BHP shares jump 3.5% to a record as Australian miners lead the market higher
Australian shares rose by midday on Monday, led by miners. BHP climbed 3.5% to a record, supported by gains in copper, gold and uranium prices. PLS Group rose 7% after a lithium price rebound helped lift full-year net profit to A$526 million. Ansell surged about 10% after reporting a 15.8% rise in adjusted full-year profit.