Document:

Exhibit 10.7

 

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

TAHOE-RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER

 

THIS AGREEMENT is made
and entered into by and between TAHOE-RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, hereinafter referred
to as “Seller”; and AQUA METALS RENO, INC., a Delaware corporation, or its assignee, hereinafter referred to
as “Buyer”. The last day  of execution hereof by a party shall be the effective date (the “Effective Date”)
of the Agreement.

 

		1.	GENERAL.

 

1.1         Tahoe-Reno
Industrial Center. Seller is the master developer of the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (“TRI” or the “Project”),
a business park development in Storey County, Nevada conceptually shown on the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

 

1.2         Real
Property. Seller wishes to sell to Buyer a portion of TRI, consisting of approximately 12.56 acres (the “Real Property”),
as more particularly shown on Exhibit “B”, attached hereto, as Site 6. The Real Property is zoned for industrial uses
by Storey County. Exhibit “B” is a conceptual site plan, The exact acreage size and location of the Real Property shall
be determined by the mapping process described in Section l4.

 

		A.	Facility. Buyer has informed Seller that its intended use of the Real Property is a battery
recycling plant (the “Facility”) and said use must comply with the industrial zoning allowed by Storey County on the
Real Property. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and Buyer’s compliance with applicable federal, state and local
laws, Seller agrees that Buyer may develop the Real Property for use as the Facility.

 

Buyer acknowledges the CC&Rs
(as defined below) for the Project require approval of the Architectural Review Committee of the TRI Owners Association for Buyer’s
site development plan. In addition, Buyer must acquire a building permit for the Facility from the Storey County. The expense for
the site development plan and building permit is sole responsibility of the Buyer.

 

		B.	CC&Rs. Buyer acknowledges
                                         receipt of a copy of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the
                                         Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (CC&Rs) recorded on September 25, 1998 as Document No.
                                         83412 in the office of the Recorder of Storey County, Nevada, which allow use of the
                                         Real Property as the Facility, subject to compliance with the provisions thereof. These
                                         CC&Rs are available on www.tahoereno.com. Buyer agrees to comply with the
                                         provisions of the CC&Rs. The CC&Rs shall be recorded against the Real Property
                                         on or before close of escrow and shall be a permitted exception to title.

 

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		C.	Development Agreement and Handbook.
                                         Buyer acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Development Agreement (“Development
                                         Agreement”) between Seller and Storey County, which specifies the government entitlements
                                         to develop the Real Property and the Project. An exhibit to the Development Agreement
                                         is the Development Handbook (“Handbook”), which provides standards and criteria
                                         for construction on the Real Property. Buyer agrees the development of the Real Property
                                         shall be subject to the Development Agreement and the Handbook, and Buyer shall comply
                                         with their terms. A Memorandum of the Development Agreement has been recorded against
                                         the Real Property on February 8, 2000 as Document No. 86804 and shall be a permitted
                                         exception to title. And the Handbook is available at www.tahoereno.com.

 

Buyer acknowledges and agrees
to comply with the provisions of Subsection 6.7(a) of the Development Agreement, requiring all construction contracts, vendor’s
agreements, equipment purchases and other contracts under which sales taxes will arise to state that the location of delivery and
situs of property subject to sales taxes shall be expressly stated to be Storey County, Nevada, and Buyer shall require all contracts
and agreements of its contractors, subcontractors, vendors and material men to so specify.

 

Buyer also acknowledges and agrees
to comply with the provisions of Subsection 6.7(c) of the Development Agreement requiring notice to Storey County, and in some
instances the Storey County School District, of state applications for tax abatements or deferrals.

 

		D.	Utility Purveyors. The TRI
                                         General Improvement District (“TRIGID”) has been formed to provide water
                                         and sewer utility services to properties in the Project. Subject to the provisions of
                                         Section 13, Buyer agrees to accept water and sewer services exclusively from TRIGID for
                                         the Real Property. Gas and electric service are provided to the Project including the
                                         Real Property by NV Energy. Buyer agrees to accept gas and electric service from NV Energy,
                                         subject to approved tariffs and rules promulgated by the Nevada Public Utility Commission.

 

		2.	PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY.

 

2.1         Agreement
To Sell And Purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller hereby agrees to sell and Buyer hereby
agrees to purchase the Real Property together with all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to all of the appurtenances
thereunto belonging or appertaining, as further specified herein.

 

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		3.	PURCHASE PRICE.

 

3.1         Amount.
The purchase price shall be the sum of One Million Sixty Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Two Dollars and Thirty Cents ($1,066,872.30).
This price is an estimate based on the agreed purchase price of One Dollar Ninety Five Cents($1.95) per square foot for 544,500
square feet of the Property, as approximately described in Exhibit “B”. The purchase price paid to the Seller at closing
shall be adjusted to reflect the actual square footage established by the parcel map or record of survey created for the Real Property
as provided in Section 14.

 

3.2         Earnest
Money Deposit. Buyer shall pay the sum of Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($5,000.00) as an earnest money deposit upon execution
hereof into escrow to be held in trust by First American Title Insurance Company, and to be applied to the purchase price at close
of escrow. If Buyer does not terminate this Agreement as specified in Subsections 6.4 or 9.2, or otherwise as provided herein,
then the entire earnest money deposit shall become nonrefundable, and applied to reduce the balance of the purchase price at closing,
except in the case of breach by Seller.

 

3.3         Balance
of Purchase Price. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in immediately available funds at close of escrow.

 

		4.	EASEMENTS.

 

4.1         Reservation
of Easements. Seller reserves to itself after close of escrow, its affiliates, invitees, permittees and utility purveyors reasonable
easements for utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, storm drainage, telephone, cable TV, etc.) and access to be constructed by
Seller or others through the Real Property as are required to serve the Real Property and the Project. However, the location of
said easements must be approved in writing by the Buyer, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Seller and Buyer
further agree that any easement reserved under this Subsection shall not interfere with Buyer’s intended or actual development
and use of the Real Property. All easements shall include access for construction and maintenance and shall be located and made
subject to easement agreements in recordable form mutually agreed by the parties.

 

		5.	WATER RIGHTS / MINERAL RIGHTS.

 

5.1         No
Water Rights. Except for the right to water service specified in Section 13 below, this Agreement includes no right, title
or interest to appropriated or unappropriated groundwater lying underneath the surface of the Real Property nor any right of Seller
to surface water appurtenant or otherwise found on the Real Property or the Project. Except as otherwise provided herein, all such
rights are reserved to Seller.

 

5.2         Mineral
Rights Reserved. The Real Property shall not include mineral rights or other subsurface rights, which are reserved to Seller,
including without limitation: oil; gas; geothermal; aggregates and common variety soils; and precious minerals of all kinds. However,
Seller shall be prohibited from entering the surface or subsurface of the Real Property to extract any said reserved rights or
substances without the prior written consent of Buyer, which may be denied in Buyer’s sole discretion. The Deed (as hereinafter
defined) shall contain provisions consistent with this Subsection, Nothing contained in this Subsection shall prohibit or impair
Buyer from excavating and grading the Real Property for development of the Facility, including cuts and fills, and importation
or exportation of soils necessary for said grading. 

 

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		6.	ESCROW AND CLOSING.

 

6.1         Escrow
Holder. The consummation of the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement shall take place through an escrow at First
American Title Insurance Company, c/o Margie Roma, 5310 Kietzke Lane, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada 89511, hereinafter referred to as
“Escrow Holder” or “Title Company”. This Agreement shall constitute escrow instructions for Escrow Holder.
Close of escrow shall sometimes be referred to as the “Closing”.

 

6.2         Terms
of Escrow. Consummation of this escrow shall be in accordance with the following terms and conditions.

 

		A.	A fully executed copy of this Agreement shall be deposited with Escrow Holder as escrow instructions,
with any amendments or additional instructions which shall be in writing and signed by both parties, which may be needed from time
to time by Escrow Holder for purposes of performing its functions under this Agreement. Escrow Holder is hereby appointed and designated
to act as such and is authorized and instructed to deliver, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the documents
and money to be deposited into escrow as hereinafter provided, with the terms and conditions contained herein to apply to such
escrow. Seller and Buyer hereby agree that each shall, during the escrow period, execute any and all documents and perform any
and all acts reasonably necessary or appropriate to consummate the purchase and sale pursuant to the terms set forth in this Agreement.

