Capricorn Metals shares sink as CEO Paul Criddle faces assault charge
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The news: Capricorn Metals shares plunged in morning trade after the gold miner's chief executive Paul Criddle was charged with aggravated assault.
The numbers: Capricorn shares were down 8.5% to $9.31 at 11:50am AEST, making it one of the worst hit stocks in a broad selloff across gold miners.
The context: Capricorn said Criddle has pleaded not guilty to the charge and has been granted leave pending the matter's resolution.
The company said it will not making any further comment as the matter is currently before the court.
The source: ASX
