Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Aug. 09, 2017 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Entity Registrant Name | GOLDEN QUEEN MINING CO LTD | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,025,362 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
Trading Symbol | GQM | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 111,148,683 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim
Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash | $ 6,284 | $ 13,301 |
Receivables | 22 | 34 |
Inventories (Note 5) | 12,399 | 10,941 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 559 | 577 |
Total current assets | 19,264 | 24,853 |
Property, plant, equipment and mineral interests (Note 6) | 140,174 | 134,550 |
Advance minimum royalties | 304 | 303 |
Total Assets | 159,742 | 159,706 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 5,864 | 4,264 |
Interest payable | 646 | 296 |
Current portion of note payable (Note 9 (ii)) | 5,922 | 0 |
Current portion of loan payable (Note 16) | 6,194 | 5,656 |
Derivative liability - Related party warrants (Note 10) | 4,006 | 5,458 |
Derivative liability - Warrants (Note 10) | 530 | 972 |
Total current liabilities | 23,162 | 16,646 |
Note payable (Note 9 (ii)) | 22,087 | 26,347 |
Loan payable (Note 16) | 8,519 | 9,494 |
Asset retirement obligation (Note 8) | 1,601 | 1,366 |
Deferred tax liability | 12,922 | 12,922 |
Total liabilities | 68,291 | 66,775 |
Temporary Equity | ||
Redeemable portion of non-controlling interest (Note 9 (iv)) | 26,156 | 26,220 |
Shareholders' Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized (2016 - unlimited); 111,148,683 (2016 - 111,048,683) shares issued and outstanding (Note 7) | 71,126 | 71,067 |
Additional paid-in capital | 43,737 | 43,652 |
Deficit accumulated | (88,800) | (87,335) |
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to GQM Ltd. | 26,063 | 27,384 |
Non-controlling interest (Note 9 (iv)) | 39,232 | 39,327 |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | 65,295 | 66,711 |
Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Shareholders’ Equity | $ 159,742 | $ 159,706 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim3
Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Common Stock, No Par Value | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized, Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Common Stock, Shares, Issued | 111,148,683 | 111,048,683 |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 111,148,683 | 111,048,683 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim4
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Revenues | ||||
Sales | $ 16,882 | $ 3,464 | $ 31,686 | $ 3,464 |
Cost of Sales | ||||
Direct mining costs | (13,367) | (3,563) | (24,929) | (3,563) |
Depreciation and depletion (Note 6) | (2,742) | (1,843) | (5,498) | (1,843) |
Income (loss) from mine operations | 773 | (1,942) | 1,259 | (1,942) |
General and administrative expenses (Note 14) | (712) | (989) | (2,128) | (2,517) |
Operating income (loss) | 61 | (2,931) | (869) | (4,459) |
Other income (expenses) | ||||
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments (Note 10) | 2,375 | 1,135 | 1,894 | (5,896) |
Interest expense (Note 9 (iii)) | (1,250) | (1,793) | (2,297) | (2,554) |
Interest income | 37 | 43 | 63 | 83 |
Other expenses | (31) | (22) | (415) | (22) |
Total other income (expenses) | 1,131 | (637) | (755) | (8,389) |
Net and comprehensive income (loss) for the period | 1,192 | (3,568) | (1,624) | (12,848) |
Less: Net and comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the non-controlling interest for the period (Note 9 (iv)) | (230) | 1,459 | 159 | 1,814 |
Net and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd. for the period | $ 962 | $ (2,109) | $ (1,465) | $ (11,034) |
Income (loss) per share - basic (Note 15) (in dollar per share) | $ 0.01 | $ (0.02) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.11) |
Income (loss) per share - diluted (Note 15) (in dollar per share) | $ 0.01 | $ (0.02) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.11) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (in share) | 111,113,341 | 99,893,341 | 111,096,766 | 99,893,341 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (in share) | 111,113,341 | 99,893,341 | 111,096,766 | 99,893,341 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim5
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, Non-controlling Interest and Redeemable Portion of Non-controlling Interest - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Common shares [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Deficit Accumulated [Member] | Total Shareholders' Equity attributable to GQM Ltd [Member] | Non-controlling Interest [Member] | Redeemable Portion of Non-controlling Interest [Member] |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | $ 67,268 | $ 62,860 | $ 43,628 | $ (79,906) | $ 26,582 | $ 40,686 | $ 27,124 |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015 | 99,928,683 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 7 | $ 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Net loss for the period | (12,123) | 0 | 0 | (11,034) | (11,034) | (1,089) | (726) |
Balance at Jun. 30, 2016 | 55,152 | $ 62,860 | 43,635 | (90,940) | 15,555 | 39,597 | 26,398 |
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2016 | 99,928,683 | ||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016 | 66,711 | $ 71,067 | 43,652 | (87,335) | 27,384 | 39,327 | 26,220 |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016 | 111,048,683 | ||||||
Issuance of common shares | 59 | $ 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
Issuance of common shares (in shares) | 100,000 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 85 | $ 0 | 85 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
Net loss for the period | (1,560) | 0 | 0 | (1,465) | (1,465) | (95) | (64) |
Balance at Jun. 30, 2017 | $ 65,295 | $ 71,126 | $ 43,737 | $ (88,800) | $ 26,063 | $ 39,232 | $ 26,156 |
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2017 | 111,148,683 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim6
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Operating Activities | ||
Net loss for the period | $ (1,624) | $ (12,848) |
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and depletion | 5,498 | 1,850 |
Amortization of debt discount and interest accrual | 740 | 2,401 |
Accretion expense | 62 | 22 |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities (Note 10) | (1,894) | 5,896 |
Stock based compensation | 85 | 7 |
Unrealized foreign exchange | (7) | 0 |
Non-cash finder fees | 59 | 0 |
Changes in non-cash working capital items: | ||
Receivables | 12 | (3) |
Prepaid expenses & other current assets | 18 | 154 |
Inventory | (1,458) | (6,285) |
Accounts payable & accrued liabilities | 2,687 | 1,749 |
Interest payable | 1,272 | 0 |
Cash generated from (used in) operating activities | 5,450 | (7,057) |
Investment activities: | ||
Additions to property, plant, equipment and mineral interests | (9,479) | (10,289) |
Release (purchase) of reclamation financial assurance deposit | 0 | 902 |
Cash used in investing activities | (9,479) | (9,387) |
Financing activity: | ||
Repayments of loan payable (Komatsu) | (2,988) | (2,477) |
Cash used in financing activities | (2,988) | (2,477) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (7,017) | (18,921) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance | 13,301 | 37,587 |
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance | $ 6,284 | $ 18,666 |
Nature of Business
Nature of Business | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Nature of Operations [Text Block] | 1. Nature of Business Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. (“Golden Queen”, “GQM Ltd.” or the “Company”) is engaged in the operation of the Soledad Mountain Mine (“the Mine”), located in the Mojave Mining District, Kern County, California. The Company originally used its wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Queen Mining Company, Inc. (“GQM Inc.”), to explore and develop the Mine. On September 10, 2014, GQM Inc. was converted to a limited liability company, Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC (“GQM LLC”). The Company entered into a Joint Venture (the “JV”) agreement with Gauss LLC (“Gauss”) through its newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Queen Mining Holdings, Inc. (“GQM Holdings”). The JV was completed on September 15, 2014. Upon completion of the JV, both the Company, through GQM Holdings, and Gauss each owned, and continue to own, 50 |
Ability to Continue as a Going
Ability to Continue as a Going Concern | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Substantial Doubt about Going Concern [Text Block] | Ability to Continue as a Going Concern The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd. have been prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) applicable to a going concern. The Company generated $ 2.8 5.5 3.9 The Company is required to pay $ 3.2 8.4 The Company’s access to the net assets of GQM LLC is determined by the Board of Managers of GQM LLC. The Board of Managers is not controlled by the Company and therefore there is no guarantee that any access to the net assets of GQM LLC would be provided to the Company in order to continue as a going concern. The Board of Managers of GQM LLC determine when and if distributions from GQM LLC are made to the holders of its membership units at their sole discretion. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not reflect adjustments to the carrying values of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used, that would be necessary if the company were unable to realize its assets and settle its liabilities as a going concern in the normal course of operations. Such adjustments could be material. |
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] | 3. Basis of Presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The accounting policies followed in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are those used by the Company as set out in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. Certain information and note disclosures normally included for annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been omitted. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read together with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2016. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments considered necessary (including reclassifications and normal recurring adjustments) to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at June 30, 2017 and for all periods presented, have been included in these financial statements. The interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year ending December 31, 2017, or future operating periods. For further information, see the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements, including the accounting policies and notes thereto. The Company consolidates all entities in which it can vote a majority of the outstanding voting stock. In addition, it consolidates entities which meet the definition of a variable interest entity for which it is the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. We consider special allocations of cash flows and preferences, if any, to determine amounts allocable to non-controlling interests. All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated on consolidation. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Golden Queen, a limited liability Canadian corporation (Province of British Columbia), its wholly-owned subsidiary, GQM Holdings, a US (State of California) corporation, and GQM LLC, a limited liability company in which Golden Queen has a 50 |
