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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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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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BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited behind the push to an almost ten year high

| Rosemary Steinfort

A commodities prices boom has helped the Australian market reach almost a ten year high, due to a rally from…

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Can you bank on the oil rally to keep pumping share prices of Oil Search Limited and Origin Energy Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Oil is surging and some fund managers are starting to bet that it reaches US$150 a barrel. But has the…

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Why the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price crashed 9% lower today

| Tommaso Autorino

Should Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) shareholders worry about the shocking outcome of Malaysian elections?

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President Trump sends energy shares roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price and the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price are pushing higher thanks to…

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Why Clean TeQ Holdings Limited is up 8% today

| Rosemary Steinfort

Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) is up 8% today and up 54% in a year

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3 exciting mining services shares on my watch list

| Tommaso Autorino

NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) is one of three fast-growing mining services providers that are worth a closer look.

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and two others in the buy zone?

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Why BHP Billiton Limited is negative on the long term price of iron ore

| Rosemary Steinfort

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is positive on the iron ore price in the short term but not in the…

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3 reasons why resource stocks are still cheap even after their super surge

| Brendon Lau

Mining and energy stocks have outperformed the broader market over the past two years but there are three reasons why…

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Why Lynas Corporation Ltd shares are zooming today

| Carin Pickworth

Rare earths miner Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) is at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains list today

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Why Orica Ltd shares were down 7% today

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why share in the world's largest provider of commercial explosive for the mining industry are heading lower

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Why the S&P/ASX 200 hit a 3-month high today

| Rosemary Steinfort

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is close to a three-month high at the time of writing on the back of higher…

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The $13.5 billion takeover offer from Harbour Energy may not be enough for Santos Ltd

| Tommaso Autorino

The last bid for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) seemed hard to refuse one month ago, but the recent surge in oil…

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Why the battle for BHP Billiton Limited's oil assets could be firing up

| Brendon Lau

The share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is inching higher today on speculation that BP Plc will take…

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Can APA Group take advantage of shifting interest rates?

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out how APA Group (ASX:APA) can make the most of rising rates.

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Why the Clean TeQ Holdings Limited share price climbed 7% higher today

| Tommaso Autorino

Here’s what you need to know about the latest market update from Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ).

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Should you buy these 3 resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares and two other resources stars?

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Why Beach Energy Ltd and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited shares are at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 resource stocks are flying at 52-week highs.

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Galaxy Resources Limited shares have surged 13% higher in a week

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has risen over 13% since this time last week. Here's why...

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Why the Worleyparsons Limited share price just printed a 52-week high

| Carin Pickworth

Improvement is on the cards for Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR).

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Wesfarmers Ltd to divest last coal asset in $1 billion deal with New Hope Corporation Limited

| Tommaso Autorino

New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) may acquire Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share in Bengalla, while judicial review looms over its New…

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This broker thinks Origin Energy Ltd is a buy on a high

| Carin Pickworth

The buy on a low mentality doesn't always ring true for Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Are you ready for US$300 a barrel oil?

| Brendon Lau

Analysts may be getting increasingly bullish on the outlook for oil and energy stocks like Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), but…

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Northern Star Resources Ltd is poised to ramp up gold production

| Tommaso Autorino

Here’s what you need to know about the last report from Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST).

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AGL Energy Ltd receive $250 million offer for Liddell from Alinta Energy

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out more about this "compelling" offer received by AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL).

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Why top brokers are abandoning Sandfire Resources NL

| Carin Pickworth

Brokers have gone cold on Sandfire Resources NL (ASX: SFR)

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares have been placed into a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares have been placed into a trading halt amid speculation the lithium miner is looking at…

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Why the AVZ Minerals Ltd share price raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has raced higher on Monday after releasing positive drilling results. Should you invest?

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This sector just got a big earnings upgrade from Macquarie Group Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Oil and gas stocks just got a big earnings upgrade from the broker after it increased its forecast for crude…

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Incitec Pivot Ltd announces $236 million impairment charge

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) has announced material items expected in its 2018 Half Year report.

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Is Newcrest Mining Limited a buy after its quarterly update?

| Tommaso Autorino

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) announced a production downgrade and a solution to the problem that caused it.

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Why I would buy these top resources shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Why I would buy the shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and another mining giant right now...

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How safe is your money with lithium players like Galaxy Resources Ltd?

| Carin Pickworth

The global excitement surrounding lithium has been positive for the likes of Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX:GXY) and Pilbara Minerals Ltd…

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Why the Beach Energy Ltd share price printed a new multi-year high

| Tommaso Autorino

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) just consolidated assets from Lattice Energy, with a significant impact on the scale of the…

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Why the Resolute Mining Limited share price sunk 5% lower today

| Tommaso Autorino

Shares in Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) fell 5% on a disappointing quarterly update. Here are the details.

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Why these 3 ASX shares are at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

Why 52-week highs aren't always what they seem

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Is the rally in Rio Tinto Limited and South32 Ltd over before it started?

| Brendon Lau

A big drop in the price of aluminium is causing panic among mining stocks. Is the party over?

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has sunk lower on Tuesday morning. Here's why...

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Why Santos Ltd shareholders could be in for a big bonus

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why hedge fund managers are "super-bullish" on oil prices and what this means for Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)…

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Is this the time to dump resource stocks for the big banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Brendon Lau

The share price gap between the big banks and large cap resource stocks just narrowed - prompting investors to question…

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