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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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Resources Shares

Why the iron ore price is 'not out of the danger zone'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the share price decline for BHP and others may not be over.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy for $100 monthly passive income each

| Monica O'Shea

Could lithium producers deliver you a dividend?

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Share Gainers

Explosive growth! 2 ASX mining shares rocketing around 1,000% in a year

| Bernd Struben

The All Ordinaries is down 3% over the past 12 months, but that sure didn’t hold back these two ASX…

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? You may have missed this week's 'game changer' moment

| Monica O'Shea

What did Fortescue announce?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price tumble 7% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares suffered last month. What happened?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares: Buy, hold or fold in May?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Rio Tinto shares an opportunity worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging 30% on a potentially 'globally significant deposit'

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is starting the week with a huge gain!

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price dive 6% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

April saw a painful drop for BHP shareholders. What happened?

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy ASX 200 iron ore shares? Here are 5 reasons not to

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert is calling the end of the boom in iron ore shares.

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Resources Shares

Did Fortescue really just buy 60,000 sheep?

| Mitchell Lawler

From hard steel to soft wool, what in the world is Twiggy planning?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price rises amid rare earths acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto has just expanded its green commodity exposure.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Rio Tinto share price dived 9% in 5 days?

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price has fallen more than 9% since last Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're around $20?

| Brooke Cooper

This week has been rough on the ASX 200 iron ore miner's stock. Has the volatility presented a buying opportunity?

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Resources Shares

Down 8% in a week, is the BHP share price facing more headwinds in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price opened sharply lower today. Now what?

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 mining stocks? Here's Citi's latest iron ore price forecast

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks digging up iron ore rocketed higher from early November through to April amid surging prices for…

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Resources Shares

Want to buy ASX 200 mining shares? Goldman Sachs says these are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Buy these shares if you want exposure to the mining sector: Goldman Sachs

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Dividend Investing

Invested in Fortescue shares during the July 2022 dip? Here's the dividend yield you're earning today

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore stock is popular among investors not just for its potential share price appreciation, but also for the…

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Resources Shares

Here's why Pilbara Minerals shares will be in the spotlight this week

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is releasing its eagerly anticipated quarterly update this week.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price a buy at under $120?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this iron ore miner a good opportunity to buy?

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy following the ASX 200 miner's latest update?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s go digging into the potential of BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slips amid reduced production targets

| Bernd Struben

BHP reduced production guidance at its Escondida copper mine in Chile.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 mining shares sink as iron ore price nears 2023 low

| Monica O'Shea

The major ASX iron ore producers were among the shares to fall on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls despite record iron ore exports

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant has revealed last quarter's production results.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

The iconic mining company is down 11% over the past year. Does it make sense to buy now?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares like Fortescue smashing the index today?

| Monica O'Shea

The big ASX mining shares are riding the wave of some positive news.

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Resources Shares

Get big gains and huge dividends from these ASX 200 mining shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares tick a lot of boxes for brokers. Let's see why.

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Resources Shares

Here's the forecast for popular ASX 200 mining shares from UBS

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for some leading ASX 200 miners.

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Resources Shares

Here's why a fund manager says this ASX 200 mining share is 'unique' with 'significant value'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this ASX mining share could be worth digging into.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Here's why I'm eyeing BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

As a leading ASX 200 dividend stock, BHP shares offer a great path towards building a regular passive income stream.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons I think Fortescue shares are still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the iron ore giant's share price could keep rising.

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Resources Shares

Could more FFI spending be a saviour or stumbling block for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has major investment plans.

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Resources Shares

Does the Pilbara Minerals share price fall finally make it a no-brainer buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to jump on Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons the 6% Rio Tinto dividend yield looks safe to me

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto could be a top option for income investors right now thanks to its big yield.

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Resources Shares

Why is no one talking about ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy any more?

| Tony Yoo

What are the prospects for nuclear fuel producers now that no one's discussing fission or fusion?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share is rocketing 9% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Positive commodities trading is pushing ASX 200 mining shares higher today.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals is one of the cheapest shares in the ASX 200. Am I buying?

| Tony Yoo

The stock has fallen almost 30% over the past half-year, so is it time to take advantage of the dip?

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Resources Shares

'Attractive value': 2 ASX 200 mining shares 'worth adding' right now

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are notoriously cyclical, but one expert is backing these companies that'll benefit from the energy transition theme.

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Resources Shares

50% fall: Are ASX 200 lithium shares a bargain buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert explores whether the hot demand for the crucial battery ingredient is about to cool off.

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Resources Shares

Don't like mining stocks? Buy these ASX 200 shares instead

| Tony Yoo

The cyclicality of resources companies can put many investors off, but Celeste analysts suggest a way to reduce that volatility.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares going gangbusters (with more to come)

| Tony Yoo

Celeste analysts back a pair of stocks that could outperform while the world is crumbling around it.

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