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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

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

Here's what moved BHP shares in April

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares managed to slightly outperform the ASX 200 in April.

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Resources Shares

One ASX 200 mining stock to buy at 'a significant discount' right now

| Bernd Struben

A leading wealth manager sees significant upside potential for this ASX 200 miner.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price shines as rivals risk $38 billion hit

| Mitchell Lawler

This iron ore miner might be catching a boost as investors come to terms with a disaster's financial impact.

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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

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker sees significant valuation differences between these 2 major ASX 200 mining shares.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price slides on rare earths revenue headwinds

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Lynas share price today.

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Resources Shares

What stage in the cycle are ASX iron ore shares (and are they a buy)?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are iron ore miners closer to the end or beginning of the boom-bust cycle?

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Resources Shares

Is BHP stock a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Here's my view on whether the miner is worth owning for the long-term.

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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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Resources Shares

ASX copper stocks in the spotlight as the red metal soars to 2-year highs

| Bernd Struben

The copper price is up 15% in 2024. Can the red metal’s bull run continue?

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares being hammered on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are having a difficult session.

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Resources Shares

Here is the dividend forecast to 2028 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

The potential dividend payments from Fortescue could surprise you.

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Share Gainers

Up 834% in a year, guess which ASX mining stock is hitting new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock has gone from strength to strength over the past year.

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Resources Shares

Little-known ASX copper share catches Gina Rinehart's attention

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's richest person is investing in critical minerals at a rapid pace.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX small-cap mining insiders buying up big chunks of company shares

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies were worthy of their directors' money in recent weeks.

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Resources Shares

Why the big three ASX 200 mining stocks are enjoying a banner day on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares are all catching some extra tailwinds today.

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Resources Shares

1 ASX 200 mining stock to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto looks to me like a strong miner to own for the long term.

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Opinions

Two ASX 200 mining stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

I think these two ASX miners are in the sweet spot amid the booming growth of AI.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining giants' copper project cops setback

| Tristan Harrison

BHP and Rio Tinto are struggling to get the go-ahead for a US copper mine.

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Resources Shares

Why aren't big fund managers buying Fortescue shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts are reportedly shunning this popular miner...

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX iron ore stock is surging 68% on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the iron ore miner following a promising project update.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining services stock is exploding 65% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Only one set of shareholders will be smiling on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what the miner could look like in 2028

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into how things might change in the next four years.

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Resources Shares

How this 'game-changing' technology could boost Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is embracing space age technology to increase its growth prospects.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 mining share is in for a 33% whack

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a fairly miserable 12 months ahead for this diversified miner.

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Broker Notes

ASX expert: Buy Lynas shares now

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs has this ASX rare earths share on its conviction list.

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Resources Shares

1 ASX penny stock I'd buy in April while it is still only 21 cents

| Bernd Struben

Up 135% since February, I think this ASX penny stock has a lot more gains ahead.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX copper stocks to buy now for this 'explosive price upside'

| Bernd Struben

I think both ASX copper stocks could continue to deliver outsized gains in 2024.

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Resources Shares

How BHP stock could unseat the world's top copper producer

| Bernd Struben

With copper prices surging in 2024, BHP’s portfolio of copper mines are in the spotlight.

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Resources Shares

These ASX 300 mining stocks could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these mining stocks could deliver big returns for investors.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks smashing the market on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these mining shares will be smiling today.

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Resources Shares

Why top brokers say Rio Tinto stock is a better buy than BHP

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price could soar 20% over the coming year, outpacing BHP's share price gains.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is down 12% in 2024. What's next for the iron ore price?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have struggled in 2024 amid sliding iron ore prices. Will the pain persist?

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential opportunity and pitfalls.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price slips amid an unrelenting ESG grilling

| Bronwyn Allen

ESG advocates and investment managers questioned Rio Tinto management at last night's British AGM.

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Share Market News

Own ASX 200 mining shares? Here's the 5-year forecast for commodity prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the official government price forecasts for 10 commodities from FY24 to FY29.

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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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Resources Shares

Why is everyone talking about Rio Tinto stock on Thursday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Ethical concerns may see $3.2 billion worth of Rio Tinto shares put up for sale.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price having such a cracker run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares are trouncing the market this Thursday.

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Resources Shares

How this unexpected development in China could boost ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bernd Struben

The big Aussie mining stocks have been struggling amid a slumping iron ore price.

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