Australian silver miners advance on commodity boost

South32

22/07/2026 02:44

** Australian silver stocks rise in early trade, supporting the broader benchmark's .AXJO 0.3% rise
** Silver prices rose overnight, tracking gains in precious metals on hopes of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict GOL/ 
** Silver Mines SVL.AX rises as much as 3.7% to A$0.14, its highest since July 13
** Sun Silver SS1.AX gains as much as 6.4% to A$0.92, its largest intraday pct jump since July 10
** Diversified miner South32 S32.AX, the owner of Cannington silver mine, also advances as much as 4.4% to A$4.54, their highest since June 15

(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)
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