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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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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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Is this the best dividend growth stock on the ASX?

| Brendon Lau

There is one stock that looks well placed to dramatically increase its dividend to a level that would make any…

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Gold miners sink lower again

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is one of a number in the gold mining industry sinking lower again…

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Orocobre Limited shares resume trade and sink lower

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is out of its trading halt but has sunk straight into the red…

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Deutsche Bank: Lithium supply could soon catch up with demand in 2018

| Sean O'Neill

Growth in lithium supply would be bad news for the likes of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE).

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Why these environmentally friendly shares are on the rise

| Steve Holland

Environmentally friendly shares are growing in popularity. And some are growing profits, too.

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These 3 companies are posting big gains in 2018 already

| Steve Holland

These three companies could be worth keeping an eye on after racking up solid gains…

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Why Woodside Petroleum Limited shares slumped lower

| Motley Fool Staff

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price finished the day lower after announcing its FY 2017 production results…

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This high-flying miner just got clipped by two broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

You’d be hard pressed to find better performing large cap mining stock than South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) but its golden…

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Why this top broker says lithium is "our top short idea"

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why this top broker is bearish on lithium stocks like Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY).

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Why this broker is tipping the oil price to hit US$75 a barrel even if demand falls

| Brendon Lau

Many investors are wary about investing in oil stocks as the price of crude could collapse as the world moves…

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Why it might pay to buy iron ore shares like Rio Tinto Limited in late February

| Brendon Lau

Don't panic if you missed the sharp run up in BHP Billion Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue…

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Why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price tumbled 7.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has tumbled lower after cutting its full-year production guidance…

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BHP Billiton Limited shares push higher on first-half update

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has bounced back thanks to the release of its first-half production update this…

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Why this miner is defying today's sharp sell-off in the sector to hit a 10-month high

| Brendon Lau

This mining stock is surging today following a bullish production report and I believe there is plenty of room left…

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The lithium miners have sunk deep into the red today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Why Orocobre Limited is in a trading halt

| Steve Holland

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price won’t be going anywhere today. Here’s why…

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Will the golden run for lithium stocks come to an end this year?

| Brendon Lau

Those who have bet big on lithium have done very well in 2017 but some experts are warning that the…

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares and two others in the buy zone today?

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Rio Tinto Limited shares sink lower on quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has fallen into the red following the release of its quarterly update…

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Galaxy Resources Limited shares rise on quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is closing in on an all-time high following the release of its quarterly…

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Why the Imdex Limited share price is making a comeback

| Steve Holland

The Imdex Limited (ASX:IMD) share price suffered years of decline. But it has bounced back…  

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These 3 miners started the week with a bang

| Steve Holland

Here are three mining companies providing shareholders with solid returns…

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UBS downgrades these 2 oil stocks after their 30% surge in 3 months

| Brendon Lau

The oil sector has been on a tear on the back of the resilient oil price, but this broker thinks…

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The Argosy Minerals Limited share price just jumped to a record-high

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has been on fire on Monday, rising over 12% to a record high.…

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Is the oil price heading to US$100 a barrel?

| Brendon Lau

The Brent crude oil price has jumped to a three-year high in overnight trade, fuelling speculation that it could be…

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This share jumped more than 100% in a day

| Steve Holland

Thursday wasn’t the best day for numerous mining companies. But some shareholders saw their stock more than double in value.

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Oil price tipped to reach US$80: Should you buy energy shares?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Citi think the oil price could reach US$80 this year. Here’s how to profit…

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Lithium miners sink deep into the red

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of six in the lithium industry sinking deep into the red…

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3 shares that keep giving huge returns

| Steve Holland

Shareholders have enjoyed massive returns from these shares. And they keep on giving.

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Why the Syrah Resources Ltd share price fell heavily today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has fallen heavily after the release of disappointing news…

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Could the iron ore price hit US$100 in 2018?

| Brendon Lau

Many were expecting a pullback in the price of iron ore due to seasonal weakness and a slowing Chinese economy.…

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Why the gold miners have crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is one of a number in the gold sector sinking deep into the…

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Is Atlas Iron Limited a buy?

| Steve Holland

The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price has performed dismally over the years. Here’s why that could change.

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Top broker says buy Sims Metal Management Ltd shares

| James Mickleboro

The Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price is in the buy zone according to one leading broker…

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Macquarie Group Ltd has downgraded these mining stocks despite the commodities rally

| Brendon Lau

Most analysts are expecting great things for our miners in 2018 but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) thinks it may…

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Should you buy St Barbara Ltd shares after its production guidance upgrade?

| James Mickleboro

Is the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price in the buy zone after its production guidance upgrade?

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Why these high-flying resources shares just stormed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price is one of three in the resources sector storming to a 52-week high…

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5 miners to benefit from a rising platinum price in 2018

| Steve Holland

The price of platinum is tipped to rise in 2018.

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Why the Argosy Minerals Limited share price gained 1,000% in 2017

| Steve Holland

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has been surging for a while. Is it too late to buy?

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Why I won't sell my Galaxy Resources Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price may be up 125% in six months, but I’m not in a hurry…

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