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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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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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Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price flat on Q3 FY20 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price has wobbled slightly before falling 0.1% today following the release of mixed…

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Resources Shares

Why the Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX: SLR) share price is one to watch after the ASX gold miner made a…

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Class action lawsuit a new challenge for Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| Brendon Lau

A disappointing quarterly production report may not be the only thing weighing on the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share…

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Medusa (ASX:MML) share price edges higher on quarter update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is edging higher today following the release of its quarterly update.

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New Chinese government threat leaves these ASX mining stocks on tenterhooks

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX mining stocks could come under pressure on reports that China may be banning the use of Australian coal.

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Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price edges higher on operational update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pilbara Minerals share price inched higher today after the company provided an operational update for the September 2020 quarter.

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Why ASX oil stock laggards are well placed to bounce in the COVID recovery trade

| Brendon Lau

The COVID-19 meltdown hammered oil-exposed ASX stocks. But this embattled group is among the best placed to outperform in recovery…

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Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is punching higher. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price is surging in mid-morning trade following the release of its quarterly results.

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Why the Mount Gibson (ASX:MGX) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price has jumped higher today following the release of its first quarter…

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3 reasons why ASX lithium shares can surge in 2021

| Ken Hall

ASX lithium shares have struggled in recent years but I've got 3 reasons why shares like Orocobre Ltd (ASX: ORE)…

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ASX energy stocks like Woodside (ASX:WPL) not pricing in a Biden win

| Brendon Lau

If the polls are to be believed – and that’s a big IF – ASX energy stocks like the Woodside…

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ASX renewable vs coal shares: Which will win?

| Ken Hall

New data suggests demand for coal-fired power is falling. Should you load up on ASX renewable shares like Tilt Renewables…

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Santos (ASX:STO) share price on watch after Narrabri Gas Project approval

| Ken Hall

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price is one to watch as the company received a big tick of approval…

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Why ASX oil stock prices are set to slide this morning

| Brendon Lau

The market is poised to open weaker this morning but ASX oil stocks are likely to come under even more…

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Will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price outperform in 2021?

| Ken Hall

Could the Fortescue share price continue to climb higher in 2021 and beyond? Here we take a closer look at…

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The forgotten ASX gold stock that UBS is urging you to buy today

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold stocks are under pressure lately, but this could be a good time to buy this often-overlooked miner, according…

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Are Resolute Mining (ASX: RSG) shares as good as gold?

| Ken Hall

The Resolute Mining Ltd (ASX: RSG) share price rocketed 5.0% higher in yesterday's trade but is the ASX gold share…

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Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price flat on new market updates

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price has held a flat line despite the company reporting two contract extensions.

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Share Fallers

How Elon Musk's Tesla delivered a body blow to these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

Elon Musk’s “Battery Day” turned out to a dud that dragged on the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price and…

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BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falls despite new option agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The BHP share price has fallen 1.8% today despite the company making the positive announcement it has entered into an…

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Should ASX investors follow Buffett and bet on oil shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett has spoken about a bull case for crude oil and oil shares. Should we buy Woodside Petroleum Ltd…

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Why I like Saracen (ASX:SAR) and these ASX mining shares today

| Ken Hall

Why I think ASX mining shares like Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd (ASX: SAR) could be in the buy zone despite…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is underperforming its peers today

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks are following the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lower this morning. But the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG)…

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Firefly (ASX:FFR) share price tanks despite further positive drill results

| Brendon Lau

The Firefly Resources Ltd (ASX: FFR) share price is tanking even after management announced more good news at its Yalgoo…

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Share Gainers

KGL Resources (ASX:KGL) share price surges on big upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The KGL Resources Ltd (ASX: KGL) share price could soon retest its 2020 high after it issued a resource upgrade…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX shares with high-flying dividend yields

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's why I think Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and 2 other ASX shares are in the buy zone…

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Why the Rio Tinto share price is outperforming its peers

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 surrendered its morning gains as did most of the major miners. But the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:…

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An all-weather ASX resources shares strategy

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's an all-weather strategy for investing in the ASX resources sector using shares in BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and…

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Cheap Shares

Why you should use the market sell-off to buy these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard to cut through the noise when markets are this volatile. But this could be the time to buy…

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Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price runs lower on HY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) share price has moved lower after an early trade peak despite the release…

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Is the Galaxy Resources share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

It is forecasted that the lithium market will move towards a balance in 2021–22. Can the Galaxy Resources share price…

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Why you should buy ASX copper miners in this market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is crashing although there's good news for ASX copper miners this morning.

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Here's why the Austral share price zoomed 30% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Austral share price surged 30% this morning following the company's announcement of a potential acquisition. We take a closer…

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Mali Lithium share price explodes 25% on acquisition news

| Chris Chitty

The Mali Lithium share price has rocketed higher today after the company announced the acquisition of the Morila gold mine…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is now the time to top up on ASX gold shares? 

| Lina Lim

Why Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and 2 other gold miners could be ASX gold shares to buy right now.

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Resolute Mining share price on watch after half-year result

| Ken Hall

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is on watch after the gold miner's solid half-year results announcement.

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Pilbara Minerals share price on watch as losses increase 243%

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is on watch as full-year net losses surged amid a weak pricing…

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Share Gainers

Why the IGO share price is outperforming the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is outperforming this morning after its FY20 results broke a few records.

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Is today's Santos share price a buy for its dividend?

| Regan Pearson

The Santos share price goes ex dividend on 25 August, 2020 but should you buy? We take a closer look…

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Is now a good time to buy Fortescue shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) has been on a record run recently. Is it a good…

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