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: July 16, 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
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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: July 16, 2013 | R. Michael Jones |
R. MICHAEL JONES | |
DIRECTOR & CEO |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description |
99.1 | News Release dated July 16, 2013 |
99.2 | Material Change Report dated July 16, 2013 |
778 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5 P: 604-899-5450 F: 604-484-4710 |
News Release | No. 13-258 |
July 16, 2013 |
Platinum Group Adds to Board of Directors
(Vancouver/Johannesburg) Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM-TSX; PLG-NYSE MKT) (Platinum Group or the Company) reports that effective today Diana Walters, CEO of Liberty Metals and Mining Holdings, LLC, has been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors. Liberty Metals and Mining Holdings, LLC is the Companys largest shareholder, owning approximately 19.9% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Ms. Walters has 26 years of experience in natural resources and investment banking and holds a Masters Degree in Energy and Mineral Resources.
R. Michael Jones, CEO and Co-founder of Platinum Group Metals said, Liberty has been a supportive long term shareholder who shares our vision for the Company. We are very pleased to have Diana join us on the Board where she will add a new dimension of analysis and experience to the team.
Platinum Group Metals is currently building a large scale platinum mine at the WBJV Project 1 in South Africa and the Company has an active exploration program at Waterberg in South Africa.
On behalf of the Board of
Platinum Group Metals
Ltd.
R. Michael Jones
President and CEO
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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 LLC have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this news release, which has been prepared by management.
FORM 51-102F3 |
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT |
ITEM 1. |
NAME AND ADDRESS OF COMPANY |
PLATINUM GROUP METALS LTD. (the Company or Platinum Group) | |
328 550 Burrard Street Vancouver BC, V6C 2B5 | |
Telephone: (604) 899-5450 Facsimile: (604) 484-4710 | |
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ITEM 2. |
DATE OF MATERIAL CHANGE July 16, 2013 |
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ITEM 3. |
NEWS RELEASE |
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A news release was disseminated on July 16, 2013 to the TSX as well as through various other approved public media and was SEDAR filed with the British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland Securities Commissions. | |
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ITEM 4. |
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGE |
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(Vancouver/Johannesburg) Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM-TSX; PLG-NYSE MKT) (Platinum Group or the Company) reports that effective today Diana Walters, CEO of Liberty Metals and Mining Holdings, LLC, has been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors. Liberty Metals and Mining Holdings, LLC is the Companys largest shareholder, owning approximately 19.9% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Ms. Walters has 26 years of experience in natural resources and investment banking and holds a Masters Degree in Energy and Mineral Resources. | |
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ITEM 5. |
FULL DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL CHANGE |
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(Vancouver/Johannesburg) Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM-TSX; PLG-NYSE MKT) (Platinum Group or the Company) reports that that effective today Diana Walters, CEO of Liberty Metals and Mining Holdings, LLC, has been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors. Liberty Metals and Mining Holdings, LLC is the Companys largest shareholder, owning approximately 19.9% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Ms. Walters has 26 years of experience in natural resources and investment banking and holds a Masters Degree in Energy and Mineral Resources. | |
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R. Michael Jones, CEO and Co-founder of Platinum Group Metals said, Liberty has been a supportive long term shareholder who shares our vision for the Company. We are very pleased to have Diana join us on the Board where she will add a new dimension of analysis and experience to the team. | |
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Platinum Group Metals is currently building a large scale platinum mine at the WBJV Project 1 in South Africa and the Company has an active exploration program at Waterberg in South Africa. |
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On behalf of the Board of | |
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. | |
R. Michael Jones | |
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 | |
www.platinumgroupmetals.net | |
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. | |
ITEM 6. | RELIANCE ON SUBSECTION 7.1 OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 51-102 N/A |
ITEM 7. | OMITTED INFORMATION N/A |
ITEM 8. | EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
The following senior officer of the Issuer is knowledgeable about the material change and may be contacted by the Commission at the following telephone number: | |
R. Michael Jones, President & CEO Phone: (604) 899-5450 | |
ITEM 9. | DATE OF REPORT |
July 16, 2013 |
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