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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

Why China's property sector had a huge impact on ASX iron ore miners: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a look into why iron ore miners have been struggling and what this fundie is buying...

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price has gained 15% in a month. Here's why this fund manager is still bullish

| Bernd Struben

The global move to green energy is seeing lithium demand surge...

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Resources Shares

Is the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price about to charge up?

| Tristan Harrison

Orocobre shares have gone on a strong run. Is there more to go?

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX sector is the biggest dividend payer so far this year?

| Mitchell Lawler

The materials sector has been pleasing passive investors the most in 2021...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price is sinking today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in reverse on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Check out these ASX 200 mining shares...

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Resources Shares

Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price rebounds 5% on project upgrade

| Zach Bristow

Atter a tough week, the hydrogen company's shares are bouncing back

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Resources Shares

The Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is up 350% in a year and this fund manager says there's more to come

| Bernd Struben

The commodity and energy sectors tend to outperform in inflationary environments, says this expert.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slides amid lower production guidance

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices have plunged from their recent highs.

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Energy Shares

Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price slips despite green light for hydrogen plant

| Mitchell Lawler

Green hydrogen and liquefied natural gas are duking it out to replace coal...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price sink 9% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are deep in the red on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Galileo Mining (ASX:GAL) share price rockets 25% on massive discovery

| James Mickleboro

Galileo Mining shareholders will be smiling today...

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Resources Shares

Is BHP (ASX:BHP) trailing its rivals on climate action?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at the 3 big miner's climate action plans.

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Resources Shares

Korab Resources (ASX:KOR) share price plunges but remains up 290% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to Korab shares today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the American Pacific Borates (ASX:ABR) share price has soared 33% in a week

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer is making progress with its US listing.

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Resources Shares

Why the Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price is up 50% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

We look at what's happening with the company's shares...

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Record Highs

Why is the DevEx (ASX:DEV) share price up 21% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Shareholders have been enjoying the company's share price gains over the past week.

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Broker Notes

Could the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price be set to leap 25%?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for Rio Tinto's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) share price rocketing 21% today?

| Zach Bristow

The new ASX minerals explorer is enjoying an exceptional day on the market...

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Share Market News

Why is the Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price having such a great day?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are chasing a spot in Poseidon Nickel after a key update today.

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Resources Shares

The Dreadnought (ASX:DRE) share price soared 18% this morning. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Copper demand is forecast to remain strong amid a global push towards electrification.

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Resources Shares

How does the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price compare to Mineral Resources?

| Mitchell Lawler

Looking for value in the booming ASX lithium space? Here's an idea...

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 lithium shares in focus amid China supply shortage

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara and Mineral Resources are on watch as China faces a lithium shortage.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's why the company is still bullish on China

| Bernd Struben

China looks set to continue its run of record annual steel production.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Metal Hawk (ASX:MHK) share price crashed 23% today

| Zach Bristow

It was a disappointing day for the mineral exploration company.

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Resources Shares

Itech Minerals (ASX:ITM) share price rockets 21% on rare earth update

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good day for the halloysite-kaolinite and graphite company.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 resources shares booming again on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The price of iron ore has rebounded and ASX 200 resource shares are reaping the benefits

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Resources Shares

Why the Latrobe Magnesium (ASX:LMG) share price bolted 38% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share price soared to its highest point in 21 years this morning.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price climbs 5% as iron ore rebounds

| Mitchell Lawler

Evergrande's escape could be helping iron ore companies today...

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Resources Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price rises amid hydrogen plant land approval

| Zach Bristow

Woodside advances one more step towards green hydrogen. Not all vendors are happy, though

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) will reap US$1.35 billion from its coal asset sales. Where might the cash go?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will be keeping a keen eye on the miner's shares.

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Resources Shares

De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price leaps 8% as project confidence grows

| Mitchell Lawler

Infill drilling results further de-risk De Grey's gold project...

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price surges 9% to shrug off falling iron ore price

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares are jumping higher today.

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Share Gainers

King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price soars 21% on 'pivotal moment'

| Zach Bristow

The tungsten miner's shares are enjoying a bumper day on the ASX. Here's why

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Resources Shares

Why is the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price up 7% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The rare earth explorer is outperforming the broader market today.

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Resources Shares

Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price lifts 6% to defy wider market selloff. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Vulcan shares are rocketing higher today...

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Resources Shares

The materials sector is leading the ASX 200 today. What's going on with the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a bumpy day for Lynas shares so far. Here are the details

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Share Gainers

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price underperformed the materials sector over the last 3 months

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price is struggling to keep up with its peers. But there are early…

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Resources Shares

Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price plummets 17% on merger

| Zach Bristow

One team in the merger isn't faring so well after the announcement.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price fall on Wednesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Thumbs up for its latest takeover offer wasn't enough to impress shareholders today...

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