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 November 13, 1998 ROYAL OAK MINES INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number 1-4350 ONTARIO, CANADA 98-0160821 - ------------------------------- ------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification incorporation or organization) No.) c/o Royal Oak Mines (USA) Inc. 5501 Lakeview Drive Kirkland, Washington U.S.A. 98033 - ---------------------------------------- ----------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Postal/Zip Code) (425) 822-8992 - ---------------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code Item 5. Other Events On November 13, 1998, the Registrant issued the press release set forth as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which press release is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (C) Exhibits 99.1 Royal Oak Mines Inc. press release, dated November 13, 1998. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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. ROYAL OAK MINES INC. Date: November 13, 1998 By: /s/ James H. Wood --------------------- James H. Wood Chief Financial Officer