United States Antimony (UAMY) 10-K 17 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 17, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORP	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000101538	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer?	'No	'	'
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer?	'No	'	'
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current?	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$53,424,479
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	63,256,206	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$20,343	$1,000,811
Certificates of deposit	246,565	243,616
Accounts receivable, net	576,021	456,159
Inventories	1,034,770	1,192,189
Other current assets	32,865	170,529
Deferred tax asset	0	39,824
Total current assets	1,910,564	3,103,128
Properties, plants and equipment, net	12,395,645	9,508,975
Restricted cash for reclamation bonds	75,501	75,251
Deferred tax asset	0	189,627
Other assets	509,281	498,496
Total assets	14,890,991	13,375,477
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	1,734,767	1,181,225
Due to factor	177,701	23,536
Accrued payroll, taxes and interest	124,937	89,541
Other accrued liabilities	50,745	30,220
Payables to related parties	15,549	17,522
Deferred revenue	110,138	0
Notes payable to bank	138,520	0
Long-term debt, current	126,984	280,597
Total current liabilities	2,479,341	1,622,641
Long-term debt, net of discount and current portion	1,002,215	157,466
Stock payable to directors for services	150,000	0
Asset retirement obligation and accrued reclamation costs	257,580	249,540
Total liabilities	3,889,136	2,029,647
Commitments and contingencies (Note 4 and 15)	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized: Series A: -0- shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Series B: 750,000 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation preference $892,500 and $885,000, respectively)	7,500	7,500
Series C: 177,904 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation preference $97,847 both years)	1,779	1,779
Series D: 1,751,005 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation preference $4,796,731 and $4,755,582, respectively)	17,509	17,509
Common stock, $0.01 par vaue, 90,000,000 shares authorized; 63,156,206 and 61,896,726 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	631,562	618,966
Additional paid-in capital	32,030,249	30,745,650
Accumulated deficit	-21,686,744	-20,045,574
Total stockholders' equity	11,001,855	11,345,830
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$14,890,991	$13,375,477

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Series A Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Series A Preferred stock, authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000
Series A Preferred stock, issued shares	0	0
Series A Preferred stock, outstanding shares	0	0
Series B Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Series B Preferred stock, authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000
Series B Preferred stock, issued shares	750,000	750,000
Series B Preferred stock, outstanding shares	750,000	750,000
Series B liquidation preference	$892,500	$885,000
Series C Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Series C Preferred stock, authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000
Series C Preferred stock, issued shares	177,904	177,904
Series C Preferred stock, outstanding shares	177,904	177,904
Series C liquidation preference	97,847	97,847
Series D Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Series D Preferred stock, authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000
Series D Preferred stock, issued shares	1,751,005	1,751,005
Series D Preferred stock, outstanding shares	1,751,005	1,751,005
Series D liquidation preference	$4,796,731	$4,755,582
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	63,156,206	61,896,726
Common stock, outstanding shares	63,156,206	61,896,726

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
REVENUES	$11,020,829	$12,042,702	$13,118,090
COST OF REVENUES	11,061,799	11,007,802	11,443,892
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)	-40,970	1,034,900	1,674,198
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'
General and administrative	736,312	810,369	428,092
Salaries and benefits	336,000	284,483	149,671
Professional fees	224,889	258,735	204,904
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES	1,297,201	1,353,587	782,667
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	-1,338,171	-318,687	891,531
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):	'	'	'
Interest income	3,923	8,049	5,205
Interest expense	-4,529	-2,691	0
Bad debts	-1,170	0	0
Factoring expense	-71,772	-78,100	-154,206
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)	-73,548	-72,742	-149,001
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-1,411,719	-391,429	742,530
INCOME TAXES:	'	'	'
Income tax (expense) - current	0	0	-9,168
Income tax (expense) benefit - deferred	-229,451	-167,107	-96,442
TOTAL INCOME TAXES	-229,451	-167,107	-105,610
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-1,641,170	-558,536	636,920
Preferred dividends	-48,649	-48,649	-48,649
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	($1,689,819)	($607,185)	$588,271
Net income (loss) per share of common stock:	'	'	'
Basic	($0.03)	($0.01)	$0.01
Diluted	($0.03)	($0.01)	$0.01
Weighted average shares outstanding :	'	'	'
Basic	62,281,449	61,235,365	58,855,348
Diluted	62,281,449	61,235,365	59,381,175

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $)	Total Preferred Stock	Common Stock [Member]	Stock Subscriptions Receivable	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Total
Beginning Balance - Amount at Dec. 31, 2010	$26,788	$563,073	($82,563)	$24,505,331	($20,123,958)	$4,888,671
Beginning Balance - Shares at Dec. 31, 2010	2,678,909	56,307,382	'	'	'	'
Payment received for outstanding stock subscriptions	'	'	82,563	'	'	82,563
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs, Shares	'	3,041,918	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs, Amount	'	30,419	'	1,129,798	'	1,160,217
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	636,920	636,920
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2011	26,788	593,492	0	25,635,129	-19,487,038	6,768,371
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2011	2,678,909	59,349,300	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash, net of offering costs, Shares	'	2,156,334	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash, net of offering costs, Amount	'	21,563	'	4,603,200	'	4,624,763
Issuance of common stock to Directors for services: Accrued in prior year, Shares	'	95,835	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock to Directors for services: Accrued in prior year, Amount	'	958	'	229,046	'	230,004
Issuance of common stock to Directors for services: For current year, Shares	'	69,992	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock to Directors for services: For current year, Amount	'	700	'	220,528	'	221,228
Issuance of common stock for cash through exercise of warrants, Shares	'	225,265	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock for cash through exercise of warrants, Amount	'	2,253	'	57,747	'	60,000
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	-558,536	-558,536
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2012	26,788	618,966	0	30,745,650	-20,045,574	11,345,830
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012	2,678,909	61,896,726	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash, net of offering costs, Shares	'	1,139,480	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash, net of offering costs, Amount	'	11,396	'	1,135,799	'	1,147,195
Issuance of common stock and warrants for notes payable, Shares	'	120,000	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock and warrants for notes payable, Amount	'	1,200	'	148,800	'	150,000
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	-1,641,170	-1,641,170
Ending Balance, Amount at Dec. 31, 2013	$26,788	$631,562	$0	$32,030,249	($21,686,744)	$11,001,855
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013	2,678,909	63,156,206	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net income loss	($1,641,170)	($558,536)	$636,920
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense	688,738	472,990	405,746
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	8,040	8,040	0
Common stock issued for services	0	221,228	0
Common stock issued to directors for services	150,000	0	230,004
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	229,451	167,107	96,442
Change in:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-119,862	982,405	-693,146
Inventories	157,419	-125,376	-923,522
Other current assets	137,664	-114,321	-37,953
Other assets	-13,984	-443,730	40,000
Accounts payable	474,438	186,283	584,698
Accrued payroll, taxes and interest	35,396	-52,387	51,425
Other accrued liabilities	20,525	-89,072	-100,836
Deferred revenue	110,138	-43,760	43,760
Payables to related parties	-1,973	-84,452	83,914
Net cash provided by operating activities	234,820	526,419	417,452
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Purchase of certificates of deposit	0	-244,090	-466
Purchase of properties, plants and equipment	-2,733,762	-3,269,811	-2,238,975
Net cash used by investing activities	-2,733,762	-3,513,901	-2,239,441
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Net proceeds from (payments to) factor	154,164	-123,053	146,589
Proceeds from sale of common stock and warrants, net of offering costs	1,147,195	4,624,763	1,160,217
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of warrants	0	60,000	0
Proceeds from notes payable to bank	138,520	0	0
Principal payments of long-term debt	-273,405	-464,936	-124,722
Proceeds from long term debt	352,000	0	0
Payments received on stock subscription agreements	0	0	82,563
Change in checks issued and payable	0	-113,908	113,908
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,518,474	3,982,866	1,378,555
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-980,468	995,384	-443,434
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,000,811	5,427	448,861
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	20,343	1,000,811	5,427
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'	'	'
Interest paid in cash (net of amount capitailzed)	2,529	2,691	0
Properties, plants & equipment acquired with long-term debt	762,541	665,150	234,775
Properties, plants and equipment acquired with accounts payable	79,105	0	0
Common stock and warrants issued for note payable	$150,000	$0	$0

1_Background_of_Company_and_Ba

1. Background of Company and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Background of Company and Basis of Presentation	'
	AGAU Mines, Inc., predecessor of United States Antimony Corporation ("USAC" or "the Company"), was incorporated in June 1968 as a Delaware corporation to mine gold and silver. USAC was incorporated in Montana in January 1970 to mine and produce antimony products. In June 1973, AGAU Mines, Inc. was merged into USAC. In December 1983, the Company suspended its antimony mining operations when it became possible to purchase antimony raw materials more economically from foreign sources.  The principal business of the Company has been the production and sale of antimony products.
	During 2000, the Company formed a 75% owned subsidiary, Bear River Zeolite Company ("BRZ"), to mine and market zeolite and zeolite products from a mineral deposit in southeastern Idaho.  In 2001, an operating plant was constructed at the zeolite site and zeolite production and sales commenced.  During 2002, the Company acquired the remaining 25% of BRZ and continued to produce and sell zeolite products.
	During 2005, the Company formed a 100% owned subsidiary, Antimonio de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (“AM”), to explore and develop potential antimony properties in Mexico.
	During 2006, the Company acquired 100% ownership in United States Antimony, Mexico S.A. de C.V. (“USAMSA”), which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

2_Concentrations_of_Risk

2. Concentrations of Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentrations of Risk	'
	Sales to Three	For the Year Ended
	Largest Customers	December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Alpha Gary Corporation	$	3,700,945		$	3,245,612		$	1,771,173
	General Electric		781,200			-			-
	Kohler Corporation		2,654,215			2,286,938			2,941,143
	Polymer Products Inc.		-			1,119,055			2,887,862
		$	7,136,360		$	6,651,605		$	7,600,178
	% of Total Revenues		64.75	%		55.23	%		57.94	%
	Three Largest	For the Year Ended
	Accounts Receivable	December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Kohler Corporation	$	202,019					$	299,273
	Alpha Gary Corporation		42,778		$	194,005			254,940
	GE Lighting (LPC)		-			-			252,000
	Teck American Inc		88,329			-			-
	Quantum Remediation		-			101,149			-
	Scutter Enterprises		-			41,512			-
		$	333,126		$	336,666		$	806,213
	% of Total Receivables		57.83	%		73.8	%		64.2	%
	The Company's revenues from antimony sales are strongly influenced by world prices for such commodities, which fluctuate and are affected by numerous factors beyond the Company's control, including inflation and worldwide forces of supply and demand. The aggregate effect of these factors is not possible to predict accurately.

