NEW YORK, Dec. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- International Securities Exchange (ISE) began trading today in the options of Market Vectors - Gold Miners ETF (GDX), an exchange-traded fund. The options opened with strike prices of 32-45 (1pt increments) and position limits of 75,000 contracts. They trade on the March expiration cycle. The primary market maker is Citadel Derivatives Group, LLC. GDX seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Amex Gold Miners Index* (AMEX:GDM). The Index, comprised of publicly traded companies that are involved in mining for gold and silver, has 40 constituents as of December 22. Van Eck Associates Corporation is investment adviser for Market Vectors - Gold Miners ETF. GDX shares have been trading on the American Stock Exchange since May 22, 2006. GDX options are listed on the Amex, CBOE and NYSE/Arca. * The return of the Amex Gold Miners Index does not represent the performance of any fund. GDM charges no fees, including management fees or brokerage expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in GDM. About Van Eck Global Founded in 1955, Van Eck Associates Corporation was among the first U.S. money managers helping investors achieve greater diversification through global investing. Today the firm continues the 50+ year tradition by offering global investment choices in hard assets, emerging markets, precious metals including gold, and other specialized asset classes. Van Eck Global's mutual funds are sold nationwide through retail brokers, financial planners and investment advisors. Designed for investors seeking innovative choices for portfolio diversification, they are often categorized in asset classes having returns with low correlations to those of more traditional U.S. equity and fixed income investments. Van Eck Global also offers exchange-traded funds, separate accounts and alternative investments. In addition, it offers the Worldwide Insurance Trust Funds, a series of investment choices within the variable annuity contracts and variable life policies of widely known and highly regarded insurers. As of November 30, 2006, the company managed over $4.6 billion in investor assets. About the Amex Gold Miners Index GDM, a trademark of the Amex, is licensed for use by Van Eck Associates Corporation in connection with GDX. The Amex neither sponsors nor endorses GDX and it makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy and/or completeness of GDM or results to be obtained by any person from use of GDM in connection with trading of GDX. GDX investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original value. Please call 1.888.MKT.VCTR or visit http://www.vaneck.com/gdx for the most recent month-end performance of GDX. This information will be available no later than seven business days after the most recent month end. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Market Vectors - Gold Miners ETF shares can be bought and sold only through a broker (who may charge a commission) and cannot be redeemed with the issuing fund. The market price of Fund shares may be more or less than their net asset value. Investors may call 1.888.MKT.VCTR or visit http://www.vaneck.com/gdx for a free prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of GDX carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about GDX. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, 99 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 DATASOURCE: Van Eck Global CONTACT: Mike MacMillan, or Andrew Schiff, both of MacMillan Communications, +1-212-473-4442, or Web site: http://www.vaneck.com/gdx

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