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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

Which ASX mining shares make it into the passive income elite globally?

| Bronwyn Allen

Clue: BHP isn't one of them.

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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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Recent Resources Shares News

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Share Fallers

What this leading broker is saying about the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue shares are on a slippery slide down south. Here's what the experts are saying

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price lifts amid bosses' optimistic outlook

| Brooke Cooper

Core Lithium's future is blindingly bright if its bosses are to be believed.

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Share Gainers

Why the GTI Resources (ASX:GTR) share price has boomed 100% in a month

| Zach Bristow

GTI shares have climbed higher over the last month. Here are the details

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Resources Shares

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price falls as IGO due diligence begins

| Brooke Cooper

The nickel producer's shares are jittery today amid continuing takeover talks

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts amid Western Areas rumours

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the rumours surrounding the nickel producers today.

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Resources Shares

Why the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is lifting on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Why this Aussie coal miner is bucking the trend of losses on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price bounces higher despite iron ore sliding below US$100 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Iron ore below US$100 a tonne? No worries.

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Dividend Investing

Is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price a buy for dividends?

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price recently hit a 52-week high of $3.52. And while the mining giant's shares have…

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Share Fallers

Why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is tanking 18% today

| Brooke Cooper

Boss Energy's shares are plunging lower alongside most of the company's ASX uranium peers.

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Share Gainers

Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price leaps 7% on drilling update

| Zach Bristow

Metalstech shares are enjoying gains today after a drilling update.

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Share Fallers

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price sinks 7% despite strategy update

| Zach Bristow

Bluescope shares are on the decline today. Here are the details.

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price craters as iron ore hits US$100 a tonne

| Zach Bristow

The mining giant is falling alongside the price of iron ore.

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Resources Shares

Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price leaps 9% on project update

| Brooke Cooper

The Infinity Lithium share price is up on news its project's products can create battery grade lithium materials.

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Share Fallers

Why the Lynas (ASX:LYC)share price is sliding 12% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

Lynas shares take a tumble as we commence trade this week.

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Record Highs

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price leaps to another new all-time high

| Bernd Struben

A forecast boom in electric vehicle production is driving investor interest in lithium shares.

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Resources Shares

Culpeo (ASX:CPO) share price rockets 41% prior to speeding ticket

| Brooke Cooper

Culpeo Minerals' stock is frozen following an extraordinary burst of trade this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX uranium shares are diving double-digits on Monday

| Kerry Sun

The uranium sector is cooling off today. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Why the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price is down 15% on Monday

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 and resources sector might be dragging Paladin Energy lower ...

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Share Market News

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

| Kerry Sun

Lake Resources is pending some news out of its technology partner ...

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this lithium miner's shares?

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Broker Notes

Could the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price bounce back? This fund thinks so

| Kerry Sun

Things are getting ugly for iron ore, but this fund manager sees a rebound before the end of the year.

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is down 5% in a week, what's next?

| Ken Hall

Why the iron ore giant's shares were under pressure last week.

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Resources Shares

How has the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miner's shares slumped on Friday, in contrast to their post FY21 reporting bounce...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) share price leapt 113% this past week

| Zach Bristow

Alligator Energy shares cap off an outsized week. Here's the details.

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Share Gainers

West Wits Mining (ASX:WWI) share price surges 23% on project update

| Zach Bristow

West Wits' shares finish the week on a high. Here's the details.

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Share Gainers

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price surges 5% against tumbling resources sector

| Kerry Sun

The emerging rare earths and oxide producer is swimming against the tide today.

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Share Gainers

Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price plunges 5% but is still up 26% this week

| Zach Bristow

The minerals exploration company's shares are on the move again today. Here are the details

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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price tumbles 6% but remains 12% higher for the month

| Nikhil Gangaram

The gold miner and lithium developer is having a tough day on the ASX

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Resources Shares

Use the sharp commodity sell-off to buy these ASX 200 mining shares

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining shares are plunging as sentiment towards hard commodities turn bearish, but a top broker is urging investors to…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (CHN) share price plunging on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The mining company's stock is suffering today. Could this be why?

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Share Fallers

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is tumbling 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The coal magnate is facing a backlash today. Here are the details

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 7% today. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the recent weakness in the Mineral Resources share price a buying opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price breaks below $100 for the first time since November 2020

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares briefly traded at a double digit figure this morning...

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52-Week Lows

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 8% today

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares can't seem to catch a break, marking fresh 12-month lows on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why the Pan Asia (ASX:PAM) share price has gained 176% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been driving shares in the minerals explorer lately...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) shares are down 20% in a month. Here's why it's not all bad news for investors

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie iron ore miner have been under pressure recently

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Share Gainers

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price leaps 14% on rising oil prices

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the gas exploration and development company have had a big day on the ASX...

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52-Week Lows

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price down as Chinese steel cuts speed up

| Kerry Sun

China's clampdown on steel has almost halved iron ore prices...

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Resources Shares

How has the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices slipped another 4% overnight but BHP shares are climbing

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is rising today

| Zach Bristow

Whitehaven shares are on the march forwards today. Here are the details

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