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Gold Prices Plummet Amid Iran War, Mining Stocks Suffer

3/23/2026

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On March 23, 2026, gold prices fell to $4,432.09 per ounce, sliding 1.3% as investors moved away amid the ongoing war in Iran.
The decline has weighed on mining companies sensitive to gold price fluctuations.
Before the conflict, gold traded above $5,500 per ounce, boosting miners' revenues.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF has dropped 27% year-to-date as costs rise with higher energy prices.

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Story summary

On March 23, 2026, gold prices fell to $4,432.09 per ounce, sliding 1.3% as investors moved away amid the ongoing war in Iran.
The decline has weighed on mining companies sensitive to gold price fluctuations.
Before the conflict, gold traded above $5,500 per ounce, boosting miners' revenues.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF has dropped 27% year-to-date as costs rise with higher energy prices.