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                               EXHIBIT 10(ii)(A)

                AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES



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                AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES

        This Agreement for Management and Consulting Services (hereinafter the
"Agreement") is made and entered into this the 1st day of June, 1996, by and
between Metaline Contact Mines, a Washington corporation (hereinafter the "MCM")
and Nor-Pac Limited Company, an Idaho limited liability company (hereinafter
"NorPac").

                               W I T N E S S E T H

        Whereas, MCM is engaged in the exploration, development and mining
industry; and

        Whereas, MCM is the Managing Member of Metaline Contact Mines LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter "MCMLLC"), as well as other
legal entities that may, from time-to-time, be managed by MCM (all of which
combined shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Affiliates"); and

        Whereas, MCMLLC is engaged in the land and timber industry; and

        Whereas, Nor-Pac is a natural resources firm composed of persons with
technical, commercial, management, and business knowledge and experience in the
exploration, development and mining industry, the land and timber industry, the
securities industry, and is engaged, among other things, in the business of
providing management and financial consulting services pertaining thereto; and

        Whereas, MCM desires to have continual access to the expertise,
knowledge and experience of Nor-Pac, and therefore desires to employ Nor-Pac, on
a continual basis, to advise and consult with MCM concerning MCM's business of
exploration, development and mining, MCMLLC's business of land and timber, and
to manage certain aspects of MCM's business operations, and Nor-Pac desires to
provide such services to MCM.

        Now Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.      Representations and Warranties of the Parties

        1.01    MCM represents and warrants the following:

                1.01.01 that it is a corporation duly incorporated, validly
                        existing, and in good standing in the State of
                        Washington;



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                1.01.02 that it has all requisite corporate authority to enter
                        into and perform this Agreement and all transactions
                        contemplated herein, and that all corporate and other
                        actions required to authorize it to enter into and
                        perform this Agreement have been properly taken;

                1.01.03 that it will not breach any other agreement or
                        arrangement by entering into or performing this
                        Agreement, has full authority to delegate, and that this
                        Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by it and
                        is valid and binding in accordance with its terms.

        1.02    Nor-Pac represents and warrants the following:

                1.02.01 that it is a limited liability company duly organized,
                        validly existing, and in good standing with the State of
                        Idaho;

                1.02.02 that it has all requisite limited liability company
                        authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and
                        all transactions contemplated herein, and that all
                        actions required to authorize it to enter into and
                        perform this Agreement have been properly taken;

                1.02.03 that it will not breach any other agreement or
                        arrangement by entering into or performing this
                        Agreement, and that this Agreement has been duly
                        executed and delivered by it and is valid and binding it
                        in accordance with its terms.

2.      NATURE OF NOR-PAC'S SERVICES

        2.01    Nor-Pac agrees that at all times during the term of this
                Agreement it will make available to MCM, and its Affiliates, the
                services of its officers and employees for the purpose of
                advising and consulting with MCM concerning all phases of MCM's
                business affairs and operations. Specifically, Nor-Pac will
                provide MCM with the following services:



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                2.01.01 assist MCM and its Affiliates in determining its short
                        and long term capital requirements, in determining the
                        best method of fulfilling such capital requirements, and
                        in locating sources of equity and long and short term
                        debt financing for MCM pertaining thereto.

                2.01.02 assist MCM and its Affiliates in determining the need
                        for and in devising and installing financial, accounting
                        and other office and business systems and controls
                        relating to MCM's business operations.

                2.01.03 assist MCM and its Affiliates in developing business,
                        investment and management plans and programs, in
                        formulating policies and objectives, and carrying out
                        such plans, programs and policies required for the
                        efficient and successful operation of MCM's business
                        operations.

                2.01.04 assist MCM in developing a public trading market for
                        MCM's securities.

                2.01.05 assist MCM and its Affiliates in finding, researching,
                        evaluating, leasing, acquiring, joint-venturing and in
                        any and all ways securing the rights to natural resource
                        properties.

                2.01.06 provide MCM with a monthly financial statement of the
                        amount of expenses incurred by Nor-Pac, or its
                        authorized representatives and agents, in connection
                        with the performance of the services contemplated by
                        this Agreement, and the fees owed Nor-Pac under the
                        terms and conditions of this Agreement.

3.      MCM'S UNDERTAKINGS

        3.01    MCM agrees to assist and cooperate with Nor-Pac in connection
                with it providing the services contemplated herein, and in
                achieving the objectives of the successful and efficient
                business operation contemplated herein.
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4.      FEES

        4.01    As compensation for all consulting, management and advisory
                services rendered hereunder by Nor-Pac, MCM shall pay Nor-Pac
                according to Schedule "A" attached hereto.

