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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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Dividend Investing

Invest $6,000 in Fortescue shares and get $502 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares delivered a boosted dividend to passive income investors in March.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now with less than $1,000

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these ASX shares could enjoy an unexpected rebound in 2024.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX mining stock a week ago I'd have $11,923 today!

| Bernd Struben

The little ASX mining stock has drawn rising interest from investors this past week.

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Resources Shares

My top ASX lithium stock to buy and hold while waiting for the next boom

| Tony Yoo

The battery mineral has really struggled in the past year. Which shares are the best to buy for cheap now…

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Dividend Investing

How do Pilbara Minerals, Fortescue and BHP shares compare on FY24 dividend forecasts?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 mining shares have a history of generous dividends. Will they pay big again this year?

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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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Investing Strategies

Could investing in this ASX mining stock make you a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

No one can say for sure you'll make seven digits, but you won't even have a chance if you don't…

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of investing in this $12 billion ASX lithium share right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into this opportunity.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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3 resource plays that could surprise on the upside in 2015

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could provide your portfolio with surprisingly strong returns: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and…

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How much further will BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited fall?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have experienced significant share…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have fallen 12.5% in 2014 but they’re not a bargain just yet.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has taken a 2.2% dive today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares were smashed following some more bad news for shareholders.

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3 buy and hold stocks for a golden retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) have the kind of earning power and longevity…

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Gold and oil stocks plunge: Should you be concerned or start buying?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) look like bargains but may turn out to be huge…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited's 7% dividend worth a look?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have hit a 16-month low and offer a 7% fully franked yield. Is now…

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Are these the best high-yield stocks to own now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) have great track records of dividend…

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3 things every gold investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Where is the price of gold going, and what does it mean for Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM)?

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a good buy today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) reported good numbers for October. Is the miner still on track?

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Here's why Lynas Corporation Limited shares popped 7.3% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shareholders of Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) can breathe a sigh of relief, but is the stock a buy?

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Monadelphous Group Limited sinks: Is it a bargain now?

| Mike King

A grossed up yield of 15% and a P/E ratio of just 7.6x suggests the resources contractor is cheap

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3 reasons to have faith with BHP Billiton Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a rough ride, but shareholders should remain patient with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Is this the end for Lynas Corporation Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

At 5.4 cents, investors shouldn’t be tempted by the lure of Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC)

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares jump on Canadian LNG export licence

| Mike King

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) files application for 8 million tonnes per annum LNG export plant in Canada

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Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited: 2 energy stocks poised to take off in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Over the next 3 – 4 years, the LNG export market is going to grow immensely, so position yourself now.

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Beware the scary outlook for iron ore investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) be a good buy right now?

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares were crushed yesterday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) tumbled to a new 52-week low, and things could be about to get even worse…

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited and BHP Billiton Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have fallen hard but further falls could be in store.

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Which gold miners are making money at US$1,140 per ounce?

| Regan Pearson

Can Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (ASX:KCN) profit with plummeting gold prices?

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One massive reason to avoid Australia's iron ore miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

I wouldn’t even be touching BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) right now.

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ANZ Bank, Rio Tinto Limited and Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At today’s prices, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are…

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Will US oil exports save BHP Billiton Limited from the falling iron ore price?

| Mike King

Giant miner BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is at the forefront of US oil exports

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Iron ore plunges to 5-year low: 3 important decisions facing investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been another tough day at the office for Australia’s iron ore miners with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto…

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Is Newcrest Mining Limited the best gold miner for new money?

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing in gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), is bigger better?

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Could Worleyparsons Limited be the best value stock on the ASX?

| Andrew Mudie

Looking for down and out companies can be rewarding.

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Will Woodside Petroleum Limited, Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd sink as oil prices hit two-year lows?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

What will be the impact of Saudi Arabia cutting prices for oil it supplies to the US?

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Revealed: Australia's lowest cost listed gold miner

| Regan Pearson

Big gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are dominating the cost battle, but who is winning?

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Here's why Aussie gold miners are on the chopping block today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are amongst the ASX’s worst performers…

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Has BHP Billiton Limited moved into the 'Buy Zone'?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been something between a rollercoaster ride and a nightmare for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders, but is this bad…

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Resources Shares

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited shares fire up on latest Queensland deal: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past fortnight alone shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) have jumped 25% and today’s announcement could provide…

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Lynas Corporation Limited: Trick or Treat?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) be the turnaround of the century? Or just another egg on the front door?

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Australian Bauxite Ltd revises its production outlook: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Overall production costs have risen, but so has the expected profit. Will shareholders in Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) come out…

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3 companies at 52-week lows – will they fall further?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Cooper Energy Ltd (ASX:COE), BC Iron Ltd (ASX:BCI) and Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX:SLR) are all down in…

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3 high-yield stocks for a blue-chip retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Accumulate wealth safely with quality stocks built to last decades and have the retirement you really want.

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Nickel miners soar as commodity price stages turnaround

| Mike King

Mirabela Nickel Limited (ASX:MBN) shares up more than 110% in past week. Is there more to come?

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Will Woodside Petroleum Limited win the race to buy this LNG opportunity?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

With Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) you can enjoy a 5.9% yield now and hold for growth as the energy giant…

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Beach Energy Ltd shares hit 52-week low after a disappointing quarterly report: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Can Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) turn it around, or will this 52-week low become the new normal?

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4 facts from the Origin Energy Ltd AGM you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Blue-chip business Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is either a portfolio holding for most investors or at the very least on…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited, Vale SA and BHP Billiton Limited destined for the scrap heap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Why is everyone criticising Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Vale SA (ADR) (NYSE:VALE) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) for producing more…

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