Miners forge path as Aussie shares reset record

Eight of 11 local sectors have closed higher, led by a 1.6 surge in the raw materials sector. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's materials sector has posted a sixth straight session of gains, helping the local bourse hit a new intraday record.

The S&P/ASX200 finished Monday up 37.7 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 8,844.8, after tapping a new high of 8,852.3, as the broader All Ordinaries gained 41 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 9,117.6.