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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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Resources Shares

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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Mitsui moves closer to full takeover of AWE Limited

| Carin Pickworth

Will Mitsui & Co Ltd achieve the 90% threshold for full ownership of AWE Limited (ASX: AWE)?

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3 S&P/ASX 200 construction players booking gains off the back of housing sector buoyancy

| Carin Pickworth

Companies selling building materials lifted by overall action in construction the sector

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Should you buy these 3 resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares and two others in the resources sector?

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Why these 3 resource stocks are on the S&P/ASX 200 gains today

| Carin Pickworth

The overall S&P/ASX 200 index is sluggish, but these 3 stocks are booking gains

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Why these 3 stocks are soaring at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The overall index is still down, but these 3 stocks are kicking share price goals regardless

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How our miners can reap a $10bn cash injection

| Brendon Lau

A change in the way miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) pay for…

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Why you shouldn't buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL)

| Marcello Pinto

A favourite among Australian portfolio managers is Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL), but is it worth buying?

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Forget Santos Ltd! Morgans is tipping a 250%+ gain for this oil and gas stock

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard not to be tempted to jump onto Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) following the takeover bid but there may…

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Avz Minerals Ltd shares have been suspended

| Motley Fool Staff

Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares have been voluntarily suspended. Here's why...

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Santos Ltd top S&P/ASX200 gainer on Harbour Energy takeover bid

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) have rocketed up 21.2% to $6.14 at the time of writing as the S&P/ASX…

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Why Morgan Stanley has upgraded CSR Limited

| Carin Pickworth

CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) upgraded to equal-weight by Morgan Stanley

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Australian gold miners storm higher

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is one of many in the gold industry storming higher on Tuesday...

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Santos Ltd gets a $13.5bn takeover offer from Harbour Energy

| Brendon Lau

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) is likely to buck the market downtrend today after it received a takeover offer at a…

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3 blue chip resources shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

I think recent share price weakness in the resources sector means BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares and two others are…

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Should you buy Orocobre Limited shares after their recent slump?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price in the buy zone after its recent slump?

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Is the lithium boom charging up for a second surge?

| Brendon Lau

The price of lithium has pulled back sharply this year and experts are divided on where the price could go…

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Why Avz Minerals Ltd shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price was up 8.5% before being placed into a trading halt. Here's what you…

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ASX miners tumble amid Trump-fuelled trade concerns

| Steve Holland

Australia’s miners continue to feel the impact of Trump’s tough trade talk

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd just upgraded these 3 mining stocks to a buy

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks are copping a beating in the ongoing market sell-off but this is an excellent time to be bargain…

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The Syrah Resources Ltd share price is down 8%

| Motley Fool Staff

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has fallen 8% on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Rio Tinto Limited sold its last remaining coal asset for US$2.25 billion

| Tommaso Autorino

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) sold US$4.15 billion worth of coal assets since last week. Will some of that cash…

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Top broker says sell Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been tipped to sink to $4.10 by one leading broker…

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Three shares posting strong gains

| Steve Holland

These three shares delivered solid returns to investors on Tuesday…

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Should you buy these 3 top resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares and two others in the buy zone right now?

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Why AGL Energy Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd share prices could underperform in 2018

| Brendon Lau

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share prices could underperform for a while yet after…

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Oz Minerals Limited offers half a billion for Avanco Resources Limited

| Carin Pickworth

Oz Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) in $444 million takeover bid for Avanco Resources Limited (ASX: AVB)

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These 3 micro stocks are soaring

| Carin Pickworth

Lightweight stocks every speculative investor should know about

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Why this broker just downgraded Mineral Resources Limited

| Carin Pickworth

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) downgraded from buy to accumulate.

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5 top gainers on the S&P/ASX 200 today

| Carin Pickworth

Resource stocks dominated the S&P/ASX 200 gains today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares slide to a 52-week low on a new iron ore price downgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

Shares in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) hit a new 52-week low, as the company expects further discounts on…

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The Western Areas Ltd share price just surged 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price has been one of the best performers on the market today. Here's what…

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Newcrest Mining Limited shares drop lower on Cadia update

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price has dropped lower in morning trade after providing the market with an update…

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Cimic Group Ltd secures $185 million Mt Arthur contract

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Cimic Group Ltd’s (ASX:CIM) subsidiary Thiess has secured a $185 million coal operation contract at Mt Arthur in the Hunter…

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Are BHP Billiton Limited and St Barbara Ltd a buy?

| Carin Pickworth

Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) both in buy territory?

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4 ASX stocks going gangbusters globally

| Carin Pickworth

4 ASX companies kicking goals overseas

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Analysts say buy these two S&P/ASX 200 stocks

| Carin Pickworth

Two stocks this Wise Owl analyst says to buy.

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Broker labels this emerging resource player a buy

| Carin Pickworth

Is Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX: KDR) a buy?

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The gold miners are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price are two of many…

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Gold isn't the only way to profit during these "Trumpbulent" times

| Brendon Lau

There is another commodity that is rallying thanks to rising global tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump and a…

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Australia's tariff exemption is only temporary, according to Trump advisor

| Tristan Harrison

Donald Trump’s policy adviser has said Australia’s tariff exemption may only be temporary.

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