Unassociated Document


    Exhibit
      10.4

    Graham
      Option Agreement



    NOVASTAR
      RESOURCES LTD.

    


    SECOND
      AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK PLAN

    


    NOTICE
      OF GRANT

    


    Capitalized
      but otherwise undefined terms in this Notice of Grant and the attached Stock
      Option Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the Second Amended
      and Restated 2006 Stock Plan (the “Plan”). 

    


    
      	
              Name:
THOMAS
                GRAHAM, JR. 

            	
              Address: 

            	 	
              c/o
                Novastar Resources Ltd., 

            
	 	 	 	
               8300
                Greensboro Drive, Suite
                800,  

            
	 	 	 	
               McLean,
                VA
                22102

            


    

               

    You
      have
      been granted an option (the “Option”) to purchase Common Stock of the
      Corporation, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached
      Stock Option Agreement, as follows:


    
      	Date of Grant: 	 	July 27,
              2006             
               
	Vesting Commencement Date: 	 	July 27,
              2006             
               
	Option Price per Share: 	 	$ 0.49                         
               
	Total Number of Shares
              Granted: 	 	1,500,000                    
              
	Total Option Price: 	 	$ 735,000                   
               
	Type of Option: 	 	Incentive Stock Option 
	Term/Expiration Date: 	 	Ten (10) years after Date of
              Grant 


    

      

    Vesting
      Schedule:

    


    The
      Option shall vest, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following
      schedule:


     

    The
      Option shall vest with respect to 1/36 of the Total Number of Shares Granted
      (as
      specified above) on the Vesting Commencement Date and shall thereafter vest
      1/36
      on the first day of each month until all shares underlying the Option have
      vested. The
      Option shall immediately and automatically vest in full upon the termination
      of
      the Optionee’s employment by the Company without Cause. For purposes of this
      Notice of Grant, the term “Cause” shall have the meaning given in the Employment
      Agreement, between the Optionee and the Company, of even date
      herewith.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

      

    


    NOVASTAR
      RESOURCES LTD.

    


    SECOND
      AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK PLAN

    


    STOCK
      OPTION AGREEMENT

     

    This
      STOCK
      OPTION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”),
      dated as of the 27th day of July, 2006 is made by and between NOVASTAR RESOURCES
      LTD., a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), and THOMAS GRAHAM, JR. (the
“Optionee,” which term as used herein shall be deemed to include any successor
      to the Optionee by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, unless
      the
      context shall otherwise require).

     

    BACKGROUND

     

    Pursuant
      to the Corporation’s Second Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Plan (the “Plan”),
      the Corporation, acting through the Committee of the Board of Directors (if
      a
      committee has been formed to administer the Plan) or its entire Board of
      Directors (if no such committee has been formed) responsible for administering
      the Plan (in either case, referred to herein as the “Committee”), approved the
      issuance to the Optionee, effective as of the date set forth above, of a stock
      option to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Corporation at the price (the
      “Option Price”) set forth in the attached Notice of Grant (which is expressly
      incorporated herein and made a part hereof, the “Notice of Grant”), upon the
      terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

     

    NOW,
      THEREFORE,
      in
      consideration of the mutual premises and undertakings hereinafter set forth,
      the
      parties hereto agree as follows:

     

    1.  Option;
      Option Price.
      On
      behalf of the Corporation, the Committee hereby grants to the Optionee the
      option (the “Option”) to purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this
      Agreement and the Plan (which is incorporated by reference herein and which
      in
      all cases shall control in the event of any conflict with the terms, definitions
      and provisions of this Agreement), that number of shares of Common Stock of
      the
      Corporation set forth in the Notice of Grant, at an exercise price per share
      equal to the Option Price as is set forth in the Notice of Grant (the “Optioned
      Shares”). If designated in the Notice of Grant as an “incentive stock option,”
the Option is intended to qualify for Federal income tax purposes as an
“incentive stock option” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code. A copy
      of the Plan as in effect on the date hereof has been supplied to the Optionee,
      and the Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt thereof.

     

    2.  Term.
      The term
      (the “Option Term”) of the Option shall commence on the date of this Agreement
      and shall expire on the Expiration Date set forth in the Notice of Grant unless
      such Option shall theretofore have been terminated in accordance with the terms
      of the Notice of Grant, this Agreement or of the Plan.

