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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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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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Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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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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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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Up 40% in a month, is the Mineral Resources share price still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Mineral Resources share price has soared. What next?

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Lithium shares charge: Is the glut finally over?

| Steve Holland

Signs point to a lithium price recovery.

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ASX 200 mining shares rip amid one of the strongest rallies for the materials sector in months

| Bronwyn Allen

Mining shares powered the ASX 200 materials sector higher last week in one of its strongest rallies in months.

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Bank Shares

How much will the ASX 200 bank and mining shares pay in dividends in 2026?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian market's reputation for strong dividends has relied on the big banks and miners. Can we still rely on…

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Not cricket: What Langer's board exit really means for Mineral Resources

| Steve Holland

Miner’s ethics committee plans backfire.

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Up 52% since June, should you buy the rally in Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for Pilbara Minerals shares.

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Should you buy BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what you need to know.

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Revealed: FY25 reporting dates for 9 ASX 200 mining stocks including BHP!

| Bart Bogacz

Mark these dates in the calendar.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie just raised its price target for Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie offers its verdict on Rio-Tinto shares following the half-year results.

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Why July was a great month to own the big three ASX 200 mining shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and BHP shares all smashed the benchmark returns in July. But why?

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Guess which ASX 200 copper stock is leaping higher on record production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 copper stock is smashing the benchmark today. Here’s why.

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3 ASX mining shares to sell today: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These iron ore, coal, and lithium miners have attracted sell ratings from brokers.

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Mineral Resources share price plunges as debt weighs on miner

| Steve Holland

Fundamental issues continue to plague the diversified miner.

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Buy, hold, or sell? Here's what Morgans is saying about these ASX mining stocks

| James Mickleboro

Are these miners buys, holds, or sells?

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Dividend Investing

Why did the Rio Tinto dividend just shrink to 7-year lows?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto just slashed its half-year dividend payout. But why?

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Why this expert is calling time on Fortescue shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Fortescue shares.

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Prediction: In 12 months this scorching ASX mining stock could turn $1,000 into $1,750

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers are impressed with high production forecasts.

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Core Lithium share price tumbles as investors await Finniss restart

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Core Lithium shares today. But why?

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Mineral Resources shares lift off on record results

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Mineral Resources shares following the miner’s quarterly results.

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Resources Shares

Why did investors keep buying BHP and Fortescue shares amid price falls in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP and Fortescue shares were the most traded stocks of FY25 and had the highest buy ratios, data shows.

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Up 46% since June, should you still buy Pilbara Minerals shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert offers his verdict on Pilbara Minerals' resurgent share price.

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Up 60% this year, this ASX 200 mining stock just smashed production records

| Bart Bogacz

Production surge headlines quarterly results.

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After lifting its price target, Macquarie now expects 36% upside from this ASX mining stock

| Samantha Menzies

The precious metals producer released better-than-expected production guidance.

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4 reasons to buy Rio Tinto shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts strong growth potential for Rio Tinto shares.

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Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords copper stock could surge 38%

| Bernd Struben

With costs coming in below expectations, this ASX All Ords copper stock could rocket higher over the coming months.

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Major miners up as China announces new mega project

| Steve Holland

Can a new mega-dam absorb iron ore oversupply?

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Broker Notes

Leading broker has just downgraded BHP shares. Is it time to sell?

| Bart Bogacz

Macquarie sees little upside. But why?

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3 reasons why the BHP share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here are my optimistic thoughts on BHP.

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 miner is ramping up copper output as prices reach all-time highs

| Bart Bogacz

Copper production leads quarterly update.

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Should I buy the dip in BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are back in the green for 2025. Now what?

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Kaboom! Syrah Resources shares jump 26% on Trump tariff news

| Bart Bogacz

Changing market dynamics?

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3 reasons to buy this surging ASX All Ords mining stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this Aussie mining share could surge 26% and begin paying dividends.

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Rare earths shares charge as Apple weighs in

| Steve Holland

Tech giant commits to $500 million deal with MP Materials.

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Why Infratil, Iluka Resources, Lynas Rare Earths shares are jumping higher today

| Samantha Menzies

These three ASX 200 shares are gaining ground today.

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Guess which ASX mining share is jumping 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This miner is having a good session on Wednesday. What's going on?

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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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Resources Shares

Does Wilson Asset Management prefer Rio Tinto or BHP shares?

| Bart Bogacz

Which miner is in favour?

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Macquarie tips this ASX 200 resources stock to soar nearly 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer here according to the broker.

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Bell Potter says this ASX 200 mining stock can rise ~30%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this miner could be destined to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Up 23% today, why Macquarie forecasts this ASX 200 mining stock could rocket another 33%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outsized gains to come for this surging ASX 200 mining stock.

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