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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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Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what’s expected to happen in the coming years for BHP’s profit.

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Share Market News

One of these insiders just made a $1 million BHP share buy

| Sebastian Bowen

These management figures seem to think BHP is cheap right now...

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Resources Shares

3 things about Rio Tinto stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into some major things about the miner.

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'Market has overreacted': Why this beaten-up ASX 200 mining stock could have 30% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock a treasure worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy or a trap?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have sunk. So is this the time to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Investing for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the slashed Fortescue dividend

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue dividend took a hit, but the ASX 200 miner still trades at an attractive yield.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Fortescue share price just plunge 7%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Fortescue share price on Thursday. Let’s find out why.

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Guess which ASX 200 stock Goldman Sachs says could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks the market is undervaluing this stock.

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4 reasons to buy this top ASX 200 mining stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance for this surging ASX mining stock.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs upgrades its gold price forecast

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price is currently trading 0.64% higher at US$2,899 per ounce.

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Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner weathered Cyclone Zelia

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations have been impacted by a series of cyclones.

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Resources Shares

What to know about ASX gold shares for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what you need to know about this sector with a golden outlook.

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Down 10% in a year, are BHP shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Are BHP shares a buy before the miner reports its half-year results on Thursday?

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Resources Shares

6 popular ASX 200 mining shares reporting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Next week is major with some of Australia's most important companies reporting results to the market.

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Own Fortescue shares? Here's what to watch in next week's earnings update

| Tristan Harrison

What could Fortescue report in its HY25 result?

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'Invaluable': Why the Fortescue share price is lifting today

| Tristan Harrison

Could this new appointment boost the miner?

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price taking such a shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

A whale move might be behind today's big slump.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares just upgraded by a top broker

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why these businesses could be a top pick.

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Resources Shares

How could this iron ore forecast impact BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what could happen next for the iron ore miners.

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Resources Shares

Up 864% in a year, how this ASX mining stock is primed to keep rocketing in 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock looks to be in a sweet spot amid export bans from China and Russia.

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2 small-cap ASX mining shares exploding 40%+ on China tariff news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the small-cap ASX mining shares flying higher on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX mining shares falling this week?

| Aaron Bell

The tumultuous start to the week for mining shares could be a sign of things to come. 

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with the BHP share price in January?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares saw plenty of trading action in January.

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Sayona Mining share price charging higher on 33% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are reacting very positively to Sayona Mining’s December results.

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How does the Fortescue dividend yield compare to other ASX mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue typically pays excellent dividend yields, but can it do so again in 2025?

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Forget gold! Why this soaring ASX silver share is still trading at 'good value' today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert has a bullish outlook on this rocketing ASX silver miner.

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As Lynas shares fall another 5% in 2025, what should investors do?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what the experts think.

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Earnings Results

IGO share price down 3% after 'challenges' in Q2 FY25

| Zach Bristow

Investors have swiftly reacted to the news.

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Resources Shares

'Another good quarter': Whitehaven share price lifts on Q2 numbers

| Zach Bristow

The coal miner has caught a bid following the announcement.

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The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares in January 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in Fortescue shares?

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Resources Shares

What is the dividend outlook for ASX 200 mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Some experts say the recently improved iron ore price will help keep dividends strong.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 lithium stock jumps on project shutdown news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 lithium stock on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining stocks surging despite sector weakness

| Bronwyn Allen

Materials is the weakest market sector today but these two mining stocks are shining.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price bounces as restart study progresses

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price is now up 11% in 2025.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers just downgraded these ASX 200 shares

| Zach Bristow

Is the tide turning for these names?

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Northern Star share price slips despite positive quarterly results

| Bronwyn Allen

Northern Star reports record first-half cash flow due to a strong operational performance and high gold prices.

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Down 11% and still trading under $125, is it time to buy the dip in Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Rio Tinto shares a gold mine in 2025?

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Resources Shares

Which dates could move the Rio Tinto share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant has just released its financial reporting calendar for the new year.

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Which ASX 200 mining share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Amid lower commodity prices and a weak Chinese economy, can the miners keep paying us big dividends?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How Rio Tinto shares could eclipse BHP in 2025, with a little help from Glencore

| Bernd Struben

The financial rumour mill is abuzz about a potential mega merger for Rio Tinto.

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