Document:

INDEPENDENT
      CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

    

    THIS
      INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is
      made
as
      of the
      11th day of May, 2006.

    

    BETWEEN:

    

    MOUNTAIN
      PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.

    

    (the
      “Company”)

    

    -
      and
      -

    

    JENNIFER
      DAWSON

    

    (the
      “Contractor”)

    

    (collectively
      referred to as the “Parties”)

    

    RECITALS:

    
      
         

        
          
            	A.	
                    The
                      Company is engaged in the business of mineral exploration and
                      development.

                  

          

        

         

        
          
            	B.	
                    The
                      Company has agreed to retain the services of the Contractor
                      and will
                      engage the Contractor to perform work on its behalf and will
                      appoint the
                      Contractor to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate
                      Secretary of the Company.

                  

          

        

         

        
          THEREFORE,
            the
            Parties agree as follows:

        
           

          
            1.
              Term
              of agreement

          

           

          
            1.1
              The
              term
              of this Agreement shall be for the period (the “Term”) commencing on May 11,
              2006 and terminating on April 30, 2007 (the “Agreement Expiry Date”), unless
              extended further or terminated earlier, all in accordance with the
              provisions
              contained herein.

          

           

           

          
            1.2
              Unless
              either Party not less than 60 days prior to the Agreement Expiry Date
              then in
              effect hereunder, gives notice to the other Party that this Agreement
              will not
              be renewed, the Agreement Expiry Date will be amended to the next anniversary
              date of the Agreement Expiry Date and the Agreement will continue,
              unamended.

          

           

          
            1.3
              Notwithstanding
              the foregoing, the Term may expire before an Agreement Expiry Date
              in the event
              that: (a) the Contractor in performing the Services either by omission
              or
              commission, engages in conduct which would entitle the Company to terminate
              her
              services for cause; or (b) following a Change of Control as set forth
              in section
              7 of this Agreement.

          

           

          
            
               

            

            
               

              
                

              

            

            
               

            

          

           

          
            2.
              SERVICES
              TO BE PROVIDED

          

          

          The
            Company hereby retains the Contractor for the purposes of providing only
            such
            services as the Parties may agree from time to time during the Term (the
            “Services”). The Contractor agrees that the Contractor will be primarily
            responsible for providing services hereunder. The Parties agree that
            there shall
            be no set hours of work to provide the Services.

           

          
            3.
              FEES

          

          

          In
            consideration of the Services provided, the Company shall pay to the
            Contractor
            an hourly fee of $150.00
            per hour
            (prorated for partial hours) worked (the “Fee”) plus applicable Goods and
            Services Tax (“GST”) payable monthly. Payments will be made within seven (7)
            days of receipt by the Company of a monthly invoice submitted by the
            Contractor.
            The Contractor agrees to reference the applicable GST registration number
            on all
            such invoices. The Parties agree that the Fee will be reviewed from time
            to
            time, with any mutually agreed changes to the Fee to be documented as
            amendments
            to this Agreement 

           

          
            4.
              INDEPENDENT
              CONTRACTOR

          

          

          The
            Contractor is and shall remain at all times an independent contractor
            and has
            sole responsibility to comply with all laws, rules and regulations relating
            to
            the provision of Services, including without limitation, the Income
            Tax Act
            (Canada), the Employment
            Insurance Act
            (Canada), the Employer
            Health Tax Act
            (Ontario), and the Canada
            Pension Plan Act.
            As an
            independent contractor, the Contractor shall be responsible for any employment
            related benefits she may wish to secure for herself, including without
            limitation, any payments under the Employment
            Standards Act
            (Ontario). 

           

          
            5.
              REGISTRATION

          

           

          
            The
              Contractor shall obtain a GST registration number and shall be responsible
              for
              remitting GST to the applicable regulatory authorities in accordance
              with the
Excise
              Tax Act (Canada).
              

          

           

          
            6.
              CONFIDENTIAL
              INFORMATION

          

           

          
            The
              Contractor’s retainer with the Company will provide the Contractor with access
              to certain information relating to the Company, its customers, suppliers,
              distributors, employees, and its affiliates, subsidiaries and related
              companies
              of an extremely confidential nature (the “Confidential
              Information”). The
              Contractor agrees not to disclose any Confidential Information without
              the prior
              written consent of the Company or to make use of such information for
              the
              Contractor’s benefit, or for the benefit of any other person, firm, corporation
              or entity.

