File No. N7L2 -1652

October 22, 1997

Mr. Dennis Wuertz

Environmental Manager

BHP Minerals Canada Ltd.

550 California Street

San Fransico , California 94104-1020

Dear Mr. Wuertz ,

Re:	BHP Minerals Canada Ltd. Boston Project.

Northwest Territories Waters Act - Water Use fees

This will acknowledge receipt of the water use fees for the Water Licence held by your Company.

Enclosed for your records is receipt number C-101031 in the amount of $30.00. This payment covers the period for 1997.

Sincerely,

David Porter

Licence Administrator.

cc:	DIAND Water Resources,

Nunavut District