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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 Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has leapt 12% in 4 days. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been on a hot streak lately.

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Resources Shares

Is it too late to jump on surging ASX 200 mining shares in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

The question isn't if the party is over for some Aussie mining stocks, but rather if the hangover has started.

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Resources Shares

'Highly improbable': Why Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares are in focus again

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant’s pursuit of the Oyu Tolgoi mine just got more complicated.

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Resources Shares

Surging again: Why has the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price rallied 46% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is on form this month...

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Dividend Investing

Are 2021's monster dividends from ASX 200 mining shares sustainable in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Soaring commodity prices have helped the miners pay some outsized dividends.

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Resources Shares

Nickel backing: Here's why this ASX mining share has surged 40% in 2 days

| Monica O'Shea

The commodities explorer is riding the wave of investor interest.

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Resources Shares

What's impacting the Santos (ASX:STO) share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

There's loads feeding into Santos shares today.

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Resources Shares

'Exciting' results: Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is climbing 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are off to a positive start on Monday.

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Resources Shares

These are the top performing ASX lithium stocks so far in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have started 2022 strongly...

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Resources Shares

Up 68% in March so far, why this top broker sees more upside for the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have plenty of good things to say about the outlook for the clean lithium developer.

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Resources Shares

Red gold! Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price surges 8% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue has staged a remarkable late-week rally...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan's shares are ending the week on a positive note...

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Resources Shares

Why brokers love these ASX mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares to buy...

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Resources Shares

BHP share price rebounds after 9-day slide. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in the green today.

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Resources Shares

Can the South32 (ASX:S32) share price crack $6 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say the company is well-positioned for growth.

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Resources Shares

Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price surges 13% higher on 'wonderful news'

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Poseidon Nickel shares...

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Share Gainers

Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price rockets 18% on 'huge lithium' find

| Zach Bristow

Check out the latest lithium find from Jindalee.

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Broker Notes

Renewable energy shift 'is about to accelerate' making Vulcan (ASX:VUL) shares a buy: Broker

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares could be in the buy zone....

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Resources Shares

Why did the Nickel Mines share price rebound today?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Nickel Mines share price be recovering?

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 share has the honour of being the biggest dividend payer in the ENTIRE world

| Monica O'Shea

And the top dividend payer award goes to...

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Share Gainers

This ASX mining share has surged 50% this week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

This ASX mining share is a standout.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price is on ice today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are frozen today pending an announcement.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL) share price is racing 23% higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Australian Vanadium shares...

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Resources Shares

Cash to splash: Why the Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price is leaping 23% today

| James Mickleboro

Arafura shares are on fire on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

GameStop 2.0? What you need to know about the nickel short squeeze and how it's impacting ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

These are unprecedented times on global exchanges. We take a look at what that means for ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

This tiny ASX mining share surged 14% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

Investors have reacted positively to a drilling update. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares having such a dire day?

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the ASX 200 mining shares are down heavily today.

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Share Market News

Why have ASX copper shares been struggling lately?

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices hit multi-year highs earlier in March but the tide has turned.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price sliding 5% today?

| Monica O'Shea

What is impacting the Fortescue share price today?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Yancoal (ASX:YAL) share price plummeting 17% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to Yancoal shares?

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price down 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

The prices of most industrial and precious metals fell overnight.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a mixed year on the ASX for the rare earths producer. So what might the future hold? We…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price tumbles despite Oyu Tolgoi transaction news

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is aiming to acquire a greater share of the Oyu Tolgoi copper operation.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Fortescue (ASX:FMG), green hydrogen and the Egyptian prime minister?

| Tristan Harrison

Egypt’s prime minister is in discussions with Fortescue about potential green hydrogen opportunities.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio (ASX:RIO) share price down 12% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been impacting the miner's stock lately.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price powering ahead by 7% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have yet again zoomed higher...

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 is up, so why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are going the opposite way to the ASX 200 today...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price falling 14% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are being sold off on Monday.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares that brokers rate as buys with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are two hot lithium shares that brokers rate highly...

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite Indonesian project update

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a tough week on the ASX for the Australian nickel producer.

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