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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

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $6,000 in Fortescue shares and get $502 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares delivered a boosted dividend to passive income investors in March.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now with less than $1,000

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these ASX shares could enjoy an unexpected rebound in 2024.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX mining stock a week ago I'd have $11,923 today!

| Bernd Struben

The little ASX mining stock has drawn rising interest from investors this past week.

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Resources Shares

My top ASX lithium stock to buy and hold while waiting for the next boom

| Tony Yoo

The battery mineral has really struggled in the past year. Which shares are the best to buy for cheap now…

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Dividend Investing

How do Pilbara Minerals, Fortescue and BHP shares compare on FY24 dividend forecasts?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 mining shares have a history of generous dividends. Will they pay big again this year?

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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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Investing Strategies

Could investing in this ASX mining stock make you a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

No one can say for sure you'll make seven digits, but you won't even have a chance if you don't…

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Are Santos Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd capable of rocketing higher?

| Tim McArthur

BG Group has set a multi-billion dollar precedent which Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) look set to…

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Here's why you shouldn't buy Rio Tinto Limited and BHP Billiton Limited shares now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) stand to lose billions in profits from the drop in commodity…

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Here's why Maverick Drilling and Exploration Ltd is soaring today

| Tom Richardson

Maverick Drilling and Exploration Ltd (ASX:MAD) is seeing some speculative buying today.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) might have a big 4.2% dividend yield but it is staring down the barrel of lower…

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Here's why Australia's energy sector is bouncing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia's oil and gas stocks are all firing up today with AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) up 2.5%, while Senex Energy Ltd…

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Should you sell your Lynas Corporation Limited shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) has plummeted more than 98% since 2011.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd to list shares in USA: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Prospective LNG tolling and export facility owner, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) said it is likely to list its shares…

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Is BHP Billiton Limited exploring oil acquisitions?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could buy conventional oil projects in the near future.

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Codan Limited surges 28% in 2 months: Will it march higher?

| Andrew Mudie

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) surprised with a solid first half but a strong second half could see the share price surge…

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Could Orica Ltd's $1 billion in cash could be a game changer for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Sale of the chemicals division and a recently announced buyback could be a winner for shareholders in Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI).

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Here's why Australia's energy stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are all sliding today.

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Is this ASX's best gold stock to buy right now?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Top analysts have set bullish price targets on shares of Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR).

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Kingsgate Consolidated Limited resumes mining: Here's what shareholders need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Group production still on-track but can Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (ASX:KCN) turn in a solid six months?

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd reports interim results: Is this stock still hot?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) progresses US-located Magnolia LNG project, yet development costs result in a half-year net loss.

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Is this the secret way to profit big from the oil crisis?

| Regan Pearson

Short-term pain from the oil crisis could have massive long-term implications for LNG says Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL).

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares are on fire this year

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Up 47% in 2015 alone the next six months will make or break Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG).

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Here's why Troy Resources Ltd shares have fallen today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Small-cap gold miner Troy Resources Limited (ASX:TRY) has fallen 4% today following the release of its half-year results.

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Beadell Resources Ltd profit falls 88%: Is it a golden buying opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gold miner Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) has today reported a big drop in profit, but could it be a great…

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Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited issued US$1 billion in bonds

| Sean O'Neill

US$1 billion is a major increase to Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) existing cash reserves and could fund a lot of…

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NRW Holdings Limited slumps on interim loss: Here's the detail investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

NRW Holdings Limited's (ASX:NHW) big profit loss is disappointing and the dropping of its interim dividend discouraging, but it is…

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Rio Tinto Limited takes aim at costs: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

First it was BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), now it’s Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) turn to simplify its operations and cut…

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Here's why energy stocks are edging higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are both bouncing following a strong rebound in oil prices.

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Is Worleyparsons Limited looking to buy its way out of a slump?

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders beware, a bad acquisition could be disastrous for your investment in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR).

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Here's why Transfield Services Limited shares have been slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Transfield Services Limited (ASX:TSE) have been hammered today with the company citing "challenging conditions".

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7 things you need know about Alumina Limited's 2014 results

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) has reported a full year loss of $US98.3 million but thinks better conditions may lay ahead.

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Are BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited going to flood the iron ore market?

| Sean O'Neill

Both Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could force costs even lower, which is bad news for…

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Here's why Worleyparsons Limited has crashed today

| Tim McArthur

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) has produced a credible result despite facing significant headwinds.

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APA Group reports interim results: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gas pipeline giant, APA Group (ASX:APA) has reported a strong rise in first half profit and its share price has…

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BC Iron Limited reports half-year results: Is it a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors need to look at companies like BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) through a different lens in the current iron ore…

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10 key things you need to know from BHP Billiton Limited's earnings report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There's a lot to consider from BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) interim results which provide an indication of how the miner…

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Is it time to dump your Atlas Iron Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) have fallen nearly 4% in afternoon trade following the announcement of its half-yearly results.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has jumped 2.5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) profit might have taken a hit, yet investors still like what they see.

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Oil Search Limited doubles full-year earnings: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

LNG revenue for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) is up 110% thanks to first complete half-year production at its PNG LNG…

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Senex Energy Ltd reports loss of $65.9 million: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Cooper Basin oil and gas producer, Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), have traded mostly flat following the announcement of…

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BHP Billiton Limited posts big profit fall: Here's everything you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crashing commodity prices weighed heavily on BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) earnings results.

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Maca Ltd shares soar on huge interim dividend: Is it too late to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of mining services business Maca Ltd (ASX:MLD) have soared following the announcement of its half-yearly results.

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Is Santos Ltd or Woodside Petroleum Limited a better bet for low oil prices?

| Regan Pearson

Which big energy producer will be the biggest loser from low oil prices, Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) or Santos…

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Here's why Lynas Corporation Limited has surged 18% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) is the market's top-performing stock on Monday.

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Here's what you need to know about Downer EDI Limited's big contract win

| Sean O'Neill

A consolidated contract with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) presents new opportunities for Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW), but are they…

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Boart Longyear Ltd. jumps on earnings report: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is there a glimmer of hope for drilling services company Boart Longyear Ltd. (ASX:BLY)?

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