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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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Dividend Investing

Here's how much Twiggy Forrest will pocket in Fortescue dividends

| Zach Bristow

Hint: The number is large.

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Resources Shares

Invested $8,000 in BHP shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

ASX passive income investors who bought BHP shares in 2021 will have enjoyed some record-high dividends.

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Resources Shares

3 bullish points for lithium stocks inside IGO's grand game plan

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be a talking point.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy these 3 ASX mining shares to rock on during a commodity bust

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the three miners that I would look to in a commodity crash...

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks mixed as investors consider China's latest steel woes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miners have been facing a sharp retrace in iron ore prices. Now what?

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto and these top ASX 200 mining stocks can weather the plunging iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 miners like Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue are facing headwinds from the plunging iron ore price.

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Dividend Investing

1 incredible ASX 200 dividend share down 19% in a year to buy for life-long passive income

| Bernd Struben

I expect this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend share will continue to reward passive income investors for many years.

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Resources Shares

Why I think it's time to buy the major ASX iron ore shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think there’s a contrarian opportunity with the iron ore miners.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Why did ASX uranium shares like Boss Energy have such a bumper day?

| Zach Bristow

Australia's uranium producers continue their rally in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining stock just explode 203%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX mining stock to the moon on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares in focus as more 'spying' details emerge

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue was before the court again on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are 'flocking back' to BHP shares and these other top stocks

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares led the charge with the biggest increase in Aussie retail investor holdings in Q2.

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Resources Shares

Down 13% in FY24, is this the year for Lynas shares?

| Zach Bristow

Experts are still constructive on the company's year ahead.

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Resources Shares

Up 52% this year, why is this ASX All Ords stock halted today?

| Zach Bristow

Another update in this company's growth story.

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Resources Shares

It's a buy! Expert says Fortescue shares are oversold

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has called Fortescue shares an opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Here's what the iron ore price will be this time next year: Westpac

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has a direct impact on the earnings of ASX miners and their share prices.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares whipsawed in FY24. Here's the FY25 outlook

| Zach Bristow

The mining stock whipsawed in a wide range in FY24.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are underperforming the benchmark on Monday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 65% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is starting the week with an almighty bang.

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Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares worth digging into amid the miner's FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s explore the outlook for the ASX mining share.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares trudging lower on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore is a central talking point for BHP's outlook.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares: Here are the must-know highlights from FY24

| Zach Bristow

The financial year just past had its ups and downs for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura share price just leap more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The Arafura share price is rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs just upgraded this ASX 200 stock to a buy

| Zach Bristow

It sees the recent sell-off as an overreaction – and an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

3 best-performing ASX 200 mining shares of FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

One commodity is the common thread for this trio of top-performing ASX 200 mining shares.

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Resources Shares

What went right and what went wrong for the BHP share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gave back their first half-year gains and then some in the second half of FY 2024. But why?

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

These could be top picks for investors looking for access to the mining sector.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing the market today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal shares are racing higher even as the benchmark sinks on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid $426 million 'industry-leading' step

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price too low to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock an opportunity worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Could this move unlock $40 billion for Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

A potential move could unearth billions of dollars of value for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price go backwards in June?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares came under selling pressure in June. But why?

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares going gangbusters while the market dives

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Opinions

Are Fortescue shares a contrarian buy after falling 20% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors putting too much weight on the jitters of the market or is the Fortescue fall fair?

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Resources Shares

Is the FY25 outlook for Fortescue shares compelling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the iron ore miner deliver a strong result in FY25?

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Resources Shares

5 reasons everyone's talking about Fortescue shares this week

| Zach Bristow

The miner's name has been buzzing this week.

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Resources Shares

Uh-oh! Are ASX copper shares about to hit a speed bump?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks could be about to hit a rough patch. But why?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 mining shares in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into some of the factors for miners in the 2025 financial year.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares rocketing over 16% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are getting very excited about these shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why are these experts so bullish on ASX copper shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares could lead the charge higher into 2025. But why?

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the big 3 ASX 200 iron ore stocks today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue are eyeing an ongoing economic slowdown in China.

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Resources Shares

Should investors be bullish about BHP shares with the FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has slid lower. Is this a good time to invest?

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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's why this 'world-class' lithium project could be back on track

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto’s lithium ambitions have been largely on hold since 2022. But is that about to change?

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Resources Shares

This fund returned 30% per annum for 3 years. Here are the ASX shares it's buying now.

| Zach Bristow

These little known players could be gems, this fundie says.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 stock nosedives 10% on new lithium play

| Zach Bristow

Investors have hit the sell button after news from the mining royalty company this morning.

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Broker Notes

See why this broker just upgraded South32 shares to a buy

| Zach Bristow

Commodity prices continue to create tailwinds for ASX stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why the best dividend days may be over for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not expecting huge payouts from Fortescue in the future.

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