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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

Why the 'market hasn't fully understood' this ASX rare earths share with huge upside

| Tony Yoo

Portfolio manager picks rare earth minerals stock to buy now, but it's not the one you're thinking of.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares in focus: Top broker says current iron ore price is 'unsustainable'

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price has rallied recently. Here’s what could happen next.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts on 2023 budget's $2 billion hydrogen program

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is a front runner in Australia in the production of green hydrogen.

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Resources Shares

What's the forecast for the Fortescue share price this month?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore producer could be in for a challenging time ahead, according to the experts.

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Resources Shares

The 3 best lithium and rare earths ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish reckons it's time to go 'long and bullish' on this trio.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX resources shares exploding over 65% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's certainly been a stellar day on the market for some ASX resources shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining stock is booming 126% on a new lithium discovery

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock reported promising results from its maiden drill campaign at a WA prospect.

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Resources Shares

5 reasons Rio Tinto shares could surge 21%

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto owns some of the largest and lowest cost mining operations in the world.

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Resources Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 ASX 200 mining shares ripe to snap up now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of resources stocks are selling for cheap with excellent prospects at the moment, according to experts.

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Resources Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the miners to buy if you want exposure to this side of the market.

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Resources Shares

Why the iron ore price is 'not out of the danger zone'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the share price decline for BHP and others may not be over.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy for $100 monthly passive income each

| Monica O'Shea

Could lithium producers deliver you a dividend?

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Share Gainers

Explosive growth! 2 ASX mining shares rocketing around 1,000% in a year

| Bernd Struben

The All Ordinaries is down 3% over the past 12 months, but that sure didn’t hold back these two ASX…

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? You may have missed this week's 'game changer' moment

| Monica O'Shea

What did Fortescue announce?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price tumble 7% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares suffered last month. What happened?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares: Buy, hold or fold in May?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Rio Tinto shares an opportunity worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging 30% on a potentially 'globally significant deposit'

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is starting the week with a huge gain!

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price dive 6% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

April saw a painful drop for BHP shareholders. What happened?

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy ASX 200 iron ore shares? Here are 5 reasons not to

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert is calling the end of the boom in iron ore shares.

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Resources Shares

Did Fortescue really just buy 60,000 sheep?

| Mitchell Lawler

From hard steel to soft wool, what in the world is Twiggy planning?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price rises amid rare earths acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto has just expanded its green commodity exposure.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Rio Tinto share price dived 9% in 5 days?

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price has fallen more than 9% since last Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're around $20?

| Brooke Cooper

This week has been rough on the ASX 200 iron ore miner's stock. Has the volatility presented a buying opportunity?

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Resources Shares

Down 8% in a week, is the BHP share price facing more headwinds in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price opened sharply lower today. Now what?

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 mining stocks? Here's Citi's latest iron ore price forecast

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks digging up iron ore rocketed higher from early November through to April amid surging prices for…

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Resources Shares

Want to buy ASX 200 mining shares? Goldman Sachs says these are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Buy these shares if you want exposure to the mining sector: Goldman Sachs

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Dividend Investing

Invested in Fortescue shares during the July 2022 dip? Here's the dividend yield you're earning today

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore stock is popular among investors not just for its potential share price appreciation, but also for the…

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Resources Shares

Here's why Pilbara Minerals shares will be in the spotlight this week

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is releasing its eagerly anticipated quarterly update this week.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price a buy at under $120?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this iron ore miner a good opportunity to buy?

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy following the ASX 200 miner's latest update?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s go digging into the potential of BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slips amid reduced production targets

| Bernd Struben

BHP reduced production guidance at its Escondida copper mine in Chile.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 mining shares sink as iron ore price nears 2023 low

| Monica O'Shea

The major ASX iron ore producers were among the shares to fall on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls despite record iron ore exports

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant has revealed last quarter's production results.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

The iconic mining company is down 11% over the past year. Does it make sense to buy now?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares like Fortescue smashing the index today?

| Monica O'Shea

The big ASX mining shares are riding the wave of some positive news.

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Resources Shares

Get big gains and huge dividends from these ASX 200 mining shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares tick a lot of boxes for brokers. Let's see why.

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Resources Shares

Here's the forecast for popular ASX 200 mining shares from UBS

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for some leading ASX 200 miners.

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Resources Shares

Here's why a fund manager says this ASX 200 mining share is 'unique' with 'significant value'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this ASX mining share could be worth digging into.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Here's why I'm eyeing BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

As a leading ASX 200 dividend stock, BHP shares offer a great path towards building a regular passive income stream.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons I think Fortescue shares are still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the iron ore giant's share price could keep rising.

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