SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

Searchlight Minerals Corp.
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SEC Filings
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September 27, 2018 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) September 27, 2018 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

September 26, 2018 15-12G

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. 15-12G

OMB APPROVAL UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 OMB Number: 3235-0167 Expires: May 31, 2021 Estimated average burden hours per response 1.50 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF

June 22, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) June 22, 2018 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

June 22, 2018 EX-99.1

Searchlight Minerals Corp. Clarkdale Copper Tailings Project June 18, 2018

Exhibit 99.1 Searchlight Minerals Corp. Clarkdale Copper Tailings Project June 18, 2018 2 Searchlight Minerals Corp. | Annual Shareholders Meeting | December 2009 2 Forward Looking Statements This presentation may contain, in addition to historical information, forward - looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securitie

March 1, 2018 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES OPERATIONS UPDATE FOR THE PROCESS SYSTEM TO EXTRACT GOLD AND IRON FROM ITS CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT

Exhibit 99.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES OPERATIONS UPDATE FOR THE PROCESS SYSTEM TO EXTRACT GOLD AND IRON FROM ITS CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT HENDERSON, Nevada, February 14, 2018 - Searchlight Minerals Corporation (OTCQB: SRCH) (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”), is pleased to provide an update on the progress that the Company has made over the last two years in connection with impr

March 1, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) February 14, 2018 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

May 24, 2017 EX-99.1

May 16, 2017

Exhibit 99.1 May 16, 2017 Marlin Oring, Chairman: Due to material disagreements with the Company, I am resigning as a member of the Board of Directors of Searchlight Minerals Corp., effective immediately. Regards, /s/ Carl Ager Carl Ager

May 24, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 May 16, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.

May 16, 2017 NT 10-Q

Searchlight Minerals NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ? Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-SAR ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2017 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Trans

April 25, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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 April 19, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.

April 25, 2017 SC 13D/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - APRIL 24, 2017 Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D - 101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 6)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) Jamie Nash, Esq. Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & C

April 3, 2017 NT 10-K

Searchlight Minerals NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) x Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K ? Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-SAR ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2016 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Tr

November 14, 2016 10-Q

Searchlight Minerals FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016 ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERA

November 14, 2016 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ?Act?) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the ?Mine Act

August 12, 2016 10-Q

Searchlight Minerals 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CO

August 12, 2016 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ?Act?) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the ?Mine Act

August 2, 2016 SC 13D/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - AUGUST 1, 2016 Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D - 101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 5)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) Jamie Nash, Esq. Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & C

July 8, 2016 SC 13D/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - JULY 8, 2016 Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 searchlight13da4-070816.htm JULY 8, 2016 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D - 101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 4)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP N

June 30, 2016 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ?Act?) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the ?Mine Act

June 30, 2016 10-Q

Searchlight Minerals QUARTERLY REPORT (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS C

May 26, 2016 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

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 May 23, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.

May 17, 2016 NT 10-Q

Searchlight Minerals NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 FORM 12b-25 CUSIP Number: 812224202 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ? Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-SAR ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2016 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Trans

May 5, 2016 8-K

Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

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 May 2, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.

May 3, 2016 EX-10.1

NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF CONVERSION RIGHT

Exhibit 10.1 NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF CONVERSION RIGHT The undersigned, (?Holder?), is the holder of that certain Secured Convertible Promissory Note, in the principal amount of $, made by Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?), dated September 18, 2013 (the ?Note?). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have their meanings as set forth in the Note. The Note provides th

May 3, 2016 8-K

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 April 27, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.

April 29, 2016 10-K/A

Searchlight Minerals FORM 10-K/A (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. OR ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission File Number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINER

April 15, 2016 8-K

Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

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 April 11, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.

April 15, 2016 EX-16.1

April 15, 2016

Exhibit 16.1 Tel: 702-784-0000 Fax: 702-784-0161 www.bdo.com 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89119 April 15, 2016 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for the event that occurred on April 12, 2016 to be filed by our former client, Searchlight Minerals, Corp. We agr

April 14, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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 April 8, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

April 5, 2016 EX-21.1

LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

EXHIBIT 21.1 LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

April 5, 2016 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95 .1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ?Act?) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the ?Mine Ac

April 5, 2016 10-K

Searchlight Minerals FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. OR ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MI

March 30, 2016 NT 10-K

Searchlight Minerals NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) x Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K ? Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-SAR ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2015 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Tr

March 24, 2016 SC 13D/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 smc13da3031816.htm AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D - 101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 3)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 8122

March 23, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 March 18, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.