 

		B.	Seller shall deposit into escrow, on or before close of escrow:

 

		i.	An executed Grant, Bargain and Sale Deed (“Deed”) in recordable form conveying the
Real Property purchased and sold hereunder;

 

		ii.	The easements and associated documents; and

 

		iii.	Such other executed documents as may be necessary.

 

		C.	Buyer shall execute and deposit into escrow, on or before close of escrow, the cash and other documents
required to consummate the purchase and sale pursuant to the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

 

		D.	Escrow Holder shall cause to be drafted any other documents to be recorded or signed by the parties.

 

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6.3         Title
Policy and Survey. If Buyer elects to have an ALTA Extended Owner’s policy of title insurance issued at close of escrow,
and a survey is required by the Title Company for said insurance, Buyer shall be solely responsible at Buyer’s cost and expense
for acquisition of the survey. Buyer shall insure that said survey is prepared in a timely manner in order to review title as provided
in Subsection 6.4 and to close escrow as specified in Subsection 8.1. If the survey prepared on behalf of Buyer reveals any matters
which cause the title to the Real Property not to be marketable or which are not Permitted Title Exceptions (defined below), then
Buyer shall have those rights and remedies with respect thereto as are set forth in Section 6.4.

 

6.4         Preliminary
Report. Upon receipt of this Agreement, Seller shall order from Escrow Holder for the approval of Buyer, at Seller’s expense,
a preliminary title report on the Real Property. Seller shall request Title Company to issue its preliminary title report within
five (5) business days, including copies of the documents giving rise to the items of exceptions thereto. Within thirty (30) business
days thereafter Buyer shall furnish Seller with a written statement of any and all title matters to which Buyer objects, including
any such matter revealed by the survey referenced in Subsection 6.3, if any (any such matters to which Buyer objects pursuant to
this Section 6.4 are herein referred to as “Title Objections” and any matters to which it does not object are herein
referred to as “Permitted Title Exceptions”). Seller shall notify Buyer within five (5) days of its receipt of written
notification hereunder which Title Objections (if any) it agrees to cure, provided Seller must cure all Title Objections that are
in the nature of liens or other encumbrances to secure the payment of money, irrespective of whether such liens or encumbrances
arise out of the actions or inactions of the Seller, provided there is an actual sum of money, disputed or undisputed, secured
by any lien or encumbrance. Seller agrees to expend such money and take such other actions as may be necessary to correct or cure
any Title Objections Seller has agreed to cure or is required to cure and to satisfy and cause to be released of record at the
close of escrow any such Title Objections. Seller shall have until the close of escrow to cure all Title Objections it agrees to
cure or is required to cure hereunder.

 

In the event Buyer
delivers notice to Seller of Title Objections and Seller does not agree to cure any Title Objections, Buyer may terminate this
Agreement as specified in Subsection 9.2. If Buyer fails to terminate the Agreement in a timely manner under Subsection 9.2, Buyer
shall be deemed to have waived the Title Objections; provided that Seller shall nevertheless be required to cure any Title Objections
that Seller has agreed to cure or that Seller is required to cure under the provisions of this Subsection.

 

6.5         Title
Insurance. Buyer shall cause Escrow Holder to issue at close of escrow a policy of title insurance of Buyer’s choice
insuring title on the Real Property, subject only to the Permitted Title Exceptions and containing endorsements requested by Buyer
in its sole discretion. The title policy shall have liability limits of not less than the purchase price referenced in Section
3.

 

		7.	ESCROW CHARGES.

 

7.1        Seller’s
Charges.     Escrow Holder shall charge and collect from the Seller at closing the following:

 

		A.	the cost of the title insurance for a ALTA Standard Owner’s policy, however, if Buyer requires
an ALTA Extended Owner’s policy of title insurance, any costs in excess of those set forth in this subsection shall be borne
by Buyer;

 

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		B.	one-half of the escrow charges, and any cost of recording documents necessary to clear Title Objections;

 

		C.	one-half (1/2)
                                         of the tax on the transfer of Real Property provided for in NRS 375.010 through 375.110,
                                         as amended, and any deferred agricultural use taxes under NRS Chapter 361A; and

 

		D.	any taxes for the current fiscal year, which taxes shall be pro-rated between the Seller and the
Buyer as of the date of the close of escrow.

 

7.2          Buyer’s
Charges. Escrow Holder shall charge and collect from the Buyer at closing the following:

 

		A.	the remaining cost of the ALTA title policy for the extended coverage, if requested by Buyer;

 

		B.	one-half of the escrow charges;

 

		C.	the cost of recording the Deed and any other documents to be recorded;

 

		D.	any taxes for the current fiscal year, which taxes shall be pro-rated between the Seller and the
Buyer as of the date of close of escrow; and

 

		E.	one-half (1/2)
                                         of the tax on the transfer of Real Property provided for in NRS 375.010 through 375.110,
                                         as amended.

 

7.3         Escrow
Holder Authorization. Seller and Buyer hereby authorize Escrow Holder to insert the date of close of escrow as the execution
date of the Deed at closing. The Escrow Holder is further authorized to insert the date of close of escrow and to fill in the blank
spaces in any and all documents and instruments delivered to it, so long as it is done in conformity with this Agreement and any
amendments or additional escrow instructions.

 

7.4         Closing
Duties of Escrow Holder. At close of escrow as hereinafter defined, Escrow Holder shall:

 

		A.	cause the Deed, all easements and any other appropriate documents to be recorded in the office
of the County Recorder of Storey County, Nevada;

 

		B.	deliver to Buyer the title policy as provided herein and other instruments conveying title to the
Real Property; and

 

		C.	deliver to Seller, the payment specified in Section 3 above.

 

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		8.	CLOSE OF ESCROW.

 

8.1          Closing
Date. Escrow shall close for the Real Property on the later to occur of: (i) ninety (90) days after the Effective Date; or
(ii) within three (3) business day after the approval of government entities which must approve the record of survey creating a
legal parcel for the Real Property as specified in Section 14. If escrow does not so close in a timely manner as specified in this
Subsection, this Agreement shall be terminated unless the parties otherwise agree, and neither party shall have any liability or
claim against the other party hereunder.

 

		9.	DUE DILIGENCE.

 

9.1         Due
Diligence Period and Document Review. Buyer shall have a due diligence investigation period expiring sixty (60) days after
the Effective Date of this Agreement (“Due Diligence Period”) to conduct such due diligence investigations as Buyer
deems necessary to determine the feasibility, economic or otherwise, of its intended development. During such period, Buyer may
enter upon the Real Property with Buyer’s agents, representatives or designees to inspect, examine, survey and make test
borings, soil bearing tests and other engineering, environmental or landscaping tests or surveys which it may deem necessary on
the Real Property. Buyer shall pay all costs and expenses incurred to conduct the investigation and studies. Seller agrees to make
available to Buyer for inspection and, if desired, copying, within three (3) days of execution hereof any relevant soil analysis,
transportation studies, air quality studies, environmental studies, and other studies related to the Real Property in the possession
of Seller in order to assist Buyer’s evaluation, including, without limitation, the following:

 

		A.	copies of all permits, approvals, maps, agreements, covenants, rules or restrictions relating to
the Real Property, its use or developability, and/or the availability of utilities, including water, electricity, gas, sewer and
storm drain currently in Seller’s possession or control;

 

		B.	all information available to Seller regarding the fees, dues, assessments or other charges to which
the Real Property is or will be subject in connection with the Project;

 

		C.	copies in Seller’s possession or control of:

 

		i.	any reports, studies or other written information regarding the environmental, geologic, seismic,
biologic or archaeological condition of the Real Property;

 

		ii.	any reports, studies or other written material relating to the Real Property prepared by civil
engineers; and

 

		iii.	Any reports, studies or other written material relating to the feasibility of economic or physical
development of the Real Property; and

 

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		D.	other relevant documents or written information as may be reasonably requested by Buyer (the request
for which shall not extend the Due Diligence Period).

