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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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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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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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3 beefed up ASX dividend shares for 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At the current Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) share price, Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) share price and Ruralco Holdings Ltd (ASX:RHL) share…

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ASX preview on Thursday: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar ($A) (AUD) plunged against the USD overnight

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1 reason I wouldn't buy Rio Tinto Limited and BHP Billiton Limited shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could come under pressure if iron…

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Gold Price Down: The Share Prices of These Aussie Gold Miners Are Tanking

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price has crashed nearly 18% over the past month

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Is the lithium boom about to come to an end?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price in danger of declines from production plans in Argentina?

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3 speculative mining shares that could make you a fortune

| Sean O'Neill

Are Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:EQU), and Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) good prospects?

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Here are 3 ASX shares recently upgraded by leading brokers

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price could be one of three to benefit after recently being upgraded by brokers. Here’s…

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5 stocks I would AVOID at all costs

| Matt Brazier

Why you should think twice before buying one of these five stocks?

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This could seriously torpedo the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price

| Tom Richardson

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price could send you on a wild ride.

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Is the Senex Energy Ltd share price dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) share price is up 30% in three months.

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Up 16%! Is the South32 Ltd share price a steal?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has risen 16% in 5 days.

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Gold miners CRUSHED again: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price has been one of many to take a tumble today, dragging the S&P/ASX…

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3 mining shares to buy in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) look interesting this year.

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Look at that dividend! Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a bargain at this share price?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At the current Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price, a big dividend is forecast.

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Gold miners CRUSHED: Are there more declines to come?

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is one of many dragging down the S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (Index:^AXGD)…

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Here's why the South32 Ltd share price went nuts today

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market today. Here’s why…

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Where next for the Newcrest Mining Limited share price?

| James Mickleboro

I think the Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price could be in danger of further declines this year as rates…

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Down 31% year-to-date: Is the Orocobre Limited share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has been hammered this year. Should you invest in the lithium miner?

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2 dividend shares I'd buy before Rio Tinto Limited in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At the current Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price, I think Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) could…

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ASX preview on Wednesday: 7 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The SBM share price, as well as Northern Star Resources, were both hammered on Tuesday

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These gold miners' share prices are getting SLAMMED today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The SBM share price fell more than 11%!

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Takeover: Why the Worleyparsons Limited share price rocketed 29% this morning

| Sean O'Neill

A takeover offer sent the Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price soaring today.

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4 blue chip dividend shares on my "AVOID" watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are 4 blue…

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Is the BHP Billiton Limited share price on the way down?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has reversed all of its gains from early in 2017.

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I'd buy Bapcor Ltd shares before BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price and dividend yield offer more growth than BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares.

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1 fully franked dividend share I'd buy before Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares pay a big fully franked dividend yield, but Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) are a…

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Is Woodside Petroleum Limited a buy at this share price?

| Sean O'Neill

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price fell slightly after today’s results announcement.

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PROFIT: Will the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price rocket higher in 2017?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price could shoot higher today following the release of its half-year profit result.

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The BHP Billiton Limited share price could head to a 52-week high after its profit report

| Tom Richardson

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price might enjoy some strength tomorrow.

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Why the Independence Group NL share price plunged today

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price has taken a knock today after the release of its half-year results. Is…

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Why the Beadell Resources Ltd share price was CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

The Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) share price has been crushed today. Here’s why the gold miner is deep in the…

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Should you buy Monadelphous Group Limited at this share price?

| Rachit Dudhwala

The Monadelphous Group Limited’s (ASX:MND) share price comes under the microscope as half-year results are released.

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Why the GME Resources Limited share price is up over 250% this year

| James Mickleboro

The GME Resources Limited (ASX:GME) share price is up 250% this year. GME is another company that looks set to…

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