RE:From ceo.ca. Novo. Makes all sense.Exactly. While all the intrigue is fun to read the real story is probably much more mundane. That is, someone screwed up and agreed to sell the shares because they didn't understand the big picture, and thought they were making a quick buck for the company.
"While a fuller truth will come out in a few days time, my view is based also on some rumors I have heard that Newmont had entered into a contract to sell NVO in July 2017, when NVO was in the range of C$1.60. When they finally concluded the deal yesterday they likely simply did not have the choice to sell in the open market. Even if by yesterday they no longer wanted to sell, their contract with the buyers likely forced them to conclude and sell. I am tempted to go with this version of the story, for it looks like a fuller response to the situation. It, for now, connects all the dots for me."