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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

Guess which ASX 200 mining share Goldman Sachs says can rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for this mining stock in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Could the Lake Resources share price double in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

The lithium stock cooled off to the point of freezing in 2023. Will this year bring better fortune?

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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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Resources Shares

'Strong commodity cycle': 2 ASX 200 iron ore shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

With the global economy perhaps having passed the bottom, these mining stocks have plenty of upside this year, say these…

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Resources Shares

These were the best-performing ASX 200 mining shares of 2023

| James Mickleboro

These miners gave their shareholders reasons to smile last year.

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Resources Shares

Is this a good time to buy Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's ANZ's outlook for the soaring iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

If iron ore continues to trade near current levels over the coming months, BHP’s interim could surprise to the upside.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price soared 42% in 2023!

| Tristan Harrison

It was a great year for this stock.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price slips from all-time highs amid iron ore derailment

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue’s rail operations into the Port Hedland iron ore export hub have taken a hit.

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Investing Strategies

Could investing in this ASX mining stock make you a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

No one can say for sure you'll make seven digits, but you won't even have a chance if you don't…

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Resources Shares

Are South32 shares about to become a great option for dividends again?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock about to turn into a gold mine?

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Resources Shares

Here's a big reason why BHP shares beat the ASX 200 in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened last year.

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Dividend Investing

Have Fortescue shares always paid better dividends than BHP or Rio Tinto?

| Bronwyn Allen

They're all generous dividend payers but the iron ore pure-play is tipped to pay the highest yield in FY24.

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining share up 34% in just 5 weeks?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX stock is a stand-out in the 2023 Santa Rally.

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Resources Shares

How does the Fortescue dividend yield compare to other ASX 200 iron ore shares right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue has developed a reputation for being a generous dividend payer in recent years.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of investing in BHP shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of this investment.

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Resources Shares

Will the lithium price surge in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

The hot investment theme of the past few years plunged this year. So what will become of the critical battery…

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Resources Shares

Will ASX copper shares surge in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

2023 was disappointing for those who predicted copper would surge. How's the outlook for next year?

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Resources Shares

Will ASX iron ore shares surge in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

The global price for the commodity has surprised this year, but analysts have been 'sceptical' this far.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price ending the week with a bang?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have gained more than 15% since mid-August.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining stocks you'll be glad you bought when the bull market starts

| Tony Yoo

Iron ore, gold and lithium: Commodities could be in for a bullish year in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Top broker tips 28% potential upside for the Lynas share price in 2024. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Lynas is the highest quality source of rare earths supply outside of China, according to this top broker.

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Resources Shares

Guess why these ASX mining shares are rocketing 30% to 60% today

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

13-bagger in a year: 2 ASX mining shares that could be takeover targets

| Tony Yoo

These businesses have valuable assets that its bigger rivals could be salivating over, according to one expert.

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Resources Shares

If I'd put $2,000 in BHP shares at the start of the pandemic, here's what I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Despite the pandemic pressures, BHP continued to pay out two annual dividends throughout the crisis.

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Resources Shares

An ASX 200 mining stock director just sold $11.4 million of shares!

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a worrisome move by an insider?

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Resources Shares

Forget lithium! 3 reasons to invest in this resource instead

| Tristan Harrison

This is a long-term trend worth digging into.

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Resources Shares

Should investors worry about Mike Henry's $18 million BHP share sale?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to worry about BHP’s rising valuation?

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Resources Shares

Here's a top broker's iron ore price forecast for the next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

This broker is optimistic about where iron ore prices might end up.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 341 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $2,000 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Paying fully franked dividends, this ASX 200 stock should see me holding onto more of that passive income at tax…

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Resources Shares

BHP share price pressured as strike action looms

| Bernd Struben

Potential strikes could see work at five BHP mines suspended by 28 December.

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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $3k in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $111,000 now

| Tony Yoo

One gem in your portfolio could carry all the losers. And this is why we diversify.

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Lithium and copper are on the menu for this leading broker.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price in the green on Thursday and tipped for more gains ahead

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares are all gaining on Thursday amid another uptick in global iron ore prices.

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Resources Shares

Buy or sell? Brokers argue best play for ASX 200 iron ore share, up 30% in 2 months

| Bronwyn Allen

There are conflicting opinions among the experts.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock Chalice Mining just rocketed 14%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Atop gold, the ASX 200 miner also explores for and produces platinum group elements (PGE), nickel and copper.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price dips on US$6.2 billion project development costs

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto expects first production from its Simandou iron ore project in 2025.

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Resources Shares

What is the outlook for South32 shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for this mining stock?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price soaring 14% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chalice Mining shares are rocketing amid some big news.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of investing in this $12 billion ASX lithium share right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into this opportunity.

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