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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001144204-12-031140
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120521
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120522
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120522

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Comstock Mining Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001120970
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
		IRS NUMBER:				650955118
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-35200
		FILM NUMBER:		12860406

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1200 AMERICAN FLAT ROAD
		CITY:			GOLD HILL,
		STATE:			NV
		ZIP:			89440
		BUSINESS PHONE:		480-505-4040

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 1118
		CITY:			VIRGINIA CITY,
		STATE:			NV
		ZIP:			85255

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GOLDSPRING INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040730

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GOLDSPRING
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030821

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STARTCALL COM INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010305
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>UNITED STATES</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM 8-K</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CURRENT REPORT</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
<B>May 21, 2012</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>COMSTOCK MINING INC. </B></P>

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its Charter)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>1200 American Flat Road, Virginia City,
Nevada 89440</B></P>

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including Zip Code)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Registrant&rsquo;s Telephone Number, including
Area Code: <B>775-847-5272</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed
Since Last Report)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.25in">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>

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7.01&#9;Regulation FD Disclosure.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On May 21, 2012, Comstock Mining Inc. (the
&ldquo;Company&rdquo;) issued a press release. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">This Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 are each
being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and are therefore
not to be considered &ldquo;filed&rdquo; with the SEC.</P>

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9.01.&#9;Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt">Press release dated May 21, 2012.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>SIGNATURE</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">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.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 44%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt">Date:&nbsp; May 21, 2012</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 4%; padding-right: -9.9pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt">By:&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 52%; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt">/s/ Corrado De Gasperis</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 0.3in; font-size: 10pt">Corrado De Gasperis</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 0.3in; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in; font-size: 10pt">Chief Executive Officer and President</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt">99.1</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt">Press release dated May 21, 2012.</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>COMSTOCK MINING NOTICE FROM BLM</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Virginia City, NV (May 21, 2012) -- Comstock Mining Inc. (the
&ldquo;Company&rdquo;) (NYSE Amex: LODE) today received a Notice from the Sierra Front Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) requiring the Company to cease using certain land that facilitates efficient transportation of material, primarily due to
allegations of use without authorization. The Company believes that the allegations in the Notice are not supported by the facts.
The Notice permits 30 days to present evidence of our authority. The Company will be filing an appropriate response with the BLM,
to enable a timely and positive resolution.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">The Notice appears to dispute the legal ownership of a 25-acre
lot in the Gold Hill Town site (&ldquo;Lot 51&rdquo;). The Company has documented the private ownership of Lot 51 under clear title
dating back to1869. Storey County has collected private property taxes since then on this land, and upholds private ownership in
a letter written to the BLM by the County dated November 2, 2011. Past BLM correspondence also confirmed private ownership. Documentation
supporting the Company&rsquo;s position is available and will be submitted timely.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This Notice does not impact the construction activities ongoing
at our processing site and does not directly impact the preparation and construction of the mine. Both will proceed on schedule.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&ldquo;We are surprised with the Notice from Field Manager Thomas,&rdquo;
stated Corrado De Gasperis, President and CEO of Comstock Mining. &ldquo;We will, of course, fully comply with the Notice. We have
a good and longstanding relationship with the BLM and will work constructively to resolve this matter quickly. Construction will
remain on schedule while we respond and resolve the allegations in the Notice.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>About Comstock Mining Inc.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Comstock Mining Inc. is a Nevada-based gold and silver mining
company with extensive, contiguous property in the Comstock District. The Company began acquiring properties in the Comstock District
in 2003. Since then, the Company has consolidated a significant portion of the Comstock District, amassed the single largest known
repository of historical and current geological data on the Comstock region, secured permits, built an infrastructure and brought
the exploration project into test mining production. The Company continues acquiring additional properties in the district, expanding
its footprint and creating opportunities for exploration and mining. The goal of its strategic plan is to deliver stockholder value
by validating qualified resources (at least measured and indicated) and reserves (probable and proven) of 3,250,000 gold equivalent
ounces by 2013, and commencing commercial mining and processing operations with annual production rates of 20,000 gold equivalent
ounces.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This press release and any related calls or discussions may
contain forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements include statements about matters such as: future prices and sales of and demand for our products; future
industry market conditions; future changes in our exploration activities, production capacity and operations; future exploration,
production, operating and overhead costs; operational and management restructuring activities (including implementation of methodologies
and changes in the board of directors); future employment and contributions of personnel; tax and interest rates; capital expenditures
and their impact on us; nature, timing and accounting for restructuring charges, gains or losses on debt extinguishment, derivative
liabilities and the impact thereof; productivity, business process, rationalization, restructuring, investment, acquisition, consulting,
operational, tax, financial and capital projects and initiatives; contingencies; environmental compliance and changes in the regulatory
environment; offerings, sales and other actions regarding debt or equity securities; and future working capital, costs, revenues,
business opportunities, debt levels, cash flows, margins, earnings and growth.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 50%; padding-right: 0; padding-left: 0; font-size: 10pt; text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Investors (775) 847-4755 </FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"> Facsimile (800) 750-5740</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">The words &ldquo;believe,&rdquo; &ldquo;expect,&rdquo; &ldquo;anticipate,&rdquo;
&ldquo;estimate,&rdquo; &ldquo;project,&rdquo; &ldquo;plan,&rdquo; &ldquo;should,&rdquo; &ldquo;intend,&rdquo; &ldquo;may,&rdquo;
&ldquo;will,&rdquo; &ldquo;would,&rdquo; &ldquo;potential&rdquo; and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but
are not the exclusive means of doing so. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management in light
of their experience and their perception of historical and current trends, current conditions, possible future developments and
other factors they believe to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, representations or warranties and
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially
from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Some of those risks and uncertainties include the risk factors set
forth in our SEC filings and the following: the current global economic and capital market uncertainties; the speculative nature
of gold or mineral exploration, including risks of diminishing quantities or grades of qualified resources and reserves; operational
or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or mining activities; contests over our title to properties; potential
dilution to our stockholders from our recapitalization and balance sheet restructuring activities; potential inability to continue
to comply with government regulations; adoption of or changes in legislation or regulations adversely affecting our businesses;
business opportunities that may be presented to or pursued by us; changes in the United States or other monetary or fiscal policies
or regulations; interruptions in our production capabilities due to unexpected equipment failures; fluctuation of prices for gold
or certain other commodities (such as silver, copper, diesel fuel, and electricity); changes in generally accepted accounting principles;
geopolitical events; potential inability to implement our business strategies; potential inability to grow revenues organically;
potential inability to attract and retain key personnel; interruptions in delivery of critical supplies and equipment raw materials
due to credit or other limitations imposed by vendors; assertion of claims, lawsuits and proceedings against us; potential inability
to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting; potential inability or failure to timely file periodic
reports with the SEC; potential inability to list our securities on any securities exchange or market; and work stoppages or other
labor difficulties. Occurrence of such events or circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows or the market price of our securities. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking
statements by or attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Neither this press release nor any related calls or discussions
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        Inc.:</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">P.O. Box 1118</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Virginia City, NV 89440</P>
        <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in">info@comstockmining.com</P>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">Doug McQuide</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">Kimberly Shipley</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">Director of Public Relations</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">Investor Relations</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">Tel (775) 847-7376</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">Tel (775) 847-0545</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: center">mcquide@comstockmining.com</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">shipley@comstockmining.com</TD>
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