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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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Which ASX mining shares make it into the passive income elite globally?

| Bronwyn Allen

Clue: BHP isn't one of them.

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A close look at BHP shares. What is the mining giant's next move?

| Zach Bristow

Let's take stock of what the experts think.

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Are these ASX mining shares the place to invest for 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons investors should avoid the biggest miners on the ASX.

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3 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares could still be trading near bargain levels, according to this leading fundie.

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Will ASX copper shares really 'shape our future'?

| Zach Bristow

Copper continues to be in the energy debate.

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The pros and cons of buying BHP shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Should Aussies be interested in BHP this October?

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What in the world is happening with China and ASX 200 mining stocks?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks have been on a wild ride as investors try to outguess China’s government.

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Buying ASX 200 mining stocks? Here's why Goldman Sachs says the iron ore price rally is set to fizzle

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price is up 14% in a week, sending ASX 200 mining stocks soaring.

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) just flagged a return to "sustainable dividend payments"

| Tommaso Autorino

Perhaps Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) did the right thing turning down Harbour’s offer.

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Why the share price of OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) is leading the miners higher today after the copper miner posted a better-than-expected quarterly production report.…

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What you need to know about Woodside Petroleum Limited's (ASX:WPL) latest update

| Brendon Lau

If you wanted to see the top-line impact of rising oil prices on our energy stocks, you only need to…

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Why the share price of South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) is heading higher

| Brendon Lau

South32 Ltd's (ASX:S32) latest production update shows how the diversified miner has found itself in a sweet spot with investors.

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How Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) plans to grow even more

| Tommaso Autorino

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is poised to ramp up annual production above 600,000 ounces from FY19.

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Renewables player Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX:MCY) generation up, customers down

| Carin Pickworth

Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) has recorded impressive annual generation out of its renewable portfolio but lost 3000 customers

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Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) takes Castle Hill treasures

| Carin Pickworth

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) will have full ownership of the Castle Hill Gold Deposit after reaching agreement with Norton…

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Why I think BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are racing to a new 4-year high

| Brendon Lau

The share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is leading the rebound in mining stocks today after the Big Australian…

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Why Z Energy Ltd (ASX:ZEL) shares are tanking today

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in New Zealand-based fuel company Z Energy Ltd (ASX:ZEL) are down 3.6% to $6.65 after the release of a…

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Fresh signs that the lithium price has peaked spook the market

| Brendon Lau

Investors’ love affair with all things lithium could soon come to an end as the price of the commodity continues…

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Why the share price of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is rallying when miners are falling

| Brendon Lau

The share price of the miners are tumbling today but Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is bucking the trend…

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Why under-the-radar stock Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX:COE) is flying

| Carin Pickworth

Cooper Energy Ltd (ASX: COE) is an energy stock to watch

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Here's why Oil Search Limited's (ASX:OSH) H1 revenue was down 18%

| Kevin Gandiya

Higher global oil prices could not stop the decline of Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) revenue

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3 things you need to know about Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) quarterly update

| Brendon Lau

The latest production update from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) sets the miner up for a strong full year result…

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How Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could lift its US$12bn capital return by 30%

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could soon announce a big increase to its capital return program as the mining sector is…

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price falls on weak quarterly results

| Tommaso Autorino

Here’s what you need to know about the latest quarterly report from Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC).

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Why a drop in Chinese iron ore imports is worse for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) than its peers

| Brendon Lau

Falling Chinese demand for our biggest export will put more pressure on struggling miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG). The…

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Why lithium bear Morgan Stanley disclosed a position in Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY)

| James Mickleboro

Lithium bear Morgan Stanley has just become a major shareholder of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY)...

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How this ASX miner is well placed to benefit from a Trump trade war

| Brendon Lau

A global trade war between the world’s two biggest economies may be knocking our miners around but Lynas Corporation Ltd…

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Why Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) can now recommission its Bibiani gold mine

| Carin Pickworth

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) has received an EPA to recommission the Bibiani underground mine.

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Why new kid on the lithium block Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) is gaining ground

| Carin Pickworth

Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) has released a quarterly report confirming its activities and cashflow are on track.

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Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares rise on US$3.5 billion Grasberg sale

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is on the rise today after it agreed to sell its interest in…

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The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price falls on weak FY18 results

| Tommaso Autorino

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) underperformed in 2018, but the company has big plans for the future.

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Why the OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) share price is rising today

| Carin Pickworth

Gold producer OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) has reported a strong quarter of operating performance across all assets.

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Oil prices crash lower

| James Mickleboro

The shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Santos Ltd (ASX: STO), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Will Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares tank if Narrabri coal seam gas project is axed?

| Carin Pickworth

Macquarie has voiced its concerns Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) shares could face heavy falls if its Narrabri coal seam gas…

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Why the Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price surged today

| Tommaso Autorino

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) just released a preliminary production report. Here’s what you need to know…

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Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) shares up on operational update

| Carin Pickworth

Emerging gold miner Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) released its June quarter production update today.

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is championing China's belt and road initiative

| Carin Pickworth

The CEO of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has urged Australian companies to make the most of China’s Belt and…

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price could get a boost on BP bid

| Brendon Lau

It’s not higher commodity prices on the weekend that could excite investors in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) today.

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Why the lithium miners are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the shares of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE), and the rest of the lithium miners are…

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Why these 2 emerging gold producers are zooming higher on market updates today

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and Dacian Gold Ltd (ASX:DCN) are zooming upwards this morning as both companies log…

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Revealed: The jewel in Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) crown

| Carin Pickworth

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX: RIO) Canadian diamond mind Diavik could be its best kept secret

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5 S&P/ASX 200 shares at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 is down 34 points at the time of writing to 6175, but these 5 companies have hit…

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Is Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) a long-term buy? 

| Matthew Breen

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is a portfolio favourite for many Australians. But should it continue that way?

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Should you buy these resources shares in FY 2019?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy the shares of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and two others in FY 2019?

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) shares hang on at $4.34

| Carin Pickworth

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) shares are holding their own

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Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) on second day of rises after production updates

| Carin Pickworth

Orocobre revealed its Argentina-based Olaroz facility has ramped up production by 28%

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Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) awarded $480 million QCoal contract

| Kevin Gandiya

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) announces another major contract win.

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AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price sinks lower on more controversy

| James Mickleboro

AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares have sunk lower after more controversy hit the lithium miner...

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