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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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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price sinks on iron ore weakness

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto shares are having a poor start to the week...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 80% on a new copper strike

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX mining share outperforming the market today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price crashing 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Iron ore futures have just taken a dive.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

China imports some one billion tonnes of iron ore each year, but it’s economy looks to be slowing.

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price plunges 7%, but here's why Twiggy's not worried about a Chinese iron ore cartel

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant is among the lowest cost producers of the industrial metal.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why the miner could be set for a $1.85 billion boost

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner changed its plans and decided to keep the Mt Arthur coal mine.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about lithium and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

The Australian government has listed lithium as a critical mineral for its importance in EV and grid storage batteries.

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Resources Shares

The lithium and iron ore ASX shares that I like right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Mining has done all the heavy lifting for the Australian market this year, and could continue to do so.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price ends Friday's session 8% lower for the week

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares continued to be sold-off today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks 5% as iron ore price slides

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shares can't seem to catch a break lately.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX insider just bought almost $1 million of his company's shares

| Bronwyn Allen

A board director has just increased his personal stake in a junior copper miner by 16%.

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Resources Shares

Santos share price 'a compelling opportunity': fundie

| Zach Bristow

The oil and gas trade continues to wind up in 2022.

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Resources Shares

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

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant has endured a difficult week...

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Energy Shares

Vulcan Energy share price tumbles despite positive lithium project update

| Bernd Struben

Tapping the Earth’s natural heat to extract lithium will help the company achieve its zero carbon goals.

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Resources Shares

Despite recent volatility, the Beach Energy share price has still gained over the past 3 weeks. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good few weeks for Beach Energy shareholders...

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Resources Shares

Why I think the Pilbara Minerals share price is currently undervalued

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium miner's shares could be a winner this year, in my opinion. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX mining shares that surged on drilling news today

| Monica O'Shea

Two ASX explorers that outperformed the market today.

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Resources Shares

'Force them to give us a discount': ASX 200 mining shares lift despite China's latest move to curb iron ore prices

| Mitchell Lawler

Is China about to threaten the country's largest export?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Neometals share price surging 10% today?

| Zach Bristow

Neometals joins the list of winners today.

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Resources Shares

Up 566% in a year, Lake Resources share price surges 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share will be added to the ASX 200 on Monday as part of the quarterly review.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Greentech Metals share price just explode 146% before being halted?

| Monica O'Shea

This explorer's shares surged ahead before being placed on ice.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Global Lithium share price powering ahead by 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Global Lithium is about to embark on its first ever diamond drilling campaign at Manna.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hawsons Iron share price is rocketing 25% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX iron ore miner expects its flagship project to commence production in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price surging 6% on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving up Core Lithium shares today?

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Opinions

Why I think the BHP share price is a good buy for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is focusing its portfolio on commodities with growth.

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Resources Shares

Chalice Mining share price spikes 6%, reversing series of losses

| Zach Bristow

Chalice Mining shares are heading higher today.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price pushes higher despite coal sale fail

| James Mickleboro

BHP has failed to sell its New South Wales based coal operations...

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Resources Shares

Green machine: Here's why the Fortescue share price is rising today

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue signs deal for trucks to keep zero-emissions goal on track.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 2 ASX 200 mining shares with big dividends to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 mining shares to buy...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price down 6% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The trading volume of Pilbara Minerals shares is flying past its four-week average today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price tumbling 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto is among multiple iron ore shares dropping on the market today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks 9% amid painful market sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Widespread pain: Fortescue shares are down heavily as the ASX 200 sinks. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price slides 7% amid market-wide rout

| Zach Bristow

Core adds to the list of shares in the red today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are deep in the red today...

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Share Market News

Sydney man faces 10 years' jail for manipulating ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

A group of three conspired to alter the stock price of an ASX company. These are the consequences.

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Resources Shares

Can the Mineral Resources share price crack new, all-time highs in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the Mineral Resources share price move into uncharted territory again in 2022?

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Resources Shares

Is the party over for the Hawsons Iron share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough month for Hawsons shares.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lynas share price dive 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rare earths producer suffered along with the broader market on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares tumbling on Friday?

| Brendon Lau

Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Down 12% in June, is the IGO share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

There's balancing factors on both sides of the IGO investment debate.

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