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 2017
Commission File Number: 001-32929
POLYMET MINING CORP.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
100 King Street, Suite 5700
Toronto, ON Canada M5X 1C7
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
[ ] Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This report on Form 6-K and attached exhibit are incorporated by reference into Registration Statement No. 333-192208 and this report on Form 6-K shall be deemed a part of such registration statement from the date on which this report on Form 6-K is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished by PolyMet Mining Corp. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibits
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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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PolyMet Mining Corp.
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(Registrant)
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Date: April 21, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Jonathan Cherry
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Jonathan Cherry
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Title:
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President and CEO
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100 King Street West, Suite 5700, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5X 1C7
Tel: +1 (416) 915-4149
444 Cedar Street, Suite 2060, St. Paul, MN 55101
Tel: +1 (651) 389-4100 www.polymetmining.com
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NEWS RELEASE
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2017-02
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On March 3, 2016, the state determined that the Final EIS addresses the objectives defined in the EIS scoping review, meets procedural requirements and responds appropriately to public comments. The 30-day period allowed by law to challenge the state's decision passed without any legal challenge being filed. The Final EIS demonstrates that the NorthMet Project can be constructed and operated in compliance with environmental and human health standards.
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On June 2, 2016, the Company agreed to issue up to an additional $14.0 million secured non-convertible debentures to Glencore AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc (together "Glencore"), to fund permitting and general corporate purposes. The debentures are on similar terms as the existing non-convertible senior secured debentures.
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On July 1, 2016, the Company repaid the $4.0 million initial principal loan from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.
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On July 11, 2016, the Company submitted applications for water-related permits required to construct and operate NorthMet.
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On July 12, 2016, the Eastern Region Regional Office of the USFS issued its response to comments on the Draft ROD for the land exchange and instructed the Superior National Forest to proceed with completing the Final ROD.
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On August 2, 2016, the Company renewed its request for Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
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On August 24, 2016, the Company submitted the air quality permit application required to construct and operate NorthMet.
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On September 14, 2016, the Company and Glencore agreed to extend the maturity date of outstanding secured convertible debentures and outstanding secured non-convertible debentures to the earlier of March 31, 2018, availability of $100 million of debt or equity financing, or when it is prudent for the Company to repay the debt.
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On October 18, 2016, the Company closed the initial tranche of a private placement for gross proceeds of $19.472 million.
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On October 28, 2016, the Company closed the second tranche of a private placement for gross proceeds of $10.583 million pursuant to Glencore's right to maintain its pro rata ownership.
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On November 3, 2016, the Company submitted the Permit to Mine application required to construct and operate NorthMet.
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On December 15, 2016, the Company received the American Exploration and Mining Association's Environmental Excellence Award for its responsible development of the NorthMet Project.
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On December 20, 2016, the Memorandum of Agreement of the Section 106 Consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act was signed by the statutory parties.
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On January 9, 2017, the USFS issued its Final ROD authorizing the land exchange.
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Loss for the twelve months ended January 31, 2017, was $9.229 million compared with $9.346 million for the prior year period. Excluding non-cash compensation and amortization, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended January 31, 2017, were $4.786 million compared with $5.051 million for the prior year period.
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At January 31, 2017, PolyMet had cash of $18.674 million compared with $10.256 million at January 31, 2016.
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PolyMet invested $23.445 million cash into its NorthMet Project during the twelve months ended January 31, 2017, compared with $27.378 million in the prior year period.
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As of January 31, 2017, PolyMet had spent $117.872 million on environmental review and permitting, of which $111.421 million has been spent since the NorthMet Project moved from exploration to development stage.
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Completing the approved land exchange with the USFS and transferring of title to the surface rights over and around the NorthMet mineral rights to PolyMet.
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Obtaining a decision by the state on 401 Water Quality Certification and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Final ROD and 404 wetlands permit under the Clean Water Act.
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Publication of draft state permits (Permit to Mine, air, water, dam safety and water appropriation permits) for public comment.
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Decisions on state permit issuances.
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Completion of definitive cost estimate and project update following permits.
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Completion of project implementation plan.
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Repayment, restructuring, and/or conversion of Glencore loans.
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Completion of construction finance plan including commitment of debt prior to the issuance of permits, subject to typical conditions precedent such as receipt of key permits.
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Balance Sheet
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January 31, 2017
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January 31, 2016
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Cash & equivalents
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$
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18,674
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10,256
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Working capital
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16,267
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2,162
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Total assets
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389,049
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337,660
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Total liabilities
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181,720
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153,003
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Shareholders' equity
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$
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207,329
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$
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184,657
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Income Statement
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2017
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2016
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General & administrative expense
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$
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6,594
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$
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5,508
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Other Expenses:
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Finance & Other
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2,635
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1,986
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Disposal of Intangibles
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1,852
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Loss before tax:
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9,229
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9,346
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Other Comprehensive (Income)
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(213
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(199
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Loss per share
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0.03
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0.03
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Investing Activities
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NorthMet Property
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$
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23,445
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$
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27,378
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Weighted average shares outstanding
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288,998,010
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276,812,978
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