Summary of Accounting Policies
Summary of Accounting Policies and Estimates and Judgements | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | Summary of Accounting Policies and Estimates and Judgements The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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 estimates and judgements have been made by Management in several areas including the accounting for the joint venture transaction and determination of the temporary and permanent non-controlling interest, the recoverability of mineral properties interests, royalty obligations, inventory valuation, asset retirement obligations, and derivative liability warrants. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (i) In July 2015, ASU No. 2015-11 was issued related to the inventory, simplifying the subsequent measurement of inventories by replacing the lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost and net realizable value test. The update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company records inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and the adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2017 had no impact on the consolidated financial statements. (ii) In March 2016, ASU No. 2016-09 was issued related to stock-based compensation. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for stock-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This update is effective for the Company’s fiscal year and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this guidance as of January 1, 2017 had no impact on the consolidated financial statements. New Accounting Policies (iii) In May 2014, ASU 2014-09 was issued related to revenue from contracts with customers. The ASU was further amended in August 2015, March 2016, April 2016, and May 2016 by ASU 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10 and 2016-12. The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. In August 2015, the effective date was deferred to reporting periods, including interim periods, beginning after December 31, 2017, and will be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of implementation of ASU No. 2014-09, however, Management does not believe it will change the point of revenue recognition or amount of revenue recognized compared to how we recognize revenue under our current policies. Our revenues involve a relatively limited number of types of contracts and customers. In addition, our revenue contracts do not involve multiple types of performance obligations. Revenues from doré are recognized, and the transaction price is known, at the time the metals sold are delivered to the customer. We will finalize our assessment of the impact of ASU No. 201-09 on our revenue recognition during 2017 and assess the additional disclosure requirements under the guidance. (iv) In February 2016, FASB issued ASC 842 that requires lessees to recognize lease assets and corresponding lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. The update, which supersedes existing lease guidance, will continue to classify leases as either finance or operating, with the classification determining the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The ASU will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and is applicable on a modified retrospective basis with various optional practical expedients. The Company is assessing the impact of this standard. (v) In August 2016, ASC guidance was issued to amend the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year and interim periods beginning December 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact on its consolidated financial statements |
Inventories
Inventories | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Inventory, Net [Abstract] | |
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] | Inventories June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Stockpile inventory $ 346 $ 318 In-process inventory 9,861 9,491 Dore inventory 366 76 Supplies and spare parts 1,826 1,056 $ 12,399 $ 10,941 |
Property, Plant, Equipment and
Property, Plant, Equipment and Mineral Interests | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] | 6. Property, Plant, Equipment and Mineral Interests Property, plant and equipment and mineral interests, are depreciated and depleted using either the units-of-production or straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the expected life of mine. Assets under construction in progress are recorded at cost and re-allocated to its corresponding category when they become available for use. Mineral property Machinery interest and Mine and Buildings and Construction Interest Land claims development equipment infrastructure in progress capitalized Total Cost At December 31, 2015 $ 110 $ 4,459 $ 84,798 $ 28,085 $ 8,565 $ - $ - $ 126,017 Additions 3,777 - - - 9,391 542 5,674 19,384 Transfers 6 (6) (42,765) 32,117 10,648 - - - Disposals - - - - - - - - At December 31, 2016 $ 3,893 $ 4,453 $ 42,033 $ 60,202 $ 28,604 $ 542 $ 5,674 $ 145,401 Additions 17 96 - 4,074 - 8,286 - 12,473 Transfers - - (58) - (36) - - (94) Disposals - - - (1,344) - - - (1,344) At June 30, 2017 $ 3,910 $ 4,549 $ 41,975 $ 62,932 $ 28,568 $ 8,828 $ 5,674 $ 156,436 Accumulated depreciation and depletion At December 31, 2015 $ - $ - $ 654 $ 1,462 $ 350 $ - $ - $ 2,466 Additions - 72 317 5,666 2,330 - - 8,385 Disposals - - - - - - - - At December 31, 2016 $ - $ 72 $ 971 $ 7,128 $ 2,680 $ - $ - $ 10,851 Additions - 134 1,171 2,962 1,179 - 221 5,667 Disposals - - - (256) - - - (256) At June 30, 2017 $ - $ 206 $ 2,142 $ 9,834 $ 3,859 $ - $ 221 $ 16,262 Carrying values At December 31, 2016 $ 3,893 $ 4,381 $ 41,062 $ 53,074 $ 25,924 $ 542 $ 5,674 $ 134,550 At June 30, 2017 $ 3,910 $ 4,343 $ 39,833 $ 53,098 $ 24,709 $ 8,828 $ 5,453 $ 140,174 During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company acquired 3 (2016 1 piece of mining equipment) from Komatsu through financing agreements. Also, during the same periods the Company disposed of 2 pieces of mining equipment (2016 $Nil). |
Share Capital
Share Capital | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] | Share Capital The Company’s common shares outstanding are no par value, voting shares with no preferences or rights attached to them. Common shares 2016 In July 2016, the Company completed a financing for gross proceeds of $ 12.1 16.1 11,120,000 1.10 1.45 Each unit consisted of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. 2.00 2.3 9.8 The Company also issued 757,700 0.3 In addition, the Company incurred cash share issue costs totalling $1.2 million, which consisted of legal fees, commission and other direct financing costs. Stock options The Company’s current stock option plan (the “Plan”) was adopted by the Company in 2013 and approved by shareholders of the Company in 2013. The Plan provides a fixed number of 7,200,000 The Early Termination Date will be the date the vested portion of a stock option expires following the option holder ceasing to be a director, employee or consultant, as determined by the Board at the time of grant, or in the absence thereof at any time prior to the time the option holder ceases to be a director, employee or consultant, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Plan. All options granted under the 2013 Plan will be subject to such vesting requirements as may be prescribed by the TSX, if applicable, or as may be imposed by the Board. A total of 1,395,002 1,555,000 The Company has elected to use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options granted. In accordance with the accounting standard for employees, the compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which approximates the vesting period. Weighted Average Exercise Price per Shares Share Options outstanding, December 31, 2015 1,070,000 $ 0.94 Options granted 485,000 $ 0.66 Options outstanding, December 31, 2016 1,555,000 $ 0.85 Options granted 400,002 $ 0.65 Options forfeited (166,667) $ 0.24 Options expired (393,333) $ 1.10 Options outstanding, June 30, 2017 1,395,002 $ 0.75 On March 20, 2017, the Company granted 400,002 0.65 133,334 133,334 133,334 On March 14, 2017, the former CFO of the Company resigned. 146,667 393,333 These stock options were not exercised, thus expired during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The share-based compensation associated with the unvested stock options was reversed accordingly. Upon resignation of an employee on June 19, 2017, 20,000 2017 2016 Expected life (years) 5.00 5.00 Interest rate 1.18 % 1.00 % Volatility 77.29 % 81.27 % Dividend yield 0.00 % 0.00 % During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company recognized $ 0.05 0.09 0.04 0.07 Remaining Expiry Number Number Contractual Life Exercise Date Outstanding Exercisable (years) Price June 3, 2018 50,000 50,000 0.93 $ 1.16 September 3, 2018 150,000 150,000 1.18 $ 1.59 September 8, 2020 430,000 430,000 3.19 $ 0.58 November 30, 2021 365,000 0 4.42 $ 0.66 March 20, 2022 400,002 0 4.72 $ 0.65 Balance, June 30, 2017 1,395,002 630,000 3.66 As at June 30, 2017, the aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding exercisable options was $Nil (December, 31, 2016 - $ 0.4 Warrants June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period 24,317,700 10,000,000 Issued - financing units - 5,560,000 Issued - financing brokers (1) - 757,700 Issued - debt restructuring (1) - 8,000,000 Balance, end of the period 24,317,700 24,317,700 (1) Non-tradable share purchase warrants. Remaining Expiry Number Contractual Life Exercise Date Outstanding (periods) Price June 8, 2020 10,000,000 2.94 $ 0.95 July 25, 2019 5,560,000 2.07 C$ 2.00 July 25, 2019 757,700 2.07 C$ 2.00 November 18, 2021 8,000,000 4.40 $ 0.85 |
Asset Retirement Obligation and
