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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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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

Why is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price rocketing 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the IGO share price higher on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price lights up 18% as lithium resource doubles

| Mitchell Lawler

More lithium than first thought...

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Resources Shares

The latest Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend is the biggest in Australian history. What's next for the miner?

| Zach Bristow

If commodities stage another rally, there could be positive signs for the miner.

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price buzzes 8% higher on lithium project news

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the lithium miner's shares higher on Tuesday?

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Broker Notes

Lithium bonanza! Broker says the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price could double

| James Mickleboro

Allkem could be a lithium share to buy...

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Resources Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is a buy: broker

| Tristan Harrison

One top broker thinks that the Woodside share price is a buy.

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Share Fallers

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has lost 17% in a month. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara has been giving back some of its gains of late...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falling 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue is in the red on Monday

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Resources Shares

'Impressive and consistent': Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price gains on half-year earnings

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the copper and gold producer's stock on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price higher amid results and 'surging demand for lithium'

| James Mickleboro

Allkem is benefiting greatly from sky high lithium prices...

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Resources Shares

Is this the best-value ASX lithium share right now?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at two key ASX lithium shares

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Resources Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of mining shares to buy now...

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Resources Shares

The oil price has just hit an 8-year high. What might this mean for ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Oil prices continue to rise and have now reached an 8-year high.

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Resources Shares

Even the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price isn't immune to today's sell-off. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares dropped toady despite what’s going on with Ukraine and oil prices.

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Resources Shares

Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price halted ahead of lithium news

| Aaron Teboneras

Why is Samoan Mining shares frozen?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says it's time to buy Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto could be a mining share to buy...

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Gold

This ASX 200 mining share is combatting the carnage to rise 13% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Is this boosting the Perseus Mining share price higher today?

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Earnings Results

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) share price slips despite 'excellent' full-year results

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Iluka Resources performed through 2021.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share that the whole world is relying on

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Red Leaf Securities' John Athanasiou says this Australian company has global strategic importance.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price in focus today following record-breaking results

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices rebounded in the latter months of 2021.

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Resources Shares

How have ASX lithium stocks been faring this reporting season?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's catch up with lithium...

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Resources Shares

Why did Western Areas (ASX:WSA) shares see so much action today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors were trading Western Areas shares like mad on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Does BHP (ASX:BHP) really have a 14% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's dividend too good to be true?

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A woman holds a gold bar in one hand and puts her other hand to her forehead with an apprehensive and concerned expression on her face after watching the Ramelius share price fall today
Resources Shares

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price crumbles on lower profit and gold production

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the Western Australian gold producer are underground today.

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Resources Shares

Profits down: St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% on half-year results

| Monica O'Shea

What did this ASX gold miner report today?

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Resources Shares

South32 (ASX:S32) share price up following completion of 'major milestone' copper acquisition

| Alice de Bruin

The miner's acquisition will help it move towards a low carbon future.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Mineral (ASX:PLS) share price sinks 7% amid half-year results and CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner had a strong half

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Economy

The iron ore price outlook could be darkening amid China's latest plans

| Tristan Harrison

China’s latest plan could make things worse for the iron ore price outlook.

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Materials Shares

Why has the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price tumbled 28% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to the mining service company's shares?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price frozen today?

| Bernd Struben

Listed companies are required to keep the market informed of potentially price-sensitive information.

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Resources Shares

Banking on the South32 (ASX:S32) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

The South32 dividend received a much welcomed boost last week...

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Resources Shares

Why new iron projects could drive the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could be supported by higher grade iron ore projects.

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Earnings Results

OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price falls despite 150% profit increase in FY21

| James Mickleboro

This miner was on form in FY 2021...

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Two smiling men in high visibility vests and yellow hardhats stand side by side with a large mound of earth and mining equipment behind them smiling as the Carnaby Resources share price rises today
Resources Shares

Why has the South32 (ASX:S32) share price rocketed 60% in 6 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares have been heading north...

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Australian Strategic Materials employee wearing a hard hat at a mine looks into the distance as he checks a folder.
Resources Shares

Could this really end the party for ASX 200 mining shares in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The duration of the recent spike in inflation remains hotly contested.

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) record interim dividend the best use of the miner's cash?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP announced a monster interim dividend for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Are high lithium prices here to stay? Industry insiders say yes

| Mitchell Lawler

One industry veteran unequivocally believes strong lithium prices will persist...

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Resources Shares

'World-class' deposits: Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is rocketing 8% today

| Monica O'Shea

What has Core Lithium found during its latest round of drilling tests in Darwin?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner's shares are set to finish the week on a high note...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price dumped 15% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on the company's stock.

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