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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

This ASX lithium share just rallied 30% and copped a speeding ticket

| James Mickleboro

Kalamazoo Resources had a great day!

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Share Gainers

The Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is up 9% in a week. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a great week for Rio Tinto investors...

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX mining shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have boosted these ASX mining shares to long-forgotten highs.

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price lifts amid company quest to replace Russian gas

| Bronwyn Allen

A new board appointment may help Vulcan in its quest for Germany to replace Russian gas with geothermal energy.

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Share Gainers

The AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price has boomed a whopping 36% in a week. What's the deal?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be why the lithium explorer's stock is surging this week?

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Resources Shares

'We are excited': Why these 2 ASX lithium shares are popping today

| Bernd Struben

Western Australia is home to the largest hard rock lithium mine on Earth.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price to rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Nickel Mines shares could be heading higher from here...

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Resources Shares

Could the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price have 130% upside? Broker weighs in

| Monica O'Shea

Why do analysts believe Firefinch is undervalued? We take a look.

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Resources Shares

Experts name 3 of the best ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Resources Shares

What do Fortescue (ASX:FMG), kinetic energy, and Formula One have in common?

| Brooke Cooper

This race car technology could save the company $200 million annually.

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Resources Shares

Despite a lacklustre Wednesday, the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price remains up 20% in a month. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's been driving the company's share price lately?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price rocketing 19% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share keeps surging higher...

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Resources Shares

'Coming together nicely': Why the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price is surging 14%

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the company's share upwards?

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Share Gainers

Lithium party: Riversgold (ASX:RGL) share price surges another 41%

| Bernd Struben

The outlook for lithium demand remains strong amid a global push towards electrification.

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Share Market News

Why is BHP investing in this little-known AI company?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is putting money into an AI tech company.

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Share Gainers

Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares spike as oil rises back above $100/barrel

| Zach Bristow

Woodside is capitalising as the price of oil gathers pace once again.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price underperforming BHP today?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is not faring as well on the ASX as its big rival. What is happening?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is up 5% today. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are shooting the moon today. Let's see what's happening.

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Share Gainers

This ASX gold miner just struck lithium, and its share price is surging 31%

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have surged amid a booming global market for batteries.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX battery metals share has rocketed 100% in a week

| James Mickleboro

This battery metals company's shares are taking off. Let's take a closer look

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Share Market News

How does Australia's ban on alumina exports to Russia impact Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO)?

| Monica O'Shea

Australia has banned alumina and aluminum exports to Russia.

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Resources Shares

New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price up 10% amid huge first half profits and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this coal miner...

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Resources Shares

How close is Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries to making green hydrogen?

| Tristan Harrison

FFI is working on producing green hydrogen but how far away is it?

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Share Market News

How can investors in ASX shares hedge their portfolios amid uncertainty in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The tech sector has underperformed as energy stocks have soared. But will that continue through 2022?

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Resources Shares

Why has the BHP share price dropped 7% in 2 weeks?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares have been dropping, so what’s going on?

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has leapt 12% in 4 days. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been on a hot streak lately.

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Resources Shares

Is it too late to jump on surging ASX 200 mining shares in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

The question isn't if the party is over for some Aussie mining stocks, but rather if the hangover has started.

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Resources Shares

'Highly improbable': Why Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares are in focus again

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant’s pursuit of the Oyu Tolgoi mine just got more complicated.

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Resources Shares

Surging again: Why has the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price rallied 46% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is on form this month...

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Dividend Investing

Are 2021's monster dividends from ASX 200 mining shares sustainable in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Soaring commodity prices have helped the miners pay some outsized dividends.

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Resources Shares

Nickel backing: Here's why this ASX mining share has surged 40% in 2 days

| Monica O'Shea

The commodities explorer is riding the wave of investor interest.

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Resources Shares

What's impacting the Santos (ASX:STO) share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

There's loads feeding into Santos shares today.

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Resources Shares

'Exciting' results: Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is climbing 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are off to a positive start on Monday.

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Resources Shares

These are the top performing ASX lithium stocks so far in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have started 2022 strongly...

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Resources Shares

Up 68% in March so far, why this top broker sees more upside for the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have plenty of good things to say about the outlook for the clean lithium developer.

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Resources Shares

Red gold! Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price surges 8% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue has staged a remarkable late-week rally...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan's shares are ending the week on a positive note...

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Resources Shares

Why brokers love these ASX mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares to buy...

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Resources Shares

BHP share price rebounds after 9-day slide. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in the green today.

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Resources Shares

Can the South32 (ASX:S32) share price crack $6 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say the company is well-positioned for growth.

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