 

Upon the request of
Buyer, Seller agrees to meet with governmental authorities and any other entities or individuals working on behalf of Buyer, at
any reasonable time prior to close of escrow agreeable to both Buyer and Seller, in order to facilitate the due diligence investigation
and Buyer’s intended development of the Real Property. Seller shall cooperate with and assist Buyer in obtaining any government
permits and approvals necessary to construct Buyer’s improvements. Seller shall not be required to spend any money in fulfilling
this obligation. Except for any special use permits or any other governmental permits and approvals required for the construction
and operation of the Facility, Buyer shall not apply to Storey County for any modification of the Development Agreement, permit,
tentative map, amendment or zoning approval for the Real Property without the prior consent of Seller, which consent shall not
be unreasonably be withheld.

 

9.2          Termination.
If Buyer, in its sole discretion, determines within the Due Diligence Period that Buyer’s intended development is not feasible
for any reason whatsoever, Buyer shall so notify Seller in writing and this Agreement shall be immediately terminated. If Buyer
fails to so notify Seller within the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived its right to so terminate and the
Due Diligence Period shall have expired, If Buyer terminates this Agreement under this Subsection, then Seller shall inform Escrow
Holder to immediately return any monies deposited by Buyer with the Escrow Holder which are refundable to Buyer, as specified in
Subsection 3.2 above, and neither Seller nor Buyer shall have any further obligations under this Agreement.

 

		10.	REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

 

10.1       Seller.
Seller makes the following representations and warranties, and agrees to the following covenants and obligations for the benefit
of Buyer, to the best of Seller’s actual knowledge.

 

		A.	Except as specified herein, Seller shall not cause title to the Real Property to become further
encumbered or clouded after the Effective Date of this Agreement without Buyer’s consent, in its sole discretion.

 

		B.	Seller warrants that there are no known, threatened or pending annexations, condemnations, or other
proceedings or litigation against or affecting Seller or any part of the Real Property.

 

		C.	Seller represents that neither the execution by it of this Agreement nor the consummation of this
sale: will constitute a violation or breach by Seller of any contract or other instrument to which it is a party, or to which Seller
is subject, or by which any of Seller’s assets or properties may be affected, or any judgment, order, writ, injunction or
decree issued against or imposed upon Seller; or will result in a violation of any applicable law, order, rule or regulation of
any governmental authority.

 

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		D.	Seller represents and warrants that the Real Property will not at the close of escrow be encumbered
by any obligation, written or oral, or recorded mechanic’s liens, to pay or reimburse any party for the design, analysis,
engineering, testing, legal fees, or construction of improvements for the benefit of the Real Property, which Seller has incurred
prior to the date of this Agreement and agrees properly to pay all consultants retained by Seller.

 

		E.	Seller has no knowledge of the location and nature of any underground storage activities, buried
trash or foreign materials, disposal areas or other sites of this sort on the Real Property, whether these sites are visible from
the surface of the land or not, that have not been disclosed to Buyer prior to execution hereof.

 

		F.	Seller has not used, placed, stored, discharged or released any hazardous or toxic wastes or substances
as defined or regulated under federal, state, or local laws (“Hazardous Substances”) on the Real Property nor, to the
best of Seller’s knowledge, have any Hazardous Substances at any time been used, placed, stored, discharged, or released
on the Real Property by any third party. Seller agrees Buyer or  its agents or contractors may make all disclosures and file
all reports which are required by law with respect to discovery of Hazardous Substances as a result of investigations conducted
by Buyer, its agents or contractors.

 

		G.	Seller is not, and will not be at the time of close of escrow, a foreign person as defined in Section
1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and agrees prior to close of escrow to execute a non-foreign person affidavit.

 

		H.	At Closing all property taxes for assessments due to prior agricultural use pursuant to NRS Chapter
361A shall be paid by Seller, and the Real Property shall not be subject to any accrued unpaid taxes.

 

		I.	At Closing all fees, costs and expenses then due for permits and assessments required by a state
or local government entity to satisfy requirements of the Project will be paid.

 

		J.	Seller is a Nevada limited liability company and has the legal power, right and authority to enter
into this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein, and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.

 

		K.	All requisite action has been taken by Seller in connection with the entering into this Agreement,
the instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby. No consent of any partner, member,
director, officer, shareholder, trustee, trustor, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or administrative body, governmental
authority or other party is required.

 

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		L.	The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of Seller
have the legal power, right, and actual authority to bind Seller to the terms and conditions hereof and thereof.

 

		M.	This Agreement and all documents required hereby to be executed by Seller are and shall be valid,
legally binding obligations of and enforceable against Seller in accordance with their terms.

 

		N.	The representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true on and as
of the close of escrow as if those representations and warranties were made on and as of such time.

 

10.2       Buyer.
In consideration of the Seller entering into this Agreement, and as an inducement to Seller to sell the Real Property, Buyer makes
the following representations and warranties, each of which is material and is being relied upon by Seller:

 

		A.	Buyer has the legal power, right and authority to enter into this Agreement and the instruments
referenced herein and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby;

 

		B.	all requisite action has been taken by Buyer in connection with the entering into this Agreement,
the instruments referenced herein, and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby. No consent of any partner, member,
director, officer, shareholder, trustee, trustor, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or administrative body, governmental
authority or other party is required;

 

		C.	the individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of Buyer
have the legal power, right, and actual authority to bind Buyer to the terms and conditions hereof and thereof;

 

		D.	this Agreement and all documents required hereby to be executed by Buyer are and shall be valid,
legally binding obligations of and enforceable against Buyer in accordance with their terms; and

 

		E.	the representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true on and as
of the close of escrow as if those representations and warranties were made on and as of such time.

 

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		11.	BUYER CONSTRUCTION OBLIGATIONS.

 

11.1         Buyer
Requirements. Buyer covenants to keep and maintain the Real Property free of debris and waste (except for normal construction
debris), and to remove any building material delivered to the Real Property and unused for a period in excess of thirty (30) days.
The 30-day time period may be extended during the original construction time frame, so long as the method of storage conforms to
the CC&Rs. Buyer agrees that no temporary or prefabricated structure shall be used or erected on the Real Property without
Seller’s consent, with the exception of temporary construction offices. Buyer shall be solely responsible, and shall take
any action necessary, to control and suppress dust generated from the Real Property during and following any construction.

 

		12.	RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS.

 

12.1         Buyer
Improvements. Buyer shall be obligated to pay any fees imposed by any governmental agencies related to construction of improvements
and to perform all site preparation work for construction, if applicable, within the Real Property boundaries except as specified
in Subsection 12.2. Buyer agrees to pay for all costs of construction on the Real Property, including without limitation grading;
excavation of the building pads; importation or exportation of fill dirt; storm drainage channels and storm drain laterals, sewer
lines or pump stations, gas lines, cable TV lines (if any), telephone lines, electrical lines (including transformers), water lines
(potable and non-potable), electric meters, gas meters and water meters; streets; and soils investigation and soils compaction
tests on the Real Property. Buyer shall also be responsible for all water and sewer laterals to the Real Property from water and
sewer lines within right-of-ways adjacent to the Real Property. Buyer shall cause gas and electric laterals to be extended to Buyer’s
Facility on the Real Property pursuant to Nevada Energy standard extension rules for the Project. Buyer shall also cause telephone
and communication laterals to be extended to the Facility on the Real Property pursuant to the purveyor’s standard rules
for the Project. In addition, Buyer shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, for satisfaction of all conditions and
restrictions imposed by Storey County or other government agencies, the Project CC&Rs, the Handbook and the Development Agreement
for construction of the Facility.

 

12.2        Utility
Specifications. Seller’s obligation to construct off-site utility infrastructure for Buyer’s use at the Facility
is limited to the normal and customary service loads planned for typical industrial/commercial parcels within the Project. These
specifications are as follows:

 

		A.	Water Supply. For domestic use (not including fire flow and fire demand), not less than
one (1) gallon per minute per acre purchased in distribution supply at 40 psi, with 500 gallons per day of storage, with a peaking
factor of 2. Fire flow from hydrants in the street right-of-way adjacent to the Real Property shall be able to produce not less
than 3,000 gallons per minute for three (3) hours;

 

		B.	Sewer Capacity. On a per-acre basis for domestic use, 500 gallons per day average daily
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		C.	Electric Power. 25 KV/600 amps on the pole.

