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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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Iron ore shares rise despite sinking commodity price

| Mike King

Iron ore falls 2.5% to US$51.20 a tonne

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2 shares to buy and 2 to avoid for SMSF investors

| Christopher Georges

Are these 4 of the best shares for your superfund?

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has risen 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is creating plenty of spark for the broader market.

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Why the Woodside Petroleum Limited share price is soaring today

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are bouncing back from a savage selloff. Where next for Woodside?

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These are the 5 worst shares on the ASX today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hint: They're all from the same industry!

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The gold price is going nuts and taking share prices with it

| Mike King

Gold prices in Australian dollar terms are above A$1,700 an ounce

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4 huge reasons Senex Energy Ltd shares are ready to soar

| Regan Pearson

Shares in Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) are taking off. Is it time to buy?

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China's cut to coal and steel sectors is bad news for iron ore

| Mike King

High-cost coal and iron ore producers could face lower prices in the near-term

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Is it time to buy shares of BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has risen 2.8% today after a strong lift in iron ore and oil…

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Are the iron ore miners set to gap down again?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A recent rally was the catalyst behind huge gains for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and…

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Shares of Arrium Ltd are down 72%: Is it time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) share price has been crushed so far in 2016

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited's share price soars 45%: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up 4.5% today, and 45% over the last month.

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South32 Ltd refocuses after huge writedowns

| Mike King

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are no bargain after US$1.7 billion of writedowns

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Is it time to sell Newcrest Mining Limited shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) continues to rise as gold shines.

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Why the Maca Ltd share price tanked today

| James Mickleboro

Maca Ltd (ASX:MLD) shares have dropped by over 23% today after a disappointing half year report.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price was hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price plunged 7.3% today, reversing much of its recent gains.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited posts US$319 million profit: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has reported a breakeven price of US$28.80 a tonne.

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Worleyparsons Limited scraps dividend as profit crashes

| James Mickleboro

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) has reported a 29% drop in profit and will not pay an interim dividend.

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Iron ore rises above US$51 a tonne: Is it time to buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have risen strongly in recent weeks.

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Here's why Senex Energy Ltd shares bounced today

| Christopher Georges

Could this be the start of a turnaround for Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) shares?

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Oil Search Limited profit vanishes as commodity prices collapse

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) reported a slight fall in revenue despite a surge in production.

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BHP Billiton Limited reports US$5.67 billion loss for 1H16

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has reported a US$5.67 billion loss for the first-half and cut its dividend.

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BHP Billiton Limited slashes almost 75% off dividend: what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has cut its interim dividend by nearly 75%.

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3 reasons why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has surged 20%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has gained 20% in the last month.

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BlueScope Steel Limited share price jumps on profit surge

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) reported a jump in half-year profit.

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Here's why the MMA Offshore Ltd share price plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MMA Offshore Ltd's (ASX:MRM) earnings results have been severely impacted by falling oil prices.

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Why these 4 shares got smashed by the market last week

| Christopher Georges

Disappointing earnings results have seen the share prices of stocks like Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) and 3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL)…

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Why the Mineral Resources share price is taking off

| Mike King

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX:MIN) share price is up more than 40% in the past week

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Santos Ltd shares plunge 8% as loss hits $2.7 billion

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have been downgraded following the release of its 2015 Annual Report.

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4 ASX shares thumping the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) soared almost 2% higher this afternoon, but shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), BHP Billiton…

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Here's why resources shares are going nuts

| Mike King

BHP, Rio and South32 share prices are soaring as investor confidence grows

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Energy shares go berserk as oil price surges

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Santos Ltd (ASX:SEA) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have both risen strongly today.

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Here's why RCR Tomlinson Limited shares are being crushed today

| Christopher Georges

RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR) shares have fallen more than 25% today after a disappointing earnings report.

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Why the Arrium Ltd share price was crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) has fallen 46% since Monday.

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has jumped 5.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) shares are trading for just under $17 each right now.

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Origin Energy Ltd profit sinks – what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has reported a decline in underlying profit from continuing operations to $243 million.

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Why the Independence Group share price is sinking

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) shares have fallen sharply following the release of its half-yearly results.

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Why the Beadell Resources share price is soaring today

| Mike King

Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX: BDR) share price surges on company update

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Arrium Ltd: One thing BHP Billiton Limited shareholders have to be thankful for

| Tim McArthur

Arrium Ltd's (ASX:ARI) interim earnings result shows that the group remains in a precarious position.

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Bradken share price plunges after huge first half loss

| Mike King

Can Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) survive despite management's best efforts?

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