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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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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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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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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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ASX copper shares have broadly outperformed the market…now what?

| Bernd Struben

With talk of a new commodity super cycle percolating, copper is one to keep an eye on.

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These ASX 200 shares are surging as the iron ore price booms again

| Brooke Cooper

BHP, Fortescue and Champion Iron are having a bumper day of trading following a rise in the price of iron…

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Resources Shares

Why did the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price fall 38.5% in May?

| Brooke Cooper

Downgraded revenue and the search for a missing worker saw the Perenti share price plummet last month

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Why all eyes are on the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price today

| Ken Hall

All eyes are on the iron ore giant as investors wait for more economic data.

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Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price rebounds on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) share price has rebounded in late afternoon trade following an update at its Finniss…

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Here's why the Legend Mining (ASX:LEG) share price is rocketing 21% today

| Bernd Struben

With copper prices at multi-year highs, this ASX miner may have just hit the motherlode.

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Resources Shares

Why ASX resource explorer Blackstone Minerals (ASX:BSX) share price is tumbling today

| Bernd Struben

When shareholders have high expectations, sometimes even positive drill results aren't enough to lift ASX resource shares.

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Falling from record highs, why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price couldn't keep it together in May

| Kerry Sun

From hero to zero, the BHP share price suddenly pulled back from record highs.

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Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price dips as it onboards a lithium expert

| Brooke Cooper

A new appointment fails to ignite the lithium processing company's share price.

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Record Highs

Mandrake Resources (ASX:MAN) share price rockets 23%, breaks all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The mineral exploration company has advised it now has permission to start new drilling operations.

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Capital Raising

Odyssey Gold (ASX:ODY) share price jumps 7% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is storming 7% higher during mid-morning trade following an update on its…

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Resources Shares

Up 480% in 1 year, here's why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is charging higher again

| Bernd Struben

The Vital Metals share price is charging higher today. We look at the latest from the ASX resource share and…

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22% dividend yield: Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price offers a 22% dividend yield. Is the iron ore mining giant a…

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The Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price is soaring 7% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Andromeda (ASX: ADN) share price is up today on an agreement that will see its kaolin processed into high…

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Resources Shares

Why the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is plummeting 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Peninsula Energy shares are taking a tumble as investors digest the company's impending share dilution.

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Share Market News

What's with the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price is flat after announcing more details for its Iron Bridge magnetite project.

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 resource shares poised to deliver: AMP Capital

| Bernd Struben

Growth shares look over priced, income shares may shine, and 4 ASX 200 resource shares that look set to outperform.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price soared 20% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Carpentaria Resources are climbing after the company revealed positive news about its flagship iron ore project. Here's what…

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Resources Shares

Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is sliding 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold exploration company is failing to shine today on the back of its equity raising announcement.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares are charging up today

| Kerry Sun

After a sharp pullback in the past two weeks, ASX lithium shares are on the rise again.

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Share Market News

The Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price lifts on 419% profit news

| Kerry Sun

The Champion Iron (ASX: CIA) share price is up 4% today after delivering an outstanding 419% jump in profits. Here's…

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Resources Shares

The Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price is in focus today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The manganese producer is gearing up to make its first shipment from the Pilbara.

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Up 5%, here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is running higher

| Kerry Sun

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is climbing today after the company announced another key milestone for its Zero…

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Resources Shares

Up then down, what's with the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price?

| Kerry Sun

The Iron ore miner has been going from hero to... well, not zero, but you get the picture. What's driving…

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Share Fallers

ASX miners on edge as investors ask how low can the iron ore price go?

| Brendon Lau

The major ASX mining shares are on edge as investors fret over how much lower the iron ore price could…

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Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price jumped 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium producer has received a boost today on the back of a key logistics deal.

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3 ASX shares that could benefit from Biden's Aussie electric vehicle swing

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look at 3 ASX shares that could benefit from the US' international sourcing of EV metals.

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Why the Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The manganese producer is one to watch after some positive news. Here are the details.

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Here's why the Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price is up 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

Good news on copper deposit sees the miner's shares continue to boom.

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Why have these ASX potash shares been crashing this week?

| Daniel Ewing

It's been a tough few days for 2 ASX potash shares, which have plummeted despite renewed interest in the non-metallic…

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Why has the Variscan (ASX:VAR) share price gained 91% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in Variscan Mines Ltd are on fire today as the market reacts to news of discoveries at the company's…

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Resources Shares

Rumble (ASX:RTR) share price in focus as major drilling campaign kicks off

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders will be hoping that the skyrocketing Rumble Resources Ltd (ASX: RTR) share price can find another burst of energy…

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Share Gainers

Why the Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price has rocketed 38% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Infinity Lithium Corp Ltd (ASX: INF) share price is rocketing 44% higher today following a major positive announcement. Here's…

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Are ASX 200 iron ore shares in for a rough ride?

| Brooke Cooper

The commodity's price is continuing to slide amid early speculation of a slowdown in China's building boom.

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price keeps falling, could it be an opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) is down again today. Could the resources giant be a leading opportunity…

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Why is the Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) share price exploding 40%?

| Lucas Radbourne

The mineral resources explorer is having a bumper day after announcing new copper, nickel and iron discoveries.

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Up 1,116% in 1 year, why the Caravel (ASX:CVV) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

The Caravel share price is moving higher in morning trade. We look at the latest drill results from the ASX…

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Allegiance (ASX:AHQ) share price shoots 8% higher after new mine opens

| Marc Sidarous

The Allegiance Coal Ltd (ASX: AHQ) share price is up 8% after production at one of its mines finally started.…

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The Euro Manganese (ASX:EMN) share price is in focus today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

News of the company's Chvaletice Project was released this morning, putting the Euro Manganese share price on watch.

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Two men face 10 years' jail for insider trading of ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Ex-project manager and Competent Person allegedly held sensitive info, and either encouraged others to buy shares or bought some themselves.

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