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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Share Market News

Why shares in this ASX 100 miner are rising today

| Kate O'Brien

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price has climbed higher this morning following the release of the miner’s full-year…

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This ASX 200 gold share just posted record net profit

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX 200 gold miner Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) are on watch today after a record net profit…

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Share Market News

Why the Caltex share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of two separate…

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Woodside Petroleum shares on watch as profit slumps 74%

| Ken Hall

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price is on watch after a huge drop in FY19 statutory profit but…

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Why the Silver Lake share price is on the move today

| Phil Harpur

The Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX: SLR) share price is moving higher today following an announcement from the ASX gold…

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Why this ASX 100 energy stock is falling today

| Phil Harpur

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is down by 4.3% at the time of writing following the release…

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Why this small cap ASX mining share rocketed 36% today

| Phil Harpur

Small-cap ASX miner Spectrum Metals Ltd (ASX: SPX) share price has just surged more than 36% on takeover bid. Here's…

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Here's why I think the Newcrest share price is in the buy zone 

| Daryl Mather

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) is positioned for years of low-cost gold production with an agreement to purchase property with…

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Cooper Energy share price on watch after signing new contract

| Phil Harpur

The Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX: COE) share price will be on watch today after the company announced a new contract.

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A second headwind hitting ASX energy stocks apart from coronavirus

| Brendon Lau

ASX energy stocks are likely to come under pressure this morning as the oil price got hit on two fronts…

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Why the outlook for BHP and Rio Tinto suddenly turned brighter today

| Brendon Lau

BHP Group and Rio Tinto may be dragging the ASX 200 lower today but ArcelorMittal's results last night give reason…

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Here's the problem with BHP shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I don't like investing in ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP).

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Why the NRW Holdings share price climbed higher today

| Phil Harpur

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price surged 5.52% today after the company announced it had been awarded a…

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Oil price crashes! Are ASX oil shares a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The crude oil price is crashing! Here's what it means for ASX oil companies like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL).

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Share Market News

Why this gold producer's shares are on watch today

| Phil Harpur

Alacer Gold Corp. (ASX: AQG) this morning announced its annual results for the year ending 31 December 2019. Here are…

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Share Fallers

Why the Northern Star share price is hit by a double downgrade

| Brendon Lau

Northern Star share price is falling with the gold sector but the stock is also weighed down by two brokers…

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Why the OZ Minerals share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price jumped this morning and it isn’t only the broader market rebound that’s…

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Why Northern Star shares are worth watching today

| Ken Hall

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) shares are worth watching today after the group's latest quarterly report showed some promising…

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Can you turn down Alumina's 16.6% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC)'s 16.6% grossed-up dividend too good to turn down?

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Why the Saracen Minerals share price could move today

| Ken Hall

The Saracen Mineral Holdings (ASX: SAR) share price is one to watch after record quarterly production numbers from the ASX…

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Forget gold! This is why ASX shares are a better buy

| Matthew Donald

In times of economic uncertainty investors often flock to the safe haven of gold. Here's why ASX 200 shares are…

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52-Week Lows

Why the New Hope share price is at a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation (ASX: NHC) share price is one to watch today after hitting a new 52-week low on…

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Why the Lynas share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Lynas Corp (ASX: LYC) share price is one to watch today after the ASX rare earth producer's latest quarterly…

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3 ASX gold mining shares to buy for the 2020 gold bull market!

| Daryl Mather

The 2020 gold bull market is just beginning. Here are 3 ASX gold mining shares to buy now.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

2 ASX 200 gold miners that could be set to outshine

| Lina Lim

As the gold price steadies around US$1,550, which ASX 200 gold miner should you be watching?

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Share Fallers

Why the St Barbara share price is under pressure this morning

| Ken Hall

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price has been hammered in early trade after an FY 2020 production guidance…

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Gold

Top broker says it isn't too late to go overweight on gold

| Brendon Lau

Gold’s proven to be a winning trade for many in 2019 but those who’ve missed out might be reluctant to…

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The ASX 200 sector in the hot seat this morning

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index will trade without a directional lead from Wall Street on Tuesday as US markets…

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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue's share price surged to its highest since 2008

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price surged to hit its highest level since the GFC in 2008…

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Could Tesla throw ASX lithium miners a lifeline?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could electric car-maker Tesla throw a lifeline to ASX lithium miners like Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS)?

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Go overweight on this sector ahead of the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

If you are feeling anxious about the record high share market ahead of next month’s reporting season, you won’t be…

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Is this ASX small cap the best way to profit from the $75 billion mining construction boom?

| Daryl Mather

With an estimated $75 billion boom in mining sector construction spending, here's 1 ASX small-cap share that I think is…

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Why the Whitehaven Coal share price is tumbling today

| Ken Hall

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is under pressure after a weak quarterly update and BlackRock's thermal coal…

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3 ASX mining stocks that just got hit with a downgrade

| Brendon Lau

The outlook for commodities is looking up for 2020 but this didn’t stop JP Morgan from downgrading three prominent ASX…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is the BHP share price a buy?

| Lina Lim

The strong performance of iron ore can be reflected in the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price, which increased…

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Why the Pilbara Minerals share price is up 33% in just 1 month

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price has been rocketing higher in 2020, but is now the right time…

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Why I think BHP shares are a solid blue-chip buy in 2020

| Adrian Harling

Here's why I think mining giant BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares are a solid blue-chip buy in 2020.

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Share Fallers

Top broker warns our copper miners don't measure up despite the bullish copper outlook

| Brendon Lau

Copper bulls believe the price of the red metal will jump higher in 2020 but this doesn’t mean shares in…

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Are Newcrest Mining shares the best way for you to profit from the gold boom?

| Daryl Mather

At their current price of $30.04 per share, Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) shares provide investors with hard to find value…

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Here's why the Resolute Mining share price is up 6% today

| Ken Hall

The Resolute Mining Ltd (ASX: RSG) share price is on watch this morning after the company confirmed a potential $300…

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