 

The amount of service
capacity reserved and provided from each utility line must be negotiated by Buyer with each utility purveyor in order to acquire
a will-serve commitment, for which Seller has no responsibility, including telephone and cable or fiber optic communications service.
Any off-site utility facility capacity or over sizing needed by Buyer for the Facility in excess of the specifications stated in
this subsection shall not be Seller’s responsibility and must be negotiated and acquired by Buyer from each respective utility
purveyor.

 

12.3        Infrastructure
Improvements. Seller has completed in a good and workmanlike manner and at Seller’s sole cost and expense the following
Infrastructure Improvements.

 

		A.	street improvements for Peru Drive adjacent to the Real Property;

 

		B.	underground water, sewer and gas distribution lines within the Peru Drive right-of-way specified
in Subsection 12.3.A above;

 

		C.	electrical power lines (for the sole purpose of providing normal and customary distribution service
from NV Energy) within the Peru Drive right-of-way specified in Subsection 12.3.A above; and

 

		D.	communications lines (voice and data) on overhead lines (AT&T) on the power poles referenced
in Subsection 12.3.C above.

 

The Real Property shall not be
rail served.

 

12.4        Completion
of Improvements. Seller has completed in a good and workmanlike manner and at Seller’s sole cost and expense the Infrastructure
Improvements identified above. Seller shall have no obligation to construct off-site infrastructure improvements for Buyer’s
benefit.

 

		13.	WATER AND SEWER SERVICE.

 

13.1        TRIGID.
TRIGID is duly formed and existing for the purposes of owning and maintaining water rights as well as water and sewer facilities
for water and sewer service to TRI, including the Real Property. The provisions of water and sewer service are specified in the
following documents (“Utility Rules”):

 

		A.	Water and Sewer Service Application and Agreement;

 

		B.	Rules, Regulations and Rates of the TRI General Improvement District for Water Service: and

 

		C.	Rules, Regulations and Rates of the TRI General Improvement District for Sewer Service.

 

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Buyer acknowledges
receipt of copies of the Utility Rules and agrees to accept after close of escrow water and sewer service from the Utility Company
in compliance with the Utility Rules.

 

13.2          Non-potable
Water. The parties acknowledge that off-site water irrigation lines for use of untreated surface water or sanitary sewer effluent
may be installed by Seller, when necessary to supply non-potable water (although neither Seller nor TRIGID are under any obligation
to Buyer to construct off-site water lines for non-potable water). Buyer, at the Buyer’s sole expense, shall be required
to construct a separately metered water irrigation system for landscaping, cooling or industrial applications (and any other use
for which non-potable water can be used) which will allow the delivery and use of non-potable water, if available from the TRIGID.
The parties intend that, if made available, non-potable water shall be used for all irrigation purposes (and other non-potable
water uses such as cooling, industrial or manufacturing uses) possible on the Real Property. TRIGID shall have the sole discretion
to decide when there is a sufficient quantity of non-potable water in order to deliver non-potable water to any portion of the
Real Property for irrigation, cooling, manufacturing, and industrial or other uses.

 

13.3         Amount
of Water Allocation. Except as otherwise agreed herein, Buyer’s right to a per annum water allocation from Seller
under the provisions of the Utility Rules at no additional charge shall be restricted to Buyer’s needs for the Facility
and shall not exceed the quantity of .5 acre foot per acre of Real Property purchased by Buyer, for combined domestic and
irrigation purposes.

 

After TRIGID has
approved a quantity of water for Buyer’s use in the Facility, based on Buyer’s improvement plans and approved by
Seller, Buyer shall not be entitled to additional allocations of water controlled by Seller for future expansions,
renovations, remodeling, retrofitting or other additional uses at the Facility; except under circumstances where Buyer is
developing the Facility in phases and has not initially built out on all the Real Property purchased hereunder for the
Facility, in which case Buyer shall be entitled to an additional allocation of water not to exceed the quantity of .5 acre
foot per acre of Real Property on which Buyer is initially not built out, for combined domestic and irrigation purposes, for
said subsequent phase(s). After TRIGID has approved a quantity of water for Buyer’s use in any subsequent phase, based
on Buyer’s improvement plans and approved by Seller, Buyer shall not be entitled to additional allocations of water
controlled by Seller for future expansions, renovations, remodeling, retrofitting or other additional uses in said subsequent
phase(s).

 

13.4          Purchase
and Use of Water Rights. Except as provided otherwise herein, Buyer shall be prohibited from purchasing water rights from
any source other than Seller or TRIGID for use on the Real Property or within the Project, without Seller’s prior written
consent, in Seller’s sole discretion.

 

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		14.	CREATION OF LEGAL PARCEL.

 

14.1         
Map Approval. If a legal parcel has not been created for the Real Property and must be created by Seller prior to close
of escrow, Seller shall prepare the parcel map or record of survey for Buyer’s approval and make commercially reasonable
efforts to cause said map to be approved by all applicable governmental entities and utility purveyors in a timely manner so as
not to delay close of escrow. Seller may cause the legal parcel for the Real Property to be created by parcel map, boundary line
adjustment or record of survey, in Seller’s sole discretion.

 

		15.	AGENCY REPRESENTATION AND BROKERAGE FEE/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE.

 

15.1          Agency.
The Seller and Buyer acknowledge that L. Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate Services represents the Seller in this transaction
and the Buyer is represented by Dickson Commercial Group. The broker commissions shall be paid by Seller under a separate agreement
and Buyer shall have no liability therefor. Exhibit “C” is real estate license disclosure materials, which shall be
executed concurrently herewith.

 

15.2          Seller’s
Broker. Seller and Buyer acknowledge that Seller’s broker (or its agents) has not made any representations, either expressed
or implied, regarding the existence or nonexistence of Hazardous Substances, or other undesirable soils or substances in or on
the Real Property, on which Buyer shall rely, and Buyer may not rely on any such future representations by Seller’s broker.
It is the responsibility of the Seller and Buyer to retain qualified experts to deal with the detection of such matters.

 

		16.	MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

 

16.1          Time
is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

 

16.2          Notice.
Any notices, requests of instruction deemed by either Buyer or Seller to be given to the other shall be given in writing and are
to be mailed by certified mail with return receipt requested, as follows:

 

	SELLER:	BUYER:
	 	 
	Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, LLC	Aqua Metals Reno, Inc.
	c/o L. Lance Gilman	c/o Thomas Murphy
	505 USA Parkway	501 23rd Avenue
	Sparks, Nevada 89434	Oakland, CA 94606
	Telephone: (775) 852-8700	Telephone: (510) 239-0025
	Facsimile No.: (775) 343-1044	Email     Thomas.murphy@aqmetals.com

 

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TO ESCROW HOLDER:

 

First American Title Insurance Company

Attn: Margie Roma

5310 Kietzke Lane Suite 100

Reno, NV 89511

Telephone: (775)823-4129

Tele Facsimile: (775) 823-6225

 

Either party may change
its address by prior written notice to the other party.

 

16.3        Service
of Notice. All notices, requests, demands or other communications required under this Agreement or given pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed given:

 

		A.	upon personal delivery; or

 

		B.	if delivered by overnight express carrier, upon the next business day following delivery to said
carrier; or

 

		C.	as of the second day following the day deposited in the United States mail with postage prepaid
addressed to the appropriate party at its address set forth above, or at such other place as such party from time to time hereafter
designates to each other party in writing.

 

All such notices, requests
demands or other communications may also be given by email or facsimile. In such event, such notices, requests, demands or other
communications shall be deemed given upon actual transmission to the recipient party. All notices shall be effective upon receipt,
provided, however, that failure or refusal to accept delivery shall be deemed receipt thereof.

 

16.4        Waivers.
No waiver of any breach of any covenant or provision herein contained shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach
thereof or of any other covenant or provision herein contained. No extension of time for performance of any obligation or act shall
be deemed an extension of time for performance of any other obligation or act except those of the waiving party, which shall be
extended by a period of time equal to the period of the delay.

