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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

Why are ASX uranium shares having such a stellar day?

| Monica O'Shea

The price of uranium surged to a decade high overnight.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have been volatile. Is it a buy?

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is sliding 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant's shares are trading ex-dividend today. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

Is the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price chaos a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Nickel Mines shares were all over the place on Wednesday. Is now the time to buy?

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Resources Shares

Is this still the dawning of the age of ASX commodity shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at what the market and the experts are saying.

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nickel Mines share price had a volatile day on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

3 under-the-radar commodity prices soaring since the Ukraine crisis

| Mitchell Lawler

Increasing sanctions on Russia has led to a boom in commodity prices. Here's a look a few of the lesser…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) boss is still optimistic about China

| Monica O'Shea

The BHP boss is positive about the company's business relationship with China.

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Resources Shares

Beach (ASX:BPT) share price up: Oil prices predicted to stay higher for longer

| Tristan Harrison

The oil price is expected to stay higher for longer.

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Resources Shares

What a Boss! Why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is soaring 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The uranium producer's shares are recovering well.

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Resources Shares

What's the difference between lithium hydroxide and spodumene and which ASX shares are involved with each one?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium is a hard commodity to dig into...

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Resources Shares

Fundie tips ASX battery metal shares that are NOT lithium

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this fundie put the spotlight on these shares?

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Share Fallers

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price plummets 22% as nickel prices go crazy

| Mitchell Lawler

Is it opposite day for the Nickel Mines share price?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is shooting 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 could outperform the US market for the next 10 years: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Resources might be more of a blessing than a curse for the ASX index...

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Resources Shares

Up 250% in a year, why the Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY) share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

Global lithium prices are at historic highs.

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Broker Notes

Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price jumps 9% on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is charging higher today...

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Resources Shares

Will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price fly as it links up with Airbus?

| Tristan Harrison

Airbus and Fortescue are going to work on decarbonisation together.

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Resources Shares

Lithium's up 29%, but the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is down. What gives?

| Zach Bristow

We cover a bit more of the AVZ narrative than just today's short-term noise.

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Resources Shares

Up 10% in one week, down 10% in the next. What's going on with the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lynas share price has been up and down this year.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price leaping 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be driving the rare earth developer's stock higher?

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX mining shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's boosting these stocks to long forgotten heights.

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Record Highs

Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price just hit an all-time high

| Monica O'Shea

Nickel prices are surging amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Share Gainers

3 tiny ASX mining shares soaring from new discoveries

| Bernd Struben

Junior explorers can see outsized gains on successful drilling results.

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Resources Shares

Calidus Resources (ASX:CAI) share price leaps 5% on 'significant' find

| Zach Bristow

Another bumper find from Calidus has investors piling in today.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price has soared 25% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

What's pushing South32 shares higher lately?

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Resources Shares

Tennant Minerals (ASX:TMS) share price explodes 39% on 'spectacular' find

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices have been running higher amid the global commodity boom.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is leaping 8% on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be bolstering the St Barbara share price today?

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Share Market News

The price of nickel is soaring and these ASX mining shares are cashing in

| Monica O'Shea

Why are ASX nickel shares surging?

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Resources Shares

Why these 2 ASX uranium shares could be set for a boost this month

| Brooke Cooper

What's happening with Boss Energy and Deep Yellow shares? We take a closer look.

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Resources Shares

Why did the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price plunge 6% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

We look at why the lithium producer had such a bad start to the week.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Here's why the miner has been hit with a $750,000 fine

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Rio Tinto?

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Resources Shares

Is this boosting the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold and lithium share is having a good day...

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Resources Shares

Get ready! The ASX shares set for a decade-long tailwind: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Some golden years could be ahead for this ASX sector...

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Resources Shares

'Significant milestone achieved': Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price accelerates on Rincon update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are starting the week off on a positive note.

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Share Gainers

The oil price just hit a 13-year high, and these ASX 200 shares are surging

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX 200 shares are surging after the oil price jumped higher.

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Resources Shares

Gold rush! Why are Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) shares up 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are striking it rich today...

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Share Gainers

Here's why this ASX coal share is rocketing 52% today

| Zach Bristow

One ASX share is defying the odds today and is actually soaring well into the green.

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Resources Shares

Why these 2 ASX mining shares are in the spotlight today

| Brooke Cooper

Big news for these ASX mining stocks broke over the weekend...

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Resources Shares

Up 20% this year, what is the outlook for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares have outperformed in 2022. What’s coming next?

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