Hi Bernard,
Not sure if you're aware of it or not, but there currently is a concerted effort to bring this type of predatory exploitation to the regulatory bodies by https://savecanadianmining.com/ , primarily in the gold ming sector & its aim is to reinstate the uptick rule.
You & the likes of many CEO's on the CSE & TSXV should all band together to end this garbage. The more noise we make the better.
Best of luck & appreciate you shedding light on this issue/concern!!