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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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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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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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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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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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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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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto and BHP shares? Here's how they're tracking following Trump's copper tariff bombshell

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto and BHP have both significantly increased their exposure to copper just as Trump's new tariffs loom.

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Resources Shares

Did BHP, Rio Tinto, or Fortescue shares deliver the best returns in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many Australians are invested in this mega mining trio. How were the returns in FY25?

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Resources Shares

If I'd put $1k in this ASX mining stock 3 years ago, I'd now have $120,000

| Bart Bogacz

Not a bad return!

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Can a new leadership team turn Mineral Resources around?

| Steve Holland

Down 50% in a year, is the Mineral Resources share price primed for recovery?

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Resources Shares

Up 29% in a year, are Lynas shares still a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for Lynas shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price tumbles amid $66 million legal hit

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the BHP share price today. Here’s what’s happening.

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Here's the BHP dividend forecast from top analysts through to 2029

| Tristan Harrison

How big could the dividends be in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and CBA shares and buy these 4 promising ASX All Ords stocks instead

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects these quality ASX All Ords stocks will outperform CBA and BHP into 2026.

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Up 275% in a year, why this ASX All Ords mining stock could keep racing higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance to come for this rocketing ASX All Ords miner. But why?

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Why is the BHP share price smashing the benchmark today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shares are all racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Broker tips big upside for these ASX materials shares

| Aaron Bell

Two materials companies have earned a recommendation from this broker. 

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Resources Shares

Why Australia's lithium earnings are set to rise in FY26

| Steve Holland

The future looks brighter for Australia’s ASX lithium shares.

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Resources Shares

Australia's export earnings to slide as iron ore and LNG forecasts lowered

| Steve Holland

The price of iron ore is expected to continue to decline.

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What this unexpected supply surge means for ASX 200 mining shares like BHP

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about the big Aussie miners like BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue today?

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Resources Shares

If Goldman is right, these 3 ASX 200 copper stocks could surge into August

| Bernd Struben

Today could be an opportune time to buy these three ASX 200 copper stocks.

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Gold

Greatland Resources shares commence trading on the ASX; Macquarie initiates coverage with outperform rating

| Samantha Menzies

Greatland Resources shares closed at $7.30 on their first day of trading.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price set for a rebound?

| Steve Holland

The Pilbara Minerals share price hasn’t been this low since 2021. Is it time to buy?

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price hit a 52-week low last week, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining giant worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of this mining giant.

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Resources Shares

Major miners fall as iron ore prices continue to sink

| Steve Holland

Waning Chinese demand and oversupply concerns push iron ore prices lower.   

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Resources Shares

Would I buy Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors missing an opportunity with this lithium stock?

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Resources Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the predictions.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords copper stock to soar 48% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts another big year of gains ahead for this ASX All Ords copper stock. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie predicts Pilbara Minerals shares could surge 71%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound ahead for Pilbara Minerals shares. Let’s find out why.

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Resources Shares

ASX All Ords mining stock sinks on US silver acquisitions

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX All Ords miner on US acquisition news. But why?

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Resources Shares

How these 2 tailwinds could boost the BHP share price into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts that BHP shares are set to recover. But why?

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3 reasons why the BHP share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few reasons why this mining giant could be appealing.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares in June

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether it’s a good time to invest in this mining giant.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price rip 15% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore and lithium giant was the fastest riser of the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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2030 forecast: As Australia's iron ore export earnings decline, copper will rise. What does this mean for BHP shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP is expanding its iron ore and copper production.

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4 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert outlines four key reasons BHP shares are a buy.

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Pilbara Minerals share price drops as CFO announces resignation

| Steve Holland

It’s been a challenging few years for outgoing Pilbara Minerals CFO Luke Bortoli.

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Resources Shares

What happened with the BHP share price in May?

| Bernd Struben

Did you buy BHP shares in May? Here’s how much the ASX 200 miner returned.

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Should I buy Fortescue shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investing expert offers his verdict on the outlook for Fortescue shares.

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Resources Shares

Is this a good time to buy BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors jump on the ASX mining shares right now?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 copper stock to surge 36% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some hefty gains ahead for the ASX 200 copper miner. But why?

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Resources Shares

Following its FY25 result, Macquarie tips more than 40% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why this is such an exciting stock.

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Macquarie forecasts 30% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| Sebastian Bowen

If a broker is right, investors have a lot to gain with this stock.

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Should I buy Pilbara Minerals or Mineral Resources shares? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals shares are both down more than 60% in a year, but Macquarie forecasts a big…

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