Highlake Exploration Limited Notice of Intention to Apply for Removal From the New Zealand Register Pursuant to Section 351 of the Companies Act 1993 Highlake Exploration Limited, a company incorporated in New Zealand, having its registered office at Auckland, hereby gives notice, pursuant to section 353 of the Companies Act 1993, of its intention, after 24 April 1997 (being not less than 20 working days after the date of this notice), to apply under section 351 of the Companies Act 1993, for the company to be removed from the New Zealand Register, in connection with the company becoming incorporated under the law in force in the State of Victoria, Australia. The company has been incorporated under the Corporation Law of the State of Victoria, Australia. Dated this 25th day of March 1997. Highland Exploration Limited, by its solicitors: SIMPSON GRIERSON. Address for Service: Simpson Grierson Building, 9296 Albert Street, Auckland.