8-K 1 a18-27067_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 6, 2018

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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 6, 2018, McEwen Mining Inc. (the “Company”) issued three press releases announcing resource and exploration updates for its Gold Bar project in Nevada, the Stock Property, Froome and other portions of the Black Fox Complex in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Copies of the press releases are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3. The information at the links contained in the press releases can be viewed on the Company’s website.

As announced on August 30, 2018, the Company held an investor forum on September 6, 2018. At the forum, members of Company management presented a summary of various aspects of the Company’s business. The Power Point slides used in connection with the presentation are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.4.

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 6, 2018 regarding the Gold Bar Project
99.2 |  | Press release dated September 6, 2018 regarding the Stock Property
99.3 |  | Press release dated September 6, 2018 regarding the Black Fox Complex
99.4 |  | Power Point slides dated September 6, 2018

Cautionary Statement

With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in the press releases and the Power Point 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, construction and production activities. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or estimates include, among others, metal prices, economic and market conditions, operating costs, receipt of permits, receipt of working capital and future drilling results, as well as other factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. 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 press release, 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 6, 2018 | By: | /s/ Andrew Elinesky
|  | Andrew Elinesky, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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