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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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Resources Shares

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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Opinions

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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Here's why Australia's iron ore miners are bubbling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have risen 10% and 1.7% today.

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Should you dump Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been given a price target of just $1.65 – an 18% discount to today's…

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Will costs savings help Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crashing oil prices have taken their toll on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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FONTERRA ORD UNIT announces interim results: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Dairy company, FONTERRA ORD UNIT (ASX:FSF), has cut its dividend as tough industry conditions weigh on profits.

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Should you buy Northern Star Resources Ltd today?

| Regan Pearson

Shares up 100% in 12 months, but is star gold miner Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) still a buy?

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Is it 'game over' for iron ore and coal miners?

| Tim McArthur

Reports on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) have reminded investors just how tough the…

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Can Glencore save Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Speculation that Glencore would be interested in taking a stake in the embattled iron ore miner is driving the stock…

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Should you buy South32 Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) spinoff of South32 is expected to be completed by June

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Here's why oil prices rose overnight: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares have all jumped on the higher…

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Is it time for a speculative entry into the bauxite market?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you be buying Queensland Bauxite Ltd (ASX:QBL) and Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) shares now?

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BHP Billiton Limited's spin-off vs. Rio Tinto Limited's buyback: which creates more value?

| Brendon Lau

The two mining giants are pursuing very different strategies to create shareholder value. BHP Billion Limited (ASX: BHP) is divesting…

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New Hope Corporation Limited posts $23 million loss: Is it time to sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

During its most recent six-month reporting period, New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) reported an underlying profit but a significant write-off…

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Are low iron ore prices here to stay?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and numerous other iron ore miners are under enormous pressure in this low price environment

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Is the oil and gas industry about to fire up?

| Mitch Sonogan

Could Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: PBT) and Horizon Oil Ltd (ASX: HZN) become takeover targets in the coming oil and…

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Here's why I'm avoiding Rio Tinto Limited shares and you should too

| Owen Raszkiewicz

You might think Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and its iron ore rivals look cheap but it's important to know why…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares soar: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mining services giant, Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), has now risen 32% since the beginning of 2015 despite falling profits and…

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Here's why low oil prices are here to stay

| Sean O'Neill

Oil markets may not rebound any time soon, which is bad news for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd…

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Is it too late to buy ASX gold stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of gold mining stocks in the S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (ASX:XGD) (Index:^AXGD) such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and…

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Should you buy Australia's iron ore miners today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) might look tempting, but should investors take the plunge?

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What does Buffett's decision to sell Exxon mean for ASX investors?

| Tim McArthur

The watchlist looks the best place for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) at…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited gets its crown jewel back in operation

| Tom Richardson

Investors in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) won't be the only ones relieved that Pluto LNG is back up and running.

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Here's why Karoon Gas Australia Limited shares have plummeted

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of oil and gas explorer Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) fell as much as 18% this morning.

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Could Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares go gangbusters in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite rising over 700% in 2014, shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have started 2015 in great shape.

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Iron ore hits US$55 a tonne: How much further will prices fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Vale are all driving the price…

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Time to jump on board the gold Express?

| Mike King

Gold miners soar as gleaming metal gains 1.9% overnight

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are rallying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

On a remarkable day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), Monadelphous Group…

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BHP Billiton Limited to issue bonds: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could issue debt at a much cheaper rate than Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) was ever…

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Here's why Australia's oil stocks are providing plenty of energy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are all providing plenty of energy today.

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares soar 27% in 5 days: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite being issued a speeding ticket by the ASX, Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) shares have soared.

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Is this the end for Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have been hammered due to its inability to raise new debt.

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Should you avoid Rio Tinto Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is at the mercy of a falling iron ore price.

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Will Australia's uranium miners benefit from China's tilt to nuclear power?

| Brendon Lau

Some Australian stocks are well placed to benefit from news the world's largest energy consumer has approved plans to build…

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BHP Billiton Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited: 2 good blue-chips for yield seekers

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) may be the safest "best of breed" resources picks for high-yield…

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Is gold headed for US$2,400?

| Tim McArthur

A recent report suggests the future could be bright for gold producers such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Regis Resources…

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Oil prices fall to six-year low: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all trading lower on Wednesday.

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited's South32?

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is set to spin-off a suite of assets into a separately listed entity to be known…

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The fall of Australia's mining companies

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 Metals & Mining Index has dropped 48% in the past 4 years - here's the evidence

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Is now the time to buy Australia's iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The price of iron ore has dropped to a six-year low, dragging miners such as Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI), Rio Tinto…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited abandoned its bond issue

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has shockingly decided to pull its US$2.5 billion secured bond issue which it announced just…

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Gina Rinehart just made a big bet on Catalyst Metals Ltd: Should you bet on gold too?

| Regan Pearson

Is this a sign you should buy Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX:NST).

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