EMC Metals Corp.: Form 8-K - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

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): July 30, 2012

EMC METALS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

000-54416
(Commission File Number)

British Columbia, Canada 98-1009717
(State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

1430 Greg Street, Suite 501, Sparks, Nevada, 89431
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(775) 355-9500
Issuer’s telephone number

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:

[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 3.02    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

On July 30, 2012, EMC Metals Corp. completed a private placement of 11,679,624 shares of common stock at a price of $0.06 (CAD$0.06) per share for total proceeds of $698,472 (CAD$700,777). The securities were sold to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D and to non-US persons pursuant to Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933.

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.

      EMC Metals Corp.
Date August 1, 2012   (Registrant)
       
       
      /s/ Edward Dickinson
      Edward Dickinson, Chief Financial Officer