The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) traded in the green on Tuesday, rising 1.26% to close today's session at 7,309.9 points.
It was driven higher by mining companies, with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) leaping 2.2%. Among the sector's top performers was the Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price – it gained 5.2% on the back of a $32.87 per share takeover bid.
Consumer stocks also had a strong session, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) lifting 1.2% and the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) rising 1.3%.
Lagging the rest of the index, meanwhile, was the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ). It fell 0.1% on Tuesday.
So, with all that covered, let's dive into today's 10 top-performing ASX 200 shares.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
The index's biggest gain on Tuesday was posted by mining stock Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC).
The company announced its intent to simultaneously issue new notes and tender its existing notes this morning. The move is an effort to extend its debt maturity profile.
These shares made today's biggest gains:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $0.905 | 7.1% |
| Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) | $6.70 | 6.52% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) | $2.41 | 6.17% |
| Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) | $29.74 | 5.16% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $0.63 | 5% |
| Downer EDI Ltd (ASX: DOW) | $3.39 | 4.95% |
| Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) | $13.70 | 4.26% |
| Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) | $3.51 | 3.85% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) | $6.29 | 3.8% |
| Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) | $1.525 | 3.74% |
Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.
