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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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Materials Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

2023 has seen ASX 200 lithium shares come back to earth as the price for the battery critical metal they…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price in the red today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's going on with the Big Australian on the market on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and buy these ASX mining shares instead: broker

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors in the sector right now.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy with huge upside potential: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for exposure to the mining sector, then look no further.

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Resources Shares

'Increasing demand': Expert picks 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy (not BHP)

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector carried the Australian market last year, and some stocks will surge again this year.

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Opinions

Could buying BHP shares under $44 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are a lot cheaper. So it time to buy?

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d jump on these three ASX copper miners.

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy ASX 200 iron ore shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

Will China's economic revival be enough to sustain commodity prices, or will the rest of the world be a drag…

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure on two fronts today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price diving 5% on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what is weighing on the Rio Tinto share price today.

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ESG

Fortescue share price marching higher as green hydrogen plans heat up

| Bernd Struben

South Australia is forging ahead with its plans to splash $593 million on a green hydrogen plant.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy in March: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are on Morgans' best ideas list in March.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price dips despite copper mega-mine milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

Rio Tinto owns 66% of what will soon become the world's fourth-largest copper mine.

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ESG

'Not sure if that's the way we should go': Why BHP shares are making news today

| Bernd Struben

BHP is trialling renewable diesel made from Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at its Western Australian Yandi iron ore mine.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares back on the menu amid job cuts?

| Tristan Harrison

Can cost reductions be the key to driving Fortescue ahead?

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Resources Shares

Could buying Fortescue shares at under $22 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner Fortescue has seen volatility. Is it time to buy?

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Resources Shares

Sayona Mining share price dumps 6% amid lithium lows

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than a year.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares falling so hard today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium carbonate price has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price taking a flogging on Friday?

| Mitchell Lawler

The commodity growth engine may not be firing on all cylinders.

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Resources Shares

Uranium and gold: What are the best ASX shares to buy for these minerals?

| Tony Yoo

Here are 4 best stocks to consider if you want to cash in on the big themes of 2023.

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Dividend Investing

Last chance to snag the next dividend from these 4 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bernd Struben

Investors wanting to receive the fully franked dividend payouts from these ASX 200 mining shares will need to own the…

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Resources Shares

Lynas Rare Earths has plunged 20% in a month: Is it a buy?

| Tony Yoo

This former stock market darling is seeing its valuation head south. Is it a lost cause or an absolute bargain?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mineral Resources share price slides as Norwest takeover bid heats up

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources first announced its plans for an off-market takeover bid of Norwest Energy on 16 December.

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Resources Shares

It's time to buy Rio Tinto shares: Goldman Sachs

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is an opportunity worth digging into according to this top broker.

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Resources Shares

Keen to bag the latest BHP dividend? You'll need to be quick

| Tristan Harrison

Investors don’t have long to make sure they own BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy in March: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a great time to pick up these mining shares at sizeable discounts to their valuations...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what the ASX 200 miner wants from the government

| Bernd Struben

BHP covered a range of topics in its submission to the federal budget.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price stumbles amid super-profit tax fears

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s management is worried the company could be in the crosshairs of treasurer Jim Chalmers as the government looks for…

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Opinions

Why I don't own BHP shares (yet)

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is on my watchlist. I may add it to my portfolio in the future.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 dividend share failed to be one of the world's biggest payers in 2022. Could it get worse?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this blue chip giant losing its appeal as a dividend payer?

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Share Gainers

4 ASX mining shares that have soared over 150% in a year

| Brooke Cooper

Have you owned these winning resource stocks this year?

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Resources Shares

Have BHP shares always paid better dividends than Rio Tinto?

| Bronwyn Allen

They're both big dividend payers, but who comes out on top?

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Resources Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 lithium stocks this week?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium stock Mineral Resources leads the pack this week, with shares up 7% since Friday’s close.

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Resources Shares

What's moving the Fortescue share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares started the week with a big slide but have regained those losses, and then some.

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Resources Shares

Buy these ASX 200 mining shares before they boom: experts

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be destined to benefit from China's reopening...

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Share Gainers

BHP share price on track for biggest daily gain in almost four months

| Bronwyn Allen

A boosted iron ore price and rapidly expanding industrial activity in China are propelling the Big Australian today.

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Resources Shares

Buy Liontown shares for 100% upside: broker

| Bernd Struben

Liontown is currently developing its Kathleen Valley Lithium Project, located in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

Someone in China has just sold $600 million of Pilbara Minerals shares. Here's what we know

| Sebastian Bowen

Did a whale just offload $600 million worth of Pilbara shares?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 62% on a 'bonanza gold' find

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share entered a trading halt on Friday pending today’s announcement on its gold exploration campaign in Western…

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price falling in a hole Thursday morning?

| Bernd Struben

Last Friday, Pilbara Minerals released its half-year results. Among the surprises, the company declared its first ever dividend of 11…

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