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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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Resources Shares

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

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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Resources Shares

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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Share Market News

Chalice Gold Mines share price soars 40% in August and 508% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold and mineral explorer Chalice Gold Mines' shares are up 40% so far in August and up a smashing…

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Share Market News

Santos share price slumps as interim dividend slashed

| Regan Pearson

Whipsawing oil prices take a heavy toll on Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) earnings. But is the outlook for production good news…

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Resources Shares

South32 share price edges lower after 80% collapse in profits

| Ken Hall

The South32 share price is under pressure in early trade after the company reported an 81% slump in underlying profit.

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Resources Shares

How the OZ Minerals share price is benefitting at Rio Tinto's expense

| Brendon Lau

The stars are aligning for the OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price, which rallied to a 9-year high after…

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Share Market News

The Monadelphous share price rockets 16% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price has rocketed more than 16% today after the company posted its FY20…

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Resources Shares

BHP share price on watch as final dividend slashed by 30%

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch after cutting its final dividend by 29.5% to…

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Resources Shares

Is the Silver Mines share price a sleeping giant?

| Aaron Teboneras

The silver spot price has been storming higher this year and companies like Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) are reaping…

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Resources Shares

Evolution Mining and 1 other ASX gold share in the buy zone

| Ken Hall

Why I like the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price and one other ASX gold share in the midst…

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Gold

Why November could be the best time to re-join the gold bull run

| Brendon Lau

The world’s most popular trade points to further upside for ASX gold miners although you may have to wait till…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Legend Mining share price is up 15% today

| Chris Chitty

The Legend Mining share price has seen solid gains today after the company announced a positive intersection at its Mawson…

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price on watch as half-year profit falls 17%

| Ken Hall

The Iluka share price is on watch after the miner reported a 17.5% slump in half-year net profit after tax.…

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Resources Shares

Why the rise of electric vehicles could benefit ASX mining shares

| Matthew Donald

In response to climate change, demand for electric vehicles is set to soar. Here's why these ASX mining shares could…

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Resources Shares

The next battle facing these ASX stocks will come from within

| Brendon Lau

The profit reporting run has barely begun but ASX coal and energy stocks are already facing a new challenge in…

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Share Market News

Broker sees top returns for iron ore miners BHP and Rio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why JPMorgan analysts are tipping iro ore giants BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO)…

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Share Market News

Here's why the OZ Minerals share price rocketed 24% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian copper miner OZ Minerals share price rocketed more than 24% in July. Here's why investors snapped up its shares.

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Share Market News

The Silver Mines share price is up, so is now a good time to buy?

| Glenn Leese

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) share price is up more than 150% this month. Is it time to buy…

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Resources Shares

Sheffield share price surges to retest 2020 high on JV deal

| Brendon Lau

The Sheffield Resources Ltd (ASX: SFX) share price jumped to a seven-month high on the back of what management described…

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Resources Shares

ASX iron ore miners jump on broker upgrades

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price is jumping along with other ASX miners after brokers upgraded their forecasts…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Troy Resources share price blasted 23% higher today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Troy Resources share price has been storming higher today, following encouraging finds out of its Karouni project in Guyana.

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Gold

Expert warns that record-breaking gold price is facing painful correction

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold stocks continue their golden run as the precious metal holds around record highs and looks poised to push…

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a good coronavirus hedge?

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is down 2.6% this year but could it be a hidden coronavirus…

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Cheap Shares

Why this ASX miner that's missing the rally is one of my key picks for FY21

| Brendon Lau

Shares in this ASX miner may have doubled since the COVID-19 low, but its still lagging many of its peers.…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Indiana Resources share price jumps to 3-year high on acquisition news

| Brendon Lau

The Indiana Resources Ltd (ASX: IDA) share price surged to a more than three year high this morning on the…

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Resources Shares

Red River Resources share price up 9% on securing high grade deposits

| Matthew Donald

Red River Resources Limited (ASX: RVR) share price is trading stronger today after the company secured two new projects hosting…

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Resources Shares

3 latest ASX 200 stocks to be downgraded by top brokers today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 bounced hard in the last 4 months and broker have just downgraded their recommendations on these outperformers.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's share price in focus as it beats guidance on record quarterly shipments

| Brendon Lau

All eyes will be on the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price this morning as investors wait to…

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto's capital return crashes by half on $2.5 billion dividend payout

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price could come under pressure tomorrow after it posted its half year results…

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Share Fallers

Why the IGO share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price crashed this morning even as the miner forecasted a big uplift in revenue…

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Gold

Is the Newcrest share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price a buy today? Newcrest share shave climbed 5% over the last…

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⏸️ High Yield

Will Rio Tinto pay a special dividend tomorrow?

| Brendon Lau

Special dividends aren’t something you hear much about these days, but there’s a chance Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) could…

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Share Market News

Musgrave Minerals share price climbs 7% on 'bonanza' drill results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Musgrave Minerals share price surged 20% before falling back to a 6.5% gain for the day following report of…

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Resources Shares

Chesser Resources share price blasts 180% higher on drill results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Chesser Resources Limited (ASX: CHZ) share price has rocketed more than 180% higher today after the company reproted positive…

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Resources Shares

UBS picks the best ASX gold miners to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Investors may be struggling to find value buys among ASX gold mining stocks even as the price of the precious…

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Gold

Gold hits record high! Is it too late to buy this gold miners ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

With gold at new record highs, is it time to buy the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX) as…

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Gold

New tailwind pushes gold price closer to record highs

| Brendon Lau

The spot gold price surged to its highest level since 2011 on Friday and a new tailwind is likely to…

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Resources Shares

Will the iron ore price crash by the end of 2020?

| Brendon Lau

Investors beware! The strong performance of BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals is under threat on the government's bearish iron…

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Resources Shares

Up 38% in July! Is the Orocobre share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price is up 38.1% in July but is it heading higher in 2020 or…

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Resources Shares

The ASX sector that's heading for a V-shape recovery

| Brendon Lau

China's demand for copper jumped to a more than two-year high as several key industries rebounded from COVID-19. Here're the…

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