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President Bush Signs Legislation to Study the Use of Silver in Catalysis - Catalysis Program Included in Comprehensive Energy Bill

(Washington, D.C. - August 8, 2005) President George W. Bush today signed the wide-ranging Energy Policy Act of 2005, which while addressing U.S. energy needs, creates a research program for the use of precious metals, including silver, in industrial and automotive catalysis.

This federally authorized research may lead to new developments in catalysis for silver to replace or to augment traditional catalysts, which have relied on expensive platinum-group metals in applications, including catalytic converters for automobiles.

The precious metals provision is one aspect of a comprehensive federal program to conduct research and development in catalysis science. "We look forward to working with the Department of Energy on this research program," stated Michael DiRienzo, the Executive Director of the Silver Institute.

The Silver Institute is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit international association. Established in 1971, the Institute serves as the industry's voice in increasing public understanding of the value and many uses of silver.

For Further Information Contact:

Mike DiRienzo
The Silver Institute
1200 G Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 835-0185
Fax: (202) 835-0155