Australian mining majors jump on record high copper prices

BHP

09/09/2026 01:24

** Australian mining giants jump after copper prices hit a fresh peak on Tuesday amid tight supply outside the U.S. and weak mine output MET/L
** World's top listed miner BHP BHP.AX gains as much as 2.7% to A$64.25, biggest intraday pct jump since Aug 24; peer Rio Tinto RIO.AX rises 2%
** Higher iron ore prices helping appetite as well amid falling shipments IRONORE/
** Mining sub-index .AXMM up 0.8%, with gains limited by gold stocks

(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
((Nichiket.Sunil@thomsonreuters.com))