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August 14, 2000
Mr. Karl E. Elers
8911 Limerick
Houston, Texas 77024
Re: Agreement for Consulting Services dated May 1, 1999,
as amended effective January 1, 2000
Dear Mr. Elers:
This letter will serve as our mutual consent to amend the above-referenced
agreement regarding services as Acting Chief Executive Officer such that the
amount payable monthly thereunder effective July 1, 2000 shall be $12,000 per
month. Please sign below in the space provided and return the original of
this letter to Greg Etter.
Sincerely,
BATTLE MOUNTAIN GOLD COMPANY
/s/ John A. Keyes
John A. Keyes
President and Chief Operating Officer
AGREED:
/s/ Karl E. Elers
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Karl E. Elers
Date: August 30, 2000
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