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): October 11, 2011
COMSTOCK MINING INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Nevada
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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000-32429
(Commission File Number)
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65-0955118
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 11, 2011, Comstock Mining Inc. (the “Company”) announced the highlights of its third National Instrument 43-1-1 (NI 43-101) technical report (the “2011 Report”) authored by Behre Dolbear & Company (USA) Ltd. relating to the Company’s properties.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. A copy of the summary of the 2011 Report is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K. This Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 are each being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and are therefore not to be considered “filed” with the SEC.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press release dated October 11, 2011.
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99.2
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Press Release - Summary of 2011 Report dated October 11, 2011.
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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.
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COMSTOCK MINING INC.
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Date: October 11, 2011
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By:
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Corrado DeGasperis
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Chief Executive Officer and President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated October 11, 2011.
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99.2
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Summary of the 2011 Report
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