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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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Resources Shares

ASX 200 banks vs. mining stocks: Which is the better buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Ray David from Blackwattle Partners explains the significant divergence in performance this year.

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Can BHP stock regain its dividend crown?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the passive income potential of this company.

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $6,000 in Fortescue shares and get $502 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares delivered a boosted dividend to passive income investors in March.

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3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now with less than $1,000

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these ASX shares could enjoy an unexpected rebound in 2024.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX mining stock a week ago I'd have $11,923 today!

| Bernd Struben

The little ASX mining stock has drawn rising interest from investors this past week.

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My top ASX lithium stock to buy and hold while waiting for the next boom

| Tony Yoo

The battery mineral has really struggled in the past year. Which shares are the best to buy for cheap now…

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Dividend Investing

How do Pilbara Minerals, Fortescue and BHP shares compare on FY24 dividend forecasts?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 mining shares have a history of generous dividends. Will they pay big again this year?

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3 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited is a dangerous play today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is trading near $30 a share, but it’s still a risky bet.

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Iron ore plunges below US$50: Is it time to dump the miners?

| Andrew Mudie

Selling now could crystallise big losses but could also save you from further falls over the next 12 months.

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Investors beware: Oil demand from China could peak sooner than you'd think

| Brendon Lau

Many believe that the worst for oil is behind us but bears aren't ready to go into hibernation with reports…

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd jumped 7% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) soared 7% today after it announced it had filed the last regulatory document…

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Could BHP Billiton Limited's South32 spin off be worth less than the market expects?

| Brendon Lau

At least two brokers are warning that BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) divestment of South32 is worth a lot less than…

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Bradken Limited surges on takeover bid: Is it an opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

A second takeover approach to the embattled contractor will only put the focus on other failed ASX-listed targets. Expect more…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares are on the nose today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are trading within 2% of a fresh seven-year low.

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Iron ore crashes below US$50 a tonne: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) react today?

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Can Chinese housing stimulus stop falling iron ore prices? 

| Joshua Anderson

China has announced stimulus aimed at boosting the housing market. Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and…

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Is it finally time to buy Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited?

| Andrew Mudie

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) offers huge upside for brave investors.

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Is now the perfect time to buy these 3 mining stocks? Rio Tinto Limited, BHP Billiton Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy or avoid Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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Should you buy shares in BHP Billiton Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is on the back foot following a poor session for commodities overnight.

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Is Triton Minerals Ltd set to explode with its US$2 billion contract win?

| Tom Richardson

Triton Minerals Ltd (ASX:TON) has soared after signing a huge contract with a Chinese client.

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Forget iron ore miners! Buy CSL Limited and Flexigroup Limited for growth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Growing stocks like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) are much better picks than troubled iron ore miners.

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Iron ore plummets 28% in March quarter: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Just how much can companies such as Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI)…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) may have led the market's downward charge on Monday but its shares are back in full…

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Here's why iron ore miners are down and staying down

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One look the share price chart of leading Australian iron miners Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Should you buy Australia's energy stocks today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all gushing higher today.

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How much is Fortescue Metals Group Limited really worth?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Unfortunately, the signs aren't great for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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Should you avoid these LNG producers while oil is down?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Oil and gas juniors like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) are struggling under low oil prices…

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4 stocks crushed on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), Altas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) are all trading sharply…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has slipped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has fallen particularly heavily on a day when most Australian stocks are down.

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How long can Santos Ltd remain profitable?

| Brendon Lau

There's an uncomfortable question facing Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) as the oil price takes another tumble. How low can the oil…

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Here's why Caltex Australia Limited plummeted 10% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) shareholders will be feeling the pinch today with its shares trading at roughly $34 per unit.

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PanAust Limited surges on takeover offer: What should shareholders do?

| Brendon Lau

The copper-gold miner received an unconditional bid that's priced at a 40% premium to its last closing price, but the…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is getting slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been hammered 1.5%, led down by companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto…

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More pain for energy investors as oil takes a dive: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have all been hit hard by falling oil…

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Iron ore price slumps 4%: How much further can it fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are at risk.

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Miners are undermining your wealth

| Claude Walker

Why the big miners might be bad for your super

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Is Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd set to deliver even bigger returns?

| Tom Richardson

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) provided a positive market update today.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Arrium Ltd plunge 5%: Here's what you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Could the worst be over for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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3 things only the pros know about gold today

| Regan Pearson

Will Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) win from rising gold prices?

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are rallying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) have all managed to…

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Here's why APA Group could be a good dividend stock for decades

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

APA Group (ASX:APA) is in the running for a $1.3 billion project to connect the company's north and east pipeline…

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Is now the time to be buying Australia's energy stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are among the market's strongest performers today

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Here's why Monadelphous Group Limited has been jumping around

| Tim McArthur

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) is one of the most highly regarded operators in the mining services sector.

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited heading for trouble?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ACCC is set to investigate comments made by Andrew Forrest, Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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Is Paladin Energy Ltd set to trump Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Uranium hopeful Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) could successfully issue bonds when Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) can't. There's two important…

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UGL Limited jumps on $120m contract win: Should you buy into the good news?

| Brendon Lau

The engineering contractor touched a three-week high on a big contract win from Santos GLNG, but it isn't the only…

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Here's why you should avoid Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is feeling the pain of a cyclical mining downturn, but investors have much better options…

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