Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.: Form 6-K - filed by newsfilecorp.com

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

As at November 13, 2012

Commission File Number: 001-32210

NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

15th Floor - 1040 W. Georgia St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6E 4H1

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

[           ] Form 20-F   [ x ] 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): [           ]

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SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

  99.1 Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements September 30, 2012
     
  99.2 Management Discussion and Analysis
     
  99.3 Certification of Interim Filings - CEO
     
  99.4 Certification of Interim Filings - CFO


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.

  Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: November 13, 2012 By: /s/ Marchand Snyman
   
    Marchand Snyman
  Title: Director, Chief Financial Officer