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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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Broker Notes

Is the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price a bargain buy after dropping 12% so far this year?

| James Mickleboro

Is this the lithium share to buy?

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price powers up on lithium project update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX lithium mining company is on track to develop commercial lithium product this year.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares in focus amid potential supply squeeze

| Bernd Struben

Already soaring prices for lithium-rich spodumene concentrate could fly even higher.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries hires new tech boss

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is in focus as its green division, FFI, just hired a new chief tech officer.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker is bearish on the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries business

| James Mickleboro

Is Fortescue Future Industries going to destroy shareholder value?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) vs Traditional Owners: $400m battle continues

| Mitchell Lawler

What could be overshadowing the Rio Tinto share price today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why BHP shares are in the spotlight today

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP is fully back in the hood after wrapping up its unification...

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Earnings Results

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lower as revenue slides 18%

| Bernd Struben

Rising nickel prices helped lift half year profits.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price races higher after strong lithium prices offset potential guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Lithium prices are strong and getting stronger...

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Resources Shares

What has driven the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 40% in three months?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have risen by around 40% in the past three months.

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be buys in February...

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Gold

Here's why the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price tumbled 8% to 4-month lows today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this gold miner's share price hit a three-month low today?

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Resources Shares

Did this just cause the American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price to surge 30% higher?

| James Mickleboro

American Rare Earths shares are on fire today...

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Broker Notes

Time to sell? Macquarie just downgraded these 3 ASX shares from buys

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie has re-evaluated its posture on these 3 shares. They're all resource names too.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy in all of this volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Could BHP shares be a worthwhile buy during this market correction?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price leaping ahead today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are defying the market today. We take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to sink 30% and warns of dividend cuts

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares could be vastly overvalued according to some analysts...

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Broker Notes

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falls 5% following brokerage downgrade

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker has given its opinion on the Mineral Resources share price.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? What options does the company have in response to the Serbian government's decision

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto will be carefully reviewing its options...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to guide you out of this bloodbath: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish picks 2 stocks that you'll be proud to hold in 3…

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price tumbles 7% on quarterly update

| Monica O'Shea

The mining services company said COVID-19 had impacted its operations.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Work at its major copper project is about to restart

| Brooke Cooper

There's been exciting news from Rio Tinto on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is heading south amid Burkina Faso political turmoil

| Aaron Teboneras

The company will be closely monitoring the security threat to its operations in the West African country.

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Resources Shares

Two top ASX 200 mining shares to watch in 2022: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore could retest its 2021 highs later this year.

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Resources Shares

The Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) share price is diving 10% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the base metal and lithium explorer's stock on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has performed modestly so far in FY22 under tough operating conditions.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

This trend could double already red-hot lithium demand

| Brendon Lau

An emerging trend could dictate the immediate future for lithium.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is tumbling 5% today. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lynas share price has been suffering lately.

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A miner wearing a high-vis vest and orange hardhat bows his head and puts his hands on his head and screams as the Hawsons Iron share price falls today despite a new progress report on its flagship project
Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price edges lower amid Serbian licence decision

| Aaron Teboneras

The world's third largest mining company is facing stiff opposition.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price tumbling 5% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the ASX 200 resource company's stock today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is nosediving 14% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Regis shares are having a woeful start to the week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides on $310 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more merger and acquisition announcements from ASX companies.

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price tumbles despite Italian lithium project news

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan is looking outside Germany for lithium...

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Resources Shares

The Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price cooled by 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bad day for the mining company's shareholders. We have the details...

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price dips despite acquisition approval

| Aaron Teboneras

Newcrest passed a major hurdle in its quest to acquire Pretium Resources.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares will be on close watch when the trading halt is lifted.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) shareholders approve unification: What's next for the mining giant?

| James Mickleboro

BHP will become one later this month...

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Resources Shares

Can lithium charge the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Will lithium play a bigger role for Rio Tinto in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price rocketed 14% today. Here's why

| Alice de Bruin

A new development on Andromeda's Minotaur takeover was released today...

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