SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 February 3, 1997 (Date of earliest event reported) HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY (exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-8736 94108-2788 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.) 650 California Street 94108-2788 San Francisco, California (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive office) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 981-8150 Exhibit index is on page 4 of this filing Item 5. Other Events. On February 14, 1997, Homestake issued a news release correction, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference. On February 18, 1997, Homestake issued a news release correction, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.2, and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 - Text of News Release Correction issued by Homestake on February 14, 1997. Exhibit 99.2 - Text of News Release Correction issued by Homestake on February 18, 1997. 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. HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY, By: /S/ GENE G. ELAM Name: Gene G. Elam Title: Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer DATED: February 18, 1997 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 99.1 - Text of News Release Correction issued by Homestake on February 14, 1997. Exhibit 99.2 - Text of News Release Correction issued by Homestake on February 18, 1997.