Form 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September, 2008	 	Commission File Number: 1-15142	
 
NORTH AMERICAN PALLADIUM LTD.
(Name of Registrant)
 
130 Adelaide Street West
Suite 2116
Toronto, Ontario
Canada  M5H 3P5
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
 
Form 20-F     o                                                      Form 40-F     x
 
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):   o
 
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Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant, by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the SEC pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
 
Yes     o    Assigned    File No.                          No     x
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b).

 

 
 
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.

 	 	NORTH AMERICAN PALLADIUM LTD.	

Date:	  September 15, 2008	 	By:	  /s/ Trent Mell	
 	 	 	  Trent C. A. Mell	
 	 	 	  Vice President, General Counsel &	
 	 	 	  Corporate Secretary	

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	 	Description of Exhibit	
 	 	 	
1	 	Press Release - “North American Palladium Announces New CEO”	
 
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Exhibit 1

	2116-130 Adelaide St. W.
 Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5H 3P5	
 	 	
For Immediate Release	News Release	
 	 	
 	AMEX: PAL, PAL.WS	
 	TSX:  PDL, PDL.WT	
 
North American Palladium Announces New CEO
 
TORONTO, September 15 – North American Palladium Ltd. today announced that its Board of Directors has named William J. Biggar as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2008.  Mr. Biggar will also join the Company’s Board of Directors.
 
Mr. Biggar brings significant expertise in the mining sector to his new position, developed from his extensive experience in corporate finance, corporate development and mergers & acquisitions. This experience includes serving as Senior Vice President at Barrick Gold Corporation and The Horsham Corporation as well as 10 years in investment banking.  He also served as Executive Vice-President of Magna International and President and CEO of MI Developments.  A Chartered Accountant, he holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Commerce (with distinction) degrees from the University of Toronto.
 
Mr. André Douchane, Chairman of the Board of Directors said, “North American Palladium is well positioned to grow its core assets, including the Lac des Iles Mine, and to expand outside its traditional focus on palladium and platinum.  Our strong balance sheet is important as we expect there to be excellent opportunities in these turbulent markets.  A significant part of Mr. Biggar’s mandate as CEO is to aggressively pursue a broad growth strategy for the Company.”
 
Mr. James Excell, who has served as President and CEO since January 2006, will step down on October 1, 2008.  Mr. Douchane added “The Board would like to thank Jim for his dedication and contribution to North American Palladium.  Under his leadership, mine production at the Lac des Iles Mine increased 21% year-over-year, a strong new management team was put in place and the Company completed an $86 million equity financing.  We are pleased that Jim will continue to provide advisory services to the Company and wish him well in the future.”
 
About North American Palladium
 
North American Palladium is one of North America’s largest producers of palladium.  The Company’s core palladium business at the Lac des Iles Mine is strengthened by a significant contribution from platinum, nickel, gold and copper by-product metals.  The Company is actively progressing two advanced exploration projects: the Offset High Grade Zone at its Lac des Iles Mine and the Shebandowan West Project, located approximately 100 kilometres from the mine.  Please visit www.napalladium.com for more information.
 
For further information please contact:
 
Linda Armstrong
Director, Investor Relations
Tel:                             (416) 360-7971 Ext. 226
Email:                 larmstrong@napalladium.com