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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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Earnings Results

Why is the Vulcan share price lagging the ASX 200 today?

| Mitchell Lawler

A quarter of milestones not enough to put Vulcan in the green today...

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Resources Shares

Sandfire share price shoots 12% higher on 'transformational' quarter

| James Mickleboro

Sandfire's transformation is delivering results...

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals share price climbs as lithium prices surge

| Monica O'Shea

How did Pilbara Minerals perform in the March quarter?

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Resources Shares

Down over 10% in 10 days: Is the BHP share price a bargain buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

The BHP share price has noticeably fallen in recent weeks. Is it a buy?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price charges higher on Q3 update and shipments guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is rising on Thursday morning. In early trade, the iron ore…

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Resources Shares

Cash generation among ASX 200 iron ore shares will 'be significant' in 2022: expert

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a close eye on how China's pandemic lockdown measures may impact its growth outlook.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price outperforming today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what could be playing into the Fortescue share price on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 mining shares defying today's sell-off to surge higher

| Bernd Struben

The big miners suffered some hefty losses in yesterday's trade amid concerns China's COVID-zero policies could suffocate its voracious appetite…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Green Technology Metals share price on ice today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Why are Green Metals Technology shares frozen?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Lithium Energy share price is shooting 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

Lithium Energy shares are back with a bang from their trading halt...

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Gold

Firefinch share price tumbles 6% despite meeting gold production guidance

| Bernd Struben

The miner forecasts a significant increase in the pace of its gold production for the second half of the year.

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Resources Shares

Northern Star share price tumbles on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares aren't glittering today...

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares that surged by 20% or more on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

These shares diverged from the wider metals and mining sector yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs names 3 reasons why the South32 share price is a bargain buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why South32 shares could be great value for investors...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Chalice Mining share price slid 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The miner has had a rough start to the week.

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Share Fallers

What's happening to ASX nickel shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX nickel shares are having a tough day.

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Resources Shares

Lithium Plus Minerals share price explodes 180% on ASX debut

| Aaron Teboneras

What a start it has been for the Lithium Minerals share price.

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Resources Shares

South32 share price sinks 8% amid rising cost guidance

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher expected costs have thrown cold water on the South32 share price today...

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources share price sinks 10% despite lithium project update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are backtracking on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Sinking iron ore price sends ASX 200 mining shares tumbling

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's sending the big miners lower today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Mineral Resources share price sinking 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

Commodity prices have retraced on fears China's economic growth is rapidly slowing.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is falling 6% on Tuesday. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Fortescue shares?

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Resources Shares

Can Rio Tinto shares really pay a dividend yield of 18% in FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is expected to pay a large dividend in FY22. But how big will it be?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price sinks 6%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

BHP’s shares are under pressure on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks just ended a dire week of trade. What's next?

| Bronwyn Allen

These three ASX mining giants didn't have the best time of it last week.

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Resources Shares

Why is everyone talking about graphite and which ASX stocks have exposure?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX graphite stocks are drawing a lot of attention right now. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Sayona share price outperformed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The emerging lithium producer’s shares finished Friday on a positive note.

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Resources Shares

How much were Fortescue shares when they first listed on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the progress of Fortescue shares over the past two decades...

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold miner just struck lithium, and its shares are rocketing 68%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for this ASX small cap miner.

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Resources Shares

Is this why the BHP share price is down 4% today?

| Tristan Harrison

US interest rates could rise quickly in 2022. Is this why the BHP share price is down 4%?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price sinks despite strong Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Mineral Resources had a strong quarter...

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Resources Shares

Gold discovery sends this ASX mining share soaring 35%

| Monica O'Shea

Miner Iceni is digging for gold. Let's see what it's found...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Woomera Mining share price surge 28% before being halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the mineral explorer's shares? We take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why brokers love these ASX 200 mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Dividend Investing

The Rio Tinto dividend was paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will have something to be happy about after receiving the company’s latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Evolution share price sinking 4% today?

| Zach Bristow

Two updates couldn't get investors there today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares are falling in response to its third quarter update...

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining share just rocketed 135% on a major gold discovery

| Monica O'Shea

A gold discovery in Western Australia appears to be exciting ASX investors.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price on watch following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

BHP has handed in its third quarter report card...

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price in the buy zone after its quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto released its first quarter update this week. Are its shares a buy?

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