Delisting of the Kyrgyzaltyn JSC Gold Brand from all Physically- Delivered COMEX Gold Futures Contracts

DATE:           September 21, 2021

MKR#:          09-21-21

SUBJECT:     Delisting of the Kyrgyzaltyn JSC Gold Brand from all Physically- Delivered COMEX Gold Futures Contracts

Effective immediately, Commodity Exchange, Inc. (“COMEX” or “Exchange”) will delist the Kyrgyzaltyn JSC (KJSC – REPUBLIC in oval around ALTYN on globe logo in center) gold brand (the “Brand”) from its current brand list for delivery against the Exchange’s physically-delivered gold futures contracts: Gold Futures, Gold Kilo Futures, and Gold (Enhanced Delivery) Futures contracts.

The Brand does not meet the requirements of the London Bullion Market Association (“LBMA”) Responsible Gold Guidance as more specifically described in COMEX Chapter 7 (“Delivery Facilities and Procedures”).

The Brand will no longer be deemed, or reported as, eligible for registration and is not currently stored in an Exchange-approved depository.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) will be notified of this brand transfer during the week of September 27, 2021 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC’s Regulations.

Please refer questions on this subject to:

Registrar’s Office:

Terry Gehring             Terry.Gehring@cmegroup.com                     +1 312 435 3644

Research:

Joann Arena               Joann.Arena@cmegroup.com                       +1 212 299 2356