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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 this ASX lithium share could be heading 37% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's a lithium share that could be in the buy zone...

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two lithium shares named as buys...

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Resources Shares

Why the Ardea Resources (ASX:ARL) share price rocketed 50% today

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the miner hit new highs today...

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) unification vote is next week and not everyone is happy

| James Mickleboro

BHP is going to the polls next week...

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Share Gainers

149% in a month: Essential Metals (ASX:ESS) share price glides higher on lithium update

| Zach Bristow

The mineral explorer has had a great past month.

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Broker Notes

Why Liontown (ASX:LTR) could be a lithium share to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

This could be a lithium share to buy...

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Resources Shares

Zenith Minerals (ASX:ZNC) share price rockets 24% on 'major' lithium deal

| Aaron Teboneras

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

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Resources Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) accused in court of 'cavalier attitude'. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Santos is embroiled in a legal case in the Northern Territory over its fracking operations.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares given conviction buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

One area of the market that has been tipped to perform strongly this year is the mining sector. This is…

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Broker Notes

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Jefferies says they'll outperform 'in the near term'

| Zach Bristow

Own Rio Tinto shares? You might be interested in what Jefferies just had to say about the company and the…

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Resources Shares

How does the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) dividend stack up against other ASX 200 miners like BHP?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does the Newcrest dividend measure up?

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Share Gainers

How has the Green Technology Metals (ASX:GT1) share price surged 60% already this year?

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium miner's shares are in the midst of a terrific run...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up amid rainy days for Brazilian iron ore

| Mitchell Lawler

The sun is shining on Fortescue shares today as investors dive in...

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Resources Shares

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price leaps again as boss dismisses lithium supply glut concerns

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are powering ahead again on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price soars 13% to record highs

| Zach Bristow

New board appointments appear to have been well received by investors...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Carnaby (ASX:CNB) share price is rocketing 33% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are surging to a record high on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Here's why the miner's new chair appointment is making waves

| Aaron Teboneras

What's the latest from the mining behemoth?

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Broker Notes

Goldman tips Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price to jump 25%

| James Mickleboro

Is this coal miner a strong buy?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says buy Rio Tinto and South32 shares but sell Fortescue now

| James Mickleboro

Here are the mining shares to buy and sell...

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price struggle so much in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

Despite a tough year in 2021, the BHP share price is starting 2022 on a high.

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Resources Shares

What's driving the Lithium Power (ASX:LPI) share price up today?

| Alice de Bruin

The lithium miner has a bold new announcement for its shareholders...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is surging 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are moving into uncharted territory...

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Record Highs

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

| Zach Bristow

The South32 share price nudged past its record high once again today as momentum spills over into the new year.

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Broker Notes

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price hits record high as Citi says 'too early to sell'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having another strong day...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Andromeda Metals (ASX:ADN) share price leaping another 18% today?

| Zach Bristow

Find out what's behind the moves today.

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Share Gainers

Australasian Metals (ASX:A8G) share price leaps 20% on big lithium news

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium share is on fire today...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is rocketing 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is charging higher on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker says the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is overinflated

| Zach Bristow

The Fortescue share price is rallying once more, however, not everyone is rosy on its outlook.

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Resources Shares

Attention Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shareholders: Here are the key dates to note in 2022

| Aaron Teboneras

Want to know when the company’s 2022 announcements are expected? Here are the details.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price jump 12% to a multi-year high today?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah shares are on fire again!

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's the lowdown on the miner's latest nickel play

| Aaron Teboneras

The Big Australian is investing for the future.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is caged up today

| Zach Bristow

The ASX lithium share is in a trading halt today.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price surged 27% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

We take a look at what's been driving the lithium carbonate supplier's shares...

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's how the share price performed in 2021

| Aaron Teboneras

A year in review for the Fortescue share price.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price having such a stellar start to 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

One expert thinks the future looks bright for this lithium stock.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price melting 22% today?

| Zach Bristow

It's a nasty start to the trading week for the resource exploration company.

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Resources Shares

What's impacting the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Fortesque Metals is starting the week in the green amid news of a strategy shift.

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Resources Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price jumps 7% on Nasdaq listing plans

| James Mickleboro

Novonix is heading to Wall Street...

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price in 2021?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares struggled to make a positive impact last year

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Resources Shares

Could ASX 200 coal shares be in for another boost?

| Zach Bristow

Let's find out.

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