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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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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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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as GDP data disappoints

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) has fallen another 1.1% today, led down by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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4 ASX stocks crushed by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) were amongst the companies leading today's sell-off

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This is why BHP Billiton Limited is a dangerous stock idea

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could be a dangerous proposition at today's price.

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S&P/ASX 200 tumbles as global rut continues

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) led the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) lower again on…

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Why the Australian Dollar will hit 60 cents in one chart

| Owen Raszkiewicz

All Australians should get ready for the next cycle of the economy by buying shares such as ResMed Inc. (CHESS)…

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Oil enjoys strongest rally in 25 years: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all trading near multi-year lows

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Is it time for a punt on oil stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Companies like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) are trading at their lowest point all decade.

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Price crash: Bradken Limited keeps falling

| Brendon Lau

Don't cry for Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) after CHAMP Private Equity and Sigdo Koppers failed to offer up a marriage proposal.…

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Market crash shock: ASX set to end the week higher

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) will end the week in the black, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's share price surged 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is setting the local sharemarket alight today.

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Why the EVOLUTION FPO share price collapsed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) shares fell 8.5% compared to a 1.5% lift for the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO)

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Why the McAleese Ltd share price climbed 21% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) shares skyrocketed more than 21% following the group's earnings results.

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd a golden opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) capped off another stellar year with a larger dividend.

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Iron ore: The chart that shows who's making money

| Mike King

One chart that shows two major issues for Australia's junior miners

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BC Iron Limited's earnings crash on iron ore weakness

| Mitch Sonogan

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) wasn't able to counteract the 50% collapse in the iron ore price over the past 12…

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Drillsearch Energy Limited shares surge on big growth targets

| Regan Pearson

Drillsearch Energy Limited (ASX:DLS) is still targeting growth despite the falling oil price.

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Don't let Worleyparsons Limited's rising share price fool you

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price soared 5% after the company released its full-year results.

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South32 Ltd's share price slammed: Is it worth another look?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares have fallen more than 40% since May.

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APA Group ups dividend on BIG profit rise: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in gas infrastructure business APA Group (ASX:APA) have come off the boil despite a positive full-year result.

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Is St Barbara Ltd the best gold stock to buy today?

| Tim McArthur

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has rallied 370% in the past year.

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Is BHP Billiton Limited's 10.6% dividend yield worth your attention?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is said to be offering "the dividend yield of a lifetime".

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Horizon Oil Ltd reports tough year and surprise increase in net profit

| Mitch Sonogan

Horizon Oil Ltd (ASX:HZN) reported good full-year results yesterday during what was a shocking year for oil producers.

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Is BHP Billiton Limited's dividend policy on the chopping block?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will report its annual earnings after the market closes today.

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How bad is Santos Ltd's debt?

| Regan Pearson

Is Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) at risk of being eaten by debt?

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Have oil and iron ore stocks hit rock bottom?

| Sean O'Neill

Some turnaround potential exists for stocks like Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG),…

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Senex Energy Ltd reports $80.6m loss: Can it turn it around in 2016?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you avoid Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) after today’s result?

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Oil Search Limited profit leaps as share price hits 52-week low

| Tim McArthur

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) has reported strong interim results.

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Is Oil Search Limited really more valuable than Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

The market is currently discounting the value of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Caltex Australia Limited dives 7% on 45% increase in profit: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors are offered an interesting conundrum with Caltex Australia Limited’s (ASX:CTX) half-year results update today.

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Beach Energy Ltd shares crash on massive impairments and losses for 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what you need to know about Beach Energy Ltd’s (ASX:BPT) 2015 report.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price got slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) plunged to a near seven-year low of just $22.82.

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Boart Longyear Ltd. reports results as the CEO steps down

| Mitch Sonogan

Boart Longyear Ltd (ASX:BLY) announced the resignation of its CEO and another huge loss for the half-year ended June 30…

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Why Codan Limited's share price was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) plunged more than 17% following its earnings report.

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Why Independence Group NL crashed to a 20-month low

| Brendon Lau

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) tumbled after it posted a softer-than-expected result even though it remains one of the precious few…

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Close to $60 billion shed from Australian shares as Chinese stocks crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has shed roughly $60 billion of its value, thanks to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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UGL Limited shares drop 3.4% as it falls into the red

| Owen Raszkiewicz

UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) shares are being punished for a big loss and broader market jitters.

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Shares shed more than $40 billion as S&P/ASX 200 crumbles

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is at its lowest point in 18 months, led down by Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares plunge as profit collapses

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) reported a steep fall in profits on the back of a sinking commodity price.

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BlueScope Steel Limited profit surges as turnaround continues

| Tim McArthur

Some investors are betting on a turnaround in the fortunes of BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL).

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Australian shares on track for worst month in 3 years

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been mauled, with investors trying to make sense of what's going on.

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