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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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Monadelphous Group Limited's revenues and profits crash

| Sean O'Neill

Could a massive dividend encourage investors to buy shares of Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) after today's result?

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Why the Fortescue share price is soaring today

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price gains more than 7% in early trade

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Why the Aurizon Holdings Ltd share price is sinking today 

| Tim Dohrmann

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASZ: AZJ) is lagging the ASX after reporting earnings today. Is Aurizon worth buying today?

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Why the Lucapa Diamond share price has rocketed up 31% today

| Mike King

Lucapa Diamond Ltd (ASX:LOM) discovers 27th biggest diamond in the world

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

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price rose as much as 7% earlier today.

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Newcrest Mining Limited reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has today announced its first-half earnings results.

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BlueScope Steel Limited shares surge 14% – Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) shares have now risen 41% in the past six months.

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10 shares annihilating the S&P/ASX200 over the last 6 months

| John Hopkins

10 ASX shares with momentum on their side.

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Everything you need to know about Origin Energy Ltd right now

| Tim McArthur

A $110 million asset sale has been announced by Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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The end for BHP Billiton Limited's progressive dividend policy

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) looks set to follow Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) in scrapping its current dividend policy.

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Here's why shares of these 6 ASX gold miners are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) and Medusa Mining Limited (ASX:MML) have both risen more than 11%.

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Why BlueScope Steel Limited shares are soaring today

| Tim Dohrmann

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) reported a solid earnings upgrade this morning. Is this a sign to buy?

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Why Codan Limited shares have surged 38% in 15 days

| Andrew Mudie

Codan Limited's (ASX:CDA) metal detector sales show signs of improvement.

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Rio Tinto Limited boots progressive dividend policy as earnings plunge

| Mike King

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) forecasts massive fall in 2016 dividend

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Miners agree: Worst still to come

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) lost US$1 billion a month in revenues each last financial…

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The BHP Billiton Limited share price has plunged 48% over the last year

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price has fallen another 3% today.

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This chart shows why EVOLUTION FPO is smashing the market

| Regan Pearson

Does this chart mean it's time to buy EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN)?

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OZ Minerals Limited shares fall despite huge profit growth

| Tim McArthur

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) has reported a full year profit of $130 million.

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Oil and gas companies are going bust at a fast rate

| Mike King

150 oil and gas companies at risk of going bust according to US energy consultant IHS Inc.

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Will the Newcrest Mining Limited share price keep soaring? 

| Tim Dohrmann

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is up more than 30% since the start of February. Should you buy…

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Can the Santos Ltd share price recover from its plunge?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd's (ASX:STO) share price has fallen 60% over the last 12 months.

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Here's why Cimic Group Ltd shares are soaring

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) (formally Leighton Holdings) share price has jumped on a profit upgrade.

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price tumbled today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price is again approaching $15.

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3 reasons the price of gold is rocketing

| Regan Pearson

Can the gains continue for Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX: EVN)?

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Here's why Australia's gold mining shares are shooting higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) have risen more than 7% each

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Is the Rio Tinto Limited share price set to fall?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price going to fall? If it does this, it might.

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Can the iron ore bounce save the junior miners?

| Mike King

The iron ore price has jumped 15% since January 2016 lows

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shareholders: Look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) share price entered a nosedive today despite one of the company's subsidiaries, Bear Head…

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Why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton…

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has surged 12%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have performed incredibly since Wednesday.

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WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED powers to $7.8m profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) traded mostly flat despite the company swinging to a first-half profit of $7.8 million.

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Why I hate gold, but like Northern Star Resources Ltd

| Regan Pearson

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is a well-positioned business, even if it does produce gold.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Santos Ltd…

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Market Wrap: ASX booms as miners skyrocket

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) all soared today.

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Shareholders of BHP Billiton Limited will love this

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have surged 8% today.

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Here's why the South32 Ltd share price surged higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares rose more than 12% today.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price surged 5.3% and is back above $15.

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Are oil prices about to crash again?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

You might want to think again before buying more Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) or Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares

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CRASH: Here's why BHP Billiton Limited's share price plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) shares are again threatening to fall to a new low

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Is it time to pounce on Rio Tinto Limited, Orica Ltd, and Select Harvests Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), and Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) hit their lowest point all year…

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