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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 did this ASX lithium share soar 18% today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bright start to the day for one ASX minerals explorer.

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Share Gainers

In a sea of red, these ASX 200 coal shares are floating above water. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares are red hot in 2022.

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Gold

Is Newcrest Mining considered a defensive ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether this ASX gold miner qualifies as a 'safe haven' investment.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan share price up on new offtake agreement

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan has signed a new deal...

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 commodities players were the major winners in March. Take a look

| Zach Bristow

Industry fundamentals are pointing to a stellar year in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX nickel share surge 11% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX nickel share had a good day on the market on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Is a bubble forming for ASX green metals shares?

| Monica O'Shea

One expert asks whether energy transition metals could be in a bubble.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price gained 23% in 2 months?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors would be relatively pleased with the performance of the gold miner's shares...

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price leaps on 'unprecedented' lithium demand update

| Aaron Teboneras

Mineral Resources shares are off to a flying start this week.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX rare earths share has rocketed more than 120% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's been driving the rare earths explorer's stock?

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX 200 shares still have 'a pretty good growth outlook'

| Bernd Struben

Rocketing commodity and energy prices have helped the Aussie market outperform global peers.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX lithium stocks so far in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have started 2022 strongly...

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Resources Shares

Iron ore just passed US$160 per tonne. So why is the Fortescue share price slipping?

| Bernd Struben

Disruptions from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and signs of new stimulus spending from the Chinese government are sending iron ore…

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Share Gainers

Why has the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price surged 79% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

The miner has extended gains this month.

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Resources Shares

Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price hits record high on Olaroz and Sal de Vida lithium updates

| James Mickleboro

Allkem is having another positive day...

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Resources Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in the hottest sector right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

One industry has seen its stocks rise 18% this year while the rest of the market can't even hit break-even.

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Share Gainers

What sent ASX mining shares flaming higher in March?

| Zach Bristow

Take a look...

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Resources Shares

Gas is in hot demand. This is the ASX share I'd buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

Most companies involved in producing energy have been bullish. But here's the best among the Australian gas producers, according to…

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price soared 18% in March. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium miner has been going gangbusters lately.

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Resources Shares

How has the Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL) share price exploded 160% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Vanadium shares have delivered some eye-watering returns. Here's the tea!

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Resources Shares

Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price shoots 17% higher. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

Investors appeared to be on board with the latest news from this copper and gold explorer.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price just hit a 10-year high!

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas shares have broken a 10-year high today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price charging 6% higher?

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are on form on Monday...

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares set to deliver next positive surprise to investors

| Brendon Lau

The way lithium prices are going, these miners could be cashed up and ready to splash.

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Resources Shares

The Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is surging 11% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

We check what's driving the Liontown share price to new all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price is surging 34% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what sent Sayona's stock to a new 52-week high today.

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Resources Shares

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price jumps 8% to record high on major rare earths news

| James Mickleboro

Iluka's shares have hit a record high today. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Rio Tinto share price throughout March?

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto shares staged a late comeback last month...

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price in April?

| Zach Bristow

What's in store this month?

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ETFs

An exciting ASX ETF to ride along with the global electric vehicle boom

| Bernd Struben

Some of the top performing shares on the ASX are involved in the lithium space.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price doubled the return of the ASX 200 in March

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares outperformed the broader index last month. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares rocking all-time highs on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX miners have broken major milestones on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's why the CEO is so bullish on lithium prices

| Tristan Harrison

The future is bright for lithium, says the boss of this ASX resources share.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price went up over 10% in March

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares rose 11% in March, beating the ASX 200.

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Resources Shares

Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price leaps 6% following lithium pricing update

| Aaron Teboneras

Allkem shares are set to finish the week on a high...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price surging 16% higher to a new record high?

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources shares are ending the week on a high...

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Share Gainers

Here's why lithium miner Argosy Minerals' (ASX:AGY) share price is leaping 9% today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium carbonate prices are maintaining record highs.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price charging higher again?

| James Mickleboro

The Firefinch Ltd (ASX: FFX) share price is on course to end the week on a positive note. In morning…

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Broker Notes

Here's how top brokers think the Rio Tinto share price will perform in April

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares edged higher in March. What’s in store for April?

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