8-K

UNITED STATES
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):  December 22, 2014

McEWEN MINING INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado	001-33190	84-0796160
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

150 King Street West, Suite 2800

Toronto, Ontario Canada M5H 1J9

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number including area code:  (866) 441-0690

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 22, 2014, McEwen Mining Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Robert McEwen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company exercised one million stock options on December 19, 2014.  A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by reference to such filing.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibit.  The following exhibit is furnished with this report:

99.1Press release dated December 22, 2014.

Cautionary Statement

With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in the press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or estimates contained therein. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding resource estimates, future exploration, development and production activities, and operating and capital costs of expansion. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or estimates include, among others, metal prices, future drilling results, metallurgical testing, and economic and market conditions as well as other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Most of these factors are beyond the Company’s ability to predict or control. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in the press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	McEWEN MINING INC.
Date: December 23, 2014	By:	/s/ Andrew Elinesky
		Andrew Elinesky Vice President, Argentina

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Exhibit Index

The following is a list of the Exhibits furnished herewith.

Exhibit
Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press release dated December 22, 2014.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Rob McEwen, Chairman & Chief Owner Exercises Stock Options in McEwen Mining

TORONTO, ONTARIO - (December 22, 2014) - McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) announces that Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner has exercised 1 million stock options on December 19, 2014. These options were exercisable at a price of $0.91 and Mr. McEwen intends to hold these shares for investment purposes. In addition, Mr. McEwen purchased 200,000 shares in the open market on December 12, 2014.

We are reporting this news to provide clarity about Mr. McEwen’s market activity.

About McEwen Mining (www.mcewenmining.com)

The goal of McEwen Mining is to qualify for inclusion in the S&P 500 by creating a profitable gold producer focused in the Americas. McEwen Mining’s principal assets consist of the San José mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina (49% interest); the El Gallo complex in Sinaloa, Mexico; the Gold Bar project in Nevada, US; the Los Azules project in San Juan, Argentina. McEwen Mining has 305.3 million shares fully diluted at December 22, 2014. Rob McEwen, Chairman, and Chief Owner, owns approximately 25% of the shares of the Company.

The NYSE and TSX have not reviewed and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release, which has been prepared by management of McEwen Mining Inc.

For further information contact:
Sheena Scotland Investor Relations Tel: (647) 258-0395 ext 410 Toll Free: (866) 441-0690 Fax: (647) 258-0408 Facebook: facebook.com/mcewenrob Twitter: twitter.com/mcewenmining	Mailing Address 150 King Street West Suite 2800, P.O Box 24 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 1J9 E-mail: info@mcewenmining.com

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