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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of February, 2008.
 
Northgate Minerals Corporation
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
815 Hornby Street, Suite 406
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6Z 2E6
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
 
Form 20-F o
Form 40-F x
 
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 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-_____________
 
 
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, thereto duly authorized.
 
  Registrant:
  Northgate Minerals Corporation
     
Date: February 28, 2008    
  By: /s/ Jon Douglas
  Name: Jon Douglas
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
 
 
Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit
Number
   Description
     
99.1
   News Release Dated February 28, 2008 - Northgate posts fourth quarter net income of $32 million