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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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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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3 things every gold investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Can Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) keep winning for investors?

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Why the Kingsgate Consolidated Limited share price just rocketed higher

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The Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (ASX:KCN) share price has been a huge mover after the Thai government lifted its suspension on…

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Should you buy Evolution Mining Ltd shares after today's record profit?

| Regan Pearson

Record production helps gold miner Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) to a huge full year result. Should you buy?

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Are these 4 leading resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) share price in the buy zone? Or should you invest in three other…

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Whitehaven Coal Ltd shares jump on bumper profit result and distribution plans

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price is up 6% in early trade following the release of its full-year results.…

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Mineral Resources Limited shares climb higher on bumper profit result

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The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price is up almost 3% following the release of a bumper full-year profit result...

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price went gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is up 18% after successfully completing its $13 million placement. Should you invest?

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Top broker tips the Newcrest Mining Limited share price to fall 35%

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The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price could be in danger of a sharp decline according to one leading broker…

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Santos Ltd shares sink on US$690 million impairment charge

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has sunk lower by 2.5% this morning after it revealed plans to recognise a…

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Why the Argosy Minerals Limited share price is up 180% in 2017  

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Can Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) capitalise on rising demand for lithium?

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price is up 550% this year

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Will Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) be able to turn a profit one day?

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Newcrest Mining Limited shares fall on full-year results release: Time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is lower in afternoon trade following the release of its full-year results. Is…

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Santos Ltd takes aim at Australia's energy shortage

| Sean O'Neill

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) this morning announced that it would be redirecting some of its gas to customers in South Australia.

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Atlas Iron Limited share price plunges 14%

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The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price is down 14% today amid warnings that the iron ore price is unsustainable.

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Should you invest in these ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone or should you snap up Kidman Resources Ltd…

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Will the Newcrest Mining Limited share price sink lower?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price about to head higher or sink lower?

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Why I cannot buy Rio Tinto Limited shares today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is a raging bull, but it could be time to pull on the…

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3 reasons I'm not investing in BHP Billiton Limited

| Sean O'Neill

I’m not keen on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) even at a lower share price.

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Which ASX lithium miner should you invest in?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price or the Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price going to provide the…

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The Rio Tinto Limited share price just hit a 6-month high on the soaring iron ore price

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The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has been tracking the iron ore price higher.

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Iron ore price soars: Time to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price could be one to watch after the iron ore price continued to…

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Is the BHP Billiton Limited share price cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has been on a tear in recent years as the price of key…

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Profit Result: Are Resolute Mining Limited shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price looks cheap following its full year profit result...or is it?

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Is Worleyparsons Limited a bargain at this share price? 

| Paul Ranby

Years of global underinvestment in hydrocarbons may one day create value for Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) shareholders. 

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The Sims Metal Management Ltd share price plunged 13% this morning

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price is taking a dive today.

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Why the Northern Star Resources Ltd share price is climbing today

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Can the gold price and Australian dollar send Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares higher?

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Why the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price plunged 11%

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The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price has been one of the worst performers today. Here’s what you need to…

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Are these 3 resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of three which could have significant upside potential in the future.…

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price is falling on its profit report

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) share price could be in for a rough start to trade today following the release of…

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Has the Syrah Resources Ltd share price fallen into the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price could climb as high as $3.80 according to one leading broker…

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3 Ways To Play The Dining Boom In FY 2018

| Claude Walker

BHB Billiton (ASX: BHP) isn't the only way to profit from exports...

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Why these 4 ASX shares started the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of four starting the week strongly. Here’s what you need to…

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Why these 3 resources shares have gone gangbusters this year

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of three in the resources sector which has gone gangbusters this…

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Why this ASX share is up a staggering 321% this year

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has risen an incredible 321% since the start of the year. Here’s why…

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Why the OceanaGold Corporation share price plunged 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) share price has been one of the worst performers on the ASX today. Here’s what you…

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Top broker tips Independence Group NL share price to fall to $2.80

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The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price is now down 28% year-to-date, but could fall further according to one leading…

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Top broker tips St Barbara Ltd share price to hit $3.20

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price may be up over 5% today, but one broker believes it could climb…

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Why the most shorted stocks could charge higher this August

| Brendon Lau

Looking for stocks that are most likely to outperform this reporting season? Then you may need to buy the most…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price rises on quarterly update: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is heading higher for a fourth day in a row. Is it…

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Why I think Galaxy Resources Limited could be a great buy and hold investment

| James Mickleboro

With lithium demand expected to grow strongly over the next decade, I think the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price…

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