The Australian share market has gained ground, boosted by a jump in iron ore prices as data showed China imported a record amount of the steelmaking ingredient in 2024.
The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Tuesday finished up 39.1 points, or 0.48 per cent, to 8,231.0, while the broader All Ordinaries climbed 39.9 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 8,471.8.
