UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549





FORM 10-K

(Amendment No. 1)

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(Mark One)



|☒ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013



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|☐ | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________________ TO __________________________



COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 001-34631



ARMCO METALS HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



|Nevada                                                         |  | 26-0491904                          
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|(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |  | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



|One Waters Park Drive, Suite 98, San Mateo, California |  | 94403     
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|(Address of principal executive offices)               |  | (Zip Code)



|Registrant's telephone number, including area code: |  | (650) 212-7620
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Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:



|Title of each class                      |  | Name of each exchange on which registered
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|Common stock, par value $0.001 per share |  | NYSE MKT                                 



Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:



None

(Title of class)



|Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. | ☐ | Yes | ☒ | No
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

| | ☒ | Yes | ☐ | No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.4.05 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

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Yes
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No








Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company:



| | Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer         | ☐
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| | Non-accelerated filer   | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☒



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) ☐ Yes ☒ No



State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. $5,530,377 on June 28, 2013.



Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 31,433,968 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding as of April 2, 2014.



DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE



List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or information statement; and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (c) under the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980). None.



EXPLANATORY NOTE



We are filing this Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 as originally filed on April 4, 2014 (the “Original Filing”) to revise certain disclosure in response to comments from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These revisions include:



| | ● | we have revised the introductory paragraph to Item 1A. Risk Factors to eliminate certain qualifying language;
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| | ● | we have enhanced certain disclosure to further clarify the impact of weakening demand and price for scrap metal and overcapacity in that market has had on our company;
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| | ● | we had added additoinal diclosure provding more detail on our new business model;
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| | ● | we have enhanced certain disclosure to provide more information on known trends and uncertainities associted with CNBM’s non-performance and risks to us; and
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| | ● | we have added additional disclosure regarding the consideration of diversity by our Nominanting and Corporate Governance Committee in identifying director nominees.
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This Form 10-K/A also includes new certifications pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1, 31.2 and 32.1. Except as described above, no other information in the Original Filing has been updated and this Amendment continues to speak as of the date of the Original Filing. Other events occurring after the filing of the Original Filing or other disclosures necessary to reflect subsequent events have been or will be addressed in other reports filed with or furnished to the SEC subsequent to the date of the Original Filing.










TABLE OF CONTENTS



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|Part I  
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|Item 1.  | Business.                                                                                                     | 4       
|Item 1A. | Risk Factors.                                                                                                 | 11      
|Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments.                                                                                    | 19      
|Item 2.  | Properties.                                                                                                   | 19      
|Item 3.  | Legal Proceedings.                                                                                            | 20      
|Item 4.  | Mine Safety Disclosures.                                                                                      | 20      
|Part II 
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|Item 5.  | Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. | 20      
|Item 6.  | Selected Financial Data.                                                                                      | 21      
|Item 7.  | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.                        | 21      
|Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.                                                   | 34      
|Item 8.  | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.                                                                  | 34      
|Item 9.  | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.                         | 34      
|Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures.                                                                                      | 35      
|Item 9B. | Other Information.                                                                                            | 35      
|Part III
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|Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.                                                       | 36      
|Item 11. | Executive Compensation.                                                                                       | 40      
|Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.               | 42      
|Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.                                    | 43      
|Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services.                                                                       | 45      
|Part IV 
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|Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.                                                                      | 45      










SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS



Throughout this report, or in other reports or registration statements filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under the Securities Act of 1933, as well as in documents we incorporate by reference or in press releases or oral statements made by our officers or representatives, we may make statements that express our opinions, expectations, or projections regarding future events or future results, in contrast with statements that reflect historical facts. These predictive statements, which we generally precede or accompany by such typical conditional words as “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “seek,” “project” or “expect,” or by the words “may,” “will,” or “should,” are intended to operate as “forward-looking statements” of the kind permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, incorporated in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. That legislation protects such predictive statements by creating a “safe harbor” from liability in the event that a particular prediction does not turn out as anticipated.



While we always intend to express our best judgment when we make statements about what we believe will occur in the future, and although we base these statements on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable when made, these forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to many uncertainties and other variable circumstances, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause our actual results and experience to differ materially from those we thought would occur.



The following listing represents some, but not necessarily all, of the factors that may cause actual results to differ from those we may have anticipated or predicted:



| | ● | We operate in cyclical industries and we experience volatile demand for our products;
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| | ● | Our ability to operate our scrap metal recycling facility efficiently and profitably;
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| | ● | Our ability to obtain sufficient capital to fund a potential expansion of our scrap metal recycling facility;
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| | ● | Our ability to establish adequate management, legal and financial controls in the United States and China;
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| | ● | The availability to us of supplies of metal ore and scrap metal upon favorable terms;
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| | ● | The availability of electricity to operate our scrap metal recycling facility;
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| | ● | Fluctuations in raw material prices may affect our operating results as we may not be able to pass on cost increases to customers;
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| | ● | The lack of various legal protections, which may be customarily contained in similar contracts among parties in the United States and are material to our operations, in certain agreements to which we are a party;
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| | ● | Our dependence on our key management personnel;
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| | ● | Our potential inability to meet the filing requirements imposed by the securities laws in the United States;
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| | ● | Our ineffective internal control over financial reporting;
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| | ● | The effect of changes resulting from the political and economic policies of the Chinese government on our assets and operations located in China;
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| | ● | The limitation on our ability to receive and use our revenues effectively as a result of restrictions on currency exchange in China;
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| | ● | The impact of future inflation in China on economic activities in China;
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| | ● | Our ability to enforce our rights due to policies regarding the regulation of foreign investments in China;
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| | ● | The restrictions imposed under regulations relating to offshore investment activities by Chinese residents, causing us increased administrative burdens and regulatory uncertainties, may limit or adversely affect our ability to complete any business combinations with our subsidiaries based in China;
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| | ● | Our ability to comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act which could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences;
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| | ● | The provisions of our articles of incorporation and by-laws that may delay or prevent a takeover may sometimes work against the best interests of our stockholders; and
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| | ● | Our controlling stockholders may take actions that conflict with the interests of our stockholders.
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You should read thoroughly this report and the documents that we refer to herein with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from and/or worse than what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements including those made in Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors appearing elsewhere in this report. Other sections of this report include additional factors which could adversely impact our business and financial performance. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the Federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report, and you should not rely on these statements without also considering the risks and uncertainties associated with these statements and our business.








OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION



Unless otherwise set forth to the contrary, when used in this report the terms the “Company,” "we," "us," "ours," and similar terms refers to Armco Metals Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and our subsidiaries, the term “MT” refers to metric tons, and the term “Recycling Facility” refers to our metal recycling facility located in the Banqiao Industrial Zone, part of Lianyungang Economic Development Zone in the Jiangsu province of China.



The information which appears on our web site at www.armcometals.com is not part of this report.





PART I



ITEM 1.          DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.



OverviewWe engage in the business of metal ore trading and distribution and scrap metal recycling. Our operations are conducted primarily in China.



In our metal ore trading and distribution business, we import, sell and distribute to the metal refinery industry in China, a variety of metal ore that includes iron, chrome, nickel, copper, titanium and manganese ore, as well as non-ferrous metals, and coal. We obtain these raw materials from global suppliers primarily in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Ukraine and the United States and distribute them in China. In addition, we provide sourcing and pricing services for various metals to our network of customers.



In our scrap metal recycling business, we recycle scrap metal at our recycling facility and sell the recycled product to steel mills in China for use in the production of recycled steel. Our recycling facility commenced formal operations in the third quarter of 2010, and is located in Banqiao Industrial Zone, part of Lianyungang Economic Development Zone, in the Jiangsu province of China. Our organization structure is summarized below:









Our Industry and Market



Steel Industry and Market for Iron Ore





China is the largest developing country in the world, and the demand for steel has been growing steadily over the past decade as the country continues to experience an industrial revolution. The steel industry is an important basic industry of China’s national economy, and it plays a vital role in the country’s industrialization efforts. Our management believes that domestic steel production in China will continue to increase at current levels as the country continues to grow. According to the World Steel Association, worldwide crude steel production reached 1,607 million MT for 20131, and increased 3. 5% from 2012 to 2013 and 1.2% from 2011 to 2012. Crude steel production in China reached 779 million MT in 2013, and increased 7.5% from 2012 to 20132, 3.1% from 2011 to 2012 and 8.9% from 2010 to 2011. China accounts for 33.8% of the world steel production in 2006, and increased to 48.5% of global production in 2013.



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1http://www.worldsteel.org/media-centre/press-releases/2014/World-crude-steel-output-increases-by-3-5--in-2013.html

2http://www.worldsteel.org/media-centre/press-releases/2014/World-crude-steel-output-increases-by-3-5--in-2013.html








Scrap Metal Recycling Industry.





China is the largest market in the world for scrap metal used in the production of steel. China produced 779 million MT of steel in 2013 and expects to produce 810 million MT in 20143. According to a report released at year end of 2013 by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), steel industry will grow at a slow rate, which will continue to earn merger profit in 2014. Our management anticipates that our growth will be enhanced by the favorable environmental and other economic stimulus policies of the Chinese government. The Chinese government is seeking to, reduce pollution and save energy, and recycling metal offers advantages in line with these goals. Recycling steel requires 60% less energy, reduces air pollution by 86% and water pollution by 76% as compared to the traditional iron ore to steel processing methods. In addition, recycling metal is believed to be less costly than mining iron ore and manipulating it through the production process to form 'new' steel. Metal does not lose its inherent physical properties during the recycling process and the recycling process drastically reduces required energy and material compared to the refinement from iron ore.



The Chinese government’s stated goal in its 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015) is to increase consumption of scrap metal by producers from 15% to 20% between 2010 and 2015. The Chinese government estimates that the scrap metals demand will be in 92 million MT which increases 4 million MT comparing to 2013 and 880 million MT of steel will be consumed annually by the year 20154 and therefore domestic demand for scrap is likely to substantially increase by 2015. Accordingly we expect that demand for scrap metal will continue to be strong. For the steel industry, the Chinese government’s stated goal in the 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015) is to increase consumption of scrap metal by producers from 15% in 2010 to 20% in 2015. The government’s stated goal will have impact on the development of our scrap steel business favorably in the next few years. So it is estimated that China’s total demand for scrap metal in 2015 should be approximately 140 million MT.



The amount of domestic steel available for recycling is largely a function of the amount of steel in products or other applications nearing the end of their useful lives. Much of China’s steel reserves or the steel in use in China today, has only recently been put into use. For example, according to the China Iron and Steel Association, the accumulated steel product consumption in China from 1949 to 2007, or the total volume of steel products consumed during that period, was approximately 4.13 billion MT, of which approximately 2.23 billion MT, or approximately 54%, was consumed in the period from 2001 to 2007.



Many of the steel products in use in China today have yet to reach the end of their useful lives. However, that is expected to change in the near future because many of the products put into use in China over the last few years have relatively short life spans, such as vehicles and home appliances. Moreover, many buildings and other infrastructure projects with longer life spans that were built during the early stages of China’s industrialization are soon expected to reach the end of their useful lives. We expect that each of these products will provide a significant source of domestic scrap steel available for recycling.



In addition, China’s steel production technology has become increasingly efficient, and enhancements in production technology have resulted in a reduction of scrap steel produced by steel manufacturers. As a result, the amount of scrap steel created by steel companies per MT of steel produced has decreased.



We expect the increasing focus on environmental matters and efficient utilization of resources will further strengthen demand for scrap steel in domestic steel production in China. With the expected increase in steel available for recycling, we believe scrap steel recycling companies with strong domestic supply networks like us should be particularly well positioned to capitalize on these trends.   Prices of scrap steel are highly correlated to the price of steel. According to the China Association of Metal Scrap Utilization, the spread between hot rolled coil prices and average scrap steel prices in China remained relatively constant over the past few years. As a result, factors that affect the price of steel in China often have a similar impact on the price of scrap steel in China.



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The Chinese government has identified the scrap metal recycling industry as a way to minimize the use of scarce natural resources and reduce energy consumption and emissions in the steel manufacturing industry. In July 2005, China’s “Steel Industry Development Policy” recommended that domestic steel producers increase the use of scrap metal in the production of steel. Chinese scrap companies once paid 17% VAT on their scrap transactions but could apply for a rebate. In 2010, this was reduced to 50% of the VAT charge, down from 70% in 2009. However, the policy expired on January 1, 2011 and was not renewed. In February 2006, The National Development and Reform Commission of China, The Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and The Ministry of Environmental Protection of China jointly issued the “Automotive Products Recycling Technology Policy.” Under the terms of this policy, auto makers were charged with the responsibility to recover and recycle abandoned vehicles. We believe that this law has increased the availability of raw materials necessary for scrap metal recycling.



The Chinese government also encourages the development of the scrap metal recycling industry. After the accession to the World Trade Organization, Chinese government adopted a favorable policy of zero tariffs on scrap steel imports and implemented a quota-free policy on the volume of imports via self-registration. In order to facilitate and regulate the domestic scrap steel recycling market, the Chinese government further revised China’s taxation policy on waste to encourage development of the scrap steel recycling industry. The Chinese government once increased the export tax to 13% for some steel and non-ferrous metal products effected for the period between April 2009 and the end of 2010. Since 2011, scrap steel and non-ferrous metal products no longer enjoy rebate for export tax. The favorable tariffs and taxation policies for scrap steel continue being in place, and we believe these policies will further benefit the scrap metal industry in China over the next few years.



Our Metal Ore Trading and Distribution Business



We believe that we are a leader in China in the trading and distribution of metal ore to the metal refining industry in China. We have also started trading and distribution of non-ferrous metals in China. Our products include a wide variety of metal ores such as iron ore, chrome ore, nickel ore, copper ore, manganese ore and scrap metal. We obtain our products from global suppliers in primarily Brazil, India, Indonesia, Ukraine, and the United States. We have established strong relationships with our clients and service their needs through our internal sales representatives and other company resources.



Customers



We sell processed and non-ferrous ore to end-users such as specialty steelmakers, foundries, aluminum sheet and ingot manufacturers, copper refineries and smelters, brass and bronze ingot manufacturers, wire and cable producers, utilities and telephone networks. In addition to coal and steel billet (which is a section of steel used for rolling into bars, rods and sections), we buy and sell the following metal ore from time to time:



| | ● | Iron Ore, which is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is in turn one of the main raw materials used to make steel. Approximately 98% of the mined iron ore is used to make steel;                                                                                                                                   
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| | ● | Chrome Ore, which is used to reinforce steel and, in association with high carbon, gives resistance to wear and abrasion. It is also used in heat-resisting steels and high duty cast irons;                                                                                                                                   
| | ● | Nickel Ore, which is a silvery-white metal that takes on a high polish. It belongs to the transition metals, and is hard and ductile. It occurs most usually in combination with sulfur and iron in pentlandite, with sulfur in millerite, with arsenic in the mineral nickeline, and with arsenic and sulfur in nickel glance;
| | ● | Copper Ore, which is used as a heat conductor, an electrical conductor, as a building material and as a constituent of various metal alloys;                                                                                                                                                                                   
| | ● | Manganese Ore, which is a chemical element that is used industrially as pigments and as oxidation chemicals;                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
| | ● | Magnesium Ore, which is used in aluminum alloying. The addition of magnesium to aluminum produces high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloys; and                                                                                                                                                                               
| | ● | Titanium Ore, which is one of the most widely distributed elements in the crust and an important raw material to manufacture titanium products and electrode coating.                                                                                                                                                          



The following table sets forth our major customers for metal ore whose sales accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues for the year of 2013:



| | ● | Shanxi Gangxu Trade Co., Ltd.;               
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| | ● | Broad Max Holding Ltd.; and                  
| | ● | Sichuan Ming Da (Group) Enterprises Co., Ltd.








Suppliers



In general, we obtain ferrous and non-ferrous ore from a variety of sources, including mining companies, brokers and other intermediaries. Our metal ore distribution business requires a significant amount of working capital to pay for the various ore and scrap metal we purchase and distribute. We currently finance these purchases through a combination of various facilities, including letters of credit, bank credit lines, internally generated funds and loans from Kexuan Yao, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. In September 2012, we purchased 30,000 MT of chrome ore from Mineracao Usiminas S.A. In March 2013, we signed sales contract of 28,000 MT with our customers and we have delivered approximately 27,000 MT of the chrome ore under the sales contract to the customers. We have been focusing our efforts on securing additional contracts for various ore and metals and are still in the early stages of evaluating potential new supply opportunities.



In 2013, our major suppliers in our metal ore business were:



| | ● | Fremery holdings Ltd; and                        
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| | ● | Beijing CNR CR transportation Equipment Co., Ltd.



Our current practice is to enter into single transaction contracts for the purchase and sale of metal ore, in which the sales price charged to our customers is based on the price we pay for the metal ore plus a predetermined amount. In the future, our goal is to enter into either long-term contracts with both suppliers and customers or negotiated spot sales contracts which establish the quantity purchased for the month. In general, the price we charge for ore depends upon market demand, supply and transportation costs, as well as quality and grade of the metal ore. In many cases, our selling price also includes the cost of transportation to the destination port of the end-user.



Our Metal Recycling Operations



In the third quarter of 2010, we commenced formal operations at our recycling facility, which is located in Banqiao Industrial Zone, part of Lianyungang Economic Development Zone in Jiangsu province of China. Jiangsu province, located in eastern PRC, is considered as one of the China’s major industrial centers. Lianyungang city in Jiangsu province is home to one of the China's ten largest deep-sea ports and has large ship access. Lianyungang is also located near 11 steel mills in the Jiangsu province. Our recycling facility is strategically located near this deep-sea port.



The recycling facility includes a scrap metal cutting production line, a large scrap metal cutting line, light thin waste/thin metal packing line and a preproduction facility that includes scrap metal grasping machines, scrap transportation machines, radiation detection equipment, factory, administrative and operations offices, material pile stock and load meters. The recycling facility is designed to recycle machinery, building materials, automobile parts and various other scrap metals and to dismantle ships. We believe we are the first company to install and operate in China a Texas Shredder Lindeman System, one of the most advanced metal recycling systems in the world.



The recycling facility is designed to have a production capacity to recycle approximately one million MT of metal annually, which includes 800,000 MT from a shredder and 200,000 MT from cutting machines. Our current production capacity at the recycling facility is 600,000 MT. As the recycling facility only became operational in the third quarter of 2010, we have no current plan to expand the production capacity of the recycling facility.



Depending upon future market conditions and our ability to operate our plant at its current production capacity, we may seek to expand the capacity of the recycling facility, and we have begun to formulate a plan for the second phase of these operations. This next phase would include an expansion to increase our production capacity to two million MT per year and construction of additional scrap automobile dismantling lines to address the emerging market demand of automobile recycling. China has become the largest automobile market in the world since 2009. Expansion of the recycling facility would require a significant investment by us and would likely require us to raise additional capital. Our decisions regarding the need to expand our recycling operations will be made in future periods as market conditions and availability of capital dictate.



We recycle scrap metals at the recycling facility using both heavy equipment and manual labor. Recycling scrap metal consists of a variety of steps, including collecting, inspecting, sorting, stripping, shearing, cutting, shredding and bailing. The precise steps involved depend upon the types and condition of the raw materials that we purchase. For thin scrap metal, we primarily use our shredder to process the raw material, and for the medium and larger sized scrap metal, we use hydraulic machinery, including cutting machines, and manual labor to break down the scrap metals into standard sized pieces. In the shredding process, the ferrous metal is separated from other metals by an automated electronic magnetic drum. We also recover non-ferrous scrap metal through the use of an eddy current separator in the shredding process, which separates non-ferrous metals from non-metal materials. The non-ferrous metals are then manually separated into copper, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, primarily based on color and weight of the extracted metal pieces.



Customers



In 2012 and 2013, we sold scrap metal of approximately 148,983 and 157,772MT, respectively. The following table sets forth our major customers for scrap metal whose sales accounted for more than 10% of our total revenues for the year of 2013:



| | ● | Shanxi Gangxu Trade Co., Ltd.;          
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| | ● | Sinosteel Zhejiang Co., Ltd.; and       
| | ● | Dafeng HengMao metal renewable Co., Ltd.








In addition, CNBM International Corporation ("CNBM") is one of our major customers in 2013 whose sales accounted for approximately 9.4% of our total revenues for the year of 2013. We signed a long-term contract with CNBM but the customer was not able to perform the contract during December of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014 due to the deteriorate market condition and strict public finance and monetary policy in China. It is not clear if CNBM is able to perform the remaining contract while the contract has not been terminated. CNBM usually resells the steel scrap purchased from Armco to Chinese steel mills. When market price of scrap metals declined sharply due to the deteriorate market condition, CNBM could not perform the contract when two parties could not reach an agreement on the price as both parties would suffer losses at the sharply declining market prices. Meanwhile, CNBM's customers, most of which are Chinese steel mills, were not able to obtain sufficient funding from China financial institutions to make prompt payment to or make new orders with CNBM due to strict public finance and monetary policy in China. Consequently, CNBM was not able to make prepayment to Armco nor perform the contract. There are no assurances CNBM will ever perform under this long-term contract.



Suppliers



In 2013, we entered into short-term agreements with multiple small deliveries at spot prices with local suppliers for the purchase of scrap metals. The names of our major suppliers are as follows:



| | ● | LianYunGang HeBang Renewable Resource Co., Ltd.; and
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| | ● | Beijing CNR CR transportation Equipment Co., Ltd.   



The raw scrap metal that we purchase is transported to the recycling facility primarily via railroads, waterways and major highways. The recycling facility is located in close proximity to transportation facilities, 11 kilometers to railroads and 10 kilometers to shipping ports. Similar to our metal ore business, our current practice in our recycling business is to enter into single transaction contracts for the purchase and sale of scrap metal. In the future, our goal is to enter into either long-term contracts with suppliers of scrap metal or negotiated spot sales contracts which establish the quantity purchased for the month.



The price we pay for scrap metal depends upon market demand, supply and transportation costs, as well as quality and grade of the scrap metal. In periods of low prices, suppliers may elect to hold metal to wait for higher prices or intentionally slow their metal collection activities. In addition, a global slowdown of industrial production would reduce the supply of industrial grades of metal to the metal recycling industry, potentially reducing the amount of metals available for us to recycle.



Our primary target customers in our scrap metal recycling operations are steel mills, which use our recycled metal in the production of steel. In December 2012 and January 2013, we entered into annual sales agreements with Jiangsu Lihuai Steel Co., Ltd. and ZhongJin Renewable Resources (Tianjin) Investment Co., Ltd., respectively. PRC’s 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015) implemented beginning January 1, 2011 includes as one of its stated objectives the increase use of recycled steel to save energy and reduce emission. For the steel industry, the 12th Five Year Plan's goal is to increase consumption of scrap metal by producers from 15% in 2010 to 20% in 2015. In addition, according to such Five Year Plan, China will likely to force out low-end steel manufacturers, by way of shutting down their businesses or initiating merger with other manufacturers. The low-end steel manufacturers are believed to have contributed to declining industry profit margins and undermining the government’s goal of more orderly industry development. The planned consolidation in the industry is expected to expel a number of small unqualified players and better discipline the industry. We expect to benefit from this policy to achieve more market shares as a qualified company. We expect that the customer and supplier bases for our metal recycling operations will increase as a result of the 12th Five Year Plan and we believe we are well-positioned to benefit directly from this government mandate in 2014 and beyond. The number of our major customers for our recycling business has increased to 14 since we started our recycling operation, including recently added Mitsui & Co.(Shanghai) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd.,a globally well-known company. We also expanded our supplier base which we have been working with 12 middle and large-scale suppliers whose annual supply capacity is over 1 million MT since 2010 when we started the recycling operation.



New business model



In 2013 we developed a new business model, “Platform Model”, in our recycling operation which our business partners and customers involved in the entire recycling process from participating in acquisition and preparation of raw materials to delivering of processed scrap products. Our profits, by nature, mainly generate from the process fees by taking advantage of our facility and equipment as a platform for recycling scrap metals.The new business model differs from our prior business model in several aspects of transaction process and the comparison is shown as below table.



|Terms                                | Prior business model                                                                                                                                    | New business model                                                                                   | New business model advantage over Prior business model                                                                                                                                                                                                
|------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Payment term                         | Generally Letter of Credit (usually we need to use our own cash to purchase raw materials and make production or use L/C to financing the transactions) | Customer make full payment in advance                                                                | Decrease our cash needs for raw material acquisition and production and in turn decrease our working capital needs; decrease accounts receivable as payment received in advance and resulted in improvement on working capital turnover and efficiency
|Raw material acquisition             | Armco purchase raw materials by itself                                                                                                                  | Customer provide                                                                                     | Decrease market risk and cash needs for material purchase                                                                                                                                                                                             
|Process / Production                 | by Armco                                                                                                                                                | by Armco                                                                                             |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
|Sales                                | Armco need to find customers in the market to make the sales by itself                                                                                  | Sales locked to the Customer (under the new business model) or the buyers designated by the Customer | Decrease sales and market risks as the new business model Customers have been locked with the sales so Armco shares the risks with customers under new business model                                                                                 
|Nature of Profit                     | Difference between the cost and sale price                                                                                                              | Processing fee charged on customers                                                                  | Decrease the market price risk and lower the volatility of revenue and profit                                                                                                                                                                         
|Price risk                           | High, subject to market                                                                                                                                 | Low                                                                                                  | Lower vulnerability to market price change                                                                                                                                                                                                            
|Working capital needs in transaction | Armco need use its own cash in the transaction before receiving payment after sales                                                                     | Armco use little its own cash in the transaction                                                     | No additional or little working capital requirement while increasing revenue and profit                                                                                                                                                               
|transaction cycle                    | longer                                                                                                                                                  | shorter                                                                                              | Decrease transaction cycle and improve asset turnover and efficiency                                                                                                                                                                                  



By this unique sales and operation model, we work with our customers more closely, lower our market risks by sharing them with our customers, increase our sales with less or without additional working capital, and improve the efficiency and utilization of our facility and equipment by reducing the operating cost of idle facility.



Sales and Marketing



We operate our sales network through our offices in China and we supervise certain import and export activities in our office in San Mateo, California. As of March 2014, our sales and marketing team included approximately eight employees. Our sales teams are responsible for coordinating with our PRC customers, and our U.S. staff focuses on both overseas and PRC customers. Members of our sales team contact our customers to negotiate sales orders and prices and provide after-sales services, including delivery logistics and handling questions and feedback on our products. The sales team members in China and the United States also visit customers to provide administrative and logistical support where necessary.



Competition



Each of our businesses operates in highly competitive environments.



The principal competitive factors in our ore trading and distribution business are price, product availability, quantity, service, and financing terms for purchases and sales of ore. The scrap metal recycling business is subject to cyclical fluctuations based upon the availability and price of unprocessed scrap metal and demand for steel and non-ferrous metals. The scrap metal recycling industry in China is highly fragmented and competitive, and we compete with numerous other companies for both raw materials and sales of recycled scrap metal. We compete with large steel manufacturers that have vertically integrated their operations and have their own scrap steel processing and production lines, and who have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources. We also compete with a number of specialized scrap steel companies that have emerged in recent years. Competition for raw materials is primarily based on price and proximity to the source of raw materials. Competition for sales of recycled scrap metal is primarily based on price and quality of the recycled scrap metal, the level of service in terms of capacity, reliability and timely delivery, proximity to customers and the availability of scrap metal and scrap metal substitutes.








We compete primarily with local metal recycling companies and new entrants to the market, some of which may have a lower cost structure than ours due to lower capital expenditures or lower labor costs resulting from being located in other regions of China. The barriers to entry in the metal recycling industry are relatively low. However, many of these local metal recycling companies have small production capacity and relatively low efficiency. We also compete with large metal recycling companies and may face competition from other sources as well, such as foreign metal recycling companies and metal manufacturers seeking to vertically integrate their operations. Many of our competitors may have greater financial and other resources than we do.   Finally, we also face competition from companies in China that import recycled scrap metal from overseas markets such as the United States, Australia and Europe. Further appreciation of the Renminbi, which may have the effect of lowering the cost of imported recycled scrap metal, may intensify such competition.



In the 12th Five Year Plan, China is aiming to increase the share of top ten steel manufacturers with intention to achieve an economy of scale, energy-efficiency and better bargaining power with raw material suppliers. A consolidated steel industry is also expected to have a positive effect on global steel markets as greater competitiveness and therefore production discipline will gradually solve the problem of overcapacity. We are facing challenges as well as opportunities. We expect to benefit from a better regulated and healthier market and achieve more market shares when malignant competition and small unfair players gradually phase out from the industry.



While we believe that our operations and use of advanced equipment will allow us to compete effectively, we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully compete in our existing markets.



Government Regulation



Despite efforts to develop the legal system over the past several decades, including but not limited to legislation dealing with economic matters such as foreign investment, corporate organization and governance, commerce, taxation and trade, China continues to lack a comprehensive system of laws. Further, the laws that do exist in China are often vague, ambiguous and difficult to enforce, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



In September 2006, the Ministry of Commerce, or MOFCOM, promulgated the Regulations on Foreign Investors’ Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises (M&A Regulations) in an effort to better regulate foreign investment in China. The M&A Regulations were adopted in part as a needed codification of certain joint venture formation and operating practices, and also in response to the government's increasing concern about protecting domestic companies in perceived key industries and those associated with national security, as well as the outflow of well-known trademarks, including traditional Chinese brands.



Effective in September 2009, China simplified the procedures for the import of scrap by removing the licensing requirements from Ministry of Commerce.



As a U.S. based company doing business in China and Hong Kong, we seek to comply with all Chinese laws, rules and regulations and pronouncements, and endeavor to obtain all necessary approvals from applicable Chinese regulatory agencies such as the MOFCOM, the State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, or SASAC, the State Administration for Taxation, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, China Securities Regulatory Commission, or CSRC, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, and all applicable laws of Hong Kong.



Economic Reform Issues. Since 1979, the Chinese government has reformed its economic systems. Many reforms are unprecedented or experimental; therefore they are expected to be refined and improved. Other political, economic and social factors, such as political changes, changes in the rates of economic growth, unemployment, inflation, or the disparities in per capita wealth between regions within China, could lead to further readjustment of the reform measures. We cannot predict if this refining and readjustment process may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, particularly in relation to future policies including but not limited to foreign investment, taxation, inflation and trade.



Currency.The value of the Renminbi, or RMB, the main currency used in China, fluctuates and is affected by, among other things, changes in China’s political and economic conditions. The conversion of RMB into foreign currencies such as the U.S. dollar have been generally based on rates set by the People’s Bank of China, which are set daily based on the previous day’s interbank foreign exchange market rates and current exchange rates on the world financial markets.








Environment.We are currently subject to numerous Chinese provincial and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment that are highly relevant to our metal ore business and the recycling facility. These laws continue to evolve and are becoming increasingly stringent. The ultimate impact of complying with such laws and regulations is not always clearly known or determinable because regulations under some of these laws have not yet been promulgated or are undergoing revision. In 2012 and 2013 we did not spend any funds related to compliance with environmental regulations.



According to Chinese environmental laws and regulations, we are required to adopt effective measures to prevent and control pollution to the environment during the course of our operations. We were required to carry out an environmental impact assessment before commencing construction of the recycling facility, and to install equipment to reduce pollution in accordance with relevant environmental standards. The scrap metal recycling process involves sorting, cutting, shredding, shearing, stripping and baling. The principal environmental impact is the discharge of dust and sound generated in the physical or mechanical breaking process. Substantially all materials output from the recycling process are sold, including the non-metal components. The principal solid waste produced during the recycling process is dust, which is collected by a dust filtering sub-system of the shredder and disposed of through the urban department of the local government. We have also installed water drainage and filtering systems in the recycling facility for the waste minimization control for our operations and to process rainwater passing through the stored scrap metal.



Scrap metal recycling companies in China are subject to laws and regulations governing various aspects of their operations, including the import of solid waste and the handling of waste vehicles and disused vessels. Under China’s Law on Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste and related regulations, waste materials are classified into various categories that have differing restrictions and licensing requirements for import. Scrap iron, steel and copper in fragments generally fall within the automatic category of solid waste usable as raw materials and are eligible for import under the automatic licensing administration. Scrap wires, appliances and electrical equipment, which are imported for the purpose of recycling iron, steel and copper in such wires, appliances and equipment, fall within the restrictive category of solid waste usable as raw materials and are eligible for import under the restricted licensing administration.



The disposal and recycling of waste vehicles and disused vessels are strictly regulated in China, and only companies that have been authorized by the economic and trade commission of the local government in China are permitted to recycle waste vehicles, and only companies that have been authorized by the local environmental protection authority or port supervision authority in China may recycle disused vessels. We have on occasion acquired waste vehicle scraps but these scraps had been crushed and stripped of their engines, airbags and other components that contain potentially hazardous materials. As a result, these waste vehicle scraps were not deemed to be waste vehicles for purposes of Chinese regulations. To date, our principal source of raw materials has been scrap metal from household appliances and the construction and manufacturing industries, not vehicles or vessels. Our raw materials may at times include pieces of scrap metal that were originally part of vehicles or vessels. Our policy is to purchase raw materials from suppliers that are properly authorized and admitted by the relevant government authority.



We believe we have obtained all material approvals, permits, licenses and certificates required for our operations, including registrations from the local police department authorizing the purchase of raw materials and an approval from the local environmental protection authorities indicating that the recycling facility has passed an environmental protection assessment. We are not required to obtain licenses or approvals for scrap metal sourced from suppliers within China.



Governmental Policy



PRC’s 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015) implemented beginning January 1, 2011 includes as one of its stated objectives the increase use of recycled steel to save energy and reduce emission. For the steel industry, the 12th Five Year Plan's goal is to increase consumption of scrap metal by producers from 15% in 2010 to 20% in 2015. In addition, according to such Five Year Plan, China will likely to force out low-end steel manufacturers, by way of shutting down their businesses or initiating merger with other manufacturers. The low-end steel manufacturers are believed to have contributed to declining industry profit margins and undermining the government’s goal of more orderly industry development.



The Market Access Conditions for Scrap Iron and Steel Processing Industry, or the Market Access Conditions, are formulated and promulgated for implementation on September 28, 2012, with the purpose of promoting the comprehensive utilization of scrap iron and steel resources, regulating and advancing the healthy development of the scrap iron and steel processing industry, guiding the effective and reasonable utilization of the scrap iron and steel resources, facilitating the energy conservation and emission reduction in the iron and steel industry. The Market Access Conditions, including, among other things, updated enterprise layout and construction requirements, scale, technology and equipment requirements, standard for product quality, energy consumption and comprehensive utilization of resources, shall prevail for all departments concerned, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government when approving (recording) and managing the investment, conducting management on land and resources, environmental impact assessment, credit financing and safety supervision etc. in relation to the processing and construction projects of the scrap iron and steel.








Employees



As of March 31, 2014, we had 58 full time employees, including 55 in China and three full time employees in the United States. We believe we have good working relationships with our employees. We are currently not a party to any collective bargaining agreements.



For our employees in China, we are required to contribute a portion of their total salaries to the Chinese government’s social insurance funds, including medical insurance, unemployment insurance and job injuries insurance, as well as a housing assistance fund, in accordance with relevant regulations. We expect the amount of our contribution to the government’s social insurance funds to increase in the future as we expand our workforce and operations.



Our Corporate History



We were formerly known as Cox Distributing, Inc., which was founded as an unincorporated business in January 1984 and became a “C” corporation in the State of Nevada on April 6, 2007. Cox Distributing, Inc. was founded by Stephen E. Cox, our former president and chief executive officer, and engaged in the distribution of organic fertilizer products used to improve soil and growing conditions for the potato farmers of eastern Idaho. Prior to June 27, 2008, Mr. Cox was our only employee.



On June 27, 2008, we entered into a share purchase agreement with Armco HK, and Feng Gao, the sole stockholder of Armco HK. In connection with the acquisition, we purchased from Ms. Gao 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Armco HK’s capital stock for $6,890,000 by delivery of our purchase money promissory note. In addition, we issued to Ms. Gao a stock option entitling Ms. Gao to purchase a total of 5,300,000 shares of our common stock exercisable at $1.30 per share which expired on September 30, 2008 and 2,000,000 shares exercisable at $5.00 per share which expired on June 30, 2010. On August 12, 2008, Ms. Gao exercised her option to purchase and we issued 5,300,000 shares of our common stock in exchange for our $6,890,000 note held by Ms. Gao. Prior to the acquisition, there were 10,000,000 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. In connection with the acquisition, 7,694,000 shares of common stock held by Mr. Cox were cancelled, leaving 2,306,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The 5,300,000 shares issued to Ms. Gao represented approximately 69.7% of our then issued and outstanding common stock giving effect to the cancellation of 7,694,000 shares of our common stock owned by Mr. Cox. No additional common stock was issued to Mr. Cox in connection with the acquisition. After the cancellation of 7,694,000 shares of common stock, Mr. Cox held 6,200 shares. These shares were exchanged on December 30, 2008 for all of the assets and liabilities of our fertilizer business, after which time we no longer operated the fertilizer business and Mr. Cox was no longer a stockholder.



On June 27, 2008, we amended our articles of incorporation to change our name to China Armco Metals, Inc. to better identify our company with the business conducted, through its wholly owned subsidiaries in China, import, export and distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ores and metals, and processing and distribution of scrap steel.



On January 9, 2007, Armco HK formed Renewable Metals, a WOFE, subsidiary in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Renewable Metals engages in the processing and distribution of scrap metal. On December 28, 2007, Armco HK entered into a share transfer agreement with Renewable Metals, whereby Armco HK transferred to Renewable Metals all of its equity interest in Henan Armco, a company incorporated on June 6, 2002 in the City of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PRC and under common control of Armco HK. Henan Armco engages in the import, export and distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ores and metals. On December 1, 2008, Armco HK transferred its 100% equity interest in Renewable Metals to our company.



