Lending Rates (September 08, 2003)

Posted By: Northern Miner Staff September 8, 2003

as of 4 pm ET, Sept. 2, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada target rate3.00

Bank of Canada overnight rate2.99

Canadian Prime4.75

U.S. Discount Primary2.00

U.S. Fed Funds market rate1.04

U.S. Prime4.00

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.14

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.21

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.49

Gold lease 3-month0.09

Gold lease 6-month0.11

Gold lease 1-year0.34

Silver lease 3-month0.34

Silver lease 1-year1.39

Platinum lease 3-month6.64

Platinum lease 1-year7.99

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com