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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 ASX uranium shares are in focus on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

There could be another tailwind for booming uranium stocks...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after Q1 update and reaffirming guidance

| James Mickleboro

BHP is tracking in line with its FY 2022 guidance...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lifts amid mine extension news

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are rising today amid mine extension news.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price stalling on Monday?

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue share price seems to be stuck around the $14 level.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price lifting on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The mining and metals company is having a good day...

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Resources Shares

Can the BHP share price hit $56 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie has a big price target for BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) share price ends wild first week below list price

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Minerals 260's first 4 days on the ASX played out...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price rallied 12% in 2 days?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good 2 days of trade for Sandfire Resources.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's the latest on China's steel demand

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue share price is on the rise despite mixed reports for steel demand and iron ore prices

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price climbs as miner hones in on ESG future

| Mitchell Lawler

Could BHP's climate-focused future be bolstering the miner's shares on Friday?

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Resources Shares

Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price edges lower on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Alumina has updated the market on the quarterly earnings of its joint venture partner, Alcoa Inc.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price is surging 11%

| Bernd Struben

Silver prices have been sliding this year.

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Resources Shares

Essential Metals (ASX:ESS) share price rockets 29% on lithium update

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have been rebounding amid booming battery demand

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts after exploration update

| Brooke Cooper

Boadicea Resources updated the market on IGO's activities at Fraser Range today

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Resources Shares

Why ASX lithium shares are booming on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are surging to the moon on Thursday

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's the miner's latest push to reduce emissions

| Aaron Teboneras

What did BHP announce today? We take a closer look

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price climbs amid news of latest green push

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares are rising amid a green push.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price just hit an 18-month high?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a Western Areas shareholder.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 3% against all odds

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are rallying despite weaker iron ore prices and restricted steel output in China.

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Resources Shares

The Red Dirt Metals (ASX:RDT) share price just hit an all-time high. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Red Dirt Metals' stock set a new record on Thursday after a project update

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Resources Shares

Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) share price wobbles on project's new targets

| Brooke Cooper

The company has identified several new targets at its Coates Project in Western Australia

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Resources Shares

Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price plunges 16% on Sandfire update

| Zach Bristow

It hasn't been a good day so far for the exploration company's share price.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price frozen on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes will be on Podium Minerals over the next few trading days. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is jumping 11% to a multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares just hit a multi-year high...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price to jump 80%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Mineral Resources shares?

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Share Gainers

ASX uranium shares are surging this week. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

A bullish overnight performance for uranium and rising spot prices are driving up these ASX-listed players

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why I'd hold this coal-mining ASX share for 4 years: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt recalls the expensive lesson that taught him the importance of dollar-cost averaging.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could be an attractive option to consider.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price down 5% as iron ore retreats

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are down again, following a pullback in iron ore prices.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price have such a lousy FY22 first quarter?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares have had a disappointing run of late...

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Resources Shares

Why this IMF forecast could spell good news for ASX copper shares

| Bernd Struben

Copper is among the critical metals needed for a global green energy transition.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price surging 15% today?

| Zach Bristow

The lithium player is charging higher today.

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Resources Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here's what the IMF is predicting for the sector

| Brooke Cooper

The future could be bright for lithium producers.

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Resources Shares

Cannon (ASX:CNR) share price rockets 39% on first drill results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are breaking a new record today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price is up 5% on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

The nickel company's shares are gaining on the back of positive news...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price struggles despite plant restart milestone

| Kerry Sun

The restart of Pilbara Minerals' Ngungaju Plant continues to kick goals.

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Share Gainers

Why the PVW Resources (ASX:PVW) share price is rocketing 92% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this mining share is rocketing higher...

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Share Gainers

Why the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Kerry Sun

The uranium sector is on its way to the moon on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX uranium shares are booming double digits across the board on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

ASX uranium shares are running to the moon this morning.

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Share Market News

Why is the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price halted?

| Zach Bristow

There's a key update out of the base metals explorer's camp today.

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