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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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price lagged the ASX 200 in May. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto earns most of its revenue from iron ore, with aluminium and copper also significant earnings contributors.

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Resources Shares

Mining shares are rocking the ASX index today, but why?

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector has been a great place to be on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price significantly underperform the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner’s shares fell into a hole last month.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slumps amid $430m hit

| Brooke Cooper

Around 28,500 BHP employees had leave deducted incorrectly over a 13-year period.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons to buy Fortescue shares now (and 2 reasons to wait)

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares have come under pressure amid a sliding iron ore price. But there are still good reasons to buy…

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Resources Shares

Iron ore and lithium: Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these ASX 200 mining shares as buys.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's where the ASX 200 miner is looking for 'real expansion'

| Bernd Struben

With iron ore still dominating BHP's earnings, coal was the third-largest revenue earner for the company in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Top ASX lithium share to ride on the coattails of decarbonisation

| Tony Yoo

If you want to cash in on the transition to a cleaner future, Milford analyst Roland Houghton has the best…

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Resources Shares

Here's what's lifting the BHP share price today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Monday as the miner enjoys some tailwinds on several fronts.

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Resources Shares

Finger on the trigger: When to buy 4 blockbuster ASX mining shares

| Tony Yoo

'The best time to start buying resource stocks is when the macro backdrop looks bad.'

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto shares go back to the future with copper

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining giant Rio Tinto is expanding its copper mining segment.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons BHP shares made our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

It was another eventful week on the ASX 200, with BHP shares drawing plenty of media attention.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 resources shares to buy for big dividends and bigger capital gains: broker

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for investors looking for exposure to the resources sector.

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares just hit a 6-month low?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has tumbled from $110.50 one week ago to $99.50 overnight.

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Dividend Investing

Is it time to stop looking at ASX 200 mining stocks for your dividend income?

| Bernd Struben

Janus Henderson reveals global dividends increased 12% in Q1 2023. But ASX 200 mining stocks didn’t join the party.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner just hired investment bank Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue has taken another step in its decarbonisation strategy.

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Resources Shares

This is the pick of the ASX lithium shares at the moment

| Tony Yoo

Global prices for this critical battery mineral are on the way up again. The Market Matters team is in no…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price struggling against the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore price has dipped below $100.

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Materials Shares

Which 2 ASX 200 coal shares are up 30% while the coal price sinks 60%?

| Bronwyn Allen

Whitehaven Coal and New Hope Corporation are outperforming their ASX 200 peers.

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Resources Shares

Just right: Is this the Goldilocks ASX lithium share?

| Tony Yoo

Everyone owns mature producers and junior explorers are notoriously risky. Surely there's something in between?

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Resources Shares

'Undervalued' ASX 200 mining stock 'will generate earnings per share in excess of $10' over the next 2 years

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked out a miner which could be about to see a huge profit uplift.

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Share Fallers

Why is everyone talking about BHP shares on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

The Big Australian is forecasting a wages blow out under proposed workplace reforms.

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Resources Shares

10% yield! 2 ASX shares to get rich from a mining boom

| Tony Yoo

Pay attention, because one of these expert picks is paying out an 'appealing' level of income.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 mining giants are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be snapping up these miners before it's too late.

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Resources Shares

Here's what ANZ's iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price in 2023

| Bernd Struben

While the ASX 200 miner is diversifying its operations, iron ore still accounts as BHP’s number one revenue earner.

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Opinions

This is my no. 1 ASX mining share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Copper could be one of the most attractive commodities to get exposure to.

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Resources Shares

The copper price could explode. This is the ASX share to take advantage

| Tony Yoo

The Wilsons team names which of the Aussie copper shares they would buy right now -- and it's not the…

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Resources Shares

Why BHP shares made our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares could be set to benefit from a decade of global underinvestment in new resource projects.

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Resources Shares

Could this 'further strengthening' boost the Fortescue share price moving forward?

| Tristan Harrison

Paying off debt could be a useful thing for Fortescue to do.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price outpeforming the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore price lifted overnight.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Rio Tinto shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto forecasts double digit growth in lithium demand over the next decade.

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Resources Shares

Could Fortescue be the next ASX 200 miner on the lithium M&A trail?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is considering jump-starting its lithium ambitions with an acquisition.

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Resources Shares

The 2 best ASX uranium shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Thanks to Russia's belligerence and the global push for decarbonisation, one expert reckons nuclear power is back in vogue.

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Resources Shares

Where will ASX lithium shares go in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

The per-kg price for the battery material has fallen by 75% over the past six months. What will become of…

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Resources Shares

60% upside! Macquarie says buy Argosy shares now

| Tony Yoo

The junior lithium miner has very exciting plans for this year, if you want to invest in its fortunes.

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'Attractive entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

If you think the demand for battery materials will soar in the coming years, here's a pair of stocks the…

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Resources Shares

This fund manager thinks the BHP share price could reach $100!

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has outlined why China could spark strong gains for BHP.

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Resources Shares

Stay alert! Expert urges buying this ASX dividend stock as soon as it dips below $4

| Tony Yoo

If a business with a bright long-term outlook has some short-term wobbles, it's the time to pounce.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a shocking end to the week?

| Bernd Struben

After the last month’s falls, ASX 200 mining stocks are starting to look like ever better bargains.

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Resources Shares

What's the 5-year forecast for commodity prices and ASX 200 mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the official government price forecasts for 10 commodities from FY23 to FY28.

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