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): July 4, 2013 (July 16, 2013)
Mabwe Minerals Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Wyoming | | 0-53585 | | 36-4739442 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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41 Howe Lane Freehold, NJ Suite 134
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 252-5146
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 10, 2013, the registrant's 49% owned affiliate, Mabwe Minerals Zimbabwe (Private) Ltd., received an Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate ("EIA") dated July 4, 2013 from the Environmental Management Agency of Zimbabwe to allow it to commence mining and processing of barite at Dodge Mine in Zimbabwe for Baker Hughes and several other prospective customers for high end barite.
The registrant issued a press release regarding the issuance of the EIA, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
| | 99.1 | Press Release dated July 16, 2013 |
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.
| Date: July 16, 2013 | Mabwe Minerals Inc. | |
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| | By: | /s/ Al Pietrangelo | |
| | | Al Pietrangelo | |
| | | President and CEO | |
