Common use of Survival of Representations and Warranties of Purchaser Clause in Contracts

Survival of Representations and Warranties of Purchaser. No investigation made by or on behalf of the BHP Billiton Parties at any time, including for greater certainty the BHP Billiton Parties' review of Purchaser's financing commitment documents, shall have the effect of waiving, diminishing the scope of or otherwise affecting any representation or warranty made by the Purchaser in this Agreement. For greater certainty, the BHP Billiton Parties shall be entitled to rely on the representation and warranty contained in Section 6.6 notwithstanding that the BHP Billiton Parties have reviewed and commented on Purchaser's financing commitment documents. The representations and warranties of Purchaser contained in this Agreement or in any document, certificate or undertaking given pursuant hereto shall survive the closing of the Transaction for a period of eighteen (18) months following the Closing Date and, notwithstanding such closing nor any investigation made by or on behalf of the BHP Billiton Parties, shall continue in full force and effect for the benefit of each BHP Billiton Party during such period.