In Large Infrastructure Projects, Amongst Nations, Some Outsiders Complain; We Ask: “Is The Glass Half Full Or Half Empty?”

We have found over the decades, a rather fascinating theme, issued out by the Puppet Masters’ Masters [PMMs]: Get ‘Germalists’ to decry the infrastructure projects of others as: too costly; too dangerous; too nefarious; too risky; even ‘too-too’. This, while the projects of PMMs are ‘fondled’ by the Press and presented to the public as: Beneficial; Citizens-worthy; Financially-sound; Growth-enhancing; Patriotic, and any of other self-fulfilling praise they can dream up.

In Colombo, Sri Lanka, China has provided funding for a massive port project that will advance the country into a ‘higher financial profile’. The country should grow logarithmically in terms of: corporate headquarters developments; engineering capabilities, financial services availability; commercial marine services, and the like; this, as the buildings are erected. “Cash Inflow” should become Sri Lanka’s reality with this project. It certainly has ‘location, location, location’ deemed essential by the aforementioned industries.

As we have written before, it is our collective opinions that rather than besmirching the ‘Lender-Borrower’ relationship, understand: “No One Coerced Anyone Into Engaging In The Project [No One]. In the instant case, China helped the Sri Lankans; we are unaware of any other of the billion/trillion dollar investment funds or other nations to do so. That China receives contempt from outsiders, for helping Sri Lanka, is pathetic.

As we look to the high North, far from Sri Lanka, in Siberia, investors are welcome to help provide capabilities and funds to develop infrastructure of this great expanse. We hope that a awareness of the potential profitability of such investments will allow businessmen to stay ‘Non-political”, and abandon the rhetoric of ‘also-rans’ who cannot efficiently run their own countries. At 8.0+% of Earth’s land area [13,100,000 square kilometers (5,100,000 square miles)] Siberia has much to offer. Beyond gargantuan forests are huge deposits of: coal, diamonds, gold, gypsum, lead, natural gas, nickel, molybdenum, oil, ‘rare earths’, silver, zinc, et al. Now, distances and terrain, need to be overcome; which they certainly can be dealt with. This ‘Horn of Plenty’ geography beckons those with a ‘Long View’ of business sustainability; not mere ‘Day-Traders’ as some are in London and New York City.

Siberia, with ‘100,000’ rivers, the largest being the Lena, Ob, and Yenisei, infrastructure, as bridges, will be essential. Airports construction, will also be essential, small or large. The famous “Trans-Siberian Railway”, we expect would have even greater expansion through the area in the future.

Our views are Large Projects require: Comprehension of the problem and a viable solution; Superb design; Quality materials for longevity; Efficient Production; Precise Accounting for cost controls; Maintenance Management; and Proper Funding [at a reasonable loan cost]. By dealing with a nation, such as China, in the aforementioned Sri Lanka project, we think each element of the above stated will be attained. China’s vast projects on its own ‘turf’ have been exemplary.

We think that Africa and South America are ALSO ideal for the “Glass being ‘half-full’; this, rather than Germalists’ writings about another country’s ‘Half-Empty’ [shenanigans] of ‘avarice’, ‘deceit’, ‘hegemonic’ intentions on those continents. As we often ask: “Who else is offering to loan billions of dollars to other Nations’ infrastructure projects? Let them stand up and be counted.”

Before giving kudos to besmirchers, ask: “Who are their PMMs.” One might be surprised at the ‘intercontinental’ answers.

Reality: “Older and Wiser” carries a lot of weight; except for the ‘Arrogant’ who ‘know better’.

Reference: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59993386

Green Energies Are Myths Marketed As: “‘Free Lunches’ Are Attained”

A SUPERB and IN-DEPTH analysis of realities of Green Energy products used in Green Energy projects: Electric Vehicle productions, Wind Vanes, et al, is the report: “The Dirty Truth About Clean Technologies [Mining The Planet To Death]” by “Spiegel International”. This typical “Spiegel International ” quality “holds no punches and tells it as it is” [which is reflective of attitudes of ‘Miners in the real world’].

Our having been involved, in one way or another, in various mining operations on various continents, in projects seeking different minerals, has allowed us insight into ‘mining realities’. One reality that stands out is “There is NO FREE LUNCH in mining. Every aspect of this activity is costly. One easy element to present to the inexperienced is: As mineral quantities are reduced through mining removal for processing, more energy is required to find and bring to process, remaining ores.

The fact that other minerals, which exist in large quantities in other countries, than currently used in gasoline or diesel vehicles in America and Europe in particular, create new environmental problems. For example, South American Lithium ore being extracted for Electric Vehicle batteries require prodigious amounts of water for mining activities; gasoline and diesel fuels do not have this need. Mining for wind vanes have Chilean Copper usage, in their designs, way beyond Coal, Gas, and Oil for energy. Coal, Oil and Gas are not accessibility-limited, since they are void of being NAT {Not Always There} Energies, as are Wind and Solar energy forms. That they need ‘filtration’ no one denies. Technological advances will be made since there is much money to be made in doing so. The “Green Energy” modicum is a excellent stimulus, we think.

When the Green Energies are used, as they should be, but in conjunction with existing RELIABLE ENERGY SOURCES, their ‘cost-footprints’ are made at a great distance from the users, as aforementioned. All of the materials for their production and immediate usage, as when one charges up the car batteries, have required assets from somewhere else. If the vehicle drivers for example, are proud of not polluting their communities, they have already polluted other areas [where their energies were sourced]. We think they should not be smug about their “Greenness”; it is a myth.

