Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) eked out another positive session. The benchmark index moved 0.26% upwards to 7,381.1 points.

It was a mixed day on the market to kick off the new week. While there were strong performers among the materials, financials, and energy sectors; there were laggards located in the tech and healthcare shares.

However, the question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that rose to the occasion:

Top 10 ASX shares countdown today

Looking at the top 200 listed companies, Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the nickel mining company added 5.08%. This positive move followed Ord Minnet initiating coverage on the share — giving the miner a price target of $1.10. Find out more about Nickel Mines here.

The next biggest gaining ASX share today was OZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: OZL). The copper-gold miner gained 4.52% despite no announcements from the company. Uncover the latest OZ Minerals details here.

Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC)$1.0355.08%
OZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: OZL)$26.164.52%
South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)$3.994.45%
Orocobre Ltd (ASX: ORE)$9.044.39%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)$7.254.32%
IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO)$9.474.18%
CSR Ltd (ASX: CSR)$5.773.41%
Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL)$7.0352.85%
Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM)$22.802.80%
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN)$1.5052.73%
Data as at 3:42pm AEDT

Our top 10 ASX shares today countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.

Motley Fool contributor Mitchell Lawler owns shares of CSR Limited and Lynas Corporation Limited. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

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