FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OFFor ~~THE~~the ~~SECURITIES~~month ~~EXCHANGE~~of ~~ACT~~August 2010 Commission OFFile ~~1934~~Number 333-101591

For the month of August 2010

Commission File Number 333-101591

GERDAU AMERISTEEL CORPORATION

4221 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 600 Tampa, Florida 33607

Tampa, Florida 33607

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 o		Form 40-F x

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 o		No x

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

EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit		~~Description~~		Description
~~99.1~~	99.1	~~News Release dated August 24, 2010 - GERDAU AMERISTEEL SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT~~		Report of Voting Results as filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities with respect to the special meeting of shareholders of Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation held on August 24, 2010

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.

Date: August 24, 2010


Date: August 26, 2010
	GERDAU AMERISTEEL CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Robert E. Lewis
		Name:	Robert E. Lewis
		Title:	Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

GERDAU AMERISTEEL CORPORATION By: /s/ Robert E. Lewis Name: Robert E. Lewis Title: Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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