Asset Retirement Obligation and Financial Reclamation Assurance | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block] | 8. Asset Retirement Obligation and Financial Reclamation Assurance Asset Retirement Obligation The total asset retirement obligation as of June 30, 2017, was $ 1.6 1.4 The Company estimated its asset retirement obligation based on its requirements to reclaim and remediate its property based on its activities to date. As at June 30, 2017, the Company estimates the primary cash outflow related to these reclamation activities will commence in 2028. Reclamation provisions are measured at the expected value of future cash flows discounted to their present value using a discount rate based on a credit adjusted risk-free interest rate of 8.7 2.45 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 1,366 $ 978 Accretion 62 90 Changes in cash flow estimates 173 298 Balance, end of the period $ 1,601 $ 1,366 Reclamation Financial Assurance The Company is required to provide the Bureau of Land Management, the State Office of Mine Reclamation and Kern County, California with a revised reclamation cost estimate annually. The financial assurance is adjusted once the cost estimate is approved. The Company’s provision for reclamation of the property is estimated each year by an independent consulting engineer. This estimate, once approved by state and county authorities, forms the basis for a cash deposit of reclamation financial assurance. The reclamation assurance provided as at June 30, 2017 is $ 1.5 1.5 The Company is required to provide the Bureau of Land Management, the State Office of Mine Reclamation and Kern County, California with a revised reclamation cost estimate annually. The financial assurance is adjusted once the cost estimate is approved. The Company’s provision for reclamation of the property is estimated each year by an independent consulting engineer. This estimate, once approved by state and county authorities, forms the basis for a cash deposit of reclamation financial assurance. The reclamation assurance provided as at June 30, 2017 is $ 1.5 1.5 In addition to the above, the Company is required to obtain and maintain financial assurance for initiating and completing corrective action and remediation of a reasonably foreseeable release from the Mine’s waste management units as required by the Regional Board. The reclamation financial assurance estimate for as of June 30, 2017, is $ 0.3 0.3 During 2016, the Company entered into $ 3.0 0.1 |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] | 9. Related Party Transactions Except as noted elsewhere in these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, related party transactions are disclosed as follows: (i) Management Agreement During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company paid a total of $ 0.03 0.06 0.03 0.06 0.02 (ii) Note Payable On December 31, 2014, the Company entered into a loan (the “December 2014 Loan”) with the Clay Group for $ 12.5 July 1, 2015 10 50 The Company also incurred a financing fee to secure the loan in the amount of $ 1.0 0.8 0.2 On June 8, 2015, the Company amended the December 2014 Loan to extend the maturity to December 8, 2016 12.5 37.5 10,000,000 June 8, 2020 0.95 1.5 0.04 On November 18, 2016, the Company repaid $ 12.2 10.1 31.0 8 2.5 In connection with the November 2016 Loan the Company issued 8,000,000 November 21, 2021 0.85 0.9 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 26,347 $ 36,053 Interest payable transferred to principal balance 922 2,977 Accretion of discount on loans 740 1,996 Capitalized financing fee and legal fees - (930) Reduction of debt upon issuance of warrants - (3,090) Repayment of loans and interest - (10,659) Balance, end of the period $ 28,009 $ 26,347 Current portion $ 5,922 $ - Non-current portion $ 22,087 $ 26,347 (iii) Amortization of Discounts and Interest Expense Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Accretion of the Nov 2016 Loan discount $ 454 $ - $ 740 $ - Interest expense related to the Nov 2016 Loan 646 - 1,272 - Interest expense related to Komatsu financial loans (1) 150 154 285 320 Accretion of the June 2015 Loan discount - 626 - 1,232 Interest expense related to the June 2015 Loan - 1,013 - 2,008 Accretion of discount and interest on loan $ 1,250 $ 1,793 $ 2,297 $ 3,560 Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Accretion of discounts and interest on loan (1) $ 1,250 $ 1,793 $ 2,297 $ 3,560 Less: Interest costs capitalized (2) - - - (1,006) Interest expense $ 1,250 $ 1,793 $ 2,297 $ 2,554 (1) Komatsu is not a related party and has only been included in the above table to reconcile the total interest expense incurred for the period to the amounts capitalized and expensed. (2) Interest capitalization ended on March 31, 2016 because the mine went into production on April 1, 2016. (iv) Joint Venture Transaction On September 15, 2014, the Company closed the Joint Venture Transaction with Gauss resulting in both parties owning a 50 50 110 Gauss is a funding vehicle owned by entities controlled by Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE: LUK) (“Leucadia”) and certain members of the Clay Group, a shareholder group which collectively owned approximately 27% of the issued and outstanding shares of Golden Queen (the “Clay Group”) at the time of the transaction. Gauss is owned 70.51% by Gauss Holdings LLC (“Gauss Holdings”, Leucadia’s investment entity) and 29.49% by Auvergne LLC (“Auvergne”, the Clay Group’s investment entity). Pursuant to the transaction, Leucadia was paid a transaction fee of $2.0 million and $0.3 million was paid to Auvergne through GQM LLC in 2014. The Company expensed these transaction costs. Variable Interest Entity In accordance with ASC 810-10-30, the Company has determined that GQM LLC meets the definition of a VIE and that the Company is part of a related party group that, in its entirety, would meet the definition of a primary beneficiary. Although no individual variable interest holder individually meets the definition of a primary beneficiary in the absence of the related party group, Golden Queen has determined it is considered the member of the related party group most closely associated with GQM LLC. As a result, the Company has condensed consolidated interim 100 50 The Company has presented Gauss’ ownership in GQM LLC as a non-controlling interest amount on the balance sheet within the equity section. However, there are terms in the agreement that provide for the exit from the investment in GQM LLC for an initial member whose interest in GQM LLC becomes less than 20 If a member becomes less than a 20% interest holder, its remaining unit interest will (ultimately) be terminated through one of three events at the non-diluted member’s option: a. Through conversion to a net smelter royalty (“NSR”); b. Through a buy-out (at fair value) by the non-diluted member; or c. Through a sale process by which the diluted member’s interest is sold June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Assets, GQM LLC $ 152,934 $ 151,802 Liabilities, GQM LLC (22,157) (20,710) Net assets, GQM LLC $ 130,777 $ 131,092 Included in the assets above, is $ 5.0 11.1 3.0 Non-Controlling Interest Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net and comprehensive income (loss) in GQM LLC $ 462 $ (2,919) $ (317) $ (3,628) Non-controlling interest percentage 50 % 50 % 50 % 50 % Net and comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest $ 230 $ (1,459) $ (159) $ (1,814) Net and comprehensive loss attributable to permanent non-controlling interest $ 138 $ (876) $ (95) $ (1,088) Net and comprehensive loss attributable to temporary non-controlling interest $ 92 $ (584) $ (64) $ (726) Permanent Non- Temporary Non- Controlling Controlling Interest Interest Carrying value of non-controlling interest, December 31, 2016 $ 39,327 $ 26,220 Net and comprehensive loss for the period (95) (64) Carrying value of non-controlling interest, June 30, 2017 $ 39,232 $ 26,156 Dilution of Interest in Subsidiary As a result of the Joint Venture Transaction, the Company’s interest in GQM LLC was diluted from 100 50 The deferred tax liability resulted from the increase in the book value over tax value of the investment in GQM LLC. Capital Contribution Agreement Pursuant to the Joint Venture Transaction, GQM Holdings made a single capital contribution to GQM LLC of $ 12.5 50 (v) Revolving credit On May 23, 2017, GQM LLC entered into a revolving credit facility of $ 5 12 0.1 0.02 |
Derivative Liabilities
Derivative Liabilities | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block] | 10. Derivative Liabilities Share Purchase Warrants Clay loans (Related Party) On June 8, 2015, the Company issued 10,000,000 0.95 On November 18, 2016, the Company issued 8,000,000 0.85 The share purchase warrants meet the definition of a derivative liability instrument as the exercise price is not a fixed price as described above. Therefore, the settlement feature does not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criteria outlined in ASC 815-40-15. The fair value of the derivative liabilities related to the share purchase warrants as at June 30, 2017 is $ 4.0 5.5 Warrants related to June 2015 Loan June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.17 % 0.84%. Expected life of derivative liability 2.94 years 3.44 years Expected volatility 76.60 % 78.79 % Dividend rate 0.00 % 0.00 % Warrants related to November 2016 Loan June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.38 % 1.11 % Expected life of derivative liability 4.40 years 4.89 years Expected volatility 79.58 % 77.21 % Dividend rate 0.00 % 0.00 % June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 5,458 $ 2,498 Fair value at inception - 3,090 Change in fair value (1,452) (130) Balance, end of the period $ 4,006 $ 5,458 Share Purchase Warrants July 2016 financing On July 25, 2016, the Company issued a total of 6,317,700 2.00 fair value and marked-to-market each period with the changes in the fair value each period charged or credited to income. 0.5 1.0 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.09 % 0.84 % Expected life of derivative liability in years 2.07 years 2.56 years Expected volatility 76.01 % 79.40 % Dividend rate 0.00 % 0.00 % June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Fair value of warrants issued $ 972 $ 2,701 Change in fair value of warrants (442) (1,729) Balance, end of the period $ 530 $ 972 |
Supplementary Disclosures of Ca
Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] | 11. Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 Cash paid during the period for: Interest on loan payable $ 285 $ 323 Non-cash financing and investing activities: Common shares issued as part of a management agreement $ - $ - Asset retirement costs charged to mineral property interests $ 173 $ 171 Mining equipment acquired through issuance of debt $ 2,551 $ 295 Mineral property expenditures included in accounts payable $ 1,081 $ 708 Interest cost capitalized to mineral property interests $ - $ 839 Inventory expenditures included in accounts payable $ - $ - Non-cash finder fees $ 59 $ - Non-cash amortization of discount and interest expense $ 740 $ 1,232 Interest payable converted to principal balance $ 922 $ 1,964 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] | 12. Commitments and Contingencies Royalties The Company has acquired a number of mineral properties outright. It has acquired exclusive rights to explore, develop and mine other portions of the Mine under various mining lease agreements with landowners. Royalty amount due to each landholder over the life of the Mine varies with each property. Compliance with Environmental Regulations The Company’s exploration and development activities are subject to laws and regulations controlling not only the exploration and mining of mineral properties, but also the effect of such activities on the environment. Compliance with such laws and regulations may necessitate additional capital outlays or affect the economics of a mine, and cause changes or delays in the Company’s activities. Corporate Guaranties The Company has provided corporate guaranties for two of GQM LLC’s mining drill loans. The Company has also provided corporate a guaranty for GQM LLC’s surety bonds. |
