I have been a shareholder for about the same period and added over time. Many companies I have invested in have gone the same route... one example is BQI , Oilsands Quest exploration company in Canada. The Shares went from $.08 to $8.90 ($.75 after the Crash in the market) and has not even been in production as yet or earned $.01 in revenue. The companies start up was fraught with growing pains also at the beginning. So , to me this in very normal. One big difference is that gold is $1200 + an oz. and IMHO leaves lots of room for big profits for SLTA going forward. I believe SLTA is on the launching pad ready to blast off. JMHO as always !