FORM
6-K
UNITED
STATES
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 December 2006
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Goldcorp
Inc.
(Translation
of registrant's name into English)
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Suite 3400
- 666 Burrard St.
Vancouver,
British Columbia V6C 2X8 Canada
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under
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20-F
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40-F
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thereunto
duly authorized.
| GOLDCORP INC. | ||
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Date: December
15, 2006
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/s/Anna
M. Tudela
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Name: Anna M. Tudela |
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Title:
Director,
Legal and Assistant Corporate
Secretary
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Suite
3400 - 666 Burrard St.
Vancouver,
BC, V6C 2X8
Tel:
(604) 696-3000
Fax:
(604) 696-3001
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| Toronto Stock Exchange: G |
New
York Stock Exchange:
GG
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GOLDCORP’S
SHAREHOLDINGS IN
AMERICAN
GOLD CAPITAL CORPORATION
VANCOUVER,
BRITISH COLUMBIA, December 15, 2006 - GOLDCORP INC.
announces that, as a result of its recent acquisition of Glamis Gold Ltd.,
it
acquired an additional 2,250,000 common shares of American Gold Capital
Corporation (TSX-V: AAU), representing approximately 7.29% of the issued
and
outstanding common shares of American Gold. Goldcorp now owns 3,750,000 common
shares of American Gold, representing approximately 12.15% of the issued
and
outstanding common shares of American Gold.
Goldcorp
does not have any present intention to acquire ownership of, or control over,
additional securities of American Gold. It
is the
intention of Goldcorp to evaluate its investment in American Gold on a
continuing basis and such holdings may be increased or decreased in the
future.
Goldcorp
is one of the world’s lowest cost and fastest growing multi-million ounce gold
producers with operations throughout the Americas and Australia.
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
press release contains “forward-looking statements”, within the meaning of the
United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable
Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and
financial performance and condition of Goldcorp. Forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price
of
gold, silver and copper, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources,
the
realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated
future production, costs of production, capital expenditures, costs and timing
of the development of new deposits, success of exploration activities,
permitting time lines, hedging practices, currency exchange rate fluctuations,
requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations,
environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, timing and possible
outcome of pending litigation, title disputes or claims and limitations on
insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”
or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”,
“forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”,
or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events
or
results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be
achieved”. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level
of
activity, performance or achievements of Goldcorp to be materially different
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including
but not limited to: risks related to the integration of acquisitions; risks
related to international operations; risks related to joint venture operations;
actual results of current exploration activities; actual results of current
reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project
parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of gold, silver
and
copper; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure
of
plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour
disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining
governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or
construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section
entitled “Description of the Business - Risk Factors” in Goldcorp’s Annual
Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2005, available on
www.sedar.com, and Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2005 on file
with
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C.
Although Goldcorp has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking
statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as
anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events
could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Goldcorp
does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are
incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable
securities laws.
For
further information, or to obtain a copy of the early warning report filed
in
connection with Goldcorp’s holdings in American Gold, please
contact:
Melanie
Pilon
Director,
Investor Relations
Goldcorp
Inc.
3400-666
Burrard Street
Vancouver,
British Columbia, V6C 2X8
Telephone:
(604) 696-3024
Fax:
(604) 696-3001
e-mail:
info@goldcorp.com
website:
www.goldcorp.com