IRONORE/ BHP Group BHP.AX, Rio Tinto RIO.AX and Fortescue Metals Group FMG.AX climbed between 3.8% and 5.8%. By Echha Jain Nov 11 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose nearly 3% on Friday, joining a global rally as cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data raised hopes that the Federal Reserve would scale back its hefty rate hikes. Heavyweight miners .AXMM gained 3.8%, as iron ore prices jumped after China stressed the need to minimise COVID-19's impact on the economy, raising hopes for a more targeted approach to contain outbreaks.