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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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Is Beach Energy Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) looks quite cheap at today’s prices.

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Will Northern Star Resources Ltd shoot the lights out in 2017?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) today reported its half-year result to the market.

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Will the BlueScope Steel Limited share price rocket higher in 2017?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price could rocket higher after a 79% jump in half year profit.

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2 shares to profit from the cobalt boom in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

Can Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:EQU) and Tiger Resources Limited (ASX:TGS) profit from the cobalt boom?

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Is the Santos Ltd share price set for a turnaround?

| Sean O'Neill

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is rising in early trade as the market digests its results.

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Why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The market might be down today but that hasn’t stopped the Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price from jumping higher.…

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Why the South32 Ltd share price is set to remain volatile

| Tom Richardson

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has been on fire for a year.

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Is the Evolution Mining Ltd share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

So far, so good for the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price this morning. In early trade it has edged…

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Why the OceanaGold Corporation share price was crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) share price has dropped lower after its Didipio mine was threatened with suspension. Should you buy…

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3 dirty dividend stocks I wouldn't touch in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At today's share prices, I would not buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto…

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2 stocks for the 2017 mining boom

| Sean O'Neill

Could the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share prices rise in 2017?

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Why the Equator Resources Ltd share price is up 425% in 12 months

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:EQU) have had a cracking 12 months.

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Watch the BHP Billiton Limited share price as iron ore soars

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP share price has surged 67% over the last year!

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Why the DWS Ltd share price just hit another 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The DWS Ltd (ASX:DWS) share price is soaring after it reported a 19% jump in half-year profit. Should you invest…

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Why I think Newcrest Mining Limited shares are too expensive today

| Sean O'Neill

Can Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) continue its strong run?

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Why lithium miner Galaxy Resources Limited saw its share price rocket today

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares rocket on its production update. Is this a lithium miner a buy?

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Must Read: These 3 things are driving the gold price (and gold miners)

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A must-read for gold investors

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Iron ore prices hit a new two-year high overnight. Is it time to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares?

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Why Summit Resources Ltd (Australia) shares are up over 600% in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Summit Resources Ltd (Australia) (ASX:SMM) shares have risen an incredible 616% this year. Is it too late to invest?

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Rio Tinto Limited reports: Should you BUY shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio TInto Limited (ASX:RIO) released its full-year report to the market yesterday.

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Should you buy shares in Monadelphous Group Limited?

| Rachit Dudhwala

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) shares surge after a trading update to spread positive light on the construction services sector.

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Should you buy into the Senex Energy Ltd capital raising?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) an opportunity today?

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Top broker slaps $7.80 price target on Syrah Resources Ltd: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes that Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) could provide incredible gains. Should you grab hold of its shares…

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Galaxy Resources Limited & Orocobre Limited: Time to buy lithium shares?

| Matt Brazier

Lithium juniors Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) are well positioned.

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Why the gold price rise is sending the gold miners higher in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) are on fire today. Here’s why the gold index is going…

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10 shares to avoid in 2017

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are 10 stocks you should avoid given how far they’ve already risen.

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6 shares I'm looking out for this reporting season

| Matt Brazier

Watch out for these companies when they report this month.

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Why the OceanaGold Corporation share price went gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) share price has been on a rollercoaster ride this week. Here’s what’s happening…

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Why the Resolute Mining Limited share price has surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares have surged almost 6% higher today. Should you snap up its shares or avoid them?

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Downer EDI Limited shares rocket on profit upgrade: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) posted a strong half-year result today, but are its shares in the buy zone?

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Are BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited a clear sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are two of my favourite mining companies, but I would not…

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Is it time to short sell Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG)?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has staged an incredible comeback -- but is it too good to be true?

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Why the OceanaGold Corporation share price stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) shares have jumped higher today after full-year production hit its guidance range. Does its low costs and…

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Why the share price of lithium miner Orocobre Limited was smashed today

| James Mickleboro

Lithium miner Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares have been crushed today. Here’s why they’ve dropped…

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Slammed: Northern Star Resources Ltd strikes out

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price has followed its rival gold miners and dropped lower today.

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Why the Paladin Energy Ltd share price has gone gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Uranium producer Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) shares have taken off like a rocket today. Here’s why…

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Why it's time to sell your gold shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold miners are getting crushed today, and there could be more to come

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Rio Tinto Limited shares hit a 52-week high on coal sale: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have hit a new 52-week high after announcing the sale of its Coal & Allied…

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BHP Billiton Limited cuts copper guidance for 2017

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has reduced its full-year production guidance for copper.

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Why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price is on fire

| Tom Richardson

Can the Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price keep rising thanks to Donald Trump and the rest?

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