UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the date of January 19, 2016
Commission File Number 000-29336
ATNA RESOURCES LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
14142 Denver West Parkway, Suite 250
Golden, Colorado 80401
(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.
Form 20-Fx Form 40-F¨
Indicate by check mark whether registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes¨ Nox
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-____________
Information filed with this report
Exhibits:
| 99.1 | Material Change Report, Atna Resources Ltd. announces that due to a lack of developed working faces and the working capital needed for further development, the Company has placed the Pinson mine on care and maintenance. |
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.
| ATNA RESOURCES LTD. | ||
| Dated: January 19, 2016 | By: | /s/ James K. B. Hesketh |
| Name: | James K. B. Hesketh | |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | |
| Number: | Description |
| 99.1 | Material Change Report, Atna Resources Ltd. announces that due to a lack of developed working faces and the working capital needed for further development, the Company has placed the Pinson mine on care and maintenance. |
