REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

 


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



For the month of April 2016.


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): ¨








 



Receipt of Nasdaq Compliance Notice


On April 6, 2016, China Natural Resources, Inc. (the "Company") received written notice from the Listing Qualifications department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (the "Notice") stating that, based upon the closing bid price of the Company’s common shares during a recent 10 consecutive business day measurement period, the Company has regained compliance with the $35 million market value of listed securities requirement set forth in Nasdaq Rule 5550(b)(2), and the matter has been closed.


Press Release


On April 11, 2016, the Company disseminated a press release disclosing its receipt of the Notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market. 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.


Forward-Looking Statements


This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the intent, belief and current expectations of management with respect to the Company's policies regarding investments, dispositions, financings, conflicts of interest and other matters; and trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statement. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements are: uncertainties associated with metal price volatility and whether metals can be mined on an economical basis in the future; uncertainties relating to our business operations and operating results; uncertainties regarding the governmental, economic and political environment in the People's Republic of China; uncertainties associated with the Company's reliance on third-party contractors and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the information set forth in our Annual Report on Form 20-F under the heading "Risk Factors". While management believes that its assumptions forming the bases for forward looking statements are reasonable, assumed facts or bases generally vary from actual results, and there can be no assurance that the expectations or beliefs expressed in forward looking statements will be achieved or accomplished.


Exhibits


99.1

Press Release dated April 11, 2016.






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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: April 11, 2016

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 April 11, 2016.