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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

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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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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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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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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How will BHP Billiton Limited fare in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Whichever way you look at it, 2014 was a shocking year for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP). Will 2015 be…

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Australia's iron ore miners stage late rally: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have both responded well to the late iron ore rally

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One sector I am targeting in 2015

| Brendon Lau

This year hasn’t been particularly kind to investors with the share market barely able to hold above breakeven as our…

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Rio Tinto Limited, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Downwards trends in the share prices of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could continue in 2015…

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been one of the market’s standout performers today

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Oil price hits a new 5-year low, what does this mean for Santos Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) falls ANOTHER 2%

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4 big stocks pro fund managers are targeting in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Professional investors are looking for juicy gains in 2015 with names like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and…

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Three great shares to watch for the transition into 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Could you add some fireworks to your portfolio by buying these three shares over the transition to the New Year?…

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Dump your portfolio duds and buy these 3 stocks for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could be the stocks that fire up your portfolio…

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The 2 charts iron ore investors can't ignore in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s been a tough year for iron ore miners and 2015 isn’t looking much better.

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is trading at a heavy discount, but could it fall even further?

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Iron ore plunges to 5-year low: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Arrium Limited (ASX:ARI) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) have tumbled more than 90%. Are they worth a second look?

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Iron ore hits US$67: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it worth betting on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Do BHP Billiton Limited and Senex Energy Ltd have further to fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) have all been slammed following comments…

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Here's why you should stick with your Woodside Petroleum Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The cashed-up energy market leader is making new acquisitions and investments to fill its production pipeline and is on the…

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soared 12% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Small-cap superstar Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) has enjoyed another stellar performance today.

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Energy stocks surge as oil rises: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all climbing higher – can investors…

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2 big reasons why you should own the BHP Billiton Limited spin-off in 2015

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is in the process of demerging certain assets into South32.

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Does good news mean you should buy Santos Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shareholders have got a reason to smile today.

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Here's why it's time to turn bullish on Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A 40%+ fall in oil prices could actually help Australia’s largest energy producer and turn on the juice in 2015…

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2 top gold stocks to watch in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) are two standout picks for those bullish on the gold…

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5 stocks surging on the ASX today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM) are amongst today’s best-performing stocks.

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Oil stocks soar: Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are all rallying higher today.

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Will these 3 resource stocks bounce back in 2015?

| Tim McArthur

It could be time to begin considering selectively adding resource stocks such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited…

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Is it time to grab a bargain in the oil sector?

| Tim McArthur

It might not yet be time to buy Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) or Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL).

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Is BHP Billiton Limited likely to drop further in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) might have the right idea, but the timing is way off.

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Is it time to go bargain hunting in the energy sector?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Should investors buy down-and-out stocks like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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Here's the secret to stock market riches in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) dragging the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) down, the plunging stock market…

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4 key reasons to avoid Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) might look cheap but it’s still a risky bet.

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Attention Liquefied Natural Gas Limited shareholders: Look away now

| Mike King

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX: LNG) shares sink another 8% today

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Attention BHP Billiton Limited shareholders: Look away now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a tough four months for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), and things could be about to get worse.

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Have the curtains closed on the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd party?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Down 55% in just three months, should investors take a punt on Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG)?

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Woodside Petroleum Limited is increasing its investment in oil: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s the latest market update released by Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and what it means for investors.

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Is now the time to buy Lynas Corporation Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) be primed for a turnaround?

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A new five-year low: Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has fallen more than 30%, so is now a buying opportunity?

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Will there be a "Santa Rally" for the ASX going into 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) continue to weigh on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO),…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited could fall further

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have all just hit new 52-week…

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Attention Lynas Corporation Limited shareholders: Look away now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Needless to say, Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) is one for investors to avoid.

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Will Red Fork Energy Ltd be the first of several junior oil producers to bite the dust?

| Sean O'Neill

Red Fork Energy Ltd (ASX:RFE) might be the first casualty, but it’s not likely to be the last.

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BHP Billiton Limited gets real on iron ore: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has accepted the potential for low iron ore prices as it delivers its one billionth tonne…

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