August 5, 1998

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

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

Proponent:	Ashton Mining of Canada Inc.

123-930 West 1st Street

North Vancouver, B.C.

V7P 3N4

Name & Location	Eastern shores of Contwoyto Lake

of Projects:	(65 29.5' N, 110 16.00' E)

Purpose:	Temporary exploration Campsite,

and camp operations.

This application is currently being screened by the Nunavut Impact Review Board, and can now be processed. The NWB shall hold a public hearing before approving the applications but may waive this requirement if no public concerns are expressed before September 4,1998.

For more information, please contact:

NWB Licence Administrator

Box 119, Gjoa Haven, NT, XOE IJO

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