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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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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
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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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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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'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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Here's why the Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price is surging 11%

| Bernd Struben

Silver prices have been sliding this year.

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Essential Metals (ASX:ESS) share price rockets 29% on lithium update

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices have been rebounding amid booming battery demand

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IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts after exploration update

| Brooke Cooper

Boadicea Resources updated the market on IGO's activities at Fraser Range today

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Why ASX lithium shares are booming on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are surging to the moon on Thursday

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Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's the miner's latest push to reduce emissions

| Aaron Teboneras

What did BHP announce today? We take a closer look

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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price climbs amid news of latest green push

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares are rising amid a green push.

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Why did the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price just hit an 18-month high?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a Western Areas shareholder.

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 3% against all odds

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are rallying despite weaker iron ore prices and restricted steel output in China.

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The Red Dirt Metals (ASX:RDT) share price just hit an all-time high. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Red Dirt Metals' stock set a new record on Thursday after a project update

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Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) share price wobbles on project's new targets

| Brooke Cooper

The company has identified several new targets at its Coates Project in Western Australia

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Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price plunges 16% on Sandfire update

| Zach Bristow

It hasn't been a good day so far for the exploration company's share price.

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Why is the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price frozen on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes will be on Podium Minerals over the next few trading days. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is jumping 11% to a multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares just hit a multi-year high...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price to jump 80%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Mineral Resources shares?

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Share Gainers

ASX uranium shares are surging this week. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

A bullish overnight performance for uranium and rising spot prices are driving up these ASX-listed players

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why I'd hold this coal-mining ASX share for 4 years: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt recalls the expensive lesson that taught him the importance of dollar-cost averaging.

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3 reasons why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could be an attractive option to consider.

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price down 5% as iron ore retreats

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are down again, following a pullback in iron ore prices.

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
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Why did the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price have such a lousy FY22 first quarter?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares have had a disappointing run of late...

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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
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Why this IMF forecast could spell good news for ASX copper shares

| Bernd Struben

Copper is among the critical metals needed for a global green energy transition.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price surging 15% today?

| Zach Bristow

The lithium player is charging higher today.

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Own ASX lithium shares? Here's what the IMF is predicting for the sector

| Brooke Cooper

The future could be bright for lithium producers.

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Cannon (ASX:CNR) share price rockets 39% on first drill results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are breaking a new record today.

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Here's why the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price is up 5% on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

The nickel company's shares are gaining on the back of positive news...

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Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price struggles despite plant restart milestone

| Kerry Sun

The restart of Pilbara Minerals' Ngungaju Plant continues to kick goals.

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Why the PVW Resources (ASX:PVW) share price is rocketing 92% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this mining share is rocketing higher...

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Share Gainers

Why the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Kerry Sun

The uranium sector is on its way to the moon on Wednesday.

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Here's why ASX uranium shares are booming double digits across the board on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

ASX uranium shares are running to the moon this morning.

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Share Market News

Why is the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price halted?

| Zach Bristow

There's a key update out of the base metals explorer's camp today.

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Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price fizzles after sale of Adriatic Metals stake

| Zach Bristow

Sandfire's divestment away from Adriatic will fortify the company's balance sheet.

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Why the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price is up 8% today

| Kerry Sun

Paladin Energy surged on open this morning. Here's why.

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Why did the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price have such a lousy FY22 first quarter?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough few months for the iron ore producer’s shareholders

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Why has the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price leapt 11% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

Today's gains extend the run into the green for Adriatic Metals.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price leapt 12% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

The metals explorer has been notching up some shiny gains of late.

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BPM Minerals (ASX:BPM) share price leaps 7% on exploration update

| Aaron Teboneras

BPM Minerals is making progress this year...

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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
Share Gainers

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price reached a 2-year high today

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mining and metals company have made a good start to the week

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Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price lifts as upcoming projects valued at $3.2b

| Brooke Cooper

Newcrest Mining has released a plethora of exciting results today.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker says the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is a buy despite weak iron-ore outlook

| Zach Bristow

Analysts see the iron ore giant as a buy amid the current sea of red in ASX iron ore players.

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BHP (ASX:BHP) share price rises amid coal asset sale rumours

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are up amid rumour it could be thinking of selling its coal business.

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Forrestania (ASX:FRS) share price rockets 17% on lithium and gold update

| Zach Bristow

The company jumped aboard the lithium gravy train today.

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