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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

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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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares leaping over 20% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are smashing the market today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price marching higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ESG focused investors will likely applaud Rio Tinto’s new investment plans in the Pilbara.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 energy and mining shares hot to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

After a sensational 2022 from the sectors that dig up the good stuff, 2023 could be more rocky when fewer…

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Resources Shares

Here's what's boosting these ASX 200 mining giants today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miners often rise and fall on news out of China. Today looks to be no exception.

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Resources Shares

Is China responsible for decimating your ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

There are three broad reasons analysts are pointing to China for dampening the shorter-term outlook for lithium prices and hence…

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Resources Shares

Up 30% in a month, why the Fortescue share price could have further to run: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should continue to dig Fortescue shares.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price have a tough run today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why Sayona shares finished the day in the red.

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Share Market News

Mike Henry has sold $650k of BHP shares in the past week. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's CEO selling his own company's shares?

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Energy Shares

Could this new UK plan help boost ASX uranium shares in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Australia holds the world’s largest proven uranium reserves.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares flying over 18% higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are starting the week with big gains...

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Share Market News

Vulcan share price gains on lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Vulcan’s combined geothermal energy and lithium resource is the largest in Europe.

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Resources Shares

Where will Fortescue shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore giant is planning to go through a significant transition in the next few years.

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX 200 lithium shares are ending the week with a fizzle

| Bernd Struben

All of the big lithium stocks closed in the red yesterday. And today those losses are mounting.

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Resources Shares

If I'd bought $5,000 of Core Lithium shares at the start of this financial year, guess how much I'd have now?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium has been a major beneficiary of soaring demand for lithium, which has sent prices for the battery critical…

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Resources Shares

'Rare opportunity': Expert explains why he just added this ASX 200 share

| Tony Yoo

Strategist describes how the electric vehicle theme will push one stock into the stratosphere for patient investors.

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Resources Shares

Is Macquarie still recommending Pilbara Minerals shares as a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We check what the broker has to say about the lithium developer.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price getting crushed on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's chair shared a hopeful outlook at its AGM today.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie is cooling off on its outlook for BHP shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Why has this top broker dropped the 'Big Australian' from its model portfolios?

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Record Highs

Why did the Mineral Resources share price just smash its all-time high?

| Brooke Cooper

A restructure earlier this year separating out its lithium activities seemed to spur rumours the ASX 200 giant was considering…

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Resources Shares

Could this put a dent in Fortescue's green hydrogen dreams?

| Bronwyn Allen

One renewable energy fundie reckons US subsidies for energy investment "will be devastating from a competitive perspective" for Australia.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price lifts amid 'exciting' decarbonisation development

| Brooke Cooper

The company is working on a process that could support net-zero emissions steelmaking.

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Resources Shares

Are these ASX 200 lithium shares about to become dividend machines?

| Tristan Harrison

What will lithium miners do with all the cash they're making?

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Resources Shares

Could Mineral Resources shareholders be in for 'a lot of fun'?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will lithium keep driving the Mineral Resources share price up?

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Resources Shares

Could this ASX share be the next lithium stock to explode?

| Tony Yoo

Lithium prices are sky-high at the moment, so does this mean stocks for producers are at their peak? What could…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price trailing the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Matthew Farley

The Rio Tinto share is falling along with its peers in the materials sector on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price smashing the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lake Resources shares are standing out on the ASX 200 today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price getting hammered on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Fortescue shares getting the cold shoulder today?

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Resources Shares

Of all the ASX 200 miners, here's why I decided to buy Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is the only miner in my portfolio for a couple of key reasons.

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Opinions

Which are the best ASX lithium shares to buy now for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Can some lithium shares rise even further? I’d pick these two in the industry.

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares in the buy zone following the latest OZ Minerals news?

| Tristan Harrison

I think BHP is one of the most compelling ASX blue-chip shares.

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Resources Shares

Is a weak US dollar good for ASX 200 mining shares?

| Tony Yoo

It can be confusing how the strength of the greenback can impact your portfolio. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

The latest $750 million investment by Fortescue's Andrew Forrest might surprise you

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue chair Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola have made a personal investment in the rebuilding of Ukraine.

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Resources Shares

IGO shares dip as investors hear of 'a pipeline of growth opportunities' at AGM

| Bronwyn Allen

The company reported it's never been in a better financial position. But that wasn't enough to push the IGO share…

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Share Gainers

Why has ASX lithium share Winsome Resources rocketed 220% in a month?

| Bernd Struben

Winsome Resources shares have been a clear beneficiary of the soaring demand for lithium.

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