FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: January , 2003
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Commission File Number 0-27322
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Mountain Province Diamonds Inc.
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 212, 525 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6B 3H7
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(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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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this
Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
[Mountain
Province
Diamonds Inc.
LOGO]
Empire Towers I
3633 E. Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 465
Ontario, CA 91764
Phone: (909) 466-1411
Fax: (909) 466-1409
http://www.mountainprovince.com
e-mail: mtnprovinvrel@worldnet.att.net
NEWS RELEASE
January 6, 2003 OTCBB: MPVI
TSX: MPV
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS
APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that
Elizabeth Kirkwood, of Toronto, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of
Directors. Ms. Kirkwood has been actively involved in diamond exploration in
Canada since 1995. She has been a director of the Company since September 2001.
Ms. Kirkwood replaces Dr. Paul Shatzko who has retired as Chairman and director
of the Company. David N. Siegel has also retired as a director to focus on his
principal business interests.
The Board of Directors of the Company expresses its deep appreciation to Dr.
Shatzko for his leadership and tireless effort on the Company's behalf. Dr.
Shatzko founded the Company in 1987 and has been actively involved in advancing
the Company from a grass roots exploration company to its present success and
joint venture with De Beers.
Mr. Siegel, President and CEO of US Airways, in his resignation letter states
that the turnaround challenges facing US Airways require his full attention for
the foreseeable future and the demands on his time preclude him from continuing
as a director. The directors thank him for his dedication and significant
contribution to the Company.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. is a diamond exploration and development
company. The AK claims, located in the Northwest Territories of Canada are now
held 44.1% by Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., 4.9% by Camphor Ventures Inc.
(TSX-V: CFV), and 51% by De Beers Canada Exploration Inc. As reported in its
news release on March 7th, 1997, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. and its partner
entered into a joint agreement with De Beers Canada Exploration Inc. formerly
known as Monopros Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of De Beers Consolidated Mines
Limited) under which De Beers Canada Exploration Inc. has the right to earn up
to a 60% interest in the AK property by taking the project to commercial
production.
Jan W. Vandersande Ph. D.
President and CEO
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USA Office: 3633 E. Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 465, Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 466-1411
CANADA Office: 525 Seymour Street, Suite 212, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3H7
(604) 687-0122
Web Site: www.mountainprovince.com E-mail: MTNPROVINVREL@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
ONTARIO
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
FORM 53-901F (FORM 27)
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT
SECTION 85(1) OF THE SECURITIES ACT (BRITISH COLUMBIA)
SECTION 146(1) OF THE SECURITIES ACT (ALBERTA)
SECTION 75(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT (ONTARIO)
Item 1. Reporting Issuer
State the full name and address of the principal office in Canada of
the reporting issuer:
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc.
525 Seymour Street, Suite 212
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1H2
Item 2. Date of Material Change
January 6, 2003
Item 3. Press Release
State the date and place(s) of issuance of the press release.
The Press Release dated January 6, 2003 was forwarded to the Toronto
Stock Exchange and disseminated via Canada Stockwatch, and Canada
Corporate News (CCN Matthews) and Business Wire.
A copy of the Press Release is attached as Schedule "A".
Item 4. Summary of Material Change
Provide a brief but accurate summary of the nature and substance of the
material change.
The Company announced the appointment of Elizabeth Kirkwood as the
Chairman of the Board of Directors and the retirement of Dr. Paul
Shatzko as Chairman and director of the Company and the retirement of
David N. Siegel as a director of the Company.
Item 5. Full Description of Material Change
Supplement the summary required under item 4 with the disclosure which
should be sufficiently complete to enable a reader to appreciate the
significance of the material change without reference to other
material. Management is in the best position to determine what facts
are significant and must disclose those facts in a meaningful manner.
See also item 7.
The description of the significant facts relating to the material
change will therefore include some or all of the following: dates,
parties, terms and conditions, description of any assets, liabilities
or capital affected, purpose, financial or dollar values, reasons for
the change, and a general comment on the probable impact on the
reporting issuer or its subsidiaries. Specific financial forecasts
would not normally be required to comply with this form.
