The Exchange has received notification from Brinks Incorporated Depository (“Brinks”) that it will increase rates at its vault locations. Brinks is a CBOT® licensed depository for Gold and Silver. The revised storage rates for CBOT-deliverable receipts are as follows: 

100 oz Gold 

Storage Charge - $12.00 per month 

Withdrawal Charge - $ 25.00 per receipt

5000 oz Silver 

Storage Charge – $ 30.00 per month 

Withdrawal Charge - $ 125.00 per receipt 

These changes will go into effect as of March 1, 2008.  If you should have any questions regarding this notice please contact Terry Gehring at (312) 435-3644.