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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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What does Rio Tinto Limited's bauxite expansion mean for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) shareholders' good fortune could mean a good deal of pain for bauxite investors.

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Will the ACCC reject Brookfield's $9 billion Asciano Ltd deal?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The competition watchdog is concerned about Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P's deal for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO). Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) will…

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Should investors participate in Santos Ltd's entitlement offer?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is offering eligible shareholders the opportunity to purchase equity at $3.85. Should you buy?

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Why the Australian Agricultural Company Ltd share price is BOOMING

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) share price has jumped more than 3% higher following a solid half-year report.

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited at this share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) hit a seven-year low share price this week.

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Iron ore falls to lowest level in 6 years: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Falling commodity prices are bad news for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)

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South32 Ltd shares crash: Is it a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are offering a 10% forward yield, however mining companies have been tough to predict in recent…

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Why I think Santos Ltd is a buy at today's share price 

| Ofer Karliner

Hit by cost overruns, falling oil prices, dividend cuts and a dilutive capital raising, Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), down over 60% in the…

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Liquefied Natural Gas share price recovers: Is there more to come?

| Mike King

Can Liquefied Natural Gas's share price rise further from here?

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What's happening to Newcrest Mining Limited's share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited's (ASX:NCM) share price has fallen 28% since mid-October.

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Fortescue share price dives: More falls to come?

| Mike King

Is the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price set to fall below $2.00?

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price is plunging

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is collapsing under the pressure of falling commodity prices.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited's 'progressive dividend' policy is doomed

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is doing all it can to maintain its so-called 'progressive dividend' policy, but even that mightn't…

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Could Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares return to $3 in 2016?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are down 60% in only 24 months but could rebound if 3 key factors…

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Veteran mining reporter calls BHP Billiton Limited a "red hot buy"

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is down another 3% today at a new seven-year low.

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Should you buy Santos Ltd at today's share price?

| Mike King

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price sinks 4%

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IS BHP Billiton Limited about to slash its dividend?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Samarco and dividends were the key topics at BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) AGM.

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Oil dips back below US$40 per barrel – Should you dump your oil stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) even making a profit at today's prices?

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BHP Billiton Limited shares cheapest in 25 years

| Tom Richardson

Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares really at their cheapest level in 25 years?

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Resources stocks crash: why the worst might be yet to come

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has hit a new seven-year low while Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares have also been hammered.

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Is it time to jump ship on Origin Energy Ltd and Sims Metal Management Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Both Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) have been chronic underperformers over the last ten years,…

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) monstrous fully franked dividend yield is likely one of the factors stopping its shares from falling…

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Dividend report card: BHP Billiton Limited

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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Are Newcrest Mining Limited, EVOLUTION FPO and Regis Resources Limited no more than fool's gold?

| Sean O'Neill

Gold miners Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) jumped at the open today despite…

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Why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd's share price surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shares rose as much as 20% today.

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Is BHP Billiton Limited's 8.3% fully franked dividend worth your attention?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are hovering near a seven-year low and offer a monstrous dividend yield.

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Why South32 Ltd's share price hit a new low today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has severely underperformed the market since it debuted on the ASX in May

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Morning Market Movers: 11 stocks to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) fell 5% in London overnight, suggesting another shocking day for local shareholders

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Why BHP Billiton Limited could cut its dividend by 35%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) progressive dividend policy could be scrapped in the very near future

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's reputation could be on the line

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has lost 13% of its market value since Friday

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It's Official: The Mining Boom is Bust

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's fair to say, prominent economist Saul Eslake would be bearish on miners BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto…

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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd's Cinderella story

| Rachit Dudhwala

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) refinances its debt to cut costs, making for a fairy tale finish.

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Santos Ltd sees strong demand for capital raising

| Tim McArthur

At $4 per share, many shareholders have been keen to snap-up Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Australia Running Backwards While The US Forges Ahead

| Claude Walker

Obama has rejected the Keystone XL pipeline, a massive investment in fossil fuels. But Australia keeps betting on coal...

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10 things we know about BHP Billiton Limited's dam disaster

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has lost more than 7% of its market value since the incident

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BHP axes Port Hedland tugboat operator: A warning for unions?

| Mitch Sonogan

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) lands a massive blow on the unionised Port Hedland tugboat operator Teekay. Are the construction unions…

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Bidding WAR: Qube Holdings Ltd bets big on Asciano Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ports and logistics business, Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) has, as expected, launched a takeover offer for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO).

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South32 slumps 2.7% – Should shareholders give up and sell?

| Tim McArthur

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are trading near their all-time low.

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Santos Ltd announces new CEO and $2.5 billion capital raising

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) has bowed to shareholder and industry pressure, announcing the appointment of a new CEO and a capital…

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BHP Billiton Limited share price crumbles on Brazil dam update

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is on the verge of falling to a fresh seven-year low price

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