FORM 12b-25
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SEC FILE NUMBER
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CUSIP NUMBER
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Check One) [ X ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-F [ ] Form 10-Q
[ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: June 30, 1997
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended ________________________________________________
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Read Attached Instruction Sheet Before Preparing Form. Please Print or Type.
Nothing in this Form Shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
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Part I Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant MOUNTAINS WEST EXPLORATION, INC.
Former Name if Applicable N/A
616 Central, S.E., Suite 223
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
City, State and Zip Code
Part II Rules 12b-25(b) and (c):
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
(a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
(b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report on From 10-K, Form 10-F,
11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifteenth
calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report
or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before
the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
(c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.
Part III Narrative
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why the Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F or
10-Q or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed time period.
(Attach Extra Sheets if Needed)
Because of the changes that occurred in the ownership of the various
properties in Papua New Guinea in which the Registrant owns an
interest, there was a delay in acquiring a final reserve report on the
properties. It is believed that the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-KSB will be completed and filed within 5 days following the date of
this Notification.
Part IV Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification.
Robert A. Doak, Jr. 505-243-4949
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of
1940 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer no,
identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
[ ] Yes [X] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and
quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate
of the results can not be made.
MOUNTAINS WEST EXPLORATION, INC.
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 30, 1998 By Robert A. Doak, Jr.
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Robert A. Doak, Jr., President
INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or
by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person
signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the
statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative
(other than an executive officer), evidence of the representatives authority to
sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.
ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal
Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
