They were not rational times and the comapny was backed by a...

They were not rational times and the comapny was backed by a broker that ran the hell out of the stock. These are different times and the comany is no longer covered by a spruiking broker.
The story is a measurably better story today than it was pre-GFC. There is no doubt about that. I am in this to see it mine or for the stock to be valued as though it will mine a large resource. Then we will see a mkt value that is superior to the pre GFC days. Alternatively, and this is the major risk, for whatever reason they will not be allowed to mine. Of course funding is another large risk. It is a high risk, high reward play. Duh!