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                                                                     Exhibit 4.1

                                                                     [Duplicate]

                      CONTRACT FOR GRANT OF LAND USE RIGHT

                                       FOR

                               SHENZHEN MUNICIPAL

       Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Land Resources and Housing Management

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           CONTRACT FOR GRANT OF LAND USE RIGHT FOR SHENZHEN MUNICIPAL

                          Shen Di He Zi (2007) No. 5067

                                                                     [Duplicate]

I.     Parties to the Contract

Assignor: Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Land Resources and Housing Management
          (hereinafter referred to as "Party A")

Legal Representative: Name: Zhang Shiming    Position: Director General

Address: No. 3, Zhengxin Road, Futian District, Shenzhen Municipal

Tel. No.: 83788590

Assignee: Shenzhen City China GrenTech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as
"Party B")

Legal Representative: Name: Gao Yingjie      Position: Chairman of Board

Address: Block 4, Huaqiang North SEG Science and Technology Park

Tel. No.: 83501520

II.    According to the relevant laws, rules and regulations of the State and
the related provisions of Shenzhen Municipal, Party A and Party B enter into
this Contract on the principles of consultations, self-voluntariness and
compensation.

III.   Party A grants the land use right according to this Contract and the
ownership of the land parcel shall belong to the State. The underground natural
resources, buried objects shall not be granted under the land use right.

IV.    On the date of execution of this Contract, Party A numbered the land
parcel as G14209-0165, with the land use right of the area of land approximately
124,925.24 m(2) (see red line area in the redline map) granted to Party B. Party
B has no objection to the current status of the land parcel. From the date of
execution of this Contract, it shall be deemed that Party A has delivered the
land to Party B.

V.     The term for use of the land parcel shall be 50 years, from June 26, 2007
to June 25, 2057.

VI.    The land parcel shall be used for industrial use.

VII.   The nature of the land parcel shall be used for non-commodity premises
and shall not be used for real estate development operation.

VIII.  Requirements for Use of Land:

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(1)  Nature of Subject Building: manufacturing factory, supporting office,
     single persons dormitory (including canteen)
(2)  plot coverage (construction density): <=45%;
(3)  plot ratio (construction area density): <=2.64;
(4)  gross floor area with plot ratio included is no more than 329,800 m(2);
     manufacturing factory 286,800 m(2), supporting office 4,000 m(2), single
     persons dormitory (including canteen) 39,000 m(2).
(5)  number of construction storey: multi-storey, high storey;
(6)  setback line for construction and overall distribution requirement: see
     Shen Gui Xu No. LG-2007-0106 Permit for Construction Land Planning for
     details.
(7)  greenery ratio: /
(8)  leveling height of the construction site (Yellow Sea Datum):
(9)  construction distance: to satisfy the [depth marker] and relevant
     requirements
(10) Others:
     See  Shen Gui Xu No. LG-2007-0106 Permit for Construction Land Planning for
     details.

     All construction design shall comply with the existing construction design
standards and standardization provisions of the State relating to construction
design.

IX.    Party B agrees to be responsible for greening, management and maintenance
of / m(2) of green land (see green line area in the redline map) and for all
expenses incurred. The title to the green land shall belong to the government
and Party B shall be subject to the inspection and supervision of the
administrative department for city landscaping greening;
       Party B agrees to be responsible for the construction of road of / m(2)
(see the land area within the brown line in the redline map) and for all
expenses incurred. The title to the roads shall belong to the government, for
the passage of vehicles, passers-by without compensation.

X.     The fee for the grant of land use right for the land parcel shall be
Renminbi Eleven Million Three Hundred Eighty Three Thousand Five Hundred and
Seventy Four (RMB11,383,574) Only;

       The fee for development of land shall be Renminbi Twelve Million Four
Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty Four (RMB12,492,524)
Only;

       The fee for the provision of major municipal facilities shall be Renminbi
Fifty Two Million Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Five
(RMB52,014,395) Only;

       Total (RMB)75,890,493.

       Party A and Party B confirm that 20% of the fee for the grant of land use
right shall be the deposit for the execution of this Contract.