March 23, 2016 EX-10.2

COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.2 COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Common Stock Purchase Agreement (this ?Agreement?), is made as of March 18, 2016, by and between SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?), and the investors listed on Schedule I hereto (each, an ?Investor? and together the ?Investors?). RECITALS: A. The Company and the Investors are executing and delivering this Agreement in

March 23, 2016 EX-10.5

COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.5 COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Common Stock Purchase Agreement (this ?Agreement?), is made as of March 18, 2016, by and between SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?), and LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (?Luxor?). RECITALS: A. The Company and Luxor are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from s

March 23, 2016 EX-10.4

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. 2360 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, #100B Henderson, Nevada 89052 March 18, 2016

Exhibit 10.4 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. 2360 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, #100B Henderson, Nevada 89052 March 18, 2016 Luxor Capital Partners, LP c/o Luxor Capital Group, LP 1114 Avenue of the Americas 29th Floor New York, New York 10036 Attention: Norris Nissim Ladies and Gentlemen: We hereby refer to the Secured Convertible Promissory Notes (the “Note”), dated September 18, 2013, as amended March

March 23, 2016 EX-10.3

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.3 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of March 18, 2016, between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?), and each of the several purchasers signatory hereto (each purchaser, a ?Purchaser? and collectively, the ?Purchasers?). This Agreement is made pursuant to the Common Stock Purchase A

March 23, 2016 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES $4.6 M ISSUANCE OF EQUITY LED BY LUXOR

Exhibit 99.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES $4.6 M ISSUANCE OF EQUITY LED BY LUXOR HENDERSON, Nevada (March 23, 2016) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCQB: SRCH) (?we?, ?us?, ?our?, or the ?Company?), announced today that it has closed a $4,619,491 issuance of its equity securities (the ?Offering?) which includes the conversion of $3,119,491 of Secured Convertible Promissory Notes and interes

March 23, 2016 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT TO SECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT TO SECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE THIS AMENDMENT TO SECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE (this ?Amendment?), dated as of March 18, 2016, is by and between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?), and the undersigned (?Holder?). The Company and Holder are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the ?Parties? and individually as a ?Party.? WHE

February 11, 2016 8-K

Searchlight Minerals FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) February 4, 2016 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

January 22, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) January 20, 2016 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

November 23, 2015 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ?Act?) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the ?Mine Act

November 23, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

10-Q 1 v42353510q.htm FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015 ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file num

November 17, 2015 NT 10-Q

Searchlight Minerals NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ? Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-SAR ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: September 30, 2015 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? T

November 16, 2015 8-K

Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) November 12, 2015 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

October 30, 2015 SC 13D

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / ORING MARTIN B - SC 13D Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. )* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) Martin B. Oring 7582 Hawks Landing Dri

August 19, 2015 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. COMPLETES $3.27 MILLION IN EQUITY FINANCINGS AND RECEIVES RESULTS OF BENCH SCALE TESTS FROM MIDREX TECHNOLOGIES, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KOBE STEEL

Exhibit 99.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. COMPLETES $3.27 MILLION IN EQUITY FINANCINGS AND RECEIVES RESULTS OF BENCH SCALE TESTS FROM MIDREX TECHNOLOGIES, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KOBE STEEL HENDERSON, Nevada (August 19, 2015) ? Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCQB: SRCH) (?Searchlight? or the ?Company?) today announced that it has raised $3.27 million across three rounds of financings within the l

August 19, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) August 19, 2015 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

August 14, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CO

August 14, 2015 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

August 4, 2015 EX-10.2

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.2 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of , 2015, between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?) and the undersigned signatories (each a ?Purchaser?). This Agreement is made pursuant to a Subscription Agreement and Investor Questionnaire, dated as of , 2015, executed and delivered to the

August 4, 2015 EX-10.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK ****__________ Shares of Common Stock****

Exhibit 10.1 THIS WARRANT AND THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. War

August 4, 2015 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 July 30, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S

May 28, 2015 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 May 28, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

May 28, 2015 EX-10.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK ****__________ Shares of Common Stock****

Exhibit 10.1 THIS WARRANT AND THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE ?ACT?). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. War

May 28, 2015 EX-10.2

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.2 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of , 2015, between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?) and the undersigned signatories (each a ?Purchaser?). This Agreement is made pursuant to a Subscription Agreement and Investor Questionnaire, dated as of , 2015, executed and delivered to the

May 15, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS C

May 15, 2015 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ?Act?) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the ?Mine Act

April 13, 2015 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. OR ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MI

April 13, 2015 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95 .1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ?Act?) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the ?Mine Ac

April 13, 2015 EX-21.1

LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

EXHIBIT 21.1 LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

March 31, 2015 NT 10-K

Searchlight Minerals FORM NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) x Form 10-K ? Form 20-F ? Form 11-K ? Form 10-Q ? Form 10-D ? Form N-SAR ? Form N-CSR For Period Ended: 12/31/2014 ? Transition Report on Form 10-K ? Transition Report on Form 20-F ? Transition Report on Form 11-K ? Transitio

March 30, 2015 EX-10.2

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK ****4,250,000 Shares of Common Stock****

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March 30, 2015 EX-10.1

COMMON STOCK AND WARRANT PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 2 v405884ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 COMMON STOCK AND WARRANT PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”), is made as of March 25, 2015, by and between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Luxor Capital Partners, LP (the “Investor”). RECITALS: A. The Company and the Investor are executing and delivering th

March 30, 2015 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT WITH LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP, FOR AGGREGATE GROSS PROCEEDS OF $1.5 MILLION

EX-99.1 6 v405884ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT WITH LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP, FOR AGGREGATE GROSS PROCEEDS OF $1.5 MILLION HENDERSON, Nevada (March 30, 2015) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCQB: SRCH) (the “Company”), announced today that on March 25, 2015, it completed a $1,500,000 private placement of its securities (the

March 30, 2015 EX-10.3

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

EX-10.3 4 v405884ex10-3.htm EXHIBIT 10.3 Exhibit 10.3 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 25, 2015, between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) and the undersigned signatory (the “Purchaser”). This Agreement is made pursuant to the Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as

March 30, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 March 25, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.

