Contract
EXPLORATION
AND ASSIGNMENT OPTION AGREEMENT OF MINING CONCESSIONS (THE “AGREEMENT”) ENTERED
INTO BY AND BETWEEN COMPAÑÍA MINERA HUAJICARI, S.A. DE C.V., REPRESENTED BY XX.
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX (THE “COMMITTING
ASSIGNOR”); AND NAYARIT GOLD DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V., A COMPANY
INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE MEXICAN UNITED STATES (“NAYARIT” or “THE EXPLORER AND COMMITTING
ASSIGNEE”), REPRESENTED HEREIN BY MR. COLIN XXXX XXXXXXXXXX, PURSUANT TO
THE FOLLOWING RECITALS AND CLAUSES:
RECITALS
I.
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Committing
Assignor hereby states that:
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1.
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It
is a company incorporated pursuant to the General Law of Commercial
Corporations, as evidenced through public instrument number 34, dated June
17, 1987, granted before Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Rico, Notary Public Number 19
for Saltillo, State of Coahuila, Mexico. Such public instrument was
recorded with the Public Registry of Property and Commerce of Tepic, State
of Nayarit, Mexico, under entry number one, dated January 12,
1988.
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2.
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Its
representative has sufficient authority to enter into this Agreement on
its behalf, which authority has not been limited or revoked in any manner
whatsoever.
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3.
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He
is the legal owner of the following mining concessions on certain lots
located at the Municipality of Acaponeta, State of Nayarit,
Mexico:
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Lot
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Title
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Surface in Hectares
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San
Xxxx Fraccion I
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205392
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1371.7580
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San
Francisco Tres
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203136
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32.7243
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Isis
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214395
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101.3390
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San
Xxxxxx
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224392
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1178.0000
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San
Xxxx Fraccion II
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205393
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0.8091
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San
Xxxx I
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221365
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45.6307
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Such
concessions shall be hereinafter referred to as the “Concessions”. The
surface areas of land covered by the Concessions shall be hereinafter referred
to as the “Land”. A copy of the Concessions is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
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4.
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The
Concessions are in effect and are recorded with the Public Registry of
Mining under the following entries:
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San Xxxx Fraccion I, recorded
under entry number 25, page 13, volume 341 book of Mining Concessions in Mexico,
D.F. on February 3, 2004.
San Francisco Tres, recorded
under entry number 156, page 78, volume 290 book of Mining Concessions in
Mexico, D.F. on May 8, 1996.
Isis, recorded under entry
number 255, page 128, volume 321 book of Mining Concessions in Mexico, D.F. on
September 6, 2001.
San Xxxxxx, recorded under
entry number 172, page 86, volume 349 book of Mining Concessions in Mexico, D.F.
on May 3, 2005.
San Xxxx Fraccion II, recorded
under entry number 253, page 127, volume 296 book of Mining Concessions in
Mexico, D.F. on August 29, 1997.
San Xxxx I, recorded under
entry number 252, page 126, volume 296 book of Mining Concessions in Mexico,
D.F. on August 29, 1997.
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5.
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The
Concessions are up to date in the payment of contributions and fees
derived therefrom, as evidenced through the receipts of payment attached
hereto as Exhibit
“B”.
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6.
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It
wishes to enter into this Agreement to grant Nayarit the right to carry
out mining exploration activities on the Land covered by the Concessions,
as well as to commit to assign in favor of Nayarit of the Concessions
through an assignment of rights, subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
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II.
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Nayarit,
through its representative states
that:
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1. It
is a company incorporated under the General Law of Commercial
Corporations.
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2.
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Its
representative has sufficient authority to enter into this Agreement on
its behalf, which authority has not been limited or revoked in any manner
whatsoever.
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3.
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It
wishes to enter into this Agreement with Committing Assignor to receive
the right to carry out the mining exploration activities on the Land
covered by the Concessions, as well as to be entitled to acquire the
Concessions through assignment of rights, under the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
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III. The
parties state, through their respective representatives, that in the execution
of this Agreement there has been no error, deceit or bad faith.
Based on
the former recitals, the parties agree to be bound by the
following:
CLAUSES
CLAUSE 1. EXPLORATION
1.1
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Committing
Assignor hereby grants Nayarit the unlimited right to carry out mining
exploration activities on the Land covered by the Concessions, to which
effect Nayarit shall enjoy, as of the date of execution hereof, prior
negotiation by itself and at its own expense of the superficial rights of
the Land, unlimited access to carry out mining exploration activities,
including, without limitation, testing, drilling, perforation, excavation,
and all other activities related to mining
exploration.
