World Mining Giants Report Share Gains after Metals Jump

Published: Aug 17, 2017 18:46

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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. closed 5.73% higher August 16, leading gains of other companies. Alco rose 4.61% to $39.23, the biggest daily gains from late April.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 17 (SMM) –Freeport-McMoRan Inc. closed 5.73% higher August 16, leading gains of other companies. Alco rose 4.61% to $39.23, the biggest daily gains from late April.

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Rio Tinto plc (ADR) increased 2.3%, the biggest gain in 3 weeks. BHP Billiton (ADR) gained 2.8%, the largest gain over past 3 weeks.

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Vale jumped as much as 3.7%, and finished 3.3% higher.

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