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Exhibit 4.kkk

Exhibit 4.kkk

CONTRATO DE CESIÓN DE DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES DE CONCESION MINERA

EL PRESENTE CONTRATO DE CESION DE DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES DE CONCESIONES MINERAS es celebrado en la Ciudad de Chihuahua, Estado de Chihuahua con fecha del 17 de noviembre de 2009. ENTRE:

SR. JAVIER ORPINEL GUERRA, actuando por sus propios derechos, ciudadano mexicano, estado civil soltero, nacido el 25 de febrero de 1931 en Guachochi, Chihuahua, con domicilio en Estrada de Bocanegra No. 1100 – 2 Col. San Felipe, Chihuahua, Chih. CP 31240 (RFC: OIGJ310225) (denominada en lo sucesivo como el "Cedente")

POR LA PRIMERA PARTE

Y:

MINERA MONTERDE, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. sociedad debidamente constituida y en existencia conforme a las leyes de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, con domicilio para oír y recibir notificaciones en Calle La Salle No. 3230, Fraccionamiento Lomas La Salle Chihuahua, Chih. CP 31214, representada en el presente acto por el SR. GORDON CUMMINGS en su carácter de representante legal con poderes generales para pleitos y cobranzas, actos de administración y dominio (denominada en lo sucesivo como la "Cesionaria");

POR LA SEGUNDA PARTE.

Las partes comparecientes acuerdan la celebración del presente Contrato para estipular los términos y condiciones conforme a los cuales el Cedente cede a la Cesionaria, y la Cesionaria adquiere del Cedente, a título de dueño, el 100% de la titularidad de la Concesión Minera, sujeto a los términos y condiciones del presente Contrato (según se definen adelante).

		
	I. 	DECLARACIONES DEL CEDENTE

El Cedente, a través de su representante legal, manifiesta y garantiza lo siguiente:

			
		
(a)

	
El Cedente es 100% titular de la concesión minera título no. 216013 que ampara los derechos mineros sobre el lote minero “San Francisco” con superficie de 30 hectáreas ubicado en la Municipalidad de Guazapares, Chihuahua (denominada en el presente Contrato como las “Concesión Minera”).

		
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		(b) 	el cedente posee la capacidad legal y competencia para celebrar el presente acto y para cumplir con todas y cada de las obligaciones y convenios pactados en el mismo. 

			

		(c) 	la celebración y cumplimiento del presente contrato por parte del cedente no ocasionará el incumplimiento a ningún acuerdo, convenio o instrumento de cualquier naturaleza al que sea parte. 

			

		(d) 	el cedente reconoce expresamente la legal existencia de la cesionaria y los poderes con los que actúa el representante que comparece en su nombre en el presente acto; que dichos poderes son suficientes conforme a derecho para celebrar el presente acto en nombre y representación de la cesionaria. 

			

		(e) 	a la fecha de la firma de presente contrato, la concesión minera se encuentra: (a) vigente, (b) en pleno cumplimiento con las obligaciones impuestas por el artículo 27 de la ley minera, y (c) libre de:

			

		 	(1) gravamen, carga, servidumbre, demanda, derecho o interés jurídico de tercero alguno, 

			

		 	(2) afectación o limitación de dominio alguno, 

			

		 	(3) proceso judicial o arbitral o de cualquier procedimiento que pudiera ocasionar la cancelación, nulidad o insubsistencia de los derechos derivados de las mismas, 

			

		 	(4) los efectos jurídicos de todo contrato de exploración o explotación, opción, promesa de contrato, asociación ilimitada, sociedad o inversión conjunta y de cualquier otro contrato o acto jurídico que pudiera impedir, afectar o prohibir la celebración del presente contrato o el cumplimiento de las obligaciones pactadas en el presente acto, se encuentre o no registrado en el registro público de minería de la dirección general de minas.  

			

		(f) 	el cedente manifiesta para todos los efectos legales correspondientes que conforme al último párrafo del artículo 69 de la ley minera se tienen por presentados los informes para comprobar la ejecución de las obras y trabajos de exploración y explotación sobre la concesión minera en virtud de que el cedente no ha sido titular de una superficie que en su conjunto ampare hasta un mil (1000) hectáreas. 

			

		(g) 	el cedente manifiesta que sobre la superficie que ampara la concesión minera no existe pasivo o contingencia ambiental alguna; que a la fecha de la firma del presente contrato no existe, ni existen elementos para que se promueva, procedimiento administrativo o judicial, sanción o sentencia de autoridad alguna relacionado con alguna violación a la normatividad aplicable al medio ambiente o higiene y protección en las minas.

		
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	II. 	DECLARACIONES DE LA CESIONARIA

La Cesionaria, a través de su representante legal, manifiesta y garantiza lo siguiente:

		(a)      	Es una sociedad de responsabilidad limitada de capital variable en existencia y debidamente constituida conforme a las leyes de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. 
		(b)	La Cesionaria posee la capacidad legal requerida conforme a derecho para adquirir la titularidad de concesiones mineras ubicadas dentro del territorio de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, en conformidad con el artículo 11 de la Ley Minera en vigor. 
		(c)	La celebración y cumplimiento por parte de la Cesionaria de las obligaciones pactadas en el presente Contrato no entrará en conflicto o resultará en incumplimiento de ningún acuerdo, convenio o instrumento de cualquier naturaleza al que sea parte o a cuyo cumplimiento esté obligado o al que esté sujeto. 