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] | 13. Financial Instruments Fair Value Measurements All financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded at fair value on initial recognition. Transaction costs are expensed when they are incurred, unless they are directly attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets, in which case they are added to the costs of those assets until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). June 30, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities: Share purchase warrants Related Party (Note 10) $ 4,006 $ - $ 4,006 $ - Share purchase warrants (Note 10) 530 - 530 - $ 4,536 $ - $ 4,536 $ - December 31, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities: Share purchase warrants Related Party (Note 10) $ 5,458 $ - $ 5,458 $ - Share purchase warrants (Note 10) 972 - 972 - $ 6,430 $ - $ 6,430 $ - Under fair value accounting, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value measurement of the financial instruments above use observable inputs in option price models such as the binomial and the Black-Scholes valuation models. Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the Company by failing to discharge its obligations. To mitigate exposure to credit risk on financial assets the Company has established policies to ensure liquidity of funds and ensure counterparties demonstrate minimum acceptable credit worthiness. The Company maintains its US Dollar and Canadian Dollar cash in bank accounts with major financial institutions with high credit standings. Cash deposits held in the United States are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) for up to $ 0.3 0.1 Certain United States and Canadian bank accounts held by the Company exceed these federally insured limits or are uninsured as they relate to US Dollar deposits held in Canadian financial institutions. As of June 30, 2017, the Company’s cash balances held in United States and Canadian financial institutions include $ 6.3 Interest Rate Risk The Company holds 98 1 Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Certain purchases of corporate overhead items are denominated in Canadian Dollar. As a result, currency exchange fluctuations may impact the costs of our operations. Specifically, the appreciation of the Canadian Dollar against the US Dollar may result in an increase in the Canadian operating expenses in US dollar terms. As of June 30, 2017, the Company maintained the majority of its cash balance in US Dollar. The Company currently does not engage in any currency hedging activities. Commodity Price Risk The Company’s primary business activity is the operation of the open pit, gold and silver, heap leach project on the Mine. Decreases in the price of either of these metals from current levels has the potential to negatively impact the |
General and Administrative Expe
General and Administrative Expenses | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] | |
General And Administrative Expenses [Text Block] | 14. General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses are incurred to support the administration of the business that are not directly related to production. Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Audit, legal and professional fees $ 108 $ 197 $ 396 $ 972 Salaries and benefits and director fees 140 395 700 737 Regulatory fees and licenses 17 60 70 83 Insurance 114 116 247 240 Corporate administration 333 221 715 485 $ 712 $ 989 $ 2,128 $ 2,517 |
Income (Loss) Per Share
Income (Loss) Per Share | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share [Text Block] | 15. Income (Loss) Per Share Three Months Three Months Six Months Ended Ended Six Months Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator: Net gain (loss) attributable to the shareholders of the Company - numerator for basic and diluted LPS $ 962 $ (2,109) $ (1,465) $ (11,034) Denominator: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -basic and diluted 111,113,341 99,893,341 111,096,766 99,893,341 Income (loss) per share basic and diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.02) $ (0.01) $ (0.11) Weighted average number of shares for the six months ended June 30, 2017 excludes 1,395,002 1,070,000 24,317,700 10,000,000 |
Loan Payable
Loan Payable | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt Disclosure [Text Block] | 16. Loan Payable During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company sold two (December 31, 2016 Nil) pieces of equipment with a net book value of $ 1.0 0.6 0.1 0.3 During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company entered into three new loan agreements for a total of $ 3.8 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 15,150 $ 18,373 Additions 3,737 2,047 Down payments and taxes (700) (264) Settlements (485) - Principal repayments (2,989) (5,006) Balance, end of the period $ 14,713 $ 15,150 Current portion $ 6,194 $ 5,656 Non-current portion $ 8,519 $ 9,494 For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company made total down payments of $ 0.7 0.3 10 0.00 4.50 0.005 0.03 Years Principal Payments 2017 $ 6,194 2018 5,899 2019 2,024 2020 596 Total $ 14,713 |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events [Text Block] | 17. Subsequent Events On July 1, 2017, the Company was to make a quarterly interest payment on the November 2016 loan. In accordance with the terms of the November 2016 loan agreement, the Company chose to exercise its right to add the interest owed on July 1, 2017 to the principal balance. The principal balance of the loan was increased by $ 0.6 |
Summary of Accounting Policie24
Summary of Accounting Policies and Estimates and Judgements (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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 estimates and judgements have been made by Management in several areas including the accounting for the joint venture transaction and determination of the temporary and permanent non-controlling interest, the recoverability of mineral properties interests, royalty obligations, inventory valuation, asset retirement obligations, and derivative liability warrants. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (i) In July 2015, ASU No. 2015-11 was issued related to the inventory, simplifying the subsequent measurement of inventories by replacing the lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost and net realizable value test. The update is effective in fiscal years, including interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company records inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and the adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2017 had no impact on the consolidated financial statements. (ii) In March 2016, ASU No. 2016-09 was issued related to stock-based compensation. The new guidance simplifies the accounting for stock-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. This update is effective for the Company’s fiscal year and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this guidance as of January 1, 2017 had no impact on the consolidated financial statements. New Accounting Policies (iii) In May 2014, ASU 2014-09 was issued related to revenue from contracts with customers. The ASU was further amended in August 2015, March 2016, April 2016, and May 2016 by ASU 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10 and 2016-12. The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition. In August 2015, the effective date was deferred to reporting periods, including interim periods, beginning after December 31, 2017, and will be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of implementation of ASU No. 2014-09, however, Management does not believe it will change the point of revenue recognition or amount of revenue recognized compared to how we recognize revenue under our current policies. Our revenues involve a relatively limited number of types of contracts and customers. In addition, our revenue contracts do not involve multiple types of performance obligations. Revenues from doré are recognized, and the transaction price is known, at the time the metals sold are delivered to the customer. We will finalize our assessment of the impact of ASU No. 201-09 on our revenue recognition during 2017 and assess the additional disclosure requirements under the guidance. (iv) In February 2016, FASB issued ASC 842 that requires lessees to recognize lease assets and corresponding lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. The update, which supersedes existing lease guidance, will continue to classify leases as either finance or operating, with the classification determining the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The ASU will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and is applicable on a modified retrospective basis with various optional practical expedients. The Company is assessing the impact of this standard. (v) In August 2016, ASC guidance was issued to amend the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year and interim periods beginning December 1, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact on its consolidated financial statements |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Inventory, Net [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] | Inventories consist primarily of production from the Company’s operation, in varying stages of the production process and supplies and spare parts, all of which are presented at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories of the Company are comprised of: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Stockpile inventory $ 346 $ 318 In-process inventory 9,861 9,491 Dore inventory 366 76 Supplies and spare parts 1,826 1,056 $ 12,399 $ 10,941 |
Property, Plant, Equipment an26
