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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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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

Northern Star share price tumbles on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares aren't glittering today...

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares that surged by 20% or more on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

These shares diverged from the wider metals and mining sector yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs names 3 reasons why the South32 share price is a bargain buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why South32 shares could be great value for investors...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Chalice Mining share price slid 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The miner has had a rough start to the week.

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Share Fallers

What's happening to ASX nickel shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX nickel shares are having a tough day.

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Resources Shares

Lithium Plus Minerals share price explodes 180% on ASX debut

| Aaron Teboneras

What a start it has been for the Lithium Minerals share price.

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Resources Shares

South32 share price sinks 8% amid rising cost guidance

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher expected costs have thrown cold water on the South32 share price today...

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources share price sinks 10% despite lithium project update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are backtracking on Tuesday...

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Sinking iron ore price sends ASX 200 mining shares tumbling

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's sending the big miners lower today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Mineral Resources share price sinking 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

Commodity prices have retraced on fears China's economic growth is rapidly slowing.

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The Fortescue share price is falling 6% on Tuesday. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Fortescue shares?

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Can Rio Tinto shares really pay a dividend yield of 18% in FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is expected to pay a large dividend in FY22. But how big will it be?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price sinks 6%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

BHP’s shares are under pressure on Tuesday.

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ASX 200 mining stocks just ended a dire week of trade. What's next?

| Bronwyn Allen

These three ASX mining giants didn't have the best time of it last week.

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Why is everyone talking about graphite and which ASX stocks have exposure?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX graphite stocks are drawing a lot of attention right now. Here's why...

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Here's why the Sayona share price outperformed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The emerging lithium producer’s shares finished Friday on a positive note.

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Resources Shares

How much were Fortescue shares when they first listed on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the progress of Fortescue shares over the past two decades...

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold miner just struck lithium, and its shares are rocketing 68%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for this ASX small cap miner.

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Resources Shares

Is this why the BHP share price is down 4% today?

| Tristan Harrison

US interest rates could rise quickly in 2022. Is this why the BHP share price is down 4%?

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Mineral Resources share price sinks despite strong Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Mineral Resources had a strong quarter...

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Resources Shares

Gold discovery sends this ASX mining share soaring 35%

| Monica O'Shea

Miner Iceni is digging for gold. Let's see what it's found...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Woomera Mining share price surge 28% before being halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the mineral explorer's shares? We take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why brokers love these ASX 200 mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Dividend Investing

The Rio Tinto dividend was paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will have something to be happy about after receiving the company’s latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Evolution share price sinking 4% today?

| Zach Bristow

Two updates couldn't get investors there today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares are falling in response to its third quarter update...

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining share just rocketed 135% on a major gold discovery

| Monica O'Shea

A gold discovery in Western Australia appears to be exciting ASX investors.

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A Chinese investor sits in front of his laptop looking pensive and concerned about pandemic lockdowns which may impact ASX 200 iron ore share prices
Resources Shares

BHP share price on watch following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

BHP has handed in its third quarter report card...

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price in the buy zone after its quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto released its first quarter update this week. Are its shares a buy?

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Resources Shares

What are the 10 biggest ASX shares in the lithium space

| Aaron Teboneras

Who are the top 10 biggest lithium companies on the ASX?

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This ASX miner just made a major rare earths discovery, and its share price is surging 146%

| Monica O'Shea

What did the company's drilling results reveal?

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Resources Shares

Coal hard cash: Here's why the Whitehaven share price just hit a multi-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

The Whitehaven share price hit a new 52-week high on open this morning.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls on weak Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has handed in its first quarter report card...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why this week's operations update could disappoint

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are in focus this week as the company plans to release its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Fortescue dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

The iron ore miner is known for its generous dividend payouts. So, how does it stack up against its rivals?

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Resources Shares

Can the Rio Tinto share price break its all-time high in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Where to next for the Rio Tinto share price?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares booming by 18% or more today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for these ASX-listed miners.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price spikes 14% as lithium prices begin to ease

| Zach Bristow

The lithium developer is extending gains today. Here are the details.

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Analysts name 3 top ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Syrah Resources share price booms 19% amid show of US support

| Zach Bristow

This could be a big step for the company.

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