UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report- May 12, 2010
(Date of earliest event reported)
ALLIED NEVADA GOLD CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-33119 | | 20-5597115 |
| (State of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification) |
9790 Gateway Drive, Suite 200, Reno, Nevada 89521
(Address of principal executive offices)
(775) 358-4455
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 12, 2010, Allied Nevada Gold Corp., a Delaware corporation, issued a news release announcing its intention to raise approximately Cdn$273,000,000 million through a public offering of common stock pursuant to its shelf registration statement filed with the Commission.
A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
| 99.1 | | News release of Allied Nevada Gold Corp. entitled “Allied Nevada Gold Corp. Announces CDN$273,000,000 Bought Deal Financing” |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 13, 2010
Allied Nevada Gold Corp.
By: /s/ Hal D. Kirby
Hal D. Kirby
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
| 99.1 | | News release of Allied Nevada Gold Corp. entitled “Allied Nevada Gold Corp. Announces CDN$273,000,000 Bought Deal Financing” |
