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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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Resources Shares

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

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

Why are these experts so bullish on ASX copper shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares could lead the charge higher into 2025. But why?

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the big 3 ASX 200 iron ore stocks today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue are eyeing an ongoing economic slowdown in China.

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Resources Shares

Should investors be bullish about BHP shares with the FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has slid lower. Is this a good time to invest?

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's why this 'world-class' lithium project could be back on track

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto’s lithium ambitions have been largely on hold since 2022. But is that about to change?

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Resources Shares

This fund returned 30% per annum for 3 years. Here are the ASX shares it's buying now.

| Zach Bristow

These little known players could be gems, this fundie says.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 stock nosedives 10% on new lithium play

| Zach Bristow

Investors have hit the sell button after news from the mining royalty company this morning.

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Broker Notes

See why this broker just upgraded South32 shares to a buy

| Zach Bristow

Commodity prices continue to create tailwinds for ASX stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why the best dividend days may be over for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not expecting huge payouts from Fortescue in the future.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slips as union takes legal action

| Zach Bristow

The union move could impact 1,700 workers.

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Resources Shares

If I buy 1,000 Fortescue shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Tristan Harrison

Do Fortescue shares have a lot of dividend potential?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the BHP share price today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Down 6% in a week. Are Fortescue shares carrying an iron anchor?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner has dipped, what’s going on?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price crushed the benchmark in May. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors sent the BHP share price sharply higher in May. But why?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares marching higher amid an 'exciting new chapter' for production

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are ending the week in the green. But why?

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Resources Shares

Buy this dirt cheap ASX 200 mining stock for a 40%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this miner is severely undervalued.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price tumbles as $74 billion deal evaporates

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares won’t be encompassing Anglo American’s copper assets after all.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy BHP shares now before tonight's Anglo American takeover reveal?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors should know tomorrow morning whether BHP will become the largest copper miner on Earth.

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Resources Shares

Will ASX copper shares keep surging from here? (Plus: 2 top picks for exposure)

| Tristan Harrison

Can copper stocks continue their electric returns?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price marching higher amid fast approaching $75 billion takeover deadline

| Bernd Struben

BHP is still in negotiations over its acquisition proposal for Anglo American.

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Resources Shares

1 Australian mining stock worth a long-term investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this copper play could be an excellent pick in the mining sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal or no deal? Why the BHP share price is crumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure following the mining giant's third takeover bid for Anglo American.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining giant could crash 30%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman thinks this miner's shares could be seriously overvalued.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why you now own an ASX tech stock!

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is now selling software.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price sinks amid gas woes

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is struggling to secure the gas it needs to power all of its projects.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks flying higher on 'most relaxed' Chinese stimulus ever

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares could all benefit from China’s new stimulus measures.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares charging higher as the clock ticks down on the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP has less than three days before the clock runs down on its $64 billion Anglo American takeover bid.

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Resources Shares

2 of the best ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these miners.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 300 shares in this glorious ASX 200 dividend stock and create almost $2,000 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Atop the juicy passive income, I like this ASX dividend beauty for its potential share price gains.

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Resources Shares

Up 51% from their 52-week low, is it too late to buy Mineral Resources shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Mineral Resources has been on a tear since mid-January. Do these top brokers think it's too late to buy?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares charging higher amid China's $210 billion cash injection

| Bernd Struben

The big three ASX 200 miners are charging higher on Friday even as the benchmark sinks.

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Resources Shares

What this unprecedented short squeeze signals for ASX copper stocks

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks have been benefiting from soaring demand for the red metal amid limited new supplies.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX iron ore shares after the federal budget?

| Tristan Harrison

There may be trouble ahead for the iron ore price according to broker Citi.

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Resources Shares

How Fortescue shares could gain from the Federal budget

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue could be among the ASX shares to benefit most from the new Federal budget.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock Boss Energy surges on copper news

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy is best known for its Honeymoon uranium project. Now copper and gold have joined the menu.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares? Here's what's happening with the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry and Anglo American’s Duncan Wanblad are manoeuvring for shareholder approval.

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Resources Shares

Why more ASX mining shares could soon turn to takeover bids

| Sebastian Bowen

The rush of mining shares merging on the ASX is a good thing, says this expert.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Fortescue shares for that fat 8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

More than one expert reckons Fortescue's dividends are looking shaky.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price slides amid no deal on 'compelling opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry responded to Anglo American’s rejection of the improved takeover deal.

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Share Gainers

'Ideally positioned': Why this ASX copper stock just rocketed 57%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up shares in the ASX copper stock on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX mining shares have 'got some huge advantages': Chalmers

| Bernd Struben

Tomorrow’s Federal budget could offer a welcome boost for these ASX mining shares.

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