On June 4, 2009, we formed Lianyungang Armco, a WOFE subsidiary in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Lianyungang Armco intends to engage in marketing and distribution of the recycled scrap steel. Lianyungang Armco currently has no material business operations.



On July 16, 2010, we formed a new subsidiary named Armco Shanghai. Armco Shanghai serves as our China operations headquarters and oversees the activities of the company regarding financing and international trading.



On July 3, 2013, we filed a certificate of amendment to articles of incorporation to change our corporate name to Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.



ITEM 1.A     RISK FACTORS.



Our business, operations and financial condition are subject to various significant risks. These risks are described below and you should take these risks into account in making a decision to invest in our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, we may not be able to conduct our business as currently planned and our financial condition and operating results could be seriously harmed. In that case, the market price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment in our common stock.








Risks Related to Our Business



We have a history of losses, and we cannot guarantee that we will not incur continued losses for the foreseeable future.





We reported net losses of approximately $4.1 million and $2.6 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. For 2013, we had net cash used in operating activities of approximately $9.5 million. Although we achieved positive gross profits from our operations for 2013, we cannot guarantee that we will become profitable in the future. Our ability to achieve profitability is based on numerous factors, many of which are out of our control, including but not limited to, cost of our raw materials, demand of our products, inability to maintain our bank facilities as result of deterioration of financial market environment, significant increase in interest expenses due to financial market turmoil, additional new costs or expenses occurred in our operation attribute to new government regulation.



We will need additional financing to fund our operations and working capital and the potential expansion of the recycling facility. Additional capital raising efforts in future periods is likely to be dilutive to our then current stockholders or result in increased interest expense in future periods.



We will need to raise additional capital to fund our operations and working capital. Moreover, if we decide to expand the capacity of our recycling facility, we will also need additional capital to fund that expansion. Our future capital requirements depend on a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope of our expansion efforts and the amount of available metal ore, our ability to manage growth and expansion and our ability to control expenses. In the event we seek to raise additional capital through the issuance of debt or its equivalents, this will result in increased interest expense. If we raise additional capital through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our company held by existing stockholders will be reduced and those stockholders may experience significant dilution. As we will generally not be required to obtain the consent of our stockholders if we elect to expand the recycling facility or to purchase more raw materials required in our operations, stockholders are dependent upon the sole discretion and judgment of our management in determining the number of, and characteristics of, stock issued to raise funds for these purposes and others. In addition, new securities may contain certain rights, preferences or privileges that are senior to those of our common stock. We cannot assure you that we will be able to raise the working capital as needed in the future on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any inability to raise capital as needed would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



We operate in a business that is cyclical and where demand can be volatile, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.



We operate in a business that is cyclical and where demand can be volatile, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. The timing and magnitude of the cycles in the business in which we operate are difficult to predict. Purchase prices for the raw materials we purchase (metal ore and scrap metal), and selling prices for our products (metal ore, scrap and recycled metal) are volatile and beyond our control. While we attempt to respond to changing raw material costs through adjustments to the sales price of our products, our ability to do so is limited by competitive and other market factors. Differences in economic conditions between the foreign markets, where we acquire our metal ore and a significant portion of our scrap metal, and the markets in China, where we sell our products, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. A significant reduction in selling prices for our products may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and adversely impact our ability to recover purchase costs from end customers. A decline in market prices for our products between the date of the sales order and shipment of the product may impact the customer’s ability to obtain letters of credit to cover the full sales amount. A decline in selling prices for our products coupled with customers failing to meet their contractual obligations may also result in a net realizable value adjustment to the average cost of inventory to reflect the lower of cost or fair market value. Additionally, changing prices could potentially impact the volume of raw materials available to us, the volume of ore and processed metal sold by us and inventory levels. The cyclical nature of our businesses tends to reflect and be amplified by changes in general economic conditions, both domestically and internationally. For example, the automobile and construction industries typically experience cutbacks in production, resulting in decreased demand for steel, copper and aluminum. This can lead to significant decreases in demand and pricing for our metal ore and recycled metal. Specifically, in 2013 an approximately $3.0 million of loss, including an inventory write-off $2.3 million and a loss of $0.65 million in scrap metal sales, was resulted from the weakening demand and price for scrap metal and overcapacity in the market described elsewhere in this report.



Our business depends on adequate supply and availability of metal ore and scrap metal.



Our business requires metal ore and scrap metal that are sourced from third-party suppliers. We are affected by industry supply conditions, which generally involve risks beyond our control, including costs of these materials, transportation costs and market demand. As a result, we may not be able to obtain an adequate supply of quality metal ore or scrap metal in a timely or cost-effective manner. If an adequate supply of scrap metal is not available to us, we would be unable to recycle metals at desired volumes, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.








Our business depends on adequate supply and availability of electricity, which has recently been curtailed by the PRC authorities.



We rely on electricity to operate equipment at the recycling facility. Our steel mill and other customers are also dependent on electricity to convert our recycled scrap metal into steel and other products. Accordingly, the successful operation of our business and the recycling facility requires a reliable supply of electricity. China’s electricity industry has historically experienced shortages and price volatility as a result of a variety of factors, including surging demand as a result of rapid growth in China and disruptions in the supply of coal used to produce electricity. In addition, the PRC authorities mandated a significant reduction of energy usage and instituted “rolling brownouts” during the third and fourth quarters of 2010 in an effort to meet targets for energy consumption and emissions set by the 11th Five Year Plan (2006-2010). This policy adversely impacted our revenues in the end of third quarter and the entire fourth quarter of 2010 by reducing our ability to operate the recycling facility. The energy restrictions also negatively affected steel companies’ production thereby reducing the demand and prices for the metal ore we distributed and the processed scrap metal produced at the recycling facility. As a result, we experienced a decrease in revenues, which adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations for the third and fourth quarters of 2010. While the “rolling brownouts” restrictions has been eliminated with the implementation of China’s 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015) on January 1, 2011, there can be no assurances that additional energy use restrictions will not be imposed in the future. Any continuation of these restrictions will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are also unable to predict whether other energy or environmental policies will be adopted by the PRC government that could adversely impact our operations in future periods.



Unexpected equipment failures may lead to production curtailments or shutdowns.



If we suffer interruptions in our production capabilities, such interruptions will adversely affect our production costs, steel available for sales and revenues for the affected period, and may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition to equipment failures, the recycling facility is also subject to the risk of catastrophic loss due to unanticipated events such as acts of god (including earthquakes and floods), fires, explosions, terrorism, public health pandemics and labor disputes. Our recycling processes are highly dependent upon critical pieces of equipment, such as shredders and cutting machines, as well as electrical equipment. This equipment may, on occasion, be out of service as a result of unanticipated failures. We may in the future experience material shutdowns of the recycling facility or periods of reduced production as a result of such equipment failures. Our shredding machine is highly complex and requires experienced and knowledgeable personnel to efficiently operate and maintain. Because we are in the early stages of operating this machine, we have experienced delays and inefficiencies due to our lack of operational experience with the machine.



The recycling facility is not currently operating at full production capability.



We have carried the operations at the recycling facility for about three years and we are currently still operating at significantly less than full production capacity. Our ability to achieve full production capacity is dependent upon, among other items, our ability to attract sufficient customers to purchase the scrap metal that we recycle and our ability to obtain raw materials at favorable prices to support our production. There can be no assurance that we will achieve full production capability at the recycling facility in the future.



The scrap metal recycling markets in which we operate are highly competitive. Competitive pressures from existing and new companies could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



The markets for scrap metal are highly competitive, both in the purchase of raw scrap and the sale of processed scrap. We compete to purchase raw scrap with numerous independent recyclers, large public scrap processors and smaller scrap companies. Successful procurement of materials is determined primarily by the price and promptness of payment for the raw scrap and the proximity of the recycling facility to the source of the unprocessed scrap. We occasionally face competition for purchases of unprocessed scrap from producers of steel products, such as integrated steel mills and mini-mills, which have vertically integrated their operations by entering the scrap metal recycling business. Many of these producers have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources. Our operating costs could increase as a result of competition with these other companies for raw scrap.



We compete in a global market with regard to the sale of processed scrap. Competition for sales of processed scrap is based primarily on the price, quantity and quality of the scrap metals, as well as the level of service provided in terms of consistency of quality, reliability and timing of delivery. To the extent that one or more of our competitors becomes more successful with respect to any key factor, our ability to attract and retain consumers could be materially and adversely affected. Our scrap metal processing operations also face competition from substitutes for prepared ferrous scrap, such as pre-reduced iron pellets, hot briquetted iron, pig iron, iron carbide and other forms of processed iron. The availability of substitutes for ferrous scrap could result in a decreased demand for processed ferrous scrap, which could result in lower prices for such products.








Unanticipated disruptions in our scrap metal recycling operations or slowdowns by our shipping companies could adversely affect our ability to deliver our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation, and our relationship with our consumers.



Our ability to process and fulfill orders and manage inventory depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of the recycling facility. In addition, our products are usually transported to consumers by third-party truck, rail carriers and vessel services. As a result, we rely on the timely and uninterrupted performance of these third party shipping companies. Due to factors beyond our control, including changes in fuel prices, political events, governmental regulation of transportation, changes in market rates, carrier availability and disruptions in transportation infrastructure, we may be forced to increase our charges for transportation services. Consequently, we may not be able to transport our products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Any interruption in our operations or interruption or delay in transportation services could cause orders to be canceled, lost or delivered late, goods to be returned or receipt of goods to be refused. As a result, any disruption could negatively impact our relationships with our customers and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



If we were to lose order volumes from any of our major customers, our sales would decline significantly and our cash flows would be reduced, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.



In 2013, our largest customers purchased products from us on a spot or short term contract basis and in the future may choose not to continue to purchase our products. A loss of order volumes from any major customer, or a significant reduction in their purchase orders could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if we experience such a loss of order volumes or significant reduction in purchase orders, we would likely be required to increase borrowings under our credit facilities to meet our cash flow needs.



During uncertain economic conditions, customers may be unable to fulfill their contractual obligations.



We enter into sales contracts preceded by negotiations that include fixing price, quantities, shipping terms and other contractual elements. Upon finalization of these terms and satisfactory completion of other contractual contingencies by us, our customers typically open a letter of credit to satisfy their obligation under the contract prior to shipment by us. In many instances, and particularly during uncertain economic conditions, we are at risk on consummating the transaction until our customers successfully obtain the letter of credit. As a result, the customer may not be able to fulfill its obligation under the contract in times of illiquid market conditions. Moreover, as described elsewhere in this report, suppliers and customers in China often breach contracts and there may be inadequate recourse for us to enforce such agreements. In 2013, We signed a long-term contract with CNBM but the customer was not able to perform the contract during December of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014 due to the deteriorate market condition and strict public finance and monetary policy in China. It is not clear if CNBM is able to perform the remaining contract while the contract has not been terminated. CNBM usually resells the steel scrap purchased from Armco to Chinese steel mills. When market price of scrap metals declined sharply due to the deteriorate market condition, CNBM could not perform the contract when two parties could not reach an agreement on the price as both parties would suffer losses at the sharply declining market prices. Meanwhile, CNBM's customers, most of which are Chinese steel mills, were not able to obtain sufficient funding from China financial institutions to make prompt payment to or make new orders with CNBM due to strict public finance and monetary policy in China. Consequently, CNBM was not able to make prepayment to Armco nor perform the contract. There are no assurances CNBM will ever perform under this long-term contract.



If our customers do not comply with their existing commercial contracts and commitments, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



Most consumers of the metals products we sell have been adversely impacted by the global recession and related economic downturn. Many of our customers have experienced reductions in their operations. Prices for many of the metals products we sell have declined, in some instances substantially. These factors have contributed to attempts by some of our customers to seek renegotiation or cancellation of their existing purchase commitments. In addition, some of our customers have breached previously agreed upon contracts to buy our products by refusing delivery of the products. Where appropriate, we will in the future pursue litigation to recover our damages resulting from customer contract defaults, although the success of any such litigation and our ultimate ability to recover for contractual breaches is uncertain. If a large number of our customers were to default on their existing contractual obligations to purchase our products, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



We depend on our key management personnel and the loss of their services could adversely affect our business.



Our future performance depends substantially on the services of our senior management and other key personnel, as well as our ability to retain and motivate them. The loss of the services of any of our executive officers, including Mr. Kexuan Yao, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, or other key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Although we entered into a three-year employment agreement with Kexuan Yao, our Chairmen of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer and pursuant to such employment agreement we will purchase on the life of Kexuan Yao up to $50 million of key man life insurance with our company as the beneficiary of the death benefit, we cannot guarantee that these measures will sufficiently secure Kexuan Yao’s services with us or remedy the loss of the services of Kexuan Yao if that occurs. Our business also depends on attracting and retaining key personnel. Our future success also will depend on our ability to attract, train, retain and motivate highly skilled technical, managerial, sales, and customer support personnel. Competition for these personnel is intense, and we may be unable to successfully attract, integrate, or retain sufficiently qualified personnel.








If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud.



We are subject to reporting obligations under the U.S. securities laws. The SEC, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, adopted rules requiring every public company to include a management report on such company’s internal controls over financial reporting in its annual report, which contains management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting. As of December 31, 2013, our management has determined that our internal controls and procedures are not effective due to insufficiently qualified accounting and other finance personnel with an appropriate level of U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience. Management believes that our lack of experience with U.S. GAAP constitutes a material weakness in our internal control. As a result of management’s assessment of our internal controls, we are considering the costs and benefits associated with remediating our control deficiencies. We plan to devote significant resources to remediate, improve and document our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures, including our engagement of a CPA consultant who has U.S. GAAP knowledge to assist in the preparation of our U.S. GAAP financial statements. We have taken below procedures in implementing our remediation plan in 2013:



| | ● | hired a U.S. CPA firm assist our financial reporting and SEC filing including consolidation preparation, and               
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| | ● | engaged a professional services firm that has expertise in accounting and U.S. GAAP matters with publicly-traded companies.



We continue to consider the following remediation options, or some combination thereof:



| | ● | hiring additional personnel with sufficient U.S. GAAP experience, and
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| | ● | implementing ongoing training in U.S. GAAP requirements for our CFO and accounting and other finance personnel.
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Therefore, we may, in turn, experience weakness and potential problems in implementing and maintaining adequate internal controls as required under Section 404 of the “Sarbanes-Oxley” Act of 2002. This weakness also includes a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal controls over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. If we fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such requirements are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Moreover, effective internal controls, particularly those related to revenue recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to help prevent financial fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our common stock, if a market ever develops, could drop significantly.



Failure to comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.



We are subject to the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, which generally prohibits United States companies from engaging in bribery or other prohibited payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We have implemented these policies through our Code of Conduct. Corruption, extortion, bribery, pay-offs, theft and other fraudulent practices occur from time-to-time in China. While we make every effort to comply with FCPA and our company Code of Conduct, we can make no assurance that our employees or other agents will not engage in such conduct for which we might be held responsible. If our employees or other agents are found to have engaged in such practices, we could suffer severe penalties and other consequences that will likely have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



Risks Associated With Doing Business in China



A substantial portion of our assets and operations are located in China and are subject to changes resulting from the political and economic policies of China government.



Our business operations could be restricted by the political environment in China. China has operated as a socialist state since 1949 and is controlled by the Communist Party of China. In recent years, however, the government has introduced reforms aimed at creating a "socialist market economy" and policies have been implemented to allow business enterprises greater autonomy in their operations. Changes in the political leadership of China may have a significant effect on laws and policies related to the current economic reform programs, the other policies affecting business and the general political, economic and social environment in China, including the introduction of measures to control inflation, changes in the rate or method of taxation, the imposition of additional restrictions on currency conversion and remittances abroad, and foreign investment. China’s economy has experienced significant growth in the past decade, although growth has recently been slowing. Moreover, economic reforms and growth in China have been more successful in certain provinces than in others, and the continuation or increases of such disparities could affect the political or social stability of China. Because these economic reform measures may be inconsistent or ineffective, there are no assurances that:



| | ● | the Chinese government will continue its pursuit of economic reform policies;
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| | ● | economic policies, even if pursued, will be successful;                      
| | ● | policies will not be significantly altered from time to time; or             
| | ● | operations in China will not become subject to the risk of nationalization.  








Although we believe that the economic reform and the macroeconomic measures adopted by the Chinese government have had a positive effect on the economic development of China, the future direction of these economic reforms is uncertain and the uncertainty may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.



We cannot assure you that we will be able to capitalize on these economic reforms, assuming the reforms continue. Because our business model is dependent upon the continued economic reform and growth in China, any change in Chinese government policy could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Even if the Chinese government continues its policies of economic reform, there are no assurances that economic growth in China will continue or that we will be able to take advantage of these opportunities in a fashion that will provide financial benefit to us.



The Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which our Chinese subsidiaries must conduct their business activities. China has permitted provincial and local economic autonomy and private economic activities. The government of China has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Accordingly, government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions in China or particular regions of China, and could require us to operate our business differently, including by requiring us to divest ourselves of any interest we then hold in our Chinese subsidiaries.



Fluctuation in the value of the Renminbi (RMB) may have a material adverse effect on your investment.



The change in value of the RMB, the main currency in China, against the U.S. dollar and other currencies is affected by, among other things, changes in China’s political and economic conditions. Under the current PRC policy, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. This policy has resulted in the appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar. While the international reaction to the RMB revaluation has generally been positive, there remains significant international pressure on the Chinese government to adopt an even more flexible currency policy, which could result in a further and more significant appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar. Because a significant portion of our costs and expenses is denominated in RMB, any potential future revaluation could further increase our costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



Restrictions on currency exchange limit our ability to receive and use our revenues effectively. We may not have ready access to cash on deposit in banks in China.



Because a substantial portion of our revenues are in the form of RMB, any future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to use revenue generated in RMB to fund any future business activities outside China or to make dividend or other payments in U.S. dollars. Although the Chinese government introduced regulations in 1996 to allow greater convertibility of the RMB for current account transactions, significant restrictions still remain, including primarily the restriction that foreign-invested enterprises may only buy, sell or remit foreign currencies, after providing valid commercial documents, at those banks authorized to conduct foreign exchange business. In addition, conversion of RMB for capital account items, including direct investment and loans, is subject to government approval in China, and companies are required to open and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be certain that we could have ready access to the cash should we wish to transfer it to bank accounts outside China nor can we be certain that the Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB, especially with respect to foreign exchange transactions. As a result, we may suffer delays in our ability to meet our obligations outside China and may be required to seek additional amounts of borrowings to fund our operations outside China.



We may be unable to enforce our rights due to policies regarding the regulation of foreign investments in China.



China's legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes in which decided legal cases have little value as precedent, unlike the common law system prevalent in the United States. China does not have a well-developed, consolidated body of laws governing foreign investment enterprises. As a result, the administration of laws and regulations by government agencies may be subject to considerable discretion and variation, and may be subject to influence by external forces unrelated to the legal merits of a particular matter. China's regulations and policies with respect to foreign investments are evolving. Definitive regulations and policies with respect to such matters as the permissible percentage of foreign investment and permissible rates of equity returns have not yet been published. Statements regarding these evolving policies have been conflicting and any such policies, as administered, are likely to be subject to broad interpretation and discretion and to be modified, perhaps on a case-by-case basis. The uncertainties regarding such regulations and policies present risks which may affect our current operations and future plans in China and elsewhere. If we are unable to enforce any legal rights we may have under our contracts or otherwise, our ability to compete with other companies in the steel industry and the other industries in which we compete could be severely limited. As a consequence, we would experience a loss of revenue in future periods which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.








Certain agreements to which we are a party and which are material to our operations lack various legal protections which are customarily contained in similar contracts prepared in the United States.



Our subsidiaries include companies organized under the PRC laws and which conduct all of their business and operations in the PRC and Hong Kong. We are a party to certain contracts related to our operations in the PRC and Hong Kong. While these contracts contain the basic business terms of the agreements between the parties, these contracts do not contain certain clauses which are customarily contained in similar contracts among parties in the United States. These clauses include representations and warranties of the parties, confidentiality and non-compete clauses, provisions outlining events of defaults and termination provisions. In addition, remedies and dispute resolution mechanisms in our contracts are typically vague, rendering enforcement of these contracts difficult. Because our contracts in China omit these customary clauses, notwithstanding the differences in the PRC and U.S. laws, we may not have the same legal protections as we would if the contracts contained these additional clauses. We anticipate that our PRC and Hong Kong subsidiaries will likely enter into contracts in the future which will likewise omit these customary legal protections. While we have not been subject to any material adverse consequences as a result of the omission of these customary clauses, and we generally consider the contracts to which we are a party to contain all the material terms of our business arrangements with the other party, future events may occur which lead to a dispute which could have been avoided if the contracts included customary clauses in conformity with U.S. standards. Contractual disputes which may arise from this lack of legal protection could divert management's time from the operation of our business, require us to expend funds attempting to settle a possible dispute, limit the time our management would otherwise devote to the operation of our business, and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



Because there is limited business and litigation insurance coverage available in China, any business disruption or litigation we experience might result in our incurring substantial costs and diverting significant resources to handle such disruption or litigation.



While business disruption insurance may be available to a limited extent in China, we have determined that the risks of disruption and the difficulties and costs associated with acquiring such insurance render it commercially impractical for us to have such insurance. As a result, we do not have any business liability or business disruption coverage for our operations in China. Accordingly, any business disruption or litigation might result in our incurring substantial costs and the diversion of resources.



Chinese regulations relating to offshore investment activities by Chinese residents and employee stock options granted by overseas-listed companies may increase our administrative burden. If our stockholders who are Chinese residents, or our PRC employees who are granted or exercise stock options, fail to make any required registrations or filings, we may be unable to distribute profits and may become subject to liability under Chinese laws.



The State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, has promulgated regulations that require Chinese residents and PRC corporate entities to register with local branches of SAFE in connection with their direct or indirect offshore investment activities. Under the SAFE regulations, Chinese residents who make, or have previously made, direct or indirect investments in offshore companies will be required to register those investments. In addition, any Chinese resident who is a direct or indirect stockholder of an offshore company is required to file or update the registration with the local branch of SAFE with respect to that offshore company regarding certain material changes to the capital of the offshore company. If any Chinese stockholder fails to make the required SAFE registration or file or update the registration, the Chinese subsidiaries of that offshore parent company may be prohibited from distributing their profits and the proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to their offshore parent company. In addition, the offshore parent company may also be prohibited from injecting additional capital into its Chinese subsidiaries. Moreover, failure to comply with the various SAFE registration requirements described above could result in liability under Chinese laws for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions.



We cannot provide any assurances that all of our stockholders who are Chinese residents will make or obtain any applicable registrations or approvals required by these SAFE regulations. The failure or inability of our Chinese resident stockholders to comply with the registration procedures set forth therein may subject us to fines and legal sanctions, restrict our cross-border investment activities, or limit our Chinese subsidiaries' ability to distribute dividends or obtain foreign-exchange-denominated loans used by our company.








On March 28, 2007, SAFE promulgated the Application Procedure of Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Individuals Participating in Employee Stock Holding Plan or Stock Option Plan of Overseas Listed Company, or the Stock Option Rule, to regulate foreign exchange procedures for Chinese individuals participating in employee stock holding and stock option plans of overseas companies. Under the Stock Option Rule, a Chinese domestic individual must comply with various foreign exchange procedures through a domestic agent institution when participating in any employee stock holding plan or stock option plan of an overseas listed company. Certain domestic agent institutions, such as the Chinese subsidiaries of an overseas listed company, a labor union of such company that is a legal person or a qualified financial institution, among others things, shall file with SAFE and be responsible for completing relevant foreign exchange procedures on behalf of Chinese domestic individuals. These procedures include but are not limited to applying to obtain SAFE approval for exchanging foreign currency in connection with owning stock or stock option exercises. Concurrent with the filing of such applications with SAFE, the Chinese subsidiary, as a domestic agent, must obtain approval from SAFE to open a special foreign exchange account at a Chinese domestic bank to hold the funds in connection with the stock purchase or option exercise, any returns based on stock sales, any stock dividends issued and any other income or expenditures approved by SAFE. Chinese subsidiaries are also required to obtain approval from SAFE to open an overseas special foreign exchange account at an overseas trust bank to hold overseas funds used in connection with any stock purchase. Under the Stock Option Rule, all proceeds obtained by Chinese domestic individuals from sales of stock shall be fully remitted back to China after relevant overseas expenses are deducted. The foreign exchange proceeds from these sales can be converted into RMB or transferred to the individual's foreign exchange savings account after the proceeds have been remitted back to the special foreign exchange account opened at the Chinese domestic bank. If the stock option is exercised in a cashless exercise, the Chinese domestic individuals are required to remit the proceeds to the special foreign exchange account. We and our Chinese employees who have been granted stock options are subject to this Stock Option Rule. If we or our Chinese employees holding options fail to comply with these regulations, we or our employees may be subject to fines and legal sanctions.



Future inflation in China may inhibit economic activity in China.



In recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and high rates of inflation. These factors have led to the adoption by the Chinese government, from time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. While inflation has been more moderate since 1995, high inflation in the future could cause the Chinese government to impose controls on credit and/or prices, or to take other action, which could inhibit economic activity in China. Any actions by the Chinese government to regulate growth and contain inflation could have the effect of limiting our ability to operate our business in future periods.



We may have difficulty establishing adequate management, legal and financial controls in China.



Our personnel employed in China are generally unfamiliar with western styles of management and financial reporting concepts and practices, which include sufficient corporate governance, internal controls and computer, financial and other control systems. In addition, we have experienced difficulty in hiring and retaining a sufficient number of qualified employees to work in China, as we compete for global talent with larger and more well funded enterprises. As a result of these factors, we may continue to experience difficulties in establishing management, legal and financial controls, collecting financial data and preparing financial statements, books of account and corporate records and instituting business practices that meet Western standards and applicable law in connection with our operations and our potential future acquisitions, if any. Therefore, we are likely to experience continuing difficulties in implementing and maintaining adequate internal controls. Any such deficiencies, weaknesses or lack of compliance could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.



Risks Related to Our Common Stock



The conversion of outstanding convertible notes will be highly dilutive to our stockholders and likely result in a decline in the market price of our common stock.





We presently have outstanding $686,500 principal amount of convertible promissory notes with conversion prices based upon fluctuating market prices. This includes $550,000 principal amount note due on November 1, 2014 and $136,500 principal amount notes due between June and September of 2014. In addition, the shares underlying $686,500 principal amount note may be resold in the market pursuant to Rule 144, and the shares underlying the remaining $550,000 principal amount notes are registered. Because the conversion prices of these notes is based upon a disclosure to the volume weighted average price of the common stock, subject to certain limitation on ownership by the holders, the possible issuance of shares of our common stock upon the holders of these notes will be dilutive to our existing stockholders and will likely adversely impact the market value of our common stock.



Our stock price is highly volatile.



The market price of our common stock is volatile, and this volatility may continue. Numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly. In addition to market and industry factors and the conversion features of the outstanding convertible notes, the price and trading volume for our common stock may be highly volatile for factors that are specific to our company. These factors include but are not limited to our low public float, that we have a controlling stockholder, our recent financial performance and the heightened regulatory scrutiny that certain companies with significant operations in China are experiencing in the United States. These and other factors could cause the market price for our shares to change substantially. Securities class action litigation is often instituted against companies following periods of volatility in their stock price. This type of litigation could result in substantial costs to us and divert our management's attention and resources.








Moreover, the trading market for our common stock will be influenced by research or reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us or our business. If one or more analysts who cover us downgrade our common stock, the market price for our common stock would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which, in turn, could cause the market price for our common stock or trading volume to decline. Furthermore, securities markets may from time to time experience significant price and volume fluctuations for reasons unrelated to operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may adversely affect the price of our common stock and other interests in our company at a time when you want to sell your interest in us.



Provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws may delay or prevent a takeover which may not be in the best interests of our stockholders.



Provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws may be deemed to have anti-takeover effects, which include when and by whom special meetings of our stockholders may be called, and may delay, defer or prevent a takeover attempt. In addition, certain provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes also may be deemed to have certain anti-takeover effects which include that control of shares acquired in excess of certain specified thresholds will not possess any voting rights unless these voting rights are approved by a majority of a corporation's disinterested stockholders. Further, our articles of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with such rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our board of directors in their sole discretion. Our board of directors may, without stockholder approval, issue series of preferred stock with dividends, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights that could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our common stock.



Our controlling security holders may take actions that conflict with your interests.



Our officers and directors beneficially own approximately 31% in the aggregate of our common stock. In this case, all of our officers and directors together will then likely be able to exercise control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors, amendment of our articles of incorporation and approval of significant corporate transactions, and they will have significant control over our management and policies. The directors elected by these security holders will be able to significantly influence decisions affecting our capital structure. This control may have the effect of delaying or preventing changes in control or changes in management, or limiting the ability of our other security holders to approve transactions that they may deem to be in their best interest.



We do not currently intend to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future, and consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of our common stock.



We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends to holders of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Consequently, investors must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investments. There is no guarantee that shares of our common stock will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which our stockholders have purchased their shares.



Upon dissolution of our company, you may not recoup all or any portion of your investment.



In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the proceeds and/or assets of our company remaining after giving effect to such transaction, and the payment of all of our debts and liabilities will be distributed to the stockholders of common stock on a pro rata basis. There can be no assurance that we will have available assets to pay to the holders of common stock, or any amounts, upon such a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our company. In this event, you could lose some or all of your investment.



ITEM 1B.     UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.



Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.



ITEM 2.        DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.



Our principal executive offices in the United States are located at One Waters Park Drive, Suite 98, San Mateo, CA 94403. We paid rent of $4,004.01 per month for 2013 to occupy a 1,970 square foot office pursuant to a lease that expired in December 2013. After the contract expired, we continued the lease with the same landlord on a month by month base . We are currently looking for new office space with long-term lease. We do not expect to incur any material increase in our base rent for any new office space we may lease.










Henan Armco operates from offices located in Zhengzhou, within the Henan Province of China. The office space consists of three suites in approximately 5,611 square feet in total. Henan Armco owns two suites in approximately 3,713 square feet, and leases the third suite in approximately 1,898 square feet from Mr. Yao, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to a lease with a three-year term expiring on December 31, 2014. The monthly rent is approximately $1,614, due on the last day of the previous month.



Our subsidiary, Renewable Metals, performs certain operational functions from offices located in Lianyungang, of the Jiangsu province in China. Renewable Metals has acquired land use rights for approximately 32 acres of land located in Lianyungang upon which the Recycling Facility is located pursuant to a land use right acquirement agreement dated September 28, 2007. The land use rights allow for industrial production pursuant to a land use rights certificate we obtained in November 2007. The land use rights expire in 2057. We occupy a 14,779 square foot building which we constructed on this land that houses our Recycling Facility, our scrap metal recycling administrative offices and an employee dormitory.





Our subsidiary, Armco Shanghai, leases a suite in Shanghai with approximately 3,333 square feet. The rent is approximately $8,830 per month.The lease was entered into on 7/16/2012 and will expire on 7/31/2014.



ITEM 3.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.



Our company and our directors are a party to a lawsuit filed on March 29, 2013 by Albert Perron in the District Court for Clark Count, Nevada (Case No.: A-13-679151-C), which seeks a declaratory judgment, rescission, unspecified damages, equitable and injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees. The complaint alleges that the directors breached their fiduciary duties to our company by exceeding their authority under our Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, as further amended , by issuing shares to Mr. Kexuan Yao that exceeded the amount allowed under the Plan. The defendants have filed an answer to this lawsuit in which they have denied the claims being made. Some pretrial discovery has been completed. Our position is that the shares at issue in this matter granted to Mr. Yao were authorized under the Plan. The defendants intend to move for summary judgment based upon defendants’ belief that plaintiffs’ case is meritless. We and the directors intend to defend this matter vigorously.



ITEM 4.        MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.



Not applicable to our company.



PART II



ITEM 5.        MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.



Our common stock is listed on the NYSE MKT under the symbol “AMCO.” The following table sets forth the reported high and low closing prices for our common stock as reported for the periods indicated below. These prices below do not include retail mark-ups, markdowns or commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.



|                                     |  | High |      |  | Low |  
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|January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012    |  | $    | 0.86 |  |     | $
|April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012       |  | $    | 0.90 |  |     | $
|July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012   |  | $    | 0.43 |  |     | $
|October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 |  | $    | 0.57 |  |     | $
|                                     |  |      |      |  |     |  
|January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013    |  | $    | 0.60 |  |     | $
|April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013       |  | $    | 0.40 |  |     | $
|July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013   |  | $    | 0.29 |  |     | $
|October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 |  | $    | 0.53 |  |     | $





The last sale price of our common stock as reported on the NYSE MKT on April 2, 2014 was $0.39 per share. As of April 2, 2014, there were approximately 69 record owners of our common stock.








Dividend Policy



We have not declared any cash dividends on our common stock. Under Nevada law, we are prohibited from paying dividends if the distribution would result in our company not be able to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business or if our total assets would be less than the sum of our total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if we were to be dissolved at the time of distribution, to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of stockholders whose preferential rights are superior to those receiving the distribution. We currently intend to retain and use any future earnings for the development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our board of directors has complete discretion on whether to pay dividends. Even if our board of directors decides to pay dividends, the form, frequency and amount will depend upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other such factors that the board of directors may deem relevant. In addition, our ability to pay dividends may be affected by the foreign exchange controls in China.



Recent sales of unregistered securities



None, except as previously reported.



Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers



None.



ITEM 6.        SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.



Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.



ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.



The following discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, including footnotes, and other information presented elsewhere in this Form 10-K.  The year ended December 31, 2013 is referred to as “2013,” the year ended December 31, 2012 is referred to as “2012,” and the coming year which will end December 31, 2014 is referred to as “2014.”



Those statements in the following discussion that are not historical in nature should be considered to be forward looking statements that are inherently uncertain. Actual results and the timing of the events may differ materially from those contained in these forward looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the “Cautionary Note on Forward Looking Statements” set forth elsewhere in this report. You should review the “Risk Factors” section of this report for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis.



Overview



Our Business and Recent Developments



We import, sell and distribute to the metal refinery industry in China a variety of metal ore, including iron, chrome, nickel, titanium, copper and manganese ore, as well as non-ferrous metals and coal.  We obtain these raw materials from global suppliers in Brazil, India, Oman, Turkey, Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Philippines and distribute them in the PRC.  We also recycle scrap metal used by steel mills in the production of recycled steel.



The growth of China's crude steel production in 2013 was higher than a year earlier and China accounted for 48.5% of the world's total crude steel output in 2013, up 1.8% year on year. Domestic steel consumption from major downstream sectors saw stable increment according to the data by China Metallurgical Industry Planning and Research Institute. Chinese steel mills strived to cut costs and improve efficiency and the steel industry gave a better performance in 2013 versus 2012 although profitability remained low. However, Chinese steel market remained in recession in 2013 due to the chronic overcapacity and the government's strengthening environmental protection efforts, which have eaten into profit of domestic steel companies. Production costs of steel mills sustained at high level as steel prices posted a sharp slump compared to year-ago level. As of the end of 2013, China composite steel price index was registered at 99.14 points, down 6 points or 5.9 percent from the previous year. Steel mills reduced usage of scrap metals to control cost which resulted in weakness and decline of scrap metal prices. Chinese steel market underwent fluctuation overall in the third and fourth quarter of 2013. Consequently, the wide swings and decline in prices of scrap steel and metal ores adversely affect our profit margin on both trading and recycling business in the third and fourth quarter, especially the prices decline in scrap steel resulting an approximately $2.3 million of inventory deprecation in our recycling business.



We have been constantly taking the initiative in the changing market to maintain our operation flexibility and to refine our business model in response to unpredictable fluctuations in market prices.  We seek to secure longer term supply contracts in response to known opportunities rather than sell goods purchased in the spot market.  Where possible, we structure transaction-specific terms with our customers in order to better manage risk and ensure an acceptable profit margin.  While this process may limit certain trading opportunities, we believe that it will enhance our competitive position in the long run. We have developed pre-selling model to supplement our cash flow. We continued to develop our new “Commodity Financing” model. We are also evaluating other potential methods such as hedging that can help us to manage market risks.








We formally commenced the operation of our scrap metal recycling facility in the Banqiao Industrial Zone of Lianyungang Economic Development Zone in the Jiangsu province, China, in the late third quarter of 2010.    The facility recycles automobiles, machinery, building materials, dismantled ships and various other scrap metals.  We sell and distribute the recycled scrap metal to the metal refinery industry in the PRC utilizing our existing network of metal ore customers while continuing to seek new customers. During the fourth quarter of 2013, our net revenue in the scrap metal recycling business decreased by 31% to $25 million from $37 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.  While our production decreased significantly by 81% to 13,004 MT from 69,687 MT in the fourth quarter of 2012.   The decrease in sales and production in our scrap metal recycling business is primarily due to the weaken demand and price decline for our scrap products in the quarter which resulted in an approximately $2.3 million inventory write-off.  Consequently, for the fourth quarter of 2013, our scrap metal business sold approximately 58,758 MT of scrap metals, generating approximately $25 million of revenue and 2.1 million of gross profit; for the year of 2013, our scrap metal business sold approximately 154,821 MT, generating approximately $65 million of revenue and $2.9 million of gross profit.



