8-K

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

January 2, 2013
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

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

DELAWARE	001-08733	85-0212139
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)

1 West Wetmore Road, Suite 203
Tucson, Arizona	85705
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item	Description
1.01	Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement
9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits

2.

SECTION 1 – REGISTRANT’S BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS

Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement

Nord Resources Corporation (the “Corporation”) has entered into a cathode sales agreement effective January 1, 2013, with Red Kite Master Fund Limited (“Red Kite”) for 100% of the copper cathode production from the Johnson Camp Mine, given the expiry of the long term copper cathode sales agreement between the parties that was in place from February 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012. The agreement runs through March 31, 2013 with renewable extensions by mutual agreement of both parties. Pursuant to the agreement, Red Kite will accept delivery of the cathodes at the Johnson Camp Mine, and pricing will be based on the COMEX price for high-grade copper on the date of sale. Red Kite is a large metals hedge fund and physical trader.

The Corporation is planning to file the agreement as an exhibit to its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	News release dated January 4, 2013**
99.2	Material Change Report dated January 4, 2013**

** Filed 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.

	NORD RESOURCES CORPORATION
	By:
DATE: January 4, 2013		/s/ Wayne M. Morrison
		Wayne M. Morrison
		Chief Executive Officer

3.

EX-99.1

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Nord Resources Announces Replacement Copper Sales Agreement

TUCSON, AZ, January 4, 2013 – Nord Resources Corporation (OTC Pink Market: NRDS), which is producing copper at its Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona, today announced that it entered into a new copper cathode sales agreement with Red Kite Master Fund Limited for 100% of the production from the Johnson Camp Mine, given the expiry of the long term copper cathode sales agreement between the parties that was in place from February 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012.

The agreement runs through March 31, 2013 with renewable extensions by mutual agreement of both parties. Pursuant to the agreement, Red Kite accepts delivery of the cathodes at the Johnson Camp Mine, and pricing is based on the COMEX price for high–grade copper on the date of sale.

In July 2010, Nord suspended mining new ore at the Johnson Camp Mine as it sought financing to permit the company to restructure its debt and provide additional capital for constructing a new leaching pad. It continues to leach copper from the material previously placed on the existing three pads on its property, processing it through the Johnson Camp Mine’s SX-EW plant. As expected, the level of copper production and sales continue to decline at a steady rate.

About Nord Resources

Nord Resources Corporation is producing copper at the Johnson Camp Mine, the company’s primary asset, which is located in Dragoon, Arizona, approximately 65 miles east of Tucson. For further information, please visit our website at nordresources.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this release, other than those of historical facts, may be considered to be “forward-looking”.

Nord’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to refinance the obligations under its Credit Agreement with Nedbank, the Copper Hedge Agreement with Nedbank Capital and its unsecured note payable to Fisher Sand & Gravel Company, raise additional capital, and on its ability to produce copper to sell at a level where the company becomes profitable and generates cash flows from operations. To succeed, Nord must be able to proceed with its plans to build additional leach pad capacity, resume full operations, and achieve its operating plan. If management cannot achieve its operating plan because of the company’s inability to obtain the required financing, or because of sales shortfalls, a reduction in copper prices, or other unfavorable events, the company may find it necessary to dispose of assets, or undertake other actions as may be appropriate.

Nord's business and operations are subject to the risk factors set forth in Nord's most recent Form 10-K and other SEC filings which are available through EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and in Nord's prospectus and other filings with the British Columbia and Ontario Securities Commissions, which are available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Nord assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

For further information:

Wayne Morrison

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Nord Resources Corporation

(520) 292-0266

www.nordresources.com

Investor and Media Relations

Richard Wertheim

Wertheim + Company Inc.

(416) 594-1600 ext.223

or

(416) 518-8479 (cell)

or by email at wertheim@wertheim.ca

EX-99.2

FORM 51–102F3

MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT

Item 1 Name and Address of Company

Nord Resources Corporation
1 W. Wetmore Road, Suite 203
Tucson, Arizona 85705

Item 2 Date of Material Change

January 2, 2013

Item 3 News Release

A news release was issued by Nord Resources Corporation (the “Company” or “Nord”) on January 4, 2012 and distributed through CNW Group.

Item 4 Summary of Material Change

The Company announced that it has entered into a cathode sales agreement effective January 1, 2013, with Red Kite Master Fund Limited for 100% of the copper cathode production from the Johnson Camp Mine, given the expiry of the long term copper cathode sales agreement between the parties that was in place from February 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012.

Item 5	Full Description of Material Change
5.1	Full Description of Material Change

The Company announced that it has entered into a cathode sales agreement effective January 1, 2013, with Red Kite Master Fund Limited (“Red Kite”) for 100% of the copper cathode production from the Johnson Camp Mine, given the expiry of the long term copper cathode sales agreement between the parties that was in place from February 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012. The agreement runs through March 31, 2013 with renewable extensions by mutual agreement of both parties. Pursuant to the agreement, Red Kite will accept delivery of the cathodes at the Johnson Camp Mine, and pricing will be based on the COMEX price for high-grade copper on the date of sale. Red Kite is a large metals hedge fund and physical trader.

5.2 Disclosure for Restructuring Transactions

Not Applicable

Item 6 Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) of National Instrument 51–102

Not applicable.

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Item 7 Omitted Information

Not applicable.

Item 8 Executive Officer

Wayne Morrison
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (520) 292-0266

Item 9 Date of Report

January 4, 2013