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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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5 key drivers of the new commodities 'supercycle': experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is at the start of a new mining boom, but experts say it will be different to the last.

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

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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

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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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Why Argosy Minerals Limited shares are in another trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price won’t be going anywhere today after management requested another trading halt. Here’s why…

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How West Australian gold miners were just handed a big profit boost

| Steve Holland

Gold mining companies in Western Australia including Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM), Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) and Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) have…

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Is the lithium price bubble set to burst?

| Steve Holland

Lithium companies Pilbara Minerals Limited (ASX:PLS), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) have enjoyed a good run. But…

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Why Worleyparsons Limited shares are locked in a trading halt

| Steve Holland

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) shares are locked in a trading halt as the engineering firm attempts to acquire oil and gas…

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Top broker says BHP Billiton Limited shares are a buy

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could be heading to $28.50 according to one leading broker…

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Why Australian gold miners have surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) has surged higher today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Are Galaxy Resources Limited shares still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has run hard in the last few weeks. Is it still in the…

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Leading broker downgrades South32 Ltd shares

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price could be overvalued according to one leading broker…

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Why the OZ Minerals Limited share price is up 10% in October

| Chris Coe

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price is rising on approval for its new gold project.

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Why Argosy Minerals Limited shares plunged 16% today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has sunk lower in morning trade. Should you buy the dip?

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The secret value offered in Woodside Petroleum Limited's dividend payout

| Regan Pearson

Are investors missing the true value behind Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) dividend?

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The Galaxy Resources Limited share price is climbing on Panasonic deal rumours

| Steve Holland

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) have been tracking the lithium price higher.

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Why the Beach Energy Limited share price jumped 16% this week

| Chris Coe

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) shares have been rising higher with the oil price.

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Why the Birimian Ltd share price plunged 35% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Birimian Ltd (ASX:BGS) share price has been one of the worst performers on the market today with a 35%…

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Are these 3 top resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price in the buy zone along with two others?

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3 reasons I'd sell Alumina Limited shares now 

| Kevin Gandiya

The Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) share price may have gotten ahead of itself.

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Why the Orocobre Limited share price is tracking lithium prices higher

| Steve Holland

Shares in Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) are all on the rise but…

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Silver Lake Resources Limited shares drop to a 52-week low

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The Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) share price has now lost 39% of its value this year…

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The Orocobre Limited share price just hit an all-time high

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The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has continued its strong run and reached a new all-time high…

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Why the share prices of Rio Tinto Limited and Alumina Limited continue to rise

| Steve Holland

The share prices of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) continue to climb despite environmental concerns in the…

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Galaxy Resources Limited shares rocket on Panasonic deal speculation

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has stormed higher amid speculation over a deal with Japanese giant Panasonic…

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What's powering the the Galaxy Resources Limited share price higher?

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The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is rising amidst increased investor interest in the mining sector. 

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

In morning trade the Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price climbed as much as 19%. Here’s what you need to…

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3 quick and dirty tips to buy a winning energy company

| Regan Pearson

How will Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) fund growth their growth?

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Argosy Minerals Limited shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price won’t be following the market higher today. Here’s why its shares are in…

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Why Beach Energy Ltd shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price has been a huge mover today. Here’s why…

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Is the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price in the buy zone after its latest announcement?

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is falling on China's outlook    

| Steve Holland

As China embarks on a massive infrastructure project while attempting to crackdown on pollution, the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share…

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Why Pilbara Minerals Ltd shares are going nuts today as lithium prices rise again 

| Steve Holland

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) strikes major deal with China’s Great Wall Motor Company as the share prices of lithium miners…

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3 things every oil and gas investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Why the price of oil is rising and what it means for companies like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos…

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Global Geoscience Limited shares climb higher on $30 million placement

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The Global Geoscience Limited (ASX:GSC) share price is up 4.5% following a heavily oversubscribed institutional placement…

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Why the gold miners have sunk lower today

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The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) is down 2% in afternoon trade. Here’s what you need to know…

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South32 Ltd shares climb to a new all-time high

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The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has continued its strong run and hit a new all-time high today…

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