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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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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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Are BHP Billiton Limited shares about to return to $14?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have soared in 2016, but that's not to say they'll continue to rise.

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Up 172% in 2016: What's happening at Codan Limited?

| Andrew Mudie

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) shares have smashed the market and metal detection is leading the way again!

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I wouldn't want to own BHP Billiton Limited shares when this happens…

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have fallen 2.3% today – much heavier than the broader market

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The iron ore price could go to US$90 a tonne

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are higher today after iron ore prices surged. Is US$80 a tonne the next…

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is up 64% since the lows in February

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Gold plunges below US$1,200 and it could get worse

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

So much for the so-called 'Trump Trade'.

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Iron ore rockets, are the miners a buy?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are likely to jump today following a rally in the iron ore price overnight. Are…

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited surged 7% yesterday

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are approaching 3-year highs, will the momentum continue?

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Another warning for investors considering resource stocks

| Mike King

Resources stocks could see their share prices tumble from here

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Oil shares surge as oil price leaps on potential OPEC deal

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) look set to rally today following news that an…

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Why Goldmans is bullish on the Australian economy

| Tom Richardson

Goldmans Sachs has a mixed track record when it comes to economic forecasts.

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Why Karoon Gas Australia Limited shares have been crushed today

| James Mickleboro

Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) shares are down 22% after a shock announcement.

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Trumptation: Boral Limited announces giant US acquisition

| Tom Richardson

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) has announced a $3.5 billion deal to buy Headwaters Inc.

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Gold sinks to lowest price in 5 months: More falls to come

| Mike King

The "Trump Trade" is dead. Gold prices are falling, and could fall further

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2 signs Senex Energy Ltd shares could be undervalued

| Regan Pearson

Energy company Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) could be a big winner from East Coast gas demand.

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Why it's not time to buy resource stocks

| Mike King

Commodity prices may be about to crumble, taking share prices with them

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Will Donald Trump be a disaster for the ASX?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are concerned about what a Donald Trump presidency could mean for their shares.

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Oil prices rocket on OPEC hopes: Is it time to buy oil shares?

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) has been one of the big movers today thanks to a rise in oil prices. Is…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited could boost its dividend by more than 60%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is flying off the back of soaring commodity prices.

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Iron ore price plunge: Will the miners follow?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) shares could be about to take a plunge after the…

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Why these 3 ASX shares have gone gangbusters this month

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of three shares which have skyrocketed in the last 30 days despite the…

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd wants to buy Central Petroleum Limited

| James Mickleboro

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) shares have rocketed 37% following a takeover approach from Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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ASX-listed gold shares tumble

| Mike King

Gold miners' share prices crash as gold sinks again

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Look out below! Gold prices slammed 8% since Trump victory

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A tumbling gold price has been disastrous for shares of EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

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Iron ore price soars but rally is unsustainable

| Mike King

The spot iron ore price has soared 35% since October 24

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ASX 200 to slide: 12 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could be in for another big day after iron ore prices skyrocketed.

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This copper miner has doubled in 2 days! Is it time to jump in?

| Andrew Mudie

Tiger Resources Limited (ASX:TGS) is on the rise but there are other factors to consider before you jump in.

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