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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

IGO share price charges higher after lifting its Western Areas takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

IGO has returned with a better offer fro Western Areas...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price higher on lithium conversion facility update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising today...

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Resources Shares

Up 20% in a month: Is the Fortescue share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue's short-term profitability can be dictated by the movement of the iron ore price, which has risen to above US$150…

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price on watch following lithium deal with car giant Ford

| James Mickleboro

Lake has signed a lithium deal with Ford...

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Share Gainers

The Rio Tinto share price rallied 19% in the March quarter. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

Interesting times ahead.

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Resources Shares

What drove the Rio Tinto share price higher on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares are in focus in relation to its Russian partner.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the lithium price is in the spotlight today

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium prices are in focus as UBS increased its expectations in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Boss Energy share price is rocketing 8% on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

Boss Energy shares are set to finish the week on a high note.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining share is soaring 43% in just 2 days. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium miner Okapi Resources is having an amazing week.

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Dividend Investing

If you'd bought $10,000 of BHP shares 5 years ago, here's what you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

Have BHP shares been a worthy investment since 2017?

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price edging higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

South32 shares are in focus as the miner just priced US$700 million of notes.

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Resources Shares

These were the best performing ASX lithium stocks in March

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares were on form last month...

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Resources Shares

This mining tech company is aiming to capitalise on the commodities boom with a potential $200m IPO and ASX float. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

Is CSIRO-born-and-backed Chrysos Corporation gearing up to list on the ASX in the next month?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Galan Lithium share price is defying today's ASX sell-off

| Monica O'Shea

Galan Lithium has achieved a milestone at its project in Argentina.

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Resources Shares

Why not all ASX lithium shares are winners from surging commodity prices

| Brendon Lau

Lithium prices are booming, but some miners are better placed than others to take advantage.

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Resources Shares

The Core Lithium share price is tumbling again. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough week for this ASX lithium share.

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Resources Shares

2 hot ASX lithium stocks brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks have been rated as buys...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts amid $2b cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

Is this boosting the iron ore giant's stock today?

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Dividend Investing

The S32 dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

Eligible South32 shareholders will become a little richer today...

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Broker Notes

Lithium boom: Broker tips Mineral Resources share price to jump 23%

| James Mickleboro

Here's a lithium share that analysts rate highly...

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX mining share surge 14% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Shareholders drove the price up on this ASX mining share today after the company announced some good results.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas share price backtracking 5% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Lynas shares are on the slide this week...

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Share Gainers

Heard of this ASX battery metals share? It's skyrocketed 413% this year

| Zach Bristow

Initial investors will be more than satisfied with this player.

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Resources Shares

Why Macquarie says the BHP share price can gain another 19%

| Monica O'Shea

We check what one broker thinks could be in store for the BHP share price.

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Share Gainers

How is the Sayona share price still soaring, even on a down day for the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been some of the best performers over the past year.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX lithium share soar 18% today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bright start to the day for one ASX minerals explorer.

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Share Gainers

In a sea of red, these ASX 200 coal shares are floating above water. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares are red hot in 2022.

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Gold

Is Newcrest Mining considered a defensive ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether this ASX gold miner qualifies as a 'safe haven' investment.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan share price up on new offtake agreement

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan has signed a new deal...

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 commodities players were the major winners in March. Take a look

| Zach Bristow

Industry fundamentals are pointing to a stellar year in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX nickel share surge 11% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX nickel share had a good day on the market on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Is a bubble forming for ASX green metals shares?

| Monica O'Shea

One expert asks whether energy transition metals could be in a bubble.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price gained 23% in 2 months?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors would be relatively pleased with the performance of the gold miner's shares...

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price leaps on 'unprecedented' lithium demand update

| Aaron Teboneras

Mineral Resources shares are off to a flying start this week.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX rare earths share has rocketed more than 120% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's been driving the rare earths explorer's stock?

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX 200 shares still have 'a pretty good growth outlook'

| Bernd Struben

Rocketing commodity and energy prices have helped the Aussie market outperform global peers.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX lithium stocks so far in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have started 2022 strongly...

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Resources Shares

Iron ore just passed US$160 per tonne. So why is the Fortescue share price slipping?

| Bernd Struben

Disruptions from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and signs of new stimulus spending from the Chinese government are sending iron ore…

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Share Gainers

Why has the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price surged 79% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

The miner has extended gains this month.

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