Common use of Mineral Development Clause in Contracts

Mineral Development. No mining, drilling, excavation, or mineral development of any kind shall be permitted in, under, or upon the Property, including but not limited to the development of minerals or common varieties of mineral resources such as sand, gravel, stone, and clay, or the mining of organic materials such as peat, except as expressly permitted in this subsection 2.3. The proposed size and extent of the permitted uses under this subsection 2.3 shall be included in the Plan and shall be consistent with applicable laws, including Washington State Forest Practice Rules in WAC Title 222. a. Use, disturb, or occupy the Property to the minimum extent reasonably possible; b. Construct structures and improvements only as necessary for the operation and remove the structures, improvements, and construction materials from the Property within one year of terminating the operation. If Grantor fails to do so, Grantee may remove, destroy, or otherwise dispose of the structures, improvements, and construction materials at Grantor’s expense; c. Take all reasonable precautions to dispose of dumpage or other deleterious materials or substances to prevent obstruction, pollution, or deterioration of water and other natural resources; and d. Revegetate and reclaim the land to its original contours, to the extent reasonably possible, within one year of completing operations.