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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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Resources Shares

'Good entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares now ready to buy

| Tony Yoo

The trouble with cyclical stocks is that the entry point is make-or-break, even for long-term investors.

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Resources Shares

Which 2 countries produce 77% of the world's lithium?

| Tony Yoo

Where should you search for stocks to invest in the critical battery ingredient?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price slipping on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

A fatal incident occurred at the Onslow Iron site yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Do analysts rate BHP shares as a buy or sell right now?

| Tristan Harrison

There are numerous opinions on the mining giant.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the BHP dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What can you expect to receive from this mining giant next year?

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Resources Shares

How AI could help BHP shares reach new heights through enhanced mining production

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP and Microsoft are collaborating to improve copper recovery at BHP's biggest copper mine.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Rio Tinto rising today?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price fell 5% in May, but could it turn the tide in June?

| Monica O'Shea

Will BHP go up in June?

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 iron ore shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giants are enjoying some tailwinds from an overnight lift in the iron ore price. But…

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Resources Shares

What Goldman's new iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is in the green amid an overnight gain in the iron ore price. But is the…

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price have a better month in June?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for the ASX 200 mining giant this month.

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Resources Shares

Better ASX 200 iron ore share to buy in June: Fortescue or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares and Fortescue shares have both come down from their highs amid the slide in commodity prices.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares I'd buy in June for decarbonisation exposure

| Tristan Harrison

These two copper miners are compelling stocks worth digging into.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares marching higher on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are rallying today, outpacing the sizeable gains posted by the ASX 200.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price lag the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX mining share dropped by almost 4% last month.

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price lagged the ASX 200 in May. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto earns most of its revenue from iron ore, with aluminium and copper also significant earnings contributors.

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Resources Shares

Mining shares are rocking the ASX index today, but why?

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector has been a great place to be on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price significantly underperform the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner’s shares fell into a hole last month.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slumps amid $430m hit

| Brooke Cooper

Around 28,500 BHP employees had leave deducted incorrectly over a 13-year period.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons to buy Fortescue shares now (and 2 reasons to wait)

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares have come under pressure amid a sliding iron ore price. But there are still good reasons to buy…

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Resources Shares

Iron ore and lithium: Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these ASX 200 mining shares as buys.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's where the ASX 200 miner is looking for 'real expansion'

| Bernd Struben

With iron ore still dominating BHP's earnings, coal was the third-largest revenue earner for the company in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Top ASX lithium share to ride on the coattails of decarbonisation

| Tony Yoo

If you want to cash in on the transition to a cleaner future, Milford analyst Roland Houghton has the best…

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Resources Shares

Here's what's lifting the BHP share price today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Monday as the miner enjoys some tailwinds on several fronts.

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Resources Shares

Finger on the trigger: When to buy 4 blockbuster ASX mining shares

| Tony Yoo

'The best time to start buying resource stocks is when the macro backdrop looks bad.'

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto shares go back to the future with copper

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining giant Rio Tinto is expanding its copper mining segment.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons BHP shares made our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

It was another eventful week on the ASX 200, with BHP shares drawing plenty of media attention.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 resources shares to buy for big dividends and bigger capital gains: broker

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for investors looking for exposure to the resources sector.

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares just hit a 6-month low?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has tumbled from $110.50 one week ago to $99.50 overnight.

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Dividend Investing

Is it time to stop looking at ASX 200 mining stocks for your dividend income?

| Bernd Struben

Janus Henderson reveals global dividends increased 12% in Q1 2023. But ASX 200 mining stocks didn’t join the party.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner just hired investment bank Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue has taken another step in its decarbonisation strategy.

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Resources Shares

This is the pick of the ASX lithium shares at the moment

| Tony Yoo

Global prices for this critical battery mineral are on the way up again. The Market Matters team is in no…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price struggling against the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore price has dipped below $100.

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Materials Shares

Which 2 ASX 200 coal shares are up 30% while the coal price sinks 60%?

| Bronwyn Allen

Whitehaven Coal and New Hope Corporation are outperforming their ASX 200 peers.

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Resources Shares

Just right: Is this the Goldilocks ASX lithium share?

| Tony Yoo

Everyone owns mature producers and junior explorers are notoriously risky. Surely there's something in between?

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Resources Shares

'Undervalued' ASX 200 mining stock 'will generate earnings per share in excess of $10' over the next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked out a miner which could be about to see a huge profit uplift.

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Share Fallers

Why is everyone talking about BHP shares on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

The Big Australian is forecasting a wages blow out under proposed workplace reforms.

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Resources Shares

10% yield! 2 ASX shares to get rich from a mining boom

| Tony Yoo

Pay attention, because one of these expert picks is paying out an 'appealing' level of income.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 mining giants are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be snapping up these miners before it's too late.

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Resources Shares

Here's what ANZ's iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price in 2023

| Bernd Struben

While the ASX 200 miner is diversifying its operations, iron ore still accounts as BHP’s number one revenue earner.

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