comstock mining inc. (nyse mkt: lode) is a producing, nevada-based, gold and silver mining company with extensive, contiguous property in the comstock district and is an emerging leader in sustainable, responsible mining, including concurrent and accelerated reclamations, soil sampling, voluntary air monitoring, cultural asset protection and historical restorations. 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 commenced production in 2012. the company continues acquiring additional properties in the district, expanding its footprint and creating opportunities for further exploration, development and mining. the near term goal of our business plan is to maximize intrinsic stockholder value realized, per share, by valida