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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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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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Why are ASX 200 mining shares leading the market today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The top 5 ASX 200 shares today are all from the mining sector. What's going on?

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Has this 'completely changed the landscape' for the future of Fortescue shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Andrew Forrest says the United States Inflation Reduction Act is making America more appealing than Australia for new investment.

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Share Market News

ASIC is suing this ASX company and execs. Why?

| Tony Yoo

The corporate regulator is hauling a Queensland business and three of its bosses to the federal court.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price sink 24% in February?

| Bronwyn Allen

Softening lithium prices, an ongoing short attack, and no production slated until 2024 are some of the challenges for this…

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Fortescue share price rebounds on possible China supply restrictions

| Tristan Harrison

We check the latest reports out of the world's largest buyer of iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Are Lynas shares a buy following Monday's 6% dive?

| Tristan Harrison

Lynas shares are suffering. Is this a rare opportunity?

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Materials Shares

Why ASX 200 lithium shares are eyeing this surprising new Chinese move

| Bernd Struben

China is not only the world’s top producer of EVs, it also accounts for some 60% of global lithium supplies.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price tumble 9% in February?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors pressured the BHP share price following the miner’s half-year earnings results.

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What made the Rio Tinto share price slide 9% in February?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto’s result didn’t impress investors.

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Earnings Results

Sandfire share price slides as profits turn to losses

| Bernd Struben

Sandfire says it is a different looking company from what investors have come to know over the past decade.

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Are ASX nickel shares worth investing in?

| Tony Yoo

What role will the metal play in the world in the decades to come? And which stocks are the best…

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I think this ASX mining share is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered

| Tristan Harrison

This opportunity is one that could be worth unearthing.

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Own BHP shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner is cutting emissions

| Bernd Struben

BHP is committed to cutting its operational greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% by 2030, relative to its 2020…

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares ending the week in the red?

| Bronwyn Allen

The top five ASX 200 mining shares are all falling today, led by Rio Tinto down 3.4%.

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4 ASX 200 mining shares to buy for takeover potential: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here are more ideas to cash in on a potential merger and acquisitions frenzy in 2023.

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Resources Shares

Could this send the BHP share price rocketing to all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be another strong year for BHP and other iron ore miners.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX mining share just crash 64%?

| Bernd Struben

The All Ordinaries is down 0.36% during the lunch hour, a fall dwarfed by the performance of this ASX mining…

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 32% on big news out of the US

| Bernd Struben

The small-cap lithium share entered a trading halt on Friday pending the announcement of a proposed new project.

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Opinions

Fortescue shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

Are you banking on or backing off the the ASX 200 miner's shares?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining stocks making moves on earnings updates

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are heading in different directions on Tuesday following the release of their updates...

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Fortescue share price hit a new 52-week high today?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are a bunch of things that could be propelling the ASX iron ore pure play share today.

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Resources Shares

At under 30 cents each, are these ASX lithium stocks cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do lower priced lithium stocks give investors more potential upside?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries share just rocketed 43% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

A large-cap miner has made a takeover bid for this diversified mining business.

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Resources Shares

The BHP dividend has been slashed by 40%. Here's the lowdown

| Bernd Struben

With profits down 32% year on year, the BHP board declared a significantly smaller interim dividend.

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Resources Shares

Goldman tips 20% surge in iron ore price. Should I buy ASX 200 mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a key catalyst for miners this year.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining share rocket 40% on open today?

| Bernd Struben

The Okapi Resources share price entered a trading halt on Thursday pending the release of a capital raising announcement.

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Resources Shares

Investing in Lynas shares? Here's why Malaysia may reconsider its licence restrictions

| Bernd Struben

Lynas Malaysia’s operating licence was extended last week, but the miner will be prohibited from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price being trashed on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Not everyone is losing money on the declining Core Lithium share price, with short interest in the stock remaining elevated.

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Resources Shares

Should you dig into Rio Tinto shares before the ASX 200 miner reports next week?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be keeping a close eye on Rio Tinto’s guidance when the miner reports its full-year results…

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Materials Shares

Why this US$1 trillion milestone matters for ASX 200 lithium shares

| Bernd Struben

Even after smashing the benchmark returns in 2022, all but one of the blue-chip lithium shares is outpacing the ASX…

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Resources Shares

Should you dig into BHP shares before the ASX 200 miner reports next week?

| Bernd Struben

BHP is scheduled to release its half-year results on Tuesday, 21 February.

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Earnings Results

Newcrest share price on watch amid results and takeover rejection

| Bernd Struben

Newcrest saw both gold and copper production ramp up during the first half of the 2023 financial year, and management…

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price sinks amid 13% dividend cut

| Bernd Struben

On the positive side for the Fortescue share price, the miner achieved record half year iron ore shipments of 96.9…

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Resources Shares

4 ASX 200 lithium shares being targeted by short sellers

| Brooke Cooper

Are lithium price pessimists behind the shorting of these market favourites?

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Share Gainers

Up 428% in a year, here's why this ASX lithium share is gaining again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is well funded for further exploration following a recent capital raising.

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Here's the iron ore price forecast for 2023: CBA

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA analysts are predicting the recent rally in the iron ore price will be short lived.

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Lynas share price marching higher on licence update

| Bernd Struben

Lynas’ Malaysia plant is the world’s largest single rare earths processing facility.

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2 ASX lithium shares to pounce on before they explode: experts

| Tony Yoo

The mature miners seem fully priced these days, so the professionals are suggesting buying these stocks with better potential.

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Resources Shares

Better buy: Fortescue vs BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my take on two of the ASX’s best miners.

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2 obscure ASX battery mineral shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Lithium's not the only game in town. Here's a pair of booming companies producing copper and titanium that you've not…

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