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 May, 2013 Commission File Number 001-31893

Aurizon Mines Ltd.

Suite 1120, Cathedral Place, 925 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 3L2
(604) 687-6600
(Address of principal executive office)

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DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

Exhibits
1.0	News Release dated May 28, 2013 – Aurizon Announces Receipt of Investment Canada Act Approval

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.

		AURIZON MINES LTD.
	By:	/s/ Julie A.S. Kemp
Date: May 28, 2013		Name: Julie A.S. Kemp Title: Corporate Secretary

EX-1.0

Suite 1120, Cathedral Place, 925 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3L2 Tel: (604) 687-6600 Toll Free: 1-888-411-GOLD Fax: (604) 687-3932 Email: info@aurizon.com www.aurizon.com Toronto Stock Exchange Ticker Symbol   ARZ NYSE MKT Ticker Symbol   AZK U.S. Registration (File 001-31893) News Release Issue No. 32 - 2013

May 28, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aurizon Announces Receipt of Investment Canada Act Approval

Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX:ARZ)(NYSE MKT:AZK) (“Aurizon”) is pleased to announce that the Minister of Industry and Minister of State has in accordance with the Investment Canada Act approved the arrangement transaction involving Hecla Mining Company and Aurizon (the "Arrangement"). Accordingly, closing of the Arrangement is anticipated to occur on June 1, 2013.

Investor Contact:

Jennifer North, Manager Investor Relations

Aurizon Mines Ltd.

Investor Relations: jennifer.north@aurizon.com

Telephone: 604-687-6600 Fax: 604-687-3932

Toll Free: 1-888-411-GOLD (4653)

Email: info@aurizon.com Website: www.aurizon.com

Media Contact:

Longview Communications

Trevor Zeck (604) 694-6037

Information Agent:

Georgeson

Toll Free (North America):

1-888-605-7616

Outside North America Call Collect:

1-781-575-2422

Email: askus@georgeson.com

Forward Looking Statement

This news release contains a forward-looking statement that is prospective in nature regarding the expected timing for the closing of the Arrangement (the “forward-looking statement”). The forward-looking statement is based on a number of assumptions, including the ability of the parties to satisfy in a timely manner, the remaining conditions to the closing of the Arrangement. Although management of Aurizon believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statement are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statement will prove to be accurate. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statement. Aurizon specifically disclaims any obligation to reissue or update the forward-looking statement as a result of new information or events after the date hereof, except as may be required by law.