UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: September 7, 2012
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
RARE ELEMENT RESOURCES LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
British Columbia, Canada | 001-34852 |
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(State of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
225 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, Colorado | 80228 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 278-2460
Not Applicable |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 5.03.
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On September 7, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved a change to the Registrant’s fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31, effective as of December 31, 2012. The transition period between the end of the current fiscal year on June 30, 2012 and the end of the new fiscal year on December 31, 2012 will be covered by an Annual Report on Form 10-K, to be filed in accordance with applicable regulations.
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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.
Date: September 11, 2012
RARE ELEMENT RESOURCES LTD.
By:
/s/ David Suleski
Name: David Suleski
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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