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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

4 ASX 200 lithium shares being targeted by short sellers

| Brooke Cooper

Are lithium price pessimists behind the shorting of these market favourites?

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Share Gainers

Up 428% in a year, here's why this ASX lithium share is gaining again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is well funded for further exploration following a recent capital raising.

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Resources Shares

Here's the iron ore price forecast for 2023: CBA

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA analysts are predicting the recent rally in the iron ore price will be short lived.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price marching higher on licence update

| Bernd Struben

Lynas’ Malaysia plant is the world’s largest single rare earths processing facility.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares to pounce on before they explode: experts

| Tony Yoo

The mature miners seem fully priced these days, so the professionals are suggesting buying these stocks with better potential.

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Resources Shares

Better buy: Fortescue vs BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my take on two of the ASX’s best miners.

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Resources Shares

2 obscure ASX battery mineral shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Lithium's not the only game in town. Here's a pair of booming companies producing copper and titanium that you've not…

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How to invest

How do I cash in my Newcrest shares if US giant Newmont takes over?

| Tony Yoo

The Australian gold miner could be sold to its larger American rival -- here's what this could mean for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's why China is set to remain a 'key customer'

| Bernd Struben

In 2022, EV sales in China averaged more than 500,000 per month.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price shrugs off layoff rumblings

| Bernd Struben

Employees potentially facing job losses include those at environmentally-focused Fortescue Future Industries (FFI).

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Resources Shares

2 'high quality' ASX 200 shares to navigate a turbulent 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

Inflation and energy security will once again dominate markets this year, so which are the best stocks to buy?

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Materials Shares

2 ASX lithium shares marching higher on promising news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are still keeping a close eye on the lithium space.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 lithium share Sayona is heavily shorted. Should you steer clear?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why Sayona stock has caught the attention of short sellers?

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Resources Shares

Is copper the new lithium? Expert names 3 ASX shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

The great copper shortage is coming. Are you ready to take advantage?

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Resources Shares

Best buy for 2023: Expert's pick for the one ASX share to grab right now

| Tony Yoo

The world is going to be short of one particular commodity, and this company is ready to take advantage.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX mining shares rocketing over 20% today

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are smashing the market on Wednesday with some big gains...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price edges higher on 'potentially massive' news

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is committed to using its scale and expertise to help heavy industry combat climate change.

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Resources Shares

Copper & gold: Expert says BUY this obscure ASX share digging up the good stuff

| Tony Yoo

Lithium isn't the only resource important for the world's transition to a zero-carbon era.

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Resources Shares

Is the 9%+ Fortescue dividend yield safe for passive income investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Fortescue's massive dividends keep coming?

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources shares are among the most shorted on the ASX. Is this a red flag?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium stock has been a short seller target since mid-2022. Is this why?

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Share Market News

ASX investor gets 12-month sentence for share price manipulation

| Tony Yoo

Don Evans conspired with the company director and a corporate consultant to pump up the stock to a certain level.

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors who bought Rio Tinto shares on 1 November have seen the miner’s stock soar by more than…

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Dividend Investing

Why BHP shares are poised to continue delivering strong dividends in 2023: expert

| Bernd Struben

At Monday’s opening price, BHP shares pay a noteworthy 9.3% trailing dividend yield, fully franked.

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares I'd dig into and buy in February

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX mining shares could be ones worth digging into.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium: An ASX 200 share to buy in February? 

| Brooke Cooper

The coming months look set to be big for the lithium developer.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX lithium share just rocket 9%?

| Brooke Cooper

Does this tiny ASX lithium stock house one of the world's best graphite deposits?

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares being hammered hard on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day for mining giants following iron ore futures' overnight tumble.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy now: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector looks set to benefit from China's reopening. Here are two buy-rated miners...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares like Rio Tinto sliding lower today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX iron ore shares are down today but Rio Tinto is falling the most.

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Resources Shares

ASX 300 uranium Deep Yellow share just surged 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 uranium miner is drawing plenty of investor interest today.

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Resources Shares

As the BHP share price flirts with $50, do I buy more?

| Tristan Harrison

With strong earnings expected, is BHP still an opportunity?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lynas share price rocket 20% in January?

| Tristan Harrison

Lynas erased all of December’s decline in January.

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Resources Shares

Why is ASX lithium stock Winsome Resources on ice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Winsome shares are stuck in the deep freezer.

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Resources Shares

ASX 300 lithium share Argosy Minerals soars 6% on imminent production

| Bernd Struben

Argosy Minerals is poised to become only the second ASX listed commercial scale lithium carbonate producer.

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Resources Shares

Will funding FFI drag the Fortescue share price lower?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Fortescue’s green ambitions going to put its share price in the red?

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Resources Shares

Fundie sells South32 to buy this other ASX 200 mining share. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these experts have doubled down on this alumina producer.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? The iron ore giant just sank $21m into this copper stock

| Brooke Cooper

The company now boasts a 16% stake in a Canadian copper explorer.

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Resources Shares

Up 18% in a year, is it time to cash in the chips on BHP shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Should investors buy or sell this iron ore producer's stock? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

This mineral is a crucial ingredient for the global transition to net-zero. Here is a trio of stocks that will…

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Resources Shares

Why lithium prices could be 'higher for longer': Macquarie

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the lithium price.

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