The ASX crept higher as Trump hinted at easing China tariffs, copper got a boost after a mine incident in Peru.
Gold could hit US$3750/oz, Commbank says, even after a thawing of trade tensions between the US and China saw prices drop mid-week.
Koonenberry Gold continues to ride higher as investors celebrate drill hits that picked up visible gold at its Enmore project in NSW.
Morgans senior healthcare analyst Scott Power says healthcare stocks have had a strong start to the latest reporting season.
With the government intent on reintroducing the new super tax in a redrawn parliament, the options are thinning for Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Co-funding for a detailed magnetic and electromagnetic survey at Bangemall allow Miramar to test exploration concepts.