 

16.5        Survival.
All covenants, indemnities, representations, warranties and obligations of each party set forth in this Agreement shall survive
close of escrow for two (2) years and shall not merge into the Deed.

 

16.6        Successors.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

 

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16.7       Professional
Fees. If either party commences an action against the other to interpret or enforce any of the terms of this Agreement or because
of the breach by the other party of any of the terms hereof, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party reasonable attorneys’
fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of such action. For the purpose of this Agreement,
the terms “attorneys’ fees” or “costs and expenses” shall mean the fees and expenses of counsel to
the parties hereto, which may include printing, Photostatting, duplicating and other expenses, air freight charges, and fees billed
for law clerks, paralegals, librarians and others not admitted to the bar but performing services under the supervision of an attorney.
The terms “attorneys’ fees” or “attorneys’ fees and costs” shall also include, without limitation,
all such fees and expenses incurred with respect to appeals, arbitrations and bankruptcy proceedings, and whether or not any action
or proceeding is brought with respect to the matter for which said fees and expenses were incurred. The term “attorney”
shall have the same meaning as the term “counsel”.

 

16.8       Entire
Agreement. This Agreement (including all exhibits attached hereto) is the final expression of, and contains the entire agreement
between, the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings with respect thereto. This
Agreement may not be modified, changed, supplemented, superseded, canceled or terminated, nor may any obligations hereunder be
waived, except by written instrument signed by both parties or as otherwise expressly permitted herein. The parties do not intend
to confer any benefit hereunder on any person, firm or corporation other than the parties hereto and lawful assignees. No oral
statements or representations prior or subsequent to the execution of this Agreement by either party are binding on the other party,
and neither party shall have the right to rely on such oral statements or representations.

 

16.9       Governing
Law. The parties hereto acknowledge that this Agreement has been negotiated and entered into in the State of Nevada. The parties
hereto expressly agree that this Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of Nevada. Venue for any action shall be solely in Washoe County or Storey County, Nevada.

 

16.10     Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together,
shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

16.11     Days
of Week. If any date for performance herein falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, pursuant to the laws of the State, the
time for such performance shall be extended to 5:00 p.m. on the next business day.

 

16.12     Partial
Invalidity. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any
extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each such term
and provision of this Agreement shall be valid, and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

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16.13     Assignment.
Buyer shall not, voluntarily, involuntarily, or by operation of law, assign its interest under this Agreement to any person or
entity without the prior written consent of Seller, in Seller’s sole discretion, except an assignment or transfer to an entity
which is controlled by Buyer or Buyer’s officers, directors or shareholders, under common control with Buyer, or at least
50% of the ownership of which is held by Buyer or Buyer’s shareholders, officers or directors. After close of escrow Buyer
may assign any outstanding rights and obligations hereunder without the consent of Seller to an entity which owns or leases the
subject real property (or a portion thereof), as to those rights and obligations affecting said subject real property. Any assignee
must assume all Buyer’s obligations hereunder.

 

16.14     No
Recordation. Neither this Agreement nor any notice thereof shall be recorded in the official records of Storey County.

 

16.15     Written
Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified, amended, altered or changed in any respect whatsoever except by further agreement
in writing, duly executed by both parties. No oral statements or representations subsequent to the execution hereof by either party
are binding on the other party, and neither party shall have the right to rely on such oral statements or representations.

 

16.16     Future
Cooperation. Each party shall, at the request of the other, at any time, execute and deliver to the requesting party all such
further instruments as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate in order to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Agreement.
Both prior to and after close of escrow, Seller shall cooperate with Buyer in obtaining Buyer’s permits and licenses necessary
to construct and operate the Facility, including signing of applications, attendance at hearings upon request of Buyer, and similar
activities.

 

16.17     Use
of Gender. As used in this Agreement, the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender, or the singular or plural number, shall each
 be considered to include the others whenever the context so indicates.

 

16.18     Access
and Possession. Possession shall be given at close of escrow. However, after execution hereof, Buyer may enter upon the Real
Property for the purpose of performing any engineering, surveying, environmental investigations, studies, soils testing, or other
physical investigation of the land. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from all liability, claims, costs, and expense,
except such as might accrue from the mere discovery of Hazardous Substances, resulting from Buyer’s activities on the Real
Property prior to close of escrow. Buyer agrees to recontour, revegetate and otherwise reasonably restore the Real Property after
any ground-disturbing activity.

 

16.19      No
Other Commissions. Except as specified herein, the parties represent to each other that they have not used the services of
any real estate broker or person who may claim a commission or finder’s fee with respect to this transaction, and each agrees
to indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from broker compensation claims or finder’s fees arising from allegations
of an agreement with the indemnifying party.

 

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16.20      Interpretation.
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each has been given the opportunity to review this Agreement with legal counsel independently.
The parties have equal bargaining power and intend the plain meaning of the provisions herein. In the event of an ambiguity in
or dispute regarding the interpretation of the Agreement, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be resolved by any rule
of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who causes the uncertainty to exist, or against the draftsman.

 

16.21      Mutual
Indemnity. Seller and Buyer hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold the other party harmless against any and all liability,
claims, costs or expenses of third parties arising directly or indirectly out of a breach of the covenants, representations and
warranties by the indemnifying party to the other in this Agreement.

 

16.22     Authority.
Any corporation signing this Agreement, and each agent, officer, director, or employee signing on behalf of such a corporation,
represents and warrants that said Agreement is duly authorized by and binding upon said corporation.

 

16.23     Headings.
Headings used in this Agreement are used for reference purposes only and do not constitute substantive matter to be considered
in construing the terms of this Agreement.

 

16.24      Not
a Partnership. The provisions of this Agreement are not intended to create, nor shall they be in any way interpreted or construed
to create, a joint venture, partnership, or any other similar relationship between the parties.

 

16.25      Third
Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is not intended to create, any third party beneficiary rights in any person not a
party hereto.

 

16.26      Tax
Free Exchange. Buyer or Seller may wish to use the Real Property as a part of a tax free exchange of property with a third
party. If Buyer or Seller has in good faith entered into an agreement for such exchange, then Buyer or Seller shall have the right
to assign its interest in this Agreement to the third party participating in such exchange, provided the assigning party remains
fully liable for all obligations under this Agreement. If Buyer or Seller assigns its interest in this Agreement to effectuate
a tax free exchange as aforesaid, then said party shall promptly so notify the other party and shall deliver to other party, a
copy of the relevant assignment or assignments. Either party shall thereafter cooperate with reasonable requests to effectuate
such tax free exchange. The exchanging party shall pay any additional transfer taxes, recording fees or similar closing costs resulting
from such tax free exchange at no cost to such party. Buyer and Seller hereby agree to indemnify, defend and save the other party
harmless from and against any additional claims or liabilities arising as a result of participation in such tax free exchange.
Any assignee under this Subsection shall be bound by the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall be allowed to delay
Closing under this Agreement in order to exercise its rights pursuant to this Subsection.

 

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16.27      Default;
Liquidated Damages. In the event of any default hereunder by Seller, Buyer shall have the right to either cancel this Agreement
or to enforce this Agreement by an action for damages or specific performance, or both, or to such other appropriate remedy as
may be available. In the event of cancellation by Buyer due to Seller’s breach, the earnest money deposit and all other sums
deposited by Buyer with Escrow Holder shall be returned to Buyer within five (5) days without further instruction from Seller,
without liability to Escrow Holder, and Buyer shall have no further obligations under this Agreement.

 

IN THE EVENT OF ANY
MATERIAL DEFAULT HEREUNDER BY THE BUYER, SELLER MAY, AS ITS SOLE REMEDY AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, CANCEL THIS AGREEMENT BY NOTICE TO
BUYER AND THE ESCROW HOLDER, AND THE EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT PAID BY THE BUYER SHALL BE PAID TO SELLER AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. SELLER’S
REMEDY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO SUCH CANCELLATION AND PAYMENT, IT BEING EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT SELLER SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO
ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RELIEF FROM BUYER. BUYER AND SELLER AGREE THAT THE AMOUNT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ESTABLISHED HEREIN
IS A REASONABLE, PRESENT ESTIMATE OF WHAT SELLER’S DAMAGES WOULD BE IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT BY BUYER.

