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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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Resources Shares

Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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Resources Shares

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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Is iron ore set to fall further 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 at risk.

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6 reasons why Senex Energy Ltd could make a comeback

| Christopher Georges

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) shares have fallen sharply again - Is now the time to pick up a bargain?

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 2 – Commodities

| Mitch Sonogan

Part 2 in our ongoing series looking at Australia's mineral resources industry. Here we take a look at some of…

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Rio Tinto Limited soars 3.5%: Is it time to get out?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) soared up to 4% on the back of positive macro news and mild movements in the…

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Are Woodside Petroleum Limited and Oil Search Limited set to slash dividends?

| Sean O'Neill

Upcoming quarterly updates could have much more of an impact on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH)…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges higher: Why now is a great time to buy shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) surged 1.6% higher, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue…

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Sedgman Limited surges on earnings update: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sedgman limited (ASX:SDM) has managed to defy the headwinds facing the mining services sector over the last 12 months.

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Clive Palmer links iron ore to coal woes: What it means for investors

| Brendon Lau

Federal MP Clive Palmer wants Australia to impose a tax on iron ore shipments to China to show our most…

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Is BHP Billiton Limited's giant 6.3% dividend worth your time?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) boasts a gigantic 6.4% dividend yield – and it's fully franked!

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What China's sharemarket crash means for you

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How will companies such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) be impacted?

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These 3 stocks look cheap but should you buy them?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited (ASX:GMA), Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) and AIR N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) are trading…

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – An introduction to Australia's resources industry

| Mitch Sonogan

The first article in a series to introduce investors to Australia's mining and resources industry

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Is South32 Ltd a good investment?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares have slipped more than 30% since peaking at $2.45 in May

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My contrarian play on BHP Billiton Limited

| Rachit Dudhwala

Why I believe BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is the safest bet on the market.

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What happened on the market last week?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors have been taken on a wild ride this week with the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) set to close lower.

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Rio Tinto Limited or BHP Billiton Limited: Which is the worst dividend stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Dividends from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could be going up in smoke.

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BHP Billiton Limited surges 3%: Is the stock too cheap to ignore?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is rallying thanks to a strong rise in the prices of iron ore and oil.

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Which iron ore miners are still profitable today?

| Sean O'Neill

The answer: Fewer than you think. Companies like BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) look marginal at…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as iron ore jumps: Is now the time to buy beaten down stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up almost 1% thanks to strong gains from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto…

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Iron ore surges 10%: What it means for investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are dangerous investment prospects right now.

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Does Browse LNG make Woodside Petroleum Limited a buy?

| Regan Pearson

Is the Browse LNG project a game-changer for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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2 gold stocks to protect your portfolio from a market crash

| Tim McArthur

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) could be set to deliver gains to shareholders in 2016.

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) held up nicely today despite more plunges in the iron ore price overnight.

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S&P/ASX 200 rebounds from deep dive: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell by 1.6% earlier but has recovered thanks to BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue…

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Northern Star Resources Ltd posts record result: Should you buy gold miners?

| Brendon Lau

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is the latest gold miner to deliver a record June quarter. While investors don't seem…

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Is Caltex Australia Limited a buying opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

Here's why you shouldn't be too worried about the fall in Caltex Australia Limited's (ASX:CTX) share price after the release…

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Will the Reserve Bank of Australia save the day with more interest rate cuts?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Further interest rate cuts may be necessary as companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) continue…

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Are these 3 stocks worthy of a place in your portfolio?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) have experienced wild price swings - should you buy?

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Iron ore records brutal 10% fall: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Expect heavy losses from stocks such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Rio Tinto Limited sinks 3%: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have slumped 3% despite the mining giant announcing first shipments from its Kitimat aluminium…

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BHP Billiton Limited sheds 2.8%: Is the stock a good buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has fallen heavily during today's session, wiping more than $2 billion off the Big Australian's market…

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Incitec Pivot Ltd posts profit warning: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The fertiliser and chemical supplier said net profit could fall by $22 million on a rolling 12-month basis due to…

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Why it's time for iron ore investors to batten down the hatches

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In this environment, not even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) or Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are…

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Oil prices crash: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are two of many energy producers tumbling today after WTI crude plunged…

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Iron ore plunges into bear market: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are all extremely risky investment prospects.

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S&P/ASX 200 & oil tumble: Are energy stocks screaming bargains?

| Tom Richardson

Companies like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) may find their stock prices range bound for a while…

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited shares surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) defied a weak market, rising 2.4% compared to the S&P/ASX 200's (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) 1.3% decline.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited plunges to new low: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) hit a low of $1.742 – a price not seen since early 2009

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3 big reasons to stick with you Santos Ltd shares

| Regan Pearson

Riding out the down-turn could reap long-term rewards for unloved Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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4 stocks getting slammed on the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) are amongst the big-name players getting torn apart today.

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