Lending Rates (May 30, 2005)

as of 4 pm ET, May 24, 2005(%)

Bank of Canada2.75

Target overnight rate2.50

Canadian Prime4.25

U.S. Discount Primary4.00

U.S. Fed Funds market rate3.0

U.S. Prime6.00

LIBOR US$ 3-month3.30

LIBOR US$ 6-month3.51

LIBOR US$ 1-year3.76

Gold lease 3-month0.14

Gold lease 6-month0.16

Gold lease 1-year0.21

Silver lease 3-month1.30

Silver lease 1-year2.30

Platinum lease 3-month4.50

Platinum lease 1-year4.80

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com