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, 09 August 21
AIIB MAY OFFICIALLY END COAL FINANCING IN 2022 - CHINA DAILY
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank may officially rule out coal projects if it updates its energy strategy next year, after shunning funding ...


Monday, 09 August 21
CHINA COAL INVENTORY THINS AMID PEAK POWER DEMAND- STATE MEDIA : REUTERS
China’s coal inventories have dropped to near historic lows since August due to peak summer electricity demand and transportation bottlenecks ...


Wednesday, 04 August 21
THE INDONESIAN COAL PRICE REFERENCE SURGED TO A FRESH RECORD HIGH OF USD 130.99 A TON IN AUGUST 2021
COALspot.com: The Indonesian Coal Price Reference ( HBA) surged to a fresh record high of USD 130.99 a ton in August 2021.    The ...


Wednesday, 04 August 21
MARKET INSIGHT - INTERMODAL
Unlike the Dry Bulk and Container sectors where freight rates have surged into 2021, the tankers market continues to experience lackluster earnings ...


Sunday, 01 August 21
SEABORNE HARD COAL TRADE IN 2020 DECREASED BY 149 MILLION MT, OR 12.1%, TO 1,083 MILLION MT - GERMAN COAL IMPORTERS ASSOCIATION
- Reduced coal-fired power plant fleet secures Germany’s power supply in severe winter of 2020/2021; little wind availability and hence stron ...


   101 102 103 104 105   
Showing 511 to 515 news of total 6871
News by Category
Popular News
 
Total Members : 28,619
Member
Panelist
User ID
Password
Remember Me
By logging on you accept our TERMS OF USE.
Free
Register
Forgot Password
 
Our Members Are From ...

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