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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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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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Why the lithium miners have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) have come under pressure today following a sell-off…

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3 companies to profit from the coming copper price boom

| Steve Holland

The price of copper is expected rise. Here’s why…

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Why Avz Minerals Ltd shares sank 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX: AVZ) share price has gone from hitting an all-time high to finishing the day 10%…

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Why Medusa Mining Limited shares skyrocketed 33% this week

| Nivine Bazzi

Medusa Mining Limited (ASX:MML) has been tracking the gold price higher.

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Will the Rio Tinto Limited share price be hit by the SEC's investigation?

| Steve Holland

Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) reputation is taking another hit. Do shareholders care?

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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited shares rocket higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price has rocketed 12% higher today after being upgraded by a leading broker…

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Why I would buy these top resources shares today

| James Mickleboro

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) shares are one of two which I think are worth considering in the resources sector…

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Why Avz Minerals Ltd shares surged 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price surged 15% higher today. Should you invest in the lithium-focused mineral exploration company?

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Why Woodside Petroleum Limited is facing overseas headwinds

| Steve Holland

Things are looking a bit messy for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and its activities in Myanmar. Will its gamble pay…

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Why the Origin Energy Ltd share price is up 33% in 2017

| Motley Fool Staff

It might be better to be an Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shareholder than household customer.

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3 small-cap resources shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Alderan Resources Ltd (ASX:AL8) is one of three small-cap shares in the resources sector that I think are worth watching…

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Why has UBS downgraded South32 Ltd shares?  

| Nivine Bazzi

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares have tracked the coal price higher in 2017.

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Why Arafura Resources Limited shares have doubled in 3 months

| Steve Holland

The Arafura Resources Limited (ASX:ARU) share price has surged in the past three months along with other rare earths companies.…

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How this man sextupled his cash on lithium in less than 2 years

| Steve Holland

Dan O’Neill made a lot of money from his shares in Altura Mining Limited (ASX:AJM). This is what he did.

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Santos Ltd just upgraded its sales forecasts

| Motley Fool Staff

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is still weighed down by nearly US$3 billion in debt.

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Why the Lithium Australia NL share price is soaring this week

| Martin Beauchamp

Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) is a junior lithium miner hoping to capitalise on the rise of electric cars.

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares just hit a multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price continued its strong run and hit a multi-year high today. Here’s why…

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Why St Barbara Ltd shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has been a huge mover today. Here’s why…

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Why are short positions in Rio Tinto Limited shares rising?

| Nivine Bazzi

What are the key short-term factors impacting the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price?

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SEC accuses Rio Tinto Limited and former execs of fraud

| Sean O'Neill

The US regulator has accused Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and two former executives of fraud.

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Why iron ore miners are rising ahead of China's National Congress

| Steve Holland

Australia’s major iron ore miners were higher on Tuesday. But China’s National Congress of the Communist Party could have a…

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price just hit a 4 year high

| Tim Katavic

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares surge higher following Q3 production report.

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Independence Group NL shares climb 6% higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price was a big mover on Tuesday, climbing 6% higher…

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone?

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Strong Chinese growth forecasts could send the iron ore price higher

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The share price of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) had a good start to the week after favourable weekend announcements…

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3 oil & gas shares to buy at the bottom of the cycle

| Kevin Gandiya

Here are three oil & gas stocks that are worth investing into including Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL).

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Why the Evolution Mining Ltd share price is gaining weight today

| Motley Fool Staff

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) is up 2.66% in trade today after releasing its third quarter report.

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Why the lithium miners have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the rest of the lithium miners are on fire today. Here’s what…

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Here's why the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price has surged 200% in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The $1.1 billion rare earths business, Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC), has come back from the brink rallying nearly 200% in…

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Why the OZ Minerals Limited share price is climbing today

| Chris Coe

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price is up 1.7% today on the release of its third quarter report.

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Leading broker says Rio Tinto Limited shares are worth $80

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has significant upside potential according to one leading broker. Here’s what you need…

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Why the Argosy Minerals Limited share price plunged 20% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has come out of its suspension and is down 10%...

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Can you turbocharge your returns with ASX copper miners?

| Steve Holland

The price of copper has been climbing and copper companies Avanco Resources Limited (ASX:AVB), Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX:XAM) and OZ…

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Could gold be the #1 asset to hold in the next year?

| Motley Fool Staff

Since the start of the year, the price of gold has risen by 12%. This is a relatively impressive result…

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The iron ore price slump is sending Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares lower

| Tom Richardson

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are tracking iron ore prices lower.

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Why the Santos Ltd share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price could be heading to $4.60 according to one leading broker…

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Will the Ausdrill Limited share price continue to climb?

| Steve Holland

The Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) share price has been climbing. After receiving ticks of approval from major ratings companies, Ausdrill’s outlook…

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Will Myanmar's government cancel Woodside Petroleum Limited's contracts?

| Steve Holland

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) took a risk when it started dealing with the brutal Myanmar government. But will the energy…

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Alderan Resources Ltd shares just stormed to an all-time high

| Motley Fool Staff

The Alderan Resources Ltd (ASX:AL8) share price has raced to an all-time high today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Is it time to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

Two leading brokers think now could be a great time to invest in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares…

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