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CLAUSE 2. EXPLORATION
TERM
2.1
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The
effective term of the right of exploration granted by Committing Assignor
to Nayarit pursuant to this Agreements is of 2 years commencing as of the
date of execution hereof. However, Nayarit may early terminate this
Agreement without responsibility through written notice thereof. The
parties agree that in case of early termination, Nayarit shall not be
obligated to make the payments of money, shares and royalties described in
Clause 6, paragraph 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.1.2 of this Agreement that were not
due upon early termination, nor shall Nayarit be obligated to continue its
investment obligation as described in paragraph 7.1 of Clause 7 of this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing and in the event that Nayarit
terminates this Agreement by means of a simple written notice addressed to
the “Committing Assignor”, Nayarit commits to pay to the owner of the
concession and the Committing Assignor the 20% (twenty per cent) of the
total of the remaining payments set forth in paragraph 6.1.1 of Clause 6,
the foregoing due to the obligation of Committing Assignor to comply with
the term herein stated.
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Moreover,
the Explorer and Committing Assignee shall deliver to the Committing Assignor
every 6 months, without the need of any previous requirement, each and all of
the exploration reports performed on the lots of the mining concession,
including the results of such works, its plot plans, and all those documents
produced by the Explorer and Committing Assignee due to the performance of such
works, documents that will not cause any costs to be paid by the Committing
Assignor.
CLAUSE 3. PROMISE TO ASSIGN THE
CONCESSIONS
3.1
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Committing
Assignor commits and unilaterally agrees in favor of Nayarit, to enter
into a definitive assignment of rights agreement on the Concessions
(hereinafter the “Definitive Assignment Agreement”), subject to the
compliance of each and all of the obligations of this Agreement, in order
to transfer title to the Concessions described in paragraph 2, of Recital
I of this instrument, in favor of Nayarit, pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The parties agree that the Assignment
Agreement shall be substantially under the terms of the form attached
hereto as Exhibit
“C”.
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3.2
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Through
the Definitive Assignment Agreement, Committing Assignor shall transfer
title to the Concessions free from all liens and limitations of domain, in
compliance with all applicable laws and up to date in the payment of
rights and fees derived from the Concessions. Such transfer shall include
all rights derived from the Concessions, as well as all other rights, uses
and privileges that are inherent to the Concessions, except for the
obligations to be bound on Nayarit; such as the payment of the concession
mining fees and the compliance of the obligations derived from the
environmental laws, same that Nayarit will comply with once the Definitive
Assignment Agreement is executed.
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CLAUSE 4. TERM OF PROMISE TO
ASSIGN
4.1
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The
unilateral promise to transfer the Concession in favor of the Committing
Assignor shall be in effect, and therefore, Nayarit shall be entitled to
exercise its option to acquire the Concessions, at any time as of the date
of execution hereof, provided that its obligations derived from Clause 6
have been complied, and until 90 (ninety) calendar days after the date of
expiration of the effective term of the exploration rights granted through
this Agreement, exercisable through written notice to be delivered by
Nayarit to Committing Assignor. In that event, the assignment of the
Concessions shall take place within 10 days following the date of the
notice to which effect the Committing Assignor shall execute the
Definitive Assignment Agreement and, shall sign and carry out all other
document and formality that may be needed in order to assign the
Concessions in favor of Nayarit, without limitation, the registration of
the Definitive Assignment Agreement with the Public Registry of
Mining.
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CLAUSE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF COMMITTING
ASSIGNOR
5.1
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Committing
Assignor shall not transfer, assign or grant any lien its title to the
Concessions to any third party during the term of its promise to transfer
them as provided for in Clause 4 hereof. Also, during such term,
Committing Assignor shall refrain from carrying out any act that might
adversely affect title to the Concessions and the rights of Nayarit agreed
under this Agreement.
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5.2
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Committing
Assignor states that it is willing to cooperate with Nayarit, whenever
possible and provided that it does not imply any monetary expenses, to
carry out all act, formality or procurement needed or which may be
convenient in order to have the owners and/or possessors of the
superficial Land, granting the necessary access for the exploration and
exploitation activities of Nayarit and for the performance of its mining
operations, as the case may be, once Nayarit exercises its option to
acquire the Concessions, in the understanding that the foregoing does not
imply an obligation to the Committing
Assignor.
