FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January 2007
Commission File No.:0-30308
SOUTHWESTERN RESOURCES CORP.
Suite #1650, 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7Y 1C6
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F Form 40-F X
Please note that pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(d)(l), this registrant, being registered under Section 12 is not eligible for exemption under Rule 12g3-2(b). Accordingly, the following two questions are not relevant to this registrant and are therefore left blank.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No ___
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
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, thereunto duly authorized.
SOUTHWESTERN RESOURCES CORP.
“Thomas W. Beattie”
By:
Thomas W. Beattie
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Date:
February 8, 2007
NOTE: If any of the Company’s securities of a listed class are held by the Company itself or by any subsidiary of the Company (which securities are herein referred to as “internally-held securities”), such internally-held securities must not be counted as “issued and outstanding.”
Internally-held securities may result from the Company not cancelling shares acquired pursuant to an issuer bid or as a consequence of a subsidiary of the Company retaining or obtaining shares of the Company through a merger, amalgamation, arrangement or reorganization involving the Company.
Options Exercised: (SUBTRACT) Shares issued on exercise must also be subtracted in the
table entitled “Shares Reserved” below
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Share Appreciation Rights or Market Growth Feature (“SAR”) in tandem with Stock Options.
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*Shares may, or may not be issued however “Shares Reserved” (for Stock Option Plan) may
require a deduction in accordance with TSE acceptance of the Plan. Please ensure all
applicable changes are noted.
Options Cancelled/Terminated: (SUBTRACT) If an option is cancelled prior to its natural expiry date, for
reasons other than termination of employment or natural expiry, the entry should be noted with a * and an
explanation provided below.
| Date of | Name of Optionee | Date of | Expiry | Exercise Price | Number |
| Jan 31,2007 | John Plewes | Mar.25, 04 | Mar.24,09 | $18.375 | (50,000) |
| Jan 31,2007 | John Plewes | Dec.20, 05 | Dec.19,10 | $10.50 | (25,000) |
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| SUBTOTAL | (75,000) |
*Does Not Include The 300,000 Options Issued To Mr. Jauristo As An Inducement.
All information reported in this Form is for the month ofJanuary 2007
Filed on behalf of the Company by: | |
NAME | Susy Horna |
PHONE / EMAIL | (604) 669 2525 - susyh@swgold.com |
DATE | February 7, 2007 |
SOUTHWESTERNRESOURCESCORP.
NEWS RELEASE
SOUTHWESTERN RESOURCES APPOINTS STAN MYERS AS
DIRECTOR OF EXPLORATION - LATIN AMERICA
January 16, 2007
Vancouver, BC –Southwestern Resources Corp. (SWG-TSX) (“Southwestern” or “the Company”) has appointed Stan Myers to the position of Director of Exploration - Latin America. Stan has 20 years experience in geology, exploration and project management, including more than 15 years with Newmont. Most recently, he was Project Manager for Newmont Peru Limited’s Nassau project in Suriname.
In his position at Southwestern, Stan will oversee all of the Company’s exploration activities in Peru, including the Liam Gold-Silver Project, a 50/50 joint venture with Newmont Peru Limited; the Antay Porphyry Copper-Gold Project, a joint venture where Anglo American Exploration Peru S.A. can earn up to a 70% interest; the 100%-owned Pacapausa Gold/Silver Project, and numerous other early stage projects in southern Peru. Stan will also be responsible for generating new projects in other parts of Latin America.
Southwestern’s President and CEO, John Paterson, said: “I am very pleased to have Stan join Southwestern in the position of Director of Exploration - Latin America. He brings a wealth of experience in gold exploration in Peru and other parts of Latin America. His extensive knowledge and skills will benefit the Company as we continue to advance our exploration projects in Peru.”
Stan holds a B.Sc. Geology and an M.Sc. Geology, both from the University of Idaho. Stan’s appointment will be effective February 1. He will be based in Lima, Peru.
About Southwestern
Southwestern is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, acquisition, evaluation and exploration of gold, silver and base metals mineral properties in China and Peru. At the end of September 2006, the Company had working capital of $47.2 million, total assets of over $100 million, and no debt. Southwestern is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SWG.
For more information please contact:
Meghan Brown, Manager Investor Relations
Tel. (604) 669-2525 / Fax (604) 688-5175
E-mail:info@swgold.com
FORM 51-102F3
Material Change Report
ITEM 1.
REPORTING ISSUER
SOUTHWESTERN RESOURCES CORP. (the “Issuer”)
Suite 1650, 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1C6
ITEM 2.
DATE OF MATERIAL CHANGE
January 16, 2007.
ITEM 3.
PRESS RELEASE
Issued January 16, 2007 and distributed through the facilities of CCN Matthews.
ITEM 4.
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGE
The Issuer (“Southwestern”) has appointed Stan Myers to the position of Director of Exploration - Latin America. Stan has 20 years experience in geology, exploration and project management, including more than 15 years with Newmont. Most recently, he was Project Manager for Newmont Peru Limited’s Nassau project in Suriname.
ITEM 5.
FULL DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL CHANGE
See attached News Release.
ITEM 6.
RELIANCE ON SUBSECTION 7.1(3) OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 51-102
Not applicable. This report is not being filed on a confidential basis
ITEM 7.
OMITTED INFORMATION
No information has been omitted on the basis that it is confidential information.
ITEM 8.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Contact:
Thomas W. Beattie, VP Corporate Affairs
Telephone:
(604) 669 2525
DATED at Vancouver, B.C., this 16th day of January 2007.
SOUTHWESTERNRESOURCESCORP.
NEWS RELEASE
SOUTHWESTERN RESOURCES APPOINTS STAN MYERS AS
DIRECTOR OF EXPLORATION - LATIN AMERICA
January 16, 2007
Vancouver, BC –Southwestern Resources Corp. (SWG-TSX) (“Southwestern” or “the Company”) has appointed Stan Myers to the position of Director of Exploration - Latin America. Stan has 20 years experience in geology, exploration and project management, including more than 15 years with Newmont. Most recently, he was Project Manager for Newmont Peru Limited’s Nassau project in Suriname.
In his position at Southwestern, Stan will oversee all of the Company’s exploration activities in Peru, including the Liam Gold-Silver Project, a 50/50 joint venture with Newmont Peru Limited; the Antay Porphyry Copper-Gold Project, a joint venture where Anglo American Exploration Peru S.A. can earn up to a 70% interest; the 100%-owned Pacapausa Gold/Silver Project, and numerous other early stage projects in southern Peru. Stan will also be responsible for generating new projects in other parts of Latin America.
Southwestern’s President and CEO, John Paterson, said: “I am very pleased to have Stan join Southwestern in the position of Director of Exploration - Latin America. He brings a wealth of experience in gold exploration in Peru and other parts of Latin America. His extensive knowledge and skills will benefit the Company as we continue to advance our exploration projects in Peru.”
Stan holds a B.Sc. Geology and an M.Sc. Geology, both from the University of Idaho. Stan’s appointment will be effective February 1. He will be based in Lima, Peru.
About Southwestern
Southwestern is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, acquisition, evaluation and exploration of gold, silver and base metals mineral properties in China and Peru. At the end of September 2006, the Company had working capital of $47.2 million, total assets of over $100 million, and no debt. Southwestern is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SWG.
For more information please contact:
Meghan Brown, Manager Investor Relations
Tel. (604) 669-2525 / Fax (604) 688-5175
E-mail:info@swgold.com