There is a difference between the COMEX deliveries and the Nymex Warehouse stocks.  Most often writers incorrectly refer to the warehouse stocks as indicative of delivery trends.  It is the COMEX deliveries where the activity occurs.  Look at the link to COMEX deliveries and you will see who the derivative players were today.  Google their names and you will experience a valuable lesson in what activities they are engaged in.  These deliveries do not move in and out of the published Nymex warehouse inventory numbers.  Note that the COMEX deliveries are shown in contracts (e.g. for gold, multiply by 100 oz) whereas the Nymex is shown in ounces.

Nymex:  http://www.nymex.com/warehouse.aspx

COMEX deliveries:    http://www.nymex.com/media/delivery.pdf

Stating that 15 million ounces have been withdrawn is not factual.