March 30, 2015 EX-10.4

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.4 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of March 18, 2015, between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?) and each of the several purchasers signatory hereto (each such purchaser, a ?Purchaser? and collectively, the ?Purchasers?). This Agreement is made pursuant to the Supplemental Subscr

March 27, 2015 EX-99.4

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March 27, 2015 SC 13D/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - MARCH 27, 2015 Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D - 101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 2)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) Jamie Nash, Esq. Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & C

March 27, 2015 EX-99.1

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March 27, 2015 EX-99.3

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March 27, 2015 EX-99.3

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March 27, 2015 EX-99.1

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March 27, 2015 EX-99.5

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March 10, 2015 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. PROVIDES UPDATE ON ITS CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. PROVIDES UPDATE ON ITS CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT HENDERSON, Nevada (March 10, 2015) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (?Searchlight? or the ?Company?) today provided an update on its Clarkdale Slag Project as it continues its autoclave testing and optimization of gold recovery and moves towards commercial operation and project feasibility. Current Work Program The

March 10, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) March 10, 2015 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

December 29, 2014 EX-10.1

Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Division of Firms

Exhibit 10.1 Cupit, Milligan, Ogden & Williams Certified Public Accountants Shareholders Edward R. Cupit, CPA, (1943-2010) Ronald A. Milligan, CPA Thomas M. Ogden, CPA Melvin L. Williams, CPA Michael T. Metkovich, CPA 1695 Meadow Wood Lane, Suite 100 Reno, Nevada 89502 (775) 827-5055 Fax (775) 827-6356 December 23, 2014 Searchlight Minerals Corp. 2360 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Ste #100 B Henderson,

December 29, 2014 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 December 23, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I

December 24, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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 December 18, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

December 12, 2014 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF RECOVERED GOLD METAL-IN-HAND AT AN AVERAGE OF 0.38 OUNCES PER TON BY PILOT-SCALE TESTS; PLANS TO MOVE TO COMMERCIAL OPERATION

Exhibit 99.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF RECOVERED GOLD METAL-IN-HAND AT AN AVERAGE OF 0.38 OUNCES PER TON BY PILOT-SCALE TESTS; PLANS TO MOVE TO COMMERCIAL OPERATION HENDERSON, Nevada (December 12, 2014) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced the confirmation of recovered gold metal-in-hand at an average of 0.38 ounces

December 12, 2014 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT FOR AGGREGATE GROSS PROCEEDS OF $1.6 MILLION

EXHIBIT 99.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT FOR AGGREGATE GROSS PROCEEDS OF $1.6 MILLION HENDERSON, Nevada (December 12, 2014) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTC BB: SRCH) (the “Company”), announced today that it has closed the second tranche of its private placement offering (the “Offering”) for gross proceeds of $599,500. On October 24, 2014 the Company closed a

December 12, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 December 12, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I

December 12, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 December 8, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.

November 14, 2014 SC 13D/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - NOVEMBER 14, 2014 Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D - 101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 1)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) Jamie Nash, Esq. Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & C

November 14, 2014 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

November 14, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERA

November 12, 2014 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

Exhibit 99.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WARRANTS HENDERSON, Nevada (November 11, 2014) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced the extension of the term of certain of its outstanding warrants. On November 11, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an amendment to the expiration dates of cer

November 12, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) November 11, 2014 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

October 28, 2014 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 October 24, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.

October 28, 2014 EX-10.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK ****<<NO OF SHARES>> Shares of Common Stock****

Exhibit 10.1 THIS WARRANT AND THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER THE ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. War

September 8, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) September 2, 2014 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

August 19, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014 ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CO

August 19, 2014 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

August 15, 2014 NT 10-Q

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. NT 10-Q - - NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ¨ Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: June 30, 2014 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Transi

May 15, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 9, 2014 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

May 15, 2014 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLD AND IRON RECOVERY AT ITS CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLD AND IRON RECOVERY AT ITS CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT HENDERSON, Nevada (May 9, 2014) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced significant technical achievements in gold and iron recovery at its Clarkdale Slag Project. These achievements include, but are not limited to: · The

May 14, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014 ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS C

May 14, 2014 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

March 28, 2014 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

March 28, 2014 10-K

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Item 2. Properties Item 3. Legal Proceedings Item 6. Selected Financial Data

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. OR ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MI

March 28, 2014 EX-21.1

LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

EXHIBIT 21.1 LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

November 12, 2013 EX-10.6

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November 12, 2013 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

November 12, 2013 10-Q

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION SIGNATURES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERA

October 28, 2013 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WARRANTS HENDERSON, Nevada (October 28, 2013) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced the extension of the term of certain of its outstanding warrants. On October 25, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company unilaterally determined to amend certain of the Company’s outstandi

October 28, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) October 25, 2013 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

September 30, 2013 SC 13D/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. )* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) Jamie Nash, Esq. Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wo

September 24, 2013 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. CLOSES ON $4 MILLION CAPITAL RAISE LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS LP AND COMPANY’S CEO ARE LARGEST INVESTORS IN SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE FINANCING

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. CLOSES ON $4 MILLION CAPITAL RAISE LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS LP AND COMPANY’S CEO ARE LARGEST INVESTORS IN SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE FINANCING HENDERSON, Nevada (September 23, 2013) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced that it has closed on a $4 million capital raise by the sale of five-year Senior Secured Convertible No

September 24, 2013 EX-10.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Secured Convertible Note Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of September 18, 2013, by and between Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and the investors listed on Schedule I (the “Schedule of Investors”) attached to this Agreement (each an “Investor” and together the “Investors”).

