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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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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price diving 5% on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant has endured a difficult week...

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Energy Shares

Vulcan Energy share price tumbles despite positive lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Tapping the Earth’s natural heat to extract lithium will help the company achieve its zero carbon goals.

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Resources Shares

Despite recent volatility, the Beach Energy share price has still gained over the past 3 weeks. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good few weeks for Beach Energy shareholders...

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Resources Shares

Why I think the Pilbara Minerals share price is currently undervalued

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium miner's shares could be a winner this year, in my opinion. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX mining shares that surged on drilling news today

| Monica O'Shea

Two ASX explorers that outperformed the market today.

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Resources Shares

'Force them to give us a discount': ASX 200 mining shares lift despite China's latest move to curb iron ore prices

| Mitchell Lawler

Is China about to threaten the country's largest export?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Neometals share price surging 10% today?

| Zach Bristow

Neometals joins the list of winners today.

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Resources Shares

Up 566% in a year, Lake Resources share price surges 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share will be added to the ASX 200 on Monday as part of the quarterly review.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Greentech Metals share price just explode 146% before being halted?

| Monica O'Shea

This explorer's shares surged ahead before being placed on ice.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Global Lithium share price powering ahead by 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Global Lithium is about to embark on its first ever diamond drilling campaign at Manna.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hawsons Iron share price is rocketing 25% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX iron ore miner expects its flagship project to commence production in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price surging 6% on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving up Core Lithium shares today?

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Opinions

Why I think the BHP share price is a good buy for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is focusing its portfolio on commodities with growth.

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Resources Shares

Chalice Mining share price spikes 6%, reversing series of losses

| Zach Bristow

Chalice Mining shares are heading higher today.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price pushes higher despite coal sale fail

| James Mickleboro

BHP has failed to sell its New South Wales based coal operations...

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Resources Shares

Green machine: Here's why the Fortescue share price is rising today

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue signs deal for trucks to keep zero-emissions goal on track.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 2 ASX 200 mining shares with big dividends to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 mining shares to buy...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price down 6% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The trading volume of Pilbara Minerals shares is flying past its four-week average today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price tumbling 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto is among multiple iron ore shares dropping on the market today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks 9% amid painful market sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Widespread pain: Fortescue shares are down heavily as the ASX 200 sinks. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price slides 7% amid market-wide rout

| Zach Bristow

Core adds to the list of shares in the red today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are deep in the red today...

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Share Market News

Sydney man faces 10 years' jail for manipulating ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

A group of three conspired to alter the stock price of an ASX company. These are the consequences.

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Resources Shares

Can the Mineral Resources share price crack new, all-time highs in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the Mineral Resources share price move into uncharted territory again in 2022?

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Resources Shares

Is the party over for the Hawsons Iron share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough month for Hawsons shares.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lynas share price dive 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rare earths producer suffered along with the broader market on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares tumbling on Friday?

| Brendon Lau

Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Down 12% in June, is the IGO share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

There's balancing factors on both sides of the IGO investment debate.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Arafura share price down 5% on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Sellers have pushed the stock lower in today's session.

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Resources Shares

TerraCom share price rallies as dividends return

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the resource company’s shares higher on Friday?

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Resources Shares

Down 26% in June, is it time to dig into Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

The lithium stock had endured a horror start to the month. But what's next?

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks: Broker warns that it could fall a further 34%

| James Mickleboro

There could be a lot of pain ahead for Fortescue's shares...

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Resources Shares

South32 share price sinks: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

South32 shares are sinking on Friday...

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Resources Shares

How is the BHP share price performing so far in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP is having a good month so far as it marks a major drilling milestone.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price lifts amid 'important' renewable energy step

| Brooke Cooper

Rio Tinto is making moves on its plan to power its Queensland aluminium assets with renewables.

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Resources Shares

Are these 2 ASX energy shares a buy amid booming oil prices?

| James Mickleboro

These energy shares could be in the buy zone...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price is 8% higher so far in June

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shares are enjoying strong returns this month.

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Resources Shares

'We are thrilled': Why this ASX mining share is flying 22% higher today

| Monica O'Shea

What did this explorer discover?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price gains lag BHP despite green steel deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant is aiming to reach net-zero emissions across its operations by 2050.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price having such a stellar day?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are up today. One US broker thinks there is more upside.

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