FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_____________
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of FEBRUARY, 2006
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD. (File #0-30614)
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 2000, 1055 West Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. Canada, V6E 2E9
(Address of principal executive offices)
Attachments:
1.
Oromin Explorations Ltd. BC FORM 53-901F, Material Change Report, Dated February 2, 2006,
2.
Oromin Explorations Ltd. News Release Dated February 2, 2006,
3.
Oromin Explorations Ltd. BC FORM 53-901F, Material Change Report, Dated February 2, 2006,
4.
Oromin Explorations Ltd. News Release Dated January 20, 2006, (this release was EDGAR filed on February 3, 2006 but the BC FORM 53-901F in item 3 relates to this News Release),
5.
Oromin Explorations Ltd. News Release Dated February 15, 2006.
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 X Form 40-F __________
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Yes No X
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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 of the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD.
(Registrant)
Date: March 6, 2006
By: “James G. Stewart”
James G. Stewart
Its: Secretary
(Title)
Oromin Explorations Ltd.
2000 – 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2E9
Phone: (604) 331-8772 Fax: (604) 331-8773
March 6, 2006
VIA EDGAR
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Judiciary Plaza Office Building
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sir or Madam:
RE:
Oromin Explorations Ltd. - (File #0-30614)
Form 6-K
On behalf of Oromin Explorations Ltd., a corporation under the laws of British Columbia, Canada, we enclose for filing, one (1) copy of Form 6-K, including exhibits.
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD.
“James G. Stewart”
per:
James G. Stewart,
Secretary
Enclosures
cc:
Standard & Poor's Corporation (w. 3 copies)
Miller Thomson, Attn: Mr. Rupert Legge
This is the form of material change report required under Section 85(1) of theSecurities Act and section 151 of theSecurities Rules.
BC FORM 53-901F
(formerly Form 27)
Securities Act
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT UNDER SECTION 85(1) OF THE ACT
NOTE:
This form is intended as a guideline. A letter or other document may be used if the substantive requirements of this form are complied with.
NOTE:
If this report is filed on a confidential basis, put at the beginning of the report in block capitals “CONFIDENTIAL - SECTION 85”, and in an envelope marked “Confidential - Attention: Supervisor, Financial Reporting”.
Item 1.
Reporting Issuer
Oromin Explorations Ltd.
Suite 2000, 1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6E 2E9
Item 2.
Date of Material Change
February 1, 2006
Item 3.
Press Release
February 2, 2006, Vancouver, B.C.
Item 4.
Summary of Material Change
See attached news release.
Item 5.
Full Description of Material Change
See attached news release.
Item 6.
Reliance on Section 85(2) of the Act
Not applicable
Item 7.
Omitted Information
There are no other proposed material changes in the affairs of the Issuer which have not been disclosed in this form.
Item 8.
Senior Officers
Enquiries may be directed to J.G. Stewart, the Issuer’s Secretary at
604-331-8772
Item 9.
Statement of Senior Officer
The foregoing accurately discloses the material change referred to here.
Dated at Vancouver, B.C. this 2nd day of February, 2006.
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD.
By:
“James G. Stewart”
Secretary
(Official Capacity)
J.G. Stewart
(Please print here name of individual
whose signature appears above.)
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR
DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
OROMIN | Suite 2000, Guinness Tower, 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6E 2E9 |
EXPLORATIONS LTD. | Tel: (604) 331-8772 Fax: (604) 331-8773 |
February 2, 2006 | Trading Symbol: TSX Venture – OLE Web Site: www.oromin.com |
OROMIN CLOSES FINAL TRANCHE OF $6 MILLION FINANCING
Further to its news release of December 12, 2005,Oromin Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V:OLE) is pleased to report that it has closed the final tranche of the non-brokered private placement. 4,117,647 units were issued at a price of $0.85 per unit to generate gross proceeds of $3,500,000 that will be used primarily to fund its next phase of work on its Sabodala Property in eastern Sénégal. Each unit consists of one share and one half share purchase warrant, every whole warrant entitling the purchase of one additional share of Oromin at a price of $1.20 per share until February 1, 2008. The warrants are subject to forced conversion provisions whereby after June 1, 2006 and until the expiry date of the warrants, if the weighted average trading price of Oromin’s shares exceeds $2.40 for fifteen consecutive trading days, Oromin may, within thirty days of such fifteen consecutive tra ding day period, provide notice that the warrants will expire within thirty days following the provision of such notice if not exercised. All securities issued pursuant to this placement are subject to a four month hold period expiring on June 1, 2006.
