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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

The iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2 weeks. So, is the Rio Tinto share price a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the allure of big dividends enough to buy Rio Tinto shares today?

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price lifts off on rare earths refinery progress

| Bernd Struben

The Western world is keen to secure rare earths supplies outside of China.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Piedmont Lithium share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The share has been beaten down lately.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the South32 dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the South32 dividend heading?

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Resources Shares

'I don't know of a better industry to be pivoting towards': Twiggy talks up hydrogen play amid soaring fuel costs

| Tristan Harrison

The current environment of rising energy costs could make hydrogen a better play.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rebounds 3% today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are rebounding on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's Twiggy adamant there's 'not a snowflake's chance in hell' of recession

| Zach Bristow

Global aggregate demand appears strong, according to Twiggy.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares having such a smoking session today?

| Monica O'Shea

The energy crisis in Europe may be firing ASX coal shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian lithium company has reported its progress to the market today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Galileo Mining share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

All four of the miner’s latest drill holes intersected promising nickel and copper sulphide mineralisation.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price about to recharge?

| Tristan Harrison

After a painful drop in value this year, some brokers think Pilbara shares could double from here.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price sinks on iron ore weakness

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto shares are having a poor start to the week...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 80% on a new copper strike

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX mining share outperforming the market today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price crashing 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Iron ore futures have just taken a dive.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

China imports some one billion tonnes of iron ore each year, but it’s economy looks to be slowing.

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price plunges 7%, but here's why Twiggy's not worried about a Chinese iron ore cartel

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant is among the lowest cost producers of the industrial metal.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why the miner could be set for a $1.85 billion boost

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner changed its plans and decided to keep the Mt Arthur coal mine.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about lithium and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has listed lithium as a critical mineral for its importance in EV and grid storage batteries.

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Resources Shares

The lithium and iron ore ASX shares that I like right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Mining has done all the heavy lifting for the Australian market this year, and could continue to do so.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price ends Friday's session 8% lower for the week

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares continued to be sold-off today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks 5% as iron ore price slides

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shares can't seem to catch a break lately.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX insider just bought almost $1 million of his company's shares

| Bronwyn Allen

A board director has just increased his personal stake in a junior copper miner by 16%.

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Resources Shares

Santos share price 'a compelling opportunity': fundie

| Zach Bristow

The oil and gas trade continues to wind up in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price diving 5% on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant has endured a difficult week...

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Energy Shares

Vulcan Energy share price tumbles despite positive lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Tapping the Earth’s natural heat to extract lithium will help the company achieve its zero carbon goals.

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Resources Shares

Despite recent volatility, the Beach Energy share price has still gained over the past 3 weeks. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good few weeks for Beach Energy shareholders...

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Resources Shares

Why I think the Pilbara Minerals share price is currently undervalued

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium miner's shares could be a winner this year, in my opinion. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX mining shares that surged on drilling news today

| Monica O'Shea

Two ASX explorers that outperformed the market today.

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Resources Shares

'Force them to give us a discount': ASX 200 mining shares lift despite China's latest move to curb iron ore prices

| Mitchell Lawler

Is China about to threaten the country's largest export?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Neometals share price surging 10% today?

| Zach Bristow

Neometals joins the list of winners today.

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Resources Shares

Up 566% in a year, Lake Resources share price surges 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share will be added to the ASX 200 on Monday as part of the quarterly review.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Greentech Metals share price just explode 146% before being halted?

| Monica O'Shea

This explorer's shares surged ahead before being placed on ice.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Global Lithium share price powering ahead by 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Global Lithium is about to embark on its first ever diamond drilling campaign at Manna.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hawsons Iron share price is rocketing 25% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX iron ore miner expects its flagship project to commence production in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price surging 6% on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving up Core Lithium shares today?

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Opinions

Why I think the BHP share price is a good buy for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is focusing its portfolio on commodities with growth.

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Resources Shares

Chalice Mining share price spikes 6%, reversing series of losses

| Zach Bristow

Chalice Mining shares are heading higher today.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price pushes higher despite coal sale fail

| James Mickleboro

BHP has failed to sell its New South Wales based coal operations...

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Resources Shares

Green machine: Here's why the Fortescue share price is rising today

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue signs deal for trucks to keep zero-emissions goal on track.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 2 ASX 200 mining shares with big dividends to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 mining shares to buy...

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