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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

 

This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered on Michelle Lequjn by and between Xzeres Wind Corp. ("Xzeres") and Michelle Lequin ("Contractor") (Xzeres and Contractor are collectively referred to as the "Parties").

 

Recitals

 

A. Xzeres is a leader in the wind energy development industry and designs, engineers, manufactures, distributes and sells wind turbines and towers.

 

B. Michelle Lequin is an independent contractor who has been or will providing consulting or development services to Xzeres.

 

C. Xzeres and Contractor desire to document their independent contractor relationship as set forth below.

 

Agreement

 

In consideration of the foregoing recitals, and for other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which each hereby acknowledges, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. Engagement of Contractor. Xzeres shall engage Contractor to provide consulting and development services for the benefit of Xzeres more specifically described in Appendix A to the Agreement (the "Services").

 

2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the date written above and shall continue until terminated as provided in Section 9.

 

3. Contractor's Duties.

 

a) Best Efforts. Contractor shall, in performing the Services, use Contractor's best efforts, and devote such time, human resources, and tools or equipment as are necessary to properly perform and complete the Services.

 

b) Compliance with Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall take such actions as may be necessary to comply with any and all orders, laws, regulations, and requirements by any country, state, county or municipal authority having jurisdiction. [For sales agreements: Without limiting the foregoing, Contractor specifically agrees not to sell Xzeres's products or services in countries or locations on the United States Trade Embargo List, currently including: Balkans, Belarus, Burma, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor, Lebanon, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, and Zimbabwe.]

 

c) During the performance of the Services, Contractor shall not by word or act make any representation inconsistent with his status as a Contractor of Xzeres or constituting, creating, or giving rise to any employment or agency relationship with Xzeres.

 

  

 

  

 

4. Contractor's Compensation.

 

4.1. As compensation for the performance of the Services, Xzeres shall pay Contractor Michelle Lequin Dollars ($ 35.00 ) per Hour for Services performed. Contractor shall be paid semi-monthly for the Services.

 

4.2. Contractor shall be reimbursed at cost for all reasonable travel expenses (including airfare, rental cars, taxis, shuttles, mileage, hotel rooms, meals, etc.), as well as other reasonable expenses necessary to perform the Services (e.g., copy services, FedEx, etc.). Xzeres's obligation to reimburse Contractor for expenses will be subject to Xzeres's standard expense approval policies and/or processes. Any expenses exceeding $500 must be pre-approved by Xzeres.

 

4.3. The compensation set forth in Section 4.1 and 4.2 above constitutes the sole consideration to be provided to Contractor, and no deductions for any purposes, including state or federal taxes, shall be made from such payments. It is further understood that this Agreement does not entitle contractor to coverage under any Xzeres welfare, pension, insurance, vacation, disability benefit, or incentive bonus plan of any kind.

 

5. Confidentiality/Writings/Ownership.

 

5.1. Confidentiality. Contractor acknowledges that he will have access to Xzeres's confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets, some of which is protected by copyrights and patents, but all of which is valuable and confidential (collectively, the "Confidential Information"). Contractor shall not disclose any Confidential Information regarding Xzeres, its operations or personnel, to third parties, whether or not such information was provided to Contractor by Xzeres prior to or during the term of this Agreement. Confidential Information shall include, but not be limited to: (a) customer or trade lists; (b) Confidential Information; (c) proprietary information; (d) trade secrets; (e) procedures, systems, research, reports, methods or techniques that a person might reasonably expect to be disadvantageous to Xzeres if used by or disclosed to any person, firm, or entity; (f) proposals; (g) inventions; (h) plans, details and specifications; (i) operations manuals and materials; (j) management information systems; (k) products, services, or products or services under development; (1) formulas and engineering; (m) budgets; (n) financial information; in all cases regarding Xzeres and its affiliates and their business, properties, or affairs; and (0) any third party proprietary information, which shall include all trade secrets, technical information, proprietary business or financial information, and other data received in confidence by Xzeres or its affiliates from third parties, including customers, employees of customers, and others with whom Xzeres or its affiliates interact, or have interacted, in the course of their respective businesses. The obligations of this Section 5.1 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to not disclose to any other person (unless required by law) or use for personal gain any Confidential Information at any time during or after the Agreement Ter., unless Xzeres grants express, written consent to such a disclosure. In addition, Contractor will use his best efforts to prevent any such disclosure.

 

5.2. Writings. Xzeres shall own all right, title and interest in any writings or other materials written (including but not limited to electronic data and writings, engineering calculations, plans, details or product specifications), produced, or created by Contractor or under Contractor's supervision (whether alone or with others and whether or not during regular work hours or on Xzeres's premises) while providing services to Xzeres (the "Writings"), and all copyrights, common law and statutory in the United States and foreign countries, pertaining to such Writings. During the term of this Agreement and while Contractor is providing the Services to Xzeres, Contractor will notify Xzeres if it creates or has been engaged to create any written materials (including but not limited to electronic data and writings, engineering calculations, plans, details or product specifications) which relate to wind turbines and towers for any other client of Contractor or on Contractor's own behalf, with sufficient detail to allow Xzeres to determine if such writings actually constitute Writings under this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor will not be required to provide any information that would violate any confidentiality requirements that Contractor has with other clients.

 

  

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5.3. Assignment of Patents, Improvements and Discoveries. Contractor hereby assigns to Xzeres all of Contractor's right, title and interest in any improvement, invention and discovery, whether patentable or not, conceived or reduced to practice by Contractor while performing Services for Xzeres (whether or not conceived or reduced to practice during work hours or on Xzeres's premises) which relate in any manner to, or which are capable of being used in, the business of Xzeres.

 

5.4. Return of Information. All information and documentation supplied to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise shall be and at all times remain the property of Xzeres. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that all originals and copies of records, reports, documents, lists, memoranda, notes and other documentation (whether in written form, on disk or in any other media), whether prepared by or on behalf of Xzeres or by Contractor, which relate to Xzeres's business, contain any Confidential Information, constitute or relate to any Writings, patents, improvements or discoveries, shall be the sole and exclusive property of Xzeres and shall be returned to Xzeres by Contractor upon the termination of Contractor's Services for any reason whatsoever, or upon the request of Xzeres at any time.

 

6. Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete.

 

6.1. Non-Solicitation of Clients. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that solely by reason of his relationship with Xzeres, Contractor will come into contact with a significant number of Xzeres's customers and prospective customers, and will have access to Confidential Information, including information regarding Xzeres's customers, prospective customers and related information. Contractor covenants and agrees during the term of this Agreement and for one year following termination of this Agreement, Contractor and any person or entity controlled by Contractor will not directly or indirectly: (i) solicit or aid in the solicitation of customers of Xzeres for the purpose of selling or marketing wind turbine and tower products or services; or (ii) induce customers or prospective customers of Xzeres to terminate or cancel any business relationship with Xzeres, or not buy products or services from Xzeres.