We continue to believe that our recycling business will become a strong driver in our Company’s growth as natural resources continue to be depleted and larger amounts of unprocessed scrap metal become available as a result of increases in consumer demand. We also believe that the profit margin of our recycling business will gradually stabilize as we gain more experience in operating our recycling facility, marketing our products, and establishing our reputation and presence in the recycled scrap metal industry. We have conducted a series of tests and analysis to improve our cost control and eventually implement precise management at our recycling facility. We have also developed strategies to expand our sources for raw materials and establish a local supply chain to increase and stabilize the availability of raw materials near our recycling operation. In addition, as an effort to improve our operation and profitability of the recycling business, we strived to obtain a series of qualifications from Chinese government. We expect to continue to expand our overseas supply channels through potential business cooperation with suppliers in Japan and the United States. We also continue to expand our customer base with our sales increase in recycling business. In addition, in 2013 we have developed a new business model, "platform model". in our recycling operation which our business partners and customers involved in the entire recycling process from participating in acquisition and preparation of raw materials to delivering of processed scrap products. Our profits, by nature, mainly generate from the process fees by taking advantage of our facility and equipment as a platform for recycling scrap metals. The greater details about our new business model is described elsewhere in this report. By this unique sales and operation model, we work with our customers more closely, lower our market risks by sharing them with our customers, increase our sales with less or without additional working capital, and improve the efficiency and utilization of our facility and equipment by reducing the operating cost of idle facility. Recently we have signed long-term contract with Mitsui & Co. (Shanghai) Ltd. under this business model and we are working with several other customers and expect to get more similar contracts in 2014.





We invested approximately $51 million in the aggregate to acquire land use rights, construct the recycling facility and purchase equipment at the recycling facility in 2009 and 2010. These capital expenditures were funded from a portion of the net proceeds we received from our equity and debt offerings and vendor financing. In 2013, we continued to utilize bank facilities to finance our operations and expansions. We maintain nine bank facilities, which provide for the issuance of commercial lines of credit for letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $85 million, of which approximately $64 million is available to us at December 31, 2013.



Our Performance





During 2013, our net revenues were $128.7 million, representing a significant increase of approximately 21% from 2012. Our gross profit, as a percentage of revenues, decreased significantly during 2013 to 3.0%, compared to 7.9 % during 2012. The gross profit margins for our metal ore trading business and scrap metal recycling business were approximately 1.0% and 3.4%, respectively, during 2013. Our net loss for 2013 was $4.1 million, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million for 2012. The substantial decline in profit was resulted from significantly decrease in our gross margin both in our recycling business and trading business compared to prior year. Specifically, as described previously, due to the significant price decline, the $2.3 million write-off of inventory at year-end of 2013 decreased our gross margin from 4.8% to 3.0% which would have been $4.8% if back out the write-off. Our total assets at December 31, 2013 were approximately $95 million, increased by 16% compared to $82 million held at December 31, 2012.





Our performance for 2013 for our metal ore trading business fluctuated throughout the four quarters, due to the recession of steel market and slowdown of economy growth in the PRC and the change of the market condition described above. During 2013, our trading business gross profit margin was approximately -3.2 % for the first quarter of 2013 compared to 3.3% during same period of 2012, 5.21% for the second quarter of 2013 compared to 53% during same period of 2012, -0.07% for the third quarter of 2013 compared to 3.5% during the same period of 2012, and 1.8% for the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to 21.7% during the fourth quarter of 2012.





Our performance in 2013 for our scrap metal recycling business was also adversely affected by the recession of domestic steel market and slowdown of economy growth in the PRC, especially the reduction of usage of scrap metals by steel mills for cost control. Our scrap metal recycling business profit margin for 2013 was as low as 3.4%, significantly decreased from 10.2% in 2012, of which the prices decline in scrap steel resulting an approximately $2.3 million of inventory deprecation in our recycling business.










In addition to our current maturities of capital lease obligation of $0.9 million, we borrowed $35.9 million as of the end of 2013 from banks in the PRC on a short term basis to finance the purchase of inventory related to execute resale contracts. These borrowings are secured by the inventory we purchase and the contracts for their sale. This indebtedness is repaid upon receipt of payment from our customers. In addition, our inventory increased by $7.1 million from 2012 which should have increased by $9.4 million if back out the $2.3 million inventory write-down at year-end of 2013. We have been in an effort to speed up our inventory turnover and the turnover of our fund as well to improve the efficiency of our working capital as part of our capital management strategy.



Our Outlook





Our financial performance during 2013 showed increased sales with a substantially lower gross margin in comparison to 2012 partially as result of $2.3 million inventory write-down due to price decline discussed previously. Looking at 2014, management believes China’s steel demand is expected to maintain growing momentum although the pace will pull back. China’s crude steel output growth expect to fall in 2014 and domestic steel prices are estimated to remain running at low level given no significant improvement will take place in the fundamentals of supply-demand. Supply monopoly is expected to drive up iron ore import price and there will be little possibility for a price fall. Chinese government will step up efforts to promote energy price reform and steel production costs are estimated to stay high. The overall steel industry will continue to face merger profits and the situation will remain tough, but effects from backward and excessive capacity eliminations may emerge with the government’s strengthening efforts in air pollution control and overcapacity eliminations. In the middle and long term, we believe that the low income housing construction, ongoing urbanization and increasing domestic consumption in China will continue to support the growth of the steel industry. In the long run, we also expect our recycling business to benefit substantially from the measures and policies to be implemented gradually by the Chinese government according to its 12th Five Year Plan (2011-2015).  Under this plan, China intends to restructure its iron and steel industry to be more energy efficient and have increased environmental protection by adopting and developing the most advanced technology in the world.



Metal Ore Trading.   The metal ore prices experienced high price volatility in 2013.  The imported iron ore price rebounded rapidly in July from June and reached its high in the middle of August then began to fall. We expect the price of iron ore may stabilize at its current level in 2014.  Our trading business increased significantly in net revenues by 42% during 2013 compared to 2012 while gross profit margin decreased to 1% from 4.9% compared to same period of last year due to high price volatility in the quarter. The reason for the significant increase in net revenue from trading business was primary attributable to the sales increase during fourth quarter of 2013 which our fourth quarter trading sales increased to $40 million from $1.1 million in the same period of 2012. We continued to firm our business relationship with worldwide suppliers and stabilize our supply capacity. We believe that our effort to build our supply capacity will benefit us in the long term and strengthen our market position in the industry in the PRC. Moreover, we continued to develop our new “Commodity Financing” model and expect to make some major progresses which we have obtained support from several banks.





Scrap Metal Recycling.Gross profit margin for our recycling business decreased significantly compared to same period of prior year due to the factors described above. The gross profit margin for our recycling business decreased to 8.2% and 4.5%, respectively, for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to 11.7% and 10.2%, respectively, for the same periods of 2012 due to price decline and weak demand. The weak market for steel scrap may continue in 2014 while steel price is expected to stabilize after decline in the second half year of 2013. However, in the long-term, we believe the country's ongoing urbanization process will increase new steel demand which will definitely drive the steel scrap market during the 13th Five-Year-Plan period. Through the past three years’ operation, we have achieved many major goals such as optimizing production process, improving cost control and management, developing and streamlining supply chain, establishing long term strategic partnership with key clients, obtaining various qualifications and licenses, and building our brand in the industry. We believe that we will benefit from the Chinese governmental mandates to increase the use of scrap metal steel as it encourages the use of scrap as opposed to the use of iron ore to satisfy the demand for steel products per China’s Five Year Plan and related national policies. We intend to devote a significant amount of our resources towards the improvement of our operations and if appropriate, its expansion. At the same time, we will continue to pursue our strategy to create a local network of raw material suppliers for our recycling facility and expand our oversea supply channels. In addition, we will continue to develop our new sale and operation model in recycling business described above to obtain more customers and business opportunities under the model in the coming years.



In an effort to diversify its revenue streams while leveraging its current customer base, the company intends to explore potential merger and acquisition opportunities in businesses related to the steel industry in 2014.  As of March 2014 the Company has entered into negotiations with one such candidate for a potential merger opportunity.



While we believe our business is well positioned to grow in the coming years, we will need to continue our efforts to provide capital liquidity to support that growth, although we can offer no assurances that we can acquire such capital on terms acceptable to us.








Results of Operations



The table below summarizes the consolidated operating results for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.



|                         |  | For the Years Ended December 31, |             |   |      |  |     |          |  |   |            
|------------------------ |  | -------------------------------- | ----------- | - | ---- |  | --- | -------- |  | - | -----------
|                         |  | 2013                             |             |   | 2012 |  |     | $ Change |  |   | % Change   
|Net revenues             |  | $                                | 128,738,194 |   |      |  | 100 | %        |  | $ | 106,569,474
|Cost of goods sold       |  |                                  | 125,426,672 |   |      |  | 97  | %        |  |   | 98,102,412 
|Gross profit             |  |                                  | 3,311,522   |   |      |  | 3   | %        |  |   | 8,467,062  
|                         |  |                                  |             |   |      |  |     |          |  |   |            
|Total operating expenses |  |                                  | 5,927,750   |   |      |  | 4.6 | %        |  |   | 7,611,298  
|Operating income (loss)  |  |                                  | (2,616,228  | ) |      |  | (2  | )%       |  |   | 855,764    





Net Revenues





Net revenues in 2013 increased by $22.2 million to $128.7 million compared to 2012, primarily due to an approximately $20.3 million increase in the sale of stainless steel, $14.5 million increase in the sale of nickel plate, $12.2 million increase in the sale of chromium, $5.0 million increase in the sale of manganese, $2.7 million increase in the sale of scrap steel, $1.3 million increase in the sale of billet, and $0.7 million in the sale of titanium. The increases were partially offset by decreases in iron ore sales of $34.7 million. Our recycling business and trading business generated net revenues of approximately $64.9 million and $63.8 million in 2013, respectively, increased by 5% and 42%, respectively, compared to 2012.





The increases in trading business sales are mainly attributable to the increase in the sale of stainless steel, nickel, and chrome, of which the two former products are new products we carry in 2013. To manage market risk, we significantly decreased our iron ore trading business activities in 2013 which offsets increase in sales of other products in our trading business. Our net revenue from recycling business had a moderately increase of 5% compared to 2012. The type of products we buy and sell are subject to change and are dependent upon availability and the demands of our customers.



Cost of Goods Sold





Cost of goods sold includes the cost of the products we purchase from our vendors, shipping and handling costs on shipments to our customers, port charges, depreciation of certain of our machinery and equipment and other direct product cost. Cost of goods sold of $125.4 million increased by $27.3 million compared to 2012, primarily due to the increased sales and decreased margins both on our recycling and trading business. Specifically, as described previously, due to the significant price decline, the $2.3 million write-off of inventory at year-end of 2013 increased our cost of goods sold by $2.3 million and decreased our gross margin from 4.8% to 3.0% which would have been 4.8% if back out the write-off.



Total Operating Expenses





Operating expenses of $5.9 million in 2013 decreased by $1.7 million, or 22.1%, compared to 2012, primarily due to the decrease in general and administrative expenses of $1.7 million, and the decrease in selling expense of $0.24 million. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in profession fee of $0.23 million. Selling expenses include commissions, salaries and travel for the sales agents and warehouse fees. Professional fees of $0.51 million include legal fees, audit fees, investor relations, website design and SEC filing services. Operating cost of idle manufacturing facility, one of our major operating costs, remained flat at $1.8 million compared to 2012. Operating cost of idle manufacturing facility includes mainly depreciation and other operating costs of maintaining our recycling facility.





General and administrative expenses include salaries, depreciation of our fixed assets other than machinery and equipment, and office expenses across all of our operating subsidiaries. Our general and administrative costs decreased by $1.7 million in 2013 as compared to 2012, primarily due to a decreases in $0.26 million of non-cash stock compensation to officers and employees, a decrease of $0.7 million in payroll and overhead cost including travel and business entertainment expenses in our operating subsidiaries, and a decrease of $0.7 million expenses as result of an onetime advance on purchases recovery at Henan Armco which mainly operates metal ore trading business. General and administrative expenses in 2013 as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 2.6%, as compared to 4.8% for 2012, primarily due to a $1.7 million decrease in general and administrative expenses described above and increased net revenue in 2013 compared to prior year. The increase in professional fees of $0.23 million was due to the increases in audit and review fees and consultant services fees.



Total Other (Income) Expense





Total other expense (income) includes interest expense, interest income, foreign currency transaction gain – marketable securities, impairment other than temporary – marketable securities, change in fair value of derivative liability, loan guarantee expense, and other (income) expense.








Total other expense was $1.1 million in 2013 and decreased by $1.6 million, compared to total other expenses of $2.7 million for 2012. This change was primarily a result of a decrease in change in fair value of derivative liability of $1.2 million relating to outstanding warrants and convertible notes, a decrease in impairment other than temporary - marketable securities of $0.39 million relating to our Apollo investment, and an increase in interest income of $0.13 million. The decreases in other expenses were partially offset by an increase in interest expenses of $0.16 million.



Income Tax (Benefit) Expense







Income tax expense of $0.42 million in 2013 decreased by $0.31 million compared to 2012. The decrease in income tax expense is due to a $0.10 million decrease in income tax expense for our recycling subsidiary and a $0.21 million decrease in income tax expense for our Hong Kong subsidiary. In 2013, the effective income tax rates for our recycling subsidiary and Hong Kong were 25% and 16.5%, respectively, which our income tax for recycling subsidiary and Hong Kong subsidiary were $0.35 million and $0.1 million in 2013, as compared to $0.45 and $0.28 million in 2012, respectively.



Net income (loss)





Our net loss in 2013 was $4.1 million, compared to net loss of $2.6 million in 2012, the increase in loss primarily due to the decrease in gross profit of $5.2 million as a result of the significant decline in gross margin, partially offset by a decrease in total operating expenses of $1.7 million, a decrease in total other expenses of $1.6 million, and a decrease in income tax expenses of $0.31 million.



Comprehensive Income (Loss)





During 2013 our comprehensive loss was $3.5 million. Comprehensive loss consists of our net loss, change in unrealized loss on marketable securities and foreign currency translation gain (loss). The functional currency of four of our subsidiaries operating in the PRC is the RMB. The financial statements of our subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars using period end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange (for the period) for revenues, costs and expenses. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are included in the consolidated statements of operations. As a result of these translations, we reported a foreign currency translation gain of $1.37 million for 2013 compared to a gain of $0.26 million for 2012, and a change of unrealized loss of marketable securities of ($0.69) million in 2013 compared to a change of unrealized income of $797 in 2012. These non-cash losses and gains had the effect of increasing both our reported comprehensive income (loss) for 2013 and 2012.



Liquidity and Capital Resources



Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet its needs for cash.



At December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $0.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013, our working capital was $0.84 million as compared to $0.31 million at December 31, 2012.





As of December 31, 2013, we had invested a total of approximately $51.5 million for the acquisition of land use rights, construction and equipment purchases for the Facility. We expect to expand the production capacity at the Facility in the future and to build or acquire additional facilities in the future, depending on market conditions.  We have not set a timeframe for this expansion.



Moreover, we have not yet determined how we plan to finance this future expansion if we determine to proceed with it. Unless we can obtain additional financing on terms we deem favorable to us, we will be unable to complete any such expansion or construct additional facilities in the future, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining any such additional financing, or that such financing would be on terms deemed to be desirable or favorable to our management.  Furthermore, in the event we do obtain such financing, there can be no assurance that such investment will result in enhanced operating performance or produce significant revenues and related profits in the future.



In addition, we will continue to need to fund future capital expenditures for our existing operations, to service our debt and to purchase the raw materials required in our recycling operations.  We have historically financed our cash needs primarily through the sales of our common stock and warrants, internally generated funds and debt financing.  We collect cash from our customers based on our sales to them and their respective payment terms.



We believe we can get sufficient working capital for our operations for at least the next 12 months.  We have bank facilities which provide for cash borrowings or the issuance of commercial letters of credit that we require in our metal ore trading business in the aggregate amount of $85 million.  Approximately $64 million was available under these facilities at December 31, 2013.








Substantially all of our cash reserves are held in the form of RMB in bank accounts at financial institutions located in the PRC.  Cash held in banks in the PRC is not insured.  As described above under "Risk Factors," the Chinese regulatory authorities impose a number of restrictions regarding RMB conversions and restrictions on foreign investments.  Accordingly, our cash on deposit in banks in the PRC is not readily deployable by us for purposes outside of China.



On October 28, 2013, we sold, via the conversion of the promissory note, 2,010,327 shares of our common stock, to Kexuan Yao, the Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the board of directors of the Company, pursuant to a Conversion Letter and a Subscription Agreement entered into between the Company and Mr. Yao on October 22, 2013. Mr. Yao purchased the shares through the conversion of that certain 8% Promissory Note dated March 29, 2013 in the amount of $1,000,000, with accrued interest in the amount of $45,369.86, for an aggregate amount of $1,045,369.86, issued by the Company. The promissory note was converted at a conversion price of $0.52 per share, such price being equal to the average of the last three closing bid prices of the common stock on the Exchange as of the date on which the Subscription Agreement was signed. The conversion and issuance of the shares was exempt from registration under the Securities Act, in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to such sales.



On October 28, 2013, we sold 1,570,371 shares of common stock to a non-affiliated investor pursuant to a Subscription Agreement dated October 22, 2013. In consideration for the shares, the investor paid an aggregate of US$816,593 or $0.52 per share, such price being equal to the average of the last three closing bid prices of the common stock on the Exchange prior to the execution of the Subscription Agreement. The sale and issuance of the shares was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(a)(2). No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to such sale.





On November 7, 2013, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement dated November 4, 2013 with Hanover Holdings I, LLC and issued a senior convertible note pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The full disclosure is included in the Form 8K filed with SEC on November 13, 2013. On November 13, 2013, we issued 47,022 commitment shares to the investor as per the Purchase Agreement. On December 26, 2013, we filed a S-1 registration statement pursuant to the Purchase Agreement which was effective on February 14, 2014. We received total proceeds of $800,000 under the note in two tranches, $300,000 on November 8, 2013 and $500,000 on March 3, 2014. As of March 27, 2014, 919,221 shares were issued for conversion of $300,000 principal and $4,628 interest under the convertible notes and the remaining principal balance of the note was $550,000 including $50,000 penalty due to delay on filing of registration statement.



Between May 2013 and September 2013 our subsidiary Henan Armco & Metawise Trading Co. Ltd. borrowed an aggregate of RMB 19,700,000 (approximately $3.26 million) from four lenders who are not our affiliates under the terms of loan contracts. These loans matured between May 2013 and December 2013. Our subsidiary used the funds for working capital. In January 2014 we and our subsidiary entered into note exchange agreements with each of these lenders pursuant to which we exchanged the loan contracts for 8% convertible notes in the aggregate amount of RMB 15,100,000 (approximately $2.5 million) which represented the remaining principal balance due under the loan contracts. We refer to these notes as the January 2014 Convertible Notes. The lenders waived any accrued but unpaid interest due prior to this exchange. The January 2014 Convertible Notes, which bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, mature nine months from the date of issuance and, approved at the special shareholder meeting held on March 27, 2014, these notes are convertible at any time prior to maturity at the option of the holder into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.317 per share. Interest is payable at maturity or conversion, and we have the right to prepay the notes at any time without penalty to us.





In unrelated transactions, between November 2013 and December 2013 Henan Armco & Metawise Trading Co. Ltd. also borrowed an additional RMB18,827,240 (approximately US $3.1 million) from 11 non-U.S. lenders who are not our affiliates under the terms of loan contracts. These loans initially matured between August 2014 and September 2014. Our subsidiary used the funds for working capital. In February 2014 we and our subsidiary entered into note exchange agreements with each of these lenders pursuant to which we exchanged the loan contracts for 8% convertible notes in the aggregate amount of RMB18,827,240 (approximately US$3.1 million) which represented the remaining principal balance due under the loan contracts. We refer to these notes as the February 2014 Convertible Notes. The lenders waived any accrued but unpaid interest due prior to this exchange. The convertible notes, which bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, mature nine months from the date of issuance and, approved at the special shareholder meeting held on March 27, 2014, these notes are also convertible at any time prior to maturity at the option of the holder into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.317 per share. Interest is payable at maturity or conversion, and we have the right to prepay the notes at any time without penalty to us.



On October 22, 2013, Armco HK extended the Banking Facilities Agreement with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (originally entered on December 21, 2011) of $20,000,000 for issuance of commercial letters of credit in connection with the Company’s purchase of metal ore.  The Company pays interest at LIBOR or DBS Bank’s cost of funds plus 2.50% per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to an export bill collection commission equal to 1/8% of the first $50,000 and 1/16% of the balance and an opening commission of 1/4% on the first $50,000 and 1/16% of the balance for each issuance.  Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore.  The lender may terminate the facility at anytime at its sole discretion. The facility is secured by the charge on cash deposit of the borrower, the borrower’s restricted pledged deposit in the minimum amount of 3% of the letter of credit amount, the Company’s letter of comfort and the guarantee of Mr. Kexuan Yao.  At December 31, 2013, the balance outstanding under this facility was $4,043,744.










On February 28, 2013, Armco HK extended the uncommitted Trade Finance Facility with RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) Limited (originally entered on March 25, 2009 and Amendment No. 3 was entered on November 13, 2013). The facility provides for the issuance of $15,000,000 of commercial letters of credit in connection with the purchase of metal ore. The Company pays interest at 200 basis points per annum plus the lender’s cost of funds per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to fees upon issuance of the letter of credit of 1/16% for issuance commissions, negotiation commissions, commission-in-lieu and collection commissions. Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. The lender may, however, terminate the facility at any time or at its sole discretion upon the occurrence of any event which causes a material market disruption in respect of unusual movement in the level of funding costs to the lender or the unusual loss of liquidity in the funding market. The lender has the sole discretion to decide whether or not such event has occurred. The facility is secured by restricted cash deposits held by the lender, the personal guarantee of Mr. Kexuan Yao, the Company’s guarantee, and a security interest in the contract for the purchase of the ore for which the letter of credit has been issued and the contract for the sale of the ore. At December 31, 2013, the balance outstanding under this facility was $570,000.





On June 8, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 30,000,000 (approximately $4.9 million) line of credit from Bank of China for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring May 23, 2014. The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Renewable Metals and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. At December 31, 2013, no balance was outstanding under this facility.





On May 31, 2013, Henan Armco extended the RMB 40,000,000 (approximately $6.5 million) line of credit (originally obtained on June 18, 2012) from China Citic Bank, Zhengzhou Branch, for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring one (1) year from the date of issuance. The facility is guaranteed by Renewable Metals and Mr. Kexuan Yao, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. At December 31, 2013, no balance was outstanding under this facility.





On September 10, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 20,000,000 (approximately $3.3 million) line of credit from ICBC, for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring one (1) year from the date of issuance. The facility is guaranteed by Renewable Metals and Mr. Kexuan Yao, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. At December 31, 2013, the balance outstanding under this facility was $2,644,937.





On September 27, 2012, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 78,000,000 (approximately $12.7 million) line of credit from Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore.  The Company pays interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the PBC at the time the loan is made on issued letters of credit.  The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Mr. Kexuan Yao and Renewable Metals jointly and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. At December 31, 2013, no balance was outstanding under this facility.



On March 15, 2013, Renewable Metals entered into a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB50, 000,000 (approximately $8.2 million) from Bank of China, Lianyungang Branch for the purchase of raw materials. The facility is expiring December 27, 2015 with interest at 7.872% per annum. The facility is secured by Renewable metals properties, machinery and equipment and land use rights, and guaranteed by Mr. Kexuan Yao, Ms. Yi Chu, and Henan Armco, respectively. At December 31, 2013, the balance outstanding under this facility was $8,180,361.



On September 10, 2013, Renewable Metals extended (originally entered into on July 24, 2012) a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB 15,000,000 (approximately $2.5 million) from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank for the purchase of raw materials. The term of the facility is 12 months with interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the PBOC at the time the loan is drawn down per annum. The facility is secured by Armco machinery’s land use right and guarantees provided Mr. Kexuan Yao, Ms. Yi Chu. At December 31, 2013, the balance outstanding under this facility was $2,454,108.



On July 5, 2011, Renewable Metals obtained a RMB 72,000,000 (approximately $11.8 million) line of credit from Bank of Communications, Lianyungang Branch expiring two (2) years from the date of issuance, for issuance of letters of credit in connection with the purchase of scrap metal. The letters of credit require Renewable Metals to pledge cash deposit equal to 20% of the letter of credit for letters of credit at sight, or 30% for other domestic letters of credit and for extended domestic letters of credit, the collateral of inventory equal to 166% of the letter of credit. The facility is secured by Renewable Metals inventories and guarantee provided by Mr. Kexuan Yao, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. At December 31, 2013, the balance outstanding under this facility was $2,944,929.








The following table provides certain selected balance sheet comparisons as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.



|                                               |  | 31-Dec-13 |            |  | 31-Dec-12 |  |            | Increase (decrease) |  |           | Change %   |  
|---------------------------------------------- |  | --------- | ---------- |  | --------- |  | ---------- | ------------------- |  | --------- | ---------- | -
|Cash                                           |  | $         | 596,557    |  |           |  | 1,367,171  |                     |  | $         | (770,614   | )
|Pledged deposits                               |  |           | 4,652,222  |  |           |  | 4,590,829  |                     |  |           | 61,393     |  
|Marketable securities                          |  |           | 519,129    |  |           |  | 1,213,641  |                     |  |           | (694,512   | )
|Bank Acceptance notes receivable               |  |           | -          |  |           |  | 7,926      |                     |  |           | (7,926     | )
|Accounts receivable, net                       |  |           | 25,595,516 |  |           |  | 15,699,390 |                     |  |           | 9,896,126  |  
|Inventories                                    |  |           | 20,456,920 |  |           |  | 13,378,445 |                     |  |           | 7,078,475  |  
|Advance on purchases                           |  |           | 733,285    |  |           |  | 2,238,652  |                     |  |           | (1,505,367 | )
|Prepayments and other current assets           |  |           | 1,181,371  |  |           |  | 453,299    |                     |  |           | 728,072    |  
|Total Current Assets                           |  |           | 53,735,000 |  |           |  | 38,949,353 |                     |  |           | 14,785,647 |  
|                                               |  |           |            |  |           |  |            |                     |  |           |            |  
|Loans payable                                  |  |           | 27,415,638 |  |           |  | 19,109,930 |                     |  |           | 8,305,708  |  
|Bank acceptance note payable                   |  |           | 8,473,217  |  |           |  | 8,624,734  |                     |  |           | (151,517   | )
|Current maturities of capital lease obligation |  |           | 904,990    |  |           |  | 2,615,296  |                     |  |           | (1,710,306 | )
|Accounts payable                               |  |           | 10,062,463 |  |           |  | 1,141,583  |                     |  |           | 8,920,880  |  
|Advances received from Chairman and CEO        |  |           | 668,332    |  |           |  | -          |                     |  |           | 668,332    |  
|Due to Related Party                           |  |           | 403,141    |  |           |  | -          |                     |  |           | 403,141    |  
|Customer deposits                              |  |           | 649,488    |  |           |  | 1,577,194  |                     |  |           | (927,706   | )
|Corporate income tax payable                   |  |           | 822,207    |  |           |  | 407,621    |                     |  |           | 2,616,337  |  
|Derivative warrant liability - current portion |  |           | 61,429     |  |           |  | 306,708    |                     |  |           | (245,279   | )
|Value added tax and other taxes payable        |  |           | 2,202,331  |  |           |  | 2,504,677  |                     |  | (302,346) |            |  
|Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |  |           | 1,228,753  |  |           |  | 2,355,903  |                     |  |           | (1,127,150 | )
|Total Current Liabilities                      |  |           | 52,891,989 |  |           |  | 38,643,646 |                     |  |           | 14,248,343 |  





Our current assets at December 31, 2013 increased by $14.8 million, or 38%, from December 31, 2012. This increase reflects increases in accounts receivable of $9.8 million, inventories of $7.1 million, prepayments and other current assets of $0.8 million, and pledged deposits of $0.06 million, partially offset by decreases in advance on purchases of $1.5 million, cash of $0.7 million, and market securities of $0.7 million.





Our current liabilities at December 31, 2013 increased by $14.2 million, or 37%, from December 31, 2012. This increase reflects increases in accounts payable of $8.9 million, loans payable of $8.3 million, corporate income taxes payable of $0.41 million, advances from Kexuan Yao, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of $0.67 million, and due to related party of $0.4 million, partially offset by decreases in value added tax and other taxes payable of $0.3 million, current maturities of capital lease obligation of $1.7 million, accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $1.1 million, customer deposits of $0.9 million, derivative liability - current portion of $0.2 million, and bank acceptance notes payable and letters of credit of $0.15 million.



Our cash at December 31, 2013 decreased by $0.7 million from December 31, 2012, as we used more cash in our recycling operation around year end of 2013 compared to 2012.





Pledged deposits at December 31, 2013 increased by $0.06 million from December 31, 2012. We make these pledged deposits with financial institutions as collateral for letters of credit, bank acceptance notes and capital lease obligation. Pledged deposits are released to pay vendors upon acceptance of goods.



Marketable securities decreased $0.7 million at December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 due to the temporary decrease in the market value of our Apollo investment.








Our accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, increased approximately $9.9 million, mainly due to the timing difference between the sales and collections of sales scrap metal transactions that generated account receivable of approximately $11 million, stainless steel transactions account receivable of approximately $8.8 million, and chrome ore of $3.3 million. The approximately $6.5 million account receivable in scrap metals has been received. The full payment of accounts receivable for stainless steel of $8.8 million and chrome ore of $3.3 million have been received.





Inventories at December 31, 2013 increased by $7.1 million from December 31, 2012, which is mainly increased scrap metals inventories primarily due to slow sales as result of weak demand and declined price for scrap metals. The prices decline in scrap steel also resulted in an approximately $2.3 million of inventory deprecation in our recycling business.



Advances on purchases at December 31, 2013 decreased by $1.5 million from December 31, 2012, and consisted of prepayments to vendors for merchandise and deposits on pending purchases. These advances on purchases are customary in our business and help us secure inventory below prevailing market prices, thereby providing us with a better opportunity to increase our gross profit margins.



Our prepayments and other current assets increased $0.7 million at December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012, primarily due to receipt of raw materials we prepaid for our Facility.





Loans payable at December 31, 2013 increased approximately $8.3 million from December 31, 2012, due to short-term borrowings under our letter of credit facilities used to finance the payment of purchases and other short term loans. Usually we used collections of accounts receivable to repay these short-term borrowings. Approximately $5.5 million of the short-term borrowings were exchanged for convertible notes in January and February of 2014 which has been approved by our special shareholder meeting as described above.



Bank acceptance note payable and letters of credit decreased $0.15 million at December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012, primarily due to a decrease in short-term borrowings used in raw material acquisitions.





Current maturities of capital lease obligation at December 31, 2013 decreased $1.7 million as compared to December 31, 2012, resulting from our repayment on maturity of the capital lease obligation.





Accounts payable increased $8.9 million at December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012, primarily due to the increased outstanding balance owed to our suppliers in 2013 for purchase of stainless steel plate which has been resold. We have made full payment for this account payable to our supplier in January 2014.



At December 31, 2013, we owed our Chairman and CEO, Mr. Kexuan Yao, $0.7 million for funds he advanced to us for working capital purposes.



Customer deposits at December 31, 2013 decreased $0.9 million compared to $1.6 million at December 31, 2012 due to timing of customer orders and amounts that we require for deposits. We recognize customer deposit as revenue when the goods have been delivered and the risk of loss has transferred to the customer either at the port of origin or port of destination based on the shipping terms we agree to with our customer.



Corporate income tax payable at December 31, 2013 increased $ 0.4 million from December 31, 2012, primarily due to increases in taxable income for our recycling subsidiary Renewable Metals and Hong Kong subsidiary in 2013.



Value added tax and other taxes payable at December 31, 2013 decreased $0.3 million from December 31, 2012, due to the decrease in gross margin in our sales in 2013.



Accrued expenses and other current liabilities at December 31, 2013 decreased $1.1million from 2.4 million at December 31, 2012, due to timing difference of shipments and payment of our payables. Accrued expenses consist of accrued expenses, payroll payable and other payables related to shipping fees.



We did not make any commitments for capital expenditures at December 31, 2013.



Statement of Cash Flows



Our cash decreased $0.8 million during 2013, as compared to an increase of $0.3 million during 2012. In 2013, we used cash in the amount of $9.5 million in operating activities and $0.1 million in investing activities, respectively. We obtained cash in the amount of $8.8 million through financing activities.








In 2012, we used cash in the amount of $9.0 million in operating activities, and we obtained cash in the amount of $3.0 million and $6.4 million through investing activities and financing activities, respectively.



Cash Flows from Operating Activities





In 2013, net cash used in operating activities of $9.5 million was mainly comprised of outflows related to an increase in accounts receivable of $9.3 million, an increase in inventories of $8.8 million, a decrease of accrued expenses and other current liability of $1.2 million, a decrease in customer deposit of $0.96 million, an increase in prepayment and other current assets of $0.78 million, and an increase in bank acceptance payable of $0.008 million. These outflows were partially offset by cash provided by an increase in accounts payable of $8.7 million, a decrease in advance on purchases of $1.6 million, and an increase of $0.1 million in taxes payable.





In 2012, net cash used in operating activities of $9.0 million was mainly comprised of outflows related to a decrease in accounts payable of $17.4 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $14.9 million, a decrease in customer deposit of $4.3 million, and a decrease of accrued expenses and other current liability of $0.3 million. These outflows were partially offset by cash provided by a decrease in inventories of $20.0 million, an increase of $2.8 million in taxes payable, a decrease in prepayment and other current assets of $1.4 million, a decrease in advance on purchases of $0.8 million, and a decrease in prepaid value added taxes of $0.5 million.



Cash Flows from Investing Activities





In 2013, cash used in investing activities of $0.1 million was due to cash used in payments made towards pledged deposits of $21.1 million and purchases of property and equipment of $0.17 million, partially offset by proceeds from release of pledged deposits of $21.2 million,



In 2012, cash provided by investing activities of $3.0 million was due to proceeds from release of pledged deposits of 21 million, partially offset by cash used in payments made towards pledged deposits of $16.9 million and purchases of property and equipment of $0.8 million.



Cash Flows from Financing Activities





In 2013 cash provided in financing activities of $8.8 million consisted of proceeds from loans payable of $48.8 million, proceeds from sales of common stock $2.4 million, advances from Chairman and CEO of $0.8 million, and advances from related parties of $0.4 million, partially offset by repayment of loans payable of $40.0 million, and repayment of capital lease obligation of $3.6 million.



In 2012 cash provided in financing activities of $6.4 million consisted of proceeds from loans payable of $64.7 million and banker's acceptance notes payable of $0.4 million, partially offset by repayment of loans payable of $52.4 million, repayments of long-term debt of $4.0 million, repayment of mortgage payable of $2.0 million, and repayment to Kexuan Yao, our Chairman President and Chief Executive Officer of $0.3 million.



Off Balance Sheet Arrangements



Under SEC regulations, we are required to disclose our off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, such as changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors. An off-balance sheet arrangement means a transaction, agreement or contractual arrangement to which any entity that is not consolidated with us is a party, under which we have:



| | ● | Any obligation under certain guarantee contracts;                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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| | ● | Any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to that entity for such assets;                                                        
| | ● | Any obligation under a contract that would be accounted for as a derivative instrument, except that it is both indexed to our stock and classified in stockholder’s equity in our statement of financial position; and                                      
| | ● | Any obligation arising out of a material variable interest held by us in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to us, or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.



We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that we are required to disclose pursuant to these regulations. In the ordinary course of business, we enter into operating lease commitments, purchase commitments and other contractual obligations. These transactions are recognized in our financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.








Contractual Obligations and Commitments





At December 31, 2013, our long-term debt and financial obligations and commitments by due dates were as follows:



|                                                                                   |  | Payments due by period |            |  |                  |   |           
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------- | ---------- |  | ---------------- | - | ----------
|Contractual obligations                                                            |  | Total                  |            |  | Less than
1 year |   |           
|Banker's acceptance notes payable and letters of credit (1)                        |  | $                      | 8,473,217  |  |                  | $ | 8,473,217 
|Short-Term Loans Payable (2)                                                       |  |                        | 27,415,638 |  |                  |   | 27,415,638
|Capital Lease Obligations (3)                                                      |  |                        | 904,990    |  |                  |   | 904,990   
|Operating Lease Obligations (4)                                                    |  |                        | 82,241     |  |                  |   | 82,241    
|Purchase Obligations                                                               |  |                        | -          |  |                  |   | -         
|Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Registrant's Balance Sheet under GAAP |  |                        | -          |  |                  |   | -         
|Total                                                                              |  | $                      | 36,876,086 |  |                  | $ | 36,876,086



|(1) |  | See Note 10 – Banker's acceptance notes payable and letters of credit in our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
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|(2) |  | See Note 9 – Loans Payable in our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Report.                                           
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|(3) |  | See Note 12 – Capital lease obligation in our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Report.                               
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|(4) |  | See Note 11 & 14 – Operating lease in our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Report.                                   





Critical Accounting Policies



The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations will be affected. We refer to accounting estimates of this type as critical accounting policies and estimates, which we discuss further below.



Use of Estimates and Assumptions



Our Company’s significant estimates and assumptions include the fair value of financial instruments; allowance for doubtful accounts; normal production capacity, inventory valuation and obsolescence; the carrying value, recoverability and impairment, if any, of long-lived assets, including the values assigned to and the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, and land use rights; interest rate; revenue recognized or recognizable, sales returns and allowances; valued added tax rate; expected term of share options and similar instruments, expected volatility of the entity’s shares and the method used to estimate it, expected annual rate of quarterly dividends, and risk free rate(s); income tax rate and related income tax provision; reporting currency, functional currency of the PRC subsidiaries and foreign currency exchange rate.  Those significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to those estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.



We bases our estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.



Our management team regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results could differ from those estimates.








Fair Value of Financial Instruments



We follow applicable accounting guidance for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments. The U.S.GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements.  To provide consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels.  The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.  The three levels of fair value hierarchy are described below:



|Level 1 |  | Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.                                             
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|Level 2 |  | Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
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|Level 3 |  | Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data.                                                                   





Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.



The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.  If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.



The carrying amounts of our company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, pledged deposits, accounts receivable, advance on purchases, prepayments and other current assets, accounts payable, customer deposits, corporate income tax payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.



Our company’s loans payable, banker’s acceptance notes payable, capital lease obligation, and long-term debt approximate the fair value of such instruments based upon management’s best estimate of interest rates that would be available to our company for similar financial arrangements at June  30, 2012 and 2011.



