UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 10-K


x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172023

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: 001-08429


Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Nevada

Nevada

91-1031015

(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

11770 W. President Dr., Ste. F

Boise, Idaho

83713

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)


(208) 658-1037

(Registrant’sRegistrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)


SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTIONSecurities registered under Section 12(b) OF THE ACT:  of the Exchange Act:

Title of each classTrading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
NONENONENONE

None


SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTIONSecurities registered under Section 12(g) OF THE ACT:

Common stock, Par Value $0.001

                        (Title of Class)the Exchange Act:

Title of each classTrading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueTHMG
THM
OTCQB
TSX-V


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes ¨  No x


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes ¨  No x


Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x  No ¨


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x  No ¨


Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrantsregistrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to the Form 10-K. x


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of large"large accelerated filer,” “accelerated" "accelerated filer,” “smaller" "smaller reporting companycompany" and emerging"emerging growth companycompany" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


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Large Accelerated Filer o     Accelerated Filer o     Non-Accelerated Filer o     Smaller Reporting Company  x      Emerging Growth Company o


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of it's internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes ¨  No x


State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter:  $ 4,599,8512,595,841 as of June 30, 2016.2023.


The number of shares of the Registrant’sRegistrant's Common Stock outstanding as of March 26, 2018,February 15, 2024, was 57,133,879




60,855,579.


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THUNDER MOUNTAIN GOLD, INC.

Form 10-K

December 31, 20162023


Table of Contents

PART I4
ITEM 1 -    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS4
ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS6
ITEM 1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS9
ITEM 1C - CYBERSERCURITY9
ITEM 2 -    DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES10
ITEM 3 -    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS17
ITEM 4 -  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES18
PART II18
ITEM 5 -    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES18
ITEM 6 -    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA19
ITEM 7 -    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS19
ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK23
ITEM 8 -    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA23
ITEM 9 -    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE40
ITEM 9A - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES40
ITEM 9B - OTHER INFORMATION40
PART III41
ITEM 10 -  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE41
ITEM 11 -  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION44
ITEM 12 -  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS46
ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE47
ITEM 14 -  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES48
PART IV49
ITEM 15 -  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES49


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PART I

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ITEM 1 -    DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

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ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS

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ITEM 1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

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ITEM 2 -    DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES

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ITEM 3 -    LEGAL  PROCEEDINGS

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ITEM 4 –   MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

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PART II

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ITEM 5 -    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

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ITEM 6 -    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

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ITEM 7 -    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS

OF OPERATIONS

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ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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ITEM 8 -    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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ITEM 9 –    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

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ITEM 9A - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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ITEM 9B - OTHER INFORMATION

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PART III

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ITEM 10 -  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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ITEM 11 -  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

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ITEM 12 -  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND

RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

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ITEM 13 -  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

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ITEM 14 -  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

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PART IV

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ITEM 15 –  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

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PART I


Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements


This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking"forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-K that address activities, events or developments that our management expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include discussion of such matters as:


The amount and nature of future capital, development and exploration expenditures;expenditures.


The timing of exploration activities, and;


Business strategies and development of our Operational Plans.


Forward-looking statements also typically include words such as “anticipate”"anticipate", “estimate”"estimate", “expect”"expect", “potential”"potential", “could”"could" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including such factors as the volatility and level of metal prices, uncertainties in cash flow, expected acquisition benefits, exploration, mining and operating risks, competition, litigation, environmental matters, the potential impact of government regulations, many of which are beyond our control. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Management's Discussion and Analysis is intended to be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and the integral notes (“Notes”("Notes") thereto for the fiscal year endingended December 31, 2017.2023. The following statements may be forward looking in nature and actual results may differ materially.


ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS


Company History


The Company was originally incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on November 9, 1935, under the name of Montgomery Mines, Inc. In April 1978 controlling interest in the Montgomery Mines Corporation was obtained by a group of the Thunder Mountain property holders who then changed the corporate name to Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. with the primary goal to further develop their holdings in the Thunder Mountain Mining District, Valley County, Idaho.


Change in Situs and Authorized Capital


The Company moved its situs from Idaho to Nevada, but maintains its corporate offices in Garden City,Boise, Idaho. On December 10, 2007, articles of incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State in Nevada for Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc., a Nevada Corporation. The Directors of Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (Nevada) were the same as for Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (Idaho).


On January 25, 2008, the shareholders approved the merger of Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (Idaho) with Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (Nevada), which was completed by a share for share exchange of common stock. The terms of the merger were such that the Nevada Corporation was the surviving entity. The number of authorized shares for the Nevada Corporation is 200,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share.






The Company is structured as follows: The Company owns 100% of the outstanding stock of Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc. (TMRI), a Nevada Corporation. Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc. owns 100% of the outstanding stock of South Mountain Mines, Inc., an Idaho Corporation. South Mountain Mines, Inc. owns 75% of Owyhee Gold Territory, LLC.


We have no patents, licenses, franchises or concessions which are considered by the Company to be of importance. The business is not of a seasonal nature. Since the potential products are traded in the open market, we have no control over the competitive conditions in the industry. There is no backlog of orders.


There are numerous Federal and State laws and regulation related to environmental protection, which have direct application to mining and milling activities. The more significant of these laws deal with mined land reclamation and wastewater discharge from mines and milling operations. We do not believe that these laws and regulations as presently enacted will have a direct material adverse effect on our operations.


Subsidiary Companies


On May 21, 2007, the Company filed Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State in Nevada for Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc., a wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary of Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. The financial information for the new subsidiary is included in the consolidated financial statements.


On September 27, 2007, Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc. (TMRI), a wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary of Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (THMG), completed the purchase of all the outstanding stock of South Mountain Mines, Inc., an Idaho corporation. On November 8, 2012, South Mountain Mines, Inc., (“SMMI”("SMMI") a wholly owned subsidiary of Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc., which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Idaho State Gold Company II LLC (“ISGC”("ISGC") formed Owyhee Gold Territory LLC (“OGT”("OGT") (aka Owyhee Gold Trust, LLC) a limited liability company (LLC).


On November 4, 2016, SMMI became Managing Member and controlling Member of OGT, through a judicially ratified settlement with ISGC II. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary SMMI is the sole manager of the South Mountain Project in its entirety through a separate Mining Lease with Option to Purchase ("Lease Option") with the Company's majority-owned subsidiary OGT. SMMI has an option to purchase the South Mountain mineral interest for a capped $5 million less net returns royalties paid through the date of exercise. The Lease Option expires in November 2026. If SMMI exercises the option, the option payment of $5 million less advance royalties will be distributed 100% by OGT to OGT's minority member. Under the Lease Option, SMMI pays an advance of $5,000 net returns royalty to OGT annually on November 4 which is distributed to OGT's minority member.

Current Operations

On December 30, 2022, the Company agreed to terminate the Option Agreement with BeMetals Corporation. The BeMetals Option Agreement ("the Option Agreement") was entered into on February 27, 2019, under the original terms of the Option Agreement, BeMetals provided the funding to SMMI for project expenses including management services.

On February 7, 2023, the Company entered into Mutual Release (the "Release") with BeMetals Corp. whereby the Company acknowledged and agreed that BeMetals had completed all of its obligations under the Option Agreement in consideration of a Settlementfinal payment of $33,530, which includes payment of all expenditures incurred through the date of termination. The Company also agreed that BeMetals shall not be obligated to make any additional payments or share issuances further expenditures. The release discharges both parties from any and all claims arising in connection with the Option Agreement.

Subsequent to the receipt of the Release payment, the Company made payments of $6,035 related to expenses attributable to the Option Agreement between ISGC II and SMMI.  This Settlementcovered under the Release. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, the remaining balance of $21,495 was judicially-ratified on November 9, 2016.  SMMI isrecognized in other accrued liabilities, to cover any additional expenses associated with the Manager, and has 75% ownershipOption Agreement.

On April 12, 2023, the Company was served with a Complaint filed in the OGT with ISGC II retaining 25% ownership, capped at $5 million, and no management control.   


The land package at South Mountain consistsfourth judicial district court of the State of Idaho by legal representatives of a total of approximately 1,518 acres, consisting of (i) 17 patented claims (326 acres) and 360 acres of private land; (ii) lease on private ranch land (542 acres); and, (iii) 21 unpatented lodeformer mining claims on BLM managed land (290 acres).  All holdings are located incontractor who had provided services for the South Mountain Mining District, Owyhee County, Idaho.


Current Operations


Thunder Mountain Gold is a mineral exploration stage company with no producing mines.  The Company intends to remainMine project in the businessFall of exploring for mining properties2020.The case was subsequently dismissed with prejudice, and a judgment to that haveeffect was entered on November 21, 2023. The contractor had a 42-day window from the potentialdate of judgment to produce gold, silver, base metals and other commodities.appeal, which expired on January 2, 2024. No appeal was filed within this timeframe, leading to the dismissal of the claim.


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Reports to Security Holders


The Registrant does not issue annual or quarterly reports to security holders other than the annual Form 10-K and quarterly Forms 10-Q as electronically filed with the SEC. Electronically filed reports may be accessed at www.sec.gov. Interested parties also may read and copy any materials filed with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. 20549.  Information may be obtained on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1 (800) SEC-0330.


ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS


Our business, operations, and financial conditionMineral resources are subject to various risks. This is particularly true since wefurther exploration and development, are insubject to additional risks, and no assurance can be given that they will eventually convert to future reserves. Inferred Resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and their economic and legal feasibility. Mineral interests are periodically assessed for impairment of value and any subsequent losses are charged to operations at the businesstime of conducting exploration for mineral propertiesimpairment. Thunder Mountain Gold evaluated these impairment considerations and determined that have the potential for discoveryno such impairments occurred as of economic mineral resources.  We urge you to consider the following risk factors in addition to the other information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K:December 31, 2023.







We have no income and resourceslimited resources.

The Company's viability as a going concern hinge on its capacity to secure capital for future exploration and we expect losses to continueworking capital needs. The primary means of funding anticipated for at least the next two years.


Our only continuing source of funds issustaining operations will be through sales of equity positions received from investors, which may not be sufficient to sustain our operations.  Any additional funds required would have to come from the issuance of debt, the sale of our common stock, or sale of a property interest.  Thereinterest, with the eventual profitable development of mining properties. It is no guaranteeimportant to note that the availability of funds would be available from either source.  If wethese sources is not guaranteed. Failure to successfully raise additional capital may impede property development, necessitating asset liquidation.

On December 31, 2023 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $170,628. In 2019 in connection with the BeMetals Option Agreement (see Note 3), the Company received 10,000,000 shares of BeMetals Corp. common stock that had a fair value of $1,883,875. On December 31, 2023, the fair value of the remaining 6.636 million shares held by the Company is $427,836, and these shares are unsuccessfulunrestricted. The Company does have the option of selling these shares to raise additional cash. On January 18, 2024, the Company sold the remaining 6,636,000 shares held in raising additional funds, we will not be ableBeMetals Corp. for a total consideration of $384,467 (equivalent to develop our properties and will be forced to liquidate assets.  CAD $518,223).


We have no proven reserves.


We have no proven reserves at any of our properties. We only have measured, indicated, and inferred, along with assay samples at South Mountain; and assay samples at some of our other exploration properties.


Information concerning our mining properties in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of subpart 1300 of Regulation SK, which first became applicable to us for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. These requirements differ significantly from the previously applicable disclosure requirements of SEC Industry Guide 7. Among other differences, subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K requires us to disclose our mineral resources, in addition to our mineral reserves, as of the end of our most recently completed fiscal year both in the aggregate and for each of our individually material mining properties. You are cautioned that mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic value. Mineral resources are subject to further exploration and development, are subject to additional risks, and no assurance can be given that they will eventually convert to future reserves. Inferred Resources, in particular, have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and their economic and legal feasibility. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the Inferred Resource exists or is economically or legally mineable. See Item 1A, Risk Factors.


Disclosure of the NI-43-101 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian securities laws, including Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). The Highlights of South Mountain NI-43-101 section refers to "mineral resources," "measured mineral resources," "indicated mineral resources," and "inferred mineral resources."


We believe that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concernconcern.


We have never generated net income fromOn December 30, 2022, the Company agreed to terminate an option agreement on the South Mountain Project with BeMetals Corporation ("BeMetals"). The termination of the option agreement leaves the Company without recurring management fee revenue or operations funding, resulting in our exploration efforts and we have incurred significant net losses in each year since inception. Our accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2017, was $6,195,923. We expect to continue to incur substantial additional losses for the foreseeable future, and we may never become profitable. Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flowflow. The Company is dependent upon our ability to locate and ultimately extract our proven or probable precious metals reserves, if any, our ability to generate positive net revenues and our ability to reduce our operating costs.


Based upon current plans, we expect to incur operating losses in future periods. This will happen because we will incur exploration costs and do not expect to generate revenue. Continued failure to generate revenues could cause us to go out of business.


Our financial statements, for the year ended December 31, 20172023 were audited by our independent registered public accountants, whose report includes an explanatory paragraph stating that the financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern and that we have incurred operating losses since inception that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.


We believe that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern due to our total accumulated deficit of $6,195,923 as of December 31, 2017.  concern.

Our plans for our continuationto continue as a going concern include financing our operations through a company merger, lease option purchase or sales of unregistered common stock and the exercising of stock options by our officers, directors and originators. If we are not successful with our plans, equity holders could then lose all or a substantial portion of their investment.


We will likely needWith a cash balance of $170,628 as of December 31, 2023, we hold 6.636 million unrestricted shares of BeMetals Corp. common stock, valued at $427,836. Intending to sell these shares for additional cash, we plan to raise additional capital to continue our operations, and if we fail to obtain the capital necessary to fund our operations, we will be unable to continue our exploration efforts and may have to cease operations.


At December 31, 2017, we had current assets of $64,927.  We are planning to raise additional funds in 20182024 to meet our current operating and capital requirements for the next 12 months and beyond. However, we have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we cannot assure that estimates and assumptions will remain unchanged. For the year ended December 31, 2017 net cash used for operating activities was $248,280. Our future liquidity and capital requirements will depend on many factors, including timing, cost and progress of our exploration efforts, our evaluation of, and decisions with respect to, our strategic alternatives, and costs associated with the regulatory approvals. If it turns out that we do not have enough money to complete our exploration programs, we will try to raise additional funds from public offerings, private placementsplacement or loans.


We know that additional financing will be required in the future to fund our planned operations. We do not know whether additional financing will be available when needed or on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to raise additional financing, when necessary, we may have to delay our exploration efforts or any property acquisitions or be forced to cease operations. Collaborative arrangements may require us to relinquish our rights to certain of our mining claims.







Our exploration efforts may be adversely affected by metals price volatility causing us to cease exploration efforts.


We have no earnings. However, theThe success of any exploration efforts is derived from the price of metal prices that are affected by numerous factors including: 1) expectations for inflation; 2) investor speculative activities; 3) relative exchange rate of the U.S. dollar to other currencies; 4) global and regional demand and production; 5) global and regional political and economic conditions; and 6) production costs in major producing regions. These factors are beyond our control and are impossible for us to predict.


There is no guarantee that current favorable prices for metals and other commodities will be sustained. If the market prices for these commodities fallweaken, we will temporarily suspend or cease exploration efforts.


Our business faces significant risks by information technology disruptions by cyber-attacks.

The frequency and sophistication of cybersecurity incidents, such as the installation of malicious software and unauthorized data access, are on the rise. Our operations depend, in part, on how well we and our vendors protect networks, equipment, IT systems and software against damage from several threats, including, but not limited to natural disasters, intentional damage and destruction, fire, power loss, hacking, computer viruses, vandalism, theft, malware, ransomware and phishing attacks. Any of these and other events could result in IT system failures, delays, a material disruption of our business or increases in capital expenses. Our operations also depend on the timely maintenance, upgrade and replacement of networks, equipment and IT systems and software, as well as preemptive expenses to mitigate the risks of failures.

The effectiveness of our operations hinges on our ability, as well as that of our vendors, to safeguard our networks, equipment, and IT systems from various threats, including but not limited to natural disasters, deliberate sabotage, fire, power outages, hacking, viruses, vandalism, theft, malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Any of these events could lead to IT system failures, operational delays, substantial disruptions to our business, or increased capital expenditure. The ongoing functionality of our operations also depends on the prompt maintenance, upgrading, and replacement of networks, equipment, and IT systems, along with preemptive spending to mitigate potential failure risks.

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Moreover, the significance of our information technology systems and networks will escalate with a growing number of our employees working remotely. Additionally, should one of our service providers falters without prompt replacement, our ability to effectively manage outsourced functions could be compromised. While we believe we have implemented appropriate measures to mitigate these risks, the unpredictable nature and scope of IT disruptions could leave us vulnerable to system manipulation, financial losses from remedial actions, or other adverse impacts on our financial condition and operational results.

Our mineral exploration efforts may not be successful.


Mineral exploration is highly speculative. It involves many risks and often does not produce positive results. Even if we find a valuable mineral deposit, it may be threetake many additional years or more before production is possible because of the need for additional detailed exploration, pre-production studies, permitting, financing, construction and start up.


During that time, it may not be economically feasible to produce those minerals. Establishing ore reserves requires us to make substantial capital expenditures and, in the case of new properties, to construct mining and processing facilities. As a result of these costs and uncertainties, we will not be able to develop any potentially economic mineral deposits.


We face strong competition from other mining companies for the acquisition of new properties.


If we do find an economic mineral reserve, and it is put into production, it should be noted that mines have limited lives and as a result, we need to continually seek to find new properties. In addition, there is a limited supply of desirable mineral lands available in the United States or elsewhere where we would consider conducting exploration activities. Because we face strong competition for new properties from other exploration and mining companies, some of whom have greater financial resources than we do, we may be unable to acquire attractive new mining properties on terms that we consider acceptable.


Mining operations may be adversely affected by risks and hazards associated with the mining industry.


Mining operations involve a number of risks and hazards including: 1) environmental hazards; 2) political and country risks; 3) industrial accidents; 4) labor disputes; 5) unusual or unexpected geologic formations; 6) high wall failures, cave-ins or explosive rock failures, and; 7) flooding and periodic interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions. Such risks could result in: 1) damage to or destruction of mineral properties or producing facilities; 2) personal injury; 3) environmental damage; 4) delays in exploration efforts; 5) monetary losses, and; 6) legal liability.


We have no insurance against any of these risks. To the extent we are subject to environmental liabilities, we would have to pay for these liabilities. Moreover, in the event that we ever become an operator of a mine, and unable to fully pay for the cost of remedying an environmental problem, should it occur, we might be required to suspend operations or enter into other interim compliance measures.


Because we are small and do not have much capital, we must limit our exploration. This may prevent us from realizing any revenues, thus reducing the value of the stock and you may lose your investment as a result.stock.


Because our Company is small and does not have much capital, we must limit the time and money we expend on exploration of interests in our properties. In particular, we may not be able to: 1) devote the time we would like to exploringexplore our properties; 2) spend as much money as we would like to exploring our properties; 3) rent the quality of equipment or hire the contractors we would like to have for exploration; and 4) have the number of people working on our properties that we would like to have. By limiting our operations, it may take longer to explore our properties. There are other larger exploration companies that could and may spend more time and money exploring the properties that we have acquired.





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We will have to suspend our exploration plans if we do not have access to all the supplies and materials we need.


Competition and unforeseen limited sources of supplies in the industry could result in occasional spot shortages of supplies, like dynamite, and equipment like bulldozers and excavators that we might need to conduct exploration.supplies. We have not attempted to locate or negotiate with any suppliers of products, equipment or materials. We will attempt to locate products, equipment and materials after we have conducted preliminary exploration activities on our properties. If we cannot find the products and equipment we need in a timely manner, we will have to delay or suspend our exploration plans until we do find the products and equipment we need.