 

6.2. Non-Solicitation of Employees. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that solely by reason of his relationship with Xzeres, Contractor has and will come into contact with and acquire information regarding Xzeres's employees. Accordingly, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year following termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall not, either on Contractor's own account or on behalf of any person, company, corporation, or other entity, directly or indirectly, solicit or endeavor to cause any employee of Xzeres to leave employment with Xzeres.

 

  

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6.3. Non-Compete. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year following termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall not, directly or indirectly: (a) own (as a proprietor, partner, stockholder or otherwise) an interest in; or (b) participate (as an officer, director, or in any other capacity) in the management, operation, or control of; or (c) perform services as or act in the capacity of an employee, independent contractor, consultant, or agent of any enterprise, which competes, or intends to compete, with Xzeres.

 

7. Contractor's Acknowledgment. Contractor hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the restrictions and obligations set forth and imposed by Sections 5 and 6 will not prevent Contractor from obtaining gainful employment in Contractor's field of expertise or cause Contractor undue hardship; and (b) in view and in consideration of the benefits Contractor will receive from Xzeres pursuant to this Agreement, the restrictions and obligations imposed on Contractor under Sections 5 and 6 are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of Xzeres. If any provision or subdivision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, Sections 5 and 6, is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable, any such portion shall nevertheless be enforced to the greatest extent such court shall deem reasonable, and, in such event, it is the parties' intention, desire and request that the court reform such portion in order to make it enforceable. In the event of such judicial reformation, the parties agree to be bound by this Agreement as reformed in the same manner and to the same extent as if they had agreed to such reformed agreement in the first instance.

 

8. Independent Contractor Status/Contractor Not Employee of Xzeres.

 

a) Contractor shall be an independent contractor for all purposes and shall be entitled only to the compensation provided for in this Agreement. All Services provided in accordance with the terms of this Agreement shall be furnished as an independent contractor and not as an employee of Xzeres, and nothing set forth herein shall be constructed as inconsistent with Contractor's independent contractor relationship or status. Although Xzeres may specify the objectives or results it desires Contractor's services to achieve, the means and methods utilized by Contractor to obtain such objectives or results shall be under Contractor's exclusive control and shall be in accordance with accepted standards of professional practices. Contractor is solely responsible for his performance under this Agreement and the quality of the Services; for obtaining and maintaining all licenses and certifications necessary to carry out this Agreement; for payment of any fees, taxes, royalties, or other expenses necessary to perform the Services except as otherwise specified in the Agreement; and for meeting all other requirements of law in carrying out this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a partnership, employment relationship, or joint venture between Xzeres on the one hand, and Contractor.

 

  

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b) Neither Contractor nor any of his employees, contractors, or agents are employees or agents of Xzeres. Contractor shall ensure that none of his employees, contractors, or agents hold themselves out as or claim to be officers, employees, or agents of Xzeres. Contractor's employees, contractors, and agents are not entitled to any privilege or benefit that would accrue to an employee of Xzeres.

 

c) Contractor shall comply with all payroll withholding laws and shall timely pay all withholding, social security and unemployment obligations. Contractor shall also comply with all laws applicable to employment including, but not limited to, laws, if any, regarding workers' compensation, fair labor standards, occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity and immigration.

 

9. Termination. The independent contractor relationship may be terminated for the following reasons:

 

a) Termination by Either Party Without Cause. Either party may terminate the independent contractor relationship at any time without cause upon providing thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other party. In the event of termination under this provision, Contractor will continue to complete existing projects in order for the projects to be returned to Xzeres in an orderly fashion.

 

b) Termination by Xzeres. Xzeres may terminate the independent contractor relationship immediately without notice at any time in the event of the occurrence of any of the following:

 

i. Breach of any covenant, term or condition of this Agreement by Contractor which breach continues unremedied for a period of ten (l0) days after notice to Contractor of such breach; or

 

ii. Fraud or dishonesty by Contractor; or

 

iii. Any act by Contractor that could cause embarrassment to Xzeres or could adversely affect Xzeres's reputation.

 

c) Payment on Termination. Contractor is never entitled to any form of compensation for services performed following termination of the independent contractor relationship for any reason. In no event will Xzeres ever be obligated to pay Contractor compensation after Contractor is no longer acting as an independent contractor of Xzeres. Compensation cannot be earned and is never payable after Contractor's independent contractor relationship with Xzeres is terminated.

 

10. Return of Property. Upon termination of Services, Contractor will promptly return to Xzeres all property, including, but not limited to, electronic data and documents, Writings, and other materials belonging to Xzeres or developed on Xzeres's behalf, without limitation.

 

  

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11. Continuing Obligations. Notwithstanding the termination of the independent contractor relationship for any reason, the provisions of Sections 5, 6 and 8 of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect following such termination.

 

12. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. However, this Agreement is personal to Contractor and Contractor shall not assign this Agreement.

 

13. Merger. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between Xzeres and Contractor. There are no promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior communications, representations, and agreements, verbal or written, between Xzeres and Contractor. Contractor acknowledges that he has been fully paid by Xzeres for any services supplied prior to the date of execution of this Agreement.

 

14. Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify and hold Xzeres harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages or expenses (collectively "Claims") arising out of, or in any way relating to, the Services or Contractor's performance of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, claims for injuries to persons, or damages to property of any person or firm. Contractor's obligations under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason. Xzeres agrees to give Contractor prompt notice of any such claim, demand or action and to the extent that Xzeres is not adversely affected, cooperate fully with Contractor in defense or settlement thereof. Xzeres shall have the right to select defense counsel in connection with any Claims.

 

15. Amendment. This Agreement shall not be amended except in writing subscribed to and signed by Xzeres and Contractor.

 

16. Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

 

17. Severability. If any part or parts of this Agreement shall be held unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, and if limiting such provision would make the provision valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be construed as so limited.

 

18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Oregon

 

19. Notice. Any notice required or otherwise given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and mailed certified return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by overnight delivery service or hand delivery, addressed as follows:

 

  

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Xzeres:

	
/s/Clayton Wood

	  	
Clayton Wood

	  	
COO/President

 

	
Contractor:

	/s/ Michelle Leguin
	  	
Michelle Leguin

	  	
Technical Writer

 

Either party may change such addresses from time to time by providing notice as set forth above.

 

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first written above.

 

	
XZERES WIND CORP:

	
By:

	  	
Its:

	  	
Dated:

 

	
CONTRACTOR:

	
[Print Name]

	  	
Its:

	  	
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PROPERTY OPTION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

AMERICAN MINING CORPORATION

AND

KRC EXPLORATION LLC.

