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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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Resources Shares

16-month low: How ASX copper shares are faring this month

| Brendon Lau

It's a rough start to the week for shares in the red metal.

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Share Market News

BHP share price bounces as materials outpace the ASX 200

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares are off to a strong start for the week.

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Resources Shares

This broker is eyeing off a huge 65% upside for the Whitehaven share price

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in coal miner Whitehaven are tipped to rise significantly over the next year.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX graphite share is a buy: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

China is still responsible for some 60% of global graphite production.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Pilbara Minerals share price now a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are throwing support behind Pilbara as a buy.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks this fund manager is holding despite sector pullback

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have surged amid strong battery demand from the EV market.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about rare earths and which ASX shares are cashing in on them

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has designated rare earths as critical elements.

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Resources Shares

Broker sees 23% upside and a huge yield for BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares could offer the winning combination of strong gains and big dividends...

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 mining shares these experts are backing

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX 200 shares are benefitting from Australia's current mining boom.

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Resources Shares

Down 9% in a week, what's going on with the Chalice Mining share price?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough week – and year – for the Chalice Mining share price.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares having such a dire week?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are concerned about slowing commodity demand from China and a potential global recession.

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ESG

Own BHP shares? 'Almost unbelievable' breakthrough could be key to miner's climate strategy

| Bernd Struben

The Federal Government is considering whether carbon stored in tailings dams will count towards carbon credits and offset schemes.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2024

| James Mickleboro

BHP's dividends could be very juicy in the coming years...

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Resources Shares

Here's why analysts rate these ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

Could ASX lithium shares be set for a boost?

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker's upgrade on its lithium price forecast bodes well for ASX lithium shares, which have lost major value…

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Resources Shares

Why did the Liontown share price slump 9% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough day on the ASX for the lithium developer. Here's what happened.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price tumble on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share has taken a hit on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX mining shares surging on new discoveries

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day to own these ASX-listed small cap miners.

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Resources Shares

How is the Lynas share price performing against its sector this month?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are offloading Lynas shares in June.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP share price is in the red today

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are falling again on Thursday. What's happening?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 4% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Weaker demand for iron ore from China, the world’s largest importer of the industrial metal, is seeing prices come down.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Ramelius share price getting rained on today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are selling at pace today.

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Resources Shares

Could this be weighing down the Rio Tinto share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

There may be two factors hurting Rio Tinto's stock right now. Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why is the IGO share price slipping on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 battery minerals miner reported on progress with two new joint ventures.

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Resources Shares

Considering investing in Sayona shares? Here's the latest news from the company

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Sayona Mining announce to the ASX?

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price hold up if the iron ore price falls?

| Tristan Harrison

Company chairman Andrew Forrest isn’t worried about iron ore prices or Fortescue’s future.

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Resources Shares

Down 40% Tuesday, up 21% today, what's going on with this ASX coal share?

| Brendon Lau

ASX coal miners are holding on for the ride as a new Queensland tax adds to volatility in the sector.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled another 13% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Lake Resources share price getting yet another hammering today?

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Share Market News

Could China 'steel' the show for the iron ore price?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore extends its losses on Wedensday.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2 weeks. So, is the Rio Tinto share price a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the allure of big dividends enough to buy Rio Tinto shares today?

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price lifts off on rare earths refinery progress

| Bernd Struben

The Western world is keen to secure rare earths supplies outside of China.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Piedmont Lithium share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The share has been beaten down lately.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the South32 dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the South32 dividend heading?

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Resources Shares

'I don't know of a better industry to be pivoting towards': Twiggy talks up hydrogen play amid soaring fuel costs

| Tristan Harrison

The current environment of rising energy costs could make hydrogen a better play.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rebounds 3% today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are rebounding on Tuesday...

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Fortescue's Twiggy adamant there's 'not a snowflake's chance in hell' of recession

| Zach Bristow

Global aggregate demand appears strong, according to Twiggy.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares having such a smoking session today?

| Monica O'Shea

The energy crisis in Europe may be firing ASX coal shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian lithium company has reported its progress to the market today.

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Here's why the Galileo Mining share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

All four of the miner’s latest drill holes intersected promising nickel and copper sulphide mineralisation.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price about to recharge?

| Tristan Harrison

After a painful drop in value this year, some brokers think Pilbara shares could double from here.

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