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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

With the Fortescue share price down 38%, should I buy more?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this ASX mining giant?

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Resources Shares

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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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Resources Shares

Are ASX 200 mining stocks about to get an early Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining shares have trounced the benchmark index in June. And they may be primed for more outperformance.

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Share Gainers

Why are BHP shares having such a stellar week?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good week so far for the Big Australian amid optimism surrounding the iron ore price.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares cheap now or are they value traps?

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector is suffering from lower commodity prices this year. Is it a great time to buy some bargains?

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Resources Shares

Here's what's boosting the BHP share price today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are racing ahead of the ASX 200 today.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into the ASX’s part-miner, part-green energy company?

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Resources Shares

Morgans name 2 of the best ASX 200 mining stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These diversified miners are top options in June according to Morgans.

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Resources Shares

'Good entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares now ready to buy

| Tony Yoo

The trouble with cyclical stocks is that the entry point is make-or-break, even for long-term investors.

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Resources Shares

Which 2 countries produce 77% of the world's lithium?

| Tony Yoo

Where should you search for stocks to invest in the critical battery ingredient?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price slipping on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

A fatal incident occurred at the Onslow Iron site yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Do analysts rate BHP shares as a buy or sell right now?

| Tristan Harrison

There are numerous opinions on the mining giant.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the BHP dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What can you expect to receive from this mining giant next year?

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Resources Shares

How AI could help BHP shares reach new heights through enhanced mining production

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP and Microsoft are collaborating to improve copper recovery at BHP's biggest copper mine.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Rio Tinto rising today?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price fell 5% in May, but could it turn the tide in June?

| Monica O'Shea

Will BHP go up in June?

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 iron ore shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giants are enjoying some tailwinds from an overnight lift in the iron ore price. But…

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Resources Shares

What Goldman's new iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is in the green amid an overnight gain in the iron ore price. But is the…

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price have a better month in June?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for the ASX 200 mining giant this month.

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Resources Shares

Better ASX 200 iron ore share to buy in June: Fortescue or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares and Fortescue shares have both come down from their highs amid the slide in commodity prices.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares I'd buy in June for decarbonisation exposure

| Tristan Harrison

These two copper miners are compelling stocks worth digging into.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares marching higher on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are rallying today, outpacing the sizeable gains posted by the ASX 200.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price lag the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX mining share dropped by almost 4% last month.

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price lagged the ASX 200 in May. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto earns most of its revenue from iron ore, with aluminium and copper also significant earnings contributors.

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Resources Shares

Mining shares are rocking the ASX index today, but why?

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector has been a great place to be on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price significantly underperform the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner’s shares fell into a hole last month.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slumps amid $430m hit

| Brooke Cooper

Around 28,500 BHP employees had leave deducted incorrectly over a 13-year period.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons to buy Fortescue shares now (and 2 reasons to wait)

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares have come under pressure amid a sliding iron ore price. But there are still good reasons to buy…

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Resources Shares

Iron ore and lithium: Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these ASX 200 mining shares as buys.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's where the ASX 200 miner is looking for 'real expansion'

| Bernd Struben

With iron ore still dominating BHP's earnings, coal was the third-largest revenue earner for the company in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Top ASX lithium share to ride on the coattails of decarbonisation

| Tony Yoo

If you want to cash in on the transition to a cleaner future, Milford analyst Roland Houghton has the best…

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Resources Shares

Here's what's lifting the BHP share price today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Monday as the miner enjoys some tailwinds on several fronts.

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Resources Shares

Finger on the trigger: When to buy 4 blockbuster ASX mining shares

| Tony Yoo

'The best time to start buying resource stocks is when the macro backdrop looks bad.'

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto shares go back to the future with copper

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining giant Rio Tinto is expanding its copper mining segment.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons BHP shares made our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

It was another eventful week on the ASX 200, with BHP shares drawing plenty of media attention.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 resources shares to buy for big dividends and bigger capital gains: broker

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for investors looking for exposure to the resources sector.

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares just hit a 6-month low?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has tumbled from $110.50 one week ago to $99.50 overnight.

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Dividend Investing

Is it time to stop looking at ASX 200 mining stocks for your dividend income?

| Bernd Struben

Janus Henderson reveals global dividends increased 12% in Q1 2023. But ASX 200 mining stocks didn’t join the party.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner just hired investment bank Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue has taken another step in its decarbonisation strategy.

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Resources Shares

This is the pick of the ASX lithium shares at the moment

| Tony Yoo

Global prices for this critical battery mineral are on the way up again. The Market Matters team is in no…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price struggling against the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore price has dipped below $100.

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Materials Shares

Which 2 ASX 200 coal shares are up 30% while the coal price sinks 60%?

| Bronwyn Allen

Whitehaven Coal and New Hope Corporation are outperforming their ASX 200 peers.

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