Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.: Form 6-K - filed by newsfilecorp.com

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

As at August 4, 2010

Commission File Number: 001-32210

NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

800 West Pender Street, Suite 1020
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2V6

(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

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [           ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [           ]

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 [           ] No [ x ]

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _________


SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

  99.1 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
     
  99.2 Management's Discussion and Analysis Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
     
  99.3 Form 52-109F2 - Certification of Interim Filings - CEO
     
  99.4 Form 52-109F2 - Certification of Interim Filings - CFO

 


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.

  Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: August 12, 2010 By: /s/ Marchand Snyman
   
    Marchand Snyman
  Title: Director, Chief Financial Officer