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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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Share Market News

Why have ASX copper shares been struggling lately?

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices hit multi-year highs earlier in March but the tide has turned.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price sliding 5% today?

| Monica O'Shea

What is impacting the Fortescue share price today?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Yancoal (ASX:YAL) share price plummeting 17% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to Yancoal shares?

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price down 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

The prices of most industrial and precious metals fell overnight.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a mixed year on the ASX for the rare earths producer. So what might the future hold? We…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price tumbles despite Oyu Tolgoi transaction news

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is aiming to acquire a greater share of the Oyu Tolgoi copper operation.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Fortescue (ASX:FMG), green hydrogen and the Egyptian prime minister?

| Tristan Harrison

Egypt’s prime minister is in discussions with Fortescue about potential green hydrogen opportunities.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio (ASX:RIO) share price down 12% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been impacting the miner's stock lately.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price powering ahead by 7% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have yet again zoomed higher...

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 is up, so why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are going the opposite way to the ASX 200 today...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price falling 14% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are being sold off on Monday.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares that brokers rate as buys with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are two hot lithium shares that brokers rate highly...

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite Indonesian project update

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a tough week on the ASX for the Australian nickel producer.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price soared 30% in a week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors in the clean lithium developer have been celebrating over the past week.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price rocket 30% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cobalt Blue shares just had a week to remember...

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Resources Shares

2 tiny ASX mining shares leaping 20% today

| Zach Bristow

We look at why these two relatively unknown ASX resources companies have soared in value today.

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Dividend Investing

'What's not to like' about BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Experts weigh in

| Bernd Struben

Dividend shares are back in focus in 2022 as the outlook for growth shares remains uncertain.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares are among the top 10 dividend payers in the world

| Bernd Struben

Income shares are gaining more attention as growth shares are struggling.

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about ASX cobalt shares this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Cobalt shares are gaining the attention of investors as prices approach new all-time highs...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Carnarvon (ASX:CVN) share price is popping 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the oil and gas exploration company's shares today?

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Resources Shares

Up 414% in a year, why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price leaping 11% today?

| Bernd Struben

As the world moves towards electrification, lithium is poised to power the huge growth in batteries.

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) has just withdrawn its share purchase plan. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Nickel Mines is returning $57 million to its shareholders... but why?

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Dividend Investing

Want to secure this monster ASX coal share dividend? Here's what you need to do next week

| Aaron Teboneras

Time is running out to lock in Yancoal's latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking at lithium? Here are three buy-rated lithium stocks...

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's why the miner has just hired the RBA's deputy governor

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA’s deputy governor, Guy Debelle, has stepped down to take up a position with Fortescue.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) is cutting all ties with Russia. What does this mean for the mining giant?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto had some big news today. We take a look at the possible impact on the company.

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Resources Shares

Why has this ASX share you've never heard of soared 30% already this month?

| Tony Yoo

What does Bannerman Energy do, and why has its share price skyrocketed in March?

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman says to buy these ASX coal shares right now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the ASX coal shares to buy now...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares having such a stellar day?

| Monica O'Shea

The price of uranium surged to a decade high overnight.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have been volatile. Is it a buy?

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is sliding 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant's shares are trading ex-dividend today. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

Is the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price chaos a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Nickel Mines shares were all over the place on Wednesday. Is now the time to buy?

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Resources Shares

Is this still the dawning of the age of ASX commodity shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at what the market and the experts are saying.

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nickel Mines share price had a volatile day on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

3 under-the-radar commodity prices soaring since the Ukraine crisis

| Mitchell Lawler

Increasing sanctions on Russia has led to a boom in commodity prices. Here's a look a few of the lesser…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) boss is still optimistic about China

| Monica O'Shea

The BHP boss is positive about the company's business relationship with China.

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Resources Shares

Beach (ASX:BPT) share price up: Oil prices predicted to stay higher for longer

| Tristan Harrison

The oil price is expected to stay higher for longer.

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Resources Shares

What a Boss! Why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is soaring 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The uranium producer's shares are recovering well.

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Resources Shares

What's the difference between lithium hydroxide and spodumene and which ASX shares are involved with each one?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium is a hard commodity to dig into...

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Resources Shares

Fundie tips ASX battery metal shares that are NOT lithium

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this fundie put the spotlight on these shares?

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