XI.    Party B agrees to pay the fee for the grant of land use right, the fee
for development of land and the fee for the provision of major municipal
facilities according to the (1) method:

       (1) Party B shall pay in full in a single payment at the time of
execution of this Contract

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       (2) payment by installments with interest incurred, at the interest rate
of 1% per month, and the method of payment by Party B by installments shall be:

       1. Payment of the first installment (including deposit) in ([currency])
             dollars before              .
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     2. Payment of the second installment ([currency])              dollars
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before              .
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     3. Payment of the third installment ([currency])              dollars
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before              .
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     4. Payment of the fourth installment ([currency])              dollars
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before              .
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XII.   Whereas Party B fails to pay the fee for the grant of land use right, the
fee for development of land and the fee for the provision of major municipal
facilities according to the term prescribed by this Contract, a penalty of
additional 0.05% shall be paid from the date of late payment. In case of failure
to make full payment upon 60 days of late payment, Party A may rescind this
Contract and recall the land use right without compensation.

       Whereas Party B has only paid the deposit, it shall not be refunded.
Whereas Party B has used the deposit to set off the fee for grant of land use
right, Party A shall deduct 20% of the total amount of the fee for development
of land and the fee for the provision of major municipal facilities as the
penalty for breach of contract and the balance shall be returned to Party B. The
buildings and appurtenances built shall be confiscated.

XIII.  Besides paying the fee for the grant of land use right, the fee for
development of land and the fee for the provision of major municipal facilities
to Party A, Party B shall also pay charge for use of land annually as
prescribed. At the same time of signing the Contract for the Grant of Land,
Party B shall complete the registration formalities for fee for the use of land.

XIV.   During the period of use of land by Party B, in case of failure to pay
the fee for the grant of land use right, the fee for development of land and the
fee for the provision of major municipal facilities as prescribed by the
Contract and failure to pay the fee for use of land as prescribed, Party A may
not complete the formalities for the real estate title registration,
construction permit relating to the land parcel and other relevant formalities
or may adopt other restrictive measures.

XV.    For the transfer, lease and mortgage of land use right or apply the land
use right on other economic activities by Party B during the term for use of
land according to the laws, rules and regulations, relevant provisions of
Shenzhen Municipal and this Contract, the lawful interests of Party B shall be
protected by laws. The development, application, operation by Party B of the
land granted shall not impair the public interest of the society. Before the
completion of formalities for registration of land use right and obtaining the
real estate certificate, Party b shall not dispose of the land parcel in any
way.

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XVI.   Upon the expiration of the term for grant of land prescribed by this
Contract, Party A shall recall the land use right of the parcel of land granted
without compensation, and the buildings and appurtenances on the land parcel
shall also be acquired by Party A without compensation. Party B undertakes to
return the land and the buildings and appurtenance thereon to Party A on June
25, 2057, and shall complete the formalities for the cancellation of the real
estate title within 10 days from the expiration of the term, otherwise, Party A
shall cancel it on its own.

       If Party B needs to continue the use of the land parcel, application
shall be submitted within six months before expiration of the term. Upon
approval by Party A and the confirmation of new term for the grant of land use
right, the fee for the grant of land and other conditions, Party B shall
executed a new contract for the grant of land use right with Party A, pay the
fee for the grant of land use right, the fee for development of land and the fee
for the provision of major municipal facilities and complete the formalities for
the registration of land use right.

XVII.  In the course of performance of this Contract, if Party A needs to inform
Party B of related matters, Party B consents to the delivery by Party A through
registered mail or announcement on the media to the address of Party B as
prescribed this Contract.

XVIII. Rules for Use of Land shall be the integral part of this Contract, as
equally valid as this Contract. Party B shall comply with the Rules for Use of
Land.

XIX.   The execution, validity, interpretation, performance and disputes
resolution of this Contract shall be governed by the law of the People's
Republic of China.

XX.    In case of dispute for the execution of this Contract, parties to the
dispute shall resolve it through consultations; in case of failure of
consultations, litigation may be instituted with the People's Court.

XXI.   This Contract shall become effective from the date of execution.

XXII.  This Contract shall be in five originals, three for Party B and the
others shall be held by Party A and for distribution to the relevant units.

XXIII. Any matter not specified in this Contract may be confirmed by both
Parties through consultation and execution of agreements.

Additional terms:
XXIV.  The land parcel shall be granted at "as is" status, and Party A and Party
B has no objection to the same.

XXV.   According to the minutes of the 51(th) meeting of the 4(th) standing
committee, the land under this Contract shall not be transferred, leased; if
Party B fails to use the land for industrial projects approved, Party A shall be
entitled to recall the land use right.

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Party A:  Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Land Resources and Housing Management

          (seal) [affixed with the special stamp of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of
          Land Resources and Housing Management for contracts for grant of land
          use right]

Legal representative:
Authorized agent: [signed]

Party B:  Shenzhen City China GrenTech Co., Ltd.