Our company’s Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative warrant issued in July 2008 for which there is no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation.  We valued the automatic conditional conversion, re-pricing/down-round, change of control; default and follow-on offering provisions using a lattice model, with the assistance of a valuation specialist, for which management understands the methodologies.  These models incorporate transaction details such as Company stock price, contractual terms, maturity, risk free rates, as well as assumptions about future financings, volatility, and holder behavior as of the date of issuance and each balance sheet date.



Marketable Debt and Equity Securities, Available for Sale



We account for marketable debt and equity securities, available for sale, in accordance with sub-topic 320-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Sub-topic 320-10”).



Pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-35-1, investments in debt securities that are classified as available for sale and equity securities that have readily determinable fair values that are classified as available for sale shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets at each balance sheet date. Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities (including those classified as current assets) shall be excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income until realized except an available-for-sale security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge, from which all or a portion of the unrealized holding gain and loss of shall be recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge, pursuant to paragraphs 815-25-35-1 through 815-25-35-4.








We follow Paragraphs 320-10-35-17 through 34E and assess whether an investment is impaired in each reporting period.  An investment is impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its cost. Impairment indicators include, but are not limited to the following: a. a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, or business prospects of the investee; b. a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic, or technological environment of the investee; c. a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographic area or the industry in which the investee operates; d. a bona fide offer to purchase (whether solicited or unsolicited), an offer by the investee to sell, or a completed auction process for the same or similar security for an amount less than the cost of the investment; e. factors that raise significant concerns about the investee's ability to continue as a going concern, such as negative cash flows from operations, working capital deficiencies, or noncompliance with statutory capital requirements or debt covenants. If the fair value of an investment is less than its cost basis at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, the impairment is either temporary or other than temporary.  Pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-35-34, if it is determined that the impairment is other than temporary, then an impairment loss shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s cost and its fair value at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which the assessment is made. The measurement of the impairment shall not include partial recoveries after the balance sheet date. The fair value of the investment would then become the new basis of the investment and shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value.  For presentation purpose, the entity shall recognize and present the total other-than-temporary impairment in the statement of earnings with an offset for the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in other comprehensive income, in accordance with paragraph 320-10-35-34D, if any, pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-45-8A; and separately present, in the financial statement in which the components of accumulated other comprehensive income are reported, amounts recognized therein related to held-to-maturity and available-for-sale debt securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in earnings pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-45-9A.  Pursuant to Paragraphs 320-10-35-36 and 37 the entire change in the fair value of foreign-currency-denominated available-for-sale debt securities shall be reported in other comprehensive income and An entity holding a foreign-currency-denominated available-for-sale debt security is required to consider, among other things, changes in market interest rates and foreign exchange rates since acquisition in determining whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.



Revenue Recognition



We apply paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition.  We recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned.  We consider revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.



We derive our revenues from sales contracts with customers with revenues being generated upon the shipment of merchandise.  Persuasive evidence of an arrangement is demonstrated via sales invoice or contract; product delivery is evidenced by warehouse shipping log as well as a signed bill of lading from the vessel or rail company and title transfers upon shipment, based on free on board (“FOB”) warehouse terms; the sales price to the customer is fixed upon acceptance of the signed purchase order or contract and there is no separate sales rebate, discount, or volume incentive.  When we recognize revenue, no provisions are made for returns because, historically, there have been very few sales returns and adjustments that have impacted the ultimate collection of revenues.



Stock-Based Compensation for Obtaining Employee Services



We account for our stock based compensation in which we obtain employee services in share-based payment transactions according to the fair value method. All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.  The measurement date used to determine the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the third-party performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur.



The fair value of share options and similar instruments is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model.  The ranges of assumptions for inputs are as follows:



Expected term of share options and similar instruments: The expected life of options and similar instruments represents the period of time the option and/or warrant are expected to be outstanding.



Expected volatility of the entity’s shares and the method used to estimate it.  Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 718-10-50-2(f)(2)(ii) a thinly-traded or nonpublic entity that uses the calculated value method shall disclose the reasons why it is not practicable for the Company to estimate the expected volatility of its share price, the appropriate industry sector index that it has selected, the reasons for selecting that particular index, and how it has calculated historical volatility using that index.  We use the average historical volatility of the comparable companies over the expected contractual life of the share options or similar instruments as our expected volatility.



Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends.  We have not declared any dividends since inception.



Risk-free rate(s). The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods within the expected term of the share options and similar instruments.



Our policy is to recognize compensation cost for awards with only service conditions and a graded vesting schedule on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.








Equity Instruments Issued to Parties Other Than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services



We account for equity instruments issued to parties other than employees for acquiring goods or services under applicable accounting guidance. All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.  The measurement date used to determine the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur. The fair value of option or warrant award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing valuation model.



We may grant fully vested, non-forfeitable equity instruments that are exercisable by the grantee only after a specified period of time if the terms of the agreement provide for earlier exercisability if the grantee achieves specified performance conditions. Any measured cost of the transaction is recognized in the same period(s) and in the same manner as if the entity had paid cash for the goods or services or used cash rebates as a sales discount instead of paying with, or using, the equity instruments. A recognized asset, expense, or sales discount is not to be reversed if a stock option that the counterparty has the right to exercise expires unexercised.



If we receives a right to receive future services in exchange for unvested, forfeitable equity instruments, those equity instruments are treated as unissued for accounting purposes until the future services are received (that is, the instruments are not considered issued until they vest). Consequently, in such cases, there is no recognition at the measurement date and no entry is to be recorded.



ITEM 7A.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.



Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.



ITEM 8.        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.



Please see our Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report.



ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.



On December 27, 2013, we informed our independent registered public accounting firm Li and Company, PC that we were terminating the client-auditor relationship, effective immediately. On December 27, 2013 we engaged MaloneBailey LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. Li and Company, PC had served as our independent registered public accounting firm since May 2008 and reported on our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. The dismissal of Li and Company, PC and engagement of MaloneBailey LLP was approved by the Audit Committee of our board of directors.



Neither the report of Li and Company, PC dated March 29, 2013 on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, change in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 nor the report of Li and Company, PC dated March 30, 2012 on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, change in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 contained an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were such reports qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During our two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period preceding our decision to dismiss Li and Company, PC we had no disagreements with the firm on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope of procedure which disagreement if not resolved to the satisfaction of Li and Company, PC would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its report.



During our two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period prior to retaining MaloneBailey LLP (1) neither we nor anyone on our behalf consulted MaloneBailey LLP regarding (a) either the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements or (b) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event as set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) and (v), respectively, of Regulation S-K, and (2) MaloneBailey LLP did not provide us with a written report or oral advice that they concluded was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue.








ITEM 9A.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.



Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures



We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported as specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, and our Chief Financial Officer, CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2013. Based on that evaluation and as described below under “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting,” we have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f)). These weaknesses involve our lack of experience with U.S. GAAP requirements, as described in more detail in the next section. Solely as a result of these material weaknesses, our management, including our CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2013.



Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting





Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that, due to the material weaknesses described below, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2013.



A “material weakness” is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.



Based on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, management concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of December 31, 2013, due to insufficiently qualified accounting and other finance personnel with an appropriate level of U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience. Management believes that our lack of experience with U.S. GAAP constitutes a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.



Our management, including our CEO and our CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.



Remediation Plan





As a result of management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting, we plan to continue to devote resources to remediate, improve and document our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls and procedures. During 2013we have taken the following procedures in implementing our remediation plan as first established in 2012: (i) hired a U.S. CPA to assist us with our financial reporting and SEC filing including consolidation preparation, and (ii) engaged a professional services firm that has expertise in accounting and U.S. GAAP matters with publicly-traded companies. We continue to consider the following remediation options, or some combination thereof: (i) hiring additional personnel with sufficient U.S. GAAP experience and (ii) implementing ongoing training in U.S. GAAP requirements for our CFO and accounting and other finance personnel.



Changes in Internal Control



There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation of our controls performed during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year of 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



ITEM 9B.     Other Information.



None.








PART III



ITEM 10.      DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.



The following table sets forth information about our directors and executive officers as of the date of this report:



|Name            |  | Age |  | Positions and Offices Held                           
|--------------- |  | --- |  | -----------------------------------------------------
|Kexuan Yao      |  | 42  |  | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer      
|Fengtao Wen     |  | 40  |  | Chief Financial Officer                              
|Weigang Zhao    |  | 35  |  | Vice General Manager of Renewable Metals and Director
|William Thomson |  | 72  |  | Director                                             
|Kamping Chan    |  | 59  |  | Director                                             
|Weiping Shen    |  | 43  |  | Director                                             



Kexuan Yao.Mr. Yao has served as the Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer since June 2008. Mr. Yao has served as the Chairman and General Manager of our Armco HK subsidiary since its inception in 2001. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Yao served as the General Manager of the Tianjian Branch for Zhengzhou Gaoxin District Development Co., Ltd., a Chinese metal distribution business. While at Zhengzhou Gaozin District Development Co., Ltd., his main responsibility was the management of the iron ore import department, which coordinated the delivery of iron ore from around the world into China. Mr. Yao received a bachelor’s degree from Henan University of Agriculture in 1996 and expects to obtain an EMBA degree from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) within this year. Our board of directors believes Mr. Yao’s experience in the metal ore business and his experience and success in operating Armco Metals International Limited are important attributes that enhance the quality of the board of directors.



Fengtao Wen.Mr. Wen has served as our Chief Financial Officer since June 2008. Mr. Wen has served as the accounting manager of our Henan Armco subsidiary since 2005 and is responsible for supervision of financial controls and management of these entities. From 1996 to 2005, Mr. Wen worked in the accounting department of Zhengzhou Smithing Co., Ltd. Mr. Wen graduated from the Economics Department of Zhengzhou University in 1996.



Weigang Zhao.Mr. Zhao has been a member of our board of directors since June 2008. Mr. Zhao is a key employee and has served as the Vice General Manager of Renewable Metals since 2007. From 2005 through 2006 Mr. Zhao served as a manager in the supply department at Henan Anyang Steel Co., Ltd. From 2003 through 2004 Mr. Zhao served as the marketing manager at Sinotrans Henan Co., Ltd. Mr. Zhao graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Henan College of Finance and Economics in 2002. Our board of directors believes Mr. Zhao’s experience in the steel industry is a key qualification for his inclusion on the board of directors.



William Thomson. Mr. Thomson is a managing partner of Mercana Growth Partners since 2009, a leading merchant banking and crisis management company. Prior to 2009, he was the president of Thomson Associates Inc. for more than 30 years. Mr. Thomson sits on the board of directors of the following publicly-listed companies: Asia Bio Chem Group Co. Ltd. since 2008, Chile Mining Technologies Inc. since 2010, China Armco Metals Inc. since 2009 and the Score Inc. since 2004. During the past 10 years, Mr. Thomson was previously on the board of directors of the following public companies: Atlast Pain & Injury Solutions Inc. from June 2006 to March 2007, Acto Digital Video Systems Inc. from December 2003 to January 2004, China Automotive Systems Inc. from September 2003 to July 2010, Greater China Capital Inc. from February 2010 to February 2012, Imperial Plastech Inc. from November 2002 to January 2005, Industrial Minerals Inc. from March 2007 to June 2009, JITE Technologies Inc. from September 2005 to February 2007, Maxus Technologies Inc. from February 2004 to June 2010, Med Emerg International Inc. from February 1998 to May 2004, Open EC Technologies Inc. from November 2005 to November 2009 and YTW Weslea Growth Capital Corp. From October 2004 to September 2005, Mr. Thomson received his Bachelors’ Degree in Business Commerce from Dalhousie University in 1961, and became a Chartered Accountant affiliated with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1963. Mr. Thomson, one of our three independent directors, is also chairman of the Audit Committee. Our board of directors believes Mr. Thomson’s professional qualifications as a chartered accountant as well as his experience in finance, corporate governance and development and business operations bring valuable insights to the board’s oversight of business operations, financing and corporate governance. Our board of directors believes Mr. Thomson’s professional qualifications as a chartered accountant as well as his experience in finance, corporate governance and development and business operations bring valuable insights to the board’s oversight of business operations, financing and corporate governance.



Kamping Chan Mr. Chan has been a member of our board of directors to since September 2010. Since 1994, Mr. Chan has been the Chairman and Executive Director of PNK International, Ltd. and Beston Holdings Group, Ltd. which are engaged in the distribution of metal and metal ore. From 2003 to 2004 Mr. Chan was the Director of International Mineral Limited, an iron ore company, which was acquired by the CITIC PACIFIC in 2004. International Mineral Ltd. was engaged in iron ore exploration and production. From 1989 to 1994, Mr. Chan managed the trading department of Prosperous Enrich, Ltd. which was engaged in importing minerals and ore into the Asian market. From 1985 to 1988 Mr. Chan served as a trader at Cargill Limited in Hong Kong. Mr. Chan graduated from China Fujian Teachers University in 1976 with a Bachelors degree in English. Mr. Chan brings vast experience in the metals and minerals industries to our board of directors.








Weiping Shen. Mr. Shen has been a member of our board of directors since May 2012. He has been acting as the partner of Shanghai Milestone Assets Management Co., Ltd. since May 2011, where he is the chief researcher and has developed strict investment research practice systems and procedures. Prior to that, Mr. Shen was a TV show host, commenter and journalist with Shanghai Yicai Media Co., Ltd. from July 2003 to May 2011, during which time he hosted shows on the financial channel and was recognized as one of the "Top Ten Outstanding Young Chinese Financial Practitioners in Shanghai". Being a financial commenter and journalist at the financial channel, Mr. Shen has developed considerable experience in investment research and management and built-up a large network in the media industry and the capital market in China, which we believe enables him to provide insightful advice to the Company’s management and helps enhance the Company's public image in China.



There are no family relationships between any of the executive officers and directors. Each director is elected at our annual meeting of stockholders and holds office until the next annual meeting of stockholders, or until his successor is elected and qualified.



Board of Directors



Our board of directors oversees our business affairs and monitors the performance of management. In accordance with our corporate governance principles, the board of directors does not involve itself in day-to-day operations. The directors keep themselves informed through discussions with the Chief Executive Officer, other key executives and by reading the reports and other materials that we send them and by participating in board of directors and committee meetings. Our directors hold office until their successors have been elected and duly qualified unless the director resigns or by reason of death or other cause is unable to serve in the capacity of director. The board of directors adheres to corporate governance principles designed to assure the continued vitality of the board of directors and excellence in the execution of its duties. The board of directors is responsible for supervision of the overall affairs of the company. The board of directors currently consists of five directors. Four of directors are citizens of China and one a citizen of Canada. There are no family relationship between any of the executive officers and directors. The current board membership as well as committee assignments and biographical information about our current directors is provided below.



Director Compensation



The board of directors’ general policy on director compensation is that compensation for non-employee directors should consist of a combination of cash and equity based compensation. The following table summarizes the compensation paid by us to our directors during 2013.



|Director         |  | Fees earned
or paid
in cash ($) |        |  | Stock
Awards ($)(2) |  |        | Total ($) | 
|---------------- |  | ------------------------------- | ------ |  | ------------------- |  | ------ | --------- | 
|Kexuan Yao (1)   |  |                                 | -      |  |                     |  | -      |           | 
|Weigang Zhao (1) |  |                                 | -      |  |                     |  | -      |           | 
|William Thomson  |  |                                 | 40,000 |  |                     |  | -      |           | 
|Kamping Chan     |  |                                 | 20,000 |  |                     |  | 2,063  | (3)       | 
|Weiping Shen (4) |  |                                 | -      |  |                     |  | 19,450 | (4)       | 



|(1) | In accordance with our board of directors' general policy directors who are full time employees (Messrs. Yao and Zhao) are not paid for board service in addition to their regular employee compensation.                                                                                             
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|(2) | The amounts in this column represent the fair value of the award as of the grant date as computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. See Note 15 included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing later in this report for the assumptions used in determining this valuation.
|(3) | The amount in this column represents the fair value of 6,250 shares of our common stock, granted on May 2, 2013, at $0.3301 per share, for his services provided in 2013. Each 50% of such award vested on June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013.                                                       
|(4) | The amount in this column represents the fair value of 50,000 shares of our common stock, granted on May 3, 2013, at $0.389 per share, for his services provided from May 4, 2013 to May 3, 2014. Each 50% of such shares vested on September 30, 2013 and May 3, 2014.                               



Pursuant to our offer letter to William Thomson, Mr. Thomson, as compensation for serving as our director, shall receive an annual salary of $40,000 during the fiscal year of 2014, payable on a quarterly basis.








Pursuant to our offer letter to Kamping Chan, Mr. Chan, as compensation for serving as our director, shall receive a salary of $20,000 during the fiscal year of 2014, payable on a quarterly basis. Mr. Chan shall also receive 6,250 shares of our common stock, and each 50% of such shares shall vest on June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014.



Pursuant to our offer letter to Weiping Shen, Mr. Shen, as compensation for serving as our director, shall receive a salary of 50,000 shares of our common stock from May 4, 2014 to May 3, 2015, and each 50% of such shares shall vest on September 30, 2014 and May 3, 2015.



Board of Directors and Committee Membership



|Director        |  | Audit
Committee
Member |  | Compensation
Committee
Member |  | Nominating and
Governance
Committee Member
|--------------- |  | ---------------------- |  | ----------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------------
|                |  |                        |  |                               |  |                                           
|Kexuan Yao      |  |                        |  |                               |  |                                           
|Weigang Zhao    |  |                        |  |                               |  |                                           
|William Thomson |  | ✔ (1)                  |  | ✔ (1)                         |  | ✔                                         
|Kamping Chan    |  | ✔                      |  | ✔                             |  | ✔                                         
|Weiping Shen    |  | ✔                      |  | ✔                             |  | ✔ (1)                                     



(1)Denotes Chairman.



In addition to the individual skills and background described above, the board has also concluded that each of these individuals will continue to provide knowledgeable advice to our other directors and to senior management on numerous issues facing our company and on the development and execution of our strategy.



Board Leadership and Oversight in Risk Management



Risk is inherent with every business, and how well a business manages risk can ultimately determine its success. We face a number of risks, including liquidity risk, operational risk, strategic risk and reputation risk. Mr. Yao serves as both our Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board. Our Board does not have a policy on whether the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer should be separate or combined, but believes that the most effective leadership structure for us at this time is to have these roles combined. Given our size, we believe having a single leader for both our company and the board of directors eliminates duplication of effort and efficiency while providing clear leadership for our company. We do not have a lead independent director; however, three of five our current directors are independent and each of our standing committees (Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance and Compensation) is comprised solely of independent directors. We believe this structure provides adequate oversight of our operations by our independent directors in conjunction with our Chairman/CEO. The business and operations of our company are managed by our Board as a whole, including oversight of various risks, such as operational and liquidity risks that our company faces. Management is responsible for the day-to-day management of the risks we face, while the Board, as a whole, has responsibility for the oversight of risk management. In his role and as independent director, our independent directors meet regularly with management to discuss strategy and risks we face and to address any questions or concerns he may have on risk management and any other matters.



Audit Committee



The Audit Committee is responsible to the board of directors for the areas of audit and compliance and oversees our financial reporting process, including monitoring the integrity of the financial statements and the independence and performance of the registered public accounting firm and supervises our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The current members of the Audit Committee are Weiping Shen, William Thomson and Kamping Chan. The board of directors has determined that Mr. Thomson, Chairman of the Audit Committee, is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined under SEC rules. The board of directors has affirmatively determined that none of the members of the Audit Committee have a material relationship with us that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment and each of the members of the Audit Committee are “independent” as defined in the applicable NYSE MKT Company Guide. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee, as approved by the board of directors, are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 28, 2009.








Compensation Committee



The Compensation Committee is responsible for establishing and reviewing our compensation and employee benefit policies. The current members of the Compensation Committee are Weiping Shen, William Thomson and Kamping Chan, each of whom is “independent director” within the meaning of the applicable NYSE MKT Company Guide. The chairman of the Compensation Committee is Mr. Thomson.



The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends to the board of directors for approval the compensation for our Chief Executive Officer and all of our other executive officers, including salaries, bonuses and grants of awards under, and administration of, our equity incentive plans. The Compensation Committee, among other things, reviews and recommends to the board of directors employees to whom awards will be made under our equity incentive plans, determines the number of options to be awarded, and the time, manner of exercise and other terms of the awards. The Compensation Committee holds two meetings during the 2012 fiscal year. We engaged Frederic. W. Cook & Co., Inc. to advise us on the terms of compensations for our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Yao in his Employment Agreement dated February 8, 2012. The responsibilities of the Compensation Committee, as approved by the board of directors, are set forth in the Compensation Committee Charter, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.2 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 28, 2009.



Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee



The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee was formed: (1) to assist the board of directors by identifying individuals qualified to become board members and to recommend for selection by the board of directors the director nominees to stand for election for the next annual meeting of our stockholders; (2) to recommend to the board of directors director nominees for each committee of the board of directors; (3) to oversee the evaluation of the board of directors and management and (4) to develop and recommend to the board of directors a set of corporate governance guidelines and enhancements to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. The responsibilities of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, as approved by the board of directors, are set forth in the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.3 of our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 28, 2009.  The current members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Weiping Shen, William Thomson and Kam Ping Chan, each of whom is “independent director” within the meaning of the applicable NYSE MKT Company Guide. The chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is Mr. Shen.



NYSE MKT rules require director nominees to be either selected, or recommended for the board of directors’ selection, either by a majority of our independent directors or our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for selecting those individuals to recommend to the entire board of directors for election to the board. The committee will consider candidates for directors proposed by security holders. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s policy is to accept written submissions that include the name, address and telephone number of the proposed nominee, along with a brief statement of the candidate’s qualifications to serve as a director. If the proposed nominee is not the security holder submitting the name of the candidate, a letter from the candidate agreeing to the submission of his or her name for consideration should be provided at the time of submission. If the committee believes it to be appropriate, committee members may meet with the proposed nominee before making a final determination whether to recommend the individual as a nominee to the entire board of directors to stand for election to the board.



The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee identifies director nominees through a combination of referrals, including by management, existing board members and security holders and direct solicitations, where warranted. Once a candidate has been identified, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reviews the individual’s experience and background and may discuss the proposed nominee with the source of the recommendation.



Among the factors that the committee considers when evaluating proposed nominees are their knowledge and experience in business matters and in the metals and recycling industry, finance, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.When identifying nominees to serve as director, while we do not have a policy regarding the consideration of diversity in selecting directors, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee seeks to create a board that is strong in its collective knowledge and has a diversity of skills and experience with respect to accounting and finance, management and leadership, vision and strategy, business operations, business judgment, industry knowledge and corporate governance. The committee may request references and additional information from the candidate prior to reaching a conclusion. The committee is under no obligation to formally respond to recommendations, although as a matter of practice, every effort is made to do so.



Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act



Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto under Rule 16a-3(d) of the Exchange Act filed during 2013, we are not aware that any officer, director or 10% or greater beneficial owner failed to file on a timely basis, as disclosed in the aforementioned Forms, reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act with respect to 2013, other than as set forth Mr. Kexuan Yao failed to timely file one Form 4 reporting one transaction. The delinquent report was subsequently filed.



Code of Business Conduct and Ethics



We adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is filed as an Exhibit 14.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Commission on March 31, 2010. A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is also available on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.armcometals.com. We will post on our website any amendment to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or waivers of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for directors and executive officers.








ITEM 11.      EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.



The following table summarizes all compensation recorded by us in the past two years for:



| | ● | our principal executive officer or other individual serving in a similar capacity,
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| | ● | our two most highly compensated executive officers other than our principal executive officer who were serving as executive officers at December 31, 2013 as that term is defined under Rule B-7 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and
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| | ● | up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been required but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer at December 31, 2013.
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For definitional purposes, these individuals are sometimes referred to as the “named executive officers.”



|Name and
principal
position |  | Year |  | Salary
($) |         |  | Bonus
($) |  |   | Stock
Awards
($) (2) |  |   | Option
Awards
($) |     |  | All Other
Compensation
(1) |   |  | Total
($) |  
|--------------------------- |  | ---- |  | ---------- | ------- |  | --------- |  | - | -------------------- |  | - | ----------------- | --- |  | -------------------------- | - |  | --------- | -
|                            |  |      |  |            |         |  |           |  |   |                      |  |   |                   |     |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|Kexuan Yao                  |  |      |  |            |         |  |           |  |   |                      |  |   |                   |     |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|Chief Executive Officer     |  | 2013 |  | $          | 177,486 |  |           |  | - |                      |  | $ | 355,250           | (3) |  |                            | - |  |           |  
|and Director                |  | 2012 |  | $          | 250,000 |  |           |  | - |                      |  | $ | 289,858           | (4) |  |                            | - |  |           |  
|Fengtao Wen,                |  |      |  |            |         |  |           |  |   |                      |  |   |                   |     |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|Chief                       |  | 2013 |  | $          | 30,072  |  |           |  |   |                      |  | $ | 47,000            | (5) |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|Financial Officer           |  | 2012 |  | $          | 30,764  |  |           |  | - |                      |  | $ | 77,494            | (7) |  |                            | - |  |           | $
|                            |  |      |  |            |         |  |           |  |   |                      |  |   |                   |     |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|Weigang Zhao,               |  |      |  |            |         |  |           |  |   |                      |  |   |                   |     |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|Vice General                |  |      |  |            |         |  |           |  |   |                      |  |   |                   |     |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|Manager of Renewable Metals |  | 2013 |  | $          | 7,000   |  |           |  |   |                      |  | $ | 47,000            | (6) |  |                            |   |  |           |  
|and Director                |  | 2012 |  | $          | 10,450  |  |           |  | - |                      |  | $ | 59,404            | (8) |  |                            | - |  |           | $



|(1) | All perquisites awarded to the above individuals were less than $10,000 for each of the 2013 and 2012 fiscal years.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
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|(2) | The amounts in this column represent the fair value of the award as of the grant date as computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. See Note 15 included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing later in this report for the assumptions used in determining this valuation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
|(3) | The compensation for 2013 includes (i) salary in cash of $93,557 and in stock of 178,571 shares of our common stock for his 2013 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.47, which was the closing stock price per share on November 5, 2013, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant, (ii) 225,000 shares of our common stock for his 2013 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.47, which was the closing stock price per share on November 5, 2013, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant; and (iii) 125,000 shares of our common stock for each quarter of 2013 services multiplied by $0.499, which was the closing stock price per share on February 8, 2012, the date of grant per employment agreement. Each of such 125,000 shares vested on April 1, 2013, July 1, 2013, October 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014, respectively.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|(4) | Representing aggregated shares granted to him in 2012 as follows: (i) 435,363 shares of our common stock for his first half of 2012 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.33, which was the closing stock price per share on July 30, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant; (ii) 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as bonus for his service in the second half of 2012, multiplied by $0.33, which was the closing stock price per share on July 30, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant; (iii) 215,027 shares of our common stock, of which 146,860 shares for his fourth quarter of 2012 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.35, which was the closing stock price per share on November 12, 2012, the date of grant, and 68,187 shares as stock bonus for his service in the second half of 2012, multiplied by $0.35, which was the closing stock price per share on November 12, 2012. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant; and (iv) 125,000 shares of our common stock for each quarter of 2012 services multiplied by $0.499, which was the closing stock price per share on February 8, 2012, the date of grant per employment agreement. Each of such 125,000 shares vested on April 1, 2012, July 1, 2012, October 1, 2012 and January 1, 2013, respectively (and such the grants were authorized by our board prior to each such issuance in 2012).
|(5) | The compensation for 2013 includes (i) salary in cash of $30,072 and in stock of $20,231 shares of our common stock for his services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.47,  which was the closing stock price per share on November 5, 2013, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant, and (ii) 100,000 shares of our common stock for his 2013 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.47, which was the closing stock price per share on November 5, 2013, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
|(6) | The compensation for 2013 includes (i) salary in cash of $7,000 and (ii) 100,000 shares of our common stock for his 2013 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.47, which was the closing stock price per share on November 5, 2013, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
|(7) | Representing aggregated shares granted to him in 2012 as follows:(i)10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for his 2011 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.57, which was the closing stock price per share on February 6, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant. Such shares were accounted as 2012 compensation.(ii) 51,167 shares of the Company’s common stock for his first half of 2012 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.33, which was the closing stock price per share on July 30, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant; (iii) 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for bonus for his second half of 2012 service, multiplied by $0.33, which was the closing stock price per share on July 30, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant; and (vi)117,254 shares of the Company’s common stock for his second half of 2012 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.35, which was the closing stock price per share on November 12, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
|(8) | Representing aggregated shares granted to him in 2012 as follows: (i) 5,653 shares of the Company’s common stock for his first half of 2012 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.33, which was the closing stock price per share on July 30, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant. (ii) 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for bonus for his second half of 2012 service, multiplied by $0.33, which was the closing stock price per share on July 30, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant. (iii)117,254 shares of the Company’s common stock for his second half of 2012 services in lieu of cash multiplied by $0.35, which was the closing stock price per share on November 12, 2012, the date of grant. Such shares fully vested on the date of grant.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   








Outstanding Equity Awards at Year End



|OPTION AWARDS |  |                                                         |   |  |                                                                                                |  |   |                                                                                                |  |  | STOCK AWARDS              |  |  |                        |   | 
|------------- |  | ------------------------------------------------------- | - |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  |  | ------------------------- |  |  | ---------------------- | - | 
|Name          |  | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised options
(#) |   |  | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options
(#) |  |   | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options
(#) |  |  | Option
Exercise
Price
($) |  |  | Option
Expiration
Date |   | 
|Kexuan Yao    |  |                                                         | - |  |                                                                                                |  | - |                                                                                                |  |  | -                         |  |  |                        | - | 



|(1) | This column reflects the number of shares of our restricted common stock awarded to the respective named executive officer that had not yet vested as of December 31, 2013.                                            
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|(2) | Determined based on the closing market price of our common stock on February 8, 2012, the grant date of $0.499 per share.                                                                                              
|(3) | Number of shares reflects each 125,000 shares of restricted common stock which shall vest on April, 2014, July 1, 2014, October 1, 2014, and January 1, 2015 if Mr. Yao remains as our employee at the time of vesting.



Executive Employment Agreements and Narrative Regarding Executive Compensation



The following discussion provides compensation information pursuant to the scaled disclosure rules applicable to “smaller reporting companies” under SEC rules and may contain statements regarding future individual and company performance targets and goals. These targets and goals are disclosed in the limited context of our compensation programs and should not be understood to be statements of management’s expectations or estimates of results or other guidance. We specifically caution stockholders not to apply these statements to other contexts.



The board of directors administers the compensation program for the executive officers. The Compensation Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending our compensation and employee benefit policies to the Board for its approval and implementation. The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends to the board of directors for approval the compensation for our Chief Executive Officer, including salaries, bonuses and grants of awards under our equity incentive plans. The Compensation Committee and the board of directors review and act upon proposals by non-interested management to determine the compensation to other executive officers. The Compensation Committee, among other things, reviews and recommends to the board of directors employees to whom awards will be made under our equity incentive plans, determines the number of options to be awarded, and the time, manner of exercise and other terms of the awards. The intent of the compensation program is to align the executive’s interests with that of our stockholders, while providing incentives and competitive compensation for implementing and accomplishing our short-term and long-term strategic and operational goals and objectives.  The compensation of the named executive officers consists of base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity in our company.



Chief Executive Officer’s Compensation



On December 18, 2008, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Yao, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors, for a term of thirty-six (36) months commencing January 1, 2009. The agreement expired on December 31, 2011. In September 2011, the Compensation Committee engaged Frederic. W. Cook & Co., Inc., an independent compensation consultant, to advise us on the compensation provided to our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kexuan Yao, and determine what actions, if any, were appropriate regarding future executive compensation arrangements.



In developing their assessment, the consultant considered pay practices of companies in similar industries and of similar size. The consultant also gave consideration to the fact that Mr. Yao has provided personal guarantee for certain of our credit facilities. As a result of its analysis, Frederic. W. Cook & Co., Inc. recommended that the target compensation to Mr. Yao should generally be positioned at the median of comparably sized companies in similar industries. The consultant further recommended components and terms of each components of Mr. Yao’s future compensation. Based on the analysis and recommendations, the Compensation Committee adopted and approved the new employment agreement as described below.



On February 8, 2012, our company and Kexuan Yao entered into a second employment agreement, to employ Mr. Yao as our Chairmen of the board of the directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The initial term of employment under the agreement is from January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2014, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of the employment agreement. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Yao is entitled to, among others, the following compensation and benefits:



| | ● | A base salary at an annual rate of (i) $250,000 for the period beginning from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012; (ii) $270,000 for the period beginning on January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; and (iii) $300,000 for the period beginning on January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
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| | ● | A cash bonus equal to 50% of Mr. Yao’s base salary for each year during the contract term.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
| | ● | During the employment term, the compensation committee shall have the discretion to grant Mr. Yao annual bonuses pursuant to a specified time or fixed schedule specified under the compensation plan at the date of the deferral of such compensation. Mr. Yao is also eligible to receive any other bonus under any other bonus plan, stock option or equity-based plan, or other policy or program of our company, as may be approved by the compensation committee and in accordance with any stockholder approval incentive plan in effect at the time of such decision.
| | ● | Mr. Yao to receive 1,500,000 shares of our common stock, subject to the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan. The shares shall vest according to the following schedule: 125,000 shares to vest on the first day of each quarter over a three year period commencing on April 1, 2012 and terminating on January 1, 2015, provided, however, if the executive is terminated pursuant to employment agreement, Mr. Yao shall forfeit all the unvested shares as of such termination.                                                    
| | ● | Eligibility to participate in our benefit plans that are generally provided for executive employees.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         








Upon certain termination events and a change in control of our company, Mr. Yao is entitled to certain payments from us as described in the employment agreement. Pursuant to the employment agreement, we will indemnify Mr. Yao to the fullest extent that would be permitted by for certain liabilities arising by reason of his employment by us, excluding liabilities resulted from gross negligence, gross misconduct, or gross malfeasance of Mr. Yao. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Yao is also subject to a confidentiality covenant, a non-interference covenant, and a non-competition covenant.



Other Executive Officers’ Compensations



The compensation of our Chief Financial Officer and Vice General Manager of Renewable Metals is determined by the board of directors, by reviewing and acting upon proposals by non-interested management. The proposals are formed based upon the scope of the named executive officer’s duties and responsibilities to our company and a number of performance-based factors including, the individual performance in each evaluation period, and the company’s financial (such as revenue growth, profitability, increase return on investment) and non-financial performance (such as improvement of timely delivery, quality control, cost control, safety of operation, increase of customer base and satisfaction (such performance-based factors collectively as the “Evaluation System”). The board of directors also considers pay practice to executives in comparable companies in the location where such executives are based. Our board of directors did not consult with any experts or other third parties in fixing the amount of compensation for our Chief Financial Officer and Vice General Manager of Renewable Metals.



ITEM 12.      SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.



At March 28, 2014, we had 31,078,886 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The following table sets forth information known to us as of March 28, 2014 relating to the beneficial ownership of shares of our common stock by:



| | ● | each person who is known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock;
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| | ● | each director and nominee;
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| | ● | each named executive officer; and
| | - | ---------------------------------

| | ● | all named executive officers and directors as a group.
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|                                                                      |  | Common Stock (2) |          
|--------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------- | ---------
|Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)                              |  | Shares           |          
|Kexuan Yao (3)                                                        |  |                  | 8,727,705
|Weigang Zhao                                                          |  |                  | 292,573  
|Fengtao Wen                                                           |  |                  | 389,606  
|Weiping Shen                                                          |  |                  | 75,000   
|Kamping Chan                                                          |  |                  | 15,625   
|William Thomson (4)                                                   |  |                  | 16,250   
|All directors and executive officers as a group (six persons) (3) (4) |  |                  | 9,516,759



|(1) | Except as otherwise noted below, the address of each of the persons shown in the above table is c/o Armco Metals Holdings, Inc., One Waters Park Drive Suite 98, San Mateo, California 94403.
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|(2) | Includes, where applicable, shares of common stock that such person has the right to acquire within 60 days after March 28, 2014. Also includes unvested shares of restricted stock as to which such person has voting power but no dispositive power. Unless otherwise indicated, we believe that all persons named in the table above have sole voting power and/or investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them.
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|(3) | The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Yao, our Chief Executive Officer, including 8,246,353 shares of common stock directly owned by Mr. Yao, 231,352 shares of common stock owned by his spouse, and 250,000 shares underlying vested restricted stock awards, but excludes an additional 250,000 shares underlying unvested stock awards under Mr. Yao’s employment agreement dated February 8, 2012 if he remains as an employee at the time of vesting,and the “1,300,000 pledged shares” as described below. Mr. Yao entered into a Structured Transaction Agreement, dated June 11, 2010, with Crisnic Fund, SA., or Crisnic Fund. In connection with that agreement, Mr. Yao pledged 1,300,000 shares of our common stock as collateral, which we refer to herein as the 1,300,000 pledged shares. After lengthy jurisdictional proceedings in which Crisnic Fund unsuccessfully disputed the jurisdiction of the United States District Court, Mr. Yao acquired discovery in litigation against Crisnic Fund. Crisnic Fund's brokerage account statements reflected that Crisnic Fund sold all 1,300,000 million shares of Mr. Yao's China Armco stock pledged as collateral, without notice to Mr. Yao. The dates of Crisnic Fund's sales ranged from June 29, 2010 through July 8, 2010. The net proceeds of such sales totaled $4,113,064.29. While Crisnic Fund did, on July 27, 2010, send Mr. Yao $1 million in purported loan proceeds, Crisnic Fund did so only after it had already sold Mr. Yao's 1,300,000 shares pledged as collateral. Mr. Yao is currently in litigation to recover all 1,300,000 shares of his China Armco stock and damages, including punitive damages for fraud.
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|(4) | The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Thomson includes 16,250 shares of our restricted common stock awarded pursuant to our Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan of which 25% of 6,250 shares vested on March 31, 2010, and of which 25% of 6,250 shares vested on June 30, 2010, 25% of 6,250 shares vested on September 30, 2010 and 25% of 6,250 shares vested on December 31, 2010, and 10,000 shares vested on December 15, 2011.
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Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans



The following table sets forth securities authorized for issuance under any equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders as well as any equity compensation plans not approved by our stockholders as of December 31, 2013.



