Thanks to everyone for all your kind comments.  It hasn't been a total loss for me as some of it has been offset by gains in my other investments.  But, by far,  CUU has been my all time loser ever!  People might want to look at First Majestic Silver (FR) or Discovery Metals ( DSV ), both companies run by superb management with a PROVEN track record of bringing mines to production.  Pure plays on silver ( which I do believe will be heading much higher in the near future IMHO )