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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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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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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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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

ASX 200 mining shares soar amid strong week for materials sector

| Bronwyn Allen

One ASX 200 mining share ripped 32% higher on strengthened commodity prices alone last week.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares in the green amid big decarbonisation news

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are leading the renewables charge. Here's what's happening now.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why today is a big day for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what is happening on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Australian copper stocks dominate gains on the ASX after Indonesian mine tragedy impacts supply

| Cameron England

Shares in Australian copper miners are surging after the fallout from an Indonesian mine disaster becomes clear.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares rising strongly amid a big day for shareholders

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what is happening on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium stocks to avoid: Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

The broker names the two stocks to avoid as lithium shares rebound.

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Resources Shares

Why is everyone talking about BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are grabbing financial headlines. But why?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

There are significant changes happening for the ASX miner.

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Resources Shares

Why are investors piling into this gold stock, when production is set to slip?

| Cameron England

Vault Minerals' gold production will dip slightly this year, before resuming a growth trajectory.

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Resources Shares

Where will BHP shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential future for the mining giant.

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Resources Shares

This little-known ASX gold stock has surged by 41% in just one month. Here's why

| Bart Bogacz

Momentum building.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price falling today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The diversified miner is in the red on Thursday. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Up 125% since April, ASX All Ords mining stock achieves 'exceptional' rare earth recoveries

| Bernd Struben

The resurgent ASX All Ords mining stock aims to be a rare earths powerhouse.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy this ASX 200 mining stock after it crashed 8%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this miner.

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Resources Shares

Shares in rare earths project developer flying on mineral lease grant

| Cameron England

Northern Minerals says there will be a global shortfall of the rare earths minerals it has in abundance.

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Resources Shares

Why did Macquarie just downgrade New Hope shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The miner released its FY25 financial results yesterday.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price tumbles as 750 Queensland jobs axed

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are slipping on Wednesday amid news of major job reductions.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue, Northern Star Resources, and Evolution Mining reveal their DRP share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs) allow investors to use their dividends to automatically buy more shares.

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Resources Shares

2 newly elevated ASX All Ords mining stocks to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts attractive upside for these two newly minted ASX All Ords mining stocks.

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Resources Shares

US Government interest lights a fire under junior miner's shares

| Cameron England

Sunrise Energy Metals shares are on a tear after US funding support was revealed.

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Resources Shares

New Hope shares jump 8% on FY25 results and big dividend

| James Mickleboro

This miner delivered a strong results despite weak coal prices.

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Resources Shares

Mammoth $85 billion merger shines light on these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bart Bogacz

One of the biggest deals in mining history.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie's verdict on 3 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are Macquarie's ratings and 12-month price targets on 3 of the market's largest mining stocks.

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Resources Shares

This gold producer is up 40% in a month but says there's a record year ahead

| Cameron England

Kingsgate is forecasting a strong year of production from its mine in Thailand.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium stocks rebounding today after Wednesday's bloodbath

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares are engineering a rebound on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is the outlook bright for Fortescue’s profitability?

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Resources Shares

Up 70% in six months, is the Mineral Resources share price share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This miner has performed strongly. Let’s dig into whether it’s still appealing.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Pilbara Minerals shares in September

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock continue charging higher?

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Resources Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at 29 cents

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has a lot of return potential.

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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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Resources Shares

Up 20% since June, are BHP shares a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are up 20% since June and trade at a 4% dividend yield. Should you buy the miner today?

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips 16% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| Cameron England

Recent disruptions to production will be largely taken in stride at this copper producer.

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia’s biggest mining giant an attractive buy for dividends?

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Resources Shares

How the BHP share price smashed the benchmark in August

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares raced ahead of the ASX 200 in August. But why?

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares are up 16% in two months. Experts name 3 to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index hit a new record high yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here is the mining giant's outlook on copper in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP expects global copper demand to grow from about 33 Mt today to more than 50 Mt by 2050.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just cut its price target on Fortescue shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just lowered its share price forecast for Fortescue. But why?

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 mining stock just hit a record US$1.2 billion in revenue. Here's why.

| Bart Bogacz

Strong operational performance.

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Earnings Results

Why did South32 shares just tumble 5%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are favouring their sell buttons on South32 shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources shares tumble on 15% revenue decline

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing Mineral Resources shares amid plunging full-year profits and earnings.

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