(EnergyAsia, October 5 2010, Tuesday) — The Australian government and Centennial Coal shareholders have approved the company’s takeover by Thailand’s largest coal miner, Banpu, for US$2.1 billion. “Banpu Minerals Singapore, a subsidiary of Banpu Public Company Ltd, has received unconditional approval from the Australian treasurer for its off-market takeover bid for Centennial,” said the Thai…