September 24, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) September 18, 2013 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

September 24, 2013 EX-10.2

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. SECURED CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE OR FOR WHICH THEY ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT), OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

September 24, 2013 EX-10.4

PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (as amended, modified or otherwise supplemented from time to time, the “Security Agreement”), is entered into as of September 18, 2013, by and among Searchlight Minerals Corp.

September 24, 2013 EX-3.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (a Nevada corporation) (Effective as of September 18, 2013)

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (a Nevada corporation) (Effective as of September 18, 2013) On September 13, 2013, the Board of Directors of Searchlight Minerals Corp. (the “Company”) voted to approve the amendment set forth below to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, dated as of April 23, 2009 (the “Bylaws”), to become effective on Sep

September 24, 2013 EX-10.3

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 18, 2013, between Searchlight Minerals Corp.

September 24, 2013 EX-10.6

Sublease Agreement

Sublease Agreement THIS LEASE is made this 1st day of September, 2013, by and between Ireland, Inc.

September 24, 2013 EX-10.5

FIRST AMENDMENT TO VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY COUPLED WITH INTEREST

FIRST AMENDMENT TO VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY COUPLED WITH INTEREST THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (this “First Amendment”) to the Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy Coupled with Interest dated June 7, 2012 (the “Voting Agreement”), entered into by and among Searchlight Minerals Corp.

August 21, 2013 EX-99.2

LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP COMMITS TO PURCHASE $2.6 M OF A POSSIBLE $5.75 M SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE

LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP COMMITS TO PURCHASE $2.6 M OF A POSSIBLE $5.75 M SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE HENDERSON, Nevada (August 20, 2013) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCQB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a binding commitment with Luxor Capital Group (“Luxor”) for the issuance of a $2,600,000 secured convertible note (the “Luxor Note”). The Luxor Note will

August 21, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) August 19, 2013 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

August 21, 2013 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. BINDING SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE Term Sheet AUGUST 19, 2013

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. BINDING SECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE Term Sheet AUGUST 19, 2013 The provisions of this binding term sheet (this “Term Sheet”) are entered into for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and are intended to be legally binding. Such terms will be elaborated in more detail in subsequent documentation, but this Term Sheet i

August 14, 2013 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

August 14, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013 ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CO

August 12, 2013 NT 10-Q

- NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ¨ Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: June 30, 2013 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Transi

July 8, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) July 8, 2013 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

July 8, 2013 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES PILOT AUTOCLAVE TEST PRODUCING 0.42 OPT GOLD INTO SOLUTION; RESULTS CONFIRMED BY FIRE ASSAY

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES PILOT AUTOCLAVE TEST PRODUCING 0.42 OPT GOLD INTO SOLUTION; RESULTS CONFIRMED BY FIRE ASSAY HENDERSON, Nevada (July 8, 2013) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced that it has successfully run its pilot autoclave on slag material taken from the Clarkdale Slag Project and furthermore, the results

May 10, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (

May 10, 2013 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

April 1, 2013 EX-21.1

LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

EXHIBIT 21.1 LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

April 1, 2013 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. OR ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MI

April 1, 2013 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

March 15, 2013 NT 10-K

- NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) x Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K ¨ Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2012 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Tr

February 14, 2013 SC 13G/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - FEBRUARY 14, 2013 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (RULE 13d - 102) Information to be included in statements filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO.4)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) December 31,

December 20, 2012 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL START-UP OF 240-GALLON PILOT AUTOCLAVE SENIOR CORPORATE METALLURGIST AND AUTOCLAVE PROCESS ENGINEER HIRED ON A FULL-TIME BASIS TO MANAGE PILOT AUTOCLAVE TESTING PROGRAM

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL START-UP OF 240-GALLON PILOT AUTOCLAVE SENIOR CORPORATE METALLURGIST AND AUTOCLAVE PROCESS ENGINEER HIRED ON A FULL-TIME BASIS TO MANAGE PILOT AUTOCLAVE TESTING PROGRAM HENDERSON, Nevada (December 20, 2012) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced the successful start-up of its pilot autoclave system

December 20, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) December 20, 2012 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

November 14, 2012 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

November 14, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS COR

November 2, 2012 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WARRANTS

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WARRANTS HENDERSON, Nevada (November 1, 2012) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced the extension of the term of certain of its outstanding warrants. On November 1, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company unilaterally determined to amend certain of the Company’s outstandi

November 2, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) November 1, 2012 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

October 17, 2012 8-K

Other Events - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) October 16, 2012 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

September 27, 2012 EX-16.1

EX-16.1

September 27, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) September 21, 2012 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

August 14, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (E

August 14, 2012 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

July 3, 2012 8-K/A

- FORM 8-KA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No.

