you can always tell if it is heading up, page-5

I think Xerxes has it right. NCM is a bellwether but there are others too.
The juniors, at least not all, are not in quicksand which implies they will disappear without trace. There will be movement shortly.
Meanwhile gold has moved up a few more dollars. I'd like to bet that NY won't bash it successfully tonight and may even go the other way rather than remain neutral. Tonight could be crucial.