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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 18, 2000
Aries Ventures Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 0-14136 84-0987840
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
28720 Canwood Street, Suite 207, Agoura Hills, California 91301
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 879-6501
Casmyn Corp.
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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16 Letter re change in certifying accountant -
Response letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP dated August 29, 2000
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Aries Ventures Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date: August 30, 2000 By: /s/ ROBERT N. WEINGARTEN
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Robert N. Weingarten
Chief Financial Officer
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