Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) climbed higher after its steep fall yesterday. The benchmark index closed 0.50% higher to 7,406.6 points. The Aussie index was buoyed by a strong performance among miners, closely accompanied by energy shares.
However, the question is: which shares from the top 200 delivered the most green on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that delivered the biggest gains:
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the mining company surged 8.54% after successfully completing its issuance of US$150 million worth of senior unsecured notes. It was the company’s best day on the market in over 4 months. Find out more about Nickel Mines here.
The next best performing ASX share out of the top 200 today was Alumina Ltd (ASX: S32). The mining company’s shares gained 6.34% to $2.18. This move came as aluminium prices hit a 13-year high. Uncover the latest Alumina information here.
Today’s top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX 200 shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $1.08 | 8.54% |
| Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC) | $2.18 | 6.34% |
| South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) | $3.42 | 5.88% |
| Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) | $53.15 | 5.56% |
| IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) | $9.59 | 4.47% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $7.10 | 4.41% |
| Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) | $10.03 | 4.26% |
| Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) | $3.05 | 3.74% |
| CSR Ltd (ASX: CSR) | $5.68 | 3.65% |
| Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) | $4.475 | 3.11% |
Our top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making the biggest moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.
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Motley Fool contributor Mitchell Lawler owns shares of CSR Limited and Lynas Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.
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