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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

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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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? The 'Big Australian' is now the world's largest copper producer

| Bronwyn Allen

According to BHP's FY25 report, copper made up nearly half of its overall EBITDA last year.

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Resources Shares

Should I switch my ASX 200 banking stocks for ASX 200 miners before earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is dominated by Australia's bank and materials/mining sectors, which together account for around half of the…

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Blue Chip Shares

This popular ASX 200 blue-chip share has literally gone nowhere in 17 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Even blue-chip shares can fall short.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is rocketing 11% higher

| Kerry Sun

The Vulcan share price is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Kalium Lakes (ASX:KLL) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Sulphate of potash, or SOP, is commonly used as a fertiliser.

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Share Gainers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up 2.5% and nearing a record high

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares are closing in on a new record high...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price gains 8% on news of negative emissions

| Brooke Cooper

Vulcan's Zero Carbon Lithium Project has been crowned the world's most carbon efficient.

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 5% this last week. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have failed to bounce back after the company's acquisition announcement on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 6% on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Chalice Mining has a "globally significant discovery" in its hands.

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Resources Shares

Why the Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) share price is soaring 16% to 8-year highs

| Bernd Struben

Copper is again trading near record highs as demand for the red metal remains strong

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen off a cliff

| Kerry Sun

From record highs last week to a sudden 10% selloff. What happened to Fortescue shares?

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Share Market News

Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price leaps 12% on US project news

| Zach Bristow

Anson's shares jumped after a key announcement before the market open today

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earth elements in most every tech gadget you own.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Ken Hall

A few things to watch for investors in Australia's largest miner...

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue's FY21 results are right around the corner. What should investors expect?

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Share Gainers

Tempus Resources (ASX:TMR) share price jumps 19% on survey results

| Zach Bristow

Tempus Resources' flagship gold project is in the spotlight again.

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Resources Shares

The Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is soaring 14%

| Brooke Cooper

Lake Resources is having a great day on the ASX

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is falling on Monday

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking a breather...

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Share Fallers

The Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price has sunk 10% today. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the nickel miner have slumped after the company announced a $22 million capital raise.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Chalice (ASX:CHN) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Today Chalice Mining released exciting news of its Julimar Project.

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals share price (ASX:PLS) is booming 8%. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Pilbara Minerals shares are shooting higher after a 4-day suspension last week.

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is one to watch after announcement

| Marc Sidarous

There is surging demand for rare-earth elements sourced outside of China, and new drilling might prove to be a boon…

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Resources Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focused on increasing its resource inventory.

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up 21% in the last 6 months. Is now a good time to buy shares in this ASX 200 giant?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's been driving the BHP share price and whether it will keep climbing.

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 lithium shares have all surged more than 20% in a month

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 lithium shares are at the right place at the right time.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falls as iron ore drops below US$200/tonne

| Kerry Sun

What on earth has happened to the Fortescue share price after rallying to a record high yesterday?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much the massive new Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend is worth

| Sebastian Bowen

The new Rio dividend amounts to a record US$9.1 billion. What does this mean for you?

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Record Highs

ASX 200 shares in this sector pushing into record highs on Friday

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 shares in the resources sector are posting record highs across the board.

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price just hit a new all-time high this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares have just hot a new record high...

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Share Gainers

ASX lithium shares are surging this Friday. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are running hot on Friday, with many surging to record highs. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price falls on the back of its Q4 results

| Brooke Cooper

The market is reacting poorly to Ecograf's fourth quarter report.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara shares remain in a trading halt today. Even so, there are some positive developments.

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Resources Shares

Why the Dreadnought Resources (ASX:DRE) share price soared 11% today

| Bernd Struben

Copper demand is often a good indicator of global economic health

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Record Highs

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price hits another record high after quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price has hit a new record high every week for the past eight weeks!

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Dividend Investing

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price under spotlight with BIG FY21 dividend forecast

| Tristan Harrison

The Fortescue share price is on watch for its expected large FY21 dividend.

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Resources Shares

Why the Aeris (ASX:AIS) share price is nearing its multi-year high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The mineral explorer has lifted the weight of US$20 million in debt off its shoulders.

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Record Highs

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price rallies 3% to record high after quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

After trading sideways for 7 months, the Fortescue share price is breaking out to new highs.

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Resources Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price rises as rumours swirl over BHP deal

| Marc Sidarous

There are reports today the oil giant is closing in on a deal to buy BHP's petroleum assets

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch amid news all petroleum assets to go

| Kerry Sun

Fingers are pointing to the possibility the deal with Woodside is progressing.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price on watch after declaring US$9.1bn dividend

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is rewarding shareholders with a big dividend...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price on watch following record Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner was on form in the fourth quarter...

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slides as $9b class action resurfaces

| Zach Bristow

The mining company share price is edging lower today.

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

It's Christmas in July for Lake Resources shareholders...

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