DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

  66329   TRACT  1                                                      519
          --------
          TWP 083 RGE 15 W6M SEC 6 7

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          - HORSE LAKE FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - HUNTING
          - GATHERING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          COAL TENURE MAY CURRENTLY EXIST OR IN THE FUTURE BE 
          ISSUED IN THIS LOCATION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE 
          COAL ACT, SBC2004, C. 15 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, 
          OR ANY FORMER COAL ACT.  BEFORE COMMENCING ANY 
          EXPLORATION OR DEVELOPMENT WORK ON THE LOCATION, 
          REASONABLE EFFORTS MUST BE MADE TO NEGOTIATE A 
          COMPATIBLE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH 
          THE HOLDER OF COAL TENURE OVER THE LOCATION AS 
          SPECIFIED IN INFORMATION LETTER TITLES-05-02 OR AS 
          AMENDED.
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1704002

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  66330   TRACT  1                                                      259
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 20 W6M SEC 36

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 44008 BLUESKY-GETHING

          44008 BLUESKY-GETHING ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          3170.6'-3497.2' ON THE BHC ACOUSTILOG LOG OF THE WELL 
          W.A. 4082 10-15-84-19 W6M

          EXC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          IN 33012 MONTNEY (EXCLUDING BASAL LAG)

          33012 MONTNEY ZONE (EXCLUDING BASAL LAG) DEFINED IN 
          THE INTERVAL 1666.2M-1939.2M ON THE COMPENSATED 
          NEUTRON-LITHODENSITY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6571 
          6-28-86-21 W6M

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          PARCEL IS LOCATED NEAR COMMUNITY WATER SOURCE. THE 
          CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN REQUESTS ENGAGEMENT TO DISCUSS 
          EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS PRIOR TO 
          ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITIES.
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1704003

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  66331   TRACT  1                                                      263
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 21 W6M SEC 25

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          IN 33012 MONTNEY (EXCLUDING BASAL LAG)

          33012 MONTNEY ZONE (EXCLUDING BASAL LAG) DEFINED IN 
          THE INTERVAL 1666.2M-1939.2M ON THE COMPENSATED 
          NEUTRON-LITHODENSITY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6571 
          6-28-86-21 W6M

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - HALFWAY RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - HALFWAY RIVER FIRST NATION
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - HALFWAY RIVER FIRST NATION
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - WATER QUALITY AND WATERSHED VALUES
          - HUNTING
          - GATHERING
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          - TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS (LAND AND WATER)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - SURFACE WATER
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          PARCEL IS LOCATED NEAR COMMUNITY WATER SOURCE. THE 
          CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN REQUESTS ENGAGEMENT TO DISCUSS 
          EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS PRIOR TO 
          ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITIES.
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1704004

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  66332   TRACT  1                                                      260
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 20

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 44005 BLUESKY-GETHING

          44005 BLUESKY-GETHING ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1142.6M-1222.5M ON THE BHC SONIC LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 
          4455 7-28-87-21 W6M


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------


          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT RESERVE
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.











                                   PAGE     5
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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1704005

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  66333   TRACT  1                                                      778
          --------
          TWP 088 RGE 18 W6M SEC 3NE 3S 4NE 4S 5S

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY

          43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 1007.9M-1100.4M ON THE BHC ACOUSTILOG GAMMA 
          RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6790 A-7-E/94-H-02

          TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 088 RGE 18 W6M SEC 4NW

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          TRACT  3
          --------
          TWP 088 RGE 18 W6M SEC 3NW 5N

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1359.4-1419.9M ON THE MONOPOLE-DIPOLE ACOUSTIC LOG AND 
          THE SPECTRAL PE DENSITY COMPENSATED NEUTRON GAMMA RAY 
          LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 17462 2-13-88-14 W6M

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 


                                   PAGE     6
DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1704006

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  66334   TRACT  1                                                      792
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 14NE 14S

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          TRACT  2


                                   PAGE     7
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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 14NW

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY

          43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 1007.9M-1100.4M ON THE BHC ACOUSTILOG GAMMA 
          RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6790 A-7-E/94-H-02

  66334   TRACT  3
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 5 20

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1359.4-1419.9M ON THE MONOPOLE-DIPOLE ACOUSTIC LOG AND 
          THE SPECTRAL PE DENSITY COMPENSATED NEUTRON GAMMA RAY 
          LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 17462 2-13-88-14 W6M

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:


                                   PAGE     8
DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          - HUNTING
          - WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
          - HISTORIC OR CURRENT TRAIL(S)
          - HISTORIC OR CURRENT CAMP(S)
          - GRAVESITES IN AREA
          - ECOLOGICAL VALUES
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          PORTION OF THE PARCEL OVERLAPS AN AREA IDENTIFIED BY 
          THE DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION AS A COMPLEX CONSULTATION 
          ZONE. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY WITHIN THE ZONE 
          HAVE A LONGER FIRST NATION REVIEW AND RESPONSE PERIOD, 
          CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR FURTHER 
          INFORMATION.
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - GRAZING LICENCE
          - QUARRY, SAND AND GRAVEL RESERVE
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1608022

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  66335   TRACT  1                                                     1683
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK L UNITS 32-37 42-47 56 57 66 67

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS



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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          BELOW BASE OF 46009 SPIRIT RIVER

          46009 SPIRIT RIVER ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          779M-1017.6M ON THE COMPENSATED DENSITY COMPENSATED 
          NEUTRON GAMMA RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 8095 
          B-86-A/94-H-03

  66335   TRACT  2
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK L UNITS 52 53 62 63

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY

          43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 1007.9M-1100.4M ON THE BHC ACOUSTILOG GAMMA 
          RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6790 A-7-E/94-H-02

