Hunterwr7, it's the commodity prices to blame - fast up - fast down - it's been like a jo-jo - <img src=http://www.thefinancials.com/Samples/i001631p.jpg> <img src=http://www.thefinancials.com/Samples/i001595p.jpg> <img src=http://www.thefinancials.com/Samples/i001581p.jpg> <img src=http://www.thefinancials.com/Samples/i003519p.jpg> energy, transportation and service - labour cost higher - hard to be a hardrock miner - it's not easy - that's for sure - take care - God Bless