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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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Gold vs silver. Here's where I'd put my money in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

Precious metals are back in focus, but gold and silver carry very different risk profiles.

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Silver is on fire. Why prices just jumped 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver surges 7% as trade tensions and safe-haven demand drive prices sharply higher.

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Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Recent Resources Shares News

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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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Why Clean TeQ Holdings Limited is up 8% today

| Rosemary Steinfort

Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) is up 8% today and up 54% in a year

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3 exciting mining services shares on my watch list

| Tommaso Autorino

NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) is one of three fast-growing mining services providers that are worth a closer look.

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and two others in the buy zone?

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Why BHP Billiton Limited is negative on the long term price of iron ore

| Rosemary Steinfort

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is positive on the iron ore price in the short term but not in the…

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3 reasons why resource stocks are still cheap even after their super surge

| Brendon Lau

Mining and energy stocks have outperformed the broader market over the past two years but there are three reasons why…

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Why Lynas Corporation Ltd shares are zooming today

| Carin Pickworth

Rare earths miner Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) is at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains list today

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Why Orica Ltd shares were down 7% today

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why share in the world's largest provider of commercial explosive for the mining industry are heading lower

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Why the S&P/ASX 200 hit a 3-month high today

| Rosemary Steinfort

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is close to a three-month high at the time of writing on the back of higher…

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The $13.5 billion takeover offer from Harbour Energy may not be enough for Santos Ltd

| Tommaso Autorino

The last bid for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) seemed hard to refuse one month ago, but the recent surge in oil…

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Why the battle for BHP Billiton Limited's oil assets could be firing up

| Brendon Lau

The share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is inching higher today on speculation that BP Plc will take…

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