McEwen Inc. — Capital/Financing Update 2012

Nov 1, 2012

8-K 1 a12-25855_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): October 31, 2012

*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.)

*Suite 4750, 181 Bay Street*

*P.O. Box 792*

*Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2T3*

(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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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*Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.*

On October 31, 2012, McEwen Mining Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a conference call on November 1, 2012 to discuss the Rights Offering and to answer shareholder questions. The Rights Offering was announced by press release on October 29, 2012 and in its Current Report on Form 8-K furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 30, 2012. A copy of the October 31, 2012 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 Statements and Exhibits.*

(d) Exhibit. The following exhibit is furnished with this report:

99.1 Press release dated October 31, 2012.

**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 current and future exploration and development activities. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or estimates include, among others, metal prices, economic and market conditions and future drilling results, as well as other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, 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.

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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.

/s/ Perry Y. Ing
Perry Y. Ing, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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*Exhibit Index*

The following is a list of the Exhibits furnished herewith.

Exhibit
Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release dated October 31, 2012.

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