3_Summary_of_Significant_Accou

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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Principles of Consolidation

The Company's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BRZ, USAMSA and AM, all wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of 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 disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant and critical estimates include property, plant and equipment impairment, accounts receivable allowance, deferred income taxes, environmental remediation liabilities and asset retirement obligations. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 and 2011 financial statements in order to conform to the 2013 presentation.  These reclassifications have no effect on net income (loss), cash flows, total assets or stockholders' equity as previously reported.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers cash in banks and investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consists of cash held for reclamation performance bonds, and is held as certificates of deposit with financial institutions.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount that management expects to collect from outstanding balances.  Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through an allowance for doubtful accounts.  Changes to the allowance for doubtful accounts are based on management’s judgment, considering historical write-offs, collections and current credit conditions.  Balances which remain outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the allowance for doubtful accounts and a credit to the applicable accounts receivable.  Payments received on receivables subsequent to being written off are considered a bad debt recovery.

Inventories

Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted primarily of finished antimony products, antimony metal, antimony concentrates, antimony ore, and finished zeolite products that are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or estimated net realizable value. Finished antimony products, antimony metal and finished zeolite products costs include raw materials, direct labor and processing facility overhead costs and freight allocated based on production quantity. Stockpiled ore is carried at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Since the Company's antimony inventory is a commodity with a sales value that is subject to world prices for antimony that are beyond the Company's control, a significant change in the world market price of antimony could have a significant effect on the net realizable value of inventories. The Company periodically reviews its inventories to identify excess and obsolete inventories and to estimate reserves for obsolete inventories as necessary to reflect inventories at net realizable value.

Properties, Plants and Equipment

Properties, plants and equipment are stated at historical cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of five to twenty-five years. Vehicles and office equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to seven years.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments of a major nature are capitalized.  Expenditures for new property, plant, equipment, and improvements that extend the useful life or functionality of the asset are capitalized.  The Company capitalized $3,575,408 and $3,934,961 in plant construction and other capital costs for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  These amounts include capitalized interest of $24,395 and $14,313, respectively. When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

Mineral properties are amortized over the estimated economic life of the mineral resource using the straight-line method or the units-of-production method, based upon estimated units of mineral resource.

Management of the Company periodically reviews the net carrying value of all of its long-lived assets. These reviews consider the net realizable value of each asset or group to determine whether a permanent impairment in value has occurred and the need for any asset write-down. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset.  Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the estimated fair value of the asset if the asset is expected to be held and used.

Translations of Foreign Currencies

All amounts are presented in United States (US) Dollars, and the US Dollar is the functional currency of the Company and its foreign subsidiaries.  All transactions are carried out in US Dollars, or translated at the time of the transaction.  There are no material accounts carried in foreign currencies that would require translation at year end.

Mineral Rights

The cost to obtain the legal right to explore, extract and retain at least a portion of the benefits from mineral deposits are capitalized as mineral rights in the year of acquisition.  These capitalized costs will be amortized on the statement of operations using a straight line method over the expected life when placed into production.  Mineral rights are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances indicate that the potential for impairment exists.  No impairment has been indicated for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012 as a result of this assessment.  Mineral rights are subject to write down in the period the property is abandoned.

Exploration and Development

The Company records exploration costs as operating expenses in the period they occur, and capitalizes development costs on discrete mineralized bodies that have proven reserves in compliance with SEC Industry Guide 7, and are in development or production.

Reclamation and Remediation

All of the Company's mining operations are subject to reclamation and remediation requirements. Minimum standards for mine reclamation have been established by various governmental agencies. Costs are estimated based primarily upon environmental and regulatory requirements and are accrued. The liability for reclamation is classified as current or noncurrent based on the expected timing of expenditures.  Reclamation differs from an asset retirement obligation in that no associated asset is recorded in the case of reclamation liabilities.

It is reasonably possible that because of uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination, application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities, and changes in remediation technology, the ultimate cost of remediation and reclamation could change in the future. The Company continually reviews its accrued liabilities for such remediation and reclamation costs as evidence becomes available indicating that its remediation and reclamation liability has changed.

The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which the Company incurs a legal obligation for the retirement of long-lived assets, it is probable that such costs will be incurred, and they are reasonably estimable.  A corresponding asset is also recorded and depreciated over the life of the assets on a straight line basis.  After the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the liability will be 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.

Revenue Recognition

Sales of antimony and zeolite products are recorded upon shipment and when title passes to the customer.  Prepayments received from customers prior to the time that products are processed and shipped are recorded as deferred revenue.  When the related products are shipped, the amount recorded as deferred revenue is recognized as revenue.  The Company's sales agreements provide for no product returns or allowances.

Sales of precious metals are recognized when pervasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is reasonably determinable, the product has been delivered, no obligations remain, and collection is reasonably assured.

Common Stock Issued for Consideration Other than Cash

All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the common stock issued, whichever is more readily determinable.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method.  Under this method, deferred income tax liabilities or assets are determined 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 these deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Company applies generally accepted accounting principles for recognition of uncertainty in income taxes and prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s regular evaluation of individual customer’s receivables and consideration of a customer’s financial condition and credit history.  Trade receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible.  Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when received.  Interest is not charged on past due accounts.

Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the effect of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, including warrants to purchase the Company's common stock and convertible preferred stock.  Management has determined that the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, adds none, none, and 525,827 shares, respectively, to basic weighted average shares, related to common stock purchase warrants.  Shares related to warrants and convertible preferred stock were not added to the weighted average of common stock for 2013 and 2012 because the results would have been anti-dilutive.

As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, potentially dilutive common stock equivalents not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share are as follows:

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2013

2012

2011

Warrants

2,489,407

1,934,667

74,173

Convertible preferred stock

1,751,005

1,751,005

1,751,005

Total possible dilution

4,240,412

3,685,672

1,825,178

The following table represents the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2013

2012

2011

Warrants

2,489,407

1,934,667

600,000

Convertible preferred stock

1,751,005

1,751,005

1,751,005

Total possible dilution

4,240,412

3,685,672

2,351,005

Anti - dilutive shares

(4,240,412

)

(3,685,672

)

(1,825,178

)

Dilutive effect for earnings per share

0

0

525,827

Weighted average shares outstanding-basic

62,281,449

61,235,365

58,855,348

Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted

62,281,449

61,235,365

59,381,175

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposits, restricted cash, due to factor, and long-term debt.  The carrying value of certificates of deposit, restricted cash, and due to factor approximates fair value based on the contractual terms of those instruments.

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value.

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Level 1: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

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Level 3: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The table below sets forth our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and the fair value calculation input hierarchy level that we have determined applies to each asset category.

Input

Hierarchy

Assets:

2013

2012

Level

Cash and cash equivalents

$

20,343

$

1,000,811

Level I

Certificates of deposit

246,565

243,616

Level I

Restricted cash

75,501

75,251

Level I

Total Cash

$

342,409

$

1,319,678

4_Accounts_Receivable_and_Due_

4. Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements	'
Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor	'
	The Company factors designated trade receivables pursuant to a factoring agreement with LSC Funding Group L.C., an unrelated factor (the “Factor”).  The agreement specifies that eligible trade receivables are factored with recourse.   The performance of all obligations and payments to the factoring company is personally guaranteed by John C. Lawrence, the Company’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Selected trade receivables are submitted to the factor, and the Company receives 85% of the face value of the receivable by wire transfer. Upon payment by the customer, the remainder of the amount due is received from the Factor, less a one-time servicing fee of 2% for the receivables factored.  This servicing fee is recorded on the consolidated statement of operations in the period of sale to the factor.
	Trade receivables assigned to the Factor are carried at the original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts.  Under the terms of the recourse provision, the Company is required to reimburse the Factor, upon demand, for factored receivables that are not paid on time.  Accordingly, these receivables are accounted for as a secured financing arrangement and not as a sale of financial assets.
	Receivables, net of allowances, are presented as current assets and the amount potentially due to the Factor is presented as a secured financing in current liabilities.
	Accounts Receivble	December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accounts receivable - non factored	$	402,351		$	436,654
	Accounts receivable - factored with recourse		177,701			23,536
	less allowance for doubtful accounts		(4,031	)		(4,031	)
	Accounts receivable - net	$	576,021		$	456,159
	The factoring agreement requires the Company to pay a financing fee equal to 2% of the face amount of receivables sold.  Factoring fees paid by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $71,772, $78,100, and $154,206, respectively.  For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, net accounts receivable of approximately $3.28 million, $3.80 million, and $7.39 million, respectively, were sold under the agreement.
	Proceeds from the sales were used to fund inventory purchases and operating expenses.  The agreement is for a term of one year with automatic renewal for additional one-year terms.

5_Inventories

5. Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	The major components of the Company's inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2013		2012
	Antimony Metal	$	33,850	$	152,821
	Antimony Oxide		535,251		295,613
	Antimony Concentrates		93,190		46,008
	Antimony Ore		106,519		500,192
	Total antimony		768,810		994,634
	Zeolite		265,960		197,555
		$	1,034,770	$	1,192,189
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, antimony metal consisted principally of recast metal from antimony-based compounds, and metal purchased from foreign suppliers.  Antimony oxide inventory consisted of finished product oxide held at the Company's plant. Antimony concentrates and ore was held primarily at sites in Mexico and is essentially raw material, carried at cost.   The Company's zeolite inventory consists of salable zeolite material held at BRZ's Idaho mining and production facility, and is carried at cost.

