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

Monday, 07 March 16
INDONESIAN 5700 GAR COAL INDEX DECLINE $0.05 A TON WEEK OVER WEEK
COALspot.com: Average 5000 GAR coal index of Indonesian origin decline 0.28 percent week over week to averaging $38.66 per ton on this past Friday, ...


Monday, 07 March 16
FREIGHT MARKET MOVING POSITIVE; ALL SEGMENTS EXCEPT CAPE SHOWING A FIRM TREND
COALspot.com: The freight market was steady this past week and showing a firm trend for all segments except for Cape index. The Baltic Dry Ind ...


Friday, 04 March 16
GLOBAL ECONOMY'S JITTERS ARE SLOWING DOWN SHIPPING EVEN FURTHER - NIKOS ROUSSANOGLOU, HELLENIC SHIPPING NEWS
The global economy’s shaky condition to say the least is now hampering growth and as a result demand for shipping is slowing down, something ...


Friday, 04 March 16
U.S. YEAR-TO-DATE COAL PRODUCTION TOTALED 109.3 MMST; 30.2% LOWER THAN THE COMPARABLE YEAR-TO-DATE COAL PRODUCTION IN 2015 - EIA
COALspot.com – United States the world’s second largest coal producer has produced approximately totaled an estimated 13.1 million shor ...


Thursday, 03 March 16
INDIA'S BUDGET NOT ENOUGH TO BOOST STEELMAKERS' PROFITABILITY - FITCH RATINGS
COALspot.com: Fitch Ratings says that increase in proposed infrastructure spending in India's latest government budget is unlikely to provide a ...


   506 507 508 509 510   
Showing 2536 to 2540 news of total 6871
News by Category
Popular News
 
Total Members : 28,620
Member
Panelist
User ID
Password
Remember Me
By logging on you accept our TERMS OF USE.
Free
Register
Forgot Password
 
Our Members Are From ...

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