YAM  CLAIM GROUP

STEVENS COUNTY

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

 

  

 

  

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

	
DEFINITIONS

	
3

	  	  
	
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF AMC

	
4

	
 

	  
	
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF KRC

	
5

	  	  
	
GRANT AND EXERCISE OF OPTION

	
6

	  	  
	
RIGHT OF ENTRY

	
7

	  	  
	
OBLIGATIONS OF KRC DURING PROPERTY OPTION PERIOD

	
7

	  	  
	
OBLIGATIONS OF AMC DURING PROPERTY OPTION PERIOD

	
8

	  	  
	
TERMINATION OF OPTION

	
8

	  	  
	
FORCE MAJEURE

	
8

	  	  
	
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

	
8

	  	  
	
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION

	
9

	  	  
	
NOTICES

	
9

	  	  
	
GENERAL

	
9

	  	  
	
APPENDIX “A”

	  
	
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND ACCESS

	  
	  	  
	
APPENDIX “B”

	  
	
OPERATOR AGREEMENT

	  

 

  

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OPTION AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made effective as of the 28th  day of July, 2010.

BETWEEN:

AMERICAN MINING CORPORATION, Inc., a body corporate under the laws of the State of Idaho and having offices at 1028 E. Larch Ave., Osburn Idaho.

(hereafter “AMC”)

- and -

KRC EXPLORATION LLC.., a limited liability corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Nevada and having offices located at 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 880, Reno, Nevada.

(hereafter “KRC”)

WHEREAS:

A. AMC is the holder of or is entitled to become the holder of all Property Rights related to the Property; and

B. AMC has agreed to grant an Option to KRC to acquire an interest in and to the Property Rights and the Property, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;

 

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the sum of $10.00 now paid by KRC to AMC (the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged), the parties agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS

1.1 For the purposes of this Agreement the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, namely:

	
a)  

	
“Agreement” means this agreement and any amendments thereto from time to time;

	
b)  

	
 “AMC” means AMC American Mining Corporation, Inc.

	
c)  

	
“Commencement Date” means the date of this Agreement;

	
d)  

	
“Completion Date” means the date on which KRC fulfills all of its obligations with respect to proper exercise of the Option as contemplated in paragraph  4 hereof;

	
e)  

	
“Exploration Expenditures” means the sum of all costs of acquisition and maintenance of the Property, all exploration and development expenditures and all other costs and expenses of whatsoever kind or nature including those of a capital nature, incurred or chargeable by KRC with respect to the exploration and development of the Property and the placing of the Property into Commercial Production.

 

  

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f)  

	
“Feasibility Report” means a detailed written report of the results of a comprehensive study on the economic feasibility of placing the Property or a portion thereof into Commercial Production and shall include a reasonable assessment of the mineral ore reserves and their amenability to metallurgical treatment, a description of the work, equipment and supplies required to bring the Property or a portion thereof into Commercial Production and the estimated cost thereof, a description of the mining methods to be employed and a financial appraisal of the proposed operations supported by an explanation of the data used therein.

	
g)  

	
“KRC” means KRC Exploration LLC.

	
h)  

	
“Mine” means the workings established and assets acquired, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, development headings, plant and concentrator installations, infrastructure, housing, airport and other facilities in order to bring the Property into Commercial Production.

	
i)  

	
“Mineral Products” means the end products derived from operating the Property as a Mine.

	
j)  

	
“Mining Operations” means every kind of work done on or in respect of the Property in accordance with a Feasibility Report; or if not provided for in a Feasibility Report, unilaterally and in good faith prevent waste, or to otherwise discharge any obligation which is imposed upon the Operator pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, investigating, prospecting, exploring, developing, property maintenance, preparing reports, estimates and studies, designing, equipping, improving, surveying, construction and mining, milling, concentrating, rehabilitation, reclamation, and environmental protection.

	
k)  

	
“Operator” means KRC whose duties commence upon the execution of this agreement and shall terminate upon the resignation of KRC as the Operator or upon the Completion Date and whose duties are described in Appendix B to this agreement;

	
l)  

	
“Option” means the irrevocable option for KRC to earn in and acquire a net undivided interest in and to the Property as provided in this Agreement;

	
m)  

	
“Option Period” means the period commencing on the Commencement Date to and including August 31, 2014

	
n)  

	
“Property” means the exploration properties and lands located in the State of Washington all as more particularly described in Appendix “A” hereto;

	
o)  

	
“Property Rights” means all applications for permits for general reconnaissance, permit for general reconnaissance, interim approvals, applications for contracts of work, contracts of work, licenses, permits, easements, rights-of-way, certificates and other approvals obtained by either of the parties either before or after the date of this Agreement and necessary for the exploration and development of the Property, or for the purpose of placing the Property into production or continuing production therefrom.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF AMC

2.1           AMC hereby acknowledges and confirms that it holds the Property Rights related to an undivided one hundred (100%) percent interest in the Property as at the date hereof.

	
2.2  

	
AMC represents and warrants to KRC that:

 

  

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a)  

	
AMC is lawfully authorized to hold his interest in the Property and will remain so entitled until 100% of the interests of AMC in the Property have been duly transferred to KRC as contemplated by the terms hereof;

	
b)  

	
as at the date hereof and at the time of transfer to KRC of an interest in the mineral claims and/or exploration licenses comprising the Property AMC is and will be the beneficial owner of its interest in the Property free and clear of all liens, charges, claims, royalties or net profit interests of whatsoever nature, and no taxes or rentals will be due in respect of any thereof;

	
c)  

	
AMC has the right and capacity to deal with the Property and the right to enter into this Agreement and to dispose of his right, title and interest in the Property as herein contemplated;

	
d)  

	
there is no adverse claim or challenge against or to AMC’s interest in the Property, nor to the knowledge of AMC is there any basis therefor, and there are no outstanding agreements or options to acquire or purchase such interest in the Property or any portion thereof other than this Agreement;

	
e)  

	
no person has any royalty, net profit interests or other interest whatsoever in the Property;

	
f)  

	
AMC is duly authorized to execute  this Agreement and for the performance of this Agreement by him, and the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated will not conflict with or result in any breach of any covenants or agreements contained in, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any encumbrance under the provisions of its articles or constating documents or any indenture, agreement or other instrument whatsoever to which AMC is a party or by which he is bound or to which he or the Property may be subject;

	
g)  

	
no proceedings are pending for, and it is unaware of any basis for the institution of any proceedings leading to, the placing of AMC in bankruptcy or subject to any other laws governing the affairs of and insolvent person;

	
h)  

	
there are no claims, proceedings, actions or lawsuits in existence and to the best of AMC’s information and belief none are contemplated or threatened against or with respect to the right, title, estate and interest of AMC in the Property;

	
i)  

	
to the best of his information and belief, all laws, regulations and orders of all governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the Property have been complied with by AMC;

	
j)  

	
to the best of his information and belief AMC is in good standing under all agreements and instruments affecting the Property to which he is a party or is bound.

2.3 The representations and warranties contained in this section are provided for the exclusive benefit of KRC, and a breach of any one or more thereof may be waived by KRC in whole or in part at any time without prejudice to its rights in respect of any other breach of the same or any other representation or warranty, and the representations and warranties contained in this section shall survive the execution hereof.