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5.3
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During
the term of the promise to transfer the Concessions by Committing
Assignor, Nayarit shall be entitled to carry out an audit and due
diligence regarding the Concessions and any other documentation, receipts
of payment and registration and certifications related to the Concessions
and the Land covered thereby. To such effect, Committing Assignor shall
provide Nayarit with all receipts of payment, Concessions titles,
registrations and other documents pertaining to the Concessions and the
lots covered thereby, and to give access to Nayarit to such documents to
allow Nayarit the performance of its due diligence activities. Committing
Assignor also agrees to cooperate in good faith and to provide Nayarit all
information and documents that it has and that are reasonably necessary to
allow Nayarit the performance of due
diligence.
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CLAUSE 6.
CONSIDERATION
6.1
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As
consideration for the assignment of the Concessions in favor of Nayarit,
as provided for in this Agreement, Nayarit shall pay Committing Assignor
at the domicile located in Boulevard Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx number 8910, of
the City of Saltillo, Coahuila, or by means of wire transfer to the bank
account that the Committing Assignor determines, the
following:
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6.1.1
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USD$500,000.00
dollars upon execution of this Agreement, and subsequent payments of
USD$500,000.00 dollars every six months as of the sixth month following to
execution of this Agreement, to reach a total amount of USD$2,500,000.00
Dollars. Nayarit will have an additional term of 10 (ten) calendar days
without liability following the termination of said six-month period to
provide the corresponding payment; however, the parties agree that such
additional term may be extended up to 30 (thirty) calendar days, provided
that Nayarit notifies in advance to Committing Assignor about the
circumstances preventing the payment. In the event that Nayarit does not
pay within the 30 (thirty) days mentioned before, this Agreement will be
automatically rescinded.
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6.1.2
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Three
million five hundred thousand common shares tradable through the TSX
Venture Exchange under the symbol ¨NYG¨, of the entity Nayarit Gold Inc.
issued upon the effectiveness of this Agreement, with the option to go up
to four million; provided that Committing Assignor waives in writing its
right to receive the last payment of USD$500,000.00 dollars set forth in
paragraph 6.1.1 with at least 30 (thirty) days previous to the date of
such last payment. In such regard, Nayarit agrees to deliver to Commitment
Assignor, upon the initiation of the effectiveness of this Agreement, the
amount of 500,000 (five hundred thousand) shares. Thereafter, every six
months and on each of the payment dates stated in paragraph 6.1.1 above,
Nayarit agrees to deliver to Commitment Assignor the amount of 750,000
(seven hundred and fifty thousand) shares until complete the total amount
of 3’500,000 (three million five hundred thousand) shares. In the event
that Committing Assignor choose to receive the 500,000 (five hundred
thousand) shares stated at the beginning of this paragraph, waving
consequently its right to receive the last payment of USD$500,000.00
dollars, on such payment date Nayarit shall deliver to the Committing
Assignor the amount of 1’250,000 (one million two hundred and fifty
thousand) shares, which will include the 750,000 (seven hundred and fifty
thousand) shares that on such date must be delivered, in accordance to the
provisions set forth by the TSX Venture
Exchange.
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6.1.3
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3%
Net Smelter Royalty, which percentage may be acquired by Nayarit, or by
Nayarit Gold Inc., through the payment in cash of USD$3,000,000.00
dollars, option that may be exercised as of the effectiveness of this
Agreement and up to 5 (five) years following the initiation of such
effectiveness.
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CLAUSE 7. OBLIGATIONS OF
NAYARIT
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Nayarit
shall invest at least USD$3,000,000.00 dollars in expenses that have to be
accountable justified in direct works for works of exploration activities
on the Land covered by the Concessions, during a term of 2 years as of the
date of execution hereof, expenses that have to be reflected in detail by
Nayarit in the reports to be delivered to Committing Assignor every six
months at the domicile stated in the precedent clause for its knowledge
and verification as of the first six months following the date of
execution hereof.
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7.2
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During
the term of this Agreement, Nayarit shall also present technical written
reports every six months, indicating to Committing Assignor the status,
and the progress of its exploration mining project on the lots covered by
the Concessions.
