Zijin Gold International's stock plummeted 5.21% during intraday trading on Thursday, reflecting broader declines in gold-related stocks.
The movement coincides with spot gold prices briefly falling below $4,500, driven by persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Military conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran continues, with Iran rejecting a US peace proposal and threatening to open a new front in the Strait of Mandeb if pressured.
Analysts note that gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the near term as geopolitical risks persist, affecting the performance of gold mining stocks like Zijin Gold International.