2.4 The representations and warranties contained in this section shall be deemed to apply to all assignments, transfers, conveyances or other documents transferring to KRC the interest to be acquired hereunder and there shall not be any merger of any covenant, representation or warranty in such assignments, transfers, conveyance or documents, any rule or law, in equity or statute to the contrary notwithstanding.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF KRC

3.1  KRC represents and warrants to AMC that:

	
a)  

	
it has been duly incorporated and validly exists as a Limited Liability Company in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of its formation;

	
b)  

	
it is or will be prior to acquiring any undivided interest in the Property hereunder, lawfully authorized to hold mineral claims and real property under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Property is situate;

	
c)  

	
it has duly obtained all authorizations for the execution of this Agreement and for the performance of this Agreement by it, and the consummation of the transaction herein contemplated by it will not conflict with or result in any breach of any covenants or agreements contained in, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any encumbrance under the provisions of the articles or the constating documents of it or any shareholders' or directors' resolution, indenture, agreement or other instrument whatsoever to which it is a party or by which they are bound or to which it or the Property may be subject; and,

	
d)  

	
no proceedings are pending for, and it is unaware of any basis for the institution of any proceedings leading to, the dissolution or winding up of KRC or the placing of KRC in bankruptcy or subject to any other laws governing the affairs of insolvent Limied Liability Corporations.

  

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3.2 The representations and warranties contained in this section are provided for the exclusive benefit of AMC and a breach of any one or more thereof may be waived by AMC in whole or in part at any time without prejudice to its rights in respect of any other breach of the same or any other representation or warranty, and the representations and warranties contained in this section shall survive the execution hereof.

3.3 The representations and warranties contained in this section shall be deemed to apply to all assignments, transfers, conveyances or other documents transferring to AMC the interest to be acquired hereunder and there shall not be any merger of any covenant, representation or warranty in such assignments, transfers, conveyance or documents, any rule or law, in equity or statute to the contrary notwithstanding.

GRANT AND EXERCISE OF OPTION

 

4.1 AMC hereby irrevocably grants to KRC the sole and exclusive right and Option to acquire a one hundred percent (100%) right, title, estate and interest of AMC’s one hundred (100%) percent net undivided interest) in and to the Property Rights and Property, free and clear of all charges, encumbrances, claims, royalties and net profit interests of whatsoever nature.

  

4.2 If at any time after the date hereof KRC determines in its sole discretion to commission a Feasibility Report recommending the Construction of a Mine, KRC shall give written notice thereof to AMC

 

4.3 The Option may be exercised at any time (subject to the terms as stated herein) by KRC: 

	
a)  

	
paying AMC four thousand dollars ($4,000) upon the execution of this agreement

	
b)  

	
paying AMC four thousand dollars ($4,000) on or before August 31, 2011

	
c)  

	
paying AMC twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) on or before August 31, 2012

	
d)  

	
paying AMC one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) on or before August 31. 2013

	
e)  

	
incurring Exploration Expenditures on the Property as follows:

	
(i)  

	
Exploration Expenditures of not less than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) on or before August 31, 2012;

	
(ii)  

	
aggregate Exploration Expenditures (including Exploration Expenditures as described in paragraph 4.3(e)(i) above) of not less fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) on or before August 31, 2013

	
(iii)  

	
aggregate Exploration Expenditures (including Exploration Expenditures as contemplated in paragraph 4.3e) (i) and (ii) above) of not less than one hundred and eighty six thousand dollars ($180,000) on or before August 31, 2014, and;

 

4.4 Prior to the exercise of the Option as herein provided, KRC  is hereby appointed the initial operator of the Property and shall have the exclusive right to resign as operator without notice to AMC and to name a subsequent operator upon giving notice to AMC. The operator and shall carry out exploration and development programs on the Property on the following terms:

a) The operator shall have the same powers, duties and obligations in carrying out such programs as set out in the Operator Agreement attached hereto as Schedule “B”.

 

  

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b) For income tax purposes, all Exploration Expenditures incurred by the operator pursuant to such programs shall be incurred for the benefit of KRC; and

c) Until such time as the Option is exercised in accordance with the terms hereof, KRC shall have no interest of whatsoever nature in the Property Rights or the Property.

4.5 If and when the Option has been exercised in accordance with Section 4.3 and commencing on the

Completion Date:

a) The undivided right, title and interest of the parties in the Property shall be as follows:

 

	
Before Completion Date (net)

	
After Completion Date (net)

	
AMC 

	
100%

	
AMC 

	
0%

	
KRC  

	
0%

	
KRC

	
100%

	
Total 

	
100%

	
Total

	
100%

 

  

b) the undivided right, title and interest in and to the Property Rights and the Property acquired by KRC upon the Completion Date shall vest in KRC free and clear of all charges, encumbrances, claims, royalties or net profit interests of whatsoever nature. 

4.6 Within 30 days after the Completion Date, AMC shall deliver to KRC such number of duly executed transfers which in the aggregate convey AMC's interest to be acquired hereunder in the Property in favour of KRC. In the event that AMC shall deliver notice to KRC that it has exercised the Option pursuant to the terms hereof, KRC shall be entitled to receive and to record such of the transfers contemplated hereby at its own cost with the appropriate governmental office to effect legal transfer of such interest in the Property into the name of KRC.

RIGHT OF ENTRY

5.1 During the term of this Agreement, the directors and officers of KRC and its servants, agents and independent contractors, shall have the sole and exclusive right in respect of the Property to:

a) enter thereon at their sole risk and expense;

b) do such prospecting, exploration, development and other mining work thereon and thereunder as KRC,  in its sole discretion may determine advisable;

c) bring upon and erect upon the Property such buildings, plant, machinery and equipment as KRC may deem advisable and for a period of six months following the termination of this Agreement, to remove such buildings, plant, machinery and equipment; and

d) remove  therefrom and dispose of reasonable quantities of ores, minerals and metals for the purposes of obtaining assays or making other tests. 

 

  

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OBLIGATIONS OF KRC DURING OPTION PERIOD

6.1 During the term of this Agreement, KRC shall:

a) permit the directors, officers, employees and designated consultants of AMC, at their own risk and expense, access to the Property at all reasonable times, and AMC agrees to indemnify KRC against and to save it harmless from all costs, claims, liabilities and expenses that AMC may incur or suffer as a result of any injury (including injury causing death) to any director, officer, employee or designated consultant of AMC while on the Property;

b) permit AMC, at its own expense, reasonable access to the results of the work done on the Property during the last completed calendar year;

c) do all work on the Property in a good and workmanlike fashion and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, orders and ordinances of any governmental authority;

d) indemnify and save AMC harmless in respect of any and all costs, claims, liabilities and expenses arising out of KRC’s activities on the Property.

OBLIGATIONS OF AMC DURING OPTION PERIOD

6.1 During the term of this Agreement, AMC shall:

a) maintain in good standing those mineral claims and/or exploration licenses comprised in the Property by the making of annual mineral claim lease payments to the US Department of the Interior, Burreau of Land Management, and to agencies of the State of  Washington as the case may be, and to perform of all other actions which may be necessary in that regard in order to keep such mineral claims free and clear of all liens and other charges arising from KRC’s activities thereon. 