The above list merely described examples of some of the facts which may
be significant. The list is not intended to be inclusive or exhaustive
of the information required in any particular situation.
For a full description of the material change, see Schedule "A".
Item 6. Reliance on Section 85(2) of the Securities Act (B.C.), Section
75(3) of the Securities Act (Ontario) and equivalent sections of other
jurisdictions
If the report is being filed on a confidential basis, state the reasons
for such reliance. For B.C., refer to section 85(3) of the Act
concerning the continuing obligations regarding reports filed under
this subsection.
Not Applicable.
Item 7. Omitted Information
Not Applicable.
Item 8. Senior Officer
To facilitate any necessary follow-up by the Commission, give the name
and business telephone number of a senior officer of the reporting
issuer who is knowledgeable about the material change and the report or
an officer through whom such senior officer may be contacted by the
Commission.
Jan W. Vandersande
President
Tel: 1-909-466-1411
Item 9. Statement of Senior Officer
The foregoing accurately discloses the material change referred to
herein.
Dated at Vancouver this 6th day of January, 2003.
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS INC.
Per:
/S/ "Pradeep Varshney"
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Pradeep Varshney,
Chief Financial Officer
IT IS AN OFFENCE FOR A PERSON TO MAKE A STATEMENT IN A DOCUMENT REQUIRED TO BE
FILED OR FURNISHED UNDER THE ACT OR THIS REGULATION THAT, AT THE TIME AND IN THE
LIGHT OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH IT IS MADE, IS A MISREPRESENTATION.
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[Mountain
Province
Diamonds Inc.
LOGO]
SCHEDULE "A"
Empire Towers I
3633 E. Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 465
Ontario, CA 91764
Phone: (909) 466-1411
Fax: (909) 466-1409
http://www.mountainprovince.com
e-mail: mtnprovinvrel@worldnet.att.net
NEWS RELEASE
JANUARY 6th, 2002 OTCBB: MPVI
TSX: MPV
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE DIAMONDS
APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that
Elizabeth Kirkwood, of Toronto, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of
Directors. Ms. Kirkwood has been actively involved in diamond exploration in
Canada since 1995. She has been a director of the Company since September 2001.
Ms. Kirkwood replaces Dr. Paul Shatzko who has retired as Chairman and director
of the Company. David N. Siegel has also retired as a director to focus on his
principal business interests.
The Board of Directors of the Company expresses its deep appreciation to Dr.
Shatzko for his leadership and tireless effort on the Company's behalf. Dr.
Shatzko founded the Company in 1987 and has been actively involved in advancing
the Company from a grass roots exploration company to its present success and
joint venture with De Beers.
Mr. Siegel, President and CEO of US Airways, in his resignation letter states
that the turnaround challenges facing US Airways require his full attention for
the foreseeable future and the demands on his time preclude him from continuing
as a director. The directors thank him for his dedication and significant
contribution to the Company.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. is a diamond exploration and development
company. The AK claims, located in the Northwest Territories of Canada are now
held 44.1% by Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., 4.9% by Camphor Ventures Inc.
(TSX-V: CFV), and 51% by De Beers Canada Exploration Inc. As reported in its
news release on March 7th, 1997, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. and its partner
entered into a joint agreement with De Beers Canada Exploration Inc. formerly
known as Monopros Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of De Beers Consolidated Mines
Limited) under which De Beers Canada Exploration Inc. has the right to earn up
to a 60% interest in the AK property by taking the project to commercial
production.
Jan W. Vandersande Ph. D.
President and CEO
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USA Office: 3633 E. Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 465, Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 466-1411
CANADA Office: 525 Seymour Street, Suite 212, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3H7
(604) 687-0122
Web Site: www.mountainprovince.com E-mail: MtnProvInvRel@worldnet.att.net
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.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc.
(Registrant)
Date January 8, 2003 By: /S/ "Pradeep Varshney"
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(Print) Name: Pradeep Varshney
Title: Chief Financial Officer