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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

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

Should investors worry about Mike Henry's $18 million BHP share sale?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to worry about BHP’s rising valuation?

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Resources Shares

Here's a top broker's iron ore price forecast for the next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

This broker is optimistic about where iron ore prices might end up.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 341 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $2,000 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Paying fully franked dividends, this ASX 200 stock should see me holding onto more of that passive income at tax…

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Resources Shares

BHP share price pressured as strike action looms

| Bernd Struben

Potential strikes could see work at five BHP mines suspended by 28 December.

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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $3k in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $111,000 now

| Tony Yoo

One gem in your portfolio could carry all the losers. And this is why we diversify.

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Lithium and copper are on the menu for this leading broker.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price in the green on Thursday and tipped for more gains ahead

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares are all gaining on Thursday amid another uptick in global iron ore prices.

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Resources Shares

Buy or sell? Brokers argue best play for ASX 200 iron ore share, up 30% in 2 months

| Bronwyn Allen

There are conflicting opinions among the experts.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock Chalice Mining just rocketed 14%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Atop gold, the ASX 200 miner also explores for and produces platinum group elements (PGE), nickel and copper.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price dips on US$6.2 billion project development costs

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto expects first production from its Simandou iron ore project in 2025.

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Resources Shares

What is the outlook for South32 shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for this mining stock?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price soaring 14% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chalice Mining shares are rocketing amid some big news.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of investing in this $12 billion ASX lithium share right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into this opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio shares? Here's why you just had a great month

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you'd be pretty happy with what happened last month...

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price rocketed 12% in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price raced ahead of rivals BHP and Rio Tinto in November.

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Resources Shares

The 2 ASX lithium shares head and shoulders above the rest

| Tony Yoo

There are many stocks to choose from, but the team at Blackwattle reckons this pair is the best by far.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 mining shares for bank-busting dividend income in 2024

| Bernd Struben

All three ASX 200 mining shares pay fully franked dividends.

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Resources Shares

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the Rio Tinto share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Atop a big boost in the Rio Tinto share price over the past 12 months, the ASX 200 miner also…

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Resources Shares

Could Donald Trump really sink the Fortescue share price?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest is making some big bets on green hydrogen.

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ETFs

2 ASX mining ETFs to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Lithium and uranium exposure is a doddle with these ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the dividends from BHP shares could rebound in 2024

| Bernd Struben

The full-year BHP dividend slumped 43% in FY 2023, but passive income investors could see an uptick in FY 2024.

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Resources Shares

Lithium, copper and gold stocks: Will they GO OFF IN 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Bell Direct's Grady Wulff analyses the three hottest commodities to determine what their fortunes could be like next year.

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Resources Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 mining shares leapt into The Motley Fool's news this week

| Bernd Struben

From iron ore to copper to green hydrogen, there was plenty of excitement amongst the ASX 200 miners this week.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 'not mining' shares I think are overdue for a big rally

| Tony Yoo

The cyclical nature of resources stocks is not everyone's cup of tea. But here's a pair of investments that could…

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Resources Shares

Up 13% in a month, will the Rio Tinto share price deliver more gains by Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto derives the majority of its revenue from iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Could 2024 be a good year for ASX mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what might happen next year.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price rises amid latest ASX news

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the latest news at the mining giant.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 large-cap mining share will pay the best dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Listed Australian mining companies are typically some of the most generous ASX dividend payers.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore price and copper will go higher than expected, says Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says Chinese government fiscal stimulus will be bigger and more imminent than first thought.

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Resources Shares

Up 10% in a month the BHP share price is charging higher again today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the BHP share price today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price hits 52-week high on $1.1 billion green projects rollout

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is taking a leading role in the global energy transition.

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Resources Shares

'6 to 9 months': 2 ASX lithium shares just waiting to break out

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon there are some absolute bargains in lithium land right now.

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Resources Shares

Azure share price lifts amid Mineral Resources boss declaring SQM takeover is 'dead in the water'

| Bronwyn Allen

Azure announced a $3.52 per share takeover offer from Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile last month.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares dip as company aims to 'maximise potential' of its lithium portfolio

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant wants to grow its three lithium operations while also buying up junior lithium explorers.

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Resources Shares

What is the 2024 outlook for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the miner’s prospects for next year.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources is rocking on with another ASX lithium share investment

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 mining giant has been on a buying spree of late with several junior lithium miners in its…

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52-Week Highs

The Fortescue Metals share price just hit a 2-year high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares have just hit levels last seen in 2021.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 139% on 'another great intercept'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share reported on some very promising drill results today.

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Resources Shares

92% upside: The ASX lithium stock multiple experts are keen on right now

| Tony Yoo

These shares are down 47% in just 4 months, but that simply makes them a bargain buy.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP shares reach $50 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

What are shareholders going to get for Christmas?

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