The branch of OJSC “Alfa-Bank” in St.-Petersburg has lent a credit at the rate of $8 mln to OJSC “Ohotskaya Mining Company”, the subsidiary of the “Polimetall” Company. The credit was provided for the period till the end of 2003. OJSC “Ohotskaya Mining Company” exploits silver and gold deposits in Habarovsk krai. This company has got quotas for 1,5 tons of gold and 30 tons of silver mining for 2003. Precious metals will be realized to “Alfa-Bank” according to the contract concluded earlier.