Shorting is legal in Australia but so is pumping the stock up.
China on the other hand if a stock goes up or down 10% trading for the day stops.
No manipulation.
Expected the reversal to occur next week but who ever is responsible the possibility of a trading halt with potential off take or another set of assay results providing clarity on distance maybe too much risk.
Yes current asx REGULATIONS regarding shorting should be reviewed.
ALL IMO
AVZ Price at posting:
18.8¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held