          

           

          
            7.
              CHANGE
              IN CONTROL

          

          

          7.1 “Change
            in Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if, for any reason, on or after the
            date hereof: (i) there shall occur a sale, transfer or other disposition
            of all
            or substantially all of the property or assets of the Company other than
            to an
            affiliate (as that term is defined in the Securities
            Act
            (Ontario); or (ii) there shall occur any change in the holding, direct
            or
            indirect, of securities of the Company or any voting rights attached
            to any
            securities of the Company, as a result of which any person (as defined
            in the
Securities
            Act
            (Ontario)), or a group of persons acting jointly or in concert, or person
            associated or affiliated with any such person or group within the meaning
            of the
Securities
            Act
            (Ontario) would be entitled to cast more than 50% of the votes attached
            to all
            securities of the Company that may be cast to elect Directors of the
            Company or
            the votes carried by such securities are entitled, if exercised, to elect
            a
            majority of the Board of Directors of the Company.

          

          
            
               

            

            
               

              
                

              

            

            
               

            

          

          7.2 Unless
            the Contractor has consented in writing in advance to a proposed Change
            in
            Control, in the event that a Change in Control occurs during the Term,
            the
            Contractor will be paid a lump sum as defined below (and applicable GST)
            effective the date on which the Change in Control occurs, and this Agreement
            shall terminate on the date of such payment.

          

          The
            calculation for such Change in Control payment to the Contractor will
            be equal
            to either (a) the last 12 months of invoiced and billable amounts by
            the
            Contractor to the Company for services provided, if 12 months of such
            services
            have been provided, or (b) in the case of a Change in Control before
            12 months
            of invoiced and billable amounts have arisen, the amount of invoiced
            and
            billable amounts for services provided annualized for a 12 month
            period.

           

          
            8.
              SEVERABILITY

          

          
Any
            provisions of this Agreement found to be void or unenforceable are separate
            and
            distinct, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and
            effect.

           

          
            9.
              SUCCESSORS

          

          

          This
            Agreement shall be binding upon any successor (whether direct or indirect,
            by
            purchase, merger, amalgamation, business reorganization or otherwise)
            to all or
            substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company.

           

          
            10.
              GOVERNING
              LAW

          

          

          This
            Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws
            of the
            province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

          

          IN
            WITNESS OF WHICH
            the
            Parties have duly executed this Agreement:

          

          

          
            	 	
                    
                      
                        MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS
                          INC.

                      

                      
 

                      By:
                        _____________________________________

                      

                      

                      

                      JENNIFER
                        DAWSON

                      

                       

                      By:
                        _____________________________________Unassociated Document

    EXHIBIT
      4.12

    

    Longcheng
      Industrial Area Common Property Tenancy Contract

    

    
      
        	Contract No: 	WJ-002
	Lessor (Party A):	Shenzhen Land & Sun Industrial &
                Trade Co., Ltd.
	Lessee(Party B):	China Bao An Long Cheng Hi-Lite Electronic
                Factory, Shenzhen Long 
                Cheng
                  Industrial Co., Ltd Plastic Metal Fty, Shenzhen Long Cheng Nissin
                  

                Precision
                  Metal Plastic Factory

              
	Place:	Shenzhen City, Longhua Zhen
	Date:	4th
                July, 2003

      

    

     

    

    In
      accordance with The Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China and the
      relevant regulations, for the purpose of clarifying the rights and duties of
      the
      lessor and lessee, after negotiation, both parties have come to an agreement
      and
      this contract is made.

    
 

    

    Article
      One: Name
      and Area (by construction floor area) of the Leased
      Property:

    

    Party
      A
      provides 30,524.45 square meters factory and 7,282.6 square meters dormitory,
      the total construction area is 37,807.05 square meters and land 1,771.66 square
      meters (refer attached sheet)

    

    

    Article
      Two: Payment
      of Rent and Other Expenses

    

    Party
      B
      shall pay the rent and management fee in the amount of Rmb418,120.98 to party
      A
      every month. The rent shall be settled every month. Party B shall pay the rent
      of the month before the 10th
      day of
      the month by cash or by transferring accounts to Party A or by remittance to
      Party’s account. Rental fee will be increased by 1% per year.

    

    

    Article
      Three: Deposit

    

    Party
      B
      shall pay two month’s deposit of rent and management fee in the amount of
      Rmb836,241.96 to party A. After deducting any unpaid rent and renovation fee
      from the deposit, Party A shall return the balance to party B.

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Article
      Four: Term
      of Tenancy

     

    The
      term
      of this lease is 5 years, starting March 1st,
      2004 to
      February 28th,
      2009
      with effect on March 1st,
      2004.

    

    

    Article
      Five: Maintenance
      of the leased property during the terms of the lease

    

    During
      the terms of this contract, with the approval of Party A to alter the structure
      of the leased property, Party B shall be responsible the cost of the
      alternation. It is the responsibility of Party A to maintain the leased property
      in good condition. Party B is responsible for the maintenance cost of the leased
      property due to natural damage. 

