After looking again here I guess there a plenty of shares that are available for sale.... we just need some news to soak them up!
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the year ended May 31, 2011, the Company completed a private placement of 20,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit for total proceeds of $2,000,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling the holder the right to purchase one common share at $0.15 per share expiring on January 31, 2012 (the Series "D" Share Purchase Warrants). An additional 752,500 units were issued as finders' fees.
The proceeds from this private placement will be used for the phosphate projects in Hunan, China and general working capital.
On May 25, 2011, the Company issued 350,000 shares at a quoted market price of $0.23 each to a consultant for its services.
On July 5, 2011, Sterling issued 10,000,000 shares to the Hongyu Shareholders with the closing market price of the shares at $0.22 for acquiring the remaining 20% equity interest in Silver Castle from the Hongyu Shareholders.