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):
January 4, 2011
Tri-Valley Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-31852
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94-1585250
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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4550 California Blvd., Suite 600
Bakersfield, California 93309
(Address of principal executive office)
Issuer's telephone number: 661-864-0500
Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Principal Officers
In a further reorganization of its minerals operations and an ongoing initiative to reduce operating costs, on January 4, 2011, Tri-Valley Corporation eliminated the separate office of President of Select Resources Corporation, Inc., formerly held by James G. Bush. In December 2010, Select Resources completed the sale of its Admiral Calder calcium carbonate quarry, which was a major asset of Select Resources. The chief executive position at Select Resources will be consolidated with responsibilities for other existing officers. Tri-Valley thanks Mr. Bush for his contributions to the company and its projects.
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.
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Date: January 6, 2011
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TRI-VALLEY CORPORATION
/s/ Maston N. Cunningham
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Maston N. Cunningham, President and Chief Executive Officer
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