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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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Share Gainers

Why has the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price rocketed 21% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are keen to secure rare earths sources outside of China.

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Resources Shares

How might the conflict in Ukraine impact the iron ore price?

| Mitchell Lawler

One steelmaker is already looking for alternatives...

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Broker Notes

Why is the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price fizzling 11% today?

| Brendon Lau

The resources company isn't having a great Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price rocketing 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the IGO share price higher on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price lights up 18% as lithium resource doubles

| Mitchell Lawler

More lithium than first thought...

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Resources Shares

The latest Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend is the biggest in Australian history. What's next for the miner?

| Zach Bristow

If commodities stage another rally, there could be positive signs for the miner.

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price buzzes 8% higher on lithium project news

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the lithium miner's shares higher on Tuesday?

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Broker Notes

Lithium bonanza! Broker says the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price could double

| James Mickleboro

Allkem could be a lithium share to buy...

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Resources Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is a buy: broker

| Tristan Harrison

One top broker thinks that the Woodside share price is a buy.

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Share Fallers

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has lost 17% in a month. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara has been giving back some of its gains of late...

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue is in the red on Monday

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Resources Shares

'Impressive and consistent': Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price gains on half-year earnings

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the copper and gold producer's stock on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price higher amid results and 'surging demand for lithium'

| James Mickleboro

Allkem is benefiting greatly from sky high lithium prices...

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Resources Shares

Is this the best-value ASX lithium share right now?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at two key ASX lithium shares

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Resources Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of mining shares to buy now...

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Resources Shares

The oil price has just hit an 8-year high. What might this mean for ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Oil prices continue to rise and have now reached an 8-year high.

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Resources Shares

Even the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price isn't immune to today's sell-off. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares dropped toady despite what’s going on with Ukraine and oil prices.

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Resources Shares

Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price halted ahead of lithium news

| Aaron Teboneras

Why is Samoan Mining shares frozen?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says it's time to buy Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto could be a mining share to buy...

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Gold

This ASX 200 mining share is combatting the carnage to rise 13% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Is this boosting the Perseus Mining share price higher today?

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Earnings Results

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) share price slips despite 'excellent' full-year results

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Iluka Resources performed through 2021.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share that the whole world is relying on

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou says this Australian company has global strategic importance.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price in focus today following record-breaking results

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices rebounded in the latter months of 2021.

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Resources Shares

How have ASX lithium stocks been faring this reporting season?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's catch up with lithium...

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Resources Shares

Why did Western Areas (ASX:WSA) shares see so much action today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors were trading Western Areas shares like mad on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Does BHP (ASX:BHP) really have a 14% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's dividend too good to be true?

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Resources Shares

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price crumbles on lower profit and gold production

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the Western Australian gold producer are underground today.

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Resources Shares

Profits down: St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% on half-year results

| Monica O'Shea

What did this ASX gold miner report today?

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Resources Shares

South32 (ASX:S32) share price up following completion of 'major milestone' copper acquisition

| Alice de Bruin

The miner's acquisition will help it move towards a low carbon future.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Mineral (ASX:PLS) share price sinks 7% amid half-year results and CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner had a strong half

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Economy

The iron ore price outlook could be darkening amid China's latest plans

| Tristan Harrison

China’s latest plan could make things worse for the iron ore price outlook.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price tumbled 28% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to the mining service company's shares?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price frozen today?

| Bernd Struben

Listed companies are required to keep the market informed of potentially price-sensitive information.

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Resources Shares

Banking on the South32 (ASX:S32) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

The South32 dividend received a much welcomed boost last week...

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Resources Shares

Why new iron projects could drive the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could be supported by higher grade iron ore projects.

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Earnings Results

OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price falls despite 150% profit increase in FY21

| James Mickleboro

This miner was on form in FY 2021...

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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 (ASX:S32) share price rocketed 60% in 6 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares have been heading north...

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Resources Shares

Could this really end the party for ASX 200 mining shares in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The duration of the recent spike in inflation remains hotly contested.

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) record interim dividend the best use of the miner's cash?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP announced a monster interim dividend for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Are high lithium prices here to stay? Industry insiders say yes

| Mitchell Lawler

One industry veteran unequivocally believes strong lithium prices will persist...

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