Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR) 10-K 28 Mar 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information:
Entity Registrant Name	New Jersey Mining Company
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Trading Symbol	njmc
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	1,030,192
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	94,760,148
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Public Float		$ 6,623,118
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name	Idaho
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation	Jul. 18, 1996

New Jersey Mining Company Conso

New Jersey Mining Company Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 62,275	$ 336,524
Joint venture receivables	3,109	55,022
Note receivable	58,386	58,386
Milling receivables	40,577	117,615
Other current assets	40,350	22,495
Total current assets	204,697	590,042
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	5,698,831	5,654,199
Mineral properties, net of accumulated amortization	1,907,089	557,458
Deposit on equipment	13,982	12,480
Total assets	7,824,599	6,814,179
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	58,267	77,913
Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses	14,513	49,960
Notes payable related parties, current portion	88,114	39,384
Milling advance		200,000
Notes payable, current portion, net of discount	488,435	180,385
Total current liabilities	649,329	547,642
Asset retirement obligation	28,656	23,366
Notes payable related parties, long term	598,127	141,033
Notes payable, long term, net of discount	731,940	148,288
Total long term liabilities	1,358,723	312,687
Total liabilities	$ 2,008,052	$ 860,329
Commitments			[1]
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, no par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 91,760,148 shares issued and outstanding	13,590,739	13,442,395
Accumulated deficit	(10,981,432)	(10,735,658)
Total New Jersey Mining Company stockholders' equity	2,609,307	2,706,737
Non-controlling interests	3,207,240	3,247,113
Total stockholders' equity	5,816,547	5,953,850
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 7,824,599	$ 6,814,179
[1]	Notes 6, 8 and 12

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Financial Position - Parenthetical	Dec. 31, 2014$ / sharesshares
Statement of financial position
Preferred Stock, Par Value | $ / shares	$ 0
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0
Common Stock, Par Value | $ / shares	$ 0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	200,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	91,760,148
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	91,760,148

New Jersey Mining Company Cons4

New Jersey Mining Company Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenue:
Contract services revenue and other		$ 4,203	$ 373
Milling revenue		1,886,970	92,165
Total revenue		1,891,173	92,538
Costs and expenses:
Milling		1,263,931	310,309
Exploration		200,587	435,601
Net loss (gain) on sale of equipment		(6,000)	34,878
(Gain) on forfeiture of milling advance		(125,000)
Impairment of mineral property		95,598
Depreciation and amortization		150,367	46,360
Management		282,299	331,517
Professional services		181,329	197,465
General and administrative expenses		292,134	199,465
Total operating expenses		2,335,245	1,555,595
Operating income (loss)		(444,072)	(1,463,057)
Other (income) expense:
Timber revenue		(51,815)
Timber expense		9,707	2,187
Royalties and other income			(19,809)
Gain on sale of marketable equity security			$ (24,741)
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest	[1]	(164,696)
Interest income		(5,252)	$ (1,859)
Interest expense		22,722	17,294
Amortization of discount		27,350
Total other (income) expense		(161,984)	(26,928)
Income tax (provision) benefit		0	0
Net loss		(282,088)	(1,436,129)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests		36,314	2,495
Net loss attributable to New Jersey Mining Company		(245,774)	(1,433,634)
Other comprehensive loss:
Net loss		(282,088)	(1,436,129)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable equity security			18,938
Reclassification of realized gain on marketable equity security			(24,741)
Comprehensive loss		(282,088)	(1,441,932)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests		36,314	2,495
Comprehensive loss attributable to New Jersey Mining Company		$ (245,774)	$ (1,439,437)
Net loss per common share-basic and diluted		$ 0	$ 0.02
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted		91,760,148	83,475,216
[1]	Notes 9 and 15

