Exhibit 5.2



November 17, 2004


Securities and Exchange Commission

PLACER DOME INC.

Ladies & Gentlemen:

         We hereby consent to the use of our name under the headings
"Enforceability of Civil Liabilities", "Eligibility for Investment", "Plan of
Distribution", "Legal Matters" and "Documents Filed as Part of the Registration
Statement" in the Prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement on
Form F-10 (File no. 333-120288) dated November 17, 2004 relating to the proposed
issuance of Placer Dome Inc.'s common shares. In giving such consent, we do not
hereby concede that we are within the category of persons whose consent is
required under Section 7 of the United States Securities Act of 1933 or the
Rules and Regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
thereunder.

                                            Yours very truly,

                                            /s/ Edwards, Kenny & Bray




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