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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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Are you worried about the BHP Billiton Limited share price?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has tumbled 10% in three months.

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Why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price got crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has fallen sharply today following the release of an update. Should you snap…

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Why the iron ore price means it could be time to sell your mining companies

| Tristan Harrison

Commodity prices are impossible to predict, which makes the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price impossible to predict.

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The BHP Billiton Limited share price is getting smashed today

| Tom Richardson

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is heading into Easter on a weak note.

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Is the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price about to sink lower?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price will be one to watch today after iron ore continued its slide.…

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Gold price soars on global unrest

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold price rose more than 1% overnight

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Why Atlas Iron Limited and the iron ore miners are being crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price has been the worst performer on the All Ordinaries (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) today. Are…

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Up 60%: Are these 3 big winners still an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s my take on Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND).

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price went gangbusters this afternoon

| Tom Richardson

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could be volatile again tomorrow.

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Why these 3 ASX shares are up over 400% in the last 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price is one of three that have gained over 400% in the last 12…

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Who else 3 wants 3 ASX blue chip share ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares, Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares offer generous dividends to…

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Here's why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price has rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market. Here’s why it…

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How safe is your money in gold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold sector has heavily outperformed the ASX 200 over the past year

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Is it time to buy oil and gas companies?

| Sean O'Neill

With a gas shortage on the east coast, is it time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Senex Energy…

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Why the Karoon Gas Australia Limited share price has rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) share price has been a huge mover today. Here’s what sent its shares rocketing…

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Why the Syrah Resources Ltd share price has surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Following another positive announcement the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has surged higher again today. Here’s why…

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Iron ore price crumbles: Will the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price follow?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price will be one to watch today after iron ore prices drifted lower…

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How safe is your money in BHP Billiton Limited at this share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP share price has fallen sharply since January

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Miner watch: Is BHP Billiton worth your attention at this share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP share price has rebounded today, but is still trading lower in 2017

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Here's why the gold miners are rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) has stormed higher today thanks to a rise in the gold price. Here’s…

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Is the South32 Ltd share price a blockbuster buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has fallen today but is up an impressive 68% in 12 months.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited and the iron ore miners have been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has taken a tumble today after a sharp decline in iron ore prices.…

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Does BHP Billiton Limited's share price make it the best income stock on the ASX?

| Rachit Dudhwala

The current BHP Billion Limited (ASX:BHP) share price provides for a juicy income stream.

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Why the Kidman Resources Ltd share price has rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has rocketed higher today after a major announcement. Is the lithium miner a…

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Is Iluka Resources Limited a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Steer clear of Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU)

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REVEALED: 10 blue chip ASX share ideas for 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Pack your watchlist with National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares, QBE Insurance…

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Top broker upgrades Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has gone gangbusters this week after a broker upgrade. Is it time…

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Here's why the gold miner shares are going berserk today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) has rocketed higher despite the Fed raising rates. Here’s what you need to…

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Your instant 5-share Aussie resources portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If I were to build a resources portfolio, I'd start with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares, Northern Star Resources Ltd…

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Should you buy shares in BHP Billiton Limited for its dividend?

| Mike King

A potential 5% dividend yield for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) looks tempting in 2017

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3 ASX GOLD shares getting slammed in March 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price, Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share…

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Is the Newcrest Mining Limited share price about to crater?

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price has performed incredibly well over the last 12 months. But with U.S. interest…

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Why I believe Santos Ltd is a buy at this share price

| Rachit Dudhwala

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price appears to present solid value in my opinion.

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2 blue chip shares to buy and 2 to avoid

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I think the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is better…

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Why the gold miners have rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD) (ASX:XGD) has been a big mover today thanks to a 7% rise in the…

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price could have further to fall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP share price has fallen around 6% since Wednesday

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Will this promotion boost the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The FMG share price has soared more than 150% over the last 12 months

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has been hammered today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has been one of the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)…

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Why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price has been crushed this week

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has tumbled almost 12% since this time last week. Is there more to…

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Oil price plunges and takes Santos Ltd shares down with it

| Tom Richardson

The oil price is taking shares in Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) down with it this…

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