Lending Rates (October 16, 2006)

as of 4 pm ET, Oct. 9, 2006(%)

Bank of Canada4.50

Target overnight rate4.25

Canadian Prime6.00

U.S. Discount Primary6.25

U.S. Fed Funds market rate5.24

U.S. Prime8.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month5.37

LIBOR US$ 6-month5.38

LIBOR US$ 1-year5.32

Gold lease 3-month0.10

Gold lease 6-month0.11

Gold lease 1-year0.10

Silver lease 3-month0.20

Silver lease 1-year1.30

Platinum lease 3-month2.60

Platinum lease 1-year3.20

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com