December 7, 1998

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Nunavut Water Board will hold hearings on an application from BHP Diamonds Inc. to amend Licence NWB1BOS9801 . This Licence entitles BHP Diamonds Inc. to use water and dispose of waste into water for mining exploration activities and other associated uses for the Boston Gold Project.

On the issue of drinking water quality and solid waste disposal, the Board will conduct a written hearing. Interested parties shall submit their comments to the Board, in writing, on or before January 10, 1999.

On the issue of the security deposit, the Board will hold a public hearing in Cambridge Bay on February 22, 1999 at 1:30 P.M.

The conduct of public hearings of the Nunavut Water Board, including the service of documents to interest parties, shall be made in accordance with the Nunavut Water Board's Interim Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Conduct of Public Hearings.

For additional information, please contact:

NWB Licence Administrator

Nunavut Water Board

Box 119, Gjoa Haven, NT, XOE IJO

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