INCEPTION MINING INC. (OTCMKTS:IMII) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election
of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On December 14, 2016, Mr. Michael Ahlin notified the Board of
Directors of Inception Mining Inc. (the Company) of his intention
to resign from the office of Chief Executive Officer. His
decision to resign is not the result of any claim against,
dispute, or issue with the Company. Included herewith as Exhibit
17.1 is his letter of resignation. Though resigning from
executive office, Mr. Ahlin will remain involved with the Company
as a consultant and will retain his seat on the Board of
Directors.

On December 14, 2016, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Trent
DAmbrosio to the office of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. DAmbrosio
is the Companys current Chief Financial Officer and a member of
the Board of Directors. Mr. DAmbrosio will continue to serve in
these roles.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

About INCEPTION MINING INC. (OTCMKTS:IMII)

Inception Mining, Inc. is a mining exploration-stage company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties, primarily for gold, from owned mining properties. The Company is in the exploration stage at U.P. and Burlington Gold Mine (UP & Burlington). UP & Burlington consists of approximately two Federal patented mining claims located near Salmon, Idaho. The Company is focused on an exploration project in Northern Nevada. In addition, the Company owns and operates the Clavo Rico mine. The Clavo Rico mine is located on approximately 200 hectares Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras.

INCEPTION MINING INC. (OTCMKTS:IMII) Recent Trading Information

INCEPTION MINING INC. (OTCMKTS:IMII) closed its last trading session down -0.035 at 0.620 with 1,310 shares trading hands.