ASX mining ETFs for investing in assorted mining stocks
Australia sits at the heart of the global commodities engine and these mining ETFs make it effortless to invest in exceptional miners producing the resources essential to the world economy.
Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF (ASX: XMET)
follows the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index which includes miners and processors of important metals like copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, manganese, silver and also rare earths.
These materials are used in EVs, renewable energy systems and battery storage technology hence XMET is well positioned for future trends.
XMET has had 1-year return of 41.2% as of 30 October 2025 and the fund charges an expense ratio of 0.69% per year.
The ETF has 32 companies in its portfolio which include First Majestic Silver, Teck Resources, First Quantum Minerals, Antofagasta, Ivanhoe Mines, Lynas Rare Earths, Pilbara Minerals and Ganfeng Lithium.
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX)
gives investors a broad exposure to global gold mining stocks and it follows the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index.
Instead of holding physical gold it invests in mining companies that usually do well when gold enters a strong uptrend cycle.
In the last one year the ETF returned 69% till 30 October 2025 thanks to rising gold prices.
It has expense ratio of 0.53% per annum and as of September this ETF is holding around 81 mining companies which includes big names like Newmont, Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, Wheaton Precious Metals, Franco-Nevada and also Northern Star Resources.
It pays out distributions once a year and the dividend yield was only 0.93% as of September 2025 as it focused on growth.
The VanEck Australian Resources ETF (ASX: MVR)
gives a wide exposure to Australia’s big resource companies, mainly in metals & mining, energy and rare earths and it follows the MVIS Australia Resources Index so investors get access to major commodity players.
MVR has delivered around 20.62% return over 1 year as of 30 October 2025 and the expense ratio is 0.35% per annum it has grown into a cost-friendly choice for investors.
It holds around 31 companies and some of the key names inside MVR include BHP Group, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Northern Star Resources, Woodside Energy and Evolution Mining.
The ETF also has a dividend yield of 3.11% as of September 2025 which it distributes on a semi-annual basis so it appeals to investors who want both income and long-term growth.
(Source: Company Announcements)
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