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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): September 2, 2006
STILLWATER MINING COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-13053 81-0480654
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1321 Discovery Drive, Billings, Montana 59102
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (406) 373-8700
Not applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
STILLWATER MINING COMPANY RESUMES OPERATIONS AT ITS STILLWATER MINE
On September 2, 2006, the Company issued a press release reporting the
resumption of operations at its Stillwater Mine following a wildfire in the mine
vicinity.
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated September 2, 2006
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.
STILLWATER MINING COMPANY
Dated: September 2, 2006 By: /s/ John R. Stark
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Name: John Stark
Title: General Counsel