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 Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 2, 2000
AURORA GOLD CORPORATION
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-24393 13-3945947
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
1505 - 1060 ALBERNI STREET, V6E 4K2
VANCOUVER B.C. CANADA (postal code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including the Area Code) (604) 687-4432
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(Former name or former address, if changed from last report.)
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AURORA GOLD CORPORATION
Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant.
Not Applicable
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
On May 18, 2000 Aurora Gold Corporation transferred to its wholly owned
subsidiary, Aurora Metals (BVI) Ltd., 100% interest in six Exploration
Permits in Tunisia, which it holds under option.
On May 18, 2000 Aurora Gold Corporation transferred to it's wholly
owned subsidiary Aurora Metals (BVI) Ltd., 100% interest in ten
Exploration Permits in Tunisia which were formally granted by
publication in the Tunisian Government Gazette on May 26, 2000.
On May 18, 2000 Aurora Gold Corporation transferred to it's wholly
owned subsidiary Aurora Metals (BVI) Ltd., its interest in the Letter
of Intent between the Company and Billiton UK Resources BV, signed on
February 25,2000, for the funding of the Tunisian Hammala Exploration
Permit and the ten Exploration Permits contiguous to the Hammala
Exploration Permit.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Not applicable
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
Not applicable
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 19, 2000 the Board of Directors of Aurora, in order to
facilitate the exploration, development and financing of the Tunisian
Property, approved and authorized a stock dividend payable to the
stockholders of Aurora, on a one to one basis, of the common stock of
Aurora Metals (BVI) Ltd. The stock dividend will be payable to Aurora's
stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2000.
The Company proposes to issue the stock dividend on the effective date
of the Aurora Metals (BVI) Ltd. Registration Statement, which is
anticipated to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission on June 15, 2000; and, if so filed according to the United
States Securities and Exchange rules, such Registration Statement will
become effective on August 15, 2000 (sixty days after filing).
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
Not Applicable
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Not Applicable
Item 8. Change in fiscal Year.
Not Applicable
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Item 9. Sale of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S.
Not Applicable
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AURORA GOLD CORPORATION
Date: June 2, 2000 by: /s/ David Jenkins
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David Jenkins,
President
