- Report of Foreign Issuer (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

As at August 15, 2011

Commission File Number: 001-31729

GREAT BASIN GOLD LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

138 West Street, Ground Floor
Sandown 2196
PO Box 78182
Sandton , South Africa 2146
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

[ ] Form 20-F [ x ] Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [ ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes [ ] No [ x ]

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _________

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

	99.1	Consolidated Financial Statements Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

	99.2	Management's Discussion and Analysis

	99.3	Form 52-109F2 - CEO

	99.4	Form 52-109F2 - CFO

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.