8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: January 29, 2016

(Date of earliest event reported)

MIDWAY GOLD CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

British Columbia, Canada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-33894
(Commission File Number) 98-0459178
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Point at Inverness, Suite 280
8310 South Valley Highway
Englewood, Colorado (Address of principal executive offices) 80112 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (720) 979-0900

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

On January 29, 2016, Matt Goldfarb was appointed to Midway Gold Corp.’s (the “Registrant” or the “Company”) board of directors (the “Board”). The Board has determined that Mr. Goldfarb is independent (as determined in accordance with Rule 10A-3 of the United States Securities Act of 1934, as amended) and financially literate.

Mr. Goldfarb is currently Chief Restructuring Office and Acting Chief Executive Officer at Cline Mining Corporation. The Cline Mining Group is an international Canadian mining and minerals exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Canada holding coal resources in Colorado, USA and projects in Ontario, Canada and Madagascar. Most recently, Mr. Goldfarb was CEO of Xinergy Ltd., a coal company with operations in the central Appalachia area of the USA. His experience includes extensive expertise in restructuring distressed loans and restructuring of companies which he gained at Pali Capital, The Blackstone Group/GSO Capital Partners, Pirate Capital LLC and Icahn Associates Corp. His public company current and former board experience includes The Pep Boys; Huntingdon Capital Corp.; Fisher Communications, Inc.; Xinergy Ltd.; Cline Mining Corporation; James River Coal Company; and CKE Restaurants, Inc.

Mr. Goldfarb is not related by blood or marriage to any of the Registrant’s directors or executive officers or any persons nominated by the Registrant to become directors or executive officers. The Registrant has not engaged in any transaction with Mr. Goldfarb or a person related to Mr. Goldfarbthat had a direct or indirect material interest. To the Registrant’s knowledge, there is no arrangement or understanding between any of the officers or directors and Mr. Goldfarb pursuant to which Mr. Goldfarb was selected to serve as a director.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 29, 2016, the Company issued the press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Goldfarb as a Director.  In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth herein and in the press release attached hereto is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The information set forth in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in this Current Report on Form 8-K that is required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

Exhibit	Description
99.1*	Press Release, Dated January 29, 2015

*The exhibit relating to Item 7.01 is intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.

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.

	MIDWAY GOLD CORP.
DATE:  February 1, 2016	By:	/s/ William M. Zisch
		William M. Zisch President & Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
99.1*	Press Release, Dated January 29, 2016

*The exhibit relating to Item 7.01 is intended to be furnished to, not filed with, the SEC pursuant to Regulation FD.

EX-99.1

MIDWAYGOLD WELCOMES MATT GOLDFARB AS NEW DIRECTOR

DENVER, CO – January29, 2016 – Midway Gold Corp. (the “Company” or “Midway”) announces that Matt Goldfarbhas joined the Board of Directors of the Company.

Mr. Bill Zisch,  President and CEO, stated, “We are pleased to have Matt join the Board of Directors of Midway. His experience with restructuring companies combined with a background in the coal mining business will benefit the Midway Board. I look forward to working with Matt.”

Mr. Goldfarb is currently Chief Restructuring Office and Acting Chief Executive Officer at Cline Mining Corporation. The Cline Mining Group is an international Canadian mining and minerals exploration company headquartered in Toronto, Canada holding coal resources in Colorado, USA and projects in Ontario, Canada and Madagascar. Most recently, Mr. Goldfarb was CEO of Xinergy Ltd., a coal company with operations in the central Appalachia area of the US. His experience includes extensive expertise in restructuring distressed loans and restructuring of companies which he gained at Pali Capital, The Blackstone Group/GSO Capital Partners, Pirate Capital LLC and Icahn Associates Corp. His public company current and former board experience includes The Pep Boys; Huntingdon Capital Corp.; Fisher Communications, Inc.; Xinergy Ltd.; Cline Mining Corporation; James River Coal Company; and CKE Restaurants, Inc. 

About Midway Gold Corp.

Midway Gold Corp. is a North American exploration and mining company with precious metals properties located in Nevada and Washington states. On June 22, 2015, Midway, and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, including, Midway Gold US Inc., filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado. Additional information and other materials related to the restructuring, including documents filed with the Court, are available at http://dm.epiq11.com/MidwayGold.  

Midway Gold Corp.

Investor Relations, 720-979-0900

www.midwaygold.com

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