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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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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

Sinking iron ore price sends ASX 200 mining shares tumbling

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's sending the big miners lower today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Mineral Resources share price sinking 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

Commodity prices have retraced on fears China's economic growth is rapidly slowing.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is falling 6% on Tuesday. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Fortescue shares?

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Resources Shares

Can Rio Tinto shares really pay a dividend yield of 18% in FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is expected to pay a large dividend in FY22. But how big will it be?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price sinks 6%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

BHP’s shares are under pressure on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks just ended a dire week of trade. What's next?

| Bronwyn Allen

These three ASX mining giants didn't have the best time of it last week.

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Resources Shares

Why is everyone talking about graphite and which ASX stocks have exposure?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX graphite stocks are drawing a lot of attention right now. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Sayona share price outperformed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The emerging lithium producer’s shares finished Friday on a positive note.

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Resources Shares

How much were Fortescue shares when they first listed on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the progress of Fortescue shares over the past two decades...

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This ASX gold miner just struck lithium, and its shares are rocketing 68%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for this ASX small cap miner.

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Resources Shares

Is this why the BHP share price is down 4% today?

| Tristan Harrison

US interest rates could rise quickly in 2022. Is this why the BHP share price is down 4%?

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Mineral Resources share price sinks despite strong Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Mineral Resources had a strong quarter...

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Resources Shares

Gold discovery sends this ASX mining share soaring 35%

| Monica O'Shea

Miner Iceni is digging for gold. Let's see what it's found...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Woomera Mining share price surge 28% before being halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the mineral explorer's shares? We take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why brokers love these ASX 200 mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Dividend Investing

The Rio Tinto dividend was paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will have something to be happy about after receiving the company’s latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Evolution share price sinking 4% today?

| Zach Bristow

Two updates couldn't get investors there today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares are falling in response to its third quarter update...

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining share just rocketed 135% on a major gold discovery

| Monica O'Shea

A gold discovery in Western Australia appears to be exciting ASX investors.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price on watch following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

BHP has handed in its third quarter report card...

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price in the buy zone after its quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto released its first quarter update this week. Are its shares a buy?

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Resources Shares

What are the 10 biggest ASX shares in the lithium space

| Aaron Teboneras

Who are the top 10 biggest lithium companies on the ASX?

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Resources Shares

This ASX miner just made a major rare earths discovery, and its share price is surging 146%

| Monica O'Shea

What did the company's drilling results reveal?

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Resources Shares

Coal hard cash: Here's why the Whitehaven share price just hit a multi-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

The Whitehaven share price hit a new 52-week high on open this morning.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls on weak Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has handed in its first quarter report card...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why this week's operations update could disappoint

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are in focus this week as the company plans to release its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Fortescue dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

The iron ore miner is known for its generous dividend payouts. So, how does it stack up against its rivals?

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Resources Shares

Can the Rio Tinto share price break its all-time high in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Where to next for the Rio Tinto share price?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares booming by 18% or more today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for these ASX-listed miners.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price spikes 14% as lithium prices begin to ease

| Zach Bristow

The lithium developer is extending gains today. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 3 top ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Resources Shares

Syrah Resources share price booms 19% amid show of US support

| Zach Bristow

This could be a big step for the company.

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares that rocketed 20% or more today

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX mining shares surged significantly today.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price has had a stellar start to the year. Is it just the beginning?

| Sebastian Bowen

What do these two brokers think is next for the Big Australian?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs names 3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are three mining shares that could be in the buy zone...

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Resources Shares

The South32 share price is closing in on its all-time high. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What a year it has been for South32 shareholders...

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Resources Shares

Lithium boom: Allkem share price hits record high on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares are on fire again today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price having such a stellar end to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

Today is bringing a good end to a rough week for Pilbara Minerals' shares.

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Resources Shares

How do you value the Fortescue share price in April 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a whirlwind year for Fortescue shares.

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Resources Shares

Allkem share price on watch following record-breaking third quarter

| James Mickleboro

The lithium boom underpinned a record quarter for Allkem...

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