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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

ASX 200 banks vs. mining stocks: Which is the better buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Ray David from Blackwattle Partners explains the significant divergence in performance this year.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP stock regain its dividend crown?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the passive income potential of this company.

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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP dividend about to get walloped?

| Bernd Struben

BHP paid out a total of $2.61 per share in fully-franked dividends in FY 2023.

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Resources Shares

This is the ASX share in my portfolio with the biggest dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

This business has been a gold mine for dividends.

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ETFs

Investor interest in uranium stocks is surging. Here's why I'd buy this ASX ETF instead

| Bernd Struben

Uranium prices have rocketed over the past months to be trading at more than 10-year highs.

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52-Week Highs

These 2 ASX uranium shares are hitting 52-week highs today. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to jump on the uranium bandwagon?

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Investing Strategies

How one ASX investor turned $156,000 into $58 MILLION

| Tony Yoo

Lithium stocks have made this man obscenely wealthy. Here's how he did it.

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Resources Shares

Guess which tiny ASX mining share is skyrocketing 244% on Friday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miner has the option to acquire a promising lithium project in Brazil.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 iron ore shares are going gangbusters today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shares are all surging higher on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Current BHP share price is 'reasonably attractive': WAM

| Bernd Struben

WAM recently strategically increased its weighting of BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

Why this top broker just upgraded Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto earns the bulk of its revenue mining iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're near $20?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner is up 2.8% today, but shares could still be trading at a bargain price.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price sinking on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 miner South32 is under some selling pressure today.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why a US$45 billion cloud hangs over the company

| Bernd Struben

BHP has a sizeable mining footprint in South America.

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Resources Shares

'End of this rough patch' could be imminent for ASX mining shares: Citi

| Tristan Harrison

Are the clouds starting to clear for the ASX’s biggest miners?

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Resources Shares

Could this African coup impact the growth outlook for Fortescue shares?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue’s growth plans include some ambitious expansion in Western Africa.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a buy or a sell in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the miner an opportunity worth digging into?

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52-Week Lows

South32 share price plunges to 2-year low. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's another day and another 52-week low for South32. But has this miner found a bottom?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price taking a tumble today?

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price is in the red on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue dividend in danger from green energy, management exodus?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shareholders can still look forward to a solid dividend payout.

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Resources Shares

What 'challenges and uncertainty' are looming for BHP shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors can look forward to this financial year.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price take a tumble in August?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the iron ore miner finished lower last month. Let's check the details.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 commodity shares down amid biggest drop in Australia's terms of trade since 2009

| Bronwyn Allen

The terms of trade fell 7.9% in the June quarter, largely due to declining prices for key export commodities.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price crumble 4% in August?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result may have sparked investor pessimism.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 iron ore director just sold $12 million worth of company shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This miner's share price has dropped 21% in 6 months, so why is the chair selling at this price?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price trouncing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are charging higher on Monday.

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Resources Shares

How to pick ASX gold shares like a top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Which gold investments can glitter?

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's what's coming up for the miner in September

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what could happen this month.

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Capital Raising

29Metals share price sinks 10% after miner taps investors for $122 million

| Bronwyn Allen

The institutional component of the miner's capital raising announced this week achieved a 97% take-up rate.

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Share Gainers

Why is this little ASX mining share soaring 18% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this little ASX mining share soaring higher today.

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Resources Shares

Trifecta exit: Fortescue shares tumble as more executives walk away

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price is down more than 5% on Friday morning.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supercharged IGO dividend

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium and nickel miner pleased passive income investors with a massive boost to its final dividend.

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Resources Shares

ASX All Ords mining stock Dreadnought halted ahead of material exploration results

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX miner requested a trading halt today and has also announced a new drilling program.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy Rio Tinto shares? Here's what's coming up in September

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend day for this miner.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX mining stock just reported a $307 million loss, and is now in a trading halt

| Bronwyn Allen

This copper and zinc miner remains in a trading halt amid announcing its 1H FY23 results and a capital raise…

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 300 mining share is booming 8% on a new lithium discovery

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share may be sitting on a valuable lithium asset in Sweden.

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Broker Notes

Up 54% in 3 months, is it too late to buy Paladin Energy shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many brokers say there is still time for investors to cash in on the uranium producer's rise.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price charging higher on 90% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources has released its full 2023 financial year results.

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Resources Shares

Why copper is becoming a pillar of BHP shares

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP is using copper to build its future. Here's how.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price falls after dividend drop, profit down 23% in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

There is yet another leadership change at Fortescue.

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Resources Shares

Does the Lynas share price need EV demand to prosper?

| Tony Yoo

Will the global rare earths price dive as alternative technologies are developed?

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's what the ASX mining share could report

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what could be coming up.

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