(1)

An amount of 0.25% of the value of estimated resources shall be payable by the preferred bidder as performance security prior to the issuance of the Composite Licence.

(2)

The amount of performance security shall be revised, prior to the issuance of the mining lease, to an amount of 0.50% of the value of estimated resources [established by the holder of the Composite Licence after completion of prospecting operations in accordance with sub-section (9) of section 11 of the Act resulting in determination of evidence of mineral contents conforming to the Mineral (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015] [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 1469(E), dated 30.11.2017 (w.e.f. 20.5.2015).].

(3)

The performance security provided under sub-rule (2) shall be adjusted every five years so that it continues to correspond to 0.50% of the reassessed value of estimated resources.

(4)

[ The performance security shall be provided through bank guarantee in the format as specified in Schedule IV or through security deposit, which may be invoked as per the provisions of -

(i) the prospecting licence deed;

(ii) the Mine Development and Production Agreement;

(iii) the Mining Lease Deed:

(i) the Mine Development and Production Agreement; and

(ii) the Mining Lease Deed.