We face substantial governmental regulation and environmental risks, which could prevent us from exploring or developing our properties.


Our business is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations governing mining exploration development, production, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, use of toxic substances, environmental regulations, mine safety and other matters. New legislation and regulations may be adopted at any time that results in additional operating expense, capital expendituresexpenditure or restrictions and delays in the exploration, mining, production or development of our properties.


The Company has recorded $65,000 of liabilities inaccrued $81,250 Accrued Reclamation costcosts regarding the South Mountain Mine project. Various laws and permits require that financial assurances be in place for certain environmental and reclamation obligations and other potential liabilities. Once we undertake any trenching or drilling activities, a reclamation bond and a permit willmay be required under applicable laws. Currently, we have no obligations for financial assurances of any kind, and are unable to undertake any trenching, drilling, or development on any of our properties until we obtain financial assurances pursuant to applicable regulations to cover potential liabilities.


If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to detect fraud or report our financial results accurately, which could harm our business and we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny.

Internal control systems provide only reasonable assurance that fraud and errors will be detected within the normal course of operations. Company’sThe Company's management believes that itsstrives to maintain internal controls that are effective and commensurate for the size and scope of the business being conducted by the Company. The Company realizes the need to be proactive in this area and continues to evaluate ways forof improving internal controls and weaknesses that are practical and cost effective for the size, structure, and future existence of our organization. The Company’sCompany's Chief Financial Officer initiates and records all transactions. The transactions are reviewed and approved by the Company’sCompany's President and CEO and reviewed by the Company’s Audit Committee.Company's Vice President and COO. Capital Items and expenditures more than $5,000 must be approved by the Board of Directors, even if it is a line item in a Board Approved Budget. In addition, The Company has a Corporate Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code") which is acknowledged by officers and directors. This Corporate Governance applies to Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company").


ITEM 1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS


Not required for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 1C - CYBERSECURITY

The Company recognizes the critical importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding sensitive information, maintaining operational resilience, and protecting stakeholders' interests. This cybersecurity policy is designed to establish a comprehensive framework for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and responding to cybersecurity risks across the organization.

The Company is in the process of establishing a cybersecurity policy which implement protocols to evaluate, recognize, and address significant risks, including those posed by cybersecurity threats. This strategy encompasses the utilization of standard traffic monitoring tools, educating personnel to identify and report abnormal activities, and partnering with reputable service providers capable of upholding security standards equivalent to or exceeding our own.


These measures are to be seamlessly integrated into our broader operational risk management framework aimed at minimizing exposure to unnecessary risks across our operations. For cybersecurity, we collaborate with expert consultants and third-party service providers to implement industry-standard strategies aimed at identifying and mitigating potential threats or vulnerabilities within our systems. Additionally, the policy strategy will have a comprehensive cyber crisis response plan to manage high severity security incidents, ensuring efficient coordination across the organization.

Cybersecurity threats haven't significantly impacted our operations, and we don't anticipate such risks materially affecting our business, strategy, financial condition, or results of operations. However, given the escalating sophistication of cyber threats, our preventive measures may not always suffice. Despite well-designed controls, we acknowledge the inability to foresee all security breaches, including those stemming from third-party misuse of AI technologies, and the potential challenges in implementing timely preventive measures. Please refer to Item 1A: Risk Factors for further insights into cyber attack-related risks.

The Chief Financial Officer will oversees our information security programs, including cybersecurity initiatives, and is integrated into our Cybersecurity Incident response process. The Audit committee oversees cybersecurity risk management activities, supported by Company management, the Board of Directors, and external consultants. We assess and prioritize risks based on potential impact, implement technical controls, and monitor third-party vendors' security practices.


ITEM 2 - DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES


The Company, including its subsidiaries, owns mining rights, tomining claims, and properties in the mining areas of Nevada and Idaho, which includes its South Mountain Property in Idaho, and its Trout Creek Property in Nevada.


The Company owns 100% of the outstanding stock of Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc., a Nevada Corporation. Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc. owns 100% of the outstanding stock of South Mountain Mines, Inc. (SMMI), an Idaho Corporation., Inc. Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc. completed the direct purchase of 100% ownership of South Mountain Mines, Inc. on September 27, 2007, which consisted of 17 patented mining claims (approximately 327 acres) located in Owyhee County in southwestern Idaho. After the purchase, Thunder Mountain Resources staked 21 unpatented lode mining claims and obtained mineral leases on 545489 acres of adjoining private ranch land.







The current land package at South Mountain consists of a total18 patented mining claims encompassing approximately 346 acres, 36 acres of private land, 21 unpatented mining lode claims covering approximately 1,518290 acres, consistingand approximately 489 acres of (i) 17 patented claims (326 acres) andleased private land. In addition, the project owns 360 acres of private land; (ii) lease on private ranch land (542 acres); and, (iii) 21 unpatented lode(mill site) not contiguous with the mining claims on BLM managed land (290 acres).claims. All holdings are in the South Mountain Mining District, Owyhee County, Idaho.


The Company’sCompany's plan of operation for the next twelve months, subject to business conditions, will be to continue to advance the South Mountain Project, including continued baseline environmental and engineering work necessary to complete a Preliminary Economic Analysis or Initial Analysis.

The South Mountain Project

The South Mountain Mine is a polymetallic development project focused on high-grade zinc, silver, gold, and copper. It is located approximately 70 miles southwest of Boise, Idaho (see Figure 2). The Project was intermittently mined from the Feasibility Study,late 1800s to the late 1960s and workits existing underground workings remain intact and well maintained. Historic production at the Project has largely come from high-grade massive sulfide zones that remain open at depth and along strike. According to historical smelter records, approximately 53,642 tons of mineralized material has been mined to date. These records also indicate average grades; 14.5% Zn, 11.63 opt Ag, 0.063 opt Au, 2.4% Pb, and 1.4% Cu were mined.

Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. purchased the Project in 2007, after selling its main asset in central Idaho and donating thousands of acres at that site to conservation. The Company continues to advance South Mountain, investing in excess of $20M during this period. The Project is largely on, advancingand surrounded by private land, and as such, the Trout Creekpermitting and environmental aspects of the Project Lander County, Nevada.are expected to be straightforward. Permits are currently in place for underground and surface exploration and development activities.

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Figure 2. Location of South Mountain Project


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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS - SOUTH MOUNTAIN PROJECT

On December 21, 2023, the Company filed and reported a new and updated independent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate ("43-101 43-101 MRE") incorporating results from surface diamond drilling program conducting in 2021 at the South Mountain Project ("South Mountain" or "South Mountain Project" or the "Property") in southwestern Idaho, U.S.A. The updated 43-101 MRE includes an increased resource for the Project while maintaining the high-grade mineralization. The updated Independent 43-101 MRE, which has an effective date of October 16, 2023, was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI-43-101") by Hard Rock Consulting, LLC, based in the U.S.A.

This report is endorsed by the following Qualified Persons, as defined by NI 43-101: Ms. J.J. Brown, P.G., Mr. Jeffrey Choquette, P.E., and Mr. Richard Schwering, all of Hard Rock Consulting (HRC).

HIGHLIGHTS OF UPDATED MINERAL RESOURCE

  • Measured & Indicated ("M&I"): 223,000 tons grading 9.02% Zinc ("Zn"), 4.27 ounces per ton ("opt") Silver ("Ag"), 0.059 opt Gold ("Au"), 0.64% Copper ("Cu"), and 0.94% Lead ("Pb").

  • This represents a 7.7% increase to the M&I tonnage from the previous 2021 43-101 MRE, with a 18.82% Zn equivalent grade ("ZnEq"), or a 20.55opt Ag equivalent grade ("AgEq")

  • Inferred: 959,000 tons grading 7.56% Zn (14% increase in Zn lbs), 5.67 opt Ag (14.10% increase in Ag ounces), 0.037 opt Au (3.3% increase in Au ounces), 0.80% Cu (14.5% increase in Cu lbs), and 1.06% Pb (25.4% increase in Pb lbs).

  • This represents a 15.1% increase in the Inferred tonnage from the previous 2021 43-101 MRE with an 17.2% ZnEq or a 19.30 opt AgEq.

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  • The DMEA Zone in the model was extended an additional 250 feet down dip and remains open.

This latest round of drilling completed during the late fall of 2021 proves the continuation of the down plunge extension of the DMEA zone at depth. This zone remains open in both directions. All the of the drill results have now been in incorporated into the updated 43-101 MRE for the South Mountain deposit. The increase in Measured and Indicated tons are the result of updated metal prices and mining costs. Surface drilling completed in 2021 accounts for approximately 8% of the increase in Inferred tons, while the remaining 7% increase is due to updated metal prices and mining costs.

Table 1 below provides the Mineral Resource Statement for the Project in U.S. units with details of the modelling methodology and cut-off grades applied to the mineral resource. Figure 1 illustrates the principal areas where the South Mountain deposit has been expanded from the historical 43-101 MRE that was completed in 2021. The historical Technical Report for the Mineral Resource Estimate for the South Mountain Project Owyhee County, Idaho USA Report Date: June 15, 2021 - is filed on SEDAR.

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Table 1. South Mountain Mineral Resource Statement (U.S. Units)

Metallurgical DomainMassive Sulfide Type
ClassificationMeasuredIndicatedMeasured + IndicatedInferred
Short Tons54,000122,000176,000868,000
NSR ($/sh. Ton)343.35370.05361.92307.62
Zinc (%)11.5111.1511.268.25
Zinc (lb.)12,300,00027,300,00039,600,000143,200,000
Silver (t. oz/ sh. Ton)3.624.744.395.96
Silver (t. oz)194,000580,000774,0005,177,000
Gold (t. oz/ sh. Ton)0.0700.0740.0730.040
Gold (t. oz)3,8009,10012,90034,700
Copper (%)0.450.550.520.74
Copper (lb.)500,0001,300,0001,800,00012,800,000
Lead (%)0.791.321.161.16
Lead (lb.)850,0003,240,0004,080,00020,200,000
ZnEq (%)19.5420.9320.5117.69
ZnEq (lb.)20,900,00051,200,00072,200,000307,200,000
Metallurgical DomainSkarn Type
ClassificationMeasuredIndicatedMeasured + IndicatedInferred
Short Tons15,00032,00047,00091,000
NSR ($/sh. Ton)196.71149.31164.73166.76
Zinc (%)0.990.440.621.02
Zinc (lb.)300,000300,000600,0001,900,000
Silver (t. oz/ sh. Ton)4.613.443.822.86
Silver (oz/ sh. Ton)70,000109,000179,000261,000
Gold (t. oz/ sh. Ton)0.0170.0050.0090.005
Gold (oz/ sh. Ton)300100400400
Copper (%)1.121.121.121.41
Copper (lb.)300,000700,0001,000,0002,600,000
Lead (%)0.270.070.130.04
Lead (lb.)80,00040,000120,00070,000
ZnEq (%)14.8311.3812.5012.65
ZnEq (lb.)4,500,0007,200,00011,700,00023,100,000
Metallurgical DomainTotal
ClassificationMeasuredIndicatedMeasured + IndicatedInferred
Short Tons69,000154,000223,000959,000
NSR ($/sh. Ton)310.88324.73320.46294.21
Zinc (%)9.188.959.027.56
Zinc (lb.)12,600,00027,600,00040,200,000145,000,000
Silver (t. oz/ sh. Ton)3.844.474.275.67
Silver (oz/ sh. Ton)264,000688,000953,0005,438,000
Gold (t. oz/ sh. Ton)0.0580.0600.0590.037
Gold (oz/ sh. Ton)4,0009,30013,30035,200
Copper (%)0.600.660.640.80
Copper (lb.)800,0002,000,0002,900,00015,400,000
Lead (%)0.671.060.941.06
Lead (lb.)930,0003,280,0004,210,00020,270,000
ZnEq (%)18.5018.9718.8217.21
ZnEq (lb.)25,500,00058,400,00083,900,000330,300,000

1.The effective date of the mineral resource estimate is October 16, 2023. The QP for the estimate Mr. Richard A. Schwering, SME-RM, P.G., of Hard Rock Consulting, LLC. is independent of South Mountain Mining, LLC.


2.Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability such as diluting materials and allowances for losses that may occur when material is mined or extracted; or modifying factors including but not restricted to mining, processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors.

3.Inferred mineral resources are part of a mineral resource for which the grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. Inferred mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic viability and may not be converted to mineral reserves. It is reasonably expected, though not guaranteed, that the majority of Inferred mineral resources could be upgraded to Indicated mineral resources with continued exploration.

4.The mineral resource is reported at an underground mining cut-off of $97.50 U.S. Net Smelter Return ("NSR") within coherent wireframe models. The NSR calculation and cut-off is based on the following assumptions: an Au price of $1,800/oz, a Ag price of $23.50/oz, a Pb price of $1.00/lb., a Zn price of $1.35/lb. and a Cu price of $4.00/lb.; Massive Sulfide type metallurgical recoveries and payables of 52.25% for Au, 71.25% for Ag, 71.40% for Zn, 66.50% for Pb, and 49.00% for Cu and a total smelter cost of $33.29; Skarn type metallurgical recoveries and payables of 71.25% for Au, 80.75% for Ag, 51.00% for Zn, 47.50% for Pb, and 87.70% for Cu and a smelter cost of $7.24; assumed mining cost of $65/ton, process costs of $25/ton, general and administrative costs of $7.50/ton. Based on the stated prices and recoveries the NSR formula is calculated as follows; NSR = (Ag grade * Ag price * Ag Recovery and Payable) + (Au grade * Au price * Au Recovery and Payable) + (Pb grade * 20 * Pb Price * Pb Recovery and Payable) + (Cu grade * 20 * Cu Price * Cu Recovery and Payable) + (Zn grade * 20 * Zn Price * Zn Recovery and Payable) for each metallurgical domain. The zinc equivalent grades were calculated as Zn Grade + (((Pb Price * Pb Recovery and Payable) / (Zn Price*Zn Recovery and Payable)) * Pb Grade) + (((Cu Price * Cu Recovery and Payable) / (Zn Price * Zn Recovery and Payable)) * Cu Grade) + (((Ag Price * Ag Recovery and Payable) / (Zn Price * 20 * Zn Recovery and Payable)) * Ag Grade) + (((Au Price * Au Recovery and Payable) / (Zn Price * 20 * Zn Recovery and Payable)) * Au Grade) for each metallurgical domain.

5.Rounding may result in apparent differences when summing tons, grade and contained metal content. Tonnage and grade are in U.S. Customary units.

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Figure 1: 3D Perspective view inclined 200 looking north-north-east, indicating the areas of the expanded mineral resource, with zones that are open.

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Qualified Person Statement for the Mineral Resource Estimate

Mr. Richard A. Schwering, P.G., SME-RM, a Resource Geologist with Hard Rock Consulting, LLC, is responsible for the South Mountain Project Mineral Resource Estimate with an effective date of October 16, 2023. Mr. Schwering is a Qualified Person as defined by NI43-101 and is independent of Thunder Mountain Gold Inc., and South Mountain Mines, Inc. Mr. Schwering estimated the mineral resources based on drill hole and channel sample data constrained by geologic boundaries using an Ordinary Krig algorithm. The Geologic Model and Mineral Resource Estimate were completed using Leapfrog Geo® Software version 2023.1.1. Hard Rock Consulting also completed the previous resource estimate.

Additional Project Highlights

On December 13, 2023, the Company completed a land purchase of an additional 56 acres of strategic land at the Company`s South Mountain Project. The land packageis a combination of both patented and private land, with full mineral rights, and was previously leased by the Company in prior years. The parcel is contiguous with the South Mountain patented claims and is important to the future development of the Texas Zone. This land acquisition covers a gap in the main mine area and eliminates any outside ownership within the main mine area.

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On September 5, 2022, Crone Geophysics based in Toronto, Canada initiated a time domain pulse electromagnetic (PEM) survey over a portion of the South Mountain Mines. The objective of the survey is to delineate massive sulfide mineralization within a marble unit bounded by Paleozoic schists. Historic mining on the area was conducted on massive sulfide mineralization associated hosted by the Laxey Marble within the survey area. Bowes (1985) describes the sulfide bodies as pipe-like dipping to the southwest at 40-50° and raking 50°. The survey was completed on November 7, 2022. In addition to the PEM survey, property scale topography, geology and ground magnetics will be included to provide supporting data for the interpretation. The digital products include raw data, intermediate processed products, and final products in several data formats.

In May of 2021, the Company and its project team completed an updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"), incorporating results from Phase 1 and 2 underground diamond drilling programs at the South Mountain Project. The updated MRE includes a substantially increased resource for the Project while maintaining the high-grade nature of the mineralization.

The updated Independent MRE, which has an effective date of April 20, 2021, was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI-43-101") by Hard Rock Consulting, LLC, based in the U.S.A. A technical report for this MRE was filed with SEDAR, and on the Company's website, within 45 days from the date of this news release.

Later in 2021, the Company embarked on a phase 3 program at South Mountain consistswith the objective to significantly expand the scale of the current Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") at South Mountain (See Summary of the MRE below), testing and establishing the down depth extent of mineralization on the DMEA zone. The DMEA Zone is the largest known body of mineralization on the Property, containing the majority of tonnage in the current MRE, and the mineralized zone remains open at depth.

Based on the last two phases of underground drilling, the surface core drilling, and all the historical exploration data available, the Company believes there is the potential to expand the down-plunge extensions of the mineral resource with this new phase of surface drilling at the Property.

South Mountain Project - BeMetals Option Agreement

In 2019, Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. and BeMetals Corp. formed a totalproject team early in 2019 that is focused on advancing the South Mountain Project.

The project team commenced drilling at South Mountain in July of approximately 1,518 acres, consisting2019 and drilled twenty-one holes totaling 7,517 feet (2,290 meters) from five underground drilling stations within the Sonneman level. The drilling program was designed to test potential down plunge extensions, and overall continuity to the mineralized zones and confirm the grade distribution of (i) 17 patented claims (326 acres)the current polymetallic mineral resource. All of the drill core recovered from the drilling was logged on site and 360 acresassayed by ALS Chemex. Selected intervals and results are summarized in the Company`s Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

On September 21, 2021, the Company agreed to an extension of private land; (ii) lease on private ranch land (542 acres); and, (iii) 21 unpatented lode mining claims on BLM managed land (290 acres).  All holdings arethe Option Agreement with BeMetals Corp. The Extension is through the 2022 calendar year, with the same terms to acquire up to a 100% interest in the South Mountain Mining District, Owyhee County, Idaho.Project in southwest Idaho, U.S.A. In exchange for the Extension, BeMetals paid the Company the Tranche 6 Payment of $250,000.


The property is located approximately 70 air miles southwest of Boise, IdahoOn December 30, 2022, Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. by and approximately 24 miles southeast of Jordan Valley, Oregon. It is accessible by highway 95 driving south from the Boise area to Jordan Valley Oregon, then by traveling southeast approximately 22 miles back into Idaho, via Owyhee County road that is dirtthrough its subsidiaries Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, and improved to within 4 miles of historic mine site. The last 4 miles up the South Mountain Mine road are unimproved dirt road. The property is accessible year-round to within 4 miles of the property, where the property is accessible from May thru October without plowing snow. There is power to within 4 miles of the site as well. The climate is considered high desert. The Company has water rights on the property, and there is a potable spring on the property that once supplied water to the main camp.


