Over the past year the mine's location and Slovakia's...

Over the past year the mine's location and Slovakia's environmental sensitivities have not been a deterrent for day traders who prey on catchy headlines but perhaps it has deterred serious investors so far, hence the low MC. However, as you say, 'gold is gold,' wherever it's found and once the market starts to believe there really is money to be made at Sturec the MC is bound to find its true value. It shouldn't be long now before the day traders have another splurge anyway. I presume the assay lab closed for a couple of weeks but perhaps resumed to work this week.