26 July 2004

Barry Winfield

Senior Advisor

Crown Minerals

Ministry of Economic Development

PO Box 1473

WELLINGTON

Dear Mr Winfield

Declined - Prospecting License Application 31 2583 (Mining Act 1971)

K.J. Landaus

Before I approach the Secretary on the matter, can you please advise if I still have the statutory right and time to file an objection on points of law to the decline of my application for this PLA according to the Mining Act 1971.

Please note Section 109, subsection 3 of the MA 1971.

Yours sincerely

Kenn Landaus