Stillwater Mining (SWC) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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: February 27, 2013 (Date of earliest event reported)
Stillwater Mining Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-13053 (Commission File Number)	81-0480654 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
1321 Discovery Drive, Billings, Montana (Address of principal executive offices)		59102 (Zip Code)
(406) 373-8700 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 27, 2013, Stillwater Mining Company issued a press release reporting its fourth quarter and full year 2012 results. A copy of the press release is filed hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Stillwater Mining Company dated February 27, 2013

SIGNATURE

      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.

Dated: February 27, 2013
STILLWATER MINING COMPANY By:  /s/ Brent R. Wadman                    
     Brent R. Wadman
     Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Stillwater Mining Company dated February 27, 2013