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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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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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Will ALS Ltd flop or fly?

| Carin Pickworth

All eyes on ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) as its results presentation looms.

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has stormed higher on Monday after announcing a potential investment and off-take agreement…

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Why I don't like miners as long term buy and holds

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not excited about Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has sunk lower during morning trade after issues at its key Cadia…

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Here's what is happening in the resources sector today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of many on the move in the resources sector today. Here's…

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Why the Blackham Resources Ltd share price rocketed 30% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackham Resources Ltd (ASX:BLK) share price has been a huge mover during morning trade. Here's why…

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Is the South32 Ltd share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price is down since the January 2018 high.

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Is the Woodside Petroleum Limited share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price has fallen heavily since last year.

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Regis Resources Limited & Northern Star Resources Ltd: Why these 2 gold shares are flying higher

| Carin Pickworth

These two gold stocks are at 52-week highs.

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Top broker rates Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been tipped to hit $5.50 by one leading broker. Should you…

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Regis Resources Limited looks rosy at 52-week high.

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Regis Resources Limited are at a 52-week high.

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has been a big mover on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of three which I think could climb higher over the next…

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Why the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price surged higher today 

| Tommaso Autorino

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price doubled in the past year. Today it climbed a further 5.71%. 

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price may have further to fall

| Brendon Lau

Don't count on the slumping Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) playing catch-up anytime soon as the discount on its…

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3 lithium shares sinking as analysts forecast global gloom for lithium price

| Carin Pickworth

A Morgan Stanley report suggesting lithium prices could plummet by 45% by 2021 has hit these three S&P/ASX 200 lithium…

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Why the Resolute Mining Limited share price is moving higher

| Carin Pickworth

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) is in a "strong position" for future growth despite profit slide.

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Gold miner Evolution Mining Ltd sinks from 52-week high

| Carin Pickworth

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares down after hitting 12-month high in February.

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Why I like Rio Tinto Limited shares at this price

| Kevin Gandiya

Income investors might want to consider Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) or better yet, our number one ASX dividend stock!

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3 ASX-listed rare earth stocks Donald Trump is circling

| Carin Pickworth

Several ASX-listed companies are poised to take advantage of the US calling upon Australia to capture a larger proportion of…

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Orocobre Limited shares are down 15% since Monday: Time to panic?

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has had a terrible week. Should you be selling your shares?

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Why the Syrah Resources Ltd share price has sunk 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price looks set to end the week with a big decline. Here's why its…

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Trump's tariffs threaten to send China-facing stocks downhill

| Tom Richardson

Australia's reliant on Chinese economic strength could be exposed if President Trump triggers a trade war.

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Why Orica Ltd shares are sinking lower today 

| Tommaso Autorino

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price is down 3.7% on a negative update.   

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The lithium miners are sinking lower again

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares and the rest of the lithium miners are sinking lower again today...

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Caltex Australia Limited shares fall from 52-week high

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in transport fuel supplier Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) hit a 52-week high on the eve of their full-year results…

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Top broker gives Rio Tinto Limited shares a buy rating

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The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price could be on its way to $85.00 according to one leading broker…

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Why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price is up 13% today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has been a huge mover thanks to a major investment by a South…

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3 top energy shares for oil price bulls

| Carin Pickworth

Renewables and batteries won't knock these oil and gas producers off their pedestals for a while yet.

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Why the lithium miners are being crushed today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares and the rest of the lithium miners are sinking lower today...

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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?

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Why the shares of lithium miner Avz Minerals Ltd are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has had a poor start to the week. Here's what you need to…

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3 resource shares I think investors should get excited about

| Carin Pickworth

Solid results have failed to excite hard-to-impress investors for these three resource stocks.

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Why the Sandfire Resources NL share price just hit a record high

| Carin Pickworth

Investors rally behind Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) to cap off the week.

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Orocobre Limited shares slump on half-year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has slumped lower following the release of the lithium miner's half-year results…

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Why Alumina Limited just tripled its dividend 

| Tommaso Autorino

Alumina Limited's (ASX:AWC) final dividend rose 200%. Here’s why… 

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it a good time to buy Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares and two others?

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BHP Billiton Limited is recovering, but you still shouldn't buy

| Marcello Pinto

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is coming out of a very rough patch, but investors should wait for a better…

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How Downer EDI Limited's 79% earnings surge hides a big secret

| Brendon Lau

The profit results unveiled by Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) shows that the group is flying on the tailwinds of the…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares sink lower on half-year result release

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has slumped lower today following the release of its half-year result. Is…

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