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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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Argosy Minerals Limited shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price won’t be following the market higher today. Here’s why its shares are in…

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Why Beach Energy Ltd shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price has been a huge mover today. Here’s why…

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Is the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price in the buy zone after its latest announcement?

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is falling on China's outlook    

| Steve Holland

As China embarks on a massive infrastructure project while attempting to crackdown on pollution, the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share…

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Why Pilbara Minerals Ltd shares are going nuts today as lithium prices rise again 

| Steve Holland

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) strikes major deal with China’s Great Wall Motor Company as the share prices of lithium miners…

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3 things every oil and gas investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Why the price of oil is rising and what it means for companies like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos…

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Global Geoscience Limited shares climb higher on $30 million placement

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The Global Geoscience Limited (ASX:GSC) share price is up 4.5% following a heavily oversubscribed institutional placement…

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Why the gold miners have sunk lower today

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The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) is down 2% in afternoon trade. Here’s what you need to know…

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South32 Ltd shares climb to a new all-time high

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The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has continued its strong run and hit a new all-time high today…

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Why the Galaxy Resources Limited share price is climbing again

| Steve Holland

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares rise and fall with the lithium price.

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Why Santos Ltd shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has stormed higher on Tuesday after the Brent crude oil price hit a two-year…

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Is it time to dump iron ore shares like BHP Billiton Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has joined Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) in…

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Is the Galaxy Resources Limited share price heading to $3?

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price could be going as high as $3 according to one leading broker…

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Are these 3 ASX resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Should you add these 3 leading S&P/ASX 200 Resources (Index:^AXJR) (ASX:XJR) shares to your portfolio?

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Argosy Minerals Limited shares just stormed to an all-time high

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The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has stormed to an all-time high today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Iron ore is now in a bear market

| James Mickleboro

Unfortunately for the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price, the iron ore price just entered a bear market. Here’s what…

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Rio Tinto Limited shares higher on $US2.5 billion buyback plan

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is heading higher today after the miner unveiled plans to buyback upwards of…

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The iron ore price is plunging – is it time to sell the miners?

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to sell BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Chart: the 5 ways Wesfarmers Ltd makes money

| Regan Pearson

Ever wanted to know how much Kmart makes for Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)? Now you know!

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Why the Australian gold miners are being crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) is down 3.5% today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why the Syrah Resources Ltd share price has sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has fallen 5.5% in morning trade. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why the lithium miners have gone gangbusters recently

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of a number going gangbusters recently. Here’s what you need to…

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The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd share price just hit a multi-year low

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The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) share price just fell to a multi-year low. Here's what you need to know...

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This could mark the end of the 2017 iron ore boom

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen 9% over the last week

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New Hope Corporation Limited shares climb on full-year results release

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The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price climbed 4% on Tuesday following the release of its full-year results.

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Why the Argosy Minerals Limited share price has been crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has been amongst the worst performers on the market today. Here’s why…

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Why the Galaxy Resources Limited share price has rocketed 45% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is up 45% in one month. Is it too late to invest?

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Should you invest in these resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares in the buy zone?

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price could crash today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price will be one to watch on Monday. Here’s why it could crash lower…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares sink on CEO departure

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has sunk lower after the surprise resignation of its CEO Nev Power…

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Why Kidman Resources Ltd shares just rocketed to an all-time high

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The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has gained over 117% in six months. Here’s what you need to know…

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The Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price is up 44% in a month

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Here’s why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has gone gangbusters this month…

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Are Newcrest Mining shares in the buy zone today?

| Sam Howard

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has fallen 5% this week to $22.20. This comes after fears of another…

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is storming higher again. Here’s why…

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The Argosy Minerals Limited share price is up 130% in a month

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The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has more than doubled in value in a month. Here’s why…

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have bounced back from a trough with commodity prices and profits buoying the miner's share…

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Dividend review: Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Regan Pearson

Can Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) sustain it’s juicy 4.4% dividend yield?

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Top broker slaps sell rating on Newcrest Mining Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price could fall 15% according to one leading broker…

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Oil Search Limited is rumoured to be a Total takeover target

| Tom Richardson

The Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) share price is shrugging off takeover rumours.

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Why the Alderan Resources Ltd share price stormed to an all-time high today

| James Mickleboro

The Alderan Resources Ltd (ASX:AL8) share price has stormed to an all-time high today. Here’s why…

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