The table below summarizes the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan activities:



|                            |  | Number of
Shares or Options |           |   | Fair Value at
Date of Grant |  
|--------------------------- |  | --------------------------- | --------- | - | --------------------------- | -
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Balance, December 31, 2011  |  |                             | 698,507   |   |                             | $
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – granted           |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – canceled          |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – granted            |  |                             | 3,550,374 |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – canceled           |  |                             | (50,000   | ) |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Balance, December 31, 2012  |  |                             | 4,198,881 |   |                             | $
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – granted           |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – canceled          |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – granted            |  |                             | 1,419,532 |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – canceled           |  |                             | (-        | ) |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Balance, December 31, 2013  |  |                             | 5,618,413 |   |                             | $
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Vested, December 31, 2013   |  |                             | 5,101,746 |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Unvested, December 31, 2013 |  |                             | 516,667   |   |                             | $



As of December 31, 2013, there were 2,581,587 shares of common stock remaining available for issuance under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.



For a description of each of the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan and stock options listed in this table, see Note 15 in “Note to Consolidated Financial Statements” appearing later in this report.



ITEM 13.      CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.



The following sets forth a summary of transactions since the beginning of the fiscal year of 2011, or any currently proposed transaction, in which our company was to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds $120,000 and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest (other than compensation described under “Executive Compensation”). We believe the terms obtained or consideration that we paid or received, as applicable, in connection with the transactions described below were comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid or received, as applicable, in arm’s-length transactions.








Operating Lease from Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Principal Stockholder



On January 1, 2006, Henan Armco entered into a non-cancellable operating lease for its 176.37 square meters commercial office space in the City of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PRC with Mr. Kexuan Yao. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and significant stockholder of our company for RMB10,000 per month, which expired on December 31, 2008 and has been extended through December 31, 2014.  Total lease payments for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 amounted to RMB 120,000 (equivalent to $19,373 and $19,022).



Advances from our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Principal Stockholder conversion to common stock



From time to time, Mr. Kexuan Yao, the Chairman, CEO and significant stockholder of our company, advances funds to us for working capital purpose. Those advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the advance balance was $668,332 and $nil, respectively.



Loan from our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Principal Stockholder and its conversion into common stock



On March 29, 2013, we executed a promissory note in the amount of $1,000,000 payable to the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and principal stockholder of our company.  The note, which is due in one year, accrues interest at 8% per annum.  The proceeds are used for working capital purposes.



On October 28, 2013, the note was converted into 2,010,327 shares of our common stock, at a conversion price of $0.52 per share, such price being equal to the average of the last three closing bid prices of the common stock on the NYSE MKT, pursuant to certain subscription agreement entered into between our company and Mr. Yao on October 22, 2013. The conversion and issuance of the shares was exempt from registration under the Securities Act, in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect to such sales.



Related Person Transaction Policy



On October 26, 2009, our board of directors adopted a written Related Person Transaction Policy that requires the board of directors or Audit Committee to approve or ratify transactions between our company or one or more of our subsidiaries and any related person involving an amount in excess of $120,000. Under the Related Person Transaction Policy, the board of directors or Audit Committee will review the relevant facts of the proposed transaction and the interest of the related person in the transaction, and either approve or reject the proposed transaction. If a related person transaction that has not been previously approved or previously ratified is discovered, that transaction will be presented to the board of directors or Audit Committee for ratification. No director can participate in the deliberation or approval of any related person transaction in which such director is the related person.



For purposes of the Related Person Transaction Policy, a "related person" means:



| | ● | any director or executive officer of our company,
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| | ● | any nominee for director,
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| | ● | any 5% beneficial owner of our common stock,
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| | ● | any immediate family member of a director, nominee for director, executive officer or 5% beneficial owner of our common stock, and
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| | ● | any firm, corporation, or other entity in which any of these persons is employed or is a partner or principal or in a similar position, or in which such person has a 10% or greater beneficial ownership interest.
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The Related Person Transaction Policy will provide that the following types of transactions are deemed to be pre-approved under the policy:



| | ● | transactions that are available to related persons on the same terms as such transactions are available to all employees generally;
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| | ● | compensation or indemnification arrangements of any executive officer, other than an individual who is an immediate family member of a related person, if such arrangements have been approved by the board of directors or the Compensation Committee;
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| | ● | transactions in which the related person's interest derives solely from his or her ownership of less than 10% of the equity interest in another person (other than a general partnership interest) that is a party to the transaction;
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| | ● | transactions in which the related person's interest derives solely from his or her ownership of a class of our equity securities and all holders of that class of equity securities received the same benefit on a pro rata basis,
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| | ● | director compensation arrangements, if such arrangements have been approved by the board of directors or the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; and
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| | ● | any other transaction which is not required to be disclosed as a "related person transaction" under applicable securities regulations.
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The Related Person Transaction Policy defines the term "immediate family member" to mean any child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of a director, nominee for director, executive officer, or 5% beneficial owner of our common stock, and any person (other than a tenant or employee) sharing the household of such director, nominee for director, executive officer, or 5% beneficial owner.



Director Independence



We are required to have a majority of independent directors within the meaning of applicable NYSE MKT Company Guide rules. The board of directors has determined three of the five directors are independent, which excludes Kexuan Yao, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Weigang Zhao, vice general manager of our subsidiary Renewable Metals.



ITEM 14.       PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.



The following table shows the fees that were billed for the audit and other services provided by Malone Bailey LLP for 2013 and Li & Company, PCfor 2013 and 2012.



|                   |  | 2013 |         |  | 2012 |  
|------------------ |  | ---- | ------- |  | ---- | -
|                   |  |      |         |  |      |  
|Audit Fees         |  | $    | 170,000 |  |      | $
|Audit-Related Fees |  |      | -       |  |      |  
|Tax Fees           |  |      | 7,500   |  |      |  
|All Other Fees     |  |      | 12,500  |  |      |  
|Total              |  | $    | 190,000 |  |      | $



Audit Fees — This category includes the audit of our annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and services that are normally provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in connection with engagements for those fiscal years. This category also includes advice on audit and accounting matters that arose during, or as a result of, the audit or the review of interim financial statements.



Audit-Related Fees — This category consists of assurance and related services by the independent registered public accounting firm that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported above under “Audit Fees.” The services for the fees disclosed under this category include consultation regarding our correspondence with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other accounting consulting.



Tax Fees — This category consists of professional services rendered by our independent registered public accounting firm for tax compliance and tax advice. The services for the fees disclosed under this category include tax return preparation and technical tax advice.



All Other Fees — This category consists of fees for other miscellaneous items.



Our board of directors has adopted a procedure for pre-approval of all fees charged by our independent registered public accounting firm. Under the procedure, the Audit Committee of the Board approves the engagement letter with respect to audit, tax and review services. Other fees are subject to pre-approval by the Audit Committee of the Board. The audit and tax fees paid to the auditors with respect to 2013 were pre-approved by the Audit Committee of the board of directors.



ITEM 15.       EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.



(a)(1)     Financial statements.



| | ● | Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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| | ● | Consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012
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| | ● | Consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
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| | ● | Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
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| | ● | Consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
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| | ● | Notes to consolidated financial statements
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(b)     Exhibits.



| | Exhibit
Index | Description of Document                                                                                                             | Filed
Herewith | Previously
Filed | Incorporated by Reference To:                                                                     
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| | 2.1           | Share Purchase Agreement between Cox Distributing, Inc. and Armco & Metawise (HK), Ltd., dated June 27, 2008.                       |                | ✔                | Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 1, 2008.                
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 3.1           | Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada.                                         |                | ✔                | Exhibits 3.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on August 27, 2007.    
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 3.2           | Bylaws of the registrant.                                                                                                           |                | ✔                | Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on August 27, 2007.     
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 3.3           | Amendments to Bylaws                                                                                                                |                | ✔                | Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2010.                
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 3.4           | Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Company as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on July 3, 2013 |                | ✔                | Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2013.                 
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 4.2           | Form of $7.50 Warrant (April 2010 Offering)                                                                                         |                | ✔                | Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2010.               
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 4.3           | Form of Amendment to Subscription Agreement and Common Stock Purchase Warrant                                                       |                | ✔                | Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2010.
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 4.4           | Form of Amendment No. 2 to Subscription Agreement and Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated January 11, 2013                          |                | ✔                | Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 17, 2013.                      
| |               |                                                                                                                                     |                |                  |                                                                                                   
| | 4.5           | Form of Senior Convertible Note                                                                                                     |                | ✔                | Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on November 13, 2013.                      



| | 10.1 | China Armco Metals, Inc. 2009 Stock Incentive Plan                                                                                              |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.            
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| | 10.2 | Form of China Armco Metals, Inc. Restricted Stock Agreement                                                                                     |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.            
| |      |                                                                                                                                                 |  |   |                                                                                                   
| | 10.3 | Loan Agreement between Armet (Lianyungang) Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. and Bank of China Dated September 4, 2009                              |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
| |      |                                                                                                                                                 |  |   |                                                                                                   
| | 10.4 | Renewed Loan Agreement between Armet (Lianyungang) Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. and Bank of China Dated March 15, 2013                         |  | ✔ |                                                                                                   
| | 10.5 | Banking Facilities Agreement between Armco & Metawise (H.K.) Limited and DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited dated April 22, 2009                      |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
| |      |                                                                                                                                                 |  |   |                                                                                                   
| | 10.6 | Uncommitted Trade Finance Facilities Agreement between Armco & Metawise (H.K.) Limited and RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) dated March 25, 2009 |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.










| | 10.7  | Line of Credit Review Approval Notice between Henan Armco & Metawise Trading Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch dated October 21, 2009                              |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  
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| | 10.8  | Armet (Lianyungang) Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. Scrap Metal Sales Contract between dated February 21, 2010                                                                               |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.9  | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement of April 2010 Offering                                                                                                                               |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.20 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2010.               
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.10 | Form of Registration Rights Agreement of April 2010 Offering                                                                                                                               |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 20, 2010.               
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.11 | Scrap Metal Sales Contract between Armet (Lianyungang) Renewable Resources Co. and Jiangsu Lihuai Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. dated February 21, 2010                                           |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2010.
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.12 | Guaranty Cooperation Agreement                                                                                                                                                             |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.23 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on June 17, 2010.                          
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.13 | Addendum dated August 12, 2010 to Guaranty Cooperation Agreement                                                                                                                           |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.21 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010.              
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.14 | Banking Facilities Agreement between Armco & Metawise (H.K.) Limited and DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited dated August 6, 2010                                                                 |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.22 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2010.         
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.15 | Renewed Banking Facilities Agreement between Armco & Metawise (H.K.) Limited and DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited dated October 22, 2013                                                       |  | ✔ |                                                                                                     
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.16 | Amendment No. 1 dated July 23, 2010 to the Uncommitted Trade Finance Facilities Agreement between Armco & Metawise (H.K.) Limited and RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) dated March 25, 2009 |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.24 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2010.         
| |       |                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |   |                                                                                                     
| | 10.17 | Employment Agreement with Mr. Kexuan Yao dated February 8, 2012                                                                                                                            |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for as filed on February 10, 2012.      
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| | 10.18 | Amendment To China Armco Metals, Inc.’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Option Plan                                                                                                        |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for as filed on July 18, 2012.          
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| | 10.19 | Form of Subscription Agreement dated as of January 28, 2013                                                                                                                                |  | ✔ | Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for as filed on January 29, 2013.       
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| | 10.20   | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2013, by and between Hanover Holdings I, LLC and Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.                               |   | ✔ | Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for as filed on November 13, 2013.   
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| | 10.21   | Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2013, by and between Hanover Holdings I, LLC and Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.                               |   | ✔ | Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for as filed on November 13, 2013.   
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| | 10.22   | Long Term Steel Scrap Supply Agreement, dated as of February 20, 2014, by and between Mitsui & Co. (Shanghai) Ltd. and Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. |   | ✔ |                                                                                                  
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| | 14.1    | Code of Ethics                                                                                                                                                    |   | ✔ | Exhibit 14.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
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| | 21.1    | List of subsidiaries of the Registrant                                                                                                                            |   | ✔ | Exhibit 21.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
| | 23.1    | Consent of Li and Company, PC                                                                                                                                     |   | ✔ |                                                                                                  
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| | 23.2    | Consent of MaloneBailey LLP                                                                                                                                       |   | ✔ |                                                                                                  
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| | 31.1    | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                 | ✔ |   |                                                                                                  
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| | 31.2    | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer                                                                                                 | ✔ |   |                                                                                                  
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| | 32.1    | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer                                                                                 | ✔ |   |                                                                                                  
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| | 99.1    | Power of Attorney (included on signature page of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 as filed on April 4, 2014)                       |   |   |                                                                                                  
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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned officers and directors of Armco Metals Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation, do hereby constitute and appoint Kexuan Yao, as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him and in his name, place, and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments, exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith) to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which relates to this annual report, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.



|Person          |  | Capacity                                              |  | Date            
|--------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------
|                |  |                                                       |  |                 
|                |  | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer     |  |                 
|/s/ Kexuan Yao  |  | (Principal Executive Officer)                         |  | August  11, 2014
|Kexuan Yao      |  |                                                       |  |                 
|                |  | Chief Financial Officer                               |  |                 
|/s/ Fengtao Wen |  | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)          |  | August  11, 2014
|Fengtao Wen     |  |                                                       |  |                 
|                |  |                                                       |  |                 
|/s/ *           |  | Director and Vice General Manager of Renewable Metals |  | August  11, 2014
|Weigang Zhao    |  |                                                       |  |                 
|                |  |                                                       |  |                 
|/s/ *           |  | Director                                              |  | August  11, 2014
|William Thomson |  |                                                       |  |                 
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|/s/ *           |  | Director                                              |  | August  11, 2014
|Kam Ping Chan   |  |                                                       |  |                 
|                |  |                                                       |  |                 
|/s/ *           |  | Director                                              |  | August  11, 2014
|Weiping Shen    |  |                                                       |  |                 



/s/ * By Kexuan Yao, Power-of-Attorney












Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.

(Formerly China Armco Metals, Inc.)



December 31, 2013 and 2012



Index to the Consolidated Financial Statements



|Contents                                                                                                             | Page(s)
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|Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                              | F-2    
|                                                                                                                     |        
|Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012                                                            | F-4    
|                                                                                                                     |        
|Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 | F-5    
|                                                                                                                     |        
|Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012                        | F-6    
|                                                                                                                     |        
|Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012                                 | F-7    
|                                                                                                                     |        
|Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements                                                                       | F-8    








REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.



We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as of December 31, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.



We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.



In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.





/s/ MaloneBailey, LLP

MaloneBailey, LLP

Houston, Texas

April 4, 2014








REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM





To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.

(Formerly China Armco Metals, Inc.)

San Mateo, California



We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. (Formerly China Armco Metals, Inc.) (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.



We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amount and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.



In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.







/s/Li and Company, PC

Li and Company, PC



Skillman, New Jersey

March 29, 2013






ARMCO METALS HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



|                                                                                                                                                                    |  | December 31, 2013 |            |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ---------- | - | ----------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|ASSETS                                                                                                                                                              |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|CURRENT ASSETS:                                                                                                                                                     |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Cash                                                                                                                                                                |  | $                 | 596,557    |   |                   | $
|Pledged deposits                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   | 4,652,222  |   |                   |  
|Marketable securities                                                                                                                                               |  |                   | 519,129    |   |                   |  
|Bank acceptance notes receivable                                                                                                                                    |  |                   | -          |   |                   |  
|Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                            |  |                   | 25,595,516 |   |                   |  
|Inventories                                                                                                                                                         |  |                   | 20,456,920 |   |                   |  
|Advance on purchases                                                                                                                                                |  |                   | 733,285    |   |                   |  
|Prepayments and other current assets                                                                                                                                |  |                   | 1,181,371  |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Total Current Assets                                                                                                                                                |  |                   | 53,735,000 |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT                                                                                                                                       |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Property, plant and equipment                                                                                                                                       |  |                   | 44,856,611 |   |                   |  
|Accumulated depreciation                                                                                                                                            |  |                   | (9,360,933 | ) |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net                                                                                                                                  |  |                   | 35,495,678 |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|LAND USE RIGHTS                                                                                                                                                     |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Land use rights                                                                                                                                                     |  |                   | 6,681,779  |   |                   |  
|Accumulated amortization                                                                                                                                            |  |                   | (416,478   | ) |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|LAND USE RIGHTS, net                                                                                                                                                |  |                   | 6,265,301  |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Total Assets                                                                                                                                                        |  | $                 | 95,495,979 |   |                   | $
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                                                                                |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|CURRENT LIABILITIES:                                                                                                                                                |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Loans payable                                                                                                                                                       |  | $                 | 27,415,638 |   |                   | $
|Banker's acceptance notes payable and letters of credit                                                                                                             |  |                   | 8,473,217  |   |                   |  
|Current maturities of capital lease obligation                                                                                                                      |  |                   | 904,990    |   |                   |  
|Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   | 10,062,463 |   |                   |  
|Advances received from Chairman and CEO                                                                                                                             |  |                   | 668,332    |   |                   |  
|Due to related parties                                                                                                                                              |  |                   | 403,141    |   |                   |  
|Customer deposits                                                                                                                                                   |  |                   | 649,488    |   |                   |  
|Corporate income tax payable                                                                                                                                        |  |                   | 822,207    |   |                   |  
|Derivative liabilities - current portion                                                                                                                            |  |                   | 61,429     |   |                   |  
|Value added tax and other taxes payable                                                                                                                             |  |                   | 2,202,331  |   |                   |  
|Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                                                                                                                      |  |                   | 1,228,753  |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Total Current Liabilities                                                                                                                                           |  |                   | 52,891,989 |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION, net of current maturities                                                                                                                 |  |                   | -          |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Total Liabilities                                                                                                                                                   |  |                   | 52,891,989 |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                                                                                                               |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized;none issued or outstanding                                                                           |  |                   | -          |   |                   |  
|Common stock, $0.001 par value, 74,000,000 shares authorized, 29,876,327 and 20,319,698 sharesissued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively |  |                   | 29,876     |   |                   |  
|Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                                          |  |                   | 35,790,906 |   |                   |  
|Retained earnings                                                                                                                                                   |  |                   | 2,625,287  |   |                   |  
|Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities                                                                                                                  |  |                   | (694,512   | ) |                   |  
|Foreign currency translation gain                                                                                                                                   |  |                   | 4,852,433  |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Total Stockholders' Equity                                                                                                                                          |  |                   | 42,603,990 |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                                                                                                                          |  | $                 | 95,495,979 |   |                   | $



See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.






ARMCO METALS HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)







|                                                                 |  | For the Year      |             |   | For the Year      |  
|---------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ----------- | - | ----------------- | -
|                                                                 |  | Ended             |             |   | Ended             |  
|                                                                 |  | December 31, 2013 |             |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NET REVENUES                                                     |  | $                 | 128,738,194 |   |                   | $
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|COST OF GOODS SOLD                                               |  |                   | 125,426,672 |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|GROSS PROFIT                                                     |  |                   | 3,311,522   |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|OPERATING EXPENSES:                                              |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Selling expenses                                                 |  |                   | 177,118     |   |                   |  
|Professional fees                                                |  |                   | 512,474     |   |                   |  
|General and administrative expenses                              |  |                   | 3,397,191   |   |                   |  
|Operating cost of idle manufacturing facility                    |  |                   | 1,840,967   |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Total operating expenses                                         |  |                   | 5,927,750   |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                                    |  |                   | (2,616,228  | ) |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:                                          |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Interest income                                                  |  |                   | (325,256    | ) |                   |  
|Interest expense                                                 |  |                   | 2,157,156   |   |                   |  
|Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss - marketable securities |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Impairment other than temporary - marketable securities          |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Change in fair value of derivative liabilities                   |  |                   | (929,883    | ) |                   |  
|Loan guarantee expense                                           |  |                   | 45,733      |   |                   |  
|Forgiveness of debt                                              |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Other expense                                                    |  |                   | 145,849     |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Total other (income) expense                                     |  |                   | 1,093,599   |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES PROVISION                               |  |                   | (3,709,827  | ) |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|INCOME TAX PROVISION                                             |  |                   | 421,585     |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NET LOSS                                                         |  |                   | (4,131,412  | ) |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):                               |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Change in unrealized income (loss) of marketable securities      |  |                   | (694,512    | ) |                   |  
|Foreign currency translation gain                                |  |                   | 1,367,863   |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                                               |  | $                 | (3,458,061  | ) |                   | $
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED:                   |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Net loss per common share - basic and diluted                    |  | $                 | (0.17       | ) |                   | $
|                                                                 |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - basic and diluted   |  |                   | 24,886,617  |   |                   |  



See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.








ARMCO METALS HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012







|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  | Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------ | ---------- | - | ------ | - | ------ | -------------------------- |  | - | ----------------- | - | --------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | - | --------------------------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  | Number of Shares               |            |   | Amount |   |        | Additional Paid-in Capital |  |   | Retained Earnings |   |                                               | Change in Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities |            |   | Foreign Currency Translation Gain |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Balance, December 31, 2011                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |                                | 15,421,008 |   |        |   | 15,421 |                            |  |   | 29,733,619        |   |                                               |                                                    | 9,366,035  |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to a Director for future services valued at $0.28 per sharegranted on December 20, 2011                                                                                                   |  |                                | 50,000     |   |        |   | 50     |                            |  |   | 13,950            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to a Director for future services valued at $0.28 per sharegranted on December 20, 2011                                                                                                   |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   | (14,000           | ) |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 yearloan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                     |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 33     |                            |  |   | 16,634            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to a Director pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for future services valuedat $0.2851 per share granted on December 19, 2011                                                       |  |                                | 6,250      |   |        |   | 6      |                            |  |   | 1,776             |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to a Director pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for future services valuedat $0.2851 per share granted on December 19, 2011                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   | (1,782            | ) |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock to employees pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for services valuedat $0.57 per share granted on February 6, 2012                                                                      |  |                                | 57,743     |   |        |   | 58     |                            |  |   | 33,260            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to CEO pursuant to an employment agreement for future services valuedat $0.499 per share granted on February 8, 2012                                                                      |  |                                | 1,500,000  |   |        |   | 1,500  |                            |  |   | 747,000           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to CEO pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for future services valuedat $0.499 per share granted on February 8, 2012                                                                |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   | (748,500          | ) |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 yearloan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                     |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 34     |                            |  |   | 14,263            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for legal services to All Bright for service so one year starting from April 1, 2012                                                                                                         |  |                                | 75,000     |   |        |   | 75     |                            |  |   | 32,093            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Cancellation of restricted stock to a Director for future services valued at $0.28 per sharegranted on December 20, 2011 on May 4, 2012                                                                                |  |                                | (50,000    | ) |        |   | (50    | )                          |  |   | (13,950           | ) |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Cancellation of restricted stock to a Director for future services valued at $0.28 per sharegranted on December 20, 2011 on May 4, 2012                                                                                |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   | 14,000            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to a Director for future services valued at $0.69 per sharegranted on May 4, 2012                                                                                                         |  |                                | 50,000     |   |        |   | 50     |                            |  |   | 34,450            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of restricted stock to a Director for future services valued at $0.69 per sharegranted on May 4, 2012                                                                                                         |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   | (34,500           | ) |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 yearloan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                     |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 34     |                            |  |   | 12,616            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for legal services to All Bright for service of one year starting from April 1, 2012                                                                                                         |  |                                | 75,000     |   |        |   | 75     |                            |  |   | 28,388            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Facilities leasing services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares Issued to Hebang on June 24, 2012 for 2 yearsfacilities leasing expiring June 23, 2014                                             |  |                                | 125,000    |   |        |   | 125    |                            |  |   | 47,313            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock to employees pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for the first half year of 2012; services valuedat $0.33 per share on the grant date on July 30, 2012                                  |  |                                | 561,640    |   |        |   | 561    |                            |  |   | 184,780           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock to employees pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for the 3rd quarter of 2012; services valuedat $0.33 per share on the grant date on July 30, 2012                                      |  |                                | 400,000    |   |        |   | 400    |                            |  |   | 131,600           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock to employees pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for the 4th quarter of 2012; services valuedat $0.35 per share on the grant date on November 12, 2012                                  |  |                                | 980,991    |   |        |   | 981    |                            |  |   | 342,366           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock to CEO in conversion of his advance to Company to shares                                                                                                                                      |  |                                | 717,067    |   |        |   | 717    |                            |  |   | 353,036           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 yearloan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                     |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 34     |                            |  |   | 16,096            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for legal services to All Bright for service of one year starting from April 1, 2012                                                                                                         |  |                                | 75,000     |   |        |   | 75     |                            |  |   | 36,218            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Facilities leasing services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares Issued to Hebang on June 24, 2012 for 2 yearsfacilities leasing expiring June 23, 2014                                             |  |                                | 125,000    |   |        |   | 125    |                            |  |   | 60,363            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for consulting services to Broad Max Holding for service of one year starting from December 1, 2012                                                                                          |  |                                | 16,667     |   |        |   | 16     |                            |  |   | 8,049             |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Amortization of deferred employee services                                                                                                                                                                             |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   | 492,946           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Comprehensive income (loss)                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Net Loss                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    | (2,609,336 | ) |                                   |  
|Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Foreign currency translation gain                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Total comprehensive income (loss)                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Balance, December 31, 2012                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |                                | 20,319,698 |   |        | $ | 20,320 |                            |  | $ | 31,542,083        |   |                                               | $                                                  | 6,756,699  |   |                                   | $
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares at $0.50 per share for cash                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                                | 3,242,712  |   |        |   | 3,243  |                            |  |   | 1,618,113         |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Reclassification of the fair value of warrants to purchase 1,031,715 common shares on January 11, 2013 from additional paid-in capital to derivative liability to reflect the re-instatement of the derivative feature |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   | (623,809          | ) |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 yearloan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                     |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 33     |                            |  |   | 12,467            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for legal services to All Bright for service of one year starting from April 1, 2012                                                                                                         |  |                                | 75,000     |   |        |   | 75     |                            |  |   | 28,050            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Facilities leasing services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares Issued to Hebang on June 24, 2012 for 2 years(facilities lease was terminated on 3/31/2013)                                        |  |                                | 750,000    |   |        |   | 750    |                            |  |   | 280,500           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for consulting services to Broad Max Holding for service of one year starting from December 1, 2012                                                                                          |  |                                | 50,000     |   |        |   | 50     |                            |  |   | 18,700            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 yearloan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                     |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 33     |                            |  |   | 10,300            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for consulting services to Broad Max Holding for service of one year starting from December 1, 2012                                                                                          |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 34     |                            |  |   | 10,299            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 yearloan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                     |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 33     |                            |  |   | 12,634            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock to employees pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for services valuedat $0.47 per share granted on November 5, 2013                                                                      |  |                                | 1,363,282  |   |        |   | 1,363  |                            |  |   | 639,380           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for consulting services to CDII for service of one year starting from November 1, 2013                                                                                                       |  |                                | 250,000    |   |        |   | 250    |                            |  |   | 76,500            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common shares for financing cost                                                                                                                                                                           |  |                                | 47,022     |   |        |   | 47     |                            |  |   | 21,108            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Loan guarantee services received and quarterly shares vested from common shares issued to Chaoyang Steel on June 11, 2010 for 5 year loan guarantee services expiring June 30, 2016                                    |  |                                | 33,333     |   |        |   | 33     |                            |  |   | 10,200            |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock to CEO in conversion of his loan to Company to shares                                                                                                                                         |  |                                | 2,010,327  |   |        |   | 2,010  |                            |  |   | 1,043,359         |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Issuance of common stock in conversion of short term loan to Company to shares                                                                                                                                         |  |                                | 1,570,371  |   |        |   | 1,571  |                            |  |   | 815,022           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Stock-based compensation for directors                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                                | 31,250     |   |        |   | 31     |                            |  |   | 276,000           |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Net Loss                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    | (4,131,412 | ) |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Foreign currency translation gain                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                                |            |   |        |   |        |                            |  |   |                   |   |                                               |                                                    |            |   |                                   |  
|Balance, December 31, 2013                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |                                | 29,876,327 |   |        | $ | 29,876 |                            |  | $ | 35,790,906        |   |                                               | $                                                  | 2,625,287  |   |                                   | $



See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.






ARMCO METALS HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS







|                                                                           |  | For the Year      |             |   | For the Year      |  
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ----------- | - | ----------------- | -
|                                                                           |  | Ended             |             |   | Ended             |  
|                                                                           |  | December 31, 2013 |             |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                      |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Net loss                                                                   |  | $                 | (4,131,412  | ) |                   | $
|Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Depreciation expense                                                       |  |                   | 2,847,606   |   |                   |  
|Amortization expense                                                       |  |                   | 145,499     |   |                   |  
|Write-down of inventories                                                  |  |                   | 2,291,915   |   |                   |  
|Change in fair value of derivative liabilities                             |  |                   | (929,883    | ) |                   |  
|Amortization of debt discount                                              |  |                   | 8,004       |   |                   |  
|Loss from foreign currency exchange rate change on marketable securities   |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Impairment other than temporary - marketable securities                    |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Stock based compensation                                                   |  |                   | 1,377,715   |   |                   |  
|Shares issued for financing cost                                           |  |                   | 21,155      |   |                   |  
|Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                               |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Bank acceptance notes receivable                                           |  |                   | (8,072      | ) |                   |  
|Accounts receivable                                                        |  |                   | (9,319,280  | ) |                   |  
|Inventories                                                                |  |                   | (8,838,672  | ) |                   |  
|Advance on purchases                                                       |  |                   | 1,556,395   |   |                   |  
|Prepaid value added taxes                                                  |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Prepayments and other current assets                                       |  |                   | (780,339    | ) |                   |  
|Banker's acceptance notes payable                                          |  |                   | (422,970    | ) |                   |  
|Accounts payable                                                           |  |                   | 8,690,406   |   |                   |  
|Customer deposits                                                          |  |                   | (957,536    | ) |                   |  
|Taxes payable                                                              |  |                   | 92,685      |   |                   |  
|Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                             |  |                   | (1,163,596  | ) |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES                                      |  |                   | (9,520,380  | ) |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                      |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Proceeds from release of pledged deposits                                  |  |                   | 21,162,708  |   |                   |  
|Payment made towards pledged deposits                                      |  |                   | (21,077,956 | ) |                   |  
|Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                  |  |                   | (167,962    | ) |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES                        |  |                   | (83,210     | ) |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                      |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Proceeds from loans payable                                                |  |                   | 49,611,412  |   |                   |  
|Repayment of loans payable                                                 |  |                   | (39,959,898 | ) |                   |  
|Banker's acceptance notes payable                                          |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Repayment of capital lease obligation                                      |  |                   | (3,552,805  | ) |                   |  
|Repayment of long-term debt                                                |  |                   | -           |   |                   |  
|Advances from (repayment to) Chairman and CEO                              |  |                   | 754,740     |   |                   |  
|Advances from (repayment to) related parties                               |  |                   | 368,081     |   |                   |  
|Proceeds from sales of common stock                                        |  |                   | 1,621,356   |   |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                  |  |                   | 8,842,886   |   |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH                                    |  |                   | (9,910      | ) |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NET CHANGE IN CASH                                                         |  |                   | (770,614    | ) |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Cash at beginning of the year                                              |  |                   | 1,367,171   |   |                   |  
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Cash at end of the year                                                    |  | $                 | 596,557     |   |                   | $
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:                         |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Interest paid                                                              |  | $                 | 1,951,630   |   |                   | $
|Income tax paid                                                            |  | $                 | 12,615      |   |                   | $
|                                                                           |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|NON CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                               |  |                   |             |   |                   |  
|Debt discount due to convertible feature                                   |  | $                 | 60,795      |   |                   | $
|Reclassification of derivative liability from equity                       |  | $                 | 623,809     |   |                   | $
|Common shares issued for conversion of advances from Chairman and CEO      |  | $                 | 1,045,369   |   |                   | $
|Common shares issued for conversion of short-term loan                     |  | $                 | 816,593     |   |                   | $



See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.






Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.

(Formerly China Armco Metals, Inc.)

December 31, 2013 and 2012

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 – Organization and Operations



Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. (formerly China Armco Metals, Inc. and Cox Distributing, Inc.)



Cox Distributing was founded as an unincorporated business in January 1984 and was incorporated as Cox Distributing, Inc. (“Cox Distributing”), a C corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 6, 2007 at which time 9,100,000 shares of common stock were issued to the founder in exchange for the existing unincorporated business. No value was given to the stock issued by the newly formed corporation.  Therefore, the shares were recorded to reflect the $.001 par value and paid in capital was recorded as a negative amount ($9,100).



On June 27, 2008,Cox Distributing amended its Articles of Incorporation, and changed its name to China Armco Metals, Inc. (“Armco Metals” ) upon the acquisition of Armco Metals International Limited (formerly “Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited” or “Armco HK”) and Subsidiaries to better identify the Company with the business conducted, through its wholly owned subsidiaries in China, import, exportand distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ores and metals, and processing and distribution of scrap steel.



On July 3, 2013, the Company changed its name from “China Armco Metals, Inc.” to “Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.”(“Armco Metals Holdings” or the “Company”).



Armco Metals International Limited (formerly Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited) and Subsidiaries



Armco Metals International Limited (formerly Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited)



Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited was incorporated on July 13, 2001 under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HK SAR”) of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Armco HK engages in the import, exportand distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ore and metals.



On March 22, 2011, Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited amended its Memorandum and Articles of Association, and changed its name to Armco Metals International Limited (“Armco HK”).



Formation of Henan Armco and Metawise Trading Co., Ltd.



Henan Armco and Metawise Trading Co., Ltd. (“Henan”) was incorporated on June 6, 2002 in the City of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PRC. Henan engages in the import, exportand distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ores and metals.



Formation of Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc.



On January 9, 2007, Armco HK formed Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. (“Renewable Metals”), a wholly-owned foreign enterprise (“WOFE”) subsidiary in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Renewable Metals engages in the processing and distribution of scrap metal.



On December 1, 2008, Armco HK transferred its 100% equity interest in Renewable Metals to Armco Metals.



Merger of Henan with Renewable Metals, Companies under Common Control



On December 28, 2007, Armco HKentered into a Share Transfer Agreement with Renewable Metals, whereby Armco HK transferred to Renewable Metals all of its equity interest in Henan, a company under common control of Armco HK.



The acquisition of Henan has been recorded on the purchase method of accounting at historical amounts as Renewable Metals and Henan were under common control since June 2002. The consolidated financial statements have been presented as if the acquisition of Henan had occurred as of the first date of the first period presented.








Acquisition of Armco Metal International Limited and Subsidiaries (“Armco HK”)Recognized as a Reverse Acquisition



On June 27, 2008, the Company entered into and consummated a share purchase agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with Armco HK and Feng Gao, who owned 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Armco HK.In connection with the consummation of the Share Purchase Agreement, (i)Stephen Cox surrendered 7,694,000 common shares, representing his controlling interest in the Company for cancellation and resigned as an officer and director; (ii)the Company purchased from the Armco HK Shareholder 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Armco HK’s capital stock for $6,890,000 by delivery of the Company’s purchase money promissory note;(iii) issued to Ms. Gao (a) a stock option entitling Ms. Gao to purchase 5,300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) with an exercise price of $1.30 per share expiring on December 31, 2008 and (b) a stock option entitling Ms. Gao to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring two (2) years from the date of issuanceon June 27, 2010 (the “Gao Options”). On August 12, 2008, Ms. Gao exercised her option to purchase and the Company issued 5,300,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for the$6,890,000 note owed to Ms. Gao.The shares issued represented approximately 69.7% of the issued and outstanding common stock immediately after the consummation of the Share Purchase and exercise of the option to purchase 5,300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.30 per share.



As a result of thecontrolling financial interest of the former stockholder of Armco HK, for financial statement reporting purposes, the merger between the Company and Armco HK has been treated as a reverse acquisition with Armco HK deemed the accounting acquirer and the Company deemed the accounting acquireeunder the acquisitionmethod of accounting in accordance with section 805-10-55 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The reverse acquisitionis deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of Armco HK (the accounting acquirer) are carried forward to the Company (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilizes the capital structure of the Company and the assets and liabilities of Armco HK which are recorded at their historical cost. The equity of the Company is the historical equity of Armco HK retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares issued by the Company in the transaction.



Formation of Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc.



On June 4, 2009, the Company formed Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc. (“Lianyungang Armco”), a WOFE subsidiary in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Lianyungang Armco intends to engage in marketing and distribution of the recycled scrap steel.



Formation of Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings, Ltd.



On July 16, 2010, the Company formed Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings. Ltd. (“Armco Shanghai”) as a WOFE subsidiary in Shanghai, China. Armco Shanghai serves as the headquarters for the Company’s China operations and oversees the activities of the Company in financing and international trading.



Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices



Basis of Presentation



The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).



Principles of Consolidation



The Company applies the guidance of Topic810 “Consolidation”of the FASB Accounting Standards Codificationto determine whether and how to consolidate another entity.Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-10all majority-owned subsidiaries—all entities in which a parent has a controlling financial interest—shall be consolidated except (1) when control does not rest with the parent, the majority owner; (2) if the parent is a broker-dealer within the scope of Topic 940 and control is likely to be temporary; (3) consolidation by an investment company within the scope of Topic 946 of a non-investment-company investee.Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-8the usual condition for a controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority voting interest, and, therefore, as a general rule ownership by one reporting entity, directly or indirectly, of more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares of another entity is a condition pointing toward consolidation. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders, or by court decree. The Company consolidatesall less-than-majority-owned subsidiaries, if any, in which the parent’s power to control exists.



