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
For the month of July, 2014 | 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)
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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.
NORTH AMERICAN PALLADIUM LTD. | ||||||
Date: | July 14, 2014 | By: | /s/ Tess Lofsky | |||
Tess Lofsky | ||||||
Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | ||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description of Exhibit |
1 | News Release “North American Palladium Provides Update on Lac Des Iles Mine Accident” |
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NEWS RELEASE |
North American Palladium Provides Update on Lac Des Iles Mine Accident
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (July 14, 2014) - North American Palladium Ltd. ("NAP" or the "Company") (TSX: PDL) (NYSE MKT: PAL) today announced that the accident in the underground operations of the Company’s Lac des Iles mine on July 10, 2014 claimed the life of Pascal Goulet, age 38. Mr. Goulet was outside of the loader he was operating when he was struck by a piece of broken ore.
The Company and union are co-operating with government authorities to thoroughly investigate the accident.
Mr. Goulet is survived by his wife, two daughters and an extended family. Counselling has been made available to the family as well as for all employees and contract workers on site.
“We are profoundly saddened by this tragic accident and we extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Goulet’s family, friends and colleagues," said Phil du Toit, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Safety is an unrelenting focus of the Company and we are committed to a full and thorough investigation.”
The Company has complied with all requests from the Ministry of Labour and following a series of workforce meetings and workplace inspections, operations resumed Friday, July 11, 2014 at 8 a.m.
About North American Palladium
NAP is an established precious metals producer that has been operating its flagship Lac des Iles mine (LDI) located in Ontario, Canada since 1993. LDI is one of only two primary producers of palladium in the world, offering investors leverage to the price of palladium. The Company's shares trade on the NYSE MKT under the symbol PAL and on the TSX under the symbol PDL.
For further information please contact:
North American Palladium Ltd.
John Vincic
Investor Relations Advisor
Telephone: 416-360-7374
Email: jvincic@nap.com
www.nap.com
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