USA Rare Earth, LLC Sample Contracts

Subscription Agreement
Subscription Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining • Delaware

THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. THERE ARE FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFERABILITY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN.

MINING LEASE M-113629
Mining Lease • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining

SW/4 of SE/4 of SE/4 of Section 12, Block 72, T-7, T&P Ry. Co., and N/2 of the NE/4 of Section 13, Block 72, T-7, T&P Ry. Co. containing -9JL.. acres, more or less, in Hudspeth County, Texas, (hereinafter referred to as the “leased premises”) was subject to lease by the State of Texas acting by and through its agent, Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. of 304 Inverness Way South. Suite 365. Englewood, Colorado 80112 said agent hereinafter referred to as “the owner of the soil” (whether one or more).

TERMINATION AGREEMENT
Termination Agreement • February 5th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining • Delaware

This Termination Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2025 (the “Termination Agreement”), by and among Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), USA Rare Earth, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Target”), and Inflection Point Fund I, LP (the “Purchaser” and together with the Company and the Target, the “Parties” and each, a “Party”). Capitalized terms used, but not otherwise defined, herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Agreement (as defined below).

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Employment Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining • Oklahoma

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of December 16, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between USA Rare Earth, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and Joshua Ballard, an individual resident of the State of California (“Executive”).

INCENTIVE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
Incentive Unit Award Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining • Delaware

This Incentive Unit Award Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of the date of the last signature affixed hereto (the “Effective Date”), by and between USA Rare Earth, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and [GRANTEE NAME] (the “Grantee”). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan of the Company dated February 10, 2024 (as may be subsequently amended, the “Plan”).

SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
Separation and Release Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining • Florida

This SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between USA Rare Earth LLC (“Employer”) and Thomas J. Schneberger, Jr. (“Employee”). In consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and promises set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned parties agree as follows:

Memorandum Of Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Mining Leases)
Assignment and Assumption Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining

This Memorandum of Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Mining Leases) (this “Memorandum”), executed to be effective as of May 17, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Texas Mineral Resources Corp., a Delaware corporation, successor by name change to Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. (“Assignor”), and Round Top Mountain Development, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Assignee”).

The State of Texas Austin, Texas SURFACE LEASE SL 20040002 (GRAZING/AGRICULTURAL)
Surface Lease • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining

This Surface Lease SL 20040002, (the “Lease”), is granted by virtue of the authority granted in Section 51.121, et se ., TEX. NAT. RES. CODE ANN. (Vernon Supp. 2002), 31 TEX. ADMIN. CODE§ 13 (Land Resources), et se ., and all other applicable statutes and rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, and is subject to all applicable regulations promulgated from time to time.

ADDENDUM TO OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER
Addendum to Offer of Employment Letter • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining

This Addendum, dated as of November 6, 2024 (this “Addendum”), shall supersede any and all prior addendums or modifications to the Offer of Employment dated March 14, 2021 (the “Offer Letter”), and is entered into by and between USA Rare Earth, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”) and David Kronenfeld (the “Executive”) (each of the Executive and the Company, a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”).

The State of Texas Austin, Texas GROUNDWATER LEASE
Groundwater Lease • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining

This Groundwater Lease (the “Lease”) is granted by virtue of the authority granted in Chapter 51, TEX. NAT. RES. CODE ANN. 31 TEX. ADMIN. CODE Chapter 13 (Land Resources), et seq., and all other applicable statutes and rules, as the same may be amended from time to time, and is subject to all applicable regulations promulgated from time to time.

CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Contribution Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining • Texas

This Assignment and Assumption Agreement (Mining Leases) (this “Assignment”), executed to be effective as of May 17, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), is from Texas Mineral Resources Corp., a Delaware corporation, successor by name change to Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. (“Assignor”), to Round Top Mountain Development, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Assignee”).

CEO TRANSITION AGREEMENT
Ceo Transition Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining

This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) sets forth the terms and conditions of the agreement between Bayshore Capital Holdings Group, LLC (BCHG), you and USA Rare Earth, LLC (the “Company”) regarding our mutual agreement on your resignation and transition from the Company and the benefits being offered to you in exchange for entering into this Agreement. Once signed by you, this letter will become a legally binding agreement, so please read it carefully and be sure you understand it.

SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
Separation and Release Agreement • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining • Florida

This SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between USA Rare Earth LLC (“Employer”) and Affie Simanikas (“Employee”). In consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and promises set forth in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned parties agree as follows:

ADDENDUM TO OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER
Addendum to Offer of Employment • February 13th, 2025 • USA Rare Earth, LLC • Metal mining

This Addendum, dated as of May 14, 2024 (this “Addendum”) is an addendum to that Offer of Employment dated March 17, 2023 (the “Offer Letter”), and is entered into by and between USA Rare Earth, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”) and Stephen Ridge (the “Employee”) (each of the Employee and the Company, a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”).