The Company's consolidatedsubsidiaries and/or entities areas follows as of December 31, 2013:



|Name of consolidated subsidiary or
entity                       | State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization | Date of incorporation or formation
(date of acquisition, if applicable) | Attributable interest
|--------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------
|                                                                |                                                              |                                                                         |                      
|Armco Metal International Limited (“Armco HK”)                  | Hong Kong SAR                                                | July 13, 2001                                                           | 100%                 
|                                                                |                                                              |                                                                         |                      
|Henan Armco and Metawise Trading Co., Ltd. (“Henan Armco”)      | PRC                                                          | June 6, 2002                                                            | 100%                 
|                                                                |                                                              |                                                                         |                      
|Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. (“Renewable Metals”) | PRC                                                          | January 9, 2007                                                         | 100%                 
|                                                                |                                                              |                                                                         |                      
|Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc. (“Lianyungang Armco”)        | PRC                                                          | June 4, 2009                                                            | 100%                 
|                                                                |                                                              |                                                                         |                      
|Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings. Ltd. (“Armco Shanghai”)       | PRC                                                          | July 16, 2010                                                           | 100%                 



All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.








Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.



The Company’s significant estimates and assumptions include the fair value of financial instruments; allowance for doubtful accounts; normal production capacity, inventory valuation and obsolescence; recoverability and impairment, if any, of long-lived assets, including the values assigned to and the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, and land use rights; interest rate; revenue recognized or recognizable, sales returns and allowances; valued added tax rate; expected term of share options and similar instruments, expected volatility of the entity’s shares and the method used to estimate it, expected annual rate of quarterly dividends, and risk free rates; income tax rate and related income tax provision; reporting currency, functional currency of the PRC subsidiaries and foreign currency exchange rate. Those significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to those estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.



Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.



Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.



Actual results could differ from those estimates.



Fair Value of Financial Instruments



The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and has adopted paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:



|Level 1 |  | Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.                                             
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|Level 2 |  | Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
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|Level 3 |  | Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data.                                                                   



Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.



The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.



The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, pledged deposits, accounts receivable, advance on purchases, prepayments and other current assets, accounts payable, customer deposits, corporate income/VAT tax payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.








The Company’s loans payable, banker’s acceptance notes payable, and capital lease obligation approximate the fair value of such instruments based upon management’s best estimate of interest rates that would be available to the Company for similar financial arrangements at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.



The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative warrant issued in July 2008 and convertible note with embedded conversion feature issued in November 2013, for which there are no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation.  The Company valued the automatic conditional conversion, re-pricing/down-round, change of control; default and follow-on offering provisions using a lattice model, with the assistance of a valuation specialist, for which management understands the methodologies. These models incorporate transaction details such as Company stock price, contractual terms, maturity, risk free rates, as well as assumptions about future financings, volatility, and holder behavior as of the date of issuance and each balance sheet date.



Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm's-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.



It is not, however, practical to determine the fair value of advances from significant stockholder and lease arrangement with the significant stockholder, if any, due to their related party nature.



Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis



Level 1 Financial Assets – Marketable Securities



The Company uses Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of the marketable securities and marks the available for sale marketable securities at fair value in the statement of financial position at each balance sheet date and reports the unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities in other comprehensive income (loss) until realized provided the unrealized holding gains and losses is temporary. If the fair value of an investment is less than its cost basis at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, and it is determined that the impairment is other than temporary,then an impairment loss is recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s cost and its fair value at the balance sheet date of the reporting period.



Level 3 Financial Liabilities – Derivative Liabilities



The Company uses Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of the derivative liabilities and revalues its derivative warrant liabilities and derivative convertible debt liability at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) that are attributable to the change in the fair value of the derivative liabilities.



Fair Value of Non-Financial Assets or Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis



The Company’s non-financial assets include inventories. The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating turn rates, inventory levels and other factors. Excess quantities are identified through evaluation of inventory aging, review of inventory turns and historical sales experiences. The Company provides lower of cost or market reserves for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. The Company establishes a reserve for inventory shrinkage, if any, based on the historical results of physical inventory cycle counts.



Carrying Value, Recoverability and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets



The Company has adopted paragraph 360-10-35-17 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for its long-lived assets. The Company’s long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment and land use rights are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.



The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related long-lived asset or group of long-lived assets over their remaining estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. When long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives.



The Company considers the following to be some examples of important indicators that may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant under-performance or losses of assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant changes in the manner or use of assets or in the Company’s overall strategy with respect to the manner or use of the acquired assets or changes in the Company’s overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv) increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period of time; and (vi) regulatory changes. The Company evaluates acquired assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently upon the occurrence of such events.








The key assumptions used in management’s estimates of projected cash flow deal largely with forecasts of sales levels, gross margins, and operating costs of the manufacturing facilities. These forecasts are typically based on historical trends and take into account recent developments as well as management’s plans and intentions. Any difficulty in manufacturing or sourcing raw materials on a cost effective basis would significantly impact the projected future cash flows of the Company’s manufacturing facilities and potentially lead to an impairment charge for long-lived assets. Other factors, such as increased competition or a decrease in the desirability of the Company’s products, could lead to lower projected sales levels, which would adversely impact cash flows. A significant change in cash flows in the future could result in an impairment of long lived assets.



The impairment charges, if any, is included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss).



Cash Equivalents



The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.



Pledged Deposits



Pledged deposits consist of cash held in financial institutions for (a) outstanding letters of credit, (b) open banker’s acceptance notes payable maturing between three (3) and nine (9) months from the date of issuanceand (c) capital lease obligation.



The Company uses letters of credit in connection with its purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous ores and metals, and scrap metal for processing and distribution.  The issuing financial institutions of those letters of credit require the Company to deposit and pledge certain percentage of the maximum amount stipulated under those letters of the credit as collateral.  The pledged deposits are either released to the Company in the event of vendors' non-performance or to be released to the Company as part of the payment toward the letters of credit when vendors delivers the goods under those letters of credit on or before maturity date. The Management of the Company believes it is appropriate to classify such amounts as current assets as those letters of credit are of a short term nature, three (3) to nine (9) months in length from the date of issuance.



The Company satisfies certain accounts payable, through banker’s acceptance notes issued by financial institutions to certain of the Company’s vendors. The issuing financial institutions of those banker’s acceptance notes require the Company to deposit and pledge certain percentage of the amount stipulated under those banker’s acceptance notes as collateral.The pledged deposits are released to the Company as part of the payment toward banker’s acceptance notes upon maturity.



Marketable Debt and Equity Securities, Available for Sale



The Company accounts for marketable debt and equity securities, available for sale, in accordance with sub-topic 320-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Sub-topic 320-10”).



Pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-35-1, investments in debt securities that are classified as available for sale and equity securities that have readily determinable fair values that are classified as available for sale shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets at each balance sheet date. Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities (including those classified as current assets) shall be excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income until realized except an available-for-sale security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge, from which all or a portion of the unrealized holding gain and loss of shall be recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge, pursuant to paragraphs 815-25-35-1 through 815-25-35-4.



The Company follows Paragraphs 320-10-35-17 through 34E and assess whether an investment is impaired in each reporting period. An investment is impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its cost. Impairment indicators include, but are not limited to the following: a. a significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, or business prospects of the investee; b. a significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic, or technological environment of the investee; c. a significant adverse change in the general market condition of either the geographic area or the industry in which the investee operates; d. a bona fide offer to purchase (whether solicited or unsolicited), an offer by the investee to sell, or a completed auction process for the same or similar security for an amount less than the cost of the investment; e. factors that raise significant concerns about the investee's ability to continue as a going concern, such as negative cash flows from operations, working capital deficiencies, or noncompliance with statutory capital requirements or debt covenants. If the fair value of an investment is less than its cost basis at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, the impairment is either temporary or other than temporary. Pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-35-34, if it is determined that the impairment is other than temporary, then an impairment loss shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s cost and its fair value at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which the assessment is made. The measurement of the impairment shall not include partial recoveries after the balance sheet date. The fair value of the investment would then become the new basis of the investment and shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value. For presentation purpose, the entity shall recognize and present the total other-than-temporary impairment in the statement of earnings with an offset for the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in other comprehensive income, in accordance with paragraph 320-10-35-34D, if any, pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-45-8A; and separately present, in the financial statement in which the components of accumulated other comprehensive income are reported, amounts recognized therein related to held-to-maturity and available-for-sale debt securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in earnings pursuant to Paragraph 320-10-45-9A. Pursuant to Paragraphs 320-10-35-36 and 37 the entire change in the fair value of foreign-currency-denominated available-for-sale debt securities shall be reported in other comprehensive income and An entity holding a foreign-currency-denominated available-for-sale debt security is required to consider, among other things, changes in market interest rates and foreign exchange rates since acquisition in determining whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.








Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts



Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company follows paragraph 310-10-50-9 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by the review of their current credit information; and determines the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical write-off experience, customer specific facts and economic conditions.



Pursuant to paragraph 310-10-50-2 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company has adopted paragraph 310-10-50-6 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and determine when receivables are past due or delinquent based on how recently payments have been received.



Outstanding account balances are reviewed individually for collectability. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. Bad debt expense is included in general and administrative expenses, if any.



The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure to its customers.



Advance on Purchases



Advance on purchases primarily represent amounts paid to vendors for future delivery of products ranging from three (3) months to nine (9) months, all of which were fully or partially refundable depending upon the terms and conditions of the purchase agreements.



Inventories



Inventory Valuation



The Company values inventories, consisting of raw materials, consumables, packaging material, finished goods, and purchased merchandise for resale, at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in and first-out (“FIFO”) method for raw materials and packaging materials and the weighted average cost method for finished goods. Cost of finished goods comprises direct labor, direct materials, direct production cost and an allocated portion of production overhead. The Company reduces inventories for the diminution of value, resulting from product obsolescence, damage or other issues affecting marketability, equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated market value.  Factors utilized in the determination of estimated market value include (i) current sales data and historical return rates, (ii) estimates of future demand, (iii) competitive pricing pressures, (iv) new product introductions, (v) product expiration dates, and (vi) component and packaging obsolescence.



Normal Capacity and Period Costs of Underutilized or Idle Capacity of the Production Facilities



The Company follows paragraph 330-10-30-3 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the allocation of production costs and charges to inventories. The Company allocates fixed production overhead to inventories based on the normal capacity of the production facilities expected to be achieved over a number of periods or seasons under normal circumstances, taking into account the loss of capacity resulting from planned maintenance. Judgment is required to determine when a production level is abnormally low (that is, outside the range of expected variation in production). Factors that might be anticipated to cause an abnormally low production level include significantly reduced demand, labor and materials shortages, and unplanned facility or equipment down time. The actual level of production may be used if it approximates normal capacity. In periods of abnormally high production, the amount of fixed overhead allocated to each unit of production is decreased so that inventories are not measured above cost. The amount of fixed overhead allocated to each unit of production is not increased as a consequence of abnormally low production or idle plant and unallocated overheads of underutilized or idle capacity of the production facilities are recognized as period costs in the period in which they are incurred rather than as a portion of the inventory cost.








Inventory Obsolescence and Markdowns



The Company evaluates its current level of inventories considering historical sales and other factors and, based on this evaluation, classify inventory markdowns in the income statement as a component of cost of goods sold pursuant to Paragraph 420-10-S99 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to adjust inventories to net realizable value. These markdowns are estimates, which could vary significantly from actual requirements if future economic conditions, customer demand or competition differ from expectations. Other significant estimates include the allocation of variable and fixed production overheads. While variable production overheads are allocated to each unit of production on the basis of actual use of production facilities, the allocation of fixed production overhead to the costs of conversion is based on the normal capacity of the Company’s production facilities, and recognizes abnormal idle facility expenses as current period charges. Certain costs, including categories of indirect materials, indirect labor and other indirect manufacturing costs which are included in the overhead pools are estimated. The management of the Company determines its normal capacity based upon the amount of operating hours of the manufacturing machinery and equipment in a reporting period.



Property, Plant and Equipment



Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed by the straight-line method (after taking into account their respective estimated residual values) over the assets estimated useful lives ranging from five (5) years to twenty (20) years. Upon sale or retirement of property, plant and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Leasehold improvements, if any, are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease or the estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter. Upon becoming fully amortized, the related cost and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts.



Leasehold improvements



Leasehold improvements, if any, are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease or the estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter.Upon becoming fully amortized, the related cost and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts.



Construction in Progress



Construction in progress represents direct costs of construction or the acquisition cost of long-lived assets. UnderU.S. GAAP, all costs associated with construction of long-lived assets should be reflected as long-term as part of construction-in-progress. Capitalization of these costs ceases and the construction in progress is transferred to property, plant and equipment when substantially all of the activities necessary to prepare the long-lived assets for their intended use are completed. No depreciation is provided until the construction of the long-lived assets is complete and ready for their intended use.



Land Use Rights



Land use rights represent the cost to obtain the right to use certain parcels of land in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Land use rights are carried at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the rights of fifty (50) years. Upon becoming fully amortized, the related cost and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts.



Banker’s Acceptance Notes Payable



The Company satisfies certain accounts payable, through the issuance of banker’s acceptance notes issued by financial institutions to certain of the Company’s vendors. These notes are usually of a short term nature, three (3) to nine (9) months in length. They are non-interest bearing, are due upon maturity, and are paid by the Company’s banks directly to the vendors upon presentation on the date of maturity and the Company is obliged to repay the note in full to the financial institutions. In the event of insufficient funds to repay these notes, the Company's bank will convert them to loans on demand with interest at a predetermined rate per annum payable monthly.



Customer Deposits



Customer deposits primarily represent amounts received from customers for future delivery of products, which are fully or partially refundable depending upon the terms and conditions of the sales agreements.



Leases



Lease agreements are evaluated to determine whether they are capital leases or operating leases in accordance with paragraph 840-10-25-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 840-10-25-1”). When substantially all of the risks and benefits of property ownership have been transferred to the Company, as determined by the test criteria in Paragraph 840-10-25-1, the lease then qualifies as a capital lease. Capital lease assets are depreciated on a straight line method, over the capital lease assets estimated useful lives consistent with the Company’s normal depreciation policy for tangible fixed assets. Interest charges are expensed over the period of the lease in relation to the carrying value of the capital lease obligation.








Rent expense for operating leases, which may include free rent or fixed escalation amounts in addition to minimum lease payments, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the duration of each lease term.



Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities



The Company accounts for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with paragraph 810-10-05-4 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 810-10-05-4”). Paragraph 810-10-05-4 requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends upon: (i) whether the derivative has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship, and (ii) the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument based upon the exposure being hedged as either a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge or hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.



From time to time, the Company employs foreign currency forward contracts to convert unforeseeable foreign currency exchange rates to fixed foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not use derivatives for speculation or trading purposes. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or through other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and the type of hedge transaction. The ineffective portion of all hedges is recognized in current earnings. The Company has sales and purchase commitments denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency forward contracts are used to hedge against the risk of change in the fair value of these commitments attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates (“Fair Value Hedges”). Changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are generally offset in the income statement by changes in the fair value of the item being hedged.



The Company did not employ foreign currency forward contracts to convert unforeseeable foreign currency exchange rates to fixed foreign currency exchange rates for the reporting period ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.



Derivative Liabilities



The Company evaluates its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses a Lattice model, in accordance with ASC 815-15 “Derivative and Hedging” to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.



Related Parties



The Company follows subtopic 850-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.



Pursuant to Section 850-10-20 the related parties include a. affiliates of the Company; b. entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825–10–15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c. trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d. principal owners of the Company; e. management of the Company; f. other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g. other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.



The financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation of consolidated or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a. the nature of the relationship(s) involved; b. a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c. the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period; and d. amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement.








Commitment and Contingencies



The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.



If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.



Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. Management does not believe, based upon information available at this time, that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there is no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.



Revenue Recognition



The Company applies paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.



The Company derives its revenues from sales contracts with customers with revenues being generated upon the shipment of merchandise. Persuasive evidence of an arrangement is demonstrated via sales invoice or contract; product delivery is evidenced by warehouse shipping log as well as a signed bill of lading from the vessel or rail company and title transfers upon shipment, based on free on board (“FOB”) warehouse terms; the sales price to the customer is fixed upon acceptance of the signed purchase order or contract and there is no separate sales rebate, discount, or volume incentive. When the Company recognizes revenue, no provisions are made for returns because, historically, there have been very few sales returns and adjustments that have impacted the ultimate collection of revenues.



Net sales of products represent the invoiced value of goods, net of value added taxes (“VAT”). The Company is subject to VAT which is levied on the majority of the Company’s products at the rate of 13% on the invoiced value of sales prior to December 31, 2008 and 17% on the invoiced value of sales as of January 1, 2009 and forward. Sales or Output VAT is borne by customers in addition to the invoiced value of sales and Purchase or Input VAT is borne by the Company in addition to the invoiced value of purchases to the extent not refunded for export sales.



Shipping and Handling Costs



The Company accounts for shipping and handling fees in accordance with paragraph 605-45-45-19 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. While amounts charged to customers for shipping products are included in revenues, the related costs are classified in cost of goods sold as incurred.



Advertising



The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising is included in selling expenses for financial reporting. The Company spent $5,478 and $150,000 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively on advertising expenses.








Foreign Currency Transactions



The Company applies the guidelines as set out in Section 830-20-35 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 830-20-35”) for foreign currency transactions. Pursuant to Section 830-20-35 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, foreign currency transactions are transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollar, the Company’s reporting currency or Chinese Yuan or Renminbi, the Company’s Chinese operating subsidiaries' functional currency. Foreign currency transactions may produce receivables or payables that are fixed in terms of the amount of foreign currency that will be received or paid. A change in exchange rates between the functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is denominated increases or decreases the expected amount of functional currency cash flows upon settlement of the transaction. That increase or decrease in expected functional currency cash flows is a foreign currency transaction gain or lossthat generally shall be included in determining net income for the period in which the exchange rate changes. Likewise, a transaction gain or loss (measured from the transaction dateor the most recent intervening balance sheet date, whichever is later) realized upon settlement of a foreign currency transaction generally shall be included in determining net income for the period in which the transaction is settled. The exceptions to this requirement for inclusion in net income of transaction gains and losses pertain to certain intercompany transactions and to transactions that are designated as, and effective as, economic hedges of net investments and foreign currency commitments. Pursuant to Section 830-20-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the following shall apply to all foreign currency transactions of an enterprise and its investees: (a) at the date the transaction is recognized, each asset, liability, revenue, expense, gain, or loss arising from the transaction shall be measured and recorded in the functional currency of the recording entity by use of the exchange rate in effect at that date as defined in section 830-10-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification; and (b) at each balance sheet date, recorded balances that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency or reporting currency of the recording entity shall be adjusted to reflect the current exchange rate.



Stock-Based Compensation for Obtaining Employee Services





The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. ASC 718 requires companies to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including stock options, based on the grant-date fair value of the award and to recognize it as compensation expense over the period the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.



Equity Instruments Issued to Parties Other Than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services





The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the provision of ASC 505, “Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees” (“ASC 505”), Share Based Payments to Non-Employees, and ASC 505 which requires that such equity instruments are recorded at their fair value on the measurement date. The measurement of stock-based compensation is subject to periodic adjustment as the underlying equity instruments vest.



Investment Credit - Government



Certain Chinese local governments provide non-refundable investment credits to encourage enterprises to invest in local communities. Investment credits from local governments are credited to other income – investment credit – government, upon receipt.



Income Tax Provision



The Company accounts for income taxes under Section 740-10-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in the period that includes the enactment date.



The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 740-10-25”). Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty (50) percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Section 740-10-25 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures.



The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as tax credit carry-backs and carry-forwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its consolidated balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.



Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.








Foreign Currency Translation



The Company follows Section 830-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 830-10-45”) for foreign currency translation to translate the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary from the functional currency, generally the local currency, into U.S. Dollars. Section 830-10-45 sets out the guidance relating to how a reporting entity determines the functional currency of a foreign entity (including of a foreign entity in a highly inflationary economy), re-measures the books of record (if necessary), and characterizes transaction gains and losses. Pursuant to Section 830-10-45, the assets, liabilities, and operations of a foreign entity shall be measured using the functional currency of that entity. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates; normally, that is the currency of the environment, or local currency, in which an entity primarily generates and expends cash.



The functional currency of each foreign subsidiary is determined based on management’s judgment and involves consideration of all relevant economic facts and circumstances affecting the subsidiary. Generally, the currency in which the subsidiary transacts a majority of its transactions, including billings, financing, payroll and other expenditures, would be considered the functional currency, but any dependency upon the parent and the nature of the subsidiary’s operations must also be considered. If a subsidiary’s functional currency is deemed to be the local currency, then any gain or loss associated with the translation of that subsidiary’s financial statements is included in accumulated other comprehensive income. However, if the functional currency is deemed to be the U.S. Dollar, then any gain or loss associated with the re-measurement of these financial statements from the local currency to the functional currency would be included in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss). If the Company disposes of foreign subsidiaries, then any cumulative translation gains or losses would be recorded into the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss). If the Company determines that there has been a change in the functional currency of a subsidiary to the U.S. Dollar, any translation gains or losses arising after the date of change would be included within the statement of income and comprehensive income (loss).



Based on an assessment of the factors discussed above, the management of the Company determined the relevant subsidiaries’ local currencies to be their respective functional currencies.



The financial records of the Company's Chinese operating subsidiaries are maintained in their local currency, the Renminbi (“RMB”), which is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated from the local currency into the reporting currency, U.S. dollars, at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at weighted average exchange rates for the period to approximate translation at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates those elements are recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Foreign currencytranslation gain (loss) resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity.



RMB is not a fully convertible currency. All foreign exchange transactions involving RMB must take place either through the People’s Bank of China (the “PBOC”) or other institutions authorized to buy and sell foreign exchange. The exchange rate adopted for the foreign exchange transactions are the rates of exchange quoted by the PBOC. Commencing July 21, 2005, China adopted a managed floating exchange rate regime based on market demand and supply with reference to a basket of currencies. The exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB was adjusted from approximately RMB 8.28 per U.S. dollar to approximately RMB 8.11 per U.S. dollar on July 21, 2005. Since then, the PBOC administers and regulates the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the RMB taking into account demand and supply of RMB, as well as domestic and foreign economic and financial conditions.



Unless otherwise noted, the rate presented below per U.S. $1.00 was the midpoint of the interbank rate as quoted by OANDA Corporation (www.oanda.com) contained in its consolidated financial statements. Management believes that the difference between RMB vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate quoted by the PBOC and RMB vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate reported by OANDA Corporation were immaterial. Translations do not imply that the RMB amounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, equivalent amounts in U.S. dollars. Translation of amounts from RMB into U.S. dollars has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:



|                                                         |  | December 31, 2013 |        |  | December 31, 2012 | 
|-------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ------ |  | ----------------- | 
|                                                         |  |                   |        |  |                   | 
|Balance sheets                                           |  |                   | 6.1122 |  |                   | 
|                                                         |  |                   |        |  |                   | 
|Statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) |  |                   | 6.1943 |  |                   | 



Comprehensive Income (Loss)



The Company has applied section 220-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This statement establishes rules for the reporting of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income (loss), for the Company, consists of net income (loss), change in unrealized loss of marketable securities and foreign currency translation adjustments and is presented in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Stockholders’ Equity.








Net Income (Loss) per Common Share



Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through contingent share arrangements, stock options, warrants and nonvested shares.



For the periods presented, the computation of diluted loss per share equaled basic loss per share as the inclusion of any dilutive instruments would have had an antidilutive effect on the earnings per share calculation in the periods presented.



Cash Flows Reporting



The Company adopted paragraph 230-10-45-24 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for cash flows reporting, classifies cash receipts and payments according to whether they stem from operating, investing, or financing activities and provides definitions of each category, and uses the indirect or reconciliation method (“Indirect method”) as defined by paragraph 230-10-45-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report net cash flow from operating activities by adjusting net income to reconcile it to net cash flow from operating activities by removing the effects of (a) all deferrals of past operating cash receipts and payments and all accruals of expected future operating cash receipts and payments and (b) all items that are included in net income that do not affect operating cash receipts and payments. The Company reports the reporting currency equivalent of foreign currency cash flows, using the current exchange rate at the time of the cash flows and the effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign currencies is reported as a separate item in the reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of cash and cash equivalents and separately provides information about investing and financing activities not resulting in cash receipts or payments in the period pursuant to paragraph 830-230-45-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.



Subsequent Events



The Company follows the guidance in Section 855-10-50 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the disclosure of subsequent events. The Company will evaluate subsequent events through the date when thefinancial statements are issued. Pursuant to ASU 2010-09 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Company as an SEC filer considers its financial statements issued when they are widely distributed to users, such as through filing them on EDGAR.



Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements



In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." The ASU adds new disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and their corresponding effect on net income. The ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued ASU No. 2013-04, "Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date." This ASU addresses the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of certain obligations resulting from joint and several arrangements including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. The ASU is effective for public entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, "Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity." This ASU addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. The guidance outlines the events when cumulative translation adjustments should be released into net income and is intended by FASB to eliminate some disparity in current accounting practice. This ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”. This ASU provides that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except to the extent that a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from disallowance of a tax position, or the tax law does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, then the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented as a liability. For public entities, this ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.








Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.



Note 3 – Pledged Deposits



Pledged deposits consist of cash held in financial institutions for (a) outstanding letters of credit, (b) open banker’s acceptance notes payable maturing between three (3) to nine (9) months from the date of issuance, and (c) capital lease obligation.



Pledged deposits consisted of the following:



|                                          |  | December 31, 2013 |           |  | December 31, 2012 |  
|----------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | --------- |  | ----------------- | -
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Armco HK                                  |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Letters of credit (i)                     |  | $                 | 5,993     |  |                   | $
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Sub-total – Armco HK                      |  |                   | 5,993     |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Renewable Metals                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Bank acceptance notes payable (ii)        |  |                   | 1,636,072 |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Letters of credit (iii)                   |  |                   | 2,517,621 |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Deposit for capital lease obligation (iv) |  |                   | 490,823   |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Sub-total – Renewable Metals              |  |                   | 4,644,516 |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Henan Armco                               |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Letters of credit (v)                     |  |                   | 2,113     |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Sub-total – Henan Armco                   |  |                   | 2,113     |  |                   |  
|                                          |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|                                          |  | $                 | 4,652,222 |  |                   | $



| | (i) | $5,993 is to be released to the Company when payment towards letters of credit matures on February 28, 2014.
| | --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (ii) | $ 1,636,072 is to be released to the Company when the related banker’s acceptance notes payable mature on March 27, 2014.
| | ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| |      |                                                                                                                          

| | (iii) | $2,517,621 is to be released to the Company for payment towards fulfilled letters of credit when those letters of credit matures ranging from February 11, 2014 through April 8, 2014.
| | ----- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (iv) | $490,823 is to be released to the Company as part of the payment towards capital lease installment payment when the capital lease agreement matures on December 15, 2014.
| | ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| |      |                                                                                                                                                                          
| | (v)  | $2,113 is to be released to the Company when payment towards letters of credit matures before December 31, 2014.                                                         



Note 4 – Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale



On June 8, 2010, China Armco Metals, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Subscription Agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with Apollo Minerals Limited (“Apollo Minerals”), an Australian iron ore exploration company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: AON).  Under the terms of the Subscription Agreement, the Company agreed to acquire up to a 19.9% stake in Apollo for US $3,396,658 in cash. On July 19, 2010 Apollo Minerals issued 29,250,000 shares of its common stock to the Company.  Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the Company received a seat on Apollo Minerals’ Board of Directors in July 2010. The board representation continues as long as the Company maintains a minimum 12% stake in Apollo Minerals.



The Company has the right to name one member to Apollo Mineral’s board of directors for as long as it maintains at least a 12% stake in Apollo Minerals.  Apollo Minerals intends to use the cash infusion to advance its exploration activities, to carry out processing, option studies and to evaluate opportunities to access local infrastructure and other project opportunities.,








Apollo Minerals also issued to the Company, five (5) year options to purchase an additional 5 million shares of common stock at AUD0.25 (approximately $0.20) per share, half of which will vest on the first anniversary of the initial issuance with the balance vesting on the second anniversary of the initial issuance.  The options may only be exercised in order for the Company to maintain its 19.9% stake should Apollo Minerals issue additional common shares in the future.



The Company’s available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with resulting unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).



At December 31, 2012, the estimated fair value of the investment in Apollo Minerals was approximately ($2.18) million less than its original cost based on most recent PPM price of AUD0.04 per common share; whereby Apollo Minerals sold 89,550,000 common shares for AUD3,600,000 on May 8, 2012. Even though the Company intends to hold these shares, the management of the Company concluded that the decline in the fair value was other than temporary and recorded the unrealized loss of marketable securities to (i) impairment – other than temporary of ($0.38) million in other income (loss) and (ii) foreign currency transaction loss in other income (loss) in theconsolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2012.



As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s available for sale marketable securities were marked to market to its fair value of $519,129 and the Company reported a $694,512 change in unrealized loss on marketable securities as other comprehensive income (loss) in its Stockholders’ Equity.



The table below provides a summary of the changes in the fair value of marketable securities, available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value.



|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   | Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Inputs |           
|------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------- | --------- |  | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ----------
|                                                              |  | Original cost |           |  | Impairment – Other Than Temporary |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Balance, December 31, 2011                                    |  | $             | 3,396,658 |  |                                   | $                                           | (1,980,000
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Purchases, issuances and settlements                          |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in:      |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Net Loss: Impairment – other than temporary                   |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             | (386,941  
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Net Loss: Gain (loss) on foreign currency rate change         |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Other comprehensive income (loss): Changes in unrealized loss |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Balance, December 31, 2012                                    |  |               | 3,396,658 |  |                                   |                                             | (2,366,941
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Purchases, issuances and settlements                          |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in:      |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Other comprehensive income (loss): Changes in unrealized loss |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|                                                              |  |               |           |  |                                   |                                             |           
|Balance, December 31, 2013                                    |  | $             | 3,396,658 |  |                                   | $                                           | (2,366,941








Note 5 – Accounts Receivable



Accounts receivable consisted of the following:



|                                |  | December 31, 2013 |            |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ---------- | - | ----------------- | -
|                                |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Accounts receivable             |  | $                 | 25,638,666 |   |                   | $
|                                |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Allowance for doubtful accounts |  |                   | (43,150    | ) |                   |  
|                                |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|                                |  | $                 | 25,595,516 |   |                   | $



Note 6 – Inventories



Inventories consisted of the following:



|                                       |  | December 31, 2013 |            |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|-------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ---------- | - | ----------------- | -
|                                       |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Raw materials – scrap metal            |  | $                 | 4,390,811  |   |                   | $
|                                       |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Finished goods – processed scrap metal |  |                   | 12,421,088 |   |                   |  
|                                       |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Purchased merchandise for resale       |  |                   | 5,936,936  |   |                   |  
|                                       |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|Write-down of inventories              |  |                   | (2,291,915 | ) |                   |  
|                                       |  |                   |            |   |                   |  
|                                       |  | $                 | 20,456,920 |   |                   | $



Renewable Metals raw materials and finished goods are collateralized for loans from the Bank of Communications Limited Lianyungang Branch. Raw materials consisted of scrap metals to be processed and finished goods were comprised of all of the processed scrap metal at Renewable Metals. Due to the short duration time for the processing of its scrap metal, there was no material work-in-process inventory at December 31, 2013 or December 31, 2012.



Slow-Moving or Obsolescence Markdowns



The Company recorded no inventory obsolescence adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.



Lower of Cost or Market Adjustments



There were $2,291,915 and nil of lower of cost or market adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.



Note 7 – Property, Plant and Equipment



Property, plant and equipment, stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:



|                                         | Estimated Useful Life (Years) |    |   | December 31, 2013 |  |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- | -- | - | ----------------- |  | - | ----------------- | -
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|Buildings and leasehold improvements (i) |                               | 20 |   |                   |  | $ | 25,054,912        |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|Construction in progress                 |                               |    |   |                   |  |   | 4,706,875         |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|Machinery and equipment                  |                               | 7  |   |                   |  |   | 12,588,003        |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|Vehicles                                 |                               | 5  |   |                   |  |   | 2,152,379         |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|Office equipment                         | 5                             | -  | 8 |                   |  |   | 354,442           |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   | 44,856,611        |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|Less accumulated depreciation (ii)       |                               |    |   |                   |  |   | (9,360,933        | )
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  |   |                   |  
|                                         |                               |    |   |                   |  | $ | 35,495,678        |  








(i)     Capitalized Interest



The Company did not capitalize any of interest to fixed assets for the year ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.



(ii)     Depreciation and Amortization Expense



Depreciation expense was $2,847,606 and $2,742,995 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.



(iii)     Collateralization of Property, Plant and Equipment



Both Renewable Metals and Lianyungang Armco’s property, plant and equipment representing substantially all of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are collateralized for loans from the Bank of China Lianyungang Branch.



(iv)     Impairment



The Company completed the annual impairment test of property, plant and equipment and determined that there was no impairment as the future undiscounted net cash flows of the property, plant and equipment exceeded their carrying values at December 31, 2013.



Note 8 – Land Use Rights



Renewable Metals



On September 28, 2007, Renewable Metals entered into an agreement with the Chinese government, whereby the Company paid RMB 14,384,002 to acquire the right to use 129,585.60 square meters of land for approximate 50 years. In November 2007, the Company expended additional RMB 1,076,300 in aggregate in land survey, transfer agent fees and land use right transfer tax in connection with the acquisition of the land use right and obtained the land use right certificate (Certificate No. 017158277) expiring December 30, 2058 on November 20, 2007. The purchase price and related acquisition costs are being amortized over the term of the right of approximately fifty (50) years.



Lianyungang Armco



On September 2, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with the Chinese government, whereby the Company made a deposit of RMB 8,160,000 in aggregate towards the acquisition of the right to use 199,999 square meters of land for RMB 40,800,000. On April 13, 2011, the Company paid an additional RMB16,320,000 to acquire the temporary land use right to use 100,045 square meters of land and obtained the related certificate of the land use right (Certificate No. (L) LUR (2011) Y003218) expiring September 9, 2060. On October 25, 2011 and on July 19, 2012, the Company acquired the formal land certificate of the land use right (Certificate No.: (L) LUR (2012) LY 002394). The Company expended an additional RMB 900,067 in aggregate in land survey, transfer agent fees and land use right transfer tax in connection with the acquisition of the land use right. In addition, Lianyungang Armco expended an additional RMB 20, 674,830 to level the land as of December 31, 2011. The purchase price and related acquisition costs shall be amortized over the term of the right of approximately fifty (50) years when the land is ready to be used in the intended purpose.



The short term plan for this parcel of land is for warehouse of raw materials and products when Renewable Metals’ space becomes scarce for future expansion and the long term plan for the land is to construct automobile dismantling production line or build a scrap metal trading market center, depending on the Company’s progress on obtaining necessary license and permits and market conditions.



Land use rights, stated at cost, less accumulated amortization consisted of the following:



|                         |  | December 31, 2013 |           |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|------------------------ |  | ----------------- | --------- | - | ----------------- | -
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Renewable Metals         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Land use right           |  | $                 | 2,529,417 |   |                   | $
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Accumulated amortization |  |                   | (416,478  | ) |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   | 2,11,939  |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Lianyungang Armco        |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Land use right           |  |                   | 4,152,362 |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Accumulated amortization |  |                   | -         |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   | 4,152,362 |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Total                    |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Land use rights          |  |                   | 6,681,779 |   |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|Accumulated amortization |  |                   | (416,478  | ) |                   |  
|                         |  |                   |           |   |                   |  
|                         |  | $                 | 6,265,301 |   |                   | $








(i)     Amortization Expense



Amortization expense was $145,499 and $49,766 for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.



(ii)     Collateralization of Land Use Rights



Both Renewable Metals and Lianyungang Armco’s land use rights representing all of the Company’s land use rights are collateralized for loans from the Bank of China Lianyungang Branch.



