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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 has the Fortescue share price dropped 20% in 6 months?

| Mitchell Lawler

A rough six months has left this iron ore giant licking its wounds.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is on ice with a 'significant resource update' incoming

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium explorer has indicated a major announcement will be coming this week.

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Resources Shares

3 lithium ASX shares to watch after Tesla's results

| Tony Yoo

These Australian resources companies could see their stock price rocket up along with the electric car maker's fortunes.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 companies among the top 10 lithium producers in the world

| Tony Yoo

Australia has some of the biggest players in extracting and processing this valuable battery ingredient.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price melt down on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why did BHP shares fall out of favour with investors on Monday?

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Opinions

Opportunities across the mining sector: Expert names ASX 200 shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The resources sector is still a good place to go digging for ideas, according to this fund manager.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX battery metals shares in Q2?

| Zach Bristow

This investment theme continues to extend its legs.

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX resources shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best resources shares to buy now…

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Resources Shares

My Fortescue shares have returned 33% in a year. Here's why I'm still expecting big things

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has been a leading performer for my portfolio. I’m still optimistic.

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Resources Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Mineral Resources shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look how Mineral Resources shares have performed this year.

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Resources Shares

What's been dragging the Rio Tinto share price lower this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Concerns an expected iron ore boom may not materialise have seemingly kicked off this week.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 20% on 'phenomenal' drill results

| Brooke Cooper

Recent drilling has returned the Duchess Project's best ever result.

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Resources Shares

Why has the iron ore price taken a hit this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Iron ore has fallen in value. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing higher on big news

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX mining shares have leapt as much as 30% on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price in the green on high-grade lithium news

| Bernd Struben

We take a look at the latest lithium exploration results from IGO's JV partner at Mt Alexander, in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy Rio Tinto shares? Here's why this fundie says there is 'something terribly wrong'

| Bernd Struben

One fundie is questioning majority shareholder Rio's role in the resignation of Energy Resources of Australia board members.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 100% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

The initial diamond drill results indicate the likely presence of copper, nickel, gold and silver.

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Resources Shares

Can ASX lithium shares charge higher over the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is lithium the place to look for opportunities this year? Or will miners lose their spark?

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares avoid Monday's sell-off?

| Zach Bristow

The mining giant held the line today.

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the ASX 200 mining shares to buy and sell

| James Mickleboro

These are the mining shares to buy and sell according to Morgans...

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Lake Resources share price in the second quarter?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium shares still remain in hot contention at the back end of 2022.

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Resources Shares

It was a rocky quarter for Rio Tinto shares. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors get digging into Rio Tinto shares?

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Resources Shares

Amid the doom and gloom, Pilbara Minerals shares delivered 100% gains in Q1. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

This lithium miner has been charging up investor returns.

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue's green hydrogen plans just got a $13 million boost

| Monica O'Shea

What is this major grant for?

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Resources Shares

Is the October outlook brightening for the Fortescue share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have enjoyed a positive start to the month. Can it keep going?

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Resources Shares

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price keep charging higher in October

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX lithium share be a strong performer again this month?

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Resources Shares

Brokers say these are the ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 mining shares are buys according to brokers...

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price a buy in October?

| Zach Bristow

The miner is continuing it's volatility in the second half of 2022.

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Resources Shares

Good times keep rolling for ASX lithium shares on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

The lithium trade is showing no signs of exhaustion.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 mining shares in Q2?

| Zach Bristow

We check what the near future could hold for miners and commodities.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price has just capped off a disappointing quarter. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a volatile few months for this miner. Are things going to get better?

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price held up surprisingly well in September. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

One of the ASX’s biggest miners managed to produce big outperformance last month.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's how the miner plans to deliver on its 'clear growth pathway'

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is the biggest ASX share on the market. But it has plans to grow even more.

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Resources Shares

Does the BHP share price have a strong outlook in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into BHP right now? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Woodside shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

The oil and gas sector has been a good place to be invested in 2022.

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Resources Shares

3 small-cap ASX mining shares ripe for adding now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks have carried the market this year. So which companies will lead the way in the coming period?

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Resources Shares

Here are the big ASX lithium share winners and losers on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices remain near record highs amid strong global demand for EV and grid storage batteries.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price smashes ASX 200 amid lithium production news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s proving a strong day for the commodity sector.

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Guess which ASX 200 mining shares are outpacing BHP today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these three ASX mining shares outperforming today?

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium mania: Sayona Mining share price rocketing 8% today

| Bernd Struben

With global battery production booming amid the transition to EVs and grid storage, lithium prices remain near all-time highs.

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