Property History


The limited historic production peaked during World War II when, based on smelter receipts, the production of direct shipped ore totaled 53,653 tons containing 3,118 ounces of gold, 566,439 ounces of silver, 13,932 pounds of copper, 2,562,318 pounds of lead and 15,593,061 pounds of zinc.  In addition to the direct-ship ore, a flotation mill was constructed and operated during the late-1940s and early-1950s.


Metal

Grade

Total Metal

Gold

Silver

Copper

Lead

Zinc

0.058 opt

10.6 opt

1.4%

2.4%

14.5%

3,120 ozs

566,440 ozs

1,485,200 lbs.

2,562,300 lbs.

15,593,100 lbs.


Source: Anaconda Copper Mining Co. -  Direct Ore Shipments: 1941-1953 Total Tons:  53,653


South Mountain Mines, Inc. controlled, an Idaho Corporation ("SMMI") (collectively the patented claims"Company", "THMG", or "We", "Our" or "Us") agreed to terminate the Option Agreement, (the "BeMetals Option Agreement") with BeMetals Corporation, a British Columbia corporation, and BeMetals USA Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("BeMetals BMET").

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Figure 3: Plan View of Sonneman & Laxey Levels,

showing locations of previously reported rib sampling

Note to United States investors concerning estimates of measured, indicated and inferred resources.

Information concerning our mining properties has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K, which first became applicable to us for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. These requirements differ significantly from 1975the previously applicable disclosure requirements of SEC Industry Guide 7. Among other differences, subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K requires us to the time the Company purchased the entitydisclose our mineral resources, in 2007. They conducted extensive exploration work including extending the Sonneman Level by approximately 1,500 feetaddition to intercept the down-dip extensionour mineral reserves, as of the Texas sulfide mineralization mined on the Laxey Level some 300 feet above the Sonneman.  High grade sulfide mineralization was intercepted on the Sonneman Extension.  In 1985 South Mountain Mines Inc.end of our most recently completed a feasibility study based on polygonal ore blocks exposedfiscal year both in the underground workingsaggregate and drilling.  This resulted in a historic resourcefor each of approximately 470,000 tons containing 23,500 ounces of gold, 3,530,000 ounces of silver, 8,339,000 pounds of copper, 13,157,000 pounds of lead and 91,817,000 pounds of zinc. Although they determined positive economics, the project was shut down and placed into care and maintenance.


In 2008, the Company engaged Kleinfelder, Inc., a nationwide engineering and consulting firm,our individually material mining properties. You are cautioned that mineral resources do not have demonstrated economic value. Mineral resources are subject to complete a technical report “Resources Data Evaluation, South Mountain Property, South Mountain Mining District, Owyhee County, Idaho”. The technical report was commissioned by Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc. to evaluate all the existing data available on the South Mountain property.  Kleinfelder utilized a panel modeling method using this data






to determine potential mineralized material remaining and to make a comparison with the resource determined by South Mountain Mines in the mid-1980s.  


Additional drilling and sampling will be necessary before the resource can be classified as a mineable reserve, but Kleinfelder’s calculations provided a potential resource number that is consistent with South Mountain Mines’ (Bowes 1985) reserve model.


Late in 2009, the Company contracted with Northwestern Groundwater & Geology to incorporate all the new drill and sampling data into an NI 43-101 Technical Report.  This report was completed as part of the Company’s dual listing on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2010.  


On November 8, 2012, SMMI and Idaho State Gold Company II LLC (“ISGC”) formed Owyhee Gold Trust, LLC, (“OGT”) a limited liability corporation. The name was later changed to Owyhee Gold Territory LLC.  Because of the Settlement of litigation involving the foregoing parties, SMMI is the Manager, and has 75% ownership in the OGT, with ISGC II retaining 25% ownership, capped at $5 million with no management control. Concurrent with the Settlement, the hard assets were moved out of OGT and into SMMI through industry standard agreements. The material terms of the Settlement Agreement are as follows:


(i)

SMMI will manage and retain 75% ownership in the OGT, with ISGC II retaining 25% ownership, which is capped at $5 million, and no management control for ISGC II;

(ii)

OGT will be managed by SMMI under a new operating agreement signed by both parties, and will exist as a holding company, with the real property assets (and certain delineated personal property) taken out and advanced by SMMI under an industry standard Mining Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement;

(iii)

OGT will retain a capped five-million-dollar ($5,000,000) Net Returns Royalty, paid quarterly at 5% of the net profits of the project when it begins producing, which is credited to ISGC II;

(iv)

there is also a $5,000 per year lease payment due to OGT.  The lease purchase option is triggered, and ISGC II`s 25% interest in OGT sunsets, upon the payment of $5,000,000 to OGT. 


In January 2018, the Company engaged Hard Rock Consulting – Denver Colorado – to update the South Mountain Mine NI-43-101, to include thefurther exploration and development, workare subject to additional risks, and no assurance can be given that was conducted sincethey will eventually convert to future reserves. Inferred Resources, in particular, have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and their economic and legal feasibility. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the last report,Inferred Resource exists or is economically or legally mineable. See Item 1A, Risk Factors.

Disclosure of the NI-43-101 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian securities laws, including Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). The Highlights of South Mountain NI-43-101 section refers to "mineral resources," "measured mineral resources," "indicated mineral resources," and to update the resource estimate.  This updated NI 43-101 will be available about the first week"inferred mineral resources."

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Qualified Person - The technical information in this Form 10K has been reviewed and approved by Larry D. Kornze, (Retired), Director of April 2018, on the Company`s website at www.thundermountaingold.com, or on www.SEDAR.com.


Qualified Person – Edward D. Fields is the Qualified PersonThunder Mountain Gold Inc., and a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 responsible for the technical data reported in this news release.standards.


This property is without known reserves and the proposed program is exploratory in nature according to Instruction 3 to paragraph (b)(5) of Industry Guide 7. There are currently no permits required for conducting exploration in accordance with the Company`s current board approved exploration plan.


Trout Creek Project, Lander County, Nevada


The Trout Creek gold exploration project is a pedimenthighly prospective gold exploration target located along the western flank of the Shoshone Mountain Range in the Reese River Valley in Lander County, Nevada. The claim package consists of 78 unpatented mining claims (approximately 1560 acres) that are situated along a recognizable structural zone in the Eureka-Battle Mountain mineralized gold trend.  Thunder Mountain had a joint venture agreement with Newmont Mining on some of their adjoining mineral rights sections, but on October 27, 2016 the Company terminated the exploration agreement with Newmont Mining Corporation to concentrate their efforts on the South Mountain Project.  The Company retained the 78-claim package by paying annual fees to BLM of $3,255 and Lander County $940 fees.


The Project is located approximately 155 air miles northeast of Reno, Nevada, or approximately 20 miles SWsouth of Battle Mountain, Nevada, in Sections 10, 11, 14, 16, 21, 22, 27; T.29N.; R.44E. Mount Diablo Baseline & Meridian, Lander County, Nevada. Latitude: 40 23’ 36”23' 36" North, Longitude: 117 00’ 58”00' 58" West. The property is generally accessible year-round by traveling south from Battle Mountain Nevada on state highway 305, which is paved. The project is generally accessible year-round and there are no improvements on the property.







The Trout Creek target is based onanchored by a regional gravity anomaly on a well-defined northwest-southeast trending break in the alluvial fill thickness and underlying bedrock. Previous geophysical work in the 1980s revealed an airborne magnetic anomaly associated with the same structure, and this was further verified and outlined in 2008 by Company personnel, with consultation from Jim Wright - Wright Geophysics using a ground magnetometer. The target is covered by alluvial fan deposits of generally unknown thickness, shed from the adjacent Shoshone Range, a fault block mountain range composed of Paleozoic sediments of both upper and lower plate rocks of the Roberts Mountains thrust.


An extensive data package on the area was made available by Newmont to Thunder Mountain Gold during the joint venture period (2011-2016) that significantly enhanced the target area. This, along with fieldwork consisting of mapping and sampling the altered and mineralized structures that can be followed through the Shoshone Range.  Of importance is that these structures align with the Cortez-Pipeline deposits and the Phoenix deposit (part of the Eureka-Battle Mountain-Getchell Trend).  


In addition to the geologic fieldwork, Wright Geophysics also conducted a ground gravity survey and CSMAT over the pediment target area and this provided insight into the gravel-bedrock contact as well as defining the favorable structural setting within the buried bedrock. An untested drill target was identified under the gravel pediment along these structures, and the geophysics showed that the bedrock was within a500 feet of the surface, which is reasonable depth for exploration drilling and potential mining if a significant mineralization is encountered.


The Company hopesdoes not plan to conduct further explorationany work on the Trout Creek Property in the future2024, but instead will focus all of their efforts on this attractive pediment target.their South Mountain Project.


Name of Claim

Lander Co. Doc. No.

BLM NMC No.

TC-1

0248677

965652

TC-2

0248678

965653

TC-3

0248679

965654

TC-4

0248680

965655

TC-5

0248681

965656

TC-6

0248682

965657

TC-7

0248683

965658

TC-8

0248684

965659

TC-9

0248685

965660

TC-10

0248686

965661

TC-11

0248687

965662

TC-12

0248688

965663

TC-31

0248707

965682

TC-32

0248708

965683

TC-51

0248727

965702

TC-52

0248728

965703

TC-53

0248729

965704

TC-54

0248730

965705

TC-55

0248731

965706

TC-56

0248732

965707

TC-57

0248733

965708

TC-58

0248734

965709

TC-59

0251576

988946

TC-60

0251577

988947

TC-61

0251578

988948

TC-62

0251579

988949

TC-63

0251580

988950

TC-64

0251581

988951

TC-65

0251582

988952








TC-66

0251583

988953

TC-67

0251584

988954

TC-68

0251585

988955

TC-69

0251586

988956

TC-70

0251587

988957

TC-71

0251588

988958

TC-72

0251589

988959

TC-73

0251590

988960

TC-74

0251591

988961

TC-76

0251593

988963

TC-77

0251594

988964

TC-78

0251595

988965

TC-79

0251596

988966

TC-80

0251597

988967

TC-81

0251598

988968

TC-82

0251599

988969

TC-83

0251600

988970

TC-84

0251601

988971

TC-85

0251602

988972

TC-86

0251603

988973

TC-87

0251604

988974

TC-88

0251605

988975

TC-89

0251606

988976

TC-90

0251607

988977

TC-91

0251608

988978

TC-92

0251609

988979

TC-93

0251610

988980

TC-94

0251611

988981

TC-95

0251612

988982

TC-96

0251613

988983


The Company anticipates that one or two reverse circulation holes will be drilled that will test the bedrock beneath the gravel along the mineralized structures once funding is available.


The ongoing exploration field work, including claim maintenance and assessment, is financed by the Company through sales of unregistered common stock funded by the Company through private placements with accredited investors.  Future work will be funded in the same manner or through a strategic partnership with another mining company.  The Company is attempting to consolidate the land package to cover a larger area of the positive geophysical target in the pediment by acquiring and/or joint venturing adjoining mineral property.


There are currently no environmental permits required for the planned exploration work on the property. In the future, a notice of intent may be required withby the Bureau of Land Management.  This property is without known reserves and the proposed program is exploratory in nature according to Instruction 3 to paragraph (b)(5) of Industry Guide 7.


Competition

Competition


We are an exploration stage company. We compete with other mineral resource exploration and development companies for financing and for the acquisition of new mineral properties. Many of the mineral resource exploration and development companies with whom we compete have greater financial and technical resources than us. Accordingly, these competitors may be able to spend greater amounts on acquisitions of mineral properties of merit, on exploration of their mineral properties and on development of their mineral properties. In addition, they may be able to afford greater geological expertise in the targeting and exploration of mineral properties. This competition could result in competitors having mineral properties of greater quality and interest to prospective investors who may finance additional exploration and development. This competition could adversely impact on our ability to finance further exploration and to achieve the financing necessary for us to develop our mineral properties.





Employees



Employees


At December 31, 2017, SMMI has deferred payroll of $871,500. These salaries were earned in accordanceThe Company employs three full-time officers. It is anticipated that the employees will continue their work with the OGT LLC operating agreement and have been recorded on SMMI’s books. OGT Management includes SMMI`s Eric Jones, Jim Collord, and Larry Thackery as CFO. These salaries will continue be deferred until a later date.Company.


Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.


None


ITEM 4 – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURESItem 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures


Pursuant to Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the "Dodd-Frank Act"), issuers that are operators, or that have a subsidiary that is an operator, of a coal or other mine in the United States are required to disclose in their periodic reports filed with the SEC information regarding specified health and safety violations, orders and citations, related assessments and legal actions, and mining-related fatalities.

None.During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not have any operating mines and therefore had no such specified health and safety violations, orders or citations, related assessments or legal actions, mining-related fatalities, or similar events in relation to the Company's United States operations requiring disclosure pursuant to Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Act.







PART II


ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES


Market Information:


Our common stock is traded on the over-the-counter bulletin board (OTCBB)(OTCQB) market operatedregulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) under the symbol “THMG.OB.”"THMG" The OTCBBOTCQB quotations do not reflect inter-dealer prices, retail mark-ups, commissions or actual transactions.


On September 24, 2010, the Company’sCompany's common stock also began trading on the TSXToronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”("TSX-V") in Canada and is quoted under the trading symbol “THM”"THM".


Holders:

The following table illustrates the average high/low price of our common stock for both the OTCBB and TSX-V for the last two (2) fiscal years 2017 and 2016:


 

OTCQB (US$)

TSX-V(Cdn$)(1)

PERIOD(2)

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

LOW

2017

 

 

 

 

First Quarter

$   0.08

$   0.08

$   0.12

$   0.12

Second Quarter

$   0.11

$   0.11

$   0.18

$   0.18

Third Quarter

$   0.21

$   0.21

$   0.24

$   0.24

Fourth Quarter

$   0.20

$   0.20

$   0.15

$   0.15

 

 

 

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

First Quarter

$   0.05

$   0.05

$   0.09

$   0.09

Second Quarter

$   0.13

$   0.13

$   0.15

$   0.15

Third Quarter

$   0.15

$   0.15

$   0.16

$   0.16

Fourth Quarter

$   0.08

$   0.08

$   0.14

$   0.14

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2017, the price per share quoted on the OTCQB was $0.05 and Cdn$0.12 on the TSX-V.


(1)  Our common stock began trading on the TSX-V on September 24, 2010.

(2)  Quarters indicate calendar year quarters.


Holders:


As of December 31, 20172023, there were approximately 1,5291,168 shareholders of record of the Company’sCompany's common stock with an unknown number of additional shareholders who hold shares through brokerage firms.


Transfer Agent:


Our independent stock transfer agent in the United States is Computershare Shareholder Services, located at 8742 Lucent Blvd., Suite 225, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. In Canada, our Agent is Computershare, TORU - Toronto, University Ave, 100 University Ave, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1, CANADACANADA.


Dividends:

Dividends:


No dividends were paid by the Registrant in 20172023 or 2016,2022, and the Company has no plans to pay a dividend in the foreseeable future. Dividends undertaken by the Company are solely at the discretion of the Board of Directors.








Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans:


On July 17, 2011, the Company Shareholders approved the Company`s Stock Incentive Plan (SIP), and subsequently a grant of 2.0 million options under the SIP to Directors, Executive Officers and other non-employee consultants. These options were unanimously approved for issuance by the Board on August 24, 2010, subject to Shareholder approval of its SIP. The options have a strike price of $0.27. The option certificates will reflect the actual date of the SIP by shareholders, which was July 17, 2011.


. The SIP has a fixed maximum percentage of 10% of the Company’sCompany's outstanding shares that are eligible for the plan pool, whereby the number of Shares under the SIP increase automatically with increases in the total number of shares. This “Evergreen”"Evergreen" provision permits the reloading of shares that make up the available pool for the SIP, once the options granted have been exercised. The number of shares available for issuance under the SIP automatically increases as the total number of shares outstanding increase, including those shares issued upon exercise of options granted under the SIP, which become re-available for grant after exercise of option grants. The number of shares subject to the SIP and any outstanding awards under the SIP will be adjusted appropriately by the Board of Directors if the Company’sCompany's common stock is affected through a reorganization, merger, consolidation, recapitalization, restructuring, reclassification, dividend (other than quarterly cash dividends) or other distribution, stock split, spin-off or sale of substantially all the Company’sCompany's assets.

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The SIP also has terms and limitations, including without limitation that the exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the SIP must equal the stock’sstock's fair market value, based on the closing price per share of common stock, at the time the stock option or stock appreciation right is granted. The SIP is also subject to other limitationlimitations including; a limited exception for certain stock options assumed in corporate transactions; stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the SIP may not be “re-priced”"re-priced" without shareholder approval; stock-based awards under the SIP are subject to either three-year or one-year minimum vesting requirements, subject to exceptions for death, disability or termination of employment of an employee or upon a change of control; and shareholder approval is required for certain types of amendments to the SIP.


Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities:


On July 19, 2017, Paul Beckman, a director of the Company, exercised stock options representing 275,000 unregistered shares of common stock for total consideration of $28,275 which was in paid by forgiving the balance due on a note between the Company and Mr. Beckman along with the accrued interest due of $20,000 and $125, respectively, and $8,150 in cash.  Additionally, Larry Thackery, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, exercised stock options for 140,000 unregistered shares of common stock for $12,400 in cash.   


Purchases of Equity Securities by the Company and Affiliated Purchasers


During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, the Company had 415,000 purchases of common stock from stock options being exercised. However, several insiders purchased shares as “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) of our common stock, the only class of our equity securities registered pursuant to section 12 of the Exchange Act.


ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


Not required for smaller reporting companies.


ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation (“("MD&A”&A") is intended to help the reader understand our financial condition. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and the accompanying integral notes (“Notes”("Notes") thereto. The following statements may be forward-looking in nature and actual results may differ materially.







Plan of Operation:


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: inability to locate property with mineralization, lack of financing for exploration efforts, competition to acquire mining properties; risks inherent in the mining industry, and risk factors that are listed in the Company's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company focused on financing for their South Mountain Mine development during the 2017 calendar year, as metals commodity markets improved and rebounded during that time.   Equity markets may strengthen periodically in response to favorable price movements in certain metals during 2018, providing some companies like ours with the opportunity to take advantage of short periods of positive sentiment in the market. However, until metal price momentum across the board becomes more optimistic, equity financing in the mining industry will remain challenging. Analyst estimates for the remainder of 2018 are for stabilizing precious metals markets, along with a stable demand for metals like zinc and copper that drive the economics at South Mountain.


The Company  operated on a limited budget during 2017  funding the maintenancecontinued advancement of the South Mountain Project while continuting to search for additional financing  forin 2023 with the Project.  The Company’s plan of operation for the next twelve months, subject to business conditions, will be to continue to developCompany filing and reporting a new and updated independent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate ("43-101 43-101 MRE"). This new filing incorporated results from surface diamond drilling program conducting in 2021 at the South Mountain Project ("South Mountain" or "South Mountain Project" or the "Property") in southwestern Idaho, U.S.A. The updated 43-101 MRE includes an increased resource for the Project while maintaining the high-grade mineralization. The updated Independent 43-101 MRE, which has an effective date of October 16, 2023, was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI-43-101") by Hard Rock Consulting, LLC, based in the U.S.A.

The Company also purchased an additional 56 acres of strategic land at South Mountain in 2023. The addition is a combination of both patented and completeprivate land, with full mineral rights.

The Company will continue advancing the project and focusing on increasing the resource in 2024.

