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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

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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Investing Strategies

Could investing in this ASX mining stock make you a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

No one can say for sure you'll make seven digits, but you won't even have a chance if you don't…

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Here's why the warning bells are ringing for Orica Ltd investors

| Brendon Lau

Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) could soon face a similar problem to that of the iron ore miners. The results won't be…

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Should you sell Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is a high risk prospect, but is it worth holding on?

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Is OZ Minerals Limited exit of Sandfire Resources NL a mixed blessing for shareholders?

| Brendon Lau

Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) could come under pressure when it emerges from a trading halt as OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL)…

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Here's why Orca Energy Ltd shares jumped 80% on its Senex Energy Ltd deal

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) has announced it'll acquire $2 million worth of assets from minnow Orca Energy Ltd (ASX:OGY) and…

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BHP Billiton Limited or Ramsay Health Care Limited: Which could be better for your returns?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The mining giant vs healthcare provider: Take a look at their past to see into their future.

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Here's why Emeco Holdings Limited jumped after buying itself a new lease of life

| Brendon Lau

Does a $50 million acquisition by Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) mark a real turnaround for the embattled business?

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Regis Resources Limited reports 23% revenue jump: Here's what you need know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gold miner Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) has seen its share price jump following the announcement of its half-year results.

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Are the gold miners like Northern Star Resources Ltd at bargain prices?

| Brendon Lau

Gold is under pressure from the stronger US dollar. But here's why any dip in Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST),…

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Is today a good day to buy BHP Billiton Limited shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has crumbled 13% in the last nine days.

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Lynas Corporation Limited reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The rare earths industry is facing strong headwinds. How is Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) holding up?

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Rio Tinto limited drops 5% in a week: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite falling 5% to $57.60 during the past week, investors should continue to avoid Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares. Here's…

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Here's why WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is this the last hurrah for WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC)?

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited shares have been clobbered

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has lost more than 11% of its value recently.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited tanked today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) touched a new six-year low at $1.89.

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Could Beadell Resources Ltd be the best gold stock of 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) have fallen 4% despite announcing a very promising currency update.

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Iron ore bulls: Watch out below

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have reiterated their commitment to growing production, making the iron ore…

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A bloodbath for the S&P/ASX 200: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) leading the downward charge, is it time to panic?

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3 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited shares are on the nose today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have slipped more than 5% this morning, and are hovering just above $30.

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Doray Minerals Limited reports revenue jump: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior Western-Australian gold miner, Doray Minerals Limited (ASX:DRM) has today reported an 6% jump in revenue for the first half…

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Is this the start of another big oil crash?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are Santos Ltd (ASX: STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shareholders look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) shares have been hammered.

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2 cheap looking stocks and the secret of value investing

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) may show more value than the market realises.

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Here's the real reason BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited might be at bargain prices

| Brendon Lau

Using the fresh slump in iron ore prices as the main reason to sell BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio…

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Will iron ore fall below US$50 a tonne in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) are all under enormous pressure.

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Have mining services companies like Monadelphous Group Limited got further to fall?

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) latest words to suppliers could be bad news for the likes of Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND).

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have crumbled more than 7% recently. Is the stock a buy?

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Should you avoid these heavily shorted stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are all being targeted by short sellers.

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Will Rio Tinto Limited's cost cutting boost its share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Will Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) shareholders win out from the use of driverless trains in its mines?

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Can Rio Tinto Limited sustain its massive iron ore expansion?

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) coal, diamond, and iron ore reserve figures released recently are deserving of a closer look.

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Should you buy the big energy stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) remain risky investment prospects.

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Could this company be the diamond in the iron ore mining sector?

| Mike King

Is Grange Resources Ltd (ASX:GRR) worthy of a closer look?

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Here's why Australia's iron ore miners are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) have all shown signs of weakness recently.

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Woodside Petroleum Limited makes big acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shareholders can look forward to a full-year production increase this year.

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Here's what every ASX investor needs to know about iron ore

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In reality, not even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are safe.

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Here's why Regis Resources Limited shares have crashed today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Today is not a good day for Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) shareholders.

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Is Cardno Limited's 11% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t be fooled by a big yield for Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD), as sustainability might be a problem.

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The big reason to avoid Monadelphous Group Limited and Minerals Resources Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) and Minerals Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) have been removed from the S&P/ASX100 (Index:^AXTO) (ASX:XTO).

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited has crashed 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors continue to punish Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG). Is this a buying opportunity?

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Iron ore crashes below US$60 a tonne: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even the bigger iron ore plays such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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Here's why oil prices are destined to stay below US$50 a barrel

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Goldman Sachs believes oil prices will remain below US$50 a barrel. That's bad news for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), BHP…

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