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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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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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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is down today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has fallen 2.4% today and is dragging on the broader market.

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Here's why Santos Ltd shares surged 59% in October

| Andrew Mudie

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) popped on an opportunistic takeover offer.

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What you need to know about the management changes at Orica Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After eight years, Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) Chairman, Russell Caplan, will step down from the top role to be replaced by…

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Why the BlueScope Steel Limited share price is surging today

| Brendon Lau

A deal with unions and the NSW government to save BlueScope Steel Limited's (ASX: BSL) Port Kemla plant and the…

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd the best resources company on the ASX?

| Mitch Sonogan

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) released strong quarterly production results this morning which put it on track to achieve the…

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Are these 2 miners set to post stunning returns? Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shouldn't use more debt to pay dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) offers a monster dividend yield, but it is a dangerous one.

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Is Origin Energy Ltd the best oil stock to buy now?

| Rachit Dudhwala

At current oil prices, Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) may be the pick of the sector.

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Oil Search Limited and Santos Ltd fuel takeover speculation in energy sector

| Tim McArthur

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have both fielded multi-billion dollar takeover offers.

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Could iron ore prices fall to US$20-US$30 a tonne?

| Mike King

Headwinds are rising in the iron ore sector and it means danger for junior iron ore miners

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Here's why the South32 Ltd share price soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has posted results that may have revived some faith in the business.

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Here's why you should avoid the iron ore sector

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are at risk.

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Santos Ltd's share price soars on news of takeover offer

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) has labelled a takeover offer from Scepter Partners as 'opportunistic'.

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BHP Billiton Limited share price jumps on latest production report

| Brendon Lau

While September quarter production of most commodities were slightly ahead of expectations, it's the fact that BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:…

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Will BHP Billiton Limited quit its dual-listing structure?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) position on the London stock exchange is once again the topic of debate.

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Can retail investors turn a profit on the Cardno Limited takeover bid?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Cardno Limited's (ASX:CDD) takeover presents an opportunity for arbitrage.

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Why the Newcrest Mining Limited share price was hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) fell 5.7%, adding to yesterday's woes.

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Why you should ignore BHP Billiton Limited's 9.7% dividend yield

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) fully franked dividend yield looks amazing, but it isn't what it seems.

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Why gold stocks are getting smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) are both weighing on the market's progress today.

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Rio Tinto Limited reports: 5 things every investor MUST know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has reported a "seriously good" third quarter according to its CEO.

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Is the iron ore price about to collapse?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investing in companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is a…

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Arrium Limited's iron ore business is in trouble

| Mike King

Arrium Limited's (ASX:ARI) move into iron ore was ill-conceived

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited set to rebound?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) might have delivered a bumper operations report but that might not be enough to save…

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Santos Ltd gives shareholders some good news

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) rose in today’s trade after the company announced it had commenced the first shipments from…

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Why it's time to get OUT of Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), along with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and to a lesser extent BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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How Fortescue Metals Group Limited investors are earning a 12.5% annual return

| Mitch Sonogan

How are investors making 10% per annum from Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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What you need to know about Rio Tinto Limited's production report

| Brendon Lau

It isn't enough to post a solid quarterly result in this market as the stark share price reactions between Rio…

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ASX 50 report: Will 2015 be the ASX's worst year since the GFC?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

According to KPMG's latest research, companies such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Origin Energy Ltd…

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Here's why these 3 stocks are soaring higher in October

| Christopher Georges

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), STW Communications Group Ltd. (ASX:SGN) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) easily outperformed the broader market in…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited sees revenues plunge as outlook darkens

| Tom Richardson

A famous hedge fund manager has warned that owning stocks exposed to LNG prices like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) may…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited's share price soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have bounced 5.5% thanks to a strong quarterly production report.

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Are South32 Ltd shares headed north?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Here’s why I think South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares may be headed higher in the long term.

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2 of my favourite mining stocks: BHP Billiton Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 mining companies seem to be worth buying right now: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

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Are further falls in store for BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) could re-test their lows.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Is Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) worth a look?

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Should BHP Billiton Limited get serious about acquisitions?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is said to be exploring mergers and acquisitions opportunities.

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3 blue chip stocks I WOULDN'T buy today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are expensive because the market isn't…

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Santos Ltd falls 5.8%. Can it slash its way to profit?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is slumping again.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited's share price crashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have fallen 8.8% today.

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Here's why gold stocks are soaring

| Tim McArthur

Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX:SLR), Medusa Mining Limited (ASX:MML) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) all recorded double-digit share price gains yesterday.

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