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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

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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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

If I'd put $1k in this ASX mining stock 3 years ago, I'd now have $120,000

| Bart Bogacz

Not a bad return!

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Resources Shares

4 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert outlines four key reasons BHP shares are a buy.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

Shares in rare earths project developer flying on mineral lease grant

| Cameron England

Northern Minerals says there will be a global shortfall of the rare earths minerals it has in abundance.

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Resources Shares

Why did Macquarie just downgrade New Hope shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The miner released its FY25 financial results yesterday.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price tumbles as 750 Queensland jobs axed

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are slipping on Wednesday amid news of major job reductions.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue, Northern Star Resources, and Evolution Mining reveal their DRP share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs) allow investors to use their dividends to automatically buy more shares.

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Resources Shares

2 newly elevated ASX All Ords mining stocks to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts attractive upside for these two newly minted ASX All Ords mining stocks.

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Resources Shares

US Government interest lights a fire under junior miner's shares

| Cameron England

Sunrise Energy Metals shares are on a tear after US funding support was revealed.

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Resources Shares

New Hope shares jump 8% on FY25 results and big dividend

| James Mickleboro

This miner delivered a strong results despite weak coal prices.

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Resources Shares

Mammoth $85 billion merger shines light on these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bart Bogacz

One of the biggest deals in mining history.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie's verdict on 3 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are Macquarie's ratings and 12-month price targets on 3 of the market's largest mining stocks.

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Resources Shares

This gold producer is up 40% in a month but says there's a record year ahead

| Cameron England

Kingsgate is forecasting a strong year of production from its mine in Thailand.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium stocks rebounding today after Wednesday's bloodbath

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares are engineering a rebound on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is the outlook bright for Fortescue’s profitability?

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Resources Shares

Up 70% in six months, is the Mineral Resources share price share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This miner has performed strongly. Let’s dig into whether it’s still appealing.

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The pros and cons of buying Pilbara Minerals shares in September

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock continue charging higher?

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Resources Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at 29 cents

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has a lot of return potential.

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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

Up 20% since June, are BHP shares a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are up 20% since June and trade at a 4% dividend yield. Should you buy the miner today?

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips 16% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| Cameron England

Recent disruptions to production will be largely taken in stride at this copper producer.

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia’s biggest mining giant an attractive buy for dividends?

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Resources Shares

How the BHP share price smashed the benchmark in August

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares raced ahead of the ASX 200 in August. But why?

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares are up 16% in two months. Experts name 3 to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index hit a new record high yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here is the mining giant's outlook on copper in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP expects global copper demand to grow from about 33 Mt today to more than 50 Mt by 2050.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just cut its price target on Fortescue shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just lowered its share price forecast for Fortescue. But why?

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 mining stock just hit a record US$1.2 billion in revenue. Here's why.

| Bart Bogacz

Strong operational performance.

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Earnings Results

Why did South32 shares just tumble 5%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are favouring their sell buttons on South32 shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources shares tumble on 15% revenue decline

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing Mineral Resources shares amid plunging full-year profits and earnings.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie predicts more than 10% upside for this ASX small-cap mining stock

| Cameron England

Macquarie analysts rate the stock as outperform.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Fortescue dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the details on the latest payout.

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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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Earnings Results

Fortescue shares tumble on 41% FY 2025 profit collapse

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Fortescue shares today. Let’s find out why.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy ASX lithium shares given the commodity price is up 24% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium carbonate price has risen 24% in a month and is now at its highest point in a year.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining stocks are up 9% in August. Experts name 2 to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares have been surging, with the S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index rising 9% this month alone.

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Earnings Results

Why is this roaring ASX 200 mining stock diving 8% today?

| Bart Bogacz

Torrid day for shareholders. But why?

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Resources Shares

Everything you need to know about the BHP dividend

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has declared how large its upcoming dividend will be.

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Earnings Results

BHP share price rises despite 26% profit plummet and dividend cut

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP shares are in focus today after the mining giant delivered its FY25 result.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors still be interested in Fortescue for dividends?

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Resources Shares

Materials shares dominate for a second week amid another record high for the ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

The big ASX 200 mining shares experienced strong gains amid a strengthened iron ore price.

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Opinions

Up 20% in a month, should you buy or sell Fortescue shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue shares have risen by almost 20% in just 4 weeks. Should you take profits or stay the course?

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Resources Shares

Why this expert is all in on Fortescue shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager is bullish on the outlook for Fortescue shares. But why?

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Resources Shares

Experts reveal ratings on 3 popular ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts have shared their insights following a strong rally for the ASX 200 materials sector last week.

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