Material Empire

Thanks to the large land grabbed by the Tsarist era, Russia has abundant resources. After the collapse of centralization, local governments are keen to sell what they can sell for short-term gains. As for how much resources are left for future generations, only Chinese people who have always been frugal will have such a concept. People in European countries believe in the flood after death.

Xie Liaosha is also a person who holds this idea. He can be the governor because he promises to bring a wealthy life to the people in the state, and the people do not care what kind of measures they take. Selling Dubiago iron ore to Chinese companies for mining is a joyous thing for Chita residents. The re-operation of iron ore means that there is a lot of investment and ample job opportunities, which is a bolster for Chita, where the industry has gradually declined.

Gergechori and others have previously opposed Japanese companies to acquire iron ore, just because the Japanese did not have the desire to mine iron ore, they just wanted to spend some money to occupy this ore, and then consider mining, and it may even be There is the idea of ​​reselling. If so, it will not only bring prosperity to Chita, but also prevent others from developing this iron mine.

The future described by the sunspots to Gergechori and others is very much in their taste. In particular, Kuroko hinted that in the future, they can arrange a good position for these people, let them play their residual heat, which makes them even more happy.

The way the fighting nations express their joy is naturally a booze. Before dumping Gegichori and others and Xie Liaosha under the table, everyone has reached an agreement to agree to the acquisition of Dubiago Iron Ore by Chinese enterprises. The relevant procedures will be completed by the Chita State Government.

While sunspots are making progress in Russia, dozens of prospecting teams are busy everywhere on the vast prairie in eastern Mongolia. An unprecedented prospecting operation is also being rolled out.

"Attention, there are geomagnetic anomalies!"

"Lower the height, lower the pod!"

"Record your position. East longitude ... North latitude ..."

An aerial survey aircraft modified by Yunba hovered in the low air, under the cabin. A long cable hung a geomagnetic measurement pod. Finding iron ore by aerial magnetic measurement method is the most effective method at present. As early as the 1950s and 1960s, China has carried out a national aeromagnetic census, and has locked a number of iron ore deposits. With the growing demand for iron ore resources, China has begun to set its sights on its neighboring countries.

In addition to a dozen aeromagnetic experts sitting in the cabin, there was also a young man wearing a dirty suit but full of excitement. He was the successor of Hongkang Fukang Steel Company Wanbaokang. Wan Baokang's father, Wan Donghua, is a business partner of Qin Hai. With the help of technical guidance provided by Qin Hai, Fukang Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. has become the largest private steel company in Hongyuan Province. Wan Baokang was a sister-in-law. Once obsessed with the pursuit of singer Qin Ling. Later, under Qin Hai's radical impulse, Wanbaokang cheered up and began to look for business opportunities abroad to prove his strength.

A few years later, although Wanbaokang finally failed to win the beauties as expected, he has made brilliant achievements in overseas business. Two years ago, he invested 20 million yuan in Mongolia to purchase the exploration and mining rights of 2,000 square kilometers of grassland. This time, with the help of Qin Hai, he was able to hire a capable geological survey team. Began to survey the grassland that I bought.

The printer creaked and sent out a piece of recording paper printed with red and blue lines. The leader of the survey team stepped forward and picked up the recording paper for a few glances. I could n’t help but look at Wanbaokang, who said I want to wear my eyes, “Wang Zong, report you good news. According to aeromagnetic data, this area is very likely to contain a very large iron ore, with reserves estimated at 800 million tons to 14 Billion tons. "

"Oh yeah!" Wan Baokang jumped up in the cabin. "Hurry up, send me a telegram to President Qin of Beijing and tell him. I have found a mine and found a large iron mine!"

Chinese companies go out across the board. Finding new iron ore around the world, so much movement. Vale and BHP Billiton, the giants of the mining industry, cannot be unaware. In fact, the two mining giants that the Chinese companies are referring to have conducted investigations, but the two giants did not get involved deeply because of the high exploration costs and pessimism about subsequent mining costs. I heard that the Chinese people started surveying locally, even in some places, and they were already preparing for development. The two giants were a little nervous.

"What did the Chinese say during the negotiations?"

