Indonesian Tycoon Haji Isam Lobs Low-Ball Bid for Miner Bayan
Sep 8, 2026
Indonesian tycoon Haji Isam has made a low-ball offer of $3 billion for a controlling stake in coal miner Bayan Resources, valued at roughly 80% below market price. Talks are ongoing despite regulatory headwinds and shifting energy trends affecting Indonesia's thermal coal sector.