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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

Invested $8,000 in Fortescue shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've banked!

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is popular among passive income investors for paying two fully franked dividends per year, even during COVID.

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What China's rare earths ban means for these ASX shares

| Steve Holland

Some ASX rare earths shareholders have seen rapid gains lately. Will it last?

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ASX lithium shares: How EVs in China are reshaping lithium demand

| Steve Holland

In 2024, more than 90% of Australia’s lithium exports were shipped to China, and the Middle Kingdom’s appetite for lithium…

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$10,000 invested in Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

If you’d listened to Warren Buffett’s advice and bought $10,000 of Rio Tinto shares five years ago, guess how much…

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Resources Shares

$10,000 invested in BHP shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to heed Warren Buffett’s advice and buy BHP shares five years ago.

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Resources Shares

Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much could profit drop in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with ASX 200 mining stocks in February?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all released earnings results in February. How did they do?

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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

Rock solid: How have mining and metals shares fared in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Who is leading so far?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price slides despite significant reserves growth

| Bernd Struben

An 89% resources upgrade hasn’t boosted Mineral Resources shares today.

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How much upside does Macquarie tip for New Hope shares?

| Zach Bristow

A softer-than-expected quarter has impacted the broker's view.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price pushes higher on $1.4 billion lithium agreement

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are gaining major lithium exposure.

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Resources Shares

Up 73% since April, why Mineral Resources shares could keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says that Mineral Resources shares remain ‘heavily undervalued’. But why?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is sinking 7% following its quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this miner performed during the third quarter.

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What's the latest broker ratings on BHP shares?

| Zach Bristow

There's an air of caution floating about BHP shares even with bullish ratings.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares last traded at $50 in 2023. When will they get back there?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential for BHP shares to rise.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 21% on 'exceptional' results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Guess which prominent Super fund just offloaded its remaining Mineral Resources shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

This super fund has had enough.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 10 ASX mining stocks set to outperform following Macquarie Conference

| Bronwyn Allen

Twenty-two ASX mining companies presented at the annual Macquarie Conference last week.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $8,000 in Fortescue shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've banked!

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is popular among passive income investors for paying two fully franked dividends per year, even during COVID.

Read more »

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Resources Shares

BHP shares are up 9% in a month. Are they still good value?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia’s largest miner a big opportunity?

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with the big 3 ASX 200 mining stocks in April?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all reported their latest mining results in April.

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Resources Shares

After its earnings result, what's Macquarie's price target on Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what Macquarie thinks of Fortescue after its quarterly update.

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The Mineral Resources share price is down 72% in a year. Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

Two top experts ran their slide rules over Mineral Resources shares. Here’s what they found.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price shoots 15% higher on third-quarter report

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 iron ore and lithium giant has released its 3Q FY25 activities report.

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Resources Shares

Why Macquarie says this ASX 200 mining stock could rocket 67% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big potential rebound for this diversified ASX 200 miner.

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3 reasons why the Fortescue share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I view Fortescue as an opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for Rio Tinto shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth what this mining giant is predicted to achieve.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy? Here's UBS' view

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what an expert thinks of this mining giant.

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3 reasons to buy BHP shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the Big Australian could be destined to deliver big returns for investors.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just doubled investors' money in a month

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX All Ords stock up 100% in just one month. But why?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares higher amid reward for investors today

| Bronwyn Allen

Following its 1Q FY25 production report yesterday, the mining giant is rewarding investors today.

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Rio Tinto share price slides amid $150 million cyclone hit

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will be running a fine tooth comb over Rio Tinto’s quarterly production results today.

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Resources Shares

What China's rare earths ban means for these ASX shares

| Steve Holland

Some ASX rare earths shareholders have seen rapid gains lately. Will it last?

Read more »

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share soaring 33% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords mining share flying higher. But why?

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A woman in jeans and a casual jumper leans on her car and looks seriously at her mobile phone while her vehicle is charged at an electic vehicle recharging station.
Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares: How EVs in China are reshaping lithium demand

| Steve Holland

In 2024, more than 90% of Australia’s lithium exports were shipped to China, and the Middle Kingdom’s appetite for lithium…

Read more »

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Resources Shares

Why this fund manager is buying the dip in BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

Let's take a look.

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2 top ASX mining shares I'd buy in April 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares look like top buys to me.

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What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Zach Bristow

Is the iron ore giant about to turn a corner?

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Which ASX lithium share should I buy?

| Steve Holland

The ASX is one of the best markets in the world to get exposure to the lithium space.

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Resources Shares

$10,000 invested in Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

If you’d listened to Warren Buffett’s advice and bought $10,000 of Rio Tinto shares five years ago, guess how much…

Read more »

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Resources Shares

Has the lithium price bottomed out?

| Steve Holland

The sinking lithium price has hit ASX lithium companies hard. But are we on the verge of a turnaround?

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Resources Shares

Down 80% in a year, Macquarie tips Mineral Resources shares to outperform

| Zach Bristow

The broker likes MinRes' current valuations.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie suggests 73% upside for Pilbara Minerals shares

| Aaron Bell

Why is Macquarie so bullish on this mining company?

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Resources Shares

Down 68 percent from its 12-month high, is this ASX 200 lithium favourite an irresistible bargain to me now?

| Steve Holland

Lithium shares have suffered more than most ASX stocks over the past year. It is time to buy?

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Resources Shares

Why I'm keeping a close watch on the Fortescue share price

| Steve Holland

The Fortescue share price has plummeted in the past year.

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Buying BHP shares? Here's the miner's outlook for China's iron ore demand

| Bernd Struben

BHP earns more than half its revenue from China. So, what can we expect from Chinese iron ore demand?

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Are Fortescue shares a good buy amid the stock market tariff sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig in with this iron ore miner?

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