Movement Alert|Zhaojin Mining Falls 3.38% in Regular Trading, Gold Sector Weakness Compounded by Flagship Mine Shutdown

Market Focus06-23 10:26

On June 23, Zhaojin Mining fell 3.38% in regular trading, trading at HK$18.35/share, with turnover of HK$68.29 million. The gold sector experienced broad-based selling pressure, with Zijin Gold International down 4.86%, Zijin Mining down 4.30%, Chifeng Gold down 4.14%, and Shandong Gold down 3.79%.

On the news front, the company's flagship mines at Zhaoyuan headquarters have been under full production suspension for safety inspections since May 14 following a major accident at the Canzhuang gold mine. The shutdown is estimated to reduce output equivalent to approximately 20%-30% of first-quarter production, placing significant pressure on near-term earnings expectations.

On the macro side, rising Fed rate hike expectations combined with the signing of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding have eroded safe-haven premiums. Gold prices have broken below the key $4,200/oz level, with market trading logic shifting from geopolitical risk hedging toward real interest rate pricing. Short-selling activity on the stock has remained elevated in recent sessions, further amplifying downside pressure.

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