POR LO TANTO, los comparecientes celebran el presente Contrato de Cesión de Derechos y Obligaciones de Concesiones Mineras en conformidad con las siguientes cláusulas:

		
	1. 	CESION.

1.1.     El Cedente en el presente acto cede y transmite a título oneroso a la Cesionaria, y la Cesionaria adquiere de la Cedente a título de dueño, el 100% (Cien por ciento) de la titularidad de la Concesión Minera (título no. 216013) descrita para referencia en la Declaración I(a) anterior, con todo lo que por derecho le corresponda, libre de todo gravamen, carga, demanda, derecho o interés jurídico de tercero alguno y sin reserva de derecho o acción de ninguna naturaleza, con excepción únicamente de la reserva de dominio pactada en la cláusula 3.1. del presente Contrato.

		
	2. 	PRECIO 

2.1.     El precio pactado por la transmisión del 100% de la titularidad de la Concesión Minera es de US $75,000.00 (Setenta y Cinco Mil Dólares Moneda de Curso Legal en los Estados Unidos de América 00/100) más el Impuesto al Valor Agregado (“IVA”) (el “Precio de Compra”) a pagarse de la siguiente manera:

		
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(1) 

	US $15,000.00 (Quince Mil Dólares Moneda de Curso Legal en los Estados Unidos de América 00/100) más IVA a la fecha de la firma y ratificación notarial del presente Contrato. El presente instrumento constituye el recibo de pago a plena satisfacción por parte del Cedente más amplio y perfecto que exista conforme a derecho;

		(2)	US $60,000.00 (Sesenta Mil Dólares Moneda de Curso Legal en los Estados Unidos de América 00/100) más IVA a más tardar el 31 de marzo de 2010.

			

		
	3. 	RESERVA DE DOMINIO.

3.1.     El Cedente se reserva el dominio de la Concesión Minera hasta una vez que la Cesionaria cubra el total del Precio de Compra (pactado en la cláusula 2 anterior). La Cesionaria será reconocida como 100% titular de la Concesión Minera, libre de todo gravamen o reserva de derecho alguno, al momento de realizarse el pago total del Precio de Compra. Al realizarse el pago del Precio de Compra el Cedente deberá extender carta de liberación a favor de la Cesionaria de la reserva de dominio pactada en la presente cláusula. No obstante lo anterior, bastará que el Cedente reciba el pago del Precio de Compra para que se realice la liberación automática de la reserva de dominio conforme a la presente cláusula.

		
	4. 	INCUMPLIMIENTO.

4.1.     Si en cualquier momento durante la vigencia del presente Contrato una de las partes (en lo sucesivo, la “Parte Incumplida”) incumple cualquiera de sus obligaciones pactadas en el presente Contrato o se encuentra en falsedad de alguna de sus manifestaciones o garantías declaradas en el mismo, cualquiera de las otras partes tendrá el derecho de dar por terminado el presente Contrato, pero sólo si

		(a)      	dicha parte ha entregado previamente a la Parte Incumplida una notificación de incumplimiento describiendo las particularidades de la obligación a la cual se ha incumplido o la manifestación o garantía falsa, y 
		(b)      	la Parte Incumplida no ha remediado dicho incumplimiento dentro de un término de Treinta (30) días naturales posteriores a dicha notificación o ha comenzado los trámites para remediar dicho incumplimiento mediante pago oportuno o cumplimiento de obligación. 

 

		
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	5. 	NOTIFICACIONES. 

5.1.      Todos los avisos o notificaciones que deban darse entre las partes como resultado de la aplicación del presente Contrato deberán darse por escrito y deberán ser dirigidos a las partes al domicilio que corresponda a su último domicilio manifestado para efectos de este Contrato, el cual hasta que no exista comunicación por escrito en contrario deberá entenderse que es el señalado en el proemio del presente Contrato. Las partes podrán cambiar sus domicilios mediante notificación por escrito con 10 (Diez) días de anticipación a la otra parte.

5.2.      Todas las notificaciones deberán ser hechas: (i) personalmente, o (ii) mediante medios electrónicos, con confirmación subsiguiente por correo certificado o registrado solicitando la confirmación de recepción correspondiente, o (iii) mediante correo certificado o registrado solicitando la confirmación de recepción correspondiente o mediante servicio de paquetería comercial. Toda notificación será válida y se considerará que ha sido recibida (i) si fue hecha personalmente, en la fecha en la que fue hecha si es que fue hecha durante horario normal de trabajo, y si no fue hecha en horario normal de trabajo, en el día hábil siguiente a la fecha de la notificación, (ii) si hecha mediante medios electrónicos, en el día hábil siguiente al recibo de la confirmación enviada por correo certificado o registrado, y (iii) si solamente fue hecha mediante correo o paquetería comercial, en el día hábil siguiente a su recepción.

