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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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BHP Billiton Limited shares slammed on reports of $58.2 billion lawsuit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price has crashed more than 7%.

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Why these 3 shares got smashed on the ASX in April

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 index posted solid gains for April but these shares were left far behind.

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Origin Energy Ltd: 3 reasons to remain bullish

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares have rocketed 35% in the past three months but risk could still be to the…

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4 ASX shares smashing the market today

| Christopher Georges

Forget the big banks, these four shares are soaring higher today.

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Buyer beware! Cardno Limited shares crash again

| Tim McArthur

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) is struggling to deal with the downturn in the mining sectors.

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6 ASX shares you should have bought in April and 1 dividend beauty to buy now

| Andrew Mudie

When BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) returns 24% in a month we simply have to take a closer look.

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Why the Independence Group NL share price got hammered today

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price got slaughtered today after its quarterly results revealed a major deterioration to its…

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Iron ore falls for fourth day in a row

| Mike King

Iron ore prices headed for another session of falls too

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3 things Santos Ltd wants you to know today

| Regan Pearson

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) has a new team and a new game plan. Here's what it wants you to know…

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Here's why the Fortescue share price is rising today

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) announces more debt repayments

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Could the iron ore price fall to just US$35?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have fallen hard since Thursday.

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4 ASX shares getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) are just two of the shares getting hammered today.

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Has the price of oil bottomed out?

| Sean O'Neill

And is it time to go bargain hunting for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), or Santos Ltd…

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price has tumbled today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is back at $3.175.

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BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited: Is the party over for iron ore shares?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) may struggle this week…

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Should you buy Newcrest Mining Limited shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price has gained 40% in 2016.

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Is Santos Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Tim McArthur

Shares of oil and gas producer Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have soared 88% since late January.

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5 blue-chip shares for investors' watch lists in 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Blue-chip shares aren't immune from share price falls. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Rio Tinto…

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Is it time to take a punt on oil producers?

| Mike King

Are there signs that oil prices have bottomed?

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How BHP Billiton Limited plans to profit from low oil price

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have spiked 15% in the past month.

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Iron ore price surges 8.8%: Here's why it could be too late to buy the miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are falling despite the overnight gain.

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Should you buy shares in Newcrest Mining Limited or Santos Ltd?

| Regan Pearson

Is gold titan Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), or energy producer Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) a better buy?

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BHP Billiton Limited shares hit 5-month high: Have you missed the boat?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The rampaging BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has taken many investors by surprise.

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South32 share price hits new 6-month high: Have you missed the boat?

| Mike King

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price continues to rally as commodities prices recover

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Is it time to buy Santos Ltd at this share price?

| Mike King

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price rises 5% in early trading

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Why this veteran fund manager just bought oil shares

| Tim McArthur

Mr Kerr Neilson, the founder of Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) has outlined the case for investing in oil shares.

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3 things every gold investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Will gold keep rising as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) hits three-year highs?

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Why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has gained 0.4% today, but these four shares are surging even higher.

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Why the Woodside Petroleum Limited share price is falling today

| Sean O'Neill

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares are slightly up after the release of its quarterly report this morning.

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3 reasons why the Fortescue Metals share price is soaring today

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price jumps 6%

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BHP Billiton Limited reports big growth opportunities

| Sean O'Neill

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares could be set to rise today, as management focusses on the opportunities available to the…

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Why the Brexit risk could boost ASX gold miners

| James Mickleboro

Some say gold will climb to US$1,400 per ounce. Should you buy Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) today?

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Why the Oil Search Limited share price is surging today

| Sean O'Neill

Today's quarterly report from Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) revealed a very low cost of production and potential for growth by…

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Why the energy companies' share prices are rising today

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are amongst the top…

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Top broker suggests iron ore miners will fall in second half

| Sean O'Neill

Recent increases in the value of iron ore are unlikely to be sustained, according to Citigroup, which would be bad…

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A bargain hunter's guide to Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Rachit Dudhwala

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) continues to rise despite market woes.

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Smashed: Why these 4 shares tumbled on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what happened to Silex Systems Ltd (ASX:SLX), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), McGrath Ltd (ASX:MEA), and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY)…

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Here's why these 5 gold miner shares are sparkling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) and Troy Resources Ltd (ASX:TRY) are both jumping higher today.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price soared 19% last week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have retreated 3% today

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Oil prices set to plunge

| Mike King

Oil producers' share prices could take a hit this morning

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