SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 27, 1997
ROYAL OAK MINES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 1-4350
ONTARIO, CANADA 98-0160821
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) No.)
c/o Royal Oak Mines (USA) Inc.
5501 Lakeview Drive
Kirkland, Washington
U.S.A. 98033
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Postal/Zip Code)
(425) 822-8992
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Registrant's telephone number, including
area code
Item 5. Other Events
On June 27, 1997, the Registrant issued the following press release:
[Royal Oak Mines Inc. Press Release Letterhead]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM KIRKLAND
June 27, 1997
Royal Oak Enjoins Tsay Keh Dene Road Blockade
Royal Oak Mines Inc. (TSE and AMEX: RYO) today obtained an injunction against
a roadblock set up by the Tsay Keh Dene Band on the Finlay Forest Road for the
purpose of stopping haulage to the construction site of Royal Oak Mines'
Kemess South mine site in north-central B.C.
Contrary to Band allegations in its press release of significant environmental
dangers associated with the Kemess Mine, the project has been independently
assessed over a four year period by both the federal and provincial
governments. Royal Oak received the Project Approval Certificate from the
provincial government in April, 1996. Federal approval of the project was
received in November, 1996. Royal Oak's compliance with environmental
regulations is among the best in the mining industry. In 1994, its Hope Brook
operation in Newfoundland won a prestigious award for its outstanding
environmental record.
The Band has previously tried to stop the Kemess project from proceeding.
Their request for injunctive relief was denied by two judges of the Supreme
Court of British Columbia. Today's order requires the Band to stop and desist
from blocking the Finlay Forest Road.
Royal Oak remains willing to meet with the Band, having cancelled the June 25
meeting due to the absence of a corporate officer that the Band had expressly
sought to have in attendance. Without prejudice to its position in the
outstanding proceedings, the Company has suggested an alternative date and
continues to await a reply from the Band.
For further information contact: or in Europe contact:
Mr. J. Graham Eacott Mr. David Williamson
Vice President, Investor Relations David Williamson Associates Limited
Royal Oak Mines International Investor Relations
5501 Lakeview Drive 78 Old Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Kirkland, WA 98033 London, England EC2M 1QP
Telephone: (425) 822-8992 Telephone: 011-44-171-628-3989
Facsimile: (425) 822-3552 Facsimile: 011-44-171-920-0563
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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.
ROYAL OAK MINES INC.
Date: June 27, 1997 By: /s/ James H. Wood
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James H. Wood
Chief Financial Officer
