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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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Why the Evolution Mining Ltd share price has crashed lower

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price has been the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) today. Here's…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited shares up but Morgans price target down

| Carin Pickworth

Morgans places hold rating on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL).

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Why the Santos Ltd share price is printing 52-week highs

| Rosemary Steinfort

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) has doubled its share price since July 2017, but what is next?

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Why the Iluka Resources Limited share price just hit a multi-year high

| Tommaso Autorino

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) released its quarterly update. Here’s what you need to know.

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What you need to know about BHP Billiton Limited's market update

| Brendon Lau

The world's biggest miner may have cut its iron ore forecast for the year but that has not stopped shares…

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Why the South32 Ltd share price climbed 5% higher today

| Tommaso Autorino

How rallying metal prices are pushing the South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price higher, despite a mixed quarterly update.

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Low-cost production the key to Evolution Mining Ltd's share price surge

| Tommaso Autorino

Shares in Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) just hit a new multi-year high, as the company posts record low costs in…

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Nickel miners Independence Group NL and Western Areas Ltd jump higher

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price and the Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price have been huge movers on…

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Jupiter Mines shares up 5% on second day back on the ASX

| Carin Pickworth

Jupiter Mines (ASX: JMS) zooms with big things expected.

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Watch these 3 S&P/ASX 200 copper miners if US sanctions spread

| Carin Pickworth

What if US sanctions spread to copper and other minerals produced in Russia?

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Why the Alumina Limited share price is rocketing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) share price has been one of the best performers on the market today. Here’s why…

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Broker thinks BlueScope Steel Limited could announce a profit upgrade

| Brendon Lau

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) may be strongly outperforming the market but there is still further upside to the stock as…

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Barclays forecasts oil prices to fall in 2018 and 2019

| Tim Katavic

Oil prices could fall in the second half of 2018 on increased supply, in particular from U.S. shale producers.

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Investors have new reasons to be excited about Rio Tinto Limited

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) share price is outperforming this morning as investors cheered its quarterly production numbers. Here's what you…

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Why the OZ Minerals Limited share price is pushing higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price is pushing 3% higher on Wednesday after brokers responded positively to its latest…

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3 small cap resource stocks storming higher on sector strength

| Carin Pickworth

ASX miners are back in favour and these small cap resource stocks are at 52-week highs.

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Why the Regis Resources Limited share price just printed a multi-year high

| Tommaso Autorino

Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) released its quarterly result. Here’s what you need to know.

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How these IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

This is how the latest shares listing on the ASX performed.

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares and two others in the resources sector?

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UBS picks the biggest winners in the mining sector from the Russian sanctions

| Brendon Lau

Sanctions aren't generally good for Australia but the prospect of the US extending sanctions against Russia could present an interesting…

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Why the Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited share price just hit a 52-week high

| Tommaso Autorino

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) just released its quarterly update. Here’s what you need to know.

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How OZ Minerals Limited is turning into a global copper mining company

| Tommaso Autorino

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) quarterly update is proof of the company’s ambition.

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Is the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price a buy?

| Tommaso Autorino

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) is trading close to its 52-week high, but there might be room for further growth.

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Why surging aluminium prices are a double-edged sword for the Rio Tinto Limited share price

| Brendon Lau

The big miner has found itself entangled in more than one political web that could prove to be a big…

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St Barbara Ltd shares just hit a multi-year high

| Motley Fool Staff

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price hit a multi-year high on Monday. Here's why...

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4 broker upgrades to kick off the trading week

| Carin Pickworth

Big-name brokers have placed notable upgrades on these 4 S&P/ASX 200 stocks to kick off the trading week.

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Why Macquarie Group rates Origin Energy Ltd shares to outperform

| Carin Pickworth

Power industry player Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has been on a solid share price upswing in the last 12 months.

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Goldman Sachs names BHP Billiton Limited and South32 Ltd shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price have raced higher after being named as…

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The stocks that will benefit from the Syrian missile strike jitters

| Brendon Lau

Markets may feel nervous about the latest US coalition strike in the Middle East but there's one group of stocks…

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These 3 resources shares are springing back today

| Tommaso Autorino

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32), Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) and Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) are making gains after…

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Avz Minerals Ltd shares are in a trading halt again

| James Mickleboro

Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares have been placed into a trading halt for the third time in the space of…

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Gale Pacific Ltd & Explaurum Ltd: 2 small-cap stocks on my watch list

| Carin Pickworth

If these fast-growing small cap stocks are not already on your watch list, they should be.

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Why oil prices are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could be set for a strong day of trade after oil prices…

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3 top resources shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

Why I would buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares and two others right now...

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd thinks the share price of our newest gold stock is set to outperform

| Brendon Lau

It's slim pickings for ASX investors looking for larger cap gold producers but the listing of KIRKLAND/IDR UNRESTR (ASX: KLA)…

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Why Westgold Resources Ltd is trading flat despite a production downgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) downgraded its production guidance for 2018, but the news is not as bad as it…

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Why Pilbara Minerals Ltd shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has been a strong performer on Tuesday…

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Why these 3 ASX stocks are flying at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 opened down, but these 3 stocks are on highs

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How Donald Trump may be a catalyst for Rio Tinto Limited's share price run

| Brendon Lau

Commodity prices are up but its aluminium that is stealing the limelight. The surge could not come at a better…

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UBS crowns this miner as world's best for long-term sustainable growth

| Brendon Lau

Commodity prices are only good for driving short-term share price performance of our miners. If you are looking for factors…

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