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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

Is now the time to buy shares of ASX 200 iron ore giants? Expert weighs in

| Brooke Cooper

Last year saw iron ore stocks struggle. Will 2022 be their year?

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Resources Shares

'Strong support': Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is pouncing higher today

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the explorer are roaring today...

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Dividend Investing

Do any ASX lithium shares pay dividends?

| Mitchell Lawler

We take a look at which ASX lithium shares mix in a dose of dividends.

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Broker Notes

Why mighty ASX 200 mining shares could stumble this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

One broker believes ASX mining shares could struggle.

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Share Gainers

Boom! Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on 'major discovery'

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX investors keep an eye on junior explorer's drill results.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker thinks the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend will come under significant pressure

| James Mickleboro

Are Fortescue's generous dividend payments coming to an end soon?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX resources shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Here are five of the best resources shares to buy in February...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is rebounding in 2022

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares have been on the move in 2022...

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Resources Shares

2 now-cheap lithium ASX shares to buy this instant

| Tony Yoo

The metal is in hot demand as the world moves to a greener future. But the share price for a…

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Small Cap Shares

Why this small-cap ASX mining share rocketed 17% today

| Monica O'Shea

What a day for GWR Group...

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Resources Shares

Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price firms after completion of $2.6b acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The miner took control of the Spanish mining complex yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Could South32 (ASX:S32) be set to downgrade its guidance when it reports this month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what could weigh on the company's stock when it releases its half year results.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) boss: 'This is not the type of company we want to be'

| Monica O'Shea

What did a report into the workplace culture at Rio Tinto find?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is shooting higher today

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices have rebounded strongly over the past months.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries to buy stake in Sparc Hydrogen

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries is buying a stake in Sparc Hydrogen.

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price jumps on government green light

| Mitchell Lawler

The company is inching closer to constructing its own processing facility in Kalgoorlie...

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Broker Notes

Is the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price a bargain buy after dropping 12% so far this year?

| James Mickleboro

Is this the lithium share to buy?

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price powers up on lithium project update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX lithium mining company is on track to develop commercial lithium product this year.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares in focus amid potential supply squeeze

| Bernd Struben

Already soaring prices for lithium-rich spodumene concentrate could fly even higher.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries hires new tech boss

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is in focus as its green division, FFI, just hired a new chief tech officer.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker is bearish on the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries business

| James Mickleboro

Is Fortescue Future Industries going to destroy shareholder value?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) vs Traditional Owners: $400m battle continues

| Mitchell Lawler

What could be overshadowing the Rio Tinto share price today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why BHP shares are in the spotlight today

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP is fully back in the hood after wrapping up its unification...

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Earnings Results

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lower as revenue slides 18%

| Bernd Struben

Rising nickel prices helped lift half year profits.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price races higher after strong lithium prices offset potential guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Lithium prices are strong and getting stronger...

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Resources Shares

What has driven the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 40% in three months?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have risen by around 40% in the past three months.

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be buys in February...

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Gold

Here's why the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price tumbled 8% to 4-month lows today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this gold miner's share price hit a three-month low today?

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Resources Shares

Did this just cause the American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price to surge 30% higher?

| James Mickleboro

American Rare Earths shares are on fire today...

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Broker Notes

Time to sell? Macquarie just downgraded these 3 ASX shares from buys

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie has re-evaluated its posture on these 3 shares. They're all resource names too.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy in all of this volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Could BHP shares be a worthwhile buy during this market correction?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price leaping ahead today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are defying the market today. We take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to sink 30% and warns of dividend cuts

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares could be vastly overvalued according to some analysts...

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Broker Notes

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falls 5% following brokerage downgrade

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker has given its opinion on the Mineral Resources share price.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? What options does the company have in response to the Serbian government's decision

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto will be carefully reviewing its options...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to guide you out of this bloodbath: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish picks 2 stocks that you'll be proud to hold in 3…

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price tumbles 7% on quarterly update

| Monica O'Shea

The mining services company said COVID-19 had impacted its operations.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Work at its major copper project is about to restart

| Brooke Cooper

There's been exciting news from Rio Tinto on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is heading south amid Burkina Faso political turmoil

| Aaron Teboneras

The company will be closely monitoring the security threat to its operations in the West African country.

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Resources Shares

Two top ASX 200 mining shares to watch in 2022: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore could retest its 2021 highs later this year.

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