Bad luck – yes, but as you say scum is forcing a lot of selling and will likely continue to do so through year end. Too typical of a lot of these miners.
Speaking of selling, HUI 260 was firmly rejected – no surprise there.
Edit: Speaking of surprises, the only surprise today is that pm’s are doing OK given the move up in the dollar. Rates on the 10 yr. are quite a bit lower though.
Appears rates are calling the Fed’s taper bluff.