Mining stocks have been hammered for a long time now, as has the price of PM's in general. The paper players have seen to that. I do believe there is light at the end of the tunnel though.
I have not bought any shares here, yet. I just ran across it last week. I think there are a number of juniors that have promise. But it can take time to ferret them out.
When the next(big)correction occurs in the broader market I believe that metals will shine...Again!