Common use of Alteration of Premises Clause in Contracts

Alteration of Premises. a. Contractor may make alterations and additions to the Premises only with the prior written consent of the Owner and only after Contractor has secured all necessary permits and approvals from state and federal authorities. b. The parties recognize that mining in the Premises by Contractor shall be done only by Contractor extending existing mine operations into the Premises and Contractor agrees that it will not make any additional openings on the surface overlying the Premises or otherwise use the surface overlying the Premises for any purpose without obtaining the prior written consent of Owner. c. If any repairs, alterations, or additions are made by Contractor, Contractor shall pay promptly for all the labor or materials furnished, and Contractor shall keep the Premises and the interest of Owner therein free from any lien or encumbrances of any kind. d. Any additions or improvements made to the Premises by Contractor shall become the property of Owner upon the termination of this Agreement unless otherwise agreed to by the parties hereto in writing.