FTSE Gold Mines Indices Semi-Annual Review

25 May 2010

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, 18 June 2010 i.e. on Monday, 21 June 2010.

For Inclusion:

COMPANY	SEDOL	COUNTRY
Polymetal	B59BVS3	Russia
African Barrick Gold	B61D2N6	UK
New Gold	2826947	Canada
High River Gold Mines	2424921	Canada

For Exclusion:

There are no exclusions from the index

Investability weight changes:

COMPANY NAME	SEDOL	Old Inv. Weight	New Inv. Weight
Polyus Gold	B57R0L9	40%	75%

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