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

Thursday, 31 December 15
2016 FOB NEWCASTLE COAL SWAP RALLY TO CLOSE AT $37.98/TON
COALspot.com: API 5 FOB Newcastle Coal swap for Q1’ 2016 delivery rose another $1.48 per ton (4.05%) this past week  compared to the sam ...


Wednesday, 30 December 15
FINAL DEALS OF THE YEAR TAKING PLACE, AS SHIP OWNERS PREPARE FOR 2016 - NIKOS ROUSSANOGLOU, HELLENIC SHIPPING NEWS
The Holidays’ investment lull has taken a grip over the newbuilding and S&P market for second hand vessels, as shipbrokers are reporting ...


Tuesday, 29 December 15
CFR SOUTH CHINA COAL SWAPS ROSE MONTH OVER MONTH
COALspot.com: API 8 CFR South China Coal swap for Q1’ 2016 delivery rose US$ 0.68 (1.64%) per ton month over month. A commodity swap is ...


Monday, 28 December 15
Q2' 15 U.S. STEAM COAL EXPORTS TOTALED 7.0 MMST; DOWN 16.9% FROM Q1 2015 - EIA
COALspot.com: U.S. coal production during second quarter 2015 totaled 211.1 million short tons. According to EIA’s preliminary quarterly ...


Monday, 28 December 15
NOVEMBER NEWCASTLE COAL EXPORTS DECLINED 11.87%; THE AVERAGE PRICE OF COAL EXPORTS ROSE 1.37%
COALspot.com: The Port of Newcastle, Australia’s major trading ports and the world’s largest coal export port has shipped $1.120 billio ...


   525 526 527 528 529   
Showing 2631 to 2635 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 ...

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