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Resources Shares

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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Gold miners surge again: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) is surging higher again. Is now the time to invest in Newcrest Mining…

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Bitcoin Is Worth More Than Gold – For Now

| Motley Fool Staff

The gold price is volatile, but not as volatile as crypto-currency prices.

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd just slapped a $30 share price target on BHP Billiton Limited

| Tom Richardson

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is bucking the market by trending higher today.

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Why the gold miners are going gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) and the Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price are riding high today. Here’s…

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been one of the biggest movers today. Here’s what you need…

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3 more popular blue chip ASX shares I'm avoiding

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I'm in no rush to buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares and Coca-Cola Amatil…

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Losing Billiton: Here's why BHP Billiton Limited is rebranding itself

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) share price has been hammered since early 2017

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Why the gold miners are ending the week with a BANG

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) is having a great end to the week. Here’s what you need to…

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price has been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen sharply today. Are there more declines to come?

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited: Then and Now

| Sean O'Neill

What a difference 2 years has made to Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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3 reasons I'm avoiding BHP Billiton Limited shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has come back to earth over the past three months.

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Iron ore miners are getting crushed

| Mike King

Spot iron ore crashes 5% overnight and more falls likely

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Why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price has gone gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has been a big mover today after a positive announcement. Is the lithium…

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Gold miners SMASHED again: Is now the time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has sunk lower once again. Is now the time to buy the gold…

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Why the Santos Ltd share price has been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has dropped sharply today after the government announced plans to impose tough gas export…

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Gold stocks soar as the gleaming metal gains overnight

| Mike King

Gold jumps 0.5% overnight and gold stocks follow

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Why the Beadell Resources Ltd share price just plunged 19% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) share price has fallen 19% to a 52-week low of 22 cents following a disastrous…

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Here's why the gold miners are being SQUASHED today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price and the S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) have been crushed today. Here’s…

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Why Goldman Sachs just downgraded BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

Analysts at investment bank Goldman Sachs have just downgraded BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Why China could send the BHP Billiton Limited share price plummeting in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

Resource companies like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will likely suffer if it does.

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Why a rising gold price could send all these gold miners higher

| Christopher Georges

Australian gold miners are enjoying huge profits, but is St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) the best to invest in?

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Is the Santos Ltd share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has sunk lower after oil prices tumbled again. Is it a buy at today’s…

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Why the Iluka Resources Limited share price just rocketed to 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price has been one of the biggest movers today. Here’s why it rocketed to…

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The Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is getting smashed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is down 24% in a month.

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Are you worried about the BHP Billiton Limited share price?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has tumbled 10% in three months.

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Why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price got crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has fallen sharply today following the release of an update. Should you snap…

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Why the iron ore price means it could be time to sell your mining companies

| Tristan Harrison

Commodity prices are impossible to predict, which makes the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price impossible to predict.

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The BHP Billiton Limited share price is getting smashed today

| Tom Richardson

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is heading into Easter on a weak note.

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Is the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price about to sink lower?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price will be one to watch today after iron ore continued its slide.…

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Gold price soars on global unrest

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold price rose more than 1% overnight

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Why Atlas Iron Limited and the iron ore miners are being crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price has been the worst performer on the All Ordinaries (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) today. Are…

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Up 60%: Are these 3 big winners still an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s my take on Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND).

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price went gangbusters this afternoon

| Tom Richardson

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could be volatile again tomorrow.

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Why these 3 ASX shares are up over 400% in the last 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price is one of three that have gained over 400% in the last 12…

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Who else 3 wants 3 ASX blue chip share ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares, Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares offer generous dividends to…

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Here's why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price has rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market. Here’s why it…

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How safe is your money in gold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold sector has heavily outperformed the ASX 200 over the past year

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Is it time to buy oil and gas companies?

| Sean O'Neill

With a gas shortage on the east coast, is it time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Senex Energy…

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Why the Karoon Gas Australia Limited share price has rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) share price has been a huge mover today. Here’s what sent its shares rocketing…

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Why the Syrah Resources Ltd share price has surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Following another positive announcement the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has surged higher again today. Here’s why…

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