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): September 16, 2008
APEX SILVER MINES LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Cayman Islands, British |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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Walker House |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 16, 2008, Ove Hoegh informed the Company’s board of directors that he is retiring as a director of the Company effective immediately.
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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.
Date: September 16, 2008 |
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| By: | /s/ Robert P. Vogels |
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| Robert P. Vogels |
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| Vice President, Controller |