Results of Operations:

In 2023, the Company reported a net loss of $817,227 ($0.01 per share), improving from a net loss of $1,244,739 ($0.02 per share) in 2022. The decrease in 2023's net loss is primarily attributed to a smaller unrealized loss of the Company's investment in BeMetals stock during 2023 as compared to 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized an industry standard Feasibility Study.  The completion of any such study is highly dependentunrealized loss on the abilityinvestment in BeMetals amounting to $178,604, compared to an unrealized loss of the Company to secure additional financing.

Work$782,072 on the Trout Creek Project will continueDecember 31, 2022. This change resulted in 2018, although the South Mountain Project will remain the focus.  At the Trout Creek Project, the following is planned when funding is available:

  •

Drill pre-defined drill targets that were established during the Joint Exploration Agreement with Newmont Mining.  

Analyze the drill data and prepare for further exploration in the 2018/2019 season.

  •

Continue geophysical interpretationa net loss decrease of the valley area, and explore the possibility of combining the Company`s land position with another entity exploring this trend


Results of Operations:


The Company had no revenues and no production for 2017 or 2016. Net loss for 2017 decreased from the prior year by $327,609, by 32%. The decrease is mostly due to the fact the Company`s legal expenses diminished after the OGT default settlement during 2016.  Exploration expenses$602,468 for the year ended December 31, 2017, decreased by $5,460, when2023.

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Fourth Quarter comparisons

The Company recognized no income in management services income for the fourth quarter ended on December 31, 2023, compared to year end 2016. $75,000 recognized for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in revenue is due to the termination of the BeMetals Option Agreement (see Note 3).

Operating expenses for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, of $154,884 increased from the same respective period in 2022 by $46,945 or 44%. Exploration expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2023, witnessed an increase of $35,096 in comparison to the same period in 2022. This rise in exploration expenses is attributed to the termination of the BeMetals Option Agreement. On December 30, 2022, the Company mutually agreed with BeMetals Corporation to terminate the Option Agreement, wherein BeMetals had been providing funding for project expenses, including exploration expenses to South Mountain Mines project.

Legal and accounting expenses decreased from 2016costs increased in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to 2022 by the amount of $253,573$19,425 for a total of $26,813. The increase in legal and accounting expensescosts is attributed to the Company's pursuit of $63,393. Managementfinancing operations. management and administrative expenseexpenses decreased by $134,828$7,245 or 27%7%, for a total of $360,464, mostly due to stock options valued at $175,199 issued to our directors, officers and key consultants in 2016 compared to $53,557 in 2017.the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.


Year-end comparisons December 31, 2023 vs 2022

On August 22, 2017,For the year ending December 31, 2023, the Company sold a Caterpillar 950G loader to a construction company for $41,000. This asset had a carrying value of $42,021 resulting in a loss on sale of equipment of $1,021.

On November 6, 2016,reported no income from management services, contrasting with the Company entered a Settlement Agreement between ISGC II and, SMMI, regarding the Owyhee Gold Territory LLC (OGT). Under the terms of this agreement equipment assets were transferred to SMMI resulting$300,000 total revenue recorded in the Company recognizing depreciation expenseprevious year ending December 31, 2022. This decline in revenue is a direct consequence of $70,251terminating the BeMetals Option Agreement (refer to Note 3).

Operating expenses for the year ending December 31, 20172023, amounted to $614,691, reflecting a decrease of $131,579, or 18%, from the same period in 2022. Exploration expenses for the year ending December 31, 2023, increased by $87,546 compared to $15,047the corresponding period in 2016.2022, driven by the termination of the BeMetals Option Agreement. On December 30, 2022, the Company and BeMetals Corporation mutually agreed to terminate the Option Agreement, resulting in the discontinuation of BeMetals' funding for project expenses, including exploration expenses at the South Mountain Mines project.


Legal and accounting costs increased by $2,046, or 1%, totaling $115,763 for the year ending December 31, 2023. Meanwhile, Management and administrative expenses decreased by $220,170, or 35%, primarily attributed to the reduction in stock compensation of $158,341 for stock options issued to our officers and directors on March 21, 2022. Notably, there were no stock options issued during the year ending December 31, 2023.

Liquidity and Capital Resources:


The consolidated financial statements accompanying this report have been prepared under the assumption thatassuming the Company will continue as a going concern. We do not have sufficient cash reserves atAs of December 31, 20172023, the Company understands it faces liquidity challenges with managing cash to coversustain normal operating expendituresoperations for the followingnext 12 months. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability

Long-term strategies involve financing through stock or debt sales and eventual profitability from mining operations. Capital raising efforts are challenging given the current capital market conditions and the broader economic climate in the United States. Company management is actively seeking additional funds through various means, including public offerings, private placements, mergers, option agreements, and external debt, to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.







Our continuationensure the Company's viability, and feel confident continuing as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing as may be required, or ultimately to attain profitability. Potential sources of cash, or relief of demand for cash, include additional external debt, the sale ofnext 12 months.

In November 2023 the Company sold 1,364,000 shares of our stock or alternative methods such as mergers or saleBeMetals Corp for $86,681 (CAD $119,024). The sales included commissions of our assets. No assurances can be given, however, that we will be able to obtain any$2,600 (CAD $3,570) and a foreign exchange loss of these potential sources$294. The Company recognized a total net amount of cash. We currently require additional cash funding from outside sources to sustain existing operations and to meet current obligations and ongoing capital requirements.$84,081 (CAD $115,409), resulting in a recognized loss of $ 47,091. This loss is included in other income on the Statement of Operations.


Our plansThe Company had an unrealized loss on the change in fair value of the BeMetals investment of $179,604 for the long-term continuation asyear ended December 31, 2023, compared to an unrealized loss of $782,072 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The remaining 6.636 million shares of BeMetals stock held by the Company were sold after year-end 2023 for a going concern include financing our future operations through salestotal consideration of our common stock and/or debt and the eventual profitable exploitation of our mining properties. Our plans may also, at some future point, include the formation of mining joint ventures with senior mining company partners on specific mineral properties whereby the joint venture partner would provide the necessary financing in return for equity in the property.$384,467. See Note 11 Subsequent Events.

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While the Company does not currently have cash sufficient to support the currently planned aggressive exploration work at South Mountain, we believe that the survivability of Thunder Mountain Gold can be aided by the following:


·

At March 26, 2018, we had $128,223 cash in our bank accounts. The increase in cash balance since

  • On December 31, 2017 includes $287,000 in deposits from2023, the private placementCompany had cash and cash equivalents of $170,628.
  • Subsequent to December 31, 2023, the Company sold 6.636 million common shares of common stock and warrants in 2018.

    ·

    BMET USA as mentioned above.

  • Management and the Board have not undertaken plans or commitments that exceed the cash available to the Company beyond fiscal year 2018.2024. We do not include in this consideration any additional investment funds mentioned below. Management is committed to managemanaging expenses of all types to not exceed the on-hand cash resources of the Company at any point in time, now or in the future.


The Company will also consider other sourcesOur plans for the long-term viability include financing our future operations through sales of funding, including potential mergersour common stock and/or additional farm-outdebt and the eventual profitable exploitation of some of its explorationour mining properties.


For the year endedAt December 31, 2017, net cash used for operating activities was $248,280 (2016:  $555,459), consisting of net loss of $710,708 for the year ended December 31, 2017, reduced by non-cash expenses and net cash provided by changes in2023, we have current assets and current liabilities. Cash provided by investing and financing activities for year ended December 31, 2017 totaled $41,000 (2016:  none) and $135,550 (2016:  $651,500), respectively.


of $632,250. Our future liquidity and capital requirements will depend on many factors, including timing, cost and progress of our exploration efforts, our evaluation of, and decisions with respect to, our strategic alternatives, and costs associated with the regulatory approvals. If it turns out that we do not have enough moneycash to complete our exploration programs, we will trymake every effort to raise additional funds from a public offering, a private placement, mergers, farm-outsofferings, sale of liquid stock or loans.


We know that additional financing will be required

  • On February 21, 2024, we had $461,266 cash in the future to fund our planned operations. bank accounts.
  • We do not know whether additional financing will be available when needed or on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unableinclude in this consideration any option payments mentioned below.
  • Management is committed to raise additional financing when necessary, we may havemanaging expenses of all types to delay our exploration efforts or any property acquisitions or be forced to cease operations. Collaborative arrangements may require us to relinquish our rights to certain of our mining claims.


    Private Placement


    On January 18, 2016, Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. initiated a private offering to purchase, innot exceed the aggregate, 6,700,000 shares of common stock. There was no minimum offering.  The minimum individual subscription was $25,000 for non-insiders.  Participation was limited to six people, most of whom were officers and directors, and two accredited investors. There was no placement agent fee paid in the offering, and no accountable or unaccountable expense allowance.  The closing date for the financing was January 22, 2016, and the Company received $285,000 inon-hand cash proceeds and $50,000 as a reduction of related party notes payable.


    The offering was believed exempt from registration pursuant to the exemption for transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering under Section 4(6) the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  The securities offered, sold, and issued in connection with the private placement have not been or are not registered under the Securities Act of






    1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.


    Subsequent Events


    On February 20, 2018, the Board of Directors approved a Private Placement financing of up to $750,000 from the sale of equity units at a price of $0.14 per unit.  Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s common stock and one-half of one common share purchase warrant.  Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional share of common stockresources of the Company at a priceany point in time, now or in the future.

  • The Company will also consider other sources of $0.20 for a periodfunding, including potential mergers or lease option to purchase, the sale of 12 months.   Asall or part of March 09, 2018,the Company`s assets, and/or additional farm-out of its other exploration property.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company has sold 2,050,000 units for a total amountreports net cash used by operating activities of $287,000.  The Private Placement will close on or before April 22, 2018.  The warrants issued with the units can be accelerated or extended at the Company`s discretion.


Off Balance-Sheet Arrangements:


$543,994 compared to cash used by operating activities of $402,136 in 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016,2023, net cash source from investment activities was $31,905. The Company reported $84,081 that was generated from the sale of BeMetals common stock. On December 13, 2023, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likelypurchased 56 acres of private land for $52,176. This was strategic to have a current or future effectexploration and development, and contiguous on the Company’s financial condition, changessouth end of the existing patented and lode claims at the South Mountain Project. The Company reported no cash used for financing activities compared to $71,768 used for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company reported a net cash decrease of $512,090 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net cash decrease of $473,904 for the same period in financial condition, revenues2022.

Our future liquidity and capital requirements will depend on many factors, including timing, cost and progress of our exploration efforts, our evaluation of, and decisions with respect to, our strategic alternatives, and costs associated with the regulatory approvals.

Contractual Obligations

The Company holds two leases pertaining to land parcels adjacent to its South Mountain patented and unpatented mining claims. The details of these leases are as follows:

Acree Lease:

Commencing on June 20, 2008, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Ronald Acree for a period of 6 years, covering 113 acres at a rate of $20 per acre. The lease includes an option to extend for an additional 10 years at a revised rate of $30 per acre. The total annual lease payment for the 113 acres amounts to $3,390. The Acree Lease is scheduled to expire on June 20, 2024.

Lowry Lease:

On October 24, 2008, the Company executed a lease agreement with William and Nita Lowry for a duration of 6 years, encompassing 376 acres at a rate of $20 per acre. Similar to the Acree Lease, the Lowry Lease incorporates an option to extend for an additional 10 years at a revised rate of $30 per acre. Following the passing of the original lessors, the lease was inherited by Michael Lowry, their son. The lease will expire on October 24, 2024.

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The leases have no work requirements. It is the current intention of the Company to engage in negotiations for new leases with the current landowners upon the expiration of the existing lease agreements. The negotiations may involve modifications to terms, rates, or expenses, resultsother conditions as mutually agreed upon by the parties involved.

OGT, LLC

SMMI is the sole manager of operations, liquidity, capital expendituresthe South Mountain Project in its entirety through a separate Mining Lease with Option to Purchase ("Lease Option") with the Company's majority-owned subsidiary OGT. SMMI has an option to purchase the South Mountain mineral interest for a capped $5 million less net returns royalties paid through the date of exercise. The Lease Option expires in November 2026. Under the Lease Option, SMMI pays an advance of $5,000 net returns royalty to OGT annually on November 4 which is distributed to OGT's minority member.

The leases and net royalties' payment are summarized in the following table.

Contractual obligationsPayments due by period
Total*Less than
1 year
2-3
years
4-5
years
More than
5 years
Acree Lease (yearly, June)(1)$3,390$3,390--$        -
Lowry Lease (yearly, October)(1)(2)$11,280$11,280--$        -
OGT LLC(3)$10,000$5,000$5,000-$        -
      Total$24,670$19,670$5,000-$        -

(1) Amounts shown are for the lease periods years 15 through 16, a total of 2 years that remains after 2021, the lease was extended an additional 10 years at $30/acre after 2014.

(2) The Lowry lease has an early buy-out provision for 50% of the remaining amounts owed in the event the Company desires to drop the lease prior to the end of the first seven-year period.

(3) OGT LLC, managed by the Company's wholly owned subsidiary SMMI, receives a $5,000 per year payment for up to 10 years, or capital resources that are material to investors.until a $5 million capped NPI Royalty is paid.



Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified our critical accounting policies, the application of which may materially affect the financial statements, either because of the significance of the financials statement item to which they relate, or because they require management’smanagement's judgment in making estimates and assumptions in measuring, at a specific point in time, events which will be settled in the future. The critical accounting policies, judgments and estimates which management believes have the most significant effect on the financial statements are set forth below:


a)

Estimates. Our management routinely makes judgments and estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. As the number of variables and assumptions affecting the future resolution of the uncertainties increase, these judgments become even more subjective and complex. Although we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in estimates and assumptions based upon actual results may have a material impact on our results of operation and/or financial condition.


b)

Stock-based Compensation. The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation –"Compensation - Stock Compensation”Compensation" using the fair value method. All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.


c)

Income Taxes. We have current income tax assets recorded in our financial statements that are based on our estimates relating to federal and state income tax benefits. Our judgments regarding federal and state income tax rates, items that may or may not be deductible for income tax purposes and income tax regulations themselves are critical to the Company’sCompany's financial statement income tax items.


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d)

Investments. In a joint venture where the Company holds more than 50% of the voting interest and has significant influence, the joint venture is consolidated with the presentation of non-controllingnoncontrolling interest. In determining whether significant influences exist, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and its representation on the venture’sventure's management committee.

e)Valuation. The critical accounting policies governing the valuation process outline the methodologies, assumptions, and criteria used to determine the fair value of land and mining rights. These policies ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards such as ASC 360 for land and ASC 930 for mining rights.



ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Not required for smaller reporting companies.







ITEM 8 - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA





TABLE OF CONTENTS


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20172023 and 2016

2022

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

for the years ended December 31, 20172023 and 2016

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 20172023 and 2016

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the years ended

December 31, 2023 and 2022

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December 31, 2017 and 2016

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM






Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the shareholdersBoard of Directors and the board of directors of Stockholders

Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.


Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

WeWe have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (the "Company"(“the Company”) as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements")consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The Company’sCompany's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred substantial losses, hasgenerated no recurring source of revenue,revenues and has an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2017. These factors raisewhich raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regardingin regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company'sCompany’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company'sCompany’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB")(PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


WeWe conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.


OurOur audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.opinion.

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Critical Audit Matters


Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined that there are no critical audit matters.

/s/ DeCoria, Maichel & Teague, P.S.Assure CPA LLC


DeCoria, Maichel & Teague, P.S.

We have served as the Company's independent auditor since 2005.

Spokane, Washington

Firm ID is 444

March 26, 201812, 2024

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Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.


Consolidated Balance Sheets

  December 31, 
  2023  2022 
ASSETS      
  Current assets:      
    Cash and cash equivalents$170,628 $682,718 
    Investment in BeMetals, at fair value (Note 4) 427,836  738,612 
    Prepaid expenses and other assets 33,786  20,113 
      Total current assets 632,250  1,441,443 
Property and equipment:      
  Land 332,509  280,333 
  Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (Note 5) -  552 
  Total property and equipment 332,509  280,885 
       
  Right to use asset (Note 10) 21,629  - 
      Total assets$986,388 $1,722,328 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
  Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$39,050 $27,599 
  Accrued legal fees (Note 6) 136,685  146,685 
Operating lease liability - (Note 10) 18,612  - 
  Advance from BeMetals (Note 3) -  5,433 
  Deferred compensation (Note 6) 1,104,625  1,041,500 
      Total current liabilities 1,298,972  1,221,217 
       
Operating lease liability - long-term (Note 10) 3,532  - 
Accrued reclamation costs 81,250  81,250 
      Total liabilities 1,383,754  1,302,467 
       
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 2 and 3)    
       
Stockholders' equity:      
  Preferred stock; $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized;
      no shares issued or outstanding
 -  - 
  Common stock; $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized,
      60,855,579 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
 60,856  60,856 
  Additional paid-in capital 6,564,947  6,564,947 
  Less:  11,700 shares of treasury stock, at cost (24,200) (24,200)
  Accumulated deficit (7,168,608) (6,351,381)
      Total Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc stockholders' equity (567,005) 250,222 
  Noncontrolling interest in Owyhee Gold Trust (Note 3) 169,639  169,639 
      Total stockholders' equity (397,366) 419,861 
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$986,388 $1,722,328 








Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Current assets:

 

 

 

 

     Cash and cash equivalents

 

$     36,454

 

$     108,184

     Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

28,473

 

33,903

      Total current assets

 

64,927

 

142,087

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment:

 

 

 

 

  Land

 

280,333

 

280,333

  Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $75,959 and $15,047,

    respectively

 

106,646

 

218,918

   Total property and equipment

 

386,979

 

499,251

 

 

 

 

 

   Mineral interests (Note 3)

 

479,477

 

479,477

 

 

 

 

 

      Total assets

 

$      931,383

 

$    1,120,815

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

   Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 

$       92,311

 

$       86,813

   Accrued related party liability (Note 5)

 

181,313

 

181,313

Accrued interest payable to related parties (Note 5)

 

36,949

 

17,723

   Deferred payroll (Note 6)

 

871,500

 

568,500

   Related parties notes payable, net of discount (Note 5)

 

217,688

 

126,576

       Total current liabilities

 

1,399,761

 

980,925

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued reclamation costs

 

65,000

 

65,000

 

 

 

 

 

      Total liabilities

 

1,464,761

 

1,045,925

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 2 and 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit):

 

 

 

 

   Preferred stock; $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized;

      no shares issued or outstanding

 

-

 

-

   Common stock; $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares

      authorized, 55,095,579 and 54,680,579, respectively shares issued

      and outstanding

 

55,096

 

54,681

   Additional paid-in capital

 

5,457,538

 

5,350,513

   Less:  11,700 shares of treasury stock, at cost

 

(24,200)

 

(24,200)

   Accumulated deficit

 

(6,195,923)

 

(5,484,806)

      Total Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

(707,489)

 

(103,812)

Noncontrolling interest in Owyhee Gold Trust (Note 3)

 

174,111

 

178,702

      Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

(533,378)

 

74,890

      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

$     931,383

 

$    1,120,815



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations


  Years Ended December 31, 
  2023  2022 
       
Revenues:      
       
  Management service income$- $300,000 
       
       
Operating expenses:      
  Exploration 87,702  156 
  Legal and accounting 115,763  113,717 
  Management and administrative 410,674  630,844 
Depreciation 552  1,553 
Total operating expenses 614,691  746,270 
       
Net operating loss (614,691) (446,270)
       
Other income (expense):      
       
  Unrealized loss on investment (179,604) (782,072)
  Realized loss on sale of investment (47,091) - 
  Reclamation expense -  (16,250)
  BeMetals mutual release 27,495  - 
Other 1,664  790 
Total other income (expense) (197,536) (797,532)
       
Net loss (812,227) (1,243,802)
Net income - noncontrolling interest in Owyhee Gold Trust 5,000  937 
Net loss - Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.$(817,227)$(1,244,739)
       
       
Net loss per common share-basic and diluted$(0.01)$(0.02)
       
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic and diluted 60,855,579  60,855,579 




Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

   Exploration

��

$        193,067

 

$        198,527

   Legal and accounting

 

63,393

 

316,966

   Management and administrative

 

360,464

 

495,292

Loss on sale of equipment

 

1,021

 

-

Depreciation

 

70,251

 

15,047

      Total operating expenses

 

688,196

 

1,025,832

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

   Interest expense, related parties

 

(23,672)

 

(17,723)

Miscellaneous income

 

1,200

 

-

   Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

(40)

 

5,238

      Total other income (expense)

 

(22,512)

 

(12,485)

Net Loss

 


(710,708)

 


(1,038,317)

Net Income – noncontrolling interest in Owyhee Gold            Trust

 


409

 


5,000

Net Loss – Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.