In Vale's president's office, the company's president, Callum, is learning about the details of the negotiations with the former negotiator La Paz, who was sent to negotiate with China.

The first talks with China broke down, and this matter did not attract much attention at Vale headquarters. After La Paz returned to the headquarters, he made a routine report. At that time, Callum was not present at all, but after listening to the assistant's transcript afterwards, he put it behind him. The Chinese will not accept the ore price increase of 70%, which was estimated by the company ’s strategy department in advance. Another estimate they made is that the Chinese will soon request to launch a second negotiation and will Succumb in negotiations.

Vale has no reason not to be so optimistic, because they have the best quality and cheapest iron ore in the world. After adding more than 10,000 kilometers of sea transportation costs, the price is still higher than the iron ore produced in China. Much cheaper. There is no reason for Chinese steel companies to reject ore in Vale, and even if Vale has increased the price of ore by 70%, Chinese companies can still only accept it. As for their departure in the first negotiation, it is naturally because the Chinese love their face and express their anger in this way. But it didn't do any good, they would definitely come back in the end and accept a more humiliating face.

Callum waited for two months, without waiting for the Chinese's request for the next negotiation, but for the intelligence review provided by the strategic department on the Chinese's crazy prospecting in the world. According to estimates from the strategic sector, Chinese companies have invested at least US $ 500 million to purchase prospecting and mining rights. Some of the mines that have failed in the competition with Vale have also been acquired by the Chinese. Equipment orders have flown to global mining machinery manufacturers.

"Guinea Simandou iron ore? Isn't this iron ore proved to have no development value at all?" Callum asked the director of strategy department, Jovez, in surprise, holding the report.

"Yes," Chofts said. "We have evaluated this iron ore. According to available exploration data, the iron ore reserves are 2.25 billion tons, and the prospective reserves may reach 5 billion tons. The ore grade It is 66%. However, the infrastructure conditions of the mining area are extremely poor. If the ore is to be transported out of Africa, an 800 km railway line needs to be built. The initial investment is huge and has no development value. "

"So, why did the Chinese develop it?" Callum asked, tapping the report with his hand.

"I think ..." Geoffs said, "Perhaps they lack experience. They don't understand the cost of iron ore development, they don't have the ability to calculate the cost. We must know that the development of Simandou iron ore is far better than buying us or BHP Billiton's ore is cheaper. "

Callum glared at Geoffs. He didn't believe that the Chinese would develop the Simandou iron ore because of a moment of confusion. This was not a matter of buying two pounds of apples on the street, but involved a billion-dollar investment. How can the Chinese people not make a serious evaluation of a large project. Choft is right in saying that it is economically unreasonable to develop the Simandou iron ore. Instead of spending billions of dollars to build a railway and spending billions of dollars to purchase mining machinery, it is better to directly Buy ore from Vale. However, just because this matter is not reasonable, the mystery is more worth exploring.

In this way, Rappaz returned to Callum's vision, and he was called to the president's office to re-report the details of the negotiations to Callum.

"Mr. Qin, the negotiator of the other party, said that he gave Vale 30 days to consider. If the time passed, Chinese companies would no longer cooperate with Vale. He also said ..." Rapaz did not dare to continue, The following words are a bit fierce ~ www.readwn.com ~ What else did he say? Callum saw Rapac's hesitation, and asked.

"He said ... Chinese companies will no longer buy one kilogram of iron ore in Vale within five years." La Paz said.

"Good breath," Callum murmured. Qin Hai's warning was actually recounted in the last report by La Paz, but at that time the entire decision-making team at Vale did not take it seriously. In business negotiations, it is normal for people to talk ruthlessly. No matter who says or listens afterwards, they will pretend to forget it. The kind of thing that uses the past's ruthless words to run on others, that is, children will do it when they play house. As long as it is not black and white in the shopping mall, it will be ridiculous.

But now, Callum began to believe in Qin Hai's threat. It has been more than two months since the negotiation. Qin Hai has not proposed to negotiate again. There is even no telephone or email contact. It seems that I really want to break off with Vale. Called to Chinese companies' global prospecting and mining behavior, Callum was a little shy.

"If you want to figure out a way, you must understand the Chinese thoughts, which is very important for the company's decision-making." Callum told Joeft. (To be continued)