    

    The
      terms
      of maintaining the leased property:

     

    
      	1.  	
              The
                main structure of the leased property should be kept in good conditions.
                For any change of the structure of the leased property, Party B should
                get
                the approval from Party A.

            

    

    

    
      	2.  	
              The
                leased property and all accessory facilities cannot be changed and
                damaged.

            

    

    

    
      	3.  	
              The
                doors and glass should be maintained in good conditions. The windows
                should not be painted by any colour paint.

            

    

    

    
      	4.  	
              To
                ensure the supply of water and electricity is sufficient for the
                leased
                property. The drainage system and the fire exit should not be
                blocked.

            

    

    

    

    

    Article
      Six: Duties
      for both Party A and Party B:

     

    Party
      A’s
      duties:

     

    
      	1.  	
              To
                deliver the factory, dormitory, apartments, and canteen to Party
                B as
                scheduled and be responsible for the water supply, road access, and
                electricity supply .

            

    

    

    
      	2.  	
              To
                assist Party B in handling the formalities of obtaining business
                license,
                tax registration (all necessary expense to be borne by Party
                B)

            

    

    

    
      	3.  	
              During
                the term of this contract, Party A shall use its best endevaours
                to assist
                Party B in resolving some difficulties in the actual
                operations.

            

    

    

    
      	4.  	
              To
                guarantee the safety from fire, the good hygienic condition of the
                environment and deal with the complaints
                promptly.

            

    

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Party
      B’s
      Duties:

     

    
      	1.  	
              To
                pay the rent and other related expense as
                scheduled.

            

    

    

    
      	2.  	
              To
                be responsible for the water, electricity and other charges for the
                leased
                factory, apartments, canteen and dormitory (including public facilities
                such as kitchen, etc.) Party B shall also be liable to the maintenance
                of
                the leased factory, dormitory, apartments, canteen, kitchen and other
                facilities during the period of tenancy (Party A can provide services
                for
                consideration)

            

    

    

    
      	3.  	
              Party
                B shall, during the term of this lease, comply with the relevant
                laws,
                orders of China and the relevant regulations and shall obey the unified
                management rules and regulations of the industrial area. Shall not
                conduct
                any activities in violation of the laws, damaging the public interests
                or
                changing the contents stipulated in this
                contract.

            

    

    

    
      	4.  	
              Not
                to sub-lease the leased factory, apartments, dormitory or canteen
                to a
                third party operator.

            

    

    

    
      	5.  	
              Factory
                owners shall designate a person to be responsible for fire prevention
                and
                shall establish a fire prevention team of 5-7 persons, install fire
                fighting equipment in the factory as required by the regulations.
                Fire
                exits of the factory and dormitory shall not be blocked and offenders
                of
                this rule will be dealt with as offenders of the fire prevention
                regulations. The fixed fire fighting equipment, water tank, factory
                owners
                shall not install iron door in the leased factory or dormitory, use
                the
                water in the fire-fighting water tank and the fire hydrant improperly
                such
                as to clean the floor. Offenders shall be fined and shall be dealt
                with
                according to the fire prevention
                regulations.

            

    

    

    
      	6.  	
              Party
                B shall not, during the term of this lease affect the normal business
                of
                other factory owners and people when using the public facilities
                and
                common areas; and shall educate the staff to protect the public property
                and pay compensation according to price if
                damaged.

            

    

    

    
      	7.  	
              If
                Party B alters the leased factory, dormitory, canteen, kitchen and
                other
                building structure and facilities without the prior consent of Part
                A,
                Party B shall pay Party A a compensation equivalent to 100% of the
                value
                of the altered facilities.

            

    

    

    If
      Party
      B is seriously in breach of sub-articles 1,3,4,7, of Article Six (Party B’s
      duties), Party A is entitled to dissolve this tenancy relationship, terminate
      this tenancy contract, and repossess the property. Party B’s security deposit
      shall be forfeited by Party A for no consideration. Party B shall bear all
      the
      consequences arising there from.

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    If
      Party
      A is seriously in breach of its duties under Article Six (Part A’s duties) and
      does not deal with in promptly, Party B is entitled to investigate and affix
      responsibility.

    

    Article
      Seven: Liabilities
      of Breach of Contract

     

    Liabilities
      of Party A for breach of this tenancy contract:

     

    
      	1.  	
              Fail
                to deliver possession of the leased property to the lessee as scheduled
                in
                contract.

            

    

    

    
      	2.  	
              Fail
                to provide the relevant equipment to lessee as scheduled in
                contract.

            

    

    

    Liabilities
      of Party B for breach of this tenancy contract:

     

    
      	1.  	
              To
                be responsible for the necessary repair or compensation for damage
                to the
                leased property due to the improper use or maintenance by the
                lessee.