          (seal) [affixed with the special stamp of Shenzhen City China GrenTech
          Co., Ltd. for contracts]

Legal representative:
Authorized agent: [signed]

                             Date of execution: June 26, 2007
                            Place of execution: Jianshe Building, Zhongxin City,
                                                Longgang DistrictSterling Group Ventures, Inc. - Exhibit 10.1

 Exhibit 10.1 

 AGREEMENT 

This Agreement is dated for reference this 8th day of July, 2008 

BETWEEN 

  
    
      
         Zhong Chuan International Mining Holding Co.,Ltd.

          

         (hereinafter “Zhong Chuan”) 

      

    

  

AND 

  
    
      
         Sterling Group Ventures, Inc. 

          
        

         (hereinafter “Sterling”) 

      

    

  

AND 

  
    
      
         	Ximing Sun	 and 	Charles Yan	 

          
        

         (collectively hereinafter “Mont Sea Shareholders”) 

      

    

  

WHEREAS: 

	 A.      	 Zhong Chuan is a Chinese mining company with connections and resources in the mining industry in China.  Zhong Chuan is interested in expanding into lithium business.

	 
	 B.      	 Sterling is a Nevada, US company specializing in lithium exploration and development and with its shares traded on the United States OTC Bulletin Board. 

	 
	 C.      	 Zhong Chuan, with consent from Sterling, has completed a transaction to acquire from Beijing Mianping Salt Lake Research Institute ("Mianping") certain interest in Mianping's proprietary technology and know-how in lithium, and in exploration license No. 5400000730283 (the "Exploration License") covering Dangxiongcuo Salt Lake in Tibet, China (the "Property").  Zhong Chuan has acquired interests in certain other salt lake in Tibet.("Other Interests") 

	 D.      	 Mont Sea shareholders are the shareholders holding all the issued and outstanding shares in the stock of Mont Sea Holdings Ltd. ("Mont Sea"), a company incorporated in Hong Kong. 

	 E.      	 Mianping and Micro Express Holdings Inc. ("MEH") , a wholly owned subsidiary of Sterling, entered into an agreement dated September 16, 2005 (the "Initial Agreement"), to jointly explore and develop the Property. The application to establish a joint venture company in Tibet to explore and develop the Property was submitted to, but has not been approved by, regulators in Tibet, China.

	 F.      	 The Parties wish to restructure the transactions contemplated under the Initial Agreement, and to jointly develop the Property and lithium resources in Tibet and elsewhere, by way of a cooperative joint venture to be established pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

 NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, the Parties covenant and agree with each other as follows: 

 1.	Transition Arrangement. 

 1.1 Upon this Agreement being effective, the Initial Agreement will expire, and Zhong Chuan shall cause Mianping to repay to MEH RMB 6,000,000 by depositing the said amount into an account designated by MEH.

 1.2 Zhong Chuan and Mont Sea Shareholders acknowledge and agree that until a Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture company (the "CJV") is established to hold and own the Exploration License, they shall hold (or cause Mianping to hold) the Exploration License in trust for Sterling and for the CJV to be established, and shall keep the Exploration License valid and effective, free from any encumbrance or liability. 

 1.3 Zhong Chuan agrees that it shall not enter into any agreement or conduct any business in competition or conflict with any transactions contemplated hereunder,  and any of such agreement or business shall be acceptable to Sterling and Mont Sea Shareholders.

 1.4 The Parties shall work together to ensure that the termination of the Initial Agreement and the entering of this Agreement shall comply with Chinese regulations applicable to those agreements and to the Exploration License. 

 1.5 The Parties agree that an operating company (the "Opco") may need to be established prior to the establishment of the CJV, for the purpose of applying for and holding required approvals, permits and licenses with respect to the development of the Property. The Parties agree that the Opco shall hold all such approvals, permits and licenses in trust for the CJV, and pursuant to the letters and spirit of this Agreement.  

  2.	The CJV 

 2.1 Mont Sea Shareholders and Zhong Chuan shall make best efforts to cause the CJV to be established within ninety (90) days from the date of this Agreement, subject to required regulatory approval and based on a joint venture agreement or an acquisition agreement (the "JV Agreement"), which shall contain all key terms of this section 2. 

 2.2 The CJV may be established by way of acquisition of interest in the Opco by Mont Sea, or by way of incorporation under the Chinese laws, such that subject to Chinese regulatory approvals, Mont Sea shall hold up to sixty-five percent (65%) but no less than fifty-one percent (51%) of shares in the CJV, and Zhong Chuan (or its affiliate) shall hold the balance of the shares in the CJV.

