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Materials Shares

Lithium price rebounds 25% in 2025: Which ASX lithium shares are a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the latest broker ratings and 12-month share price targets on 3 popular ASX lithium shares.

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Materials Shares

ASX rare earths stocks rocketing on US$8.5 billion Trump deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX rare earths shares on Tuesday following a historic US-Aussie agreement.

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Materials Shares

Platinum is outperforming even gold this year. So how can you get exposure on the ASX?

| Cameron England

We look at how you can take advantage of the surging platinum price on the ASX.

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Financial Shares

Which is better value right now, Soul Patts or Brickworks shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see what the experts have to say.

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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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Materials Shares

Why this expert thinks lithium could be a big deal for Rio Tinto shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what lithium could mean for Rio Tinto.

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Materials Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in BHP shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker believes could happen with this miner's shares next year.

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Materials Shares

Are ASX lithium shares prime real estate for value hunters?

| Tristan Harrison

Can these stocks recharge returns for investors?

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Recent Materials Shares News

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares tumble as cost increase disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Fortescue reported for the second quarter and first half.

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Materials Shares

"A Giant Awakes" – Broker tips 40% upside for this ASX materials stock

| Aaron Bell

This gold and copper miner is a waking giant according to Bell Potter.

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Materials Shares

Here's why James Hardie shares can keep the rally going

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think the building products supplier is well positioned for further recovery.

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Materials Shares

This ASX rare earths stock is rocketing 27% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Here's why Aurelia Metals shares are up 5% today

| Kevin Gandiya

When strong prices meet solid execution, the market pays attention.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX copper stock crashing 31%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing this stock to sink deep into the red today.

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Materials Shares

Buying Lynas shares? Here's why the ASX rare earths stock is flying higher in Wednesday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Lynas shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Takeover bid for rare earths developer launched at a premium of more than 100%

| Cameron England

The board is backing this tie up with a US suitor.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher on strong FY25 update

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant delivered on its production guidance in 2025.

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Materials Shares

5 of the hottest ASX metals and mining shares right now

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to these soaring shares?

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Materials Shares

Why Lynas shares are sliding today, despite a massive year

| Aaron Teboneras

Lynas shares slide today following profit-taking, despite strong gains over the past year.

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Materials Shares

So BlueScope shares go to all-time high of $31. Big deal. What next?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers believe further records still possible.

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Materials Shares

One of the ASX's biggest losers today. What is happening at Core Lithium?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium shares slide nearly 10% as lithium prices pull back and technical pressure builds.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares rise on solid half and copper upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant had a strong half. Here's what it reported.

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Materials Shares

Up 365% since April, should you buy the recent dip in Core Lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares hit one-year plus highs on 8 January before taking a tumble.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX small cap has hit the pause button again

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX small cap is back in a trading halt, with the market waiting on details of a planned US…

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Materials Shares

ASX All Ords mining stock sinking on big Tesla news

| Bernd Struben

The latest update from Elon Musk’s Tesla is pressuring this ASX mining stock today. But why?

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 materials sector outperforms as mining shares continue their ascent

| Bronwyn Allen

Plenty of ASX 200 mining shares hit multi-year highs last week amid continually rising commodity values.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP and Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the ASX mining giants are partnering up

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto and BHP are shaking things up in Western Australia.

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Materials Shares

This ASX stock just scored a US government win. Here's the details

| Aaron Teboneras

IperionX shares are rising after US government funding and free titanium feedstock.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper stock is jumping 7% on record results

| James Mickleboro

It was a record 12 months for this copper miner.

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Materials Shares

Guess which surging ASX All Ords lithium share is smashing the benchmark again today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this surging ASX lithium share again on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why ASX 200 lithium stocks like Liontown and Mineral Resources are making waves today

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about ASX lithium miners like Liontown and Mineral Resources?

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 mining stocks including Mineral Resources and BHP shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Mineral Resources join the pack of ASX mining stocks racing to new one-year-plus highs today.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Mineral Resources shares for lithium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about the miner.

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Materials Shares

Are PLS shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this lithium giant.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter names the ASX lithium stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has named these stocks as buys for investors wanting exposure to the battery making ingredient.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares storm 26% higher. Is the stock a buy, hold or sell for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock ended last year 42.5% below its most recent peak.

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Materials Shares

Why Bell Potter rates roaring Liontown shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker still sees potential more even more gains in 2026.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares slip on shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths producer's CEO is leaving after 12 years in the role.

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Resources Shares

Silver, lithium, and critical minerals commodities book double digit gains in just one week

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why these commodities surged last week, and some of the ASX shares that benefitted.

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Materials Shares

James Hardie shares rebound from 5-year low. Is the worst finally over?

| Aaron Teboneras

After falling 35% in a year, James Hardie shares are stabilising as guidance improves and buyers slowly return.

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Materials Shares

Up 260% in a year, can this ASX 200 lithium stock keep climbing in 2026?

| Aaron Teboneras

Is there still upside left in 2026?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 materials sector dominates as scores of mining shares hit new highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Rio Tinto, Sandfire, PLS Group, Liontown, Regis, and South32 hit 52-week highs last week.

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Materials Shares

What's the real value of BlueScope shares? Jarden analysts weigh in

| Cameron England

Any bidder will have to hand over more to have a chance of buying out BlueScope.

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Materials Shares

AustralianSuper boosts its stake in takeover target BlueScope Steel

| Cameron England

The super fund is in a strong bargaining position.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares to buy in the market's best-performing sector of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Do these companies deserve a spot in your portfolio?

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Materials Shares

12 ASX lithium shares rip to 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

PLS Group and others have reset their 52-week highs as lithium commodity prices continue to rise.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares rocket 17% to a 2-year high. Can the rally keep going?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium shares jump 17% to a two-year high as lithium prices surge and investor interest returns to the sector.

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Materials Shares

Could these ASX materials stocks really be set to triple?

| Aaron Bell

These materials shares have lofty price targets from Morgans.

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