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

Tuesday, 25 November 14
SUB-BIT FOB INDONESIA COAL SWAP FOR Q2' 15 DELIVERY CLOSED AT $ 49.55
COALspot.com: Indonesian coal swaps for delivery Q1' 2015 lost month on month, gained week on week. The Q1 swap has lost US$ 0.12 (-0.24%) ...


Monday, 24 November 14
CHOPPY WATERS IN DRY BULK - SGX
COALspot.com: Dry bulk freight rates have experienced a sharp rise in volatility in recent weeks as bulk commodity supply has ramped up, said SGX i ...


Monday, 24 November 14
Q1 2015 FOB NEWCASTLE COAL SWAP CLOSED AT $ 52.73
COALspot.com: API 5 FOB Newcastle Coal swap for Q1’ 2015 delivery closed at US$ 52.73 on 21 November after losing US$ 0.40 (-0.75%) month ove ...


Monday, 24 November 14
CFR SOUTH CHINA COAL: Q2' 15 COAL SWAPS CLOSED LOWER COMPARED TO Q1' 15 SWAPS
COALspot.com: API 8 CFR South China Coal swap for Q1’ 2015 delivery has decreased US$ 0.63 (-0.99%) month over month and US$ 0.12 (-0.19%) da ...


Sunday, 23 November 14
SPOT FREIGHT RATES IMPROVED SLIGHTLY OVER PREVIOUS WEEK
COALspot.com: The BDI was up 5.41 pct week on week and closed at 1,324 points on Friday. All the segments were up this week except Panamax index.&n ...


   669 670 671 672 673   
Showing 3351 to 3355 news of total 6871
News by Category
Popular News
 
Total Members : 28,627
Member
Panelist
User ID
Password
Remember Me
By logging on you accept our TERMS OF USE.
Free
Register
Forgot Password
 
Our Members Are From ...

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