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 JANUARY 15, 2013

Commission File Number: 001-31729

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

1500-1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7
(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): [ ]

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SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

	99.1	Press release January 15, 2013

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.

	GREAT BASIN GOLD LIMITED
	(Registrant)

Date: January 15, 2013	By:	/s/ Ray Dombrowski

		Ray Dombrowski
	Title:	CEO

GREAT BASIN GOLD LTD 6-K