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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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Orocobre Limited shares soar as lithium price hype builds

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lithium shares have been a hot topic so far in 2016, with Altura Mining Ltd (ASX:ALU) and General Mining Corp…

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Here's why ASX gold miners are a dangerous investment right now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX:SLR) have soared in price this year.

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Iron ore price set to sink below US$50 a tonne

| Mike King

The iron ore price fell 1.8% overnight and futures pointing to further falls today

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Gold miners hammered as gold price could crash in June

| Tom Richardson

Experts are predicting the gold price could be about to crash.

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4 alternative investment ideas for ASX investors

| Christopher Georges

A range of new and exciting investment products are now available for investors on the ASX.

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Iron ore price smashed: miners to follow

| Mike King

Iron ore price smashed down overnight, losing 6.7%

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Is this the future for Australia's ASX-listed lithium shares?

| Mike King

Does the graphite sector offer some lessons for investors looking at lithium shares?

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Why this fund manager is betting on Woodside Petroleum Limited and Origin Energy Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Another prominent fund manager has dived into Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Why the Bluescope Steel Limited share price surged 12% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Bluescope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) have risen strongly today, despite a falling market.

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Origin Energy Ltd receives $245 million on pipeline sale. Is this an opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares have touched $5.68 this morning.

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Here's why Newcrest Mining Limited is getting slammed today

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are down 6.5% today following news from the US that rate rises could be imminent.

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Is it time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited and Santos Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Oil shares have taken a beating, is now the time to load up on businesses like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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ASX gold miners slammed and gold price could be all downhill from here

| Tom Richardson

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVO) are getting thumped.

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Why the Orocobre Ltd share price is up 133% in 6 months

| Mike King

Orocobre Ltd (ASX:ORE) rides the lithium boom wave

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Why I think now is the right time to buy Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Motley Fool Staff

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) looks set to finally rise from the ashes with green shoots appearing in the iron ore market. 

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This broker thinks BHP Billiton Limited shares are worth $21.50

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have staged a major comeback since earlier this year.

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This fund manager likes the look of Rio Tinto Limited shares but not Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares might be a better bet for your money than Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW).

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Why the Clean TeQ Holdings Limited share price is up 122% this year

| Mike King

Does Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) have the ability to fullfil its potential?

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Is now the time to sell your oil and gas shares?

| Tim McArthur

Oil rose around 3% last week, but Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) appear…

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This lithium miner's shares have soared 12,540% since January 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lithium miners are taking the ASX by storm, with some shares, including Kingston Resources Ltd (ASX:KSN), up more than 1,000%.

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Iron ore is down 23% since April peak and more falls are coming

| Mike King

Iron ore price sinks again

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Is this the end of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited?

| Mike King

Will Thailand force Kingsgate Consolidated Limited's (ASX:KCN) only operating mine to close?

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Should you bet big on these ASX-listed lithium shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Kingston Resources Ltd (ASX:KSN) and Capital Mining Limited (ASX:CMY) have risen 52% and 125% today.

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Prospect Resources Ltd share price up 217% in one day: Here's why

| Mike King

Mention the word lithium and speculators go nuts over Prospect Resources Ltd (ASX:PSC)

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price looks expensive, particularly if the iron ore price continues to fall

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Here's why you should avoid BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors should think twice before buying shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Could the S&P/ASX 200 hit 6,000 points in 2016?

| Christopher Georges

Could the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) hit 6,000 points thanks to the RBA cutting Interest rates?

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AWE Limited rejects takeover proposal and shares surge higher

| James Mickleboro

AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) rejected a takeover proposal today valuing the shares at 80 cents. The shares have surged on the…

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Here's how BHP Billiton Limited plans to reinvigorate growth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have risen more than 3% after the group's latest plans were announced.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited is such a poor investment

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has delivered shareholders a 15% loss over the past decade - after including dividends

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Two reasons why commodities prices could collapse

| Mike King

Commodities prices hit by slowing Chinese economy

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited share prices are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have fallen 5% and 4.2% today.

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Iron ore miners set to sink as commodity price crashes

| Mike King

Spot iron ore price sinks 5.7% overnight, and weak Chinese data could see resources shares hammered today

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Rio Tinto Limited shareholders: Look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Overnight, FTSE-listed shares of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) plummeted 8%.

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Here's why these ASX-listed lithium miners are soaring

| Mike King

Lithium prices have tripled in the past 6-8 months

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Why shares of these 6 ASX gold miners are skyrocketing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX:SLR) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) have risen 147% and 55% this year!

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Is Beach Energy Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) might be a potential takeover target

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Fortescue Metals share price sinks despite more debt repayments

| Mike King

Falling iron ore price overshadows another debt repayment by Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG)

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Why these 4 shares are getting crushed on the ASX today

| Christopher Georges

Some of today's biggest losers include BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO).

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Rio Tinto Limited shareholders: Watch out below!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has tumbled 4.5% lower today on poor China data overnight.

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