 

	 	 Initialed by Seller		 Initialed by Buyer

 

16.28      Naming
Rights. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, Buyer shall not have the right to use, and Seller is expressly
not conveying to Buyer the right to use in any manner, the name “Asamera”, “Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center”
or “TRI” in connection with the Real Property or any potential development of the Real Property, including the names
of entities owning or occupying all or part of the Real Property.

 

16.29      Further
Assurances. In addition to the obligations required to be performed hereunder by Seller and Buyer at or prior to close of escrow,
each party, from and after close of escrow, shall execute, acknowledge and/or deliver such other instruments as may be reasonably
requested in order to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement without imposing additional liability or obligations on Seller
or Buyer beyond that imposed by this Agreement or the documents delivered at close of escrow.

 

16.30      Time
and Manner of Approval. On each occasion when a party is given the right of approval or consent pursuant to this Agreement,
unless specified otherwise, the approving party shall have five (5) business days to approve or disapprove after delivery of the
item to be approved, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any disapproval must be accompanied by a detailed description
of the grounds for disapproval. The parties shall diligently and in good faith work to reach an agreement on any disapproval, and
a revised resubmittal of a disapproved item shall be approved or disapproved in the same manner as the initial submittal. Unless
otherwise specified herein, all consents and approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties here o have executed this Agreement as of the dates set forth below.

 

	BUYER:	 	SELLER:
	 	 	 
	AQUA METALS RENO, INC., a Delaware corporation	 	TAHOE-RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company
	 	 	 
	 	 	By:	Norman Properties, Inc., a California corporation, Manager
	 	 	 	 
	By:		 	By:	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Title: 	Chief Financial Officer	 	Title:	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Date: 	2/23/15	 	Date:	 

 

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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

TAHOE-RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER

 

SELLER:

 

TAHOE-RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LLC,

a Nevada limited liability company

 

BUYER:

 

AQUA METALS RENO, INC.,

a Delaware corporation,

or its assignee

 

    	 

    	 

    

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

	1.	GENERAL	-1-
	 	1.1	Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center	-1-
	 	1.2	Real Property	-1-
	 	 	A.	Facility	-1-
	 	 	B.	CC&Rs	-1-
	 	 	C.	Development Agreement and Handbook	-2-
	 	 	D.	Utility Purveyors,	-2-
	 	 	 	 	 
	2.	PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY	-2-
	 	2.1	Agreement to Sell and Purchase	-2-
	 	 	 	 
	3.	PURCHASE PRICE	-2-
	 	3.1	Amount	-3-
	 	3.2	Earnest Money Deposit	-3-
	 	3.3	Balance of Purchase Price	-3-
	 	 	 	 
	4.	EASEMENTS	-3-
	 	4.1	Reservation of Easements	-3-
	 	 	 	 
	5.	WATER RIGHTS / MINERAL RIGHTS	-3-
	 	5.1	No Water Rights	-3-
	 	5.2	Mineral Rights Reserved	-3-
	 	 	 	 
	6.	ESCROW AND CLOSING	-4-
	 	6.1	Escrow Holder	-4-
	 	6.2	Terms of Escrow	-4-
	 	6.3	ALTA and Survey	-5-
	 	6.4	Preliminary Report	-5-
	 	6.5	Title Insurance	-5-
	 	 	 	 
	7.	ESCROW CHARGES	-5-
	 	7.1	Seller’s Charges	-5-
	 	7.2	Buyer’s Charges	-6-
	 	7.3	Escrow Holder Authorization	-6-
	 	7.4	Closing Duties of Escrow Holder	-6-
	 	 	 	 
	8.	CLOSE OF ESCROW	-7-
	 	8.1	Closing Date	-7-
	 	 	 	 
	9.	DUE DILIGENCE	-7-
	 	9.1	Due Diligence Period and Document	-8-
	 	9.2	Termination	 

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont’d.)

 

	10.	REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES	-8-
	 	10.1	Seller	-8-
	 	10.2	Buyer	-10-
	 	 	 	 
	11.	BUYER CONSTRUCTION OBLIGATIONS	-11-
	 	11.1	Buyer Requirements	-11-
	 	 	 	 
	12.	RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS	-11-
	 	12.1	Buyer Improvements	-11-
	 	12.2	Utility Specifications	-11-
	 	 	A.	Water Supply	-11-
	 	 	B.	Sewer Capacity	-12-
	 	 	C.	Electric Power	-12-
	 	12.3	Infrastructure Improvements	-12-
	 	12.4	Completion of Improvements	-12-
	 	 	 	 
	13.	WATER AND SEWER SERVICE	-12-
	 	13.1	TRIGID	-12
	 	13.2	Non-potable Water	-13-
	 	13.3	Amount of Water Allocation	-13-
	 	13.4	Purchase And Use of Water Rights	-13-
	 	 	 	 
	14.	CREATION OF LEGAL PARCEL	-14-
	 	14.1	Map Approval	-14-
	 	 	 	 
	15.	AGENCY REPRESENTATION AND BROKERAGE FEE/ HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE	-14-
	 	15.1	Agency	-14-
	 	15.2	Seller’s Broker	-14-
	 	 	 	 
	16.	MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS	-14-
	 	16.1	Time is of the Essence	-14-
	 	16.2	Notice	-14-
	 	16.3	Service of Notice	 
	 	16.4	Waivers	-15-
	 	16.5	Survival	-15-
	 	16.6	Successors	-15-
	 	16.7	Professional Fees	-16-
	 	16.8	Entire Agreement	-16-
	 	16.9	Governing Law	-16-
	 	16.10	Counterparts	-16-
	 	16.11	Days of Week	-16-
	 	16.12	Partial Invalidity	-16-
	 	16.13	Assignment	-17-
	 	16.14	No Recordation	-17-
	 	16.15	Written Amendments	-17-

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont’d.)

 

	 	16.16	Future Cooperation	-17-
	 	16.17	Use of Gender	-17-
	 	16.18	Access and Possession	-17-
	 	16.19	No Other Commissions	-17-
	 	16.20	Interpretation	-18-
	 	16.21	Mutual Indemnity	-18-
	 	16.22	Authority	-18-
	 	16.23	Headings	-18-
	 	16.24	Not a Partnership	-18-
	 	16.25	Third Party Beneficiary Rights	-18-
	 	16.26	Tax Free Exchange	-18-
	 	16.27	Default; Liquidated Damages	-18-
	 	16.28	Naming Rights	-19-
	 	16.29	Further Assurances	-19-
	 	16.30	Time and Manner of Approval	-19-

 

EXHIBITS

 

	A	TRI Site Plan
	B	Real Property Site Plan
	C 	Duties Owed By a Nevada Real Estate Licensee

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

EXHIBIT “A”

 

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

EXHIBIT “B”

 

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

EXHIBIT “C”

 

DUTIES OWED BY A NEVADA REAL ESTATE LICENSEE

 

In Nevada, a real estate licensee can (1)
act for only one party to a real estate transaction, (2) act for more than one party to a real estate transaction with written
consent of each party, or (3) if licensed as a broker, assign different licensess affiliated with the broker’s company to
separate parties to a real estate transaction. A licensee, acting as an agent, must act in one of the above capacities in every
real estate transaction.

 

LICENSEE: The licensee in the real
estate transaction is L. LANCE GILMAN (“Licensee”) whose license number is 19209. The licensee is acting for TAHOE-RENO
INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company.

 

BROKER: The Broker in the real estate
transaction is L. LANCE GILMAN (“Broker”), whose company is L. LANCE GILMAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(“Company”).

 

A Nevada Real Estate licensee in a real
estate transaction shall:

		1.	Disclose to each party to the real estate transaction as soon, as is practicable:

		a)	Any material or relevant facts, data or information which Licensee knows, or which by the exercise
of reasonable care and diligence licensee should have known, relating to the property, which is the subject of the real estates
transaction.

 

		b)	Each source from which Licensee will receive compensation as a result of the transaction.

 

		c)	That Licensee is a principal to the transaction or has an interest in a principal to the transaction.

 

		d)	Any changes in Licensee’s relationship to a party to the real estate transaction.

