Resolute Mining Limited (RSG.AU) saw its shares plummet 5.27% during intraday trading on Tuesday, as investors reacted to news regarding a security update related to the company's operations in Mali.

The gold miner issued multiple statements confirming it is closely monitoring the situation in Mali and remains in regular contact with local authorities. While the company stated that, at this stage, there has been no impact to the safety of personnel, supply chains, or production at its Syama operation, and confirmed that Syama continues to operate without interruption, the market sentiment turned negative.

The announcement of a security situation appears to have triggered investor concerns over potential future risks to operations in the region, leading to the significant sell-off during the session.