FTSE Gold Mines Indices - Semi-Annual Review

26 May 2009

Following the semi annual review of the FTSE Gold Mines Index, the FTSE Gold Mines Index Committee announces the following changes, which will become effective after the close of business on Friday, 19 June 2009 i.e. on Monday, 22 June 2009.

For Inclusion:

COMPANY	SEDOL	COUNTRY
Yamana Gold Inc.	2219279	Canada
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2009823	Canada
Golden Star Resources Limited	2376163	Canada

For Exclusion:

There are no exclusions this quarter.

Investability weight changes:

There are no investability weight changes.

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