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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 
Date: May 16, 2012
ALMADEN MINERALS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
750 West Pender Street, Suite 1103, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 2T8
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
 Form 20-F
 x
 Form 40-F
     o
 
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 Yes     
o
 No
  x
 
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
 
 
Description of Exhibit
 
Exhibit
  
Description of Exhibit
     
99.1
  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2012
99.2   
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS - FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2012
99.3   
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS - FULL CERTIFICATE - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
99.4    CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS - FULL CERTIFICATE - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 
 
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.
 
     
 
Almaden Minerals Ltd.
(Registrant)
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: May 16, 2012
 By:   /s/ Duane Poliquin
 
Duane Poliquin
 
Chairman