poyndexter,
yes im sure that would be a possibility if a cbm player had a sufficient coal resource.
in lnc's case, they have enough acreage thruought qld without hunting for cbm players but i guess it wouldn't hurt to engage them in a jv if it was viable.
other opportunities in india and with marubeni plus chinchilla and other mou's they are negotiating will keep 'em pretty busy.
all is good in ucg land.
cheers