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, 23 September 21
RECORD-HIGH GAS PRICES AFFECT MANY EUROPEAN CORPORATE SECTORS - FITCH RATINGS
Record-high natural gas prices are putting pressure on supply chains of many European corporate sectors, including non-integrated energy suppliers, ...


Wednesday, 22 September 21
MARKET INSIGHT - INTERMODAL
The unfolding last week of a trilateral defence pact between the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom (AUKUS) envisages a wide range of col ...


Tuesday, 21 September 21
CHINESE COAL IMPORTS FROM AUSTRALIA DROP 98.6% AS RESTRICTIONS BITE - BIMCO
In the first seven months of the year Chinese coal imports from Australia have totalled just 780,000 tonnes as Chinese restrictions on Australian c ...


Tuesday, 21 September 21
CHINA'S COAL OUTPUT RESUMES GROWTH IN AUGUST - XINHUA
China’s raw coal output rose 0.8 percent year on year to 340 million tonnes last month, official data showed.   The growth rate ...


Wednesday, 15 September 21
MARKET INSIGHT - INTERMODAL
Following the oil price sell off during most of August, partly triggered by oil demand fears amid the delta COVID variant, oil prices have resumed ...


   95 96 97 98 99   
Showing 481 to 485 news of total 6871
News by Category
Popular News
 
Total Members : 28,704
Member
Panelist
User ID
Password
Remember Me
By logging on you accept our TERMS OF USE.
Free
Register
Forgot Password
 
Our Members Are From ...

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