TSX barely higher as miner stocks offset weaker energy

Canada's main stock index was barely higher in morning trade on Monday, as sharp gains for several base metal miners offset losses for heavyweight energy stocks which slipped in line with a decline in crude oil prices. First Quantum Minerals jumped 6.6% to C$13.74 after Zambia restored full electricity supply to two of its copper mines on the weekend, after reducing them last week over a pricing dispute.