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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

Looking to get your hands on the monster Whitehaven dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what investors need to do to secure Whitehaven's monster dividend.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 31% on a new gold strike

| Zach Bristow

The share has caught a bid today.

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Earnings Results

Perseus share price falls despite delivering a record year and dividend boost

| Brendon Lau

The gold miner has announced a bonus dividend for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy following the oil giant's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the ASX's biggest oil and gas business be a strong idea right now?

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Dividend Investing

Time is running out to secure the next BHP dividend. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares will be trading without rights soon.

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Resources Shares

Could this new piece of legislation be a boost for ASX lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

If the US state of California were a nation, its 2021 GDP would make it the fifth largest economy in…

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares rocketing between 25 and 48% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

What did these two explorers discover?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Dreadnought share price is zooming 10% higher today

| Zach Bristow

Investors have seen further upside potential in the ASX resource explorer.

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Earnings Results

Why has the Grange Resources share price plunged 30% so far this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The half-year report from Grange Resources has disappointed investors.

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Resources Shares

What's boosting the Santos share price on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Santos shares continue to stretch back toward 52-week highs...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Evolution Mining share price on the rocks today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s what is causing the Evolution share price to retreat today...

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Earnings Results

IGO share price moves higher on record earnings

| Brendon Lau

The miner released its results for the financial year ending 30 June 2022 today. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Can Twiggy really build Fortescue into a 'green global energy and metals machine'?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX iron mining share has big green energy goals.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price having such a lousy start to the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what's dragging Rio Tinto shares lower today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the trimmed-down Fortescue dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

How much is Fortescue paying to shareholders?

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price backtracks as final dividend is slashed by 43%

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue dropped its FY 2022 results this morning. Here's how the miner performed.

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Resources Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares better value than Allkem right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these lithium heavyweights represents better investor value?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the South32 share price following the miner's latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Things have been volatile for commodities, how is South32 seeing things?

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Resources Shares

5 ASX shares that could rocket from a rare earths crisis: expert

| Tony Yoo

This investment manager reckons an angry China could hold the world to ransom.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share rocketed 15% on a rare earths deal with Twiggy Forrest

| Mitchell Lawler

This little-known ASX rare earth share flew on Friday...

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Earnings Results

Aeris Resources share price drops after 90% profit plummet

| Matthew Farley

Aeris Resources finished in the red today after the company dropped its FY22 earnings report.

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Dividend Investing

TerraCom share price rockets on 900% dividend upgrade

| Bronwyn Allen

The miner has decided to update its dividend policy and distribute more of its profit to shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares seeing so much action in August?

| Bernd Struben

16 August saw more than 55 million Core Lithium shares change hands on the ASX.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rises ahead of Monday's earnings result

| Tristan Harrison

It’s the final day of trading before Fortescue’s report.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price lifts off on rocketing FY22 profits

| Bernd Struben

Lynas is the only substantial producer of rare earths outside China.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price on watch after 244% profit jump, doubling revenue

| Tony Yoo

The rare earths producer had a bumper year, to now slash its PE ratio to 13.4. How will the market…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares that soared over 25% on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX mining shares were on fire today. Let's dig into why.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Province Resources share price leaping 8% on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Province Resources announce to the market today?

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Resources Shares

Anson Resources share price rockets 39% on new lithium partnership

| Aaron Teboneras

Anson Resources shares are flying on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Could the winds of change be blowing for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The latest plans of Fortescue Future Industries could lead to huge wind farms in Western Australia.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price gains ground on record FY22 earnings and special dividend

| Brendon Lau

The South32 share price is climbing after the miner's FY22 results broke a few records.

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Earnings Results

Allkem share price on watch amid a record year

| Mitchell Lawler

Will a record year be enough to please Allkem shareholders today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Rio Tinto share price in the spotlight on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

Rio comes in with a sweetened deal today.

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Broker Notes

Is the Fortescue share price a buy going into the FY22 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at this iron ore mining giant?

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Share Market News

Which 3 ASX mining shares are soaring more than 15% today?

| Matthew Farley

It's been a big day on the market for three ASX miners. Let's check which ones have seen their share…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Nickel Industries share price smashing the ASX 200 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Nickel Mines provided a positive update to the ASX on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price leaps 6% following monster dividend

| Monica O'Shea

Iluka share holders are in for a dividend boost.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore is down 28% since June. What does this mean for the BHP share price?

| Zach Bristow

The pair have now separated despite iron ore extending its downside.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Allkem share price acing it on Tuesday?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the lithium miner are flying high today.

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Resources Shares

Guess which obscure ASX lithium share has gained 293% so far in August

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium share is exploding in August.

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