F8K11302010

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

November 30, 2010
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

NORD RESOURCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-08733
(Commission File Number)

85-0212139
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1 West Wetmore Road, Suite 203
Tucson, Arizona
(Address of principal executive offices)


85705
(Zip Code)

520-292-0266
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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SECTION 5 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Item 5.02     Departure of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The Board of Directors of Nord Resources Corporation (the "Company") has appointed Wayne M. Morrison, the Company's Vice-President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, as Chief Executive Officer effective as of November 30, 2010. Mr. Morrison succeeds Randy Davenport, who resigned as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the Company effective November 30, 2010, following his acceptance of a position with another company. Mr. Davenport has agreed to provide consulting services to the Company through the end of 2010.

As a result, the Company's current executive officers and directors are as follows:

Name

Position

Ronald A. Hirsch

Chairman of the Board

Wayne M. Morrison

Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

John F. Cook

Director

Douglas P. Hamilton

Director

Stephen D. Seymour

Director

The Company and Mr. Morrison are currently negotiating amendments to Mr. Morrison's existing executive employment agreement in light of his added responsibilities. Any material changes to the terms and conditions of Mr. Morrison's executive employment agreement will be disclosed in an amendment to this current report on Form 8-K, once they become available.

SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

99.1

News release dated November 30, 2010

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 hereunto duly authorized.
 

NORD RESOURCES CORPORATION

DATE: November 30, 2010

By:

     /s/ Wayne M. Morrison
     Wayne M. Morrison
     Chief Executive Officer