Rio Tinto, the world's third-biggest miner, rose A$2.44, or 2.2 percent, to A$112.55. Lihir Gold Ltd., a Papua New Guinea- based gold miner, gained 15 cents, or 3.8 percent, to A$4.13. Sally Malay Mining Ltd., an Australian nickel producer, added 12 cents, or 2.4 percent, to A$5.03.
