MINERAL PROPERTY OPTION AGREEMENT
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MINERAL PROPERTY OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is dated the ___ day of April 2005.
BETWEEN:
Entourage Mining Ltd., a company duly incorporated in the Province of British Columbia, having an office at 614 – 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, X0X 0X0.
(“Entourage”)
OF THE FIRST PART
AND:
United Carina Resources Corp., a company duly incorporated in the Province of Saskatchewan, having an office at Xxxxx 000-000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxx, X0X 0X0.
(“United Carina”)
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS
| A. | Entourage has a sub-lease agreement with an option
to purchase a 100% undivided beneficial interest in certain mineral property
interests (commonly referred to as the Black Warrior Project) located
on Mineral Ridge in the Xxxxxx Xxxx gold-silver belt of Xxxxxxxxx County,
Nevada and which mineral property interests are more particularly described
in Schedule “A” attached hereto which forms a material part
of this Agreement; and |
| B. | Entourage wishes to grant an option to United Carina
to acquire a ten percent (10%) beneficial interest in and to the Black
Warrior Project (as hereinafter defined), and United Carina wishes to
acquire the same on the terms and conditions set forth herein. |
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES the terms and conditions of our agreement whereby United Carina Resources Corp. (“United Carina”) will participate as to 10% beneficial interest in and to a prospective gold, silver mineral property located at Mineral Ridge in the Xxxxxx Xxxx gold-silver belt of Xxxxxxxxx County, Nevada (as more particularly described in Schedule “A” hereto) from Entourage Mining Ltd.
In consideration of the sum of $10.00 paid by United Carina to Entourage, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows:
| 1. | GRANT OF OPTION |
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| 1.1 | Entourage hereby grants to United Carina the option
to acquire an undivided 10% beneficial right, title and interest in and
to the Property in consideration of the following payments and work commitments
by United Carina: |
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| (a) | make a payment of $40,000 USD to Entourage upon
Entourage executing its sub-lease option agreement to purchase a 100%
beneficial interest in the Black Warrior Project for four hundred thousand
($400,000.00) USD; and |
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| (b) | make $85,000.00 USD in work commitments or an
amount equal to but not to exceed 10% of Entourage’s work expenditures
on the property. |
(subsections (a) and (b) above being hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Option Exercise Price”).
| 1.2 | Upon payment of the Option Exercise Price in section
1.1 above, the Option will be deemed to have been exercised by United
Carina and Entourage agrees to make any and all efforts to register the
interest of United Carina in the Property. |
| 2. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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| 2.1 |
United Carina represents and warrants
to Entourage that: |
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| (a)
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United Carina Resources Corp. was duly incorporated
under the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan, is validly subsisting
and in good standing under the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan, and
has all requisite power and capacity to carry out its obligations under
this Agreement; |
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| (b) |
the execution and delivery of this Agreement and
the performance by United Carina of its obligations hereunder does not
and will not conflict with, and does not and will not result in a breach
of, or constitute a default under, any of the terms of its incorporating
documents or any agreement or instrument to which United Carina is a party;
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| (c) |
this Agreement has been or will be authorized by
all necessary corporate action on the part of United Carina; |
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| (d) |
United Carina is in good standing with all regulatory
and statutory bodies that have jurisdiction over its affairs and will
remain in good standing with all relevant regulatory and statutory bodies
from the term of this Agreement; |
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| (e) |
There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations
in progress, pending or, to the knowledge of United Carina and its directors
and officers, threatened, against or affecting United Carina, at law or
in equity, before any court, arbitrator, regulatory body or federal, provincial,
state, municipal or regional government or governmental authority, including
any department, commission, board, bureau, administrative agency or similar
body, domestic or foreign, which may materially adversely affect United
Carina or its financial condition or any other action taken or to be taken
by United Carina pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement; |
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| (f) |
There is no adverse material information with respect
to United Carina that has not been generally disclosed; |
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| (g) |
During the period between the execution of this
Agreement and Closing, the business affairs of United Carina will be conducted
in a commercially reasonable manner and all reasonably necessary efforts
shall be made to preserve intact the business of United Carina, its relationships
with third parties, and the services of its existing officers, employees,
and directors. |
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| 2.2 |
Entourage represents and warrants to United
Carina that: |
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| (a)
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Entourage has a sub-lease agreement with an option
to purchase a 100% undivided beneficial interest in Property including
registered title (subject to a net smelter royalty (the “Royalty)
as described herein in section ____) and that all sub-lease and leasehold
payments have been made and are in good standing; |
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| (b) |
entering into this Agreement does not and will not
conflict with, and does not and will not result in a breach of, any agreement
or instrument to which Entourage is a party; |
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| (c) |
Entourage has due and sufficient right and authority
to enter into this Agreement in accordance with this Agreement and this
Agreement has been or will be authorized by all necessary action on the
part of Entourage; |
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| (d) |
the exploration cost of the first two years expenditures
will amount to eight hundred fifty thousand ($850,000.00) USD; |
