Press Release Dated April 25, 2006
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
From: April 25, 2006
IVANHOE MINES LTD.
(Translation of Registrants Name into English)
Suite 654
999 CANADA PLACE, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA V6C 3E1
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
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Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .)
Enclosed:
Press Release
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.
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IVANHOE MINES LTD.
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Date: April 25, 2006 |
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/s/ Beverly A. Bartlett
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BEVERLY A. BARTLETT |
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Corporate Secretary |
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April 25, 2006
IVANHOE MINES CLOSES C$189 MILLION
BOUGHT-DEAL FINANCING
SINGAPORE Ivanhoe Mines announced today that the company has closed its
previously announced bought-deal equity financing for gross proceeds of C$189 million
(US$166 million).
The financing, including the exercise of the over-allotment option, consisted of 18,400,000 common
shares issued from treasury at a price of C$10.28 per share (US$9.04 per share).
The securities offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption
from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which
such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Ivanhoe shares are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and NASDAQ under the
symbol IVN.
Information contacts
Investors: Bill Trenaman: +1.604.688.5755
Media: Bob Williamson: +1.604.331.9880