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• of all encumbrances which might interfere with the rights of Picketwire granted <br />herein. NCE will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Picketwire against any <br />claims by third parties claiming an interest in all or a portion of the Leased Lands. <br />In the event NCE is determined to own less than one hundred percent (100`~o) <br />interest in the Leased Lands, the rights granted Picketwire herein shall at <br />Picketwire's sole option, continue to be valid as to that portion owned or controlled <br />by NCE. NCE further represents and warrants that it has no knowledge of any <br />condition existing on the Leased Lands as of the date of this Lease, and has received <br />no notice from a governmental entity of any condition, which would constitute a <br />violation of or require action to be taken under, any environmental law of a local, <br />state or federal government. <br />8. Representations of Picketwire. Picketwire warrants and represents that <br />all necessary actions have been taken authorizing Picketwire to enter into this Lease, <br />that entering into this Lease will not cause Picketwire to default upon or breach any <br />other contracts, agreements, or obligations to which it is a party, and that the person <br />signing this document is fully authorized to do so. <br />9. Additional Obligations of Picketwire <br />a. Picketwire agrees to conduct all coal beneficiation operations in a <br />good and workmanlike manner and in accordance and <br />• compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws or <br />regulations. <br />b. Picketwire will conduct its operations on the Leased Lands so as <br />to keep the Leased Lands free and clear of all liens and <br />encumbrances. Picketwire reserves the right to dispute any lien <br />or encumbrance filed on the Leased Lands, but agrees to pay all <br />amounts necessary to remove the lien or encumbrance if <br />Picketwire does not prevail. <br />10. Default. It is understood and agreed that in the event Picketwire is in <br />default in the performance of any term or condition described herein, NCE shall <br />give Picketwire written notice specifying the events of default. If Picketwire shall <br />remain in such default for a period of sixty (60) days after being notified in writing by <br />NCE of such default, then, in that event, NCE may elect to terminate this Lease and <br />all options contained herein by giving Picketwire written notice of termination, <br />provided that NCE may not terminate this Lease if Picketwire is proceeding in good <br />faith to remedy the event of default. <br />11. Assignment and Continuing Obliv~ations This Lease may not be <br />assigned by Picketwire without the written approval of NCE, which approval shall <br />not be unreasonably withheld. It is mutually understood and agreed that Picketwire <br />