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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

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be buys in February...

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Gold

Here's why the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price tumbled 8% to 4-month lows today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this gold miner's share price hit a three-month low today?

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Resources Shares

Did this just cause the American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price to surge 30% higher?

| James Mickleboro

American Rare Earths shares are on fire today...

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Broker Notes

Time to sell? Macquarie just downgraded these 3 ASX shares from buys

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie has re-evaluated its posture on these 3 shares. They're all resource names too.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy in all of this volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Could BHP shares be a worthwhile buy during this market correction?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price leaping ahead today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are defying the market today. We take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to sink 30% and warns of dividend cuts

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares could be vastly overvalued according to some analysts...

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Broker Notes

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falls 5% following brokerage downgrade

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker has given its opinion on the Mineral Resources share price.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? What options does the company have in response to the Serbian government's decision

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto will be carefully reviewing its options...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to guide you out of this bloodbath: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish picks 2 stocks that you'll be proud to hold in 3…

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price tumbles 7% on quarterly update

| Monica O'Shea

The mining services company said COVID-19 had impacted its operations.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Work at its major copper project is about to restart

| Brooke Cooper

There's been exciting news from Rio Tinto on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is heading south amid Burkina Faso political turmoil

| Aaron Teboneras

The company will be closely monitoring the security threat to its operations in the West African country.

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Resources Shares

Two top ASX 200 mining shares to watch in 2022: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore could retest its 2021 highs later this year.

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Resources Shares

The Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) share price is diving 10% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the base metal and lithium explorer's stock on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has performed modestly so far in FY22 under tough operating conditions.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

This trend could double already red-hot lithium demand

| Brendon Lau

An emerging trend could dictate the immediate future for lithium.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is tumbling 5% today. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lynas share price has been suffering lately.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price edges lower amid Serbian licence decision

| Aaron Teboneras

The world's third largest mining company is facing stiff opposition.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price tumbling 5% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the ASX 200 resource company's stock today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is nosediving 14% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Regis shares are having a woeful start to the week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides on $310 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more merger and acquisition announcements from ASX companies.

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price tumbles despite Italian lithium project news

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan is looking outside Germany for lithium...

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Resources Shares

The Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price cooled by 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bad day for the mining company's shareholders. We have the details...

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price dips despite acquisition approval

| Aaron Teboneras

Newcrest passed a major hurdle in its quest to acquire Pretium Resources.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares will be on close watch when the trading halt is lifted.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) shareholders approve unification: What's next for the mining giant?

| James Mickleboro

BHP will become one later this month...

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Resources Shares

Can lithium charge the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Will lithium play a bigger role for Rio Tinto in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price rocketed 14% today. Here's why

| Alice de Bruin

A new development on Andromeda's Minotaur takeover was released today...

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Resources Shares

Why were Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) shares in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good day on the ASX for the two mining giants. We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price regains some shine as inflation worries mount

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are rekindling their spark with inflation-hedging bets on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

The Nico Resources (ASX:NC1) share price just surged 93% on second day of trade

| Brooke Cooper

The nickel and cobalt explorer has launched onto the ASX with gusto.

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Resources Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price down despite Phillips 66 technology development agreement

| James Mickleboro

Novonix has big plans...

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Resources Shares

The Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price lifts on positive quarterly results

| Alice de Bruin

The miner and explorer's shares are on the rise today.

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Resources Shares

Why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is surging 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are reacting positively to the company's performance update.

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Resources Shares

4 reasons Goldman says the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is a conviction buy

| James Mickleboro

South32's shares could be among the best to buy in the mining sector...

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price break the $30 barrier in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the company's shares propel to uncharted territory this year?

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) 2022 production update?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what analysts had to say in response to Rio's update yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Why Vulcan (ASX:VUL) could be a lithium share with 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is Vulcan a lithium share to buy? This broker thinks it is...

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