Further to its news release of September 30, 2005, Oromin is also pleased to report that the series of loans totalling $625,000 has been converted into 1,388,887 units of Oromin, each unit consisting of one common share of Oromin and one non-transferable share purchase warrant entitling the purchase of an additional share of Oromin at a price of $0.45 per share until February 1, 2008.
To find out more aboutOromin Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V:OLE), visitwww.oromin.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD.
“Chet Idziszek”
Chet Idziszek, President
THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THE ADEQUACY AND ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE
This is the form of material change report required under Section 85(1) of theSecurities Act and section 151 of theSecurities Rules.
BC FORM 53-901F
(formerly Form 27)
Securities Act
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT UNDER SECTION 85(1) OF THE ACT
NOTE:
This form is intended as a guideline. A letter or other document may be used if the substantive requirements of this form are complied with.
NOTE:
If this report is filed on a confidential basis, put at the beginning of the report in block capitals “CONFIDENTIAL - SECTION 85”, and in an envelope marked “Confidential - Attention: Supervisor, Financial Reporting”.
Item 1.
Reporting Issuer
Oromin Explorations Ltd.
Suite 2000, 1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6E 2E9
Item 2.
Date of Material Change
January 20, 2006
Item 3.
Press Release
January 23, 2006, Vancouver, B.C.
Item 4.
Summary of Material Change
See attached news release.
Item 5.
Full Description of Material Change
See attached news release.
Item 6.
Reliance on Section 85(2) of the Act
Not applicable
Item 7.
Omitted Information
There are no other proposed material changes in the affairs of the Issuer which have not been disclosed in this form.
Item 8.
Senior Officers
Enquiries may be directed to J.G. Stewart, the Issuer’s Secretary at
604-331-8772
Item 9.
Statement of Senior Officer
The foregoing accurately discloses the material change referred to here.
Dated at Vancouver, B.C. this 2nd day of February, 2006.
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD.
By:
“James G. Stewart”
Secretary
(Official Capacity)
J.G. Stewart
(Please print here name of individual
whose signature appears above.)
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR
DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
OROMIN | Suite 2000, Guinness Tower, 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6E 2E9 |
EXPLORATIONS LTD. | Tel: (604) 331-8772 Fax: (604) 331-8773 |
January 23, 2006 | Trading Symbol: TSX Venture – OLE Web Site: www.oromin.com |
OROMIN CLOSES SECOND TRANCHE OF $6 MILLION FINANCING
Further to its news releases of January 16 and 17, 2005,Oromin Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V:OLE) is pleased to report that it has closed the second tranche of the non-brokered private placement. 1,764,706 units were issued at a price of $0.85 per unit to generate gross proceeds of $1,500,000 that will be used primarily to fund Oromin’s next phase of work on its Sabodala Property in eastern Sénégal. Each unit consists of one share and one half share purchase warrant, every whole warrant entitling the purchase of one additional share of Oromin at a price of $1.20 per share until January 20, 2008. The warrants are subject to forced conversion provisions whereby after May 20, 2006 and until the expiry date of the warrants, if the weighted average trading price of Oromin’s shares exceeds $2.40 for fifteen consecutive trading days, Oromin may, within thirty days of such fifteen consecutive trading day period, provide notice that the warrants will expire within thirty days following the provision of such notice if not exercised.
All securities issued pursuant to this placement are subject to a four-month hold period expiring on May 20, 2006.
The remaining $3,500,000 of the non-brokered private placement is expected to close by February 6, 2006.
To find out more aboutOromin Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V:OLE), visitwww.oromin.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD.
“Chet Idziszek”
Chet Idziszek, President
THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THE ADEQUACY AND ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE
OROMIN | Suite 2000, Guinness Tower, 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6E 2E9 |
EXPLORATIONS LTD. | Tel: (604) 331-8772 Fax: (604) 331-8773 |
February 15, 2006
Trading Symbol: TSX Venture – OLE
Web Site: www.oromin.com
NEWS RELEASE
Oromin Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V:OLE) announces that it has granted incentive stock options entitling the purchase of up to 1,665,000 shares ofOromin at a price of $1.90 per share exercisable until February 15, 2011. The grant of these options is subject to regulatory approval.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of
OROMIN EXPLORATIONS LTD.
Signed “Chet Idziszek”
Chet Idziszek, President
NO STOCK EXCHANGE HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN