Goldcorp Inc. Form 6-K

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 June 2006

Goldcorp Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
Suite 1560, 200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L6 Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
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Suite 1560 - 200 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L6
Tel: (604) 696-3000
Fax: (604) 696-3001
 
Toronto Stock Exchange: G
New York Stock Exchange:GG


GOLDCORP ANNOUNCES BOARD APPOINTMENTS
 
Vancouver, BC, June 19, 2006 - Goldcorp Inc. (TSX: G; NYSE: GG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Dey as a new Director of the Company on June 16, 2006 and welcomes Beverly Briscoe, a current Director appointed to the Board on April 19, 2006 at the Company’s annual general meeting.
 
Mr. Dey is a well known senior corporate executive and an experienced corporate Director. He is currently Chairman of Paradigm Capital Inc., an independent investment dealer, and Chairman of Addax Petroleum Corporation. He is also a Director of Workbrain Corporation, Soulpepper Theatre Company and Alpine Canada. He is a former Chairman of the Ontario Securities Commission and former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Canada, and he was a Senior Partner of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt. In 1994 he chaired the Toronto Stock Exchange Committee on Corporate Governance, and has since been involved with developing global corporate governance standards as Vice-Chairman of the OECD Task Force on Board Room Practices, and as Chairman of the Private Sector Advisory Group of the Global Corporate Governance Forum. He holds a Masters of Laws degree from Harvard University, a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Queen’s University.
 
Ms. Briscoe brings extensive industry experience to the Board. Until recently, Ms. Briscoe was the President of her own transportation services company, Hiway Refrigeration Ltd. Prior to purchasing Hiway Refrigeration Ltd. in 1997, she held senior executive positions with Wajax Industries Ltd., the Rivtow Group of Companies and the Jim Pattison Group. Ms. Briscoe is Chair of the British Columbia Government’s Industry Training Authority, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver, and a Director of Duke Energy Income Fund and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated. Ms. Briscoe holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, has a chartered accountant designation, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia.
 
President and CEO Ian Telfer is pleased with the addition of two new Directors. “Beverly and Peter bring skill and experience to our Board and we look forward to working together as Goldcorp continues to evolve and grow”.
 
Goldcorp is the world’s lowest cost multi-million ounce gold producer. Annualized gold production in 2006 is expected to be approximately 2 million ounces at a cash cost of US$125 per ounce.
 
 
 
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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 each of Goldcorp Inc. 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, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, 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 and Virginia, respectively, 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, please contact:

Melanie Pilon
Director, Investor Relations
Goldcorp Inc.
1560-200 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3L6
Telephone: (604) 696-3011
Toll Free: (800) 567-6223
Fax: (604) 696-3001
e-mail: info@goldcorp.com
website: www.goldcorp.com
 

Signature
 
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.
 
    GOLDCORP INC.
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: June 20, 2006
 
/s/Anna M. Tudela
 
Name:  Anna M. Tudela
 
Title:    Director, Legal and Assistant Corporate Secretary