Australian shares rise as a rebound in mining stocks provides support, according to multiple reports. Both outlets describe the S&P/ASX 200 as tracking a gain of about 2.4% for the month of July, even as an early rally loses momentum. The coverage attributes the market’s resilience primarily to strength in the resources sector, which is described as “ballasting” the broader index. With trading gains still evident, the reports suggest the upward move is being sustained by miners rather than a broad-based advance across all sectors. While the headlines note that the initial push higher has faded, the mining-led improvement continues to underpin market performance. The articles are largely aligned in their framing, pointing to miners as the key driver behind the index’s positive monthly trajectory despite weaker momentum in the broader market. No additional details are provided in the supplied excerpts about specific companies, commodity moves, or broader economic drivers.