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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001062993-06-001536.txt : 20060525
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001062993-06-001536
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20060523
ITEM INFORMATION:		Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060525
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060525

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NEW JERSEY MINING CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001030192
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
		IRS NUMBER:				820490295
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			ID
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-28837
		FILM NUMBER:		06867775

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		89 APPLEBERG RD
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 1019
		CITY:			KELLOGG
		STATE:			ID
		ZIP:			83837
		BUSINESS PHONE:		208-783-3331

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		89 APPLEBERG ROAD
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 1019
		CITY:			KELLOGG
		STATE:			ID
		ZIP:			83837
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<DESCRIPTION>CURRENT REPORT
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<P align=center><B><FONT size=5>UNITED STATES</FONT><BR></B><B><FONT
size=5>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </FONT><BR>Washington, D.C.
20549</B></P>
<P align=center><B><FONT size=5>FORM 8-K</FONT></B></P>
<P align=center><B>CURRENT REPORT</B></P>
<P align=center>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934</P>
<P align=center><B><U>May 23, 2006 </U><BR></B>Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported)</P>
<P align=center><B><U><FONT size=5>NEW JERSEY MINING COMPANY</FONT></U><BR></B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)</P>
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    <TD align=center><B><U>Idaho </U></B></TD>
    <TD align=center width="33%"><B><U>000-28837 </U></B></TD>
    <TD align=center width="33%"><B><U>82-0490295 </U></B></TD></TR>
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    <TD align=center>(State or other jurisdiction of </TD>
    <TD align=center width="33%">(Commission File Number) </TD>
    <TD align=center width="33%">(IRS Employer Identification No.) </TD></TR>
  <TR vAlign=top>
    <TD align=center>incorporation) </TD>
    <TD align=left width="33%">&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left width="33%">&nbsp; </TD></TR></TABLE><BR>
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    <TD align=center><B>89 Appleberg Road </B></TD>
    <TD align=left width="50%">&nbsp; </TD></TR>
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    <TD align=center><U><B>Kellogg, Idaho </B></U></TD>
    <TD align=center width="50%"><U><B>83837 </B></U></TD></TR>
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    <TD align=center>(Address of principal executive offices) </TD>
    <TD align=center width="50%">(Zip Code) </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P align=center><B><U>(208) 783-3331<BR></U></B>Registrant's telephone number,
including area code</P>
<P align=center><B><U>NOT APPLICABLE<BR></U></B>(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)</P>
<P align=center>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:</P>
<P align=center>[<font style="font-size:1px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>]
  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
  230.425)</P>
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  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a
  -12)</P>
<P align=center>[<font style="font-size:1px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>]
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
  Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b))</P>
<P align=center>[<font style="font-size:1px;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>]
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
  Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))</P>
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<P align=justify><B>SECTION 2 &#150; FINANCIAL INFORMATION</B></P>
<P align=justify><B>ITEM 2.01 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSTION OF
ASSETS</B></P>
<P align=justify>On May 23, 2006, the Company completed the sale of its interest
in the CAMP Project to Sterling Mining Company for $120,000 in cash. The CAMP
Project is leased to Coeur d&#146;Alene Mines Corp. (CDE:NYSE) and the Company&#146;s
interest was a 7.1% Net Profits Interest if production was achieved. The CAMP
Project covers 380 acres and is limited from the surface to 900 feet below sea
level. No exploration activity has taken place on the property since 1982. There
is no material relationship between the Company and Sterling Mining Company.</P>
<P align=center><B>SIGNATURE</B></P>
<P align=justify>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.</P>
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      &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align=left><B>New Jersey Mining Company</B></TD>
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    <TD width="50%">&nbsp; </TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp; </TD>
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    <TD width="50%" align=left>Date: May 25, 2006 </TD>
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    <TD align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
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    <TD width="50%" align=left>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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      &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </TD>
    <TD align=left width="5%">By:</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid" align=left><I>/s/ Fred W. Brackebusch</I>
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    <TD width="50%" align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
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    <TD align=left>FRED W. BRACKEBUSCH </TD>
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    <TD width="50%" align=left>&nbsp; </TD>
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    <TD align=left>President, Chief Executive Officer </TD>
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    <TD align=left>and Chief Financial Officer </TD>
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