     

    3.  Time
      of Exercise.
      

     

    (a)  Unless
      accelerated in the discretion of the Committee or as otherwise provided herein,
      the Option shall become exercisable during its term in accordance with the
      Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant. Subject to the provisions
      of
      Sections 5 and 8 hereof, shares as to which the Option becomes exercisable
      pursuant to the foregoing provisions may be purchased at any time thereafter
      prior to the expiration or termination of the Option.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

      

    

     

    (b)  Anything
      contained in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, to the extent
      the
      Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option, the Option shall not be
      exercisable as an Incentive Stock Option, and shall be treated as a
      Non-Statutory Option, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value on
      the
      date hereof of all stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are
      exercisable for the first time by the Optionee during any calendar year (under
      the Plan and all other plans of the Corporation, its parent and its
      subsidiaries, if any) exceeds $100,000.

     

    4.  Termination
      of Option.

     

    (a)  
      The
      Optionee may exercise the Option (but only to the extent the Option was
      exercisable at the time of termination of the Optionee’s employment with the
      Corporation, its parent or any of its subsidiaries) at any time within three
      (3)
      months following the termination of the Optionee’s employment with the
      Corporation, its parent or any of its subsidiaries, but not later than the
      scheduled expiration date. If the termination of the Optionee’s employment is
      for cause or is otherwise attributable to a breach by the Optionee of an
      employment, non-competition, non-disclosure or other material agreement, the
      Option shall expire immediately upon such termination. If the Optionee is a
      natural person who dies while in employment with the Corporation, its parent
      or
      any of its subsidiaries, this option may be exercised, to the extent of the
      number of shares with respect to which the Optionee could have exercised it
      on
      the date of his death, by his estate, personal representative or beneficiary
      to
      whom this option has been assigned pursuant to Section 9 of the Plan, at any
      time within the twelve (12) month period following the date of death. If the
      Optionee is a natural person whose employment with the Corporation, its parent
      or any of its subsidiaries is terminated by reason of his disability, this
      Option may be exercised, to the extent of the number of shares with respect
      to
      which the Optionee could have exercised it on the date the employment was
      terminated, at any time within the twelve (12) month period following the date
      of such termination, but not later than the scheduled expiration date. At the
      expiration of such three (3) or twelve (12) month period or the scheduled
      expiration date, whichever is the earlier, this Option shall terminate and
      the
      only rights hereunder shall be those as to which the Option was properly
      exercised before such termination.

     

    (b)  Anything
      contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the Option shall not be
      affected by any change of duties or position of the Optionee (including a
      transfer to or from the Corporation, its parent or any of its subsidiaries)
      so
      long as the Optionee continues in a Business Relationship with the Corporation,
      its parent or any of its subsidiaries.

     

    5.  Procedure
      for Exercise.

     

    (a)  The
      Option may be exercised, from time to time, in whole or in part (but for the
      purchase of whole shares only), by delivery of a written notice in the form
      attached as Exhibit
      A
      hereto
      (the “Notice”) from the Optionee to the Secretary of the Corporation, which
      Notice shall: 

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    (i)  state
      that the Optionee elects to exercise the Option;

     

    (ii)  state
      the
      number of shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised (the
“Optioned Shares”);

     

    (iii)  state
      the
      method of payment for the Optioned Shares pursuant to Section 5(b);

     

    (iv)  state
      the
      date upon which the Optionee desires to consummate the purchase of the Optioned
      Shares (which date must be prior to the termination of such Option and no later
      than 30 days from the delivery of such Notice);

     

    (v)  include
      any representations of the Optionee required under Section 8(b); 

     

    (vi)  if
      the
      Option shall be exercised in accordance with Section 9 of the Plan by any person
      other than the Optionee, include evidence to the satisfaction of the Committee
      of the right of such person to exercise the Option; and

     

