(a) (Native Title): As between the State and Project Co, the State is responsible for:
(i) dealing with any Native Title Claim in connection with any part of the Project Area; and
(ii) the payment of any compensation or other amount required to be paid to the native title holders of any part of the Project Area as a consequence of a successful Native Title Claim.
(b) (Artefacts): If an Artefact is discovered on or under the surface of the Project Area:
(i) as between the State and Project Co, it will be the absolute property of the State; and
(ii) Project Co must:
A. immediately notify the State of the discovery;
B. permit the State to watch or examine any excavation or treatment on the Project Area; and
C. take every reasonable precaution in carrying out the Project Activities so as to prevent Artefacts being damaged, removed, disturbed or destroyed until appropriate arrangements for dealing with, or removing, the Artefacts have been made.
(c) (Project Co must continue to carry out): If there is a:
(i) Native Title Claim or Heritage Claim in connection with; or
(ii) discovery of Artefacts on, under or over,
any part of the Project Area, Project Co must:
(iii) continue to carry out its obligations under this Deed, except to the extent otherwise:
A. directed by the State;
B. ordered by an order of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction; or
C. required by Law; and
(iv) provide all reasonable assistance to the State in connection with dealing with the Native Title Claim, Heritage Claim or Artefact.
(d) (State directions): Project Co must comply with all reasonable directions of the State concerning Artefacts on, under or over the Project Area and the protection of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.