Note 9 – Loans and Convertible Note Payable



Loans payable consisted of the following:



|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  | December 31, 2013 |            |  | December 31, 2012 |  
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ---------- |  | ----------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Armco HK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan payable to RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) Limited, collateralized by certain of the Company’s inventory, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at the bank’s cost of funds plus 200 basis points per annum, repaid in full as of March 31, 2013                       |  | $                 | 504,248    |  |                   | $
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan payables to DBS, collateralized by certain of the Company’s inventory, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at an average of 3.47% per annum, repaid in full as of March 31, 2013                                                                                     |  |                   | 2,602,115  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Sub-total - Armco HK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   | 3,106,363  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Renewable Metals                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan payable to Bank of Communications, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, collateralized by Renewable Metals inventories and guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 120% of the bank’s benchmark rate per annum (average 7.2%), balance due June 2, 2014 |  |                   | 1,963,286  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan payable to Bank of China, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 6.6% per annum payable monthly, balance due from April 12, 2014 through September 25, 2014                                                       |  |                   | 8,180,361  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Short-term borrowing, with interest rate at 8% per annum                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                   | 229,050    |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan payable, with interest at 6% per annum and due July 21, 2014                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                   | 3,503,379  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Sub-total – Renewable Metals                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  |                   | 13,876,076 |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Henan Armco                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan payable to Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch, collateralized by certain of Henan’s inventory, with interest at 6.5% per annum, repaid in full on December 27, 2013                                                                                                                                     |  |                   | -          |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan Payable to ICBC, with interest at 2.47% per annum, repaid in full as of March 31, 2014                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |                   | 2,755,926  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loan Payable to Guanhutun Credit Union, collateralized by Henan’s building and leasehold improvement, with interest at 9.6% per annum, repaid in full as of March 31, 2014                                                                                                                                            |  |                   | 163,607    |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loans payable, with interest at 8% per annum, and are due from January 10, 2014 through. The creditors agreed to convert USD 5,319,351 into shares in January and February, 2014                                                                                                                                      |  |                   | 5,999,957  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Sub-total – Henan Armco                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  |                   | 8,919,490  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Armco Metals Holdings                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Loans payable, with interest at 8% per annum, due from April 21, 2014 through May 8, 2014                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |                   | 1,050,000  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Convertible notes payable, net of discount, with interest at 4-8% per annum, maturing from June 25, 2014 through November 2014 and converted to shares in February 2014                                                                                                                                               |  |                   | 463,709    |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|Sub-total –Armco Metals Holdings                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   | 1,513,709  |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  |                   |            |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  | $                 | 27,415,638 |  |                   | $








Note 10 – Banker’s Acceptance Notes Payable and Letters of Credit



Banker’s acceptance notes payable consisted of the following:



|                                                                             |  | December 31, 2013 |           |  | December 31, 2012 |  
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | --------- |  | ----------------- | -
|                                                                             |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Renewable Metals                                                             |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|                                                                             |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Banker’s acceptance notes payable maturing on March 27, 2014                 |  | $                 | 3,272,144 |  |                   | $
|                                                                             |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Letters of credit maturing ranging from April 6, 2014 through August 2, 2014 |  |                   | 5,201,073 |  |                   |  
|                                                                             |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Henan Armco                                                                  |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|                                                                             |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|Banker’s acceptance notes payable maturing June 27, 2013                     |  |                   | -         |  |                   |  
|                                                                             |  |                   |           |  |                   |  
|                                                                             |  | $                 | 8,473,217 |  |                   | $



Note 11 – Related Party Transactions



The related parties consist of the following:



|Kexuan Yao (“Mr. Yao”) | The Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and principal stockholder
|---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Keli Yao               | Kexuan Yao’s brother                                                     
|Yi Chu                 | Kexuan Yao’s wife                                                        



Advances from Chairman and CEO



From time to time, Mr. Yao advances funds to the Company for working capital purpose. Those advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the advance balance was $668,332 and $nil, respectively.



Promissory Note from Chairman and CEO



On March 29, 2013, the Company executed a promissory note in the amount of RMB 6,300,000 (approximately $1,000,000) payable to Mr. Yao. The note, which is due one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum. The proceeds are used for working capital purposes. The note was subsequently converted into shares of common stock of the Company in October 28, 2013. See more details in Note 15.



Operating Lease from Chairman and CEO



On January 1, 2006, Henan entered into a non-cancellable operating lease for its 176.37 square meters commercial office space in the City of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PRC from Mr. Yao for RMB 10, 000 per month. The lease expired on December 31, 2008 and has been extended through December 31, 2014. Rental expense incurred for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was RMB 120,000 (approximately $19,300) and RMB 120,000 (approximately $19,022), respectively. As of December 31, 2013, future minimum lease commitment required under the related party lease is RMB 120,000 (approximately $19,600) in year 2014.








Due to Other Related Parties



Due to other related parties consists of the following:



|         |  | December 31, 2013 |         |  | December 31, 2012 | 
|-------- |  | ----------------- | ------- |  | ----------------- | 
|         |  |                   |         |  |                   | 
|Keli Yao |  |                   | 116,828 |  |                   | 
|Yi Chu   |  |                   | 286,313 |  |                   | 
|         |  |                   |         |  |                   | 
|Total    |  |                   | 403,141 |  |                   | 



The balance of $403,141 due to related party represents the loan owed to the related parties, which is interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand.





Note 12 – Capital Lease Obligation



Capital lease obligation consisted of the following:



|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  | December 31, 2013 |          |   | December 31, 2012 |  
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | -------- | - | ----------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|Renewable Metals                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|(i)    Capital lease obligation to a financing company for a term of three (3) years, collateralized by certain of Renewable Metals' machinery and equipment, with interest at 11.0% per annum, with principal and interest due and payable in monthly installments on the 23rd of each month                     |  | $                 | 336,065  |   |                   | $
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|Less current maturities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |                   | (336,065 | ) |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  |                   | -        |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|(ii)   Capital lease obligation to a financing company for a term of three (3) years, collateralized by certain of Renewable Metals' machinery and equipment, with interest at 11.0% per annum, with principal and interest due and payable in quarterly installments of RMB3,609,102 on the 15th of each quarter |  |                   | 568,925  |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|Less current maturities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |                   | (568,925 | ) |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  |                   | -        |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|Total capital lease obligation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                   | 904,990  |   |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|Less current maturities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  |                   | (904,990 | ) |                   |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                   |          |   |                   |  
|TOTAL CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION, net of current maturities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |  | $                 | -        |   |                   | $





Note 13 – Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments



(i)     Warrants Issued in 2008 (“2008 Warrants”)



Description of Warrants and Fair Value on Date of Grant



In connection with the four (4) rounds of private placements fromJuly 25, 2008 through August 8, 2008 (the “2008 Unit Offering”), the Company issued (i) warrants to purchase 2,486,649 common shares of the Company to the investors and (ii) warrants to purchase 242,264 common shares of the Company to the brokers, or 2,728,913 common shares in aggregate (“2008 Warrants”) with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring on August 31, 2013, all of which have been earned upon issuance.








The Company estimated the fair value of 2008 warrants on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:



|                                            |  | July 25, 2008 through August 8, 2008 |      
|------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------ | -----
|                                            |  |                                      |      
|Expected life (year)                        |  |                                      | 5.00 
|                                            |  |                                      |      
|Expected volatility (*)                     |  |                                      | 89.00
|                                            |  |                                      |      
|Risk-free interest rate                     |  |                                      | 3.23 
|                                            |  |                                      |      
|Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends |  |                                      | 0.00 



| | * | Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The Company currently has no reason to believe future volatility over the expected life of these warrants is likely to differ materially from its historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate is based on a yield curve of U.S. treasury interest rates on the date of grant based on the expected term of the warrant. Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends is based on the Company’s dividend history and anticipated dividend policy.
| | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The relative fair value of 2008 warrants, estimated on the date of grant, was $5,097,404, which was originally recorded as additional paid-in capital and the remaining balance of the net proceeds of $1,523,277 has been assigned to common stock.



Amendment No. 1 to the Subscription Agreement and Common Stock Purchase Warrant



In May, 2010 (the “Closing Date”), effective as of January 1, 2010, Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. (formerly “China Armco Metals, Inc.” and the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “First Amendment”) to that certain Subscription Agreement and Common Stock Purchase Warrant (the “Original Agreements”) dated July 2008. Pursuant to the Original Agreements, the Company offered (the “Offering”) and issued securities to 82 investors for an aggregate purchase price of $6,896,229.



Pursuant to the First Amendment 34 investors (the “First Amendment Investors”) with warrants to purchase 1,031,715 shares of the Company’s common stock waived certain rights under, Section 6.6 Adjustment for Certain Transactions, of the Common Stock Purchase Warrant, and Section 12(b) Most Favored Nation Provision, of the Subscription Agreement, in exchange for certain covenantsthat so long as any Warrants are outstanding other than Excepted Issuances that it will not enter into an agreement to issue nor issue any shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents to any Third Party Purchasers at an effective price per share of less than $5.00 without the prior written consent of the Investor, which consent may be withheld for any reason.



The waiver of the anti-dilution or commonly known as a most favored nation clausemade those warrants no longer derivative instruments, accordingly the Company reclassified $1,292,227 of the derivative liability to additional paid-in capital.



Amendment No. 2 to the Subscription Agreement and Common Stock Purchase Warrant



On January 11, 2013 (the “Closing Date”), China Armco Metals, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to that certain Subscription Agreement and Common Stock Purchase Warrant (the “Original Agreements”) dated July 2008, as amended by certain Amendment No. 1 to the Original Agreements dated May 2010 (“First Amendment”). Pursuant to the Original Agreements, the Company offered (the “Offering”) and issued securities to 82 investors for an aggregate purchase price of $6,896,229.



This Second Amendment amended (i) the First Amendment to eliminate the Future Financing Restrictions, (ii) the Warrant to reinstate Section 6.6, Adjustment for Certain Transaction, and (iii) the Subscription Agreement to reinstate Section 12(b), Most Favored Nation Provision.



The Second Amendment provides that it shall only be effective upon execution of this Second Amendment by each of the investors that executed the First Amendment. At January 8, 2013, three (3) days prior to the Closing Date, after an exhaustive search and numerous attempts to reach all holders that signed the first amendment, all the First Amendment Investors that executed the First Amendment signed the Second Amendment except two (2) investors from whom the Company has been unable to reach or receive responses. These two (2) investors invested a total amount of $400,000. On January 8, 2013, the Company transmitted emails to all of the First Amendment Investors to notify them of the foregoing circumstance and conveyed to them the Company’s intent to declare the Second Amendment effective despite the absence of executions by the two (2) remaining investors. A two-day objection period was afforded to all the First Amendment Investors (including the two (2) unsigned investors) in such emails. As of January 10, 2013, the Company has received no indication from any of the First Amendment Investors that object to effectiveness of the Second Amendment, and no indications from the two unsigned investors that they will not sign the Second Amendment. Accordingly, on the Closing Date the Company declared the Second Amendment effective with respect to all the signed investors.








Amendment to the Common Stock Purchase Warrant in Connection with January 28, 2013 Security Offering



On January 28, 2013, the Company completed a public registered direct offering of an aggregate of 3,242,712 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, at a purchase price of $0.50 per share (the “January 2013 Offering”).



Pursuant to Section 12 of the Subscription Agreement and Section 6 of the Warrant, as a result of the January 2013 Offering, the Investor is now entitled to adjustments to the terms of the Warrant consisting of the followings:



| | (a) | a lowered exercise price of $0.50 per share instead of $5.00 per share with respect to the unexercised and outstanding portion of the Warrant; and
| | --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (b) | increased number of Warrant Shares, which shall cause (i)(x) the total number of new Warrant Shares pursuant to the unexercised and outstanding portion of the Warrant following such adjustment, multiplied by (y) the adjusted Exercise Price per share, to equal the dollar amount of (ii)(x) the total number of old Warrant Shares pursuant to the unexercised and outstanding portion of the Warrant before adjustment, multiplied by (y) the total Exercise Price before adjustment, i.e. 10 times of the unexercised and outstanding portion of the Warrant prior to such adjustment.
| | --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The Company reclassified warrants to purchase 1,031,715 common shares from non-derivative to derivative and related fair value at January 11, 2013from additional paid-in capital to derivative liability to reflect the re-instatement of the derivative feature of these warrants.



Derivative Analysis



The exercise price of 2008 warrants and the number of shares issuable upon exercise is subject to reset adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalization, most favored nation clause and similar corporate events.Pursuant to the most favored nation provision of the2008 Unit Offering, if the Company issues any common stock or securitiesother than the excepted issuances, to any person or entity at a purchase or exercise price per share less than the share purchase price of the 2008 Unit Offering without the consent of the subscriber holding purchased shares, warrants or warrant shares of the 2008 Unit Offering, then the subscriber shall have the right to apply the lowest such purchase price or exercise price of the offering or sale of such new securities to the purchase price of the purchased shares then held by the subscriber (and, if necessary, the Company will issue additional shares), the reset adjustments are also referred to as full reset adjustments.



Because these warrants have full reset adjustments tied to future issuances of equity securities by the Company, they are subject to derivative liability treatment under Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) (formerly FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 07-5: Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity's Own Stock (“EITF 07-5”))). Section 815-40-15 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2009 and as of that date the Warrants issued in the 2008 Unit Offering have been measured at fair value using a lattice model at each reporting period with gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative liabilities recognized on the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income.



Valuation of Derivative Liability



| | (a) | Valuation Methodology
| | --- | ---------------------



The Company’s 2008 warrants do not trade in an active securities market, as such, the Company developed a lattice model that values the derivative liability of the warrants based on a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. This model is based on future projections of the various potential outcomes. The features that were analyzed and incorporated into the model included the exercise feature and the full ratchet reset.



Based on these features, there are two primary events that can occur; the Holder exercises the Warrants or the Warrants are held to expiration. The model analyzed the underlying economic factors that influenced which of these events would occur, when they were likely to occur, and the specific terms that would be in effect at the time (i.e. stock price, exercise price, volatility, etc.). Projections were then made on these underlying factors which led to a set of potential scenarios. As the result of the large Warrant overhang we accounted for the dilution affects, volatility and market cap to adjust the projections.



Probabilities were assigned to each of these scenarios based on management projections. This led to a cash flow projection and a probability associated with that cash flow. A discounted weighted average cash flow over the various scenarios was completed to determine the value of the derivative warrant liability.








| | (b) | Valuation Assumptions
| | --- | ---------------------



The Company’s 2008 derivative warrants were valued at each period ending date with the following assumptions:



|● | The underlying stock price was used as the fair value of the common stock on period end date;
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|● | The stock price would fluctuate with the CNAM projected volatility. The projected volatility curve for each valuation period was based on the historical volatility of 14 comparable companies in the metal/industrial metals industries;
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|● | The Holder would exercise the warrant at maturity if the stock price was above the exercise price;
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|● | Reset events projected to occur are based on no future projected capital needs;
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|● | The Holder would exercise the warrant as they become exercisable at target prices of $7.50 for the 2008 Offering, and lowering such target as the warrants approached maturity;
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|● | The probability weighted cash flows are discounted using the risk free interest rates.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|● | The risk-free interest rate is based on a yield curve of U.S treasury interest rates on the date of valuation based on the contractual life of the warrants
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|● | Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends is based on the Company’s dividend history and anticipated dividend policy.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (c) | Fair Value of Derivative Warrants
| | --- | ---------------------------------



The fair value of the 2008 derivative warrants were computed using the lattice model with the following assumptions:



|                                            |  | December 31, 2013 |       |   | December 31, 2012 | 
|------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ----- | - | ----------------- | 
|                                            |  |                   |       |   |                   | 
|Expected life (year)                        |  |                   | 0.08  |   |                   | 
|                                            |  |                   |       |   |                   | 
|Expected volatility                         |  |                   | 57.00 | % |                   | 
|                                            |  |                   |       |   |                   | 
|Risk-free interest rate                     |  |                   | 0.02  | % |                   | 
|                                            |  |                   |       |   |                   | 
|Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends |  |                   | 0.00  | % |                   | 



The fair value of the embedded derivative warrants is marked-to-market at each balance sheet date and the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative warrants is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as other income or expense.



As of September 30, 2013, 2008 warrants were expired and the Company written off the derivative warrants liability of $10,179 to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as other income.



The table below provides a summary of the fair value of the remaining derivative warrant liability and the changes in the fair value of the remaining derivative warrants to purchase 12,180,210 shares of the Company’s common stock, including net transfers in and/or out, of derivative warrants measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).



|                                                         |  | Fair Value Measurement Using Level 3 Inputs |         
|-------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------------- | --------
|                                                         |  | Derivative warrants Assets (Liability)      |         
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Balance, December 31, 2011                               |  | $                                           | (203    
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Purchases, issuances and settlements                     |  |                                             | -       
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Transfers in and/or out of Level 3                       |  |                                             | -       
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in: |  |                                             |         
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Net income (loss)                                        |  |                                             | (306,505
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Other comprehensive income (loss)                        |  |                                             | -       
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Balance, December 31, 2012                               |  |                                             | (306,708
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Purchases, issuances and settlements                     |  |                                             | (623,809
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Transfers in and/or out of Level 3                       |  |                                             | -       
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in: |  |                                             |         
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Net income (loss)                                        |  |                                             | 930,517 
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Other comprehensive income (loss)                        |  |                                             | -       
|                                                         |  |                                             |         
|Balance, December 31, 2013                               |  | $                                           | -       








Exercise and Extinguishment of Warrants



On January 30, 2009, the Company issued 5,000 shares of its common stock for cash at $5.00 per share and received a cash payment of $25,000 in connection with the exercise of the 2008 warrants for 5,000 shareswith an exercise price of $5.00 per share by one (1) investor and 2008 warrants holder.



During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company issued 1,324,346 shares of its common stock for cash at $5.00 per share and received cash of $6,621,730 in connection with the exercise of the warrants to purchase 1,324,346 shares with an exercise price of $5.00 per share to fifty (50) of the 2008 warrant holders. In addition, the Company issued 78,217 shares of its common stock in connection with the exercise of the 2008 warrants to purchase 167,740 shares with an exercise price of $5.00 per share on a cashless basis to thirteen (13) of the 2008 warrant holders. The Company reclassified $1,665,011 and $210,095 of the derivative liability to additional paid-in capital, respectively.



During April2010, four (4) of the 2008 warrant holders exercised their warrants to purchase 13,806 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share resulting in cash proceeds of $69,030 to the Company, for which the Company issued 13,806 shares of its common stock to the 2008 warrant holders and reclassified $21,229 of the derivative liability to additional paid-in capital.



2008 Warrants Outstanding



As of December 31, 2013, all of 2008 warrants to purchase 12,180,210 shares of Company’s common stock were expired.



The table below summarizes the Company’s 2008 derivative warrant activity



|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 2008 Warrant Activities |            |  | APIC                  |  |            | (Gain) Loss          | 
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------- | ---------- |  | --------------------- |  | ---------- | -------------------- | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | Derivative Shares       |            |  | Non-derivative Shares |  |            | Total Warrant Shares | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Derivative warrant at December 31, 2011                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                         | 186,306    |  |                       |  | 1,031,715  |                      | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Mark to market                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Derivative warrant at December 31, 2012                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                         | 186,306    |  |                       |  | 1,031,715  |                      | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Reclassification of warrants to purchase 1,031,715 common shares from additional paid-in capital to derivative liability at January 11, 2013 to reflectthe re-instatement of the derivative feature                                                                  |  |                         | 1,031,715  |  |                       |  | (1,031,715 | )                    | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Increased number of warrant shares per Amendment No. 2 to the Subscription Agreement and Common Stock Purchase Warrant ("2008 Unit Offering Agreement") dated July 2008 and Amendment No. 1 to2008 Unit Offering Agreement upon completion of January 2013 Offering. |  |                         | 10,962,189 |  |                       |  | -          |                      | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Mark to market                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Warrants expired                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         | 12,180,210 |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                         |            |  |                       |  |            |                      | 
|Derivative warrant at December 31, 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                         | -          |  |                       |  | -          |                      | 








(ii)     Warrants Issued in April 2010 (“2010 Warrants)



Description of Warrants



In connection with the sale of 1,538,464 shares of its common stock at $6.50 per share or $10,000,016 in gross proceeds to nine (9) accredited and institutional investors on April 20, 2010, the Company issued warrants to purchase an additional 1,538,464 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $7.50 per share (“2010 Warrants”) expiring five (5) years from date of grant exercisable commencing 181 days following the date of issuance.  At the closing of the private offering, the Company paid Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a FINRA member firm that served as placement agent for the Company in the offering, (i) a fee of $500,000 as compensation for their services and (ii) a warrant to purchase 76,923 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $7.50 per share expiring five (5) years from date of grant exercisable commencing 181 days following the date of issuance, as well as a $15,000 non-accountable expense allowance to one of the nine (9) investors in the offering.



Warrants Valuation and Related Assumptions



The 2010 warrants were valued on the date of grant with the following assumptions:



|● | The underlying MYSE MKT stock price $6.95 was used as the fair value of the common stock on April 20, 2010;
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|● | The stock price would fluctuate with the CNAM projected volatility. The projected volatility curve for each valuation period was based on the historical volatility of 14 comparable companies in the metal/industrial metals industries; At April 20, 2010 one (1) through five (5) years were 76%, 134%, 155%, 167% and 182%, respectively.
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|● | The Holder would exercise the warrant at maturity if the stock price was above the exercise price;
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|● | Reset events projected to occur are based on no future projected capital needs;
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|● | The Holder would exercise the warrants as they become exercisable at target prices of $11.25 for the 2010 Offering, and lowering such target as the warrants approaches maturity;
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|● | The probability weighted cash flows are discounted using the risk free interest rates.
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|● | The risk-free interest rate is based on a yield curve of U.S treasury interest rates on the date of valuation based on the expected term of the warrants
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|● | Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends is based on the Company’s dividend history and anticipated dividend policy.
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The Company estimated the fair value of 2010 warrants on the date of grant using the lattice model withthe Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:



|                                            |  | April 20, 2010 |       
|------------------------------------------- |  | -------------- | ------
|                                            |  |                |       
|Expected life (year)                        |  |                | 5.00  
|                                            |  |                |       
|Expected volatility                         |  |                | 182.00
|                                            |  |                |       
|Risk-free interest rate                     |  |                | 2.56  
|                                            |  |                |       
|Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends |  |                | 0.00  



The fair value of the 2010 warrants, estimated on the date of issuance, was $2,483,938, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital and the remaining balance of the net proceeds of $6,629,036, net of issuance cost, has been assigned to common stock.








Derivative Analysis



The warrants issued as part of the April 20, 2010 private placement were analyzed to determine the appropriate treatment under ASC 815-40. The warrants meet the provisions of Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) (formerly FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 07-5:Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity's Own Stock (“EITF 07-5”)) to be considered indexed to the Company’s own stock. In addition, the warrants meet all the criteria in Section 815-40-55 of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“Section 815-40-55”) (formerly FASB EITF Issue No. 00-19: Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock (“EITF 00-19”)) to be accounted for as equity.



2010 Warrants Outstanding



As of December 31, 2013, 2010 warrants to purchase 1,615,387 shares of its common stock remain outstanding.



The table below summarizes the Company’s 2010 non-derivative warrant activities through December 31, 2013:



|                                          |  | Number of
Warrant Shares |           |   | Exercise Price Range
Per Share |   | Weighted Average Exercise Price |  | Fair Value at Date of Issuance |  | Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
|----------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------ | --------- | - | ------------------------------ | - | ------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------ |  | -------------------------
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Balance, December 31, 2011                |  |                          | 1,615,387 |   |                                | $ | 7.50                            |  |                                |  | $                        
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Granted                                   |  |                          | -         |   |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Canceled for cashless exercise            |  |                          | (-        | ) |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Exercised (Cashless)                      |  |                          | (-        | ) |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Exercised                                 |  |                          | (-        | ) |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Expired                                   |  |                          | -         |   |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Balance, December 31, 2012                |  |                          | 1,615,387 |   |                                | $ | 7.50                            |  |                                |  | $                        
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Granted                                   |  |                          | -         |   |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Canceled for cashless exercise            |  |                          | (-        | ) |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Exercised (Cashless)                      |  |                          | (-        | ) |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Exercised                                 |  |                          | (-        | ) |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Expired                                   |  |                          | -         |   |                                |   | -                               |  |                                |  |                          
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Balance, December 31, 2013                |  |                          | 1,615,387 |   |                                | $ | 7.50                            |  |                                |  | $                        
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Earned and exercisable, December 31, 2013 |  |                          | 1,615,387 |   |                                | $ | 7.50                            |  |                                |  | $                        
|                                          |  |                          |           |   |                                |   |                                 |  |                                |  |                          
|Unvested, December 31, 2013               |  |                          | -         |   |                                | $ | -                               |  |                                |  | $                        



The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable 2010 warrants as of December 31, 2013:



|                         |       |       |                    |  |  | Warrants Outstanding                          |           |  | Warrants Exercisable            | 
|------------------------ | ----- | ----- | ------------------ |  |  | --------------------------------------------- | --------- |  | ------------------------------- | 
|Range of Exercise Prices |       |       | Number Outstanding |  |  | Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) |           |  | Weighted Average Exercise Price | 
|                         |       |       |                    |  |  |                                               |           |  |                                 | 
|                         | $7.50 |       |                    |  |  |                                               | 1,615,387 |  |                                 | 
|                         |       |       |                    |  |  |                                               |           |  |                                 | 
|$0.50                    | -     | $7.50 |                    |  |  |                                               | 1,615,387 |  |                                 | 








| | (iii) | Convertible Note
| | ----- | ----------------



On November 8, 2013, the Company signed a purchase agreement with Hanover Holdings I, LLC, a New York limited liability company, or Hanover, with an initial principal amount of $450,000, or the Initial Convertible Note, for a purchase price of $300,000. The outstanding principal of initial note is subject to filing date reduction and effective date reduction. Filing date reduction will reduce the outstanding principal of initial note by $50,000 if the Company files the S-1registration statement per the purchase agreement within 45 days of the note date. The Company failed to meet this filing date reduction term, and accordingly, the initial principal amount was not reduced by the $50,000. Effective date reduction will reduce the outstanding principal of the initial note by another $100,000 if the S-1 registration statement takes effective within 120 days of the note date. On December 26, 2013, the Company filed a S-1 registration statement pursuant to the purchase agreement which was effective on February 14, 2014. Thus, we successfully met the effective date reduction term. As a result, the principal amount of the note was reduced to $350,000 of which $50,000 was recorded as accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2013. Additionally, the Company has the right to require Hanover to purchase, on the 10th trading day after the effective date of the Registration Statement, or the Additional Closing Date, an additional senior convertible note with an initial principal amount of $500,000, or the Additional Convertible Note, for a purchase price of $500,000. The Initial Convertible Note matures on November 8, 2014 (subject to extension as provided in the Initial Convertible Note) and accrues interest at the rate of 4.0% per annum. If issued, the Additional Convertible Note will mature on the date that is the one-year anniversary of the date of issuance of the Additional Convertible Note (subject to extension as provided in the Initial Convertible Note) and will accrue interest at the rate of 4.0% per annum. The Initial Convertible Note is convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at Hanover’s option, into shares of common stock, at a conversion price equal to the Variable Conversion Price. “Variable Conversion Price” means, as of any date of determination, the product of (A) the lowest volume weighted average price of the common stock of any of the five consecutive trading days ending and including the trading day immediately preceding such date of determination (subject to adjustment) , or the Variable Conversion Base Price; and (B) the applicable Variable Percentage. “Variable Percentage” means (i) if the applicable Variable Conversion Base Price is less than or equal to $0.45 (subject to adjustment), 85% or (ii) if the applicable Variable Conversion Base Price is greater than $0.45 (subject to adjustment), 80%. If issued, the Additional Convertible Note will be convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at Hanover’s option into shares of common stock at a conversion price that will be equal to the Variable Conversion Price.



Valuation Methodology



The Company analyzed the conversion feature within the Convertible Note and has utilized a third party valuation consultant to assist the Company to fair value the compound embedded derivatives using a multinomial lattice models that values the derivative liabilities within the convertible notes based on a probability weighted discount cash flow model.



Valuation Assumptions – Initial valuation and Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liability Related to Convertible Notes



The following assumptions were used for the valuation of the derivative liability related to November 8, 2013 (issuance dates) and December 31, 2013:



|● | The underlying stock price $0.448, and $0.307was used as the fair value of the common stock;
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|● | The note face amounts as of issuance 11/8/2013 and 12/31/2013 is $300,000, and effectively convert at a discount of 15% after 0 days from issuance.
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|  |                                                                                                                                                    

|● | An event of default would occur 5% of the time, increasing 1.00% per month to a maximum of 10% – to-date the 1 note is not in default and has not been converted by the holder nor redeemed by the Company;
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|● | Capital raising events of $1,000,000 would occur in each quarter at 75% of market generating dilutive reset events at prices below $0.3812 and $0.2626 for the Notes;
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|● | The projected volatility for each valuation period was based on the historical volatility of the Company which has been actively trading for the last 3 years:
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|           |  | 1 year
|---------- |  | ------
|11/8/2013  |  | 99%   
|12/31/2013 |  | 100%  









|  |                                                                                                                                                          
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|● | The Holder would redeem through maturity based on availability of alternative financing, 10% of the time increasing 1.0% monthly to a maximum of 20%; and



|● | The Holder would automatically convert the note at maturity if the registration was effective and the company was not in default.
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



As of December 31, 2013, the estimated fair value of derivative liabilities on convertible note was $61,429.



The following table summarizes the change of fair value of the derivative debt liabilities:



|Balance at December 31, 2012                    |  | $ | -      | 
|----------------------------------------------- |  | - | ------ | 
|                                                |  |   |        | 
|To record derivative liability as debt discount |  |   | 60,795 | 
|                                                |  |   |        | 
|Change in fair value of derivative liability    |  |   | 634    | 
|                                                |  |   |        | 
|Balance at December 31, 2013                    |  | $ | 61,429 | 








Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies



Litigation



The Company and the directors are a party to a lawsuit filed on March 29, 2013 by Albert Perron in the District Court for Clark County, Nevada (Case No.: A-13-679151-C), which seeks a declaratory judgment, rescission, unspecified damages, equitable and injunctive relief, and attorney’s fees. The complaint alleges that the directors of the Company breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by exceeding their authority under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, as further amended (the “Plan”), by issuing shares to Mr. Yao that exceeded that allowed under the Plan.



On August 12, 2013, the Company and certain directors filed an answer to the complaint denying all the allegations of wrongdoing. The Company’s position is that the shares at issue in this matter granted to Mr. Yao were authorized under the Plan. The Company and the directors intend to vigorously defend this matter.



Uncommitted Trade Credit Facilities



The Company entered into uncommitted trade credit facilities with certain financial institutions. Substantially all of the uncommitted trade credit facilities were guaranteed by Mr. Yao.



The uncommitted trade credit facilities at December 31, 2013 were as follows:



|                                                 | Date of Expiration |  |            | Total Facilities |  |  |  |            | Facilities Used |  |  |            | Facilities Available | 
|------------------------------------------------ | ------------------ |  | ---------- | ---------------- |  |  |  | ---------- | --------------- |  |  | ---------- | -------------------- | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Armco HK                                         |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|DBS (Hong Kong) Limited (i)                      | October 21, 2014   |  |            | 20,000,000       |  |  |  |            | 4,043,744       |  |  |            | 15,956,256           | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|RZB (Beijing) Branch (ii)                        | February 28, 2014  |  |            | 15,000,000       |  |  |  |            | 570,000         |  |  |            | 14,430,000           | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Sub-total - Armco HK                             |                    |  | 35,000,000 |                  |  |  |  | 4,613,744  |                 |  |  | 30,386,256 |                     
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Henan Armco                                      |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Bank of China (iii)                              | May 23, 2014       |  |            | 4,908,216        |  |  |  |            | -               |  |  |            | 4,908,216            | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|China CITIC Bank (iv)                            | May 31, 2014       |  |            | 6,544,288        |  |  |  |            | -               |  |  |            | 6,544,288            | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|ICBC (v)                                         | September 09, 2014 |  |            | 3,272,144        |  |  |  |            | 2,644,937       |  |  |            | 627,208              | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch (vi) | January 10, 2014   |  |            | 12,761,363       |  |  |  |            | -               |  |  |            | 12,761,363           | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Sub-total – Henan Armco                          |                    |  | 27,486,011 |                  |  |  |  | 2,644,937  |                 |  |  | 24,841,075 |                     
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Renewable Metals                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Bank of China Lianyungang Branch (vii)           | December 27, 2015  |  |            | 8,180,361        |  |  |  |            | 8,180,361       |  |  |            | -                    | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (viii)          | August 25, 2014    |  |            | 2,454,108        |  |  |  |            | 2,454,108       |  |  |            | -                    | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Bank of Communications Lianyungang Branch (ix)   | February 8, 2014   |  |            | 11,779,719       |  |  |  |            | 2,944,930       |  |  |            | 8,834,790            | 
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|Sub-total – Renewable Metals                     |                    |  | 22,414,188 |                  |  |  |  | 13,579,399 |                 |  |  | 8,834,790  |                     
|                                                 |                    |  |            |                  |  |  |  |            |                 |  |  |            |                      | 
|                                                 |                    |  | $          | 84,900,199       |  |  |  | $          | 20,838,080      |  |  | $          | 64,062,121           | 








| | (i) | On December 21, 2011, Armco HK entered into a Banking Facilities Agreement with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited of $20,000,000 for issuance of commercial letters of credit in connection with the Company’s purchase of metal ore.  The Company pays interest at LIBOR or DBS Bank’s cost of funds plus 2.50% per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to an export bill collection commission equal to 12.5% of the first $50,000 and 6.25% of the balance and an opening commission of 25% on the first $50,000 and 6.25% of the balance for each issuance.  Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore.  The lender may terminate the facility at anytime at its sole discretion. The facility is secured by the charge on cash deposit of the borrower, the borrower’s restricted pledged deposit in the minimum amount of 3% of the letter of credit amount, the Company’s letter of comfort and the guarantee of Mr. Yao.
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| | (ii) | On November 13, 2012, Armco HK entered into Amendment No. 3 to the March 25, 2009 uncommitted Trade Finance Facility with RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) Limited. The amendment provides for the issuance of $15,000,000 of commercial letters of credit in connection with the purchase of metal ore, an increase of $5,000,000 over the amounts provided for in the March 25, 2010 facility. The Company pays interest at 200 basis points per annum plus the lender’s cost of funds per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to fees upon issuance of the letter of credit of 6.25% for issuance commissions, negotiation commissions, commission-in-lieu and collection commissions.  Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore.  The lender may, however, terminate the facility at any time or at its sole discretion upon the occurrence of any event which causes a material market disruption in respect of unusual movement in the level of funding costs to the lender or the unusual loss of liquidity in the funding market. The lender has the sole discretion to decide whether or not such event has occurred.  The facility is secured by restricted cash deposits held by the lender, the personal guarantee of Mr. Yao, the Company’s guarantee, and a security interest in the contract for the purchase of the ore for which the letter of credit has been issued and the contract for the sale of the ore.
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| | (iii) | On June 8, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 30,000,000 (approximately $4.8 million) line of credit from Bank of China for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiringMay 23, 2014. The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Renewable Metals and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore.
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| | (iv) | On June 18, 2012, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 40,000,000 (approximately $6.5 million) line of credit from China Citic Bank, Zhengzhou Branch, for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring one (1) year from the date of issuance. The facility is guaranteed by Renewable Metals and Mr. Yao.
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| | (v) | On September 10, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 20,000,000 (approximately $3.2 million) line of credit from ICBC, for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring one (1) year from the date of issuance. The facility is guaranteed by Renewable Metals and Mr. Yao.
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| | (vi) | On September 19, 2012, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 78,000,000 (approximately $12.6 million) line of credit from Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore.  The Company pays interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the People’s Bank of China (“PBC”) at the time the loan is made on issued letters of credit.  The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Mr. Yao and Renewable Metals jointly and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore.
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| | (vii) | On March 15, 2013, Renewable Metals entered into a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB50,000,000 (approximately $8.1 million) from Bank of China, Lianyungang Branch for the purchase of raw materials. The facility is expiring December 27, 2015 with interest at 7.872% per annum. The facility is secured by Renewable metals’ properties, machinery and equipment and land use rights, and guaranteed by Mr. Yao, Ms. Yi Chu, and Henan Armco.
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| | (viii) | On July 24, 2012, Renewable Metals entered into a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB 15,000,000 (approximately $2.4 million) from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank for the purchase of raw materials. The term of the facility is 12 months with interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”) at the time the loan is drawn down per annum. The facility is secured by Armco machinery’s land use right and guarantees provided Mr. Yao andMs. Yi Chu.
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| | (ix) | On July 1, 2011, Renewable Metals obtained a RMB 72,000,000 (approximately $11.7 million) line of credit from Bank of Communications, Lianyungang Branch expiring two (2) years from the date of issuance, for issuance of letters of credit in connection with the purchase of scrap metal. The letters of credit require Renewable Metals to pledge cash deposit equal to 20% of the letter of credit for letters of credit at sight, or 30% for other domestic letters of credit and for extended domestic letters of credit, the collateral of inventory equal to 166% of the letter of credit. The facility is secured by Renewable Metals inventories and guarantee provided by Mr. Yao.
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Employment with the Chairman and CEO



On February 8, 2012, the Company and Mr. Yao entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”), to employ Mr. Yao as the Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The initial term of employment under the agreement is from January 1, 2012 (the “Effective Date”) until December 31, 2014, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Yao is entitled to, among others, the following compensation and benefits:



| | a. | Base Salary.  The Company shall pay the Executive a salary at a minimum rate of (i) $250,000per annum for the period beginning on the Effective Date through December 31, 2012; (ii) $275,000 per annum for the period beginning on January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; and (iii) $300,000 per annum for the period beginning on January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 (the “Base Salary”).  Base Salary shall be payable in accordance with the customary payroll practices of the Company applicable to senior executives.
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| | b. | Bonus.  Each year during the term, in addition to Base Salary, the Executive shall be entitled to an annual cash bonus in an amount equal to 50% of the Executive’s Base Salary for such year. Any such bonus shall be payable no later 2.5 months following the year with respect to which the Base Salary is payable.
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| | c. | Restricted Shares.  On the Effective Date, Executive shall receive 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Restricted Shares”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated China Armco Metals, Inc. 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan"). The Restricted Shares shall vest according to Vesting Schedule attached the Employment Agreement as Exhibit A; provided, however, if the Executive is terminated pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement, the Executive shall forfeit all the unvested Restricted Shares as of such termination.
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| | d. | Equity Incentive Compensation.  The Executive shall be entitled to participate in any equity compensation plan of the Company in which he is eligible to participate, and may, without limitation, be granted in accordance with any such plan options to purchase shares of Company’s common stock, shares of restricted stock and other equity awards in the discretion of the Board or the Committee. Any equity incentive compensation shall be payable no later than 2.5 months of the following tax year in which such compensation is granted
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| | e. | Eligibility to participate in the Company’s benefit plans that are generally provided for executive employees.
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Operating Leases



(i)     Operating Lease - Office Space



On July 16, 2012, Armco Shanghai entered into a non-cancelable operating lease for office space that will expire on July 31, 2014. The annual lease payment is RMB 656,357 (approximately $105,960).