Property, Plant, Equipment and Mineral Interests (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] | Assets under construction in progress are recorded at cost and re-allocated to its corresponding classification when they become available for use. Mineral property Machinery interest and Mine and Buildings and Construction Interest Land claims development equipment infrastructure in progress capitalized Total Cost At December 31, 2015 $ 110 $ 4,459 $ 84,798 $ 28,085 $ 8,565 $ - $ - $ 126,017 Additions 3,777 - - - 9,391 542 5,674 19,384 Transfers 6 (6) (42,765) 32,117 10,648 - - - Disposals - - - - - - - - At December 31, 2016 $ 3,893 $ 4,453 $ 42,033 $ 60,202 $ 28,604 $ 542 $ 5,674 $ 145,401 Additions 17 96 - 4,074 - 8,286 - 12,473 Transfers - - (58) - (36) - - (94) Disposals - - - (1,344) - - - (1,344) At June 30, 2017 $ 3,910 $ 4,549 $ 41,975 $ 62,932 $ 28,568 $ 8,828 $ 5,674 $ 156,436 Accumulated depreciation and depletion At December 31, 2015 $ - $ - $ 654 $ 1,462 $ 350 $ - $ - $ 2,466 Additions - 72 317 5,666 2,330 - - 8,385 Disposals - - - - - - - - At December 31, 2016 $ - $ 72 $ 971 $ 7,128 $ 2,680 $ - $ - $ 10,851 Additions - 134 1,171 2,962 1,179 - 221 5,667 Disposals - - - (256) - - - (256) At June 30, 2017 $ - $ 206 $ 2,142 $ 9,834 $ 3,859 $ - $ 221 $ 16,262 Carrying values At December 31, 2016 $ 3,893 $ 4,381 $ 41,062 $ 53,074 $ 25,924 $ 542 $ 5,674 $ 134,550 At June 30, 2017 $ 3,910 $ 4,343 $ 39,833 $ 53,098 $ 24,709 $ 8,828 $ 5,453 $ 140,174 |
Share Capital (Tables)
Share Capital (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] | The following is a summary of stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Weighted Average Exercise Price per Shares Share Options outstanding, December 31, 2015 1,070,000 $ 0.94 Options granted 485,000 $ 0.66 Options outstanding, December 31, 2016 1,555,000 $ 0.85 Options granted 400,002 $ 0.65 Options forfeited (166,667) $ 0.24 Options expired (393,333) $ 1.10 Options outstanding, June 30, 2017 1,395,002 $ 0.75 |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] | The fair value of stock options granted as above is calculated using the following weighted average assumptions: 2017 2016 Expected life (years) 5.00 5.00 Interest rate 1.18 % 1.00 % Volatility 77.29 % 81.27 % Dividend yield 0.00 % 0.00 % |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2017: Remaining Expiry Number Number Contractual Life Exercise Date Outstanding Exercisable (years) Price June 3, 2018 50,000 50,000 0.93 $ 1.16 September 3, 2018 150,000 150,000 1.18 $ 1.59 September 8, 2020 430,000 430,000 3.19 $ 0.58 November 30, 2021 365,000 0 4.42 $ 0.66 March 20, 2022 400,002 0 4.72 $ 0.65 Balance, June 30, 2017 1,395,002 630,000 3.66 |
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] | The following is a summary of common share purchase warrants activity: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period 24,317,700 10,000,000 Issued - financing units - 5,560,000 Issued - financing brokers (1) - 757,700 Issued - debt restructuring (1) - 8,000,000 Balance, end of the period 24,317,700 24,317,700 (1) Non-tradable share purchase warrants. |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes information about share purchase warrants outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2017: Remaining Expiry Number Contractual Life Exercise Date Outstanding (periods) Price June 8, 2020 10,000,000 2.94 $ 0.95 July 25, 2019 5,560,000 2.07 C$ 2.00 July 25, 2019 757,700 2.07 C$ 2.00 November 18, 2021 8,000,000 4.40 $ 0.85 |
Asset Retirement Obligation a28
Asset Retirement Obligation and Financial Reclamation Assurance (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block] | The following is a summary of asset retirement obligations: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 1,366 $ 978 Accretion 62 90 Changes in cash flow estimates 173 298 Balance, end of the period $ 1,601 $ 1,366 |
Related Party Transactions (Tab
Related Party Transactions (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] | The table below summarizes the activity on the November 2016 Loan: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 26,347 $ 36,053 Interest payable transferred to principal balance 922 2,977 Accretion of discount on loans 740 1,996 Capitalized financing fee and legal fees - (930) Reduction of debt upon issuance of warrants - (3,090) Repayment of loans and interest - (10,659) Balance, end of the period $ 28,009 $ 26,347 Current portion $ 5,922 $ - Non-current portion $ 22,087 $ 26,347 |
Schedule Of Amortization Of Discounts And Interest On Loans And Convertible Debentures [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the amortization of discounts and interest on loan: Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Accretion of the Nov 2016 Loan discount $ 454 $ - $ 740 $ - Interest expense related to the Nov 2016 Loan 646 - 1,272 - Interest expense related to Komatsu financial loans (1) 150 154 285 320 Accretion of the June 2015 Loan discount - 626 - 1,232 Interest expense related to the June 2015 Loan - 1,013 - 2,008 Accretion of discount and interest on loan $ 1,250 $ 1,793 $ 2,297 $ 3,560 |
Schedule Of Amortization Of Discount And Interest Expense [Table Text Block] | Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Accretion of discounts and interest on loan (1) $ 1,250 $ 1,793 $ 2,297 $ 3,560 Less: Interest costs capitalized (2) - - - (1,006) Interest expense $ 1,250 $ 1,793 $ 2,297 $ 2,554 (1) Komatsu is not a related party and has only been included in the above table to reconcile the total interest expense incurred for the period to the amounts capitalized and expensed. (2) Interest capitalization ended on March 31, 2016 because the mine went into production on April 1, 2016. |
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] | The net assets of GQM LLC as of June 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016 are as follows: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Assets, GQM LLC $ 152,934 $ 151,802 Liabilities, GQM LLC (22,157) (20,710) Net assets, GQM LLC $ 130,777 $ 131,092 |
Schedule of Comprehensive Income Net of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] | The carrying value of the non-controlling interest is adjusted for net income and loss, distributions and contributions pursuant to ASC 810-10 based on the same percentage allocation used to calculate the initial book value of temporary equity. Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net and comprehensive income (loss) in GQM LLC $ 462 $ (2,919) $ (317) $ (3,628) Non-controlling interest percentage 50 % 50 % 50 % 50 % Net and comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest $ 230 $ (1,459) $ (159) $ (1,814) Net and comprehensive loss attributable to permanent non-controlling interest $ 138 $ (876) $ (95) $ (1,088) Net and comprehensive loss attributable to temporary non-controlling interest $ 92 $ (584) $ (64) $ (726) |
Schedule Of Non-controlling Interest [Table Text Block] | Permanent Non- Temporary Non- Controlling Controlling Interest Interest Carrying value of non-controlling interest, December 31, 2016 $ 39,327 $ 26,220 Net and comprehensive loss for the period (95) (64) Carrying value of non-controlling interest, June 30, 2017 $ 39,232 $ 26,156 |
Derivative Liabilities (Tables)
Derivative Liabilities (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block] | The derivative liabilities were calculated using the binomial and the Black-Scholes pricing valuation models with the following assumptions: Warrants related to June 2015 Loan June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.17 % 0.84%. Expected life of derivative liability 2.94 years 3.44 years Expected volatility 76.60 % 78.79 % Dividend rate 0.00 % 0.00 % Warrants related to November 2016 Loan June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.38 % 1.11 % Expected life of derivative liability 4.40 years 4.89 years Expected volatility 79.58 % 77.21 % Dividend rate 0.00 % 0.00 % |
Schedule of Derivative Liability for Share Purchase Warrants [Table Text Block] | The change in the derivative share purchase warrants is as follows: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Fair value of warrants issued $ 972 $ 2,701 Change in fair value of warrants (442) (1,729) Balance, end of the period $ 530 $ 972 |
Warrant [Member] | |
Schedule of Derivative Liability for Share Purchase Warrants [Table Text Block] | The change in the derivative share purchase warrants is as follows: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 5,458 $ 2,498 Fair value at inception - 3,090 Change in fair value (1,452) (130) Balance, end of the period $ 4,006 $ 5,458 |
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | |
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block] | As at June 30, 2017, the Company had re-measured the share purchase warrants and determined the fair value of the derivative liability to be $ 0.5 1.0 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.09 % 0.84 % Expected life of derivative liability in years 2.07 years 2.56 years Expected volatility 76.01 % 79.40 % Dividend rate 0.00 % 0.00 % |
Supplementary Disclosures of 31
Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] | Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 Cash paid during the period for: Interest on loan payable $ 285 $ 323 Non-cash financing and investing activities: Common shares issued as part of a management agreement $ - $ - Asset retirement costs charged to mineral property interests $ 173 $ 171 Mining equipment acquired through issuance of debt $ 2,551 $ 295 Mineral property expenditures included in accounts payable $ 1,081 $ 708 Interest cost capitalized to mineral property interests $ - $ 839 Inventory expenditures included in accounts payable $ - $ - Non-cash finder fees $ 59 $ - Non-cash amortization of discount and interest expense $ 740 $ 1,232 Interest payable converted to principal balance $ 922 $ 1,964 |
Financial Instruments (Tables)
Financial Instruments (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] | The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). June 30, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities: Share purchase warrants Related Party (Note 10) $ 4,006 $ - $ 4,006 $ - Share purchase warrants (Note 10) 530 - 530 - $ 4,536 $ - $ 4,536 $ - December 31, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities: Share purchase warrants Related Party (Note 10) $ 5,458 $ - $ 5,458 $ - Share purchase warrants (Note 10) 972 - 972 - $ 6,430 $ - $ 6,430 $ - |
General and Administrative Ex33
General and Administrative Expenses (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] | |
Schedule of General and Administrative Expenses [Table Text Block] | Significant components of general and administrative expenses are comprised of the following: Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months Ended Ended Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Audit, legal and professional fees $ 108 $ 197 $ 396 $ 972 Salaries and benefits and director fees 140 395 700 737 Regulatory fees and licenses 17 60 70 83 Insurance 114 116 247 240 Corporate administration 333 221 715 485 $ 712 $ 989 $ 2,128 $ 2,517 |
Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables
Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | Three Months Three Months Six Months Ended Ended Six Months Ended Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator: Net gain (loss) attributable to the shareholders of the Company - numerator for basic and diluted LPS $ 962 $ (2,109) $ (1,465) $ (11,034) Denominator: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -basic and diluted 111,113,341 99,893,341 111,096,766 99,893,341 Income (loss) per share basic and diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.02) $ (0.01) $ (0.11) |
Loan Payable (Tables)
Loan Payable (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule Of Loans Payable [Table Text Block] | As at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the finance agreement balances are as follows: June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance, beginning of the period $ 15,150 $ 18,373 Additions 3,737 2,047 Down payments and taxes (700) (264) Settlements (485) - Principal repayments (2,989) (5,006) Balance, end of the period $ 14,713 $ 15,150 Current portion $ 6,194 $ 5,656 Non-current portion $ 8,519 $ 9,494 |
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] | The following table outlines the principal payments to be made for each of the remaining years: Years Principal Payments 2017 $ 6,194 2018 5,899 2019 2,024 2020 596 Total $ 14,713 |
Nature of Business (Details Tex
Nature of Business (Details Textual) | Sep. 15, 2014 |
Gauss LLC [Member] | |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 50.00% |
Ability to Continue as a Goin37
Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 01, 2018 | Jan. 01, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | ||||||
Working Capital | $ 3,900 | $ 3,900 | ||||
Revenue, Net | $ 16,882 | $ 3,464 | $ 31,686 | $ 3,464 | ||
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | ||||||
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | ||||||
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total | $ 8,400 | $ 3,200 |
Basis of Presentation (Details
Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 |
Golden Queen Mining Holdings, Inc [Member] | ||
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Inventories (Details)
Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Stockpile inventory | $ 346 | $ 318 |
In-process inventory | 9,861 | 9,491 |
Dore inventory | 366 | 76 |
Supplies and spare parts | 1,826 | 1,056 |
Inventory, Net | $ 12,399 | $ 10,941 |
Property, Plant, Equipment an40
Property, Plant, Equipment and Mineral Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | $ 145,401 | $ 126,017 | $ 126,017 | ||
Cost, Additions | 12,473 | 19,384 | |||
Cost, Transfers | (94) | 0 | |||
Cost, Disposals | (1,344) | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | $ 156,436 | 156,436 | 145,401 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 10,851 | 2,466 | 2,466 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 2,742 | $ 1,843 | 5,498 | 1,843 | 8,385 |
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | (256) | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 16,262 | 16,262 | 10,851 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 134,550 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | 140,174 | 140,174 | 134,550 | ||
Land [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | 3,893 | 110 | 110 | ||
Cost, Additions | 17 | 3,777 | |||
Cost, Transfers | 0 | 6 | |||
Cost, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | 3,910 | 3,910 | 3,893 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 3,893 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | 3,910 | 3,910 | 3,893 | ||
Mineral Property Interest And Claims [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | 4,453 | 4,459 | 4,459 | ||
Cost, Additions | 96 | 0 | |||
Cost, Transfers | 0 | (6) | |||
Cost, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | 4,549 | 4,549 | 4,453 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 72 | 0 | 0 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 134 | 72 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 206 | 206 | 72 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 4,381 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | 4,343 | 4,343 | 4,381 | ||
Mine Development [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | 42,033 | 84,798 | 84,798 | ||
Cost, Additions | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Transfers | (58) | (42,765) | |||
Cost, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | 41,975 | 41,975 | 42,033 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 971 | 654 | 654 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 1,171 | 317 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 2,142 | 2,142 | 971 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 41,062 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | 39,833 | 39,833 | 41,062 | ||
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | 60,202 | 28,085 | 28,085 | ||
Cost, Additions | 4,074 | 0 | |||
Cost, Transfers | 0 | 32,117 | |||
Cost, Disposals | (1,344) | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | 62,932 | 62,932 | 60,202 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 7,128 | 1,462 | 1,462 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 2,962 | 5,666 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | (256) | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 9,834 | 9,834 | 7,128 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 53,074 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | 53,098 | 53,098 | 53,074 | ||
Buildings and Infrastructure [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | 28,604 | 8,565 | 8,565 | ||
Cost, Additions | 0 | 9,391 | |||
Cost, Transfers | (36) | 10,648 | |||
Cost, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | 28,568 | 28,568 | 28,604 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 2,680 | 350 | 350 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 1,179 | 2,330 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 3,859 | 3,859 | 2,680 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 25,924 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | 24,709 | 24,709 | 25,924 | ||
Construction in Progress [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | 542 | 0 | 0 | ||
Cost, Additions | 8,286 | 542 | |||
Cost, Transfers | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | 8,828 | 8,828 | 542 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 542 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | 8,828 | 8,828 | 542 | ||
Interest Capitalized [Member] | |||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||
Cost, Begining Balance | 5,674 | 0 | 0 | ||
Cost, Additions | 0 | 5,674 | |||
Cost, Transfers | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Cost, Ending Balance | 5,674 | 5,674 | 5,674 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Begining Balance | 0 | $ 0 | 0 | ||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Additions | 221 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Disposals | 0 | 0 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and depletion, Ending Balance | 221 | 221 | 0 | ||
Carrying values, Begining Balance | 5,674 | ||||
Carrying values, Ending Balance | $ 5,453 | $ 5,453 | $ 5,674 |
Property, Plant, Equipment an41
Property, Plant, Equipment and Mineral Interests (Details Textual) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Description of Mining Equipment | the Company acquired 3 (2016 1 piece of mining equipment) from Komatsu through financing agreements. Also, during the same periods the Company disposed of 2 pieces of mining equipment (2016 $Nil). |
Share Capital (Details)
Share Capital (Details) - $ / shares | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Shares, Options outstanding | 1,395,002 | |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Shares, Options outstanding | 1,555,000 | 1,070,000 |
Shares, Options granted | 400,002 | 485,000 |
Shares, Options forfeited | (166,667) | |
Shares, Options expired | (393,333) | |
Shares, Options outstanding | 1,395,002 | 1,555,000 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options outstanding | $ 0.85 | $ 0.94 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options granted | 0.65 | 0.66 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options forfeited | 0.24 | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options expired | 1.10 | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options outstanding | $ 0.75 | $ 0.85 |
Share Capital (Details 1)
Share Capital (Details 1) - Employee Stock Option [Member] | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected life (years) | 5 years | 5 years |
Interest rate | 1.18% | 1.00% |
Volatility | 77.29% | 81.27% |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Share Capital (Details 2)
Share Capital (Details 2) - $ / shares | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number Outstanding | 1,395,002 | ||
Number Exercisable | 630,000 | ||
Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 3 years 7 months 28 days | ||
Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number Outstanding | 1,395,002 | 1,555,000 | 1,070,000 |
Exercise Price | $ 0.75 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.94 |
June 3, 2018 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number Outstanding | 50,000 | ||
Number Exercisable | 50,000 | ||
Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 11 months 5 days | ||
Exercise Price | $ 1.16 | ||
September 3, 2018 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number Outstanding | 150,000 | ||
Number Exercisable | 150,000 | ||
Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 1 year 2 months 5 days | ||
Exercise Price | $ 1.59 | ||
September 8, 2020 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number Outstanding | 430,000 | ||
Number Exercisable | 430,000 | ||
Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 3 years 2 months 8 days | ||
Exercise Price | $ 0.58 | ||
November 30, 2021 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number Outstanding | 365,000 | ||
Number Exercisable | 0 | ||
Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 4 years 5 months 1 day | ||
Exercise Price | $ 0.66 | ||
March 20, 2022 [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number Outstanding | 400,002 | ||
Number Exercisable | 0 | ||
Remaining Contractual Life (years) | 4 years 8 months 19 days | ||
Exercise Price | $ 0.65 |
Share Capital (Details 3)
Share Capital (Details 3) - Warrants [Member] - shares | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Balance, beginning of the period | 24,317,700 | 10,000,000 | |
Balance, end of the period | 24,317,700 | 24,317,700 | |
Financing Units [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Issued | 0 | 5,560,000 | |
Financing Brokers [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Issued | [1] | 0 | 757,700 |
Debt Restructuring [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Issued | [1] | 0 | 8,000,000 |
[1] | Non-tradable share purchase warrants. |
Share Capital (Details 4)
Share Capital (Details 4) - Warrants [Member] | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares | Jun. 30, 2017CAD / sharesshares | |
