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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
In June 2013, the Company signed a 5-year global logistic service agreement with TEWOO Chemical & Light Industry Zhiyuan Trade Co., Ltd. and TianJin Zhi Yuan Investment Group Co., Ltd. (together “Zhiyuan”). TianJin Zhi Yuan Investment Group Co., Ltd. is owned by Mr. Zhong Zhang, the largest shareholder of the Company. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company executed its first shipping and chartering services agreement with Zhiyuan whereby it assisted in the transportation of approximately 51,000 tons of chromite ore from South Africa to China. In September 2013, the Company executed an inland transportation management service contract with Zhiyuan whereby it would provide certain advisory services and help control its potential commodities loss during the transportation process. In addition, the Company executed a one-year short-term loan agreement with Zhiyuan, effective January 1, 2014, to facilitate the working capital needs of Zhiyan on an as-needed basis. As of March 31, 2014, the net amount due from Zhiyuan was $735,826, inclusive of a cash advance of $180,000 during October 2013 for the purpose of settling any related transportation costs and/or chartering fees.
 
As of March 31, 2014, the Company is owed $372,508 from Sino-G Trading Inc. (“Sino-G”), an entity that is owned by the brother-in-law of the Company’s CEO. Sino-G used to act as a funds transfer agent for the Company’s services in Tianjin, PRC. In accordance with a repayment agreement between the Company and Sino-G, the amount is expected to be repaid during 2014.