0001062993-13-000773.txt : 20130214 0001062993-13-000773.hdr.sgml : 20130214 20130214171807 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001062993-13-000773 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130214 FILED AS OF DATE: 20130214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130214 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PLATINUM GROUP METALS LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001095052 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A1 FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-33562 FILM NUMBER: 13616007 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 328 - 550 BURRARD STREET STREET 2: SUITE 800 CITY: VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V6C 2B5 BUSINESS PHONE: 6048995450 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 328 - 550 BURRARD STREET STREET 2: SUITE 800 CITY: VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V6C 2B5 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NEW MILLENNIUM METALS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990915 6-K 1 form6k.htm FORM 6-K Platinum Group Metals Ltd. - Form 6-K - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the period of: February 14, 2013

PLATINUM GROUP METALS LTD.
(SEC File No. 001-33562)

Suite 328 – 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC, V6C 2B5, CANADA
Address of Principal Executive Office

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover: Form 20-F [   ]     Form 40-F [X]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [   ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Yes [ ] No [X]

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___________

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

  99.1 News Release dated February 14, 2013
     
  99.2 News Release dated February 14, 2013

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: February 14, 2013 “R. Michael Jones”
  R. MICHAEL JONES
  DIRECTOR & CEO

EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Platinum Group Metals Ltd.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
 
328 – 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BCV6C 2B5
P: 604-899-5450
F: 604-484-4710

News Release No. 13-246
February 14, 2013

WBJV Project 1 (Maseve) Section 54 Notice

(Vancouver/Johannesburg) Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM-TSX; PLG-NYSE MKT) (“Platinum Group” or the “Company”) reports that at the end of the business day today in South Africa it has received a Notice under Section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (1996) requiring it to stop its operations and comply with various instructions, and as a result all work at the WBJV Project 1 (Maseve) site has stopped with immediate effect pending compliance with the instructions in the notice and upliftment of the notice by the principal inspector of mines.

The Company and its contractors are working diligently to satisfy the requirements of the Section 54 order so that work can resume.

Safety has been the number one priority of the Company since commencement of the construction of the WBJV Project 1 (Maseve) mine. A thorough investigation of the recent incident will be completed with the objectives of finding the causes of the incident and improving safety going forward.

About Platinum Group Metals Ltd.

Platinum Group is building the WBJV Project 1 Platinum mine in the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex, South Africa. The Company owns 74% of the WBJV Project 1 Mine and 26% is owned by Wesizwe which is controlled by Jinchuan of China.

Platinum Group is listed as PLG on the NYSE MKT and PTM on the TSX in Toronto.

On behalf of the Board of
Platinum Group Metals Ltd.
“R. Michael Jones”

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For further information contact: 
     R. Michael Jones, President or 
     Kris Begic, VP, Corporate Development 
     Platinum Group Metals Ltd., Vancouver
     Tel: (604) 899-5450 / Toll Free: (866) 899-5450

The Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE MKT have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this news release, which has been prepared by management.

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, plans, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements.Although the Company believes the forward-looking statements in this press release are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations and assumptions in such statements will prove to be correct. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements as a result of various factors including risk factors described in the Company’s Form 40-F annual report, annual information form and other filings with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators, which may be viewed at www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com , respectively.

EX-99.2 3 exhibit99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Platinum Group Metals Ltd.: Exhibit 99.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
   
328 – 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BCV6C 2B5
P: 604-899-5450
F: 604-484-4710

News Release No. 13-245
February 14, 2013

WBJV Project 1 (Maseve) Surface Worker Fatality

(Vancouver/Johannesburg) Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM-TSX; PLG-NYSE MKT) (“Platinum Group” or the “Company”) reports with great regret that Moshiko Molepo, an employee of a surface earth works contractor, was involved in an incident on surface at the WBJV Project 1 (Maseve) mine site and subsequently died while under medical care. Our deepest condolences are passed on to Moshiko’s family, friends and co-workers.

It is reported that a truck made contact with the employee. The relevant authorities have been contacted and senior management of the Company and the contractor are on site and are investigating. Surface work by the contractor was stopped immediately pending the investigation. The Company is providing full co-operation with the authorities and the investigation and discussion with the Department of Mineral Resources inspectors is ongoing at this time.

Safety has been the number one priority of the Company since commencement of the construction of the WBJV Project 1 (Maseve) mine. A thorough investigation of the incident will be completed with the objectives of finding the causes of the incident and improving safety going forward.

About Platinum Group Metals Ltd.

Platinum Group is building the WBJV Project 1 Platinum mine in the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex, South Africa. The Company owns 74% of the WBJV Project 1 Mine and 26% is owned by Wesizwe which is controlled by Jinchuan of China.

Platinum Group is listed as PLG on the NYSE MKT and PTM on the TSX in Toronto.

On behalf of the Board of
Platinum Group Metals Ltd.
“R. Michael Jones”

- 30 -

For further information contact:
     R. Michael Jones, President or 
     Kris Begic, VP, Corporate Development 
     Platinum Group Metals Ltd., Vancouver 
     Tel: (604) 899-5450 / Toll Free: (866) 899-5450

The Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE MKT have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this news release, which has been prepared by management.

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, plans, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements.Although the Company believes the forward-looking statements in this press release are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations and assumptions in such statements will prove to be correct. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements as a result of various factors including risk factors described in the Company’s Form 40-F annual report, annual information form and other filings with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators, which may be viewed at www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com , respectively.

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