5.      EXPENSES

        5.01    Except as hereinafter provided, all ordinary and necessary
                business expenses incurred by Nor-Pac, or its authorized
                representatives and agents, in connection with the performance
                of the services contemplated herein, shall be the responsibility
                of and paid for by MCM.

6.      TERM

        6.01    The term of this Agreement shall be so long as the Mining Lease
                With Purchase Option, dated September 1, 1997, between MCM,
                MCMLLC and Cominco American Incorporated (hereinafter the
                "Cominco Lease") is in full force and effect, and so long
                thereafter as both parties shall agree in writing.

7.      STATUS AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

        7.01    The relationship between MCM and Nor-Pac shall not constitute
                Nor-Pac an agent of MCM, or any of MCM's affiliates, for any
                purposes. Neither Nor-Pac, nor its authorized representatives
                and agents, in their capacities as such, shall have any right to
                bind MCM, transact any business in MCM's name or on its behalf,
                or make any promises or representations on behalf of MCM without
                the written consent of MCM, except as authorized elsewhere in
                this Agreement. Additionally, it is not the intention of the
                parties hereto to create, under any circumstances, an express
                trust or association, and it is likewise not the intention of
                the parties hereto to create a partnership and nothing herein
                shall be construed as creating an express trust, association or
                partnership. The relationship of MCM and Nor-Pac is that of an
                independent contractor.
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8.      NOTICES

        8.01    All notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered
                by certified mail, return receipt requested, and such mailing
                thereof shall be deemed the act of giving notice. Until a change
                of address is communicated as indicated herein, such mailed
                notices shall be addressed, as follows:

                as to MCM:         Metaline Contact Mines
                                   c/o Preston, Gates & Ellis LLP
                                   601 W. Riverside Avenue
                                   Suite 1400
                                   Spokane, Washington 99201
                                   Attention: Michael C. Ormsby

                as to Nor-Pac:     Nor-Pac Limited Company
                                   P.O. Box 387
                                   Murray, Idaho 83874
                                   Attention: President

9.      ARBITRATION

        9.01    If there is any disagreement, dispute or controversy
                (hereinafter collectively referred to as a "dispute") between
                the parties with respect to any matter arising under this
                Agreement of the construction hereof, then the dispute shall be
                determined by arbitration in accordance with the following
                procedures:

                9.01.01 the parties shall appoint a single mutually acceptable
                        arbitrator. If the parties cannot agree upon a single
                        arbitrator, then the party on one side of the dispute
                        shall name an arbitrator, and give notice thereof to the
                        party on the other side of the dispute. The party on the
                        other side of the dispute shall, within Fourteen (14)
                        days of receipt of the notice name an arbitrator, and
                        the two arbitrators so named, within Seven (7) days of
                        the naming of the latter of them shall name a third
                        arbitrator, and the three (3) arbitrators shall proceed


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                        to arbitrate the dispute within thirty (30) days
                        following the naming of the latter of them, and the
                        decision of the arbitrator or the majority of them shall
                        be conclusive and binding upon the parties. The costs of
                        arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the
                        dispute unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator(s)
                        in the award.

                9.01.02 If the party on the other side of the dispute shall fail
                        to name its arbitrator within the allocated time, then
                        the arbitrator named may make a determination of the
                        dispute.

                9.01.03 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with
                        the American Arbitration Association in Wallace, Idaho.

10.     ASSIGNMENT

        10.01   Nor-Pac may assign this Agreement to a Nor-Pac Affiliated
                Company upon written notice to MCM. Nor-Pac may assign this
                Agreement at any time with the prior written consent of MCM,
                which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

                10.01.01 For the purposes of this Paragraph 9.01, the term
                        "Nor-Pac Affiliated Company" shall mean an entity
                        controlling, controlled by or under common control with
                        Nor-Pac through direct or indirect ownership of greater
                        than Fifty Percent (50%) of equity or voting interest.

        10.02   In the event Nor-Pac assigns this Agreement pursuant to
                paragraph 10.01 above, it shall have no further duties or
                obligations under this Agreement.

11.     HEADINGS

        11.01   The paragraph headings are for convenience only, and shall not
                be used in the construction of this Agreement.


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12.     GOVERNING LAW

        12.01   This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
                Idaho.

13.     FURTHER ASSURANCES

        13.01   From time to time, upon the request of the other, MCM and
                Nor-Pac will execute and deliver to each other documents and
                instruments and take other actions as reasonably may be
                necessary or advisable in order to carry out the transactions
                contemplated hereby.

14.     SCHEDULES

        14.01   All schedules mentioned in this Agreement shall be attached
                hereto and shall form an integral part hereof.

15.     WAIVER

        15.01   No waiver by any party of a breach of any of the provisions of
                this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
                breach, whether of the same or a different character.

