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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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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it a good time to buy Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares and two others?

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BHP Billiton Limited is recovering, but you still shouldn't buy

| Marcello Pinto

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is coming out of a very rough patch, but investors should wait for a better…

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How Downer EDI Limited's 79% earnings surge hides a big secret

| Brendon Lau

The profit results unveiled by Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) shows that the group is flying on the tailwinds of the…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares sink lower on half-year result release

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has slumped lower today following the release of its half-year result. Is…

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Is the BHP Billiton Limited share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After the report, is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price a buy?

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Results in: Are BHP Billiton Limited shares a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could come under pressure on Wednesday after its half-year results fell short of…

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Deutsche Bank: This small cap is a buy and has room to move higher

| Brendon Lau

This small cap has only recent been coming back into favour with investors as its turnaround efforts are starting to…

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Why BlueScope Steel Limited shares are closing in on a multi-year high

| Motley Fool Staff

A leading broker has tipped the BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price to hit $18.00 within the next 12 months...

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Why the Monadelphous Group Limited share price is climbing on today's results 

| Tommaso Autorino

Financial metrics from Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) may not all have improved, but the results were well received. 

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Why shares in Oz Minerals Limited and Sandfire Resources NL could jump next week

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks may be trending lower but copper prices may jump from next week when China's stricter import controls kick…

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How Sandfire Resources NL just reported a solid half year's performance

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in mining company Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) have dropped slightly today despite the release of strong half-year results.

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2 ASX stocks to soar from a looming US-China trade war?

| Brendon Lau

Any potential trade war between the two largest world economies will be disastrous for our share market, but there are…

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How Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited just tripled its net profit

| Carin Pickworth

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) announced a $46 million interim statutory net profit – up an almighty 209% from the…

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Why Northern Star Resources Ltd just reported a profit slide

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in gold production and exploration company Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) slid alongside the company's profit announcement today.

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The South32 Ltd share price is sinking on broker downgrades

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in diversified metals and mining company South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) are down 3.6% to $3.20 after a downward spiral notable…

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Why the Beach Energy Ltd share price is surging today

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in oil and gas exploration and production company Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) were among the top 10 gainers on…

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Why these are my favourite resources shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

My favourite resources shares at the moment on the local share market are Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and…

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price rocketed 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has had a stunning start to the week. Here's why…

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Why the Independence Group NL share price is tracking higher

| Carin Pickworth

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) is likely to track the gold price higher or lower.

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Why the South32 Ltd share price sank 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price sank lower by as much as 10% this morning after copping two broker downgrades…

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Newcrest Mining Limited reveals not-so-golden result: Underlying profit down 58%

| Tristan Harrison

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has revealed a disappointing result.

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Should you be excited about South32 Ltd's $1.7bn cash giveaway?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) are sinking into the red even after the miner announced a 14% profit increase,…

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Top broker tips Pilbara Minerals Ltd shares to hit $1.20

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The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has been tipped to reach $1.20 by one leading broker…

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Results in: Is Evolution Mining Ltd the best gold miner on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is 3% higher after reporting a 10% increase in revenue. Is it the…

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2 rare earth shares exciting speculative investors

| Carin Pickworth

These rare earth stocks could zoom in the near future.

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Leading brokers name 3 resources shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher in the resources sector according…

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Why Woodside Petroleum Limited is launching a $2.5 billion growth spree

| Tom Richardson

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) investors will hope the oil price rises in 2018.

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares have been on fire this week

| James Mickleboro

Broker upgrades and offtake agreement rumours have pushed the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price 11% higher this week…

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Analysts have flagged this precious metals stock for growth

| Carin Pickworth

With a “flawless balance sheet” this precious metals player is one to watch.

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Why Independence Group NL and its microcap partner surged today 

| Tommaso Autorino

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) and ABM Resources NL surged today, following an encouraging update on their Lake Mackay project. 

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Orocobre Limited shares race higher on broker upgrade

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The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has been a big mover on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Why Pilbara Minerals Ltd shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has rocketed higher on Tuesday. Here's the reason why...

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2 blue-chip shares I'd buy after the market crash

| Rhys Brock

Volatility in the market can wreak havoc on your portfolio – but tumbling prices can also offer up some real…

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has been the best performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) today. Here's…

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Is Rio Tinto Limited about to pull off its own South32 Ltd success story?

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) may have something to cheer about with rumours that it may follow in…

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Is Westgold Resources Ltd a buy opportunity?

| Carin Pickworth

Movements at Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX:WGX) could signal a buy opportunity.

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Why the Metals X Limited share price has been moving higher

| Carin Pickworth

Metals X Limited (ASX:MLX) is valued well above its current share price. 

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Australian gold miners race higher

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price and the OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) share price are two of a number in…

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Mineral Resources Limited shares rise on half-year result

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The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price has climbed over 4% following the release of its half-year results…

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How South32 Ltd has thumped the returns of BHP Billion Limited

| Carin Pickworth

From little things big things grow for South32 Ltd (ASX:S32).

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