Edgar Filing: Comstock Mining Inc.

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2016

COMSTOCK MINING INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)



Nevada (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	001-35200 (Commission File Number)	65-0955118 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1200 American Flat Road, Virginia City, Nevada 89440

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (775) 847-5272

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:



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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.



	(d)	Exhibits

Exhibit No.

5.1 Opinion of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP.

23.1 Consent of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



	COMSTOCK MINING INC.


Date: February 3, 2016	By:	/s/ Corrado De Gasperis
		Name: Corrado De Gasperis
		Title: Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

EXHIBIT INDEX

5.1 Opinion of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP.

23.1 Consent of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).