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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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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP share price 7% cheaper after trading ex-dividend? 

| Sebastian Bowen

Are BHP shares really cheaper now that they were before trading ex-dividend?

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX energy share diving 10% on Friday?

| Cathryn Goh

The company has been silent today but its shares are deep in the red. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 copper shares in September?

| Bronwyn Allen

Down those 12-month price targets go for ASX copper shares.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling again on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a rough start to September for BHP.

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Resources Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price falls 5% after plans to build the largest US lithium plant unveiled

| Brendon Lau

The miner is positioning itself to be a major producer of lithium hydroxide in the US to capitalise on strong…

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bank the latest Fortescue dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Aaron Teboneras

Looking to get in on Fortescue's latest dividend? Read here.

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Resources Shares

How do IGO shares compare to Mineral Resources following earnings season?

| Raymond Jang

IGO and Mineral Resources released their FY22 results this week. Let's see how they stack up.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price dips despite $4.9b Turquoise Hill deal

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto is set to acquire the remaining stake in Turquoise Hill.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares rocketing by more than 14% on Thursday

| Matthew Farley

The broader market may be struggling but there are no such worries for these three mining shares.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX rare earths share is rocketing 13% on a 'resounding success'. Hint: not Lynas

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the rare earths explorer after the company reported a 328% increase to its core project’s exploration…

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara Minerals share price surged 30% in August. What now?

| Brendon Lau

The Pilbara Minerals share price seems impervious to the market sell-off. We look at why.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Dreadnought share price on ice today?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock may not return to trade until Monday.

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Resources Shares

3 mining ASX shares ripe for buying now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Stocks in the resources sector rose while others suffered in the first half of 2022. But they have since fallen…

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Resources Shares

When will Fortescue's hydrogen business produce revenue?

| Tristan Harrison

Green hydrogen is a major part of Fortescue’s plans. But when will it start paying off?

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Resources Shares

How did the Core Lithium share price perform in August?

| Zach Bristow

Core Lithium was a star performer last month.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price go gangbusters in August?

| Zach Bristow

Sayona shares were clear winners last month.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Rio Tinto dividend stack up against what BHP is offering?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do Rio's latest dividends compare to arch-rival BHP?

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Earnings Results

Nickel Industries share price dips despite 40% profit surge

| Bronwyn Allen

Formerly known as Nickel Mines, the company reported a record half-year result.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to get your hands on the monster Whitehaven dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what investors need to do to secure Whitehaven's monster dividend.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 31% on a new gold strike

| Zach Bristow

The share has caught a bid today.

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Earnings Results

Perseus share price falls despite delivering a record year and dividend boost

| Brendon Lau

The gold miner has announced a bonus dividend for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy following the oil giant's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the ASX's biggest oil and gas business be a strong idea right now?

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Dividend Investing

Time is running out to secure the next BHP dividend. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares will be trading without rights soon.

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Resources Shares

Could this new piece of legislation be a boost for ASX lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

If the US state of California were a nation, its 2021 GDP would make it the fifth largest economy in…

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares rocketing between 25 and 48% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

What did these two explorers discover?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Dreadnought share price is zooming 10% higher today

| Zach Bristow

Investors have seen further upside potential in the ASX resource explorer.

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Earnings Results

Why has the Grange Resources share price plunged 30% so far this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The half-year report from Grange Resources has disappointed investors.

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Resources Shares

What's boosting the Santos share price on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Santos shares continue to stretch back toward 52-week highs...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Evolution Mining share price on the rocks today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s what is causing the Evolution share price to retreat today...

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Earnings Results

IGO share price moves higher on record earnings

| Brendon Lau

The miner released its results for the financial year ending 30 June 2022 today. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Can Twiggy really build Fortescue into a 'green global energy and metals machine'?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX iron mining share has big green energy goals.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price having such a lousy start to the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what's dragging Rio Tinto shares lower today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the trimmed-down Fortescue dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

How much is Fortescue paying to shareholders?

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price backtracks as final dividend is slashed by 43%

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue dropped its FY 2022 results this morning. Here's how the miner performed.

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Resources Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares better value than Allkem right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these lithium heavyweights represents better investor value?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the South32 share price following the miner's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Things have been volatile for commodities, how is South32 seeing things?

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Resources Shares

5 ASX shares that could rocket from a rare earths crisis: expert

| Tony Yoo

This investment manager reckons an angry China could hold the world to ransom.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share rocketed 15% on a rare earths deal with Twiggy Forrest

| Mitchell Lawler

This little-known ASX rare earth share flew on Friday...

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Earnings Results

Aeris Resources share price drops after 90% profit plummet

| Matthew Farley

Aeris Resources finished in the red today after the company dropped its FY22 earnings report.

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Dividend Investing

TerraCom share price rockets on 900% dividend upgrade

| Bronwyn Allen

The miner has decided to update its dividend policy and distribute more of its profit to shareholders.

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