    (b)  Payment
      of the Option Price for the Optioned Shares shall be made either (i)
      by
      delivery of cash or a check to the order of the Corporation in an amount equal
      to the Option Price, (ii) if approved by the Committee, by delivery to the
      Corporation of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation having a Fair Market
      Value on the date of exercise equal in amount to the Option Price of the options
      being exercised, (iii) by any other means which the Board of Directors
      determines are consistent with the purpose of the Plan and with applicable
      laws
      and regulations (including, without limitation, the provisions of Rule 16b-3
      and
      Regulation T promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board), or (iv) by any
      combination of such methods of payment. Notwithstanding
      any provisions herein to the contrary, if the Fair Market Value of one share
      of
      Common Stock of the Corporation is greater than the Option Price (at the date
      of
      calculation as set forth below), in lieu of paying the Option Price in cash,
      the
      Optionee may elect to receive shares equal to the value (as determined below)
      of
      the Optioned Shares by delivering notice of such election to the Corporation
      in
      which event the Corporation shall issue to the Optionee a number of shares
      of
      Common Stock computed using the following formula:

     

    X
      =
Y(A-B)

     

    
      	 	 	 	A 	 	 


      	 	 	 	 	 	 


      	 	 	Where  	X 	= 	the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued
              to the
              Optionee 


      	 	 	 	 	 	 


      	 	 	 	
              Y

            	
              =

            	
              the
                number of Optioned Shares

            


    

     

    
      	 	 	 	
              A

            	
              =

            	
              the
                Fair Market Value of one share of Common Stock (at the date of such
                calculation)

            


      	 	 	 	 	 	 


      	 	 	 	B 	= 	Option Price (as adjusted to the date of such
              calculation) 


    

     

    (c)  The
      Corporation shall issue a stock certificate in the name of the Optionee (or
      such
      other person exercising the Option in accordance with the provisions of Section
      9 of the Plan) for the Optioned Shares as soon as practicable after receipt
      of
      the Notice and payment of the aggregate Option Price for such
      shares.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    6.  No
      Rights as a Stockholder.
      The
      Optionee shall not have any privileges of a stockholder of the Corporation
      with
      respect to any Optioned Shares until the date of issuance of a stock certificate
      pursuant to Section 5(c).

     

    7.   Adjustments. The
      Plan
      contains provisions covering the treatment of options in a number of
      contingencies such as stock splits and mergers. Provisions in the Plan for
      adjustment with respect to stock subject to options and the related provisions
      with respect to successors to the business of the Corporation are hereby made
      applicable hereunder and are incorporated herein by reference. In general,
      the
      Optionee should not assume that options would survive the acquisition of the
      Corporation.

     

    8.  Additional
      Provisions Related to Exercise.
      

     

    (a)  The
      Option shall be exercisable only on such date or dates and during such period
      and for such number of shares of Common Stock as are set forth in this
      Agreement.

     

    (b)  To
      exercise the Option, the Optionee shall follow the procedures set forth in
      Section 5 hereof. Upon the exercise of the Option at a time when there is not
      in
      effect a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
      (the “Securities Act”), relating to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon
      exercise of the Option, the Committee in its discretion may, as a condition
      to
      the exercise of the Option, require the Optionee (i) to execute an Investment
      Representation Statement substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit
      B
      hereto
      and (ii) to make such other representations and warranties as are deemed
      appropriate by counsel to the Corporation. 

     

    (c)  Stock
      certificates representing shares of Common Stock acquired upon the exercise
      of
      Options that have not been registered under the Securities Act shall, if
      required by the Committee, bear an appropriate restrictive legend referring
      to
      the Securities Act. No shares of Common Stock shall be issued and delivered
      upon
      the exercise of the Option unless and until the Corporation and/or the Optionee
      shall have complied with all applicable Federal or state registration, listing
      and/or qualification requirements and all other requirements of law or of any
      regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.

     

    9.   No
      Evidence of Employment or Service.
      Nothing
      contained in the Plan or this Agreement shall confer upon the Optionee any
      right
      to continue in employment with the Corporation, its parent or any of its
      subsidiaries or interfere in any way with the right of the Corporation, its
      parent or its subsidiaries (subject to the terms of any separate agreement
      to
      the contrary) to terminate the Optionee’s employment or to increase or decrease
      the Optionee’s compensation at any time.

