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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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What a $10,000 investment in Fortescue Metals Group Limited looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shareholders are used to seeing their shares in the red

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This is why BHP Billiton Limited's fully franked dividend is under threat

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This is bad news for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders

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South32 Ltd shares break a new all-time low! Should you sell now?

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) plunge to their lowest level ever but selling your shares now could be a massive mistake.

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Could now really be the right time to buy BHP Billiton Limited?

| Tim McArthur

The outlook for resource companies including BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)…

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What a $10,000 investment in Newcrest Mining Limited in 2010 looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has been a woeful investment in recent years

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Why you shouldn't buy mining explorers

| Matt Brazier

Don’t be fooled into thinking you can pick the next Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) or Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR)

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Keep calm, and don't panic: S&P/ASX 200 set to open in the red

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is set for another bout of volatility

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a turnaround opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

To a large extent, Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) relies on iron ore prices which in turn rely on China.

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New Hope Corporation Limited charms investors with dividends

| Brendon Lau

Investors are happy to overlook a big profit drop and the uncertain outlook for oil and coal after New Hope…

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Can value investors make money from the oil price crash?

| Tim McArthur

The share prices of leading oil producers such as Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's share price is getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is on the back-foot, with its shares down another 3.2%.

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Are Oil Search Limited shares worth $9.63?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could increase its bid for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH)

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited's share price soared 9% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are on fire today

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Here's why Rio Tinto Limited shares are a risky bet

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares look cheap using conventional metrics, but at the end of the day it all comes…

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Is Santos Ltd set to become the biggest comeback kid of the oil sector?

| Brendon Lau

The stock has bounced strongly on the back of the recent oil price recovery but is it safe to buy…

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What a $10,000 investment in BHP Billiton Limited in 2011 looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Want to put a dollar figure on how poorly BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has performed?

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South32 Ltd shares plunged 7.5% yesterday: Is it a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

Just because the share price is lower doesn’t make South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) a good investment.

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Broker says buy major miners as it sees little downside risk

| Brendon Lau

It might be time to buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) as all the…

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Energy stocks feel the sting as oil prices plunge: Is it time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are among the companies feeling the pain today

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Goldman Sachs sees the potential for $20 oil: Time to abandon your oil stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

If oil really did fall to US$20 a barrel, it could be disastrous for a number of companies including Santos…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shareholders look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in 2014's wonder stock, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), have plummeted 33% in little over a month

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Oil Search Limited opens door to takeover offers: here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) said it is open to improved offers after formally rejecting a conditional bid from Woodside…

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Why you should ignore BHP Billiton Limited's 10.2% dividend yield

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) offers a monstrous dividend yield, but it's more dangerous than you might think

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Iron ore surges: Is it time to buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is up 0.3%, while Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are up…

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4 reasons why Santos Ltd is no takeover target 

| Brett Bearham

Investors shouldn’t get caught up in the takeover talk surrounding Santos Ltd (ASX:STO). 

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Company Analysis – Sandfire Resources

| Mitch Sonogan

Are Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) shares a good buy at current prices? This article takes a closer look at one…

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Crushed: BHP Billiton Limited shares take a bath

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have fallen more than 6% over the last five days, and are dow 3.2% today.

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 ROARS higher as bulls charge

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) closed 2.1% higher, driven by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) among others.

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4 ways Glencore will impact ASX mining investors

| Brendon Lau

What do South32 Ltd (ASX:S32), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) BHP Billiton Limited, ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and our copper miners…

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is no longer trading with rights to its final dividend payment.

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S&P/ASX 200 surges: The BULL market is back!

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) surged another 1.6%, led by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)

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Market Wrap: BULLS fight back as S&P/ASX 200 SOARS

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) surged 1.7% higher, led by Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited bids for Oil Search Limited: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) has made a $12 billion all-scrip bid for rival Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) but I believe…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as Bulls fight back: Is it time to buy shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen strongly today, led by Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Why these 6 ASX stocks are SOARING today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) is headlining today's remarkable gains.

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Will Santos Ltd announce a capital raising?

| Brendon Lau

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is fast tracking asset sales and could book over $1 billion in deals to stave-off a capital…

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Why I sold Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I can't find many compelling reasons why anyone would want to hold Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares.

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Woodside Petroleum Limited in Oil Search Limited takeover bid  

| Tom Richardson

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) in bid for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH).

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S&P/ASX 200 DIVES as bank selloff continues

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The major banks weighed on the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO).

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Why I'm not buying into BHP Billiton Limited's 10.7% dividend yield

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's extremely rare that investors are offered a dividend yield like that being offered by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) right…

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