“Trust, But Verify”(TBV) Applies to National, As Well As Private Business ‘Deals’. In Mining, Experienced ‘Professionals’ Can Find The “Realities” That Exist [Good Or Bad].

In the Kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa, its fabulous diamond mines in the Maluti Mountains, have delivered some very large stones. In fact, at 10+ carats, in size, Lesotho is quite unique in producing larger numbers of diamonds. Today, the government in Maseru, has questions being asked as to the correctness of diamond appraisals by the mining interests operations in the Kingdom. The government realizes it needs a impartial independent appraiser to verify the quality and presumably the carat counts of diamonds mined. Since it behooves all concerned to “TBV” account data submitted to it by the mining companies; so to does it benefit the mine managements. A independent auditor will demonstrate to both the government as well as the population that proper funds are being received for minerals exported.

Another example of TBV is occurring in Peru as the government wants to make certain any mine expansions and production of Gold that is exported, is in full accord with the contracts signed years ago. The American principal mining company management apparently is helping facilitate the Peruvian government’s requests. Wisely so.

A somewhat unseemly situation in Tajikistan is unfolding as to a large gold mining operation there. In Dushanbe, there is concern that approximately 10.0+ billion dollars of gold have been acheived by a North American mining company, with Tajikistan only receiving 1.0+ billion dollars. Now, TBV is being demanded by the attentive President of the Country, Emomali Rahmon. Since Tajikistan has very large deposits of Gold, proper appraisal and auditing is essential for future mining activities. Fortunately, for Tajikistan, as a ‘business behavior contrary’, Chinese entry into other mining activities in the country should benefit it. China’s historical “Long View” of endeavors, diminishes the avarice shown by businessmen in other countries. Han Cultural logic: “The steady rain is better than one downpour”, is very true.

In Argentina, Lithium mining is in ‘full swing’. We hope the mining companies will continue to honor commitments to water preservation and recycling so indigenous peoples in the locales, and fauna, will not suffer. Buenos Aires has the TBV commitment we assume, to keep contractual terms in full force.

The State of Nevada, in America, has a very large Lithium deposit near the Oregon border. At present, the Canadian owned mining company is being evaluated by a U.S. Federal judge as to its assurances that its mining activities desired, will be in full compliance with all laws. This TBV activity benefits all parties, the general public, and the fauna residents in the immediate area.

Reality: As robots, properly programmed, do not err, humans do, (accidentally or ‘on-purpose’); vigilance is, as vigilance does.

Reference: https://lestimes.com/government-to-hire-an-independent-diamond-appraisal/

Confidence Games: If Two And Two Add Up To Five, Investors Are In Trouble

News Analysis: An Istanbul, Turkey, Currency Trader, of apparent British origins, is suspected of bilking his clients for more than 130 Million Pounds ($200 Million Dollars). Using various charades, he communicated to his unfortunate investors that he was not able to pay them back  their monies. Now, this apparent  British “Bernie Madoff” style Trader made off with investors’ funds. They should have realized, in  Confidence Games: If two and two add up to five, Investors are in trouble.

We think that in 2015, many more Financial Deviances will be sprouting up like weeds on Wall Street. Accountants, Arbitrageurs, Bankers, Brokers, Fund Operators, (AABBFOs) etc. will be ‘hard-pressed’ in the forthcoming economy, which we foresee. Flimsy investment advice by self-interested “Professionals” will not be able to cope with then-present economic realities. Investors will lose billions of Euros in such investments; this, both due to fraud but also ineptness of judgement.

As always, we suggest: “Trust, But Verify”.

If you want Business and/or Investment Advice, seek out those Seasoned Professionals who put their Clients First, and they, Second. Beware of those “AABBFO” ‘Professionals’ who have the mentalities of Trollops. They will not give you a ‘Treat’ but a ‘Trick’.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11307920/Police-let-trader-at-centre-of-130m-con-slip-through-their-fingers.html

☆ A Business Or Political Leader Who Does Not Lead, Is Not A Leader, But Litter.

News Analysis: In today’s very fast moving world, it behooves everyone concerned to review their leaders, business or otherwise. A Business Or Political Leader who does not lead, is not a Leader, but Litter for his or her subordinates. The: Prestige of the position; the Income derived therefrom; the Expense of maintaining the effete individual, all make it necessary for those who “Pay the Tab” to demand effective Leadership.

All too often today, Journalism Majors,  have little critical experience analyzing Business or Political Leaders of which they write. Yet, they often times pen glowing passages about Political Pals or young Nabobs they adulate. Where is the Critical Analysis? Where is the “Trust But Verify”?  What parameters do they use to judge?

Today, as in the past, a Leader is one who has: Ability to make decisions forthwith, High “Emotional Pain” Tolerance; Prescience of Mind; Tenacity, and a Truth Vindication Perception. He or she KNOWS that LONG TERM the Fateful Decisions made must benefit all of his or her subordinates.

History will correctly judge ALL Leaders both Business and Political.

Narcissists will end up with foggy mirrors.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/david-limbaugh/obamas-narcissism-threat-national-security

High Integrity is Required of Bankers; Guile is Not

News Analysis:  High Integrity Is Required Of Bankers; Guile is not, nor is Financial Self-Interest. Unfortunately, in many countries Bankers appear to forget that the Monies they Place with Others belong to Bank Depositors, NOT Themselves. As they seek out “Higher Financial Returns” they often by-pass Legalities in their Countries’ Banking Laws; the Personal Economic Gain becomes an Opiate for them.

As with ALL Financial Transactions the Public needs to learn the Wisdom of the simple Axiom: “Trust, But Verify”.  A Banker is NOT Someone who is Innately Born with Honesty, High  Integrity, and Wisdom. But ALL Bankers are in Money Environments to which their Weaker Brethren may succumb to Financial Temptations (at an Expense to Bank Depositors); even in Austria. Reality. 

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/k5rprzq