6-K

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

For the month of July 2007

Rio Narcea Gold Mines Ltd.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Avda.del Laniello 13-Bajo, 33860 Salas, Asturias, Spain
(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      

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes _____ No __X__

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The following documents are filed as part of this Form 6-K:

Exhibit	Description
99.1	News Release

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.

Date:

July 19, 2007

Rio Narcea Gold Mines, Ltd.

By:   /s/ John Craig          

Name  John Craig

Title     Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
99.1	News Release

EX-99.1

NEWS RELEASE

July 19, 2007 Trading Symbol: TSX: RNG

 Amex: RNO

RIO NARCEA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Toronto, Ontario – Following the acquisition of approximately 71 percent of the common shares and approximately 67 percent of the warrants of Rio Narcea Gold Mines, Ltd. (“Rio Narcea” or the “Company”), by Lundin Mining Corporation, the Company today announced the composition of its new board of directors. The new board is comprised of Karl-Axel Waplan, Colin K. Benner, William A. Rand, Brian D. Edgar and John H. Craig. Each member of Rio Narcea’s previous board has resigned.

For further information please contact:

Michelle Roth

Roth Investor Relations, Inc.

Tel. +1 732 792 2200

Email: michelleroth@rothir.com

Web Site: www.rionarcea.com