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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.

Recent Resources Shares News

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Could iron ore fall to just US$35 a tonne?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will miners such as Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) or Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) follow the likes of Atlas…

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Oil prices rise 4 weeks in a row: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it time to put your money to work in companies such as Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Seven Group Holdings Ltd appoints new CEO: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified holding company, Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW), has appointed Ryan Stokes as incoming Chief Executive Officer.

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How low will the iron ore miners go?

| Andrew Mudie

The end could be near for Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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Will BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited cut their dividends?

| Mike King

Will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) be forced to choose between dividends and credit ratings?

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Is this the secret to the rocketing share price of Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Shares in Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) have exploded 30% this year. Is there more to come?

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Don't catch falling knives: Junior iron ore miners may get squeezed more

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Now is not the time to test the longevity or profitability of junior miners as iron ore prices make new…

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Is it time to dump BHP Billiton Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Just as you thought most of the bad news is priced into the mining sector, a raft of brokers have…

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Independence Group NL is set to meet or beat guidance: Is it dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified miner, Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), has updated the market on its third quarter production statistics and said it will…

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Is now the time to buy Australia's energy stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) are all climbing today following a rebound in…

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Here's why the Rio Tinto Limited and Glencore merger may never happen

| Sean O'Neill

Is the sun setting on Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) as a buyout target?

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Here's the most compelling reason yet to avoid Australian iron ore miners

| Sean O'Neill

China has slashed taxes on its domestic miners to improve their competitiveness against the likes of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO),…

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AGL Energy Ltd announces huge gas supply agreement: Is it time to buy in?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Electricity and gas supplier, AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), has entered into a key supply agreement with Esso Australia Resources Pty…

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Here's why Alumina Limited shares have jumped higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) shares have jumped on the back of a key gas supply agreement and quarterly report.

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Here's why BC Iron Limited is tearing higher this afternoon

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

After having fallen 5.5% earlier in the session, BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) has since rocketed more than 10%.

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Woodside Petroleum Limited sinks 3%: Is it now a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) faces massive headwinds from lower oil prices but the end could be in sight!

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Here's why you should avoid Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has returned to the red in a big way today.

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Has iron ore hit rock bottom?

| Tim McArthur

Could it finally be time to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited…

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Here's why Australia's energy stocks are tumbling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have all been hit particularly hard, down between…

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Is it time to sell Santos Ltd?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Royal Dutch Shell's takeover offer of BG Group may make life for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) more difficult when it comes…

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Here's why it's time to dump your iron ore stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Iron ore staged a minor recovery overnight, but that’s not enough to save companies like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG),…

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

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Small and mid-cap oil producers like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) are cutting capex spending and selling assets to make up…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares have jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is up 5.6% early in the afternoon.

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2 gold stocks to shoot the lights out

| Brendon Lau

The gold sector is underperforming even as other resource stocks are surging ahead. But there are two gold stocks that…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Australia's energy producers?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are all skyrocketing after a strong rise in…

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2 key things investors must know about Shell's audacious $US46b bid for BG Gas

| Brendon Lau

You might not have guessed it, but Australia's best oil & gas companies are well placed to become tomorrow's global…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is leading the sharemarket higher, with its shares up 1.4%.

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited or Rio Tinto Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have been slammed for their role in forcing iron ore prices…

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Should you sell BC Iron Limited & Mount Gibson Iron Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) present as high-risk right now.

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PanAust Limited kicks off takeover defence with strong production report: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The copper-gold miner has not launched its formal defence against the takeover attempt by its largest shareholder but its latest…

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Rio Tinto Limited buys back $560 million of shares: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mining giant Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) says it has successfully bought back 2.65% of its Australian shares at a 14%…

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Oil prices surge 6%: Here's what every energy investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) are on a tear after oil prices rose strongly.

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Is this the end of Atlas Iron Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior iron ore miner, Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), has entered into a voluntary suspension of its shares following significant falls…

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is it time to take a contrarian position in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) when iron ore prices are diving ever…

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3 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited is a dangerous play today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is trading near $30 a share, but it’s still a risky bet.

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Iron ore plunges below US$50: Is it time to dump the miners?

| Andrew Mudie

Selling now could crystallise big losses but could also save you from further falls over the next 12 months.

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Investors beware: Oil demand from China could peak sooner than you'd think

| Brendon Lau

Many believe that the worst for oil is behind us but bears aren't ready to go into hibernation with reports…

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd jumped 7% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) soared 7% today after it announced it had filed the last regulatory document…

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Could BHP Billiton Limited's South32 spin off be worth less than the market expects?

| Brendon Lau

At least two brokers are warning that BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) divestment of South32 is worth a lot less than…

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Bradken Limited surges on takeover bid: Is it an opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

A second takeover approach to the embattled contractor will only put the focus on other failed ASX-listed targets. Expect more…

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