EXHIBIT 23.2

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
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     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Form S-3 Registration
Statement of Rich Coast Inc. of our report dated July 27, 1998, (except for
notes 2(k), (l) and 9, which are as of January 19, 1999, and notes 1 and 2(f),
which are as of March 17, 1999) accompanying the consolidated financial
statements of Rich Coast Inc., which financial statements are also incorporated
by reference in such Registration Statement, and to the use of our name and the
statements with respect to us, as appearing under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectus.     



/s/ SMYTHE RATCLIFFE, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
    
Vancouver, British Columbia
March 25, 1999     

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