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Exhibit 10.7

 

 

CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Consulting Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 23rd day of March 2011, by and between GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (“Attorney”), a limited liability partnership with an address of 1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2400, Denver, Colorado 80202, as legal counsel to the Wildcat Mining Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“Client”) and  GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC., a Florida corporation (“Consultant”) with an address of 289 Great Road, Suite 105, Acton, Massachusetts 01720.

 

1.           Purpose.  Consultant is hereby retained to deliver access road design consulting services and related professional advice (the “Services”) as may be needed by Attorney to provide legal advice to Client in anticipation of litigation regarding, without limitation, various federal, state or local permitting, compliance or enforcement matters relating to the May Day Idaho Mine Complex in La Plata County, Colorado (collectively, the “Matter”).

 

2.           Scope of Services.  The Services shall include: (i) storm water construction general permit, storm water metal mining multisector general permit and other water permitting and water quality related consulting services and other services related to the Matter; and (ii) such other tasks as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement all as necessary for Attorney to obtain information to render legal advice to Client.

 

3.           Confidentiality.  Except where disclosure is required by law or is specifically directed by Attorney, any information regarding the Matter, the Services or this Agreement which Consultant generates, reviews, or obtains in the course of this engagement is for the sole use of Attorney in connection with providing legal advice to Client and shall be considered confidential, proprietary and privileged.  Consultant explicitly acknowledges and agrees that any data developed and any information disclosed to or learned by Consultant in the course of this engagement shall be treated as privileged and confidential; maintained in confidence; and not revealed to any persons other than Consultant or Attorney without the prior consent of Client.  Further, Consultant shall not disclose the existence of or the contents of this Agreement and shall not disclose the identity of Client or the nature of the Services performed under this Agreement unless Client expressly consents to such disclosure.

 

4.           Confidential Information.  For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” shall mean all of the following:  samples, analytical results, copies of or original  notes, investigative notes, tasks, drawings, photographs, data and other records, calculations, information obtained from interviews and meetings, mental impressions, interpretations, opinions, summaries, reports and the like, developed, generated, produced, received or collected by Consultant, whether written, oral or otherwise, other than information which is or hereafter becomes generally available to the public through no fault of Consultant.  All Confidential Information shall be deemed the work product of Attorney.

 

Consultant shall (i) stamp or otherwise mark all Confidential Information relating to or resulting from the Services with the caption CONFIDENTIAL/SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY--CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND THE ATTORNEY WORK--PRODUCT DOCTRINE; and (ii) create and maintain a separate, restricted access file labeled CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEY WORK--PRODUCT PRIVILEGED INFORMATION to hold the Confidential Information. Consultant shall not make written submissions under this Agreement, except as may be directed in writing by Attorney.

 

  

  

  

5.           Requests for Confidential Information.  Consultant agrees that its obligations hereunder regarding Confidential Information apply to all formal or informal requests or attempts to obtain Confidential Information by any person.  Consultant further specifically agrees:

 

	
  

	
(i)

	
to take precautions to ensure that such Confidential Information is not stolen or misappropriated and that no employee, officer, director, agent or subcontractor of Consultant will disclose any Confidential Information to any third parties or parties not subject to this Agreement, without the prior written consent of Client;

 

	
  

	
(ii)

	
to notify Client and Attorney immediately upon learning of any unauthorized possession, use or knowledge of Confidential Information, or of any requests, subpoenas or other efforts to obtain Confidential Information by private parties, governmental agencies or other entities; and

 

	
  

	
(iii)

	
to establish reasonable procedures designed to meet the obligations of this Section 6 and to cooperate with Client and Attorney in connection therewith.

 

6.           Tangible Information.  Consultant shall securely maintain all  data, documents, or reports written or recorded in any form, or any tangible materials relating in any way to Confidential Information.

 

7.           Client Property.  All data, copies of or original notes, investigative notes, tests, photographs, data and other records, calculations, summaries, reports, and the like (“Documents”) developed, generated, produced, received or collected by Consultant in performance of this Agreement are and shall remain the property of Client whether in its possession or otherwise, unless Client agrees to waive such right or entitlement in writing.  All Documents shall be delivered to Attorney upon final payment by Client to Consultant.  Consultant may keep one copy of all documents generated under this Agreement for its files.

 

8.           Survival.  Consultant’s duties and obligations under Sections 3 through 7 hereof shall survive the completion and/or termination of this Agreement.

