File No. NWB2ULU9700

February 10, 1999

Mr. D. Hohnstein

Environmental Coordinator, Lupin

Echo Bay Mines Ltd.

Lupin Operation

Bag No. 1

Nisku , Alberta

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-101086 in the amount of $30.00. This payment covers the period between November 30, 1998 to November 30, 1999.

Sincerely,

David Porter

Licence Administrator.

cc:	DIAND Water Resources,

Nunavut District