File No. NWB2ULU9700

March 18, 1998

Mr. D. Hohnstein

Environmental Coordinator, Lupin

Echo Bay Mines Ltd.

Lupin Operation

Bag No. 1

Nisku , Altberta

T0C 2G0

Dear Mr. Hohnstein ,

Re:	Echo Bay Mines Ltd. Ulu 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-101043 in the amount of $30.00. This payment covers the period for 1997/98

Sincerely,

David Porter

Licence Administrator.

cc:	DIAND Water Resources,

Nunavut District