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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2003

GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 830-9000

No Change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

     (c)  Exhibits.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On August 5, 2003, Golden Star Resources Ltd. issued a press release reporting its 2003 second quarter and first half financial results. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

     The information in this Form 8-K, including the information set forth in Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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SIGNATURE

     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.

     Date: August 5, 2003

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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