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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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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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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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Why the Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price tumbled today

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is taking a hit with the integrated energy group failing to mask…

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What's behind the rise and fall of Clean TeQ Holdings Limited shares

| Steve Holland

Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) delivered shareholders with staggering returns for years. But things have changed…

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Why you'll book gains from S&P/ASX 200 oil stocks this week

| Carin Pickworth

US sanctions on Iran will likely keep oil prices elevated for the time being

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Investors unmoved by Cadence Capital Limited's (ASX:CDM) stellar results

| Carin Pickworth

International equities manager Cadence Capital Limited (ASX: CDM) shares are stalled despite a record FY18 profit

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Will the NRW Holdings Limited share price keep climbing?

| Steve Holland

It’s been a good year for NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NRW) shareholders. But will it continue?

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Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares lift as reserves up

| Carin Pickworth

Rare earth miner Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares are climbing back into the black today after a period of…

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Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) nickel sulphate plans drive growth

| Carin Pickworth

Mineral exploration company Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) is shopping for sites for a nickel sulphate processing plant

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Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX:JMS) back in the black after Investec exodus

| Carin Pickworth

Recently re-listed manganese miner Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX: JMS) were not aware of Investec’s plans to sell down its 13.4%…

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These 2 small mining stocks are about to start production, and they look dirt cheap

| Bruce Jackson

In its May report, the Chester High Conviction Fund said New Century Resources Ltd (ASX:NCZ) remains "the cheapest cash generator we can…

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What you need to know about Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price rally

| Brendon Lau

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) told investors this morning that it's cashing in on the high oil price and record…

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Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) shares slump on quarterly report

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in mineral exploration company Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) are down 5.4% to $4.53 at the time of writing

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Broker sounds warning bell on market mayhem with coming iron ore price crash

| Brendon Lau

It’s a controversial call that’s bound to shock but RBC Capital is telling investors to brace for mayhem as iron…

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Citigroup upgrades South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) amid the mining carnage

| Brendon Lau

This could be a good time to buy South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) amid the chaos after Citigroup upgraded the stock…

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Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) shares up as debt drops and revenue rises

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) are up 1.2% to $11.25 in early morning trade after the release of…

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New Energy Solar Ltd (ASX:NEW) pushes forward with power plant pick up

| Carin Pickworth

Emerging sustainable investment fund with a focus on solar farms, New Energy Solar Ltd (ASX: NEW) has continued to expand…

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Under-the-radar coalminer Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX:YAL) export sales soar

| Carin Pickworth

Chinese led Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) reports sales volumes up 96%

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Why FAR Ltd (ASX:FAR) is flying

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Australian gas explorer FAR Ltd (ASX: FAR) finished trading last week at not only a 52-week high, but…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) jumps on Bedout Basin bandwagon

| Carin Pickworth

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) has acreage in the same basin Carnarvon Petroleum Limited (ASX: CVN) struck oil in

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Should you sell your Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares?

| James Mickleboro

One mining executive is extremely bearish on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG). Should you sell your shares?

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Why mining shares like Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could underperform energy shares

| Brendon Lau

This could be the time to lighten your exposure to mining stocks and rotate into oil & gas producers as…

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Why Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are up on its PNG LNG PetroChina deal

| Carin Pickworth

Natural gas producer Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is one of few S&P/ASX 200 commodity players on the gains list at the…

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Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) plans overseas expansion

| Carin Pickworth

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) may pour its cash into overseas assets.

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) just flagged a return to "sustainable dividend payments"

| Tommaso Autorino

Perhaps Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) did the right thing turning down Harbour’s offer.

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Why the share price of OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) is leading the miners higher today after the copper miner posted a better-than-expected quarterly production report.…

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What you need to know about Woodside Petroleum Limited's (ASX:WPL) latest update

| Brendon Lau

If you wanted to see the top-line impact of rising oil prices on our energy stocks, you only need to…

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Why the share price of South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) is heading higher

| Brendon Lau

South32 Ltd's (ASX:S32) latest production update shows how the diversified miner has found itself in a sweet spot with investors.

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How Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) plans to grow even more

| Tommaso Autorino

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is poised to ramp up annual production above 600,000 ounces from FY19.

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Renewables player Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX:MCY) generation up, customers down

| Carin Pickworth

Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) has recorded impressive annual generation out of its renewable portfolio but lost 3000 customers

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Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) takes Castle Hill treasures

| Carin Pickworth

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) will have full ownership of the Castle Hill Gold Deposit after reaching agreement with Norton…

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Why I think BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are racing to a new 4-year high

| Brendon Lau

The share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is leading the rebound in mining stocks today after the Big Australian…

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Why Z Energy Ltd (ASX:ZEL) shares are tanking today

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in New Zealand-based fuel company Z Energy Ltd (ASX:ZEL) are down 3.6% to $6.65 after the release of a…

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Fresh signs that the lithium price has peaked spook the market

| Brendon Lau

Investors’ love affair with all things lithium could soon come to an end as the price of the commodity continues…

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Why the share price of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is rallying when miners are falling

| Brendon Lau

The share price of the miners are tumbling today but Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is bucking the trend…

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Why under-the-radar stock Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX:COE) is flying

| Carin Pickworth

Cooper Energy Ltd (ASX: COE) is an energy stock to watch

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Here's why Oil Search Limited's (ASX:OSH) H1 revenue was down 18%

| Kevin Gandiya

Higher global oil prices could not stop the decline of Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) revenue

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3 things you need to know about Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) quarterly update

| Brendon Lau

The latest production update from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) sets the miner up for a strong full year result…

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How Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could lift its US$12bn capital return by 30%

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could soon announce a big increase to its capital return program as the mining sector is…

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price falls on weak quarterly results

| Tommaso Autorino

Here’s what you need to know about the latest quarterly report from Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC).

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Why a drop in Chinese iron ore imports is worse for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) than its peers

| Brendon Lau

Falling Chinese demand for our biggest export will put more pressure on struggling miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG). The…

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Why lithium bear Morgan Stanley disclosed a position in Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY)

| James Mickleboro

Lithium bear Morgan Stanley has just become a major shareholder of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY)...

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