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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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Why the Doray Minerals Limited share price plunged 25% today

| James Mickleboro

The Doray Minerals Limited (ASX:DRM) share price has lost a quarter of its value during trade today. Here’s what you…

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Top broker slaps buy rating on BHP Billiton Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could be heading 13.5% higher to $27.50 according to one leading broker. Here’s…

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Galaxy Resources Limited share price jumps 6%: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is up 22% since Tuesday. Is it time to invest?

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Where next for the Newcrest Mining Limited share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price has fallen 21% in under three months. Is now the time to invest?

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Here's when the next Fortescue Metals Group Limited dividend is due

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The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) final dividend isn’t far away. Here’s what you need to know…

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The Lynas Corporation Ltd share price is now up 65% in 2017

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Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) went from market darling to market dunce, but can it rebound?

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Why the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd share price rocketed 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) share price is up 20% today following the announcement of a major new agreement.

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Paladin Energy Ltd enters administration

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The Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) share price looks set to remain suspended for some time after the uranium production company…

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Metals X Limited share price up 5% on DFS results

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The Metals X Limited (ASX:MLX) share price has been a big mover today following strong results from its Definitive Feasibility…

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Syrah Resources Ltd share price rises on Balama Project update

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The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is 3% higher today following the release of an update on its Balama…

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Top broker names 3 resources shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Which three resources shares does Bell Potter recommend you buy today?

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Orecorp Ltd share price plunges 26%

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The Orecorp Ltd (ASX:ORR) share price has sunk like a stone today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Regis Resources Limited shares leap 16% in June, what happened?

| Andrew Mudie

Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) is up 250% in two years but remains risky.

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Yancoal Australia Ltd share price rockets 40% higher

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The Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX:YAL) share price is having a strong finish to the week. Its shares are up 40%…

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Why the Mineral Resources Limited share price jumped 11% today

| James Mickleboro

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price is significantly higher today despite downgrading its full-year earnings guidance. Here’s what you…

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Iron ore is in a bull market: Time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price on the verge of breaking out after iron ore entered a…

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Are these 3 resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is down sharply this year. Does that make it one of three…

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Atlas Iron Limited share price jumps 8%

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The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price has been a big mover thanks to a rebound in the iron ore…

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Beach Energy Ltd share price higher on broker upgrade

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The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price has been given a lift today thanks to a broker upgrade. Here’s what…

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My favourite gold share to ride the gold price higher

| Brendon Lau

The gold price may have found a solid footing with the commodity rising for the second day in the US.…

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Here's why I just sold Senex Energy Ltd

| Regan Pearson

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) is a great company, so what's the problem?

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Should resource shares be part of a diversified portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia is known for its resource rich lands, should you buy the businesses which are in the industry?

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is up 4.5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been amongst the biggest movers today following the release of its…

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Alkane Resources Limited share price rises on guidance upgrade

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The Alkane Resources Limited (ASX:ALK) share price has climbed higher today thanks to a lift to its full-year guidance.

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Why the Australian gold miners have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has sunk lower this morning, dragging the S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD)…

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Equator Resources Ltd to merge with First Cobalt

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Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:CO1), now known as Cobalt One, will be one to watch when it comes out of its…

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88 Energy Ltd share price plunges 16%

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The 88 Energy Ltd (ASX:88E) share price has had a disappointing start to the week. Here’s what you need to…

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Orocobre Limited share price falls on production downgrade

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The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has come under pressure today after downgrading its production guidance again.

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Rio Tinto Limited share price higher on $2.5 billion debt reduction news

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The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is higher after the miner announced further reductions in its gross debt.

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Is the Santos Ltd share price too cheap to ignore?

| Rachit Dudhwala

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price lingers near 52-week lows.

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The Rio Tinto Limited share price has rebounded higher

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The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has bounced back from yesterday’s decline. One broker believes it could still climb…

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The Iluka Resources Limited share price is finally climbing higher

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The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price has climbed 2% higher today following the release of a business update.

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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited share price continue to climb higher

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The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price is up 3%, stretching its 30-day return to 10%.

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Equator Resources Ltd shares in a trading halt amid merger talk

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The Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:CO1) share price is in a trading halt after the company received a potential merger proposal.

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Oh no…the Fortescue (FMG) share price has plummeted 30% since March

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen 31% since May, as commodity prices continue to fall.

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The BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) share price is being dumped

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price was dumped 3% on Wednesday, continuing its recent falls.

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is falling

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are leveraged to the iron ore price.

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price is down 6%

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has fallen 6% today. Here’s what you need to know…

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The Beach Energy Ltd share price continues to slump

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The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is down 4% today after oil prices tumbled. Here’s what you need to…

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Is it time to sell energy shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Brendon Lau

The Turnbull government's decision to control exports of gas and a crude oil bear market will weigh heavily on our…

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