Altius was worth a billion dollars at the time...they were likely doing listing requirements for the U.S exchange....
If they had done it... None of us value investors would ever have had a shot at buying them...we will be there for it this time after Alderon gains the attention of U.S based investors. In the article it refers to Voisey Bay....interestingly enough Robert Freidland made his fortune there...funny Steve Jobs Mentor made his billions in Newfoundland!