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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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Why WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED has been smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX: WHC) is down 8.2% today and 11.4% in the last two sessions.

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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has stuttered as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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Iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have all come under heavy selling…

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Is it time to ditch BHP Billiton Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you sell up and move on from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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Should you add Origin Energy Ltd to your portfolio in FY 2016?

| Tim McArthur

Last financial year wasn't a pleasant one for oil and gas major Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Coal Investors' Pain In Just One Chart

| Claude Walker

The smart money divested long ago...

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shares rebounded today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) rose 1.6% despite a fall in iron ore and oil prices overnight.

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4 ASX stocks getting smashed by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is soaring higher, but the same cannot be said for Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ)…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soars 13% in 2 days: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of prospective gas company, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), are at it again.

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 1.3%, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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The Walking Dead? Australian zombie explorer companies on the rise

| Mike King

1 in 5 ASX-listed minerals, oil and gas explorers have virtually ceased operations in March 2015

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Why these 5 ASX stocks are getting crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 0.5%, but Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and 1-Page…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited plunges: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has fallen nearly 6% today, with further pain a likely scenario.

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Should you own BHP Billiton Limited shares in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) fell 16% over the last 12 months, heavily underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) and various…

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The iron ore see-saw swings back

| Mike King

Junior iron ore miners could get hit today, after spot price sinks below US$60 per tonne overnight

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Oil Search Limited vs Woodside Petroleum Limited: Which is the best buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you could only buy one or the other, should it be Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) or Woodside Petroleum Limited…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) recovered some of its recent losses, but not so for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)…

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Why buying gold stocks may ruin your investing returns

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) fell back to…

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Rio Tinto Limited rumours adds to deal frenzy: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) are the latest to add fuel to the…

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Are energy stocks like Santos Ltd bargain opportunities?

| Sean O'Neill

Are low oil prices a sign to buy or steer clear of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Rio Tinto Limited

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I'm still optimistic about Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) future.

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Why these 5 ASX stocks were routed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) plunged 2.3%, but Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and South32…

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South32 Ltd is mining new lows: Is it a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has fallen 29% since its shares peaked at $2.45 last month to trade at just $1.74. Is…

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Is now the time to buy gold stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Gold miners like Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are all rising, but…

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Why I'd buy Rio Tinto Limited before Amcor Limited

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I think Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has better prospects than Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC)

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Do you own June's top stocks and what does July hold?

| Andrew Mudie

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) was one of the worst performing stocks on the ASX in June but it could see a…

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited is getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have been smashed more than 5% during today's session.

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Why Bradken Limited shares were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) shares fell by more than 15% today, hitting their lowest price since early 2009

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shares are crashing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has endured a heavy sell-off during today's session.

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Willing to take a risk? Consider Santos Ltd

| Christopher Georges

The oil price may have fallen but the future remains bright for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Is now the time to buy South32 Ltd shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has had a rough ride since it went public late last month

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have been smashed while Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ)…

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Newcrest Mining Limited struck by falling gold price: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has been slammed 11% over the last month as the price of gold has fallen steadily.

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Macmahon Holdings Limited soars higher: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX:MAH) shares absolutely exploded this afternoon following a market sensitive update.

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Bradken Limited in trading halt as private equity circles

| Brendon Lau

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) may have been thrown a lifeline with the stock going into a trading halt as management negotiates…

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Atlas Iron Limited: flogging a dead horse?

| Mike King

Are shareholders throwing good money after bad with Atlas Iron Limited's (ASX:AGO) capital raising?

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Is Rio Tinto Limited dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shareholders digging themselves into a whole heap of trouble?

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd now an oil and gas play?

| Tim McArthur

Investors have been wondering what direction Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) will direct its cashed-up balance sheet.

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has significantly underperformed the broader market over the last 12 months, falling nearly 17% over that…

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Is it right to ignore Australia's iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) undervalued?

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