Miners fall as market meanders

摘要

In the end, the index finished just 1.6 points lower. Miners didn't help things, with yesterday's weak Chinese data and subsequent drop in base metals, as well as the fall in the gold price, ensuring a down day. Metals Mining closed 0.8 lower. In the ASX 200, Paladin Energy was a standout, rising by more than 4 after a number of positive analyst notes following its investor day yesterday.