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Https://www.eurasiantimes.com/refused-f-35-chinese-j-20-mighty-dragons/

"Refused F-35, Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragons A Possible Replacement For US Stealth Fighters For The UAE?.."

.."Recent UAE-China engagements suggest increasing cooperation, including potential military collaboration, highlighted by the UAE’s interest in Chinese aircraft like the J-20 following their inability to secure the F-35. This shift could reshape regional military dynamics and affect US-Gulf strategic ties,” the article added.

Air force-to-air force ties between the UAE and China have been burgeoning. On April 23, Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Majren Al Ameri, commander of Joint Operations for the UAE, visited Beijing and met with Lt General Chang Dingqiu, commander of the People’s Liberation Army-Air Force (PLAAF), at the headquarters of the Chinese Ministry of Defense.

Opting for J-20 seems plausible, as the UAE has already received the Chinese Falcon L-15 advanced trainer aircraft. The delivery of L-15s is seen as China getting a toehold in the Middle East defense market..."

'It's complicated'

GLA

You may be on to something, MM !

There does seem to be a rough adherence to a pattern.

'Material ' RNS's release date /day:

- Corporate/Project Update 28 March Thurs

- MoU with Chinese 28 Dec Thurs

- Funding update 14 Dec Thurs

- Interims release 29 Sept Fri

- Finals 3 July Mon (lots of content !)

- Acquisition of GLEN's stake 16 Dec Fri

- Notice of GM /results of AGM both 25 Nov Fri

- Notice of Acquisition 23 Nov Weds

-Notice of AGM 4 Nov Fri

with the more recent additional constraints imposed by time-zone and working week differences with the (presumed) counterparts...

GLA

I seem to recall from the distant past that ZIOC had their monthly board meetings on the last Thursday of each month.

Does make me wonder whether Clifford and Co will be spending this weekend writing RNSs and composing press releases?

In fact, 'I wouldn't want.........' may well be true, for once.

Bring on Monday.

Found it. The 'blending of ore' bit is here

https://fortescue.com/news-and-media/news/2023/02/08/mining-convention-signed-for-the-belinga-iron-ore-project

“Geological mapping and sampling programs have confirmed our initial thoughts that this new West African iron ore hub may well one day prove to be among the largest in the world.

“The key aspect of this particular geology is its potential to dovetail with Fortescue Pilbara ore blends. In doing so it will preserve and enhance the iron ore industry of both Australia and Gabon....

"This emerging iron region is potentially massive. If it fulfils its promise, it will complement our Australian operations through enhancing our blended products, extending our mine lives and opening new global markets..."

ATB

Bloomberg also make the link between this bid & a wave of M&A activity:

"BHP Bid for Anglo American Set to Unleash Wave of Mining M&A"

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-25/bhp-bid-for-anglo-american-set-to-unleash-wave-of-mining-m-a