I Don't See a Problem with Short Sellers or Short Sell Analysts

The other analyst even admitted that this mining company may be worthless. It's like a lottery ticket.

Companies and the buy-side analysts exaggerate future prospects and even past earnings all day long and that (potential) manipulation is institutionally sanctioned. But short sellers get beat on.

I am wary of any company that attacks an analyst. Let them simply prove the doubters wrong.

Sometimes the short sellers are right. (Sino-Forest and Valeant). Negative views are also protected by free speech rights. 

Finally, this is clearly a pure speculation and not an investment. Similarly lottery tickets are not an investment.