August 27, 1997	NWB20CC9799

Hugh Ducasse

Manager, Loss Control &

Environmental Affairs, Lupin

Echo Bay Mines Ltd.

Lupin Operation

Bag No. 1

Nisku , Alta T0C 2G0

Dear Mr. Ducasse ,

Re: Application fee.

This acknowledge receipt of the water licence application fee, in the amount of $30.00 cheque # 025150 for amendment to Permit # NWB2OCC9799 . Dewatering of Occurrence 8 Quarry at Lupin Mine Site. Enclose for your records is receipt # C 101025.

Yours truly,

David Porter

Licence Administrator

cc	DIAND , Water Resources

NWT region.