6_Properties_Plants_and_Equipm

6. Properties, Plants and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Properties Plants And Equipment	'
Properties, Plants and Equipment	'
	The major components of the Company's properties, plants and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are shown below.  Approximately $2.14 million and $1.40 million of capitalized costs at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related primarily to the construction of a natural gas pipeline and an antimony mill in Mexico, have not yet been placed in service and, therefore, have not been subject to depreciation for those years.
	2013	USAC			MEXICO			BRZ			TOTAL
	Equipment	$	749,493		$	4,952,524		$	3,041,934		$	8,743,951
	Buildings		242,186			787,917			349,946			1,380,049
	Mineral Rights		-			916,522			-			916,522
	Land & Other		3,270,248			3,123,067			-			6,393,315
			4,261,927			9,780,030			3,391,880			17,433,837
	Accumulated Depreciation		(2,333,484	)		(987,621	)		(1,717,087	)		(5,038,192	)
		$	1,928,443		$	8,792,409		$	1,674,793		$	12,395,645
	2012	USAC			MEXICO			BRZ			TOTAL
	Equipment	$	668,811		$	3,086,510		$	2,870,773		$	6,626,094
	Buildings		241,297			776,374			344,884			1,362,555
	Mineral Rights		-			786,088			-			786,088
	Land & Other		3,251,660			1,832,032			-			5,083,692
			4,161,768			6,481,004			3,215,657			13,858,429
	Accumulated Depreciation		(2,271,910	)		(578,812	)		(1,498,732	)		(4,349,454	)
		$	1,889,858		$	5,902,192		$	1,716,925		$	9,508,975

7_Asset_Retirement_Obligation

7. Asset Retirement Obligation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Asset Retirement Obligation	'
	During 2011, the Company assessed the obligation for removal and remediation costs relating to its plants and mine in Mexico.  Management assigned a cost to the expected work involved in complying with the requirements of the Mexico operating permits.  Management applied, based on a 20 year life, a cost inflation factor, and then discounted that cost to a current net present value based on a discount rate of 6% (management’s estimate of its credit-adjusted interest rate). Management determined a future cost in 2031 of approximately $430,000 with a net present value of $134,000.
	Balance December 31, 2010	$	-
	Incurred during 2011		134,000
	Balance December 31, 2011		134,000
	Accretion during 2012		8,040
	Balance December 31, 2012		142,040
	Accretion during 2013		8,040
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	150,080
	The asset retirement obligation liability is combined with reclamation obligations for Idaho and Montana operations of $107,500 at December 31, 2013.

8_Other_Assets

8. Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Guadalupe
	On March 7, 2012 and on April 4, 2012 the Company entered into a supply agreement and a loan agreement, respectively, (“the Agreements”) with several individuals collectively referred to as ‘Grupo Roga’ or ‘Guadalupe.’  The individuals are the holders of mining concessions located in Mexico in which the Company is interested.  The supply agreement specified that the Company would advance monies to Guadalupe for specific expenses, including repairs of road and payment of mining taxes.  In addition, the Company agreed to purchase antimony ore mined at Guadalupe and pay for mining and trucking costs incurred with the condition that the ore maintain a grade of 3% or more of recoverable antimony. The advances are to be repaid by deducting 10% from the value of each antimony ore shipment. During 2012 and 2013, the recoverable grade of antimony was less than 3% and the amounts due the Company from Guadalupe increased as a result of recoverable antimony shortfalls.
	The Agreements with Guadalupe granted the Company an option to purchase the concessions outright for $2,000,000. The Agreements also provide that in event of a breach of the terms by Guadalupe that the Company has a right to enter the property and take possession of the mining concessions. The advances are collateralized by a mortgage on the concessions.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had cumulative loans and advances due from Guadalupe of $489,281 and $271,036, respectively, included in its other assets.
	Soyatal
	On October 30, 2009, the Company entered into a supply agreement with the owners of the Soyatal concessions similar to that of Guadalupe. During the term of the supply agreement the Company funded certain of Soyatal’s equipment purchases, tax payments, labor costs, milling and trucking costs and other expenses incurred in the Soyatal mining operations that totaled approximately $140,000. In addition to the advances for mining costs, the Company purchased antimony ore from Soyatal that failed to meet agreed upon antimony metal recoveries and resulted in approximately $320,000 of excess advances paid to Soyatal. On April 4, 2012, the Company negotiated an option to purchase the Soyatal properties for $1,500,000, and made a deposit on the option of $55,000. At December 31, 2012, the Company had recorded a cumulative total of $379,460 due from Soyatal in its current and long-term other assets.
	At December 31, 2012, the Company recorded a note payable liability based upon the present value of the non-interest bearing payments due Soyatal in connection with an option the Company had to purchase the Soyatal property for $1.5 million. In connection with finalizing the Company’s exercise of its option to purchase the Soyatal property and the pending definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement, management determined during the third quarter of 2013, that no recourse note payable would be executed and the payments to Soyatal will be recognized as they become due in accordance with the final agreement, and are paid. As a result, the Company’s interest in the Soyatal mineral property reflects only the payments made to date in accordance with the terms of the option agreement. This change in the terms of the agreement resulted in a reversal of the note payable and a corresponding reduction of mineral property assets of $1,067,431 at December 31, 2012. The December 31, 2012 balance sheet has been revised to reflect such.
	On August 5, 2013, the Company notified the owners of Soyatal that it was exercising the option to purchase the Soyatal property. The option exercise agreement allowed the Company to apply all amounts previously due the Company (the “Purchase Price Credits”) by Soyatal of $420,411 to the purchase price consideration. At December 31, 2013, the Company had Purchase Price Credits of approximately $325,000 which can be used as payments on the note at the rate of $100,000 per year until gone.  The Company is obligated to make payments of $200,000 annually through 2020, and a final payment of $100,000 is due in 2021.  The debt payable for the Soyatal mine is non-interest bearing. The Company recorded the debt and the related Soyatal mine asset by determining the net present value of the contractual stream of payments due using a 6% discount rate. The resulting discount on the Soyatal debt is approximately $212,000 at December 31, 2013, and is netted against the debt payable resulting in a discounted amount of $762,541, at December 31, 2013. The discount will be amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the debt.

9_Notes_Payable_to_Bank

9. Notes Payable to Bank	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Notes Payable to Bank	'
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had the following notes payable to the bank:
	Promissory note payable to First Security Bank of Missoula,	$	70,952
	bearing interest at 3.150%, maturing February 27, 2014,
	payable on demand, collateralized by a lien on Certificate of Deposit number 48614
	Promissory note payable to First Security Bank of Missoula,	$	67,568
	bearing interest at 3.150%, maturing February 27, 2014,
	payable on demand, collateralized by a lien on Certificate of Deposit number 48615
	Total notes payable to bank	$	138,520
	These notes are personally guaranteed by John C. Lawrence the Company’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.  The Company did not have any notes payable to bank at December 31, 2012.

10_LongTerm_Debt

10. Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long - Term Debt	'
	Long-Term debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012, is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Note payable to Thermo Fisher Financial Co., bearing interest	$	-		$	34,310
	at 5.67%; payable in monthly installments of $3,522; maturing
	September 2013; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Thermo Fisher Financial Co., bearing interest		5,583			30,708
	at 8.54%; payable in monthly installments of $2,792; maturing
	December 2013; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Stearns Bank, bearing interest		41,117			79,500
	at 6.9%; payable in monthly installments of $3,555; maturing
	December 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Western States Equipment Co., bearing interest		34,861			56,390
	at 6.15%; payable in monthly installments of $2,032; maturing
	June 2015; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to CNH Capital America, LLC, bearing interest at 4.5%;		-			3,478
	payable in monthly installments of $505; maturing June 2013; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Catepillar Financial, bearing interest at 5.95%;		16,440			25,823
	payable in monthly installments of $827; maturing September 2015;
	collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to GE Capital, bearing interest at 2.25%; payable in		-			2,847
	monthly installments of $359; maturing July 2013; collateralized by
	equipment.
	Note payable toDe Lage Landen Financial Services, bearing interest at 5.30%;		13,945			19,629
	payable in monthly installments of $549; maturing  March 2016; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Phyllis Rice, bearing interest at 1%; payable in monthly installments of $2,000; maturing		33,808			55,365
	March 2015; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to De Lage Landen Financial Services,		8,797			16,496
	bearing interest at 5.12%; payable in monthly installments of $697;
	maturing December 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Catepillar Financial, bearing interest		5,921			14,535
	at 6.15%; payable in monthly installments of $766; maturing
	August 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to De Lage Landen Financial Services,		4,186			12,235
	bearing interest at 5.28%; payable in monthly installments of $709;
	maturing June 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable for Corral Blanco Land, bearing interest at 6.0%,		-			86,747
	due May 1, 2013; collateralized by land.
	Obligation payable for Soyatal Mine, non-interest bearing, annual payments of $200,000  through 2021.		762,541			-
	Note payable to Robert Detwiler, a shareholder, bearing interest at 10.0%,		82,000			-
	due January 2, 2015; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Betsy Detwiler, a shareholder, bearing interest at 10.0%,		120,000			-
	due January 2, 2015; monthly payments of $1,000;
	collateralized by equipment.
			1,129,199			438,063
	Less current portion		(126,984	)		(280,597	)
	Long-term portion	$	1,002,215		$	157,466
	At December 31, 2013, principal payments on debt are due as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014	$	126,984
	2015		292,288
	2016		59,135
	2017		60,952
	2018		139,199
	2019		172,962
	2020		183,339
	2021		94,340
		$	1,129,199

