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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

Why the BHP share price looks poised for a short-term boost: expert

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant has struggled in recent months amid slowing demand signals from China.

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Resources Shares

Will AVZ Minerals shares finally return to trade this week?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares have been suspended all month. Will they return soon?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Rio Tinto dividend forecast through to 2024

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has been tipped to pay some big dividends...

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Resources Shares

Liontown Resources share price rockets 9% amid broker's positive lithium outlook

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 lithium shares like Liontown are on fire today...

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Resources Shares

16-month low: How ASX copper shares are faring this month

| Brendon Lau

It's a rough start to the week for shares in the red metal.

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Share Market News

BHP share price bounces as materials outpace the ASX 200

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares are off to a strong start for the week.

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Resources Shares

This broker is eyeing off a huge 65% upside for the Whitehaven share price

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in coal miner Whitehaven are tipped to rise significantly over the next year.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX graphite share is a buy: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

China is still responsible for some 60% of global graphite production.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Pilbara Minerals share price now a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are throwing support behind Pilbara as a buy.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks this fund manager is holding despite sector pullback

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have surged amid strong battery demand from the EV market.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about rare earths and which ASX shares are cashing in on them

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has designated rare earths as critical elements.

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Resources Shares

Broker sees 23% upside and a huge yield for BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares could offer the winning combination of strong gains and big dividends...

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 mining shares these experts are backing

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX 200 shares are benefitting from Australia's current mining boom.

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Resources Shares

Down 9% in a week, what's going on with the Chalice Mining share price?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough week – and year – for the Chalice Mining share price.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares having such a dire week?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are concerned about slowing commodity demand from China and a potential global recession.

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ESG

Own BHP shares? 'Almost unbelievable' breakthrough could be key to miner's climate strategy

| Bernd Struben

The Federal Government is considering whether carbon stored in tailings dams will count towards carbon credits and offset schemes.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2024

| James Mickleboro

BHP's dividends could be very juicy in the coming years...

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Resources Shares

Here's why analysts rate these ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

Could ASX lithium shares be set for a boost?

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker's upgrade on its lithium price forecast bodes well for ASX lithium shares, which have lost major value…

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Resources Shares

Why did the Liontown share price slump 9% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough day on the ASX for the lithium developer. Here's what happened.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price tumble on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share has taken a hit on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX mining shares surging on new discoveries

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day to own these ASX-listed small cap miners.

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Resources Shares

How is the Lynas share price performing against its sector this month?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are offloading Lynas shares in June.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP share price is in the red today

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are falling again on Thursday. What's happening?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 4% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Weaker demand for iron ore from China, the world’s largest importer of the industrial metal, is seeing prices come down.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Ramelius share price getting rained on today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are selling at pace today.

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Resources Shares

Could this be weighing down the Rio Tinto share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

There may be two factors hurting Rio Tinto's stock right now. Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why is the IGO share price slipping on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 battery minerals miner reported on progress with two new joint ventures.

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Resources Shares

Considering investing in Sayona shares? Here's the latest news from the company

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Sayona Mining announce to the ASX?

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price hold up if the iron ore price falls?

| Tristan Harrison

Company chairman Andrew Forrest isn’t worried about iron ore prices or Fortescue’s future.

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Resources Shares

Down 40% Tuesday, up 21% today, what's going on with this ASX coal share?

| Brendon Lau

ASX coal miners are holding on for the ride as a new Queensland tax adds to volatility in the sector.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled another 13% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Lake Resources share price getting yet another hammering today?

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Share Market News

Could China 'steel' the show for the iron ore price?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore extends its losses on Wedensday.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2 weeks. So, is the Rio Tinto share price a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the allure of big dividends enough to buy Rio Tinto shares today?

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price lifts off on rare earths refinery progress

| Bernd Struben

The Western world is keen to secure rare earths supplies outside of China.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Piedmont Lithium share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The share has been beaten down lately.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the South32 dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the South32 dividend heading?

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Resources Shares

'I don't know of a better industry to be pivoting towards': Twiggy talks up hydrogen play amid soaring fuel costs

| Tristan Harrison

The current environment of rising energy costs could make hydrogen a better play.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rebounds 3% today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are rebounding on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's Twiggy adamant there's 'not a snowflake's chance in hell' of recession

| Zach Bristow

Global aggregate demand appears strong, according to Twiggy.

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