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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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Resources Shares

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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Up 169% in 8 months, have you missed your chance with this tech rocket?

| Andrew Mudie

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) shares have smashed the market and metal detection is leading the way again!

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Newcrest Mining Limited and gold shares go nuts, should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) is one of the best performing shares on the market today. But should you buy it…

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How Lithium Pair Galaxy Resources Limited and Orocobre Limited Exploded into the ASX 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) will soon join the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO).

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Gold stocks soar: Is there more to come?

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 (Index: ^AXKO) (ASX: XKO) might be down 0.8% at 5,339.9 points, but it's not because of the…

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3 reasons why I think shares of BHP Billiton Limited will fall – again

| Christopher Georges

Here is why long term investors should avoid buying shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Is the BHP Billiton share price headed to $15?

| Mike King

Does today's fall in the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price precede further falls?

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Here's why Tiger Resources Limited shares have plummeted 33%

| James Mickleboro

Could copper miner Tiger Resources Limited (ASX:TGS) be about to go bust?

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Oil price sinks taking energy shares with it

| Mike King

More falls could be ahead for the energy producers

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Independence Group NL shares slammed on full year loss, is it time to sell?

| James Mickleboro

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) shares are down around 5% after reporting a net loss after tax of $58.8 million. Is…

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Why investors don't need to own BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has delivered poor returns for shareholders over many years

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Atlas Iron Limited posts $159 million loss, should you sell?

| James Mickleboro

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) posted a $159 million loss, but does its turnaround make it a buy today?

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Are Santos Ltd shares worthless?

| Mike King

Could Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) be forced into more writedowns and more losses?

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Here's why Newcrest Mining Limited and the gold miners got dumped today

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and its fellow gold producers all suffered heavy losses today due to a drop in the…

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Why South32 Ltd shares are sinking on its year to forget

| Matt Brazier

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) suffers from falling commodity prices.

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Oil Search Limited profit craters, what should shareholders do?

| Tim McArthur

Oil Search Limited's (ASX:OSH) profit has tumbled 89%.

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This is why it could be time to take profits on ASX gold miners

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) had an amazing year, but is it time to lock in…

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Bradken Limited & Monadelphous prove what goes up, must come down

| Rachit Dudhwala

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) plunge on results.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited triples net profit, is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Is all of the upside already priced in to Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Here's how Northern Star Resources Ltd results just blew investors away

| Regan Pearson

Is gold miner Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) just getting started?

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Woodside Petroleum Limited, Santos Ltd, Origin Energy Ltd: Are these 3 cheap oil shares a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) have reported lacklustre profit results but the bad…

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Santos Ltd reveals massive loss at half year, should you sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) had to say about its results for the half-year to June 30.

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Why you should avoid Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has an uncertain future.

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Why the Origin Energy Ltd share price is falling today

| Tom Richardson

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) axed its dividend today.

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BHP Billiton Limited posts US$6.4 billion loss

| Mike King

Huge writeoffs lead to massive loss for miner BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP)

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Here's why shares in gold miner EVOLUTION FPO crashed today

| James Mickleboro

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) shares dropped sharply after releasing mixed full year results. Is this a gold miner to buy or…

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Why shares of BHP Billiton Limited are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) reported a huge US$6.4 billion loss on Tuesday, so why are investors so excited?

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Is this iron ore miner ridiculously cheap?

| Mike King

Trading below net cash of $400 million, Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) looks cheap

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BHP Billiton Limited: Should you buy or sell this resources major?

| Robert Stephens

Is now the right time to add this resources company to your portfolio?

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Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited for its monster dividend?

| Robert Stephens

Is this company’s dividend sustainable?

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Why aren't investors selling Santos Ltd shares?

| Regan Pearson

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) investors just took a US$1.5 billion hit. So why did shares rise?

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Why these 4 shares are getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be trading higher today, but these four shares haven't been so lucky.

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Newcrest Mining Limited's profits sink, time to sell the gold miners?

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) profit drops 24%, is it time to let go of this gold miner?

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Santos Ltd records US$1.5 billion write down: More to come?

| Mike King

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) hit by lower oil and gas prices and forced to make another huge write down

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Is Aurizon Holdings Ltd's profit crash a sell signal?

| Tim McArthur

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) has reported an 88% fall in bottom line profit.

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Why I think this blue-chip share is best avoided

| Robert Stephens

This company’s historic yield does not paint the full picture.

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Here's why Santos Ltd and the oil producers are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and its oil producing peers are all climbing higher today following positive news from OPEC. Is…

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Is the BHP Billiton share price headed back above $30?

| Mike King

could we see the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price back above $30?

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Is it time to take profits on Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Robert Stephens

After stunning gains in 2016, is now the time to avoid this resources company?

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OZ Minerals Limited shares surge on broker upgrade: is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price has soared today following an upgrade, but should you be investing?

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3 reasons why this energy stock is up by 17% in 2016

| Robert Stephens

This energy stock has outperformed the ASX by 13% this year

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