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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 26, 2008
INDEPENDENCE LEAD MINES COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Arizona | 001- 316 | 82-0131980 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
P O BOX 717 WALLACE, IDAHO | | 83873 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (208) 753-2525
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8K fining is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17CFR230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
SEC 873 (3-05) Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.
This Form 8-K is filed to indicate that Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto constitutes written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425), and to add the legend set forth below.
Independence and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Independence with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement. Information regarding Independence’s directors and executive officers is included in Independence’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for its 2007 fiscal year, which was filed with the SEC on March 26, 2008. Additional information regarding Independence is included in the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 26, 2008, the Company issued the Letter to its Shareholders attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| | (d) Exhibits | | |
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| | Exhibit Number | | Description |
| | 99.1 | | Letter to Shareholders, dated September 26, 2008. |
SIGNATURES
FORM 8-K
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.
INDEPENDENCE LEAD MINES COMPANY
By: /s/ Bernard C. Lannen
President and Chief Administrative Officer
Date: September 26, 2008
