KAL Energy announces 8-m coal seam discovery

NASDAQ OTTCB-listed junior mining firm KAL Energy, Inc. said on Thursday that it has confirmed the discovery of an 8m coal seam on one of its two thermal coal concessions in East Kalimantan, after drilling five new holes.

The seam thickness varied from 7.2m to 8.8m in all five holes with drilling spaced approximately 1km apart, said the company.

Cameron Reynolds, KAL Energy CEO, stated, "Results from our Block 24 thermal coal concession continues to exceed our expectations. These latest drill results are exciting because of the thickness of the seam and its location less than 6 miles from the Mahakam River; which implies low transportation costs and therefore better potential profit margins. Our geological team is currently continuing exploration and analysis to conclude whether this is part of the primary seam, which averaged approximately 4 meters, or if it is a new seam."

"The size and scope of the Block 24 resource is such that we are now selecting an internationally renowned geological consultancy to produce an updated resource statement. The new resource statement will include this most recent discovery, and any further reportable coal from the other 3 previously identified seams that did not form part of the previous JORC reports estimate of 204 million tonnes on Block 24. We are targeting for this report to be published this September," added Andrew Caminschi, KAL Energy Executive Director.

KAL Energy, Inc. has rights to two coal concessions situated near the Mahakam River in North Eastern Kalimantan. (alex)