New Jersey Mining Company Cons5

New Jersey Mining Company Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Common Stock Shares	Common Stock Amount	Accumulated Deficit	Comprehensive Income (loss)	Non-controlling Interests	Total
Stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2013		$ 11,755,469	$ (9,302,024)	$ 5,803	$ 3,176,620	$ 5,635,868
Shares issued at Dec. 31, 2013	73,760,148
Contribution from non-controlling interest in Mill JV					22,988	22,988
Allocation of fair value of non-controlling interest in GF&H					50,000	50,000
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash, net of offering costs		1,485,000				1,485,000
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash, net of offering costs, stock	18,000,000
Stock options granted to directors		201,926				201,926
Other comprehensive loss				(5,803)		(5,803)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest					(2,495)	(2,495)
Net loss attributable to the Company			(1,433,634)			(1,433,634)
Stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2014		13,442,395	(10,735,658)		3,247,113	5,953,850
Shares issued at Dec. 31, 2014	91,760,148
Net contribution (reduction) of non-controlling interest in Mill JV					(3,559)	(3,559)
Stock options granted to directors		148,344				148,344
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest					$ (36,314)	(36,314)
Net loss attributable to the Company			$ (245,774)			(245,774)
Stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 13,590,739	$ (10,981,432)		$ 3,207,240		$ 5,816,547
Shares issued at Dec. 31, 2015	91,760,148

New Jersey Mining Company Cons6

New Jersey Mining Company Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (282,088)		$ (1,436,129)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	150,367		46,360
(Gain) loss on sale of equipment	(6,000)		34,878
Gain of forfeiture of milling advance	(125,000)
Gain on sale of marketable equity security			$ (24,741)
Amortization of discount on note payable	27,350
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest	(164,696)	[1]		[1]
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	5,290		$ (4,608)
Impairment of mineral property	95,598
Stock based compensation	148,344		201,927
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Joint venture receivables	25,013		6,122
Milling receivables	77,038		(81,165)
Other current assets	(7,909)		(12,975)
Accounts payable	(25,163)		37,706
Accrued payroll and related payroll expense	(35,449)		27,944
Net cash (used) by operating activities	(117,305)		(1,204,681)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(133,260)		(600,869)
Purchase of controlling interest in GF&H			(100,000)
Deposit on equipment	(13,982)
Purchase of controlling interest in GCJV	(180,000)
Cash acquired in purchase of controlling interest in GCJV	524
Proceeds from sale of mineral property	10,000		10,000
Note receivable			(58,386)
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity security			28,610
Proceeds from sale of equipment			76,676
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(316,718)		(643,970)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Sales of common stock and warrants, net of issuance costs			1,485,000
Principal payments on notes payable	(271,052)		(95,870)
Principal payments on capital lease			(26,367)
Milling advance	(75,000)		200,000
Note from related party	550,000
Principal payments on note and other payables, related party	(44,174)		(36,701)
Proceeds from non-controlling interest			22,986
Net cash provided by financing activities	159,774		1,549,048
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(274,249)		(299,603)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	336,524		636,127
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	62,275		336,524
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Interest paid in cash, net of amount capitalized	22,722		17,294
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Non-controlling interest in GF&H Company			50,000
Deposit on equipment applied to purchase of equipment	12,480
Property exchanged on elimination of debt	175,000
Purchase of property and equipment with note payable	$ 92,320		$ 175,000
[1]	Notes 9 and 15

1. Description of Business

1. Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
1. Description of Business	1. Description of Business New Jersey Mining Company (“the Company”) was incorporated as an Idaho corporation on July 18, 1996. The Company's primary business is exploring for and developing gold, silver, and base metal mineral resources in the Greater Coeur d’Alene Mining District of North Idaho and extending into Western Montana. It is currently evaluating new mineral investment and development opportunities in the western United States. The Company is currently focused on advanced stage exploration and development assets that could be developed into near-term cash flow. During late 2014, one of its mineral properties had a new mine developed and put into production by a lessee. The New Jersey Mill was also put into production in 2014 to process ore from the Golden Chest Mine. The mine and mill were in production through the first three quarters of 2015. Production has since been halted due to continued low gold prices but is expected to resume in the second or third quarter of 2016.

3. Going Concern

3. Going Concern	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
3. Going Concern	3. Going Concern As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company had minimal revenue and a net loss of $282,088 in 2015, an accumulated deficit, negative working capital, and a Cash and Cash Equivalents balance of $62,275 at December 31, 2015. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. However, the Company did put the New Jersey Mill into production in 2015 and is proceeding with plans to both mine and mill ore from the Golden Chest property in 2016 if successful in raising the required startup funds. In the first three quarters of 2015 the Company did generated revenue from milling ores from the Golden Chest Mine. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue its operations.

