5 May 1998

The Manager

Crown Minerals

Ministry of Commerce

PO Box 1473

WELLINGTON

Dear Sir

COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO SECTION 234 OF THE MINING ACT 1971 AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS OF THE CROWN MINERALS ACT 1991

I have directed this complaint to your office as you have the statutory authority to administer the above Act's accordingly.

From documented evidence in my possession;

I, Kenneth James Landaus, applicant for Prospecting Licence Application No. 31 2583 under Section 48 of the Mining Act 1971 and Transitional Provisions of the Crown Minerals Act 1991;

Allege that in accordance with Part XII, Section 234 (1) & (4) of the Mining Act 1971, the Office of the Minister of Energy or the lawfully appointed delegates have allegedly breached Section 109 of the Mining Act 1971 as it is provided for pursuant to the above application.

In consideration to this matter and other issues of relevance I herewith attach substantiating documentation which I consider is evidence enough for grounds to warrant an appeal and an objection toward the decision by the Secretary of Commerce on my Prospecting Licence Application No. 31 2583 received as advised in my letter to you dated 28 April 1998.

I urgently look forward to your response on the matters herein including those in the attached six paged annexure.

Yours sincerely

Kenneth James Landaus