8-K 1 a15-19190_18k.htm 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2015

McEWEN MINING INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |  | 001-33190 (Commission File Number) |  | 84-0796160 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

150 King Street West, Suite 2800

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 1J9

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (866) 441-0690

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 9, 2015, McEwen Mining Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing an increase to the Company’s production guidance for 2015. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

Also on September 9, 2015, representatives of the Company made a presentation at the Rodman & Renshaw 17 th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York City. Copies of the power point slides from the presentation made by the Company at the Conference are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2.

The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by reference to such filing.

Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) |  | Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report:
| 99.1 Press release dated September 9, 2015.
| 99.2 Power point slides from investor conference in New York City on September 9, 2015

Cautionary Statement

With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in the press release and the slides include forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or estimates contained therein. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding future exploration, development, and production activities. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or estimates include, among others, factors associated with fluctuations in the market price of precious metals, mining industry risks, political, economic, social and security risks associated with foreign operations, the ability of the corporation to receive or receive in a timely manner permits or other approvals required in connection with operations, operating costs, future drilling results, risks associated with the construction of mining operations and commencement of production and the projected costs thereof, risks related to litigation, the state of the capital markets, environmental risks and hazards, uncertainty as to calculation of mineral resources and reserves and other risks, as well as other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Most of these factors are beyond the Company’s ability to predict or control. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in the exhibits, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

| McEWEN MINING INC.
Date: September 9, 2015 | By: | /s/ Perry Y. Ing
|  | Perry Y. Ing, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

The following is a list of the Exhibits furnished herewith.

Exhibit |  |
Number |  | Description of Exhibit
99.1 |  | Press release dated September 9, 2015.
99.2 |  | Power point slides from investor conference in New York City on September 9, 2015

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