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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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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

Exploding 600% in a month, what is going on with the Cobre share price?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is the Cobre share price doing so well?

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Resources Shares

Up 5% in a month, is the current Fortescue share price a buy or a sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it buy, hold or sell for Fortescue shares today?

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Resources Shares

Sayona share price lights up on 'rapid progress' toward production

| Mitchell Lawler

Sayona takes another step in the right direction.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares with 'good margins regardless of commodity prices': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert Ben Cleary says these 5 shares are well-funded with impressive production growth, yet not beholden to commodity prices.

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Resources Shares

The ASX shares with 30% to 50% upside: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert is predicting a big recovery for this ASX sector.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons why I'd pick Woodside shares over Santos

| Tristan Harrison

A big dividend is one of the main reasons why I prefer Woodside.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's how the miner is gearing up to secure its share of booming EV demand

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how electric vehicles could be a boom for BHP earnings.

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Resources Shares

'World's greatest concern': Can Fortescue really help the planet AND its profit margin?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s green energy push could help the company’s bottom line.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price dips despite upbeat lithium outlook

| Zach Bristow

The ASX lithium share is projecting major growth in its lithium production.

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Resources Shares

'Essential foundation for success': Lynas share price leaps on $500 million expansion

| Bernd Struben

Global demand for NdFeB magnets is expected to grow from 130,000 tonnes in 2020 to 265,000 tonnes by 2030.

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Resources Shares

'Unlocks hidden value': Rio Tinto share price slides despite $525 million payday

| Monica O'Shea

What has Rio Tinto just sold?

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Resources Shares

Is the iron ore price entering a bear market?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Citi commodities analysts say to this question...

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Resources Shares

Up 33% in July, why did the Sayona share price have such a stellar month?

| Zach Bristow

Sayona shares have changed course these past few weeks.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price slump 6% in July when the ASX 200 leapt higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest company didn’t have a fantastic July.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring higher on new discoveries today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why these mining companies are soaring today.

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Share Gainers

Another ASX mining share is soaring 40% on a new copper find today, here's the lowdown

| Bronwyn Allen

Following yesterday's big announcement from Cobre, fellow small miner Austral Resources reported its own exciting news to the ASX today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sliding on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue shares are arguably more sensitive to any news about China's economy because the company is a pure-play iron ore…

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Resources Shares

Exploding 400% this year, Galileo share price climbs further as work kicks off at 'exciting new discovery'

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at Galileo's latest drilling program.

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Broker Notes

What brokers are saying about the Fortescue share price in August

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about Fortescue...

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Dividend Investing

Guess which 2 ASX 200 shares have some of the highest dividend yields right now

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's which companies offer the best returns if you're chasing dividends.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price surges 4% on 'exceptional' drill results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is beginning to receive the assay results from its diamond drilling campaign at the Finniss Lithium…

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Why CEO has 'no particular concern' over China and iron ore price

| Tristan Harrison

The outlook for iron ore is cloudy.

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Resources Shares

The All Ordinaries gold share 'in an enviable position': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Tim Canham's team at First Sentier have just opened a new position in ASX gold share Genesis Minerals.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals value-add lithium strategy worth its salt?

| Bronwyn Allen

Pilbara Minerals updated investors on Friday on its progress in developing new lithium products for the future.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium shares leapt 9% following this week's results release, but why?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium shares ended the week on a positive note.

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Resources Shares

Oil has retraced from June highs. What's this mean for the Woodside share price?

| Zach Bristow

Woodside shares are extending gains in Friday's session.

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Resources Shares

'Not immune': How Rio Tinto shares are feeling the sting of inflation

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has warned that inflation could impact it.

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Resources Shares

Is ASX lithium company Sayona Mining profitable?

| Zach Bristow

Here we do a deep dive to get a clearer picture.

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Resources Shares

Here's why experts say these are the ASX mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are buys according to brokers...

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Resources Shares

Rare earths are now in the red for 2022. What does this mean for the Lynas share price?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX 200 miner appears to have turned the corner in FY23.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price gaining ground today?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares are set to finish higher today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX lithium shares going gangbusters on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are broadly rewarding lithium miners today amid a continued strong demand outlook for the critical battery metal.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price lifts on record iron ore exports

| Aaron Teboneras

How did Fortescue perform for the last quarter of FY22?

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Resources Shares

Sandfire share price rallies as miner beats production guidance

| Brendon Lau

The copper and zinc miner has released its quarterly production update.

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Dividend Investing

Did the Rio Tinto interim dividend really just tumble 52%?

| Aaron Teboneras

What happened to the Rio Tinto dividend?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price on watch after half-year earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has released its half-year results. Here's how it performed...

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Resources Shares

Did ASX mining share Prospect Resources really just crash 90%?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is down over 90% today. What's happening?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Iluka share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Iluka has completed the demerger of its Sierra Rutile business today...

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just exploded 100% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

Cobre reported its first intersection of significant copper mineralisation at the Ngami Copper Project.

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Earnings Results

IGO share price lifts on 13% fourth quarter revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

IGO acquired nickel miner Western Areas Limited for cash consideration of $1.26 billion during the quarter.

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