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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

What this unprecedented short squeeze signals for ASX copper stocks

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks have been benefiting from soaring demand for the red metal amid limited new supplies.

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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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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Earnings Results

3 ASX mining shares sold off after reporting results

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX mining shares tumbled today amid disappointing financial reports.

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Resources Shares

Up 86% in 2023, guess which ASX lithium stock billionaire Chris Ellison is buying up big

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX lithium stock Delta Lithium has attracted a major new investor.

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Resources Shares

Here's how much cash insiders have been splashing on Rio Tinto shares in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Two directors have invested a combined $160,000 of their own money during August.

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Resources Shares

'Risks are skewed to the downside': Are China worries dragging on the BHP share price?

| Bernd Struben

BHP derives the majority of its revenue from iron ore, with copper coming in at number two.

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Resources Shares

Have ASX investors been buying or selling Fortescue shares lately?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether the market is excited about Fortescue.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just jumped 51% on a new nickel discovery

| Bronwyn Allen

The discovery of 40 metres of thick high grade nickel has translated into mega share price growth today.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with a 'low valuation and multiple catalysts'

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks look like opportunities according to a fund manager.

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Resources Shares

'Long growth runway': 2 ASX mining shares cashing in on the green energy transition

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks may not be the obvious investment when it comes to the shift to net zero, but those companies…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price getting hammered on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is down 2% in late afternoon trade on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Could this unwelcome development put BHP shares in the danger zone?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shareholders will be keeping a close eye on the iron ore price.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares up 500% to 2,000% in a year

| Bernd Struben

I don’t own any of these ASX mining shares. But I sure wish I’d bought some of their stock a…

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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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