June 11, 2012 EX-10.1

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of June 7, 2012, between Searchlight Minerals Corp.

June 11, 2012 EX-10.2

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of June 7, 2012, between Searchlight Minerals Corp.

June 11, 2012 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. COMPLETES $4.05 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF COMMON STOCK WITH LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP, LP COMPANY ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. COMPLETES $4.05 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF COMMON STOCK WITH LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP, LP COMPANY ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS HENDERSON, Nevada (June 8, 2012) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of an equity financing with Luxor Capital Group, LP (“Luxor”) that generated gross proceeds of app

June 11, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

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 June 7, 2012 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

June 11, 2012 EX-17.1

June 7, 2012

June 7, 2012 Searchlight Minerals Corp. 2441 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy, #120 Henderson, NV 89052 Re: Resignation of J.C. McFarland I, the undersigned, being a member of the Board of Directors of Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), do hereby tender my resignation as a director of the Company and all of its subsidiaries, effective immediately. There are no disagreements o

June 11, 2012 EX-10.3

VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY COUPLED WITH INTEREST

EX-10.3 4 v315718ex10-3.htm EXHIBIT 10.3 VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY COUPLED WITH INTEREST This VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY COUPLED WITH INTEREST (this “Agreement”), dated June 7, 2012, is entered into by and among Searchlight Minerals Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and the undersigned stockholders (each, a “Stockholder” and collectively, the “Stockholders”) of

May 16, 2012 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

May 16, 2012 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (

May 16, 2012 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES POLICY ADOPTED: May 8, 2012

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES POLICY ADOPTED: May 8, 2012 Introduction This document outlines the financial reporting and disclosure policies, controls and procedures to be followed by Searchlight Minerals Corp. (the “Corporation”), which have been designed to ensure prompt, accurate and complete financial reporting and disclosure as required

May 15, 2012 NT 10-Q

- FORM NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ¨ Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2012 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Trans

May 11, 2012 8-K

- FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 8, 2012 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

May 8, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 8, 2012 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

May 8, 2012 EX-99.1

Forward Looking Statements Searchlight Minerals Corp. May 8, 2012 This presentation may contain, in addition to historical information, forward - looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Sect

Forward Looking Statements Searchlight Minerals Corp. May 8, 2012 This presentation may contain, in addition to historical information, forward - looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this Presentation that are forward - looking statements are subject to vario

April 18, 2012 DEFA14A

- FORM DEFA 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy State

April 12, 2012 EX-21.1

LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

EXHIBIT 21.1 LIST OF WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

April 12, 2012 EX-95.1

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

EXHIBIT 95.1 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) and Item 104 of Regulation S-K require certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate coal or other mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the “Mine Act

April 12, 2012 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. OR ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MI

April 2, 2012 NT 10-K

- NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) x Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K ¨ Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: December 31, 2011 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Tr

March 26, 2012 DEFR14A

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Definitive Proxy State

March 22, 2012 DEF 14A

- FORM DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Definitive Proxy State

March 6, 2012 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 Form 10-Q Form 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-Q on Form 10-Q/A x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-

March 6, 2012 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 Form 10-K Form 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K on Form 10-K/A (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. OR ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission Fi

March 6, 2012 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 Form 10-Q Form 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-Q on Form 10-Q/A S Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011 £ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-3

March 6, 2012 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 Form 10-Q Form 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-Q on Form 10-Q/A x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number

February 17, 2012 CORRESP

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February 17, 2012 VIA EDGAR Mr. Karl Hiller Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2010 Filed March 4, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Hiller: On behalf of Searchlight Minerals Corp. (the “Company”), we write in connection wit

February 14, 2012 SC 13G/A

SRCH / Searchlight Minerals Corp. / Luxor Capital Group, LP - FEBRUARY 14, 2012 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (RULE 13d - 102) Information to be included in statements filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO.3)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) December 31,

February 6, 2012 CORRESP

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February 6, 2012 Jeffrey P. Berg [email protected] VIA EDGAR Mr. Karl Hiller Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2010 Filed March 4, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Hiller: On behalf of Searchlight Minerals Corp. (the “Com

January 6, 2012 8-K

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) January 4, 2012 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

December 2, 2011 CORRESP

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December 2, 2011 Jeffrey P. Berg [email protected] VIA FEDEX Mr. Karl Hiller Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2010 Filed March 4, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Hiller: On behalf of Searchlight Minerals Corp. (the “Com

November 17, 2011 CORRESP

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November 17, 2011 Jeffrey P. Berg [email protected] VIA EDGAR Karl Hiller Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2010 Filed March 4, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Hiller: As a follow-up to our conversation with you and the Staff today, on

November 14, 2011 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 o Transition report pursuant Se

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 o Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS COR

November 7, 2011 8-K

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 November 4, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Miner

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 November 4, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.

