COALspot.com keeps you connected across the coal world

Submit Your Articles
We welcome article submissions from experts in the areas of coal, mining, shipping, etc.

To Submit your article please click here.

International Energy Events


Search News
Latest CoalNews Headlines
Wednesday, 30 March 11
CHALLENGER SIGNS OPTION AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE FOUR COAL PROJECTS IN INDONESIA


Challenger Signs Three Exclusive Option Agreements to Purchase Four Coal Projects in East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Challenger Deep Resources Corp.has announced that it has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PT Bestindo Energy, (“Bestindo”) entered into three separate Memorandums of Understanding ("MOU’s") which give Bestindo the exclusive right, for a period of thirty days, to purchase the shares of three separate private Indonesian companies which hold various coal rights related to four separate coal projects, according to news that posted in its web site.

Each of the coal projects is 100% owned by the respective private company and all of the projects are located in the Regency of Kutai, East Kalimantan.  Each of the MOU’s provide for the subsequent execution of a Conditional Share Purchase Agreement (“CSPA”), which provides for staged payments of the purchase price over a period of four months in respect of one MOU and over a period of 24 months for the other two MOU’s.

Arni Bersaudara Coal Project
Pt Arni Bersaudara (“Arni”) is the holder of two contiguous IUP Exploration permits covering 3,039 and 2,874 hectares in the District of Muara Kaman. The IUP’s are approximately 40km north of the Mahakam River  The Arni MOU provides that, if Challenger elects to enter into a CSPA, it can acquire 100% of Arni for payments totaling $2,414,181 CAD.  Terms of the payment include $84,215 CAD upon signing, $308,790 CAD within 6 months of signing the CSPA and the balance of $2,021,176 CAD after all the essential permits to bring the project into production are in place, or a maximum of 24 months from initial CSPA signing.  

The target calorific value of coal is in this concession is around GCV 6,300 – 7,000 and 5,600 – 6,000 respectively.

Apriadi Bersaudara Coal Projects
Pt Apriadi Bersaudara (“Apriadi”) is holder of a KP PU (Mining Authorization for General Survey) covering an area of 930 hectares, which is currently being converted to IUP Exploration in the District of Samboja (AP1) and a SKIP (Exploration Permit Application) covering an area of 3,086 hectares in the District of Muara Kaman (AP2).  The AP1 project is 10km from the coast and close to an independent haul road and port loading facilities which are under construction.  The AP2 project is approximately 45km north of the Mahakam River and in close proximity to the Arni Bersaudara projects.  The Apriadi MOU provides that, if Challenger elects to enter into a CSPA, it can acquire 100% of Apriadi for payments totalling $2,077,318 CAD. Terms of the payment include $56,143 CAD upon signing of the CSPA , $112,287 CAD upon receiving IUP exploration permits for both projects,   $224,575 CAD within 12 months of CSPA and the balance of $1,684,313 CAD due on the 24 month anniversary of the CSPA signing. 

The target calorific value of coal ranging from 5000 GAD to 7000.

Putri Etam Coal Project
CV Putri Etam (“Putri”) is a private Indonesian company which is in the process of applying for an IUP Exploration and has successfully secured a Local Announcement letter from authorities. The application covers 100 hectares and is located in the Muara Badak district.   The Putri MOU provides that, if Challenger elects to enter into a CSPA, it can acquire 100% of Putri for payments totaling $84,215 CAD. Terms of the payment include $28,071 CAD upon signing and $56,144 CAD upon completion of the deed of shares transfer. 

An additional agreement also provides that a royalty of US$4.50 be paid to the former Putri shareholders for every ton of coal produced and sold. 

The target calorific value of coal in this concession is ranging from 5,600 –  7,000.

The press report says, a program of due diligence on all of the projects is to commence as soon as possible to verify the data provided and to confirm Challenger’s exploration target parameters. 

Challenger’s execution of the CSPA’s to acquire these projects will depend upon the results of the initial due diligence program in respect of each.  A more detailed technical description of the properties will be made available if and when a CSPA is signed. 

“The signing of these latest MOU’s, reflects the culmination of many months of excellent work by our acquisition team”, stated Ranjeet Sundher, President of Challenger, as quoted in press release. 

“We are very pleased with the execution to date of our plan to assemble and advance a strong portfolio of coal exploration and development projects in East Kalimantan. Our team remains focused on the exploration of our current projects and the acquisition of new projects.” 

Visit
Challender Deep website for more details.



If you believe an article violates your rights or the rights of others, please contact us.

Recent News

Wednesday, 30 June 21
BUMA SIGNED MINING AGREEMENT WITH ADARO
PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk. announced that its subsidiary, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama ("BUMA"), has entered into an agreement for the p ...


Wednesday, 30 June 21
MARKET INSIGHT - INTERMODAL
The strong freight performance since the beginning of year has continued for the dry bulk market with earnings being at the highest level in over a ...


