aim anouncement

15 March 2013


The Manager
Company Announcements
Australian Securities Exchange Limited
Level 6, 20 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000


By e-lodgement

Continental Coal Limited (the "Company") wishes to advise that its ordinary shares have been placed in a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange pending the release of an announcement regarding the conclusion of a strategic
corporate transaction. The Company's shares will continue to trade on AIM
during this period.


For and on behalf of the Board,

Don Turvey
Chief Executive Officer