TERMINATION OF OPTION

7.1 Provided that KRC is not in default pursuant to the provisions hereof, KRC shall have the right at any time during the term of this Agreement to terminate the Option by providing not less than forty five (45) days written notice to AMC.

7.2 Notwithstanding the termination of the Option, KRC shall have the right, within a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days following the end of the Option Period, to remove from the Property all buildings, plant, equipment, machinery, tools, appliances and supplies which have been brought upon the Property by or on behalf of KRC, and any such property not removed within such 180 day period shall thereafter become the property of AMC.

FORCE MAJEURE

9.1 If KRC is at any time either during the term of this Agreement or thereafter prevented or delayed in complying with any provisions of this Agreement by reason of strikes, lock-outs, labour shortages, power shortages, fuel shortages, fires, wars, acts of God, governmental regulations restricting normal operations, shipping delays or any other reason or reasons, other than lack of funds, beyond the control of KRC, the time limits for the performance by KRC of its obligations hereunder shall be extended by a period of time equal in length to the period of each such prevention or delay, but nothing herein shall discharge KRC from its obligations hereunder to maintain the Property in good standing.

9.2 KRC shall give prompt notice to AMC of each event of force majeure under Section 9.1 and upon cessation of such event shall furnish to AMC with notice to that effect together with particulars of the number of days by which the obligations of AMC hereunder have been extended by virtue of such event of force majeure and all preceding events of force majeure.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

10.1 The parties to this Agreement shall keep confidential all books, records, files and other information supplied by any party to the other party or to their employees, agents or representative in connection with this Agreement or in respect of the activities carried out on the Property by a party, or related to the sale of minerals, or other products derived from the Property, including all analyses, reports, studies or other documents prepared by a party or its employees, agents or representatives, which contain information from, or otherwise reflects such books, records, files or other information. The parties shall not and shall ensure that their employees, agents or representatives do not disclose, divulge, publish, transcribe, or transfer such information, all or in part, without the prior written consent of the other parties, which may not be arbitrarily withheld and which shall not apply to such information or any part thereof to the extent that: 

a) prior to its receipt by a party such information was already in the possession of such party or its employees, agents or representatives; or

b) in respect of such information required to be publicly disclosed pursuant to applicable securities or corporate laws.

 

  

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DEFAULT AND TERMINATION

12.1 If at any time during the term of this Agreement KRC fails to perform any obligation required to be performed by it hereunder or is in breach of a warranty given by it hereunder, which failure or breach materially interferes with the implementation of this Agreement, AMC  may terminate this Agreement but only if:

a) it shall have first given to the defaulting KRC a notice of default containing particulars of the obligation which the defaulting KRC has not performed, or the warranty breached; and

b) the defaulting KRC has not, within forty-five (45) days following delivery of such notice of default, cured such default or commenced proceedings to cure such default by appropriate payment or performance, the defaulting KRC hereby agreeing that should it so commence to cure any default it will prosecute the same to completion without undue delay, provided however, that this paragraph shall not be extended to a default by KRC to exercise an Option pursuant to Article 4 thereof.

12.2 Notwithstanding Section 12.1 hereof, if at any time KRC fails to perform a condition precedent to the exercise of the Option, AMC shall be entitled to forthwith terminate this Agreement.

NOTICES

13.1 Each notice, demand or other communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by prepaid registered mail deposited in a Post Office in the United States of America addressed to the party entitled to receive the same, or delivered, telexed, telegraphed or telecopied to such party at the address for such party specified on the face page hereof. The date of receipt of such notice, demand or other communication shall be the date of delivery thereof if delivered, telexed, telegraphed or telecopied, or, if given by registered mail as aforesaid, shall be deemed conclusively to be the third business day after the same shall have been so mailed except in the case of interruption of postal services for any reason whatever, in which case the date of receipt shall be the date on which the notice, demand or other communication is actually received by the addressee.

13.2 Either party may at any time and from time to time notify the other party in writing of a change or address and the new address to which notice shall be given to it thereafter until further change.

GENERAL

14.1 This Agreement shall supersede and replace any other agreement or arrangement, whether oral or written, heretofore existing between the parties in respect of the subject matter of this Agreement. 

14.2 No consent or waiver expressed or implied by any party in respect of any breach or default by any other party in the performance by such other of its obligations hereunder shall be deemed or construed to be a consent to or a waiver of any other breach of default.

14.3 The parties shall promptly execute or cause to be executed all documents, deeds, conveyances and other instruments of further assurance and do such further and other acts which may be reasonably necessary or advisable to carry out fully and effectively the intent and purpose of this Agreement or to record wherever appropriate the respective interest from time to time of the parties in the Property.

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

14.5 This Agreement shall, (i) be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada and the parties hereby irrevocably attorn to the jurisdiction of the said province and (ii) be subject to the approval of all securities regulatory authorities having jurisdiction, such approvals will be sought in a timely and diligent manner.

14.6 Time shall be of the essence in this Agreement.

14.7 Wherever the neuter and singular is used in this Agreement it shall be deemed to include the plural, masculine and feminine, as the case may be.

14.8 The rights and obligations of each party shall be in every case several and not joint or joint and several.

14.9  This Agreement may be executed in any number of identical counterparts which shall constitute an original and collectively and separately constitute a single instrument or agreement.

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

AMERICAN MINING COMPANY, INC.

per_______________________________________

      Gary MacDonald, CEO, CFO

KRC EXPLORATION LLC.

per______________________________________

     Luis Antonio Delgado Gonzalez, Manager

 

  

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APPENDIX “A”

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND ACCESS

(Attached Hereto)

 

  

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Description of Property and Access

Young America Mining (YAM) Mineral Claims

 

The Young American property is a block of 4 contiguous unpatented claims which were originally located in 1886. In 2008 American Mining Corporation of Osburn, Idaho staked the four original unpatented claims. These claims are managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of the United States Department of the Interior.

The four claims are located at approximately SW1⁄4 Section 28, and NW1⁄4 Section 33. Both sections T38N and R33E are located in Stevens County, Washington. The claims are located about 15 miles north of the town of Kettle Falls, Washington.

Access to the property is north from Kettle Falls along Highway 25, then by way of a half mile of gravel road that crosses private property.

 

  

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APPENDIX “B”

OPERATOR AGREEMENT

(Attached Hereto)

 

  

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OPERATOR AGREEMENT

between

 KRC EXPLORATION LLC.

