Report of Foreign Issuer

FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN
PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For December 5, 2005

Commission File Number: 0-26424

SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC.

999 West Hastings Street, #1180, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2W2

 

  1. News Release dated December 1, 2005 - Ownership in Minco Silver Corporation
  2. Form 51-102F3, Material Change Report dated December 5, 2005, with attachment

 

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

Form 20-F   þ    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):________

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

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):________

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

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   þ

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

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: December 5, 2005

    SILVER STANDARD RESOURCES INC.

      (Registrant)


    /s/  Linda J. Sue
  By:    _______________________________
    Linda J. Sue
Corporate Secretary



 

 

 

 

 

  N E W S   R E L E A S E
 
 
December 1, 2005 Trading Symbols:
News Release 05-23 Nasdaq National Market:  SSRI
  TSX:  SSO

 

OWNERSHIP IN MINCO SILVER CORPORATION

 

Vancouver, B.C. -- In accordance with regulatory requirements, Silver Standard Resources Inc. reports the acquisition of 960,000 common shares of Minco Silver Corporation (Minco Silver) on exercise of 960,000 previously issued special warrants. These common shares represent approximately 3.81% of the issued and outstanding shares of Minco Silver.

 

Following this transaction, Silver Standard owns 4,960,000 common shares of Minco Silver representing approximately 19.69% of its issued and outstanding common shares. Silver Standard acquired its common shares of Minco Silver for investment purposes. Silver Standard’s investment in Minco Silver will be reviewed on a continuing basis and such holdings may be increased or decreased in the future.

 

A copy of the report required to be filed in respect of the transaction by securities legislation may be obtained by contacting Paul LaFontaine at the number set out below.

 

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For further information, contact:

 

Robert A. Quartermain, President

Paul LaFontaine, Director, Investor Relations

Silver Standard Resources Inc.

Silver Standard Resources Inc.

 

Vancouver, B.C.

Vancouver, B.C.

 

(604) 689-3846

N.A/ toll-free: (888) 338-0046

 

 

Direct: (604) 484-8212

 

 

E-Mail: invest@silverstandard.com

 

 

To receive Silver Standard’s news releases by e-mail, contact Paul LaFontaine, director, investor relations at invest@silverstandard.com or call (888) 338-0046. The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary considerably from these statements. The risks and uncertainties include those described in Silver Standard’s SEC Form 20F as amended.

 

 


 

 


Form 51-102F3
Material Change Report


Item 1 Name and Address of Company
  Silver Standard Resources Inc.
#1180 – 999 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2W2

Item 2 Date of Material Change
  December 1, 2005.

Item 3 News Release
  The news release was disseminated to Stockwatch on December 1, 2005.

Item 4 Summary of Material Change
 

In accordance with regulatory requirements, Silver Standard Resources Inc. reports the acquisition of 960,000 common shares of Minco Silver Corporation (Minco Silver) on exercise of 960,000 previously issued special warrants. These common shares represent approximately 3.81% of the issued and outstanding shares of Minco Silver.

Following this transaction, Silver Standard owns 4,960,000 common shares of Minco Silver representing approximately 19.69% of its issued and outstanding common shares.


Item 5 Description of Material Change
  See attached news release 05-23.

Item 6 Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) or (3) of National Instrument 51-102
  N/A

Item 7 Omitted Information
  No omitted information.

Item 8 Executive Officer
  Joseph J. Ovsenek, Senior Vice President. (604) 689-3846.

Item 9 Date of Report
  December 5, 2005.




December 1, 2005 Trading Symbols:
News Release 05-23 Nasdaq National Market:  SSRI
  TSX:  SSO

 

OWNERSHIP IN MINCO SILVER CORPORATION

 

Vancouver, B.C. -- In accordance with regulatory requirements, Silver Standard Resources Inc. reports the acquisition of 960,000 common shares of Minco Silver Corporation (Minco Silver) on exercise of 960,000 previously issued special warrants. These common shares represent approximately 3.81% of the issued and outstanding shares of Minco Silver.

 

Following this transaction, Silver Standard owns 4,960,000 common shares of Minco Silver representing approximately 19.69% of its issued and outstanding common shares. Silver Standard acquired its common shares of Minco Silver for investment purposes. Silver Standard’s investment in Minco Silver will be reviewed on a continuing basis and such holdings may be increased or decreased in the future.

 

A copy of the report required to be filed in respect of the transaction by securities legislation may be obtained by contacting Paul LaFontaine at the number set out below.

 

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For further information, contact:

 

Robert A. Quartermain, President

Paul LaFontaine, Director, Investor Relations

Silver Standard Resources Inc.

Silver Standard Resources Inc.

 

Vancouver, B.C.

Vancouver, B.C.

 

(604) 689-3846

N.A/ toll-free: (888) 338-0046

 

 

Direct: (604) 484-8212

 

 

E-Mail: invest@silverstandard.com

 

 

To receive Silver Standard’s news releases by e-mail, contact Paul LaFontaine, director, investor relations at invest@silverstandard.com or call (888) 338-0046. The TSX has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary considerably from these statements. The risks and uncertainties include those described in Silver Standard’s SEC Form 20F as amended.