8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 18, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

NORD RESOURCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	1-08733	85-0212139
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 West Wetmore Road, Suite 203 Tucson, Arizona	85705
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

520-292-0266
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item	Description
7.01	Regulation FD Disclosure
9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits

2.

SECTION 7 - REGULATION FD

Item 7.01       Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 19, 2008, Nord Resources Corporation ("Nord") issued a news release, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued the air quality permit required to proceed with construction at Nord's Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona, and that contractors are mobilizing on to the site to begin installation of the new crushing and conveying system and other equipment.

The information in Item 7.01 of this report, and the related information in Item 9.01 and the exhibit, are being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K. Such information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01       Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	News release dated August 19, 2008**

**        Furnished herewith.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	NORD RESOURCES CORPORATION
DATE: August 19, 2008	By:        "/s/ Wayne W. Morrison"              ______________________________              Wayne W. Morrison              Chief Financial Officer

3.

EX-99.1

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Nord Resources Proceeding With Construction at Johnson Camp Mine To Facilitate New Copper Mining

TUCSON, AZ, August 19, 2008 - Nord Resources Corporation (TSX: NRD / OTC BB: NRDS.OB), which is reactivating copper mining at the Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona, today announced that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued the air quality permit required to proceed with construction at the mine.

"We are now moving full speed ahead in executing our plan to reach full copper production from new ore in spring 2009 at our estimated rate of approximately 25 million pounds per year," said John Perry, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Contractors are mobilizing on to the site to begin installation of the new crushing and conveying system and other equipment."

About Nord Resources

Nord Resources Corporation explores, develops, and operates mineral properties. The company's primary asset is the Johnson Camp Mine, located approximately 65 miles east of Tucson, Arizona, which it is reactivating to produce copper. The company commenced commercial copper production from residual leaching of the existing ore heaps on February 1, 2008 and expects to reach full copper production at a rate of approximately 25 million pounds per annum in spring 2009. For further information, please visit our website at www.nordresources.com.

Neither the TSX nor any regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking". All statements in this release, other than those of historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements, including those concerning Nord's expectations regarding commencement of copper production from newly mined ore, copper production targets and estimates, and the assembly and installation of the new crushing and conveying system and other equipment at the Johnson Camp Mine. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the market price of copper, general economic, market, and business conditions, risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results and the estimation of mineral reserves, the geology, grade, and continuity of mineral deposits, the possibility that mining results and metal recoveries will not be consistent with Nord's expectations, accidents, equipment break downs, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in production and operations, the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, and the failure to obtain other necessary permits on a timely basis. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In addition, Nord's business and operations are subject to the risks set forth in Nord's most recent Form 10-KSB, Form 10-Q, and other SEC filings which are available through EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and in Nord's prospectus and other filings with the British Columbia and Ontario Securities Commissions, which are available through SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Nord assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

For further information:
John Perry
President and Chief Executive Officer
Nord Resources Corporation
(520) 292-0266
www.nordresources.com

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