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7.3
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As
of execution hereof, Nayarit shall make on time, on behalf of Committing
Assignor, the payments of all the taxes and fees derived from the
Concessions payable pursuant to the applicable laws, in the understanding
that the lack of payment of the taxes and fees mentioned before will imply
that Nayarit will have to pay for any fines, charges, interests and other
assessments that may be assessed by the competent authorities in case of
untimely or inaccurate payment. The amounts paid by Nayarit, as set forth
in this paragraph, shall be considered as part of the investment amounts
specified in paragraph 7.1 above.
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Nayarit
agrees that the breach of any of the payments mentioned herein will cause the
rescission of the Agreement, without the need of any previous requirement or
notice from the Committing Assignor.
CLAUSE 8. DEFAULT
8.1
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The
parties agree that in the event of default of any of the obligations of
the parties in this Agreement (each a “Default”), the
non-defaulting party shall notify the defaulting party, in writing, the
basis for the Default. The defaulting party shall have a term of 10 days
to cure the Default. Once the 10-day term to cure the Default has
elapse, the non-defaulting party
may:
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8.1.1
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Extend
the term to comply in favor of the defaulting party;
or
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8.1.2
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Demand
the enforcement of this Agreement;
or
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8.1.3
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Rescind
this Agreement without need of judicial intervention, through written
notice to the defaulting party, in which event the party rescinding the
Agreement shall have the right to receive an indemnification for damages
derived from the default of the other
party.
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CLAUSE
9.
PRECEDENT
CONDITIONS
9.1
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This
Agreement shall be subject to the following precedent conditions, all of
which should be met by the 30th day following the date of execution
hereof:
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9.1.1
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That
Committing Assignor is the legal owner of the
Concessions.
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9.1.2
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That
the Concessions were validly issued by the competent authorities and are
in effect and duly recorded with the corresponding instances, including
the Public Registry of Mining.
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9.1.3
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That
Committing Assignor is up to date in the payment of fees, taxes and all
other contributions derived from the
Concessions.
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9.1.4
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That
the Concessions are free from liens and limitations of
domain.
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9.1.5
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That
Nayarit obtains authorization from the TSX Venture Exchange for the
execution of this Agreement.
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In view
of the provisions of this Clause, the obligations of the parties, including
without limitation the payment obligations of Nayarit set forth in this
Agreement, shall not be effective but only once the conditions precedent
described in this paragraph are met within the agreed term.
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CLAUSE
10.
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1
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Nayarit
shall have at its expense, the right to record this Agreement with the
Public Registry of Mining, in which event Committing Assignor shall appear
before the Notary Public designated by both parties to carry out the
formalities needed to have this Agreement duly recorded with such
registry.
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10.2
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Each
party shall be responsible for the payment of its own taxes and expenses
derived from the negotiation, execution, formalization and registration of
this Agreement, including without limitation attorneys’ and consultants’
fees.
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10.3
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The
parties agree that all notices and any other communication required or
allowed hereunder shall be made in writing and shall be considered as duly
served if delivered in hand, or on the third day if sent through pre-paid
certified or registered mail, receipt requested, or on the next day if
sent through next-day delivery nationwide courier service which keeps
record of the time place and name of recipient of the items delivered, or
after receipt of confirmation of the transmission if sent by telecopy of
facsimile, and in each case, if addressed to the following
addresses:
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If to
Committing Assignor:
Compañía
Minera Huajicari, S.A. de C.V.
Blvd. X.
Xxxxxxxx #8910, Col. Jardín
Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxx. 00000 Xxxxxx
Atención:
Ing. S. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Fax: 00
(000) 000 0000
If to
Nayarit:
Nayarit
Gold de México, S.A. de C.V.
Edificio
Punto Alto 2, Piso 0
Xx. Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx 0000
Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx
C.P.
31125
Attention:
Colin Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx and/or Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Fax:
(000-00-000) 000-0000
and
c.c.:
Xxxxx
& XxXxxxxx Abogados, S.C.
Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxx 0, Xxxx 0
Xx. Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx 5500
Chihuahua,
Chihuahua, México
C.P.
31125
Attention:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Fax:
(000-00-000) 000-0000
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The
documents attached herewith are an integral part hereof and are initialed
by the parties as evidence of
agreement.
