New Brighton Collieries Limited

New Brighton Collieries own an exploration permit for the Ohai operation in Southland. L&M Energy have carried out a Coal Seam Gas pilot project in the Ohai Coal Seam, but with disappointing results. In 2013 Mr Geoffrey Loudon’s company, New Dawn Energy, acquired the necessary share-holding in order to take over L&M Energy.

Company number: 2239106

Incorporation date: 08 May 2009

Ownership Number of shares issued: 100 Shareholder(s): L&M Coal Holdings Limited (Belize)

Current permits 40625	Coal Exploration Permit	 	03 Sep 2004–02 Sep 2013 Location: Southland		658.4 ha	Operation name: Ohai

Directors Archibald Geoffrey LOUDON Mr Loudon is a principal shareholder and a director of the L&M Group companies.

New Zealand Registered Office Level 2, 122 Victoria Street, Christchurch, 8013

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