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

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

  66438   TRACT  1                                                     1056
          --------
          TWP 083 RGE 15 W6M SEC 16-18 20

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









                                   PAGE     1
DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

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

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

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1708002

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  66439   TRACT  1                                                     1038
          --------
          TWP 083 RGE 16 W6M SEC 26SE 26W 27 28 35N 35SW

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 083 RGE 16 W6M SEC 26NE 35SE

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34010 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34010 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1468.0M-1633.9M ON THE BOREHOLE COMPENSATED SONIC LOG 
          OF THE WELL W.A. 16491 11-17-83-16 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
          - HORSE LAKE 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
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS


                                   PAGE     2
DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

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

          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          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):
          - PROPOSED UNGULATE WINTER RANGE
          - FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT RESERVE
          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER RESERVES.
          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           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1708003

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  66440   TRACT  1                                                      835
          --------
          NTS 094-G-08 BLK J UNITS 74-79 84-89

          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):


                                   PAGE     3
DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

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

          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - PROPHET 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):
          - PROPHET RIVER 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:
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          DIRECTIONAL DRILLING ONLY WILL BE ALLOWED UNDER THE 
          PORTION OF THE PARCEL WITHIN THE SIKANNI CHIEF CANYON 
          PARK.
          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.
          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. 1708016

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  66441   TRACT  1                                                      554
          --------
          NTS 094-G-09 BLK F UNITS 54 55 64 65 74 75 84 85

          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. 


                                   PAGE     4
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----------------

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

          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):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - PROPHET 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):
          - PROPHET RIVER 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:
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          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. 1708018

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  66442   TRACT  1                                                      554
          --------
          NTS 094-G-09 BLK E UNITS 60 70
          NTS 094-G-10 BLK H UNITS 51-53 61-63

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES


                                   PAGE     5
DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

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):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - PROPHET 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):
          - PROPHET RIVER 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:
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          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. 1708019

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  66443   TRACT  1                                                      555
          --------
          NTS 094-G-10 BLK H UNITS 14 15 24 25 34 35 44 45

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 


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

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

          #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):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - PROPHET 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):
          - PROPHET RIVER 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:
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          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):
          - NORTHERN CARIBOU RANGE, OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES MAY 
          BE REQUIRED
          - 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. 1708020

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                                   PAGE     7
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

  66444   TRACT  1                                                      259
          --------
          TWP 081 RGE 17 W6M SEC 15

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          DOWN TO BASE OF 36003 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36003 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 3879.6'-4929.8' ON THE 
          SIMULTANEOUS GAMMA RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 
          376 11-23-81-22 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
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          - HORSE LAKE FIRST NATION
          - MCLEOD LAKE INDIAN BAND
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          - WEST MOBERLY 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):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          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.
          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 


                                   PAGE     8
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          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. 1708001

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  66445   TRACT  1                                                      561
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK L UNITS 20 30 40 50
          NTS 094-H-02 BLK I UNITS 11 21 31 41

          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):
          - 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:
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER 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):
          - 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     9
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          - 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
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :   10  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $7.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1708013

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  66446   TRACT  1                                                      560
          --------
          NTS 094-H-06 BLK D UNITS 32 33 42 43 52 53 62 63

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 38001 PARDONET-BALDONNEL

          38001 PARDONET-BALDONNEL ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          5115.1'-5261.2' ON THE SONIC LOG WITH GAMMA RAY AND 
          CALIPER LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 757 C-54-H/94-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 


                                   PAGE    10
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          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:
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - PROPHET 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):
          - PROPHET RIVER 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:
          - CARIBOU (BOREAL)
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          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
          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.








                                   PAGE    11
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          TERM           :   10  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $7.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1708014

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  66447   TRACT  1                                                      279
          --------
          NTS 094-H-05 BLK H UNITS 54 55 64 65

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43002 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY

          43002 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 4191.2'-4350.1' ON THE SIMULTANEOUS 
          CN/FD/SAND MTX LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 4097 
          A-47-D/94-H-05

          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
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - PROPHET 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):
          - PROPHET RIVER 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:
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:


                                   PAGE    12
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :   10  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $7.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1708015

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  66448   TRACT  1                                                      264
          --------
          TWP 082 RGE 23 W6M SEC 14

          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):
          - HALFWAY RIVER FIRST NATION
          - 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):
          - HALFWAY RIVER FIRST NATION
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          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:
          - TRADITIONAL USE AREAS
          - CULTURALLY IMPORTANT PLANTS


                                   PAGE    13
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          - TRAPLINE(S)
          - FIRST NATION CAMP OR CABIN
          - GRAVESITES IN AREA
          - WILDLIFE, VEGETATION AND CULTURAL VALUES OF A FIRST 
          NATION
          - MEDICINAL PLANTS
          - HUNTING
          - TRAPPING
          - FIREWOOD COLLECTION
          - FISHING
          - WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
          - BIODIVERSITY AND RIPARIAN VALUES
          - STREAMS, WETLANDS, LAKES
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          - SURFACE WATER
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - ACCESS
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          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 OVERLAPS TRAPLINE REGISTERED TO FIRST NATION 
          COMMUNITY MEMBER
          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).
          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 


                                   PAGE    14
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          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.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

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

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609002

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  66449   TRACT  1                                                      264
          --------
          TWP 082 RGE 23 W6M SEC 23

          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):
          - HALFWAY RIVER FIRST NATION
          - HORSE LAKE FIRST NATION
          - LHEIDLI T'ENNEH FIRST NATION
          - 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
          - HALFWAY RIVER FIRST NATION
          - LHEIDLI T'ENNEH 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, 


                                   PAGE    15
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          - HALFWAY 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:
          - TRADITIONAL USE AREAS
          - CULTURALLY IMPORTANT PLANTS
          - TRAPLINE(S)
          - FIRST NATION CAMP OR CABIN
          - GRAVESITES IN AREA
          - WILDLIFE, VEGETATION AND CULTURAL VALUES OF A FIRST 
          NATION
          - MEDICINAL PLANTS
          - HUNTING
          - TRAPPING
          - FIREWOOD COLLECTION
          - FISHING
          - WILDLIFE AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
          - BIODIVERSITY AND RIPARIAN VALUES
          - STREAMS, WETLANDS, LAKES
          - CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE(S)
          - SURFACE WATER
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - WATER QUALITY AND WATERSHED VALUES
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          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 OVERLAPS TRAPLINE REGISTERED TO FIRST NATION 
          COMMUNITY MEMBER
          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).
          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


                                   PAGE    16
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS LEASE
-------------------------------

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

          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER RESERVES.
          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. 0909009

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                                   PAGE    17



                       Parcels Offered and Hectares Summary


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

            Permits                          0                0
            Drilling Licences                6             4592
            Leases                           6             2187

            Grand Total                     12             6779














































