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Shares hit another record amid $5 billion mining deal

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index narrowly eclipsed Thursday's record finish. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian share market has crept higher to close at its highest ever on a day that also saw a $5 billion acquisition in the goldmining industry.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Monday rose 11.7 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 8,447.9, narrowly eclipsing Thursday's record finish. 

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