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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
(Date of Report)
JULY 21, 1998
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-12207
PEGASUS GOLD INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA NONE
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
601 W. FIRST AVE., SUITE 1500, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99201-3282
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(509) 624-4653
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER MATTERS
On July 17, 1998, Pegasus Gold Inc. (the "Company") filed a Plan of
Reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. A copy of the Plan of
Reorganization may be obtained from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District
of Nevada, 300 Booth Street, Reno, Nevada 89509.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA INFORMATION, AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial statements - not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information - not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
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FORM 8-K
SIGNATURE
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.
PEGASUS GOLD INC. (Registrant)
Date: July 21, 1998 By: /s/ Michelle G. Viau
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Michelle G. Viau
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer