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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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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

BHP share price slips amid reduced production targets

| Bernd Struben

BHP reduced production guidance at its Escondida copper mine in Chile.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 mining shares sink as iron ore price nears 2023 low

| Monica O'Shea

The major ASX iron ore producers were among the shares to fall on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls despite record iron ore exports

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant has revealed last quarter's production results.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

The iconic mining company is down 11% over the past year. Does it make sense to buy now?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares like Fortescue smashing the index today?

| Monica O'Shea

The big ASX mining shares are riding the wave of some positive news.

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Resources Shares

Get big gains and huge dividends from these ASX 200 mining shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares tick a lot of boxes for brokers. Let's see why.

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Resources Shares

Here's the forecast for popular ASX 200 mining shares from UBS

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for some leading ASX 200 miners.

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Resources Shares

Here's why a fund manager says this ASX 200 mining share is 'unique' with 'significant value'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this ASX mining share could be worth digging into.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Here's why I'm eyeing BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

As a leading ASX 200 dividend stock, BHP shares offer a great path towards building a regular passive income stream.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons I think Fortescue shares are still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the iron ore giant's share price could keep rising.

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Resources Shares

Could more FFI spending be a saviour or stumbling block for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has major investment plans.

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Resources Shares

Does the Pilbara Minerals share price fall finally make it a no-brainer buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to jump on Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons the 6% Rio Tinto dividend yield looks safe to me

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto could be a top option for income investors right now thanks to its big yield.

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Resources Shares

Why is no one talking about ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy any more?

| Tony Yoo

What are the prospects for nuclear fuel producers now that no one's discussing fission or fusion?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share is rocketing 9% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Positive commodities trading is pushing ASX 200 mining shares higher today.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals is one of the cheapest shares in the ASX 200. Am I buying?

| Tony Yoo

The stock has fallen almost 30% over the past half-year, so is it time to take advantage of the dip?

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Resources Shares

'Attractive value': 2 ASX 200 mining shares 'worth adding' right now

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are notoriously cyclical, but one expert is backing these companies that'll benefit from the energy transition theme.

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Resources Shares

50% fall: Are ASX 200 lithium shares a bargain buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert explores whether the hot demand for the crucial battery ingredient is about to cool off.

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Resources Shares

Don't like mining stocks? Buy these ASX 200 shares instead

| Tony Yoo

The cyclicality of resources companies can put many investors off, but Celeste analysts suggest a way to reduce that volatility.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares going gangbusters (with more to come)

| Tony Yoo

Celeste analysts back a pair of stocks that could outperform while the world is crumbling around it.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price outperform the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares managed to dig out outperformance.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with BHP shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

To date, BHP shares haven’t been materially impacted by either the fast-rising or, subsequently, fast-falling price of lithium.

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Resources Shares

Which is the best ASX 200 iron ore stock now: BHP, Fortescue, or Mineral Resources?

| Tony Yoo

Firstly, is there a bullish future for iron ore? Secondly, which stocks are the best to buy at the moment?

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Resources Shares

Buy this ASX 200 mining share for 58% upside: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This could be the share to buy if you're looking for mining sector exposure.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price smash the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares performed well last month. What’s going on?

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Dividend Investing

Buying South32 shares for the dividends? Read this first

| Tristan Harrison

Are South32 shares a good choice for dividend income?

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Resources Shares

It ain't all about lithium: 2 other ASX shares exposed to the EV trend

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says it's not just ASX lithium stocks that will benefit from the long-term EV megatrend.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price see-saw in March?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP dug itself out of a hole in March 2023.

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Resources Shares

'Sky-high demand': 2 ASX 200 mining shares that could head to the moon

| Tony Yoo

Lithium and gold is where it's at, argues this expert.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price have such a top run today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what may behind the Big Australian's good day on the market.

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Resources Shares

Attention lithium investors: This ASX 200 mining billionaire says Australia could become a battery chemical manufacturing powerhouse

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia should be doing more than simply digging lithium out of the ground, says Mineral Resources chief.

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Resources Shares

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 mining share now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

What's with the IGO share price on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

IGO shares have been both rising and falling today.

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Resources Shares

Why the outlook for ASX lithium shares could be 'very favourable'

| Bronwyn Allen

What advantage do these four ASX 200 lithium shares have in common?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts on production update

| Bernd Struben

Once fully operational, Fortescue's joint venture Iron Bridge project will produce 22 million tonnes of high-grade 67% iron magnetite concentrate…

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock could be THE ONE to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Producers of the critical battery material have all been hammered in the market in recent times, but this could be…

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining share is on ice pending a mineral resource estimate

| Brooke Cooper

This company's share price isn't going anywhere today.

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ESG

Fortescue share price marching higher amid green iron 'major breakthrough'

| Bernd Struben

Turning iron ore into iron via conventional methods unleashes a tremendous amount of carbon emissions.

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Copper's so hot right now: Expert names best ASX mining stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

This important battery and circuitry ingredient has most of its production concentrated in one particular continent.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price sliding today?

| Monica O'Shea

Pilbara shares plummeted 6.7% in earlier trade before rebounding.

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