August 19, 1997

Mr. Rich Rein

Feasibility Manager

BHP Minerals Canada Ltd.

1600-1050 West Pender Street

Vancouver, BC

604-683-6921

Fax 604-683-4125

RE: NWB Permit No. NWB4WEI

Dear Mr. Rein:

Please find attached permit No. NWB2KIK issued by the Nunavut Water Board pursuant to its authority under Article 13 of the Agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. The terms and conditions of the attached permit related to the construction, installation, and removal of a V-notch weir at the BHP Boston site to record the outflow from Stickleback Lake are an integral part of this approval.

Sincerely,

Philippe di Pizzo

Executive Director

Enclosure: Permit No. NWB4WEI

cc:	Ms. Shannon Pagotto , Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Mr. Jim Cunningham, Kitikmeot Inuit Association

Mr. Joe Ahmad, Nunavut Impact Review Board

WATER USE AND WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Agreement Between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, the Nunavut Water Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, hereby grants to BHP Minerals Canada Ltd. authorization to construct, install and remove a low V-notch type weir to record the outflow from Sticklebake Lake at the BHP Boston Site, subject to the terms and conditions outlined below:

PERMIT NO:	NWB4WEI
PERMITTEE :	BHP Minerals Canada Ltd.

1600-1050 West Pender Street

Vancouver, BC

Tel: 604-683-6921 Fax: 604-683-4125:
START DATE:	August 20, 1997
COMPLETION DATE:	September 14, 1997
PURPOSE:	Weir Construction
LOCATION:	BHP Boston Site - Stickleback Lake

General Latitude: 67 39' Longitude: 106 22'

This permit issued and recorded at Gjoa Haven includes and is subject to the annexed conditions.

Approved by,

Philippe di Pizzo , Executive Director

1.	SCOPE:

1.	Compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit does not absolve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with all applicable Federal, Territorial and Municipal legislation.

2.	This permit is issued subject to the conditions contained herein with respect to the taking of water and the depositing of waste of any type in any waters or in any place under any conditions where such waste or any other waste that results from the deposits of such waste may enter any waters.

2.	CONDITIONS FOR WEIR CONSTRUCTION:

1.	The following measures will be taken to minimize sidturbance to the creek channel and receiving waters:

i.	Timing of weir installation is to be done during th e low flow period in August 1997,

ii.	Storage of all extraneous sand bags and scrap materials away from the watercourse duringt eh duration of the weir operation in 1997 and 1998.

iii.	At the end of the flow data collection period, the cross section of the creek channal shall be restored as close as possible to original conditions.

iv.	Removal of naturally occurring material form the bed or bank of the creek below th ordinary high water mark is prohibited.

v.	All sites affected by the placement or removal of the weir shall be stabilized and suitable rerosion control measures shall be implemented to minimize sedimentationinto the creek.

vi.	Emplacement of the sandbag material shall be done such that the stream channel is not dignificantly obstructed during the spring freshet.

vii.	Materials used shall be clean and contaminant free.

2.	During constructiona hydrologist should be on site to provide necessart expertise to surpervise construction

3.	The deposition of debris or sediment into any water body is prohibited. These materials shall be disposed of above the high water mark in such a fashion that they do not enter the water.

4.	Stream flow shall not be altered in any way as a result of the operation.

5.	The permittee shall not store material on the surface ice of streams or lakes except that which is for immediate use.

6.	All spills of oil, fuel, or other deleterious materials shall be reported immediately to the 24-Hour Spill Line at (403) 920-8130.

7.	The NWB shall be notified of any changes in operating plans or conditions associated with this water use activity.

8.	The NWB shall be notified thirty (30) days prior to the removal of the weir.

9.	Upon expiration of the authorization, the permittee shall submit to the Nunavut Water Board, within thirty (30) days, a summary report of the abandonment and restoration of the site, and any follow-up action taken.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF PERMITS

ISSUED BY THE NUNAVUT WATER BOARD (NWB)

The following conditions form an integral part of Permit No. NWB4WEI :

1.	At the time of issuance, a copy of the Permit is placed on the Water Register in the NWB Head Office in Gjoa Haven, and is available to the public.

2.	If the Permittee contemplates the renewal of Permit No. NWB4WEI , it is the responsibility of the Permittee to apply to the NWB for renewal of the permit. The past performance of the Permittee , new documentation and information, and issues raised during a public hearing, if the NWB is required to hold one, will be used to determine the terms and conditions of the Permit renewal. Note that if the permit expires before the NWB issues a new one, then water use and waste disposal must cease, or the Permittee will be in contravention of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The NWB recommends that an application for the renewal of Permit No. NWB4WEI be filed at least one month before the Permit's expiry date.

3.	If Permit No. NWB4WEI requires amendment, then a public hearing may be required. The Permittee should submit applications for amendment as soon as possible to give the NWB sufficient time to go through the amendment process. The process may vary depending on the scope of the amendment requested.

4.	Any communication with respect to this permit shall be made in writing to the attention of:

Philippe di Pizzo

Executive Director

Nunavut Water Board

P.O. Box 119

Gjoa Haven, NT. X0E 1J0

Telephone No:	(403) 360-6338

Fax No:	(403) 360-6369

5.	The Permittee shall submit all reports, studies, and plans to the Board in three copies.