16.     AMENDMENTS

        16.01   This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by the
                written agreement of the parties.

17.     INUREMENT

        17.01   This Agreement shall run to and be binding upon each of the
                parties hereto, their heirs, legatees, legal representatives,
                successors or assigns, respectively.

18.     ENTIRE AGREEMENT

        18.01   This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement of the parties
                and supersedes all other previous and contemporaneous
                agreements, representations, warranties, or understandings,
                written or oral.
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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement for
Management and Consulting Services as of the day and year first above written.

NOR-PAC LIMITED COMPANY                      METALINE CONTACT MINES


By: /s/ JOHN W. BEASLEY                      By: /s/ RICHARD L. HOWELL
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   John W. Beasley                              Richard L. Howell
   Secretary                                    President

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                                 SCHEDULE "A" TO
                AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES

        Pursuant to Article 4 of the Agreement for Management and Consulting
Services, dated June 1, 1998, between Metaline Contact Mines ("MCM") and Nor-Pac
Limited Company ("Nor-Pac"), the compensation to be paid Nor-Pac shall be as
follows:

1.      For the balance of the year ending December 31, 1998:

        1.01    Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of MCM's authorized, but
                unissued, common stock. Said shares to be issued quarterly
                commencing July 1, 1998, as to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand
                (250,000) shares, and December 31, 1998, as to Two Hundred Fifty
                Thousand (250,000) shares.

        1.02    In the event Nor-Pac is successful in 1998 in establishing a
                public trading market for MCM's common stock on NASDAQ's
                over-the-counter electronic bulletin board ("OTCBB"), Nor-Pac
                shall be entitled to a bonus payment of Five Hundred Thousand
                (500,000) shares of MCM's authorized, but unissued, common
                stock. Said shares to be issued to Nor-Pac within Five (5)
                business days of the commencement of MCM's shares trading on the
                OTCBB.

2.      For the year ending December 31, 1999:

        2.01    One Million (1,000,000) shares of MCM's authorized, but
                unissued, common stock. Said shares to be issued quarterly as to
                Two Hundred Fifty Thousand (250,000) per quarter, payable on
                January 1, 1999, July 1, 1999, October 1, 1999, and December 1,
                1999.

        2.02    In the event Nor-Pac is successful in causing the MCM's shares
                to be listed for trading listed on NASDAQ or an equivalent stock
                exchange, Nor-Pac shall be entitled to a bonus payment of One
                Million (1,000,000) shares of MCM's authorized, but unissued,
                common stock. Said shares to be issued to Nor-Pac within Five
                (5) business days of the commencement of trading such exchange.


3.      Commencing on January 1, 2000, and thereafter:

        3.01    Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per month, payable by the 10th of
                each calendar month.


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                3.01.01 Both parties acknowledge and understand that the amount
                        of the monthly fee described in paragraph 3.01 above has
                        been determined by Nor-Pac and MCM on the basis of their
                        estimate of the amount of man hours per month which will
                        be devoted by Nor-Pac officers and representatives to
                        matters involving the affairs of MCM, and/or its
                        Affiliates, and in providing the services contemplated
                        in the Agreement. Quarterly, Nor-Pac and MCM shall
                        review the amount and scope of consulting, management
                        and advisory services performed by Nor-Pac on MCM's
                        behalf during the preceding quarter. If it shall be
                        determined by the parties that during such quarter a
                        materially greater or lesser amount of time shall have
                        been devoted by Nor-Pac's officers and employees to
                        matters involving the affairs of MCM, then, at the time
                        of such determination, Nor-Pac and MCM shall agree to an
                        equitable adjustment in the fees to be paid by MCM to
                        Nor-Pac in the next ensuing quarter.

        3.02    Nor-Pac shall have the option of receiving any of the payments
                described in paragraph 3.01 above in MCM's authorized, but
                unissued, common stock. Said shares will be issued at Fifty
                Percent (50%) of the then-current bid price of MCM's shares of
                common stock if MCM's shares of common stock are being publicly
                traded, or par value if MCM's shares of common stock are not
                being publicly traded.

All parties acknowledge and agree that the MCM authorized, but unissued, shares
of common stock that is to be, or may be, issued pursuant to paragraphs 1.01,
1.02, 2.01, 2.02, and 3.02 above have not been registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Accordingly, there may be restrictions of the transferability of said shares
including, but not limited to, Rule 144.


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                               FIRST AMENDMENT TO
                AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES

        This First Amendment To Agreement For Management and Consulting Services
(hereinafter the "First Amendment") is entered into this the 15th day of
February, 1999, by and between Metaline Contact Mines, a Washington corporation
(hereinafter "MCM") and Nor-Pac Limited Company, an Idaho limited liability
company (hereinafter "Nor-Pac").

