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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

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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Blue Chip Shares

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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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited's share price soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have bounced 5.5% thanks to a strong quarterly production report.

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Are South32 Ltd shares headed north?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Here’s why I think South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares may be headed higher in the long term.

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2 of my favourite mining stocks: BHP Billiton Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 mining companies seem to be worth buying right now: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

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Are further falls in store for BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) could re-test their lows.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Is Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) worth a look?

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Should BHP Billiton Limited get serious about acquisitions?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is said to be exploring mergers and acquisitions opportunities.

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3 blue chip stocks I WOULDN'T buy today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are expensive because the market isn't…

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Santos Ltd falls 5.8%. Can it slash its way to profit?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is slumping again.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited's share price crashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have fallen 8.8% today.

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Here's why gold stocks are soaring

| Tim McArthur

Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX:SLR), Medusa Mining Limited (ASX:MML) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) all recorded double-digit share price gains yesterday.

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Has the great resources rout come to an end?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In less than a fortnight, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have risen roughly 17% each, while…

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Are these the first signs of a global recovery in energy stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Can you make money by betting on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) at…

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What went wrong with South32 Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has collapsed since the shares went public in May.

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Why I bought Origin Energy Ltd last week

| Tim McArthur

The risk-reward trade-off for investing in Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) looks appealing.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited's share price is up 16%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are flying, and up another 3.7% today.

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Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd bets big on coal

| Mitch Sonogan

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) recently made a $515m coal mine acquisition via its subsidiary, New Hope…

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Why it's too early to buy BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has recovered 11.7% over the last six days.

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Is Origin Energy Ltd poised to shoot higher?

| Brendon Lau

The $2.5 billion capital raising has been a bruising exercise for Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) but the stock might now…

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Is it time to sell Rio Tinto Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you sell up and walk away from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)?

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Will Woodside Petroleum Limited lift its bid for Oil Search Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is warning that it does't feel the need to sweeten its takeover offer for Oil Search…

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Should you buy shares of BHP Billiton Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) by a considerable margin over the last four days.

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited's share price soared 10% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) is one of the market's top-performing stocks today.

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The iron ore price has been holding up surprisingly well, as has Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) in recent times.

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How safe is your money in BHP Billiton Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) prove to be a reliable investment?

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and OZ Minerals Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Unloved stocks such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) might be offering…

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Is Santos Ltd nearing the "buy" zone?

| Brendon Lau

It's time to take a closer look at Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) but don't press the "buy" button just yet. Here's…

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OZ Minerals Limited surges on takeover speculation: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The market is betting that KKR wants more than just a minority stake in OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) with the…

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Why a bet on BHP Billiton Limited is a huge risk to take

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is highly leveraged to the prices at which its commodities trade.

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Capital raising: Who wants Origin Energy Ltd shares at $4 apiece?

| Sean O'Neill

More importantly, are existing shareholders set for a big hit to the value of their shares when Origin Energy Ltd…

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What's going on with South32 Ltd's share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has fallen 37.6% since debuting on the ASX in May this year.

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What Glencore's collapse means for Aussie miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) crashed after Glencore's heavy loss.

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Fossil Fuel Divestment Wins Again: Origin Energy Ltd

| Claude Walker

Fossil fuel investors will suffer if they are invested in Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG)

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Are BHP Billiton Limited & Rio Tinto Limited the best contrarian buys since the GFC?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio TInto Limited (ASX:RIO) have crashed to multi-year lows. But these stocks make…

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CRASH: One stock I'd buy before Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could be entering a period which'll be characterised by depressed commodity prices. I'd rather take a…

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2 value traps to avoid and what I'd buy instead

| Sean O'Neill

Are Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) value, or value traps?

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The bear case strengthens for Origin Energy Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shareholders could find themselves in an uncomfortable position if Standard & Poors is forced to cut…

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Will Woodside Petroleum Limited launch a share buyback?

| Brendon Lau

Pressure is mounting for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) to abandon its takeover bid for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and to…

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This is why Newcrest Mining Limited is up 18%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) is one of the market's top performing stocks today

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Miners and analysts go head to head over iron ore outlook: who will win?

| Brendon Lau

Investors are caught in the middle of a stoush between iron ore producers and commodity analysts on the outlook for…

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This is why BHP Billiton Limited's share price is falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Still don’t believe that BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) can fall any further?

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