BUZZ-Australian miners surge to record high on firm ironore, copper prices

Reuters
2026.01.06 00:58
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Shares of Australian miners surged to record highs, driven by rising global iron ore and copper prices. The sub-index tracking iron ore prices increased due to strong demand, while copper prices hit record levels following a strike at a Chilean mine. BlueScope Steel saw a significant rise of 21.8% after receiving an $8.8 billion buyout bid. Major players like Rio Tinto and BHP Group also experienced gains. Overall, the Australian mining sector had its best year since 2016, with a nearly 40% increase in 2025.