November 3, 2011 CORRESP

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Jeffrey P. Berg [email protected] November 3, 2011 Mr. John Reynolds Assistant Director U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Schedule 14A (Proxy Statement) Filed October 18, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Reynolds: In response to your letter dated November 2, 2011, please see our responses below. On behalf of Searchlight Mi

October 24, 2011 CORRESP

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Jeffrey P. Berg [email protected] October 24, 2011 VIA EDGAR Karl Hiller Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2010 Filed March 4, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Hiller: As a follow-up to our conversation with Paul Monsour of the Securiti

October 18, 2011 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy State

September 27, 2011 8-K

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 September 21, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Min

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 September 21, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (

September 23, 2011 EX-99.1

Joint Filer Information

Joint Filer Information Title of Security: Common Stock and Warrants Issuer & Ticker Symbol: SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

September 20, 2011 EX-99.1

Joint Filer Information

Joint Filer Information Title of Security: Common Stock and Warrants Issuer & Ticker Symbol: SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

September 15, 2011 CORRESP

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September 15, 2011 Jeffrey P. Berg [email protected] Mr. Karl Hiller Branch Chief U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2010 Filed March 4, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Hiller: In response to your letter dated August 25, 2011, please see our responses below. On behalf of Sea

September 7, 2011 CORRESP

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Jeffrey P. Berg [email protected] September 7, 2011 VIA EDGAR Karl Hiller Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2010 Filed March 4, 2011 File No. 000-30995 Dear Mr. Hiller: As a follow-up to our conversation with the staff of the Securities

September 6, 2011 EX-99.1

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ENGINEERING FIRM CONFIRMS RESULTS OF EARLIER COMPANY AUTOCLAVE TESTS CONDUCTED BY SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ENGINEERING FIRM CONFIRMS RESULTS OF EARLIER COMPANY AUTOCLAVE TESTS CONDUCTED BY SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

September 6, 2011 8-K

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 September 6, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Mine

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 September 6, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I

August 12, 2011 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011 o Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (E

July 27, 2011 EX-10.1

THIRD AMENDMENT TO ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

THIRD AMENDMENT TO ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT This Third Amendment to Assignment Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of July 25, 2011 (the ?Effective Date?) by and among Searchlight Minerals Corp.

July 27, 2011 8-K

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 July 25, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals

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 July 25, 2011 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S

May 13, 2011 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011 o Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (

May 11, 2011 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ¨ Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: March 31, 2011 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Trans

March 4, 2011 EX-21.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. LIST OF WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

EXHIBIT 21.1 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. LIST OF WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES 1. Clarkdale Minerals LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 2. Clarkdale Metals Corp., a Nevada corporation

March 4, 2011 10-K

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. OR ¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MI

February 14, 2011 SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (RULE 13d - 102) Information to be included in statements filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (RULE 13d - 102) Information to be included in statements filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and amendments thereto filed pursuant to 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 2)* Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 (Title of Class of Securities) 812224202 (CUSIP Number) December 31

December 29, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) December 28, 2010

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) December 28, 2010 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

December 29, 2010 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

December 27, 2010 EX-99

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. SELLS AN INITIAL 3 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR $1.6 MILLION AND RECEIVES A COMMITMENT TO PURCHASE UP TO 10 MILLION ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR CASH

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. SELLS AN INITIAL 3 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR $1.6 MILLION AND RECEIVES A COMMITMENT TO PURCHASE UP TO 10 MILLION ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR CASH HENDERSON, Nevada (December 27, 2010) — Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight,” “SMC” or the “Company”), an exploration stage minerals company focused on precious metals projects in the south

December 27, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) December 22, 2010

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) December 22, 2010 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

December 27, 2010 EX-10.1

COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

COMMON STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Common Stock Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of December 22, 2010, by and between Searchlight Minerals Corp.

December 23, 2010 424B5

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. 13,000,000 Shares Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-169993 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To prospectus dated November 23, 2010) SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. 13,000,000 Shares Common Stock We are offering up to 13,000,000 shares of our common stock to an investor. Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “SRCH.” The last reported sale price of our common stock on December 22,

November 24, 2010 424B3

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. Common Stock Debt Securities

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-169993 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. $400,000,000 Common Stock Debt Securities Warrants Units We may offer and sell, from time to time, in one or more offerings, together or separately, in one or more series or classes, any combination of the securities described in this prospectus. The aggregate initial offering price of the securities that we of

November 19, 2010 CORRESP

Searchlight Minerals Corp. 2441 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Suite 120 Henderson, Nevada 89052 (702) 939-5247 November 19, 2010

Searchlight Minerals Corp. 2441 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Suite 120 Henderson, Nevada 89052 (702) 939-5247 November 19, 2010 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549-0404 Attn: Sirimal Mukerjee, Esq. Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-169993) Dear Mr. Mukerjee: Searchlight Min

November 19, 2010 CORRESP

November 19, 2010 Jeffrey P. Berg direct dial: 310.820.8800 [email protected] United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549-0404 Attn: Sirimal Mukerjee, Esq. Re: Searchlight Mi

November 19, 2010 Jeffrey P. Berg direct dial: 310.820.8800 [email protected] United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549-0404 Attn: Sirimal Mukerjee, Esq. Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-169993) Dear Mr. Mukerjee: Per our earlier conversation, Searchlight Minerals Corp. is h

November 19, 2010 CORRESP

Searchlight Minerals Corp. 2441 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Suite 120 Henderson, Nevada 89052 (702) 939-5247 November 19, 2010

Searchlight Minerals Corp. 2441 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Suite 120 Henderson, Nevada 89052 (702) 939-5247 November 19, 2010 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549-0404 Attn: Sirimal Mukerjee, Esq. Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-169993) Dear Mr. Mukerjee: Searchlight Min

November 19, 2010 CORRESP

Re: Searchlight Minerals Corp. Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-169993)

November 19, 2010 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporate Finance 100 F Street, N.

