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, 02 February 22
COAL STORAGE IN CHINA’S POWER PLANTS NEAR RECORD HIGHS - XINHUA
Coal inflows into China’s power plants have picked up, bringing their coal storage to near record highs, the National Development and Reform ...


Wednesday, 02 February 22
MARKET INSIGHT - INTERMODAL
Oil prices have rallied to the highest level since October 2014 breaking above $90/bbl recently. November 2014 was the point when OPEC unleashed pr ...


Monday, 31 January 22
HOW INDONESIA'S COAL EXPORT BAN COULD IMPACT INDIA - IEEFA
What does it mean for power generation and energy security?   Not long ago, India faced coal shortages due to a decline in domestic co ...


Sunday, 30 January 22
AIR PRODUCTS' COAL GASIFICATION PROPOSAL TRIGGERS LOOMING POLICY DISPUTES IN INDONESIA - IEEFA
Plan to substitute Indonesia’s LPG imports with dimethyl ether may be hard to realize due to conflicting business interests   In ...


Sunday, 30 January 22
ENDGAME FOR NEW COAL POWER PROJECTS? - IEEFA INDIA
Retired coal units must be replaced only by assets that can provide grid flexibility   Reportedly, an expert committee appointed by th ...


   71 72 73 74 75   
Showing 361 to 365 news of total 6871
News by Category
Popular News
 
Total Members : 28,701
Member
Panelist
User ID
Password
Remember Me
By logging on you accept our TERMS OF USE.
Free
Register
Forgot Password
 
Our Members Are From ...

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