File No. NWB2ULU9700

September 17, 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.

NWB2ULU9700 - Water Use fees

This letter acknowledges receipt of the water use fees for the Water Licence # NWB2ULU9700 held by your Company for the Ulu Exploration Site.

Enclosed for your records is receipt number C-101113 in the amount of $30.00. This payment covers the period between December 1,1999 and May 31,2000.

Sincerely,

Rita Becker

Licence Administrator.

cc:	Shannon Pagotto, DIAND Water Resources,

Nunavut District