            

    

    

    
      	2.  	
              To
                be responsible for the compensation of all losses arising from the
                unauthorized alterations of the leased property and
                equipment.

            

    

    

    
      	3.  	
              Fail
                to return the leased property according to schedule after terminating
                the
                contract. Apart from the rent payable, the lessee shall pay the
                contractual penalty. Penalty for every day of delay is 0.1% of the
                monthly
                rent with a maximum delay of 30 days.

            

    

    

    
      	4.  	
              Fail
                to pay the rent and expenses as scheduled. Unless paid on or before
                the
                due date, penalty shall be calculated according to the total outstanding
                amount owed by the lessee, with 0.1% of the total overdue amount
                per day
                as the overdue penalty. 

            

    

    

    Calculating
      method:

     

    
      	
            	
              Total
                amount of the overdue penalty  =  

            	total
              amount of rent and expense per month x No.
              of days overdue x 0.1%

    

    

    Party
      A
      has the right to take the following actions if the Party B has breached the
      contract according to the situation:

     

    
      	1.  	
              Impose
                a fine of two month’s rent and expense as the penalty for breach of
                contract;

            

    

    

    
      	2.  	
              Order
                the lessee to move out and surrender the
                factory;

            

    

    

    
      	3.  	
              If
                Party B fails to pay the rent and expense for 2 months, Party A is
                entitled to take legal action against Party B and claims back the
                entire
                unpaid fees.

            

    

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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    Article
      Eight: Exemption
      Provision

     

    Party
      B
      shall not be liable for any repairs or compensations to Party A if the damages
      or losses of the leased property are caused by the force majeure. However,
      Party
      B shall report and explain the situation to Party A and give the legal documents
      from the relevant departments to Party A if necessary.

    

    Article
      Nine: Dispute
      Resolution

     

    If
      a
      dispute arises during the performance of this contract, both parties shall
      resolve the dispute through consultation. If the dispute cannot be resolved
      through consultation, the dispute shall be submitted to the authority in charge
      of this contract for arbitration or to a People’s Court with competent
      jurisdiction for adjudication.

    

    Article
      Ten: Other
      matters

     

    
      	1.  	
              During
                the term of this contract, if any party proposes to terminate this
                contract before its expiration, that party shall give a written report
                to
                the other party 6 months
                in advance. If both parties agree to the termination after negotiation,
                this contract may be terminated. The party proposing to terminate
                this
                contact shall pay the other party 3 months’
                rent as penalty for breach of
                contract.

            

    

    

    
      	2.  	
              If
                Party B does not extend this contract after its expiration, Party
                B shall
                repair and restore the leased property according to the relevant
                standards
                and pay all the fees. Then Party B shall return all the security
                deposits
                to Party B once and for all. If the repair is done by Party A, the
                costs
                of repair shall be deducted from the
                deposits.

            

    

    

    
      	3.  	
              If
                the lessee wishes to extend the tenancy, the lessee shall submit
                a written
                application to the lessor within 6 months before the expiration of
                this
                lease. The lessee shall have the preferential right to lease the
                property
                under equal conditions, but a new contract needs to be executed by
                both
                parties.

            

    

    

    
      	4.  	
              Any
                matters not clearly stated in this contract will follow the relevant
                regulations in the Economic Contract Law of the People’s Republic of
                China. Supplementary regulations may be made by agreement between
                both
                parties through consultation and such supplementary regulations shall
                have
                the equal legal effect as this
                contract.

            

    

    

    
      	5.  	
              The
                terms of this contract is originally written in Chinese characters.
                This
                contract is in a form of four copies. Party A and B have two copies
                respectively having the same legal effect. It comes into effect after
                it
                has been signed and stamped by the representative from both
                parties.

            

    

    

    
      
        
        

      

      
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          	Lessor(stamp)	(Chop
                  of Shenzhen Land & Sun Industrial & Trade Co.,
                  Ltd.)
	
                  Unit
                    address: 

                	
                
	Legal Representative:	(Signature)
	Agent:	
                
	Telephone no:	
                
	Bank account:	 
	Number of bank account:	 
	Lessee (stamp):	(Chop of Shenzhen Long
                  Cheng
                  Industrial Co., Ltd. Plastic Metal
                  Fty.)
                  (Chop
                    of China Bao An Long Cheng Hi-Lite Electronic Factory)

                  (Chop
                    of Shenzhen Long Cheng Nissin Precision Metal Plastic
                    Factory)

                
	Unit Address:	 
	Legal Representative:	(Signature)
	Agent:	 
	Telephone no:	 
	Bank account:	 
	Number of bank account:	 

        

      

       

    

        

      

    
      
        
        

      

      
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