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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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Resources Shares

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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares hit icy waters on hidden family ties

| Tristan Harrison

The mining company is being put under the spotlight.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks mixed as investors consider China's latest steel woes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miners have been facing a sharp retrace in iron ore prices. Now what?

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Resources Shares

ASX mining stocks stronger despite weakness in commodity prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in many mining companies are rising on Thursday despite weaker commodity prices overnight.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's your preview for the FY24 result

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the forecasts for the financials.

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Resources Shares

Time to buy beaten-up Fortescue shares? These experts think so

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Fortescue shares could be an opportunity at this beaten-up price.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX income stock paying $6.54 in dividends per share: Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts are rating this dividend machine as a buy today...

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto and these top ASX 200 mining stocks can weather the plunging iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 miners like Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue are facing headwinds from the plunging iron ore price.

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Liontown shares at 52-week lows as lithium slump extends further

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't buyers of the lithium share at these depressed levels.

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This is holding me back from buying BHP shares at 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

I've noticed a disturbing pattern with the Big Australian's shares...

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Resources Shares

Down nearly 50% in less than 3 months, is there any hope for this ASX 200 mining share?

| Zach Bristow

Experts certainly think there is.

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's what's happening with China and the iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue shareholders are keeping a close eye on China.

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Dividend Investing

1 incredible ASX 200 dividend share down 19% in a year to buy for life-long passive income

| Bernd Struben

I expect this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend share will continue to reward passive income investors for many years.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares hit 52-week low! Here's what brokers say will happen next

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are now the same price as they were in January 2020.

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Why I think it's time to buy the major ASX iron ore shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think there’s a contrarian opportunity with the iron ore miners.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering buying 600 shares in this ASX 200 dividend gem to target $332 a month in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 passive income gem has a lengthy track record of paying two fully franked dividends a year.

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Resources Shares

Why Perth investors are piling into BHP shares and these top ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bernd Struben

Perth investors are taking a page out of Warren Buffett’s playbook when buying BHP shares.

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Buy BHP and these ASX 200 mining stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to snap up the Big Australian and these miners according to analysts.

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Resources Shares

Down 13% in a year, is this ASX 200 share in trouble?

| Zach Bristow

Can this resources player bounce back?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium share could buy a stake in the 'best hard rock lithium mine in the world'?

| Zach Bristow

Could more asset sales be on the cards in the lithium sector?

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Resources Shares

Down 38% since May, is it time to buy Mineral Resources shares?

| Zach Bristow

After a difficult period, it might be time to weigh in and see.

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Resources Shares

Want to secure Rio Tinto's 5.77% dividend yield? Here's what you need to do

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is rapidly running out to secure Rio's latest dividend...

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Down 37% in 2024, is it time to buy or sell Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner has suffered. What should investors do? Two experts have weighed in.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares vs. financial shares: Which did investors prefer in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is dominated by mining and financial shares.

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Resources Shares

Down 35% in 3 months! Is this ASX 200 share a buy today?

| Zach Bristow

Has the sell-off opened up a buying opportunity or not?

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Resources Shares

Are storm clouds building for BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are down 20% in 2024. But is there more selling to come?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares top baby boomers' ASX 200 favourites list

| Bronwyn Allen

Data reveals six investment trends that separate the baby boomers from other generations of investors.

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Resources Shares

Why are Fortescue and other ASX 200 mining shares sinking on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a painful day for the ASX’s biggest iron miner.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? The ASX miner is reportedly in talks to sell assets

| Tristan Harrison

BHP may be looking to simplify its asset list.

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IGO shares slide as the ASX miner eyes nickel divestment

| James Mickleboro

IGO is looking to offload its Forrestania nickel assets.

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and Rio Tinto and buy these ASX mining stocks

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these mining stocks as buys. Let's find out why.

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ASX expert: Buy BHP shares at 'attractive entry point' right now

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX brokers seem to be united on where BHP shares are heading to next...

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Resources Shares

Is it time to sell your BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

Amid a gloomy iron ore outlook, this top broker reevaluates the outlook for BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

Is there any hope for Core Lithium shares?

| Zach Bristow

Opinions are mixed.

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Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto or BHP shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

These two mining stocks are worth digging into.

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The pros and cons of buying Pilbara Minerals shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a wild ride for the lithium miners over the last two years.

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Resources Shares

Down 12% in July! What went so wrong for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a rough month for the miner.

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Resources Shares

BHP stock has fallen 17% from its 52-week high! What next?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a tough period for the miner. Can things turn around?

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1 ASX dividend stock down 25% to buy right now

| Zach Bristow

Experts are bullish on this dividend payer.

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Near a 2-year low, surely this ASX 200 stock is now an absolute bargain?

| Zach Bristow

Is it time to nibble at this beaten down stock?

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BHP share price has dropped 16% in 2024, so is it time for me to buy?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Current valuations of BHP shares look attractive to me.

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