However, the previous quarters didn't have major public holidays...

However, the previous quarters didn't have major public holidays in the way. There are other companies that only report quarterlies and not much beforehand. There has been so much negativity with this stock - perhaps expectations a bit too high - management perhaps could have had a more under promise and over deliver approach??

Being that said, production has increased over time and I suspect will do so again as time goes on. Zinc price and treatment charges are more of a concern. Increasing the former and reducing the latter will see the company in better shape.