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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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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

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price ends lower amid continuing China trade woes

| Brooke Cooper

One of the mining giant's senior execs is warning of the risk to the Aussie economy of ongoing trade tensions…

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is dropping 4% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is down more than 4% following an underground incident. Here is what…

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 shares cashing in on the rising gold price this week

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX gold miners have had a great week, with the price of the yellow metal climbing.

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Encounter (ASX:ENR) share price rockets 30% on BHP copper joint-project

| Marc Sidarous

BHP will run the new project with Encounter maintaining a 25% stake.

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Resources Shares

Estrella (ASX:ESR) share price is exploding today, up 17%. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Estrella Resources Ltd (ASX: ESR) share price is up 17% today after the company intersected massive nickel and copper…

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is trading lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is dropping on Thursday despite achieving a milestone at the South Flank mine...

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Capital Raising

Province (ASX:PRL) share price backtracks on today's gain

| Aaron Teboneras

The Province Resources Ltd (ASX: PRL) share price is going nowhere today despite the company's positive announcement. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue and BHP share prices are sinking this week

| Kerry Sun

China takes aim against "unreasonably priced" commodity prices, sending the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price and iron ore…

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Resources Shares

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price slides despite takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) share price is sliding on Thursday morning after the company provided a takeover update. Let's…

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Resources Shares

The Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) share price is falling today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Iluka Resources share price is sliding after news the company's subsidiary is taking a half-year break. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

These iron ore miners are outperforming the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in 2021

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore prices well above US$200 per tonne, here are 3 iron ore miners outperforming the BHP (ASX: BHP)…

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The BPM Minerals (ASX:BPM) share price is up 145% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The BPM Minerals Ltd (ASX: BPM) share price is rocketing on news of an acquisition, placement, and 3 new projects…

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European Metals (ASX:EMH) share price jumps 20% on lithium update

| Marc Sidarous

The European Metals Holdings Ltd (ASX: EMH) share price is flying today after a huge lithium announcement by the company.…

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Share Market News

Why the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price is rocketing 14% today

| Bernd Struben

The Silver Mines share price is rocketing, up 14% in afternoon trading. We look at the latest drilling update from…

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Resources Shares

Up 20% today, what's with the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The Podium Minerals (ASX: POD) share price is rocketing again today, leaving market watchers scratching their heads.

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Here's why Latitude Consolidated (ASX:LCD) shares are up 32% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Latitude Consolidated Ltd (ASX: LCD) share price is on fire today, rising more than 32% to a new all-time…

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Share Fallers

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price crashes 10% on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is under pressure on Tuesday after downgrading its guidance for FY 2021...

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Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price in focus with carbon neutrality pledge

| Brooke Cooper

The Newcrest Mining Ltd share price could be in focus this morning with news the company has vowed to go…

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South32 (ASX:S32) increases capital returns by $258m and sets climate goals

| Brendon Lau

The South32 Ltd (ASX:32) share price could find new fans after the miner increased its capital management program following an…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is zooming 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is zooming higher on Monday. Here's why the lithium explorer's shares are up…

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Resources Shares

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price edges higher on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Syrah (ASX: SYR) share price is up 1.5% in afternoon trade after the company announced a positive update on…

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Resources Shares

What has been happening with ASX copper shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s been an interesting year for the copper price, which broke its all-time record last week. We take a look…

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Share Fallers

Why the Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price is crashing 67% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Infinity Lithium Corp Ltd (ASX:INF) share price has lost two-thirds of its value on Monday. Here's why it is…

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South32 (ASX:S32) share price lifts after coal fire sale

| Marc Sidarous

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is rising after the mining giant completed the sale of one of its…

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Resources Shares

SKY Metals (ASX:SKY) share price jumps on copper update

| Lucas Radbourne

The SKY Metals Ltd (ASX: SKY) share price was up 3.4% today after the company noted copper sulphides in its…

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Which ASX 200 iron ore share has gained 45% in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

2021 has seen Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) benefiting from record iron prices as well as a record high for…

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Resources Shares

Aldoro (ASX:ARN) share price booms 8% on new drilling project

| Lucas Radbourne

The Aldoro Resources Ltd (ASX: ARN) share price was booming today after the company commenced drilling at its Narndee project.

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Share Fallers

Why is the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price plummeting today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price has plunged 11% to become today's worst performer on the S&P/ASX200 Index.

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Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is storming 11% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is trading 11% higher today following a positive announcement. Here's what the company…

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Resources Shares

Strike (ASX:STX) share price lifts after 2030 net-zero pledge

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is up 2.7% after the company pledged to become a net-zero carbon…

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Resources Shares

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is edging higher duing morning trade following a change in mangement. Here's…

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Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price slides following Malaysian update

| Lucas Radbourne

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) share price is on the slide today after the company updated investors on its Malaysian…

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is collapsing 29%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is tanking an astonishing 29% after the company's latest update. Read here…

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Share Market News

Here's why the ABR (ASX:ABR) share price has dived 9%

| Kerry Sun

American Pacific Borates Ltd (ASX: ABR) announces updates for its borate project. Here's the rundown for whats driving the ABR…

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Resources Shares

ASX shares to take advantage of sky high iron ore prices

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore prices surging above US$200 for the first time. Here are 3 ASX shares that might fly under…

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Resources Shares

What's with the Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) share price is in reverse today despite announcing a positive update. We take a…

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Resources Shares

Alicanto (ASX:AQI) share price surges 8% on high-grade copper

| Lucas Radbourne

The Alicanto Minerals (ASX: AQI) share price is on the rise after the company revealed new high-grade copper assays. Here's…

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Why the Astron (ASX:ATR) share price is up 8% today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Astron Ltd (ASX: WKT) share price is rocketing today after the company revealed new Metallurgical Testwork on its Donaldson mine.

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Resources Shares

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is rocketing 54% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Carpentaria Resources Ltd (ASX:CAP) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX today, rocketing 54%. Here's…

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Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price surges 8%. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Thomson Resources Ltd (ASX: TMZ) share price is surging 8% today following an update on the Silver Spur acquisition.…

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