The FTSE 100 has started the week on the front foot as a rise in copper prices boosts some of the big miners.
Shortly after the open, London's blue-chip index was up 47 points or 0.5% at 8,693.4.
Anglo American and Antofagasta are top of the leaderboard, jumping over 3% each, with Glencore and Rio Tinto right behind them.
Banks are also among the risers, with Standard Chartered and Barclays in the lead, along with tech investor Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust.
Meanwhile, John Wood Group has pushed back its 'put up or shut up' deadline for its Dubai-based suitor, Sidara.
Talks are continuing over a possible cash offer for the FTSE 250 company.
And for those who missed it, Wellnex Life made its AIM debut on Friday, after a £5.22 million equity raise that helps the Aussie health and wellness products firm expand its portfolio.
