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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 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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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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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is championing China's belt and road initiative

| Carin Pickworth

The CEO of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has urged Australian companies to make the most of China’s Belt and…

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could get a boost on BP bid

| Brendon Lau

It’s not higher commodity prices on the weekend that could excite investors in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) today.

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Why the lithium miners are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the shares of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE), and the rest of the lithium miners are…

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Why these 2 emerging gold producers are zooming higher on market updates today

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and Dacian Gold Ltd (ASX:DCN) are zooming upwards this morning as both companies log…

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Revealed: The jewel in Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) crown

| Carin Pickworth

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX: RIO) Canadian diamond mind Diavik could be its best kept secret

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5 S&P/ASX 200 shares at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 is down 34 points at the time of writing to 6175, but these 5 companies have hit…

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Is Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) a long-term buy? 

| Matthew Breen

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is a portfolio favourite for many Australians. But should it continue that way?

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Should you buy these resources shares in FY 2019?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy the shares of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and two others in FY 2019?

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) shares hang on at $4.34

| Carin Pickworth

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) shares are holding their own

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Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) on second day of rises after production updates

| Carin Pickworth

Orocobre revealed its Argentina-based Olaroz facility has ramped up production by 28%

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Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) awarded $480 million QCoal contract

| Kevin Gandiya

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) announces another major contract win.

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AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price sinks lower on more controversy

| James Mickleboro

AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares have sunk lower after more controversy hit the lithium miner...

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BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) allocates US$211 million for Brazil remediation works

| Tristan Harrison

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is gaining after allocating US$211 million.

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Top broker rates these ASX resources shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Equity analysts at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) have given buy ratings to the shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and...

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Why energy shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why energy shares such as Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) won't give up buying Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO)

| Tommaso Autorino

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is challenging Gina Rinehart for the control of strategic infrastructure assets in WA.

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Why OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) just snapped up Avanco Resources Limited (ASX:AVB)

| Carin Pickworth

Copper-focused miner OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) will compulsorily acquire the remaining 9.54% shares of Avanco Resources Limited (ASX: AVB).

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) announces dividend payout policy to counter oil prices

| Kevin Gandiya

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) looks to pay out a sustainable dividend to shareholders.

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Australian Mines Limited (ASX:AUZ) shares return from their trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Mines Limited (ASX:AUZ) share price will be one to watch when it returns to trade on Thursday…

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) is down 3% as the company forecasts headwinds in 2019

| Kevin Gandiya

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) is facing short-term headwinds but expects longer-term profitability

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Miners enjoying the biggest valuation upgrades by Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG)

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks may be on the nose today on weaker commodity prices but the share price rally in the sector…

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New Energy Solar Ltd (ASX:NEW) chasing more clean energy investments

| Carin Pickworth

Emerging renewable energy-focused investment fund New Energy Solar Ltd (ASX: NEW) has entered into a binding agreement with Clean Energy…

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3 small caps I'm watching this week

| Carin Pickworth

There are several small cap stocks charging ahead with operations and making gains that indicate you should keep them on…

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Investors unmoved on Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX:JMS) quarterly report

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in recently-relisted manganese miner Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX: JMS) have stayed static at 38c per share today

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Why I'm avoiding resources shares

| Dave Gow

Resource companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) can be very profitable at times, but are highly cyclical and lack…

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Are Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares undervalued?

| Regan Pearson

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are still trading well below its takeover offer. Are they a buy?

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The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) share price falls 12% on cost blowout

| Tommaso Autorino

Here’s what you need to know about the latest update from Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ).

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Are these ASX resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone along with two more resources shares…

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3 stocks I would probably look at taking some profit from this week

| Carin Pickworth

Taking profit doesn't mean you have to dump your entire holding, nor does it mean you don’t believe in the…

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APA Group (ASX:APA) targets growth as it announces deal with Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL)

| Kevin Gandiya

The APA Group (ASX: APA) deal with Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL) could kick off $1.3 billion of growth capital…

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Oil shares are ready for a big rally but can the party last?

| Brendon Lau

The share prices of our oil and gas producers are set to stage a rally on the back of a…

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Should long-term investors own Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

| Regan Pearson

Should long-term investors consider gas producer Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) awarded $225m BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) contract

| Kevin Gandiya

Thiess, the global mining services provider owned by Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) has been awarded a A$225 million contract with BHP…

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Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) awarded contract extension by Chevron Australia

| Kevin Gandiya

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) is set to benefit from contract extensions and rises in oil prices.

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5 S&P/ASX 200 stocks at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These 5 companies are having more than just a good day – hitting 52-week share price highs.

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These 2 ASX gold miners are striking it rich – upping production guidance today

| Carin Pickworth

These two gold players are in an especially good place right now as their production figures zoom.

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Why Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price rocketed higher for a second day in a row. Here's why...

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Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) downgrades production guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price could come under pressure on Tuesday after the graphite miner downgraded its production…

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Gina Rinehart lobs $390 million takeover bid for Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO)

| Tommaso Autorino

With Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting ready to pay $390 million, is the Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) takeover saga coming to…

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Why the share price rally in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could be over

| Brendon Lau

The share prices of the big miners are under pressure today but Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could be particularly vulnerable…

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