U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 12b-25

SEC File Number 000-54658

CUSIP Number 559078 100

NOTICE OF LATE FILING

(Check One):

[ x ] Form 10-K     [  ]  Form 11-K     [  ] Form 20-F     [  ] Form 10-Q     [  ] Form N-SAR

For Period Ended: December 31, 2016

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:  N/A

Part I--Registrant Information

          Full Name of Registrant:           MAGELLAN GOLD CORPORATION

          Former Name if Applicable:

          Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number):

2010A Harbison Drive # 312

Vacaville, CA  95687

Part II--Rules 12b-25(b) and (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12(b)-25(b), the following should be completed.   (Check box if appropriate)

Part III--Narrative

State below in reasonable detail the reasons why form 10-K, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q or N-SAR or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

The Registrant is unable to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K within the prescribed time period because the Company has experienced some difficulty in compiling its financial records to complete the preparation of the audited financial statements for the reporting period.

Part IV--Other Information

(1)

Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification

Clifford L. Neuman, P.C.

6800 N. 79^th St., Ste. 200

Niwot, Colorado 80503

(303) 449-2100

(2)

Have all other period reports required under section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed?  If the answer is no, identify report(s).

[X] Yes   [  ] No

(3)

Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?

[  ] Yes   [X] No

If so; attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.

MAGELLAN GOLD CORPORATION

(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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