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: November 24, 2010 (Date of earliest event reported)
Stillwater Mining Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-13053 (Commission File Number)	81-0480654 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
1321 Discovery Drive (Address of principal executive offices)		59102 (Zip Code)
4063738700 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

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:

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Item 2.04  Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement.

On November 24, 2010, Stillwater Mining Company and Marathon PGM Corporation issued a joint press release announcing Stillwater received ministerial approval of its proposed acquisition of Marathon PGM under the Investment Canada Act.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

99.1           Joint Press Release of Stillwater Mining Company and Marathon PGM Corporation dated November 24, 2010.

SIGNATURE

      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 hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  November 24, 2010 STILLWATER MINING COMPANY   By:  /s/ John R. Stark                                                John R. Stark      Executive Vice President