 

		2.	Disclose, if applicable, that Licensee is acting for more than one party to the transaction. Upon
making such a disclosure the Licensee must obtain the written consent of each party to the transaction for which Licensee is acting
before Licensee may continue to act in Licensee’s capacity as an agent.

 

		3.	Exercise reasonable skill and care with respect to all parties to the real estate transaction.

 

		4.	Provide to each party to the real estate transaction this form.

 

		5.	Not disclose, except to the Broker, confidential in formation relating to a client.

 

		6.	Exercise reasonable skill and care to carry out the terms of the brokerage agreement and to carry
out Licensee’s duties pursuant to the terms of the brokerage agreement.

 

		7.	Not disclose confidential information relating to a client for 1 year after the revocation or termination
of the brokerage agreement, unless Licensee is required to do so by order of the court. Confidential information includes, but
is not limited to the client’s motivation to purchase, sell or trade and other information of a personal nature.

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

		8.	Promote the interest of his client by;

		a)	Seeking a sale, lease or property at the price and terms stated in the brokerage agreement or at
a price acceptable to the client.

		b)	Presenting all offers made to or by the client as soon as is practicable.

		c)	Disclosing to the client material facts of which the licensee has knowledge concerning the transaction.

		d)	Advising the client to obtain advice from an expert relating to matters which are beyond the expertise
of the licensee.

		e)	Accounting for all money and property Licensee receives in which the client may have an interest
as soon, as is practicable.

 

		9.	Not deal with any party to a real estate transaction in a manner, which is deceitful, fraudulent
or dishonest.

 

		10.	Abide by all duties, responsibilities and obligations required of Licensee in Chapters 119, 119A,
119B, 645, 645A, and 645C of the NRS.

 

In the event any party
to the real estate transaction is also represented by a licensee who is affiliated with the same Company, the Broker may assign
another licensee to act for that party. The above Licensee will continue to act for you. As set forth above, no confidential information
will be disclosed.

 

I/We acknowledge receipt of a copy of this
list of Iicensee duties, and have real and understand this disclosure.

 

	AQUAMETALS RENO, INC., a Delaware Corporation
	 	 	 
	By:		 
	 	 	 
	Title:	CFO	 
	 	 	 
	Time	     8:10                       am/pm	Date: 	2/23/15
	 	 	 
	TAHOE-RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company
	 	 	 
	By:	Norman Properties, Inc.,	 
	 	a California corporation, Manager	 
	 	 	 
	By:	 	Date:	 
	 	 	 
	Title:	 	 
	 	 	 
	Time:	                                  am/pm	 

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

 

DUTIES OWED BY A NEVADA REAL ESTATE
BROKER

 

The Buyer/Tenant hereby
acknowledges that L. Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate Services, as broker in the referenced transaction, has disclosed
the following items. Buyer/Tenant understands the following disclosures and elects to proceed with the transaction releasing L.
Lance Gilman Comm. Real Estate, and its broker, sales associates, employees, and contractors from any liability arising
from a possible conflict of interest involved in the referenced transaction.

 

Disclosure by Real
Estate Licensee. In compliance with NAC 645, L. Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate (LLG), and L. Lance Gilman, individually,
hereby makes the following disclosures of the various roles that they may serve:

 

1.         Participation
as Principal. L. Lance Gilman and/or L. Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate Services hereby disclose that L. Lance Gilman
is serving as a principal, as well as an agent, in transactions involving Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, a Nevada limited liability
company, which is the development entity for die Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (“TRI ). L. Lance Gilman, individually, is
a merater in said company and participates as a principal/owner as well as marketing agent. L. Lance Gilman may also participate
as a principal in the leasing of improved property which may be constructed and leased within the TRI, either through the Tahoe-Reno
Industrial Center, LLC, or through other ownership entities.

 

2.         Disclosure
of Sources of Compensation. L. Lance Gilman (“Gilman”)] and/or L. Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate Services
(‘LLC”) and/or employees or associates of LLG (“Associates”), receive compensation for various activities
and roles performed by them. Forms of compensation received by Gilman, LLG or Associates in or related to real estate transactions
handled by the firm arc disclosed below.

 

3.         Brokerage
Commissions. Fees and commissions for serving as broker in the sale and/or leasing of real estate.

 

4.         Profits
from Sales/Leases. Gilman participates as a principal in many transactions in the TRI and receives a share of the profits
as a principal.

 

By execution below,
I/we acknowledge the receipt of a copy of this disclosure and confirm my/our understanding of the disclosed documents, roles and
compensation.

 

	Owner Signature	 	Buyer Signature	 	Buyer’s Broker/Agent Signature
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 		 	/s/ Scott Shanks
	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

CONFIRMATION REGARDING REAL ESTATE
AGENT RELATIONSHIP

 

Property Address: vacant land within
the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center.

 

I/We confirm the duties of a real estate
licensee of which has been presented and explained to me/us. My/our representative’s relationship is:

 

	L. Lance Gilman X is the Agent of	Scot t Shanks, Dickson Commercial Group
	Seller Exclusively **	Buyer Exclusively***

 

*IF LICENSEE IS ACTING FOR MORE THAN
ONE PARTY IN THIS TRANSACTION, you will be provided Consent to Act form for your review, consideration and approval or rejection.
A licensee can legally represent both the Seller and Buyer in a transaction, but ONLY with the knowledge and written consent of
BOTH the Seller and Buyer.

 

**A Licensee who is acting for the Seller
exclusively is not representing the Buyer and has no duty to advocate or negotiate for the Buyer.

 

***A licensee who is acting for the
Buyer exclusively is not representing the Seller and has no duty to advocate or negotiate for the Seller.

 

	L. Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate	 	Dickson Commercial Group
	Listing Company	 	Scott Shanks
	 	 	 	 	 
	By:	 	 	By:	/s/ Scott Shanks
	 	Licensed Real Estate Agent	 	 	Licensed Real Estate Agent
	 	 	 	 	 
	Date:	 	 	Date:	2/23/15
	 	 	 
	TAHOE-RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company	 	AQUAMETALS RENO, INC., a Delaware Corporation
	 	 	 	 
	By:	Norman Properties, Inc.,	 	 
	 	a California corporation, Manager	 	 

 

	By:	 	 	By:	
	 	 	 	 	 
	Title:	 	 	Title:	CFO
	 	 	 	 	 
	Date:	 	 	Date:	2/23/15Exhibit 10.8

 

AQUA METALS, INC.

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT is entered into effective as of January 15th, 2015 between AQUA METALS, INC., a Delaware corporation, and
(“Company”), and Dr. Stephen Clarke (“Employee”).

 

1.           EMPLOYMENT.
Company hereby employs or continues the employment of Employee in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer, in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement and all the policies and procedures set forth in the Employee Manual, and other policies or procedures
currently in effect or subsequently implemented. Employee acknowledges that Employee is not employed for a specific term but is
an at-will employee who may resign at any time without notice. Likewise, the Company may terminate the Employee at any time, with
or without notice, and with or without cause or reason.

 

2.           GENERAL
WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

         

2.1          Employee
is responsible for the executive management and oversight of the Company including all technical research and development, operations,
marketing, finance and corporate governance pertaining to all Company operations including reporting all aspects of financial performance
to investors and members of the Board of Directors as required by federal and state law and other national and international regulatory
agencies.

 

2.2 Work assignments
are made at the exclusive discretion of the Company and the Company has the absolute right to assign Employee new or different
job duties as deemed appropriate by the Company.

         

3.           EMPLOYEE’S
OBLIGATIONS. Employee covenants and agrees, as a condition of accepting or continuing employment with the Company, to all the
terms and conditions in the Employee Manual, as amended, other agreements executed by Employee and all Company policies, procedures
and other agreements now in existence or hereafter implemented as follows:

 

3.1          Comply
with all Company policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Manual, policy and procedure manuals, safety manuals and
other sources;

 

3.2          Devote
his full time and attention to meet the requirements set forth in the job description which objectives or duties may change from
year to year;

 

3.3         Follow
the direction and recommendations of Company management including the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors;

 

3.4          Refrain
from investing in any direct competitor of the Company except that Employee may at any time own beneficially up to one (1%) of
the stock of any competing corporation whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange or regularly traded in the
national over-the-counter-market; and

 

    	 

    	 

    

  

3.5          To
observe and comply at all times with the provisions of the Company's share dealing code (as amended, from time to time) and with
every rule of law and every regulation in force in relation to dealings in stock, shares, debentures or other securities of the
Company (including in relation to unpublished price sensitive information affecting such securities), in whatever jurisdiction,
and to observe and comply with all laws and regulations of any stock exchange, market or dealing system in which such dealings
take place.

