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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

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Here's why the miner is 'closely monitoring' the Ukraine situation'

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is looking closely at the Ukraine situation and sanctions.

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Resources Shares

Why is the iron ore price hitting 6-month highs?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove the commodity's price higher today.

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Resources Shares

Broker tips 60% upside for the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price

| James Mickleboro

This could be a mining share to buy...

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Resources Shares

ASX uranium shares plummet amid Ukraine power station attack

| Mitchell Lawler

A fire at Europe's largest nuclear power station has uranium investors on edge...

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is a buy right now: expert

| Tristan Harrison

The Pilbara share price looks like a buy according to Macquarie.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is surging 5% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Piedmont's strategic investment pays off...

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Share Gainers

This junior ASX mining share just leapt 50%. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

This ASX player is soaring ahead of the pack today.

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Resources Shares

Mission possible: Why this ASX mining share is surging 17% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are loving this mining play today...

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Resources Shares

Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is shining 17% brighter than a month ago

| Mitchell Lawler

Gold is making a comeback, bringing Northern Star Resources along with it...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price down 22% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares have fallen heavily in recent weeks...

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Resources Shares

Why BHP (ASX:BHP) is 'having its time in the sun': expert

| Brooke Cooper

Are BHP shares still a good investment?

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Broker Notes

2 totally obscure ASX shares in the buy zone right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

This pair of mining services providers that you've never heard of have plenty going for them, say professional investors.

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Resources Shares

Heating up: Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price leaps 17% on new copper deal

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the copper company are burning higher today...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is flowing 6% upstream today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Lake Resources shares higher on Thursday?

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Resources Shares

To infinity and beyond! Here's why Fortescue (ASX:FMG) is spending $50m developing a brand new toy

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is planning to develop a new train.

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Resources Shares

The miner's ore reserves are climbing, so how is the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price responding?

| Monica O'Shea

Newcrest has recently updated details of its gold and copper reserves...

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX graphite share just leapt 9%

| James Mickleboro

This graphite share is having a great day...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price is soaring 18% today

| Bernd Struben

The company has entered into a new offtake agreement. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

'Outstanding lithium results' are sending this ASX mining share rocketing 49% today

| Zach Bristow

One player has broke away from the pack today.

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Resources Shares

How did ASX lithium shares perform in February?

| Mitchell Lawler

And the lithium winners and losers in February were...

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Resources Shares

Here's how these top 3 ASX 200 mining shares performed in February

| Bernd Struben

Commodity prices remained strong over the month.

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Share Gainers

Giddy up: Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price races 11% higher on Tesla deal

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX-listed lithium company just landed a big deal...

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Broker Notes

This broker tips South32 (ASX:S32) as one of the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Check out this mining giant...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX mining shares breaking new 52-week highs today

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX mining shares are hitting 52-week highs.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price deliver such lacklustre gains in February?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares didn’t do much in February 2022. What happened?

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Share Gainers

Why has the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price rocketed 21% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are keen to secure rare earths sources outside of China.

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Resources Shares

How might the conflict in Ukraine impact the iron ore price?

| Mitchell Lawler

One steelmaker is already looking for alternatives...

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Broker Notes

Why is the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price fizzling 11% today?

| Brendon Lau

The resources company isn't having a great Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price rocketing 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the IGO share price higher on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price lights up 18% as lithium resource doubles

| Mitchell Lawler

More lithium than first thought...

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Resources Shares

The latest Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend is the biggest in Australian history. What's next for the miner?

| Zach Bristow

If commodities stage another rally, there could be positive signs for the miner.

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price buzzes 8% higher on lithium project news

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the lithium miner's shares higher on Tuesday?

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Broker Notes

Lithium bonanza! Broker says the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price could double

| James Mickleboro

Allkem could be a lithium share to buy...

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Resources Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is a buy: broker

| Tristan Harrison

One top broker thinks that the Woodside share price is a buy.

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Share Fallers

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has lost 17% in a month. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara has been giving back some of its gains of late...

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue is in the red on Monday

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Resources Shares

'Impressive and consistent': Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price gains on half-year earnings

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the copper and gold producer's stock on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price higher amid results and 'surging demand for lithium'

| James Mickleboro

Allkem is benefiting greatly from sky high lithium prices...

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Resources Shares

Is this the best-value ASX lithium share right now?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at two key ASX lithium shares

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Resources Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of mining shares to buy now...

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