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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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Opinions

This is my no. 1 ASX mining share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Copper could be one of the most attractive commodities to get exposure to.

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Resources Shares

The copper price could explode. This is the ASX share to take advantage

| Tony Yoo

The Wilsons team names which of the Aussie copper shares they would buy right now -- and it's not the…

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Resources Shares

Why BHP shares made our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares could be set to benefit from a decade of global underinvestment in new resource projects.

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Resources Shares

Could this 'further strengthening' boost the Fortescue share price moving forward?

| Tristan Harrison

Paying off debt could be a useful thing for Fortescue to do.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price outpeforming the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore price lifted overnight.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Rio Tinto shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto forecasts double digit growth in lithium demand over the next decade.

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Resources Shares

Could Fortescue be the next ASX 200 miner on the lithium M&A trail?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is considering jump-starting its lithium ambitions with an acquisition.

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Resources Shares

The 2 best ASX uranium shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Thanks to Russia's belligerence and the global push for decarbonisation, one expert reckons nuclear power is back in vogue.

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Resources Shares

Where will ASX lithium shares go in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

The per-kg price for the battery material has fallen by 75% over the past six months. What will become of…

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Resources Shares

60% upside! Macquarie says buy Argosy shares now

| Tony Yoo

The junior lithium miner has very exciting plans for this year, if you want to invest in its fortunes.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

If you think the demand for battery materials will soar in the coming years, here's a pair of stocks the…

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Resources Shares

This fund manager thinks the BHP share price could reach $100!

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has outlined why China could spark strong gains for BHP.

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Resources Shares

Stay alert! Expert urges buying this ASX dividend stock as soon as it dips below $4

| Tony Yoo

If a business with a bright long-term outlook has some short-term wobbles, it's the time to pounce.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a shocking end to the week?

| Bernd Struben

After the last month’s falls, ASX 200 mining stocks are starting to look like ever better bargains.

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Resources Shares

What's the 5-year forecast for commodity prices and ASX 200 mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the official government price forecasts for 10 commodities from FY23 to FY28.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just BHP shares in decline today. The S&P/ASX 200 Resource Index (ASX: XJR) is down 1.5%.

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Resources Shares

Why the cash splash on potash could send the BHP share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

The world’s growing need for food could help cause potash demand to soar.

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Resources Shares

Why the 'market hasn't fully understood' this ASX rare earths share with huge upside

| Tony Yoo

Portfolio manager picks rare earth minerals stock to buy now, but it's not the one you're thinking of.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares in focus: Top broker says current iron ore price is 'unsustainable'

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price has rallied recently. Here’s what could happen next.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts on 2023 budget's $2 billion hydrogen program

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is a front runner in Australia in the production of green hydrogen.

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Resources Shares

What's the forecast for the Fortescue share price this month?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore producer could be in for a challenging time ahead, according to the experts.

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Resources Shares

The 3 best lithium and rare earths ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish reckons it's time to go 'long and bullish' on this trio.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX resources shares exploding over 65% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's certainly been a stellar day on the market for some ASX resources shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining stock is booming 126% on a new lithium discovery

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock reported promising results from its maiden drill campaign at a WA prospect.

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Resources Shares

5 reasons Rio Tinto shares could surge 21%

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto owns some of the largest and lowest cost mining operations in the world.

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Resources Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 ASX 200 mining shares ripe to snap up now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of resources stocks are selling for cheap with excellent prospects at the moment, according to experts.

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Resources Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the miners to buy if you want exposure to this side of the market.

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Resources Shares

Why the iron ore price is 'not out of the danger zone'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the share price decline for BHP and others may not be over.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy for $100 monthly passive income each

| Monica O'Shea

Could lithium producers deliver you a dividend?

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Share Gainers

Explosive growth! 2 ASX mining shares rocketing around 1,000% in a year

| Bernd Struben

The All Ordinaries is down 3% over the past 12 months, but that sure didn’t hold back these two ASX…

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? You may have missed this week's 'game changer' moment

| Monica O'Shea

What did Fortescue announce?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price tumble 7% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares suffered last month. What happened?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares: Buy, hold or fold in May?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Rio Tinto shares an opportunity worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging 30% on a potentially 'globally significant deposit'

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is starting the week with a huge gain!

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price dive 6% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

April saw a painful drop for BHP shareholders. What happened?

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy ASX 200 iron ore shares? Here are 5 reasons not to

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert is calling the end of the boom in iron ore shares.

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Resources Shares

Did Fortescue really just buy 60,000 sheep?

| Mitchell Lawler

From hard steel to soft wool, what in the world is Twiggy planning?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price rises amid rare earths acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto has just expanded its green commodity exposure.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Rio Tinto share price dived 9% in 5 days?

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price has fallen more than 9% since last Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're around $20?

| Brooke Cooper

This week has been rough on the ASX 200 iron ore miner's stock. Has the volatility presented a buying opportunity?

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