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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

Why is the BHP share price getting hammered on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP generates approximately half its revenue from iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Could Fortescue be on the hunt for an ASX lithium acquisition?

| Tristan Harrison

Iron made Fortescue the giant it is, but could lithium charge it even higher?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price has dumped over 10% since Monday. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are having a difficult week...

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 lithium share was Auscap's best performer in the last quarter. Here's why the team expects even more progress

| Matthew Farley

Why is Auscap so bullish on Mineral Resources?

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining share trading around 6-year lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

Alumina is up 9% since Monday. Maybe the rebound is already underway?

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Opinions

Is the Woodside share price a buy for dividends right now?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s making strong profits right now, but is it a good time to buy Woodside for income.

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Resources Shares

Missed the lithium boat? Why Wilsons is also bullish on this other battery and decarbonisation metal

| Zach Bristow

Plenty of resource names are making waves in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why CBA is much more upbeat on Rio Tinto shares than the government

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price hit all-time highs in mid-2021 when iron ore was fetching more than US$216 per tonne.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price lifts on record first quarter operating performance

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner plans to invest US$6.2 billion by 2030 to eliminate fossil fuel risks.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price crushed on Tesla deal collapse

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's shares are sinking on Thursday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

If the government has this right, the BHP share price could come under some serious pressure

| Bernd Struben

Not everyone agrees with the bearish assessment for iron ore spelled out in the Federal budget.

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Resources Shares

Could ASX 200 lithium shares bask in sky-high lithium prices into the future? Here's what Argo says

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for EV commodities such as lithium?

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Resources Shares

Why Pilbara Minerals shares are in the spotlight post-budget

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock owns one of the largest hard-rock lithium-tantalum deposits in the world.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is crashing 20% following a request to delist

| Sebastian Bowen

Ikwezi Mining's ASX days are numbered.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price lifts as FY23 lithium guidance reaffirmed

| Bernd Struben

The miner recently announced joint venture Onslow Iron Project is designed to have a 30 year plus mine life.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares ready to rocket: experts

| Tony Yoo

Have resources stocks already had their day in the sun? Professionals reckon this pair still have a bright future ahead…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX mining shares hitting all-time highs today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX mining shares are hitting new highs on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Why 'other stocks appeal more' than Fortescue shares: expert

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue extends losses today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price leaping 4% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are forging higher today. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

Broker names the ASX 200 mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares have been named as buys for 2022...

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Resources Shares

Is the Lynas share price a good buy in October?

| Zach Bristow

After this year's volatility, it's a relevant question.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fortescue share price dropped 20% in 6 months?

| Mitchell Lawler

A rough six months has left this iron ore giant licking its wounds.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is on ice with a 'significant resource update' incoming

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium explorer has indicated a major announcement will be coming this week.

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Resources Shares

3 lithium ASX shares to watch after Tesla's results

| Tony Yoo

These Australian resources companies could see their stock price rocket up along with the electric car maker's fortunes.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 companies among the top 10 lithium producers in the world

| Tony Yoo

Australia has some of the biggest players in extracting and processing this valuable battery ingredient.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price melt down on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why did BHP shares fall out of favour with investors on Monday?

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Opinions

Opportunities across the mining sector: Expert names ASX 200 shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The resources sector is still a good place to go digging for ideas, according to this fund manager.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX battery metals shares in Q2?

| Zach Bristow

This investment theme continues to extend its legs.

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX resources shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best resources shares to buy now…

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Resources Shares

My Fortescue shares have returned 33% in a year. Here's why I'm still expecting big things

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has been a leading performer for my portfolio. I’m still optimistic.

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Resources Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Mineral Resources shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look how Mineral Resources shares have performed this year.

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Resources Shares

What's been dragging the Rio Tinto share price lower this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Concerns an expected iron ore boom may not materialise have seemingly kicked off this week.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 20% on 'phenomenal' drill results

| Brooke Cooper

Recent drilling has returned the Duchess Project's best ever result.

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Resources Shares

Why has the iron ore price taken a hit this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Iron ore has fallen in value. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing higher on big news

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX mining shares have leapt as much as 30% on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price in the green on high-grade lithium news

| Bernd Struben

We take a look at the latest lithium exploration results from IGO's JV partner at Mt Alexander, in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy Rio Tinto shares? Here's why this fundie says there is 'something terribly wrong'

| Bernd Struben

One fundie is questioning majority shareholder Rio's role in the resignation of Energy Resources of Australia board members.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 100% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

The initial diamond drill results indicate the likely presence of copper, nickel, gold and silver.

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Resources Shares

Can ASX lithium shares charge higher over the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is lithium the place to look for opportunities this year? Or will miners lose their spark?

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares avoid Monday's sell-off?

| Zach Bristow

The mining giant held the line today.

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