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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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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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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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Shares of Arrium Ltd are down 72%: Is it time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) share price has been crushed so far in 2016

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited's share price soars 45%: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up 4.5% today, and 45% over the last month.

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South32 Ltd refocuses after huge writedowns

| Mike King

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are no bargain after US$1.7 billion of writedowns

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Is it time to sell Newcrest Mining Limited shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) continues to rise as gold shines.

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Why the Maca Ltd share price tanked today

| James Mickleboro

Maca Ltd (ASX:MLD) shares have dropped by over 23% today after a disappointing half year report.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price was hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price plunged 7.3% today, reversing much of its recent gains.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited posts US$319 million profit: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has reported a breakeven price of US$28.80 a tonne.

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Worleyparsons Limited scraps dividend as profit crashes

| James Mickleboro

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) has reported a 29% drop in profit and will not pay an interim dividend.

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Iron ore rises above US$51 a tonne: Is it time to buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have risen strongly in recent weeks.

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Here's why Senex Energy Ltd shares bounced today

| Christopher Georges

Could this be the start of a turnaround for Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) shares?

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Oil Search Limited profit vanishes as commodity prices collapse

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) reported a slight fall in revenue despite a surge in production.

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BHP Billiton Limited reports US$5.67 billion loss for 1H16

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has reported a US$5.67 billion loss for the first-half and cut its dividend.

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BHP Billiton Limited slashes almost 75% off dividend: what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has cut its interim dividend by nearly 75%.

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3 reasons why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has surged 20%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has gained 20% in the last month.

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BlueScope Steel Limited share price jumps on profit surge

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) reported a jump in half-year profit.

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Here's why the MMA Offshore Ltd share price plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MMA Offshore Ltd's (ASX:MRM) earnings results have been severely impacted by falling oil prices.

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Why these 4 shares got smashed by the market last week

| Christopher Georges

Disappointing earnings results have seen the share prices of stocks like Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) and 3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL)…

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Why the Mineral Resources share price is taking off

| Mike King

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX:MIN) share price is up more than 40% in the past week

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Santos Ltd shares plunge 8% as loss hits $2.7 billion

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have been downgraded following the release of its 2015 Annual Report.

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4 ASX shares thumping the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) soared almost 2% higher this afternoon, but shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), BHP Billiton…

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Resources Shares

Here's why resources shares are going nuts

| Mike King

BHP, Rio and South32 share prices are soaring as investor confidence grows

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Energy shares go berserk as oil price surges

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Santos Ltd (ASX:SEA) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have both risen strongly today.

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Here's why RCR Tomlinson Limited shares are being crushed today

| Christopher Georges

RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR) shares have fallen more than 25% today after a disappointing earnings report.

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Why the Arrium Ltd share price was crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) has fallen 46% since Monday.

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has jumped 5.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) shares are trading for just under $17 each right now.

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Origin Energy Ltd profit sinks – what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has reported a decline in underlying profit from continuing operations to $243 million.

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Why the Independence Group share price is sinking

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) shares have fallen sharply following the release of its half-yearly results.

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Why the Beadell Resources share price is soaring today

| Mike King

Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX: BDR) share price surges on company update

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Arrium Ltd: One thing BHP Billiton Limited shareholders have to be thankful for

| Tim McArthur

Arrium Ltd's (ASX:ARI) interim earnings result shows that the group remains in a precarious position.

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Bradken share price plunges after huge first half loss

| Mike King

Can Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) survive despite management's best efforts?

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Monadelphous Group Limited's revenues and profits crash

| Sean O'Neill

Could a massive dividend encourage investors to buy shares of Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) after today's result?

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Why the Fortescue share price is soaring today

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price gains more than 7% in early trade

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Why the Aurizon Holdings Ltd share price is sinking today 

| Tim Dohrmann

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASZ: AZJ) is lagging the ASX after reporting earnings today. Is Aurizon worth buying today?

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Why the Lucapa Diamond share price has rocketed up 31% today

| Mike King

Lucapa Diamond Ltd (ASX:LOM) discovers 27th biggest diamond in the world

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price jumped 5.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price rose as much as 7% earlier today.

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Newcrest Mining Limited reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has today announced its first-half earnings results.

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BlueScope Steel Limited shares surge 14% – Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) shares have now risen 41% in the past six months.

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10 shares annihilating the S&P/ASX200 over the last 6 months

| John Hopkins

10 ASX shares with momentum on their side.

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Everything you need to know about Origin Energy Ltd right now

| Tim McArthur

A $110 million asset sale has been announced by Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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The end for BHP Billiton Limited's progressive dividend policy

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) looks set to follow Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) in scrapping its current dividend policy.

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