 

$   (711,117)

 

$   (1,043,317)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss per common share-basic and diluted

 

$            (0.01)

 

$            (0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares

outstanding-basic and diluted

 


54,868,182

 


51,375,312




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

  Years Ended December 31, 
  2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:      
  Net loss$(812,227)$(1,243,802)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:      
  Depreciation 552  1,553 
  Stock based compensation -  158,341 
  Accrued reclamation costs -  16,250 
  Unrealized loss on investment 179,604  782,072 
  Realized loss on sale of investment 47,091  - 
Change in:      
  Prepaid expenses and other assets (18,674) (1,723)
  Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 11,967  16,104 
  Accrued legal fees (10,000) (20,000)
  Accrued interest payable to related parties -  (80,177)
  Deferred compensation 63,125  - 
  Advance from BeMetals (5,433) (30,754)
      Net cash used by operating activities (543,995) (402,136)
       
Cash flows from investing activities:      
  Proceeds from sale of investment 84,081  - 
    Land purchase (52,176) - 
      Net cash provided by investing activities 31,905  - 
       
Cash flows from financing activities:      
  Payments on related parties notes payable -  (66,768)
Noncontrolling interest net returns royalty -  (5,000)
Net cash used by financing activities -  (71,768)
       
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (512,090) (473,904)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 682,718  1,156,622 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$170,628 $682,718 
       
Noncash financing and investing activities:      
Operating lease liability arising from obtaining right to use asset (Note 9)$38,701 $- 






Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

   Net loss

$

(710,708)

$

(1,038,317)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by

   operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

   Depreciation

 

70,251

 

15,047

 

   Loss on sale of equipment

 

1,021

 

-

 

   Stock options issued for services

 

53,557

 

175,199

 

   Amortization of related party notes payable discount

 

4,445

 

-

 

Change in:

 

 

 

 

 

   Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

5,430

 

(6,347)

 

   Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 

5,498

 

(71,539)

 

   Accrued related party liability

 

-

 

58,275

 

   Accrued interest payable to related parties

 

19,226

 

17,723

 

   Deferred payroll

 

303,000

 

294,500

 

      Net cash used by operating activities

 

(248,280)

 

(555,459)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

  Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

41,000

 

-

 

      Net cash provided by investing activities

 

41,000

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

   Proceeds from sale of common stock

 

-

 

285,000

 

   Proceeds from exercise of common stock options

 

20,550

 

-

 

Proceeds from common stock from exercise of warrants

 


-

 

359,000

 

Distribution to noncontrolling interest

 

(5,000)

 

-

 

   Borrowing on related parties notes payable

 

120,000

 

25,000

 

   Payments on related parties notes payable

 

-

 

(17,500)

 

      Net cash provided by financing activities

 

135,550

 

651,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(71,730)

 

96,041

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

108,184

 

12,143

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

$        36,454

 

$        108,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash financing and investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options exercised in satisfaction of related parties notes payable

 

$                  20,000

 

$                   -

 

Beneficial conversion feature on related party convertible notes payable

 

13,333

 

-

 

Common stock issued for settlement of accounts payable

 

-

 

20,434

 

Common stock issued for payment of related parties notes payable

 

-

 

52,000

 

Net assets acquired in Owyhee Gold Trust settlement (Note 3)

 

-

 

449,298

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity



For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022


  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Treasury
Stock
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Noncontrolling
Interest in
OGT
  Total 
  Shares  Amount 
                      
Balances at December 31, 2021 60,855,579 $60,856 $6,406,606 $(24,200)$(5,106,642)$173,702 $1,510,322 
                      
Stock Based Compensation -  -  158,341  -  -  -  158,341 
Noncontrolling interest net returns royalty -  -  -  -  -  (5,000) (5,000)
Net income (loss) -  -  -  -  (1,244,739) 937  (1,243,802)
Balances at December 31, 2022 60,855,579 $60,856 $6,564,947 $(24,200)$(6,351,381)$169,639 $419,861 
                      
Noncontrolling interest net returns royalty -  -  -  -  -  (5,000) (5,000)
Net income/(loss) -  -  -  -  (817,227) 5,000  (812,227)
                      
Balances at December 31, 2023 60,855,579 $60,856 $6,564,947 $(24,200)$(71,68,608)$169,639 $(397,366)




Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

 

 

 

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

Additional Paid-In Capital

Treasury Stock

Accumulated Deficit

Non-Controlling Interest in OGT

Total

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2015

44,167,549

 

$44,168

$4,193,797

$ (24,200)

$ (4,441,489)

 

$(227,724)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sale of shares of common stock

9,290,000

 

9,290

634,710

-

-

 

644,000

Common stock issued for payments on related parties notes payable

1,020,000

 

1,020

50,980

-

-

 

52,000

Common stock issued for payments on accounts payable

203,030

 

203

20,231

-

-

 

20,434

Stock options issued for services

-

 

-

175,199

-

 

 

175,199

Net assets acquired in Owyhee Gold Trust settlement (Note 3)

-

 

-

275,596

-

-

$  173,702

449,298

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,043,317)

5,000

(1,038,317)

Balances at December 31, 2016

54,680,579

 

    54,681

5,350,513

 (24,200)

  (5,484,806)

  178,702

       74,890

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for exercise of stock

    options

415,000

 

415

40,135

-

-

-

40,550

Stock options issued for services

-

 

-

53,557

-

-

-

53,557

Beneficial conversion feature on

   related party note payable

-

 

-

13,333

-

-

-

13,333

Distribution to noncontrolling interest

-

 

-

-

-

-

(5,000)

(5,000)

Net income (loss)

-

 

-

-

-

(711,117)

409

(710,708)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2017

55,095,579

 

$    55,096

$ 5,457,538

$(24,200)

$  (6,195,923)

$  174,111

$    (533,378)










The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.






1.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Business Operations


Business Operations


Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (“("Thunder Mountain”Mountain", "THMG", or “the Company”"the Company") was originally incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on November 9, 1935, under the name of Montgomery Mines, Inc. In April 1978, the Montgomery Mines Corporation was obtained by a group of the Thunder Mountain property holders and changed its name to Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc., with the primary goal to further develop their holdings in the Thunder Mountain Mining District, located in Valley County, Idaho. Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. takes its name from the Thunder Mountain Mining District, where its principal lode mining claims were located. For several years, the Company’sCompany's activities were restricted to maintaining its property position and exploration activities. During 2005, the Company sold its holdings in the Thunder Mountain Mining District. During 2007, the Company acquired the South Mountain Mines property in southwest Idaho and initiated exploration activities on that property, which continue today.


On December 30, 2022, Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. by and through its subsidiaries Thunder Mountain Resources, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, and South Mountain Mines, Inc., an Idaho Corporation ("SMMI") (collectively the "Company", "THMG", or "We", "Our" or "Us") agreed to terminate an Option Agreement, (the "BeMetals Option Agreement") with BeMetals Corporation, a British Columbia corporation, and BeMetals USA Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("BeMetals or BMET").

The Company has 6.636 million common shares of BMET USA with a market value of $427,836, and the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $170,628 for the year ended December 31, 2023. See Note 3 for further information.

Basis of Presentation and Going Concern


The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has historically incurred losses and does not have sufficient cashaccompanying this report show an accumulated deficit of $7,168,608 at December 31, 2017 to fund normal operations for2023, which raises substantial doubt about the next 12 months. The Company has no recurring source of revenue and itsCompany's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’sconcern.

The Company's ability to raisesecure capital to fund its futurefor exploration and working capital requirements. The Company’s plans forneeds is crucial, given the long-term return to and continuation as a going concern includeabsence of recurring revenue streams. Long-term strategies involve financing the Company’s future operations through sales of its common stock and/or debt sales and eventual profitability from mining operations. Capital raising efforts are hindered by current capital market conditions and the eventual profitable exploitation of its mining properties. Additionally, the current capital markets and generalbroader economic conditionsclimate in the United States are significant obstaclesStates. Company management is actively seeking additional funds through various means, including public offerings, private placements, mergers, option agreements, and external debt, to raisingensure the required funds. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is currently investigating a number of alternatives for raising additional capital with potential investors, lessees and joint venture partners.Company's viability.


The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these financial statements, adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of assets and liabilities, the reported expenses and the balance sheet classifications used.

Accounting Estimates


The Company has established 75% ownership and full management of OGT.  Thus, OGT’s financial information is included 100% in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2016. The Company’s consolidated financial statements reflect the other investor’s 25% non-controlling, capped interest in OGT.   Due to the statuspreparation of the Company’s investment both before and after the Settlement Agreement, management determined that the settlement should be accounted for as a transaction between companies under common control.     See Note 3 for further information.    






Accounting Estimates


The preparation ofconsolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions include the carrying value of properties and mineral interests, environmental remediation liabilities, deferred tax assets, stock based compensation and the fair value of financial instruments. Management’sstock-based compensation. Management's estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition


Cash and cash equivalents


For the purposes of the balance sheet and statement of cash flows,During 2022, management service revenue was recognized when the Company considers all highly liquid investmentssatisfied its performance obligation required under its management contract with BeMetals. Such an obligation was satisfied over time as work is performed and the Company has a maturity of three months or less when purchasedcontractual right to be a cash equivalent.payment.


Income Taxes


The Company recognizes deferred income tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered. A valuation allowance is recognized on deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Cash and Cash Equivalents


For the purposes of the balance sheet and statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be a cash equivalent.

Fair Value Measurements


When required to measure assets or liabilities at fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used. The Company determines the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. The categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Level 1 uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 uses significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 uses significant unobservable inputs. The amount of the total gains or losses for the period are included in earnings that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had a financial asset, investment in equity security, that is adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis for which the fair value is determined based on Level 1 inputs as the equity security is traded on a stock exchange. The Company has no financial assets or liabilities that are adjusted to fair value on a recurring basis.


Financial Instruments


The Company’sCompany's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, and related party notes payablethe investment in BeMetal's equity securities, the carrying value of which approximates fair value based on the nature of those instruments.

Investments


The Company determines the appropriate classification of investments at the time of acquisition and re-evaluates such determinations at each reporting date. Equity securities that have a readily determined fair value are carried at fair value determined using Level 1 fair value measurement inputs with the change in fair value recognized as unrealized gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of operations each reporting period. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recognized on a specific identification basis.

Mineral Interests


The Company capitalizes costs for acquiring mineral interests, and expenses costs to maintain mineral rights and leases as incurred. Exploration costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.are incurred. Should a property reach the production stage, these capitalized costs would be amortized using the units-of-production method based on periodic estimates of ore reserves. Mineral propertiesinterests are periodically assessed for impairment of value and any subsequent losses are charged to operations at the time of impairment.

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If a propertymineral interest is abandoned or sold, its capitalized costs are charged to operations. Consideration received by the Company pursuant to joint ventures or purchase option agreements is applied against the carrying value of the related mineral interest. When and if payments received exceed the carrying value, the excess amount is recognized as a gain in the consolidated statement of operations in the period the consideration is received.

Leases


Arrangements meeting the definition of a lease are classified as operating or financing leases and are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as both a right-of-use asset and lease liability, calculated by discounting fixed lease payments over the lease term at the rate implicit in the lease or the Company's incremental borrowing rate. Lease liabilities are increased by interest and reduced by payments each period, and the right-of-use asset is amortized over the lease term. For operating leases, interest on the lease liability and the amortization of the right-of-use asset result in straight-line rent expense over the lease term. For finance leases, interest on the lease liability and the amortization of the right-of-use asset results in front-loaded expense over the lease term. Variable lease expenses are recorded when incurred.

Investments in Joint VentureVentures


The Company’s accounting policy forFor companies and joint ventures is as follows:


1.

The Company uses the cost method when it does not have joint control or significant influence in a joint venture. Under the cost method, these investments are carried at cost. If other than temporary impairment in value is determined, it would then be charged to current net income or loss.






2.

If the Company enters into a joint venture in which there is joint control between the parties or the Company has significant influence, the equity method is utilized whereby the Company’s share of the venture’s earnings and losses is included in the statement of operations as earnings in joint ventures and its investments therein are adjusted by a similar amount. If other than temporary impairment in value is determined, it would then be charged to current net income or loss.


3.

In a joint venture where the Company holds more than 50% of the voting interestinterests, but less than 100%, and has significant influence, the company or joint venture is typically consolidated, with the presentation of non-controlling interest.  In determining whether significant influences exist, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and its representation on the venture’s management committee.other investor interests are presented as noncontrolling. See Note 3 regarding the Company’s accounting for itsCompany's investment in Owyhee Gold Trust, LLC.Trust. Joint ventures in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.


Reclamation and Remediation


The Company’sCompany's operations have been, and are subject to, standards for mine reclamation that have been established by various governmental agencies. The Company would record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which the Company incurred a legal obligation for the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. A corresponding asset would also be recorded and depreciated over the life of the asset.


After the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the liability is adjusted at the end of each reporting period to reflect changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation.


Determination of any amounts recognized upon adoption is based upon numerous estimates and assumptions, including future retirement costs, future inflation rates and the credit-adjusted risk-free interest rates.


For non-operating properties, the Company accrues costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred, and they are reasonably estimable. Such costs are based on management’smanagement's estimate of amounts expected to be incurred when the remediation work is performed. The Company had accrued $81,250 at December 31, 2023 and, 2022, respectively, on its consolidated balance sheets relating to estimated mine closure and reclamation costs on its South Mountain Mines property.


Share-Based Compensation


Share-based payments to employees and directors, including grants of employee stock options, are measured at fair value and expensed in the statementconsolidated statements of operations over the vesting period.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


Accounting Standards Updates

In August 2016,December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Updated (“ASU”Update ("ASU") No. 2016-15 Statement2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This update requires companies to report, on an annual basis, specific categories in the rate reconciliation and additional information on reconciling items greater than 5% of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.the taxable income or loss. The update provides guidance on classification for cash receiptsalso requires disclosure of income taxes paid to Federal, state and payments related to eight specific issues. Theforeign jurisdictions along with other municipal and local jurisdictions representing 5% or more of total income taxes paid. This update is effective for fiscal yearsannual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years,2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of implementingadopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

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In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2022-03 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Resale Restrictions. This update is to clarify that a contractual restriction on the consolidated financial statements.


In November 2016,sale of an equity security is not considered part of the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18 Statementunit of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. The update requires that a statementaccount of cash flows explain the change during the periodequity security and, therefore, is not considered in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Themeasuring fair value. This update is effective for the fiscal yearsyear beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years,2023, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expectis currently evaluating the impact of adopting this update to have a material impactstandard on the consolidation financial statements.


In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01 Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. The update clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company will apply the provisions of the update to potential future acquisitions occurring after the effective date.






Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on theits consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The Company does not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.statements.


Net Income (Loss) Per Share


The Company is required to have dual presentation of basic earnings per share (“EPS”("EPS") and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is computed asThe Company calculates basic earnings (loss) per share by dividing net income dividedor loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.outstanding. Diluted EPS is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the effect ofearnings per share reflect potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, including options and warrants that could share in our earnings through the conversion to purchasecommon shares, except where their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. For the Company’s common stock.  As ofyear ended December 2017,31, 2023 and 2016, potentially dilutive2022 outstanding common stock equivalents not included inoptions of 4,775,000 were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive are:due to the net loss for the period.

2.Mineral Interest Commitments


For year ended December 31,

2017

2016

Stock options

4,700,000

4,515,000

Convertible debt

666,667

 -

    Total possible dilution

5,366,667

4,515,000



2.  

Commitments


The Company has three lease arrangements with land owners that ownholds two leases pertaining to land parcels adjacent to the Company’sits South Mountain patented and unpatented mining claims. The details of these leases were originallyare as follows:

Acree Lease:

Commencing on June 20, 2008, the Company entered into a lease agreement with Ronald Acree for a seven-year period with annual paymentsof 6 years, covering 113 acres at a rate of $20 per acre. The leases were renewedlease includes an option to extend for an additional 10 years at a revised rate of $30 per acre paid annually; committed payments are listed inacre. The total annual lease payment for the table below.113 acres amounts to $3,390. The Acree Lease is scheduled to expire on June 20, 2024.

Lowry Lease:

On October 24, 2008, the Company executed a lease agreement with William and Nita Lowry for a duration of 6 years, encompassing 376 acres at a rate of $20 per acre. Similar to the Acree Lease, the Lowry Lease incorporates an option to extend for an additional 10 years at a revised rate of $30 per acre. Following the passing of the original lessors, the lease was inherited by Michael Lowry, their son. The lease paymentswill expire on October 24, 2024.

The leases have no work requirements.


Annual Payment

Acree Lease (June)

$  3,390

Lowry Lease (October)

11,280

Idaho South Mountain LLC Lease (April)

1,680

      Total

$16,350


On March 21, 2011, It is the current intention of the Company signed an exploration agreementto engage in negotiations for new leases with Newmont Mining Corporation (“Newmont”) onthe current landowners upon the expiration of the existing lease agreements. The negotiations may involve modifications to terms, rates, or other conditions as mutually agreed upon by the parties involved.

The Company has 26 unpatented claims (533 acres) in the Trout Creek Project that significantly expandsarea and 21 unpatented claims in the Trout Creek target area. Newmont’s private mineral package added to the Project surrounds the Company’s South Mountain area.

The claim group and consistsfees are paid on these unpatented claims annually as follows:

Target Area 2023 
Trout Creek -State of Nevada$4,290 
Trout Creek -Lander County, Nevada 324 
South Mountain-State of Idaho 3,465 
   Total$8,079 

BeMetals Option Agreement:

On December 30, 2022, the Company agreed to terminate the Option Agreement with BeMetals Corporation. The BeMetals Option Agreement ("the Option Agreement") was entered into on February 27, 2019, under the original terms of about 9,565 acres within a thirty-square mile Area of Influence defined in the agreement.  UnderOption Agreement, BeMetals provided the funding to SMMI for project expenses including management services.

According to the terms of the agreement, the Company is responsibleOption Agreement BMET USA and SMMI entered a management contract whereby BeMetals paid $25,000 monthly to SMMI for conducting themanagement services to enable BMET to perform exploration program and is obligateddevelopment work with respect to expend a minimum of $150,000 over the ensuing two years, with additional expenditures possible in future years.  On October 1, 2015, the Company signed an Amendment with Newmont USA Limited that modifies and extends the original Trout Creek Joint Exploration Agreement. The extension allows the Company modified work commitments on the project reducing the annual amount to $150,000 of work obligations by October 31, 2016. On October 27, 2016, the Company decided to terminate the exploration agreement with Newmont. The Company still retains 78 unpatented claims (1,600 acres) in Trout Creek of the target area.  The Company pays annual fees to BLM of $3,255 and Lander County $940 fees in maintaining the property.

