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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

Could more FFI spending be a saviour or stumbling block for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has major investment plans.

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Resources Shares

Does the Pilbara Minerals share price fall finally make it a no-brainer buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to jump on Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons the 6% Rio Tinto dividend yield looks safe to me

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto could be a top option for income investors right now thanks to its big yield.

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Resources Shares

Why is no one talking about ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy any more?

| Tony Yoo

What are the prospects for nuclear fuel producers now that no one's discussing fission or fusion?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share is rocketing 9% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Positive commodities trading is pushing ASX 200 mining shares higher today.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals is one of the cheapest shares in the ASX 200. Am I buying?

| Tony Yoo

The stock has fallen almost 30% over the past half-year, so is it time to take advantage of the dip?

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Resources Shares

'Attractive value': 2 ASX 200 mining shares 'worth adding' right now

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are notoriously cyclical, but one expert is backing these companies that'll benefit from the energy transition theme.

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Resources Shares

50% fall: Are ASX 200 lithium shares a bargain buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert explores whether the hot demand for the crucial battery ingredient is about to cool off.

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Resources Shares

Don't like mining stocks? Buy these ASX 200 shares instead

| Tony Yoo

The cyclicality of resources companies can put many investors off, but Celeste analysts suggest a way to reduce that volatility.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares going gangbusters (with more to come)

| Tony Yoo

Celeste analysts back a pair of stocks that could outperform while the world is crumbling around it.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price outperform the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares managed to dig out outperformance.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with BHP shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

To date, BHP shares haven’t been materially impacted by either the fast-rising or, subsequently, fast-falling price of lithium.

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Resources Shares

Which is the best ASX 200 iron ore stock now: BHP, Fortescue, or Mineral Resources?

| Tony Yoo

Firstly, is there a bullish future for iron ore? Secondly, which stocks are the best to buy at the moment?

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Resources Shares

Buy this ASX 200 mining share for 58% upside: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This could be the share to buy if you're looking for mining sector exposure.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price smash the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares performed well last month. What’s going on?

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Dividend Investing

Buying South32 shares for the dividends? Read this first

| Tristan Harrison

Are South32 shares a good choice for dividend income?

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Resources Shares

It ain't all about lithium: 2 other ASX shares exposed to the EV trend

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says it's not just ASX lithium stocks that will benefit from the long-term EV megatrend.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price see-saw in March?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP dug itself out of a hole in March 2023.

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Resources Shares

'Sky-high demand': 2 ASX 200 mining shares that could head to the moon

| Tony Yoo

Lithium and gold is where it's at, argues this expert.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price have such a top run today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what may behind the Big Australian's good day on the market.

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Resources Shares

Attention lithium investors: This ASX 200 mining billionaire says Australia could become a battery chemical manufacturing powerhouse

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia should be doing more than simply digging lithium out of the ground, says Mineral Resources chief.

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Resources Shares

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 mining share now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

What's with the IGO share price on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

IGO shares have been both rising and falling today.

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Resources Shares

Why the outlook for ASX lithium shares could be 'very favourable'

| Bronwyn Allen

What advantage do these four ASX 200 lithium shares have in common?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts on production update

| Bernd Struben

Once fully operational, Fortescue's joint venture Iron Bridge project will produce 22 million tonnes of high-grade 67% iron magnetite concentrate…

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock could be THE ONE to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Producers of the critical battery material have all been hammered in the market in recent times, but this could be…

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining share is on ice pending a mineral resource estimate

| Brooke Cooper

This company's share price isn't going anywhere today.

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ESG

Fortescue share price marching higher amid green iron 'major breakthrough'

| Bernd Struben

Turning iron ore into iron via conventional methods unleashes a tremendous amount of carbon emissions.

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Resources Shares

Copper's so hot right now: Expert names best ASX mining stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

This important battery and circuitry ingredient has most of its production concentrated in one particular continent.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price sliding today?

| Monica O'Shea

Pilbara shares plummeted 6.7% in earlier trade before rebounding.

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Materials Shares

Investing in ASX 200 lithium shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

2023 has seen ASX 200 lithium shares come back to earth as the price for the battery critical metal they…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price in the red today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's going on with the Big Australian on the market on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and buy these ASX mining shares instead: broker

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors in the sector right now.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy with huge upside potential: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for exposure to the mining sector, then look no further.

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Resources Shares

'Increasing demand': Expert picks 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy (not BHP)

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector carried the Australian market last year, and some stocks will surge again this year.

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Opinions

Could buying BHP shares under $44 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are a lot cheaper. So it time to buy?

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d jump on these three ASX copper miners.

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy ASX 200 iron ore shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

Will China's economic revival be enough to sustain commodity prices, or will the rest of the world be a drag…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure on two fronts today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price diving 5% on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what is weighing on the Rio Tinto share price today.

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