 2.3 The registered capital of the CJV shall be RMB 100,000,000. Zhong Chuan and Mont Sea shall cause all the registered capital of the CJV to be timely advanced to the accounts of the CJV, pursuant to the terms of the CJV agreement to be entered into between Mont Sea and Zhong Chuan, and pursuant to applicable Chinese regulations.

2.4 Zhong Chuan shall cause to be transferred to the CJV, and the CJV shall own and hold all Mianping's (and/or Opco's) title to and interest in any exploration or mining licenses in lithium resources in China, including the Exploration License,and Other Interests. 

2.5 The Parties shall cause the CJV to adopt a business plan expeditiously for the exploration and development of the Property, and construction of related facilities. 

2.6 If for any Chinese regulatory or policy reasons, Mont Sea is not permitted to have more than fifty-one percent (51%) interest in the CJV, then Mont Sea and Zhong Chuan shall revise the JV Agreement such that: 

(a)	Mont Sea shall have a forty-nine percent (49%) interest in the CJV;

(b)	Mont Sea shall be entitled to receive returns on its investment in the CJV on a priority and accelerated basis until its investment in the CJV and the Property is fully recovered; and

(c)	Mont Sea shall be permitted to manage the daily operation of the CJV pursuant to a management agreement to be entered into between Mont Sea and Zhong Chuan, on terms and conditions satisfactory to Sterling.

2.7 The Parties shall cause all necessary corporate actions to be taken to approve and effect the transactions contemplated above, and to make any adjustment, registration or filings necessary to meet applicable regulatory requirements.

 3.	Sterling's Acquisition of Mont Sea

 3.1 Upon signing of this Agreement and subject to applicable regulatory approval, Sterling shall issue, and Mont Sea Shareholders shall subscribe for 5,000,000 units (the "Units") to be issued by Sterling at US$0.15 per Unit.  Each Unit shall consist of One (1) common share in the stock of Sterling, and One (1) warrant which shall entitle Mont Sea Shareholders to purchase One (1) common share in the stock of Sterling at US$0.16 per share within two (2) years from the date of the issuance of the Units.

 3.2 Subject to applicable regulatory approval, Sterling shall cause 200,000,000 shares to be issued to Mont Sea Shareholders within ten (10) working days from the date transfer of the Exploration License to the CJV is approved by the Chinese regulators, in exchange for all the shares then issued and outstanding in the stock of Mont Sea and held by Mont Sea shareholders (the "Share Exchange"). The Share Exchange may be conducted and completed at an earlier date so long as Sterling and Mont Sea Shareholders may agree in writing.  

 3.3 Subject to applicable regulatory approval, Sterling shall cause 87,910,000 shares in the capital of Sterling to be issued to Mont Sea Shareholders at no additional cost, upon receipt by the CJV of a mining license and such other permits or approvals with respect to the Property, permitting the full exploitation and development of the Property.

 3.4 Sterling shall cause all necessary corporate actions to be taken to effect the transactions contemplated above, including the Share Exchange and share issuance.

 4.	Zhong Chuan Covenants

 4.1 Zhong Chuan shall work together with Mont Sea Shareholders to establish the CJV expeditiously, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and applicable Chinese regulations.

 4.2 Zhong Chuan shall, together with Mont Sea Shareholders, provide funds no less than RMB 100,000,000 (or US dollar equivalent thereof) for the purpose of meeting registered capital payment requirements in the registration and operation of the CJV.

 4.3 Zhong Chuan shall complete expeditiously its transactions with Mianping as contemplated under section 1 hereunder and transactions involving Other Interests, and advise Sterling from time to time of developments in completing such transactions.

 4.4 Zhong Chuan shall keep other Parties informed of any development in the registration of the CJV and transfer of the Exploration License.

 5.	Sterling Covenants 

 5.1 Sterling shall procure all required corporate and regulatory approvals for the issuance of shares to Mont Sea Shareholders pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 5.2 Sterling shall use its best efforts to secure partnership relationship with selected  major companies outside China in the form of equity participation or off-take arrangement for lithium products from the CJV. 

5.3 Sterling shall use its best efforts to secure alternative technological solutions for the lithium production, and otherwise assist in the application of technology developed by Mianping.

5.4 Sterling shall, when and as required by the CJV, arrange and complete financing for the operation of the CJV.

 6.	Mont Sea Shareholders' Covenants

 6.1 Mont Sea Shareholders shall, together with Zhong Chuan, make funds available for the purpose of meeting registered capital payment requirements in the registration and operation of the CJV. 