        Whereas, MCM and Nor-Pac entered into an Agreement For Management and
Consulting Services, dated June 1, 1998 (hereinafter the "Management
Agreement"); and

        Whereas, MCM and Nor-Pac desire to amend the Management Agreement with
this First Amendment.

        Now Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.      Article 4 of the Management Agreement shall be amended to read as
        follows:

        "4.     FEES

                4.01    As compensation for all consulting, management and
                        advisory services rendered hereunder by Nor-Pac, MCM
                        shall pay Nor-Pac according to Amended Schedule "A"
                        attached hereto."

        In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have executed this First
Amendment To Agreement For Management and Consulting Services as of the date
first above written.

Nor-Pac Limited Company                           Metaline Contact Mines



By: /s/ JOHN W. BEASLEY                           By: /s/ RICHARD L. HOWELL
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   John W. Beasley                                   Richard L. Howell
   Secretary                                         President


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                             AMENDED SCHEDULE "A" TO
                AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES

        Pursuant to Article 4 of the Agreement for Management and Consulting
Services, dated June 1, 1998, between Metaline Contact Mines ("MCM") and Nor-Pac
Limited Company ("Nor-Pac"), the compensation to be paid Nor-Pac shall be as
follows:

1.      For the balance of the year ending December 31, 1998:

        1.01    Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of MCM's authorized, but
                unissued, common stock. Said shares to be issued quarterly
                commencing July 1, 1998, as to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand
                (250,000) shares, and December 31, 1998, as to Two Hundred Fifty
                Thousand (250,000) shares.

2.      For the year ending December 31, 1999:

        2.01    One Million (1,000,000) shares of MCM's authorized, but
                unissued, common stock. Said shares to be issued quarterly as to
                Two Hundred Fifty Thousand (250,000) per quarter, payable on
                January 1, 1999; April 1, 1999, July 1,,1999, and October 1,
                1999.

        2.02    In the event Nor-Pac is successful in 1999 in establishing a
                public trading market for MCM's common stock on NASDAQ's
                over-the-counter electronic bulletin board ("OTCBB"), Nor-Pac
                shall be entitled to a bonus payment of Five Hundred Thousand
                (500,000) shares of MCM's authorized, but unissued, common
                stock. Said shares to be issued to Nor-Pac within Five (5)
                business days of the commencement of MCM's shares trading on the
                OTCBB.

        2.03    In addition to the bonus payment described in paragraph 2.02
                above, in the event Nor-Pac is successful in causing the MCM's
                shares to be upgraded and listed for trading listed on NASDAQ or
                an equivalent stock exchange, Nor-Pac shall be entitled to an
                additional bonus payment of One Million (1,000,000) shares of
                MCM's authorized, but unissued, common stock. Said shares to be
                issued to Nor-Pac within Five (5) business days of the
                commencement of trading on NASDAQ or such other equivalent stock
                exchange.


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3.      Commencing on January 1, 2000, and thereafter:

        3.01    Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per month, payable by the 10th of
                each calendar month.

                3.01.01 Both parties acknowledge and understand that the amount
                        of the monthly fee described in paragraph 3.01 above has
                        been determined by Nor-Pac and MCM on the basis of their
                        estimate of the amount of man hours per month which will
                        be devoted by Nor-Pac officers and representatives to
                        matters involving the affairs of MCM, and/or its
                        Affiliates, and in providing the services contemplated
                        in the Agreement. Quarterly, Nor-Pac and MCM shall
                        review the amount and scope of consulting, management
                        and advisory services performed by Nor-Pac on MCM's
                        behalf during the preceding quarter. If it shall be
                        determined by the parties that during such quarter a
                        materially greater or lesser amount of time shall have
                        been devoted by Nor-Pac' s officers and employees to
                        matters involving the affairs of MCM, then, at the time
                        of such determination, Nor-Pac and MCM shall agree to an
                        equitable adjustment in the fees to be paid by MCM to
                        Nor-Pac in the next ensuing quarter.

        3.02    Nor-Pac shall have the option of receiving any of the payments
                described in paragraph 3.01 above in MCM's authorized, but
                unissued, common stock. Said shares will be issued at Fifty
                Percent (50%) of the then-current bid price of MCM's shares of
                common stock if MCM's shares of common stock are being publicly
                traded, or par value if MCM'S shares of common stock are not
                being publicly traded.

All parties acknowledge and agree that the MCM authorized, but unissued, shares
of common stock that is to be, or may be, issued pursuant to paragraphs 1.01,
1.02, 2.01, 2.02, and 3.02 above have not been registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Accordingly, there may be restrictions of the transferability of said shares
including, but not limited to, Rule 144.


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