UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-08518
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Gabelli Gold Fund, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Corporate Center
Rye, NY 10580-1422
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Bruce N. Alpert
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, NY 10580-1422
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-422-3554
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Date of fiscal year end: December 31
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Date of reporting period: July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2003 TO JUNE 30, 2004
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HARMONY GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED HMY Annual Meeting Date: 09/01/2003
Issuer: 413216 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1: THAT THE AUTHORISED ORDINARY Management For No
SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BE INCREASED.
02 ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1: THE PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY Management For No
OF THE SCHEME, THE MAKING BY THE COMPANY OF THE
SUBSTITUTE OFFER, AND THE ISSUE BY THE COMPANY OF
THE CONSIDERATION SHARES, BE AND ARE HEREBY
APPROVED.
03 ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2: THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY Management For No
BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORISED TO ALLOT AND ISSUE,
AFTER PROVIDING FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES, ALL OR ANY OF THE UNISSUED
ORDINARY SHARES OF 50 CENTS EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF
THE COMPANY.
04 ORDINARY RESOLUTION 3: THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY Management For No
BE AND ARE HEREBY AUTHORISED TO ALLOT AND ISSUE
ALL OR ANY OF THE AUTHORISED BUT UNISSUED ORDINARY
SHARES OF 50 CENTS EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE
COMPANY.
05 ORDINARY RESOLUTION 4: THAT ANY ONE OF DIRECTORS Management For No
OF THE COMPANY BE AND IS HEREBY AUTHORISED TO
SIGN ALL SUCH DOCUMENTS AND DO ALL SUCH THINGS AS
MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
SPECIAL AND THE ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS TO BE
PROPOSED.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 300 701,326 701,326 08/20/2003
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IMPALA PLATINUM HOLDINGS LTD IMPUY Annual Meeting Date: 10/22/2003
Issuer: 452553 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MR TV MOKGATLHA Management For No
AND MR LJ PATON AS DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY.
02 TO ELECT DIRECTORS IN PLACE OF THOSE RETIRING Management For No
IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTORS ARE ELIGIBLE AND OFFER THEMSELVES
FOR RE-ELECTION: MS MV MENNELL, MESSRS DH BROWN,
KC RUMBLE AND DM O CONNOR.
03 TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE DIRECTORS. Management For No
04 TO PLACE THE AUTHORISED BUT UNISSUED SHARE CAPITAL Management For No
OF THE COMPANY AT THE DISPOSAL OF AND UNDER THE
CONTROL OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY.
05 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO Management For No
ALLOT AND ISSUE THE UNISSUED ORDINARY SHARES IN
THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY FOR CASH.
06 THAT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE DEED OF THE IMPLATS Management For No
SHARE INCENTIVE TRUST, AS SET OUT IN THE DEED
OF AMENDMENTS DATED 18 AUGUST 2003 ENTERED INTO BY
IMPALA PLATINUM HOLDINGS LIMITED AND THE IMPLATS
SHARE INCENTIVE TRUST, BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED.
S7A TO ALTER ARTICLE 13.1 AND 16.7.1 OF THE COMPANY Management For No
S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
S7B RESOLVE THAT THE COMPANY AND/OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES Management For No
FROM TIME TO TIME ARE HEREBY AUTHORISED, BY WAY
OF A GENERAL AUTHORITY, TO CONDUCT SHARE BUY-BACKS.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 308 114,000 114,000 10/01/2003
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HARMONY GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED HMY Annual Meeting Date: 11/14/2003
Issuer: 413216 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 ADOPTION OF 2003 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For No
02 FIXING THE REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS Management For No
03 DIRECTOR Management For No No
4A RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S Management For No
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION: TSA GROBICKI
4B RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S Management For No
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION: MF PLEMING
4C RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S Management For No
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION: ZB SWANEPOEL
S1 INSERTION OF NEW ARTICLE 2A AS PART OF THE COMPANY S Management For No
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
S2 AMENDING ARTICLE 46 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES Management For No
OF ASSOCIATION
S3 AMENDING ARTICLE 103 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES Management For No
OF ASSOCIATION
S4 AMENDING ARTICLE 109 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES Management For No
OF ASSOCIATION
S5 GRANTING AUTHORITY FOR SHARE REPURCHASES Management For No
O1 APPROVING THE HARMONY (2003) SHARE OPTION SCHEME Management For No
O2 PLACING THE BALANCE OF THE UNISSUED SHARES OF Management For No
THE COMPANY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIRECTORS
O3 AUTHORISING THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES FOR Management For No
CASH
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 300 861,326 861,326 11/11/2003
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GOLD FIELDS LIMITED GFI Annual Meeting Date: 11/18/2003
Issuer: 38059T ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Management For No No
2A TO ELECT MR J M MCMAHON AS A DIRECTOR. Management For No No
2B TO ELECT MR B R VAN ROOYEN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For No No
2C TO ELECT MR C I VON CHRISTIERSON AS A DIRECTOR. Management For No No
2D TO ELECT MR A J WRIGHT AS A DIRECTOR. Management For No No
03 TO PLACE THE UNISSUED SHARES UNDER THE CONTROL Management For No No
OF THE DIRECTORS.
04 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES FOR Management For No No
CASH.
05 AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO ACQUIRE ITS OWN SHARES Management For No No
AND SHARES IN ANY HOLDING COMPANY OF THE COMPANY
AND FOR ANY OF THE COMPANY S SUBSIDIARIES TO
ACQUIRE SHARES IN THE COMPANY.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 106 1,028,249 1,028,249 11/12/2003
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DURBAN ROODEPOORT DEEP, LIMITED DROOY Annual Meeting Date: 11/28/2003
Issuer: 266597 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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O1 TO ADOPT THE AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For No
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2003
O2 TO RE-APPOINT THE AUDITORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Management For No
THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
O3 DIRECTOR Management For No No
O3D TO RE-ELECT MR. A LUBBE AS AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR Management For No
OF THE COMPANY
O3E TO RE-ELECT MR. DT VAN DER MESCHT AS AN ALTERNATE Management For No
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
S4 TO PLACE ALL UNISSUED SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF Management For No
THE COMPANY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIRECTORS
AS A GENERAL AUTHORITY
S5 TO AUTHORISE THE PLACEMENT OF ORDINARY SHARES Management For No
UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIRECTORS, TO ALLOT
AND ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES FOR CASH
S6 TO APPROVE THE ALLOTMENT AND ISSUE TO ANY DIRECTOR Management For No
IN TERMS OF THE DURBAN ROODEPOORT DEEP (1996)
SHARE OPTION SCHEME
S7 TO APPROVE THE ISSUE OF SHARES TO NON-EXECUTIVE Management For No
DIRECTORS IN TERMS OF THE DURBAN ROODEPOORT DEEP
(1996) SHARE OPTION SCHEME
S8 TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE ALLOTMENT AND ISSUE Management For No
OF EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTIONS TO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
IN TERMS OF SECTION 223
S9 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT AND ISSUE Management For No
NEW ORDINARY SHARES IN TERMS OF SECTION 82(1)
S10 TO RATIFY THE ALLOTMENT AND ISSUE OF CERTAIN Management For No
ORDINARY SHARES TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF SECTION 82(1)
S11 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO APPROVE THE REPURCHASE Management For No
BY THE COMPANY OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OF ITS OWN
SHARES
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 301 1,350,000 1,350,000 11/20/2003
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CONCORD EFS, INC. CE Special Meeting Date: 02/26/2004
Issuer: 206197 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED Management For No No
AS OF APRIL 1, 2003, AS AMENDED BY THE AMENDMENT
AND ABEYANCE AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF DECEMBER 14,
2003, AMONG FIRST DATA CORPORATION, MONACO
SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF FIRST DATA CORPORATION, AND CONCORD EFS, INC.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 105 128,349 128,349 07/29/2004
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GOLD FIELDS LIMITED GFI Annual Meeting Date: 03/08/2004
Issuer: 38059T ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 (REGARDING ISSUE Shareholder For No No
OF SHARES TO MVELA GOLD)
02 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 2 (AUTHORISING DIRECTORS Shareholder For No No
TO IMPLEMENT SHARE EXCHANGE)
03 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 3 (AUTHORISING DIRECTORS Management For No No
TO PERFORM NECESSARY ACTS TO GIVE EFFECT TO RESOLUTIONS
NUMBERS 1 AND 2)
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 106 1,283,249 1,283,249 03/02/2004
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ANGLOGOLD LIMITED AU Special Meeting Date: 04/08/2004
Issuer: 035128 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 SPECIAL RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE NAME Management For No No
OF ANGLOGOLD LIMITED TO ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 206 327,058 327,058 03/31/2004
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BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION ABX Special Meeting Date: 04/22/2004
Issuer: 067901 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For No No
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF
BARRICK AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
03 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STOCK OPTION PLAN (2004) Management For No No
OF BARRICK.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 108 435,000 435,000 04/15/2004
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RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED GOLD Annual Meeting Date: 04/26/2004
