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): August 29, 2017
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): August 29, 2017
McEWEN MINING INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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
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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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Colorado
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
001-33190
(Commission File
Number)
84-0796160
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 29, 2017, McEwen Mining Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it had executed a
definitive agreement to purchase the Black Fox Complex and associated assets and liabilities located in the Timmins region of Canada
from Primero Mining Corp. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
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 Stat ements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this report:
99.1 Press release dated August 29, 2017
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 closing of
the transaction and future exploration, development, and production activities. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from projections or estimates include, among others, decisions of third parties over which the Company has no control,
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, 2016, 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 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.
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.
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McEWEN MINING INC.
Date: August 29, 2017 By: /s/ Carmen Diges
Carmen Diges, General Counsel
Exhibit Index
The following is a list of the Exhibits furnished herewith:
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press release, dated August 29, 2017
Exhibit 99.1
MCEWEN MINING AND PRIMERO SIGN DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
TORONTO, Aug 29, 2017 - McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) (“McEwen”) is pleased to announce that it has
signed the binding definitive agreement with Primero Mining Corp. for the purchase of its Black Fox Complex in the world-famous
gold mining region of Timmins, Canada. The agreed purchase price is $35 million, subject to closing adjustments. Closing of the
transaction is anticipated in late-September.
Key benefits of this transaction to McEwen Mining shareowners:
Production and Resource Growth
Strategically increases our gold production by 50,000 ounces in 2018 and significantly increases our gold resources in the
Timmins region. Furthermore, excess mill and tailings capacity provide the capability to increase future production.
Management and Operational Readiness
Establishes a base of operations with an experienced and skilled site management and workforce who will operate and advance
development of these assets and the Timmins properties recently acquired from Lexam VG Gold. Combined these properties
include seven development and exploration stage projects.
Exploration Potential
The property is located along a prime 4.5 mile (7 km) section of the Destor-Porcupine Fault, which is host to many world-class
gold deposits. It is already well-endowed with the Black Fox Mine, and the Grey Fox and Froome deposits; and has geologic
traits that make it prospective to grow the existing deposits and for additional discoveries.
About McEwen Mining (www.mcewenmining.com)
McEwen Mining has the goal to qualify for inclusion in the S&P 500 Index by creating a high growth gold and silver producer
focused in the Americas. McEwen Mining’s principal assets consist of the San José mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina (49% interest), the
El Gallo Gold mine and El Gallo Silver project in Mexico, the Gold Bar project in Nevada, the Timmins projects in Canada and the
Los Azules copper project in Argentina.
McEwen Mining has a total of 312 million shares outstanding. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, owns 25% of the Company.
McEwen Mining Inc.
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QUALIFIED PERSON
Technical information pertaining to production guidance for the Black Fox Complex contained in this news release has been prepared
under the supervision of Mr. Nathan Stubina. Technical information pertaining to geology and exploration contained in this news
release has been prepared under the supervision of Mr. Sylvain Guerard. Both Mr. Stubina and Mr. Guerard, are officers of the
Company who are a “qualified person” within the meaning of NI 43-101.
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, 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, risks
related to fluctuations in mine production rates, 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. The Company’s dividend policy will be reviewed
periodically by the Board of Directors and is subject to change based on certain factors such as the capital needs of the Company and
its future operating results. 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, 2016 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Mihaela Iancu
Investor Relations
(647) 258-0395 ext 320
Website
www.mcewenmining.com
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150 King Street West
Suite 2800,P.O. Box 24
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5H 1J9
(866) 441-0690