F8K02162010

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

February 16, 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item

Description

5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

SECTION 5 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or 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 Randy Davenport, the Company's Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, as interim Chief Executive Officer effective as of February 16, 2010. Mr. Davenport succeeds John Perry, who resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company effective February 16, 2010, following his acceptance of a position with another company. Nord has initiated a search to identify Mr. Perry's successor from within and outside the Company. Mr. Perry has agreed to continue working with the Company during a transition period.

Prior to joining Nord in January 2009, Mr. Davenport held the position of VP, Resource Development, Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. In addition, he previously held a number of senior positions during two decades with Phelps Dodge Corp., prior to their acquisition by Freeport, including the title of President of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde in Peru.

As a result of the foregoing changes, the following persons comprise the current officers of the Company:

Name

Current Office with Nord Resources Corporation

Ronald A. Hirsch

Chairman of the Board

Wayne M. Morrison

Vice President, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer

Randy L. Davenport

Chief Executive Officer (interim), Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

99.1

News release dated February 16, 2010*

*    Furnished herewith.

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.

DATE: February 16, 2010

NORD RESOURCES CORPORATION

By:        
             "Wayne Morrison"
             Wayne M. Morrison
             Chief Financial Officer