REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 6-K

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


For the month of June 2012


Commission File Number 0-26046


China Natural Resources, Inc.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)


Room 2205, 22/F, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre,

168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files of will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F þ  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): ¨









Other Information

The Board of Directors of China Natural Resources, Inc. has provided preliminary authorization for the Company to explore a possible spin-off and listing on an overseas stock exchange of the Company’s coal-mining and related operations, subject to, among other things, regulatory approvals and market conditions. The proposed spin-off and listing is expected to include the offering of ordinary shares that will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. No decisions have been made regarding the timing and terms of such transaction or whether the Company will ultimately proceed with such a transaction.

The press release furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.


Exhibits

99.1

Press Release dated June 4, 2012.




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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.


 

CHINA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  June 4, 2012

By:

/s/ Li Feilie

 

 

 

Li Feilie

 

 

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 



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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press Release dated June 4, 2012.




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