GOLD PRICE IN SWISS FRANC — OCTOBER 12, 2006

On Thursday, October 12, 2006, the gold spot price was C$653.52 per troy ounce in Canadian Dollars, equivalent to CHF398.65 CHF per ounce or CHF12.82 CHF per gram. Gold rose +0.41% from the previous trading session.

Currency fluctuations between CAD and CHF significantly impact the effective cost of gold for international investors. Switzerland is the world's largest gold refining centre, processing approximately 70% of the world's gold. The Swiss Franc is also considered a safe-haven currency alongside gold. Major refiners like PAMP Suisse and Valcambi are headquartered in Switzerland, making CHF gold pricing significant for the global supply chain.