File No. NWB1BOS9801

October 6, 1998

Mr. Jeremy Howe

BHP Diamonds Inc.

1050 West Pender Street

Suite 1600

Vancouver, BC

V6E 3S7

Dear Mr. Howe,

Re:	BHP Diamond Inc. 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-101076 in the amount of $30.00. This payment covers the period for 1998.

Sincerely,

David Porter

Licence Administrator.

cc:	DIAND Water Resources,

Nunavut District