TORONTO, June 23 /CNW/ - Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes:
- Pursuant to the previously-announced GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) change for Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM) from 15104020 - Diversified Metals & Mining - to 15104040 - Precious Metals & Minerals, Silvercorp will be removed from the S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index effective after the close of trading on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
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