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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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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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Why the BHP Billiton share price has fallen 3.8% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has lost 13% since 8 March

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4 shares plunging on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 sinks 0.5%, while these 4 companies sank more than 4%

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Woodside Petroleum Limited cans Browse LNG Project

| Mike King

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) puts Browse floating LNG project on hold due to low oil price

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5 shares crushing the S&P/ASX 200 in 2016

| Andrew Mudie

The staggering rise of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has taken many investors by surprise.

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Why these 3 iron ore shares are still risky investments

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have all risen strongly thanks to…

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Up 2,262%: Is it too late to buy shares of St Barbara Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2015.

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Is the BHP Billiton share price headed back to $20?

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price jumps 4% to $18

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3 reasons why the Fortescue Metals share price is up today

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up more than 5%

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Here's why the BHP Billiton share price has sunk 14%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent weeks.

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Karoon Gas Australia shareholders might want to look away now

| Mike King

The Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX: KAR) share price is down 87% since its all-time high of $12.10 in 2009

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Here's why the iron ore price could be set to plunge

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of companies such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are at risk.

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Fortescue Metals Group share price sinks on debt downgrade

| Mike King

Moody's cuts Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) credit rating on China growth fears

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Is it time to jump into resources shares?

| Mike King

Some resources companies have seen their share prices rise by as much as 50% and 60% in the past month…

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Here's the dividend that shareholders of BHP Billiton Limited can expect

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) cut its interim dividend by almost 75% this year.

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These 2 energy companies are creaming it at US$40 a barrel

| Regan Pearson

Will economies of scale keep Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) winning?

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Here's why these 4 shares are crashing today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is enjoying a positive day but these four shares haven't been so lucky.

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Have oil prices bottomed?

| Mike King

The International Energy Agency says it sees signs that suggests oil may have bottomed

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Here's why these 3 energy shares are still a dangerous bet

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are still risky plays for investors.

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This turnaround stock could win big for energy investors

| Motley Fool Staff

There are compelling reasons why Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) should be on your watch list.

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The iron ore price is tumbling and these shares could be next

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are not immune from share price falls.

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Iron ore price is set to fall as early as tonight

| Mike King

Iron ore price looks set to sink according to MetalBulletin

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Why these 4 ASX shares are crashing today

| Christopher Georges

Today's market rebound hasn't been enough to help these four stocks from crashing.

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Resource shares come back down to earth

| Mike King

Resources and energy companies slide as commodities prices fall

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Here's why I'm not buying shares of BHP Billiton Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is falling again today.

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What was really behind Fortescue Metals Group Limited's extraordinary gain on Monday?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) was forced to respond to a query from the ASX regarding its 23.7% gain on…

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3 things every Santos Ltd investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is starting to look a lot like it did 10 years ago for investors…

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Iron ore miners are soaring

| Mike King

Have the junior iron ore miners been given a new life?

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is jumping higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have exploded in price, but can it last?

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Fortescue Metals Group share price soars

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price jumps 24% today to $3.08

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Why the Sundance Energy Australia Ltd share price soared 28% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) share price has risen 137% in just three days

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Why the Santos Ltd share price has soared 64%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has rebounded strongly since bottoming out in January.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has surged 32%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has gained another 5.2% today.

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 10 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is expected to trade higher today following positive leads from international markets on…

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Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd shares soar – Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of energy giants Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have enjoyed gains of around 20% in the…

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Can Santos Ltd shares make you rich?

| Regan Pearson

Is there a strong contrarian case for buying Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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Iron ore shares rise despite sinking commodity price

| Mike King

Iron ore falls 2.5% to US$51.20 a tonne

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2 shares to buy and 2 to avoid for SMSF investors

| Christopher Georges

Are these 4 of the best shares for your superfund?

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has risen 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is creating plenty of spark for the broader market.

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Why the Woodside Petroleum Limited share price is soaring today

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are bouncing back from a savage selloff. Where next for Woodside?

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These are the 5 worst shares on the ASX today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hint: They're all from the same industry!

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