UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
CIK # 878518
as at October 9, 2009
TASEKO MINES LIMITED
300-905
West Pender St .
Vancouver BC
Canada V6C 1L6
Tel 778-373-4533
Fax 778-373-4534
Toll Free 1 800 667 - 2114
www.tasekomines.com
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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.
By: /s/ Russell E. Hallbauer
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 19, 2009
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300-905 West Pender St .
Vancouver BC
Canada V6C 1L6
Tel 778-373-4533
Fax 778-373-4534
Toll Free 1 800 667 - 2114
www.tasekomines.com
TASEKO'S PRESIDENT & CEO RECEIVES
'ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR' AWARD
October 9, 2009, Vancouver, BC - Taseko Mines
Limited ("Taseko" or the "Company") (TSX: TKO; NYSE Amex:
TGB) is pleased to announce that Russell Hallbauer, President and CEO of Taseko,
was named Pacific Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 in the Mining
and Metals category.
Russell, a mining engineer with 30 years of mining experience in British Columbia,
joined Taseko as President and CEO in 2005. It was his vision that is credited
for the modernization and expansion of the nearly 40-year old Gibraltar Mine.
In a few short years, Russell has advanced his plans to create a prominent
mid-tier Canadian mining company through the continued expansion of Gibraltar
and construction of the Prosperity gold-copper project.
Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year is considered one of the
world's most prestigious business awards for entrepreneurs. The award
makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity
among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire
others with their vision, leadership and achievement. It celebrates those
who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses.
Ron Thiessen, Chairman of Taseko commented, "For Russell to be the recipient
of this reward is a testament to his accomplishments at Taseko in just four
years. His intensity and determination has allowed Taseko to weather one of
the worst economic downturns in history and emerge as a stronger, more efficient
company. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate
Russell for winning this award."
For further information on Taseko, please see the Company's website www.tasekomines.com
or contact: Brian Bergot, Investor Relations -- 778-373-4545, toll free 1-800-667-2114
Ronald Thiessen
Chairman
No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved of the information contained
in this news release.
Forward Looking Statements
This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking
statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of
historical facts, that address future production, reserve potential, exploration
drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company
expects are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the
expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and
actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in forward-looking statements include capital market conditions, commodities
market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, lack of continuity
of mineralization, continued availability of capital and financing, the ability
to obtain and maintain required permits, including environmental, construction
and mining permits and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors
are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance
and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected
in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company, Investors
should review the Company's annual Form 40-F filing with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission or the Company's home jurisdiction
filings at www.sedar.com.