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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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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 are Core Lithium shares piling on the gains today?

| Cameron England

Core Lithium shares have piled on the gains on positive comments about the company's Finniss project in the Northern Territory.

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Up 100% in six months, here's why Mineral Resources shares could keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could continue delivering strong returns.

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Why mining stocks can keep rallying: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Thought you missed out on the bull run? This expert says mining stocks can continue rising.

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Does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares or BHP shares? Here’s Macquarie’s take.

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Short sellers launch attack against $1.9 billion Australian critical minerals outfit

| Cameron England

A US investment firm says this Australian critical minerals producer is very overvalued.

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Minerals Resources shares shoot 21% higher this week: Buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what Macquarie analysts think.

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Copper miner's shares rocket 30% on deal with Sandfire Resources

| Cameron England

Sandfire Resources in buying into a major copper project in South Australia, with a rapid pathway to development.

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Up 85% or more! These 3 hidden ASX mining stocks are soaring as the copper price ignites

| Bart Bogacz

Riding the copper wave.

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With $1 billion in cash on the balance sheet, should you buy Pilbara Minerals shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Pilbara Minerals surging shares.

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ASX mining shares: Do Rio Tinto or Fortescue shares offer a bigger dividend yield today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio Tinto's dividend beat BHP, but what about Fortescue?

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Which miner's shares have hit new highs after it struck a major lithium deal?

| Cameron England

A lucrative deal to sell down stakes in two lithium mines has sent this company's shares to fresh highs.

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Surging copper price shines light on BHP shares and 3 other ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bart Bogacz

Storming higher.

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3 ASX copper shares soaring amid 28% surge in commodity price this year

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX copper shares are benefiting from a surge in the commodity price this year to US$5.08 per pound today.

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This new ASX aspirant is looking to raise $100 million to help it become Canada's biggest silver and zinc miner

| Cameron England

BMC Minerals says its Canadian project is well-advanced and could be a major silver and zinc producer.

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Buy-rated ASX mining share exposed to surging silver, copper, and aluminium prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts say South32 is a buy.

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Why are Coronado Global Resources shares being smashed today?

| Cameron England

There is no good news for investors in Coronado's most recent financial update.

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After more than doubling, can Monadelphous shares go even higher?

| Cameron England

Monadelphous shares are at record levels for the past year, but one broker believes they can go even higher.

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Shares in this explosives firm have hit a 12-month high after it reported solid underlying profits

| Cameron England

A strong trading outlook has this explosives player's shares performing strongly.

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This engineering firm's shares are now up more than 100% for the year after a strong trading update

| Cameron England

This engineering firm announced a slew of new contract wins amid a strong start to the year.

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ASX mining shares: Does BHP or Rio have a bigger dividend today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP and Rio are income heavyweights, so which will pay you more today?

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Macquarie initiates coverage on this ASX All Ords energy stock; tips close to 80% upside

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the broker's outlook on the stock.

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Up 78% this year! Could this little-known ASX mining stock be the next big gold producer?

| Bart Bogacz

Key permit locked in.

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4 ASX small-cap mining shares up 100% or more in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Resilient commodity prices are supporting ASX mining shares in 2025.

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1 large-cap and 1 micro-cap ASX mining share to buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts reveal buy ratings on a large-cap global miner and a micro-cap mineral explorer in Queensland.

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ASX 200 lithium stock wobbles amid big leadership news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock is shaking up its leadership team.

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Macquarie says these three critical minerals stocks deserve your attention

| Cameron England

Macquarie has named three critical minerals companies it expects to outperform in the red-hot sector.

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The best silver mining shares to buy in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Silver has done even better than gold in 2025...

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Dividend Investing

Are BHP shares a good buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert digs into BHP’s dividend outlook.

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Up 157% since June, are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Pilbara Minerals soaring shares.

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BlueScope shares dip on new Managing Director announcement

| Cameron England

BlueScope Steel has announced the appointment of just its fourth managing director since listing on the ASX more than 20…

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Is it time to buy Lynas Rare Earths after shares tumble 15%?

| Marc Van Dinther

Lynas shares are in a steady pull-back, but should you jump in right now?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 23% upside for resurgent ASX 200 copper stock riding the red metal's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 copper stock.

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How did Fortescue, Rio Tinto and BHP shares stack up in October?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares all charged higher in October. Can you guess the top performer?

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Why are shares in this junior critical minerals company surging more than 20%?

| Cameron England

This junior developer has received a strong endorsement from a US government agency for its antimony project.

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This Gina Rinehart-backed lithium company has just won a key approval

| Cameron England

This company's lithium project is a step closer after being granted approval for construction.

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Sell! Sell! Sell! This miner is way overvalued, one broker says

| Cameron England

Jarden analysts say it's time to get out of this heavily-indebted miner's shares.

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Macquarie tips more than 50% upside for this ASX mining stock

| Kevin Gandiya

Despite Westgold shares already surging 72% in 2025, Macquarie believes the gold miner is entering a powerful new growth phase.

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Mineral Resources shares storming higher today on record results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Mineral Resources shares today following a record setting quarter.

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Macquarie tips 15% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Cameron England

This diversified contractor is well-placed for share price gains, Macquarie says.

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Aluminium shortages loom, so how can you trade on that trend?

| Cameron England

With an aluminium market soon to hit undersupply, which stock should you be buying?

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