Imesco Limited Jun* 7, 1989 600 de Mahonnewo Slvd.West 20th Floor Montr6al. Canada 4*52451701 H3A 3K7 WESTANLEY TRADING INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED Telephone 1614) 982 9111 WimOSOR House Telecopier (514) 982 0162 so VICTORIA STREET Telex 05 24176 LONDON Swim OHL ENGLAND Dear Sire t 10: IMANG0 Limited Nominee Accounts In Soptembor 1985, Imasco Limited (NTZ&Gco') was granted its deemed Canadian status pursuant to the Investment Canada Act (the "Act") which was subsequently renewed in S*ptember 1987. The Act requires Isaac* to renew its status every two years. Imasco is now in the process of reapplying for its doomed Canadian status. Imasco desires to clarify ths, beneficial ownership of its common shares hold in tho various nominee accounts by your company. To this and, w* would ask you to identify the following: A. The total number of COMMA short@ hold in the various nomines. accounts of your company; and B. What percentage of the common shares so held are beneficially owned by, non-Canadians. Please note that wo are not seeking and do not need to know the actual names or identities of the beneficial owners of the, Izasco shares registered in the nominee accounts. For purposes of clarification, we are attaching as Schedule "A" the classifications used for "Canadians' and "Non-Canadians' pursuant to the Art. We would appreciate your early rospons* to our inquiry. A stamped self-addressed envelope in enclosed for the return of one copy of the attached report. The other copy of the report is intended for your records. Should you hav* any questions, do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Yours truly, Norman Hontcalm Secretary 00 -4 00 BAT Industries document for Province of British Columbia 12 April 1999