When one reads the “Spiegel International” analysis, one cannot but admire “German Technological Comprehension”; it is what it is. We, who have participated in mining activities, for decades must applaud the authors. Maybe, after reading the report, a enlightened public will realize that criticizing nations such as China for presently using Coal, as it migrates to Green Energy, cannot be instantly accomplished. The fact that China had the foresight to comprehend the need for ore processing capabilities reflects excellence in governance; “Sour Grapes” attitudes by ‘Germalists’ writing in other nations, do not ‘cut it’. We ask: Why did your countries’ ‘Billionaires’, if they are so smart, NOT think ahead and go into ore processing? Who stopped them? The sames question for your governments. Were they spending funds for hegemonic actions? All too often jealousy, by mere financial opportunists who NEVER take the ‘Long View’, as the Chinese do, look to make the ‘quick buck’; this is their lot. So be it said, so be it written.

President Putin of Russia, a “Horn of Plenty” country, as to mineral wealth, understands and agrees to forge ahead as to processing of ores. Wisely, he knows that ‘added value’ is the benefit to his fine country and is brought about through processing. As Russia mines, processes and sells its products to others, the country with its existing low national debt, may become the world leader in financial responsibility to its citizens; this we see emanating.

Reality: As the Sheep, being readily influenced by ‘Germalists’, leap into ‘Green Investments’, they should realize the ‘Bleating Wolves pushing projects’, may be trying to snare them, and take their monies [before devouring them].

Reference: https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/mining-the-planet-to-death-the-dirty-truth-about-clean-technologies-a-696d7adf-35db-4844-80be-dbd1ab698fa3

☆ Bulgaria Joins The World’s Best Manufacturing Countries Rankings

News Analysis: Bulgaria Joins The World’s Best Manufacturing Countries Rankings (thus having a high probability of Economic Global Success for its 7 Million People). Chemical Processing, Machined Products and Equipment, Metals Smelting, and  Petroleum Processing are its Manufacturing Strengths; it is rich in Coal, Copper, Iron, and Lead. Bulgaria allegedly is the World’s Largest Producer of Essential Oils for Perfume Production.

Bulgaria has ample water with over 500 rivers and extensive Nuclear Power Production for Electrical Demands of Manufacturers. 

Most of the Country’s manufacturing is centered around Sofia, its Sophisticated Capital.

Europe’s Fourteenth Largest Country is of 110,994 Km2 (42,855 Mi2) with Sixty-seven Percent of Bulgaria’s Population  being 54 years of age or younger;  good ages for Employment Longevity for Manufacturers.

Many Economists think a 5.9% Production Growth Rate will be applicable for 2014.

The Nation has  Corporate and Personal Income Tax Rates of a mere 10%; Very Wise for Good Business.

Entrepreneurs as well as Investors should well-consider Bulgaria for Business Activities.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.novinite.com/articles/158736/Bulgaria+Scores+Among+Top+High+Growth+Locations

☆ Mozambique Minerals May Make Investors More Money

News Analysis: Mozambique, sitting in the Southeast Corner of Africa, has Abundant Mineral Resources such as: Aluminum (Bauxite); Coal; Gemstones (Aquamarine, Morganite, and Tourmaline); Gold; Iron Ore; Niobium; Tantalite; and, Titanite. Smart Investors are beginning to discover the Methodology of entering this Market and Profiting. Find out what should be done to earn Substantial Wealth in Mozambique.

Reference: http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?id=7404&page_type=story_detail

The Government of Mozambique, in Maputo,  wants to have its citizens benefit from the country’s Great Mineral Wealth; as they should. But rather than Nationalize all mining Businesses as some other countries have done, it is  Wiser.  It understands that Investors need to make a profit in conjunction with the level of risk they will be undertaking. The Inflow of Capital is essential for the country’s growth.

The old adage: “Money is Worth only 40%”, as applied in the Motion Picture Industry, largely applies to entering a country to extract its Natural Resources. Smart businessmen will know that Infrastructure Development benefits the population while it can benefit the business at hand. They have an understanding that the Health of their workers must be good; they provide Medical Personnel to handle this issue. Wise businessmen KNOW that ‘Good Interpersonal Relations With The Community Means Long Term Growth And Profitability” for businesses.

In having Harmonious Relations with all, Strikes will not occur, Productivity will be high, the Labor Pool will be great and,  the Project will bring Wealth to Investors.

All Humans have an “Unwritten Sign” ‘hanging from a chain around their necks’.  It says: “Make Me Feel Important”. Those who implement this ‘Fact’ in dealing with All Others are called: “Winners”.

Reality.

Investing in Coal Makes Sense for Future “Affordable Energy” Needs of Many Developing Countries

News Analysis: Some politicians around the world demand the installation of Alternative Energy Sources for Developing Countries such as: Geothermal, Solar, or Wind Power. There some shortcomings in the three: Geothermal Energy is geographically limited to certain areas of the globe [thereby somewhat limiting its cost availability to areas farther from the energy source]. The acquisition of power from the second and third are transient [night skies or unpredictable wind availability].

Coal, does not have the previously mentioned ‘shortcomings’ of the three, and has other attributes. The low cost of coal, itself; its world-wide availability; its transportability; and, its ‘power’ efficiency make it ideal for developing countries. The downside is that it needs to be ‘cleaned ‘ before being utilized. The cost of present day technology to ‘scrub the coal’ will diminish through both scientific advances in “Scrub Processing” as well as due to “Recurring Unit Cost” reductions through increased volume sales by equipment manufacturers.

The positive elements of Coal: Low Cost; Availability; Transportability, and Efficiency make it the ideal energy source for countries the do not have “Money to Burn”.

Investors with foresight into the “Cost/Energy Equation” can benefit from investments in both Coal Cleaning Technologies in particular,  and in Coal Resources in general,  around the world. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/km52m7m