November 25, 1997

NWB file # NWB2WOL

Distribution list:

The Nunavut Water Board has received from BHP Minerals Canada Ltd. an application dated November 5, 1997 for a water licence for the Wolverine project.

Applicant:	BHP Minerals Canada Ltd.

1600-1050 West Pender St

Vancouver, BC

V6E 3S7

Location:	Wolverine Lake, Hope Bay area, Bathurst Inlet region

Latitude 680 02' North

Longitude 1060 35' West

Purpose:	Mineral Exploration, including camp operations,

Diamond drilling and surface prospecting.

You will find attached a copy of correspondence, the water licence application, and associated documents.

We would appreciate your comments in writing before December 12, 1997. In accordance with our current operational practices, we have also given notice to the public with respect to this application.

We thank you in advance for your assistance.

David Porter

Licence Administrator

Enclosures.