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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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5 key drivers of the new commodities 'supercycle': experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is at the start of a new mining boom, but experts say it will be different to the last.

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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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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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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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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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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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Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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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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Iron ore: The chart that shows who's making money

| Mike King

One chart that shows two major issues for Australia's junior miners

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BC Iron Limited's earnings crash on iron ore weakness

| Mitch Sonogan

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) wasn't able to counteract the 50% collapse in the iron ore price over the past 12…

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Drillsearch Energy Limited shares surge on big growth targets

| Regan Pearson

Drillsearch Energy Limited (ASX:DLS) is still targeting growth despite the falling oil price.

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Don't let Worleyparsons Limited's rising share price fool you

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price soared 5% after the company released its full-year results.

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South32 Ltd's share price slammed: Is it worth another look?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares have fallen more than 40% since May.

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APA Group ups dividend on BIG profit rise: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in gas infrastructure business APA Group (ASX:APA) have come off the boil despite a positive full-year result.

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Is St Barbara Ltd the best gold stock to buy today?

| Tim McArthur

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has rallied 370% in the past year.

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Is BHP Billiton Limited's 10.6% dividend yield worth your attention?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is said to be offering "the dividend yield of a lifetime".

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Horizon Oil Ltd reports tough year and surprise increase in net profit

| Mitch Sonogan

Horizon Oil Ltd (ASX:HZN) reported good full-year results yesterday during what was a shocking year for oil producers.

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Is BHP Billiton Limited's dividend policy on the chopping block?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will report its annual earnings after the market closes today.

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How bad is Santos Ltd's debt?

| Regan Pearson

Is Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) at risk of being eaten by debt?

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Have oil and iron ore stocks hit rock bottom?

| Sean O'Neill

Some turnaround potential exists for stocks like Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG),…

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Senex Energy Ltd reports $80.6m loss: Can it turn it around in 2016?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you avoid Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) after today’s result?

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Oil Search Limited profit leaps as share price hits 52-week low

| Tim McArthur

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) has reported strong interim results.

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Is Oil Search Limited really more valuable than Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

The market is currently discounting the value of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Caltex Australia Limited dives 7% on 45% increase in profit: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors are offered an interesting conundrum with Caltex Australia Limited’s (ASX:CTX) half-year results update today.

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Beach Energy Ltd shares crash on massive impairments and losses for 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what you need to know about Beach Energy Ltd’s (ASX:BPT) 2015 report.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price got slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) plunged to a near seven-year low of just $22.82.

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Boart Longyear Ltd. reports results as the CEO steps down

| Mitch Sonogan

Boart Longyear Ltd (ASX:BLY) announced the resignation of its CEO and another huge loss for the half-year ended June 30…

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Why Codan Limited's share price was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) plunged more than 17% following its earnings report.

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Why Independence Group NL crashed to a 20-month low

| Brendon Lau

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) tumbled after it posted a softer-than-expected result even though it remains one of the precious few…

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Close to $60 billion shed from Australian shares as Chinese stocks crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has shed roughly $60 billion of its value, thanks to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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UGL Limited shares drop 3.4% as it falls into the red

| Owen Raszkiewicz

UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) shares are being punished for a big loss and broader market jitters.

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Shares shed more than $40 billion as S&P/ASX 200 crumbles

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is at its lowest point in 18 months, led down by Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares plunge as profit collapses

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) reported a steep fall in profits on the back of a sinking commodity price.

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BlueScope Steel Limited profit surges as turnaround continues

| Tim McArthur

Some investors are betting on a turnaround in the fortunes of BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL).

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Australian shares on track for worst month in 3 years

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been mauled, with investors trying to make sense of what's going on.

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Origin Energy Ltd plunges to new low – Has it reached the floor?

| Tim McArthur

The market continues to sell down oil and gas giant Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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3 stocks hitting 52-week lows – are they a bargain opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Heavy falls at Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) represent fear for some, and…

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Santos Ltd shares lift as profit plunges

| Regan Pearson

Here's what you need to know about Santos Ltd's (ASX:STO) half-year result.

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Western Areas Ltd shares jump higher as profit surges

| Mitch Sonogan

Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) reported a 37% increase in net profit after tax, confirming why it is one of the…

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DUET Group falls as profit plunges

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gas and electricity distributor, DUET Group (ASX:DUE), has reported a steep fall in profit but forecast a reasonable outlook.

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Is now the perfect time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 2 resources stocks to your portfolio? Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM)

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2 of my top ASX picks! Rio Tinto Limited and JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to soar: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH)

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Why the Senex Energy Ltd share price is down nearly 50% in one month

| Regan Pearson

Is Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) strong enough to weather the fall in oil price?

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Why this may spell disaster for the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd share price

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Down 10% today, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) could be headed for more pain

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A bloodbath for the S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has collapsed under the weight of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been shed from SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA).

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Mount Gibson Iron Limited reports major loss: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) is going to need to cut costs even further to survive in this environment.

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Alumina Limited swings to a big profit: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of resources heavyweight, Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC), have climbed 6% following a positive half-year profit result today.

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