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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

The Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) share price is diving 10% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the base metal and lithium explorer's stock on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has performed modestly so far in FY22 under tough operating conditions.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

This trend could double already red-hot lithium demand

| Brendon Lau

An emerging trend could dictate the immediate future for lithium.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is tumbling 5% today. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lynas share price has been suffering lately.

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A miner wearing a high-vis vest and orange hardhat bows his head and puts his hands on his head and screams as the Hawsons Iron share price falls today despite a new progress report on its flagship project
Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price edges lower amid Serbian licence decision

| Aaron Teboneras

The world's third largest mining company is facing stiff opposition.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price tumbling 5% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the ASX 200 resource company's stock today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is nosediving 14% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Regis shares are having a woeful start to the week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides on $310 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more merger and acquisition announcements from ASX companies.

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price tumbles despite Italian lithium project news

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan is looking outside Germany for lithium...

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Resources Shares

The Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price cooled by 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bad day for the mining company's shareholders. We have the details...

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price dips despite acquisition approval

| Aaron Teboneras

Newcrest passed a major hurdle in its quest to acquire Pretium Resources.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares will be on close watch when the trading halt is lifted.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) shareholders approve unification: What's next for the mining giant?

| James Mickleboro

BHP will become one later this month...

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Resources Shares

Can lithium charge the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Will lithium play a bigger role for Rio Tinto in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price rocketed 14% today. Here's why

| Alice de Bruin

A new development on Andromeda's Minotaur takeover was released today...

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Resources Shares

Why were Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) shares in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good day on the ASX for the two mining giants. We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price regains some shine as inflation worries mount

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are rekindling their spark with inflation-hedging bets on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

The Nico Resources (ASX:NC1) share price just surged 93% on second day of trade

| Brooke Cooper

The nickel and cobalt explorer has launched onto the ASX with gusto.

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Resources Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price down despite Phillips 66 technology development agreement

| James Mickleboro

Novonix has big plans...

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Resources Shares

The Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price lifts on positive quarterly results

| Alice de Bruin

The miner and explorer's shares are on the rise today.

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Resources Shares

Why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is surging 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are reacting positively to the company's performance update.

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Resources Shares

4 reasons Goldman says the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is a conviction buy

| James Mickleboro

South32's shares could be among the best to buy in the mining sector...

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price break the $30 barrier in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the company's shares propel to uncharted territory this year?

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) 2022 production update?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what analysts had to say in response to Rio's update yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Why Vulcan (ASX:VUL) could be a lithium share with 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is Vulcan a lithium share to buy? This broker thinks it is...

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Share Gainers

Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) soars 15% on new nickel-copper discovery

| Zach Bristow

Investors are backing the nickel story in Aston's case.

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Share Gainers

Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) share price rockets 21% after ASX response

| Zach Bristow

Investors are piling into Cannindah today.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is slipping today despite record sales results

| Alice de Bruin

It's been a shaky day for the Lynas share price despite record trading results...

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 3 hot ASX lithium shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these lithium shares could be buys...

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surged 35% in a month

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium demand continues to grow.

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Resources Shares

Is the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price going to keep charging higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Allkem shares have done very well. Can it go even higher?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is charging 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price will be in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares could be on the move on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch following second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares will be in focus today following its update...

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Resources Shares

Where this fundie sees ASX lithium shares heading from here

| Mitchell Lawler

Have lithium prices reached their peak? Or is this the beginning of a multi-year opportunity?

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Resources Shares

Why has this one ASX lithium share soared 21% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium company is attracting investor attention lately.

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Share Gainers

Arizona Lithium (ASX:AZL) up 60% in the past month, what's happening?

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX lithium share just set another new 52-week high...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up amid hydrogen supply agreement

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares are rising after a green hydrogen supply agreement was revealed.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's why the iron ore giant is pushing for battery-powered trains

| Brooke Cooper

Here's BHP's latest clean energy news.

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