Miners outweigh broader losses to keep ASX200 steady

The broader All Ordinaries rose 6 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 7,748.1.

The materials sector outperformed the index, rising 1.3 per cent as several miners reported stronger-than-expected production figures.

Technology stocks were the worst performers, down 1.2 per cent, despite the tech-heavy Nasdaq reaching fresh heights on Wall Street overnight.

The Australian dollar was buying 65.71 US cents, from 66.02 US cents at Tuesday's ASX close.