On December 17, 2010, Armco Metals Holdings entered into a non-cancelable operating lease for office space that expired on December 31, 2013. The monthly rental payment is $4,004 in 2013. After the contract expired, the Company continued the lease with the same landlord on a month by month basis.



Future minimum payments required under the non-cancelable operating lease were as follows:



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(ii)Operating Lease of Property, Plant and Equipment and Facilities



Initial Lease Signed on June 24, 2010



On June 24, 2011, Renewable Metals entered into a non-cancelable operating lease agreement with an independent third party for property, plant, equipment and facilities expiring one (1) year from date of signing. Renewable Metals is required to pay RMB30 per metric ton of scrap metal processed at this facility over the term of the lease, which were accrued and included in the inventory of finished goods – processed scrap metal and transferred to cost of goods sold upon shipment of processed scrap metal.



First Renewal on April 13, 2012



On April 13, 2012, Renewable Metals renewed the aforementioned non-cancelable operating lease agreementfor property, plant, equipment and facilities for an additional two-year term commencing on June 25, 2012, in consideration for (i) the issuance of one (1) million shares of the Company’s common stock and (ii) the payment of RMB1,000,000 (approximately $159,000) in cash. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the Company issued one million shares to the third party on April 13, 2012.  The cash amount is to be paid during the second year of the lease term.



On March 31, 2013, Renewable Metals terminated this operating lease agreement. Under the terms and conditions of the Termination Agreement, Hebang agreed to forgive the cash amount to be paid under the amended Leasing Agreement and Renewable Metals agreed to let Hebang keep the 1 million shares. Also see Note 15.



Note 15 – Stockholders’ Equity



Shares Authorized



Upon formation the aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is seventy five million (75,000,000) shares, consisting of two classes to be designated, respectively, “Common Stock” and “Preferred Stock,” with all of such shares having a par value of $.001 per share. The total number of shares of Preferred Stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is one million (1,000,000) shares. The total number of shares of Common Stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is seventy four million (74,000,000) shares.



Common Stock



Immediately prior to the consummation of the Share Purchase Agreement on July 27, 2008, the Company had 10,000,000 common shares issued and outstanding.



On July 27, 2008, upon the consummation of the Share Purchase Agreement, (i)Stephen Cox surrendered 7,694,000 common shares, representing his controlling interest in the Company for cancellation and resigned as an officer and director; (ii) the Company issued apromissory note of $6,890,000 (the “Share Purchase Note”) topurchase from Ms. Gao, the sole stockholder of Armco HK, the 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Armco HK; and (iii)(a) a stock option entitling Ms. Gao to purchase 5,300,000 shares of its common stock, par value $.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) with an exercise price of $1.30 per share expiring on September 30, 2008 and (b) a stock option entitling Ms. Gao to purchase 2,000,000 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring two (2) years from the date of issuance on June 27, 2010, vested immediately (the “Gao Options”).The Company did not record the fair value of the Gao Options as the options were included as part of the reverse acquisition and recapitalization.



On August 12, 2008, Ms. Gao exercised her option to purchase and the Company issued 5,300,000 shares of its common stockin exchange for the$6,890,000 note owed to Ms. Gao.



On April 12, 2010, Mr. Yao purchased the Gao option to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $5.00 per share originallygranted to and owned by Ms. Feng Gao pursuant to a share purchase agreement to consummate the reverse merger capital transaction withArmco HK on June 27, 2008. In addition, on April 12, 2010 and June 25, 2010, Mr. Yao exercised part of the option and purchased 1,000,000 and 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $5.00 per share resulting in net proceeds of $4,500,000, forgiveness of debt of $500,000 and $2,000,000 to the Company, respectively. The balance of the stock option to purchase the remaining 600,000 common shares expired on June 27, 2010.



Sale of Common Stock or Equity Unit Inclusive of Common Stock and Warrants



July and August 2008 Issuances



On July 25, 2008 and July 31, 2008, the Company closed the first and second rounds of a private placement by raising $6,896,229 from eighty-two (82) investors through the sale of 22.9 units of its securities at an offering price of $300,000 per unit in a private placement. Each unit sold in the offering consisted of 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, $.001 par value per share at a per share purchase price of $3.00, and five (5) year warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $5.00 per share (the “Warrants“).










On August 8, 2008 the Company closed the third round of the offering by raising $523,500 from ten (10) investors through the sale of 1.745 units of its securities at an offering price of $300,000 per unit.



On August 11, 2008 the Company closed the fourth round of the offering by raising $40,200 from five (5) investors through the sale of 0.134 units of its securities at an offering price of $300,000 per unit.



The Company paid (i) FINRA member broker-dealers cash commissions of $162,660 and issued those firms five (5) year warrants to purchase a total of 99,650 shares of its common stock at $5.00 per share as compensation for services to the Company, (ii) due diligence fees to certain investors or their advisors in connection with the Offering aggregating $579,316 in cash and issued those firms five (5) year warrants to purchase a total of 142,614 shares of its common stock at $5.00 per share as compensation for services to the Company, and (iii) professional fees in the amount of $97,689 paid in cash in connection with the Offering. The recipients of these fees included China Direct Investments, Inc., a subsidiary of China Direct, Inc. and a principal stockholder of the company.



In aggregate, the Company raised $7,459,929 in the offering from ninety-seven (97) investors through the sale of 24.87 units and after payment of cash commissions, broker dealer fee, due diligence fees and other costs associated with the Offering, the Company received net proceeds of $6,620,681, all of which were used for construction of a scrap steel recycling facility in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China as previously disclosed by the Company and general corporate working capital purposes.



April 2010 Issuance



On April 20, 2010, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with nine (9) accredited and institutional investors for the sale of 1,538,464 shares of its common stock at an offering price of $6.50 per share resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $10,000,016.  At closing the Company issued the investors warrants to purchase an additional 1,538,464 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of grant.  The warrants are exercisable commencing 181 days after the date of issuance.  The private offering, which was made under an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of that act and Rule 506 of Regulation D.  At closing, the Company paid Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a FINRA member firm that served as placement agent for the Company in the offering, (i) a fee of $500,000 as compensation for its services and (ii) a warrant to purchase 76,923 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $7.50 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance which are exercisable commencing 181 days after the date of issuance, as well as a $15,000 non-accountable expense allowance to one (1) of the investors in the offering.  The Company used the net proceeds from this offering for its working capital.



January 2013 Offering



On January 28, 2013 (the “Closing Date”), the Company completed a public offering of an aggregate of 3,242,712 shares of the Company’s common stock in a registered direct public offering (the “January 2013 Offering”) for approximately $1.6 million proceeds in cash.  The shares offered in this January 2013 Offering were sold by the Company directly to the investors.  No underwriter or agents was involved in connection with this Offering to solicit offers to purchase the shares.



On the Closing Date, the Company entered into Subscription Agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain investors (the “Investors”) in connection with the January 2013 Offering, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell an aggregate of 3,242,712 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $0.50 per share to the Investors for aggregate gross proceeds, before deducting the estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, of approximately $1,621,356.



The purchase and issuance of the securities in the Registered Direct Offering are completed on January 28, 2013.



The January 2013 Offering was effectuated as a takedown off the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3, as amended (File No. 333-184354), which became effective on December 14, 2012 (the “Registration Statement”), pursuant to a prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 28, 2013.



Conversion of Advances from Chairman and CEO to Common Shares



On December 31, 2012, Mr.KexuanYao proposedto theCompanytoconverttheamount ofunpaid Principals of the Loans owed him, intoshares of common stock ofthe Company,ataconversationpriceequalto thecurrentmarketprice atwhich theCompany's common stocktradesonNYSEMKT; andtheBoard of the Directors of the Company considered thatit isinthe bestinterest oftheCompany anditsstockholders fortheCompany toauthorizetheconversionof theamountofunpaidPrincipals ofthe Loans, intoshares of common stock oftheCompany, at aconversation priceequalto the averageofthe three(3) closingbid prices duringthe three(3) tradingdays immediately prior thedatehereofat whichtheCompany's common stocktradeson NYSE MKT. Upon authorization by the Board of Directors of the Company, Mr. Yao convertedunpaid Principals of the Loans of $353,753 owed him, into commonshares ofthe Company,ataconversationprice of $0.4933 per share, the averageofthe three(3) closingbid prices duringthe three(3) tradingdays immediately prior thedatehereofat whichtheCompany's common stocktradeson NYSE MKT, or 717,067 shares of the Company’s common stock.



Conversion of Loan from Chairman and CEO to Common Shares



On October 28, 2013, Mr.Yao proposedto theCompanytoconverttheamount ofunpaid Principals of the Loans owed him, intoshares of common stock ofthe Company,ataconversationpriceequalto thecurrentmarketprice atwhich theCompany's common stocktradesonNYSEMKT; andtheBoard of the Directors of the Company considered thatit isinthe bestinterest oftheCompany anditsstockholders fortheCompany toauthorizetheconversionof theamountofunpaidPrincipals ofthe Loans, intoshares of common stock oftheCompany, at aconversation priceequalto the averageofthe three(3) closingbid prices duringthe three(3) tradingdays immediately prior thedatehereofat whichtheCompany's common stocktradeson NYSE MKT. Upon authorization by the Board of Directors of the Company, Mr. Yao convertedunpaid Principals of the Loans and interest in the amount of $1,045,369 owed him, into commonshares ofthe Company,ataconversationprice of $0.52 per share, the averageofthe three(3) closingbid prices duringthe three(3) tradingdays immediately prior thedatehereofat whichtheCompany's common stocktradeson NYSE MKT, or 2,010,327 shares of the Company’s common stock.








Conversion of Short Term Loan to Common Shares



On October 28, 2013, a non-affiliated investor (the “Investor”)proposedto theCompanytoconverttheamount ofunpaid Principals of the Loans owed her in the amount of$816,593 into common shares of the Company, at a conversion price of $0.52 per share, or 1,570,371 share of the Company’s common stock.



Issuance of Common Stock to Parties Other Than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services



Loan Guarantee - Henan Chaoyang Steel Co., Ltd.



On June 11, 2010 the Company entered into a Guaranty Cooperation Agreement with Henan Chaoyang Steel Co., Ltd. (“Henan Chaoyang”) to provide additional liquidity to meet anticipated working capital requirements of Renewable Metals’ scrap metal recycling facility. Under the terms of the guaranty, Henan Chaoyang agreed to provide loan guarantees to Renewable Metals’ existing and pending bank lines of credit of up to 300 million RMB in the aggregate (approximately $45,400,000) for five (5) years expiring June 30, 2015. As consideration for the guaranty, the Company issued a designee of Henan Chaoyang 500,000 shares of its common stock. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by the guarantor.



Mr. Heping Ma, a former member of the Company’s Board of Directors, is a founder, Chairman and owns an 85% equity interest of Henan Chaoyang Steel Co., Ltd. Co, a corporationincorporated under the laws of the PRC. This transaction was approved by the members of the Board of Directors of the Company who were independent in the matter in accordance with the Company’s Related Persons Transaction Policy. On September 16, 2010, Mr. Ma resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2012



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 were valued at $0.50 per share, or $16,667, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 were valued at $0.4289 per share, or $14,297, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were valued at $0.3795 per share, or $12,650, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were valued at $0.4839 per share, or $16,130, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2013



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 were valued at $0.375 per share, or $12,500, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 were valued at $0.31 per share, or $10,333, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 were valued at $0.38 per share, or $12,667, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 were valued at $0.307 per share, or $10,233, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense.








Legal Services Agreement – All Bright Law Offices



On March 3, 2012, the Company entered into a Legal Services Agreement (“Legal Agreement”) with All Bright Law Office (“All Bright”), a PRC law firm located in Shanghai, China. Pursuant to the Legal Agreement, All Bright agreed to provide Chinese-law related legal counsel services from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 in exchange for 300,000 shares of common stock of the Company. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by the All Bright.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2012



75,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 were valued at $0.4289 per share, or $32,168, which was recorded as legal expenses.



75,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were valued at $0.3795 per share, or $28,463, which was recorded as legal fees.



75,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were valued at $0.4839 per share, or $36,293, which was recorded as legal fees.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2013



75,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 were valued at $0.375 per share, or $28,125, which was recorded as legal expenses.



Consulting Services Agreement – Broad Max Holding



On December 1, 2012, the Company entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (“Consulting Agreement”) with Broad Max Holding (“Broad Max”), a HK firm located in Hong Kong, China. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Broad Max agreed to provide consulting services from December 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 in exchange for 100,000 shares of common stock of the Company. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by the Broad Max.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2012



16,667 common shares earned for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were valued at $0.4839 per share, or $8,065, which was recorded as consulting fees.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2013



50,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 were valued at $0.375 per share, or $18,750, which was recorded as consulting fees.



33,333 common shares earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 were valued at $0.31 per share, or $10,333, which was recorded as consulting fees.



Facility and Equipment Lease Agreement – Hebang Renewable Resources Co., Ltd.



On April 13, 2012, the Company entered into a Facility and Equipment Leasing Agreement (“Leasing Agreement”) with Lianyungang Hebang Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. (“Hebang”), a PRC company located in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. Pursuant to the Leasing Agreement, Hebang agreed to lease its entire facility and all of its equipment for the Company’s exclusive use and operation for a two-year term commencing on June 25, 2012, in consideration for the issuance of one (1) million shares of common stock of the Company to Hebang and the payment of RMB one (1) million (approximately $159,000)incash. Pursuant to the Leasing Agreement, the Company issued the Shares to a designee of Hebang on April 13, 2012 (the “Hebang Stock Issuance”).  The cash amount is to be paid out to Hebang during the second year of the lease term. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by Hebang.








On March 31, 2013, Renewable Metals and Hebang terminated the Leasing Agreement ("Termination Agreement"). Under the terms and conditions of the Termination Agreement, Hebang agreed to forgive the cash amount to be paid under the amended Leasing Agreement and Renewable Metals agreed to let Hebang to keep the remaining unearned 625,000 common shares, which was valued at $0.375 per share or $234,375, which was recorded as facility leasing expenses.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2012



125,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were valued at $0.3795 per share, or $47,438, which was recorded as facility leasing expenses.



125,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were valued at $0.4839 per share, or $60,488, which was recorded as facility leasing expenses.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2013



125,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 were valued at $0.375 per share, or $46,875, which was recorded as facility leasing expenses.



Under the terms and conditions of the Termination Agreement, Hebang agreed to forgive the cash amount to be paid under the amended Leasing Agreement and Renewable Metals agreed to let Hebang to keep the remaining unearned 625,000 common shares, which was valued at $0.375 per share or $234,375 and recorded as facility leasing expenses.



Consulting Services Agreement – CD International Enterprise Inc



On November 8, 2013, the Company entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (“Consulting Agreement”) with CD International Enterprise Inc (“CDI”), a US company. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, CDI agreed to provide consulting services from November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2014 in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by the CDI.



Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2013



250,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 were valued at $0.307 per share, or $76,750, which was recorded as consulting expenses.



Financing Cost – Hanover



On November 8, 2013, the Company issued 47,022 shares of common stock to Hanover Holdings I, LLC, (“Hanover”), as commitment shares for entering into that certain securities purchase agreement dated November 4, 2013 by and between the Company and Hanover. The shares were valued at $0.4499 per share, or $21,155, which was recorded as financing cost.



2009 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended



Adoption of 2009 Stock Incentive Plan



On October 26, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, whereby the Board of Directors authorized 1,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be reserved for issuance (the “2009 Stock Incentive Plan”). The purpose of the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan is to advance the interests of the Company by providing an incentive to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified and competent persons who are important to us and upon whose efforts and judgment the success of the Company is largely dependent. Grants to be made under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan are limited to the Company’s employees, including employees of the Company’s subsidiaries, the Company’s directors and consultants to the Company. The recipient of any grant under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, and the amount and terms of a specific grant, are determined by the Board of Directors of the Company. Should any option granted or stock awarded under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan expire or become un-exercisable for any reason without having been exercised in full or fail to vest, the shares subject to the portion of the option not so exercised or lapsed will become available for subsequent stock or option grants.



2011 Amendment to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan



On May 19, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted and approved the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance thereunder by 1,000,000 shares to 2,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock among other material terms, subject to stockholder approval at the Annual Meeting. At the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2011 Annual Meeting”) of the Company held on July 9, 2011, the Company’s stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan”).








Common shares



The Amended and Restated Incentive Plan contains limitations on the number of shares available for issuance with respect to specified types of awards as specified in Section 6.2 Limitation on Shares of Stock Subject to Awards and Cash Awards. During any time when the Company has a class of equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act:



| | ● |  | the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock subject to stock options or SARs that may be granted under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan in a calendar year to any person eligible for an award will be 1,300,000 shares;
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| | ● |  | the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be granted under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, other than pursuant to stock options or SARs, in a calendar year to any person eligible for an award will be 1,300,000 shares; and
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| | ● |  | the maximum amount that may be paid as a cash-settled performance-based award will be $1,000,000 for a performance period of 12 months or less and $5,000,000 for a performance period of greater than 12 months.
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The maximum number of shares available for issuance pursuant to incentive stock options granted under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan will be the same as the number of shares available for issuance under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan.



Options



Under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, the board of directors, or the committee to which it grants authority under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, may grant both incentive stock options ("ISOs") intended to qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Internal Revenue Code"), and options that are not qualified as incentive stock options ("NSOs"). ISOs may only be granted to persons who are employees of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company and the fair market value at the date of grant of the shares of stock with respect to which all ISO’s held by a particular grantee become exercisable for the first time during any calendar year does not exceed $100,000. ISOs and NSOs must be granted a an exercise price that is at least the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant and the term of these options cannot exceed ten years from the date of grant. The exercise price of an ISO granted to a holder of more than 10% of the common stock of the Company must be at least 110% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant, and the term of these options cannot exceed five years. All of the authorized shares of common stock under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan are available for grant as ISOs.



Stock Appreciation Rights



Under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, the board of directors, or the committee to which it grants authority under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, may grant stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), that confer on the grantee a right to receive, upon exercise thereof, the excess of (a) the fair market value of one share of common stock of the Company on the date of exercise over (b) the grant price of the SAR (which shall be at least the grant date fair market value of a share of common stock of the Company) as determined by the board of directors or the committee to which it grants authority under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan.  The term of each SAR is ten years from the date of grant of the SAR.



Stock Awards



Under the stock component of the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, the board of directors, or the committee to which it grants authority under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, may, in selected cases, grant to a plan participant a given number of shares of restricted stock, stock units or unrestricted stock. Restricted stock under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan is common stock restricted as to sale pending fulfillment of such vesting schedule and requirements as the board of directors, or the committee to which it grants authority under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, shall determine. Prior to the lifting of the restrictions, the participant will nevertheless be entitled to receive dividends on, and to vote the shares of, the restricted stock. Stock units are a right to be delivered shares of common stock upon fulfillment of such vesting schedule and requirements as the board of directors, or the committee to which it grants authority under the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan, shall determine.  Grantees of stock units will have no voting or dividend rights or other rights associated with stock ownership, although the board of directors, or the committee may award dividend equivalent rights on such units.



Shares Awarded during 2009



On October 26, 2009, the Company awarded 200,000 shares of its restricted common stock, par value $.001 per share, pursuant to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, to Mr. Yao, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, vesting 66,667 shares on December 15, 2010, 66,667 shares on December 15, 2011 and 66,666 shares on December 15, 2012.These shares were valued at $3.28 per share or $656,000 on the date of grant and were amortized over the vesting period,or $54,667 per quarter.








On October 26, 2009, the Company agreed to pay Mr. William Thomson the sum of $20,000 and awarded6,250 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to Mr. William Thomson in conjunction with his appointment to the Company's board of directorsvesting 25% on March 31, 2010, 25% on June 30, 2010, 25% on September 30, 2010 and 25% on December 31, 2010.  These shares were valued at $3.28 per share or $20,500 on the date of grant and were amortized over the vesting period, all of which was earned and recorded as stock based compensation for the year ended December 31, 2010.



Shares and Options Awarded during 2010



On September 16, 2010, the Company agreed to pay Mr. K.P. Chan the sum of $20,000 and awarded6,250 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to Mr. Chan in conjunction with his appointment to the Company's board of directorsvesting 50% on March 10, 2011 and 50% on September 10, 2011.  These shares were valued at $3.12 per share or $19,500 on the date of grant and were amortized over the vesting period, or $4,875 per quarter.



On October 5, 2010, the Company awarded a stock option to purchase 40,000shares of the Company’s common stock exercisable at $5.00 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of grant to an employee in conjunction with his employment agreement as the Company's Director of Administration, vested upon grant.The Company estimated the fair value of option granted, estimated on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:



|                                            |  | October 5, 2010 |       
|------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- | ------
|                                            |  |                 |       
|Expected life (year)                        |  |                 | 5.00  
|                                            |  |                 |       
|Expected volatility                         |  |                 | 187.00
|                                            |  |                 |       
|Risk-free interest rate                     |  |                 | 1.21  
|                                            |  |                 |       
|Expected annual rate of quarterly dividends |  |                 | 0.00  



Expected volatility is based on historical volatility for the Company’s common stock. The Company currently has no reason to believe future volatility over the expected life of the option is likely to differ materially from its historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate is based on a yield curve of U.S treasury interest rates on the date of valuation based on the expected term of the share options or equity instruments. Expected dividend yield is based on our dividend history and anticipated dividend policy.



The fair value of share options or equity instrumentsgranted, estimated on the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was $138,000. The Company recorded the entire amount as stock based compensation expense on the date of grant.



Shares Awarded during 2011



On January 25, 2011, the Company issued 55,378 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for their 2010 services of approximately $187,180 in lieu of cash, which was recorded as compensation expenses in 2010 and credited the same to the accrued expenses at December 31, 2010.



On March 29, 2011, the Company awarded 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to an employee for his 2011 employment service vesting on July 1, 2011. These shares were valued at $2.74 per share or $27,400 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the service period of one year in 2011.



On December 15, 2011, the Company issued 10,000 and 50,000 shares of its common stock to two (2) of its outside directors for their 2011 services, respectively. These shares were valued at $0.27 per share, $2,700 and $13,500 or $16,200 in aggregate on the date of grant, which was recorded as stock based compensation.



On December 15, 2011, the Company issued 264,379 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for their 2011 services of approximately $71,383, in lieu of cash, which was recorded as compensation expense in 2011.



On December 16, 2011, the Company agreed to pay Director Mr. Kam Ping Chan 6,250 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in conjunction with his appointment to the Company's board of directors vesting 50% on June 30, 2012 and 50% on December 31, 2012, effectively January 1, 2012.  The restricted stock vests only if Mr. Chan is still a director of the Company on the vesting date (with limited exceptions), and the shares are eligible for the payment of dividends, if the Board of Directors was to declare dividends on the Company’s common stock. These shares were valued at $0.2851 per share or $1,782 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the vesting period, or $446 per quarter in 2012.








On December 20, 2011, the Company issued 50,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Tao Pang, one of its outside directors for his 2012 services, effectively January 1, 2012. These shares were valued at $0.28 per share, or $14,000 on the date of grant, which was deferred to 2012 to be recognized as stock based compensation. On May 4, 2012 those shares were cancelled upon Mr. Pang's resignation as a member of the board of directors. Mr. Pang was compensated in cash in lieu of common shares for such period served as a director.



2012 Amendment to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan



At the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2012 Annual Meeting”) of the Company held on July 13, 2012, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2009 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance hereunder by 3,000,000 shares to 5,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.



Shares Awarded during 2012



On February 6, 2012, the Company issued 57,743 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for their 2011 services of approximately $33,318, in lieu of cash, which was recorded as compensation expense and credited to common shares to be issued at December 31, 2011.



On February 8, 2012, the Company awarded 1,500,000 shares of its restricted common stock, par value $.001 per share, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, to Mr. Yao. The term of employment under the agreement is from January 1, 2012 (the “Effective Date”) until December 31, 2014, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement. These shares were valued at $0.499 per share or $748,500 on the date of grant and are amortized over the vesting period, or $62,375 per quarter.



On May 4, 2012, the Company agreed to pay Director Mr. Weiping Shen 50,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in conjunction with his appointment to the Company's board of directors vesting 50% on September 30, 2012 and 50% on May 3, 2013.  The restricted stock vests only if Mr. Shen is still a director of the Company on the vesting date (with limited exceptions), and the shares are eligible for the payment of dividends, if the Board of Directors was to declare dividends on the Company’s common stock. These shares were valued at $0.69 per share or $34,500 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the vesting period, or $8,625 per quarter.



On July 30, 2012, the Company issued 561,640 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for the first half year of their 2012 service of approximately $185,341, in lieu of cash, all of which was recorded as compensation expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.



On July 30, 2012, the Company granted 400,000 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for the second half year of their 2012 service of approximately $132,000, in lieu of cash, which were recorded as compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012.



On November 12, 2012, the Company granted 980,991 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for the second half year of their 2012 service of approximately $343,347, in lieu of cash, which were recorded as compensation expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2012.



2013 Amendment to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan



At the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2013 Annual Meeting”) of the Company held on July 2, 2013, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2009 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance hereunder by 3,000,000 shares to 8,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.



Shares Awarded during 2013



On May 2, 2013, the Company agreed to pay Director Mr. Kam Ping Chan 6,250 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in conjunction with his re-appointment to the Company's board of directors vesting 50% on June 30, 2013 and 50% on December 31, 2013, effectively January 1, 2013.  The restricted stock vests only if Mr. Chan is still a director of the Company on the vesting date (with limited exceptions), and the shares are eligible for the payment of dividends, if the Board of Directors was to declare dividends on the Company’s common stock. These shares were valued at $0.3301 per share or $2,063 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the vesting period, or $516 per quarter in 2013.



On May 3, 2013, the Company agreed to pay Director Mr. Weiping Shen 50,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in conjunction with his re-appointment to the Company's board of directors vesting 50% on September 30, 2013 and 50% on May 3, 2014.  The restricted stock vests only if Mr. Shen is still a director of the Company on the vesting date (with limited exceptions), and the shares are eligible for the payment of dividends, if the Board of Directors was to declare dividends on the Company’s common stock. These shares were valued at $0.389 per share or $19,450 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the vesting period, or $4,863 per quarter.








On November 5, 2013, the Company granted 1,363,282 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for the year of their 2013 service of approximately $640,743, in lieu of cash, which were recorded as compensation expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.



Summary of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan Activities



The table below summarizes the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan activities:



|                            |  | Number of
Shares or Options |           |   | Fair Value at
Date of Grant |  
|--------------------------- |  | --------------------------- | --------- | - | --------------------------- | -
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Balance, December 31, 2011  |  |                             | 698,507   |   |                             | $
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – granted           |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – canceled          |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – granted            |  |                             | 3,550,374 |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – canceled           |  |                             | (50,000   | ) |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Balance, December 31, 2012  |  |                             | 4,198,881 |   |                             | $
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – granted           |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Options – canceled          |  |                             | -         |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – granted            |  |                             | 1,419,532 |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Shares – canceled           |  |                             | (-        | ) |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Balance, December 31, 2013  |  |                             | 5,618,413 |   |                             | $
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Vested, December 31, 2013   |  |                             | 5,101,746 |   |                             |  
|                            |  |                             |           |   |                             |  
|Unvested, December 31, 2013 |  |                             | 516,667   |   |                             | $



As of December 31, 2013, there were 2,581,587 shares of common stock remaining available for issuance under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.



Note 16 – Income Taxes



Armco Metals Holdings is a non-operating holding company. Armco HK, the Company’s Hong Kong Subsidiary is subject to Hong Kong SAR income taxes. Henan Armco, Renewable Metals, Lianyungang Armco and Armco Shanghai, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are subject to PRC income taxes, file income tax returns under the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China concerning Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises and local income tax laws (the “PRC Income Tax Law”) accordingly. Henan Armco, Renewable Metals, Lianyungang Armco and Armco Shanghai derive substantially all of their income (loss) before income taxed and related tax expenses from PRC sources.



United States Income Tax



Armco Metals Holdings is incorporated in the State of Nevada and is subjected to United Sates of America tax law.



No provision for U.S. federal and state incomes taxes has been made in our consolidated financial statements for those non-U.S. subsidiaries whose earnings are considered to be reinvested. The amount of undistributed earnings considered to be “reinvested” which may be subject to tax upon distribution was approximately $8.7 million and $12.1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends, or otherwise, would subject the Company to both U.S. federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for non-U.S. tax credits, and withholding taxes payable to the various non-U.S. countries. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred income tax liability on these undistributed earnings is not practicable.








Hong Kong SAR Income Tax



Armco HK is registered and operates in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HK SAR”) of the People’s Republic of

China (“PRC”) and is subject to HK SAR tax law. Armco HK’s statutory income tax rate is 16.5%.



PRC Income Tax



Henan Armco, Renewable Metals, Lianyungang Armco and Armco Shanghai are governed by and file separate income tax returns under the PRC Income Tax Law, which, until January 2008, generally subject to tax at a statutory rate of 33% (30% state income tax plus 3% local income tax) on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments. On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress of China approved the Corporate Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “New CIT Law”), effective January 1, 2008. Under the New CIT Law, the corporate income tax rate applicable to all Companies, including both domestic and foreign-invested companies, will be 25%. However, tax concession granted to eligible companies prior to March 16, 2007 will be grand fathered in.



All of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries mentioned above are subject to the 25% corporate income tax rate since January 1, 2008 or date of their incorporation.



The provision for income taxes consists of the following:





|               |  | Year Ended December 31, 2013 |         |  | Year Ended December 31, 2012 |  
|-------------- |  | ---------------------------- | ------- |  | ---------------------------- | -
|               |  |                              |         |  |                              |  
|Current taxes  |  | $                            | 421,585 |  |                              | $
|               |  |                              |         |  |                              |  
|Deferred taxes |  |                              | -       |  |                              |  
|               |  |                              |         |  |                              |  
|               |  | $                            | 421,585 |  |                              | $





The reconciliations between the statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 are as follows:



|                                                                       |  | Year Ended December 31, 2013 |      
|---------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------- | -----
|                                                                       |  |                              |      
|U.S. statutory rate                                                    |  |                              | 34.0 
|Foreign income not recognized in the U.S.                              |  |                              | -34.0
|PRC enterprise income tax rate                                         |  |                              | 25.0 
|Effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes                     |  |                              | -2.6 
|Effect of valuation allowance on deferred income tax assets            |  |                              | -28.8
|Effect of income tax rate difference under different tax jurisdictions |  |                              | -5.1 
|Others                                                                 |  |                              | 0.1  
|                                                                       |  |                              |      
|Effective tax rate                                                     |  |                              | -11.4








The principal components of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:



|                                               |  | As of December 31, 2013 |         
|---------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------- | --------
|Current deferred income tax assets             |  |                         |         
|Write Down of Inventory                        |  | $                       | 580,675 
|Operating cost of idle manufacturing facility  |  |                         | 63,520  
|Accrued interests                              |  |                         | 164,333 
|                                               |  |                         | 808,528 
|Less: valuation allowance, current portion     |  |                         | (660,432
|Total:                                         |  | $                       | 148,096 
|                                               |  |                         |         
|Non-current deferred income tax assets         |  |                         |         
|Net operating loss carryforwards               |  |                         | 983,609 
|Less: valuation allowance, non-current portion |  |                         | (983,609
|Total                                          |  | $                       | -       
|                                               |  |                         |         
|Current deferred income tax liabilities        |  |                         |         
|Deferred taxable loss                          |  |                         | (134,002
|Others                                         |  |                         | (14,094 
|Total                                          |  | $                       | (148,096
|                                               |  |                         |         
|Reported as:                                   |  |                         |         
|Deferred tax assets, net                       |  | $                       | -       





In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible or are utilized.



ASC 740 requires recognition and measurement of uncertain income tax positions using a “more-likely-than-not” approach. The management evaluated the Company’s tax positions and considered that no provision for uncertainty in income taxes was necessary as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.



Note 17 – Concentrations and Credit Risk



Credit Risk Arising from Financial Instruments



Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents.



As of December 31, 2013, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major financial institutions located in the PRC, none of which are insured. However, the Company has not experienced losses on these accounts and management believes that the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts.



Customers and Credit Concentrations



Customer concentrations and credit concentrations are as follows:





|           |  | Net Sales
for the Year Ended |     
|---------- |  | ---------------------------- | ----
|           |  | December 31,
2013            |     
|           |  |                              |     
|Customer A |  |                              | 35.6
|           |  |                              |     
|Customer B |  |                              | 15.9
|           |  |                              |     
|Customer C |  |                              | 10.5
|           |  |                              |     
|           |  |                              |     
|           |  |                              |     
|           |  |                              | 62.0








|           |  | Accounts Receivable
at |     
|---------- |  | ---------------------- | ----
|           |  | December 31,
2013      |     
|           |  |                        |     
|Customer A |  |                        | 33.8
|           |  |                        |     
|Customer B |  |                        | 25.1
|           |  |                        |     
|Customer C |  |                        | 18.3
|           |  |                        |     
|           |  |                        | 77.2



Areduction in sales from or loss of such customers would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.



Vendor Concentrations



Vendor purchase concentrations and accounts payable concentration as follows:





|         |  | Net Purchases
for the Year Ended |     
|-------- |  | -------------------------------- | ----
|         |  | December 31,
2013                |     
|         |  |                                  |     
|Vendor A |  |                                  | 39.4
|         |  |                                  |     
|Vendor B |  |                                  | 31.0
|         |  |                                  |     
|Vendor C |  |                                  | 10.0
|         |  |                                  |     
|Vendor D |  |                                  | -   
|         |  |                                  |     
|Vendor E |  |                                  | -   
|         |  |                                  |     
|         |  |                                  | 80.4



|         |  | Accounts Payable
at |     
|-------- |  | ------------------- | ----
|         |  | December 31,
2013   |     
|         |  |                     |     
|Vendor A |  |                     | 86.0
|         |  |                     |     
|Vendor B |  |                     | -   
|         |  |                     |     
|         |  |                     |     
|         |  |                     | 86.0





Note 18 - Foreign Operations



Operations



Substantially all of the Company’s operations are carried out and all of its assets are located in the PRC, which may be adversely affected by significant political, economic and social uncertainties in the PRC. Although the PRC government has been pursuing economic reform policies since 1980, no assurance can be given that the PRC Government will continue to pursue such policies or that such policies may not be significantly altered, especially in the event of a change in leadership, social or political disruption or unforeseen circumstances affecting the PRC’s political, economic and social conditions; nor that the PRC government’s pursuit of economic reforms will be consistent or effective.








Interest Risk



Substantially all of the Company’s operations are carried out in the PRC. The tight monetary policy currently instituted by the PRC government and increases in interest ratewould have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.



Currency Convertibility Risk



Substantially all of the Company’s businesses are transacted in RMB, which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. Under China’s Foreign Exchange Currency Regulation and Administration, the Company is permitted to exchange RMB for foreign currencies through banks authorized to conduct foreign exchange business. All foreign exchange transactions continue to take place either through the People’s Bank of China or other banks authorized to buy and sell foreign currencies at the exchange rates quoted by the People’s Bank of China. Approval of foreign currency payments by the People’s Bank of China or other institutions requires submitting a payment application form together with invoices and signed contracts.



Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk



On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old policy of pegging the value of the RMB to U.S. Dollar. Under the new policy, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. While the international reaction to the RMB revaluation has generally been positive, there remains significant international pressure on the PRC government to adopt an even more flexible currency policy, which could result in a further and more significant volatility of the RMB against the U.S. Dollar.



Any significant revaluation of RMB may materially and adversely affect the cash flows, revenues, earnings and financial position reported in U.S. Dollar.



The Company had no foreign currency hedges in place to reduce such exposure for the year ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.



Dividends and Reserves



Under the laws of the PRC, net income after taxation can only be distributed as dividends after appropriation has been made for the following: (i) cumulative prior years’ losses, if any; (ii) allocations to the “Statutory Surplus Reserve” of at least 10% of net income after tax, as determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations, until the fund amounts to 50% of the Company’s registered capital; (iii) allocations of 5-10% of income after tax, as determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations, to the Company’s “Statutory Common Welfare Fund”, which is established for the purpose of providing employee facilities and other collective benefits to employees in PRC; and (iv) allocations to any discretionary surplus reserve, if approved by stockholders.



As of December 31, 2013, the Company had noStatutory Surplus Reserve and the Statutory Common Welfare Fund established and segregated in retained earnings due to the loss position.



Note 19 – Subsequent Events



The Company has evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date when the financial statements were issued. The Management of the Company determined that there were certain reportable subsequent events to be disclosed as follows:



On January 13, 2014, the Company and its subsidiary entered into note exchange agreements with each of their lenders pursuant to which the Company exchanged the loan contracts of 8% convertible notes in the aggregate amount of RMB 15,100,000 (approximately $2.5 million) into shares of its common stock at a conversion price of $0.317 per share.



On February 4, 2014, the Company and its subsidiary entered into note exchange agreements with each of their lenders pursuant to which the Company exchanged the loan contracts of 8% convertible notes in the aggregate amount of RMB18,827,240 (approximately US$3.1 million) into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.317 per share.



On February 27, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 plus interest of $4,628 of the note into 95,997 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.308635 per share.



In March 2014, the Company issued a convertible note to Hanover in the amount of $500,000. The note bears interest at 4% per annum and matures on November 1, 2014.



On March 5, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $75,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 234,295 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.32011 per share.








On March 14, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $50,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 155,085 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.322405 per share.



On March 24, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $50,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 145,351 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.343995 per share.



On March 26, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible note holder, Hanover, to convert $100,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 288,493 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.34663 per share.



On September 23, 2014, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to Asher Enterprises, Inc. in the amounts of $153,500 with annual interest rate of 8%. The note is convertible at 58% of the average 3 lowest closing bid prices for the last 10 trading days after 180 days following the Date of Issuance. On March 28, 2014, $80,000 of principal under the note was converted to 355,082 shares of the Company’s common stock and the remaining principal balance under the note is $73,500.



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