June 8, 2020 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number Outstanding | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Remaining Contractual Life (periods) | 2 years 11 months 8 days | |
Exercise Price | $ / shares | $ 0.95 | |
July 25, 2019 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number Outstanding | 757,700 | 757,700 |
Remaining Contractual Life (periods) | 2 years 25 days | |
Exercise Price | CAD / shares | CAD 2 | |
July 25, 2019 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number Outstanding | 5,560,000 | 5,560,000 |
Remaining Contractual Life (periods) | 2 years 25 days | |
Exercise Price | CAD / shares | CAD 2 | |
November 18, 2021 | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number Outstanding | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
Remaining Contractual Life (periods) | 4 years 4 months 24 days | |
Exercise Price | $ / shares | $ 0.85 |
Share Capital (Details Textual)
Share Capital (Details Textual) CAD / shares in Units, $ / shares in Units, CAD in Millions | Jun. 14, 2017shares | Mar. 14, 2017shares | Jun. 19, 2017shares | Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jul. 31, 2016CADshares | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)shares | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | Mar. 20, 2017shares | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares | Nov. 18, 2016$ / sharesshares | Jul. 31, 2016CAD / shares | Jul. 25, 2016CAD / sharesshares | Jun. 08, 2015$ / sharesshares |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds From Issuance Of Units | $ 12,100,000 | CAD 16.1 | |||||||||||||
Units Issued | 11,120,000 | 11,120,000 | |||||||||||||
Unit Price | (per share) | $ 1.10 | CAD 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Unit Split Description | Each unit consisted of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. | Each unit consisted of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. | |||||||||||||
Proceeds From Issuance Of Units Allocated To Common Shares | $ | $ 9,800,000 | ||||||||||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | 757,700 | 757,700 | 8,000,000 | 6,317,700 | 10,000,000 | ||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 400,000 | ||||||||||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | (per share) | $ 0.85 | CAD 2 | $ 0.95 | ||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number | 1,395,002 | 1,395,002 | |||||||||||||
March 20, 2018 [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | 133,334 | ||||||||||||||
March 20, 2019 [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | 133,334 | ||||||||||||||
March 20, 2020 [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number | 133,334 | ||||||||||||||
Stock Compensation Plan [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number | 7,200,000 | 7,200,000 | |||||||||||||
Warrant [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Warrants and Rights Outstanding | $ | $ 2,300,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 300,000 | ||||||||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | CAD / shares | CAD 2 | ||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number | 1,395,002 | 1,395,002 | 1,555,000 | ||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 400,002 | ||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | $ 0.65 | ||||||||||||||
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $ | $ 50,000 | $ 40,000 | $ 70,000 | $ 90,000 | |||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares | 393,333 | ||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period | 146,667 | ||||||||||||||
Former Employee [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period | 20,000 |
Asset Retirement Obligation a48
Asset Retirement Obligation and Financial Reclamation Assurance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | ||
Balance, beginning of the period | $ 1,366 | $ 978 |
Accretion | 62 | 90 |
Changes in cash flow estimates | 173 | 298 |
Balance, end of the period | $ 1,601 | $ 1,366 |
Asset Retirement Obligation a49
Asset Retirement Obligation and Financial Reclamation Assurance (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligation | $ 1,366 | $ 1,601 | $ 978 |
Asset Retirement Obligation, Credit Adjusted Risk Free Rate | 8.70% | ||
Asset Retirement Obligation, Inflation Rate | 2.45% | ||
Long Term Debt Premium Paid | 100 | ||
Surety Bond [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value | 3,000 | ||
Bureau of Land Management [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
Security Deposit | 1,500 | $ 1,500 | |
Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
Security Deposit | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
Regional Board [Member] | |||
Asset Retirement Obligations [Line Items] | |||
Security Deposit | $ 300 | $ 300 |
Related Party Transactions (Det
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Balance, beginning of the period | $ 26,347 | $ 36,053 |
Interest payable transferred to principal balance | 922 | 2,977 |
Accretion of discount on loans | 740 | 1,996 |
Capitalized financing fee and legal fees | 0 | (930) |
Reduction of debt upon isssuance of warrants | 0 | (3,090) |
Repayment of loans and interest | 0 | (10,659) |
Balance, end of the period | 28,009 | 26,347 |
Current portion | 5,922 | 0 |
Non-current portion | $ 22,087 | $ 26,347 |
Related Party Transactions (D51
Related Party Transactions (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Accretion of the Nov 2016 Loan discount | $ 454 | $ 0 | $ 740 | $ 0 | |
Interest expense related to the Nov 2016 Loan | 646 | 0 | 1,272 | 0 | |
Interest expense related to Komatsu financial loans | [1] | 150 | 154 | 285 | 320 |
Accretion of the June 2015 Loan discount | 0 | 626 | 0 | 1,232 | |
Interest expense related to the June 2015 Loan | 0 | 1,013 | 0 | 2,008 | |
Accretion of discount and interest on loan | $ 1,250 | $ 1,793 | $ 2,297 | $ 3,560 | |
[1] | Komatsu is not a related party and has only been included in the above table to reconcile the total interest expense incurred for the period to the amounts capitalized and expensed. |
Related Party Transactions (D52
Related Party Transactions (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Accretion of discounts and interest on loan | [1] | $ 1,250 | $ 1,793 | $ 2,297 | $ 3,560 |
Less: Interest costs capitalized | [2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1,006) |
Interest expense | $ 1,250 | $ 1,793 | $ 2,297 | $ 2,554 | |
[1] | Komatsu is not a related party and has only been included in the above table to reconcile the total interest expense incurred for the period to the amounts capitalized and expensed. | ||||
[2] | Interest capitalization ended on March 31, 2016 because the mine went into production on April 1, 2016. |
Related Party Transactions (D53
Related Party Transactions (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Assets, GQM LLC | $ 152,934 | $ 151,802 |
Liabilities, GQM LLC | (22,157) | (20,710) |
Net assets, GQM LLC | $ 130,777 | $ 131,092 |
Related Party Transactions (D54
Related Party Transactions (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Net and comprehensive (income) loss | $ 230 | $ (1,459) | $ (159) | $ (1,814) |
Subsidiaries [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Net and comprehensive (income) loss | $ 462 | $ (2,919) | $ (317) | $ (3,628) |
Non-controlling interest percentage | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Gauss LLC [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Net and comprehensive (income) loss | $ 230 | $ (1,459) | $ (159) | $ (1,814) |
Permanent Non-controlling Interest [Member] | Gauss LLC [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Net and comprehensive (income) loss | 138 | (876) | (95) | (1,088) |
Temporary Non-controlling Interest [Member] | Gauss LLC [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Net and comprehensive (income) loss | $ 92 | $ (584) | $ (64) | $ (726) |
Related Party Transactions (D55
Related Party Transactions (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Carrying value of non-controlling interest, Begining Balance | $ 39,327 | |||
Net and comprehensive loss for the period | $ 230 | $ (1,459) | (159) | $ (1,814) |
Carrying value of non-controlling interest, Ending Balance | 39,232 | 39,232 | ||
Gauss LLC [Member] | Permanent Non-controlling Interest [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Carrying value of non-controlling interest, Begining Balance | 39,327 | |||
Net and comprehensive loss for the period | (95) | |||
Carrying value of non-controlling interest, Ending Balance | 39,232 | 39,232 | ||
Gauss LLC [Member] | Temporary Non-controlling Interest [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Carrying value of non-controlling interest, Begining Balance | 26,220 | |||
Net and comprehensive loss for the period | (64) | |||
Carrying value of non-controlling interest, Ending Balance | $ 26,156 | $ 26,156 |
Related Party Transactions (D56
Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | Jan. 05, 2015USD ($) | Nov. 18, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jun. 15, 2015USD ($) | Jun. 08, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Sep. 15, 2014USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)shares | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)shares | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | May 23, 2017USD ($) | Jul. 25, 2016CAD / sharesshares |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Consulting Fees | $ 20 | $ 0 | |||||||||||
Noninterest Expense Directors Fees | $ 30 | $ 30 | 60 | $ 60 | |||||||||
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 0 | $ 930 | |||||||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | shares | 8,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 757,700 | 757,700 | 6,317,700 | ||||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | (per share) | $ 0.85 | $ 0.95 | CAD 2 | ||||||||||
Warrant Expiration Date | Jun. 8, 2020 | ||||||||||||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Payments for Fees | $ 100 | ||||||||||||
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 20 | ||||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity | $ 5,000 | ||||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End | 12.00% | ||||||||||||
December 2014 Loan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Dec. 8, 2016 | ||||||||||||
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 1,000 | ||||||||||||
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs | $ 200 | $ 800 | |||||||||||
June 2015 Loan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Repayments of Lines of Credit | $ 12,200 | ||||||||||||
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 1,500 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity, Total | $ 10,100 | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount | 40 | ||||||||||||
November 2016 Loan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.00% | ||||||||||||