4. Note Receivable

4. Note Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
4. Note Receivable	4. Note Receivable On September 30, 2014 the Company loaned $58,386 to Premium Exploration (USA) Inc under a convertible promissory note. The note carries simple interest at 8% and matures on August 1, 2015 at which time the principal and interest is due. At any time prior to expiration the note is convertible to shares of Premium Exploration Inc. Premium Exploration has since filed for bankruptcy however the Company is listed as a creditor in the bankruptcy proceedings and still expects to receive payment and has accrued no reserve for uncollectibility at December 31, 2015

5. Property, Plant and Equipmen

5. Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
5. Property, Plant and Equipment	5. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2015 and 2014, consisted of the following: 2015 2014 Mill land $ 225,289 $ 225,289 Mill building 536,193 536,193 Milling equipment 4,209,440 4,001,751 4,970,922 4,763,233 Less accumulated depreciation (285,420) (152,151) Total mill 4,685,502 4,611,082 Building and equipment at cost 362,188 252,348 Less accumulated depreciation (217,738) (216,926) Total building and equipment 144,450 35,442 Bear Creek Land 196,204 150,000 Little Baldy Land 72,139 82,139 BOW Land 230,449 230,449 Eastern Star Land 250,817 425,817 Gillig Land 79,137 79,137 Highwater Land 40,133 40,133 Total Land 868,879 1,007,675 Total $ 5,698,831 $ 5,654,199 During the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 $16,295 and $25,021, respectively in interest was capitalized in conjunction with the mill expansion project. During the year ended December 31, 2012, a lease agreement was entered into with Hecla Mining Company on the Company’s Little Baldy land holding. Under the agreement, Hecla has paid $10,000 each year in 2015 and 2014, respectively, to the Company for the option to obtain NJMC’s interest in the land. The Company has recorded these lease payments as a reduction in the carrying value of the land for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. For year ended December 31, 2014, milling and other equipment include assets under capital lease amounting to $91,625. The lease is being amortized over its terms. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014 was $91,625. The lease was concluded in September 2014 and the equipment title was transferred to the Company for no additional consideration. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the Eastern Star Elk City property for $425,000. The agreement called for a down payment of $125,000 in April 2014 and a promissory note for the balance at 5% per annum. As scheduled, the next payment of $125,000 was made on August 15, 2014. Final payment of $175,000 was due on July 15, 2015. The agreement was structured such that the Company could opt to not make the final payment and receive title to parcels of the Elk City property covered by the first two payments. The Company opted out of making the final payment and has received title to the property for which payment has been made.

6. Notes Payable

6. Notes Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
6. Notes Payable	6. Notes Payable At December 31, 2015 and 2014 notes payable are as follows 2015 2014 Property with shop 36 month note payable, 4.91% interest rate payable monthly, remaining principal of note due in one payment at end of term, monthly payments of $459 $ 42,726 $ 46,337 Property, 15 month note payable, 5% interest per annum, collateralized by property, one remaining payment of $175,000, elimination upon cancellation of deed of trust - 175,000 Property 120 month note payable, 11.0% interest rate payable monthly, remaining principal of note due in one payment at end of term, collateralized by property, monthly payments of $1,124 105,196 107,336 Tailings pump, 36 month note payable, 17.53% interest per annum, collateralized by pump, monthly payments of $3,268 76,097 Mineral property, 10 quarterly payments, 0.0% interest rate discounted at 10%, collateralized by property, quarterly payments of $125,000 1,125,000 Total notes payable 1,349,019 328,673 Due within one year 572,806 180,385 Due after one year $ 776,213 $ 148,288 Future principal payments of debt and related discount amortization at December 31, 2015 are as follows: Note Discount Net 2016 $ 572,806 $ (84,371) $ 488,435 2017 535,648 (41,222) 494,426 2018 142,156 (3,049) 139,107 2019 2,806 2,806 2020 3,131 3,131 Thereafter 92,472 92,472 Total $ 1,349,019 $ (128,642) $ 1,220,377

