CANMAX INC.
150 W. Carpenter Freeway
Irving, Texas 75039
October 30, 1997
VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION
Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-4
File No. 333-33511
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 477 promulgated under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, Canmax Inc. hereby requests that the Form S-4
Registration Statement (File No. 333-33511) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 1997 be
withdrawn upon filing this application.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PHILLIP M. PARSONS
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Phillip M. Parsons
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
cc: J. David Washburn, Esq.
(Arter & Hadden)