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): October 3, 2012
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
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Items to be Included in this Report
Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.
On October 3, 2012, Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it has suspended stripping activity associated with the next phase of production at the Thompson Creek Mine, referred to as Phase 8. The Company adopted these changes in order to reduce operating costs and capital expenditures until market conditions strengthen. In connection with these changes to the mine plan, the Company expects to reduce the workforce at the Thompson Creek Mine by approximately 100 workers. The Company expects to incur approximately $1 million in employee termination costs related to these changes, which costs are expected to be recorded and paid in the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012.
A copy of the press release announcing the new mine plan is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
This Form 8-K contains ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 , Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and applicable Canadian securities legislation. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results and events to differ from those described in such forward-looking statements can be found in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. Press Release dated October 3, 2012. |
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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THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY INC. | |
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/s/ Wendy Cassity |
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Date: October 4, 2012 |
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Wendy Cassity |
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Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |