- 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 MAY 4, 2012

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): [ ]

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

	99.1	Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders dated May 4, 2012

	99.2	Management Information Circular dated May 4, 2012

	99.3	Voting Instruction Form

	99.4	Form of Proxy Card

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.