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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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5 key drivers of the new commodities 'supercycle': experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is at the start of a new mining boom, but experts say it will be different to the last.

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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Is now the time to buy gold stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Gold miners like Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are all rising, but…

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Why I'd buy Rio Tinto Limited before Amcor Limited

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I think Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has better prospects than Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC)

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Do you own June's top stocks and what does July hold?

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) was one of the worst performing stocks on the ASX in June but it could see a…

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited is getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have been smashed more than 5% during today's session.

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Why Bradken Limited shares were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) shares fell by more than 15% today, hitting their lowest price since early 2009

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shares are crashing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has endured a heavy sell-off during today's session.

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Willing to take a risk? Consider Santos Ltd

| Christopher Georges

The oil price may have fallen but the future remains bright for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Is now the time to buy South32 Ltd shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has had a rough ride since it went public late last month

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have been smashed while Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ)…

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Newcrest Mining Limited struck by falling gold price: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has been slammed 11% over the last month as the price of gold has fallen steadily.

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Macmahon Holdings Limited soars higher: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX:MAH) shares absolutely exploded this afternoon following a market sensitive update.

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Bradken Limited in trading halt as private equity circles

| Brendon Lau

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) may have been thrown a lifeline with the stock going into a trading halt as management negotiates…

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Atlas Iron Limited: flogging a dead horse?

| Mike King

Are shareholders throwing good money after bad with Atlas Iron Limited's (ASX:AGO) capital raising?

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Is Rio Tinto Limited dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shareholders digging themselves into a whole heap of trouble?

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd now an oil and gas play?

| Tim McArthur

Investors have been wondering what direction Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) will direct its cashed-up balance sheet.

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has significantly underperformed the broader market over the last 12 months, falling nearly 17% over that…

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Is it right to ignore Australia's iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) undervalued?

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Was I wrong about Senex Energy Ltd?

| Regan Pearson

Is my optimism for oil and gas producer Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) misplaced?

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Why Rio Tinto Limited offers poor returns to investors

| Sean O'Neill

Roughly 90% of the value of mergers and acquisitions at the likes of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has been written…

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What you need to know about the Energy Resources of Australia Limited fallout

| Andrew Mudie

Energy Resources of Australia Limited (ASX:ERA) could be on its deathbed if it can’t get permission to develop one of…

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Read this before you buy Lynas Corporation Limited shares

| Andrew Mudie

Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) shares are sitting at an all-time low of 3.8 cents per share and it looks ready…

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Should South32 Ltd shareholders sell today?

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) plunges to its lowest level ever but selling the shares now could be a massive mistake.

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South32 Ltd slides to record low: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has fallen 4.6% today, and nearly 24% over the last month.

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Why Santos Ltd has been slammed today

| Andrew Mudie

The benchmark WTI oil price fell nearly 1.5% and signals more trouble to come for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil…

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Macmahon Holdings Limited releases more bad news

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX:MAH) has fallen 68% since August 2014 and could be set for further pain.

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2 resources stocks set to soar: BHP Billiton Limited and Oil Search Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 resources stocks appear to be well-worth buying right now: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH).

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Is Santos Ltd a buy? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

Oil and gas producer Santos Ltd. (ASX:STO) appears to be out of favour and may provide a long-term opportunity for the patient investor.  

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Is Santos Ltd or Woodside Petroleum Limited a better dividend play?

| Regan Pearson

Battle of the dividends; Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) vs Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL)

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has soared on the back of strong gains from National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), BHP…

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Is Newcrest Mining Limited a better buy than Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) to your portfolio before Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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

| Mitch Sonogan

Why Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) could be one of the best resources investments currently available on the ASX.

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Are the iron ore miners at bargain prices?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are enjoying a higher iron ore…

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has retreated 3.9% for the day to trade at $2.23.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited was slammed yesterday

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are linked by the iron ore price.

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp, Rio Tinto Limited and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A long-term investment in shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Is Atlas Iron Limited's revival bad news for iron ore stocks?

| Brendon Lau

It's almost a sure thing that Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) will resume trade after it secured a highly dilutive capital…

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Is Arrium Ltd really facing $1.66 billion in write-downs?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It can get worse for Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI).

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Why Monadelphous Group Limited has been slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nearly $60 million has been wiped from the value of Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) today.

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Investor cheat sheet: Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Regan Pearson

Here's what you need to know before buying Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL).

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3 reasons you should avoid BHP Billiton Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are on their way down, and investors shouldn't attempt to catch them.

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