Why ASX gold shares are the worst performers so far today

It looks like we’re having another top day on the ASX boards today. At the time of writing, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up 1.15% to 6,636.90 points, a new 8-month high. But not all shares are sharing in the spoils.

Looking at a list of the worst-performing ASX shares today, and a very consistent theme is obvious. The ASX gold mining sector is being smashed today. The worst performing ASX 200 share today (at the time of writing anyway) is Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX: SLR), whose shares are down 7.69% to $1.72. Next up is De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG), down 8.77% to $1.04. Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) is down 6.24% to $5.11, while Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) is down 6.72% to $4.86.

So what’s…