Honestly, I just couldn't do it anymore. I've a nest egg so I think I'm okay for the long run. Knock wood.

But honestly, my last clients for mining projects were pump and dump charlatans. Started to really make me sick. One company didn't even own the mineral rights. One asked me to return and be paid with a bullshit crypto coin. They've gone bust. I still get offers now and again, but they suck.

There's a great book about mining swindles called "A Hole in The Ground with a Liar on Top."

So, I'm done. I learned a lot; had many adventures. But nothing I ever did resulted in anything productive. Not a single ounce or pound. I'll stick to writing papers and sharing my knowledge in chat rooms.