7. Mineral Properties

7. Mineral Properties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
7. Mineral Properties	7. Mineral Properties Mineral properties and deferred development costs are as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 New Jersey $ 215,127 $ 288,365 McKinley 250,000 250,000 Golden Chest 1,445,229 Silver Button/Roughwater 25,500 Toboggan 5,000 5,000 Less accumulated amortization (8,267) (11,407) Total $ 1,907,089 $ 557,458 New Jersey The Coleman property is located at the New Jersey Mine area of interest and consists of 62 acres of patented mining claims, mineral rights to 108 acres of fee land, 80 acres of land for which the Company owns the surface but not the mineral rights, and approximately 130 acres of unpatented mining claims. The Coleman property was acquired in October 2002. As of December 31, 2015, an impairment analysis determined that the property’s value had been impaired based upon current mineral prices and market conditions and a non receiving impairment loss of $70,098 was recognized. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 the balance includes asset retirement costs of $23,365. Fair value of the property was determined using Level 3 fair value inputs based on recent sales of comparable properties in the immediate area. McKinley The McKinley Project is an exclusive exploration and mining lease which covers several historic mines and prospects, including the McKinley Mine, Ibex Mine, and Big Easy Mine, on private land located in central Idaho near the town of Lucile. On December 31, 2013, NJMC received all rights and agreements, intellectual property, historic and recent due diligence, surveys and maps, along with a 12-month option to purchase the historic McKinley Mine, located on 62 acres within the overall land package. The option to purchase the McKinley mine has been extended by an additional 24 months to November 18, 2016. Golden Chest The Golden Chest is an exploration and underground mine project located near Murray, Idaho consisting of 25 patented and 70 unpatented mining claims. Previously owned by GCJV the property is now owned by NJMC after the Company acquired the remaining 52.22% interest in the 4 th Silver Button/Roughwater The Silver Button claim is the remaining property of the ten claims acquired from Roughwater Mining Company. During 2005, the other nine Roughwater unpatented claims were dropped. In 2001, the Company purchased the property through the issuance of 255,000 shares of its common stock to Roughwater Mining Company. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share, for a total acquisition cost of $25,500. As of December 31, 2015 an impairment analysis determined that the property had no value using Level 3 fair value inputs based on current mineral prices and market conditions and an impairment loss for the entire $25,500 carrying value was recognized. Toboggan Toboggan is a gold and silver exploration project consisting of 106 claims covering 2,100 acres of federal land administered by the U.S. Forest Service. In 2001, the Company issued 50,000 shares of stock to an individual to acquire the rights. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share for a total acquisition cost of $5,000. This cost was for a portion of the claims in the Toboggan property that were purchased; the remaining claims were staked by the Company.

8. Asset Retirement Obligation

8. Asset Retirement Obligation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
8. Asset Retirement Obligation	8. Asset Retirement Obligation The Company has established asset retirement obligations associated with the ultimate closing of its mineral properties. 2015 2014 Balances at January 1 $ 23,366 $ 10,949 Accretion expense (net true up) 5,291 (4,608) Incurred 17,025 Balance December 31 $ 28,656 $ 23,366 Upon completion of Gold Hills lease at the Golden Chest Gold Hill remediated their disturbances.

