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

Tuesday, 08 September 09
INDONESIA OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INDIANS
Meri News reported that, Indonesia is all set to launch the country's second 10,000 MW accelerated power expansion programme. The new power develop ...


Tuesday, 08 September 09
BUKIT ASAM AIMS 14 MLN TONS COAL PRODUCTION
VIVA News reported that, The rise in coal production is mainly triggered by the step-up in domestic demand. Coal mining company PT Tambang Batuba ...


Tuesday, 08 September 09
MERCHANT BANKERS ADVISE CIL ON INDONESIAN MINE BUYS
Business Standard reported that, State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) is being advised by four to five merchant bankers on acquisition of coal assets in ...


Tuesday, 08 September 09
THE 3RD ASIA PACIFIC COAL TRADING & INVESTMENT OUTLOOK 2009 - PRESS RELEASE
The 3rd Asia Pacific Coal Trading & Investment Outlook 2009 Analysis of Asia Coal Market amid Global Financial Crisis  COALspot.com(Chin ...


Tuesday, 08 September 09
SOUTH AFRICAN COAL EXPORTS MAY RISE ON SALES TO INDIA
Bloomberg reported that, South African coal exports may rise to 100 million metric tons a year by 2020 and India may become the biggest destination ...


   1287 1288 1289 1290 1291   
Showing 6441 to 6445 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 ...

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