August 27, 1999

Mr. M. Rees

Noranda Mining and Exploration Inc.

960 Allow Drive

Thunder Bay, ON

P7B 6A4

Re: Expiration of NWB Permit No. NWB2HAD

Dear Mr. Rees:

This is a reminder that your permit # NWB2HAD , for Water Use and Waste Disposal associated with Exploration Drilling near Hadley Bay, Victoria Island, expired on June 11, 1999.

As indicated in Item 2.11 of the permit, a summary report of activities, water quality data, abandonment and restoration of the site, unauthorized spills, and follow-up actions need to be submitted to the Nunavut Water Board within 30 days of the expiry.

Please submit these reports to the Nunavut Water Board as soon as possible, as none have been received to date.

Also, should you wish to continue with the exploration drilling, you will need to file an application for renewal of this permit. I am enclosing an application form and supplementary questionnaire. If you have any other concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Rita Becker

Licence Administrator

Enclosure

cc. Shannon Pagotto, DIAND - YK

Carey Ogilvie , DOE- YK