5.3.      El Cedente señala expresamente como domicilio para recibir el pago del Precio de Compra el señalado en el proemio del presente Contrato.

		
	6. 	DERECHO Y TRIBUNALES APLICABLES.

6.1.      El presente Contrato deberá ser interpretado y estará regulado por las disposiciones aplicables de la Ley Minera y su Reglamento, el Código de Comercio y el Código Civil del Estado de Sonora, México. Para el caso de interpretación, cumplimiento o ejecución del presente Contrato o interpretación de lo no expresamente estipulado en el mismo, las partes se someten a la competencia de los tribunales estatales y federales con cede y competencia en la Ciudad de Chihuahua, Estado de Chihuahua, renunciando a la jurisdicción de cualquier otro juzgado, tribunal o corte, de cualquier naturaleza, a la que pudieran tener derecho en virtud de sus domicilios actuales o futuros, o en virtud de cualquier dispositivo legal que fuera o pudiera ser aplicable.

		
	7. 	GENERAL.

7.1.      Las partes deberán actuar de Buena fe y cooperación mutua en todos los asuntos relacionados con el presente Contrato, en el entendido de que:

		(a)	dicha relación no deberá imponer a ninguna de ellas ninguna obligación o responsabilidad distintas a las pactadas en el presente Contrato, 

		
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		(b)      	el presente Contrato no deberá constituir o crear una asociación entre las partes o crear ninguna obligación mancomunada o individual y mancomunada entre ellas, 

		(c)	ninguna de las partes deberá tener autoridad para actuar, o asumir ninguna obligación o responsabilidad, en nombre de la otra parte, con excepción de lo expresamente estipulado en el presente Contrato. 

7.2.      El presente Contrato contiene el acuerdo total de las partes respecto a su objeto, por lo que el mismo cancela y deja sin efecto cualquier otro acuerdo, convenio o carta de intención, ya sea verbal o escrito, que hayan celebrado las partes con respecto a dicho objeto.

7.3.      El presente Contrato no podrá ser modificado al menos que dichas modificaciones sean hechas por escrito firmado por ambas partes.

7.4.      Las partes deberán realizar o promover la realización oportuna de todo acto o firmar todo documento que razonablemente sea requerido o recomendable para ejecutar la voluntad de las partes contenidas en el presente Contrato, incluyendo, sin limitar, la inscripción de la Cesionaria en el Registro Público de Minería de la Dirección General de Minas como 100% titular de la Concesión Minera, una vez cancelada la reserva de dominio pactada en la cláusula 3.1. anterior.

7.5.      El presente Contrato beneficia y obliga a las partes, así como a sus respectivos causahabientes y cesionarios autorizados.

7.6.      Idiomas / Asesoría Independiente. El presente Contrato es aprobado por las partes en los idiomas español e inglés. Las partes acuerdan que en caso de discrepancia entre las dos versiones, la versión en español prevalecerá. Las partes reconocen haber obtenido suficiente asesoría legal independiente y haber leído y entendido (a través de sus respectivos intérpretes y asesores legales) los efectos legales y validez del presente Contrato en las versiones español e inglés. La versión en inglés se adjunta al presente instrumento en Anexo A.

		
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EN CONTANCIA DE LO ANTERIOR, las partes firman de conformidad el presente Contrato en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.

EL “CEDENTE”

Sr. Javier Orpinel Guerra

SR. JAVIER ORPINEL GUERRA

POR SUS PROPIO DERECHOS

LA “CESIONARIA”

MINERA MONTERDE, S. DE R. L. DE C.V.

Gordon Cummings

GORDON CUMMINGS

GERENTE GENERAL

		
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ANEXO A

VERSION EN INGLES DE ASSIGNMENT OF MINING CONCESSION RIGHTS

AND OBLIGATIONS AGREEMENT

THIS ASSIGNMENT OF MINING CONCESSION RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement) is entered into at the City of Chihuahua, State of Chihuahua on this 17th the day of November 2009 among and between:

JAVIER ORPINEL GUERRA, acting in his own rights, a citizen of Mexico, single. born on February 25, 1931 in Guachochi, Chihuahua having a domicile at Estrada de Bocanegra No. 1100 – 2 Col. San Felipe, Chihuahua, Chih. CP 31240 (RFC: OIGJ310225) (hereinafter referred to as the "Assignor")

OF THE FIRST PART

AND:

MINERA MONTERDE, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. a company duly incorporated and validly existing pursuant to the laws of the United Mexican States, having its domicile for legal notices at Calle La Salle No. 3230, Fraccionamiento Lomas La Salle Chihuahua, Chih. CP 31214, herein represented by GORDON CUMMINGS acting in his capacity as legal representative holding general powers of attorney for legal representation and collections, acts of administration and domain (hereinafter referred to as the "Assignee")

OF THE SECOND PART

This Agreement is executed by the parties hereto to set forth the terms and conditions whereby the Assignor hereby assigns and transfers to the Assignee, and the Assignee acquires, 100% title to the Mining Concession, subject to the terms and conditions hereof (as defined here-below).

