CommoditiesAustralian commodity producers benefit as LNG and metal prices surgeRio Tinto's exposure to the global tech trends of electrification and data center construction helped deliver a major earnings jump for the miner. © ReutersSHAUN TURTONJuly 29, 2026 13:41 JSTCANBERRA -- Commodity price rises due to the Iran war and a data center surge driven by artificial intelligence demand are boosting revenues for Australia's major resource companies, with Woodside and Rio Tinto reporting significant revenue jumps on Wednesday.