Exhibit 24.1
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-
31754 and 33-57306 of Crown Resources Corporation on Form S-8 of our report
dated March 9, 1998, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Crown
Resources Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1997.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 13, 1998