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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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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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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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Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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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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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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Own BHP shares? The 'Big Australian' is now the world's largest copper producer

| Bronwyn Allen

According to BHP's FY25 report, copper made up nearly half of its overall EBITDA last year.

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Should I switch my ASX 200 banking stocks for ASX 200 miners before earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is dominated by Australia's bank and materials/mining sectors, which together account for around half of the…

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Blue Chip Shares

This popular ASX 200 blue-chip share has literally gone nowhere in 17 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Even blue-chip shares can fall short.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price is falling

| Carin Pickworth

A corporate presentation out of emerging lithium and tantalum producer Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) has seen its share price drop.

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Why Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX:YAL) just prepaid debt worth US$450 million

| Kevin Gandiya

Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX:YAL) has prepaid US$600 million of its debt since December 2017

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Should you buy these resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares and two others in the resources sector?

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Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares rocket 18% higher on POSCO deal

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has rocketed higher after announcing a deal with POSCO for tenements at its…

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3 smaller players that could feed your portfolio big returns

| Carin Pickworth

Why brokers are stalking these smaller players - including Codan Limited (ASX:CDA).

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Why energy shares are dragging the market lower today

| James Mickleboro

The shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are acting as a…

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Oil price tumble: Is the rally for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and friends over?

| Brendon Lau

Should investors take profits as the energy sector finds itself on a slippery slope as the share prices of oil…

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Why the lithium miners are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of many in the lithium miner industry sinking lower today. Here's…

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3 stocks at the top of the S&P/ASX200 gains list today

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 S&P/ASX 200 companies are finishing the trading week on a high at the top of the gainers list…

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3 disruptive small caps finishing the trading week at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 small cap companies must be doing something right, with all of them hitting a 52-week share price high…

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Experts have different views on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares

| Gabriella Hold

Market experts have differing views on whether Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is a buy after the company announced the fast…

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3 ASX resource stocks that will see the upside of oil price surges

| Carin Pickworth

If we are on the cusp of another global surge in oil prices, which ASX producers will make the most…

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Should you buy these top resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares and two others in the resources sector?

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Why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could have an extra $4.6bn to splash on shareholders

| Brendon Lau

News that Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is negotiating to sell its stake in Grasberg is fuelling hope that the mining…

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Why I think you should buy Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) for growth

| Matthew Breen

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) shares are up around 40% in a year.

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6 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is better than Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has named six reasons why investors should choose BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) ahead of rival Rio Tinto…

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) rejects Harbour Energy takeover offer and terminates discussions

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch after management rejected the US$5.21 per share (A$6.86 per share)…

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is among 3 stocks sitting pretty at 52w highs

| Carin Pickworth

The overall S&P/ASX 200 is down but these 3 stocks are booking 52-week highs.

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Why this broker thinks Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) could see your portfolio returns explode

| Carin Pickworth

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) is on Ord Minnett’s buy recommendation list at present

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3 renewable energy stocks to electrify your portfolio

| Carin Pickworth

Think commercial wind, solar and geothermal projects – think these 3 renewable energy stocks

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3 under-the-radar small caps liked by brokers

| Carin Pickworth

Brokers have made recommendations on these under-the-radar small caps for a variety of reasons.

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Harbour Energy just offered an extra $750m for Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)

| Brendon Lau

The US acquirer has just made it harder for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) to reject its marriage proposal as the bidder…

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Meet the next large cap dividend hero on the S&P/ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

The next big dividend paying large cap stock is probably one that most income investors haven't been thinking of but…

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Independence Group NL shares up on investor update

| Carin Pickworth

Nickel miner Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) shares are up off the back of an update to shareholders today

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Is this why Galaxy Resources Limited shares are going gangbusters?

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has gone gangbusters on Thursday. Is this why?

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What you need to know about the latest $13.8 billion takeover offer for Santos Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) has finally received a binding offer from its private equity suitor but investors might feel a…

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Kidman Resources Ltd shares surge higher on Tesla deal

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has surged higher in morning trade after announcing an agreement with Elon Musk's…

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Is the Harbour Energy Santos Ltd takeover a done deal?

| Carin Pickworth

Potential acquirer Harbour Energy lodged a substantial shareholder notice in Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)

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Santos Ltd shares drop back after surge upwards yesterday

| Carin Pickworth

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) shares down on more talk of the takeover bid by US private investor Harbour Energy

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Pilbara Minerals Ltd shares up on corporate presentation

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in emerging lithium producer Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) have rallied upwards in early morning trade

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Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares edge lower on Sal de Vida update

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has edged lower after a mixed update on its Sal de Vida operation…

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Should you buy these resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares and two others?

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BHP Billiton Limited and Hub24 Ltd hit 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The overall S&P/ASX 200 index was down 6.9 points in early morning trade today but these 3 stocks are sitting…

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Small cap Blue Energy Limited – "gassed up and ready to go"

| Carin Pickworth

Blue Energy Limited (ASX: BUL) has been labelled as “gassed up and ready to go” by advisory firm Bell Potter

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Why Apple Inc. has joined forces with Rio Tinto Limited

| Brendon Lau

Talk about strange bedfellows but US tech titan Apple Inc. has entered into a joint venture with our mining giant…

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3 broker backed small caps

| Carin Pickworth

Foster Stockbroking has got their eye on these 3 speculative small caps.

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BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited behind the push to an almost ten year high

| Rosemary Steinfort

A commodities prices boom has helped the Australian market reach almost a ten year high, due to a rally from…

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Can you bank on the oil rally to keep pumping share prices of Oil Search Limited and Origin Energy Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Oil is surging and some fund managers are starting to bet that it reaches US$150 a barrel. But has the…

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Why the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price crashed 9% lower today

| Tommaso Autorino

Should Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) shareholders worry about the shocking outcome of Malaysian elections?

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President Trump sends energy shares roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price and the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price are pushing higher thanks to…

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