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limited. The assignor will be released and discharged from all further obligations for such lands assigned, <br /> as if the same had never been a part of this Lease. <br /> 11. ASSIGNMENT CONSIDERATION --The consideration for approval of assignment by Lessor shall be 10%of <br /> the value of any consideration tendered to Assignor by Assignee for the assignment. Divulgence of the <br /> value of these considerations shall be mandatory, in affidavit form, which form shall be presented to <br /> Lessor along with the other assignment instruments in order to obtain Lessor's approval for the <br /> assignment. An assignment does not constitute a new lease but is a continuation of the base lease. Any <br /> attempt to withhold this information shall be construed as an attempt to defraud the State of Colorado <br /> and shall render this lease null, void and nonexistent, and all moneys paid to Lessor shall be forfeited to <br /> Lessor. In addition, the current statutory fees will be paid at the time the assignment record form is <br /> submitted. <br /> 12. WEIGHTS -- It is agreed that all ores, minerals and other materials mined and taken from the Leased <br /> Premises shall be weighed and assayed and the weight and assay thereof shall be entered in due form in <br /> weight and assay records kept for such purposes by Lessee. <br /> Ton means 2000 pounds. Ton shall be determined by Colorado State certified scales or other <br /> methods approved by Lessor. <br /> 13. STEWARDSHIP TRUST STIPULATION-- Lessor shall specify certain stipulations with respect to use of the <br /> surface if said surface is included in the Stewardship Trust prior to the issuance of this Lease. <br /> 14. MINING METHODS--Only mining methods that will insure the extraction of the greatest possible amount <br /> of minerals consistent within the laws and with prevailing good mining practice shall be used. <br /> 15. OPERATION PLAN -- All plans for exploration and mining shall be submitted to Lessor for approval by <br /> Lessor before such operations begin.These plans will include,but not be limited to, location of additional <br /> roads, location of access points to the Leased Premises, and location of any cattle guards or gates. These <br /> plans shalt include provisions for control of noxious weeds on all lands disturbed by the Lessee, and along <br /> all transportation corridors used by the Lessee within the Leased Premises. Lessee shall provide evidence <br /> of consultation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and incorporate provisions for protection of wildlife. <br /> 16. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS -- Lessee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, <br /> rules, regulations, permits, codes and ordinances, including the rules, regulations and requirements <br /> of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety to identify and reduce adverse impacts to <br /> the environment, and the public health, safety and welfare. Prior to any surface occupancy on the <br /> Leased Premises, Lessee must perform environmental analyses that are required by any local, state or <br /> federal agency or regulation, including, but not limited to, the study of the impacts of the mining <br /> operation on wildlife, air, water, soil, or other biological resources. Lessor may require that Lessee <br /> submit the environmental analysis, including proposed mitigation plans, for review by Lessor before <br /> any exploration or mining begins. <br /> 17. RECLAMATION -- Lessee shall submit all plans for restoration and reclamation of Leased Premises to <br /> Lessor for Lessor's approval before submitting the appropriate permit or permits pursuant to the Colorado <br /> Mined Land Reclamation Act 34-32-101 ET Ste., C.R.S. 1973 as amended. Rules and regulations as set <br /> forth by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety for recovery and restoration of mined land will <br /> apply where applicable to the Leased Premises. Variations from the reclamation plan as originally <br /> submitted for approval may be granted only with the written approval of Lessor. <br /> 18. LESSOR'S APPROVAL -- Whenever approval by Lessor is required or contemplated by Lessee, approval <br /> must be in writing and shall be optional and shall be within the sole and absolute discretion of Lessor. <br /> GL 112927 Revised DOL 11/2018 <br /> Page 5 of 14 <br />