FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 1995 Department of Energy to Raise $75 Million Through Asset Sales DOE's Cold War mission left the Department with a stockpile of assets in excess of its currently anticipated needs. Assets include more than 10,000 pounds of precious metals (e.g., gold, silver, platinum), more than five tons of other metals and thousands of tons of chemicals. The Department will sell surplus assets to generate at least $75 million in receipts and reduced overhead costs associated with storage, security and handling. NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS: Press Office, 202-586-5806