I see, they are holding them tight. They just like the feeling of having billions of shares in the A/S. They would never release them into the O/S. Just periodically they feel the need to raise the A/S. If I were them that is exactly what I would do. And the only reason they gagged the T/A is because they want you to continue to think (like them) that way.
They must still be reducing the O/S shares, right? Well, I was born at night you know. But it wasn't last night and dilution isn't my name.
Is there still a short position of 524 million shares as Willy stated? I have been adding to my position as finances permit. The share price is ready to explode if GBDX is taking shares out of circulation at fire sale prices.