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| EX-99 - PRESS RELEASE OF GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD., DATED OCTOBER 5, 2011 - GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD | d240053dex99.htm |
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 (Date of earliest event reported): October 4, 2011
GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| CANADA | 1-12284 | 98-0101955 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
| 10901 West Toller Drive, Suite 300 Littleton, Colorado |
80127-6312 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 303-830-9000
No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a–12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre–commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d–2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On October 4, 2011, Mr. William L. Yeates was appointed to the Board of Directors of Golden Star Resources Ltd. (the “Company”). He will serve on the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
The Company’s press release announcing the election is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99 |
Press release of Golden Star Resources Ltd., dated October 5, 2011 | |
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 5, 2011
| Golden Star Resources Ltd. | ||
| By: | /s/ JOHN A. LABATE | |
| John A. Labate | ||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99 |
Press release of Golden Star Resources Ltd., dated October 5, 2011 | |