 6.2 Mont Sea Shareholders shall work together with the CJV, Mianping and Zhong Chuan for the purpose of transfer of the Exploration License to the CJV and application for the mining license with respect to the Property.

 7.	Representations and Warranties of the Parties  

 7.1 Each of the Parties hereby represents and warrants to the other Parties that: 

 (a) if it is a company it is duly organized and legally existing under the laws of the jurisdiction where it is incorporated; it has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and fully perform this Agreement, and has all corporate power and capacity to fully perform all obligations under this Agreement when this Agreement becomes effective; its execution and performance of this Agreement constitutes no breach or violation of its articles of association or any clause specified in the certificate of registration of the company, nor does it constitute any breach or violation of any applicable law, regulation or regulatory document, or any clause of any contract or agreement to which it is a party;

 (b) if it is an individual then each of the individuals has the authority and power to enter into this Agreement, and is able to perform his/her obligations hereunder.

 (c) the signing of this Agreement is fully authorised by each Party and this Agreement so signed shall be effective and binding upon each of the Parties.

 (d) each of the Parties has duly disclosed all corporate, financial and technical information requested by other Parties and such information provided or disclosed is true and accurate to the best knowledge of the Party disclosing or delivering such information.

 (e) except those disclosed expressly in writing, there is no litigation or administrative proceedings outstanding or threatened against any of the Parties or with respect to the Property. 

 8.	Fees and Expenses 

 8.1 Each Party shall bear its respective costs and expenses associated with this Agreement.  The Parties agree to share any legal fees of Blake Cassels & Graydon, LLP for the drafting of this Agreement.

 9.	General 

 9.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any agreement or arrangement between or among any of the Parties. 

 9.2 This Agreement may not be assigned by a Party, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of all the other Parties.

9.3 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada and any applicable Canadian federal laws. 

9.4 No amendment, waiver or consent shall bind any Party unless in writing and signed by all the Parties.

9.5 The Parties acknowledge and agree that Blake Cassels & Graydon, LLP does not act for any of the Parties with respect to this Agreement, and each of the Parties has been requested, and has agreed, to seek its own independent legal opinion with respect to this Agreement and/or any interpretation hereof. 

9.6 The failure by any Party at any time to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, or to require performance by any other Party of any of the provisions hereof, shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions or to affect either the validity of this Agreement or any part hereof, or the right of any party thereafter to enforce each and every provision in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

9.7 If any term, clause, or provision hereof is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or operation of any other term, clause or provision of this Agreement and such invalid term, clause or provision shall be deemed to be severed from this Agreement.

9.8 The Parties agree that should any dispute arise with respect to this Agreement or the performance or interpretation hereof, they shall resolve such dispute amicably, failing which such dispute shall resolved by binding arbitration by a penal of three arbitrators, at the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre pursuant to its rules of arbitration.

9.9 If, for reasons beyond the control of the Parties, the CJV cannot be established by December 31, 2008 (the "Outside Date") and the Exploration License cannot be transferred to the CJV, then unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing, this Agreement shall terminate as of the Outside Date, except those transactions which have been completed or terms herein which have been performed (which shall remain effective and valid). In such an event the Parties shall agree to negotiate in good faith to restructure any uncompleted transactions such that, among other things, Sterling's interest in the Property shall be protected, and reasonably reflected or fairly compensated in any restructured transactions.  

9.10 This Agreement shall be effective once duly signed by all the Parties hereto.

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Agreement effective the day and year first above written.

	 Zhong Chuan International Mining Holding Co.,Ltd.  	 
	 By its authorized signatory:  	 
	  	 
	 /s/ Ximing Sun  
    	 
	 Signature  	 
	 	 
	 Ximing Sun  	 
	 Printed Name  	 
	 	 
	 Chairman   	 
	 Title  	 
	 	 
	 Sterling Group Ventures, Inc.  	 
	 By its authorized signatory:  	 
	  	 
	 /s/ Raoul Tsakok  
    	 
	 Signature  	 
	 	 
	 Raoul Tsakok  	 
	 Printed Name  	 
	 	 
	 Chairman & CEO   	 
	 Title  	 
	 	 
	 Mont Sea Shareholders:  	 
	 /s/ Ximing Sun  
    	 
	 Signature  	 
	 	 
	 Ximing Sun  	 
	 Printed Name  	 
	 	 
	 /s/ Charles Yan 
    	 
	 Signature  	 
	 	 
	 Charles Yan  	 
	 Printed Name

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