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14. MINING METHODS -- On',y mining methods this ',vitl insure the extraction of the greatest possible
<br /> amount of ruinerats consistert v%trim the ta'r:s a,;C •ilth Drevaiang good mining practice shall be used.
<br /> 15. OPERATION PLAN — Ali plans for exptoratio.n and mi:-ing shalt be submitted to Lessor for approval by
<br /> Lessor before suc`-i operations begin. Tr,ese plans wilt include, but not be limited to, location of
<br /> additionrat roads, location of access Domts to the Leased Premises, and location of any cattle guards or
<br /> gates. These plans shalt inct,-ice provisions for control of noxious weeds on at; lands disturbed by the
<br /> Lessee, and along at;. t"ansportatlon cor r id.]rs used by the Lessee within the Leased Premises.
<br /> 15, ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS -- Lessee shall c, ,Tip-y v itr al: applicable federal, state, and local taws,
<br /> rules, regutatio,is, perrrii;s, codes anal ordin�!nceS, inc;ud:n� the rules, regulations and requirements
<br /> of the Colorado Divis!o , of Reclamation, Din na a„d Safe!-y ("DRN S") to identify and reduce adverse
<br /> tn1pacts to the env:ror.nler-.t, a nij tnP- ,3uhl!,: t'Ceatt`i, s-)fet'y and ',vetfare. Prior to any surface
<br /> occupancy on the Leased Prerii'.ses, Lessee i71,1st perform e ivironnientat analyses that are required by
<br /> any .ocal, state or federal age.-icy or regu.ation, including, but not limited to, the study of the impacts
<br /> of the mining operation on +wildlife, wir. .ter. soil- or other biotog�cal resources. Lessor may require
<br /> that Lessee subfnit the ,nvironrnentai a-!a.ysi5. ir-,ct.:din , proposed mitigation Dlans, for review by
<br /> Lessor before any exp(,.)riition or r ni iio't o-egl 1s.
<br /> 17. RECLAMATION shall submit all plans for restoration and reclamation of Leased Premises to
<br /> Lessor for Lessors approval before submitting the appropriate permit or permits pursuant to the
<br /> Colorado 0,i red Land Reciamatio:, Act 34-32-101 ET S- Q., C.R.S. 1973 as amended. Rules and
<br /> regulations as seat forth by DR','S for re,overt' and restoration of mined lanc, wilt apply where applicable
<br /> to the Leased Pr-ei-nis?S. Variations fr,�rYj try; reclam;aficjn plan as originally submitted to the Board for
<br /> apprc`.`at may be grante3:I only with the `,'ir i-Ce,- approval of Lessor.
<br /> 18. LESSOR'S APPROVAL -- Whenever approvail by Lessor is required or contemplated by Lessee, approval
<br /> inust be in v'iriting and Shalt be opt,orla=, a-ic shalt be within the sole and absolute discretion Of Lessor.
<br /> 19. OTHER STATE AGENCIES -- Lessor r,. J deterjnine tha`_ iistr-uments and documents required by other
<br /> State aooncies satisfy certal i regwteme .s of this tease. In the event that Lessee is required to file
<br /> inStrufTte,its and i CsC:3fiiic'r is +rYltll otr. ," -i:l`L ageiicles, i"i,=luding the Division of Reclamation, Dining,
<br /> a, d Safety, Lessee steal! notify Lessor of said filing, and Le'.sor reserves the right to request and obtain
<br /> copies of s,.ch instru-cents and documents frorn the agency or from Lessee.
<br /> 20. INSPECTION is is a'lr-eoc th=t d irin; all proper h^ars and at all times during the continuance of this
<br /> lease, Lessor or Lessor's dtily authorized n Lei,, is autha,ized to check assays and scales as to their
<br /> accuracy, to go through or off any part o" all of the Leased Premises to examine, inspect, survey and
<br /> take rriela su rem ents of the Sa'Y3e and tG t i; san-Pes of ariy hind and to examine and make extracts
<br /> from or copses of all books -3-1 wei3ht SheEt5 a:?d records vvhlch show in any way the ore output, ore
<br /> values, paymews anc royra;ties frorn an+a of the Leased Premises. At, conveniences necessary for such
<br /> inspection, survey, or examination, sha',l be furnished to Lessor. Lessor may require Lessee to provide
<br /> all instruments and eocu;-ients of any kind and na`ure whatever which affect Lessor's interests.
<br /> 21. NOTICES -- Any notice required to be given to Lessee under the provisions of this Lease shall be sent by
<br /> certified mail to the address set forth at the beginning of tnis tease or to such other address as Lessee
<br /> may indicate i;i vaiting to Lessor, and such service by mail shall be deemed sufficient and in full
<br /> comp..iance with the terms o` this tease as of the date it is postmarked. Notice to Lessor shall be given
<br /> in like rnanner, addressed to the State Board of Land Commissioners' Denver, Colorado address.
<br /> G! 110681 Revised 9/2015
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