Companies like OKU and share markets climb endless walls of...

Companies like OKU and share markets climb endless walls of worry. The press, politicians, weather, commodity prices all contribute to risk and fear. Look at the meltdown we went through here with carbon and mining taxes. Dont forget that the Labour costs in these countries are fractions of here, so there is more meat on the bone, higher grade etc.
PIR went through all the same woes. 20c to $2 back to 70c to take over at $2.40 equivalent.
What ever happens (mali is fine too date) the govts still need the miners and the incomes.
Its the corrupted politicians (we have our fair share) that are one of the largest problems all countries face.