Monday, 28 June 21
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF INDONESIA THREATENS TO REVOKE 2,350 MINING BUSINESS PERMITS
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said that the revocation of mining business permits was in accordance with President Jokowi's inst ...


Sunday, 27 June 21
INDONESIA'S STATE-OWNED UTILITY PLN'S 2060 NET ZERO AMBITION NOT WITHOUT FLAWS AND GAPS - IEEFA
Indonesia on the right emissions reduction pathway but same old coal stories persist Recent announcements by Indonesia’s state-owned uti ...


Saturday, 26 June 21
COAL PRICES HIT DECADE HIGH DESPITE EFFORTS TO WEAN THE WORLD OFF CARBON - WSJ
Rebounding electricity usage and scanty rainfall in China have added fuel to the rally   Coal prices have climbed to their highest lev ...


   107 108 109 110 111   
Showing 541 to 545 news of total 6871
News by Category
Popular News
 
Total Members : 28,617
Member
Panelist
User ID
Password
Remember Me
By logging on you accept our TERMS OF USE.
Free
Register
Forgot Password
 
Our Members Are From ...

  • Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
  • Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
  • Kobe Steel Ltd - Japan
  • New Zealand Coal & Carbon
  • ING Bank NV - Singapore
  • Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
  • Berau Coal - Indonesia
  • McConnell Dowell - Australia
  • Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
  • Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
  • Geoservices-GeoAssay Lab
  • Energy Development Corp, Philippines
  • Infraline Energy - India
  • Indonesian Coal Mining Association
  • Argus Media - Singapore
  • Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
  • Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
  • Romanian Commodities Exchange
  • Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
  • Asia Cement - Taiwan
  • Gresik Semen - Indonesia
  • PTC India Limited - India
  • Aditya Birla Group - India
  • OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
  • Economic Council, Georgia
  • PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
  • Australian Coal Association
  • PLN Batubara - Indonesia
  • CNBM International Corporation - China
  • Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
  • MS Steel International - UAE
  • CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
  • Bhatia International Limited - India
  • TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
  • Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
  • Permata Bank - Indonesia
  • Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
  • Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
  • Barclays Capital - USA
  • VISA Power Limited - India
  • Russian Coal LLC
  • Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
  • Eastern Energy - Thailand
  • Agrawal Coal Company - India
  • Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
  • Mitsui
  • AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
  • EMO - The Netherlands
  • Minerals Council of Australia
  • ETA - Dubai
  • GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
  • Merrill Lynch Bank
  • Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
  • Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
  • San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
  • ICICI Bank Limited - India
  • Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
  • Maruti Cements - India
  • LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
  • GB Group - China
  • Tamil Nadu electricity Board
  • OCBC - Singapore
  • Inspectorate - India
  • IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
  • Heidelberg Cement - Germany
  • Maybank - Singapore
  • globalCOAL - UK
  • Humpuss - Indonesia
  • Thai Mozambique Logistica
  • EIA - United States
  • Sucofindo - Indonesia
  • Goldman Sachs - Singapore
  • Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
  • Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
  • International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
  • Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
  • RBS Sempra - UK
  • London Commodity Brokers - England
  • Malabar Cements Ltd - India
  • CCIC - Indonesia
  • Anglo American - United Kingdom
  • Indian Energy Exchange, India
  • Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
  • Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
  • Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
  • Bangladesh Power Developement Board
  • Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
  • Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
  • Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
  • Cement Manufacturers Association - India
  • Central Java Power - Indonesia
  • Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
  • Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
  • Clarksons - UK
  • Eastern Coal Council - USA
  • Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
  • Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
  • CESC Limited - India
  • Indian School of Mines
  • Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
  • U S Energy Resources
  • Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
  • Japan Coal Energy Center
  • GMR Energy Limited - India
  • SRK Consulting
  • Reliance Power - India
  • Chamber of Mines of South Africa
  • Indika Energy - Indonesia
  • Wilmar Investment Holdings
  • McKinsey & Co - India
  • Interocean Group of Companies - India
  • Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
  • Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
  • Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
  • Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
  • Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
  • Cemex - Philippines
  • IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
  • Fearnleys - India
  • Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
  • Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
  • Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
  • Bank of China, Malaysia
  • Star Paper Mills Limited - India
  • Qatrana Cement - Jordan
  • Planning Commission, India
  • ACC Limited - India
  • India Bulls Power Limited - India
  • Carbofer General Trading SA - India
  • Videocon Industries ltd - India
  • Pinang Coal Indonesia
  • Renaissance Capital - South Africa
  • TANGEDCO India
  • Glencore India Pvt. Ltd
  • Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
  • Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
  • Inco-Indonesia
  • Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
  • Bank of America
  • Vitol - Bahrain
  • Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
  • Electricity Authority, New Zealand
  • Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
  • Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
  • The University of Queensland
  • Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
  • bp singapore
  • Cosco
  • Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
  • SGS (Thailand) Limited
  • Gupta Coal India Ltd
  • Xstrata Coal
  • Enel Italy
  • Shenhua Group - China
  • Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
  • PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
  • Xindia Steels Limited - India
  • SASOL - South Africa
  • BRS Brokers - Singapore
  • KPCL - India
  • Freeport Indonesia
  • Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
  • Parry Sugars Refinery, India
