CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND FORMS OF MINING AGREEMENTS

• Jurisdiction: United States

Mining Agreements III
(May 1991)
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION AND FORMS OF MINING AGREEMENTS
Morris B. Hecox, Jr.
Welborn Dufford Brown & Tooley, P.C.
Denver, Colorado

INTRODUCTION

I. Scope. This Special Institute will examine selected aspects of agreements typically used in the mining industry to provide for access to and the acquisition of interests in mineral properties and the exploitation and development of those properties by one or more parties.

II. General Types of Agreements and Their Distinguishing Characteristics.

A. Letters of Intent

B. Exploration License

C. Mineral Lease

D. Option

E. Joint Venture/Joint Operating Agreement

F. Asset Purchase Agreement

G. Stock Purchase Agreement

III. Factors to be...