UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 7, 2012
(Date of earliest event reported)
RARE ELEMENT RESOURCES LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
British Columbia, Canada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-34852 | Not Applicable |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
225 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 278-2460
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 7, 2012, the Registrant issued a press release announcing a 10 percent increase in measured and indicated rare-earth mineral resources and a 61 percent increase in oxide and oxide-carbonate inferred mineral resources.
A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth herein and in the press release is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The information set forth in Item 7.01 of this report shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in this report on Form 8-K that is required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.
Item 9.01 Exhibits
99.1
Press Release dated May 7, 2012*
*The Exhibit relating to Item 7.01 is intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K and Regulation FD.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| RARE ELEMENT RESOURCES LTD. (Registrant) |
Dated: May11, 2012 | By: /s/ David Suleski David Suleski Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following Exhibit relating to Item 7.01 is intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.
Exhibit | Description |
99.1 |
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