  • JPower - Japan
  • Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
  • Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
  • Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
  • Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
  • South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
  • GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
  • NALCO India
  • Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
  • Dalmia Cement Bharat India
  • Mjunction Services Limited - India
  • KEPCO - South Korea
  • Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
  • Cargill India Pvt Ltd
  • World Bank
  • Arch Coal - USA
  • Deloitte Consulting - India
  • GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
  • Panama Canal Authority
  • CoalTek, United States
  • Asian Development Bank
  • BNP Paribas - Singapore
  • Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
  • Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
  • Platou - Singapore
  • Coal Orbis AG
  • Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
  • Vale Mozambique
  • Malco - India
  • Maersk Broker
  • MEC Coal - Indonesia
  • Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
  • PLN - Indonesia
  • Arutmin Indonesia
  • Platts
  • Total Coal South Africa
  • JPMorgan - India
  • Moodys - Singapore
  • Posco Energy - South Korea
  • Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
  • GHCL Limited - India
  • APGENCO India
  • KPMG - USA
  • PetroVietnam
  • Mitsubishi Corporation
  • KOWEPO - South Korea
  • Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
  • Thailand Anthracite
  • Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
  • Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
  • DBS Bank - Singapore
  • Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
  • UBS Singapore
  • ASAPP Information Group - India
  • Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
  • Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
  • Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
  • Ministry of Transport, Egypt
  • Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
  • SMG Consultants - Indonesia
  • Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
  • Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
  • Vedanta Resources Plc - India
  • Indorama - Singapore
  • Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
  • Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd.
  • Surastha Cement
  • Coal and Oil Company - UAE
  • Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
  • UOB Asia (HK) Ltd
  • Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
  • Coeclerici Indonesia
  • Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
  • Lafarge - France
  • Bangkok Bank PCL
  • Central Electricity Authority - India
  • Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
  • Indonesia Power. PT
  • Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
  • WorleyParsons
  • Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
  • Medco Energi Mining Internasional
  • Runge Indonesia
  • NTPC Limited - India
  • J M Baxi & Co - India
  • Mitra SK Pvt Ltd - India
  • Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
  • PowerSource Philippines DevCo
  • Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
  • SUEK AG - Indonesia
  • Coaltrans Conferences
  • HSBC - Hong Kong
  • Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
  • Trasteel International SA, Italy
  • IOL Indonesia
  • Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
  • Ince & co LLP
  • Adaro Indonesia
  • IMC Shipping - Singapore
  • Cardiff University - UK
  • Credit Suisse - India
  • World Coal - UK
  • Georgia Ports Authority, United States
  • Noble Europe Ltd - UK
  • Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
  • Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
  • Indian Oil Corporation Limited
  • Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
  • Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
  • Deutsche Bank - India
  • Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
  • Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
  • Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
  • Commonwealth Bank - Australia
  • White Energy Company Limited
  • Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
  • Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
  • Mercator Lines Limited - India
  • The India Cements Ltd
  • Peabody Energy - USA
  • Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
  • Tanito Harum - Indonesia
  • Sojitz Corporation - Japan
  • Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
  • Edison Trading Spa - Italy
  • Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
  • Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
  • Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
  • The Treasury - Australian Government
  • Britmindo - Indonesia
  • TNPL - India
  • Adani Power Ltd - India
  • Mechel - Russia
  • Petrosea - Indonesia
  • TRAFIGURA, South Korea
  • ANZ Bank - Australia
  • Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
  • Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
  • Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
  • Singapore Mercantile Exchange
  • GNFC Limited - India
  • European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
  • TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
  • Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
  • Shree Cement - India
  • Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
  • Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
  • The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
  • Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
  • SMC Global Power, Philippines
  • Indogreen Group - Indonesia
  • Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
  • Petron Corporation, Philippines
  • Samsung - South Korea
  • Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
  • Thomson Reuters GRC
  • Latin American Coal - Colombia
  • Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
  • TGV SRAAC LIMITED, India
  • SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
  • Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
  • Siam City Cement - Thailand
  • Tata Power - India
  • Coal India Limited
  • Thriveni
  • Baramulti Group, Indonesia
  • Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
  • Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
  • Jatenergy - Australia
  • Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
  • Independent Power Producers Association of India
  • Bhushan Steel Limited - India
  • Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
  • Thermax Limited - India
  • Thiess Contractors Indonesia
  • Rudhra Energy - India
  • Marubeni Corporation - India
  • Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
  • Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
  • Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
  • Sical Logistics Limited - India
  • Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
  • IBC Asia (S) Pte Ltd
  • Parliament of New Zealand
  • Core Mineral Indonesia
  • Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
  • Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
  • Ministry of Mines - Canada
  • Idemitsu - Japan
  • Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
  • Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
  • Cebu Energy, Philippines