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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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Dividend Investing

Want to compound your Rio Tinto dividends? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

What was the Rio Tinto DRP price set at?

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Resources Shares

Up 200% so far this year, is it too late to buy Whitehaven shares now?

| Tristan Harrison

Has the easy money been made with this ASX coal share?

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Resources Shares

'This could rapidly unfold': Why this ASX mining share is leaping 8% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are taking note of these exceptional new drill results.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are outperforming on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These could be among the best mining shares to buy now…

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Resources Shares

Which ASX shares have exposure to this 'absolutely essential' market?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert has named one area that investors should look at.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 iron ore miners rally as market rebounds on Tuesday

| Aaron Teboneras

What a day is has become for the top ASX 200 iron ore miners.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is handily beating the ASX 200 today

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s dividend could still keep flowing to shareholders, even as it invests in renewables.

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Resources Shares

'Largest exposure': Why this expert is still bullish on red-hot ASX coal shares

| Tristan Harrison

Coal has been a big performer already in 2022. But here’s why it could deliver further outperformance.

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Resources Shares

Down 14% in a month, what's next for the BHP share price?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP has been suffering. Is it about to dig itself out of this hole?

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Boring or beautiful?

| Zach Bristow

Here we examine some of the mining giant's numbers.

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Investing Strategies

Our 4 favourite lithium ASX shares right now: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

The major battery ingredient is seeing soaring demand due to the global transition to green energy.

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Resources Shares

Experts say these are the ASX mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are buys according to experts...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Liontown share price diving 5% on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Liontown are losing ground today.

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Resources Shares

Here's which ASX lithium shares investors have been loading up on this month

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be flavour of the day in 2022.

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Resources Shares

2022 hasn't been kind to BHP shares. Here's why I'm holding tight

| Brendon Lau

BHP is down for 2022 but don't count it out.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price sparkling in a sea of red today?

| Zach Bristow

Rio has turned from a low point in today's session.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price been so volatile lately?

| Zach Bristow

The pressure continues for Lake Resources on the chart.

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Dividend Investing

Own Mineral Resources shares? Your dividends are on the way

| Aaron Teboneras

Attention Mineral Resources shareholders: Check your bank accounts.

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Resources Shares

How do investors decide which ASX 200 mining shares to buy?

| Zach Bristow

ASX 200 miners continue to present forward-looking opportunities.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium shares are performing best in 2022?

| Bronwyn Allen

The value of lithium carbonate hit a record high this month at US$71,370.50 per tonne. No wonder ASX lithium shares…

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Resources Shares

The history-making BHP dividend is being paid out today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP is paying out its mammoth dividend today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price lagging the ASX 200 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares are struggling to stay afloat today...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fortescue share price been having such a rough trot lately?

| Tristan Harrison

Digging for answers about what's hurting Fortescue shares?

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Resources Shares

This is how I found a 15-bagger ASX share: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Australian Eagle chief investment officer Sean Sequeira recalls how he backed a stock when no one else believed in it.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX resources shares rocketing on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a great day on the market for these three explorer shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just rocketed 36% on 'another very positive milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The junior explorer’s project area hosts hard rock lithium prospects within the Litchfield Pegmatite Belt in the Northern Territory.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Galileo Mining share price marching higher on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Galileo has now completed 8,600 metres of RC drilling and 1,400 metres of diamond drilling in an ongoing campaign at…

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Broker Notes

Here's what this top broker is saying about the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Are BHP's shares in the buy zone? This broker says they are...

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Resources Shares

Up 50% in a month, does the Pilbara Minerals share price 'reflect too much optimism'?

| Tristan Harrison

How high is too high for Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Allkem share price bolting out the gate on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Here we examine Allkem and its value proposition.

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Record Highs

3 ASX lithium shares smashing new, all-time highs on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Lithium is a key element in the batteries that power EVs.

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Resources Shares

Sayona Mining share price swings wildly on ASX 200 debut

| Sebastian Bowen

Sayona Mining is the newest member of the ASX 200 Index.

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Resources Shares

Why China's slowdown isn't as bad as it looks for ASX 200 mining shares

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors worry about how China's wobbling economy could impact the ASX miners?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price gains amid improved Oz Minerals takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

Oz Minerals' board rejected BHP’s previous takeover proposal of $25 per share on 8 August.

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Resources Shares

I would only sell my Fortescue shares if this happened

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic on Fortescue’s future, but there are situations where I’d sell.

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are buys according to brokers...

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares take a beating on Friday

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been among the top performers in 2022. But not today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price diving 5% on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Shares still remain up in triple-digits this year to date.

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Resources Shares

Anson Resources share price dives 8% after $50m capital raise

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what the lithium explorer announced to the market today...

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