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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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 October, 2014.

Commission File Number 001-14598

RICHMONT MINES INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

161, avenue Principale, Rouyn-Noranda (Quebec) J9X 4P6
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F [ X ] Form 40-F [   ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [   ]

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [   ]

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

Exhibits  
   
99.1 Material Change Report dated October 17, 2014
99.2 Material Change Report dated October 17, 2014

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.

  Richmont Mines Inc. 
  (Registrant) 
 
Date October 28, 2014 By  Nicole Veilleux (signed) 
    (Signature)* 
      Nicole Veilleux
* Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.    Vice-President, Finance

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

FORM 51-102F3

MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT UNDER NATIONAL INSTRUMENT
51-102

Item 1. Reporting Issuer:

 

Richmont Mines Inc. (the « Corporation »)
161, avenue Principale
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4P6

 

Item 2. Date of Material Change:

 

October 17, 2014

 

Item 3. Press Release:

 

A press release with respect to the material change referred to this report was issued by the Corporation on October 17, 2014 through the facilities of Marketwire and filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (« SEDAR »).

 

Item 4. Summary of Material Change:

 

Richmont Mines announces the appointment of Mr. Renaud Adams to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 15, 2014.

 

Item 5. Full Description of Material Change:

 

Please see the attached press release.

 

Item 6. Reliance on Section 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102:

 

This report is not being filed on a confidential basis.

 

Item 7. Omitted Information:

 

No information has been omitted under this material change report.

 

Item 8. Executive Officer:

 

Mélissa Tardif
Lawyer and Corporate Secretary
Tel.: 819 797-2435 ext. 228
Fax: 819 797-0166
E-mail: mtardif@richmont-mines.com

 

Item 9. Date of Report:

 October 28, 2014





PRESS RELEASE

Richmont Mines Inc., 1501 McGill College Avenue, Suite 2920, Montreal, QC H3A 3M8 Canada

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RICHMONT MINES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MR. RENAUD ADAMS TO THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, October 17, 2014 - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX - NYSE MKT: RIC) (“Richmont” or the “Corporation”) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Renaud Adams to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 15, 2014.

Mr. Adams has 20 years of mining experience, and most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Primero Mining Corp. Prior to this, Mr. Adams served as Senior Vice-President, Americas Operations, at IAMGOLD Corporation, and held various senior positions with Cambior Inc. and Breakwater Resources Ltd. Mr. Adams holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mining and Mineral Processing from Laval University.

Mr. Greg Chamandy, Executive Chairman of Richmont’s Board of Directors commented on the appointment: “We are very pleased to have been able to attract a high-caliber individual like Mr. Adams to our team as President and CEO. His experience in the gold sector will be of tremendous benefit to Richmont, and will enhance the development of our high-grade gold resource below our Island Gold Mine in Ontario, which is currently a 1.1 million ounce inferred resource. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our Director, Ms. Elaine Ellingham, for her dedication during her time as Interim President and CEO, and greatly appreciate that she will be assisting Mr. Adams during the transition.”

Elaine Ellingham, Interim President and CEO said: “The appointment of Mr. Adams adds valuable insight and leadership experience to our management team. His extensive mining experience and technical background will complement our existing technical team and will play a vital and instrumental role in driving the future value of our new resource at Island Gold. I am looking forward to assisting Mr. Adams as he transitions into his new role, and look forward to working with him in my continuing role as a member of Richmont’s Board of Directors.”

About Richmont Mines Inc.
Richmont Mines has produced over 1.4 million ounces of gold from its operations in Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland since beginning production in 1991. The Corporation currently produces gold from the Island Gold Mine in Ontario, and the Beaufor and Monique Mines in Quebec. The Corporation is also advancing development of the extension at depth of the Island Gold Mine in Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in gold production, exploration and development, and prudent financial management, the Corporation is well-positioned to cost-effectively build its Canadian reserve base and to successfully enter its next phase of growth. Richmont routinely posts news and other important information on its website (www.richmont-mines.com).

