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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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Can the Atlas Iron Limited share price keep rising in 2017?

| Andrew Mudie

A completed study shows that Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) could increase production by 30% with a new mine in 2018.

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Is Santos Ltd a buy at the current share price?

| James Mickleboro

With oil prices climbing for a third day in a row, should you buy Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares?

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Should you SELL Rio Tinto Limited, BHP Billiton Limited and Fortescue shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One expert says there is no reason to hold shares of companies like Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited…

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3 reasons I'm not buying Rio Tinto Limited shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have performed very well in 2016 but I'm not a buyer of its shares in…

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The Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is climbing on its credit upgrade

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares should rise today after the company was awarded an upgrade by S&P.

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Where to next for the Newcrest Mining Limited share price in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Despite recent declines Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has still managed to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) by some distance…

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Please Explain: Atlas Iron Limited shares surge 45% in a month

| Andrew Mudie

The turnaround may have started for iron ore minnow Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO).

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Gold miners and the gold price could crater on US interest rate hikes

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited's (ASX:NCM) share price has plunged another 6.2%.

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) plans to repay another US$1 billion of debt next week. Does this make it a…

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Up 43%: Can the Rio Tinto Limited share price continue its amazing run?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has run ahead of the market, along with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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CRASH! Why Newcrest Mining Limited and the gold price tumbled today

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares have plunged following the Fed’s rate hike. Is it downhill from here?

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Is the recapitalised Santos Ltd a best buy for 2017?

| Sean O'Neill

Juiced up on a fresh injection of Other People's Money, is Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) a good opportunity for 2017?

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10 blue-chip shares to benefit from the US rate rise

| Andrew Mudie

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) are in prime position to surge higher today.

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The Syrah Resources Ltd share price is rocketing on South32 Ltd takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

Is mining giant South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) about to launch a takeover of Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR)?

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares have gone gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares have jumped 9% after announcing 2017’s pricing agreements. But is it a buy?

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Why the Santos Ltd share price has gone gangbusters this month

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are up 15% this month. Is it the new Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Why the share prices of these gold miners are crashing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) shares have fallen another 7%!

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This stock has turned $10,000 into $293,000: Where to next?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Windfall gains in this gold producer indicate now’s a good time to sell.

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It's official: Fortescue Metals Group Limited is lowest cost producer

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) ranked world's lowest cost iron ore producer

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) share price climbed almost 7% in London overnight.

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Iron ore price hits 2-year high: Will the bubble burst in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has rocketed higher after iron ore hit a two-year high. But will the bubble burst…

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Why the oil price is falling on OPEC doubts

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) could be in the red today after OPEC doubts caused oil prices…

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Will the Newcrest Mining Limited share price climb higher in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has had a disappointing end to the year. Will things improve in 2017 or should you…

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How high can the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price go?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited's (ASX:FMG) share price has surged to within touching distance of a 5-year high!

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Is the iron ore price heading to US$56 a tonne?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are likely to lift higher today after a rise in…

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Origin Energy Limited in energy assets mega sale

| Sean O'Neill

Origin Energy Limited (ASX:ORG) today announced it would spin-off its upstream gas business into an IPO in 2017.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares are up 230% this year: Can they go higher?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have gone gangbusters this year. Could they keep climbing thanks to high prices and…

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ASX 200 gushes higher: 13 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A surging oil price provided plenty of energy for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)

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Look out below: ASX gold miners CRUSHED again

| James Mickleboro

Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) has been one of the worst-performers today as the gold miners continue to be hit hard.…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares skyrocket: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shares soared 14% today.

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Oil stocks on the ASX are soaring

| Mike King

Oil stocks soar as oil prices jump on OPEC production cuts

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Taking Flight: Why Shares of Santos Ltd are Rocketing Today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have climbed more than 11% today.

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Iron ore price collapse: Is it time to sell your miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Iron ore has plummeted 11% in the past two sessions. Is it time to sell BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Writing on the wall for Paladin Energy Ltd

| Mike King

Uranium miner Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) might be unable to make its scheduled debt repayment in April 2017

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How OPEC has sent the oil price and shares rocketing

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could be a big mover today after OPEC agreed to its first production cut in eight years,…

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Forget the billions that will supposedly flow into miners

| Mike King

Commodity prices have already started falling, so there goes the $20 billion in supposed profit

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Energy companies could face royalty hike

| Mike King

Government orders review of Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) as revenues sink

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Has the iron ore price bubble burst?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch today after iron ore prices fell 4.4% overnight, after attempts to…

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Why waiting for OPEC to boost oil prices is a fool's game

| Sean O'Neill

Using OPEC to win from Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)? Forget about it.

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Gold miners are soaring as Italian banks face collapse

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) has been one of the best-performers amongst the gold miners after a small rise in the…

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