11_Stockholders_Equity

11. Stockholder's Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholder's Equity	'
	Issuance of Common Stock for Cash
	In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,139,480, 2,156,334, and 3,041,918 shares, respectively, of its unregistered common stock to existing stockholders and other parties for $1,147,195, $4,624,763, and $1,160,217, respectively.  In connection with sales of the Company’s common stock in 2013 and 2012, there were 629,740 and 1,734,667 warrants issued, respectively, to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. No warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock were granted in 2011.
	Issuance of Common Stock for Notes Payable
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company borrowed $150,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Detwiler, stockholders of the Company. Prior to the end of 2013, the Detwiler’s converted their notes into 120,000 shares common stock and 60,000 stock purchase warrants. The terms of the conversion were identical to those offered other investors that purchased common stock and warrants near the time of the conversion and no gain or loss on the conversion resulted.
	Issuance of Common Stock for Services
	On December 27, 2013, the Company declared, but did not issue 76,142 shares of unregistered common stock to be paid to its directors for services during 2013, having a fair value of $150,000, based on the current stock price at the date declared.  These shares will be paid in 2014.
	During 2012, the Company issued 100,000 shares to Herbert Denton for services provided related to the private issuance of stock in January and June of 2012.  The value of the shares issued to Mr. Denton was treated as a cost of issuance and was deducted from proceeds received.  We also issued 165,827 shares to Directors for services, with a total value at time of issuance of $451,232, which was expensed over three years.  The Company expensed $9,410, $211,818, and $230,004 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	During 2011, the Company declared, but did not issue 95,835 shares of unregistered common stock to be paid to its directors for services, having a fair value of $230,004, based on the current stock price at the date declared. This expense was classified with general and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of operations.  Shares were issued subsequent to December 31, 2011, and are therefore included as stock payable to directors as of that date.
	Common Stock Warrants
	The Company's Board of Directors has the authority to issue stock warrants for the purchase of preferred or unregistered common stock to directors and employees of the Company.
	Transactions in common stock warrants are as follows:
		Number of Warrants			Exercise Prices
	Balance, December 31, 2010		725,000		$	.20 - $.75
	Warrants exercised		(125,000	)	$	.30 - $.40
	Balance, December 31, 2011		600,000		$	.30 - $.60
	Warrants issued		1,734,667		$	2.50 - $4.50
	Warrants exercised		(250,000	)	$	.30 - $2.50
	Warrants expired		(150,000	)	$	.30 - $.40
	Balance, December 31, 2012		1,934,667		$	.25 - $4.50
	Warrants issued		629,740		$	1.20-$1.60
	Warrants exercised		(25,000	)	$	1.2
	Warrants expired		(50,000	)	$	4.5
	Balance, December 31, 2013		2,489,407		$	0.60 - $4.50
	The above common stock
	warrants expire as follows:
	Year ended December 31:
	2014					1,207,750
	2015					1,031,657
	Thereafter					250,000
						2,489,407
	Preferred Stock
	The Company's Articles of Incorporation authorize 10,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock available for issuance with such rights and preferences, including liquidation, dividend, conversion, and voting rights, as the Board of Directors may determine.
	Series B
	During 1993, the Board established a Series B preferred stock, consisting of 750,000 shares.  The Series B preferred stock has preference over the Company's common stock and Series A preferred stock; has no voting rights (absent default in payment of declared dividends); and is entitled to cumulative dividends of $0.01 per share per year, payable if and when declared by the Board of Directors.  In the event of dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the preferential amount payable to Series B preferred stockholders is $1.00 per share plus dividends in arrears. No dividends have been declared or paid with respect to the Series B preferred stock. The Series B Preferred stock is no longer convertible to shares of the Company’s common stock.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, cumulative dividends in arrears on the outstanding Series B shares were $135,000 and $127,500, respectively.
	Series C
	During 2000, the Board established a Series C preferred stock, consisting of 205,996 shares.  In 2002, 28,092 shares were converted to common stock and cancelled, leaving 177,904 Series C preferred shares authorized and outstanding.  The Series C preferred stock has preference over the Company’s common stock and has voting rights equal to that number of shares outstanding, but no conversion or dividend rights.  In the event of dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the preferential amount payable to Series C preferred stockholders is $0.55 per share.
	Series D
	During 2002, the Board established a Series D preferred stock, authorizing the issuance of up to 2,500,000 shares.  The Series D preferred stock has preference over the Company’s common stock but is subordinate to the liquidation preferences of the holders of the Company’s outstanding Series A, Series B and Series C preferred stock.  Series D preferred stock carries voting rights and is entitled to annual dividends of $0.0235 per share.  The dividends are cumulative and payable after payment and satisfaction of the Series A, B and C preferred stock dividends.  No dividends have been declared or paid with respect to the Series D preferred stock.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, cumulative dividends in arrears on the 1,751,005 outstanding Series D shares were $ 392,218 and $378,069, respectively, payable if and when declared by the Board of Directors.  In the event of dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the preferential amount payable to Series D preferred stockholders is $2.50 per share.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the liquidation preference for Series D preferred stock was $4,796,731 and $4,755,582, respectively.  Holders of the Series D preferred stock have the right, subject to the availability of authorized but unissued common stock, to convert their shares into shares of the Company's common stock on a one-to-one basis without payment of additional consideration and are not redeemable unless by mutual consent.   The majority of Series D preferred shares are held by John Lawrence, president of the Company.

12_2000_Stock_Plan

12. 2000 Stock Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements	'
2000 Stock Plan	'
	In January 2000, the Company's Board of Directors resolved to create the United States Antimony Corporation 2000 Stock Plan ("the Plan").  The purpose of the Plan is to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility and to provide additional incentive to employees, directors and consultants of the Company to promote the success of the Company's business. The maximum number of shares of common stock or options to purchase common stock that may be issued pursuant to the Plan is 500,000.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock had been previously issued and are outstanding under the Plan.  There were no issuances under the Plan during 2013 and 2012.

13_Income_Taxes

13. Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	The Company’s income tax provisions (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, were as follows:
			2013				2012				2011
	Federal
	Current		$	-			$	-			$	-
	Deferred			196,113				151,915				87,675
	Total		$	196,113			$	151,915			$	87,675
	State
	Current		$	-			$	-			$	9,168
	Deferred			33,338				15,192				8,767
	Total		$	33,338			$	15,192			$	17,935
	Foreign		$	-			$	-			$	-
	Total provision (benefit)		$	229,451			$	167,107			$	105,610
	Domestic and foreign components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:
			2013				2012				2011
	Domestic		$	163,632			$	301,391			$	1,342,530
	Foreign			(1,575,351	)			(692,820	)			(600,000	)
	Total		$	(1,411,719	)		$	(391,429	)		$	742,530
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had net deferred tax assets as follows:
			2013				2012
	Deferred tax asset:
	Other		$	-			$	11,151
	Foreign exploration costs			168,401				208,855
	Foreign net operating loss carry forward			232,723				374,110
	Foreign other			42,612				217,887
	Federal and state net operating
	loss carry forward			35,424				39,824
	Deferred tax asset			479,160				851,827
	Valuation allowance (foreign)			(279,235	)			(605,496	)
	Valuation allowance (federal)			(71,786	)			-
	Total deferred tax asset			128,139				246,331
	Deferred tax liability:
	Property, plant, and equipment			(128,139	)			(16,880	)
	Total deferred tax liability			(128,139	)			(16,880	)
	Net Deferred Tax Asset		$	-			$	229,451
	Using the guidelines contained in ASC 740, management believes that it is more likely than not that both the foreign and United States deferred tax assets will not be utilized.  Therefore a valuation allowance equal to 100% of the deferred tax assets has been recorded.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company has United States net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $51,000 that expire at various dates between 2026 and 2029.  In addition, the company has unexpired Montana state net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $479,000 which expire between 2016 and 2020, and unexpired Idaho state net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $23,000, which expire at various dates between 2026 and 2032.  The company has approximately $776,000 of Mexican net operating loss carry forwards which expire between 2019 and 2022.
	The income tax provision (benefit) differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 due to the following:
		2013							2012					2011
	Computed expected tax provision (benefit)	$	(494,102	)		-35	%		$	(137,000	)	-35	%	$	259,886		35	%
	Effect of permanent differences									-		0.0	%		4,662		0.6	%
	Foreign taxes		78,768			5.6	%			34,641		8.9	%		24,000		3.2	%
	Other (1)		899,260			63.7	%			61,770		15.8	%		126,062		17	%
	Increase in valuation allowance foreign									207,696		53.1	%
	Increase in valuation allowance U.S.		71,786			5.1	%								-		-
	Release of valuation allowance U.S.														(309,000	)	-41.6	%
	Release of valuation allowance Foreign		(326,261	)		-23.1	%			-		0.0	%
	Total	$	229,451			16	%		$	167,107		42.7	%	$	105,610		14.2	%
	(1) In 2013 there were revisions to estimates of foreign net operating loss carry forwards.
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, there were no material uncertain tax positions taken by the Company.  The Company’s United States income tax filings are subject to examination for the years 2011 through 2013, and 2011 and 2013 in Mexico. In the event that the Company is assessed penalties and or interest, penalties will be charged to other operating expense and interest will be charged to interest expense.

14_Related_Party_Transactions

14. Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Amounts due to (due from) related parties at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			2013			2012
	John C. Lawrence, president and chairman(1)		$	15,549		$	17,522
	Net related party liabilities		$	15,549		$	17,522
	Transactions affecting the payable to Mr. Lawrence during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
			2013			2012			2011
	Balance, beginning of year		$	17,522		$	47,843		$	18,060
	Aircraft rental charges			65,502			74,490			86,058
	Payments and advances, net			(67,475	)		(104,811	)		(56,275	)
	Balance, end of year		$	15,549		$	17,522		$	47,843
	The Chairman of the audit committee and compensation committee received $36,000 in cash during 2013 for services performed. The Chairman of the audit committee and compensation committee and one other audit committee member received a total of $56,000 in cash during 2012 for services performed.
	In addition to transactions described above, during 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company had the following transactions with related parties:
	●	During 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company paid $81,642, $89,204, and $107,359, respectively, to a former director for development of Mexican mill sites and consulting fees.
	●	A director of the Company acted on behalf of the Company as liaison to Mexican officials through 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2011, fees and expenses paid to this director were $37,083.
	●	Royalty expense, based on sales of zeolite, of $52,576, $61,678, and $45,515, was incurred for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, to a company controlled by the estate of Al Dugan, formerly a significant stockholder and the father of a former director.

15_Commitments_and_Contingenci

15. Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	In 2005, AM signed an option agreement that gives AM the exclusive right to explore and develop the San Miguel I and San Miguel II concessions for annual payments.  Total payments will not exceed $1,430,344, reduced by taxes paid.  During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, $130,434, $86,956, and $186,956, respectively, was paid and capitalized as mineral rights in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies.  At December 31, 2013, approximately $450,000 of option payments are scheduled to be paid in June 2014.
	From time to time, the Company is assessed fines and penalties by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”).  Using appropriate regulatory channels, management may contest these proposed assessments, and has accrued $7,909, $0 and $27,503 in other accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, related to these settled claims.
	We are subject to the income tax laws of foreign income laws of foreign countries. We are not aware of any liabilities for foreign income taxes that should be accrued at year end, and to the best of our knowledge none exist.

