LODE 8-K
Comstock Inc. (LODE)
8-K
2026-06-01
For: 2026-05-28
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June 03, 2026
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): May 28, 2026
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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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 28, 2026, Comstock Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual General Meeting of Stockholders (the “AGM”). During the AGM, common stockholders of the Company were asked to consider and vote on four proposals: (1) election of the eight Board of Directors nominees set forth in the Company's 2026 Proxy Statement, (2) ratification of the appointment of Assure CPA, LLC (“Assure”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, (3) approval of a non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, and (4) approval of the Comstock Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.
As of the March 31, 2026, record date associated with the AGM, there were 74,099,140 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. Of the total shares of common stock outstanding on the record date, the holders of 49,067,531 of those shares were represented in person or by proxy at the AGM. For each proposal, the results of the shareholder voting were as follows:
1. Election of directors.
All of the nominees for directors were elected to serve for a term that expires at the 2027 AGM, by the votes set forth below.
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Nominee
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Voted For
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Withheld
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Donald A. Colvin
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26,977,438
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679,444
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Corrado De Gasperis
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26,256,106
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1,400,776
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Leo M. Drozdoff
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26,845,800
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811,082
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Walter A. Marting, Jr.
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26,650,576
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1,006,306
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William J. Nance
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26,710,314
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946,568
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Steven Y. Pei
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27,025,458
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631,424
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Kristin M. Slanina
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26,638,758
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1,018,124
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Robert M. Spence
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27,014,466
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642,416
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There were 21,410,649 broker non-votes with respect to this proposal.
2. Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm (the “auditors.”)
Assure was appointed and ratified as the Company’s auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, as set forth below.
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43,371,791
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5,087,109
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608,631
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The appointment of Assure is a routine matter and, therefore, there were no broker non-votes.
3. Advisory vote on executive compensation.
The stockholders approved a non-binding advisory item for the compensation of the named executive officers as set forth below.
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25,086,914
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1,747,486
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822,482
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21,410,649
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4. Vote on Comstock Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.
The stockholders approved the Comstock Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan as set forth below.
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Voted For
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Abstain
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25,069,375
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1,393,479
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1,194,028
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21,410,649
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer provided a brief update of the Company’s business segments and investments, and reviewed certain strategic and operational updates, including an update and outlook for its Metals segment. The presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein and therefore is not to be considered “filed” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The overview was consistent with the Annual Shareholder letter that can be found in the Annual Report at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1120970/000114036126014248/ef20070222_ars.pdf. A copy of the presentation of our Annual Meeting may be viewed and heard by copying and pasting the following URL into your web browser. The audio update will be available to the public until May 28, 2027.
Comstock Inc. AGM Update (including Q&A)
https://www.comstock.inc/investors/
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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SIGNATURE
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.
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COMSTOCK INC.
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Date: June 1, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Corrado De Gasperis
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Corrado De Gasperis
Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
