Primero Mining Corp is to be included in the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index (GDM), which is tracked by the Market Vectors Gold Miners Index ETF (GDX) and the S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Gold Index.
Inclusion in the index will be effective after the close of trading on 21 March 2014.
The NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index is comprised of publicly traded companies primarily involved in the mining of gold and silver in locations around the world. The effective date of the inclusion for the S&P/TSX Equal Weight Global Gold Index is also 21 March 2014.
"Primero's inclusion in more senior global gold indices indicates that we are delivering on our commitment to shareholders to steadily grow the company," says Joseph F Conway, president and CEO. "This will improve Primero's trading liquidity and increase our exposure to a broader range of investors."