16_Business_Segments

16. Business Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segments	'
	The Company is currently organized and managed by three segments, which represent our operating units: United States antimony operations, Mexican antimony operations and United States zeolite operations.  The Company’s Other operating costs include, general and administrative expenses, freight and delivery, and other non-production related costs. Other income and expense consists primarily of interest income and expense and factoring expense.
	The Madero smelter and Puerto Blanco mill at the Company’s Mexico operation brings antimony up to an intermediate stage, which is then shipped to the United States operation for finishing and sales at the Thompson Falls, Montana plant. The Zeolite operation produces Zeolite near Preston, Idaho. Almost all of the sales of products from the United States antimony and Zeolite operations are to customers in the United States.
	Segment disclosures regarding sales to major customers and for property, plant, and equipment are located in Notes 2 and 6, respectively.
					For the year ended
	Capital expenditures:	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12			31-Dec-11
	Antimony
	United States	$	100,158		$	288,364		$	160,536
	Mexico		3,299,027			3,318,552			1,988,345
	Subtotal Antimony		3,399,185			3,606,916			2,148,881
	Zeolite		176,223			328,045			324,869
	Total	$	3,575,408		$	3,934,961		$	2,473,750
	Total Assets:	As of December 31, 2013			As of December 31, 2012
	Antimony
	United States	$	3,017,768		$	3,712,008
	Mexico		9,668,998			7,328,339
	Subtotal Antimony		12,686,766			11,040,347
	Zeolite		2,204,225			2,335,130
	Total	$	14,890,991		$	13,375,477
	Segment Operations for the	Antimony			Antimony			Bear River
	Year ended December 31, 2013	USAC			Mexico			Zeolite			Totals
	Total revenues	$	8,786,415		$	32,000		$	2,202,414		$	11,020,829
	Production costs		4,592,019			2,662,780			1,096,731			8,351,530
	Depreciation and amortization		61,574			386,462			218,356			666,392
	Other operating costs		1,699,846			1,171,234			469,998			3,341,078
	Total operating expenses		6,353,439			4,220,476			1,785,085			12,359,000
	Income (loss) from operations		2,432,976			(4,188,476	)		417,329			(1,338,171	)
	Other income (expense):		(61,937	)		(1,735	)		(9,876	)		(73,548	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		2,371,039			(4,190,211	)		407,453			(1,411,719	)
	Deferred income tax provision		(229,451	)		-			-			(229,451	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	2,141,588		$	(4,190,211	)	$	407,453		$	(1,641,170	)
	Segment Operations for the	Antimony			Antimony			Bear River
	Year ended December 31, 2012	USAC			Mexico			Zeolite			Totals
	Total revenues	$	9,398,003		$	3,000		$	2,641,699		$	12,042,702
	Production costs		5,665,806			1,880,499			1,618,816			9,165,121
	Depreciation and amortization		40,979			222,235			209,776			472,990
	Other operating costs		1,852,289			382,713			488,276			2,723,278
	Total operating expenses		7,559,074			2,485,447			2,316,868			12,361,389
	Income (loss) from operations		1,838,929			(2,482,447	)		324,831			(318,687	)
	Other income (expense):		(61,321	)		(30	)		(11,391	)		(72,742	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		1,777,608			(2,482,477	)		313,440			(391,429	)
	Deferred income tax provision		(167,107	)		-			-			(167,107	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	1,610,501		$	(2,482,477	)	$	313,440		$	(558,536	)
	Segment Operations for the	Antimony			Antimony			Bear River
	Year ended December 31, 2011	USAC			Mexico			Zeolite			Totals
	Total revenues	$	11,074,449		$	-		$	2,043,641		$	13,118,090
	Production costs		7,294,421			1,031,957			1,221,101			9,547,479
	Depreciation and amortization		29,963			169,552			206,231			405,746
	Other operating costs		1,358,575			430,601			484,158			2,273,334
	Total operating expenses		8,682,959			1,632,110			1,911,490			12,226,559
	Income (loss) from operations		2,391,490			(1,632,110	)		132,151			891,531
	Other income (expense):		(135,035	)		-			(13,966	)		(149,001	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		2,256,455			(1,632,110	)		118,185			742,530
	Deferred income tax provision		(105,610	)		-			-			(105,610	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	2,150,845		$	(1,632,110	)	$	118,185		$	636,920

3_Summary_of_Significant_Accou1

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Policies

'

Principles of Consolidation

'

The Company's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BRZ, USAMSA and AM, all wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

'

The preparation of 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 disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant and critical estimates include property, plant and equipment impairment, accounts receivable allowance, deferred income taxes, environmental remediation liabilities and asset retirement obligations. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

'

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 and 2011 financial statements in order to conform to the 2013 presentation.  These reclassifications have no effect on net income (loss), cash flows, total assets or stockholders' equity as previously reported.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

'

The Company considers cash in banks and investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

'

Restricted cash at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consists of cash held for reclamation performance bonds, and is held as certificates of deposit with financial institutions.

Accounts Receivable

'

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount that management expects to collect from outstanding balances.  Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through an allowance for doubtful accounts.  Changes to the allowance for doubtful accounts are based on management’s judgment, considering historical write-offs, collections and current credit conditions.  Balances which remain outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the allowance for doubtful accounts and a credit to the applicable accounts receivable.  Payments received on receivables subsequent to being written off are considered a bad debt recovery.

Inventories

'

Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012, consisted primarily of finished antimony products, antimony metal, antimony concentrates, antimony ore, and finished zeolite products that are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or estimated net realizable value. Finished antimony products, antimony metal and finished zeolite products costs include raw materials, direct labor and processing facility overhead costs and freight allocated based on production quantity. Stockpiled ore is carried at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Since the Company's antimony inventory is a commodity with a sales value that is subject to world prices for antimony that are beyond the Company's control, a significant change in the world market price of antimony could have a significant effect on the net realizable value of inventories. The Company periodically reviews its inventories to identify excess and obsolete inventories and to estimate reserves for obsolete inventories as necessary to reflect inventories at net realizable value.

Properties, Plants and Equipment

'

Properties, plants and equipment are stated at historical cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of five to twenty-five years. Vehicles and office equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to seven years.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments of a major nature are capitalized.  Expenditures for new property, plant, equipment, and improvements that extend the useful life or functionality of the asset are capitalized.  The Company capitalized $3,575,408 and $3,934,961 in plant construction and other capital costs for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  These amounts include capitalized interest of $24,395 and $14,313, respectively. When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

Mineral properties are amortized over the estimated economic life of the mineral resource using the straight-line method or the units-of-production method, based upon estimated units of mineral resource.

Management of the Company periodically reviews the net carrying value of all of its long-lived assets. These reviews consider the net realizable value of each asset or group to determine whether a permanent impairment in value has occurred and the need for any asset write-down. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest) expected to result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset.  Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the estimated fair value of the asset if the asset is expected to be held and used.

Translations of Foreign Currencies

'

All amounts are presented in United States (US) Dollars, and the US Dollar is the functional currency of the Company and its foreign subsidiaries.  All transactions are carried out in US Dollars, or translated at the time of the transaction.  There are no material accounts carried in foreign currencies that would require translation at year end.

Mineral Rights

'

The cost to obtain the legal right to explore, extract and retain at least a portion of the benefits from mineral deposits are capitalized as mineral rights in the year of acquisition.  These capitalized costs will be amortized on the statement of operations using a straight line method over the expected life when placed into production.  Mineral rights are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances indicate that the potential for impairment exists.  No impairment has been indicated for the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012 as a result of this assessment.  Mineral rights are subject to write down in the period the property is abandoned.

Exploration and Development

'

The Company records exploration costs as operating expenses in the period they occur, and capitalizes development costs on discrete mineralized bodies that have proven reserves in compliance with SEC Industry Guide 7, and are in development or production.

Reclamation and Remediation

'

All of the Company's mining operations are subject to reclamation and remediation requirements. Minimum standards for mine reclamation have been established by various governmental agencies. Costs are estimated based primarily upon environmental and regulatory requirements and are accrued. The liability for reclamation is classified as current or noncurrent based on the expected timing of expenditures.  Reclamation differs from an asset retirement obligation in that no associated asset is recorded in the case of reclamation liabilities.

It is reasonably possible that because of uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination, application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities, and changes in remediation technology, the ultimate cost of remediation and reclamation could change in the future. The Company continually reviews its accrued liabilities for such remediation and reclamation costs as evidence becomes available indicating that its remediation and reclamation liability has changed.

The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which the Company incurs a legal obligation for the retirement of long-lived assets, it is probable that such costs will be incurred, and they are reasonably estimable.  A corresponding asset is also recorded and depreciated over the life of the assets on a straight line basis.  After the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the liability will be 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.

Revenue Recognition

'

Sales of antimony and zeolite products are recorded upon shipment and when title passes to the customer.  Prepayments received from customers prior to the time that products are processed and shipped are recorded as deferred revenue.  When the related products are shipped, the amount recorded as deferred revenue is recognized as revenue.  The Company's sales agreements provide for no product returns or allowances.

Sales of precious metals are recognized when pervasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is reasonably determinable, the product has been delivered, no obligations remain, and collection is reasonably assured.

Common Stock Issued for Consideration Other than Cash

'

All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the common stock issued, whichever is more readily determinable.

Income Taxes

'

Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method.  Under this method, deferred income tax liabilities or assets are determined 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 these deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Company applies generally accepted accounting principles for recognition of uncertainty in income taxes and prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

'

The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s regular evaluation of individual customer’s receivables and consideration of a customer’s financial condition and credit history.  Trade receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible.  Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when received.  Interest is not charged on past due accounts.

Income (Loss) Per Common Share

'

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the effect of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, including warrants to purchase the Company's common stock and convertible preferred stock.  Management has determined that the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, adds none, none, and 525,827 shares, respectively, to basic weighted average shares, related to common stock purchase warrants.  Shares related to warrants and convertible preferred stock were not added to the weighted average of common stock for 2013 and 2012 because the results would have been anti-dilutive.

As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, potentially dilutive common stock equivalents not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share are as follows:

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2013

2012

2011

Warrants

2,489,407

1,934,667

74,173

Convertible preferred stock

1,751,005

1,751,005

1,751,005

Total possible dilution

4,240,412

3,685,672

1,825,178

The following table represents the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2013

2012

2011

Warrants

2,489,407

1,934,667

600,000

Convertible preferred stock

1,751,005

1,751,005

1,751,005

Total possible dilution

4,240,412

3,685,672

2,351,005

Anti - dilutive shares

(4,240,412

)

(3,685,672

)

(1,825,178

)

Dilutive effect for earnings per share

0

0

525,827

Weighted average shares outstanding-basic

62,281,449

61,235,365

58,855,348

Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted

62,281,449

61,235,365

59,381,175

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

'

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposits, restricted cash, due to factor, and long-term debt.  The carrying value of certificates of deposit, restricted cash, and due to factor approximates fair value based on the contractual terms of those instruments.

Fair Value Measurements

'

ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value.

●

Level 1: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

●

Level 2: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

●

Level 3: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The table below sets forth our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and the fair value calculation input hierarchy level that we have determined applies to each asset category.

