SGW as I can recall were the masters of forward selling. Year...

SGW as I can recall were the masters of forward selling. Year after year they were achieving AUD$600 returns from gold sales, substantially above the spot price.

It seems that you cannot sell forward in AUD$. ?

So if it is done in USD$, there is not a (self contained)forward sell or hedge at all.

A second risk opens up, which could go anywhere. That is, the fluctuation between the AUD$ and the $USD.

The same thing applies, whether it is to do with gold or tantalum.

I am sorry to say, but why would you buy this stock, with a falling sword offered to you? Did you consider..."let the trend be your friend".

Your 5% stop loss was a good strategy.

Did a broking firm recommend the stock? When? And name them please!