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 26, 1994 REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-1430 54-0355135 (State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer File Number) Identification No.) 6601 West Broad Street P. O. Box 27003 Richmond, Virginia 23261-7003 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code) (804) 281-2000 (Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events. On August 26, 1994, the registrant: 1. announced that it has retained Chemical Securities Inc. to assist it with the possible divestment of its remaining gold mining assets in Australia. See the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. 2. completed the purchase of the metals distribution business of Alumax Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Prime Metals, Inc. See the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. 3. issued a press release stating that it has been notified it will receive a civil investigative demand from the U.S. Department of Justice relating to production of primary aluminum. The registrant said it will cooperate with the inquiry and is confident that its conduct has been in compliance with U.S. antitrust laws. See the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated August 26, 1994 Exhibit 99.2 Press release dated August 26, 1994 Exhibit 99.3 Press release dated August 26, 1994 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. REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY By: D. Michael Jones D. Michael Jones Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Dated: August 29, 1994 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT PAGE NO. 99.1 Press release dated August 26, 1994 _____ 99.2 Press release dated August 26, 1994 _____ 99.3 Press release dated August 26, 1994 _____