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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 has the South32 (ASX:S32) share price surged another 14% in December?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have helped boost the company's stock this month.

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names 2 ASX mining shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares have been named as buys for 2022...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares are enjoying a Santa rally of their own this month. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Let's look at what might be driving the Rio Tinto share price lately.

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Resources Shares

3 obscure lithium ASX shares ready to pop in 2022

| Tony Yoo

Not all lithium shares have taken off yet. Here is a trio of buy suggestions and why they look attractive.

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Broker Notes

13% gain in a week: Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price sparks brokers' interest

| Zach Bristow

The team at UBS has the lithium chemicals company in its sights after its share price darted northwards over the…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Chalice is rising again...

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX sector gearing up for a year of M&A activity?

| Brooke Cooper

Plenty of eyes will be watching ASX lithium producers in 2022. Here's why.

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Record Highs

Why did the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price jump 11% to a record high today?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are on form again today...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price up 66% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX exploration and mining company has announced some exciting news.

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Resources Shares

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price higher after new Tesla update

| James Mickleboro

Syrah's shares are rising after providing more colour on its deal with Tesla...

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price having such a good run in December?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the ASX 200 resources giant has been up to lately.

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Resources Shares

Here's whats happening to the Lithium Australia share price this week (ASX:LIT)

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium company had a merry end to the month. Here are the details

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price surging today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been going on with the Chalice share price lately.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price gains despite reports $3.3b lithium project to be halted

| Brooke Cooper

Work at one of Rio's biggest lithium projects is about to be paused. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Could 2022 be a good year for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Is 2022 going to be a better year for the BHP share price?

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Resources Shares

This week, Fortescue (ASX:FMG) produced its own hydrogen for the first time. What does this mean?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's the lowdown of the company's latest milestone achievement?

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Resources Shares

Is the Santos (ASX:STO) share price good value after the Oil Search merger?

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Santos shares?

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Resources Shares

Blackstone Minerals (ASX:BSX) share price climbs on nickel news

| Monica O'Shea

The company has presented a positive nickel update to investors

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Resources Shares

What are experts saying to expect for the South32 (ASX:S32) share price in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can South32 keep the party going in 2022?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price jumped 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's moving the company's shares today?

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Resources Shares

What's driving the Lithium Energy (ASX:LEL) share price higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

The battery minerals explorer has updated the market on its progress. Here are the details

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price has exploded 114% in a week

| Monica O'Shea

The exploration company's shares are blasting ahead. Here are the details

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Share Gainers

Why the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price is surging 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Global Lithium's shares are shooting higher today...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price been heading south over the past month?

| Tristan Harrison

Northern Star shares have been seeing some lows this month.

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Resources Shares

The Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is down 12% this week. What's happening?

| Mitchell Lawler

A significant shareholder in Vulcan Energy took some chips off the table...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the FAR (ASX:FAR) share price is sinking 51% to an all-time low

| James Mickleboro

It has not been a good morning for the FAR share price...

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Resources Shares

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price rockets 32% higher on Tesla deal

| James Mickleboro

Syrah and Tesla have signed an agreement...

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Resources Shares

What is the 2022 outlook for the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

How is 2022 looking for the lithium miner?

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Mitchell Lawler

We take a look at some of the big events slated for Fortescue in 2022...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price storming higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Lynas shares storming higher today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Chalice shares are falling on Wednesday... but why?

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Resources Shares

What's driving the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's got the company's shares heading north?

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Resources Shares

Why the European Lithium (ASX:EUR) share price is rocketing 9%

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the miner announce?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is bouncing back 8% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Pilbara Minerals grabs the market's attention amid a renewed outlook for lithium...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's the latest with BHP's bidding war...

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Resources Shares

Macquarie names the best ASX lithium shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has named these lithium shares as buys...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price slumps amid $1.15b lithium acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news of the company's battery metals business.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price leapt today

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good day for the emerging explorer's stock. We take a closer look

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Resources Shares

Why is the Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price hitting stormy seas today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big week for Poseidon Nickel. Here's the latest news from the company.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price having such a happy Christmas?

| Zach Bristow

The mineral exploration company's shareholders are enjoying the gains of their Christmas stock-ings

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