over 1%, as the markets move back off their lows. Names like Freeport McMoran FCX, Molycorp MCP, BHP Billiton BHP and Southern Copper SCCO are all higher today.