 

9.           Billing.  Consultant shall provide estimates for specific activities in connection with the Services, shall obtain Attorney’s approval thereof prior to performing same, and shall not exceed any such estimates without Attorney’s prior approval.  Consultant has agreed to perform its Services hourly against a $5,000 retainer and not to exceed $10,000 without prior written agreement.  All invoices for Services shall be in accordance with Consultant’s quoted rates, as set forth in the Rate Sheet attached hereto as Exhibit A.  All invoices for Services shall be forwarded to Client with a copy forwarded to Attorney.  Client shall be responsible for payment of all invoices, with payment made directly to the Consultant.  Client agrees to pay all undisputed invoice amounts within 45 days of the date of Consultant’s invoice.

 

10.           Payment.  Consultant shall submit its invoices to the Client for payment.  Attorney shall not be responsible for payment of Consultant’s invoices except to the extent of funds received from Client for such purpose.  Attorney shall not be liable to Consultant for any late payments or for non-payments, and Consultant hereby releases and holds harmless Attorney from any such liability or obligation.

 

  

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11.           Independent Contractor.  Consultant shall perform the Services as an independent contractor; provided, however, that for purposes of any evidentiary privileges or immunities that might attach to client communications or attorney work-product generated by Attorney, Consultant shall be considered the agent of Attorney and be fully within the scope of such privileges or immunities.

 

12.           No Waiver.  Failure in any one or more instances to enforce one or more of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other breach of this Agreement.

 

13.           Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, all of the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

14.           Termination.  Termination for Convenience.  This Agreement may be terminated by Attorney or Consultant upon seven (7) days written notice to the other, for any reason or no reason.  Consultant shall be paid for Services performed prior to the termination date.

 

15.           Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or representations of the parties to this Agreement.

16.           Amendment.  This Agreement may be amended at any time by the written agreement of Attorney and Consultant.

 

17.           Notice.  All notices required or contemplated under this Agreement shall be in writing; shall be delivered by Fax, U.S. Mail or e-mail and shall be deemed delivered on the third business day following the date of deposit in the U.S. Mail, on the date of the verification for a fax transmission or email for delivery to:

 

if to Attorney:

 

Christopher J. Neumann, Esq.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2400

Denver, Colorado 80202

Fax (303) 572-6540

E-Mail: neumannc@gtlaw.com

 

if to Consultant:

 

Eric W. Smith

Matrix Design Group, Inc.

2435 Research Parkway, Suite 300

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Fax (719) 575-0208

E-Mail: eric_smith@matrixdesigngroup.com

 

  

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if to Client:

 

Roger Tichenor

Wildcat Mining Corporation

1630 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34236

Fax (941) 951-0864

E-Mail: l2change@aol.com

 

 

18.           Binding Effect.  This agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of Attorney, Consultant, Client and their respective successors and assigns.

 

19.           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be signed in counterparts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP

	
WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION

	  	  
	  	  
	
By:  /s/ Christopher J. Neumann

	
By:  /s/ Roger Tichenor

	
Christopher J. Neumann, Esq.

	
Roger Tichenor

	  	
Title: President

 

 

GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC.

 

	
  

	
By:  /s/ Marcus Quigley

	
  

	
Marcus Quigley

	
  

	
Title:  Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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Exhibit 10.8

 

 

November 23, 2010

George Robinson

5555 DTC Parkway, Suit3 4000 A

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

720-641.2534

Re:           Wildcat Mining Corporation- General Independent Contractor Services Agreement

Wildcat Mining Corporation wishes to enter into a General Services Agreement (Independent Contractor) with George M.L. Robinson.  This letter outlines our Agreement to retain you as an independent contractor, under the following terms.

Confidentiality

WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION and its clients have strict confidentiality policies.  George M.L. Robinson shall not release any information regarding the work activities conducted on behalf of any of our clients.

George M.L. Robinson will hold in trust and not reveal to any third party any and all information, including:

	
  

	
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the entire work product and results generated from this project, including analytical results, recommendations, and conclusions

	
  

	
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any and all communications between WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION, Greenberg Traurig and George M.L. Robinson.

We require that a separate Nonsolicitation and Confidentiality Agreement be signed (Attachment A) and be incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

Health and Safety Provisions

Wildcat Mining Corporation will reimburse George M.L. Robinson for necessary OSHA and MSHA training

Indemnification

George M.L. Robinson will indemnify and hold harmless WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION, its officials, members, officers, agents, and employees against any and all losses, expenses, demands, claims, damages, costs, and liabilities including (without limitation) the costs of legal defense, settlement, and reasonable response or pay out in connection with injuries to persons (including death) or damages to property (including loss of use) caused by or resulting from George M.L. Robinson’s negligence, willful misconduct, or violation or breach of this agreement in work performed for WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION.

 

 

  

  

  

Payment

WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION will compensate George M.L. Robinson on a monthly based salary of TEN THOUSAND USD (10,000) to be wired to George M.L. Robinson’s bank account on the first of each month starting December 1, 2010.

