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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April, 2014.
Commission File Number 001-14598
RICHMONT MINES INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
161, avenue Principale, Rouyn-Noranda (Quebec) J9X 4P6
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F [ ]
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): [ ]
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [ ]
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
Exhibit | |
99.1 | Material Change Report Dated April 23, 2014 |
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.
Richmont Mines Inc. | ||||||
(Registrant) | ||||||
Date | April 23, 2014 | By | Nicole Veilleux (signed) | |||
(Signature)* | ||||||
Nicole Veilleux, CPA, CA | ||||||
* Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer. | Financial Director |
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FORM 51-102F3
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT UNDER NATIONAL INSTRUMENT
51-102
Item 1. | Reporting Issuer: |
Richmont Mines Inc. (the « Corporation ») 161, avenue Principale Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4P6 | |
Item 2. | Date of Material Change: |
April 23, 2014 | |
Item 3. | Press Release: |
A press release with respect to the material change referred to this report was issued by the Corporation on April 23, 2014 through the facilities of Marketwire and filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (« SEDAR »). | |
Item 4. | Summary of Material Change: |
The Corporation announces on April 23, 2014 that it has closed the bought deal financing previously announced on April 3, 2014. The Corporation issued a total of 8.05 million common shares at a price of CAN$1.45 per share, including the entire over-allotment option of 1.05 million common shares, on a bought-deal basis, for aggregate gross proceeds of $11,672,500. | |
Item 5. | Full Description of Material Change: |
Please see the attached press release. | |
Item 6. | Reliance on Section 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102: |
This report is not being filed on a confidential basis. | |
Item 7. | Omitted Information: |
No information has been omitted under this material change report. | |
Item 8. | Executive Officer: |
Mélissa Tardif | |
Lawyer and Corporate Secretary | |
Tel.: 819 797-2435 ext. 228 | |
Fax: 819 797-0166 | |
E-mail: mtardif@richmont-mines.com | |
Item 9. | Date of Report: |
April 23, 2014 |
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PRESS RELEASE |
Richmont Mines Inc., 1501 McGill College Avenue, Suite 2920, Montreal, QC H3A 3M8 Canada |
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHMONT MINES CLOSES PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
BOUGHT DEAL FINANCING OF COMMON SHARES
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, April 23, 2014 - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX - NYSE MKT: RIC), (“Richmont” or the “Corporation”), announces that it has closed the bought deal financing previously announced on April 3, 2014.
The Corporation issued a total of 8.05 million common shares at a price of CAN$1.45 per share, including the entire over-allotment option of 1.05 million common shares, on a bought-deal basis, for aggregate gross proceeds of $11,672,500, through a syndicate of underwriters lead by Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. and including BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc. and Desjardins Securities Inc (the "Offering").
The proceeds from the Offering will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
About Richmont Mines Inc.
Richmont Mines has produced over 1,400,000 ounces of gold from its operations in Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland since beginning production in 1991. The Corporation currently produces gold from the Island Gold Mine in Ontario, and the Beaufor Mine, Monique Mine and the W Zone Mine in Quebec. The Corporation is also advancing the Island Gold Deep project beneath the Island Gold Mine in Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in gold production, exploration and development, and prudent financial management, the Corporation is well-positioned to cost-effectively build its Canadian reserve base and to successfully enter its next phase of growth. Richmont routinely posts news and other important information on its website (www.richmont-mines.com).
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties. When used in this news release, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe", "hope", "may" and similar expressions, as well as "will", "shall" and other indications of future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and apply only as of the date on which they were made.
The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include changes in the prevailing price of gold, the Canadian-United States exchange rate, grade of ore mined and unforeseen difficulties in mining operations that could affect revenue and production costs. Other factors such as uncertainties regarding government regulations could also affect the results. Other risks may be set out in Richmont Mines' Annual Information Form, Annual Reports and periodic reports. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release, and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.
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For more information, please contact:
Investor Relations: |
Jennifer Aitken |
RICHMONT MINES INC. |
Phone: 514 397-1410 ext. 101 |
E-mail: jaitken@richmont-mines.com |
Ticker symbol: RIC |
Listings: TSX – NYSE MKT |
Web Site: www.richmont-mines.com |
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