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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 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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Resources Shares

'World-class' deposits: Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is rocketing 8% today

| Monica O'Shea

What has Core Lithium found during its latest round of drilling tests in Darwin?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner's shares are set to finish the week on a high note...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price dumped 15% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on the company's stock.

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Broker Notes

Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price tipped as a buy amid 'compelling de-gearing and capital returns story'

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to buy Whitehaven shares...

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts as Twiggy greenlights nickel acquisition

| Monica O'Shea

What's this deal all about?

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Resources Shares

What is a supercycle and are ASX 200 mining shares at the start of one?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are ASX mining shares about to enter the golden 'supercycle' era?

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? CEO says inflation is here to stay and it's positive for the miner

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP boss, Mike Henry commented on the rising inflation in his address to shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX lithium stocks to buy with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are three lithium stocks to buy...

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Resources Shares

Dividends down, Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries spending up. Here's the miner's justification

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s interim dividend was cut, but spending on FFI grows.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) earnings will 'surprise on the upside': fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this fund has bought into the resources giant.

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Resources Shares

Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price rockets 18% on 'huge achievement'

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the lithium explorer's stock higher today.

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Coronavirus News

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner is battling COVID

| Bernd Struben

Mining unions have not generally supported mandatory vaccinations.

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Earnings Results

Another record: Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price sinks 6% despite NPAT soaring to new heights

| Zach Bristow

Whitehaven shares have started the day poorly despite the company reporting a record NPAT.

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Earnings Results

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price hits 52-week high after tripling full year earnings

| James Mickleboro

Woodside more than tripled its profits in FY 2021...

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Resources Shares

Broker warns that Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price could fall 30%

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue shares could be overvalued, according to one leading broker...

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Dividend Investing

Is BHP (ASX:BHP) the best ASX dividend share?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is a major global dividend payer. Is it the best?

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Growth Shares

ASX lithium shares or EV makers, what's been the better bet?

| Mitchell Lawler

Where is there more money to be made? Let's take a closer look at EVs and lithium producers...

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX All Ordinaries lithium share is surging 13% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why has this lithium share surged today?

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Share Gainers

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price rockets 16% today on Tesla lithium deal

| Bernd Struben

Rapid growth in the EV market has seen demand for key battery metal lithium surge.

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Top brokers rate BHP (ASX:BHP) share price after solid earnings

| Zach Bristow

What's the outlook for BHP following its results yesterday?

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Resources Shares

More lithium! Here's why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is surging 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is surging on Wednesday...

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Earnings Results

In the dirt: Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price slips amid 60% profit plunge

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the gold mining giant losing its shine amid its half-year results?

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Earnings Results

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slips on FY22 half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue just dropped its half-year results for FY22.

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Resources Shares

Hunger Games? Here's why more Fortescue (ASX:FMG) execs are calling time out on the miner

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Fortescue's staff exodus being compared to a game to the death?

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Dividend Investing

BHP (ASX:BHP) declares record interim dividend: What you need to know

| James Mickleboro

BHP has declared a record interim dividend!

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Resources Shares

Record exploration: Are ASX 200 shares gearing up for the next mining boom?

| Bernd Struben

A surge in exploration spending could be setting the stage for the next Aussie mining boom.

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Earnings Results

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price storms higher following 'better than expected result'

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian delivered a big result...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares will be trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange very shortly...

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Earnings Results

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after earnings beat and record dividend

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant had a strong half...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price having such a stellar start to the week?

| Mitchell Lawler

What's going on with this gold miner on Monday?

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares the place to be right now?

| Bernd Struben

Tight supplies and resurgent demand are driving commodity prices higher.

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas has been a very lucrative investment to have held in recent times.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price leaping 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Evolution Mining shares are on the move...

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is rising: Time to jump on Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price continues to rise. Could this be a good time to jump on Rio Tinto?

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