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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

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy for the 13% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is expected to pay a large yield in FY22. Is it a buy?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price just rocketed 9% to a multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) share price is rocketing 20%

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the company announce to the ASX?

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Share Gainers

The 5 best ASX lithium stocks of 2021

| James Mickleboro

Lithium was a hot commodity in 2021...

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Resources Shares

How the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surged 268% higher in 2021

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share smashed the market in 2021....

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be buys in January...

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Resources Shares

These 2 ASX shares are over 100 years old. Are they buys?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the oldest companies on the ASX. Is it a buy?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Falcon Metals (ASX:FAL) share price flying 30% higher into the new year?

| Monica O'Shea

This new ASX share has enjoyed a golden start to the year

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Broker Notes

Here's what brokers are saying about the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| James Mickleboro

Opinion is divided on Rio Tinto's shares...

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Share Gainers

New year's resolution: Why are ASX lithium shares having such a stellar day?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a great start to the year for ASX lithium players. Here's why

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Share Gainers

Why has the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price leapt 15% since Christmas?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Core Lithium are in the green today.

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Record Highs

The Green Technology Metals (ASX:GT1) share price jumped 30% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is on fire today...

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Resources Shares

Happy new high! Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price up another 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

The lithium and tantalum producer's shares are on fire today...

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Share Gainers

Up 232% in 1 year, why is the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price rocketing today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX commodity sector is off to a strong start in 2022.

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in the oil and gas company fell in 2021. We take a closer look

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Resources Shares

Here's why ASX 200 mining shares could be in for a boost in 2022

| Bernd Struben

The big miners' profits are heavily influenced by the price of iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is flying higher today

| Zach Bristow

The minerals and gold explorer's shares are off to a great start in trading in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is jumping 9% today

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner is firing on all cylinders on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is charging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is starting the year strongly...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has leapt 12% in December

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are recovering from their November lows...

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price to double in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Could Vulcan shares double again in 2022?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX lithium shares in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts are predicting for the lithium sector in the new year.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price today?

| Alice de Bruin

The Australian miner's shares are on the move. We take a closer look

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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 (ASX:S32) share price surged another 14% in December?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have helped boost the company's stock this month.

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names 2 ASX mining shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares have been named as buys for 2022...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares are enjoying a Santa rally of their own this month. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Let's look at what might be driving the Rio Tinto share price lately.

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Resources Shares

3 obscure lithium ASX shares ready to pop in 2022

| Tony Yoo

Not all lithium shares have taken off yet. Here is a trio of buy suggestions and why they look attractive.

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Broker Notes

13% gain in a week: Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price sparks brokers' interest

| Zach Bristow

The team at UBS has the lithium chemicals company in its sights after its share price darted northwards over the…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Chalice is rising again...

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX sector gearing up for a year of M&A activity?

| Brooke Cooper

Plenty of eyes will be watching ASX lithium producers in 2022. Here's why.

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Record Highs

Why did the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price jump 11% to a record high today?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are on form again today...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price up 66% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX exploration and mining company has announced some exciting news.

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Resources Shares

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price higher after new Tesla update

| James Mickleboro

Syrah's shares are rising after providing more colour on its deal with Tesla...

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price having such a good run in December?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the ASX 200 resources giant has been up to lately.

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Resources Shares

Here's whats happening to the Lithium Australia share price this week (ASX:LIT)

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium company had a merry end to the month. Here are the details

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price surging today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been going on with the Chalice share price lately.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price gains despite reports $3.3b lithium project to be halted

| Brooke Cooper

Work at one of Rio's biggest lithium projects is about to be paused. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Could 2022 be a good year for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Is 2022 going to be a better year for the BHP share price?

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Resources Shares

This week, Fortescue (ASX:FMG) produced its own hydrogen for the first time. What does this mean?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's the lowdown of the company's latest milestone achievement?

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Resources Shares

Is the Santos (ASX:STO) share price good value after the Oil Search merger?

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Santos shares?

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