Input

Hierarchy

Assets:

2013

2012

Level

Cash and cash equivalents

$

20,343

$

1,000,811

Level I

Certificates of deposit

246,565

243,616

Level I

Restricted cash

75,501

75,251

Level I

Total Cash

$

342,409

$

1,319,678

2_Concentration_of_Risk_Tables

2. Concentration of Risk (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Concentration Of Risk Tables	'
Major Customers Revenue Details	'
	Sales to Three	For the Year Ended
	Largest Customers	December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Alpha Gary Corporation	$	3,700,945		$	3,245,612		$	1,771,173
	General Electric		781,200			-			-
	Kohler Corporation		2,654,215			2,286,938			2,941,143
	Polymer Products Inc.		-			1,119,055			2,887,862
		$	7,136,360		$	6,651,605		$	7,600,178
	% of Total Revenues		64.75	%		55.23	%		57.94	%
	Three Largest	For the Year Ended
	Accounts Receivable	December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Kohler Corporation	$	202,019					$	299,273
	Alpha Gary Corporation		42,778		$	194,005			254,940
	GE Lighting (LPC)		-			-			252,000
	Teck American Inc		88,329			-			-
	Quantum Remediation		-			101,149			-
	Scutter Enterprises		-			41,512			-
		$	333,126		$	336,666		$	806,213
	% of Total Receivables		57.83	%		73.8	%		64.2	%

3_Summary_of_Significant_Accou2

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income (loss) per share of common stock:	'
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'
		December 31,			December 31,				December 31,
		2013			2012				2011
	Warrants		2,489,407			1,934,667				74,173
	Convertible preferred stock		1,751,005			1,751,005				1,751,005
	Total possible dilution		4,240,412			3,685,672				1,825,178
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
		December 31,			December 31,				December 31,
		2013			2012				2011
	Warrants		2,489,407			1,934,667				600,000
	Convertible preferred stock		1,751,005			1,751,005				1,751,005
	Total possible dilution		4,240,412			3,685,672				2,351,005
	Anti - dilutive shares		(4,240,412	)		(3,685,672	)			(1,825,178	)
	Dilutive effect for earnings per share		0			0				525,827
	Weighted average shares outstanding-basic		62,281,449			61,235,365				58,855,348
	Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted		62,281,449			61,235,365				59,381,175
Fair Value Measures	'
								Input
								Hierarchy
	Assets:	2013			2012			Level
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,343		$	1,000,811		Level I
	Certificates of deposit		246,565			243,616		Level I
	Restricted cash		75,501			75,251		Level I
	Total Cash	$	342,409		$	1,319,678

4_Accounts_Receivable_and_Due_1

4. Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts Receivable And Due To Factor Tables	'
Account Receivables	'
	Accounts Receivble	December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Accounts receivable - non factored	$	402,351		$	436,654
	Accounts receivable - factored with recourse		177,701			23,536
	less allowance for doubtful accounts		(4,031	)		(4,031	)
	Accounts receivable - net	$	576,021		$	456,159

5_Inventories_Tables

5. Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
		2013		2012
	Antimony Metal	$	33,850	$	152,821
	Antimony Oxide		535,251		295,613
	Antimony Concentrates		93,190		46,008
	Antimony Ore		106,519		500,192
	Total antimony		768,810		994,634
	Zeolite		265,960		197,555
		$	1,034,770	$	1,192,189

6_Properties_Plants_and_Equipm1

6. Properties, Plants and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Properties Plants And Equipment Tables	'
Properties, Plants and Equipment	'
	2013	USAC			MEXICO			BRZ			TOTAL
	Equipment	$	749,493		$	4,952,524		$	3,041,934		$	8,743,951
	Buildings		242,186			787,917			349,946			1,380,049
	Mineral Rights		-			916,522			-			916,522
	Land & Other		3,270,248			3,123,067			-			6,393,315
			4,261,927			9,780,030			3,391,880			17,433,837
	Accumulated Depreciation		(2,333,484	)		(987,621	)		(1,717,087	)		(5,038,192	)
		$	1,928,443		$	8,792,409		$	1,674,793		$	12,395,645
	2012	USAC			MEXICO			BRZ			TOTAL
	Equipment	$	668,811		$	3,086,510		$	2,870,773		$	6,626,094
	Buildings		241,297			776,374			344,884			1,362,555
	Mineral Rights		-			786,088			-			786,088
	Land & Other		3,251,660			1,832,032			-			5,083,692
			4,161,768			6,481,004			3,215,657			13,858,429
	Accumulated Depreciation		(2,271,910	)		(578,812	)		(1,498,732	)		(4,349,454	)
		$	1,889,858		$	5,902,192		$	1,716,925		$	9,508,975

7_Asset_Retirement_Obligation_

7. Asset Retirement Obligation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations	'
	Balance December 31, 2010	$	-
	Incurred during 2011		134,000
	Balance December 31, 2011		134,000
	Accretion during 2012		8,040
	Balance December 31, 2012		142,040
	Accretion during 2013		8,040
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	150,080

9_Notes_Payable_to_Bank_Tables

9. Notes Payable to Bank (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of notes payable to bank	'
	Promissory note payable to First Security Bank of Missoula,	$	70,952
	bearing interest at 3.150%, maturing February 27, 2014,
	payable on demand, collateralized by a lien on Certificate of Deposit number 48614
	Promissory note payable to First Security Bank of Missoula,	$	67,568
	bearing interest at 3.150%, maturing February 27, 2014,
	payable on demand, collateralized by a lien on Certificate of Deposit number 48615
	Total notes payable to bank	$	138,520

10_LongTerm_Debt_Tables

10. Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long - Term Debt	'
	Long-Term debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012, is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Note payable to Thermo Fisher Financial Co., bearing interest	$	-		$	34,310
	at 5.67%; payable in monthly installments of $3,522; maturing
	September 2013; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Thermo Fisher Financial Co., bearing interest		5,583			30,708
	at 8.54%; payable in monthly installments of $2,792; maturing
	December 2013; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Stearns Bank, bearing interest		41,117			79,500
	at 6.9%; payable in monthly installments of $3,555; maturing
	December 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Western States Equipment Co., bearing interest		34,861			56,390
	at 6.15%; payable in monthly installments of $2,032; maturing
	June 2015; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to CNH Capital America, LLC, bearing interest at 4.5%;		-			3,478
	payable in monthly installments of $505; maturing June 2013; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Catepillar Financial, bearing interest at 5.95%;		16,440			25,823
	payable in monthly installments of $827; maturing September 2015;
	collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to GE Capital, bearing interest at 2.25%; payable in		-			2,847
	monthly installments of $359; maturing July 2013; collateralized by
	equipment.
	Note payable toDe Lage Landen Financial Services, bearing interest at 5.30%;		13,945			19,629
	payable in monthly installments of $549; maturing  March 2016; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Phyllis Rice, bearing interest at 1%; payable in monthly installments of $2,000; maturing		33,808			55,365
	March 2015; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to De Lage Landen Financial Services,		8,797			16,496
	bearing interest at 5.12%; payable in monthly installments of $697;
	maturing December 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Catepillar Financial, bearing interest		5,921			14,535
	at 6.15%; payable in monthly installments of $766; maturing
	August 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to De Lage Landen Financial Services,		4,186			12,235
	bearing interest at 5.28%; payable in monthly installments of $709;
	maturing June 2014; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable for Corral Blanco Land, bearing interest at 6.0%,		-			86,747
	due May 1, 2013; collateralized by land.
	Obligation payable for Soyatal Mine, non-interest bearing, annual payments of $200,000  through 2021.		762,541			-
	Note payable to Robert Detwiler, a shareholder, bearing interest at 10.0%,		82,000			-
	due January 2, 2015; collateralized by equipment.
	Note payable to Betsy Detwiler, a shareholder, bearing interest at 10.0%,		120,000			-
	due January 2, 2015; monthly payments of $1,000;
	collateralized by equipment.
			1,129,199			438,063
	Less current portion		(126,984	)		(280,597	)
	Long-term portion	$	1,002,215		$	157,466
Principal payments on debt	'
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014	$	126,984
	2015		292,288
	2016		59,135
	2017		60,952
	2018		139,199
	2019		172,962
	2020		183,339
	2021		94,340
		$	1,129,199

11_Stockholders_Equity_Tables

11. Stockholder's Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Common Stock Warrants	'
		Number of Warrants			Exercise Prices
	Balance, December 31, 2010		725,000		$	.20 - $.75
	Warrants exercised		(125,000	)	$	.30 - $.40
	Balance, December 31, 2011		600,000		$	.30 - $.60
	Warrants issued		1,734,667		$	2.50 - $4.50
	Warrants exercised		(250,000	)	$	.30 - $2.50
	Warrants expired		(150,000	)	$	.30 - $.40
	Balance, December 31, 2012		1,934,667		$	.25 - $4.50
	Warrants issued		629,740		$	1.20-$1.60
	Warrants exercised		(25,000	)	$	1.2
	Warrants expired		(50,000	)	$	4.5
	Balance, December 31, 2013		2,489,407		$	0.60 - $4.50
Warrants Maturity	'
	Year ended December 31:
	2014					1,207,750
	2015					1,031,657
	Thereafter					250,000
						2,489,407

13_Income_Taxes_Tables

13. Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes Tables	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
			2013				2012				2011
	Federal
	Current		$	-			$	-			$	-
	Deferred			196,113				151,915				87,675
	Total		$	196,113			$	151,915			$	87,675
	State
	Current		$	-			$	-			$	9,168
	Deferred			33,338				15,192				8,767
	Total		$	33,338			$	15,192			$	17,935
	Foreign		$	-			$	-			$	-
	Total provision (benefit)		$	229,451			$	167,107			$	105,610
Domestic and foreign components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes	'
			2013				2012				2011
	Domestic		$	163,632			$	301,391			$	1,342,530
	Foreign			(1,575,351	)			(692,820	)			(600,000	)
	Total		$	(1,411,719	)		$	(391,429	)		$	742,530
Deferred tax assets	'
			2013				2012
	Deferred tax asset:
	Other		$	-			$	11,151
	Foreign exploration costs			168,401				208,855
	Foreign net operating loss carry forward			232,723				374,110
	Foreign other			42,612				217,887
	Federal and state net operating
	loss carry forward			35,424				39,824
	Deferred tax asset			479,160				851,827
	Valuation allowance (foreign)			(279,235	)			(605,496	)
	Valuation allowance (federal)			(71,786	)			-
	Total deferred tax asset			128,139				246,331
	Deferred tax liability:
	Property, plant, and equipment			(128,139	)			(16,880	)
	Total deferred tax liability			(128,139	)			(16,880	)
	Net Deferred Tax Asset		$	-			$	229,451
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
		2013							2012					2011
	Computed expected tax provision (benefit)	$	(494,102	)		-35	%		$	(137,000	)	-35	%	$	259,886		35	%
	Effect of permanent differences									-		0.0	%		4,662		0.6	%
	Foreign taxes		78,768			5.6	%			34,641		8.9	%		24,000		3.2	%
	Other (1)		899,260			63.7	%			61,770		15.8	%		126,062		17	%
	Increase in valuation allowance foreign									207,696		53.1	%
	Increase in valuation allowance U.S.		71,786			5.1	%								-		-
	Release of valuation allowance U.S.														(309,000	)	-41.6	%
	Release of valuation allowance Foreign		(326,261	)		-23.1	%			-		0.0	%
	Total	$	229,451			16	%		$	167,107		42.7	%	$	105,610		14.2	%
	(1) In 2013 there were revisions to estimates of foreign net operating loss carry forwards.