Issuer: 752344 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 ORDINARY RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF THE DIRECTORS Management For No No
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
02 ORDINARY RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF THE REPORT Management For No No
OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
3A ORDINARY RESOLUTION - RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: Management For No No
R I ISRAEL (CHAIRMAN OF REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
3B ORDINARY RESOLUTION - RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: Management For No No
P LIETARD (MEMBER OF AUDIT AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEES)
04 ORDINARY RESOLUTION - APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No No
LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
05 ORDINARY RESOLUTION - APPROVE THE FEES PAYABLE Management For No No
TO THE DIRECTORS
06 SPECIAL RESOLUTION - AUTHORISE THE SUB DIVISION Management For No No
OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL
07 SPECIAL RESOLUTION - AUTHORISE THE CANCELLATION Management For No No
OF US$100 MILLION SHARE PREMIUM
08 SPECIAL RESOLUTION - AUTHORISE THE PURCHASE OF Management For No No
SHARES FOR CASH
09 SPECIAL RESOLUTION - AUTHORISE NEW ARTICLES OF Management For No No
ASSOCIATION RELATING TO DISCLOSURE BY HOLDERS
OF COMPANY S SHARES
10 SPECIAL RESOLUTION - AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For No No
TO FACILITATE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 309 518,600 518,600 04/23/2004
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION NEM Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2004
Issuer: 651639 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder For Yes No
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 106 471,187 471,187 04/20/2004
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ANGLOGOLD LIMITED AU Annual Meeting Date: 04/29/2004
Issuer: 035128 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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O1 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 1: ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL Management For No
STATEMENTS
O2 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 2: RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR Management For No
MR J G BEST
O3 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 3: RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR Management For No
MRS E LE R BRADLEY
O4 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 4: RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Management For No
MR A J TRAHAR
O5 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 5: PLACEMENT OF UNISSUED Management For No
SHARES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIRECTORS
O6 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 6: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE Management For No
SHARES FOR CASH
S7 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NO. 7: INCREASE IN DIRECTORS Management For No
REMUNERATION
S8 SPECIAL RESOLUTION NO. 1: AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE Management For No
THE COMPANY S OWN SHARES
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 206 327,058 327,058 04/27/2004
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PLACER DOME INC. PDG Special Meeting Date: 05/05/2004
Issuer: 725906 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For No No
03 CONFIRMATION OF THE ADOPTION BY THE BOARD OF Management Against Yes No
DIRECTORS OF A REPLACEMENT SHAREHOLDERS RIGHTS
PLAN.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 101 753,000 753,000 04/29/2004
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FCXA Annual Meeting Date: 05/06/2004
Issuer: 35671D ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For No No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2004 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Management For No No
PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT Shareholder Against No No
OF INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITY PERSONNEL
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 857 522,500 522,500 04/30/2004
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GLAMIS GOLD LTD. GLG Special Meeting Date: 05/06/2004
Issuer: 376775 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 THE RESOLUTION FIXING THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF Management For No No
DIRECTORS AT 6.
02 DIRECTOR Management For No No
03 THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT KPMG LLP, CHARTERED Management For No No
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY AT A REMUNERATION
TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 THE RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMON Management For No No
SHARES ALLOCATED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE INCENTIVE
SHARE PURCHASE OPTION PLAN BY 3,500,000.
