I would say it is likely he was/is a buyer; but must admit I have no info either.
My point is that at bottoms in the metals market the MOPE and disinfo is so thick one can walk across water on it and not get wet.
Perhaps the readers of this website are alert enough to not be swayed by it; but it wouldn't be put out there if it didn't have the effect that those wanting to buy into the market want.
It works so they continue to do it.
Having seen how pervasive it is I ignore most everything from the mainstream sources. I prefer my info from those who are in or used to be in the business. They too may be biased, but they are not openly and wickedly oriented individuals.
Those "presstitutes" as Celente calls them and the people feeding them are beneath contempt.
As individuals they can change but the profession itself will never change now that it has gone to the dark side.
P.