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Adrian Black

Australian shares edge up as miners forge path forward

Five of ASX's 11 sectors finished higher, led by raw materials and energy stocks. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

A strong performance from miners and energy stocks has helped Australia's share market scrape a positive session, helping to counterbalance a heavy financial segment.

The S&P/ASX200 rose 16.6 points on Tuesday, up 0.19 per cent, to 8,899.4, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 25.2 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 9,208.5.

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