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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 did the Cobalt Blue share price leap 5% this morning?

| Brooke Cooper

The Cobalt Blue share price has been exhibiting volatility lately. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Is the Fortescue share price cheap after dropping 10% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

We check what brokers have to say on the iron ore giant.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Australian Strategic Materials share price is surging 31% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX rare earths and critical metals miner has come under selling pressure since hitting record highs in November last…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price charging 7% higher?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium shares are on fire on Monday...

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price too exposed to the downside risks of China?

| Zach Bristow

This could be a pressing question for the miner.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Rio Tinto dividend be in 2022?

| Brendon Lau

Let's analyse and find out.

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Resources Shares

Why did the South32 share price beat the other ASX 200 miners today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The South32 share price was a standout today in the ASX resources sector. Here's why

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Resources Shares

Why I think the Allkem share price is in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Allkem is a lithium share to buy right now...

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue Future Industries hydrogen dream more fantasy than feasible?

| Mitchell Lawler

What will it take to achieve full-scale green hydrogen production?

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Share Gainers

If you'd bought $10,000 of Pilbara Minerals shares 10 years ago, congratulations! Here's what you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

You won't believe how much you would have pocketed if you had bought Pilbara Minerals shares a decade ago.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Australian Vanadium share price crashed 31% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Vanadium shares are falling out of the sky. What's gone wrong?

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Resources Shares

Falling ASX 200 mining shares 'an opportunity to invest in sector leaders': broker

| Bernd Struben

The big miners haven't yet performed as well as many analysts expected, given the big lift in commodity prices.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Galileo Mining share price tumble 18% in early trading on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

The Galileo share price soared yesterday after the junior ASX miner announced a big discovery.

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Resources Shares

3 critical minerals you might not have heard of (and the ASX shares that have surged because of them)

| Monica O'Shea

What are these critical metals?

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Resources Shares

Broker says South32 share price is great value and one of the 'best' options for investors

| James Mickleboro

Big gains and even bigger dividends ahead for this mining giant according Morgans...

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Resources Shares

Down 20% in a month, is the Pilbara Minerals share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Why have Pilbara Minerals shares fallen so much, and what do brokers think?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price rebounding today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are displaying some noticeable volatility today. Here's why the miner might be bouncing around...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares in the green today?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates out of the United States and sluggish demand from China saw iron ore prices tumble this past…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas share price storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Lynas shares are back on form on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Latin Resources share price sliding today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares are falling again today

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the AVZ Minerals share price?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are going to remain suspended until 20 May...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Hawsons Iron share price stage such a stunning comeback today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What a rollercoaster it has been again for Hawsons Iron shares.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining share prices slipping today?

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX 200 miners are having a rocky day...

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price has dumped 8% in a week. Is it now cheap?

| Monica O'Shea

The miner's shares are in the red today.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is sliding 5% today. Is it time to dig in?

| Monica O'Shea

It's a rough day on the market for the Big Australian.

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Resources Shares

The Liontown share price has plunged 27% in a month: Where next for this lithium share?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for this lithium share after some big declines?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price dives another 3%, down 12% in a week

| Brooke Cooper

We check what's weighing on the miner's performance this week.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Hawsons Iron share price plunge more than 23% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This iron ore share took a massive dive again.

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Resources Shares

In a sea of red, these ASX mining shares are surging more than 10%

| Monica O'Shea

These three ASX mining shares are staying dry on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 6% on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

How is the Fortescue share price performing today?

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price drops 9%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources has been caught up in the market selloff...

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Resources Shares

Low charge: Is the party over for ASX lithium stocks?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why are ASX lithium shares running low?

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Resources Shares

The Lynas share price has plunged 6% today! What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Lynas shares getting a hammering this Monday?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Carnaby Resources share price just rocketed 27%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer has intersected its widest high-grade intercept to date.

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Resources Shares

Why is the AVZ share price halted today?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are halted on Monday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 resources shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

These resources shares could be top options for investors...

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Resources Shares

The New Hope share price has rallied 60% in 2022. Is there more to come?

| Tristan Harrison

New Hope shares have risen strongly in 2022. Can it keep going?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining shares were the worst-performing on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The No.1 faller is a global producer of coking coal with mines in Queensland and the US states of Virginia…

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Share Fallers

Why is the Lake Resources sliding 7% into the red on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Lake Resources adds to the list of ASX metals & mining players booking losses today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price down 6% on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fellow ASX lithium and tech shares are also struggling in afternoon trading today.

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