Sydney, July 31, 2007 (ABN Newswire) - The share market managed a second straight positive session. Mining companies like BHP led the market higher while energy firms also provided a boost.

The ASX 200 Index closed up 35 points at 6144, and on the futures market the SPI 200 gained 17 points.

Turning to company news now, Origin Energy has recorded record full year production. Origin said in a statement production for the quarter rose just under 17 per cent from a year ago to 22.3 petajoules bringing full-year production to a record 87.2 petajoules. Australia's second largest power retailer also says it's upgraded its gas reserves by more than 40 per cent. Origin Managing Director Grant King says Origin's 2P reserves represent nearly 40 times current production levels. Origin is Australia's only vertically integrated energy company. Shares in Origin Energy closed 5.13% higher at $9.83

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