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10.5
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The
subtitles or headings that appear in this Agreement are established for
convenience and reference only. In the event that there may be a conflict
related to the interpretation of the contents of the Clauses, Sections or
Subsections and the subtitles and headings, the literal sense of the
contents of the Clauses, Sections or Subsections shall
prevail.
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10.6
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This
Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties with
respect to the matters contemplated herein and to that extent terminates
and supersedes all previous agreements, whether written or oral, relating
to the same subject matter. Any amendment to this Agreement, in order to
be legally effective, shall be carried out in written form and must be
signed by all parties herein.
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10.7
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This
Agreement shall be binding and inure upon the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however that
Committing Assignor shall not assign or sell in any manner whatsoever its
rights and obligations derived form this Agreement without the prior
written consent of Nayarit.
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10.8
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This
Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will
be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and
the same instrument.
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10.9
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The
parties agree that this Agreement is executed in English and Spanish. In
the event of any discrepancy or conflict between those versions, the
Spanish version shall prevail.
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10.10
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This
Agreement is entered into by independent parties, therefore, it shall not
deemed that there is an association, corporation or joint venture between
the parties.
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CLAUSE 11. APPLICABLE LAW AND
JURISDICTION
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For
the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement, the parties hereby
submit to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Tepic, Nayarit,
Mexico, waiving any other venue for reasons of present or future domiciles
or any other reason whatsoever. The parties also agree that this Agreement
is of a commercial nature and therefore, it will be governed by the
Mexican Commercial Code and the Federal Civil Code of
Mexico.
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After
having read this Agreement and exhibits, and having understood the rights and
obligations set forth herein, the parties hereof execute this Agreement in
acknowledgment of acceptance, on this _____ day of May of 2008.
[SIGNATURES
IN FOLLOWING PAGE]
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“Committing
Assignor”
Compañía
Minera Huajicari, S.A. de C.V.
/s/
S. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx
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By: Mr.
S. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Title:
Attorney-in-fact
“Nayarit”
Nayarit
Gold de México, S.A. de C.V.
“Explorer
and Committing Assignee”
/s/
Colin Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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By: Xx.
Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Title:
Attorney-in-fact
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EXHIBIT
“A”
Copy of
the Concessions
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EXHIBIT
“B”
Receipts
of payment on the Concessions
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EXHIBIT
“C”
Form of
Definitive Assignment Agreement
ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN COMPAÑÍA MINERA HUAJICARI, S.A. DE C.V.,
REPRESENTED BY MR. ___________________ (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "ASSIGNOR"), AND
___________________ (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "ASSIGNEE"),
REPRESENTED HEREIN BY ITS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT MR. _______________, PURSUANT TO THE
FOLLOWING RECITALS AND CLAUSES.
RECITALS:
I.
ASSIGNOR represents that:
a)
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It
is a mining company legally existing under the laws of Mexico, authorized
to enter into this agreement and to be the title holder of mining
concessions.
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That
its attorney-in-fact, Mr. ___________________, evidences his capacity to
act on behalf of ASSIGNOR through public instrument number __, dated
________, granted before ___________________, notary public number __ for
____________; and
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b)
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It
is the owner of the rights of the following mining concessions
(hereinafter referred to as the “Concessions”):
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[insert]
Attached
to this agreement as Exhibit
“A”, are copies of the original mining concessions.
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c)
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The
Concessions are in compliance with all the obligations that their owners
are committed to comply with according to the Mining Law, its Regulation
and all applicable laws.
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d)
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The
rights and authority of the ASSIGNOR, with respect to the Concessions,
have not been limited, revoked, and that the ASSIGNOR is in the
understanding that there is no claim from third parties with respect to
the execution of this agreement.
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e)
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The
rights derived from the Concessions are free and clear from any lien,
encumbrance, interest or limitation of any kind and he has no legal
impediment to transfer the Concessions in favor of
ASSIGNEE.
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f)
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He
is willing to transfer title to the Concessions to ASSIGNEE without any
limitation, free from any lien and
encumbrance.
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II.
ASSINGNEE represents that:
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a)
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It
is a mining company legally incorporated pursuant to the laws of Mexico,
with sufficient authority to enter into this agreement and to be the owner
of mining concessions.
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b)
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Its
attorney-in-fact, Mr. _________________ evidences his authority to act in
favor of the ASSIGNEE through public instrument number _________, dated
____________, granted before _____________, Public Notary Number
____________ for ___________, ____________;
and
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c)
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It
wishes to acquire title to the Concessions identified in paragraph b) of
Recital I of this Agreement.
