FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the months of April, 2016

EMGOLD MINING CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 1010 - 789 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6H 1H2
(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_þ__ 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):   ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):   ¨

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.

Emgold Mining Corporation

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Grant T. Smith

(Signature)

Grant T. Smith, CFO

Date: April 28, 2016

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EX-99.1 Press release dated 21 March 2016