Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Report of
Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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For the month of July, 2015 |
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Commission File Number: 1-15142 |
NORTH AMERICAN PALLADIUM LTD.
(Name of Registrant)
200 Bay
Street
Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower
Suite 2350
Toronto,
Ontario
Canada M5J 2J2
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by checkmark whether
the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ¨ Form 40-F x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
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Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant, by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the SEC pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes ¨
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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,
thereunto duly authorized.
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NORTH AMERICAN PALLADIUM LTD. |
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July 2, 2015 |
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/s/ Tess Lofsky |
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Tess Lofsky Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description of Exhibit |
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North American Palladium Announces Resumption of Milling Operations |
Exhibit 1
North American Palladium Announces Resumption of Milling Operations
Toronto, Ontario, July 2, 2015 North American Palladium Ltd. (NAP) (TSX: PDL) (OTC PINK: PALDF) (the Company)
announced today that milling operations at its Lac des Iles (LDI) mine site were successfully restarted on June 26, 2015. Underground operations continued during the suspension of milling operations resulting in a large stockpile of
approximately 250,000 tonnes of crushed ore on surface which is available for processing. Initial mill startup has been at approximately 8,400 tonnes per day (tpd) which will be increased to approximately 13,000 tpd for a
period in July to work through the stockpile before reverting back to 8,400 tpd as per the 2015 plan.
Prior to the restart of milling operations, the
Company received a dam safety report from an independent third-party engineering consulting firm that reconfirmed the integrity of the containment structures at LDIs tailings management facility. The Company also successfully restored water
balance levels at LDI to within permitted operating levels. Following consultations with relevant provincial ministries, the Company was in compliance with all criteria required for the restart of milling operations.
Significant efforts by team members across the Company, led by those on-site at LDI, have put us in a position to restart milling operations, said
Phil du Toit, President and CEO. I would also like to acknowledge the cooperation and support of various government ministries and other stakeholders who have been working with LDI.
Since June 18, 2015, only treated water has been discharged. Extensive downstream monitoring and testing to date in the LDI reclaim ponds and of the
treated and untreated water released in downstream discharge areas has confirmed the water to be non-toxic and there have been no observed detrimental effects on aquatic life.
Frequent consultation has been maintained with various First Nations groups in the area with regard to the recent water discharge and the actions being taken
by LDI. The potential impact of the discharge on the environment, if any, has yet to be determined and LDI is working with experts in the field to prepare and implement a long term monitoring and remediation plan in consultation with stakeholders.
Technical Information and Qualified Persons
Mr. James Gallagher, the Companys Chief Operating Officer and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved all
technical items disclosed in this news release.
About North American Palladium
NAP is an established precious metals producer that has been operating its Lac des Iles mine located in Ontario, Canada since 1993. LDI is one of only two
primary producers of palladium in the world, offering investors exposure to palladium. The Companys shares trade on the TSX under the symbol PDL and on the OTC Pink under the symbol PALDF.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
Certain information contained in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor
provisions of Canadian securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The words potential,
preliminary, believe, forecast, will, anticipate, expect, would, could, estimate and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation: information pertaining to the Companys strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance, projected production, project timelines, mining and milling
rates, cash flows, metal price and foreign exchange rates, and other statements that express managements expectations or estimates of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risk factors that may cause the
actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: the risk that the LDI mine may not perform as planned, the possibility that commodity prices and
foreign exchange rates may fluctuate, and inherent risks and hazards associated with mining including environmental risks. For more details on these and other risk factors see the Companys most recent Annual Information Form/Form 40-F on file
with Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities and the SEC.
Forward-looking statements are also based upon a number of factors and
assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The factors and assumptions contained in this news release include, but are not
limited to: that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern, the Companys ability to continue normal business operations at its Lac des Iles mine, that metal prices and exchange rates between the Canadian and United
States dollar will be consistent with the Companys expectations, that there will be no significant disruptions affecting operations, and that prices for key mining and construction supplies, including labour, will remain consistent with
the Companys expectations. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, events or
otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
For further
information please contact:
North American Palladium Ltd.
John Vincic
Investor Relations
Telephone: 416-360-7374
Email: jvincic@nap.com
www.nap.com
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