          TRACT  3
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK L UNITS 54 55 64 65

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5261.2'-5930.8' ON THE SONIC 
          LOG WITH GAMMA AND CALIPER LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 757 
          C-54-H/094-G-02

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - CARIBOU (BOREAL)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          DIRECTIONAL DRILLING ONLY WILL BE ALLOWED UNDER THE 
          PORTION OF THE PARCEL WITHIN THE CHINCHAGA LAKES 
          PROTECTED AREA.
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL OVERLAPS WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA AND/OR UNGULATE 
          WINTER RANGE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
          PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATION OF THE OIL AND 
          GAS ACTIVITIES ACT. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY; 
          CONTACT THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR MORE 
          INFORMATION.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - TRAPPER'S CABIN
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION RESERVE
          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER RESERVES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1612013

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  66336   TRACT  1                                                      840
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK K UNITS 96 97
          NTS 094-H-08 BLK C UNITS 6 7

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------


          43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 1007.9M-1100.4M ON THE BHC ACOUSTILOG GAMMA 
          RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6790 A-7-E/94-H-02

  66336   TRACT  2
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK K UNITS 94 95
          NTS 094-H-08 BLK C UNITS 4 5

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5261.2'-5930.8' ON THE SONIC 
          LOG WITH GAMMA AND CALIPER LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 757 
          C-54-H/094-G-02

          TRACT  3
          --------
          NTS 094-H-08 BLK C UNITS 16 17 26 27

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1359.4-1419.9M ON THE MONOPOLE-DIPOLE ACOUSTIC LOG AND 
          THE SPECTRAL PE DENSITY COMPENSATED NEUTRON GAMMA RAY 
          LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 17462 2-13-88-14 W6M

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - CARIBOU (BOREAL)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL OVERLAPS WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA AND/OR UNGULATE 
          WINTER RANGE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
          PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATION OF THE OIL AND 
          GAS ACTIVITIES ACT. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY; 
          CONTACT THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR MORE 
          INFORMATION.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1612014

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  66337   TRACT  1                                                     1120
          --------
          NTS 094-H-08 BLK D UNITS 12-15 22-25 32-35 42-45

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5261.2'-5930.8' ON THE SONIC 
          LOG WITH GAMMA AND CALIPER LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 757 
          C-54-H/094-G-02


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------


          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - HUNTING
          - CARIBOU (BOREAL)
          - AREAS OF CRITICAL COMMUNITY USE
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          PARCEL LOCATED IN AN AREA IDENTIFIED BY THE DOIG RIVER 
          FIRST NATION AS AN AREA OF CRITICAL COMMUNITY USE.  
          CONTACT THE FIRST NATION PRIOR TO ON-THE-GROUND 
          ACTIVITIES.
          PARCEL OVERLAPS WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA AND/OR UNGULATE 
          WINTER RANGE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
          PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATION OF THE OIL AND 
          GAS ACTIVITIES ACT. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY; 
          CONTACT THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR MORE 
          INFORMATION.
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - TRAPPER'S CABIN
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1608029

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  66338   TRACT  1                                                      832
          --------
          NTS 094-G-09 BLK F UNITS 11-13 21-23 32 33 42 43
          NTS 094-G-09 BLK G UNITS 20 30

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34001 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34001 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          5258.2'-5772.0' ON THE BHC SONIC LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 
          3406 A-7-L/94-G-01

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - HUNTING
          - TRADITIONAL USE AREAS
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1701010

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PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

  66339   TRACT  1                                                     1056
          --------
          TWP 081 RGE 21 W6M SEC 13 14 23 24

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - MCLEOD LAKE INDIAN BAND
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          - WEST MOBERLY FIRST NATIONS
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN AN AREA IDENTIFIED BY THE 
          SAULTEAU AND WEST MOBERLY FIRST NATIONS AS AREA OF 
          CRITICAL COMMUNITY INTEREST (ACCI);  CONSULTATION MAY 
          BE REQUESTED BY THE FIRST NATIONS.
          PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN HORN RIVER, MONTNEY OR 
          CORDOVA EMBAYMENT BOUNDARIES IN WHICH SHALE GAS 
          RECOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY IS ANTICIPATED; PARTICIPATION 
          IN A WATER OR ACCESS PLANNING PROCESS WITH OTHER 
          TENURE HOLDERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE 
          ACTIVITIES, EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL OVERLAPS WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA AND/OR UNGULATE 
          WINTER RANGE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
          PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATION OF THE OIL AND 
          GAS ACTIVITIES ACT. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY; 
          CONTACT THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR MORE 
          INFORMATION.


                                   PAGE    17
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - OLD GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA
          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER RESERVES.
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          COAL TENURE MAY CURRENTLY EXIST OR IN THE FUTURE BE 
          ISSUED IN THIS LOCATION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE 
          COAL ACT, SBC2004, C. 15 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, 
          OR ANY FORMER COAL ACT.  BEFORE COMMENCING ANY 
          EXPLORATION OR DEVELOPMENT WORK ON THE LOCATION, 
          REASONABLE EFFORTS MUST BE MADE TO NEGOTIATE A 
          COMPATIBLE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH 
          THE HOLDER OF COAL TENURE OVER THE LOCATION AS 
          SPECIFIED IN INFORMATION LETTER TITLES-05-02 OR AS 
          AMENDED.
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    5  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $7.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1704001

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                                   PAGE    18



                       Parcels Offered and Hectares Summary


                                   No. Offered         Hectares
                                   -----------         --------

            Permits                          0                0
            Drilling Licences               10             7346
            Leases                           1             1056

            Grand Total                     11             8402














































