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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

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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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Dividend Investing

Invest $6,000 in Fortescue shares and get $502 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares delivered a boosted dividend to passive income investors in March.

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Resources Shares

Why is everyone talking about Rio Tinto stock on Thursday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Ethical concerns may see $3.2 billion worth of Rio Tinto shares put up for sale.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price having such a cracker run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares are trouncing the market this Thursday.

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Three miners wearing hard hats and high vis vests take a break on site at a mine as the Fortescue share price drops in FY22
Resources Shares

How this unexpected development in China could boost ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bernd Struben

The big Aussie mining stocks have been struggling amid a slumping iron ore price.

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Resources Shares

Why hot ASX copper shares could have further to run

| Mitchell Lawler

When lower supply meets higher demand, watch out! Copper could be set for even better days to come.

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Resources Shares

Are your big ASX 200 mining dividends in for a chop?

| Tristan Harrison

Are the appealing dividends about to come to an end?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price was surprisingly resilient in March. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gained in March despite concerns over China’s economy and surging nickel output from Indonesia.

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Resources Shares

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could dig up a lot of profit in the next few years.

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Resources Shares

Down 14% in 2024, why is the BHP share price sliding again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the BHP share price on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

These ASX 200 mining stocks could rise 40% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these miners are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price leaps 5% as electric machinery makes a milestone

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is charging ahead with its electric mining ambitions.

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP share price crushed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

BHP shareholders enjoyed a rewarding week.

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Dividend Investing

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth how much profit this miner could make.

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Resources Shares

Is the worst of the selling now over for ASX iron ore shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX iron ore giants like BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue rebounded this week after falling hard in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares smashing the benchmark on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue shares are all charging higher today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price getting battered today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down South32 shares today.

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX 200 mining stock 5 years ago, you'd have $278,000 now

| Tony Yoo

No one cared when nothing was going wrong. But then a global pandemic, a war in Europe, and a war…

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

BHP has come under pressure in 2024 amid a sharp fall in iron ore prices.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 2 of the best ASX mining shares to buy (with 40% to 50% upside)

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these miners as top buys.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now with less than $1,000

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these ASX shares could enjoy an unexpected rebound in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares retreat to fresh 2024 low as iron ore breaks below US$100 per tonne

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been an awful start to the week for Fortescue stock.

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Resources Shares

Where will Fortescue shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the next three years going to be exciting for Fortescue?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 shares at risk from the slowdown in China

| Bronwyn Allen

We dig into what's happening in the faltering Chinese economy and its property market.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX copper shares having such a bumper day?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX copper shares are making investors very happy indeed this Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price now cheap enough to buy after falling 15% in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the mining giant an opportunity to dig into?

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Dividend Investing

How are these passive income investors earning more than an 8% yield on Rio Tinto shares?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto paid out $6.54 a share in fully-franked dividends over the past 12 months.

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Resources Shares

After a rough start to 2024 these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks are looking cheap to me

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miners have come under pressure amid a big drop in iron ore prices.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price getting hammered on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the BHP share price on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

This ASX 300 mining share could deliver a 60%+ return in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes that big returns are on the cards for this mining stock.

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Cheap Shares

Down 19% this year! Is now the moment to buy Core Lithium stock?

| Tony Yoo

The world will require millions of more batteries to reduce its carbon emissions.

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Dividend Investing

These brave investors are earning a 9% dividend yield on BHP shares! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

BHP declared $2.35 per share in fully franked dividends over the past 12 months.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 78% on a JV agreement with Fortescue

| Bernd Struben

The junior ASX miner has secured a JV agreement with mining giant Fortescue.

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Resources Shares

Is the Liontown share price ready for next week's numbers?

| Mitchell Lawler

All eyes will be on this ASX lithium share next week.

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Dividend Investing

Want to bank the Rio Tinto dividend? You'll need to be fast!

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is about to pay a hefty dividend.

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Dividend Investing

A 22% yield on Fortescue shares? Here's how these passive income investors achieved it!

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are popular among passive income investors for their juicy fully-franked dividends.

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Resources Shares

How global job cuts could boost the BHP share price

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is planning cost-cutting to help its profits.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 88% in less than 3 days! Any guesses?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock is drawing intense buying interest from investors this week.

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Resources Shares

How is the Fortescue share price down 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders should be cheering today's Fortescue losses.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price trailing the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are underperforming the ASX 200 today.

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Resources Shares

These ASX 200 mining stocks can deliver 20%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these miners.

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