		
	I. 	WARRANTIES OF THE ASSIGNOR 

The Assignor warrants and represents as follows:

		
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		(a)	The Assignor is the registered legal and beneficial owner of 100% title to the “San Francisco” mining concession title no. 216013 (land area: 30 hectares) situated in the Municipality of Guazapares, Chihuahua (collectively, the “Mining Concession”). 

		(b)	The Assignor possesses the legal capacity for the execution and performance of this Agreement and to comply with each and all of its obligations hereunder. 

		(c) 	The execution and performance of this Agreement by the Assignor will not conflict with or result in any breach of any covenants or agreements to which it is a party or by which it is bound or to which it may be subject. 

		(d) 	The Assignor hereby acknowledges the legal existence of the Assignee and the authority of its representative hereunder; such authority is sufficient under applicable law for the execution of this Agreement in the name and on behalf of the Assignee. 

		(e) 	The Mining Concession is, as of the date hereof: (a) validly subsisting, (b) in full compliance with all obligations set out in s. 27 of the Mining Act , and (c) free and clear of any: 

		 	(1) encumbrance, charge, controversy or third party right or interest, 

		 	(2) ownership affectation or limitation whatsoever, 

		 	(3) judicial or arbitration proceedings or any other proceedings which may give grounds to the cancelation or annulment of the rights attached thereto, 

		 	(4) exploration, exploitation, option, promise to contract, unlimited partnership or joint venture agreement, and any other agreement or juridical act which may impede, affect or impair the execution hereof or the performance of the obligations hereunder, whether such agreement or act has been registered at the Mines Recorders ́ Office of the Federal Bureau of Mines. 

		(f)      	The Assignor hereby warrants and represents for all legal effects that pursuant to last paragraph of article 69 of the Mining Act Regulations assessment reports for explorationor exploitation works on the Mining Concession are deemed to having been presented as the Assignor is not and has not been a registered owner of mining concessions having more than 1,000 hectares in the aggregate. 

		(g)      	The Assignor warrants and represents that the Mining Concession is subject to no environmental liability or contingency whatsoever; that on the date hereof no administrative or judicial proceedings, assessment or judgment from any authority of any kind is pending or threatened in respect to any violation to laws applicable to the protection of the environment or hygiene and safety at the minesite. 

		
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	II. 	WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF THE ASSIGNEE

The Assignee warrants and represents as follows:

		(a) 	The Assignee has been duly incorporated and validly exists as a limited liability partnership in good standing under the laws of the United Mexican States. 

		(b)	The Assignee possesses the legal capacity under Mexican law to acquire, hold and deal as a proprietor mining concessions located within the territory of Mexico in accordance with article 11 of the Mining Act. 

		(c)	The execution and performance of this Agreement by the Assignee will not conflict with or result in any breach of any covenants or agreements to which it is a party or by which it is bound or to which it may be subject. . 

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the mutual warranties and representations herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

		
	1. 	ASSIGNMENT. 

1.1.      The Assignor hereby assigns and transfers to the Assignee, and the Assignee acquires as owner, 100% title to the Mining Concession (title no. 216013), with all annexations attached thereto, free and clear of any encumbrance, charge, controversy or third party right or interest, and with no reservation of any right or action whatsoever, with the exception of the reservation of legal ownership set out in s. 3.1. hereof.

		
	2. 	PRICE 

2.1.     The price agreed upon for the transfer and Assignment of 100% title to the Mining Concession is US $75,000.00 plus Value Added Tax (“IVA”) (the “Purchase Price”) to be paid as follows:

		
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(1) 

	US $15,000.00 plus IVA on the date of signing and notarial ratification of this Agreement. This instrument constitute an acknowledgement of receipt of that amount by the Assignor most perfect under the law;

			
		(2)	US $60,000.00 plus IVA by March 31, 2010. 

		
	3. 	RESERVATION OF LEGAL OWNERSHIP

3.1.      The Assignor hereby reserves the legal ownership of the Mining Concession until such time as full payment of the Purchase Price is made by the Assignee. The Assignee shall acquire 100% title to the Mining Concession, free and clear of any charge or reservation of rights whatsoever, upon full payment of the Purchase Price. On payment of the Purchase Price the Assignor shall grant a full release in favor of the Assignee of the reservation of legal ownership to the Mining Concession. Notwithstanding the foregoing, receipt of the Purchase Price by the Assignor shall constitute the automatic release of the reservation of legal ownership as herein set forth.

		
	4. 	DEFAULT. 

4.1.      If at any time during the term this Agreement is in full force and effect any of the parties (the “Defaulting Party”) fails to perform any of its obligations required to be performed hereunder or is in breach of a warranty given herein, the other party may terminate this Agreement but only if

		(a)	it has first given to the Defaulting Party a notice of default containing particulars of the obligation which it has not performed, or the warranty breached, and 

		(b)      	the Defaulting Party has not, within thirty days following delivery of such notice of default, cured such default or commenced proceedings to cure such default by appropriate payment or performance. 

		
	5. 	NOTICES.

5.1.      Any notice or notification given or required to be given between the parties as a result of the application of this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be addressed to the latest domiciles set out by the parties under this Agreement, which domiciles are, until further notice is given, the domiciles described in page 1 of this Agreement. The parties may, at any time, change their above-referenced domiciles by ten days written notice to the other party.

