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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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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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Origin Energy Ltd shares soar 9.3% – Do more gains lie ahead?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd's (ASX:ORG) future might be brighter than the market is giving it credit for.

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Why I'd sell Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Rio Tinto Limited shares today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are not compelling investments at today's prices.

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Origin Energy Ltd shares are going higher on asset sale to DUET Group

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd's (ASX:ORG) share price is trading higher after reaching an agreement to sell assets to DUET Group (ASX:DUE).

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Why these ASX gold miners are getting crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares have been hammered 9%!

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Revealed: Chart shows big ASX winners from iron ore price crash

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is crushing it, but is the value really there for investors looking for yield and…

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Federal Reserve holds fire as ASX gold miners rocket

| Rachit Dudhwala

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady overnight. Here are the winners and losers.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shareholders: Look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) are again in the firing line.

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These gold miners are going berserk! Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are up another 5.3% today!

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Is it time for Australian investors to switch to gold?

| Andrew Mudie

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) surged higher again last week, is there still time to jump…

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6 lithium miners that have climbed more than 100% in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) is the weak link, returning 'only' 112% so far this year.

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares are plummeting

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shares plummeted 18% after the S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance and fall in oil…

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Is this the end for the great BHP Billiton Limited rally?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have fallen 5.3% since peaking on Thursday

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Is BHP Billiton Limited set to develop a massive new iron ore mine?

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) expected to develop the South Flank deposit in the Pilbara

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Is it too late to profit from oil's bull market run?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) have been rallying.

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Gold miners go gangbusters on rocketing gold price

| Tom Richardson

The price of gold moves in mysterious ways.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| Christopher Georges

Some of today's biggest winners include Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) and Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT).

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Can the junior iron ore miners survive?

| Mike King

Depleted mines and the low commodity price could see junior iron ore miners fade away

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Is Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have rocketed another 23.9% today.

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Why the Mineral Resources Limited share price has increased 186% in 2016

| Christopher Georges

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) has been one of the best performing mining stocks in 2016.

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Why high dividend-paying companies outperform non and low-dividend payers

| Mike King

The performance of the world's top 40 miners over the past 5 years is a clear example

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What on earth is going on with the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) soared as much as 44.5% today, and have more than doubled since last…

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Iron ore supply shows no sign of slowing despite rising commodity price

| Mike King

Can the iron ore price continue to rise as supply increases?

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6 risky shares that have paid off in 2016: Is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) have started the year well, but look shaky for a…

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World's top 40 miners have written off nearly US$200 billion in past five years

| Mike King

Top 40 miners had a shocker year in 2015 reporting a combined loss of US$27 billion as well

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Up 61% in 5 days: Is Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shares have soared 61% in five days.

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Is now the time to bet big on the gold miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) shares posted huge gains on Monday.

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Why shares of BHP Billiton Limited are flying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has risen more than 7% this week.

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Are These 3 Mining Stocks Far Too Risky?

| Claude Walker

Mining companies such as South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) pose serious risks to shareholders...

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Is it too late to buy these 3 ASX mining companies?

| Andrew Mudie

Is a 40% return over one year enough to convince investors to buy stocks like Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) again?

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ASX gold miners jump on soaring gold price and falling US dollar

| James Mickleboro

A US rate rise in June or July became a little less likely overnight on Friday, causing the price of…

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Have investors got it wrong on Santos Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Despite a recent rally, the share prices of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) remain down around 50%…

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Rio Tinto Limited set to gatecrash the lithium party

| Tom Richardson

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is planning to ramp up lithium production.

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These 3 ASX mining shares are up over 100%

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) is one of three mining shares that are up over 100% so far in 2016. Should…

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Why these 4 shares are climbing higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be down by 1% but these four shares are climbing higher today.

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