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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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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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Dividend Investing

Is BHP (ASX:BHP) the best ASX dividend share?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is a major global dividend payer. Is it the best?

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Growth Shares

ASX lithium shares or EV makers, what's been the better bet?

| Mitchell Lawler

Where is there more money to be made? Let's take a closer look at EVs and lithium producers...

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX All Ordinaries lithium share is surging 13% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why has this lithium share surged today?

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Share Gainers

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price rockets 16% today on Tesla lithium deal

| Bernd Struben

Rapid growth in the EV market has seen demand for key battery metal lithium surge.

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Top brokers rate BHP (ASX:BHP) share price after solid earnings

| Zach Bristow

What's the outlook for BHP following its results yesterday?

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Resources Shares

More lithium! Here's why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is surging 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is surging on Wednesday...

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Earnings Results

In the dirt: Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price slips amid 60% profit plunge

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the gold mining giant losing its shine amid its half-year results?

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Earnings Results

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slips on FY22 half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue just dropped its half-year results for FY22.

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Resources Shares

Hunger Games? Here's why more Fortescue (ASX:FMG) execs are calling time out on the miner

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Fortescue's staff exodus being compared to a game to the death?

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Dividend Investing

BHP (ASX:BHP) declares record interim dividend: What you need to know

| James Mickleboro

BHP has declared a record interim dividend!

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Resources Shares

Record exploration: Are ASX 200 shares gearing up for the next mining boom?

| Bernd Struben

A surge in exploration spending could be setting the stage for the next Aussie mining boom.

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Earnings Results

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price storms higher following 'better than expected result'

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian delivered a big result...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares will be trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange very shortly...

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Earnings Results

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after earnings beat and record dividend

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant had a strong half...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price having such a stellar start to the week?

| Mitchell Lawler

What's going on with this gold miner on Monday?

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares the place to be right now?

| Bernd Struben

Tight supplies and resurgent demand are driving commodity prices higher.

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas has been a very lucrative investment to have held in recent times.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price leaping 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Evolution Mining shares are on the move...

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is rising: Time to jump on Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price continues to rise. Could this be a good time to jump on Rio Tinto?

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Resources Shares

At today's share price, is BHP (ASX:BHP) going to be a dividend juggernaut in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BHP going to be a strong option for dividends in 2022?

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX 200 mining share has jumped 33% in 2 weeks

| Alice de Bruin

Invictus Energy shares are proving popular with investors...

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX mining share leapt out of a trading halt to launch 147%

| Brooke Cooper

Some long-awaited news of a major copper mine dropped today. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

Could opening WA borders expose ASX 200 mining shares to production risks?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at what opening up the WA border could mean for the mining industry.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares before the mining giant reports next week?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what to expect for Fortescue this earnings season.

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Coronavirus News

Here's what Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) boss says is 'causing some challenges' right now

| Bernd Struben

The Omicron variant is spreading in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares with huge upside potential in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are two lithium shares to buy...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX mining shares cracking 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Mining stocks continue their dominance in 2022.

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Resources Shares

What even are rare earths and why are ASX shares with exposure always in the spotlight?

| Bernd Struben

Rare earths are crucial to most every high-tech gadget you own.

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Resources Shares

Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price charges 19% higher on production news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are rocketing on Thursday. Here's why.

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Capital Raising

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite 'clear endorsement'

| Monica O'Shea

What is Nickel Mines raising funds for? We have the details...

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

If only we could turn back time...

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) shares climb on 'significant milestone' at Rincon

| Aaron Teboneras

Argosy shares has continued its positive run since yesterday's 11% gain.

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Resources Shares

Why the end of the Winter Olympics could be good news for the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| Bernd Struben

China went to great lengths to reduce air pollution prior to the Winter Olympics.

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Earnings Results

Record dividend: Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) share price climbs on half-year results

| Monica O'Shea

Why did Northern Star declare a record dividend today?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries is planning a HUGE solar and wind farm

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries is planning to build a large renewable energy project in WA.

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Resources Shares

'Building a Nickle Empire': Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) seizes future-facing nickel opportunities

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares remain frozen...

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