The Exchange has received notification from ScotiaMocatta Depository, A Division of The Bank of Nova Scotia (“Scotia”) that it will increase rates at its vault locations.  Scotia is a CBOT® licensed depository for Gold and Silver. The revised storage rates are as follows:

Gold

Gold Storage Charge - $9.00 per bar per month

Silver

Silver Storage Charge - $4.80 per bar per month

This change will go into effect as of May 1, 2007.  If you should have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Joe Miller at (312) 341-3426 or Sharon Weiss at (312) 341-3097.