Sham, no. This is a real place and minable product, not gold shot into sedimentary rock. Shoestring operation, yes. Bill has not taken pay for two years here and no stock option is worth much at .0001. Your definition of sham is not the proper understanding of the word. Escala is well known for its documented reserves after 400+ years. Low silver prices kept this and other mines dormant lately , along with governmental red tape, etc. They have drilled many holes and the previous company did so much more. The issue lately has been how deal with this remote operation.
I accept your opposite point of view. Iron sharpens iron. My input has been one of balance, sorely missing at times.