UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): July 29, 2013
GRYPHON GOLD CORPORATION
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Nevada | 333-127635 | 92-0185596 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 748 S Meadow Parkway | |
| Reno, Nevada | 89512 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (604) 261-2229
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed
Since Last Report.)
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Item 1.03 Bankruptcy or Receivership.
On July 29, 2013, Gryphon Gold Corporation (the “Company”) filed a voluntary petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada (the “Bankruptcy Court”) seeking relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 (“Chapter 11”) of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (“Bankruptcy Code”). The Chapter 11 case is being administered under the caption “In re Gryphon Gold Corporation,” Case No. 13-51496. The Company remains in possession of its assets and continues to operate its business as a debtor-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and the orders of the Bankruptcy Court.
On July 30, 2013, the Company issued a press release regarding the filing of the Chapter 11 case. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated July 30, 2013. |
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.
| GRYPHON GOLD CORPORATION | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Dated: July 30, 2013 | By: | /s/ William B. Goodhard |
| Name: | William B. Goodhard | |
| Title: | Interim Chief Executive Officer | |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated July 30, 2013. |