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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

The oil price has just hit an 8-year high. What might this mean for ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Oil prices continue to rise and have now reached an 8-year high.

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Resources Shares

Even the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price isn't immune to today's sell-off. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares dropped toady despite what’s going on with Ukraine and oil prices.

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Resources Shares

Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price halted ahead of lithium news

| Aaron Teboneras

Why is Samoan Mining shares frozen?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says it's time to buy Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto could be a mining share to buy...

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Gold

This ASX 200 mining share is combatting the carnage to rise 13% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Is this boosting the Perseus Mining share price higher today?

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Earnings Results

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) share price slips despite 'excellent' full-year results

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Iluka Resources performed through 2021.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share that the whole world is relying on

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou says this Australian company has global strategic importance.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price in focus today following record-breaking results

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices rebounded in the latter months of 2021.

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Resources Shares

How have ASX lithium stocks been faring this reporting season?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's catch up with lithium...

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Resources Shares

Why did Western Areas (ASX:WSA) shares see so much action today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors were trading Western Areas shares like mad on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Does BHP (ASX:BHP) really have a 14% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's dividend too good to be true?

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Resources Shares

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price crumbles on lower profit and gold production

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the Western Australian gold producer are underground today.

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Resources Shares

Profits down: St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% on half-year results

| Monica O'Shea

What did this ASX gold miner report today?

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Resources Shares

South32 (ASX:S32) share price up following completion of 'major milestone' copper acquisition

| Alice de Bruin

The miner's acquisition will help it move towards a low carbon future.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Mineral (ASX:PLS) share price sinks 7% amid half-year results and CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner had a strong half

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Economy

The iron ore price outlook could be darkening amid China's latest plans

| Tristan Harrison

China’s latest plan could make things worse for the iron ore price outlook.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price tumbled 28% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to the mining service company's shares?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price frozen today?

| Bernd Struben

Listed companies are required to keep the market informed of potentially price-sensitive information.

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Resources Shares

Banking on the South32 (ASX:S32) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

The South32 dividend received a much welcomed boost last week...

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Resources Shares

Why new iron projects could drive the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could be supported by higher grade iron ore projects.

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Earnings Results

OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price falls despite 150% profit increase in FY21

| James Mickleboro

This miner was on form in FY 2021...

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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 (ASX:S32) share price rocketed 60% in 6 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares have been heading north...

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Resources Shares

Could this really end the party for ASX 200 mining shares in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The duration of the recent spike in inflation remains hotly contested.

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) record interim dividend the best use of the miner's cash?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP announced a monster interim dividend for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Are high lithium prices here to stay? Industry insiders say yes

| Mitchell Lawler

One industry veteran unequivocally believes strong lithium prices will persist...

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Resources Shares

'World-class' deposits: Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is rocketing 8% today

| Monica O'Shea

What has Core Lithium found during its latest round of drilling tests in Darwin?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner's shares are set to finish the week on a high note...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price dumped 15% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on the company's stock.

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Broker Notes

Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price tipped as a buy amid 'compelling de-gearing and capital returns story'

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to buy Whitehaven shares...

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts as Twiggy greenlights nickel acquisition

| Monica O'Shea

What's this deal all about?

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Resources Shares

What is a supercycle and are ASX 200 mining shares at the start of one?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are ASX mining shares about to enter the golden 'supercycle' era?

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? CEO says inflation is here to stay and it's positive for the miner

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP boss, Mike Henry commented on the rising inflation in his address to shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX lithium stocks to buy with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are three lithium stocks to buy...

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Resources Shares

Dividends down, Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries spending up. Here's the miner's justification

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s interim dividend was cut, but spending on FFI grows.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) earnings will 'surprise on the upside': fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this fund has bought into the resources giant.

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Resources Shares

Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price rockets 18% on 'huge achievement'

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the lithium explorer's stock higher today.

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Coronavirus News

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner is battling COVID

| Bernd Struben

Mining unions have not generally supported mandatory vaccinations.

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Earnings Results

Another record: Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price sinks 6% despite NPAT soaring to new heights

| Zach Bristow

Whitehaven shares have started the day poorly despite the company reporting a record NPAT.

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Earnings Results

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price hits 52-week high after tripling full year earnings

| James Mickleboro

Woodside more than tripled its profits in FY 2021...

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Resources Shares

Broker warns that Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price could fall 30%

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue shares could be overvalued, according to one leading broker...

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