And

____________________________

 

YAM CLAIM GROUP

STEPHENS COUNTY

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

 

  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	
DEFINITIONS

	
3

	  	  
	
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

	
4

	  	  
	
OPERATOR

	
5

	  	  
	
POWER, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF OPERATOR

	
6

	  	  
	
PROGRAMS

	
8

	  	  
	
FORCE MAJEURE

	
8

	  	  
	
NOTICE

	
8

	  	  
	
WAIVER

	
8

	  	  
	
FURTHER ASSURANCES

	
9

	  	  
	
USE OF NAME

	
9

	  	  
	
ENTIRE AGREEMENT

	
9

	  	  
	
AMENDMENT

	
9

	  	  
	
TIME

	
9

	  	  
	
RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

	
9

	  	  
	
ENUREMENT

	
9

	  	  
	
GOVERNING LAW

	
9

	  	  
	
SEVERABILITY

	
9

	  	  
	
NUMBER AND GENDER

	
10

	  	  
	
HEADINGS

	
10

	  	  
	
TIME OF THE ESSENCE

	
10

	  	  
	
COUNTERPARTS

	
10

 

  

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OPERATOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made as of the_____________ day of________________ , 2010.

BETWEEN:

KRC EXPLORATION LLC., a limited liability corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Nevada and having offices located at 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 880, Reno, Nevada.(hereafter “KRC”)

OF THE FIRST PART

AND:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OF THE SECOND PART

WHEREAS:

A. KRC has the right to acquire a 100% interest in and to the Property, and;

B. The parties wish to create an operator agreement to carry out the continued operation of the Property on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the premises, and of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto have agreed and do hereby agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS

1.1 In this Agreement, including the Recitals and Schedules hereto the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings: 

	
a)  

	
“Agreement” means this Operator Agreement as amended from time to time; 

	
b)  

	
 “Commercial Production” means the operation of the Property as a producing mine and the production of Mineral Products therefrom (excluding bulk sampling, pilot plant or test

operations);

	
c)  

	
“Completion Date” means the date on which it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of KRC that the preparing and equipping of a Mine for Commercial Production is complete;

	
d)  

	
“Construction” means every kind of work carried out during the Construction Period by the Operator in accordance with a Feasibility Report.;

	
e)  

	
“Construction Period” means the period beginning on the date of a Feasibility Report and ending on the Completion Date;

	
f)  

	
“Costs” means all items of outlay and expense whatsoever, direct or indirect, with respect to Mining Operations in accordance with this Agreement, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following categories of Costs shall have the following meanings

	
i)  

	
“Mine Construction Costs” means those Costs incurred during the Construction

      Period;

	
ii)  

	
“Mine Costs” means Mine Construction Costs and Operating Costs; and

	
iii)  

	
“Operating Costs” means those Costs incurred subsequent to the Completion Date;

 

  

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g)  

	
“Feasibility Report” means a detailed written report of the results of a comprehensive study on the economic feasibility of placing the Property or a portion thereof into Commercial Production and shall include a reasonable assessment of the mineral ore reserves and their amenability to metallurgical treatment, a description of the work, equipment and supplies required to bring the Property or a portion thereof into Commercial Production and the estimated cost thereof, a description of the mining methods to be employed and a financial appraisal of the proposed operations supported by an explanation of the data used therein; 

	
h)  

	
“KRC” means KRC Exploration LLC.. 

	
i)  

	
“Mine” means the workings established and assets acquired, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, development headings, plant and concentrator installations, infrastructure, housing, airport and other facilities in order to bring the Property into Commercial Production;

	
j)  

	
“Mine Construction Costs” means those Costs incurred during the Construction Period;

	
k)  

	
“Mine Costs” means Mine Construction Costs and Operating Costs; and

	
l)  

	
“Mineral Products” means the end products derived from operating the Property as a Mine, and;

	
m)  

	
“Mining Operations” means every kind of work done by the Operator on or in respect of the Property in accordance with a Feasibility Report; or if not provided for in a Feasibility Report, unilaterally and in good faith, to prevent waste or to otherwise discharge any obligation which is imposed upon it pursuant to this Agreement and in respect of which KRC has not given it directions; including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, investigating, prospecting, exploring, developing, property maintenance, preparing reports, estimates and studies, designing, equipping, improving, surveying, Construction and mining, milling, concentrating, rehabilitation, reclamation, and environmental protection.

	
n)  

	
 “Option Agreement” means the option agreement, made as of the 28th day of July, 2010,  between American Mining Corporation, Inc., Inc and KRC.

	
o)  

	
” Operator” means the operator appointed pursuant to paragraph 3;

	
p)  

	
Other Tenements” means 

	
i)  

	
all surface rights of and to any lands within or outside the Property including surface held in fee or under lease, license, easement, right of way or other rights of any kind  (and all renewals, extensions and amendments thereof or substitutions therefore) acquired by or on behalf of KRC with respect to the Property, 

	
ii)  

	
 all information obtained from Mining Operations, and 

	
iii)  

	
those rights and benefits appurtenant to the Property that are acquired for the purpose of conducting Mining Operations;

	
q)  

	
“Party” or “Parties” means the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns which become parties to this Agreement;

	
r)  

	
 “Program” means a plan, including budgets, for the Project or any part thereof as approved by  KRC pursuant to this Agreement;

	
s)  

	
“Project” means the exploration and development of the Property, preparation and delivery of a Feasibility Report and the Construction and operation of facilities to put the Property into Commercial Production;

	
t)  

	
“Property” means those certain mining claims and related rights and interests set out and more particularly described in Appendix “A” hereto and Other Tenements and shall include any renewal thereof and any form of substitute or successor title thereto;

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

2.1 Each of the parties represents each to the other that:

a) it is the legal and beneficial owner of the right to earn an Interest as set forth and described in the recitals hereto free and clear of all liens, charges and encumbrances except as set forth in Appendix “A” attached hereto and the Option Agreement; and

b) save and except as set out herein, there is no adverse claim or challenge against or to the ownership of or title to its Interest or any portion thereof, nor is there any basis therefor, and there are no outstanding agreements or options to acquire or purchase its Interest or any portion thereof.

 

  

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2.2 Each of the parties represents each to the other that:

a) it is a incorporation or Limited Liability Company, organized and validly subsisting under the laws of its jurisdiction of its organization, and; 

b) it has full power and authority to carry on its business and enter into this Agreement and any agreement or instrument referred to or contemplated by this Agreement and to carry out and perform all of its obligations hereunder; and

c) it has duly obtained all corporate authorizations for the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated will not conflict with or result in any breach of any covenants or agreements contained in, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any encumbrance, lien or charge under the provisions of its constating documents or any indenture, agreement or other instrument whatsoever to which it is a party or by which it is bound or to which it may be subject and will not contravene any applicable laws.

2.3 The representations and warranties hereinbefore set out are conditions on which the parties have relied in entering into this Agreement, are to be construed as both conditions and warranties and shall, regardless of any investigation which may have been made by or on behalf of any party as to the accuracy of such representations and warranties, survive the closing of the transactions contemplated hereby and each of the parties will indemnify and save the other harmless from all loss, damage, costs, actions and suits arising out of or in connection with any breach of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement and each party shall be entitled, in addition to any other remedy to which it may be entitled, to set off any such loss, damage or costs suffered by it as a result of any such breach against any payment required to be made by it to the other party hereunder.

