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
May 3, 2006
ALMADEN MINERALS LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
750 West Pender Street, Suite 1103, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 2T8
(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 whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ...... No ..X...
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________
Exhibit List:
Annual Report to the Shareholders for Fiscal 2005, including:
Audited Financial Statements:
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Report of Independent Registered Chartered Accountants dated 02/23/06
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Comments by Independent Registered Chartered Accountants on Canada - United States of America Reporting Differences dated 02/23/06
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at 12/31/05 and 12/31/04
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit, for the years ended 12/31/05, 12/31/04 and 12/31/03 and the cumulative amounts since incorporation
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, for the years ended 12/31/05, 12/31/04 and 12/31/03 and the cumulative amounts since incorporation
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Notice, Information Circular, Proxy, Voting Instruction Form and Financial Statement Request Form for the AGM to be held on 05/23/06
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.
Almaden Minerals Ltd.
(Registrant)
By:/s/ Duane Poliquin
(Signature)
Duane Poliquin, President
Date: May 3, 2006