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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

The US is backing Aussie critical minerals projects, and these ASX mining shares could be set to reap the rewards

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX mining shares might benefit from a new focus on critical minerals...

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Resources Shares

March was a stellar month for the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big month for the renewable energy-focused lithium developer.

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Resources Shares

What's driving the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price higher today?

| Bernd Struben

Materials shares are leading the ASX higher today.

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Resources Shares

What exactly is vanadium and which ASX shares have exposure?

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanadium is a hot topic right now. But which ASX shares mine this green metal?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price jumps 4% higher

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have risen again.

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Resources Shares

What's boosting the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

With global battery production soaring, ASX investors are keeping a close eye on lithium shares.

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Resources Shares

The Newcrest (ASX:NCM) dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors can expect some gold in their bank accounts today...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is spiking today

| Zach Bristow

Another spike for the resources player.

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Resources Shares

Are these ASX 200 mining shares in trouble?

| Bernd Struben

China's rapid growth has long helped support iron ore prices. Now Chinese property sales are tumbling.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is up 4% and close to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shares are on form on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price up 6% to a record high?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium shares are on fire again on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

The Fortescue dividend was paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

Owned Fortescue shares last month? Time to check your bank account.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price sinking 4% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

We check what's going on with the mining and metals comany's shares on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX lithium and green metals shares hitting new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

What's boosting these ASX lithium and green metal shares to their highest points of the last 12 months?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Culpeo Minerals (ASX:CPO) share price is exploding 140% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove stock in Culpeo Minerals to more than double today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Firefinch (ASX: FFX) share price soaring 12% to a 14-year high?

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold and lithium developer is making progress at the Beledjo-Koting gold deposit.

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Energy Shares

Fortescue Future Industries just inked a multibillion-dollar green hydrogen deal in Germany. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

FFI expects to replace around a third of the energy Germany imports from Russia by 2030.

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Dividend Investing

The Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will have something to be happy about after receiving the company's latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

What was the highest ever BHP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

How high have BHP shares ever climbed?

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources (ASX:LRS) share price shoots 28% higher on potential 'major new lithium discovery'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rocketing higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price paused?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are paused on Wednesday morning.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's why UBS says 'it is too early to be confident'

| Tristan Harrison

UBS has urged caution on Rio Tinto shares.

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Broker Notes

Lithium boom: Top broker tips Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price to jump 60%

| James Mickleboro

This could be a lithium stock to buy...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) share price was snapping higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The uranium company's shares had a strong start on Tuesday before fading away...

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Record Highs

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) shrugs off sector falls to notch up all-time high

| Zach Bristow

The lithium player has reached another milestone on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

This ASX miner just struck copper and its share price soared 280% before grinding to a halt

| Monica O'Shea

What did this copper miner discover?

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Resources Shares

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price lifts on lithium battery deal

| Monica O'Shea

The lithium miner has signed a memorandum of understanding with a US company.

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Resources Shares

What's with the Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto has some lithium news for the market today.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price charges 8% higher on major offtake deal

| James Mickleboro

Lake has signed a major offtake deal...

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Resources Shares

Buying ASX shares to cash in on the EV and battery metals craze? Read this

| Zach Bristow

Are EVs and battery metals really emissions free? Some experts say not.

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Resources Shares

Tempest Minerals (ASX:TEM) share price explodes 265% on 'significant discovery'

| Monica O'Shea

What did this miner announce today?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares blasting more than 30% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX mining shares took off today. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

'It's where all the real value-add is': Why has this ASX rare earths share soared 79% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check why this ASX rare earths share is on fire lately.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price rocking a new 10-year high today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been some of the strongest performers over the past year.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price having such a stellar start to the week?

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the rare earths company are leading the ASX 200 today.

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Resources Shares

What is the outlook for ASX 200 mining shares in April?

| Brendon Lau

Can the resources sector keep delivering the goods? Here's what the experts think.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price having such a top run this month?

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green for the mining services company.

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Resources Shares

Why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What did St Barbara announce?

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Share Gainers

Up 350% in a year, here's why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is flying higher on Monday

| Bernd Struben

With the joint venture conditions satisfied, Firefinch will accelerate work on its Goulamina Project in Mali.

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