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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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Fortescue Metals Group Limited has work to do to get back to its February 2017 high 

| Carin Pickworth

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has some work to do to get back to its February 2017 high.

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How Regis Resources Limited became king of the S&P/ASX 200

| Carin Pickworth

Regis Resource Limited (ASX:RRL) was king for the day on the S&P/ASX200.

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The gold miners continue to sink lower: Time to sell?

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is one of a number in the gold industry dropping lower today…

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The lithium miners have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price have stormed higher today...

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Why the Evolution Mining Ltd share price is rising today

| Carin Pickworth

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) is one of the only resource stocks on the up today.

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3 cobalt stocks to profit from the global demand for electric cars 

| Rhys Brock

With all the hype around lithium miners over the last few years, are investors missing an opportunity to profit from…

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Resolute Mining Limited shares just crashed lower

| Motley Fool Staff

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price has fallen 9.5% on Monday. Here's what you need to know…

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Why AWE Limited just accepted a $602 million takeover offer

| Tim Katavic

The takeover saga of the last couple of months surrounding oil and gas company AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) appears to have…

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Why the Santos Ltd share price is sinking today

| Carin Pickworth

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) remains conservative despite rising oil prices.

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Should you buy these resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares in the buy zone?

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The lithium miners have been crushed again today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price are sinking like stones today. Here's…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares up 5% on broker upgrade

| Motley Fool Staff

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price was a big mover today. Here's why…

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BHP Billiton Limited's US$10 billion divestment program kicks up a notch as M&A interest heats up

| Brendon Lau

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) may divest its shale assets sooner than what the market is expecting. Here's what to…

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Two oil stocks that are on brokers' buy list as the profit season kicks in

| Brendon Lau

The oil sector is in cum-upgrade mode ahead of the reporting season. But don't only look at the majors as…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's disliked asset may be a star performer this profit season

| Brendon Lau

BHP Billion Limited (ASX:BHP) has been under pressure to sell its shale oil assets but this business may steal the…

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is up 11% on Thursday, bringing its 2018 return to 30%. Here's why…

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Why the Beach Energy Ltd share price is sliding

| Carin Pickworth

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) was a fish out of water on the declines list this week.

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price is heading down

| Carin Pickworth

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price climbed to mid-January, but has slipped since.

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This is what's lifting the BHP Billiton Limited share price higher

| Carin Pickworth

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is riding off the back of rising iron ore prices.

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Newcrest Mining Limited shares tumble lower

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The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price tumbled lower on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Why the Sandfire Resources NL share price is rising today

| Carin Pickworth

Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) handed in a quarterly production update today.

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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited shares sink lower as gold price falls

| Carin Pickworth

Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd (ASX:SAR) shares have lost 11% over the last month.

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price pushed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been a strong performer on Tuesday. Here's what you need to…

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Atlas Iron Limited share price crashes 16%

| Tristan Harrison

The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price has crashed 16%.

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Why these shares are taking off

| Steve Holland

These three shares posted strong gains last week. Here’s why…

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Is Emeco Holdings Limited a buy after major turnaround?

| Steve Holland

Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) is making a comeback. Here’s why…

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Why the gold miners have sunk lower

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is one of a number in the gold industry sinking notably lower…

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AMP economist tips ASX to hit 6300

| Steve Holland

It looks like 2018 will deliver more returns for ASX investors…

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Why nickel stocks like Independence Group NL are the ones to watch in 2018

| Brendon Lau

While copper, iron ore and oil seem to be grabbing most of the headlines, it is nickel that might provide…

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Why the gold miners have stormed higher

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price and the Perseus Mining Limited (ASX:PRU) share price have been pushing higher on…

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has tumbled lower following the release of a negative broker note…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by brokers…

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The Santos Ltd share price pushes higher on market update

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has pushed higher, stretching its 12-month return to 33%...

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Top broker tips double-digit returns for this stock even after the doubling in its share price

| Brendon Lau

Shares in this stock have been on a tear but Credit Suisse thinks its still a buy as it is…

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Will lithium shares continue to sink?

| Steve Holland

Lithium shares endured heavy losses last week. Will it continue?

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Why the OceanaGold Corporation share price stormed higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) share price was on fire today thanks to a strong production update…

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Is this the best dividend growth stock on the ASX?

| Brendon Lau

There is one stock that looks well placed to dramatically increase its dividend to a level that would make any…

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Gold miners sink lower again

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is one of a number in the gold mining industry sinking lower again…

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Orocobre Limited shares resume trade and sink lower

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is out of its trading halt but has sunk straight into the red…

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Deutsche Bank: Lithium supply could soon catch up with demand in 2018

| Sean O'Neill

Growth in lithium supply would be bad news for the likes of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE).

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