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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

Goldman tips record copper prices in 2023. Which ASX shares have exposure?

| Bernd Struben

China’s reopening and the global green energy transition could see copper prices notch new all-time highs in 2023.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX shares involved with rare earths (aside from Lynas)

| Brooke Cooper

Have you invested in these critical minerals companies?

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Dividend Investing

BHP shares lose top dividend-payer title, what happened?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is no longer the dividend top dog.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price going to sparkle in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Can a resurgent iron ore price boost Rio Tinto for Christmas?

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Resources Shares

Why have 100,000 new investors been buying Fortescue shares over the past 3 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

People believe a mining company can also be the most climate responsible company in the world, says Fortescue founder Andrew…

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Resources Shares

Where will BHP shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors unearth strong returns from BHP in this decade?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX mining shares have had their dividend yields slashed the most in 2022?

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies used to have rocking yields, now they're stone cold.

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Resources Shares

Patriot Battery Metals share price rockets after IPO

| James Mickleboro

There's a new lithium share in town. Here's what you need to know...

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Resources Shares

Gold and lithium: Mining expert names 2 ASX shares that could explode

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are very cyclical, so investors must be careful which companies and commodities they put their money into.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the iron ore price in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says new demand and supply factors will impact the iron ore price in 2023.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares taking a lashing today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be impacting lithium shares today.

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ESG

Fortescue share price dips despite green hydrogen milestone 'worth celebrating'

| Bernd Struben

Green hydrogen is produced using renewable electricity through electrolysis.

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Resources Shares

Up 20% in a month, can the BHP share price continue it's run in December?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's ahead for the Big Australian.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 30% on a new rare earths find

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are eager to secure critical rare earth elements supplies outside of China.

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Resources Shares

The Sayona Mining share price went backwards in November. What now?

| Matthew Farley

The ASX lithium company expects to increase production next year.

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Resources Shares

This ASX lithium share is 10% owned by Mineral Resources. Is it a buy?

| Bernd Struben

On the back of a discounted capital raising, the ASX lithium explorer could be poised for a substantial mineral resource…

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Resources Shares

Up 30% in a month, is it time to cash in some chips on Fortescue shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Can the iron ore stock go even higher? Lert's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Can ASX 200 lithium shares come charging back in December?

| Bernd Struben

The last few weeks have left some investors wondering if the party is coming to an end for the biggest…

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Resources Shares

Could Core Lithium shares be set for a Santa rally in December?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium underperformed the benchmark in November, but December may prove to be a better month for the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is surging 6% today, but what's next in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are digging Fortescue shares right now. Can the good times continue?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Hawsons Iron share price rocketing 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The global steel industry is facing increasing pressures to decarbonise production.

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Resources Shares

IGO share price slides as fire incident overshadows commercial lithium production milestone

| Bernd Struben

Most lithium stocks are gaining today on news that China is rolling back its zero COVID policies.

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Resources Shares

I consider myself an environmentalist, but I still bought Fortescue shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Can a major Australian emitter become a leading force for decarbonisation?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price rocket 24% in November?

| Tristan Harrison

This iron ore miner dug out some big returns last month.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price just posted its biggest-ever monthly gain. What's going on?

| Tristan Harrison

Are iron ore miners about to turn into dividend gold mines again?

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Resources Shares

'Long & bullish': Expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy as investors flock back to market

| Tony Yoo

This portfolio manager reckons the stock cynics have been silenced in recent times as the Santa rally powers ahead.

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Resources Shares

What were the 3 worst-performing ASX lithium shares in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how ASX lithium shares fared in November.

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Resources Shares

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price regain its lustre in December?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the Pilbara share price in December.

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Resources Shares

New ASX lithium share chaired by ex-Pilbara Minerals boss to debut next week

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the lowdown on this new ASX lithium share.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's green hydrogen ambitions: Prosperous or preposterous?

| Tristan Harrison

Can green hydrogen actually make a big difference for decarbonisation?

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 gained 6% in November. Here's how these 3 ASX mining shares smashed those returns

| Bernd Struben

Lithium, gold, silver, copper… Investors rewarded the ASX miners for their highly promising exploration results.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 mining shares to buy for big dividends in 2023: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are expected to offer big dividend yields...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price sink in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the month that was for Lake Resources.

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Resources Shares

This ultra-high-yield ASX dividend share is up 18% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into BHP shares for long-term returns?

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Resources Shares

What's with the Magnis Energy share price on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The company is seeking funding to expand its lithium-ion battery plant.

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Resources Shares

Can you guess which 3 ASX 200 lithium shares led the charge in November?

| Bernd Struben

The big lithium players enjoyed a strong start to November. And then this happened.

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Resources Shares

Up 260% in 2022, could the Whitehaven share price double again?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the coal stock really trade at $20 in the future?

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Resources Shares

Down 10% in November, why did the Pilbara Minerals share price power down?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month saw a setback for the valuation of this major lithium player.

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Resources Shares

Move over Pilbara! Fundie tips ASX 200 lithium stock with an 'enormous expansion opportunity' a buy

| Brooke Cooper

The expert dubbed this stock the best M&A trader of the decade.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares burning brighter on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX coal shares are smashing the market today... again.

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