July 15, 1998

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

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

Proponent:	Noranda Mining & Exploration Inc.

960 Alloy Drive

Thunder Bay, Ont

P7B 6A4

Name & Location	Ingi Lake area Project

of Projects:	(67 48293304' N, 82 83557795' W)

Purpose:	Mineral Exploration , including

Diamond drilling and camp operations.

This application is currently being screened by the Nunavut Impact Review Board, The NWB shall hold a public hearing before approving the application but may waive this requirement if no public concern is expressed.

For more information, please contact:

NWB Licence Administrator

Box 119, Gjoa Haven, NT, XOE IJO

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