Lihir Gold Ltd (LGL) (TSX: LGG)(NASDAQ: LIHR)(ASX: LGL) shares have been included in key FTSE indices from the start of business today.
The company's stock has been added to the FTSE All World Index, as well as sub-indices including the FTSE Asia Pacific Index and the FTSE Australia Index.
The move follows refinements to FTSE criteria enabling the inclusion of LGL due to its primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The All World Index is reweighted quarterly with an annual review in March each year.
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Contacts: Lihir Gold Limited Joe Dowling GM Corporate Affairs +61 421 587755 Lihir Gold Limited Cheryl A. Martin North American Investor Relations 303-386-4586 cmartin@martincorpcom.netwww.LGLGold.com