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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

Three miners wearing hard hats and high vis vests take a break on site at a mine as the Fortescue share price drops in FY22
Resources Shares

These ASX 200 mining shares are bouncing back on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices rebounded overnight helping lift the big miners.

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Resources Shares

Chalice Mining share price leaps 13% on new exploration results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer is using small footprint diamond drill rigs to minimise environmental impacts.

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Resources Shares

Can ASX lithium shares recharge in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

We take a look at what the experts are saying about these struggling shares.

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Resources Shares

5 best ASX All Ords mining shares in FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

The All Ords finished FY22 in the red. It was a vastly different story for these ASX mining shares.

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Resources Shares

Should investors dig the BHP share price in July?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are sinking. Is it time to jump on the ASX mining giant?

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Resources Shares

How did the Santos share price perform in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

The energy giant rode the waves of an active year on commodity markets.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium stocks avoid share price shock amid commodities lashing

| Bronwyn Allen

Core Lithium and Allkem are outperforming their major ASX resources peers today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price slipping 5% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's impacting the miner's shares on Wednesday?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price hit the brakes in FY22?

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto shares recorded one of its most volatile years on record.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 2 ASX mining shares to buy in FY23

| James Mickleboro

These ASX mining shares have been named as buys for FY 2023...

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Resources Shares

How did the South32 share price perform in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

Off to a new financial year for the diversified miner.

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Share Market News

What's happening with Firefinch shares following a $13 million lithium sale?

| Aaron Teboneras

Firefinch shares are going nowhere today.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Pilbara Minerals share price soared 57% in FY22?

| Monica O'Shea

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price perform in the financial year?

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Three miners wearing hard hats and high vis vests take a break on site at a mine as the Fortescue share price drops in FY22
Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price sink in FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

FY22 saw Fortescue’s fortunes follow the iron ore price, but the mining giant also advanced its green ambitions.

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Resources Shares

Here's what led the Mineral Resources share price to sink 25% in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

Minerals Resources shares have struggled to regain composure.

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Materials Shares

Why are these ASX 200 mining shares behind the eight ball today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX 200 is up, but not all shares are in the green.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price have such a lousy FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

Although it paid big dividends during FY22, BHP’s total returns were negative.

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Resources Shares

South32 crashes into bear market in June as recession fears bite

| Brendon Lau

The miner and metals producer has had a challenging month.

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Resources Shares

What is the outlook for the Rio Tinto share price in July?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this be the start of a recovery for the mining giant?

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Broker Notes

Should investors dig the Fortescue share price in July?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is suffering in the sell-off. Will things get better in July?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price plunge 11% in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

Let's analyse the month just gone by.

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Resources Shares

How did the Fortescue share price perform in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

The iron ore producer's shares have been experiencing a rough patch of late.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price take a tumble in June?

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares dropped into the red in June. Here's what happened...

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Ask a Fund Manager

I loved this ASX share a year ago, and it's still my long-term pick: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt consistently names the same stock as the one he would hold for…

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Resources Shares

Own Soul Patts shares? Here's how much of its portfolio is exposed to coal

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Soul Patts heavily invested in coal shares?

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Resources Shares

Do Evolution Mining shares pay a dividend?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining shares are known as good dividend payers -- is Evolution among them?

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Resources Shares

What's dragging on the Fortescue share price today?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares have dropped into the red today...

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Resources Shares

How have ASX 200 mining shares fared over June?

| Sebastian Bowen

We examine the share price performance of BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and South32.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the company is 'canning' carbon emissions

| Brooke Cooper

Let's have a CANdid look at what Rio is up to.

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Broker Notes

Can the Beach Energy share price hit $1.95?

| Zach Bristow

Buoyant energy markets are continuing to bolster the case...

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Resources Shares

Down 30% in a month, what's been driving the Core Lithium share price lower?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a rollercoaster ride for Core Lithium shareholders in June.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says Iluka shares are a strong buy with 40% upside

| James Mickleboro

This resources share could be a strong buy according to Goldman Sachs...

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Resources Shares

What was the highest Rio Tinto share price ever recorded?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two major spikes in the Rio Tinto share price over its 50-year history on the ASX were caused by the…

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Resources Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares the most actively traded of the All Ords today?

| Zach Bristow

Sayona gives back gains earned in yesterdays session.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share offers the best dividend yield for FY22?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top brokers are forecasting dividend yields of 14% to 17% from the big three ASX 200 miners in FY22.

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ESG

Own BHP shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner plans to slash emissions

| Bernd Struben

Miners have come under pressure around the globe to mitigate the environmental impacts of their operations.

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Resources Shares

After the sell-off, experts think these 2 lithium ASX stocks are great buys

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers think that these ASX lithium stocks could charge up returns.

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Extremely cheap': expert names 3 ASX shares hot to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt puts up a trio of stocks that'll take advantage of the energy…

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares bouncing back on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares are extending their gains today.

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Resources Shares

What's behind the weakness in ASX 200 mining shares during June?

| Zach Bristow

ASX miners have pared gains in recent weeks.

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