Repayments of Lines of Credit | $ 2,500 | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Nov. 21, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 900 | ||||||||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | shares | 8,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | $ / shares | $ 0.85 | ||||||||||||
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | $ 31,000 | ||||||||||||
Minimum [Member] | June 2015 Loan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Notes and Loans Payable, Total | 12,500 | ||||||||||||
Maximum [Member] | June 2015 Loan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Notes and Loans Payable, Total | $ 37,500 | ||||||||||||
Director [Member] | Thomas M. Clay [Member] | December 2014 Loan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 10.00% | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Jul. 1, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Short-term Debt | $ 12,500 | ||||||||||||
Joint Venture Transaction [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Related Party, Joint Venture Transaction Description | Gauss is a funding vehicle owned by entities controlled by Leucadia National Corporation (NYSE: LUK) (Leucadia) and certain members of the Clay Group, a shareholder group which collectively owned approximately 27% of the issued and outstanding shares of Golden Queen (the Clay Group) at the time of the transaction. Gauss is owned 70.51% by Gauss Holdings LLC (Gauss Holdings, Leucadias investment entity) and 29.49% by Auvergne LLC (Auvergne, the Clay Groups investment entity). Pursuant to the transaction, Leucadia was paid a transaction fee of $2.0 million and $0.3 million was paid to Auvergne through GQM LLC in 2014. The Company expensed these transaction costs. | ||||||||||||
Joint Venture Transaction [Member] | Cash [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $ 11,100 | ||||||||||
GQ Holdings [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Joint Venture Interest Percentage | 50.00% | ||||||||||||
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture | $ 12,500 | ||||||||||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00% | ||||||||||||
GQM LLC [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 20.00% | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs | $ 3,000 | ||||||||||||
GQM LLC [Member] | Director [Member] | December 2014 Loan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00% | ||||||||||||
GQM LLC [Member] | Joint Venture Transaction [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 100.00% | 100.00% | |||||||||||
GQM LLC [Member] | Joint Venture Transaction [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Percentage of Dilution of Interest in Subsidiary | 50.00% | 50.00% | |||||||||||
GQM LLC [Member] | Joint Venture Transaction [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Percentage of Dilution of Interest in Subsidiary | 100.00% | 100.00% | |||||||||||
Gauss Holdings LLC [Member] | Joint Venture Transaction [Member] | |||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 50.00% | 50.00% | |||||||||||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00% | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity, Total | $ 110,000 |
Derivative Liabilities (Details
Derivative Liabilities (Details) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Warrants related to June 2015 Loan [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.17% | 0.84% |
Expected life of derivative liability in years | 2 years 11 months 8 days | 3 years 5 months 8 days |
Expected volatility | 76.60% | 78.79% |
Dividend rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Warrants related to November 2016 Loan [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.38% | 1.11% |
Expected life of derivative liability in years | 4 years 4 months 24 days | 4 years 10 months 20 days |
Expected volatility | 79.58% | 77.21% |
Dividend rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | ||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.09% | 0.84% |
Expected life of derivative liability in years | 2 years 25 days | 2 years 6 months 22 days |
Expected volatility | 76.01% | 79.40% |
Dividend rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Derivative Liabilities (Detai58
Derivative Liabilities (Details 1) - Warrant [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||
Balance, beginning of the period | $ 5,458 | $ 2,498 |
Fair value at inception | 0 | 3,090 |
Change in fair value | (1,452) | (130) |
Balance, end of the period | $ 4,006 | $ 5,458 |
Derivative Liabilities (Detai59
Derivative Liabilities (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Fair value of warrants issued | $ 972 | $ 2,701 |
Change in fair value of warrants | (442) | (1,729) |
Balance, end of the period | $ 530 | $ 972 |
Derivative Liabilities (Detai60
Derivative Liabilities (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Nov. 18, 2016$ / sharesshares | Jul. 31, 2016CAD / shares | Jul. 25, 2016CAD / sharesshares | Jun. 08, 2015$ / sharesshares |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | (per share) | $ 0.85 | CAD 2 | $ 0.95 | |||
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights | shares | 757,700 | 8,000,000 | 6,317,700 | 10,000,000 | ||
Derivative Liability | $ 0.5 | $ 1 | ||||
Warrant [Member] | ||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||||
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights | CAD / shares | CAD 2 | |||||
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Warrant [Member] | ||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ||||||
Derivative Liability | $ 4 | $ 5.5 |
Supplementary Disclosures of 61
Supplementary Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Non-cash financing and investing activities: | ||
Common shares issued as part of a management agreement | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Mining equipment acquired through issuance of debt | 2,551 | 295 |
Inventory expenditures included in accounts payable | 0 | 0 |
Non-cash finder fees | 59 | 0 |
Mining Properties and Mineral Rights [Member] | ||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||
Interest on loan payable | 285 | 323 |
Non-cash financing and investing activities: | ||
Asset retirement costs charged to mineral property interests | 173 | 171 |
Mineral property expenditures included in accounts payable | 1,081 | 708 |
Interest cost capitalized to mineral property interests | 0 | 839 |
Non-cash amortization of discount and interest expense | 740 | 1,232 |
Interest payable converted to principal balance | $ 922 | $ 1,964 |
Financial Instruments (Details)
Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | $ 4,536 | $ 6,430 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 4,536 | 6,430 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Share Purchase Warrants [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 530 | 972 |
Share Purchase Warrants [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Share Purchase Warrants [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 530 | 972 |
Share Purchase Warrants [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Share Purchase Warrants Related Party [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 4,006 | 5,458 |
Share Purchase Warrants Related Party [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Share Purchase Warrants Related Party [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | 4,006 | 5,458 |
Share Purchase Warrants Related Party [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Financial Instruments (Details
Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2017 CAD in Millions, $ in Millions | USD ($) | CAD |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Cash | $ 6.3 | |
Financial Instruments Disclosure 5 | 98.00% | |
Financial Instruments Disclosure 6 | 1.00% | |
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Cash, FDIC Insured Amount | $ 0.3 | |
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Deposits, Total | CAD | CAD 0.1 |
General and Administrative Ex64
General and Administrative Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Audit, legal and professional fees | $ 108 | $ 197 | $ 396 | $ 972 |
Salaries and benefits and director fees | 140 | 395 | 700 | 737 |
Regulatory fees and licenses | 17 | 60 | 70 | 83 |
Insurance | 114 | 116 | 247 | 240 |
Corporate administration | 333 | 221 | 715 | 485 |
Total | $ 712 | $ 989 | $ 2,128 | $ 2,517 |
Income (Loss) Per Share (Detail
Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Numerator: | ||||
Net gain (loss) attributable to the shareholders of the Company - numerator for basic and diluted LPS | $ 962 | $ (2,109) | $ (1,465) | $ (11,034) |
Denominator: | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -basic and diluted | 111,113,341 | 99,893,341 | 111,096,766 | 99,893,341 |
Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted | $ 0.01 | $ (0.02) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.11) |
Income (Loss) Per Share (Deta66
Income (Loss) Per Share (Details Textual) - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 1,395,002 | 1,070,000 |
Warrant [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 24,317,700 | 10,000,000 |
Loan Payable (Details)
Loan Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Current portion | $ 6,194 | $ 5,656 |
Non-current portion | 8,519 | 9,494 |
Mining Equipment [Member] | ||
Balance, beginning of the period | 15,150 | 18,373 |
Additions | 3,737 | 2,047 |
Down payments and taxes | (700) | (264) |
Settlements | (485) | 0 |
Principal repayments | (2,989) | (5,006) |
Balance, end of the period | $ 14,713 | $ 15,150 |
Loan Payable (Details 1)
Loan Payable (Details 1) - Loans Payable [Member] $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017USD ($) |
2,017 | $ 6,194 |
2,018 | 5,899 |
2,019 | 2,024 |
2,020 | 596 |
Total | $ 14,713 |
Loan Payable (Details Textual)
Loan Payable (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | $ 140,174 | $ 134,550 | |
Equipment [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument Debt Settlement Amount | 600 | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 1,000 | ||
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 100 | ||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets | 300 | ||
Komatsu Mobile Mining Equipment [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets, Total | $ 700 | $ 300 | |
Percentage Of Pretax Purchase Price | 10.00% | ||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 3,800 | ||
Komatsu Mobile Mining Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 0.00% | ||
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total | $ 5 | ||
Komatsu Mobile Mining Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.50% | ||
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total | $ 30 |
Subsequent Events (Details Text
Subsequent Events (Details Textual) $ in Millions | Jul. 01, 2017USD ($) |
November 2016 Loan [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net, Total | $ 0.6 |