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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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Here's why shares of these 6 ASX gold miners are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) and Medusa Mining Limited (ASX:MML) have both risen more than 11%.

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Why BlueScope Steel Limited shares are soaring today

| Tim Dohrmann

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) reported a solid earnings upgrade this morning. Is this a sign to buy?

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Why Codan Limited shares have surged 38% in 15 days

| Andrew Mudie

Codan Limited's (ASX:CDA) metal detector sales show signs of improvement.

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Rio Tinto Limited boots progressive dividend policy as earnings plunge

| Mike King

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) forecasts massive fall in 2016 dividend

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Miners agree: Worst still to come

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) lost US$1 billion a month in revenues each last financial…

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The BHP Billiton Limited share price has plunged 48% over the last year

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price has fallen another 3% today.

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This chart shows why EVOLUTION FPO is smashing the market

| Regan Pearson

Does this chart mean it's time to buy EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN)?

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OZ Minerals Limited shares fall despite huge profit growth

| Tim McArthur

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) has reported a full year profit of $130 million.

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Oil and gas companies are going bust at a fast rate

| Mike King

150 oil and gas companies at risk of going bust according to US energy consultant IHS Inc.

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Will the Newcrest Mining Limited share price keep soaring? 

| Tim Dohrmann

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is up more than 30% since the start of February. Should you buy…

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Can the Santos Ltd share price recover from its plunge?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd's (ASX:STO) share price has fallen 60% over the last 12 months.

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Here's why Cimic Group Ltd shares are soaring

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) (formally Leighton Holdings) share price has jumped on a profit upgrade.

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price tumbled today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price is again approaching $15.

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3 reasons the price of gold is rocketing

| Regan Pearson

Can the gains continue for Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX: EVN)?

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Here's why Australia's gold mining shares are shooting higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) have risen more than 7% each

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Is the Rio Tinto Limited share price set to fall?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price going to fall? If it does this, it might.

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Can the iron ore bounce save the junior miners?

| Mike King

The iron ore price has jumped 15% since January 2016 lows

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shareholders: Look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) share price entered a nosedive today despite one of the company's subsidiaries, Bear Head…

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Why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton…

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has surged 12%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have performed incredibly since Wednesday.

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WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED powers to $7.8m profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) traded mostly flat despite the company swinging to a first-half profit of $7.8 million.

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Why I hate gold, but like Northern Star Resources Ltd

| Regan Pearson

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is a well-positioned business, even if it does produce gold.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Santos Ltd…

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Market Wrap: ASX booms as miners skyrocket

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) all soared today.

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Shareholders of BHP Billiton Limited will love this

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have surged 8% today.

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Here's why the South32 Ltd share price surged higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares rose more than 12% today.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price surged 5.3% and is back above $15.

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Are oil prices about to crash again?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

You might want to think again before buying more Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) or Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares

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CRASH: Here's why BHP Billiton Limited's share price plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) shares are again threatening to fall to a new low

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Is it time to pounce on Rio Tinto Limited, Orica Ltd, and Select Harvests Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), and Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) hit their lowest point all year…

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ASX energy shares plummet as oil rally falters

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are falling again today

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BHP Billiton Limited's credit rating downgraded: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Standard & Poor's has officially cut its credit rating on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)

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Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill mine struggling to breakeven

| Mike King

Profitable with the iron ore price at US$42 a tonne, Roy Hill faces the prospect of even lower prices

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Credit Suisse names 6 shares with big potential in 2016

| Tom Richardson

Are WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) and Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) really investment grade?

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Can the Orica Ltd share price keep climbing?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) is up 1% today after the group held its AGM.

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Is Rio Tinto Limited's dividend in doubt?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could cut its dividend, especially now that rivals Vale SA and Anglo American have announced a…

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Why the Santos Ltd share price is surging higher

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have rebounded 25% since hitting a low of $2.46 recently.

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Is BHP Billiton Limited set to announce a capital raising?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors should read this before buying shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) .

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Fund manager identifies 6 top shares as portfolio holdings

| Tim McArthur

Listed investment company Bki Investment Co Ltd (ASX:BKI) has identified some shares it's backing.

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Newcrest Mining Limited reports: what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares rose nearly 3% after their quarterly production report.

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