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Resources Shares

The ASX many mining and resource shares, including the likes of Adani, BHP, Fortescue Metals and Rio Tinto. Read independent stock market news, commentary and opinion — plus get the names of some ASX resource shares to buy now — from The Motley Fool.

Featured Articles

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Resources Shares

4 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert outlines four key reasons BHP shares are a buy.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Pilbara Minerals or Mineral Resources shares? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals shares are both down more than 60% in a year, but Macquarie forecasts a big…

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Dividend Investing

Invested $8,000 in Fortescue shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've banked!

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is popular among passive income investors for paying two fully franked dividends per year, even during COVID.

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Resources Shares

What China's rare earths ban means for these ASX shares

| Steve Holland

Some ASX rare earths shareholders have seen rapid gains lately. Will it last?

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares: How EVs in China are reshaping lithium demand

| Steve Holland

In 2024, more than 90% of Australia’s lithium exports were shipped to China, and the Middle Kingdom’s appetite for lithium…

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$10,000 invested in Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

If you’d listened to Warren Buffett’s advice and bought $10,000 of Rio Tinto shares five years ago, guess how much…

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Resources Shares

$10,000 invested in BHP shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to heed Warren Buffett’s advice and buy BHP shares five years ago.

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Resources Shares

Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much could profit drop in the coming years?

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

Up 275% in a year, why this ASX All Ords mining stock could keep racing higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance to come for this rocketing ASX All Ords miner. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price smashing the benchmark today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shares are all racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Broker tips big upside for these ASX materials shares

| Aaron Bell

Two materials companies have earned a recommendation from this broker. 

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Resources Shares

Why Australia's lithium earnings are set to rise in FY26

| Steve Holland

The future looks brighter for Australia’s ASX lithium shares.

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Resources Shares

Australia's export earnings to slide as iron ore and LNG forecasts lowered

| Steve Holland

The price of iron ore is expected to continue to decline.

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Resources Shares

What this unexpected supply surge means for ASX 200 mining shares like BHP

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about the big Aussie miners like BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue today?

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Resources Shares

If Goldman is right, these 3 ASX 200 copper stocks could surge into August

| Bernd Struben

Today could be an opportune time to buy these three ASX 200 copper stocks.

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Gold

Greatland Resources shares commence trading on the ASX; Macquarie initiates coverage with outperform rating

| Samantha Menzies

Greatland Resources shares closed at $7.30 on their first day of trading.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price set for a rebound?

| Steve Holland

The Pilbara Minerals share price hasn’t been this low since 2021. Is it time to buy?

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The Rio Tinto share price hit a 52-week low last week, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining giant worth digging into?

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Is the Fortescue share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of this mining giant.

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Resources Shares

Major miners fall as iron ore prices continue to sink

| Steve Holland

Waning Chinese demand and oversupply concerns push iron ore prices lower.   

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Resources Shares

Would I buy Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors missing an opportunity with this lithium stock?

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Resources Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the predictions.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords copper stock to soar 48% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts another big year of gains ahead for this ASX All Ords copper stock. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie predicts Pilbara Minerals shares could surge 71%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound ahead for Pilbara Minerals shares. Let’s find out why.

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Resources Shares

ASX All Ords mining stock sinks on US silver acquisitions

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX All Ords miner on US acquisition news. But why?

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Resources Shares

How these 2 tailwinds could boost the BHP share price into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts that BHP shares are set to recover. But why?

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why the BHP share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few reasons why this mining giant could be appealing.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares in June

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether it’s a good time to invest in this mining giant.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price rip 15% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore and lithium giant was the fastest riser of the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

2030 forecast: As Australia's iron ore export earnings decline, copper will rise. What does this mean for BHP shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP is expanding its iron ore and copper production.

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Resources Shares

4 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert outlines four key reasons BHP shares are a buy.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price drops as CFO announces resignation

| Steve Holland

It’s been a challenging few years for outgoing Pilbara Minerals CFO Luke Bortoli.

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Resources Shares

What happened with the BHP share price in May?

| Bernd Struben

Did you buy BHP shares in May? Here’s how much the ASX 200 miner returned.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Fortescue shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investing expert offers his verdict on the outlook for Fortescue shares.

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Resources Shares

Is this a good time to buy BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors jump on the ASX mining shares right now?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 copper stock to surge 36% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some hefty gains ahead for the ASX 200 copper miner. But why?

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Resources Shares

Following its FY25 result, Macquarie tips more than 40% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why this is such an exciting stock.

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Macquarie forecasts 30% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| Sebastian Bowen

If a broker is right, investors have a lot to gain with this stock.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Pilbara Minerals or Mineral Resources shares? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals shares are both down more than 60% in a year, but Macquarie forecasts a big…

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Resources Shares

Does Macquarie rate Fortescue shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Down 42% in a year, does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are now a good buy?

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Resources Shares

Rock solid: How have mining and metals shares fared in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Who is leading so far?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price slides despite significant reserves growth

| Bernd Struben

An 89% resources upgrade hasn’t boosted Mineral Resources shares today.

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Resources Shares

How much upside does Macquarie tip for New Hope shares?

| Zach Bristow

A softer-than-expected quarter has impacted the broker's view.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price pushes higher on $1.4 billion lithium agreement

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are gaining major lithium exposure.

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Resources Shares

Up 73% since April, why Mineral Resources shares could keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says that Mineral Resources shares remain ‘heavily undervalued’. But why?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is sinking 7% following its quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this miner performed during the third quarter.

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Resources Shares

What's the latest broker ratings on BHP shares?

| Zach Bristow

There's an air of caution floating about BHP shares even with bullish ratings.

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BHP shares last traded at $50 in 2023. When will they get back there?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential for BHP shares to rise.

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