USMX INC, RW, 1997-03-20

USMX INC
RW, 1997-03-20
GOLD AND SILVER ORES

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       APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW REGISTRATION STATEMENT


      Pursuant to Rule 477,the undersigned Registrant makes
application to withdraw its Registration Statement on Form
S-2 (File No. 333-15431).  The Registrant has entered into a
Merger Agreement to merge with Dakota Mining Corporation
("Dakota") and Dakota has filed a Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (File No. 333-23453).  The  withdrawal of the
Registration Statement (File No.333-15431) is believed by
the Registrant to be consistent with the public interest and
the protection of investors.

March 20, 1997


                    USMX, INC.
                    (Registrant)


                    By: \s\ Donald P. Bellum  Date: 3/20/97
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                    Donald P. Bellum, President and
                    Agent for Service