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Now
therefore, in consideration of the above recitals, the parties agree as
follows
CLAUSES
FIRST. ASSIGNMENT OF THE CONCESSIONS.
ASSIGNOR hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to ASSIGNEE, free and
clear of any lien, claim, encumbrance, interest or limitation of any kind,
responsibilities and obligations imposed by the Mining Law and its regulation,
title to the Concessions. ASSIGNEE hereby acquires and receives title to the
Concessions.
SECOND. PRICE.
[insert]
THIRD. SUBROGATION. Upon execution
of this agreement, ASSIGNEE subrogates itself in the rights and obligations that
the ASSIGNOR as owner of the Concessions.
FOURTH. REGISTRATION AND
RATIFICATION. The parties bind themselves to ratify the signatures and
content of this agreement before a Mexican Public Attestor selected by the
ASSIGNEE. The ASSIGNEE binds itself to register this agreement before the Mining
Public Registry.
FIFTH. CLEAR TITLE AND POSSESSION.
The parties agree with all the terms and conditions stated in this
agreement and, due to its commercial nature, none of the parties may claim to
the other any unconscionability or bad faith. ASSIGNOR shall guarantee to
ASSIGNEE clear title and possession to the Concessions.
SIXTH. OBLIGATION TO DELIVER.
ASSIGNOR commits to provide to ASSIGNEE all requested information, as
well as to execute, evidence, and comply any other necessary requirement, in
order for ASSIGNEE to fully exercise the rights transferred hereby.
SEVENTH. TAXES. The parties hereto
agree that all taxes that may arise in Mexico in connection with the
execution and performance of this Agreement shall be borne by the party who has
to pay them in accordance with Mexican law, binding themselves to file and
deliver any and all applicable returns to the competent authorities that may
correspond, in the form, timing and other terms and conditions as required
pursuant to applicable law.
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EIGHTH. INDEMNIFICATION. ASSIGNOR
hereby agrees to pay and to indemnify fully, hold harmless and defend ASSIGNEE,
its Officers, Directors, Employees, Shareholders, Agents, Legal Representatives,
Successors and Permitted Assigns, from and against any and all liabilities,
damages, penalties, claims, proceedings, judgments, assessments, losses, costs
and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable Attorneys’ fees and the
costs and expenses of investigating, defending and litigating any claims)
whether administrative, civil, commercial, labor or criminal, imposed by any
Federal, State or Municipal Authority, sustained or incurred by the ASSIGNEE
arising out of, relating to or based upon (i) any inaccurate representation or
guarantee made by ASSIGNOR in or pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) any default in
the performance of any of the obligations, covenants or agreements made by
ASSIGNOR in this Agreement; (iii) any act or omission of ASSIGNOR affecting
ASSIGNEE on or prior the execution of this Agreement, and/or any matter, thing
or situation arising on or prior to the date of execution of this Agreement
affecting the Concessions.
NINTH. NOTIFICATIONS. Whenever
notice is required to be given by the terms of this Agreement, the same shall be
sufficiently made or given only if in writing and indubitably delivered and
addressed to the party entitled to receive the same as follows:
If to ASSIGNOR:
Compañía
Minera Huajicari, S.A. de C.V.
Blvd. X.
Xxxxxxxx #8910, Col. Jardín
Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxx. 00000 Xxxxxx
Atención:
Ing. S. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Fax: 00
(000) 000 0000
If
to ASSIGNEE:
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
TENTH. APPLICABLE LAWS AND
JURISDICTION. For everything related to this Agreement the parties submit
themselves to the applicable laws, particularly the Mining Law, its Regulation,
the Commerce Code and the Federal Civil Code. In addition, in case of
controversy, the parties submit themselves to the competent courts of the city
of ____________, State of __________, Mexico, expressly waiving to any other
jurisdiction that by reason of their present or future domiciles or any other
reason they may fall under.
Having
been read this Assignment and aware of the rights and liabilities derived
thereof, the parties hereto execute this Assignment in __ counterparts,
remaining one on each of the parties, being effective as of ____________,
200__.
THE
“ASSIGNOR”
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THE
“ASSIGNEE”
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Compañía
Minera Huajicari, S.A. de C.V.
|
Attorney-in-fact
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WITNESS
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WITNESS
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