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New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., Has Cancelled The Open Outcry Session For Thursday, September 13

Date 13/09/2001

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., has cancelled the open outcry session for Thursday, September 13, as well as the platinum dinner, originally scheduled for tonight.

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION FOR COMEX DIVISION MEMBERS All COMEX Division members who completed trades and are concerned that they may not have been entered due to the disruption in trading must call +1 212 303-7759 between 8 AM and Noon today to notify the Exchange.

If trading cards were left at the Exchange, please call the above number as soon as possible so that they can be retrieved by operational personnel. Anyone in possession of their cards will be provided with a fax number to provide the documentation to the Exchange.

The Exchange plans to clear any trades from the September 11 NYMEX ACCESS® session and the abbreviated metals open outcry sessions against the September 10 settlement prices and will post those trades as "as of" during the next session.

The Exchange is shocked by the depth of this tragedy and extends its deepest condolences to all those who suffered a loss, including a number of our close colleagues.