In contrast to the struggles faced by energy and gold mining firms, iron ore giants such as BHP, Fortescue Metals Group  OTC FSUGY , and Rio Tinto  NYSE RIO  bucked the trend and registered gains. SYDNEY - The Australian stock market showed a mixed performance today as energy and gold mining sectors experienced notable declines, while major iron ore companies saw gains.
The Australian stock market witnessed a mixed performance, with energy and gold mining sectors facing declines, while iron ore giants BHP, Fortescue Metals Group, and Rio Tinto registered gains.