Just a few true facts - IMHO:
1. Decisions to halt trading on any exchange are always made by “Securities Regulators” not by any of the listed companies.
2. Any time news is released during trading hours the Securities Regulators make the final decision as to whether-or-not a trading halt is to be issued.
3. Information posted on internet bulletin boards ARE NOT a factor in this process.
4. News Releases are usually made AFTER trading hours as much as possible to avoid dealing with this trading halt process, which is what Jim Sims or NioCorp usually does, as this is considered as the best practice for any company.
5. The NioCorp trading halt was made by Securities Regulators as it happened during normal trading hours as THEY considered it a “Material Event” for NioCorp.
6. Securities Regulators always control whether-or-not there will be a trading halt on any stock.
7. Securities Regulators DO NOT consider this type information fluff.
8. Securities Regulators do this to give all investors an even playing field, whether buying or selling any stock.
9. Companies DO NOT request trading halts. Companies only provide important information to the Securities Regulators.
10. Proper protocol is to wait until AFTER a decision has been made, and then documented IN WRITING – NOT BEFORE.
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