June 9, 1998

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

The Nunavut Water Board (NWB) has received the following application.

Proponent:	BHP Diamonds Inc.

# 8-1699 Powick Road

Kelowna, B.C.

V1X 4L1

Name & Location	Hood River area Project

of Projects:	7-15 km north of Hood River

(66 54' N, 110 55' W)

Purpose:	Mineral Exploration , including

Diamond drilling and camp operations.

This application was screened by the Nunavut Impact Review Board, and can now be processed. The NWB shall hold a public hearing before approving the application but may waive this requirement if no public concern is expressed before July 8, 1998.

For more information, please contact:

NWB Licence Administrator

Box 119, Gjoa Haven, NT, XOE IJO

Telephone: (867) 360-6338; Fax (867) 360-6369