05 THE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN EQUITY INCENTIVE Management For No No
PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR FOR
THE MEETING AND THE ALLOCATION OF 1,000,000 COMMON
SHARES FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 102 510,000 510,000 04/30/2004
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NEVSUN RESOURCES LTD. NEVNF Annual Meeting Date: 05/06/2004
Issuer: 64156L ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 TO ELECT AS DIRECTOR, R. STUART ANGUS Management For No No
02 TO ELECT AS DIRECTOR, JOHN A. CLARKE Management For No No
03 TO ELECT AS DIRECTOR, CLIFFORD T. DAVIS Management For No No
04 TO ELECT AS DIRECTOR, ROBERT J. GAYTON Management For No No
05 TO ELECT AS DIRECTOR, GARY E. GERMAN Management For No No
06 TO ELECT AS DIRECTOR, GERARD E. MUNERA Management For No No
07 TO APPOINT KPMG AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY Management For No No
08 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS Management For No No
REMUNERATION
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 101 60,000 60,000 04/30/2004
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HARMONY GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED HMY Annual Meeting Date: 05/07/2004
Issuer: 413216 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 Management For No No
02 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 2 Management For No No
03 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 3 Management For No No
04 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 4 Management For No No
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 300 991,326 991,326 05/03/2004
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HECLA MINING COMPANY HL Annual Meeting Date: 05/07/2004
Issuer: 422704 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATION S Management For No No
1995 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE
ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN FROM 6,000,000 TO
11,000,000.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 106 100,000 100,000 05/06/2004
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KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION KGC Special Meeting Date: 05/10/2004
Issuer: 496902 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF Management For No No
DIRECTORS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, CHARTERED Management For No No
ACCOUNTANTS.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHARE INCENTIVE Shareholder For No No
PLAN OF THE CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF COMMON SHARES OF THE CORPORATION ISSUABLE
THEREUNDER FROM 6,833,333 TO 9,833,333 AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTRICTED SHARE Management For No No
PLAN OF THE CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF COMMON SHARES OF THE CORPORATION ISSUABLE
THEREUNDER FROM 333,333 TO 1,333,333 AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 206 655,000 655,000 05/03/2004
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MERIDIAN GOLD INC. MDG Special Meeting Date: 05/11/2004
Issuer: 589975 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES PROPOSED BY MANAGEMENT Management For No No
AS DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION.
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE Management For No No
CORPORATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 THE CONFIRMATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF BY-LAW NO. Management For No No
1 OF THE CORPORATION.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 101 524,000 524,000 05/06/2004
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ELDORADO GOLD CORPORATION EGO Annual Meeting Date: 05/13/2004
Issuer: 284902 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED Management For No No
ACCOUNTANTS, OF VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA,
AS AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
03 TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION Management For No No
OF THE AUDITORS.
04 TO APPROVE THE INCREASE OF THE MAXIMUM OF COMMON Management For No No
SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS
UNDER THE COMPANY S INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN,
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 103 130,000 130,000 05/11/2004
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MIRAMAR MINING CORPORATION MNG Annual Meeting Date: 05/19/2004
Issuer: 60466E ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 TO APPOINT KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS Management For No No
AUDITOR AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX
THE AUDITOR S REMUNERATION.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 100 300,000 300,000 05/14/2004
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GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD. GSS Special Meeting Date: 05/20/2004
Issuer: 38119T ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 TO RATIFY, CONFIRM AND APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER Management Against Yes No
PROTECTION RIGHTS PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS OF THE COMPANY S AMENDED Management For No No
AND RESTATED 1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY SET OUT IN THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR FOR THE MEETING.
04 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For No No
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 104 170,000 170,000 05/19/2004
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AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED AEM Special Meeting Date: 05/28/2004
Issuer: 008474 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Management For No No
OF THE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS
TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 THE STOCK OPTION PLAN RESOLUTION. Management For No No
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 108 679,000 679,000 05/24/2004
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CRYSTALLEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION KRY Annual Meeting Date: 06/01/2004
Issuer: 22942F ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 TO ELECT AS DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION THE Management For No No
NINE PERSONS IDENTIFIED AS MANAGEMENT S NOMINEES
IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR
02 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For No No
OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION
TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION
03 TO CONSIDER AND, IF DEEMED ADVISABLE, TO PASS, Management For No No
WITH OR WITHOUT VARIATION, A RESOLUTION IN THE
FORM ATTACHED AS SCHEDULE A TO THE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION CIRCULAR ACCOMPANYING THE NOTICE OF
THE MEETING AMENDING THE SHARES OPTION INCENTIVE
PLAN OF THE CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES OF THE CORPORATION ISSUABLE
THEREUNDER FROM 10,500,000 TO 13,500,000
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 101 826,700 826,700 05/24/2004
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IVANHOE MINES LTD. HUGO Annual Meeting Date: 06/10/2004
Issuer: 46579N ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY AMENDMENTS Management For No No
TO BY-LAW NO. 1 OF THE CORPORATION, WHICH
AMENDMENTS (A) INCREASE THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND (B) SET THE
NUMBER OF POSITIONS, WITHIN THE MINIMUM AND
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS PRESCRIBED BY THE
ARTICLES OF THE CORPORATION.
