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TASEKO MINES LTD Major Shareholding Notification 2016

Nov 4, 2016

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Major Shareholding Notification

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

*SCHEDULE 13D/A*

*Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)**

*Taseko Mines Limited*

(Name of Issuer)

*Common Shares, no par value*

(Title of Class of Securities)

*876511106*

(CUSIP Number)

*Walied Soliman*

*Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP*

*Suite 3800, Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower, 200 Bay Street, P.O. Box 84, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Z4*

*Phone no. (416) 216-4820*

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

*November 2, 2016*

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o

*Note:* Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

  • The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

(Continued on Following Pages)

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CUSIP No. 87651106 — 1 Name of Reporting Persons. Raging River Capital LP
2 Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

2

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Raging River Capital GP LLC — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

3

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Granite Creek Partners, LLC — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

4

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Mark Radzik — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization United States of America
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

5

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Westwood Capital LLC — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

6

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Henry Park — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization United States of America
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Paul M. Blythe Mining Associates Inc. — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization Ontario
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO

8

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Paul Blythe — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization Canada
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

9

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2 Name of Reporting Persons. Nathan Milikowsky — Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) x
(b) o
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF
5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization United States of America
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 Sole Voting Power 0
8 Shared Voting Power 11,566,200
9 Sole Dispositive Power 0
10 Shared Dispositive Power 11,566,200
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 11,566,200
12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.21% based on 221,835,638 shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016
14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

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This Amendment No. 6 (“ Amendment No. 6 ”) amends and supplements the statement on Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) by the Reporting Persons identified herein on January 13, 2016 (as amended and restated on March 9, 2016 and amended and supplemented on March 28, 2016, April 15, 2016, May 6, 2016 and May 10, 2016, respectively) with respect to the common shares (“ Common Shares ”) of Taseko Mines Ltd. (the “ Issuer ”).

Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment No. 6 have the meanings set forth in the Schedule 13D. This Amendment No. 6 amends Item 4 and Item 5 as set forth below.

*Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.*

Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following:

The Reporting Persons sold an aggregate of 2,333,900 Common Shares in open market transactions from August 3, 2016 to November 2, 2016, as further detailed in Appendix B attached to this Amendment No. 6.

The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors, including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and strategic direction, actions taken by the Board, price levels of the Common Shares, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, concentration of positions in the portfolios managed by the Reporting Persons, market conditions and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may take such actions with respect to their investments in the Issuer as they deem appropriate, including, without limitation, selling additional Common Shares or some or all of their other beneficial or economic holdings, purchasing additional Common Shares or other financial instruments related to the Issuer, engaging in hedging or similar transactions with respect to the securities relating to the Issuer and/or otherwise changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

*Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.*

Item 5 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows and by the filing of Appendix B attached to this Amendment No. 6.

a) The aggregate percentage of Common Shares reported to be beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons is based upon 221,835,638 Common Shares outstanding as of October 27, 2016, as reported in the Issuer’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 filed as exhibit 99.2 in the Issuer’s Form 6-K filed on October 28, 2016.

At the close of business on November 2, 2016, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own 11,566,200 Common Shares, constituting approximately 5.21% of the Common Shares outstanding.

b) RC LLC has shared voting power and shared dispositive power over the 11,566,200 Common Shares held by Raging River, by virtue of RC LLC’s role as the general partner of Raging River, and accordingly, RC LLC may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such shares. Each of Granite, Westwood, Blythe Mining and Nathan Milikowsky have shared voting power and shared dispositive power over the 11,566,200 Common Shares held by Raging River, by virtue of their role as managing members of RC LLC, and accordingly, each of Granite, Westwood, Blythe Mining and Nathan Milikowsky may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such shares. Each of Mark Radzik, Henry Park and Paul Blythe have shared voting power and shared dispositive power over the 11,566,200 Common Shares held by Raging River, by virtue of Mr. Radzik’s role as the Principal of Granite, Mr. Park’s role as the Principal of Westwood and Mr. Blythe’s role as President of Blythe Mining, and accordingly, Mr. Radzik, Mr.Park or Mr. Blythe may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such shares.

c) Appendix B hereto (which is incorporated by reference in this Item 5 as if restated in full herein) sets forth all transactions with respect to the Common Shares effected during the past 60 days by the Reporting Persons.

d) No person (other than the Reporting Persons) is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Common Shares.

e) Not applicable.

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*Signature*

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: November 4, 2016
RAGING RIVER CAPITAL LP, by its General Partner, RAGING RIVER CAPITAL GP LLC
By: /s/ MARK RADZIK
Name: Mark Radzik
Title: Authorized Signatory
RAGING RIVER CAPITAL GP LLC
By: /s/ MARK RADZIK
Name: Mark Radzik
Title: Authorized Signatory
GRANITE CREEK PARTNERS, LLC
By: /s/ MARK RADZIK
Name: Mark Radzik
Title: Managing Partner
By: /s/ MARK RADZIK
Name: Mark Radzik
WESTWOOD CAPITAL LLC
By: /s/ HENRY PARK

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Name: Henry Park
Title: Chief Investment Officer and Principal
By: /s/ HENRY PARK
Name: Henry Park

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PAUL M. BLYTHE MINING ASSOCIATES INC.
By: /s/ PAUL BLYTHE
Name: Paul Blythe
Title: President
By: /s/ PAUL BLYTHE
Name: Paul Blythe
By: /s/ NATHAN MILIKOWSKY
Name: Nathan Milikowsky

The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative (other than an executive officer or general partner of this filing person), evidence of the representative’s authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.

Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).

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*Appendix B*

*TRANSACTIONS IN THE COMMON SHARES EFFECTED BY THE REPORTING PERSONS IN THE LAST 60 DAYS*

The following table sets forth all transactions with respect to the Common Shares effected during the past 60 days by any of the Reporting Persons. Except as otherwise noted, all such transactions in the table were effected in the open market, and the table includes commissions paid in per share prices.

Date of Transaction Shares Sold Price per Share ($)
11/02/2016 133800 0.4759
11/01/2016 243300 0.4579
10/31/2016 32637 0.4506
10/28/2016 65812 0.45
10/27/2016 400 0.45
10/20/2016 300 0.45
10/05/2016 806 0.4656
10/04/2016 29425 0.4664
10/03/2016 33800 0.49
09/30/2016 93020 0.4809
09/29/2016 33946 0.4679
09/28/2016 15654 0.463
09/27/2016 43600 0.4664
09/26/2016 22301 0.4885
09/23/2016 47900 0.4778
09/22/2016 123050 0.4955
09/21/2016 114809 0.4893
09/20/2016 111718 0.4897
09/19/2016 15128 0.46
09/09/2016 800 0.4603
09/08/2016 71944 0.465
09/06/2016 86175 0.4619
08/31/2016 800 0.46
08/30/2016 3500 0.46
08/29/2016 38934 0.4688
08/26/2016 250 0.5
08/25/2016 223998 0.4991
08/24/2016 42185 0.4996
08/23/2016 73908 0.5003
08/22/2016 48575 0.5122
08/19/2016 41955 0.5187
08/18/2016 27804 0.5175
08/17/2016 17000 0.5118
08/16/2016 71900 0.5122
08/15/2016 58768 0.5165
08/12/2016 51600 0.516
08/11/2016 69321 0.5208
08/10/2016 24370 0.5277
08/09/2016 48774 0.5237
08/08/2016 58608 0.538
08/05/2016 66059 0.53
08/04/2016 2000 0.5805
08/03/2016 43266 0.5802

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