In accordance with the Settlement Agreement in 2016 (see Note 3), the Company is required to pay $5,000 per year in advanced royalties on the South Mountain Project. Management service income of $ 300,000 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022. No income was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023.





3.

South Mountain Project

On November 8, 2012,February 7, 2023, the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary South Mountain Mines, Inc.executed a Mutual Release (the "Release") with BeMetals Corp., (“SMMI”),formally acknowledging and agreeing that BeMetals successfully fulfilled all obligations outlined in the Option Agreement. As part of the Mutual Release, the Company received a final payment of $33,530 from BeMetals Corp. This amount includes the settlement of all expenditures incurred up to the termination date of the Option Agreement.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized $27,495 from the Mutual Release accrued liability the Company had previously recorded as other income. This recognition signifies the complete fulfillment of all financial obligations and responsibilities owed to the Company by BeMetals Corp.

On April 12, 2023, the Company was served with a Complaint filed in the fourth judicial district court of the State of Idaho State Gold Company II, LLC (“ISGC II”) formed the Owyhee Gold Trust, LLC, (“OGT”)by legal representatives of a limited liability company. In 2015 and through November 2016, disagreements between SMMI and ISGC II resulted in litigation about the status of OGT.      In November 2016, the parties entered into judicially-confirmed Settlement Agreement and Release that resolved outstanding disagreements andformer mining contractor who had provided services for a new operating agreement by which SMMI obtained an option to acquired 100% of OGT’s interest in the South Mountain Project upon paymentMine project in the Fall of $5 million.2020. The case was subsequently dismissed with prejudice, and a judgment to that effect was entered on November 21, 2023. The contractor had a 42-day window from the date of judgment to appeal, which expired on January 2, 2024. No appeal was filed within this timeframe, leading to the dismissal of the claim.

Under the newSMMI Joint Venture - OGT, operating agreement,LLC

The Company's wholly owned subsidiary SMMI is the sole manager and pays all expenses for exploration and development of the property.  SMMI and ISGC II have 75% and 25% ownership, respectively,South Mountain Project in OGT.  SMMI and OGT haveits entirety through a separate Mining Lease with Option to Purchase (“("Lease Option”Option") under whichwith the Company's majority-owned subsidiary OGT. SMMI has an option to purchase the South Mountain mineral interest for a capped $5 million less net returns royalties paid through the date of exercise. The Lease Option expires in November 2026. If SMMI exercises the option, the option payment of $5 million less advance royalties will be distributed 100% by OGT to ISGC II.OGT's minority member, ISGCII. Under the Lease Option, SMMI pays aan advance of $5,000 net returns royalty to OGT annually on November 4.4 which was distributed to OGT's minority member during 2022 and accrued at December 31, 2023. See Note 11 Subsequent Events.

The carrying value of OGT’s net assets consistedUnder the OGT operating agreement, SMMI and ISGC II have 75% and 25% ownership, respectively, in OGT. SMMI is the sole manager and pays all expenses for exploration and development of the following on the settlement date after the transfer of equipment: 


 

Net Asset Value on Settlement Date

SMMI at 75%

ISGC II at 25%

 

 

 

 

Land

$  280,333

$  210,250

$    70,083

Mineral Interest

479,477

359,608

119,869

Accrued Reclamation

(65,000)

(48,750)

(16,250)

    Net Assets

694,810

521,108

173,702

 

 

 

 

OGT equipment transferred to SMMI

233,965

233,965

-

Investment in OGT eliminated in consolidation with OGT

(479,477)

(479,477)

-

 

$   449,298

$  275,596

$   173,702


property. The total net asset value of $449,298 was recognized as an increase in additional paid-in capital in 2016.  


With the Settlement Agreement signed on November 6, 2016, the Company has established 75% ownership and full management of the property. Thus, OGT’sThe Company had expensed an additional $16,250 in reclamation expense for the year ended December 31, 2022, resulting in 25% expense to OGT, LLC capital account. OGT's financial information is included 100% in the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016.2022. The Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements reflect ISGC II’sII's 25% non-controllingnoncontrolling interest.   Changes in

Activity of the non-controllingnoncontrolling interest equity balance isduring the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

  

Years Ended

December 31,

 
  2023  2022 
Balance at beginning of year$169,639 $173,702 
Noncontrolling interest in net returns royalty (5,000) (5,000)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 5,000  937 
Balance at end of year$169,639 $169,639 

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4.    Investment in BeMetals Corp.


 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

2017

 

2016

Balance at beginning of year

$

               178,702

 

 

Noncontrolling interest portion of net asset acquired in Owyhee Gold Trust settlement

 

-


$


173,702

Distribution to non-controlling interest

 

(5,000)

 

-

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

409

 

5,000

Balance at end of year

$

174,111

$

178,702


In November 2023 the Company sold 1,364,000 shares of BeMetals Corp for $86,681 (CAD $119,024). The sales included commissions of $2,600 (CAD $3,570) and a foreign exchange loss of $294. The Company recognized a total net amount of $84,081 (CAD $115,409), resulting in a recognized loss of $47,091. This loss is included in other income on the Statement of Operations.


The Company had an unrealized loss on the change in fair value of the BeMetals investment of $179,604 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to an unrealized loss of $782,072 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The remaining 6.636 million shares of BeMetals stock held by the Company were sold subsequent to year-end 2023. See Note 11 Subsequent Events.





 

4.   5.Property and Equipment

On December 13, 2023, the Company completed the strategic acquisition of 56 acres of private land for $52,176. This parcel is contiguous to the south end of the existing patented and lode claims at the South Mountain Project. The Board of Directors approved the land purchase resolution on January 31, 2023. Subsequently, on February 07, 2023, a real estate purchase and sale agreement was signed, formalizing the terms and conditions of the transaction. The acquisition is strategically aligned with the Company's exploration and development objectives. The geographical adjacency to the South Mountain Project enhances exploration efficiency and supports the Company's long-term growth strategy.


In May of 2023 the Company's tent building at the Sonneman portal was damaged beyond repair due to the snow. The tent building was fully depreciated and had a historical cost of $65,071. Also, the Company disposed of fully depreciated mining equipment with a historical cost of $21,990. As the assets were fully depreciated no gain or loss on their disposal was recognized.

The Company’sCompany's property and equipment are as follows:

6.Related Party Transactions


Board of Directors Compensation

 

 

December 31,

2017

 

December 31, 2016

Vehicles

$

22,441

$

22,441

Buildings

 

65,071

 

65,072

Construction Equipment

 

36,447

 

87,806

Mining Equipment

 

58,646

 

58,646

 

 

182,605

 

233,965

Accumulated Depreciation

 

(75,959)

 

(15,047)

 

 

106,646

 

218,918

Land

 

280,333

 

280,333

Total Property and Equipment

$

386,979

$

  499,251


On August 22, 2017,March 16, 2022, the Company's Compensation Committee recommended that the Company's Board of Directors receive nominal compensation for their service. The Company's Board of Directors passed the resolution for Board members compensation on March 21, 2022. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the amount of cash compensation paid to the Board of Directors was $14,050 and $22,200, respectively.

Deferred Officer Compensation

Three officers of the Company sold a Caterpillar 950G loader to a construction companyinitiated deferred compensation arrangements for $41,000 cash. This asset had a carrying value of $42,021 resulting in a loss on sale of equipment of $1,021.


5.   Related Parties Notes Payable


At Januaryservices provided starting April 1, 2016,2015. On July 31, 2018, the Company had notes payable balancesceased expensing and deferring compensation for these officers to support the marketing efforts of $84,268 and $86,808the SMMI project. Subsequently, with the commencement of the BeMetals agreement (Note 3), compensation for these officers resumed on May 15, 2019. The BeMetals agreement concluded on December 30, 2022.

To preserve liquidity, the Company reinstated deferred salary arrangements for Eric Jones, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Collard,Larry Thackery, the Company’s Vice President and Chief OperatingFinancial Officer respectively.


On January 18, 2016, the Company initiated a private offering for an aggregate 6,700,000 shares of common stock.  In connection with this offering, Jim Collord and Eric Jones exchanged $25,000 each of their related notes payables for a total ofeffective August 1, million shares.    On November 15, 2016, Jim Collord exchanged an additional $2,000 to exercise warrants and received 20,000 shares of common stock.


On July 8, 2016, the Company executed two new promissory notes payable to Eric Jones and Jim Collord. The amount of the notes was $15,000 and $10,000, respectively, for a total of $25,000.  The terms of these note are a 2% interest rate accrued per month for an initial term of two months.  During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company paid $17,500 on Mr. Jones’ outstanding note balance.  At December 31, 2017, the notes payable balances were $56,768 and $69,808 for Mr. Jones and Mr. Collord, respectively.  These notes, as amended, are due December 31, 2018.


On June 21, 2017, the Company originated a short term promissory note payable to a Director of the Company, Paul Beckman. The note had a principal amount of $20,000 with simple interest calculated at 1% per month. On July 19, 2017, Mr. Beckman exercised stock options for 275,000 shares of common stock for total consideration of $28,275 which was in the form of the balance due on his note and interest expense of $20,000 and $125, respectively, and $8,150 in cash.


On October 25, 2017 the Company received $100,000 from Mr. Beckman under a convertible promissory note.  Terms of the note called for interest at 1% per month, with the entire balance of principal and interest due in full on April 24, 2018.  The convertible promissory note contained the option for the holder to convert any portion of the principal and interest into Company common stock at $0.15 per common share (a total of 666,667 shares).  


On that date, the market price for the Company’s common stock was $0.17 per common share which exceeded the conversion price.   As such, the convertible note contained a beneficial conversion feature of $13,333 which was recognized as a discount on the note on the date of issuance. The discount is being amortized over the note term using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method.2023. For the year ended December 31, 2017,2023 the Company recorded $4,445 in interest expense relatedhas deferred $49,500 and $13,625, respectfully.

As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the balances of deferred compensation for the officers, accumulated prior to the amortization of the discount.






During December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized a total of $23,672 and $17,723, respectively, in interest expense for all of these notes discussed above.   Accrued interest payable was $36,949 and $17,723 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


6.

Related Party Transactions


In addition to the related parties notes payable discussed in Note 5, the Company had the following related party transactions.  


Three of the Company’s officers are deferring compensation for services.  The officers’ balances at December 31, 2017BeMetals agreement, are as follows:follows, Eric Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer - $350,000 (2016 – $230,000),Officer: $469,500 and $420,000; Jim Collord, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - $350,000 (2016 – $230,000),Officer: $420,000 and $420,000; Larry Thackery, Chief Financial Officer - $171,500 (2016 – $108,500).     Officer: $215,125 and $201,500; respectively. The total deferred compensation for these officers at December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $1,104,625 and $1,041,500, respectively.


Accrued Legal Fees

TheFrom 2015 to 2018 the Company engagesengaged Baird Hanson LLP (“Baird”("Baird"), a company owned by one of the Company’sCompany's former directors, to provide legal services. The Company's director Joseph Baird had no legal expensesretired from the Board of Directors of Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc., and from all other positions or offices with the Company effective April 11, 2022. Baird received $10,000 in 2017.  Legal expenses of $99,000 were incurred duringpayments for the year ended December 31, 2016.2023. At December 31, 20172023, and December 31, 2016,2022, the balance due to Baird is $181,313.  for prior years' legal services was $136,685 and $146,685, respectfully.


In January 2016, the Company sold 5,700,000 shares of common stock for $0.05 per share for $285,000.  In addition, Mr. Jones and Mr. Collord exchanged $50,000 of their notes outstanding (see Note 5) into 1,000,000 shares of common stock at the same price of $0.05 per share.    There were no warrants issued with the shares.


On May 12, 2016, the Company extended the expiration 4,365,000 outstanding warrants issued during 2014 for an additional six months to November 24, 2016.  The Company also reduced the exercise price of the warrants from $0.15 to $0.10.   In 2016, warrant holders exercised 3,590,000 warrants for shares of common stock at a price of $0.10 per share for proceeds of $359,000.  In addition, warrants for 203,030 shares of common stock were exercised at $0.10 in settlement of accounts payable balances totaling $20,434.  As disclosed in Note 5, Jim Collard exercised warrants for 20,000 shares of common stock in exchange for a $2,000 payment towards his note payable balance in 2016. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company has no outstanding warrants.


8.

Stock Options


The Company has a Stock Option Incentive Plan (“SIP”(the "SIP") to, authorize the granting of stock options up to 10 percent of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock, that provides for the grant of stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, and incentive awards to employees,eligible individuals including directors, executive officers and consultants. Upon exerciseadvisors that have furnished bona fide services to the Company not related to the sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction. On July 12, 2022, the Company's shareholders, at their Annual Meeting, ratified and reapproved the Stock Option Plan.

In March 2022, the Company granted 1,820,000 stock options shares are issued from the available authorized sharesto officers and directors of the Company.  Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the date of grant. 


In July 2016, the Company granted 2,525,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company and its affiliates to purchase common shares of the Company. The options are exercisable on or before July 20, 2021 at a price of $0.10 per share. The fair value of the options was determined to be $175,199$158,341 using the Black Scholes model.model and included share-based payment awards to nonemployees of $13,920. The Company has elected to recognize the effect of forfeitures in compensation cost when they occur. Previously recognized compensation cost for a non-employee share-based payment award shall be reversed in the period that the award is forfeited. The options are exercisable on or before March 21, 2027, and have an exercise price of $0.09. The options were fully vested upon grant and recognized as compensation in Management and Administrative expense during the year ended December 31, 2016.    






In March 2017, the Company granted 600,000 stock options to three directors of the Company. The options are exercisable on or before March 31, 2022 at a price of $0.10 for 200,000 shares, and at a price of $0.09 for the remaining 400,000 shares.  Theentire fair value of the options was determined to be $53,557 using the Black Scholes model.  The options were fully vested upon grant and recognized as compensation expense during the yearquarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.    2022.


On July 19, 2017, Paul Beckman exercised stock options representing 275,000 shares of common stock for total consideration of $28,275 which was in the form of the balance due on his note and interest expense of $20,000 and $125, respectively, and $8,150 in cash.  Additionally, Larry Thackery exercised stock options for 140,000 shares of common stock for $12,400 in cash.   The intrinsic value these options was approximately $5,000.


The fair value of each option award was estimated on the date of the grant using the assumptions noted in the following table:

March 21, 2022
Stock price$0.088
Exercise price$0.09
Expected volatility188.9%
Expected dividends-
Expected terms (in years)5.0
Risk-free rate2.39%


For the year ended December 31, 2023, no options were granted, and no options expired.

 

2017

 

2016

Number of Options

600,000

 

2,525,000

Stock price

$0.09 - $0.10

 

$.0.10

Exercise price

$0.09 - $0.10

 

$.0.10

Expected volatility

235.5%

 

238.9%

Expected dividends

-

 

-

Expected terms (in years)

5.0

 

5.0

Risk-free rate

1.96%

 

1.15%


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The following is a summary of the Company’sCompany's options issued and outstanding under the Stock Option Incentive Plan:SIP:

  Shares  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31,2021 3,355,000 $0.10 
Granted 1,820,000  0.09 
Expired (400,000) 0.09 
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2022 4,775,000  0.09 
Granted/Expired -  - 
Outstanding and exercisable at -December 31, 2023 4,775,000 $0.09 


 

Shares

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2015

3,990,000

 

0.17

Expired

(2,000,000)

 

(0.27)

Granted

2,525,000

 

0.10

Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016

4,515,000

 

$ 0.08

Granted

600,000

 

0.09

Exercised

(415,000)

 

0.10

Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017

4,700,000

 

$0.09


The average remaining contractual term of the options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 20172023, was 2.461.72 years. As ofOn December 31, 2017,2023, options outstanding and exercisable had anno aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $542,000 based on the Company’sCompany's stock price of $0.20.$0.042 on December 31, 2023.


9.

Income Taxes


The Company did not recognize a tax provision or benefit for the years ended December 31, 2017during 2023 and 2016 due to ongoing net losses and a valuation allowance.  2022.

At December 31, 20172023 and 2016, the Company had net deferred tax assets which were fully reserved by valuation allowances due to the likelihood of expiration of these deferred tax benefits.  


On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") resulting in significant modifications to existing law. The Company completed the accounting for the effects of the Act during the quarter ended December 31, 2017. The Company did not incur any income tax benefit or provision for the year ended December 31, 2017 as a result of the changes to tax laws and tax rates under the Act. The Company’s net deferred tax asset was reduced by $882,400 during the year ended December 31, 2017, which consisted primarily of the re-





measurement of federal deferred tax assets and liabilities from the previous rate of 35% to the newly enacted rate of 21%.


At December 31, 2017 and 2016,2022, net deferred tax assets were calculated based on an expected blended future tax rate of 27% and 38%, respectively, for25.7% including both federal and Idaho state purposes.components. Significant components of net deferred tax assets at December 31, 20172023 and 20162022 are as follows:


 

2017

2016

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

   Net operating loss carryforwards

$         1,836,000       

$         2,500,000       

   Share-based compensation

59,000

64,500

   Deferred salaries

232,600

216,000

   Exploration costs

67,000

116,800

 

2,194,600

2,897,300

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

   Investment in OGT LLC

(146,000)

(250,000)

Net deferred tax assets

2,048,600

2,647,300

Less valuation allowance

(2,048,600)

(2,647,300)

Net deferred tax asset

$                       -

$                       -


AsThe Company fully reserved the deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2017,2023 and 2022, as management of the Company cannot determine that it's more likely than not that, the Company will realize the benefits of the deferred tax assets.

At December 31, 2023, the Company has approximately $6.9$8.9 million of federal and state net operating loss carryforwards thatcarryforwards. $7.5 million of net operating losses will expire between 2030 and 2037 and $1.4 million of the losses were incurred after 2017 and can be carried forward indefinitely, although the usage of these net operating losses is limited to 80% of taxable income in 2028 through 2036.  future years.


The income tax benefit shown in the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 20172023 and 20162022 differs from the federal statutory rate as follows:


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2017

2016

(Provision) benefit at statutory rates

249,000

35.0%

$    363,400

35.0%

State taxes

34,100

4.8%

31,200

3.0%

Miscellaneous permanent differences

600

0.1%

4,200

0.4%

Impact of change in tax rates

(882,400)

(124.2)

-

-

Change in valuation allowance

598,700

84.2 %

(398,800)

(38.4)

   Total

$                 -

- %

$                 -

- %


   2023  2022 
(Provision)/benefit at statutory rate 169,400  21.0%  262,250  21.0% 
State taxes 37,900  4.7%  58,690  4.7% 
             
Change in prior year tax estimate (6,280) -0.7%  (109,640) -8.8% 
Change in valuation allowance (201,020) -25.0%  (211,300) -17.0% 
Total$-    $-    


The Company has analyzed its filing positions in all jurisdictions where it is required to file income tax returns and found no positions that would require a liability for uncertain income tax benefits to be recognized. The Company is subject to possible tax examinations for the years 20132010 through 2017.2023. Prior year tax attributes could be adjusted by taxing authorities. If applicable, the Company will deduct interest and penalties as interest expense on the financial statements.

10.Leases


10.  Subsequent EventsThe Company complies with ASC 842, Leases, for lease accounting. Leases meeting the criteria are categorized as either operating or financing leases and appear on the consolidated balance sheet as Right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities. These are determined by discounting fixed lease payments using either the implicit lease rate or the Company's incremental borrowing rate. Lease liabilities increase with interest and decrease with payments over time, while the ROU asset is amortized over the lease term. Operating leases result in straight-line rent expense over the term, and finance leases lead to front-loaded expenses. Variable lease costs are recorded when incurred.


