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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
March 25, 1999
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 No.)
incorporation or organization)
c/o Royal Oak Mines (USA) Inc.
5501 Lakeview Drive
Kirkland, Washington
U.S.A. 98033-7314
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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
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Item 5. Other Events
Royal Oak Mines Inc. has received notice from James H. Wood, Chief Financial
Officer, of his resignation for personal reasons. Mr. Wood will terminate his
employment with the Company on May 15, 1999.
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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: March 25, 1999 By: /s/ M.K. Witte
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M.K. Witte
President and CEO
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