POSCO signs deal with Cockatoo Coal

Friday, 27 July 2007 17:30:29 (GMT+3)   |  
South Korean steel giant POSCO has announced that, in order to consolidate its coal supply, it has signed an agreement worth $22 million with Australia-based Cockatoo Coal Ltd (COK.AU) for the acquisition of a 19.99 percent share in this coal producer through its Australian unit POSA. Under the terms of the agreement, Cockatoo will supply one million tons of semi-anthracite coal to POSCO in the first phase of the transaction.

POSCO spokesperson Ko Min-Jin said that the deal, which will make POSCO the top shareholder in the Australian company, is expected to be completed by September, 30.


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