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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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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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Resources Shares

$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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

'Market has overreacted': Why this beaten-up ASX 200 mining stock could have 30% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock a treasure worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy or a trap?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have sunk. So is this the time to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Investing for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the slashed Fortescue dividend

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue dividend took a hit, but the ASX 200 miner still trades at an attractive yield.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Fortescue share price just plunge 7%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Fortescue share price on Thursday. Let’s find out why.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock Goldman Sachs says could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks the market is undervaluing this stock.

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Resources Shares

4 reasons to buy this top ASX 200 mining stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance for this surging ASX mining stock.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs upgrades its gold price forecast

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price is currently trading 0.64% higher at US$2,899 per ounce.

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner weathered Cyclone Zelia

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations have been impacted by a series of cyclones.

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Resources Shares

What to know about ASX gold shares for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what you need to know about this sector with a golden outlook.

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Resources Shares

Down 10% in a year, are BHP shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Are BHP shares a buy before the miner reports its half-year results on Thursday?

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Resources Shares

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.

Read more »

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's what to watch in next week's earnings update

| Tristan Harrison

What could Fortescue report in its HY25 result?

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Resources Shares

'Invaluable': Why the Fortescue share price is lifting today

| Tristan Harrison

Could this new appointment boost the miner?

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price taking such a shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

A whale move might be behind today's big slump.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares just upgraded by a top broker

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why these businesses could be a top pick.

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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

Up 864% in a year, how this ASX mining stock is primed to keep rocketing in 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock looks to be in a sweet spot amid export bans from China and Russia.

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Resources Shares

2 small-cap ASX mining shares exploding 40%+ on China tariff news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the small-cap ASX mining shares flying higher on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX mining shares falling this week?

| Aaron Bell

The tumultuous start to the week for mining shares could be a sign of things to come. 

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with the BHP share price in January?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares saw plenty of trading action in January.

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Resources Shares

Sayona Mining share price charging higher on 33% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are reacting very positively to Sayona Mining’s December results.

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Resources Shares

How does the Fortescue dividend yield compare to other ASX mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue typically pays excellent dividend yields, but can it do so again in 2025?

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Resources Shares

Forget gold! Why this soaring ASX silver share is still trading at 'good value' today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert has a bullish outlook on this rocketing ASX silver miner.

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Resources Shares

As Lynas shares fall another 5% in 2025, what should investors do?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what the experts think.

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Earnings Results

IGO share price down 3% after 'challenges' in Q2 FY25

| Zach Bristow

Investors have swiftly reacted to the news.

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Resources Shares

'Another good quarter': Whitehaven share price lifts on Q2 numbers

| Zach Bristow

The coal miner has caught a bid following the announcement.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares in January 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in Fortescue shares?

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Resources Shares

What is the dividend outlook for ASX 200 mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Some experts say the recently improved iron ore price will help keep dividends strong.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 lithium stock jumps on project shutdown news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 lithium stock on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining stocks surging despite sector weakness

| Bronwyn Allen

Materials is the weakest market sector today but these two mining stocks are shining.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price bounces as restart study progresses

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price is now up 11% in 2025.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers just downgraded these ASX 200 shares

| Zach Bristow

Is the tide turning for these names?

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Resources Shares

Northern Star share price slips despite positive quarterly results

| Bronwyn Allen

Northern Star reports record first-half cash flow due to a strong operational performance and high gold prices.

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Resources Shares

Down 11% and still trading under $125, is it time to buy the dip in Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Rio Tinto shares a gold mine in 2025?

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Resources Shares

Which dates could move the Rio Tinto share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant has just released its financial reporting calendar for the new year.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Amid lower commodity prices and a weak Chinese economy, can the miners keep paying us big dividends?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How Rio Tinto shares could eclipse BHP in 2025, with a little help from Glencore

| Bernd Struben

The financial rumour mill is abuzz about a potential mega merger for Rio Tinto.

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Resources Shares

Why this $6.5 billion ASX 200 mining stock is tumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner just found itself under heavy selling pressure on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the important dates to diarise for Fortescue investors in the new year.

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Resources Shares

What happened with the Core Lithium share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium worked to expand its horizons in 2024.

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