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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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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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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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Own BHP shares? The 'Big Australian' is now the world's largest copper producer

| Bronwyn Allen

According to BHP's FY25 report, copper made up nearly half of its overall EBITDA last year.

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Should I switch my ASX 200 banking stocks for ASX 200 miners before earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is dominated by Australia's bank and materials/mining sectors, which together account for around half of the…

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After negative oil prices, are ASX oil shares a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX oil shares a buy after we saw negative crude oil prices this week?

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Expert says oil price falling to -US$100 not so crazy after all

| Brendon Lau

ASX energy stocks are leading the rebound in the S&P/ASX 200 Index this morning, but one expert warns that crude…

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Iron ore market remains resilient amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) is the latest ASX iron ore miner to release its quarterly activities report.

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Gold

ASX gold shares could surge much higher on predictions that gold will hit US$3,000

| Brendon Lau

If you thought you’ve missed the gold bull run – think again! Gold is forecast to hit a record US$3,000…

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APA share price resilient amid coronavirus pandemic

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite revising its FY20 profit guidance, APA Group (ASX:APA) has assured investors it remains resilient amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Does the negative oil price mean ASX oil stocks are worthless?

| Brendon Lau

This may be the only time in our lives we get to see the WTI turn negative. But will negative…

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Are ASX lithium shares a buy after this market sell-off?

| Lina Lim

We take a closer look at the current landscape facing ASX lithium miners Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX: GXY) and Orocobre…

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Can record-low oil prices crash the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the record low price of crude oil crash the ASX sharemarket?

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How COVID-19 is helping ASX iron ore majors like BHP outperform today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) slipped into the red but BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) is getting a boost at…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX oil stocks like Woodside are tumbling today

| Brendon Lau

The energy sector is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) this morning despite the historic agreement between…

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Defensive Shares

This ASX 200 gold share is up 900% in 5 years. Is there still time to buy?

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX 200 gold miner Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) are up 900% in 5 years, but is…

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Oil price war comes to an end: Is the oil bear market finally over?

| Brendon Lau

ASX energy shares could outperform when the market reopens tomorrow after OPEC+ strikes a deal. But is the bear market…

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Coronavirus News

Can ASX 200 gold shares boost your returns amid the coronavirus crisis?

| Lina Lim

Amid the current coronavirus crisis, could these 3 ASX gold shares be a good long-term buy?

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Coronavirus crisis lashes ASX 200 oil companies

| Daryl Mather

Low oil and gas prices have already started to have real world impacts on these ASX oil companies. Here's a…

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3 ASX 200 commodity shares to buy in a bear market

| Daryl Mather

3 commodity shares to buy now to profit from the bear market. Commodities investors build fortunes investing in bad times…

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Capital Raising

Leading ASX oil stock breaks glass for emergency cap raise

| Brendon Lau

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) is the first energy stock in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) to use new emergency…

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Are ASX oil shares worth investing in right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX oil shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) worth a buy on today's share prices?

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Here's how ASX resources shares have held up in this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) are holding up in this ASX 200 bear market.

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Why this ASX 200 sector may be stuck in a prolonged bear market

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is poised to open higher but there's one sector that's in for a prolonged…

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OZ Minerals share price falls on COVID-19 update

| Phil Harpur

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price is lower today after the miner released a business update relating to the…

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Why ASX miners are underperforming the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

Miners like BHP Group are underperforming the ASX 200 today as their workforce faces new restrictions. Here's what you need…

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Why it's time to buy ASX renewables shares

| Ken Hall

With Aussie share prices plummeting in the coronavirus crash, now could be your best chance to invest in ASX renewables…

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Should you buy ASX iron ore miners?

| Nikhil Gangaram

With a surging iron ore price and growing demand in China, ASX iron ore miners could be a buy for…

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South32 shares remain flat despite positive coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares are trading flat today despite a relatively positive business update on how the miner's global…

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Why these ASX miners could outperform over the next two months

| Brendon Lau

Debate on the sustainability of the ASX 200 rally rages, but there is one sector that's better placed to most…

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Saracen share price rises on positive update amid coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price is higher today as the gold miner provided a business update…

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Northern Star share price sinks 11% lower on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price has opened lower today after the ASX gold miner provided a…

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3 ASX shares to cash in on record high Aussie gold price

| Daryl Mather

High gold price and a low AUD have given miners the highest gold prices in history. These 3 ASX investments…

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Fortescue shares are shockingly cheap right now…

| Ken Hall

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) shares have avoided the market crash, but this one indicator is screaming good value…

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Are ASX 200 gold shares a safe buy right now?

| Ken Hall

S&P/ASX 200 gold shares like Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) climbed higher today, but are they a safe buy…

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Low oil price may be fatal for some ASX 200 companies

| Daryl Mather

Australian oil companies face a perfect storm. Low oil prices, a credit crunch and a collapse in demand may be…

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Viva Energy shares surge higher following market update

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Viva Energy Group Ltd are up 9% this morning despite the company advising that the impact of Government…

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Cheap ASX copper miner to buy today

| Daryl Mather

The world copper market is picking up at the same time as South American mines close, offering up a unique…

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Should you buy BHP shares in 2020?

| Ken Hall

It's hard to know where to look for value on the ASX right now, but BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)…

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Expert warns that the oil price can fall below zero!

| Brendon Lau

It's not unthinkable for the crude oil price to drop below zero and this will have ramificiations for ASX energy…

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Why the BlueScope Steel share price is 8% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price is soaring higher today after it provided a business update regarding the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 iron ore miners to benefit from export boom

| Kate O'Brien

Iron ore is forecast to be the first Australian commodity to hit $100 billion in export earnings in a year,…

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How will ASX 200 miners fare as supply chains tighten?

| Daryl Mather

Companies with local supply chains such as Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) are positioned to withstand the damage from…

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Defensive Shares

Investors are buying ASX gold shares, but are they safe?

| Ken Hall

ASX gold shares have surged more than 11% today despite a steep drop in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).…

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What US$10 oil prices could mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Crude oil could fall to US$10 a barrel. Here's what it would mean for ASX shares.

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