November 24, 1998

File No:. NWB2ULU9700

Mr. David Hohnstein

Environmental Coordinator

Echo Bay Mines Ltd.

Lupin Operation

Bag No. 1

Nisku , Alta

T0C 2G0

Re: Monthly SNP Report for September, 1998.

I acknowledge you September 5, 1998 letter with attached August, 1998 Surveillance Network Program monthly report.

Your Report will be reviewed and you will be contacted should additional information or clarification be required.

Sincerely,

David Porter

Licence Administrator