November 19, 2010 EX-23.11

EX-23.11

November 19, 2010 EX-23.10

CONSENT OF BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

CONSENT OF BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION To the Board of Directors Searchlight Minerals Corp.

November 19, 2010 S-3/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2010

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 19, 2010 Registration No.

November 19, 2010 EX-12.1

STATEMENT REGARDING THE COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERENCE DIVIDENDS TO EARNINGS

Exhibit 12.1 STATEMENT REGARDING THE COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERENCE DIVIDENDS TO EARNINGS Nine Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Fixed charges: Interest on capitalized leases $ 1,068 $ 2,375 $ 3,419 $ 2,062 $ — $ — Capitalized interest 113,397 165,244 180,170 162,173 — — Estimated interest portion of rent expense 6,375 5

November 10, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) þ Definitive Proxy State

November 9, 2010 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS COR

November 9, 2010 EX-10.1

FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Employment Agreement (“Amendment”) is entered into on November 8, 2010 by and between Searchlight Minerals Corp.

October 26, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) October 26, 2010

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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) October 26, 2010 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

October 26, 2010 EX-99.1

MICHAEL CONBOY, REPRESENTATIVE OF LUXOR CAPITAL, JOINS SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MICHAEL CONBOY, REPRESENTATIVE OF LUXOR CAPITAL, JOINS SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HENDERSON, Nevada (October 26, 2010) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight,” “SMC” or the “Company”), an exploration stage minerals company focused on precious metals projects in the southwestern United States, today announced that Michael Conboy has joined the Company’s Board as

October 18, 2010 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2010

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2010 Registration No.

October 18, 2010 EX-23.10

CONSENT OF BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

CONSENT OF BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION To the Board of Directors Searchlight Minerals Corp.

October 18, 2010 EX-23.8

SCOTT W. LINDSAY ARIZONA CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER NO. 30292 P.O. Box 456 Dewey, Arizona 86327 CONSENT OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISER

SCOTT W. LINDSAY ARIZONA CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER NO. 30292 P.O. Box 456 Dewey, Arizona 86327 CONSENT OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISER I hereby consent to the inclusion and incorporation by reference by Searchlight Minerals Corp. in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-8 to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”), of

October 18, 2010 EX-23.8

SCOTT W. LINDSAY ARIZONA CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER NO. 30292 P.O. Box 456 Dewey, Arizona 86327 CONSENT OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISER

SCOTT W. LINDSAY ARIZONA CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER NO. 30292 P.O. Box 456 Dewey, Arizona 86327 CONSENT OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISER I hereby consent to the inclusion and incorporation by reference by Searchlight Minerals Corp. in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”), of

October 18, 2010 EX-4.3

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. TO AS TRUSTEE INDENTURE DATED AS OF , 20 SENIOR DEBT SECURITIES ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 1 1.1 Definitions. 1 1.2 Compliance Certificates and Opinions. 7 1.3 Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee. 8 1.4 Acts of Holders; Record Dates. 8 1.5 Notices, etc., to Trustee and Company. 10 1.6 Notice to Holders; Waiver. 10 1.7 Conflict wi

October 18, 2010 EX-23.11

3145 E. Warm Springs Road • Suite 450 • Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 • PHONE: (702) 450-2200 • FAX: (702) 436-4218 E-MAIL: [email protected]

To the Board of Directors Searchlight Minerals Corp. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of Searchlight Minerals Corp. of our report dated April 10, 2006, except for Note 2, which is dated October 23, 2006 and Notes 1, 3, 4 and 13, which are dated July 7, 2008, with respect to the balance sheet as of December 31, 2005, and the related stat

October 18, 2010 EX-23.10

CONSENT OF BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

CONSENT OF BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION To the Board of Directors Searchlight Minerals Corp.

