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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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Will BHP Billiton Limited or South32 perform better in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could fly out the gates, but South32 could lag behind.

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Iron ore keeps moving higher: Should you buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are both benefiting from higher prices, but can the rally…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited has soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are all providing plenty of energy for…

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) by 6% in the past year.…

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Time to rotate out of Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Santos Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Investors should use the bounce in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) as an opportunity to sell…

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Is now the time to sell your oil and gas shares?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Ltd, (ASX:ORG) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) should be…

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6 reasons why South32 could be a great investment

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 will be spun-off from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) in the very near future.

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McAleese Ltd soars 15%: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) has had a shocking run, but could it be a great turnaround story?

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S&P/ASX 200 jumps, but is the recovery only temporary?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Macquarie Bank Ltd (ASX:MQG) are leading the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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Here's what BHP Billiton Limited will look like after the de-merger

| Andrew Mudie

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) gets the best of the assets but profit is questionable at this stage

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Here's what South32 will look like after it demerges from BHP Billiton Limited

| Andrew Mudie

South32’s assets have barely moved BHP' Billiton Limited's (ASX: BHP) bottom line, so why should you invest in them?

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6 things only Woodside Petroleum Limited investors will understand

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing there are some things that only a Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) investor will understand.

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PanAust Limited to get improved takeover offer: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The price of copper is again steering the takeover battle for PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA). The commodity slump last year prompted…

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What should you do with your South32 shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors have given BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) the nod of approval to spinoff South32 following the Group's Annual General Meeting…

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6 things only Newcrest Mining investors will understand

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing there are some things that only a Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) investor will understand.

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Should investors buy Santos Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Have the gains already been made or is there more to come for shareholders of oil and gas major Santos…

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Iron ore surges beyond US$60: Can this extraordinary rally be sustained?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are all benefiting from higher iron…

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BHP Billiton Limited spinoff approved: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders have approved the demerger of South32.

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Is AWE Limited a better bet than Senex Energy Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Massive reserves and production growth at AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) reminds me a lot of Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY).

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Are TFS Corporation Limited shares an absolute bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Indian sandalwood business, TFS Corporation Ltd (ASX:TFC), has reported yet another strong quarterly result.

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The secret behind 3 top low-cost gold miners

| Regan Pearson

Can Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) sustain low costs?

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) may be offering a trailing dividend yield of 4.4%, but investors should look to more reliable…

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Think oil stocks are set for a rebound? Meet one stock that isn't

| Sean O'Neill

Despite the outlook improving for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), things aren’t as…

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Trading halt alert: NRW Holdings Limited shareholders prepare for the worst

| Andrew Mudie

Will NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) head the way of Forge Group?

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Is Santos Ltd set to run hot into 2016?

| Tom Richardson

Will Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) need to raise capital?

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Should you buy shares of BHP Billiton Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has rallied more than 15% since 14 April – does it have more room to run?

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is being stretched today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is stuck in a tug-of-war battle between the big banks, led by Westpac Banking Corp…

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Here's why McAleese Ltd shares were hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Transport group McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) fell nearly 47% early in today's session.

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Watch out below! Worleyparsons Limited plunges 11%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) says profit from the second half reporting period will be 50% of the first half.

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6 low cost gold miners earning huge margins

| Regan Pearson

Where do Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) rank?

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9 ASX blue-chip stocks to avoid and 5 to buy right now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) sitting near a seven-year high, are companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Telstra…

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Macmahon Holdings Limited surges 16%: Is there still time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) shares surge but the outlook remains poor.

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These 10 blue chips stocks surprised in April: Will they go higher in May?

| Andrew Mudie

Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) disappointed while Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) surprised, could it happen again in May?

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares are punching near $5 today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have soared on more positive news flow from its North American subsidiary, Magnolia…

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Is Atlas Iron Limited back from the brink?

| Mike King

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX: AGO) continues production at 2 of its Pilbara mines as contractors slash costs

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Are Australia's iron ore miners set for another huge rally?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) could have further to climb after Vale said it could…

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited investors should be very excited

| Regan Pearson

Margins for low cost gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) could be soaring.

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Worleyparsons Limited enters trading halt: Here's what every shareholder needs to know

| Andrew Mudie

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) is facing some trouble.

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Is it time to sell Medibank Private Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Rio Tinto Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I'd be inclined to consider taking some profits – or losses – off the table if I owned Medibank Private…

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Is the S&P/ASX 200 on the verge of a major wobble?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has fallen for the third-straight session, led by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Fortescue Metals Group…

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