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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

Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price surges 13% higher on 'wonderful news'

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Poseidon Nickel shares...

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Share Gainers

Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price rockets 18% on 'huge lithium' find

| Zach Bristow

Check out the latest lithium find from Jindalee.

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Broker Notes

Renewable energy shift 'is about to accelerate' making Vulcan (ASX:VUL) shares a buy: Broker

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares could be in the buy zone....

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Resources Shares

Why did the Nickel Mines share price rebound today?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Nickel Mines share price be recovering?

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 share has the honour of being the biggest dividend payer in the ENTIRE world

| Monica O'Shea

And the top dividend payer award goes to...

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Share Gainers

This ASX mining share has surged 50% this week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

This ASX mining share is a standout.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price is on ice today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are frozen today pending an announcement.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL) share price is racing 23% higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Australian Vanadium shares...

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Resources Shares

Cash to splash: Why the Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price is leaping 23% today

| James Mickleboro

Arafura shares are on fire on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

GameStop 2.0? What you need to know about the nickel short squeeze and how it's impacting ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

These are unprecedented times on global exchanges. We take a look at what that means for ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

This tiny ASX mining share surged 14% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

Investors have reacted positively to a drilling update. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares having such a dire day?

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the ASX 200 mining shares are down heavily today.

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Share Market News

Why have ASX copper shares been struggling lately?

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices hit multi-year highs earlier in March but the tide has turned.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price sliding 5% today?

| Monica O'Shea

What is impacting the Fortescue share price today?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Yancoal (ASX:YAL) share price plummeting 17% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to Yancoal shares?

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price down 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

The prices of most industrial and precious metals fell overnight.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a mixed year on the ASX for the rare earths producer. So what might the future hold? We…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price tumbles despite Oyu Tolgoi transaction news

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is aiming to acquire a greater share of the Oyu Tolgoi copper operation.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Fortescue (ASX:FMG), green hydrogen and the Egyptian prime minister?

| Tristan Harrison

Egypt’s prime minister is in discussions with Fortescue about potential green hydrogen opportunities.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio (ASX:RIO) share price down 12% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been impacting the miner's stock lately.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price powering ahead by 7% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have yet again zoomed higher...

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 is up, so why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are going the opposite way to the ASX 200 today...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price falling 14% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are being sold off on Monday.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares that brokers rate as buys with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are two hot lithium shares that brokers rate highly...

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite Indonesian project update

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a tough week on the ASX for the Australian nickel producer.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price soared 30% in a week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors in the clean lithium developer have been celebrating over the past week.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price rocket 30% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cobalt Blue shares just had a week to remember...

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Resources Shares

2 tiny ASX mining shares leaping 20% today

| Zach Bristow

We look at why these two relatively unknown ASX resources companies have soared in value today.

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Dividend Investing

'What's not to like' about BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Experts weigh in

| Bernd Struben

Dividend shares are back in focus in 2022 as the outlook for growth shares remains uncertain.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares are among the top 10 dividend payers in the world

| Bernd Struben

Income shares are gaining more attention as growth shares are struggling.

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about ASX cobalt shares this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Cobalt shares are gaining the attention of investors as prices approach new all-time highs...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Carnarvon (ASX:CVN) share price is popping 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the oil and gas exploration company's shares today?

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Resources Shares

Up 414% in a year, why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price leaping 11% today?

| Bernd Struben

As the world moves towards electrification, lithium is poised to power the huge growth in batteries.

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) has just withdrawn its share purchase plan. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Nickel Mines is returning $57 million to its shareholders... but why?

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Dividend Investing

Want to secure this monster ASX coal share dividend? Here's what you need to do next week

| Aaron Teboneras

Time is running out to lock in Yancoal's latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's why the miner has just hired the RBA's deputy governor

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA’s deputy governor, Guy Debelle, has stepped down to take up a position with Fortescue.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) is cutting all ties with Russia. What does this mean for the mining giant?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto had some big news today. We take a look at the possible impact on the company.

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Resources Shares

Why has this ASX share you've never heard of soared 30% already this month?

| Tony Yoo

What does Bannerman Energy do, and why has its share price skyrocketed in March?

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman says to buy these ASX coal shares right now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the ASX coal shares to buy now...

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