14_Related_Party_Transactions_

14. Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions Tables	'
Amounts due to (due from) related parties	'
		2013			2012
	John C. Lawrence, president and chairman(1)	$	15,549		$	17,522
	Net related party liabilities	$	15,549		$	17,522
Transactions affecting the payable to related party	'
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance, beginning of year	$	17,522		$	47,843		$	18,060
	Aircraft rental charges		65,502			74,490			86,058
	Payments and advances, net		(67,475	)		(104,811	)		(56,275	)
	Balance, end of year	$	15,549		$	17,522		$	47,843

16_Business_Segments_Tables

16. Business Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
					For the year ended
	Capital expenditures:	31-Dec-13			31-Dec-12			31-Dec-11
	Antimony
	United States	$	100,158		$	288,364		$	160,536
	Mexico		3,299,027			3,318,552			1,988,345
	Subtotal Antimony		3,399,185			3,606,916			2,148,881
	Zeolite		176,223			328,045			324,869
	Total	$	3,575,408		$	3,934,961		$	2,473,750
	Total Assets:	As of December 31, 2013			As of December 31, 2012
	Antimony
	United States	$	3,017,768		$	3,712,008
	Mexico		9,668,998			7,328,339
	Subtotal Antimony		12,686,766			11,040,347
	Zeolite		2,204,225			2,335,130
	Total	$	14,890,991		$	13,375,477
	Segment Operations for the	Antimony			Antimony			Bear River
	Year ended December 31, 2013	USAC			Mexico			Zeolite			Totals
	Total revenues	$	8,786,415		$	32,000		$	2,202,414		$	11,020,829
	Production costs		4,592,019			2,662,780			1,096,731			8,351,530
	Depreciation and amortization		61,574			386,462			218,356			666,392
	Other operating costs		1,699,846			1,171,234			469,998			3,341,078
	Total operating expenses		6,353,439			4,220,476			1,785,085			12,359,000
	Income (loss) from operations		2,432,976			(4,188,476	)		417,329			(1,338,171	)
	Other income (expense):		(61,937	)		(1,735	)		(9,876	)		(73,548	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		2,371,039			(4,190,211	)		407,453			(1,411,719	)
	Deferred income tax provision		(229,451	)		-			-			(229,451	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	2,141,588		$	(4,190,211	)	$	407,453		$	(1,641,170	)
	Segment Operations for the	Antimony			Antimony			Bear River
	Year ended December 31, 2012	USAC			Mexico			Zeolite			Totals
	Total revenues	$	9,398,003		$	3,000		$	2,641,699		$	12,042,702
	Production costs		5,665,806			1,880,499			1,618,816			9,165,121
	Depreciation and amortization		40,979			222,235			209,776			472,990
	Other operating costs		1,852,289			382,713			488,276			2,723,278
	Total operating expenses		7,559,074			2,485,447			2,316,868			12,361,389
	Income (loss) from operations		1,838,929			(2,482,447	)		324,831			(318,687	)
	Other income (expense):		(61,321	)		(30	)		(11,391	)		(72,742	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		1,777,608			(2,482,477	)		313,440			(391,429	)
	Deferred income tax provision		(167,107	)		-			-			(167,107	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	1,610,501		$	(2,482,477	)	$	313,440		$	(558,536	)
	Segment Operations for the	Antimony			Antimony			Bear River
	Year ended December 31, 2011	USAC			Mexico			Zeolite			Totals
	Total revenues	$	11,074,449		$	-		$	2,043,641		$	13,118,090
	Production costs		7,294,421			1,031,957			1,221,101			9,547,479
	Depreciation and amortization		29,963			169,552			206,231			405,746
	Other operating costs		1,358,575			430,601			484,158			2,273,334
	Total operating expenses		8,682,959			1,632,110			1,911,490			12,226,559
	Income (loss) from operations		2,391,490			(1,632,110	)		132,151			891,531
	Other income (expense):		(135,035	)		-			(13,966	)		(149,001	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		2,256,455			(1,632,110	)		118,185			742,530
	Deferred income tax provision		(105,610	)		-			-			(105,610	)
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	2,150,845		$	(1,632,110	)	$	118,185		$	636,920

2_Concentrations_of_Risk_Detai

2. Concentrations of Risk (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Sales to Three Largest Customers	$7,136,360	$6,651,605	$7,600,178
Total percentage of revenue	64.75%	55.23%	57.94%
AlphaGaryCorporation [Member]	'	'	'
Sales to Three Largest Customers	3,700,945	3,245,612	1,771,173
General Electric [Member]	'	'	'
Sales to Three Largest Customers	781,200	0	0
KohlerCorporation [Member]	'	'	'
Sales to Three Largest Customers	2,654,215	2,286,938	2,941,143
PolymerProductsInc [Member]	'	'	'
Sales to Three Largest Customers	$0	$1,119,055	$2,887,862

2_Concentrations_of_Risk_Detai1

2. Concentrations of Risk (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable	$333,126	$336,666	$806,213
Total percentage of receivables	57.83%	73.80%	64.20%
KohlerCorporation [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	202,019	0	299,273
AlphaGaryCorporation [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	42,778	194,005	254,940
GE Lighting [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	0	0	252,000
Teck American Inc	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	88,329	0	0
QuantumRemediation [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	0	101,149	0
ScutterEnterprises [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	$0	$41,512	$0

3_Summary_of_Significant_Accou3

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income (loss) per share of common stock:	'	'	'
Warrants	2,489,407	1,934,667	74,173
Convertible preferred stock	1,751,005	1,751,005	1,751,005
Total possible dilution	4,240,412	3,685,672	1,825,178

3_Summary_of_Significant_Accou4

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income (loss) per share of common stock:	'	'	'
Warrants	2,489,407	1,934,667	600,000
Convertible preferred stock	1,751,005	1,751,005	1,751,005
Total possible dilution	4,240,412	3,685,672	2,351,005
Anti - dilutive shares	-4,240,412	-3,685,672	-1,825,178
Dilutive effect for earnings per share	0	0	525,827
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic	62,281,449	61,235,365	58,855,348
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted	62,281,449	61,235,365	59,381,175

3_Summary_of_Significant_Accou5

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash and cash equivalents	$20,343	$1,000,811	$5,427	$448,861
Certificates of deposit	246,565	243,616	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	20,343	1,000,811	'	'
Certificates of deposit	246,565	243,616	'	'
Restricted cash	75,501	75,251	'	'
Total Assets fair value	$342,409	$1,319,678	'	'

4_Accounts_Receivable_and_Due_2

4. Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts Receivable And Due To Factor Tables	'	'
Accounts receivable - non factored	$402,351	$436,654
Accounts receivable - factored with recourse	177,701	23,536
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	-4,031	-4,031
Accounts receivable - net	$576,021	$456,159

4_Accounts_Receivable_and_Due_3

4. Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable And Due To Factor Details Narrative	'	'	'
Factoring Expense	$71,772	$78,100	$154,206
Net accounts receivable	$3,280,000	$3,800,000	$7,390,000

5_Inventories_Details

5. Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventories	$1,034,770	$1,192,189
Antimony Metal [Member]	'	'
Inventories	33,850	152,821
Antimony Oxide [Member]	'	'
Inventories	535,251	295,613
Antimony Concentrates	'	'
Inventories	93,190	46,008
Antimony Ore [Member]	'	'
Inventories	106,519	500,192
Antimony [Member]	'	'
Inventories	768,810	994,634
Zeloite (Member)	'	'
Inventories	$265,960	$197,555

6_Properties_Plants_and_Equipm2

6. Properties, Plants and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equipment	$8,743,951	$6,626,094
Buildings	1,380,049	1,362,555
Mineral Rights	916,522	786,088
Land & Other	6,393,315	5,083,692
Total	17,433,837	13,858,429
Accumulated Depreciation	-5,038,192	-4,349,454
Properties, plants and equipment, net	12,395,645	9,508,975
USAC	'	'
Equipment	749,493	668,811
Buildings	242,186	241,297
Mineral Rights	0	0
Land & Other	3,270,248	3,251,660
Total	4,261,927	4,161,768
Accumulated Depreciation	-2,333,484	-2,271,910
Properties, plants and equipment, net	1,928,443	1,889,858
MEXICO	'	'
Equipment	4,952,524	3,086,510
Buildings	787,917	776,374
Mineral Rights	916,522	786,088
Land & Other	3,123,067	1,832,032
Total	9,780,030	6,481,004
Accumulated Depreciation	-987,621	-578,812
Properties, plants and equipment, net	8,792,409	5,902,192
BRZ	'	'
Equipment	3,041,934	2,870,773
Buildings	349,946	344,884
Mineral Rights	0	0
Land & Other	0	0
Total	3,391,880	3,215,657
Accumulated Depreciation	-1,717,087	-1,498,732
Properties, plants and equipment, net	$1,674,793	$1,716,925

6_Properties_Plants_and_Equipm3

6. Properties, Plants and Equipment (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Properties Plants And Equipment Details Narrative	'	'
Capitalized costs	$2,140,000	$1,400,000

7_Asset_Retirement_Obligation_1

7. Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$142,040	$134,000	$0
Incurred during the year	0	0	134,000
Accretion during the year	8,040	8,040	0
Ending Balance	$150,080	$142,040	$134,000

7_Asset_Retirement_Obligation_2

7. Asset Retirement Obligation (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Asset Retirement Obligation Details Narrative	'	'
Future cost	$430,000	'
Future cost year	'2031	'
Net present value	142,040	'
Asset retirement obligation liability with reclamation obligations	'	$107,500

9_Notes_Payable_to_Bank_Detail

9. Notes Payable to Bank (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Promissory note payable to First Security Bank of Missoula, bearing interest at 3.150%, maturing February 27, 2014, payable on demand, collateralized by a lien on Certificate of Deposit	$138,520	$0
Promissory note payable CD 48614	'	'
Promissory note payable to First Security Bank of Missoula, bearing interest at 3.150%, maturing February 27, 2014, payable on demand, collateralized by a lien on Certificate of Deposit	70,952	'
Promissory note payable CD 48615	'	'
Promissory note payable to First Security Bank of Missoula, bearing interest at 3.150%, maturing February 27, 2014, payable on demand, collateralized by a lien on Certificate of Deposit	$67,568	'

10_LongTerm_Debt_Details

10. Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total debt	$1,129,199	$438,063
Less current portion	-126,984	-280,597
Noncurrent portion	1,002,215	157,466
ThermFisherFinancialServices [Member]	'	'
Total debt	0	34,310
ThermFisherFinancialServices1 [Member]	'	'
Total debt	5,583	30,708
StearnsBank [Member]	'	'
Total debt	41,117	79,500
WesternStatesEquipmentCo [Member]	'	'
Total debt	34,861	56,390
CNH Capital America LLC [Member]	'	'
Total debt	0	3,478
Catepillar Finance [Member]	'	'
Total debt	16,440	25,823
GE Capital [Member]	'	'
Total debt	0	2,847
De Lage Landen Financial Services [Member]	'	'
Total debt	13,945	19,629
PhyllisRice [Member]	'	'
Total debt	33,808	55,365
De Lage Landen Financial Services 1 [Member]	'	'
Total debt	8,797	16,496
CatepillarFinance1 [Member]	'	'
Total debt	5,921	14,535
De Lage Landen Financial Services 2 [Member]	'	'
Total debt	4,186	12,235
Corral Blancoland [Member]	'	'
Total debt	0	86,747
SoyatalMine [Member]	'	'
Total debt	762,541	0
Robert Detwiler	'	'
Total debt	82,000	'
Betsy Detwiler	'	'
Total debt	$120,000	'

