Atrum Coal NL Completes Maiden Ship-Loader Trials
14.08.2014 | ABN Newswire
Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Atrum Coal NL ("Atrum" or the "Company") (ASX:ATU) (OTCMKTS:ATRCF) is pleased to announce it has successfully trialled the ship-loader at Stewart Bulk Terminal, 150km from the Company's flagship Groundhog Anthracite Project.VP Operations, Mr Ben Smith commented:
"It has been two short years since Atrum was publicly listed and we are excited to report a successful trial of the ship-loader at the Stewart Bulk Terminal in the Port of Stewart. As the project starts to gather pace, this is a significant milestone in proving our logistics chain and we are looking forward to completing customer sample loads later this year."
MAIDEN SHIP-LOADER TRIALS
The Company recently transported high grade anthracite to the Stewart Bulk Terminals (SBT) at the Port of Stewart for testing of storage, coal handling and loading facilities.
High grade and ultra-high grade anthracite from the Company's Groundhog North operation has been stockpiled at SBT. Recent testing at the port showed that the existing equipment is capable of loading at least 1.5Mtpa of high grade and ultra-high grade anthracite. The Company also has an MOU in place for a further 5Mtpa at Stewart World Port (SWP) which is currently under construction.
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About Atrum Coal NL:
Atrum Coal NL (ASX:ATU) (OTCMKTS:ATRCF) is an emerging metallurgical coal explorer and developer.
The Company has a substantial coal position in British Columbia which, as a region boasts:
- Abundance of high quality PCI, coking and anthracite coals
- Well developed rail and port infrastructure with excess capacity
- Access to deep sea ports
- Competitive shipping distance to Asia
- Positive government stance on mining
The Company is building a quality portfolio of metallurgical coal assets suited to the Asian export market and the Board of Directors have a strong track record in identifying and developing world class coal assets in Australia and abroad.
Contact:
Atrum Coal NL
T: +61-8-9388-3131
www.atrumcoal.com
Dr Eric Lilford, Managing Director
M +61-424-757-452
eric@atrumcoal.co
Nathan Ryan, Investor Relations
M +61-420-582-887
nathan@atrumcoal.com