		
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5.2.      All Notices shall be given (i) by personal delivery, or (ii) by electronic communication, with a confirmation sent by registered or certified mail return receipt requested, or (iii) by registered or certified mail return receipt requested or by commercial courier. All Notices shall be effective and shall be deemed delivered (i) if by personal delivery, on the date of delivery if delivered during normal business hours, and, if not delivered during normal business hours, on the next business day following delivery, (ii) if by electronic communication, on the next business day following actual receipt of the mailed confirmation, and (iii) if solely by mail or by commercial carrier, on the next business day after actual receipt. A Party may change its address by Notice to the other Party.

5.3.      The Assignor hereby designates the address set forth at the preamble of this Agreement as the designated address for receipt of payment of the Purchase Price.

		
	6. 	APPLICABLE LAW AND TRIBUNALS.

6.1.      This Agreement shall be construed and regulated by the provisions of the Mining Act of Mexico and the Regulations, the Code of Commerce, the Federal Civil Code and the Civil Code of the State of Sonora, Mexico. The parties hereto attorn to the jurisdiction of the state and federal tribunals of the City of Chihuahua, State of Chihuahua, which shall have the authority to resolve any dispute, suit or claim arising under, or the interpretation or construction of, this Agreement. The parties hereby renounce to the jurisdiction of any other tribunal or court to whose jurisdiction they might have a right to, by virtue of their current or future domiciles or by provision of any law currently or in the future in force and effect.

		
	7. 	GENERAL.

7.1.      The parties hereto shall act towards each other in good faith and cooperation in all matters connected here-with, provided that:

		(a) 	such relationship shall not impose upon either of them any duties or liabilities whatsoever except in accordance with this Agreement; 

		(b)      	this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute or create a partnership between the parties or to create any joint and several liability between them; 

		(c)      	neither party shall have any authority to act for or to assume any obligation or responsibility on behalf of the other party, except as provided herein. 

		
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7.2.      This Agreement contains the total agreement of the parties with regards to the subject matter hereof; therefore it cancels and sets aside any other agreement or letter of intent, be it verbal or written, carried out by the parties with regards to such subject matter.

7.3.      This Agreement may not be amended except in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.

7.4.      The parties shall promptly execute or cause to be executed all documents, deeds, conveyances and other instalments of further assurance which may be reasonably necessary or advisable to carry out fully the intent of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the registration at the Mines Recorders ́ Office of the Assignee as 100% owner of the Mining Concession, on cancelation of the reservation of legal ownership set out in s. 3.1. hereof.

7.5.       This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

7.6.       Languages / Independent Counsel. This Agreement is approved in both the English and Spanish languages. The parties agree that in the event of discrepancy between the two versions, the Spanish version shall prevail. The parties acknowledge to having obtained sufficient independent legal advice and to having read and understood (through their respective appointed interpreters and legal counsel) the legal effects and validity of this Agreement in both the Spanish and English versions. The English version is attached as Schedule A hereto and made part hereof.

In witness whereof, the parties hereto after having read and understood the legal effects and validity of the premises set forth above, have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first above written.

THE “ASSIGNOR”

Sr. Javier Orpinael Guerra

SR. JAVIER ORPINEL GUERRA

IN HIS OWN RIGHTS

THE “ASSIGNEE”

MINERA MONTERDE, S. DE R. L. DE C.V.

Gordon Cummings

GORDON CUMMINGS

GENERAL MANAGER

		
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Exhibit 4.lll

Scarsdale Equities LLC

MEMBER FINRA, SIPC

10 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA

SUITE 720

NEW YORK. NY 10020

TEL +1 212 433-1375   FAX +1 212 969-9013

December 7, 2009

Mr. Gordon Cummings

Chief Executive Officer

Kimber Resources Inc.

800 West Pender Street

Suite 215

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada, V6C 2V6

Re: Engagement Letter

Dear Mr. Cummings:

Scarsdale Equities LLC ("Scarsdale") would be pleased to act as financial advisor and principal placement agent for Kimber Resources Inc. (the "Company") in connection with the proposed offering described below, subject to the terms and conditions of this letter agreement (the "Agreement").

			
		1. 	The Offering. 

1(a) During the Offering Engagement Period (as defined in Section 5, below). Scarsdale will be the financial advisor to the Company with respect to the proposed offering (the "Offering") of the Company's Common Stock (the "Securities") (plus a 15% over-allotment option). The actual terms of the Offering will depend on the outcome of Scarsdale's due diligence investigation and market conditions, and will be subject to negotiation between the Company and Scarsdale at that time. The Offering shall not include a private placement of Securities in Canada that the Company contemplates completing approximately at the same time as the Offering (the "Canadian Placement").

1(b) Scarsdale intends to conduct the Offering on a best efforts basis, only after execution of a placement agreement, which will include customary representations and warranties, covenants, conditions, termination provisions and indemnification, contribution and limitation of liability, all satisfactory to Scarsdale in its sole discretion. Scarsdale's willingness to execute a placement agreement and conduct the Offering will be subject to its satisfaction, in its sole discretion and judgment, with market conditions and the results of its due diligence investigation of the Company and its business.

