"Another point is that the miners are reluctant to pay hefty dividends because they are thinking there will be a crash and they will be able to deploy their cash buying up resources for pennies on the dollar. And I will just make an assumption that there is so much mistrust and confusion out there in the twilight zone that many are frozen with fear like deer in headlights."

Comment:

I believe this is a deliberate strategy in order to try and curtail the price of the metals, and it has worked brilliantly.

The shares just follow suit.

So, how do you beat this system?

You wait!

If you are confident in the ultimate outcome, but do not have large enough financial backing to make a difference, just have patience and hold on to what you have, and look for more bargain purchase points

If you have lots of FIAT but are not "in this game" by your own choice,or if you are still waiting for better entry points "fuggedaboutit" this ain't for you.

If you have lots of FIAT and trying to "beat tptb", you may hold the key and I wish you well.

Bottom Line?

Eventually, debt will overwhelm the system and people will stop gambling and look towards survival.

That is when Gold and Silver and PM shares will show their true colours.

Good Luck to all!