     

    10.  Restriction
      on Transfer.
      The
      Option may not be transferred, pledged, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise
      disposed of in any way by the Optionee, except by will or by the laws of descent
      and distribution, and may be exercised during the lifetime of the Optionee
      only
      by the Optionee. If the Optionee dies, the Option shall thereafter be
      exercisable, during the period specified in Section 4, by his executors or
      administrators to the full extent to which the Option was exercisable by the
      Optionee at the time of his death. The Option shall not be subject to execution,
      attachment or similar process. Any attempted assignment, transfer, pledge,
      hypothecation or other disposition of the Option contrary to the provisions
      hereof, and the levy of any execution, attachment or similar process upon the
      Option, shall be null and void and without effect. The words “transfer” and
“dispose” include without limitation the making of any sale, exchange,
      assignment, gift, security interest, pledge or other encumbrance, or any
      contract therefor, any voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with
      respect to the transfer of any interest, beneficial or otherwise, in the Option,
      the creation of any other claim thereto or any other transfer or disposition
      whatsoever, whether voluntary or involuntary, affecting the right, title,
      interest or possession with respect to the Option.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    11.  Specific
      Performance.
      Optionee expressly agrees that the Corporation will be irreparably damaged
      if
      the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan are not specifically enforced.
      Upon a breach or threatened breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions
      of
      this Agreement or the Plan by the Optionee, the Corporation shall, in addition
      to all other remedies, be entitled to a temporary or permanent injunction,
      without showing any actual damage, and/or decree for specific performance,
      in
      accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof. The Board of Directors shall
      have the power to determine what constitutes a breach or threatened breach
      of
      this Agreement or the Plan. Any such determinations shall be final and
      conclusive and binding upon the Optionee.

     

    12.  Disqualifying
      Dispositions.
      To the
      extent the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option, and if the
      Optioned Shares are disposed of within two years following the date of this
      Agreement or one year following the issuance thereof to the Optionee (a
“Disqualifying Disposition”), the Optionee shall, immediately prior to such
      Disqualifying Disposition, notify the Corporation in writing of the date and
      terms of such Disqualifying Disposition and provide such other information
      regarding the Disqualifying Disposition as the Corporation may reasonably
      require.

     

    13.  Notices.
      All
      notices or other communications which are required or permitted hereunder shall
      be in writing and sufficient if (i)
      personally delivered or sent by telecopy, (ii)
      sent by
      nationally-recognized overnight courier or (iii)
      sent by
      registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested,
      addressed as follows:

     

    if
      to the
      Optionee, to the address (or telecopy number) set forth on the Notice of Grant;
      and

    


    if
      to the
      Corporation, to its principal executive office as specified in any report filed
      by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission or to such
      address as the Corporation may have specified to the Optionee in writing,
      Attention: Corporate Secretary.


     

    or
      to
      such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished
      to the other party in writing in accordance herewith. Any such communication
      shall be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered, if personally delivered,
      or when telecopied, if telecopied, (ii) on the first Business Day (as
      hereinafter defined) after dispatch, if sent by nationally-recognized overnight
      courier and (iii) on the third Business Day following the date on which the
      piece of mail containing such communication is posted, if sent by mail. As
      used
      herein, “Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a day on
      which banking institutions in the city to which the notice or communication
      is
      to be sent are not required to be open. 

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    14.  No
      Waiver.
      No
      waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a
      waiver of any other or subsequent breach or condition, whether of like or
      different nature.

     

    15.  Optionee
      Undertaking.
      The
      Optionee hereby agrees to take whatever additional actions and execute whatever
      additional documents the Corporation may in its reasonable judgment deem
      necessary or advisable in order to carry out or effect one or more of the
      obligations or restrictions imposed on the Optionee pursuant to the express
      provisions of this Agreement.

     

    16.  Modification
      of Rights.
      The
      rights of the Optionee are subject to modification and termination in certain
      events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.

     

    17.  Governing
      Law.
      This
      Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws
      of
      the State of Nevada applicable to contracts made and to be wholly performed
      therein, without giving effect to its conflicts of laws principles.

     

    18.  Counterparts;
      Facsimile Execution.
      This
      Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall
      be
      deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and
      the
      same instrument. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement is legal,
      valid and binding execution and delivery for all purposes.

     

    19.  Entire
      Agreement.
      This
      Agreement (including the Notice of Grant) and the Plan, and, upon execution,
      the
      Notice and Investment Representation Statement, constitute the entire agreement
      between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede
      all
      previously written or oral negotiations, commitments, representations and
      agreements with respect thereto.

