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, 06 February 14
THE WORLD LARGEST COAL EXPORTER SHIPPED AROUND 35.90 MMT OF COAL IN DECEMBER 2013
COALspot.com:  Indonesia, the world 4th largest coal producer and the Global largest multi grade coal exporter shipped around $2* billion worth ...


Thursday, 06 February 14
PANAMAX: FAR EAST IS ALMOST ABSENT AND ATLANTIC ON SLOW STEAM
Handy Due to ongoing Chinese New Year the market is still quiet. Slowly we can see some fresh coal cargos entering the market with second half Feb/ ...


Wednesday, 05 February 14
DRY BULK MARKET HAS LOST FURTHER GROUND THIS PAST WEEK - INTERMODAL
COALspot.com: The Dry Bulk market has lost further ground this past week as activity ex-Far East disappeared into the Chinese holidays and owners id ...


Wednesday, 05 February 14
MARKET INSIGHT - TASOS PAPADOPOULOS
KNOWLEDGE TO ELEVATE COALspot.com: Let's take a break from market prospects, numbers, order book etc. and shed some light on the conclusions of ...


Tuesday, 04 February 14
NEWCASTLE PORT'S WEEKLY COAL EXPORTS HIT NEW HIGH OF 3.53 MMT
COALspot.com: In the week ended 3 February 2014, power plant and semi-soft coking coal shipments from the port of Newcastle in Queensland, totalled ...


   772 773 774 775 776   
Showing 3866 to 3870 news of total 6871
News by Category
Popular News
 
Total Members : 28,691
Member
Panelist
User ID
Password
Remember Me
By logging on you accept our TERMS OF USE.
Free
Register
Forgot Password
 
Our Members Are From ...

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