UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2011
THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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British Columbia, Canada |
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001-33783 |
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98-0583591 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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of Incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
26 West Dry Creek Circle
Suite 810
Littleton, Colorado 80120
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(303) 761-8801
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On February 24, 2011, Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (the “Company”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), as administrative agent and lender, and Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”), as a lender, entered into the First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”) to amend the total amount available for borrowing under the Credit Agreement dated December 10, 2010, among the Company and the lenders named therein (the “Credit Agreement”). Pursuant to the First Amendment, the total amount available for borrowing by the Company under the Credit Agreement was increased from $290 million to $300 million, with the commitment obligation of JPMorgan and RBC each increasing by $5 million.
The above description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms of the First Amendment, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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10.1 |
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First Amendment to Credit Agreement among the Company, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Royal Bank of Canada, dated February 24, 2011 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Wendy Cassity |
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Date: February 25, 2011 |
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Wendy Cassity |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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