Article 83: Option on Facilities and Buildings upon Expiration of Mining Titles

Upon revocation or expiration of a Mining Operation Title, the State shall have a pre-emptive right to acquire all or part of the facilities and public utility buildings intended for the conduct of operations, at a price not exceeding their audited residual book value.

The State has a period of three (3) months from the end of the term of the Operating Permit or Concession to notify the holder of its intention to exercise such right.