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Materials Shares

Why the 2024 outlook for these rebounding ASX 200 lithium shares looks 'better than market expectations'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium stocks have been soaring recently, and these experts think there are more tailwinds ahead.

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Materials Shares

What can Wesfarmers' results tell us about the future of ASX lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Weak lithium prices have not deterred this executive from pressing forward to production.

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Best Shares

Which had the better year in 2023: Core Lithium, Liontown or Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We assess the performance of these ASX 200 lithium shares.

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Best Shares

Despite a cliff-fall in commodity prices, these 3 ASX lithium shares skyrocketed in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a challenging and tumultuous year for the global lithium sector in 2023.

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Materials Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Fortescue shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What sort of dividends could investors expect to receive next year from this mining giant?

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Materials Shares

Buying ASX 200 lithium shares? Here's the 2024 lithium price forecast from Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium stocks have come under pressure in 2023 amid fast falling lithium prices.

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Dividend Investing

How many Pilbara Minerals shares do I need for a $2,000 second income?

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares delivered their first ever dividend payouts in 2023.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Rio Tinto shares how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Is Rio Tinto a good option for income seekers? Let's find out.

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Recent Materials Shares News

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Materials Shares

Can copper be the next big boost for the BHP share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why copper is worth digging into for BHP.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares are off and racing today. What's behind the boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium shares are smashing the broader market this Monday morning.

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX 200 share Lynas Rare Earths leaping 12% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's Malaysian facility won't be forced to temporarily shut up shop in July after all.

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Share Market News

Why did ASX lithium shares dominate the market on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium prices have rebounded since the world's second-largest producer, Chile announced it was nationalising its industry.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Vulcan Energy share price crashing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is ending the week deep in the red. Here's why.

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Materials Shares

1000% return in a year! What's with this ASX mining share?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's examine the fortunes of this mineral exploration company a little more closely.

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Materials Shares

Down 18% in a month, is ASX rare earths share Arafura now a bargain buy?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check the outlook for this ASX rare earths share.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs is selling off its Liontown shares. Here's the lowdown

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker has been buying and selling for short-term gains and is tipping a 45% fall from here.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 27% on a 'ground breaking rare earth discovery'

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what news the mineral explorer released to the market today.

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Materials Shares

ASX 300 lithium stock Vulcan Energy halted amid cap raise

| Bronwyn Allen

The zero carbon lithium start-up is raising $109 million to commence building its lithium project.

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Materials Shares

What's the outlook for the Pilbara Minerals share price in May?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for Pilbara Minerals.

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 lithium share Allkem lifts on 'outstanding' find

| Brooke Cooper

A new high grade zone has been uncovered at the James Bay Project.

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Materials Shares

The Lake Resources share price dumped another 6% in April. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

Multiple exciting updates on the company's flagship Kachi Project weren't enough to bolster its stock last month.

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Broker Notes

Guess who has just downgraded Mineral Resources shares to a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

Don't expect big dividends from this mining share in the coming years.

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Materials Shares

Here's what brokers are saying about the Fortescue share price in May

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue shares have pulled back meaningfully in recent weeks. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Materials Shares

The CEO has sold 4.5 million Sayona Mining shares in the past week. Is this a red flag?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it a warning sign when a CEO sells shares of their own company?

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Materials Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just slapped a buy rating on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares have just been upgraded by a leading broker for one key reason.

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price surged 14% in April. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

April saw Core Lithium release a number of positive announcements, piquing ASX 200 investor interest.

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Materials Shares

What's the forecast for the lithium price in May?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the outlook for lithium prices amid supply concerns.

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Materials Shares

The Rio Tinto share price dumped 7% in April. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

What went on?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price sink 5% in April?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Sayona Mining share price lost 4.8% of its value despite the company making three positive announcements. Why?

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Materials Shares

7 reasons why Core Lithium says you should buy its shares

| Brooke Cooper

The company outlined why it expects a bright future today.

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price perform in April?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares had a solid month. Here's what happened.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd generate $400 in monthly passive income from 2 ASX 200 iron ore shares

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how you could receive passive income from two iron ore miners.

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX 200 lithium share in May: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant could still have room to climb higher from current levels according to one broker.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares: Short-term pain for long-term gain?

| Brooke Cooper

Could lithium's best days be to come?

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Broker Notes

Here's what brokers are saying about Pilbara Minerals shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have been running the rule over this lithium giant's latest update.

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Materials Shares

Bull and bear factors impacting BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Do the positives outweigh the negatives with BHP's shares? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

These are the ASX 200 lithium shares to buy due to a new 'game changing' technology

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says these are the lithium shares to buy due to a 'game changing' technology.

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Share Market News

2 ASX lithium shares this US institutional investor is buying up big (and one it's selling)

| Bronwyn Allen

Taking note of what the big end of town is doing can provide insights for ordinary ASX shares investors.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price lifts on news of record quarterly profit

| Bronwyn Allen

IGO has reported EBITDA of $533 million and net profit after tax of $412 million for the March quarter.

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Materials Shares

Making it rain: Could this signal a boom for ASX 200 lithium stocks?

| Brooke Cooper

Massive investments by global giants could be a good sign for lithium prices, according to an industry insider.

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Materials Shares

Own Core Lithium shares? Here's why the miner backed off its Tesla deal

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium initially announced a potential offtake agreement with global EV giant Tesla in March 2022.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price spikes 5% on quarterly update

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium developer is flush with cash and financing options.

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals share price leaps 5% despite tumbling lithium prices

| Brooke Cooper

The battery-making material's value is tipped to keep falling for months to come.

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Broker Notes

Mineral Resources shares could have 40%+ upside and an 8% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans are expecting big returns from this mining share.

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Materials Shares

Top brokers predict BHP shares to surge past $50 again in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting the BHP share price to generate some big returns from current levels.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price on watch following tough quarter

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant has finally handed in its quarterly report card.

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Materials Shares

Be careful, the Fortescue share price is overvalued: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant's shares could be destined to fall materially from current levels.

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX 200 mining stock Syrah Resources tumbling 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah has made a series of announcements on Thursday that haven't gone down well with the market.

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