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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On January 8, 2021, McEwen Mining Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a financing to fund development of the Froome deposit, part of the Fox Complex in the Timmins region of Ontario. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
The securities to be offered have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and applicable state securities laws and, unless registered or qualified, the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
The press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a sale of, any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including the exhibit, 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 exhibit is furnished with this report: |
99.1 | Press release dated January 8, 2021 |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document (contained in Exhibit 101) |
Cautionary Statement
With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in the press release 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 the anticipated financing and reopening of mines, future exploration, development, construction and production activities. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or estimates include, among others, the acts of third parties over whom the Company has no control, continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental responses, 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, 2019, 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: January 11, 2021 | By: | /s/ Carmen Diges |
Carmen Diges, General Counsel |
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Exhibit 99.1
MCEWEN MINING ANNOUNCES FLOW-THROUGH FINANCING
TORONTO, January 8, 2021 - McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is pleased to announce a financing to fund development of the Froome deposit, which is expected to reach commercial production in Q4 2021, located at the Fox Complex in the Timmins region of Ontario.
The financing consists of a US$11,821,000 (Cdn$15,000,000) private placement offering (the “Offering”) of 11,628,000 flow-through common shares (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) priced at US$1.02 (Cdn$1.29) per flow-through common share (the “Offering Price”) led by Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation as agent and sole bookrunner. The Offering is expected to close on or before January 28, 2021 (the “Closing”) and is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from the TSX and NYSE.
The proceeds of this Offering will be used exclusively for qualifying Canadian Development Expenditures (CDE) on McEwen’s properties in the Timmins region.
This press release is not an offer of common shares for sale in the United States. The common shares may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an available exemption from the registration requirements of the US. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") and applicable U.S. state securities laws. McEwen will not make any public offering of the securities in the United States. The common shares have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any state securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, including "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements and information expressed, as at the date of this news release, McEwen Mining Inc.'s (the "Company") estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations or beliefs as to future events and results. Forward-looking statements and information are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies, and there can be no assurance that such statements and information will prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements and information. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results or future events to differ materially from current expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, 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, 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. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information included herein, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update forward-looking statements or information as a result of new information or events after the date hereof except as may be required by law. See McEwen Mining's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the caption "Risk Factors", for additional information on risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the forward-looking statements and information regarding the Company. All forward-looking statements and information made in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement.
The NYSE and TSX have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by management of McEwen Mining Inc.
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ABOUT MCEWEN MINING
McEwen Mining is a diversified gold and silver producer and explorer focused in the Americas with operating mines in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. It also owns a large copper deposit in Argentina.
CONTACT INFORMATION: | |
Investor Relations: (866)-441-0690 Toll Free (647)-258-0395
Mihaela Iancu ext. 320
info@mcewenmining.com |
150 King Street West Suite 2800, P.O. Box 24 Toronto, ON, Canada M5H 1J9 |
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Document Period End Date | Jan. 08, 2021 |
Entity File Number | 001-33190 |
Entity Registrant Name | McEWEN MINING INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000314203 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-0796160 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CO |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 150 King Street West |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2800 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Toronto |
Entity Address, State or Province | ON |
Entity Address, Country | CA |
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City Area Code | 866 |
Local Phone Number | 441-0690 |
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