     

    20.  Severability.
      In the
      event one or more of the provisions of this Agreement should, for any reason,
      be
      held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
      illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of this
      Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal
      or
      unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. 

     

    21.  WAIVER
      OF JURY TRIAL.
      THE
      OPTIONEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TRIAL BY
      JURY
      IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR ANY
      COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.

    


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    IN
      WITNESS WHEREOF,
      the
      parties hereto have executed this Option Agreement as of the date first written
      above.

    
      	 	 	 
	 	NOVASTAR
              RESOURCES
              LTD.
	 
 	 
 	 
 
	 	By:  	/s/
              Seth
              Grae                                         
              
	 	Seth Grae
	 	President
              and
              Chief Executive Officer




    
      	 	 	 
	 	OPTIONEE:
	 
 	 
 	 
 
	 	By:  	/s/
              Thomas Graham,
              Jr.                          
              
	 	Thomas Graham, Jr.
	 	 


    

     

    
      
        
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            Page to Option Agreement]

        

        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

        
          


        

      

    



    NOTE
      RE: EXHIBITS

    


    


    EXHIBITS
      A AND B ARE TO BE SIGNED

    


    WHEN
      OPTIONS ARE EXERCISED,

    


    NOT
      WHEN OPTION AGREEMENT IS SIGNED.

    


    



    
      
        
          


        

        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

        
          


        

      

    



    EXHIBIT
      A

    


    NOVASTAR
      RESOURCES LTD.

    


    AMENDED
      AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK PLAN

    


    EXERCISE
      NOTICE

    


    Novastar
      Resources Ltd.

    Attention:
      Chief Executive Officer

    


    1. Exercise
      of Option.
      Effective as of today, _______________________, 20__ , the undersigned (the
      “Optionee”) hereby elects to exercise the Optionee’s option to purchase
      ________________ shares of the Common Stock (the “Shares”) of Novastar Resources
      Ltd. (the “Corporation”) under and pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2006
      Stock Plan (the “Plan”) and the Stock Option Agreement dated July 27, 2006 (the
“Stock Option Agreement”), with the purchase of the Shares to be consummated on
      ______________ ___, ____ (the “Effective Date”), which date is prior to the
      termination of the Option and no later than 30 days from the date of delivery
      of
      this Notice.

    


    2. Representations
      of the Optionee.
      The
      Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee has received, read and understood the
      Plan and the Stock Option Agreement and agrees to abide by and be bound by
      their
      terms and conditions. 

    


    3. Rights
      as Shareholder; Shares Subject to Stockholders Agreement.
      Until
      the stock certificate evidencing such Shares is issued (as evidenced by the
      appropriate entry on the books of the Corporation or of a duly authorized
      transfer agent of the Corporation), no right to vote or receive dividends or
      any
      other rights as a stockholder shall exist with respect to the Shares,
      notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Corporation shall issue (or
      cause to be issued) such stock certificate promptly after the Effective Date,
      provided the applicable price has been paid and the required documents have
      been
      received. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which
      the
      record date is prior to the date the stock certificate is issued, except as
      otherwise provided in the Plan. Unless waived by the Corporation in writing,
      the
      Shares shall automatically become subject to the terms and conditions of any
      stockholders agreement or similar agreement to which a majority of the
      outstanding capital stock of the Corporation is subject at the time of exercise
      and the Optionee shall sign as a condition to the issuance of the Shares such
      joinder agreement, signature pages or other documents in order to evidence
      the
      Optionee’s agreement to be so bound.

    


    4. Tax
      Consultation.
      The
      Optionee understands that the Optionee may suffer adverse tax consequences
      as a
      result of the Optionee’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. The Optionee
      represents that the Optionee has consulted with any tax consultants the Optionee
      deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares
      and
      that the Optionee is not relying on the Corporation for any tax
      advice.

    


    5. Successors
      and Assigns.
      The
      Corporation may assign any of its rights under the Stock Option Agreement to
      single or multiple assignees (who may be stockholders, officers, directors,
      employees or consultants of the Corporation), and this Agreement shall inure
      to
      the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Corporation. Subject to the
      restrictions on transfer set forth in the Stock Option Agreement, this Agreement
      shall be binding upon the Optionee and his or her heirs, executors,
      administrators, successors and assigns.

