<div id="readability-page-1"><div>** Australian miners rise as much as 0.8% to their peak after commodity prices extended gains ** Shares of Rio Tinto climbed for the sixth consecutive session to its peak of A$146.47, while BHP added as much as 1.4% to touch one-week high** Dalian iron ore futures extended gains to a fifth session on Monday on tight supply of BHP's Jimblebar and Jingbao fines ** Copper prices scaled new peak on Monday as news of a zero-fee processing deal highlighted mine disruptions and potential shortages ** Sub-index up ~40% YTD</div></div>

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Australian miners reached record highs, rising 0.8% due to stronger commodity prices. Rio Tinto shares hit A$146.47, while BHP rose 1.4%. Dalian iron ore futures gained amid tight supply, and copper prices peaked due to mine disruptions. The sub-index is up ~40% YTD.

Australian miners touch record high on stronger commodity prices