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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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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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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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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 Core Lithium shares be set for a Santa rally in December?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium underperformed the benchmark in November, but December may prove to be a better month for the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is surging 6% today, but what's next in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are digging Fortescue shares right now. Can the good times continue?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Hawsons Iron share price rocketing 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The global steel industry is facing increasing pressures to decarbonise production.

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IGO share price slides as fire incident overshadows commercial lithium production milestone

| Bernd Struben

Most lithium stocks are gaining today on news that China is rolling back its zero COVID policies.

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I consider myself an environmentalist, but I still bought Fortescue shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Can a major Australian emitter become a leading force for decarbonisation?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price rocket 24% in November?

| Tristan Harrison

This iron ore miner dug out some big returns last month.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price just posted its biggest-ever monthly gain. What's going on?

| Tristan Harrison

Are iron ore miners about to turn into dividend gold mines again?

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'Long & bullish': Expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy as investors flock back to market

| Tony Yoo

This portfolio manager reckons the stock cynics have been silenced in recent times as the Santa rally powers ahead.

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Resources Shares

What were the 3 worst-performing ASX lithium shares in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how ASX lithium shares fared in November.

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Can the Pilbara Minerals share price regain its lustre in December?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the Pilbara share price in December.

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Resources Shares

New ASX lithium share chaired by ex-Pilbara Minerals boss to debut next week

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the lowdown on this new ASX lithium share.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's green hydrogen ambitions: Prosperous or preposterous?

| Tristan Harrison

Can green hydrogen actually make a big difference for decarbonisation?

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 gained 6% in November. Here's how these 3 ASX mining shares smashed those returns

| Bernd Struben

Lithium, gold, silver, copper… Investors rewarded the ASX miners for their highly promising exploration results.

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The ASX 200 mining shares to buy for big dividends in 2023: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are expected to offer big dividend yields...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price sink in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the month that was for Lake Resources.

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Resources Shares

This ultra-high-yield ASX dividend share is up 18% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into BHP shares for long-term returns?

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Resources Shares

What's with the Magnis Energy share price on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The company is seeking funding to expand its lithium-ion battery plant.

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Resources Shares

Can you guess which 3 ASX 200 lithium shares led the charge in November?

| Bernd Struben

The big lithium players enjoyed a strong start to November. And then this happened.

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Resources Shares

Up 260% in 2022, could the Whitehaven share price double again?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the coal stock really trade at $20 in the future?

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Resources Shares

Down 10% in November, why did the Pilbara Minerals share price power down?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month saw a setback for the valuation of this major lithium player.

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Move over Pilbara! Fundie tips ASX 200 lithium stock with an 'enormous expansion opportunity' a buy

| Brooke Cooper

The expert dubbed this stock the best M&A trader of the decade.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares burning brighter on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX coal shares are smashing the market today... again.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares leaping over 20% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are smashing the market today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price marching higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ESG focused investors will likely applaud Rio Tinto’s new investment plans in the Pilbara.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 energy and mining shares hot to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

After a sensational 2022 from the sectors that dig up the good stuff, 2023 could be more rocky when fewer…

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Resources Shares

Here's what's boosting these ASX 200 mining giants today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miners often rise and fall on news out of China. Today looks to be no exception.

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Is China responsible for decimating your ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

There are three broad reasons analysts are pointing to China for dampening the shorter-term outlook for lithium prices and hence…

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Up 30% in a month, why the Fortescue share price could have further to run: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should continue to dig Fortescue shares.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price have a tough run today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why Sayona shares finished the day in the red.

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Share Market News

Mike Henry has sold $650k of BHP shares in the past week. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's CEO selling his own company's shares?

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Energy Shares

Could this new UK plan help boost ASX uranium shares in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Australia holds the world’s largest proven uranium reserves.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares flying over 18% higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are starting the week with big gains...

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Share Market News

Vulcan share price gains on lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Vulcan’s combined geothermal energy and lithium resource is the largest in Europe.

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Resources Shares

Where will Fortescue shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore giant is planning to go through a significant transition in the next few years.

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX 200 lithium shares are ending the week with a fizzle

| Bernd Struben

All of the big lithium stocks closed in the red yesterday. And today those losses are mounting.

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Resources Shares

If I'd bought $5,000 of Core Lithium shares at the start of this financial year, guess how much I'd have now?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium has been a major beneficiary of soaring demand for lithium, which has sent prices for the battery critical…

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'Rare opportunity': Expert explains why he just added this ASX 200 share

| Tony Yoo

Strategist describes how the electric vehicle theme will push one stock into the stratosphere for patient investors.

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Is Macquarie still recommending Pilbara Minerals shares as a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We check what the broker has to say about the lithium developer.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price getting crushed on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's chair shared a hopeful outlook at its AGM today.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie is cooling off on its outlook for BHP shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Why has this top broker dropped the 'Big Australian' from its model portfolios?

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