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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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5 ASX shares that have soared since Brexit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are up 26.3% since Brexit, and 532% over the last 12 months!

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Why these 4 shares are charging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is rebounding nicely today, with these four shares enjoying a very strong day.

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Why buying gold shares could be a waste of money

| Sean O'Neill

Thinking of buying EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), or St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) to protect your portfolio? Think…

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The investor's guide to Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited’s (ASX: FMG) 2016 share price run about to come to an abrupt end?

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Gold miner St Barbara Ltd smashes production guidance: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) soars on an increase in the gold price and news that it has smashed full year…

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Why the Lynas Corporation share price soared today

| Mike King

Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) share price soars 20.7% after beating production targets

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Renewed Brexit fears drive gold price higher: Miners to follow

| Mike King

Gold price surges above US$1,360 an ounce

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Is now a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy BHP Billiton Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Will there never be a better chance to buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares?

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Iron ore miner BC Iron Limited surges 25%: Is a turnaround coming?

| James Mickleboro

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) shares are down 97% since February 2014. Will the rise in iron ore prices allow it…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited shares cheap?

| Tim McArthur

The longer term outlook for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares appears reasonable.

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Why Rio Tinto Limited is a huge threat to the junior lithium miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) mulling a push into lithium?

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3 reasons why the Fortescue Metals Group share price could soar from here

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) could see a share price with a 4 in front of it

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Has the oil price stabilised?

| Mike King

US oil production is falling, suggesting oil prices may have bottomed out

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Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals Ltd surges on China deal

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is up 15% today after announcing a binding off-take agreement and joint venture…

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Australia's largest gold producers have doubled in the past year

| Mike King

Share prices of Australia's largest gold miners have doubled in the past year

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Iron ore price could soar after Rio Tinto Limited cans monster project

| Mike King

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shelves US$20 billion Simandou project

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This is the biggest challenge facing Rio Tinto Limited

| Robert Stephens

Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) lack of diversity may hold it back.

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Why I'm bullish on Newcrest Mining Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Market volatility from Brexit could boost Newcrest Mining Limited’s (ASX:NCM) share price.

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Shares in BHP Billiton Limited jump around 3% despite negative Samarco news

| Tim McArthur

Investors have brushed aside the uncertainty created from BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) latest announcement.

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Why short-term pain equals long-term gain for Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Robert Stephens

Challenging market conditions could leave Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) in a stronger position.

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Why these 4 shares have missed out on today's rally

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has gained more than 1.8% today, but these four shares have been left…

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Is it all downhill for the gold price and miners?

| James Mickleboro

As markets move on from Brexit is it time for you to move on from gold miners such as Newcrest…

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Why has the Origin Energy Ltd share price suddenly soared 4.7%?

| Tim McArthur

Gas producer Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has announced its first exports to Kansai Electric.

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Are the BHP and Rio Tinto Limited share prices a bargain?

| Tim McArthur

Signs that the share price lows for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have passed are growing.

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Why the ASX gold miners could fall back to earth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares fell sharply on Tuesday.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are crashing today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has rebounded from earlier losses but these four shares have still been hammered.

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Should you buy shares of gold miner EVOLUTION FPO?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) have skyrocketed 21% in recent days.

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Iron ore price rockets up 6%: Excellent news for miners

| Mike King

Iron ore price gains 6% to US$53.86 a tonne and more gains could be coming

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Why these 4 shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is shrugging off the Brexit fallout and shares like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are enjoying…

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All that glistens is gold as investors weigh up Brexit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) are shining bright again today.

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BHP Billiton Limited shares crash 7.9% on Brexit vote

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have been hammered today.

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Brexit means the gold price looks about to go gangbusters

| Tom Richardson

The gold price could rocket with miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) up 8.5% on today's Brexit vote.

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Australian gold miners are minting cash thanks to Brexit

| Mike King

Australian dollar gold price punches through A$1,800 an ounce mark thanks to Britain

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Gold price soars as gold miners rocket ahead of potential Brexit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) have all risen between 2.2% and 4.6%.

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Could lithium keep moving higher in 2017?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of General Mining Corp Ltd (ASX:GMM) have risen 15,900% since the beginning of 2014…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited fuels bulls with US$500 million debt repayment

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has reduced its annual interest expense by US$186 million!

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Why these 4 shares are getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has lacked any real direction today but these four shares have only traded…

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Is Rio Tinto Limited getting ready for a US$9.3 billion spin off?

| Mike King

Has Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) organised its divisions to spin off unwanted assets?

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Why gold could crash or soar this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) have soared in 2016, but gold mightn't be as…

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Even BHP Billiton Limited thinks the outlook for coal prices is uncertain

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been forced to cut costs due to plunging commodity prices.

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