On February 20, 2018, the Board of Directors approved a Private Placement financing of up to $750,000 from the sale of equity units at a price of $0.14 per unit.  Each unit consists of one share of the Company’s common stock and one-half of one common share purchase warrant.  Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional share of common stock of1, 2023, the Company atrenewed its office operating lease for 24 months, incurring a pricetotal lease payment of $0.20 for$41,625. This resulted in a periodliability and ROU of 12 months.   As$38,701, recognized on the lease's inception date. The calculations employed a 7.0% incremental borrowing rate to discount future rent payments of March 26, 2018,approximately $1,734 per month over the two-year lease term.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company has sold 2,050,000 unitsexpended cash of $18,563 in operating lease payments that were recorded in management and administrative expenses.

The table below displays the future operating lease payments and lease liability as of December 31, 2023, related to the Company's operating lease.

ROU asset

Year Ending December 31,

 Total Amount 
2024 21,281 
2025 1,781 
Total 23,062 
Less: Imputed Interest (918)
Total lease Liability 22,144 
Less current portion (18,612)
Non-current lease liability$3,532 

The Company's ROU asset decreased by the net amount of $17,072 for a total amount of $287,000.$21,629, for the period ended December 31, 2023. The lease contains no renewal option.

11.Subsequent Events


On February 26, 2018, Paul Beckman purchased 1,000,000 unitsJanuary 18, 2024, the Company sold the remaining 6,636,000 shares held in BeMetals Corp. for a total amountconsideration of $140,000. A portion$384,467 (equivalent to CAD $518,223). The transaction was executed through Canaccord Genuity at a unit price of this purchase$0.0594 (CAD $0.0801) per share. This sale was utilizedconducted in accordance with the terms outlined in the BeMetals Option Agreement. As a result of the sale, the Company incurred a loss of $33,511. Additionally, a foreign exchange gain of $514 was recognized upon the transfer of funds to retired Mr. Beckman’s convertible note payable of $100,000 in principal and $4,012 in accruedthe company on January 29, 2024.

On February 13, 2024, the Company paid the $5,000 advance net returns royalty payment to the OGT minority interest, for a total of $104,012.ISGCII.





ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE


During the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, there were no changes in independent audit firms or consulting firms who provide accounting assistance.


During the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, there were no disagreements between the Company and its independent certified public accountants concerning accounting and financial disclosure.


ITEM 9A - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


At the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision of, and with the participation of, the Company’sCompany's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’sCompany's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a - 15(e) and Rule 15d - 15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’sCompany's disclosure controls and procedures were adequately designed and effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its reports that it files or submits to the SEC under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time specified in applicable rules and forms.


Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also determined that the disclosure controls and procedures arewere effective to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Company’sCompany's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow for accurate required disclosure to be made on a timely basis.


Management’sManagement's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


The Company’sCompany's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’sCompany's financial statements for external reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2023, using criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”("COSO") and concluded that we have maintained effective internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017,2023, based on these criteria.


Changes in internal controls over financial reporting


During the quarteryear ended December 31, 2017,2023, there have been no changes in the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reportingreporting.


ITEM 9B - OTHER INFORMATION


None.









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PART III


ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE


This section sets forth certain information with respect to the Company’sCompany's current directors and executive officers, as well as information about appointments subsequent to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.2023.


Directors and Executive Officers:


NameAge

Name

Age

OfficePosition with the Company

Appointed to Office

Director Since

Eric T. Jones

55

61

President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

March 2006

E. James Collord

71

77

Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer,

Director

Since 1978

Paul Beckman

64

70

Director

February 2017

Ralph Noyes

70

76

Director

May 2016

Douglas J. Glaspey

66

71

Director

June 2008

Joseph H. Baird

63

Director

January, 2014

Larry D. Kornze

67

76

Director

January 2013

James A. Sabala

63

69

Director

October 2016

Larry Thackery

59

65

CFO

January 2013


Background and experience:


Eric T. Jones - President and Chief Executive Officer - has over 30 years of mining, and financial experience, with a B.S. in Geological Engineering from the University of Idaho. Mr. Jones joined the Board of Thunder Mountain Gold in 2006, the management team in 2008, and was appointed President and Chief Executive Office in 2011 by the Board appointed himBoard. Prior to the position of Secretary/Treasurer in 2007.  In February 2008,that, Mr. Jones joined the management of Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc.served as Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Investor Relations. In 2011Relations, and Secretary/Treasurer. From 1994 to 1997, Mr. Jones was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Jones was General Mine Manager at Dakota Mining`s Stibnite Mine gold heap leach operation in central Idaho. He has held management positions for Hecla Mining at their Yellow Pine Mine, Stibnite, Idaho, and Environmental Manager at their Rosebud Mine, Lovelock, Nevada. Prior to working with Hecla, Eric was the mine engineer at the Cactus Gold Mine in southern California and has worked throughout the western U.S. in both precious metals and oil and gas exploration.


E. James Collord has a MS degree in exploration geology from the Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada, Reno (1980). He has been a mining professional for 3742 years, employed in a variety of capacities, including mill construction superintendent, exploration geologist, mine construction and reclamation manager, and in environmental and lands management. During the period 1975 through 1997, Mr. Collord worked for Freeport Exploration where he worked with a successful exploration team that discovered several Nevada mines. Later in his Freeport career, he managed mining operations and lead permitting efforts.efforts at the Big Springs and Jerritt Canyon Mines. For the period 1997 through 2005, Mr. Collord was Environmental and Lands Superintendent at Cortez Gold Mines, a large Nevada mine that was a joint venture between Placer Dome and Kennecott Minerals. After retirement from Cortez, and until his employment by Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. in April 2007, he managed the Elko offices for environmental and hydrogeologic consulting groups. He is the grandson of Daniel C. McRae, the original locator of the gold prospectsmines in the Thunder Mountain Gold Mining District in the early 1900s.


Paul Beckman is an entrepreneur and owner of Bella Vista Farms, in Eagle Idaho. Paul serves as Manager and Consultant to the Camille Beckman Corporation where he oversees technology, accounting systems, and daily facility operations. He currently serves on the Board of the Camille Beckman Foundation and is the co-owner of two small gold mines in central Idaho. Paul attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force where he was a Director - Contracting Automation Systems, managing over 150 personnel responsible for Air Force Contracting Systems. During his service he consolidated two major commands and served as a Missile Launch Officer, Pilot, and Contracting Officer. Paul earned his M.A., in Administration at Webster College, and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Idaho.






Ralph Noyes was appointed as Director on April 10, 2015. Mr. Noyes brings over 40 years of experience in exploration, mine and project management, executive management, junior mining company boards, and including 15 years in investment portfolio management with Salomon Smith Barney, then Wells Fargo Advisors. Ralph has a wealth of operational experience, most notably Manager of Mines and Vice President of Metal Mining with Hecla Mining Company. Ralph oversaw all of Hecla`s operating mines in Idaho, Washington, Alaska, Utah, Nevada, and Mexico. Mr. Noyes took a temporary leave from the Company`s Board on February 17, 2016, due to a conflict that was brought to his attention by a previous employer. He was reinstated on the Board in May of 2016.


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Douglas J. Glaspey is currentlywas formerly President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of U.S. Geothermal Inc. which was purchased in April 2018. Mr. Glaspey has 38 years of operating and management experience with experience in production management, planning and directing resource exploration programs, preparing feasibility studies and environmental permitting. He was the Sinter Plant Superintendent for ASARCO at the Glover Lead Smelter in Missouri, Chief Metallurgist at Earth Resources Company at the DeLamar Silver Mine in Idaho, Chief Metallurgist for Asamera Minerals at the Cannon Gold Mine in Washington, Project Manager for Atlanta Gold Corporation at the Atlanta Project in Idaho and Ramrod Gold Corporation in Nevada. He formed and served as an executive officer of several private resourcesresource companies in the U.S., including Drumlummon Gold Mines Corporation and Black Diamond Corporation. He founded U.S. Cobalt Inc. in l998 and took the company public on the TSX Venture Exchange in March 2000. In December 2003, he led a Reverse Take Over and transformed the company to U.S. Geothermal Inc. changing the business from mineral exploration to geothermal development. US Geothermal is nowwas traded on the NYSE MKT exchange. He holds a BS degree in Mineral Processing Engineering and an Associate of Science in Engineering Science.


Joseph H. Baird was appointed as Director on January 9, 2014. Mr. Baird brings over 30 years of mineral law experience to Thunder Mountain Gold. Mr. Baird is currently a partner in the Boise, Idaho law firm of Baird Hanson LLP, which firm has been lead counsel for permitting more mining projects in Idaho than any other law firm. Mr. Baird has provided environmental and mining counsel to a wide variety of New York Stock Exchange, Toronto Stock Exchange and venture capital mineral companies, including base and precious metal production companies, industrial mineral producers, exploration and mineral land management companies. He currently sits on the Board of the American CuMo Mining Corporation, which is advancing the “largest un-mined molybdenum deposit in the world” in Boise County, Idaho. Mr. Baird was President of the Northwest Mining Association (now the “American Exploration & Mining Association”) in 2011, which during his tenure, he represented the Mining Industry before the United States Congress regarding U.S. Critical Materials production and Environmental regulation.  In 2013, Mr. Baird was awarded the 120-year-old American Exploration & Mining Association highest individual honor, the “Life Member Award” for lifetime achievement.  Mr. Baird’s experience includes positions with the Law Departments of American Mining Congress in Washington, D.C., Exxon Minerals Company, USA in Houston, Texas, and Union Pacific Resources in Denver, Colorado.  Mr. Baird was also an Environmental Protection Scientist for the United States Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C.  Mr. Baird has been a frequent author of publications on mining and environmental protection over his illustrious career.


Larry D. Kornze, B.Sc. joined the Board in January 2013, and is geological engineer with over 45-years’45-years' experience in the precious metals industry. Mr. Kornze was the General Manager of Exploration and U.S. Exploration Manager for Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX) from 1987 to 2001, on projects ranging from the Americas to International projects, including Mexico, Central America, China, Philippines, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Dominican Republic. Mr. Kornze directed mine site exploration activities for the Barrick Goldstrike Mine, and the Betze, Meikle, Deepstar, Screamer, and Rodeo deposits. He managed the Betze/Deep Post reserve development drilling and reserve estimation, along with general U.S. exploration. Mr. Kornze was Chief Geologist for Operations and New Projects at Barrick Mercur Gold Mines, Inc. from 1985 - 1986. Prior to working for Barrick, Mr. Kornze was Chief Geologist for Newmont Mines Ltd., Similkameen Division, B.C., and Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) of Canada from 1968 to 1981. Mr. Kornze has a B.Sc. Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, and is a Professional Engineer of the Province of British Columbia. He also serves as a director of other Toronto Stock Exchange Venture listed mining companies.






James A. Sabala was appointed as Director on October 27, 2016. Mr. Sabala brings 38 years of financial mining experience, graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. Business, Summa Cum Laude in 1978, and currently resides near Coeur d`Alene, Idaho. Prior to his retirement in May, 2016, Mr. Sabala was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hecla Mining Company, a silver, gold, lead and zinc mining company with operations throughout North America and Mexico. Mr. Sabala was appointed Chief Financial Officer in May 2008 and Senior Vice President in March 2008. Prior to his employment with Hecla Mining Company, Mr. Sabala was Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer of Coeur Mining from 2003 to February 2008. Mr. Sabala also served as Vice President-Chief Financial Officer of Stillwater Mining Company from 1998 to 2002. Mr. Sabala has served as a director of Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) since February, 2015 until October 2016, and currently serves as a director of Dolly Varden Silver (TSX-V: DV).


Larry Thackery has a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Weber State University, and over thirty years’years' experience of a progressive accounting/operations career. On January 8, 2013, the Company appointed Larry Thackery as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Thackery brings a wide array of experience/knowledge from different industries, including work in retail with Mrs. Fields Cookies and Snug Co, to distribution with Idacold, and manufacturing with Baseline Inc., and NxEdge Inc. Mr. Thackery has a background in corporate planning, financial analysis, and financial reporting. He is an experienced accounting controller and operations manager with strong analytical skills, computer experience, and proven successful operations development. Hands on experience with the overall operations process, inventory system, variance reporting, budgeting, and forecasting financial analysis of multimillion-dollar corporations. Mr. Thackery brings knowledge with several ERP, MRP, packages, and statistical analysis. Strong P&L track record with functional management experience developing and managing operating budgets.


Directorships in reporting companies:


Doug Glaspey and James Sabala areis the only directorsdirector of the Registrant that areis a director of another corporation subject to the requirements of Section 12 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934.


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Significant Employees:


TheThree Company started recognizing accrued salaries inofficers have deferred compensation for services rendered since April 1, 2015. Deferred compensation has been periodically terminated and reinstated over the years to manage the Company's liquidity. As of 2015 with an ending balance of $871,500 on December 31, 2017. These2023, the officers' deferred costscompensation balances are for management’s annual salaries of SMMI,as follows: Eric Jones, (ChiefPresident and Chief Executive Officer) $120,000,Officer - $469,500; Jim Collord, (ChiefVice President and Chief Operating Officer) $120,000,Officer - $420,000; and Larry Thackery, (ChiefChief Financial Officer) $72,000. Payment of the salaries has been deferred until a later date.Officer - $215,125, totaling $1,104,625.


Family Relationships:


None.

None.


Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings:


None of the officers and directors of the Registrant have been involved in any bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership proceedings as an individual or member of any partnership or corporation; none have ever been convicted in a criminal proceeding or is the subject of a criminal proceeding presently pending. None have been involved in proceedings concerning his ability to act as an investment advisor, underwriter, broker, or dealer in securities, or to act in a responsible capacity for an investment company, bank savings and loan association, or insurance company or limiting his activity in connection with the purchase and sale of any security or engaging in any type of business practice. None have been enjoined from engaging in any activity in connection with any violation of federal or state securities laws nor been involved in a civil action regarding the violation of such laws.


Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance:


Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’sCompany's directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially owns more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company’sCompany's equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of change in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by





SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To our knowledge, no persons failed to file on a timely basis, the identified reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during fiscalthe year ended December 31, 2015.2023.


Audit Committee:


The Company’sCompany's Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight and management of the Company. On January 28, 2010, an Audit Committee was designated from members of the Board and currently consists of Douglas Glaspey, Ralph Noyes, and James Sabala as independent members of the committee.  In April of 2015, Ralph Noyes became a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and joined the Audit committee as its Chairman. Mr. Noyes took a temporary leave from the Company`s Board on February 17, 2016 for personal reasons. Mr. Noyes was reinstated as the committee chairman in May of 2016.


Compensation Committee:


The Purpose of the Compensation Committee is to conduct an annual review to determine whether the Company’sCompany's executive compensation program is meeting the goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors. The Compensation Committee recommends for approval by the Board of Directors the compensation for the Chief Executive Officer and directors, including salaries, incentive compensation levels and stock awards, and reviews and approves compensation proposals made for the other executive officers. During Fiscal 2016,2018, The Compensation Committee consists of the following members: Doug Glaspey and Edward Fields.Ralph Noyes. Mr. Glaspey was appointed as Chair of the Compensation Committee. After Mr. Fields stepped off the Board in October 2016, Mr. Noyes joined Mr. Glaspey in an ad hoc role on the Committee. The Board first appointed the Compensation Committee in May of 2012, met once in 2021, and metdid not meet in 2022 or 2023.

Special Committee:

The Purpose of the Special Committee is to review and analyze the issues pertaining to potential strategic alternatives for Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. and its subsidiary(ies) (together, the "Company"), which analysis should include, but not be limited to, the advantages and disadvantages of any strategic alternatives available to the Company, and the appropriateness and form of any consideration in relation to the Company's stockholders in connection with any proposed transaction which should also be considered. The Special Committee directs the Company management to take any actions on one occasionthe part of the Company, in 2016. addition to those normally undertaken by management (such as instructions to the professional advisers of the Company), if the Committee considers that such actions are necessary or advisable. The Committee, appointed by the Board, is comprised of three independent directors: James Sabala (Chairman), Ralph Noyes, and Paul Beckman. Each member meets the independence requirements of the relevant securities exchanges and regulatory agencies as may apply from time to time and is independent of management and free from any relationship that, in the opinion of the Board, would interfere with the exercise of his or her independent judgment as a committee member.


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Code of Ethics:


The Board of Directors has formally adopted a Code of Ethics in 2010. This Code of Ethics is published on the Company’sCompany's website.


Indemnification of Directors and Officers:


The Company’sCompany's By-Laws address indemnification of Directors and Officers. Nevada law provides that Nevada corporations may include within their articles of incorporation provisions eliminating or limiting the personal liability of their directors and officers in shareholder actions brought to obtain damages for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, as long as the alleged acts or omissions did not involve intentional misconduct, fraud, a knowing violation of law or payment of dividends in violation of the Nevada statutes. Nevada law also allows Nevada corporations to include in their Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws provisions to the effect that expenses of officers and directors incurred in defending a civil or criminal action must be paid by the corporation as they are incurred, subject to an undertaking on behalf of the officer or director that he or she will repay such expenses if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that such officer or director is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation because such officer or director did not act in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation.


The Company’sCompany's Articles of Incorporation provide that a director or officer is not personally liable to the Company or its shareholders for damages for any breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, except for liability for: (i) acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law, or (ii) the payment of distributions in violation of Nevada Revised Statutes, §78.300. In addition, Nevada Revised Statutes §78.751 and Article VII of the Company’sCompany's Bylaws, under certain circumstances, provide for the indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company against liabilities which they may incur in such capacities.






ITEM 11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


Summary Compensation

Compensation to directors also included reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses that are incurred in connection with the Directors’Directors' duties associated with the Company's business. There are currently no other compensation arrangements for the Company’sCompany's Directors. The following table provides certain summary information for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 20142023, and 20132022 concerning compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and three other highest paid executive officers, including the Directors of the Company:

      IncentiveDeferredAll Other 
    StockOptionPlanCompensationCompensation/ 
Name and SalaryBonusAwardsAwardsCompensationEarningsDirectors FeeTotal
PositionYear($US)($US)($US)($US)($US)($US)($US)($US)
Jim Collord,20237,500      $      7,500
V.P./COO202260,000  14,400   $      74,400
          
Eric T. Jones202377,000      $      77,000
President/CEO2022132,000  14,400   $      146,400
          
Paul Beckman2023       $
Director2022   15,300   $
          
Larry Thackery202366,500      $        66,500
CFO202284,000  14,400   $        98,400
          
Doug Glaspey2023       $
Director2022   20,700   $
          
Larry Kornze2023       $
Director2022   14,400   $
          
Ralph Noyes2023       $
Director2022   21,600   $
          
James A. Sabala2023       $
Director2022   19,800   $


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Incentive

Deferred

All Other

 

 

 

 

 

Stock

Option

Plan

Compensation

Compensation/

 

Name and

 

Salary

Bonus

Awards

Awards

Compensation

Earnings

Directors Fee

Total

Position

Year

($US)

($US)

($US)

($US)

($US)

($US)

($US)

($US)

Jim Collord,

2017

120,000

 

 

-

 

 

 

$       120,000

 

2016

120,000

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

$      170,000

V.P./COO

2015

110,000

 

 

9,000

 

 

 

$      119,000

 

2013

36,510

-

18,000

-

-

-

-

$        54,510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eric T. Jones

2017

120,000

 

 

-

 

 

 

$      120,000

President/CEO

2016

120,000

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

$      170,000

 

2015

110,000

 

 

9,000

 

 

 

$      119,000

 

2013

29,966

-

18,000

-

-

-

-

$        47,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Beckman

2017

-

-

-

20,000

-

-

-

$      20,000

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Larry Thackery

2017

72,000

 

 

-

 

 

 

$         72,000

CFO

2016

72,000

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

$       102,000

 

2015

54,000

-

-

2,400

-

-

-

$        56,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doug Glaspey

2017

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

Director

2016

 

 

 

20.000

 

 

 

$        20,000

 

2015

 

 

 

5,700

 

 

 

$          5,700

 

2013

-

-

9,000

-

-

-

-

$          9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edward Fields

2016

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

$        20,000

Director

2015

 

 

 

5,700

 

 

 

$          5,700

 

2013

-

-

9,000

-

-

-

-

$          9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Larry Kornze

2017

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

Director

2016

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

$        20,000

 

2015

 

 

 

4,800

 

 

 

$          4,800

 

2013

-

-

9,000

-

-

-

-

$          9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Baird

2017

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

Director

2016

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

$        25,000

 

2015

-

-

-

9,000

-

-

-

$          9,000

 

2014

-

-

9,000

-

-

-

-

$          9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ralph Noyes

2017

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

Director

2016

 

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

$        15,000

 

2015

-

-

-

6,000

-

-

-

$          6,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James A. Sabala

2017

-

-

-

22,500

-

-

 

$       22,500

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



There are no compensatory plans or arrangements for compensation of any Director in the event of his termination of office, resignation, or retirement.






