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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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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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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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As it nears its 52-week high, is the BHP share price a buy?

| Nicola Smith

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has been on a tear in recent weeks, edging closer to its…

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Gold could make more gains in 2019 on central bank buying spree

| Brendon Lau

ASX-listed gold stocks are poised to build on their rally in 2019 as China has been steadily adding to tis…

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Why energy stocks are among the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The oil price is backing away from its 2019 high due to a bigger-than-expected build in crude inventories, but is…

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The best performing miner is stealing BHP's and Rio Tinto's thunder

| Brendon Lau

The rally in the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price seems…

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Top broker says its not too late to go overweight on ASX mining stocks

| Brendon Lau

The outperforming mining sector may have more room to run higher after Credit Suisse recently upgraded its recommendation on the…

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Yancoal share price on watch following after-market reserves update

| Ken Hall

The Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) share price is on watch this morning after the Aussie coal producer released its…

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After extending its share buyback program is the South32 share price a bargain?

| Ken Hall

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) announced an extension of its share buyback program until September 2019 – so are the Aussie…

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Why ASX mining stocks could catch a second wind

| Brendon Lau

The outperformance of our mining stocks could have more longevity than many suspect as a top broker believes China’s economy…

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Why I like the South32 share price

| Sebastian Bowen

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price has rewarded investors handsomely over the last 4 months, rebounding over 20%.

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New Hope share price down 6% as it increases Bengalla JV stake

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC) share price has plummeted 6% lower today as the company completed its 10%…

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Dacian Gold share price could fall on FY19 production downgrade

| Ken Hall

The Dacian Gold Limited (ASX: DCN) share price could suffer a similar fate to that of St Barbara Limited (ASX:…

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Why the St Barbara share price got smashed today

| Ken Hall

The St Barbara Limited (ASX:SBM) share price could be set to fall in early trade after the company revised its…

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Champion Iron share price down 4.7% despite strong Canadian exploration results

| Ken Hall

The Champion Iron Limited (ASX: CIA) share price could be set to rise on strong results from its 9,350-metre drilling…

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Tilt Renewables completes $260 million entitlement offer: Is it a Buy?

| Ken Hall

Tilt Renewables Limited (ASX: TLT) this morning completed the allotment of 14,999,735 fully-paid ordinary shares at an issue price of…

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Will the share prices of Fortescue Metals and friends come under more pressure today?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in our iron ore miners took a big hit as the price of iron ore crashed on news that…

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Up 60% in 2019 so far: Is the Beach Energy share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price has had a remarkable three months.

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Why the New Hope share price has crashed lower on the ASX

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC) share price has crashed lower on the ASX after the company showed signs…

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Woodside pays its dividend today – is its share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) will pay its $1.27 dividend to investors today and has seen its share price climb…

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Syrah Resources share price falls 6.5% on Q1 2019 interim update

| Ken Hall

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) share price has fallen 4.50% this morning after the company provided its Q1 2019…

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Why the Fortescue Metals share price is up 85% in 6 months

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has risen from a 52-week low in September 2018 of $3.53…

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Lynas Corp share price climbs 5% on licence extension speculation

| Ken Hall

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price has surged 5% higher on the ASX today after reports the Malaysian…

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ASX gold mining shares charging higher this week on strong gold prices

| Ken Hall

ASX200 gold miners have put a slow start for the Aussie share market behind them to surge higher today on…

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Seven Group share price jumps 2.5% on Beach Energy announcement

| Ken Hall

The Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price has jumped more than 2.50% on the ASX this morning after…

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ASX gold miners lead share price gains in Monday's trade

| Ken Hall

Several big-name S&P/ASX200 (ASX: XJO) gold miners have seen their share prices jump as much as 3.50% in early trade.

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Rio Tinto delivers $5.6bn special dividend surprise as its yield jumped to 11%

| Brendon Lau

Our biggest iron ore producer is splashing the cash and the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price is likely…

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What you need to know about OZ Mineral's increase dividend and cash flow

| Brendon Lau

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) upped its dividend and reported a big increase in operating cash flow although earnings were…

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Why the share prices of ASX coal miners are crashing today

| Brendon Lau

The global trade war may have finally come directly to our shores and New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) and…

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Alumina share price jumps on strong profit despite missing estimates

| Ken Hall

The Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price has jumped higher in early trade but could fall today after the company…

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St Barbara share price closes higher after record Simberi mine production

| Ken Hall

The St Barbara Limited (ASX: SBM) share price surged 2.75% higher at today’s close after a solid half-year earnings result…

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The Fortescue share price jumps as it joins the "special dividend" club

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price jumped after it declared its first special dividend and promised more…

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The OceanaGold share price could fall after Q4 profitability plummets

| Ken Hall

The OceanaGold Corporation Ltd (ASX: OGC) share price could be in for a sell-off this morning after reporting a fall…

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Seven Group share price on watch after 60% increase in underlying profit

| Ken Hall

The Seven Group Holdings Limited (ASX: SVW) share price is on watch this morning after the company posted a statutory…

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Mount Gibson Iron share price soars 3.62% as it triples underlying profit

| Ken Hall

The Mount Gibson Iron Ltd (ASX: MGX) share price has surged 3.62% higher at today’s close after nearly tripling its…

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Why the Origin Energy share price is underperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price fell after it announced a $231 million sale of its Ironbark project.…

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Why the BHP share price is up almost 15% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has risen sharply to reach over $37 at the time of writing,…

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The Oil Search share price slips even as posted a 13% jump in profits

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price is backing away from its four-month high even as the the S&P/ASX…

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Morgans urges investors to switch from miners to oil stocks

| Brendon Lau

The strong run in mining stocks like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has left many trading at full…

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Independence Group share price jumps on capital return hopes

| Brendon Lau

It’s not profit or revenue growth you should be watching for when it comes to Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO)…

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2 ASX gold mining shares to consider adding to your portfolio

| Michael Guinery

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) are 2 ASX gold mining shares to consider…

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Should you buy Woodside Petroleum after it lifted dividend by 47%?

| Brendon Lau

Double-digit growth and a big increase in dividends would normally fire up any stock but Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL)…

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