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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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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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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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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just exploded 48% on a major copper discovery

| Brendon Lau

The ASX mineral explorer has delivered some exciting news to the market today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price tanking on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's look at why South32 shares are in the red on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 mining share 'in a wonderful position with a pristine balance sheet': expert

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is a high-performing business, according to one expert.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Rio Tinto dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Will the Rio Tinto dividend remain supersized in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price jumped today as Macquarie tips 80% upside

| Tristan Harrison

One broker thinks that this ASX lithium share has a very promising future.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price rises as Macquarie tips 54% upside

| Monica O'Shea

Is Mineral Resources tipped to outperform?

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Resources Shares

Down 16% in a week, what's next for the Core Lithium share price?

| Mitchell Lawler

Will lithium be derailed, or are better days still to come?

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Resources Shares

What's with the Fortescue share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue is rangebound today whilst iron ore continues its woes.

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Resources Shares

Could this be set to boost ASX 200 iron ore shares?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what the experts have to say on the outlook for iron ore.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little-known ASX coal share just rocketed 100%

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did this ASX coal share double in value this morning?

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Could the BHP share price be set to benefit from 'China reopening'?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a solid earnings report, what's next for BHP shares?

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Resources Shares

Could ASX battery minerals shares be in for a boost next month?

| Tristan Harrison

Electric vehicle demand is expected to rise in the future.

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Worried about the iron ore price? Why the need for it 'ain't going anywhere': broker

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has slipped from about US$160 per tonne in March to just above US$100 per tonne today.

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Resources Shares

Global Lithium shares edged higher today amid 'very promising' results

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Global Lithium announce to the market?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price surging 8% on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Federal Government is talking up the need for electric vehicles in Australia today.

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Resources Shares

Could Porsche's new test run threaten the outlook for ASX lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium miners and explorers have benefited from soaring lithium prices.

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Why did the Lake Resources share price pop and then stop on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The clean lithium developer soared 8% this morning before partially retreating. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

1 factor that could drag on Fortescue Future Industries' green dream

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a major factor that could impact how well FFI can do.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX copper share has exploded 182% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX copper share has risen 182% since last week alone...

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Broker Notes

Are Rio Tinto shares a buy? See what top brokers are saying

| Zach Bristow

The miner's share price has struggled to make ground in recent months.

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Resources Shares

The OZ Minerals share price has barely moved since rocketing on BHP's takeover bid. So, what now?

| Tristan Harrison

Things have gone quiet with OZ Minerals. We take a look at what's next.

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How have ASX nickel stocks been performing in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

While most people are aware of the crucial role of lithium in lithium-ion batteries, nickel is also a critical battery…

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Why did ASX mining share Conico rocket 30% today?

| Monica O'Shea

What did this junior miner reveal to the ASX today?

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Capital Raising

This ASX mining share just crashed 37%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors have turned sour on this small-cap mining share...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 20%

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie-based lithium explorer is now the largest holder of lithium mining claims in the US state of South Dakota.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Where is the BHP dividend heading in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 share Firetrail just bought after brutal sell-off

| Tony Yoo

If a stock has lost one-third of its value over the last four months, would you be courageous enough to…

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Broker Notes

Is the BHP share price a buy after the miner's FY22 results?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a buy? Here's what this broker thinks...

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Share Gainers

Why has the Mineral Resources share price surged 40% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

What a month it has been for Mineral Resources shares.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Hawsons Iron share price slumping 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

Hawsons Iron completed its acquisition of Pure Metals' 24.15% interest in the Hawsons Iron Project in May 2021.

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Share Gainers

Guess which tiny ASX mining share just rocketed 45% on new copper and gold finds

| Bernd Struben

The micro-cap ASX miner is hitting some rich mineral veins in the Northern Territory.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP shares keep cashing in on coal?

| Bernd Struben

Despite political chin-wagging on emissions reductions, global demand for Australian coal is soaring.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price sinking 8% on Wednesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

What is taking a towelling to the Lake Resources share price today?

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Can shareholders have bigger dividends AND more spending on Fortescue Future Industries?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Fortescue dividends suffer if it keeps spending on FFI?

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'Clearly under the radar': Expert reveals hidden gem ASX share he's holding

| Tony Yoo

One fund manager lets slip a stock about to go crazy that no one else knows about.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price so volatile?

| Raymond Jang

Sayona Mining shares have been all over the place this year. We look at what's going on.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Panoramic Resources share price surged 40% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Rising global demand for nickel and BHP's play for OZ Minerals have helped propel Panoramic shares in recent times.

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Resources Shares

Why is nickel such a big deal and which ASX shares have exposure?

| Bernd Struben

Like lithium, nickel is a core element in EV and grid storage batteries.

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Share Gainers

This ASX lithium share is surging 45% today. What's going on?

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX lithium share is one of the best performers on the market today.

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