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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

'Presents uncertainty': What's worrying the Pilbara Minerals CEO this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Western Australian law changes are unsettling the mining sector.

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Share Gainers

Why have Lake Resources shares rocketed 35% on Thursday?

| Tony Yoo

No one wanted this lithium producer earlier this week, but now everyone wants a piece of the action. What's going…

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs bear case

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the positives and negatives.

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Resources Shares

What might Chinese deflation mean for ASX 200 iron ore shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is the world's biggest exporter of iron ore and China is our main customer.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords share just crash 22%

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a closer at why one index member was severely unloved on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

One director is buying the dip on Rio Tinto shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Former Mirvac Group CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz was appointed to the Rio Tinto board in June.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX resources stocks going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

These ASX resources stocks are trouncing the benchmark returns today.

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Resources Shares

Here's Goldman Sachs' latest forecast for the iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price dropped below US$100 per tonne overnight. Now what?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks rumoured to be takeover targets

| Bronwyn Allen

Rumours are swirling at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie this week.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares experts are bullish on

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks have largely gone sideways in 2023, but this means there are some excellent long-term bargains to buy right…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares have been given the thumbs up from brokers.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto boss 'cautiously optimistic' on China. What does it mean for ASX iron ore shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is demand going to stay strong for iron?

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX mining shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are top picks for the team at Morgans this month.

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price set a new record in August?

| Bernd Struben

After notching two-year highs in July, what’s next for the Fortescue share price?

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares that have more than doubled in value in just a year

| Bronwyn Allen

These supercharged ASX mining shares operate in lithium, copper, rare earths, and bauxite.

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Resources Shares

If I'd bought $2,000 worth of this ASX resources stock a year ago, I'd now have $46,000!

| James Mickleboro

Big returns have been generated by this resources stock.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX 200 mining companies have caught the experts' attention?

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares too cheap based on this one metric?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the profit-making credentials of the ASX's biggest miners.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the BHP share price in August?

| Bernd Struben

After posting solid gains in July, what's next for the BHP share price?

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Resources Shares

'Contrarian trade': 2 ASX 200 mining shares now in the buy zone

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are notoriously cyclical, but that's why this expert reckons you should pick up these ones while they're cheap.

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Resources Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares being targeted by short sellers?

| Tony Yoo

Some of it is its own doing and some of it can be blamed on external factors.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price leaping higher on record rare earths production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Lynas share price following the ASX 200 rare earths miner’s quarterly report.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Why the miner could be on the hook for a $500 million bill

| Tristan Harrison

A compensation bill to traditional owners could cost the miner hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Chalice Mining share price leap 6% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX mineral explorer released its June quarter report this week.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner won't be digging up lithium

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are unlikely to have any significant exposure to lithium in the years ahead.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price about to get hit by this 'downward pressure'?

| Bernd Struben

You’re unlikely to hear any ASX 200 investors who bought BHP shares 12 months ago complaining about their outsized returns.

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Resources Shares

'Indispensable: 2 ASX mining shares to buy for a precious metal no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

MP Markets' Kai Chen reveals a mineral that's suffering from severely low supply and high demand.

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Resources Shares

Exclusive: Expert tips 2 ASX battery metals shares that aren't lithium stocks

| Tony Yoo

These small caps are set to break out from electric vehicle adoption, reckons Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Fortescue share price just smash a new 2-year high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have sent Fortescue shares to heights not seen since 2021 today.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price charge 4% higher on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP shares rose to an intraday high of $46.25 apiece today.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a cracking session on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue, are surging today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price leaps 4% as Twiggy's US push rolls on

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are up on Tuesday after China hinted its intention to raise domestic demand.

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Resources Shares

'Best positioned': 2 ASX mining shares about to explode

| Tony Yoo

It's tricky to know when to jump on junior miners. Here are two suggestions from Argonaut's Harrison Massey.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX copper shares that have surged 100% to 400% in a year

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking ahead, the market experts are seeing red. The red metal, that is.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price jumps 7% on Albemarle lithium news

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources' updated MARBL Joint Venture terms with lithium giant Albemarle will simplify the commercial arrangements.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy ahead of next week's quarterly update?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this major iron ore miner?

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Resources Shares

Which is the best ASX mining stock to buy: BHP, Rio, or Fortescue?

| Tony Yoo

It's the question on Aussie investors' lips since the dawn of time. What's the best bet at the moment?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price shrugs off reports of Russian hack

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors kept ahold of their Fortescue shares today, undeterred by reports of a cyber incident.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed over 150% today

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is having a stunning day thanks to a major court victory.

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Resources Shares

Is there a way to invest in ASX mining shares without the exploratory risk?

| Mitchell Lawler

Applying a picks and shovels approach to what can be a fickle industry.

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