October 18, 2010 EX-23.7

SGS CANADA INC. P.O. Box 4300, 185 Concession Street Lakefield, Ontario, Canada K0L 2H0 CONSENT OF GEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT

SGS CANADA INC. P.O. Box 4300, 185 Concession Street Lakefield, Ontario, Canada K0L 2H0 CONSENT OF GEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT We hereby consent to the inclusion and incorporation by reference by Searchlight Minerals Corp. in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”), of our findings include

October 18, 2010 EX-23.11

3145 E. Warm Springs Road • Suite 450 • Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 • PHONE: (702) 450-2200 • FAX: (702) 436-4218 E-MAIL: [email protected]

To the Board of Directors Searchlight Minerals Corp. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of Searchlight Minerals Corp. of our report dated April 10, 2006, except for Note 2, which is dated October 23, 2006 and Notes 1, 3, 4 and 13, which are dated July 7, 2008, with respect to the balance sheet as of December 31, 2005, and the related stat

October 18, 2010 EX-12.1

STATEMENT REGARDING THE COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERENCE DIVIDENDS TO EARNINGS

Exhibit 12.1 STATEMENT REGARDING THE COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERENCE DIVIDENDS TO EARNINGS Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 Year Ended December 31, 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Fixed charges: Interest on capitalized leases $ 782 $ 2,375 $ 3,419 $ 2,062 $ — $ — Capitalized interest 76,642 165,244 180,170 162,173 — — Estimated interest portion of rent expense 3,526 5,530 7,17

October 18, 2010 S-3

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2010

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2010 Registration No.

October 18, 2010 EX-23.7

SGS CANADA INC. P.O. Box 4300, 185 Concession Street Lakefield, Ontario, Canada K0L 2H0 CONSENT OF GEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT

SGS CANADA INC. P.O. Box 4300, 185 Concession Street Lakefield, Ontario, Canada K0L 2H0 CONSENT OF GEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT We hereby consent to the inclusion and incorporation by reference by Searchlight Minerals Corp. in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-8 to be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”), of our findings include

October 18, 2010 EX-4.4

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. AS TRUSTEE DATED AS OF ____________, 20 SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES TABLE OF CONTENTS

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. TO AS TRUSTEE INDENTURE DATED AS OF , 20 SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 1 Section 1.1 Definitions 1 Section 1.2 Compliance Certificates and Opinions 10 Section 1.3 Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee 11 Section 1.4 Acts of Holders; Record Dates 11 Section 1.5 Notices, etc., to Trust

October 4, 2010 EX-10.2

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (Nonqualified Stock Option Grant)

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (Nonqualified Stock Option Grant) THIS STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this ?Option Agreement?) is made as of October 1, 2010, by and between SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP., a Nevada corporation (the ?Company?), and Martin B. Oring (the ?Holder?). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Company desires to provide the Holder with an option to purchase 300,000 shares of common

October 4, 2010 EX-99.1

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. TO PURSUE AUTOCLAVING TO EXTRACT PRECIOUS METALS FROM CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT COMPANY ANNOUNCES EXPENSE CONTROL INITIATIVES AND CHANGES TO MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. TO PURSUE AUTOCLAVING TO EXTRACT PRECIOUS METALS FROM CLARKDALE SLAG PROJECT COMPANY ANNOUNCES EXPENSE CONTROL INITIATIVES AND CHANGES TO MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS HENDERSON, Nevada (October 4, 2010) - Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTCBB: SRCH) (“Searchlight,” “SMC” or the “Company”), an exploration stage minerals company focused on precious metals projects in the

October 4, 2010 8-K

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 October 1, 2010 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minera

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 October 1, 2010 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R

October 4, 2010 EX-10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (?Agreement?) is entered into and made effective as of October 1, 2010 (the ?Effective Date?), by and between.

October 4, 2010 EX-10.3

SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS

SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS This Separation Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is entered into as of the date of the last signature on the signature page hereof, by and between Ian R.

October 4, 2010 8-K

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 September 29, 2010 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Min

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 September 29, 2010 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (

September 24, 2010 144

SEC USE ONLY DOCUMENT SEQUENCE NO. CUSIP NUMBER WORK LOCATION

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August 30, 2010 8-K

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 August 20, 2010 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minera

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 August 20, 2010 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Searchlight Minerals Corp. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-30995 98-0232244 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R

August 16, 2010 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q x Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 ¨ Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (E

August 9, 2010 NT 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SEC File Number: 000-30995 CUSIP Number: 812224202 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One) ¨ Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For Period Ended: June 30, 2010 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Transi

May 7, 2010 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q Quarterly report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010 Transition report pursuant Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 000-30995 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. (Exac

May 3, 2010 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 1, 2010

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 1, 2010 SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP.

May 3, 2010 EX-99.1

J.C. MCFARLAND JOINS SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

J.C. MCFARLAND JOINS SEARCHLIGHT MINERALS CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HENDERSON, Nevada (May 3, 2010) — Searchlight Minerals Corp. (OTC BB: SRCH) (the “Company”), a minerals exploration company focused on the acquisition and development of projects in the southwestern United States, today announced that J.C. “Mac” McFarland has joined the Company’s Board as an Independent Director. Mr. McFarland will

April 30, 2010 10-K/A

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 TO Form 10-K ON FORM 10-K/A (Mark One) x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. OR o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission Fi

April 30, 2010 EX-99.6

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES Adopted March 23, 2010

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES Adopted March 23, 2010 The Board of Directors of Searchlight Minerals Corp.

April 30, 2010 EX-99.4

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Adopted March 23, 2010

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER Adopted March 23, 2010 The Board of Directors of Searchlight Minerals Corp.

April 30, 2010 EX-99.5

NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER Adopted March 23, 2010

NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER Adopted March 23, 2010 The Board of Directors of Searchlight Minerals Corp.

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