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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 Fallers

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer's shares aren't having a good day...

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Resources Shares

The Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price has slipped today. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares are down slightly today after the mining explorer released an update to the market.

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Share Market News

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

An early dive for the ASX gold miner on its latest results.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price lower after major investment into lithium

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto wants to join the lithium party.

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 share has made new record highs every week for the past 8 weeks

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price might deserve a gold medal after this record setting performance.

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Resources Shares

The IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is falling. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The recent quarter looks to have been a productive one for IGO.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after announcing Ring of Fire acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is adding to its nickel exposure...

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Record Highs

5 ASX 200 shares hitting record highs. What do they have in common?

| Kerry Sun

The resources sector is surging, which has helped lift some ASX shares to all-time highs. We take a closer look

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price a good dividend opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

The Rio Tinto share price may offer a large dividend yield this year.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 7%

| Brooke Cooper

Province shares are soaring today amid news of a new appointment to the company's board

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price within arms' reach of all-time highs

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are making a dash for a new record high right before reporting season.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is frozen

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a boring day for Pilbara Minerals fans.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price rises despite aluminium production cuts

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors appear unfazed by recently announced production cuts in Canada...

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Resources Shares

Analysts rate these ASX lithium miners as buys

| James Mickleboro

These lithium mining shares have been named as buys...

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Record Highs

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price hits new all-time high on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the iron ore major are ripping into record highs this week.

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Share Market News

Own Santos (ASX:STO) shares? What to look out for this reporting season

| Zach Bristow

Here's what's on the radar for the oil and gas producer.

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Resources Shares

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are expecting more mergers and acquisitions in the months ahead.

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Share Gainers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price rises on solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This energy producer is performing in line with expectations in FY 2021...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price on watch following spin-off IPO update

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium producer is one step closer to spinning off its battery metals projects

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Share Gainers

Up 70%, the Conico (ASX:CNJ) share price is breaking records today

| Aaron Teboneras

This mineral explorer is soaring to multi-year highs after announcing positive drill results.

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Resources Shares

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is down another 8%

| Marc Sidarous

Troubles at its proposed North Carolina site are hurting the mining company.

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lifts amid news $7.5b project will proceed

| Mitchell Lawler

Another checkbox ticked moves BHP closer to developing its newest resource...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY) share price is soaring today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium demand is forecast to remain strong amid a global transition to EVs and rising grid-scale battery storage.

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Resources Shares

Why the Mandrake Resources (ASX:MAN) share price is tumbling 14% today

| Bernd Struben

Small-cap ASX resource shares can see big price swings on drill results.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? What to look for when the miner reports on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

The Rio Tinto share price is within arms' reach of record highs. Here's what to keep an eye on when…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up almost 10% in a month

| Kerry Sun

The BHP share price is eyeing previous record highs. From iron ore spot prices to futures contracts, here's what you…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is up 27% in the last month

| James Mickleboro

This mining share has been on fire recently. Here's why shareholders are celebrating...

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Resources Shares

Why investors are looking at the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| Tristan Harrison

What are investors look at regarding the Fortescue share price.

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Resources Shares

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is up 21% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big month for Novonix shares, despite no news having been released by the company.

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Share Gainers

Guess which sector this week's top performing ASX 200 shares come from

| Kerry Sun

Move over iron ore. ASX 200 shares in lithium are surging this week with many hitting new highs.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Mincor (ASX:MCR) share price is shooting 14% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Western Australia is home to some of the world's richest resource deposits.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price slides despite $100 million copper investment

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this mining giant is underperforming today...

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Resources Shares

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

| Kerry Sun

With Fortescue due to report its FY21 results next month, what should investors look out for?

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Resources Shares

The Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price is rocketing 15% today

| Brooke Cooper

The future of Poseidon's Windarra Project looks golden.

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Share Gainers

The Warrego Energy (ASX:WGO) share price rises after quarterly report

| Zach Bristow

The energy company was in the green during trading today.

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Share Gainers

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is hitting an all time high

| Kerry Sun

Copper, cobalt, lithium and nickle production, and a record high share price. What can't IGO do?

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Share Market News

Tesoro Resources (ASX:TSO) share price climbs on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

The gold mining company's share price is in the green today.

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 9% this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

What is moving the lithium producer's share price this Thursday?

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Resources Shares

Why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is surging 12% in 2 days

| Bernd Struben

The unfolding electric vehicle revolution is driving exploration for new resources

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Share Gainers

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price up 3% on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

The BHP share price is making a comeback after sliding earlier this week.

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