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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

Why are ASX 200 mining shares having such a dire week?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are concerned about slowing commodity demand from China and a potential global recession.

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ESG

Own BHP shares? 'Almost unbelievable' breakthrough could be key to miner's climate strategy

| Bernd Struben

The Federal Government is considering whether carbon stored in tailings dams will count towards carbon credits and offset schemes.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2024

| James Mickleboro

BHP's dividends could be very juicy in the coming years...

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Resources Shares

Here's why analysts rate these ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

Could ASX lithium shares be set for a boost?

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker's upgrade on its lithium price forecast bodes well for ASX lithium shares, which have lost major value…

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Why did the Liontown share price slump 9% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough day on the ASX for the lithium developer. Here's what happened.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price tumble on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share has taken a hit on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX mining shares surging on new discoveries

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day to own these ASX-listed small cap miners.

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Resources Shares

How is the Lynas share price performing against its sector this month?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are offloading Lynas shares in June.

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Here's why the BHP share price is in the red today

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are falling again on Thursday. What's happening?

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Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 4% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Weaker demand for iron ore from China, the world’s largest importer of the industrial metal, is seeing prices come down.

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Why is the Ramelius share price getting rained on today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are selling at pace today.

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Resources Shares

Could this be weighing down the Rio Tinto share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

There may be two factors hurting Rio Tinto's stock right now. Let's take a closer look.

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Why is the IGO share price slipping on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 battery minerals miner reported on progress with two new joint ventures.

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Considering investing in Sayona shares? Here's the latest news from the company

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Sayona Mining announce to the ASX?

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price hold up if the iron ore price falls?

| Tristan Harrison

Company chairman Andrew Forrest isn’t worried about iron ore prices or Fortescue’s future.

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Resources Shares

Down 40% Tuesday, up 21% today, what's going on with this ASX coal share?

| Brendon Lau

ASX coal miners are holding on for the ride as a new Queensland tax adds to volatility in the sector.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled another 13% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Lake Resources share price getting yet another hammering today?

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Share Market News

Could China 'steel' the show for the iron ore price?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore extends its losses on Wedensday.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2 weeks. So, is the Rio Tinto share price a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the allure of big dividends enough to buy Rio Tinto shares today?

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Iluka share price lifts off on rare earths refinery progress

| Bernd Struben

The Western world is keen to secure rare earths supplies outside of China.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Piedmont Lithium share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The share has been beaten down lately.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the South32 dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the South32 dividend heading?

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Resources Shares

'I don't know of a better industry to be pivoting towards': Twiggy talks up hydrogen play amid soaring fuel costs

| Tristan Harrison

The current environment of rising energy costs could make hydrogen a better play.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rebounds 3% today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are rebounding on Tuesday...

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Fortescue's Twiggy adamant there's 'not a snowflake's chance in hell' of recession

| Zach Bristow

Global aggregate demand appears strong, according to Twiggy.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares having such a smoking session today?

| Monica O'Shea

The energy crisis in Europe may be firing ASX coal shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian lithium company has reported its progress to the market today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Galileo Mining share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

All four of the miner’s latest drill holes intersected promising nickel and copper sulphide mineralisation.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price about to recharge?

| Tristan Harrison

After a painful drop in value this year, some brokers think Pilbara shares could double from here.

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Rio Tinto share price sinks on iron ore weakness

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto shares are having a poor start to the week...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 80% on a new copper strike

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX mining share outperforming the market today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price crashing 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Iron ore futures have just taken a dive.

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Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

China imports some one billion tonnes of iron ore each year, but it’s economy looks to be slowing.

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price plunges 7%, but here's why Twiggy's not worried about a Chinese iron ore cartel

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant is among the lowest cost producers of the industrial metal.

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Own BHP shares? Here's why the miner could be set for a $1.85 billion boost

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner changed its plans and decided to keep the Mt Arthur coal mine.

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Mineral Monday: What you need to know about lithium and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has listed lithium as a critical mineral for its importance in EV and grid storage batteries.

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Resources Shares

The lithium and iron ore ASX shares that I like right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Mining has done all the heavy lifting for the Australian market this year, and could continue to do so.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price ends Friday's session 8% lower for the week

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares continued to be sold-off today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks 5% as iron ore price slides

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shares can't seem to catch a break lately.

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