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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 South32 Ltd shares go higher?

| Rachit Dudhwala

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) is rumoured to be set to return up to $500 million to shareholders.

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Why the Kingsgate Consolidated Limited share price crashed 32% today

| Mike King

Kingsgate Consolidation Limited (ASX:KCN) sinks 31.7%

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Iron ore price set to plunge

| Mike King

Pressure could be building on the commodity price as Chinese steel exports fall again

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Why I think you should avoid BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

BHP Billiton Limited’s (ASX:BHP) dividend outlook is uncertain.

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Why I'm bearish on Santos Ltd's share price outlook

| Robert Stephens

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could be on the cusp of disappointing share price performance.

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Why this fund manager thinks you should buy BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

Not everyone is bearish on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO). Here’s why this fund manager is…

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Better buy? AGL Energy Ltd v Origin Energy Ltd

| Tristan Harrison

Can AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) or Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) really charge your returns?  

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Here's why Rio Tinto Limited and BHP Billiton Limited shares got slammed yesterday

| Tim McArthur

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have slumped further in London trade overnight.

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ASX 200 to rise: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is expected to fall sharply today.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited for iron ore price gains?

| Robert Stephens

Will Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) continue to rise as iron ore prices surge?

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This broker thinks it's time to sell your BHP Billiton Limited & Rio Tinto Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have had a great run this year, but is it time…

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Why it might be time to sell your Woodside Petroleum Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Is Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) set to fall due to oil price uncertainty?

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Here's what's behind Whitehaven Coal Ltd's blistering 680% rally

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) have risen more than seven-fold since February.

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Could Newcrest Mining Limited shares crash back to $13?

| Robert Stephens

Is Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) set to decline?

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Is the gold price headed back to US$1,000 an ounce?

| Mike King

The odds of a US rate rise are growing

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3 reasons why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is jumping today

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price up 1.5% but index down 0.1%

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BHP Billiton Limited v Newcrest Mining Limited: Who will win the fight to buy SolGold?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has tried and failed to snare highly sought after mining minnow SolGold from under the noses…

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Oil price surges: Are Origin Energy Ltd shares back in the buy zone?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has announced that Train 2 has produced its maiden cargo just as the oil price rebounds.

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MMA Offshore Ltd: A high-risk, high-reward play on higher oil prices?

| Sean O'Neill

Small-cap oil services stock MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) has significant upside potential…IF oil prices recover.

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited after its latest acquisition?

| Robert Stephens

Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) set to rise after it buys out its rival’s interest?

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BC Iron Limited share price soars on sale of mine

| Mike King

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) share price jumps 10%

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Where to next for the oil price?

| Sean O'Neill

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Beach Petroleum Ltd (ASX:BPT) have been among the biggest winners in recent times.

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Why I'm avoiding Oil Search Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) faces a difficult outlook.

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Is now the time to buy Northern Star Resources Ltd shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you add Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) to your portfolio?

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Here's why Karoon Gas Australia Limited shares rocketed 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) shares rocket on two game-changing announcements. Should you be investing in the oil and gas…

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Here's why Australia's gold miners are getting smashed again

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) is nursing another decline today after the gold miners sunk lower again. Here’s why…

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Is the BHP Billiton Limited share price heading higher?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) after its year-to-date gains?

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Oil jumps above US$50 a barrel, but can it rise further?

| Mike King

Brent Crude oil at US$51.86 a barrel - up 12% in the past week

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Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited after oil price gains?

| Robert Stephens

Are rising oil prices an indicator that Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) is a buy?

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Will Rio Tinto Limited's share price ever reach $70 again?

| Robert Stephens

Will Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX: RIO) share price rise to $70 per share?

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Here's why Syrah Resources Ltd shares are getting crushed

| James Mickleboro

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares have plummeted over 16.5% today after a shock announcement. Is it a bargain buy now?

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Why these gold shares are getting crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are tumbling today

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Australia's gold miners get smashed. Is there more to come?

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) is one of a number of gold producers that has been slammed today, causing the S&P/ASX…

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Why I'm avoiding Newcrest Mining Limited

| Robert Stephens

Here’s why I won’t be buying shares in gold miner Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM)

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Is now the time to buy Santos Ltd shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you add Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) to your portfolio?

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Why I'm avoiding Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Robert Stephens

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) could disappoint over the medium term

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Oil price surge could be bad news for Qantas Airways Limited

| Sean O'Neill

Yesterday's announcement from OPEC resulted in a bumper day for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Is it time to buy Oil Search Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) following Opec’s production deal?

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BHP Billiton Limited surges: Are shares heading higher?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are up 4% following OPEC’s proposed production cut. Should you take profits now?

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Have oil prices bottomed out?

| Sean O'Neill

OPEC's decision to cut production has lit a fire under Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares…

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