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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

At today's share price, is BHP (ASX:BHP) going to be a dividend juggernaut in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BHP going to be a strong option for dividends in 2022?

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX 200 mining share has jumped 33% in 2 weeks

| Alice de Bruin

Invictus Energy shares are proving popular with investors...

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX mining share leapt out of a trading halt to launch 147%

| Brooke Cooper

Some long-awaited news of a major copper mine dropped today. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Could opening WA borders expose ASX 200 mining shares to production risks?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at what opening up the WA border could mean for the mining industry.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares before the mining giant reports next week?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what to expect for Fortescue this earnings season.

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Coronavirus News

Here's what Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) boss says is 'causing some challenges' right now

| Bernd Struben

The Omicron variant is spreading in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares with huge upside potential in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are two lithium shares to buy...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX mining shares cracking 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Mining stocks continue their dominance in 2022.

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Resources Shares

What even are rare earths and why are ASX shares with exposure always in the spotlight?

| Bernd Struben

Rare earths are crucial to most every high-tech gadget you own.

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Resources Shares

Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price charges 19% higher on production news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are rocketing on Thursday. Here's why.

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Capital Raising

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite 'clear endorsement'

| Monica O'Shea

What is Nickel Mines raising funds for? We have the details...

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

If only we could turn back time...

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) shares climb on 'significant milestone' at Rincon

| Aaron Teboneras

Argosy shares has continued its positive run since yesterday's 11% gain.

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Resources Shares

Why the end of the Winter Olympics could be good news for the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| Bernd Struben

China went to great lengths to reduce air pollution prior to the Winter Olympics.

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Earnings Results

Record dividend: Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) share price climbs on half-year results

| Monica O'Shea

Why did Northern Star declare a record dividend today?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries is planning a HUGE solar and wind farm

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries is planning to build a large renewable energy project in WA.

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Resources Shares

'Building a Nickle Empire': Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) seizes future-facing nickel opportunities

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares remain frozen...

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Share Gainers

Why have Renascor Resources (ASX:RNU) shares become so hot?

| Bernd Struben

The company signed a number of major purchase agreements in 2021.

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Resources Shares

Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price sinks 11%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Syrah shares deep in negative territory today?

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Resources Shares

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

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be going on with the nickel miner.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Metals X (ASX:MLX) share price going gangbusters this week?

| Aaron Teboneras

A planned interruption to operations wasn't enough to dampen the Metals X performance last quarter.

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Record Highs

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price surging to all-time highs today?

| Tristan Harrison

South32 shares continue to rise. It just hit an all-time high.

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Resources Shares

'Cringe-inducing': Fortescue (ASX:FMG) boss takes aim at ScoMo over clean hydrogen claims

| Aaron Teboneras

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest is pushing back on the federal government's energy claims.

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Resources Shares

Do Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) shares pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do Lynas shares pay a dividend?

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what this quiet investigation uncovered

| Bernd Struben

The big miners have pledged to work more closely with Aboriginal landowners.

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Broker Notes

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) tipped to deliver $667m special dividend bonanza

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto shareholders may want to pay attention here.

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Broker Notes

Lithium boom! Broker says the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price has 175% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is this the lithium share to buy?

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Resources Shares

Own Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) shares? Here's what to watch when the miner reports tomorrow

| James Mickleboro

What should you expect from this mining share during the first half?

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Resources Shares

How has the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price managed to surge 58% in 2022?

| Monica O'Shea

Why have shares in this lithium explorer been on fire lately?

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Champion Iron Ltd (ASX:CIA) share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

The Champion Iron share price has had a rocky day.

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Resources Shares

Down 10% in a month, here's why the Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) share price climbed today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors sent up the Silver Lake share price on news regarding the buy back.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price frozen?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah is raising funds...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price withstands the drama to surge 15% in a month. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The Rio TInto share price has weathered a storm. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Is now the time to buy shares of ASX 200 iron ore giants? Expert weighs in

| Brooke Cooper

Last year saw iron ore stocks struggle. Will 2022 be their year?

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Resources Shares

'Strong support': Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is pouncing higher today

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the explorer are roaring today...

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Dividend Investing

Do any ASX lithium shares pay dividends?

| Mitchell Lawler

We take a look at which ASX lithium shares mix in a dose of dividends.

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Broker Notes

Why mighty ASX 200 mining shares could stumble this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

One broker believes ASX mining shares could struggle.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on 'major discovery'

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX investors keep an eye on junior explorer's drill results.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker thinks the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend will come under significant pressure

| James Mickleboro

Are Fortescue's generous dividend payments coming to an end soon?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX resources shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Here are five of the best resources shares to buy in February...

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