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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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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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Resources Shares

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price hits new 52-week high

| Nikhil Gangaram

Since the end of May, Liontown shares have surged more than 80%.

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Resources Shares

ASX gold miners like Regis (ASX:RRL) hit a 52-week low today

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners took a hit today. This may be why...

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Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price boosts 10%, hits new 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

Investors have been snapping up shares in the international mineral and sands company today.

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Up 638% in 1-year, why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral exploration has come a long way since the old pick and shovel.

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The AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is frozen today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The mineral exploration company is reportedly conducting a $35 million capital raise.

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Resources Shares

How Saxo Market's Q3 outlook is good news for ASX copper shares

| Bernd Struben

Massive global infrastructure projects and inflation fears are driving commodity prices higher.

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Resources Shares

Why this expert thinks commodities are about to rally again

| Brendon Lau

This could be the time to be buying ASX resources shares as Citigroup believes commodities will outperform in the second…

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Resources Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price sinks despite project update

| Zach Bristow

The oil and gas giant's Dorado project just entered a new phase.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price gains after project's positive news

| Brooke Cooper

Core Lithium's Finniss Project has been found to be one of Australia's least carbon-intensive lithium mines. Here are the details

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Why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

You'll find nickel in all sorts of places, including your stainless steel utensils.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) announces first deal in thermal coal selloff

| Zach Bristow

The mining giant remains committed to its exit of thermal-coal operations.

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Why the Ardea Resources (ASX:ARL) share price is soaring 7% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining company's shares are on the move today...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Nusantara (ASX:NUS) share price is up 11% today

| Brooke Cooper

Nusantara is positive about an acquisition proposal from its joint venture partner.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares are the most traded on the ASX 200 today

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium producer has seen over 12 million of its shares change hands today.

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Energy Shares

2 high performing ASX lithium shares tipped by top fund manager

| Bernd Struben

As EVs begin to roll out across the world, demand for lithium to run their batteries is booming.

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Resources Shares

Gold Resources (ASX:GOR) share price sinks 7% on production update

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a day to forget for Gold Resources shareholders...

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Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price nears all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining services company is closing in on its all-time high...

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Investing Strategies

How one ASX investor turned $156k into $12 million

| Tony Yoo

This is how one punter multiplied his money 77 times in just 3 years. But his controversial strategy is not…

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2 ASX mining shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to diversify with some mining shares? Check out these two...

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Why the Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) share price jumped 12% this morning

| Frank Tzimas

The company's shares enjoyed a significant, albeit temporary, boost today.

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Resources Shares

Why these 2 ASX uranium shares are leaping higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares have largely outperformed in 2021. These 2 are again gaining strongly in intraday trade.

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ASX copper shares up and down as copper price bounces back

| Brooke Cooper

The price of copper recovered overnight while China's attempts to cool it have flopped for the time being.

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Resources Shares

Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price comes out of trading halt, sinks 20%

| Aaron Teboneras

Arafura shares have had a shocker of a day upon returning from a trading halt...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is charging 11% higher

| Bernd Struben

In the global hunt for resources, the natural environment must be protected.

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Resources Shares

Why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is halted today

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares are frozen today after the highly prospective lithium developer released news of a capital raising.

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Gold

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is lifting off today

| Bernd Struben

When you're exploring the Outback for resources, you never know what you might strike.

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ASX 200 resource share upgraded to 'overweight' on LSE by Morgan Stanley

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices remain at near record highs despite Chinese government efforts to deflate them.

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Resources Shares

Aeris (ASX:AIS) share price slides despite project update

| Brooke Cooper

Discoveries of high-grade copper are not enough to boost the company's shares today.

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Resources Shares

Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price frozen ahead of capital raising

| Frank Tzimas

Arafura is in a trading halt until Thursday. We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price storms higher on operations update

| Aaron Teboneras

Elixir shares have received a boost today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sliding 10% in 2021?

| Kerry Sun

Despite iron ore prices sitting at record levels, Fortescue shares have gone nowhere in 2021.

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is flying 8% higher

| Brooke Cooper

Pilbara Minerals' shares are flying off the shelf today.

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Resources Shares

The top performing ASX 200 mining shares of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at the mining companies that have been taking the ASX 200 by storm this year

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price is plummeting 9%

| Brooke Cooper

Sayona's bid for North American Lithium is being contested.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Red 5 (ASX:RED) share price is surging today

| Aaron Teboneras

Red 5 shares have bucked their 2021 trend today on the back of a company announcement

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Resources Shares

Why the Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is marching higher

| Bernd Struben

Behind every successful project you'll find an engineering team...

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Broker Notes

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price sinks on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Opinion is divided on this mining giant's shares...

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Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price on fire today up 14%

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium company Lake Resources is up 14% today. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

Coda Minerals (ASX:COD) share price sinks 9% after placement update

| Aaron Teboneras

The minerals explorer's shares have swung the other way after reaching an all-time high last week...

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Resources Shares

Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price lifts on trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

Westgold shares received a small boost for today...

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