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

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  January 14, 2009

CHINA SHEN ZHOU MINING & RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	001-33929	87-0430816
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer ID Number)

No. 166 Fushi Road Zeyang Tower, Shijingshan District, Beijing, China 100043

(Address of principal executive offices)

86-010-8890 6927

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable.

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 1.01  Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On January 12, 2009, China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) has signed three (3) supply contracts for fluorite ores with Huatai Company from Shanxi Province and Hongzhi Company from Hebei Province respectively. The total value of such contracts is approximately RMB 11 million ( US$ 1.6 million ). According to such contracts, the Company will extract and deliver 16,000 tons of fluorite ores in total from January 2009 through December of 2009.

On January 14, 2009, the Company has signed a supply contract for refined fluorite powder with one of its customers, Ningxia Jinhe Chemical Industry Company Limited (“Ningxia Jinhe”). The total value of this supply contract is approximately RMB 48 million (US$ 7 million). According to the contract, the Company will process and deliver 40,000 tons of refined fluorite powder in total from January 2009 through December of 2009.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On  January 12, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the signing of supply contracts with Huatai Company and Hongzhi Company. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K.

On January 14, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the signing of the supply contract with Ningxia Jinhe. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information or such exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The information set forth in or exhibits to this Form 8-K shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information in this report on Form 8-K that is required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1	Press Release of China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc., dated January 12, 2009.
99.2	Press Release of China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc., dated January 14, 2009.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

	REGISTRANT: China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.
Date:  January 14, 2009	By:	/s/ Xiaojing Yu
		Xiaojing Yu,
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. Wins RMB 11 Million Supply Contracts for Fluorite Ores

BEIJING, January 12, 2009 -- China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: SHZ) (“China Shen Zhou”, or “the Company”), a leading company engaged in the exploration, development, mining and processing of fluorite, zinc, lead, copper, and other nonferrous metals in China, today announced one of its subsidiaries, Xiangzhen Mining, has signed 3 supply contracts for fluorite ores with Huatai Company from Shanxi Province and Hongzhi Company from Hebei Province respectively. The total value of such contracts is approximately RMB 11 million (US$1.6million).

According to such contracts, the Company will extract and deliver 16,000 tons of fluorite ores in total from January 2009 through December of 2009.

“We are very excited to sign such significant contracts before the Chinese Lunar New Year, which marks a good beginning for 2009.” said Ms. Jessica Yu, Chairwoman and CEO of China Shen Zhou. “Although the winter is typically a sluggish period for fluorite manufacturing, we believe our efforts and manufacturing capabilities will allow us to improve our operations and enhance fluorite extraction and processing. We are committed to satisfying all our clients’ demands.”

About China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc., through its subsidiary, American Federal Mining Group ("AFMG"), is engaged in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of fluorite and nonferrous metals such as zinc, lead and copper in China. The Company has the following principal areas of interest in China: (a) fluorite extraction and processing in the Sumochaganaobao region of Inner Mongolia; (b) zinc/copper/lead exploration, mining and processing in Wulatehouqi of Inner Mongolia; and (c) zinc/copper exploration, mining and processing in Xinjiang. In addition, AFMG owns 100% of Kichi-Chaarat Closed Joint Stock Company, whose major assets include a copper-gold mine located in the Kuru-Tegerek region of western Kyrgyzstan.

For more information, please visit http://www.chinaszmg.com/

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding our future plans, objectives or performance. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in the People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, fluctuation in mineral prices, risks associated with exploration and mining operations, and the potential of securing additional mineral resources, and other risk factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

For more information, please contact:

In China:

Sterling Song

Senior Investor Relations Manager

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.

Tel:   +86-10-8890-6927

Email: investor@chinaszky.com

Web:  http://www.chinaszmg.com

In the U.S.:

David Elias

Investor Relations

DME Capital LLC

Tel:   +1-516-967-0205

Email: dave@dmecapital.com

EX-99.2

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. Wins RMB 48 Million Supply Contract for Refined Fluorite Powder

BEIJING, January 14 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: SHZ) (“China Shen Zhou”, or “the Company”), a leading company engaged in the exploration, development, mining and processing of fluorite, zinc, lead, copper, and other nonferrous metals in China, today announced one of its subsidiaries, Xiangzhen Mining, has signed a supply contract for refined fluorite powder with one of its customers, Ningxia Jinhe Chemical Industry Company Limited. The total value of this supply contract is approximately RMB 48 million (US$ 7 million).

According to the contract, the Company will process and deliver 40,000 tons of refined fluorite powder in total from January 2009 through December of 2009.

“We are thrilled to sign this new contract with our close business partner,” said Ms. Jessica Yu, Chairwoman and CEO of China Shen Zhou. “This important contract reflects the long-term cooperation between China Shen Zhou Mining and all our business partners. We will further the mutual-confidence and mutual-benefit with all our suppliers and customers in 2009 through providing high-quality fluorite products.”

About China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc., through its subsidiary, American Federal Mining Group ("AFMG"), is engaged in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of fluorite and nonferrous metals such as zinc, lead and copper in China. The Company has the following principal areas of interest in China: (a) fluorite extraction and processing in the Sumochaganaobao region of Inner Mongolia; (b) zinc/copper/lead exploration, mining and processing in Wulatehouqi of Inner Mongolia; and (c) zinc/copper exploration, mining and processing in Xinjiang. In addition, AFMG owns 100% of Kichi-Chaarat Closed Joint Stock Company, whose major assets include a copper-gold mine located in the Kuru-Tegerek region of western Kyrgyzstan.

For more information, please visit http://www.chinaszmg.com/

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in the press release constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology. Such statements typically involve risks and uncertainties and may include financial projections or information regarding our future plans, objectives or performance. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions in the People's Republic of China, variations in cash flow, fluctuation in mineral prices, risks associated with exploration and mining operations, and the potential of securing additional mineral resources, and other risk factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

For more information, please contact:

In China:

Sterling Song

Senior Investor Relations Manager

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.

Tel:   +86-10-8890-6927

Email: investor@chinaszky.com

Web:  http://www.chinaszmg.com

In the U.S.:

David Elias

Investor Relations

DME Capital LLC

Tel:   +1-516-967-0205

Email: dave@dmecapital.com