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| (e) |
Entourage will act as Operator of the Property during
the term of this Agreement and will carry out its work and obligations
as Operator in a workmanlike fashion, in accordance with industry standards
including industry standards for any remedial or environmental or reclamation
work to be completed on the Property. |
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| 2.3 |
Entourage represents and warrants to United
Carina that Entourage has a sub-lease agreement with Goodsprings Development
Corp. (“GDC”), and that GDC has a master lease agreement with
Apex 76 Deep Mines Co. (“Apex”), both Nevada corporations;
both lease agreements terminate upon Entourage paying an aggregate consideration
of $400,000 to Goodsprings Development Corp.; as well, Entourage warrants
and represents that the Black Warrior Project has a Net Smelter Royalty
(the”NSR”or “Royalty”) payable to Goodsprings
Development Corp. and this Royalty is herein fully described in Schedule
“B” of this Agreement. |
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| 3. |
COVENANTS OF UNITED CARINA |
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| 3.1 |
United Carina covenants and agrees with
Entourage that: |
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| (a) |
United Carina will ensure that any disclosure documents
will constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts
relating to United Carina and that it will acquire necessary TSX Venture
approval as required under applicable securities laws; and |
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| (b) |
United Carina will maintain its status as a reporting
issuer under the securities laws of Saskatchewan and will continue to
be in compliance with its obligations under any and all securities regulators
as necessary in its jurisdiction. |
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| 4. |
PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO ENTOURAGE |
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| 4.1 |
The payments of $85,000 or 10% of
total work commitments, as the case may be, will be made on a quarterly
basis as to 10% of Entourage’s expenditures on the project in the
quarter, with the first payment to be made June 30, 2005 and payments
to be made in each successive quarter for the term of this Agreement.
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| 5. | CONDITIONS TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF UNITED
CARINA |
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| 5.1 |
The obligations of United Carina herein
are expressly subject to satisfactory due diligence investigations of
Entourage and the Property; such due diligence having been completed by
Entourage prior to the signing this Agreement. |
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| 6. | RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
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| 6.1 |
Upon execution of this Agreement, United
Carina shall take all reasonable steps to: |
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gain, prior to Closing, such approvals to this Agreement
as may be required from United Carina, its shareholders and from regulatory
and statutory authorities having jurisdiction (if any); |
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| (b) |
at any time prior to Closing, not do or permit to
be done any act or thing which would or might in any way adversely affect
the rights of Entourage hereunder; and |
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| (c) |
provide to Entourage and its designated representatives
(including legal counsel) any and all reasonably requested agreements,
documents, records, data and files (in written or electronic form) relating
to United Carina which are in the care, control and possession of United
Carina. |
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| 6.3 |
Upon execution of this Agreement, Entourage
shall take all reasonable steps to: |
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at any time prior to Closing, not do or permit to
be done any act or thing which would or might in any way adversely affect
the rights of United Carina hereunder; |
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| (b) |
ensure that United Carina (through its ownership
of an interest in the Property) will have, upon Closing, exclusive and
quiet possession of its interest in the Property, without the occupation
of the same or any part thereof by any other person other than any person
described in the master and sub-lease agreements described herein; and
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| (c) |
provide to United Carina and its designated representatives
(including legal counsel) any and all reasonably requested agreements,
documents, records, data and files (in written or electronic form) relating
to the Property which are in the care, control and possession of Entourage.
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| 6.4 |
This Agreement is an option only. Nothing
in this Agreement, until Closing, will be deemed to create between the
parties hereto a joint venture, partnership or other form of relationship.
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| 7. | CLOSING |
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| 7.1 |
The closing of the exercise of the Option
to acquire a ten (10%) percent interest in the Property (the “Closing”)
shall occur within thirty (30) days of the date on which United |
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Carina provides notice to Entourage, in writing,
that it has agreed to the terms of the Option Exercise Price in section
1.1. |
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| 7.2 | Upon Closing and after Entourage has completed the
terms of its sub-lease with Goodsprings Development Corp. and paid the
outstanding aggregate $400,000.00 property purchase price, Entourage
shall complete any and all filings with the State of Nevada, and any regulatory
bodies having jurisdiction thereof, necessary to transfer registered title
to 10 (10%) percent of the Property to United Carina. |
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| 7.3 | Upon Closing, the parties hereto, and any other
parties with an interest in the Property, shall enter into a joint venture
agreement by which their future exploration and development of the Property
will be governed. The terms of this joint venture agreement will require
that each party to it contribute, pro-rata according to their interest
in the Property, to future expenditures and work on the Property. |
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| 8. | MISCELLANEOUS | |
| 8.1 | Any notice to be required or permitted hereunder
will be in writing and delivered by hand delivery, facsimile transmission,
or prepaid registered mail addressed to the party entitled to receive
the same, or delivered to such party at the address specified below, or
to such other address as either party may give to the other for that purpose.
