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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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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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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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$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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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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Did you catch what happened with ASX 200 mining stocks in February?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all released earnings results in February. How did they do?

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6 popular ASX 200 mining shares reporting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Next week is major with some of Australia's most important companies reporting results to the market.

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How could this iron ore forecast impact BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what could happen next for the iron ore miners.

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Recent Resources Shares News

Three miners wearing hard hats and high vis vests take a break on site at a mine as the Fortescue share price drops in FY22
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Did you catch what happened with the big 3 ASX 200 mining stocks in April?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all reported their latest mining results in April.

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After its earnings result, what's Macquarie's price target on Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what Macquarie thinks of Fortescue after its quarterly update.

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The Mineral Resources share price is down 72% in a year. Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

Two top experts ran their slide rules over Mineral Resources shares. Here’s what they found.

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Mineral Resources share price shoots 15% higher on third-quarter report

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 iron ore and lithium giant has released its 3Q FY25 activities report.

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Why Macquarie says this ASX 200 mining stock could rocket 67% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big potential rebound for this diversified ASX 200 miner.

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

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I view Fortescue as an opportunity.

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

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth what this mining giant is predicted to achieve.

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Is the BHP share price a buy? Here's UBS' view

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what an expert thinks of this mining giant.

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3 reasons to buy BHP shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the Big Australian could be destined to deliver big returns for investors.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just doubled investors' money in a month

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX All Ords stock up 100% in just one month. But why?

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Rio Tinto shares higher amid reward for investors today

| Bronwyn Allen

Following its 1Q FY25 production report yesterday, the mining giant is rewarding investors today.

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Rio Tinto share price slides amid $150 million cyclone hit

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will be running a fine tooth comb over Rio Tinto’s quarterly production results today.

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Female miner in hard hat and safety vest on laptop with mining drill in background.
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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?

Read more »

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share soaring 33% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords mining share flying higher. But why?

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A woman in jeans and a casual jumper leans on her car and looks seriously at her mobile phone while her vehicle is charged at an electic vehicle recharging station.
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…

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
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Why this fund manager is buying the dip in BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

Let's take a look.

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2 top ASX mining shares I'd buy in April 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares look like top buys to me.

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What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Zach Bristow

Is the iron ore giant about to turn a corner?

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Which ASX lithium share should I buy?

| Steve Holland

The ASX is one of the best markets in the world to get exposure to the lithium space.

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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…

Read more »

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Has the lithium price bottomed out?

| Steve Holland

The sinking lithium price has hit ASX lithium companies hard. But are we on the verge of a turnaround?

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Down 80% in a year, Macquarie tips Mineral Resources shares to outperform

| Zach Bristow

The broker likes MinRes' current valuations.

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Macquarie suggests 73% upside for Pilbara Minerals shares

| Aaron Bell

Why is Macquarie so bullish on this mining company?

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Down 68 percent from its 12-month high, is this ASX 200 lithium favourite an irresistible bargain to me now?

| Steve Holland

Lithium shares have suffered more than most ASX stocks over the past year. It is time to buy?

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Why I'm keeping a close watch on the Fortescue share price

| Steve Holland

The Fortescue share price has plummeted in the past year.

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Buying BHP shares? Here's the miner's outlook for China's iron ore demand

| Bernd Struben

BHP earns more than half its revenue from China. So, what can we expect from Chinese iron ore demand?

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Are Fortescue shares a good buy amid the stock market tariff sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig in with this iron ore miner?

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The pros and cons of buying Rio Tinto shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is seeing major volatility. Is that an opportunity?

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Is the lithium price set to rise?

| Steve Holland

The past few years have been a bit grim for the ASX’s lithium shares. But things look set to change.

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Female miner standing next to a haul truck in a large mining operation.
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Australia's iron ore export earnings to slide, Government report warns

| Steve Holland

The future may no be so bright for Australia’s iron ore miners.

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What happened with the BHP share price in March?

| Bernd Struben

How did the BHP share price perform amid the March market sell-off?

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3 reasons why the Rio Tinto share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why I like this ASX mining share.

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3 things about BHP stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a lot more to BHP than just being an iron ore miner.

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

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how much profit Rio Tinto could make in the next few years.

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Why today is great day to own BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant's shareholders have reasons to smile on Thursday.

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ASX 200 copper stocks jump as the red metal smashes new records

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 copper stocks are in the spotlight as global copper markets go off the scale.

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Why Fortescue shares were just upgraded by UBS

| Tristan Harrison

UBS thinks Fortescue’s sell-off has been overdone.

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Why is the Mineral Resources share price racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Mineral Resources share price on Monday. Is this why?

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Woman calculating dividends on calculator and working on a laptop.
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.

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
Resources Shares

Why are ASX copper shares seeing gold today?

| Zach Bristow

Copper prices continue to surge amid uncertainty on global trade.

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