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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

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Should Aussies be interested in BHP this October?

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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

'Fat, dumb and happy' days are over for ASX mining shares. What now?

| Zach Bristow

The easy money might be done.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the big 3 ASX 200 mining shares this week?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares each delivered solid gains during a difficult trading week on the ASX 200.

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Resources Shares

Striking gold? Why Wildcat Resources shares just hit a 52-week high

| Tony Yoo

If you had $10,000 back in May, it would now be worth $266,666. So what's going on with this mining…

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Resources Shares

Interested in BHP shares? You should monitor these 3 factors for November

| Tristan Harrison

What could impact the miner in FY24?

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Resources Shares

These ASX mining shares are tanking hard right now, and here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are getting a public slap down today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price dips amid rising costs

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue celebrated the milestone of two billion tonnes of iron ore shipped since the ASX 200 miner first commenced operations.

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Resources Shares

Why I just put Rio Tinto shares on my watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

This business is one worth watching.

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Mineral Resources shares higher following 14% boost to quarterly production

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant has released its September quarter mining activities report.

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Energy Shares

3 directors buy Whitehaven shares following news of BHP coal mines acquisition

| Bronwyn Allen

It's considered a positive sign when directors invest more of their own money in the companies they run.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price trouncing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are now up 34% in 12 months.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price leaping higher as Malaysia green lights rare earths facility

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX 200 rare earths miner are up 17% since late afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

'Quality growth': The ASX lithium stock with an 'impressive' record

| Tony Yoo

If you want to invest in a miner that already has mass production capabilities, Auscap experts reckon this could be…

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy before Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this mining stock?

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Dividend Investing

Which will deliver better dividends in FY24: ASX mining shares vs. bank stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining and bank shares both have long histories as strong and reliable dividend payers.

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Here's why the Paladin Energy share price is trouncing the ASX 200 on Friday

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 uranium miner Paladin Energy is active in North America and Africa.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price takes a hit today amid slumping sales revenue

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be running their slide rules over Lynas’ quarterly update today.

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Resources Shares

Want to buy New Hope shares for the dividend? You don't have long!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time.

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Resources Shares

Pssst… We just sold these ASX mining shares to buy this one: Alphinity

| Tony Yoo

One team just switched its allegiance from one iron ore giant to another. Check out why.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto says new high-tech mine is ready for a production upgrade, as shares slip

| Bronwyn Allen

It's only a year old but plans are already underway to increase production at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are lagging the losses posted by the ASX 200 today.

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Resources Shares

3-year lows: Is the Chalice Mining share price a golden buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into this opportunity?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price falls despite massive green hydrogen subsidy

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a green tick for one of Fortescue’s hydrogen projects.

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Batteries for the 'big gear': How North West Phosphate plans to power the future

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the next mining company to pay close attention to.

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Energy Shares

'Significant cash flow': 2 ASX shares to buy as energy crisis looms again

| Tony Yoo

The world needs fuel to run, and right now the market is facing severe challenges that it rarely sees.

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Resources Shares

Why debt talks 7,470 kilometres away helped ASX mining shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

More debt might be just what the doctor ordered to give iron ore a revival.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive economics': 3 ASX mining shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

When the global economy looks bad, resources are at low demand. Check out which are attracting the interest of the…

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Resources Shares

How big could the BHP dividend be in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Will FY24 be another bountiful year for investors?

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Resources Shares

Not lithium: The mineral the whole world wants, and the ASX companies that produce it

| Tony Yoo

This metal is already used in everything from electronics to construction, but demand will skyrocket as the globe heads to…

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Broker Notes

Here's why Morgans is forecasting 22% downside for the Fortescue share price

| Bronwyn Allen

Why is this broker predicting a fall for the ASX 200 mining share?

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Resources Shares

Why did Rio Tinto shares outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for the diversified miner.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened to the miner.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive buying opportunity' for 2 ASX lithium shares: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

Freefalling prices for the battery ingredient has mining stocks reeling, but Wilsons' Rob Crookston reckons it's time to buy cheap.

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Resources Shares

What happened to the BHP share price in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was an eventful month for the miner last month.

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Resources Shares

What's coming up for Fortescue shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into Fortescue shares this month?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares lift after amping up funding to $1.7 billion

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant says the funds will help cover capital expenditures and other costs.

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Resources Shares

What's coming up for Rio Tinto shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Will there be even more volatility for the resources giant?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price trouncing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are managing to hold onto early gains despite some stiff broader market headwinds.

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Resources Shares

Down 52% in a month, is this ASX 200 mining stock ripe for takeover?

| Tony Yoo

This stock is going for half price, so will one of the big boys present investors with a Godfather offer?

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Why the Fortescue share price could stay strong despite China's property woes

| Bernd Struben

Some 70% of Chinese iron ore imports come from Australia.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining giant an opportunity worth digging into?

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Which ASX 200 mining share just dropped below $1 for the first time in 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This miner has lost 34% of its value in the year to date.

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