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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.

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Gold

Gold vs silver. Here's where I'd put my money in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

Precious metals are back in focus, but gold and silver carry very different risk profiles.

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Silver is on fire. Why prices just jumped 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver surges 7% as trade tensions and safe-haven demand drive prices sharply higher.

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Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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Resources Shares

Revealed: BHP and 4 other ASX 200 mining stocks rank among top global copper producers

| Bart Bogacz

The numbers are in.

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Resources Shares

How to take the guesswork out of getting exposure to the mining sector

| Cameron England

Investing in companies' royalty streams instead of the companies themselves can be an option for the risk-averse investor.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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If I'd put $3k into this ASX mining stock at the start of 2025, I'd now have $495,000

| Bart Bogacz

Pretty good return.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here is the miner's outlook on the iron ore price in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP says global iron ore demand will gradually broaden beyond China as developing regions drive future growth.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price in the buy zone? Here are three reasons why it could…

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Cheap Shares

Top broker says you should buy these oversold ASX gold stocks now

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold stocks have lost their shine but this is the time to be snapping up bargains in the sector…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is underperforming

| Sebastian Bowen

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price has been underperforming its other ASX gold mining peers of late. Let's…

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Resources Shares

These ASX energy stocks just got zapped by a broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

Oil may have passed “peak pain” but Citigroup thinks this may be as good as it gets for the sector…

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Share Market News

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) share price sinks 7%

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Resources & Energy Group share price has dipped 7% in morning trade, after boosting 20% higher yesterday on the…

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price climbing despite cost blowout rumours

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has jumped in early trade despite reports of cost blowouts surfacing…

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These ASX stocks just got a big upgrade on the back of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

| Brendon Lau

There’s one group of ASX stocks that just got a big valuation boost by the analysts at Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Resources Shares

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price surged higher on a potential $1bn+ valuation uplift

| Brendon Lau

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price is outperforming its peers on Wednesday on talk that that it could…

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Share Gainers

ASX energy shares exploded today. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX energy shares like Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) are exploding today. Is it too late to get a piece…

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The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is Goldman Sach's top pick for iron ore

| Lina Lim

Goldman Sachs prefers the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price ahead of Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) and Fortescue…

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Resources Shares

The Saracen (ASX:SAR) share price dips on dividend update

| Ken Hall

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price has dipped slightly today after an update on its special dividend…

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The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is already up 25% in 2021

| Lina Lim

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is going from strength to strength following stronger lithium prices.

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Share Market News

5 top ASX mining shares for dividends and growth in 2021

| Bernd Struben

Investors seeking a dividend and potential share price growth in 2021 may want to check out these 5 ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

Castillo Copper (ASX:CCZ) share price rockets 47% on major copper discovery

| Lina Lim

The Castillo Copper Ltd (ASX: CCZ) share price surged nearly 50% after announcing a game changing discovery at its Big…

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Share Market News

ASX company stops Kakadu uranium production

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear fuel was first mined there 40 years ago. Will the culturally and environmentally significant area now be restored properly?

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Resources Shares

Here's what 1 broker thinks about the Chalice (ASX:CHN) share price

| Lina Lim

Why 1 broker thinks the Chalice (ASX: CHN) share price could continue to climb in 2021. Here's a rundown on…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that ran over 1,500% in 2020

| Lina Lim

Here's a closer look at 2 ASX shares that delivered an eye watering 1,500% return or more in just one…

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Resources Shares

Goldman points to commodities super-cycle: Which ASX mining shares will benefit?

| Lina Lim

Commodity prices have pushed higher after hitting multi year lows in April last year. Here are the ASX mining shares…

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Resources Shares

Why ASX energy stocks are set to be among the worst performers on the ASX today

| Brendon Lau

ASX energy stocks are set to take the brunt of the sell-off this morning as the OPEC+ meeting sent the…

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares that delivered the best returns in 2020

| Lina Lim

These ASX mining shares delivered the best returns in 2020 after iron ore, copper and gold soared to multi year…

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Resources Shares

Will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price double again in 2021?

| Ken Hall

The Fortecue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price more than doubled in 2020 but what's in store for the…

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Resources Shares

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slumped 33% in 2020

| Ken Hall

Why the Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price and other ASX oil and gas shares have been smashed in…

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Share Market News

Why Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) shares have been in the news lately

| Sebastian Bowen

The Silver Lake Resources (ASX: SLR) share price has had an interesting year. Here is the latest from this ASX…

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Resources Shares

Is the surging Bitcoin an existential threat to ASX gold miners?

| Brendon Lau

The rocketing value of Bitcoin appears to be coming at the expense of the gold price – and that can’t…

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Resources Shares

Will ASX iron ore shares continue running in 2021? 

| Lina Lim

Could ASX iron ore shares keep running higher after iron ore prices hit a record 7-year high in 2020? Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is up 78% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

The Oz Minerals share price up 78% to round off an exceptional year, making the South Australian miner an ASX…

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Resources Shares

Iron ore prices poised to hit US$180 next month: Westpac

| Brendon Lau

The Chinese government’s attempt to cool the iron ore price has not stopped some experts from predicting another surge as…

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Resources Shares

Are we heading for a new ASX resources 'supercycle'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) headed for a new resources 'supercycle'? These fund managers think…

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Resources Shares

ASX miners put on alert as the iron ore price crashes overnight

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is expected to open strongly this morning but our best loved miners may not join…

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Resources Shares

How to get the best out of the 2021 mining boom

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining stocks are the second best performers in 2020, but they could take the top spot in 2021 thanks…

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UBS unveils its latest ASX "buy" idea for 2021

| Brendon Lau

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price is surging higher after it became the latest "buy" idea from UBS.

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Leading broker just upgraded these ASX gold stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold stocks are rising with the market but there’re two that are leading the charge after getting upgraded by…

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What today's economic outlook means for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch today as the Government provides its MYEFO update…

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Brokers warning high iron ore prices are unsustainable

| Brendon Lau

Most analysts believe the iron ore price is set to tumble from current levels. Should investors in ASX mining stocks…

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Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 28% in December

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price hit a record-high on Friday, and is on the move again…

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UBS just downgraded these outperforming ASX mining stocks

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining stocks may be surging ahead, but UBS thinks some have run ahead of fundamentals and have downgraded the…

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Broker upgrades the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price on game changing acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price could find favour with investors when it resumes trading after a broker upgraded…

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Citigroup downgrades these ASX mining stocks after a big rally

| Brendon Lau

Analysts may be revising up their valuations for ASX miners but the sector’s big recent run prompted Citigroup to downgrade…

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Why the S2 Resources (ASX:S2R) share price was on the move today

| Bernd Struben

The S2 Resources Ltd (ASX: S2R) share price was up by almost 6% today before closing flat. Here's what was…

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Resources Shares

Iron ore exports unlikely to slow down amid Australia–China trade tension: experts

| Miles Wu

Amid the current Australia-China trade stoush, a number of resource industry experts believe China will be unable to shake off…

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