OPERATOR

3.1 The Operator of the Property shall be ___________________________.  An Operator shall continue as Operator until changed pursuant to the terms hereof or by a decision of KRC or if the Operator has failed to perform in a manner that is consistent with good mining practice or has failed to perform in a manner consistent with its duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, and KRC has given to the Operator written notice setting forth particulars of the Operator's default and the Operator has not within 30 days of receipt of such notice commenced to remedy the default and thereafter to proceed continuously and diligently to complete all required remedial action.

 

3.2 The Operator may at any time on sixty (60) days notice to KRC resign as Operator, in which event KRC shall select another party or person to be Operator (hereinafter called the “new Operator”) upon the thirtieth (30th) day after receipt of the Operator's notice of resignation or such sooner date as KRC may establish and give notice of to the resigning Operator. The resigning Operator shall thereupon be released and discharged from all its duties and obligations as Operator upon the appointment of the new Operator except those duties and obligations that it theretofore should have performed.

3.3 Upon the Operator making a voluntary or involuntary assignment into bankruptcy or taking advantage of any legislation for the winding-up or liquidation of the affairs of insolvent or bankrupt companies the Operator shall automatically be terminated as operator and the other party or its nominee appointed as Operator.

3.4 The new Operator shall assume all of the rights, duties, obligations and status of the Operator as provided in this Agreement, other than the previous Operator's Interest, if any, without obligation to retain or hire any of the employees of the former Operator or to indemnify the former Operator for any costs or expenses which the previous Operator will incur as a result of the termination of employment of any of its employees resulting from this change of Operator, and shall continue to act as Operator until its replacement or resignation.

3.5 Upon the effective time of a resignation, removal or cessation, the departing Operator shall within sixty (60) days of such resignation, removal or cessation, turn over to its successor, or if no successor has been designated, to KRC, control and possession of the Property together with (i) all documents, books, records and accounts (or copies thereof) pertaining to the performance of its functions as Operator and (ii) all monies held by it in its capacity as the Operator. Upon transfer and delivery thereof, the departing Operator shall be released and discharged from, and the successor Operator shall assume, all duties and obligations of Operator except the unsatisfied duties and obligations of the departing Operator accrued prior to the effective date of the change of Operator and for which the departing Operator shall, notwithstanding its release or discharge, continue to remain liable, it being understood and agreed that the departing and successor Operators respectively shall co-operate in finalizing all outstanding matters and completing the transition. If the title to any real or personal property included in the Property is held in the name of the departing Operator, it shall transfer such property to the successor Operator in trust for the parties hereto unless otherwise directed by KRC.

 

  

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3.6 Within sixty (60) days of the effective time of an Operator's resignation, removal or cessation as Operator, KRC may cause an audit to be made of the records maintained by the departing Operator and the cost of such audit shall be for the joint account of the parties hereto.

3.7 Except as authorized by KRC or as otherwise herein provided, the Operator shall not assign its operating rights or obligations under this Agreement.

POWER, DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF OPERATOR

4.1 Subject to the control and direction of KRC, the Operator shall have full right, power and authority to do everything necessary or desirable to carry out a Program and the Project and to determine the manner of exploration and development of the Property and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right, power and authority to:

	
a)  

	
regulate access to the Property subject only to the right of representatives of the parties to have access to the Property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting work being done thereon but at their own risk and expense;

	
b)  

	
employ and engage such employees, agents and independent contractors as it may consider necessary or advisable to carry out its duties and obligations hereunder and in this connection to delegate any of its powers and rights to perform its duties and obligations hereunder, but the Operator shall not enter into contractual relationships with another person except on terms which are commercially competitive;

	
c)  

	
execute all documents, deeds and instruments, do or cause to be done all such acts and things;

	
d)  

	
To give all such assurances as may be necessary to maintain good and valid title  to the Property. Each party hereby irrevocably constitutes the Operator its true and lawful attorney to give effect to the foregoing and hereby agrees to indemnify and save the Operator harmless from any and all costs, loss or damage sustained or incurred without gross negligence or bad faith by the Operator directly or indirectly as a result of its exercise of its powers pursuant to this subsection; and

	
e)  

	
conduct such title examination and cure such title defects as may be advisable in the reasonable judgment of the Operator.

4.2 The Operator shall have the following duties and obligations during the term hereof:

	
a)  

	
to diligently manage, direct and control all exploration, development and producing operations in and under the Property in a prudent and workmanlike manner and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, orders and regulations;

	
b)  

	
to prepare and deliver to each of the parties during the periods of active field work, monthly progress and expense reports of the work in progress, on or before the day which is forty-five (45) days following each calendar month with respect to work done in such month and on or before the first day of every calendar year, comprehensive annual reports covering the activities and expenses hereunder and such report shall include the results obtained during the twelve (12) month period ending on  immediately preceding;

	
c)  

	
to provide and deliver to each of the parties, together with the reports referred to in subparagraph (b), copies of all assays, maps and drill logs;

 

  

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d)  

	
to maintain true and correct books, accounts and records of operations hereunder in accordance with the Accounting Procedure, separate and apart from any other books, accounts and records maintained by the Operator, provided that the judgment of the Operator as to matters related to accounting, for which provision is not made in the Accounting Procedure shall govern if the Operator's accounting practices are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the mining industry in  the United States of America;

	
e)  

	
to permit one representative of the parties appointed in writing at all reasonable times and at their expense to inspect, audit and copy the Operator's accounts and records relating to the accounting for production or to the determination of the proceeds from the sale thereof for any fiscal year of the Operator within 9 months following the end of such fiscal year. The Operator shall maintain its accounts and records for a period of at least two (2) years or such longer period as required by the laws of the United States or its States. The parties shall be entitled to inspect, audit and copy the accounts and records upon giving the Operator ten (10) days notice of their intention to do so;

	
f)  

	
to obtain and maintain or cause any contractor engaged hereunder to obtain and maintain during any period in which active work is carried out hereunder such insurance coverage as KRC deems advisable;

	
g)  

	
to permit the parties or their representatives appointed in writing, at all reasonable times, at their own expense and risk, reasonable access to the Property and all data derived from carrying out work thereon;

	
h)  

	
to prosecute and defend, but not to initiate without the consent of KRC, all litigation or administrative proceedings arising out of the Property, or Project;

	
i)  

	
to transact, undertake and perform all transactions, contracts, employments, purchases, operations, negotiations with third parties and any other matter or thing undertaken by or on behalf of the operation of the property hereunder in the Operator's name and to pay all expenditures incurred in connection therewith promptly when due;

	
j)  

	
to transact, undertake and perform all transactions, contracts, employments, purchases, operations, negotiations with third parties and any other matter or thing undertaken on behalf of the parties in the Operators name;

	
k)  

	
to take all proper and reasonable steps for the protection of rights of surface owners against damage occasioned by operations to be conducted hereunder and pay such damages as may lawfully be determined as resulting from such operations.

