McEWEN MINING INC. (TSE:MUX) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May25, 2017, McEwen Mining Inc. (the Company) held its annual
meeting of shareholders. Of the 299,589,826 shares outstanding
and entitled to vote at the meeting, 211,692,518 shares were
voted, or 70.7% of the outstanding shares entitled to vote.
At the annual meeting, the shareholders elected the nine
individuals nominated to be directors, approved the issuance of
the Companys common stock to Robert R. McEwen as described in the
proxy statement, and ratified the appointment of Ernst Young LLP
(EY) as the Companys independent registered public accounting
firm for the year ending December31, 2017.
Election results for the directors nominated at the meeting are
as follows:
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|
SharesVoted |
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NameofNominee |
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For |
|
Withheld |
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BrokerNon-Votes |
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Robert R. McEwen |
143,599,765 |
481,804 |
67,610,939 |
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Allen V. Ambrose |
143,326,005 |
755,564 |
67,610,939 |
||||
|
Michele L. Ashby |
143,365,081 |
716,488 |
67,610,939 |
||||
|
Leanne M. Baker |
143,338,036 |
743,533 |
67,610,939 |
||||
|
Richard W. Brissenden |
143,274,646 |
806,923 |
67,610,939 |
||||
|
Gregory P. Fauquier |
143,307,667 |
773,902 |
67,610,939 |
||||
|
Donald R.M. Quick |
143,260,914 |
820,655 |
67,610,939 |
||||
|
Michael L. Stein |
143,309,756 |
771,813 |
67,610,939 |
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|
Robin Dunbar |
143,362,609 |
718,960 |
67,610,939 |
Election results for the issuance of shares of the Companys
common stock to Robert R. McEwen are as follows:
|
For |
|
Against |
|
Abstain |
|
BrokerNon-Votes |
|
|
142,008,272 |
1,441,830 |
631,467 |
67,610,939 |
Election results for the issuance of shares of the Companys
common stock to Robert R. McEwen, excluding votes cast by
Mr.McEwen and his affiliates, are as follows:
|
For |
|
Against |
|
Abstain |
|
BrokerNon-Votes |
|
|
66,216,551 |
1,441,830 |
631,467 |
67,610,939 |
Election results for the ratification of the appointment of EY as
the independent registered public accounting firm for the year
ending December31, 2017 are as follows:
|
For |
|
Against |
|
Abstain |
|
BrokerNon-Votes |
|
|
210,232,910 |
476,940 |
982,658 |
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May31, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing
results of its annual meeting. A copy of the press release is
attached to this report as Exhibit99.1.
The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including the
exhibits, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section18 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 exhibits are furnished with this
report:
99.1 Press Release dated May31, 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 future exploration, development, and production
activities. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from projections or estimates include, among others,
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 our
Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December31, 2016,
and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). Most of these factors are beyond the Companys
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.
About McEWEN MINING INC. (TSE:MUX)
McEwen Mining Inc. is a mining and minerals exploration company. The Company is focused on precious and base metals in Argentina, Mexico and the United States. Its segments include Mexico, Argentina and the United States. It classifies its mineral properties into Production Properties, Advanced-Stage Properties and Exploration Properties. It owns El Gallo 1 gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico and holds interest in Minera Santa Cruz S.A. (MSC), owner and operator of the producing San Jose mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina. In addition to its operating properties, it also holds interests in exploration-stage properties and projects in Argentina, Mexico and the United States, including the Gold Bar (Gold Bar) and Los Azules (Los Azules) projects. Its Nevada exploration properties include within Gold Bar Complex, Tonkin Complex, Limo Complex and Battle Mountain Complex. It produces approximately 110,320 gold ounces and over 3,315,670 silver ounces for approximately 154,530 gold equivalent ounces. McEWEN MINING INC. (TSE:MUX) Recent Trading Information
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