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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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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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Why the Syrah Resources share price jumped 12% yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) share price popped more than 12% yesterday – but can the graphite miner deliver…

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Why these 3 ASX 200 mining shares are struggling in January

| Ken Hall

It's been a good start to the year for the ASX 200, but these three Aussie mining shares are struggling…

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3 ASX 200 shares I'm keeping an eye on this week

| Ken Hall

Amidst the bushfire disaster and chaos in Iran, find out which 3 ASX 200 shares I'm keeping an eye on…

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Why these ASX lithium shares are rebounding in 2020

| Ken Hall

ASX lithium shares were hammered lower in 2019 in a tough year for shareholders, but will 2020 see a share…

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Do oil companies have a future on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do ASX oil stocks like Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) have a future on the ASX?

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Is South32 the best ASX mining share right now?

| Ken Hall

The South32 share price has been under pressure in the last 12 months, but could it actually be a great…

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Why you want to buy these ASX energy shares today

| Ken Hall

As the Aussie bushfires rage on across the country, check out which of the ASX energy shares could be soaring…

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A key midcap mining stock to buy now for 2020

| Brendon Lau

One of my favourite mining stocks is outperforming the market this morning and is likely to keep running ahead in…

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Can the best performing ASX large cap in 2019 keep running higher?

| Brendon Lau

The best performing large cap of 2019 isn’t a tech darling but an “old school” stock. It’s iron ore miner…

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The Pilbara Minerals share price is down 11% in December. Is it a buy for 2020?

| Motley Fool Staff

Pilbara Minerals Limited’s (ASX: PLS) share price was flat on Monday after a heavy week of trading last week, and…

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Does the budget surplus rely too much on iron ore prices?

| Ken Hall

The Federal Government is forecasting a budget surplus of $5 billion – but does it rely too heavily on iron…

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Why this $12 billion ASX energy company could climb higher today

| Ken Hall

The Meridian Energy Ltd (ASX: MEZ) share price will be on watch after the ASX energy company's November 2019 monthly…

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Iluka Resources share price drops after US$290 million impairment

| Ken Hall

The Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) share price is one to watch this morning after a US$290 million impairment by…

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Why the AGL share price could rocket in the next decade

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) share price has struggled this year, but could be in the box seat to…

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The two ASX oil stocks at risk of underperforming into 2020

| Brendon Lau

Energy stocks are running higher today but the good times may not last with a top broker predicting that two…

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Why you should watch the Resolute Mining share price today

| Ken Hall

The Resolute Mining Ltd (ASX: RSG) share price is one to watch after a strategic review was announced by the…

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2 rules for buying ASX resources shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's two rules for investing in ASX resources stocks like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

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Why Western Areas is the top performing stock

| Brendon Lau

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price is topping the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) leader board in after lunch…

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Why the Whitehaven share price has plunged 11% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has plunged more than 11% in early trade, after the coal miner revised…

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The Fortescue Metals share price is down 4% from its 52-week high. Is it a buy?

| Motley Fool Staff

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is down 2.43% today after racing to another 52-week high and…

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Orocobre shares slump 5% after lithium pricing update

| Ken Hall

Shares in Orecobre Ltd (ASX: ORE) will be on watch after the pure play lithium miner lowered its price guidance…

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The latest ASX gold stock to get upgraded by JP Morgan

| Brendon Lau

Value is as difficult to find as gold among ASX-listed precious metal producers. But the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:…

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Why the Newcrest share price fell 7% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) shares dropped 7% in November

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Top broker warns of no happy 2019 ending for Fortescue's share price

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is underperforming today and Morgan Stanley warns that the stock may…

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Why the Evolution Mining share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: ASX: EVN) is one of the best performing stocks on the market on Wednesday after…

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Is the Rio Tinto share price good value in November?

| Ken Hall

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price has been on pace with the ASX 200 in 2019, but is…

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Saracen share price rises on unconditional Super Pit acquisition

| Ken Hall

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd (ASX: SAR) share price will be one to watch this morning as it looks to…

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The new emerging threat to the Oil Search share price

| Brendon Lau

News that ambitious LNG expansion plans in Papua New Guinea (PNG) have hit a roadblock doesn’t seem to have rattled…

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Why the Newcrest Mining share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price is one to watch today after an update from its joint venture…

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Galaxy share price on watch after projects update

| Ken Hall

The Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX: GXY) share price is one to watch after the company's 2020 corporate strategy and trading…

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Pilbara share price on watch after strong trading update

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is one to watch in early trade after a strong trading update…

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Share Fallers

Why the OZ Minerals share price is crashing today

| Brendon Lau

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price crashed this morning after brokers downgraded the copper miner following yesterday’s news…

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Why ASX 200 oil stocks like BHP are on watch today

| Ken Hall

The ASX 200 oil stocks like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) could be under pressure in today's trade as supply…

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Fortescue shares sink on falling iron ore price

| Tom Richardson

The Fortescue share price has gone gangbusters over the last couple of years as the iron ore price rises and…

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Why BHP and Rio Tinto are underperforming the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

Shares in our iron ore majors are missing out on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) market rally this morning as…

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Shares of ASX miner Perenti plummet 10% after "security incident"

| Ken Hall

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is falling after the company reported a "security incident" near its operations…

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South32 could get a $600m cash injection

| Brendon Lau

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price will be in the spotlight tomorrow after the diversified miner announced that it…

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Why the Pilbara Minerals share price is surging higher

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price has been on a wild ride in 2019 and last week continued…

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