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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

Why are Core Lithium shares being targeted by short sellers?

| Tony Yoo

Some of it is its own doing and some of it can be blamed on external factors.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price leaping higher on record rare earths production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Lynas share price following the ASX 200 rare earths miner’s quarterly report.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Why the miner could be on the hook for a $500 million bill

| Tristan Harrison

A compensation bill to traditional owners could cost the miner hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Chalice Mining share price leap 6% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX mineral explorer released its June quarter report this week.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner won't be digging up lithium

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are unlikely to have any significant exposure to lithium in the years ahead.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price about to get hit by this 'downward pressure'?

| Bernd Struben

You’re unlikely to hear any ASX 200 investors who bought BHP shares 12 months ago complaining about their outsized returns.

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Resources Shares

'Indispensable: 2 ASX mining shares to buy for a precious metal no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

MP Markets' Kai Chen reveals a mineral that's suffering from severely low supply and high demand.

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Resources Shares

Exclusive: Expert tips 2 ASX battery metals shares that aren't lithium stocks

| Tony Yoo

These small caps are set to break out from electric vehicle adoption, reckons Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Fortescue share price just smash a new 2-year high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have sent Fortescue shares to heights not seen since 2021 today.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price charge 4% higher on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP shares rose to an intraday high of $46.25 apiece today.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a cracking session on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue, are surging today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price leaps 4% as Twiggy's US push rolls on

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are up on Tuesday after China hinted its intention to raise domestic demand.

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Resources Shares

'Best positioned': 2 ASX mining shares about to explode

| Tony Yoo

It's tricky to know when to jump on junior miners. Here are two suggestions from Argonaut's Harrison Massey.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX copper shares that have surged 100% to 400% in a year

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking ahead, the market experts are seeing red. The red metal, that is.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price jumps 7% on Albemarle lithium news

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources' updated MARBL Joint Venture terms with lithium giant Albemarle will simplify the commercial arrangements.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy ahead of next week's quarterly update?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this major iron ore miner?

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Resources Shares

Which is the best ASX mining stock to buy: BHP, Rio, or Fortescue?

| Tony Yoo

It's the question on Aussie investors' lips since the dawn of time. What's the best bet at the moment?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price shrugs off reports of Russian hack

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors kept ahold of their Fortescue shares today, undeterred by reports of a cyber incident.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed over 150% today

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is having a stunning day thanks to a major court victory.

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Resources Shares

Is there a way to invest in ASX mining shares without the exploratory risk?

| Mitchell Lawler

Applying a picks and shovels approach to what can be a fickle industry.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 giant with 'the best risk-reward proposition' in the mining sector right now

| Tony Yoo

This resources monolith, believe it or not, is heading in the right direction in the ESG race.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price leaping higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price looks to be getting support on several fronts on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Everest Metals share price crashing 31% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The Everest Metals share price has been sizzling hot in recent months. But not today.

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Resources Shares

What will happen to Fortescue shares after Andrew Forrest's separation?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's second wealthiest man is separating from his wife Nicola. These are the consequences for the iron ore giant.

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Resources Shares

Own South32 shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner is in hot water this week

| Bernd Struben

The mining industry is water intensive, and South32’s NSW coal mine operations are no exception.

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX mining share you've probably never heard of is up 60% in 3 days

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is getting a lot of attention this week.

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Resources Shares

'This is very real': Why Fortescue's Forrest is talking batteries with the Brits

| Tristan Harrison

This development could be charging up investor interest.

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Resources Shares

Why CBA sees 'downside risk' for the iron ore price right now

| Bronwyn Allen

And CBA is not alone in its forecasts.

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Materials Shares

'I don't think people truly understand what's going on': Why this ASX mining expert says a lithium bull market is coming

| Bronwyn Allen

This well-respected Australian mining boss is investing big-time in energy transition metals.

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Resources Shares

'Strategic value': 2 ASX mining shares to buy now before they shoot up

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are infamously volatile. Here are two expert recommendations that could guide you to gains rather than losses.

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Resources Shares

Up 250% today. What's sending this ASX mining share into the stratosphere?

| James Mickleboro

This micro-cap is rocketing to the moon on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Could buying BHP shares under $45 lead to a wealthy future?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether the miner is an opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Here's how I'd invest $2,000 in ASX mining shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX miners have proven to be long-term winners.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is up. So why is the BHP share price sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices edged higher to US$110 per tonne overnight, but the BHP share price is heading the other way…

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Resources Shares

Lithium and uranium: 2 ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these stocks right now.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX lithium shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium commodity prices plunged in FY23 but M&A excitement kept investors interested in lithium shares.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Meteoric Resources share price rocketed 352% in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The Meteoric Resources share price really began to take off in late December, and shares have continued to charge higher…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining stocks going gangbusters on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nothing can hold back these mining stocks today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's Forrest is betting big on nickel. Is it time to buy ASX nickel shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why is Twiggy looking to make his next windfall in nickel?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price smashed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It was an exceptional year of returns for this miner.

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