1(c) Except in connection with (i) acquisitions or pursuant to the exercise of warrants and options outstanding prior to the closing of the Offering, (ii) the Company's right to adopt a stock option plan of Common Stock and (iii) the Canadian Placement, the Company will not, without Scarsdale's prior written consent (1) sell any shares of capital stock or issue warrants or options, except pursuant to the Company's employee benefit plans described in the Registration Statement and the 2002 Stock Option Plan and the 2007 Stock Option Plan, or (2) purchase any shares of capital stock of the Company during the Offering Engagement Period. As a condition to the closing of the Offering, the Company shall obtain from each of its officers and directors who own greater than 5% of the Company's outstanding shares upon the closing of the Offering, written lock-up agreements restricting each such person from selling any shares of Common Stock of the Company for a period of sixty days after the closing of the Offering, other than intra-family transfers or transfers to trusts for estate planning purposes, without the prior written consent of Scarsdale.

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		2. 	Information to be Supplied: Confidentiality 

2(a) In connection with Scarsdale's activities on behalf of the Company, the Company will furnish Scarsdale with all financial and other information regarding the Company that Scarsdale reasonably believes appropriate to its assignment (all such information so furnished by the Company, whether furnished before or after the date of this Agreement, being referred to herein as the “Information”). The Company will provide Scarsdale with access to the officers, directors, employees, independent accountants, legal counsel and other advisors and consultants of the Company. The Company recognizes and agrees that Scarsdale (i) will use and rely primarily on the Information without independently verifying the Information, (ii) does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the Information, and (iii) will not make an appraisal of any assets or liabilities owned or controlled by the Company or its market competitors.

2(b) Scarsdale will maintain the confidentiality of the Information and, unless and until such information shall have been made publicly available by the Company or by others without breach of a confidentiality agreement, shall disclose the Information only as authorized by the Company or as required by law or by order of a governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction. In the event that Scarsdale is legally required to make disclosure of any of the Information, Scarsdale will give notice to the Company prior to such disclosure, to the extent that Scarsdale can practically do so.

The foregoing paragraph shall not apply to information that:

		(i)      	at the time of disclosure by the Company is, or thereafter becomes, generally available to the public, other than as a direct result of' a breach by Scarsdale of its obligations under this Agreement: 

			

		(ii)      	prior to or at the time of disclosure by the Company, was already in the possession of Scarsdale or any of its affiliates: 

			

		(iii)	
at the time of disclosure by the Company or thereafter, is obtained by Scarsdale or any of its affiliates from a third party who Scarsdale reasonably believes to be in possession of the information not in violation of any contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation to the Company with respect to that information; or

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		(iv)	is independently developed by Scarsdale or its affiliates as evidenced by its written records. 

2(c) Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the ability of Scarsdale or its affiliates to pursue, investigate, analyze, invest in, or engage in investment banking, financial advisory or any other business relationship with entities other than the Company, notwithstanding that such entities may be engaged in a business which is similar to or competitive with the business of the Company, and notwithstanding that such entities may have actual or potential operations, products, services, plans, ideas, customers or suppliers similar or identical to the Company's, or may have been identified by the Company as potential merger or acquisition targets or potential candidates for some other business combination, cooperation or relationship; provided, however, that Scarsdale may not use the Information in such matters. The Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that it does not claim any proprietary interest in the identity of any other entity in its industry or otherwise, and that the identity of any such entity is not confidential information.

2(d) The Company acknowledges that all advice (written or oral) given by Scarsdale to the Company is intended solely for the benefit and use of the Company. Other than to the extent required to be reflected in Board and committee meeting minutes, no advice (written or oral) of Scarsdale hereunder shall be used, reproduced, disseminated, quoted or referred to at any time, in any manner, or for any purpose, nor shall any public references to Scarsdale be made by the Company (or such persons), without the prior written consent by Scarsdale.

			
		3. 	Fees and Expenses. 

3(a)Concurrently with the consummation of the Offering, the Company shall pay in cash to Scarsdale a fee (the "Fee") equal to 4.5% of the gross proceeds received from the sale of the Securities in the Offering, which Fee is to be paid as a cash fee at closing. The Company shall not be obligated to pay the Fee in connection with the Canadian Placement. Scarsdale agrees that the Fee is contingent on the Closing of the purchase and sale of Securities pursuant to the Offering and the Company will not be obligated to pay the Fee unless the sale of such Securities is consummated.

3(b) The Company agrees, assuming a successful completion of the Offering, to reimburse Scarsdale upon request for its out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with its services under this Agreement, including the fees and disbursements of Scarsdale's legal counsel (the "Expense Reimbursement"), not to exceed $30,000.

3(c)The Company acknowledges and agrees that it will be responsible for and shall pay all costs and expenses incident to the purchase. sale and delivery of Securities in the Offering, including, without limitation, all fees and expenses of filing with the SEC and the FINRA; all Blue Sky fees and expenses; lees and disbursements of counsel and accountants for the Company; printing costs: and the road show costs and expenses of Company personnel.