     

    
      
        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

      

    

    


    6. Interpretation.
      Any
      dispute regarding the interpretations of this Agreement shall be submitted
      by
      the Optionee or by the Corporation forthwith to the Committee, which shall
      review such dispute at its next regular meeting. The resolution of such a
      dispute by the Committee shall be final and binding on the Corporation and
      on
      the Optionee.

    


    7. Governing
      Laws: Severability.
      This
      Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws
      of
      the State of New York applicable to contracts made and to be wholly performed
      therein, without giving effect to its conflicts of laws principles. Should
      any
      provision of this Agreement be determined by a court of law to be illegal or
      unenforceable, the other provisions shall nevertheless remain effective and
      shall remain enforceable.

    


    8. Notices.
      Any
      notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall
      be
      deemed effectively given if given in the manner specified in the Stock Option
      Agreement.

    


    9. Further
      Instruments.
      The
      parties agree to execute such further instruments and to take such further
      action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent
      of
      this Agreement.

    


    10. Delivery
      of Payment.
      The
      Optionee herewith delivers to the Corporation the full Option Price for the
      Shares.

    


    11. Entire
      Agreement.
      The
      Plan, the Notice of Grant, and the Stock Option Agreement are incorporated
      herein by reference. This Agreement, the Plan, the Notice of Grant, the Stock
      Option Agreement, and the Investment Representation Statement constitute the
      entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior
      undertakings and agreements of the Corporation and the Optionee with respect
      to
      the subject matter hereof.

     

    
 

    
      	Submitted by: 	 	Accepted by: 
	 	 	 
	OPTIONEE: 	 	NOVASTAR RESOURCES LTD. 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	By:_____________________________ 
	___________________________ 	 	 
	THOMAS GRAHAM, JR. 	 	Its:______________________________ 
	 	 	 


    


    
      
        
          


        

        
        

      

      
        
        

        
          

        

      

      
        
        

        
          


        

      

    



    EXHIBIT
      B

    


    NOVASTAR
      RESOURCES LTD.

    


    AMENDED
      AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK PLAN


    


    INVESTMENT
      REPRESENTATION STATEMENT

    


     

    
      
        	OPTIONEE 	:	___________________________________ 	 
	 	
              	 	 
	CORPORATION 	: 	NOVASTAR RESOURCES LTD. 	 
	 	 	 	 
	ECURITYS 	: 	Common Stock 	 
	 	 	 	 
	AMOUNT 	 	___________________________________ 	 
	 	 	 	 
	DATE 	 	___________________________________ 	 


      

    

     

    In
      connection with the purchase of the above-listed Securities, the undersigned
      Optionee represents to the Corporation the following:

    


    (a) The
      Optionee is aware of the Corporation’s business affairs and financial condition
      and has acquired sufficient information about the Corporation to reach an
      informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the Securities. The Optionee
      is
      acquiring these Securities for investment for the Optionee’s own account only
      and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, a “distribution”
thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“Securities Act”).

    


    (b) The
      Optionee acknowledges and understands that the Securities constitute “restricted
      securities” under the Securities Act and have not been registered under the
      Securities Act in reliance upon a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption
      depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the Optionee’s
      investment intent as expressed herein. In this connection, the Optionee
      understands that, in the view of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the
      statutory basis for such exemption may be unavailable if the Optionee’s
      representation was predicated solely upon a present intention to hold these
      Securities for the minimum capital gains period specified under tax statutes,
      for a deferred sale, for or until an increase or decrease in the market price
      of
      the Securities, or for a period of one year or any other fixed period in the
      future. The Optionee further understands that the Securities must be held
      indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act
      or
      an exemption from such registration is available. The Optionee further
      acknowledges and understands that the Corporation is under no obligation to
      register the Securities. The Optionee understands that the certificate
      evidencing the Securities will be imprinted with a legend which prohibits the
      transfer of the Securities unless they are registered or such registration
      is
      not required in the opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Corporation and
      other
      legends required under the applicable state or federal securities
      laws.

    


    


    Signature
      of Optionee: _____________________________

    THOMAS
      GRAHAM, JR.

    Date:__________________