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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

The ASX 200 giant with 'the best risk-reward proposition' in the mining sector right now

| Tony Yoo

This resources monolith, believe it or not, is heading in the right direction in the ESG race.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price leaping higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price looks to be getting support on several fronts on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Everest Metals share price crashing 31% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The Everest Metals share price has been sizzling hot in recent months. But not today.

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Resources Shares

What will happen to Fortescue shares after Andrew Forrest's separation?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's second wealthiest man is separating from his wife Nicola. These are the consequences for the iron ore giant.

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Resources Shares

Own South32 shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner is in hot water this week

| Bernd Struben

The mining industry is water intensive, and South32’s NSW coal mine operations are no exception.

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX mining share you've probably never heard of is up 60% in 3 days

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is getting a lot of attention this week.

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Resources Shares

'This is very real': Why Fortescue's Forrest is talking batteries with the Brits

| Tristan Harrison

This development could be charging up investor interest.

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Resources Shares

Why CBA sees 'downside risk' for the iron ore price right now

| Bronwyn Allen

And CBA is not alone in its forecasts.

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Materials Shares

'I don't think people truly understand what's going on': Why this ASX mining expert says a lithium bull market is coming

| Bronwyn Allen

This well-respected Australian mining boss is investing big-time in energy transition metals.

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Resources Shares

'Strategic value': 2 ASX mining shares to buy now before they shoot up

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are infamously volatile. Here are two expert recommendations that could guide you to gains rather than losses.

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Resources Shares

Up 250% today. What's sending this ASX mining share into the stratosphere?

| James Mickleboro

This micro-cap is rocketing to the moon on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Could buying BHP shares under $45 lead to a wealthy future?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether the miner is an opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Here's how I'd invest $2,000 in ASX mining shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX miners have proven to be long-term winners.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is up. So why is the BHP share price sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices edged higher to US$110 per tonne overnight, but the BHP share price is heading the other way…

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Resources Shares

Lithium and uranium: 2 ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these stocks right now.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX lithium shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium commodity prices plunged in FY23 but M&A excitement kept investors interested in lithium shares.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Meteoric Resources share price rocketed 352% in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The Meteoric Resources share price really began to take off in late December, and shares have continued to charge higher…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining stocks going gangbusters on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nothing can hold back these mining stocks today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's Forrest is betting big on nickel. Is it time to buy ASX nickel shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why is Twiggy looking to make his next windfall in nickel?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price smashed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It was an exceptional year of returns for this miner.

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Share Gainers

5 best-performing ASX All Ords mining shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The All Ords finished 8.85% higher in FY23 and these miners had the greatest share price growth.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 mining stocks just upgraded by Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

Goldman Sachs sees significant potential upside ahead for all three of these ASX 200 mining stocks.

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Resources Shares

Following a record-breaking year, what's the outlook for ASX mining shares in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia achieved a second record year of export earnings in FY23, but they'll fall from here.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price had a strong FY23, what happened?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened last financial year for Australia’s biggest company.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price soared 15% in June. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price outpaced the gains posted by the ASX 200 in June by more than nine times.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy these ASX mining shares for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I love these two undervalued mining stocks.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price trounced the ASX 200 in June. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

We take a look at what helped drive the BHP share price 7% higher in June.

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Resources Shares

Will FY24 be a good year for the Fortescue share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price is holding up, which bodes well for the iron ore miners.

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Resources Shares

'Keep printing cash': Not too late to buy these 2 popular ASX 200 mining shares

| Tony Yoo

Experts say these quality resources stocks have massive growth profiles and are still quite cheap.

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Dividend Investing

Are South32 shares worth buying for dividend income right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

With one top broker tipping a yield of 11% in FY24, is this a no-brainer for dividend investors?

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Dividend Investing

Bought $7,000 of BHP shares during the pandemic dip? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

2021 and 2022 were particularly rewarding for passive income investors holding BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 3 ASX mining shares to buy for FY24

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors in the next financial year.

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Resources Shares

What might FY24 bring for the Rio Tinto share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The direction of the iron ore price could be key.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been loading up on these ASX shares recently.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons I think Fortescue shares are undervalued right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it could be worth digging into this mining stock.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are trailing the benchmark today.

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Resources Shares

The copper price could be on the rise. Which ASX mining shares should I buy?

| Tristan Harrison

These are my favourite two copper miners.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $7,000 of Fortescue shares in September? Guess how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Passive income investors who bought Fortescue shares on 2 September, and held onto them, will have received both the final…

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Resources Shares

'A steady increase': Why this fundie is bullish on the BHP share price

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price could be in for some tailwinds in the second half of the year, according to a…

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Rio Tinto shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the positives and negatives of this ASX mining giant.

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