Exercise of Options:


On July 19, 2017, Paul Beckman exercised stock options representing 275,000 shares of common stock for total consideration of $28,275 which was in the form of the balance due on his note and interest expense of $20,000 and $125, respectively, and $8,150 in cash.  Additionally, Larry Thackery exercised stock options for 140,000 shares of common stock for $12,400 in cash.   The intrinsic value these options was approximately $5,000.


Long-term Incentives:


On July 17, 2011, the shareholders approved a Stock Incentive Plan (the “SIP”"SIP"). The SIP was again approved by the Shareholders on January 20, 2015.2015, and April 25, 2017. The SIP will be administered by the Compensation Committee or Board of Directors and provides for the grant of stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, and incentive awards to eligible individuals including directors, executive officers and advisors that have furnished bona fide services to the Company not related to the sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction.


The SIP has a fixed maximum percentage of 10% of the Company’sCompany's outstanding shares that are eligible for the plan pool, whereby the number of Shares under the SIP increase automatically with increases in the total number of shares. This “Evergreen”"Evergreen" provision permits the reloading of shares that make up the available pool for the SIP, once the options granted have been exercised. The number of shares available for issuance under the SIP automatically increases as the total number of shares outstanding increase, including those shares issued upon exercise of options granted under the SIP, which become re-available for grant subsequent to exercise of option grants. The number of shares subject to the SIP and any outstanding awards under the SIP will be adjusted appropriately by the Board of Directors if the Company’sCompany's common stock is affected through a reorganization, merger, consolidation, recapitalization, restructuring, reclassification, dividend (other than quarterly cash dividends) or other distribution, stock split, spin-off or sale of substantially all of the Company’sCompany's assets.


The SIP also has terms and limitations, including that the exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the SIP must equal the stock’sstock's fair market value, based on the closing price per share of common stock, at the time the stock option or stock appreciation right is granted. The SIP is also subject to other limitation including; a limited exception for certain stock options assumed in corporate transactions; stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the SIP may not be “re-priced”"re-priced" without shareholder approval; stock-based awards under the SIP are subject to either three-year or one-year minimum vesting requirements, subject to exceptions for death, disability or termination of employment of an employee or upon a change of control; and shareholder approval is required for certain types of amendments to the SIP.


Employment Contracts:


During 2017,2023, there were three Company employees - Eric Jones, Jim Collord, and Larry Thackery. They were employed per resolution of the Board and other than a monthlyan hourly salary, plus normal burden, there are no other contractual understandings in the resolutions. Each is reimbursed for the use of personal office equipment and phones, and Jim and Eric are reimbursed for health insurance and related costs up to a set maximum amount, when the Company is financially able to cover the reimbursements.


2017 Share-Based Payments:


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The Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. shareholders granted 2 million options to officers, directors and Advisors in July 2011. Since the shareholders approved the SIP, the Company will recognize stock compensation expense equal to the fair value of the options granted on the date of approval. No retirement benefit, bonus, stock option or other remuneration plans are in effect with respect to the Company’s officers and directors.

In July 2016,On March 21, 2022, the Company granted 2,525,0001,820,000 stock options to directors,advisors, officers employees and consultants of the Company and its affiliates to purchase common shares directors of the Company. The options are exercisable on or before July 20, 2021 at a price of $0.10 per share.  After this grant, the Company has 4,765,000 outstanding stock options that represent 8.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock.





In March 2017 the Company granted 600,000 stock options to three Directors of the Company. The options are exercisable on or before March 31, 2022 at a price of $0.10 for 200,000 shares, and at a price of $0.09 for the remaining 400,000 shares.  The fair value of the options was determined to be $53,557$158,341 using the Black Scholes model. The total amount of compensation cost recognized for share-based payment awards to non-employees was $27,840. The Company has elected to recognize the effect of forfeitures in compensation cost when they occur. Previously recognized compensation cost for a non-employee share-based payment award shall be reversed in the period that the award is forfeited. The options are exercisable on or before March 21, 2027, and have an exercise price of $0.09. The options were fully vested upon grant and the entire fair value was recognized as compensation expense during the year ended December 31, 2017.    2022. No compensation expense from stock options was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023.


Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment or Change of Control

We have no plans or arrangements in respect of remuneration received or that may be received by our executive officers to compensate such officers in the event of termination of employment (as a result of resignation or retirement) or change of control transaction.

ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS


The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of shares of the Company’sCompany's common stock as of December 31, 2017,2023, by:


·

  • the Company’sCompany's named executive officers;

    ·

  • the Company’sCompany's directors;

    ·

  • all of the Company’sCompany's executive officers and directors as a group; and each person who is known to beneficially own more than 5% of the Company’sCompany's issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
 
 
 
Name of Shareholder
 
Amount and
Nature

of Beneficial
Ownership
 
 
Percent of
Beneficial
Ownership(1)
 
 
Amount Stock
Option
Ownership
Directors and Executive Officers 
E. James Collord - VP/COO/Dir2,800,705(2)(3)4.57%440,000
Eric T. Jones - President/CEO/Dir3,953,214(2)6.45%440,000
Paul Beckman - Dir11,508,645(4)18.76%490,000
Doug Glaspey - Dir875,000(2)1.42%625,000
Larry D. Kornze - Dir445,000.73%440,000
James A. Sabala - Dir--625,000
Ralph Noyes - Dir825,0001.34%675,000
Larry Thackery - CFO920,000(2)1.50%440,000
All current executive officers and directors as a group21,327,56434.77%4,175,000

(1) Based on 60,855,579 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 10, 2023, together with all applicable options and warrants for each stockholder. Shares of our stock subject to options are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage or ownership of the persons holding such options.
(2) Sole voting and investment power.
(3) Includes 50,000 shares held in trust for Mr. Collord's son, Jerritt Collord.
(4) Includes 5,000,000 shares held in P & F Development, a Private Company.




Name of Shareholder

Amount and Nature

of Beneficial

Ownership

 



Percent of Class(1)

Directors and Executive Officers

E. James Collord – VP/COO/Dir

2,223,200(2)(3)

 

4.04%

Eric T. Jones – President/CEO/Dir

3,129,043(2)

 

5.68%

Paul Beckman - Dir

10,133,645(4)(5)

 

18.40%

Doug Glaspey - Dir

150,000(2)

 

0.27%

Larry D. Kornze - Dir

-

 

-

James A. Sabala - Dir

-

 

-

Joseph H. Baird - Dir

2,000,000(2)

 

3.63%

Ralph Noyes - Dir

-

 

-

Larry Thackery - CFO

290,000(2)

 

0.53%

All current executive officers and directors as a group

17,925,888

 

14.24%

 

 

 

 

(1) Based on 55,095,579 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017.

(2) Sole voting and investment power.

(3) Includes 50,000 shares held in trust for Mr. Collord’s son, Jerritt Collord.

(4) Includes 5,000,000 shares held in P & F Development, a Private Company.

(5) As of December 31,2017, Mr. Beckman was considered a 5% or greater shareholder.


As of December 31, 2017,2023, the number of shares of common stock that can be sold by officers, directors, principal shareholders, and others pursuant to Rule 144 was 5,717,636.60,855,579. As a condition to our listing on the TSX-V in 2010, our officers and directors were required to deposit their common stock totaling 4,799,239 shares, into an escrow account with Computershare Investor Services, Inc. Those escrowed shares were subject to the TSX-V’sTSX-V's Tier 1 escrow requirement at that time. Those requirements provide for an 18-month escrow release mechanism with 25% of the escrowed securities being released on September 24, 2010 (the date our common shares commenced trading on the TSX-V), and 25% of the escrowed securities to be released every 6 months thereafter. As of December 31, 2017,2023, all of the escrowed shares have been released back to the officers and directors.




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Changes in Control:


The Board of Directors is aware of no circumstances which may result in a change of control of the Company.


ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE


Transactions with Management and Others:


DuringIn addition to the year ended December 31, 2016, werelated parties notes payable discussed in Note 6, the Company had the following transactions with related parties:party transactions:


At January 1, 2016,Three officers of the Company had notes payable balancesinitiated deferred compensation arrangements for services provided starting April 1, 2015. On July 31, 2018, the Company ceased expensing and deferring compensation for these officers to support the marketing efforts of $84,268 and $86,808the SMMI project. Subsequently, with the commencement of the BeMetals agreement (Note 3), compensation for these officers resumed on May 15, 2019. The BeMetals agreement concluded on December 30, 2022.

To preserve liquidity, the Company reinstated deferred salary arrangements for Eric Jones, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Collard,Larry Thackery, the Company’s Vice President and Chief OperatingFinancial Officer respectively.effective August 1, 2023.


On January 18, 2016, the Company initiated a private offering for an aggregate 6,700,000 sharesAs of common stock.  In connection with this offering, Jim Collord and Eric Jones exchanged $25,000 each of their related notes payables for a total of 1 million shares.    On November 15, 2016, Jim Collord exchanged an additional $2,000 to exercise warrants and received 20,000 shares of common stock.


On July 8, 2016, the Company executed two new promissory notes payable to Eric Jones and Jim Collord. The amount of the notes was $15,000 and $10,000, respectively, for a total of $25,000.  The terms of these note are a 2% interest rate accrued per month for an initial term of two months.  During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company paid $17,500 on Mr. Jones’ outstanding note balance.  At2023, and December 31, 2017,2022, the notes payable balances were $56,768 and $69,808 for Mr. Jones and Mr. Collord, respectively.  These notes, as amended, are due December 31, 2018.


Three of the Company’s officers are deferringdeferred compensation for services.  The officers’ balances at December 31, 2016the officers, accumulated prior to the BeMetals agreement, are as follows:follows, Eric Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer - $230,000,Officer: $469,500 and $420,000; Jim Collord, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - $230,000,Officer: $420,000 and $420,000; Larry Thackery, Chief Financial Officer - $108,500).Officer: $215,125 and $201,500; respectively. As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, the total deferred compensation for these officers amounted to $1,104,625 and $1,041,500; respectively.


The Company engagesengaged Baird Hanson LLP (“Baird”("Baird"), at the time, was a company owned by one of the Company’sCompany's directors, to provide legal services.  Legal expensesservices in 2018. In advance of $99,000 were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2016.   At December 31, 2016,BeMetals transaction Mr. Baird withdrew Baird Hanson LLP as counsel to avoid any appearance of a conflict with the balance due to Baird is $181,313.  


then-proposed BeMetals Corp. transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we had the following transactions with related parties:


On June 21, 2017,2018, the Company originated a short term promissory note payableincurred $65,530 in legal expenses with Mr. Baird. There was no expense for the year ended December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the balance due to a Director ofBaird was $136,685 and $146,684, respectfully.

During the Company, Paul Beckman. The note had a principal amount of $20,000 with simple interest calculated at 1% per month. On July 19, 2017, Mr. Beckmanyear ended December 31, 2022, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric Jones, exercised stock options for 275,000representing 200,000 shares of common stock for total consideration of $28,275 which$20,000. This payment was innoncash representing $7,146 from the formaccounts payable and $12,854 net of accrued wages. James Collord, the balance due on his note and interest expense of $20,000 and $125, respectively, and $8,150 in cash.


On October 25, 2017 the Company received $100,000 from Mr. Beckman under a convertible promissory note.  Terms of the note called for interest at 1% per month, with the entire balance of principal and interest due in full on April 24, 2018.  The convertible promissory note contained the option for the holder to convert any portion of the principal and interest into Company common stock at $0.15 per common share (a total of 666,667 shares).  


On that date, the market price for the Company’s common stock was $0.17 per common share which exceeded the conversion price.   As such, the convertible note contained a beneficial conversion feature of $13,333 which was recognized as a discount on the note on the date of issuance. The discount is being amortized over the note term using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded $4,445 in interest expense related to the amortization of the discount.






During December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $23,672 and $17,723, respectively, in interest expense for these notes.   Accrued interest payable was $36,949 at December 31, 2017.



Three of the Company’s officers are deferring compensation for services.  The officers’ balances at December 31, 2017 are as follows:  Eric Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer - $350,000, Jim Collord,Company's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - $350,000, andexercised stock options in the amount of $10,000 representing 100,000 shares of common stock Mr. Collord exercised stock options, using $8,163 of accrued interest plus $2,500 in accrued wages, net of $663 in related taxes, to cover the option exercise price of $10,000. Additionally, Larry Thackery, Chief Financial Officer - $171,500.     Company's CFO, exercised stock options for 160,000 shares of common stock for $16,000 with $10,535 in cash, and $5,917 in accrued wages, net of $453 in related taxes.


The Company engages Baird Hanson LLP (“Baird”), a company owned by one of the Company’s directors, to provide legal services.  Baird had no legal expenses in 2017.  At December 31, 2017 the balance due to Baird is $181,313.  


During 2017, Jim Collord and Eric Jones advanced funds to the Company for operating expenses.   On November 22, 2017, Mr. Collord’s advance of $5,035 was paid in full.  Through December 31, 2017, Mr. Jones had advanced $10,971 which is included in Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.



Certain Business Relationships:


There have been no unusual business relationships during the last fiscal year of the Registrant between the Registrant and affiliates as described in Item 404 (b) (1-6) of the Regulation S-K.


Indebtedness of Management:


No Director or executive officer or nominee for Director, or any member of the immediate family of such has been indebted to the Company during the past year.


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Directors’Directors' Stock Purchases


Stock transactions for directors and officers were reported on Form 4 or Form 5 and are available on the SEC website.


Director Independence


On December 31, 20172023, Douglas Glaspey, Larry Kornze, James A. Sabala, Ralph Noyes, and Paul Beckman are independent Members of the Board of Thunder Mountain Gold Inc.


ITEM 14 - PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES


Audit and Non-Audit Fees


The following table presents fees billed to the Company relating to the audit of the Financial Statements at December 31, 2014,2023, as provided by DeCoria, Maichel and Teague, P.S.Assure CPA, LLC. We expect that DeCoria, Maichel and Teague, P.S.Assure CPA, LLC will serve as our auditors for the fiscal year 2015. DM-T2024. Assure CPA LLC has served as an independent auditor for the Corporation since the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. This firm is experienced in the field of auditing and mining accounting and is wellprofessionally qualified to act in the capacity of auditors.

Year EndedDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Audit fees (1)$39,053$45,500
Audit-related fees (2)-1,413
All other fees (3)148600
Total Fees$39,201$47,513
 
(1)  Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services provided in connection with the audit of the Company's financial statements, and assistance with reviews of documents filed with the SEC.
(2)  Audit-related fees consist of assurance and related services that include, but are not limited to, internal control reviews, attest services not required by statute or regulation and consultation concerning financial accounting and reporting standards.
(3)  All other fees consist of fees billed for products and services other than the services reported above.


Year Ended

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

Audit fees (1)

$39,030

$37,977

Audit-related fees (2)

1,608

2,213

Tax fees (3)

9,895

4,858

All other fees (4)

40

330

Total Fees

$45,378

$45,378








(1)  Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services provided in

connection with the audit of the Company’s financial statements, and assistance

with reviews of documents filed with the SEC.


(2)  Audit-related fees consist of assurance and related services that include, but

are not limited to, internal control reviews, attest services not required by statute

or regulation and consultation concerning financial accounting and reporting

standards.


(3)  Tax fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services for tax

compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.  These services include preparation of

federal income tax returns.


(4)  All other fees consist of fees billed for products and services other than the

services reported above.

The Company’sCompany's Board of Directors reviewed the audit services rendered by DeCoria, Maichel and Teague, P.S.Assure CPA, LLC and concluded that such services were compatible with maintaining the auditors’auditors' independence. All audit, non-audit, tax services, and other services performed by the independent accountants are pre-approved by the Board of Directors to assure that such services do not impair the auditors’auditors' independence from the Company. The Company does not use DeCoria, Maichel and Teague, P.S.Assure CPA LLC for financial information system design and implementation. We do not engage DeCoria, Maichel and Teague, P.SAssure CPA LLC to provide compliance outsourcing services.




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PART IV


ITEM 15 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES


Documents filed as part of this report on Form 10-K or incorporated by reference:

(1)

Our financial statements can be found in Item 8 of this report.

(2)

Financial Statement Schedules (omitted because they are either not required, are not applicable, or the required information is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements or related notes).

(3)

The following exhibits are filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K or incorporated by reference:


EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number

Exhibit
Number



Description of Exhibits

3.1*

Articles of Incorporation of Montgomery Mines Inc, October 30, 1935

3.2*

Articles of Amendment, Montgomery Mines Inc., April 12, 1948

3.3*

Articles of Amendment, Montgomery Mines Inc., February 6, 1970

3.4*

Articles of Amendment, Montgomery Mines Inc., April 10, 1978

3.5*

Articles of Amendment, Thunder Mountain Gold, August 26, 1985

3.6*

Articles of Amendment, Thunder Mountain Gold, October 17, 1985

3.7*

Articles of Incorporation, Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. (Nevada), December 11, 2007

3.8*

Bylaws, Montgomery Mines Inc.

3.9*

Bylaws, Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. (Nevada)

10.1*

Agreement and Plan of Merger, Thunder Mountain Gold (Nevada)

21.1**

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

31.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Report pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)(Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002).

31.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)(Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002).

32.1**

Certificate of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

32.2**

Certificate of PrincipalChief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

101**

The following financial information from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) and (v) Notes to Financial Statements

101.INS**Inline XBRL Instance Document–the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File as its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH**Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL**Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF**Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB**Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE**Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104**Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).


 
*

*

Previously filed as an exhibit to Form 10-KSB, filed on April 16, 2008, SEC File No. 001-08429.

**Filed herewith.


**

Filed herewith.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE


None

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SIGNATURES

None






SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 143 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



THUNDER MOUNTAIN GOLD, INC.

By/s/ Eric T. Jones
Eric T. Jones
President, Director and Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 12, 2024


       /s/ Eric T. Jones

By

Eric T. Jones

President, Director and Chief Executive Officer

Date: March 28, 2018


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934 this report signed below by the following person on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities on the date indicated.

By/s/ Larry Thackery
Larry Thackery
Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 12, 2024


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       /s/ Larry Thackery

By

Larry Thackery

Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 28, 2018




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