Universal Coal Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2002

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 116

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 4

Universal Coal General Information

Description

Operator of a coal exploration & mining company intended to acquire, develop and operate coal projects. The company has a portfolio of producing, development and exploration assets located across South Africa's major coalfields, thereby providing investors with exposure to thermal and coking coal assets with the potential to develop into mines of regional significance with sustained production and cashflow.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
East Rand Gold Resources, South China Resources, Vietnam Mining Corporation
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 6th Floor
  • 60 Gracechurch Street
  • London EC3V 0HR
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Multi-line Mining
Other Industries
Coal and Consumable Fuels Equipment
Other Metals, Minerals and Mining
Acquirer
TerraCom (Australia)
Corporate Office
  • 6th Floor
  • 60 Gracechurch Street
  • London EC3V 0HR
  • England, United Kingdom

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Universal Coal Valuation & Funding

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Universal Coal Former Investors

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Universal Coal Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Universal Coal’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Exxaro Coal (North Block Complex) for . The deal was made on 08-Mar-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Exxaro Coal (North Block Complex) 08-Mar-2018 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
Manyeka Coal Mines Proprietary 01-Dec-2017 Merger/Acquisition Coal Mining
Eloff Mining Company 13-Jul-2017 Secondary Transaction - Private Coal Mining
Exxaro Resources (New Clydesdale Colliery) 03-Feb-2014 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
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Universal Coal FAQs

  • When was Universal Coal founded?

    Universal Coal was founded in 2002.

  • Where is Universal Coal headquartered?

    Universal Coal is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Universal Coal?

    Universal Coal has 116 total employees.

  • What industry is Universal Coal in?

    Universal Coal’s primary industry is Multi-line Mining.

  • Is Universal Coal a private or public company?

    Universal Coal is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Universal Coal?

    The current valuation of Universal Coal is .

  • What is Universal Coal’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Universal Coal is .

  • How much funding has Universal Coal raised over time?

    Universal Coal has raised $57.7M.

  • Who are Universal Coal’s investors?

    Kangala Colliery, Power Origin Developments, and Reliable African Energy have invested in Universal Coal.

  • When was Universal Coal acquired?

    Universal Coal was acquired on 26-Mar-2020.

  • Who acquired Universal Coal?

    Universal Coal was acquired by TerraCom (Australia).

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