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 17, 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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On May 17, 2010, Allied Nevada Gold Corp. issued a news release entitled “Allied Nevada Reports Positive Results of Ongoing Sulphide Metallurgical Testing.” A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K shall be deemed “filed” and not furnished for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Allied Nevada Gold Corp. dated May 17, 2010 |
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.
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| Dated: May 17, 2010 | | | | Allied Nevada Gold Corp. |
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| | | | By: | | /s/ HAL D. KIRBY |
| | | | | | Hal D. Kirby |
| | | | | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Allied Nevada Gold Corp. dated May 17, 2010 |
