SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
ROYAL OAK MINES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-4350
ONTARIO, CANADA 98-0160821
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(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
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Postal/Zip Code)
(425) 822-8992
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Registrant's telephone number, including
area code
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Item 5. Other Events
The Securities Commissions of the Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia,
Newfoundland and Ontario have issued receipts for the prospectus of Royal Oak
Mines Inc. dated August 31, 1998, qualifying in those provinces the distribution
of 4,103,663 common shares issuable upon the exercise of 4,103,663 special
warrants previously issued by Royal Oak Mines Inc. on June 24, 1998.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(C) Exhibits
4.1 Royal Oak Mines Inc. prospectus, dated August 31, 1998.
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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: September 15, 1998 By: /s/ James H. Wood
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James H. Wood
Chief Financial Officer
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