- Effective after the close on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, Ascot Energy Resources Ltd. (TSXVN: AER) will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index. The company's securities will be listed on the TSX at the opening on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 under the name Great Northern Exploration Ltd. (TSX:GNL).
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