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties. When used in this news release, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe", "hope", "may" and similar expressions, as well as "will", "shall" and other indications of future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and apply only as of the date on which they were made. Except as may be required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation and disclaims any responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include changes in the prevailing price of gold, the Canadian-United States exchange rate, grade of ore mined and unforeseen difficulties in mining operations that could affect revenue and production costs. Other factors such as uncertainties regarding government regulations could also affect the results. Other risks may be set out in Richmont Mines’ Annual Information Form, Annual Reports and periodic reports. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release, and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.

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For more information, please contact:  
Jennifer Aitken, Investor Relations Elaine Ellingham, Interim President & CEO
RICHMONT MINES INC. RICHMONT MINES INC.
Phone: 514 397-1410 ext. 101 Phone: 514 397-1410 ext. 105
E-mail: jaitken@richmont-mines.com E-mail: eellingham@richmont-mines.com
 
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Web Site: www.richmont-mines.com  

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Exhibit 99.2

FORM 51-102F3

MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT UNDER NATIONAL INSTRUMENT
51-102

Item 1. Reporting Issuer:

 

Richmont Mines Inc. (the « Corporation »)
161, avenue Principale
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4P6

 

Item 2. Date of Material Change:

October 17, 2014

Item 3. Press Release:

A press release with respect to the material change referred to this report was issued by the Corporation on October 17, 2014 through the facilities of Marketwire and filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (« SEDAR »).

Item 4. Summary of Material Change:

Richmont Mines announces the resignation of Dr. James Gill from the Corporation’s Board of Directors, effective October 17, 2014.

Item 5. Full Description of Material Change:

Please see the attached press release.

Item 6. Reliance on Section 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102:

This report is not being filed on a confidential basis.

Item 7. Omitted Information:

No information has been omitted under this material change report.

Item 8. Executive Officer:

Mélissa Tardif
Lawyer and Corporate Secretary
Tel.: 819 797-2435 ext. 228
Fax: 819 797-0166
E-mail: mtardif@richmont-mines.com

Item 9. Date of Report:

October 28, 2014





PRESS RELEASE

Richmont Mines Inc., 1501 McGill College Avenue, Suite 2920, Montreal, QC H3A 3M8 Canada

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RICHMONT MINES ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, October 17, 2014 - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX - NYSE MKT: RIC) (“Richmont” or the “Corporation”) announces the resignation of Dr. James Gill from the Corporation’s Board of Directors, effective October 17, 2014.

The Board of Directors would like to express their appreciation for his contributions during his tenure as a Director of Richmont.

About Richmont Mines Inc.
Richmont Mines has produced over 1.4 million ounces of gold from its operations in Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland since beginning production in 1991. The Corporation currently produces gold from the Island Gold Mine in Ontario, and the Beaufor and Monique Mines in Quebec. The Corporation is also advancing development of the extension at depth of the Island Gold Mine in Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in gold production, exploration and development, and prudent financial management, the Corporation is well-positioned to cost-effectively build its Canadian reserve base and to successfully enter its next phase of growth. Richmont routinely posts news and other important information on its website (www.richmont-mines.com).

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties. When used in this news release, the words "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe", "hope", "may" and similar expressions, as well as "will", "shall" and other indications of future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and apply only as of the date on which they were made. Except as may be required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation and disclaims any responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include changes in the prevailing price of gold, the Canadian-United States exchange rate, grade of ore mined and unforeseen difficulties in mining operations that could affect revenue and production costs. Other factors such as uncertainties regarding government regulations could also affect the results. Other risks may be set out in Richmont Mines’ Annual Information Form, Annual Reports and periodic reports. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release, and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.

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For more information, please contact:  
   
Jennifer Aitken, Investor Relations Elaine Ellingham, Interim President & CEO
RICHMONT MINES INC. RICHMONT MINES INC.
Phone: 514 397-1410 ext. 101 Phone: 514 397-1410 ext. 105
E-mail: jaitken@richmont-mines.com E-mail: eellingham@richmont-mines.com
 
Ticker symbol: RIC  
Listings: TSX – NYSE MKT  
Web Site: www.richmont-mines.com  

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