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  4.       Indemnification, Contribution, and Limitation of- Liability. The Company agrees to indemnify Scarsdale and its controlling persons, representatives and agents in accordance with the indemnification provisions set forth in Appendix I, which is incorporated herein by this reference, regardless of whether the proposed Offering is consummated.

5.       Terms of Offering Engagement Period, Survival of Provisions

5(a) The term of Scarsdale's engagement with respect to the Offering (the "Offering Engagement Period") shall be for six months commencing on the date of execution of this Agreement; provided, however, that either party may terminate the Offering Engagement Period at any time upon 10 days written notice to the other party. The indemnification provisions of Section 4 and Appendix I and the provisions of Section 5(b) and 5(d) shall survive termination of the Offering Engagement Period and this Agreement.

5(b) With respect to the expenses set forth in Section 3, upon termination of the Offering Engagement Period, Scarsdale shall be entitled to collect all such fees and expenses accrued through the date of termination. In the event that the Company terminates the Offering Engagement Period, the Company acknowledges and agrees that it shall pay to Scarsdale the compensation set forth in Section 3 with respect to any purchaser of Securities introduced (in person or by telephone) by Scarsdale to the Company which purchases Securities from the Company within six (6) months of the termination of the Offering Engagement Period.

5(c) During the Offering Engagement Period, the Company will not solicit or negotiate with any other person to act as financial advisor, underwriter, or placement agent or to provide other investment banking services to the Company.

5(d) The Company acknowledges that the efforts of Scarsdale in performing the services described herein will be of substantial assistance to the Company in enabling it to access the capital markets. Therefore, if the Offering is not consummated during the Offering Engagement Period, for reasons other than the termination of the Offering Engagement Period by Scarsdale pursuant to Section 5(a), and the Company (i) completes a similar offering of its securities in lieu of the Offering where Scarsdale is not a co-manager to any person, introduced (in person or by telephone) to the Company by Scarsdale during the Offering Engagement Period, or (ii) enters into any other transaction with any such person(s), during the six month period following termination of the Offering Engagement Period, in consideration of Scarsdale's efforts during the Offering Engagement Period, the Company shall pay Scarsdale upon the closing of such transaction, a cash fee equal to the amount set forth in Section 3(a) with respect to any such person(s).

6.       Independent Contractor, Registered Broke/Dealer. The Company acknowledges and agrees that it is a sophisticated business enterprise and that Scarsdale has been retained pursuant to this Agreement to act as financial advisor to the Company solely with respect to the matters set forth herein. In such capacity, Scarsdale shall act as an independent contractor, and any duties of Scarsdale arising out of its engagement pursuant to this Agreement shall be contractual in nature and shall be owed solely to the Company.

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  Scarsdale is a full service securities firm that engages in securities trading and brokerage activities, in addition to providing investment banking and financial advisory services. Scarsdale represents to the Company that it is a registered broker dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is a member firm of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

7.      Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall inure to the sole and exclusive benefit of Scarsdale and the Company and the persons referred to in Appendix I and their respective successors and representatives. The obligations and liabilities under this Agreement shall be binding upon Scarsdale and the Company.

8.      Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York applicable to contracts executed and to be wholly performed therein without giving effect to its conflicts of laws principles or rules. The Company and Scarsdale agree that any dispute concerning this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration before the FINRA pursuant to its arbitration rules, except for claims pursuant to Appendix I. Arbitration will be venued in New York County.

9.      Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended, or its provisions waived, only by a writing signed by the person or persons against whom enforcement of the modification, amendment or waiver is sought.

10.      Announcements of Offering. If the Offering is consummated and Scarsdale acted as placement agent, Scarsdale may, at its option and expense, place an announcement in such newspapers and periodicals as Scarsdale may choose stating that Scarsdale has so acted, and the capacity in which it has acted.

11.      No Commitment. This Agreement does not and will not constitute any agreement, commitment or undertaking, express or implied on the part of Scarsdale or any affiliate to purchase or to sell any securities or to provide any financing and does not ensure the successful arrangement or completion of the Offering or any other transaction.

12.      Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes and cancels any and all prior or contemporaneous arrangements, understandings and agreements, written or oral, between them relating to the subject matter hereof.

13.      Severability. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held or made unenforceable or invalid by a statute, rule, regulation, decision of a tribunal or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. And, to the fullest extent, the provisions of the Agreement shall be severable.

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14.      Headings. The descriptive headings of the paragraphs, subparagraphs and Appendixes of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretations of this Agreement.

15.      Failure or Delay No Waiver. It is understood and agreed that failure or delay by either the Company or Scarsdale in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall not operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege hereunder.

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If the foregoing terms correctly set forth our agreement, please sign and return to us a duplicate copy of this Agreement. We look forward to working with you toward the successful conclusion of this engagement and developing a long-term relationship with the Company.

Very truly yours,

SCARSDALE EQUITIES LLC

 

				
		By: 	/s/ Wade Black 	
			Wade Black	
			Chief Operating Officer 	

Confirmed and accepted as of

this 7th day of December, 2009:

KIMBER RESOURCES, INC.