 

		4.	COMPENSATION

 

4.1          Salary.
The Employee will be paid an annual salary of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000). Salary shall be paid on a semi-monthly
basis as adjusted from time to time. During employment, the Company will pay Employee the annual base salary in accordance with
the terms of the Employee Manual less state and federal withholding and authorized deductions.         

 

4.2          Bonuses.
Company plans to implement a bonus compensation plan with the approval of the Board. This Agreement may be amended to include any
bonus compensation program adopted by the Company.

 

4.3          Benefits.
Employee shall be entitled to the insurance and employee benefits set forth in the Employee Manual or other benefits agreements
with insurers who have contracted with the Company. The Company does not warrant that it will continue to offer the same or similar
medical insurance benefits or other related benefits in the future and reserves the right to modify, reduce or eliminate benefits
at its sole discretion.

 

4.4          Equity
Awards. The Employee may be eligible for equity awards granted by the Board of Directors of the Company, at its discretion
from time to time, in each case subject to a written equity award agreement signed by the Company and Employee independently of
this Agreement. The execution of such agreements will not alter the at-will status of the Employee or the terms and conditions
of this Agreement and the rights of the Employee under this Agreement by virtue of the adoption, amendment, termination or enforceability
of any equity award agreement or other related documents.

 

4.5          Severance
on Termination Without Cause Or For Good Reason. If the Company terminates the Employee for any reason without Cause (including
death or Disability) or Employee resigns from the Company for Good Reason, the Employee shall be entitled to (i) a severance payment
of two year's annual salary at the greater of the salary rate effective on the date of termination or the salary rate of $280,000;
and (ii) the cost or value of two year's benefits including, without limitation, the cost of all insurance premiums and all other
benefits in effect on the date of termination for which the Employee is eligible, less all federal and state withholding. The receipt
of any severance or other benefits pursuant to this Section will be subject to Employee signing, and not revoking, a customary
separation agreement and release of claims in a form acceptable to the Company in its reasonable discretion. No severance or other
benefits will be paid or provided until the separation agreement and release agreement becomes effective.

 

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		5.	CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, NON DISCLOSURE, AND TRADE
SECRETS AGREEMENT

 

5.1          Employee
expressly agrees that he will never disclose to a third party any "Confidential Information" as defined in the Confidential
Information, Non-Disclosure, and Trade Secrets Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B to this Agreement.

 

5.2          Employee
shall not during his employment directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to
any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, which would be in competition with the Company, or which
would prevent Employee from rendering the agreed services to Company during the tenure of his employment.

 

6.           INTENTIONALLY
OMITTED.

 

7.           TERMINATION.
Upon termination of employment, Employee shall return all Company's property such as cell phones, lap tops, or other tangible
and intangible property including, without limitation, customer lists, manuals, contract forms, documents or any other tangible
or intangible documents or information used by the Company in the Employee’s possession at the time of termination, in a
manner consistent with Company policy.

 

8.           SURVIVAL
OF PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT POST TERMINATION. All the obligations set forth in Sections 4, 5.1, 7 and 8 shall
survive the termination of the Agreement and the termination of Employee’s employment with the Company.

 

9.           MISCELLANEOUS

 

9.1 Notices. All
notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and deemed properly given when delivered in person to Employee or to
a corporation officer of Company, as the case may be, or when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed to the party to be notified, if to Employee, to his residence, and if to Company, to its Secretary, at the home office,
Emeryville, California, or to any such other address as shall have last been given by the party to be notified.

 

9.2 Parties Benefited.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding on Employee, his heirs, executors and administrators and on Company,
its successors and assigns.

 

9.3 Assignments. This
Agreement may be assigned at any time by Company to any related corporation or a successor corporation. In the event of such an
assignment, the assignee corporation to which the Agreement is assigned shall automatically be substituted for the assignor Company
for all intentions and purposes and to the same extent as if this assignee were the Company that had originally executed this Agreement.
This is a personal contract and the Employee cannot assign or transfer all or any portion of the contract except that in the event
of the Employee’s death the compensation due and owing the Employee can be paid in accordance with any assignment of death
benefits.

 

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9.4 Waiver. The
waiver by either party of a default or a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not operate or be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach.

 

9.5 Modifications.
The provisions of this Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties, with respect to the specific terms
set forth herein, and may only be modified by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.

Modifications to this Agreement do not
change or alter the at-will status of the Employee.

 

9.6 Construction of
Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed consistently with the terms and conditions of all other Company policies and procedures,
which are referenced in this Agreement. If there is any conflict with the terms of this Agreement and Company policy or procedure,
this Agreement shall be interpreted to comply with Company policies or procedures.

 

9.7 Supersedes Prior
Agreements. This Agreement and all the terms thereof supersede all prior employment agreements executed by Employee but shall
be interpreted consistent with the Employee Manual and other policies and procedures of the Company. This Agreement will be interpreted
independently of any and all agreements executed by Employee pertaining to equity awards.

 

9.8 Attorneys Fees.
The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce this Agreement may recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs
including all costs and fees incurred in the preparation, trial and appeal of an action brought to enforce this Agreement.

 

9.9 Applicable Law.
It is the intent of the parties that all provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the law
and public policy of the state of California, unless prohibited by law in which case this Agreement shall be enforced in accordance
with the laws where the action for enforcement is filed. If any section is determined by a court of law to be unenforceable, that
section shall be severed from the Agreement and the balance of the Agreement shall be enforced according to its terms.

 

         10.
Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning hereby assigned
to them as follows:

 

10.1 “Disability”
The Employee shall be deemed to have a Disability for purposes of this Agreement if either (i) the Employee is deemed disabled
for purposes of any group or individual disability policy or (ii) in the good faith judgment of the Board, the Employee is substantially
unable to perform the Employee’s duties under this Agreement for more than ninety (90) days, whether or not consecutive,
in any twelve (12) month period, by reason of a physical or mental illness or injury.

 

10.2 “Cause”
shall mean (i) Employee’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony; (ii) a willful act by the Employee which
constitutes gross misconduct and which is injurious to the Company; (iii) any act or acts of dishonesty by Employee intended or
reasonable expected to result in any gain or personal enrichment of Employee at the expense of the Company; or (iv) if Employee
fails to perform the duties and responsibilities of his position after a written demand from the Board which describes the basis
for the Board’s belief that Employee has not substantially performed his duties and provides Employee with thirty (30) days
to take corrective action.

 

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                  10.3
“Good Reason” shall mean, in the context of a resignation by the Employee, a resignation that occurs within thirty
(30) days following the occurrence, without the written consent of the Employee, of one or more of the following events: (i) any
adverse change in the Employee’s base salary the in effect; (ii) a significant reduction of the Employees responsibilities
relative to Employee’s responsibilities in effect immediately prior to such reduction; or (iii) the relocation of the Employee
to a facility or location more than fifty (50) miles from the Company’s present location; provided, however, that “Good
Reason” shall not be deemed to exist hereunder if such change in Base Salary or reduction of responsibilities occurs in connection
with (x) changes or reductions generally applicable to the Company’s management group, or (y) Employee’s engagement
in any action or any inaction that would otherwise enable the Company to terminate the Employee for Cause.

 

11. EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATION.
Employee hereby certifies that he has had an adequate opportunity to review, and understands all the terms and conditions of, this
Agreement.

 

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

 

	 	EMPLOYEE
	 	 
	 	/s/ Stephen R. Clarke
	 	Dr. Stephen R. Clarke
	 	 
	 	COMPANY
	 	 
	 	Aqua Metals, Inc.,
	 	A Delaware corporation
	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Thomas Murphy
	 	 	Thomas Murphy
	 	 	Chief Financial Officer

 

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