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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

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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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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Resources Shares

Hawsons Iron share price tumbles another 9% on Friday. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rollercoaster week for this resource developer.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price stretching down a further 3% on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Rio extends losses in today's session as ASX miners struggle across the board.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is tumbling 3% on Friday. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant's stock is in the red despite the commodity's price increasing.

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Resources Shares

Why is the AVZ Minerals share price sliding 7% on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Commodity players are incurring losses today, and AVZ is no exception.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price sinking 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is under pressure on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX lithium shares? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Australia is currently the world's fifth biggest lithium producer.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 mining shares that surged more than 5% today

| Monica O'Shea

What sent these resources shares higher today? We take a look.

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Share Gainers

Vulcan share price pops 5% on future lithium expectations

| Mitchell Lawler

Could lower lithium prices be a good thing for Vulcan Energy?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price rocketing 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Pilbara Minerals share price is on fire today. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

What will the lithium price be in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Where are lithium prices going in the coming years?

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Share Gainers

Up 250% in a year, the Liontown share price surges 6% higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been some of the strongest performers over the past 12-month period.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Magnis share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

Company releases 'truly remarkable' lithium-ion battery test results.

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Resources Shares

Top brokers explain why not all ASX lithium shares are created equal

| Bernd Struben

When lithium prices eventually retrace, the explorers are likely to be hit harder than the producers.

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Resources Shares

Own South32 shares? Here's why the miner's latest coal plans have been called 'highly disturbing'

| Brendon Lau

The miner has come under fire from environmentalists over its latest plans.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the BHP share price in May?

| Tristan Harrison

With a question mark hanging over commodity prices, does BHP have a positive outlook for the month?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is down 8% in May. Is now the time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's dragging Fortescue shares lower?

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Resources Shares

If you'd bought $5,000 of Lynas shares 5 years ago, guess how much you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

How much would you have pocketed if you had picked Lynas shares five years ago?

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Resources Shares

Hawsons Iron share price volatility continues with more wild swings on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's dig into the jaw-dropping tale of the Hawsons Iron share price...

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Share Gainers

Did this ASX mining share really just leap 7,200%?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this ASX share really the moneymaker it appears to be?

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Resources Shares

Why the AVZ share price went from being up 19% to down 20% today

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are being hammered today...

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares slump, dragging index into the red

| Aaron Teboneras

A tough day it has been for the ASX 200 Resources sector...

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Resources Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Looking at lithium? Here are three buy-rated lithium stocks...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Surefire Resources share price is firing 19% higher today

| Monica O'Shea

This explorer is digging for Vanadium.

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Share Market News

Altamin share price explodes 46% on takeover approach

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mineral exploration company have now surged past the bid price.

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Resources Shares

AVZ share price rockets 19% on 'watershed moment'

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares were rocketing this morning...

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