02 THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE Shareholder For No No
OF UP TO 50 MILLION EQUITY SECURITIES TO SUCH
ALLOTTEES AND AT SUCH ISSUE PRICE(S) DETERMINED BY
THE DIRECTORS AS SET OUT IN THE MANAGEMENT PROXY
CIRCULAR.
03 THE SPECIAL RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT Management For No No
TO THE ARTICLES OF THE CORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS TO 12 DIRECTORS.
04 DIRECTOR Management For No No
05 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, Management For No No
AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AT A REMUNERATION
TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 103 5,000 5,000 05/28/2004
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GOLDCORP INC. GG Annual Meeting Date: 06/16/2004
Issuer: 380956 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 RE-APPOINT KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS Management For No No
AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF
THE AUDITOR.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 409 263,200 263,200 06/16/2004
GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 409 167,600 167,600 06/08/2004
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WOLFDEN RESOURCES INC. WFDNF Special Meeting Date: 06/16/2004
Issuer: 977752 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES OF MANAGEMENT OF Management Unvoted No
THE CORPORATION AS DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION.
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, THUNDER BAY Management Unvoted No
LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE AUDITOR OF THE
CORPORATION AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DIRECTORS
OF THE CORPORATION TO FIX THE REMUNERATION TO BE
PAID TO THE AUDITOR.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHARE OPTION Management Unvoted No
PLAN COMPRISING PART OF THE SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN
OF THE CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES OF THE CORPORATION RESERVED FOR
ISSUE THEREUNDER FROM 2,924,044 TO 4,503,489.
04 THE APPROVAL, IN ADVANCE, OF THE ISSUE BY THE Shareholder Unvoted No
CORPORATION IN ONE OR MORE PRIVATE PLACEMENT
TRANSACTIONS OF UP TO 45,034,899 COMMON SHARES OF
THE CORPORATION.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 104 150,000 0
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OREZONE RESOURCES INC. OZN Special Meeting Date: 06/17/2004
Issuer: 685921 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No No
02 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED Management For No No
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS
REMUNERATION.
03 AS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, THE ISSUANCE BY THE Shareholder For No No
CORPORATION IN ONE OR MORE PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING ON
JUNE 17, 2004 OF SUCH NUMBER OF SECURITIES THAT
WOULD RESULT IN THE CORPORATION ISSUING OR MAKING
ISSUABLE ADDITIONAL COMMON SHARES UP TO AN
AGGREGATE LIMIT OF 100% OF THE CORPORATION S
ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES.
04 AS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL Management For No No
OF THE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION
OVER THE SECURITIES OF THE CORPORATION, AN
AMENDMENT TO THE 1997-1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN OF
THE CORPORATION IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS THEREOF.
05 AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Management For No No
OF THE CORPORATION.
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 108 150,000 150,000 06/16/2004
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED AU Special Meeting Date: 06/29/2004
Issuer: 035128 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote Against Contrary to
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt. Policy
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01 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE Management For No
SHARES FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE US $1,000,000,000,
2.375% GUARANTEED CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2009
02 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 2 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE Management For No
SHARES
03 ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 3 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE Management For No
SHARES FOR CASH
Custodian Stock Ballot Voted Vote
Account Name Account Class Shares Shares Date
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GABELLI GOLD FUND 997G014 206 327,058 327,058 06/23/2004
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant Gabelli Gold Fund, Inc.
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date August 18, 2004
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*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.