4.3 Subject to any specific provisions of this Agreement, the Operator, in carrying out its duties and obligations hereunder, shall at all times be subject to the direction and control of KRC and shall perform its duties hereunder in accordance with the instructions and directions as from time to time communicated to it by KRC and shall make all reports to KRC except where otherwise specifically provided herein.

4.4 The Operator shall commence and diligently complete the Project and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may retain an independent consulting geologist acceptable to KRC to prepare a report in respect of the Project, the results thereof, the conclusions derived therefrom and the recommendation as to whether or not further work should be conducted on the Property.

4.5 The Operator may charge the following sums in return for its head office overhead functions which are not charged directly as provided in the Accounting Procedure: a) with respect to Mine Construction, an amount equal to 5.0% of all Construction Costs; and b) subsequent to the Completion Date, an amount equal to 2.5% of all Operating Costs.

4.6 If a party gives notice in writing to KRC that the party holds a bona fide belief that the sums charged under Section 4.5 are either excessive or insufficient then KRC shall call a meeting to be held within ninety (90) days of receipt of such notice for the purpose of amending or ratifying the amounts charged under Section 4.5 hereof.

  

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PROGRAMS

5.1 Expenditures shall only be incurred under and pursuant to Programs prepared by the Operator and approved by KRC. Any Feasibility Report shall be prepared pursuant to a separate Program.

5.2 The Operator shall prepare and submit to KRC a Program within 90 days of the completion of the previous Program.

5.3 If it appears that Costs will exceed by greater than ten (10%) percent those estimated under a program the Operator shall immediately give written notice to KRC outlining the nature and extent of the additional costs and expenses (hereinafter called “Program overruns”). If Program Overruns are approved by KRC, then within thirty (30) days after the receipt of a written request from the Operator, KRC shall provide the Operator with funding for the overruns. If Program Overruns are not approved by KRC the Operator shall have a right to curtail or abandon such Program. Any costs incurred by the Operator due to a curtailment or abandonment of the Program shall be paid by KRC.

FORCE MAJEURE

6.1 Neither  party will be liable for its failure to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement due to a cause beyond its reasonable control (except those caused by its own lack of funds) including, but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, explosion, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances, laws, rules and regulations or orders of any duly constituted governmental authority or non-availability of materials or transportation (each an “Intervening Event”).

6.2 All time limits imposed by this Agreement will be extended by a period equivalent to the period of delay resulting from an Intervening Event.

6.3 A party relying on the provisions of Section 20.1 will take all reasonable steps to eliminate any Intervening Event and, if possible, will perform its obligations under this Agreement as far as practical, but nothing herein will require such party to settle or adjust any labour dispute or to question or to test the validity of any law, rule, regulation or order of any duly constituted governmental authority or to complete its obligations under this Agreement if an Intervening Event renders completion impossible.

NOTICE

7.1 Any notice, direction, cheque or other instrument required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and may be given by the delivery of the same or by mailing the same by prepaid registered or certified mail to the address of each Party specified on the first page hereof or by sending the same by telegram, telex, telecommunication or other similar form of communication, in each case addressed to the intended recipient at the address of the respective party set out on the front page hereof.

7.2 Any notice, direction, cheque or other instrument aforesaid will, if delivered, be deemed to have been given and received on the day it was delivered, and if mailed, be deemed to have been given and received on the third business day following the day of mailing, except in the event of disruption of the postal service in which event notice will be deemed to be received only when actually received and, if sent by telegram, telex, telecommunication or other similar form of communication, be deemed to have been given or received on the day it was so sent.

7.3 Any party may at any time give to the other notice in writing of any change of address of the party giving such notice and from and after the giving of such notice the address or addresses therein specified will be deemed to be the address of such party for the purposes of giving notice hereunder.

WAIVER

8.1 If any provision of this Agreement shall fail to be strictly enforced or any party shall consent to any action by any other party or shall waive any provision as set out herein, such action by such party shall not be construed as a waiver thereof other than at the specific time that such waiver or failure to enforce takes place and shall at no time be construed as a consent, waiver or excuse for any failure to perform and act in accordance with this Agreement at any past or future occasion.

 

  

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FURTHER ASSURANCES

9.1 Each of the parties hereto shall form time to time and at all times do all such further acts and execute and deliver all further deeds and documents as shall be reasonably required in order to fully perform and carry out the terms of this Agreement. For greater certainty, this section shall not be construed as imposing any obligation on any party to provide guarantees.

USE OF NAME

10.1 No party shall, except when required by this Agreement or by any law, by-law, ordinance, rule, order or regulation, use, suffer or permit to be used, directly or indirectly, the name of any other party for any purpose related to the Property or the Project.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

11.1 This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding among the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and undertakings, whether oral or written, relative to the subject matter hereof.

AMENDMENT

12.1 This Agreement may not be changed orally but only by an agreement in writing, by the party or parties against which enforcement, waiver, change, modification or discharge is sought.

TIME

13.1 Unless earlier terminated by agreement of all parties this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for so long as any part of the Property or Project is held in accordance with this Agreement. Termination of the Agreement shall not, however, relieve any party from any obligations theretofore accrued but unsatisfied.

RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

14.1 If any right, power or interest of any party in any Property under this Agreement would violate the rule against perpetuities, then such right, power or interest shall terminate at the expiration of 20 years after the death of the survivor of all the lineal descendants of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, living on the date of execution of this Agreement.

ENUREMENT

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

GOVERNING LAW

16.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada and the parties irrevocably attorn to the jurisdiction of the said State.

SEVERABILITY

17.1 If any one or more of the provisions contained herein should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of such provision shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby in any other jurisdiction and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

  

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NUMBER AND GENDER

18.1 Words used herein importing the singular number only shall include the plural, and vice versa, and words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders, and vice versa, and words importing persons shall include firms and corporations.

HEADINGS

19.1 The division of this Agreement into articles and sections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

TIME OF THE ESSENCE

 

20.1 Time shall be of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

COUNTERPARTS

 

21.1 This Agreement may be executed in any number of identical counterparts which shall constitute an original and collectively and separately constitute a single instrument or agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day, month and year first above written.

KRC EXPLORATION LLC

per______________________________________

     Luis Antonio Delgado Gonzalez, Manager

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per______________________________________

      

  

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APPENDIX “A”

to the

Operator Agreement

Dated ______________, _________, 20_____

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

(Attached hereto)

 

 The Young American property is a block of 4 contiguous unpatented claims which were originally located in 1886. In 2008 American Mining Corporation of Osburn, Idaho staked the four original unpatented claims. These claims are managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of the United States Department of the Interior. 

 The four claims are located at approximately SW1⁄4 Section 28, and NW1⁄4 Section 33. Both sections T38N and R33E are located in Stevens County, Washington. The claims are located about 15 miles north of the town of Kettle Falls, Washington. 

 Access to the property is north from Kettle Falls along Highway 25, then by way of a half mile of gravel road that crosses private property.

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