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): August 24, 2023
RISE GOLD CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 000-53848 | 30-0692325 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
650-669 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 0B4
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (604) 260-4577
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | | Trading Symbols | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Rise Gold Corp. (the "Company') reported that it intends to assert its vested right to mine at the Idaho-Maryland-Brunswick Mine (the "IM Mine") which is located on the Company's private surface land and subsurface mineral estate. The vested right is for the entire gold production business that was historically operated by the Company's' predecessor, the Idaho Maryland Mines Corporation.
The County of Nevada has publicly announced that the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Company's petition asserting its vested right (the "Petition") in late October of this year. A decision on the Petition is not discretionary, rather the Board of Supervisors must decide whether to confirm the vested rights by reviewing the historical facts in light of how the California Supreme Court has interpreted the relevant legal principles. The Use Permit hearing, previously scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, will be rescheduled to early December of this year, if necessary.
The Company is currently finalizing the detailed Petition outlining its vested rights. This Petition will contain extensive evidence and legal analysis and will be provided to the public upon submission to the Board of Supervisors.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 24, 2023
RISE GOLD CORP.
/s/ Benjamin Mossman
Benjamin Mossman
Chief Executive Officer