10_LongTerm_Debt_Details_1

10. Long-Term Debt (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-Term Debt Details 1	'
2014	$126,984
2015	292,288
2016	59,135
2017	60,952
2018	139,199
2019	172,962
2020	183,339
2021	94,340
Long Term Debt Total	$1,129,199

11_Stockholders_Equity_Details

11. Stockholder's Equity (Details) (Warrant [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Beginning balance, shares	1,934,667	600,000	725,000
Warrants issued, shares	629,740	1,734,667	'
Warrants exercised, shares	-25,000	-250,000	-125,000
Warrants expired, shares	-50,000	-150,000	'
Ending balance, shares	2,489,407	1,934,667	600,000
2014	1,207,750	'	'
2015	1,031,657	'	'
Thereafter	250,000	'	'
Total	2,489,407	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Beginning balance, Exercise Prices	0.25	0.3	0.2
Warrants granted, Exercise Prices	1.2	2.5	0.3
Warrants exercised, Exercise Prices	1.2	0.3	'
Warrants expired, Exercise Prices	4.5	0.3	'
Ending balance Exercise Prices	0.6	0.25	0.3
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Beginning balance, Exercise Prices	4.5	0.6	0.75
Warrants granted, Exercise Prices	1.6	4.5	0.4
Warrants exercised, Exercise Prices	'	2.5	'
Warrants expired, Exercise Prices	'	0.4	'
Ending balance Exercise Prices	4.5	4.5	0.6

11_Stockholders_Equity_Details1

11. Stockholder's Equity (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Unregistered common stock sold	1,139,480		2,156,334		3,041,918
Unregistered common stock value	1,147,195		4,624,763		1,160,217
Warrants issued in connection with sales of common stock	629,740		1,734,667		0
Borrowing from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Detwiler, stockholders of the Company	$150,000		'		'
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	'		'		'
Cumulative dividends in arrear	392,218	[1]	378,069	[1]	'
Preferential amount payable to Series D preferred stockholders	$2.50		'		'
Liquidation preference value of preferred stock series D	4,796,731		4,755,582		'
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	'		'		'
Cumulative dividends in arrear	135,000		127,500		'
Director [Member]	'		'		'
Share based compensation recognized in period	9,410		211,818		230,004
Common Stock [Member] | Herbert Denton [Member]	'		'		'
Stock Issued for services, shares	'		100,000		'
Common Stock [Member] | Director [Member]	'		'		'
Stock Issued for services, shares	'		165,827		'
Stock Issued for services, value	'		451,232		'
[1]	1,751,005 outstanding Series D shares

12_2000_Stock_Plan_Details_Nar

12. 2000 Stock Plan (Details Narrative)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Common Stock Issued	63,156,206	61,896,726
2000 Stock Plan [Member]	'	'
Common Stock Issued	300,000	300,000

13_Income_Taxes_Details

13. Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Federal	'	'	'
Current	$0	$0	$0
Deferred	196,113	151,915	87,675
Total	196,113	151,915	87,675
State	'	'	'
Current	0	0	9,168
Deferred	33,338	15,192	8,767
Total	33,338	15,192	17,935
Foreign	0	0	0
Total provision (benefit)	$229,451	$167,107	$105,610

13_Income_Taxes_Details_1

13. Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Domestic	$163,632	$301,391	$1,342,530
Foreign	-1,575,351	-692,820	-600,000
Total	($1,411,719)	($391,429)	$742,530

13_Income_Taxes_Details_2

13. Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax asset:	'	'
Other	$0	$11,151
Foreign exploration costs	168,401	208,855
Foreign net operating loss carryforward	232,723	374,110
Foreign other	42,612	217,887
Federal and state net operating loss carry forward	35,424	39,824
Deferred tax asset	479,160	851,827
Valuation allowance (foreign)	-279,235	-605,496
Valuation allowance (federal)	-71,786	0
Total deferred tax asset	128,139	246,331
Deferred tax liability:	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment	-128,139	-16,880
Total deferred tax liability	-128,139	-16,880
Net Deferred Tax Asset	$0	$229,451

13_Income_Taxes_Details_3

13. Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Computed expected tax provision (benefit)	($494,102)	($137,000)	$259,886
Effect of permanent differences	0	0	4,662
Foreign taxes	78,768	34,641	24,000
Other(1)	899,260	61,770	126,062
Increase in valuation allowance foreign	0	207,696	0
Increase in valuation allowance U.S.	71,786	0	0
Release of valuation allowance U.S	0	0	-309,000
Release of valuation allowance foreign	-326,261	0	'
Total	$229,451	$167,107	$105,610
Computed expected tax provision (benefit), Percent	-35.00%	-35.00%	35.00%
Effect of permanent differences, Percent	0.00%	0.00%	0.60%
Foreign taxes, Percent	5.60%	8.90%	3.20%
Other(1), Percent	63.70%	15.80%	17.00%
Increase in valuation allowance foreign, Percent	'	53.10%	'
Increase in valuation allowance U.S., Percent	5.10%	'	'
Release of valuation allowance U.S., Percent	'	'	-41.60%
Release of valuation allowance foreign, Percent	-23.10%	'	'
Total, Percent	16.00%	42.70%	14.20%

13_Income_Taxes_Details_Narrat

13. Income Taxes (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating loss carryforwards	$51,000
Operating loss carryforwards expiration year	'Expire at various dates between 2026 and 2029
Montana [Member]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	479,000
Operating loss carryforwards expiration year	'Expire between 2016 and 2020
Idaho state [Member]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	23,000
Operating loss carryforwards expiration year	'Expire at various dates between 2026 and 2032
Mexican [Member]	'
Operating loss carryforwards	$776,000
Operating loss carryforwards expiration year	'Expire between 2019 and 2022

14_Related_Party_Transactions_1

14. Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net related party liabilities	$15,549	$17,522	$47,843	$18,060
John C. Lawrence, president and director [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net related party liabilities	$15,549	$17,522	'	'

14_Related_Party_Transactions_2

14. Related Party Transactions (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transactions Tables	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$17,522	$47,843	$18,060
Aircraft rental charges	65,502	74,490	86,058
Payments and advances, net	-67,475	-104,811	-56,275
Balance, end of year	$15,549	$17,522	$47,843

14_Related_Party_Transactions_3

14. Related Party Transactions (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Audit committee received amount in cash	$36,000	$56,000	'
Consulting fees	81,642	89,204	107,359
Fees and expenses to officer	'	'	37,083
Royalty expense	$52,576	$61,678	$45,515

15_Commitments_and_Contingenci1

15. Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Payments paid for capitalized mineral rights	$130,434	$86,956	$186,956
Other accrued liabilities	$7,909	$0	$27,503

16_Business_Segments_Details

16. Business Segments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total Assets	$14,890,991	$13,375,477
United States Antimony [Member]	'	'
Total Assets	3,017,768	3,712,008
Mexico Antimony [Member]	'	'
Total Assets	9,668,998	7,328,339
Subtotal Antimony [Member]	'	'
Total Assets	12,686,766	11,040,347
Zeloite (Member)	'	'
Total Assets	$2,204,225	$2,335,130

16_Business_Segments_Details_1

16. Business Segments (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Capital Expenditure	$3,575,408	$3,934,961	$2,473,750
United States Antimony [Member]	'	'	'
Capital Expenditure	100,158	288,364	160,536
Mexico Antimony [Member]	'	'	'
Capital Expenditure	3,299,027	3,318,552	1,988,345
Subtotal Antimony [Member]	'	'	'
Capital Expenditure	3,399,185	3,606,916	2,148,881
Zeloite (Member)	'	'	'
Capital Expenditure	$176,223	$328,045	$324,869

16_Business_Segments_Details_2

16. Business Segments (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues	$11,020,829	$12,042,702	$13,118,090
Production costs	8,351,530	9,165,121	9,547,479
Depreciation and amortization	666,392	472,990	405,746
Other operating costs	3,341,078	2,723,278	2,273,334
Total operating expenses	12,359,000	12,361,389	12,226,559
Income (loss) from operations	-1,338,171	-318,687	891,531
Other income (expense):	-73,548	-72,742	-149,001
Income (loss) before income taxes	-1,411,719	-391,429	742,530
Deferred income tax provision	-229,451	-167,107	-105,610
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-1,641,170	-558,536	636,920
Antimony [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues	8,786,415	9,398,003	11,074,449
Production costs	4,592,019	5,665,806	7,294,421
Depreciation and amortization	61,574	40,979	29,963
Other operating costs	1,699,846	1,852,289	1,358,575
Total operating expenses	6,353,439	7,559,074	8,682,959
Income (loss) from operations	2,432,976	1,838,929	2,391,490
Other income (expense):	-61,937	-61,321	-135,035
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,371,039	1,777,608	2,256,455
Deferred income tax provision	-229,451	-167,107	-105,610
NET INCOME (LOSS)	2,141,588	1,610,501	2,150,845
Mexico Antimony [Member]	'	'	'
Revenues	32,000	3,000	0
Production costs	2,662,780	1,880,499	1,031,957
Depreciation and amortization	386,462	222,235	169,552
Other operating costs	1,171,234	382,713	430,601
Total operating expenses	4,220,476	2,485,447	1,632,110
Income (loss) from operations	-4,188,476	-2,482,447	-1,632,110
Other income (expense):	-1,735	-30	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	-4,190,211	-2,482,477	-1,632,110
Deferred income tax provision	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS)	-4,190,211	-2,482,477	-1,632,110
Zeloite (Member)	'	'	'
Revenues	2,202,414	2,641,699	2,043,641
Production costs	1,096,731	1,618,816	1,221,101
Depreciation and amortization	218,356	209,776	206,231
Other operating costs	469,998	488,276	484,158
Total operating expenses	1,785,085	2,316,868	1,911,490
Income (loss) from operations	417,329	324,831	132,151
Other income (expense):	-9,876	-11,391	-13,966
Income (loss) before income taxes	407,453	313,440	118,185
Deferred income tax provision	0	0	0
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$407,453	$313,440	$118,185