Non-energy mineral stocks gained the most on New Zealand's Exchange, rising past 2% at midday Wednesday.
Santana Minerals (NZE:SMI, ASX:SMI) saw the sharpest increase in the sector, gaining over 7% in recent trade.
On the flip side, the energy minerals sector struggled, shedding 1%.
Channel Infrastructure (NZE:CHI, ASX:CHI) shares fell past 1% in recent trade.