The Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price pumped 5% higher today. What happened?

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price surged higher today despite no news being released by the company.

However, it wasn’t alone in its gains. The company’s home sector, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ), also soared today, having gained…