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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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5 key drivers of the new commodities 'supercycle': experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is at the start of a new mining boom, but experts say it will be different to the last.

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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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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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Oil skyrockets on OPEC production cuts: Is it time to buy oil shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

OPEC agreed to modest oil output cuts – the first such deal since 2008.

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Is it time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) for the long term?

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Gold investors: You might want to look away now!

| Mike King

Gold stocks plunge as gleaming metal sinks most in a month

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Are South32 Ltd and Western Areas Ltd about to ride a surging nickel price?

| James Mickleboro

Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) could be shares to buy if the Philippine government shuts down half…

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Here's why gold miner OceanaGold Corporation plunged 19% this week

| James Mickleboro

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) shares plunged 19% this week. But is their further to fall after yesterday’s shocking news?

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Where to next for the BHP Billiton Limited share price?

| Robert Stephens

Will BHP Billiton Limited’s (ASX:BHP) share price rise or fall?

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Could Fortescue Metals Group Limited crash back to $1.90?

| Robert Stephens

Will Fortescue Metals Group Limited’s (ASX:FMG) share price slump to its January level?

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Is the iron ore price set to crash?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is having a great year, but could iron ore prices be heading to US$45 a…

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Why I think it's time to sell Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Does Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have a bright long term future?

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Will Santos Ltd ever recover to $15 per share?

| Robert Stephens

Could Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) be a recovery play?

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Oil price sinks: Is it time to sell your Santos Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

It is looking unlikely that OPEC will agree to freeze production. Is it time to sell your Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)…

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3 stocks up 300% this year that everyone's missed

| Andrew Mudie

This year’s big winners may give us clues to what we can expect next year.

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These 5 industrial stocks could see you demolish the ASX200 in 2016

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

The market averages can be safely ignored by the know-something investor.

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Is now the time to buy Newcrest Mining Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Will Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) continue its 72% year-to-date gains?

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Where to next for the Western Areas Ltd share price?

| Mike King

Is Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) set to rocket higher as nickel prices zoom?

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Is the share price rally in blue-chip mining shares over?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Top broker Morgan Stanley sees limited upside to mining giants BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) and Rio…

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ASX 200 soars on Fed decision: 16 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Gold stocks set the market alight today.

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5 warning signs oil prices are about to crash for good

| Tom Richardson

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could all be major wealth destroyers.

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares have gone gangbusters this week

| James Mickleboro

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shares have gone gangbusters in the last week on the back of strong demand for…

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Gold stocks are soaring

| Mike King

These gold stocks have gained more than 5% in early trading

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Gold price jumps, but should you sell your ASX gold shares?

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and its peers are likely to climb higher today following a jump in the gold price.…

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2 reasons I would sell Origin Energy Ltd shares today

| Robert Stephens

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) lacks investment appeal.

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Is it time to sell Orocobre Limited and the rest of the lithium producers?

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) have dropped sharply today. Is it time to move away from the…

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Why gold won't hit US$1,900 an ounce

| Mike King

Predictions of gold at US$1,900 an ounce are fanciful at best

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Is the gold price set to crash?

| James Mickleboro

With the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve announcing interest rate decisions shortly, could now be the time to…

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Should you sell your Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Following its 2016 gain, should you sell Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Where to next for the Oil Search Limited share price?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy or sell Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH)?

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a $6 stock?

| Mike King

Could the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price hit $6.00?

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Should you invest in Rio Tinto Limited today?

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are down around 7% in the last month as iron ore prices sink. Is a…

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited shares for 2017?

| Robert Stephens

Are shares in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) worth buying after their year to date rise?

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Should you sell your Santos Ltd shares?

| Robert Stephens

Will Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) turn around its share price decline?

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Up 40% in 5 days, have you missed the potential of this ugly duckling?

| Andrew Mudie

Iron ore is a competitive industry and this underdog may be finding other revenue sources.

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BHP Billiton Limited's trail of destruction

| Mike King

US$18.5 billion in writeoffs over the past decade don't exactly make for a great company

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Why now could be the wrong time to buy Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could endure a challenging period.

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Is now the time to buy Newcrest Mining Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you add Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) to your portfolio?

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Why now might be a bad time to buy Newcrest Mining Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The gold producers have plunged today on the back of a fall in the gold price. I expect things will…

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Where to from here for the BHP Billiton Limited share price?

| Mike King

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price headed higher?

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Where to next for the Woodside Petroleum Limited share price?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy or sell Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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