			
	By:	/s/ Gordon Cummings 	
		Gordon Cummings 	
		Chief Executive Officer 	

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APPENDIX I

INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION

The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Scarsdale and its affiliates (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and controlling persons (Scarsdale and each such person being an "Indemnified Party") from and against all losses, claims, damages and liabilities (or actions, including shareholder actions, in respect thereof), joint or several, to which such Indemnified Party may become subject tinder any applicable federal or state law, or otherwise, which are related to or result from the performance by Scarsdale of the services contemplated by or the engagement of Scarsdale pursuant to, this Agreement and will promptly reimburse any Indemnified Party for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) as they are incurred in connection with the investigation of preparation for or defense arising from any threatened or pending claim, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party and whether or not such claim, action or proceeding is initiated or brought by the Company. The Company will not be liable to any Indemnified Party under the foregoing indemnification and reimbursement provisions, (i) for any settlement by an Indemnified Party effected without its prior written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld); or (ii) to the extent that any loss, claim, damage or liability is found in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted primarily from Scarsdale's willful misconduct or gross negligence. The Company also agrees that no Indemnified Party shall have any liability (whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort or otherwise) to the Company or its security holders or creditors related to or arising out of the engagement of Scarsdale pursuant to, or the performance by Scarsdale of the services contemplated by, this Agreement except to the extent that any loss, claim, damage or liability is found in a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted primarily from Scarsdale's willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence.

Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Party of notice of any intention or threat to commence an action, suit or proceeding or notice of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, such Indemnified Party will, if an indemnification claim in respect thereof is to be made against the Company pursuant hereto, promptly notify the Company in writing of the same. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party and such Indemnified Party notifies the Company of the commencement thereof, the Company may elect to assume the defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party, and an Indemnified Party may employ counsel to participate in the defense of any such action provided, that the employment of such counsel shall be at the Indemnified Party's own expense, unless (i) the employment of such counsel has been authorized in writing by the Company, (ii) the Indemnified Party has reasonably concluded (based upon advice of counsel to the Indemnified Party) that there may be legal defenses available to it or other Indemnified Parties that are different from or in addition to those available to the Company, or that a conflict or potential conflict exists (based upon advice of counsel to the Indemnified Party) between the Indemnified Party and the Company that makes it impossible or inadvisable for counsel to the Indemnifying Party to conduct the defense of both the Company and the Indemnified Party (in which case the Company will not have the right to direct the defense of such action on behalf of the Indemnified Party), or (iii) the Company has not in fact employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party to assume the defense of such action within a reasonable time after receiving notice of the action, suit or proceeding, in each of which cases the reasonable fees, disbursements and other charges of such counsel will be at the expense of the Company; provided, further, that in no event shall the Company be required to pay fees and expenses for more than one firm of attorneys representing Indemnified Parties. Any failure or delay by an Indemnified Party to give the notice referred to in this paragraph shall not affect such Indemnified Party's right to be indemnified hereunder, except to the extent that such failure or delay causes actual harm to the Company, or prejudices its ability to defend such action, suit or proceeding on behalf of such Indemnified Party.

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If the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is for any reason held unenforceable by an Indemnified Party, the Company agrees to contribute to the losses, claims, damages and liabilities for which such indemnification is held unenforceable (i) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits to the Company, on the one hand, and Scarsdale on the other hand, of the Offering as contemplated whether or not the Offering is consummated or, (ii) if (but only if) the allocation provided for in clause (i) is for any reason unenforceable, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) but also the relative fault of the Company, on the one hand and Scarsdale, on the other hand, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The Company agrees that for the purposes of this paragraph the relative benefits to the Company and Scarsdale of the Offering as contemplated shall be deemed to be in the same proportion that the total value received or contemplated to be received by the Company or its shareholders, as the case may be, as a result of or in connection with the Offering bear to the fees paid or to be paid to Scarsdale under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company expressly agrees that Scarsdale shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which fees paid Scarsdale hereunder (excluding reimbursable expenses), exceeds the amount of any damages which Scarsdale has otherwise been required to pay.

The Company agrees that without Scarsdale's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, it will not settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in any pending or threatened claim, action or proceeding in respect of which indemnification could be sought under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement (in which Scarsdale or any other Indemnified Party is an actual or potential party to such claim. action or proceeding), unless such settlement, compromise or consent includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of such claim, action or proceeding.

In the event that an Indemnified Party is requested or required to appear as a witness in any action brought by or on behalf of or against the Company in which such Indemnified Party is not named as a defendant. the Company agrees to promptly reimburse Scarsdale on a monthly basis for all expenses incurred by it in connection with such Indemnified Party's appearing and preparing to appear as such a witness, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of its legal counsel.

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If multiple claims are brought with respect to at least one of which indemnification is permitted under applicable law and provided for under this Agreement, the Company agrees that any judgment or arbitration award shall be conclusively deemed to be based on claims as to which indemnification is permitted and provided for, except to the extent the judgment or arbitration award expressly states that it, or any portion thereof, is based solely on a claim as to which indemnification is not available.

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