** Mining stocks .AXMM rise as much as 1.7% to 5,351.8 points; mark biggest intraday percent gain since April 14
** Iron ore prices hit their highest in nearly three weeks on hopes of U.S.-China trade talks and strengthening seasonal demand IRONORE/
** BHP BHP.AX, the world's largest listed miner, gains as much as 1.5% to its highest since April 2
** Rio Tinto RIO.AX and Fortescue FMG.AX add 1.1% and 2.1%, respectively
** YTD, AXMM up 1.5%
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
((nichiket.sunil@thomsonreuters.com))
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