EXHIBIT 20.3

                                PROMISSORY NOTE

US$177,685                                                     December 31, 1999

      FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, AMMAN MINERALS LIMITED, together with
its affiliates and assigns (the "Debtor"), by this Promissory Note (this
"Note"), absolutely and unconditionally promises to pay to WorldWide Data, Inc.
(the "Payee"), in lawful money of the United States of America the principal sum
of One Hundred SeventySeven Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty- Five Dollars
(US$177,685), together with accrued interest on the unpaid principal balance of
this Note from the date hereof until paid at the rate of ten percent (10 %) per
annum. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360 day year and shall be
payable in cash upon payment of principal. The principal hereof and the interest
thereon shall be due and payable on demand. Payments shall be made to the Payee
at the address to which notices to the Payee are to be made hereunder, or at
such other place as the Payee may from time to time designate in writing.

      This Note is made and delivered in New York, New York.

      The Debtor hereby reserves the right to prepay the indebtedness evidenced
by this Note, in whole or in part, at any time without penalty or premium, upon
the payment of principal and interest.

      The delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder shall not waive such
right. The undersigned hereby waives notice of protest, any and all delays or
lack of diligence in collection hereof and assents to each and every extension
or postponement of the time of payment or other indulgence.

      This Note shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance
with the laws of the State of New York.

      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Debtor has caused this Note to be executed and its
seal affixed hereunto by its duly authorized officers the day and year first
above written.

                                       AMCAN MINERALS LIMITED

                                       By: /s/Bronson B. Conrad
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                                           Name: Bronson B. Conrad
                                           Title: Chairman

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