All federal and state taxes will be George M.L. Robinson’s responsibility.  George M.L. Robinson will not be provided any medical or other Wildcat Mining Corporation benefits.

Independent Contractor Status

George M.L. Robinson shall provide services hereunder solely as an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement shall create or be construed to constitute any relationship of joint venture, partnership, or agency.

Professional Standards

The services provided shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional consulting practice at the time when and the place where the services are rendered.

Work Product

All written work products will be provided to WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION in hard copy and as a computer file.  Reasonable costs will be reimbursed for document production. WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION or their designated representative will make the ultimate decision concerning the acceptability of any work product.

All data, reports, drafts, notes, workpapers, or supporting materials (with the exception of publicly available documents) used in any WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION project are the property of WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION.  At the conclusion of the project, George M.L. Robinson will provide WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION with all data, reports, drafts, notes, workpapers, or other supporting materials used in the project for WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION’s files.

 

Conflicts of Interest

George M.L. Robinson shall not perform or enter into any agreement to perform services for any other person, corporation, or entity, except with the prior written consent of WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION, if the performance of such services could result in an actual or potential conflict with WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION’s obligations under any contract to which George M.L. Robinson is a party.  George M.L. Robinson agrees that he will disclose to WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION in writing each assignment, any prior or present relationships which present or could appear to present a conflict pursuant to the scope of that assignment.  The final determination of whether a conflict or potential conflict of interest exists will be made by WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION.

  

  

  

Survivorship

The sections of this Agreement on Confidentiality, Indemnification, and Conflicts of Interest indefinitely survive the period of performance under this Agreement.

Entire Agreement

The terms and conditions set forth herein constitute the entire understanding of the parties relating to the provision of services by George M.L. Robinson to WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION.  Any amendment or modification shall not be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Please return one copy of this Agreement and the Nonsolicitation and Confidentiality Agreement to WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION

We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely yours,

 

Roger Tichenor

President

Wildcat Mining Corporation

Enclosures

Authorized Signature

	
 /s/  George M. L. Robinson

	
November 24, 2010

	
George M.L. Robinson

	  

  

  

  

ATTACHMENT A

NONSOLICITATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

For good consideration and as an inducement for WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION to employ George M.L. Robinson as an independent contractor (George M.L. Robinson) the undersigned George M.L. Robinson agrees to the following provisions relating to nonsolicitation and confidentiality:

Confidentiality

	
a)

	
George M.L. Robinson will not at any time, whether during or after the termination of his/her  contract, reveal to any person, association, or company any of the trade secrets or confidential information concerning the organization, business, clients, or finances of the Company so far as they have come or may come to his/her knowledge, except as may be required in the course of performing his duties as a George M.L. Robinson of WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION or except as may be in the public domain through no fault of George M.L. Robinson, and George M.L. Robinson shall keep secret all matters entrusted to him/her and shall not use or attempt to use any such information in any manner which may injure or cause loss, or may be calculated to injure or cause loss whether directly or indirectly, to WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION or its clients.

	
b)

	
George M.L. Robinson further agrees that during his/her contract he/she shall not make, use or permit to be used any notes, memoranda, data, client lists, or other materials of any nature relating to any matter within the scope of the business of WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION or concerning any of its dealings or affairs otherwise than for the benefit of WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION.  George M.L. Robinson further agrees that he/she shall not, after the termination of his/her contract, use or permit to be used any such notes, memoranda, data, client lists, or other materials, it being agreed that any of the foregoing shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of the WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION and that immediately upon the termination of his contract, George M.L. Robinson shall deliver all of the foregoing, and all  copies thereof to WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION at its main office.

Nonsolicitation

	
a)

	
During the period of contract with WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION and for a period of one year after the termination of the contract for any reason whatsoever, George M.L. Robinson will not, either alone or as a consultant, partner, officer, director, employee, or stockholder of any company or business venture, directly or indirectly solicit business of any kind related to any business carried on by WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION from any company or business organization to which WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION and the George M.L. Robinson provided services during the 12-month period ending on the date of termination of the contract, or within which the George M.L. Robinson dealt on WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION's behalf during such period.

	
b)

	
George M.L. Robinson agrees that during his/r period of contract with WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, he/she will not solicit, either directly or through others, any person who was an employee of, or consultant for WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION at any time during George M.L. Robinson's period of contract of with WILDCAT MINING CORPORATION for the purpose of securing the employment of such person by any business, firm, corporation, or any other entity in the environmental consulting or occupational health and safety fields, or for the purpose of inducing such person to terminate his/her employment with the company.

This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, assigns, and personal representatives.

/s/ George M.L. Robinson          Signed, this 24 day of November, 2010

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