Australian mining sub-index slips 2.2% to hit its lowest lev...

Australian mining sub-index slips 2.2% to hit its lowest level since November 2022 as copper prices slip. Rio Tinto $Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO.AU)$ falls as much as 2.2%, hitting its lowest level since October 24, 2023. BHP Group $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.AU)$ and Fortescue $Fortescue Ltd (FMG.AU)$ retreat as much as 2.1% and 2.3%.