Dakota Gold DC shares plummeted 6.90% as mining stocks selloff follows sharp gold silver price declines

Dakota Gold Corp. (DC) shares plummeted 6.9021% in pre-market trading on Dec. 30, 2025, amid a broad selloff in mining stocks following sharp declines in gold and silver prices.

The decline reflects broader market pressure as precious metals tumbled after hitting record highs. Gold prices dropped over 4%, while silver plunged more than 8%, triggering profit-taking and technical selling. The CME Group’s decision to raise margin requirements for precious metals trading further intensified liquidation pressures, weighing heavily on mining equities.

Dakota Gold’s losses align with industry-wide weakness, as peers like Newmont (NEM) and Hecla Mining (HL) fell 5% and 4%, respectively. The selloff underscores heightened volatility in the sector, driven by overbought conditions and margin adjustments. With no earnings reports or specific corporate news cited, the move appears tied to macroeconomic factors rather than company-specific developments.

Market participants remain focused on shifting metals dynamics and potential policy responses. The Federal Reserve’s next meeting on Jan. 27-28 and evolving geopolitical risks could further influence investor sentiment in the near term.