Book Description

Guide offering comments and suggestions upon matters relating to the negotiation and drafting of exploration agreements and to confidentiality, royalties, and letters of intent as they relate to the mining exploration business. Topics are based mainly on Canadian situations and Canadian law but are relevant to areas outside Canada. The guide covers formation of an agreement; litigation; confidential information; property interests; royalty interests; property acquisition agreements; the joint venture relationship; and the farm-in/joint venture agreement. Appendices include articles on creating a financially rewarding royalty and non-participation and default provisions in mining agreements. A glossary is included.