June 24, 1998

NWB file # NWB2HOO

Ms. Melissa Kirkley

Principal Geologist

BHP Diamonds Inc.

# 8-1699 Powick Road

Kelowna, B.C.

V1X 4L1

Dear Ms. Kirkley ,

Re: application fee

This will acknowledge receipt of the water licence application fee, for the Slave / Ulu projects held by BHP Diamonds Inc. Enclose for your records is receipt number C 101060.

Yours truly,

David Porter

Licence Administrator

Enc.

cc	DIAND ,

N.W.T. region