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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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A smiling miner wearing a high vis vest and yellow hardhat and working for Superior Resources does the thumbs up in front of an open pit copper mine, indicating positive news for the company's share price today following a significant copper discovery
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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Resources Shares

Is the iron ore price entering a bear market?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Citi commodities analysts say to this question...

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Resources Shares

Up 33% in July, why did the Sayona share price have such a stellar month?

| Zach Bristow

Sayona shares have changed course these past few weeks.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price slump 6% in July when the ASX 200 leapt higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest company didn’t have a fantastic July.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring higher on new discoveries today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why these mining companies are soaring today.

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Share Gainers

Another ASX mining share is soaring 40% on a new copper find today, here's the lowdown

| Bronwyn Allen

Following yesterday's big announcement from Cobre, fellow small miner Austral Resources reported its own exciting news to the ASX today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sliding on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue shares are arguably more sensitive to any news about China's economy because the company is a pure-play iron ore…

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Resources Shares

Exploding 400% this year, Galileo share price climbs further as work kicks off at 'exciting new discovery'

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at Galileo's latest drilling program.

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Broker Notes

What brokers are saying about the Fortescue share price in August

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about Fortescue...

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Dividend Investing

Guess which 2 ASX 200 shares have some of the highest dividend yields right now

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's which companies offer the best returns if you're chasing dividends.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price surges 4% on 'exceptional' drill results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is beginning to receive the assay results from its diamond drilling campaign at the Finniss Lithium…

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Why CEO has 'no particular concern' over China and iron ore price

| Tristan Harrison

The outlook for iron ore is cloudy.

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Resources Shares

The All Ordinaries gold share 'in an enviable position': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Tim Canham's team at First Sentier have just opened a new position in ASX gold share Genesis Minerals.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals value-add lithium strategy worth its salt?

| Bronwyn Allen

Pilbara Minerals updated investors on Friday on its progress in developing new lithium products for the future.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium shares leapt 9% following this week's results release, but why?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium shares ended the week on a positive note.

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Resources Shares

Oil has retraced from June highs. What's this mean for the Woodside share price?

| Zach Bristow

Woodside shares are extending gains in Friday's session.

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Resources Shares

'Not immune': How Rio Tinto shares are feeling the sting of inflation

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has warned that inflation could impact it.

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Resources Shares

Is ASX lithium company Sayona Mining profitable?

| Zach Bristow

Here we do a deep dive to get a clearer picture.

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Resources Shares

Here's why experts say these are the ASX mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are buys according to brokers...

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Resources Shares

Rare earths are now in the red for 2022. What does this mean for the Lynas share price?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX 200 miner appears to have turned the corner in FY23.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price gaining ground today?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares are set to finish higher today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX lithium shares going gangbusters on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are broadly rewarding lithium miners today amid a continued strong demand outlook for the critical battery metal.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price lifts on record iron ore exports

| Aaron Teboneras

How did Fortescue perform for the last quarter of FY22?

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A smiling miner wearing a high vis vest and yellow hardhat and working for Superior Resources does the thumbs up in front of an open pit copper mine, indicating positive news for the company's share price today following a significant copper discovery
Resources Shares

Sandfire share price rallies as miner beats production guidance

| Brendon Lau

The copper and zinc miner has released its quarterly production update.

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Dividend Investing

Did the Rio Tinto interim dividend really just tumble 52%?

| Aaron Teboneras

What happened to the Rio Tinto dividend?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price on watch after half-year earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has released its half-year results. Here's how it performed...

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Resources Shares

Did ASX mining share Prospect Resources really just crash 90%?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is down over 90% today. What's happening?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Iluka share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Iluka has completed the demerger of its Sierra Rutile business today...

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just exploded 100% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

Cobre reported its first intersection of significant copper mineralisation at the Ngami Copper Project.

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Earnings Results

IGO share price lifts on 13% fourth quarter revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

IGO acquired nickel miner Western Areas Limited for cash consideration of $1.26 billion during the quarter.

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Resources Shares

Top broker issues new warning on outlook for iron ore price

| Tristan Harrison

The good times may be over for iron ore miners.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price have such a cracking session today?

| Monica O'Shea

The Big Australian enjoyed a fine day on the market on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price surged 16% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

The lithium producer continues its drive higher this week.

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Resources Shares

How long can ASX coal shares keep this rally up?

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares continue to lift higher in the second half of 2022.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price climbs ahead of tomorrow's earnings update. Here's what to watch

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is releasing its results tomorrow. Here's what to expect...

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Share Gainers

Guess which tiny ASX lithium share is rocketing 35% on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

Dart Mining shares are seeing some action today.

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Share Gainers

Andromeda Metals share price surges 15% on 'significant milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer has signed a legally binding offtake agreement with Asia Minerals Resources.

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Resources Shares

Could South32 shareholders be in for a $200 million payday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What could the recent sale of South32's non-core base metals royalties mean for shareholders?

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Resources Shares

What's with the Hawsons Iron share price on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why aren't Hawsons Iron shares coming to the iron ore party today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why I think the BHP share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

The biggest Australian share could be a big opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price climbing today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shares are off to a positive start for the week.

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