The date of receipt of any notice, demand or other communication hereunder
will be the date of delivery if delivered, the date of transmission if
sent by facsimile, or, if given by registered mail as aforesaid, will
be the date on which the notice, demand or other communication is actually
received by the addressee. |
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| If to Entourage: Fax: 000-000-0000 |
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| If to United Carina: Fax: 000-000-0000 |
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| 8.2 | This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and
be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
successors and permitted assigns. |
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| 8.3 | Each of the parties hereto agrees that it shall
be responsible for its own legal expenses and disbursements relating to
this Agreement. |
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| 8.4 | Save and except as concerns applicable laws of the
State of Nevada concerning title to and transfer of mineral claims, this
Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws
of the Province of British Columbia and the parties agree to attorn to
the courts thereof. |
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| 8.5 | All dollar figures in this Agreement are given in
valid currency of the United States, unless otherwise specified. |
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| 8.6 | This Agreement may be executed by facsimile and
in counterpart. |
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| 8.7 | All amendments to this Agreement must
be in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. |
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| 8.8 | The interests, rights and obligations
of the parties herein may not be assigned, sold, transferred or otherwise
conveyed without the express written consent of the parties hereto.
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| 8.9 | The parties hereto acknowledge that XX
Xxxxxx Law Corp. represents Entourage in the preparation and negotiation
of this Agreement and United Carina has been advised to seek independent
legal advice. |
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| 8.9.1 | The term of this Agreement shall be for
a period of five (5) years at which time this Agreement, and the Option
granted hereunder, shall terminate if the Option Exercise Price has not
been paid. |
If the above terms and conditions accurately record your understanding of our agreement, please so acknowledge by signing a copy of this Agreement in the space provided below turning the same to us at your earliest convenience. Upon your execution thereof, this Agreement will constitute a legal and binding agreement subject to its terms.
The terms of the Agreement above are hereby read, understood, acknowledged and accepted by the undersigned effective the ____ day of ______________ , 2005.
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Authorized Signatory
UNITED CARINA RESOURCES CORP.
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Authorized Signatory
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SCHEDULE “A”
| A. | Patented Mining Claims |
| Black Warrior patented claim USMS 40 and Sunrise USMS 41 in Section 31&32, T. 1 S., R. 39 E., MDB&M, Xxxxxxxxx County, Nevada. | |
APN 000-000-00
| B. | Unpatented Mining Claims: |
Claim Name:
BW1 to BW5
BWX1 to BWX4
BLM NMC Nos.
773255-58, 789771
801552-555
Xxxxxxxxx County
Assessor’s Parcel No.000-000-00
Table of Claims
| CLAIM NAME/ NUMBER |
AREA ha |
TOWNSHIP | RANGE | SECTION | LOCATION DATE |
| CP1 | 8.36 | 1S | 39E | 2,11 | |
| CP2 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2,11 | |
| CP3 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP4 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP5 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP6 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP7 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP8 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP9 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP10 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP11 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP12 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP13 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP14 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP15 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP16 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP17 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP18 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP19 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35 | |
| CP20 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35 | |
| CP21 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35 | |
| CP22 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35 | |
| CP23 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 11 | |
| CP24 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 11 | |
| CP25 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 11 | |
| CP26 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 11 | |
| CP27 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 12 | |
| CP28 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 12 |
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| CP29 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 12 | |
| CP30 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 12 | |
| CP31 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1,12 | |
| CP32 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1,12 | |
| CP33 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP34 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP35 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP36 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP37 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP38 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP39 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP40 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP41 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP42 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP43 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36 | |
| CP44 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36 | |
| CP45 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36 | |
| CP46 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36 | |
| CP47 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35,36 | |
| CP48 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36 | |
| CP49 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36,35 | |
| CP50 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36 | |
| CP51 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36,35 | |
| CP52 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 36 | |
| CP53 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35,36,25,26 | |
| CP54 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 25,36 | |
| CP55 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 25,26 | |
| CP56 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 25 | |
| CP57 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP58 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1 | |
| CP59 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP60 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP61 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP62 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 2 | |
| CP63 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35 | |
| CP64 | 8.36 | 41N | 51E | 35 | |
| CP76 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1,12 | |
| CP77 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1,12 | |
| CP78 | 8.36 | 40N | 51E | 1,12 |
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Schedule “B”
The Net Smelter Royalty or Production Royaly Terms and Conditions
The following “Production Royalty” terms and conditions have been set out in the sublease agreement between Entourage USA Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Entourage Mining Ltd.) and Goodsprings Development Corp. and the general terms and conditions have been paraphrased for purposes of this Agreement.
Production Royalty. Lessee shall pay to Owner a production royalty equal to three percent (3%) of the Net Smelter Returns from the production or sale of Minerals from the Property. The Lessee shall pay the Royalty within one month after the last day of each month during which Lessee sells or ships any Minerals, materials or ores. Lessee shall have the option to purchase one third of the Royalty representing a one percent (1%) Net Smelter Return Royalty, for one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), in accordance with the terms of the conveyance to be executed and delivered in accordance with the terms set out in the “Sub-Lease”. Lessee may exercise its option to purchase such part of the Royalty at any time during the term of this Agreement.
