Gold miners fall as bullion prices sink

Shares of gold miners down, tracking a decline in bullion prices GOL/

Spot gold XAU= down 4.3% at $4,608.48/ounce, its lowest since early february

Bullion prices dip, as the Middle East conflict increased energy prices and ignited inflation concerns, raising expectations that top central banks will keep borrowing costs elevated

Top miners Newmont NEM.N and Barrick Mining ABX.TO down 8.2% and 5.6%, respectively

U.S.-listed shares of South African miners Gold Fields GFI.N down 5.6%, Harmony Gold HMY.N falls 7.4%, AngloGold Ashanti AU.N dips ~9% and Sibanye Stillwater SBSW.N declines 9.9%

Canadian miners Agnico Eagle Mines AEM.TO falls 5.3% and Kinross Gold K.TO declines 5.4%