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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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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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Resources Shares

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

Rio Tinto share price slides amid concerns of a Juukan Gorge repeat

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders are hoping Rio Tinto learned its lesson from the Juukan Gorge blasts.

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Broker Notes

2 All Ords mining stocks just upgraded by Morgan Stanley

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has slapped overweight ratings on these miners today.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Fortescue share price amid this US battery factory news?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is actively targeting some of the US$369 billion in clean energy initiative subsidies provided by the US Inflation Reduction…

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 big miners struggle amid Chinese steel demand warnings

| Bernd Struben

The big Aussie miners may have to face the inevitable slowing of Chinese demand for iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Is Fortescue set to be pipped at the post on green hydrogen?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue isn’t the only ASX 200 company pressing forward with green hydrogen production.

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Share Market News

Here's why New Hope shares are making news again today

| Bronwyn Allen

The coal miner has been hit with demands from a market activist group.

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Resources Shares

'A very hot subject': Which ASX uranium shares should you jump on right now?

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear power is back in vogue, and its most common fuel has seen its global price rocket more than 50%…

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Resources Shares

What's with the Fortescue share price on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

A dip in the iron ore price overnight and commentary from Moody's ratings agency may have weighed Fortescue down today.

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto is tapping into lithium without a multi-billion dollar buyout

| Bronwyn Allen

It's all about location, location, location for Rio Tinto in Western Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP dividend about to get walloped?

| Bernd Struben

BHP paid out a total of $2.61 per share in fully-franked dividends in FY 2023.

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Resources Shares

This is the ASX share in my portfolio with the biggest dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

This business has been a gold mine for dividends.

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ETFs

Investor interest in uranium stocks is surging. Here's why I'd buy this ASX ETF instead

| Bernd Struben

Uranium prices have rocketed over the past months to be trading at more than 10-year highs.

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52-Week Highs

These 2 ASX uranium shares are hitting 52-week highs today. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to jump on the uranium bandwagon?

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Investing Strategies

How one ASX investor turned $156,000 into $58 MILLION

| Tony Yoo

Lithium stocks have made this man obscenely wealthy. Here's how he did it.

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Resources Shares

Guess which tiny ASX mining share is skyrocketing 244% on Friday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miner has the option to acquire a promising lithium project in Brazil.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 iron ore shares are going gangbusters today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shares are all surging higher on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Current BHP share price is 'reasonably attractive': WAM

| Bernd Struben

WAM recently strategically increased its weighting of BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

Why this top broker just upgraded Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto earns the bulk of its revenue mining iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're near $20?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner is up 2.8% today, but shares could still be trading at a bargain price.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price sinking on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 miner South32 is under some selling pressure today.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why a US$45 billion cloud hangs over the company

| Bernd Struben

BHP has a sizeable mining footprint in South America.

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Resources Shares

'End of this rough patch' could be imminent for ASX mining shares: Citi

| Tristan Harrison

Are the clouds starting to clear for the ASX’s biggest miners?

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Resources Shares

Could this African coup impact the growth outlook for Fortescue shares?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue’s growth plans include some ambitious expansion in Western Africa.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a buy or a sell in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the miner an opportunity worth digging into?

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52-Week Lows

South32 share price plunges to 2-year low. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's another day and another 52-week low for South32. But has this miner found a bottom?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price taking a tumble today?

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price is in the red on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue dividend in danger from green energy, management exodus?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shareholders can still look forward to a solid dividend payout.

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Resources Shares

What 'challenges and uncertainty' are looming for BHP shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors can look forward to this financial year.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price take a tumble in August?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the iron ore miner finished lower last month. Let's check the details.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 commodity shares down amid biggest drop in Australia's terms of trade since 2009

| Bronwyn Allen

The terms of trade fell 7.9% in the June quarter, largely due to declining prices for key export commodities.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price crumble 4% in August?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result may have sparked investor pessimism.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 iron ore director just sold $12 million worth of company shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This miner's share price has dropped 21% in 6 months, so why is the chair selling at this price?

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are charging higher on Monday.

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Resources Shares

How to pick ASX gold shares like a top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Which gold investments can glitter?

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's what's coming up for the miner in September

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what could happen this month.

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Capital Raising

29Metals share price sinks 10% after miner taps investors for $122 million

| Bronwyn Allen

The institutional component of the miner's capital raising announced this week achieved a 97% take-up rate.

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Share Gainers

Why is this little ASX mining share soaring 18% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this little ASX mining share soaring higher today.

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Resources Shares

Trifecta exit: Fortescue shares tumble as more executives walk away

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price is down more than 5% on Friday morning.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supercharged IGO dividend

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium and nickel miner pleased passive income investors with a massive boost to its final dividend.

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Resources Shares

ASX All Ords mining stock Dreadnought halted ahead of material exploration results

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX miner requested a trading halt today and has also announced a new drilling program.

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