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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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Resources Shares

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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The Wesfarmers Ltd share price is climbing as coal prices soar

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) resources business had a stunning first-half. But is it enough to justify an investment?

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Iron ore price falls from its 2-year high: Should you sell mining shares?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares could come under pressure today after the iron ore price tumbled 2.5% overnight. Here’s…

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Will President Trump help or hinder Australia's gold miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX:SLR)'s share price has risen 18.8% so far in 2017

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Origin Energy Ltd hits new 52-week high – is it time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Or is Origin Energy Ltd's (ASX:ORG) turnaround just getting started?

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited and the gold price have gone nuts in the last month

| James Mickleboro

In the last month the share price of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has risen an astonishing 30%. Is there more…

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The Rio Tinto Limited share price could get even hotter this week

| Tom Richardson

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) will report its operational results this week.

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CRASH! Why the Western Areas Ltd share price dropped 17% today

| James Mickleboro

Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) shares have been crushed today after a sharp drop in nickel prices. Here’s what caused the…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's share price is off to a flying start in 2017

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has skyrocketed in price since this time last year

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Is Santos Ltd a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have risen 43% in the last 12 months. Is it time to take profit?

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Why Medusa Mining Limited shares have been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

Medusa Mining Limited (ASX:MML) reports a drop in production and a jump in costs. Is it a sell?

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Should you buy Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited to profit from a rising gold price?

| James Mickleboro

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) announced record quarterly gold production. With costs expected to drop further over the coming years,…

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Iron ore price rising: Is it too late to buy mining shares like South 32 Ltd?

| Rachit Dudhwala

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) buoy the market.

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Rio Tinto Limited and BHP Billiton Limited: The only resource shares worth a damn

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are a risky bet, no matter how big they are.

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Why the Paladin Energy Ltd share price got CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) shares have dropped 13% today after the uranium producer announced plans to tackle its balance sheet.…

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Can the Monadelphous Group Limited share price go higher in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) was one of the best performing shares on the ASX last year. Will there be more…

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Why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price is getting smashed today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price is falling following a market sensitive announcement.

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Is the Oil Search Limited share price an opportunity today?

| Sean O'Neill

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) could be worth a closer look for commodity-minded investors.

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Iron ore price drops to 6-week low: Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited set to follow?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares could come under pressure this week after a drop in iron ore prices on…

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Why the gold price is sending the miners higher today

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) have climbed higher today as traders become bullish on gold again. Here’s…

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Why the Atlas Iron Limited share price rocketed 18% today

| James Mickleboro

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) shares have rocketed higher today as its debt levels drop. Is this iron ore producer a…

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Natural gas prices crash as Santos Ltd shares come under pressure

| James Mickleboro

Natural gas prices came crashing down overnight. Should Santos Ltd shareholders be concerned?

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Why the Birimian Ltd share price has gone gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Birimian Ltd (ASX:BGS) shares have gone gangbusters after the company received an offer for its lithium asset. But is it…

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3 reasons to sell your BHP Billiton Limited shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares could decline from here.

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Should you own Newcrest Mining Limited shares in 2017?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited's (ASX:NCM) share price has rocketed 55% in 2016

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Should you own these gold miner shares in 2017?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) shares have gained more than 4% again today

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3 reasons why mining shares are surging this morning

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) is already up 4.4% as the Australian Dollar moves lower again.

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Macquarie Group Ltd bets big on oil and gas – should you?

| Sean O'Neill

Investment bankers at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) have turned to the oil and gas sector with a view to benefiting…

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Should you participate in the Santos Ltd Share Purchase Plan?

| Sean O'Neill

My take on whether Santos Ltd's (ASX:STO) Share Purchase Plan is a wise use of your investing funds.

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3 ways the BHP Billiton Limited share price could go higher in 2017

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have soared 76% since bottoming out in January.

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Can the Atlas Iron Limited share price keep rising in 2017?

| Andrew Mudie

A completed study shows that Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) could increase production by 30% with a new mine in 2018.

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Is Santos Ltd a buy at the current share price?

| James Mickleboro

With oil prices climbing for a third day in a row, should you buy Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares?

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Should you SELL Rio Tinto Limited, BHP Billiton Limited and Fortescue shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One expert says there is no reason to hold shares of companies like Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited…

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3 reasons I'm not buying Rio Tinto Limited shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have performed very well in 2016 but I'm not a buyer of its shares in…

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The Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is climbing on its credit upgrade

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares should rise today after the company was awarded an upgrade by S&P.

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Where to next for the Newcrest Mining Limited share price in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Despite recent declines Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has still managed to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) by some distance…

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Please Explain: Atlas Iron Limited shares surge 45% in a month

| Andrew Mudie

The turnaround may have started for iron ore minnow Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO).

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Gold miners and the gold price could crater on US interest rate hikes

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited's (ASX:NCM) share price has plunged another 6.2%.

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) plans to repay another US$1 billion of debt next week. Does this make it a…

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Up 43%: Can the Rio Tinto Limited share price continue its amazing run?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has run ahead of the market, along with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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CRASH! Why Newcrest Mining Limited and the gold price tumbled today

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares have plunged following the Fed’s rate hike. Is it downhill from here?

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