9. Mining and Milling Venture A

9. Mining and Milling Venture Agreements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
9. Mining and Milling Venture Agreements	9. Mining and Milling Venture Agreements Golden Chest LLC (“GCJV”) In December of 2010, a limited liability company was formed between the Company and Marathon Gold USA (MUSA). MUSA’s contribution to GCJV was $4,000,000 paid in installments ending on November 30, 2011. The Company contributed to GCJV all of its interests in the Golden Chest Mine, including unpatented claims and some mining equipment with a carrying value of $553,205. At inception, GCJV purchased the patented mining claims for $3.75 million with $500,000 paid at closing in December 2010 and the remainder due under a Promissory Note and Mortgage at the rate of $500,000 per year with quarterly payments and the $250,000 balance due in the seventh and final year. The note is collateralized by a first mortgage on the claims. Funding in 2012 and future funding for the venture is being paid by each partner at a percentage equal to their ownership, which in 2012 and through June of 2013 was 50 percent per partner. In May and June of 2013, the Company elected not to participate in some funding calls resulting in dilution of its ownership interest in GCJV. During the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company began accounting for the GCJV using the equity method because significant influence was obtained during the year. After dilution of its share in 2013, significant influence was no longer possessed and accounting for the Joint Venture reverted back to the cost method. On September 3, 2013, GCJV signed a lease agreement with Juniper Resources, LLC (Juniper) of Boise, Idaho for a defined portion of the Golden Chest mine property. The lease with Juniper called for an initial payment of $50,000 to GCJV, which was received, and a work requirement of 1,500 to 3,000 meters of core drilling which was completed during 2014. Juniper signed the lease and made a payment of $200,000 to GCJV at the end of November 2013. Juniper was required to make land payments of $125,000 per quarter on the promissory note on behalf of GCJV. Additionally, Juniper paid a 2% net smelter royalty to GCJV on all gold production from the leased area with the $250,000 initial payments treated as an advance on this royalty. The lease was assigned to Gold Hill Reclamation and Mining Inc. (“Gold Hill”), a company affiliated with Juniper, on September 3, 2013. The lease had a term of 39 months. A Milling advance of $200,000 was received from Gold Hill November 7, 2014 to facilitate the start-up of the mill. The advance was to be paid back to Gold Hill as a reduction in future invoices for milling services once full production was achieved. Payments totaling $75,000 were made in the second and third quarter of 2015. Gold Hill began shipping ore in the 4 th rd In December of 2015 the Company became the 100% owner of the Golden Chest property after purchasing the 52.22% share of GCJV held by MUSA (Note 15). Prior to the purchase of the remaining interest in GCJV accounts receivable from GCJV were a part of normal operations which include operating costs, payroll, drilling costs, and drilling income; GCJV had contracted drilling services with NJMC as needed. As of December 31, 2014 an account receivable existed with GCJV for $21,175. New Jersey Mill Venture Agreement In January 2011, the New Jersey Mill Venture agreement was signed by the Company and United Mine Services, Inc. (UMS) relating to the New Jersey mineral processing plant. To earn a 35 percent interest in the venture, UMS provided $3.2 million funding to expand the processing plant to 15 tonnes/hr. The Company is the operator of the venture and charges operating costs to UMS for milling its ore up to 7,000 tonnes/month, retain a milling capacity of 3,000 tonnes/month, and as the operator of the venture receive a fee of $2.50/tonne milled. UMS subsequently dissolved and its interest in the mill was transferred to Crescent Silver, LLC (Crescent). As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, an account receivable existed with the Mill Joint Venture from Crescent for $3,109 and $33,846 respectively.

10. Income Taxes

10. Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
10. Income Taxes	10. Income Taxes The Company did not recognize a provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2015and 2014. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had deferred tax assets principally arising from the net operating loss carry forwards for income tax purposes multiplied by an expected rate of 40%. As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of the deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance equal to the deferred tax asset has been established at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The significant components of the deferred tax asset at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: December 31, December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred tax asset Net operating loss carry forward $ 3,436,000 $ 3,995,000 Exploration/development 798,000 834,000 Asset retirement obligation/accrual 11,000 9,000 Lease income 27,000 23,000 Total deferred tax assets 4,272,000 4,861,000 Valuation allowance (4,153,000) (4,171,000) Net 119,000 690,000 Deferred tax liabilities Acquisition of mineral interest (90,000) (90,000) Property, plant, and equipment (29,000) (600,000) Total deferred tax liabilities (119,000) (690,000) Net deferred tax asset $ 0 $ 0 At December 31, 2015 and 2014 the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $9,623,000 and $8,754,000 respectively for both federal and the state of Idaho, which expire in the years 2018 through 2035. The income tax benefit shown in the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 differs from the statutory rate as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Provision (benefit) at statutory rate $ (86,000) $ (499,000) State taxes, net of federal taxes (12,000) (71,000) Affect prior year restatement/adjustments 116,000 177,000 Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance (18,000) 393,000 Total provision (benefit) $ 0 $ 0 We are open to examination of our income tax filings in the United States and state jurisdictions for the 2013 through 2015 tax years. In the event that the Company is assessed penalties and or interest, penalties will be charged to other operating expense and interest will be charged to interest expense. Certain tax positions taken in the 2013 through 2014 tax years could result in minor adjustments to our exploration and development costs for tax purposes. However, these adjustments would not result in a tax provision, but only revise to the net operating loss carry forward balance.

11. Equity

11. Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
11. Equity	11. Equity The Company has authorized 200,000,000 shares of no par common stock at December 31, 2015 and 2014. In addition, the Company has authorized 1,000,000 shares of no par preferred stock, none of which had been issued at December 31, 2015 or 2014. Stock Purchase Warrants Outstanding Transactions in common stock purchase warrants for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, are as follows: Number of Warrants Exercise Prices Balance December 31, 2013 11,000,000 $ 0.15 Issued in connection with private placement 10,200,000 0.10-0.20 Balance December 31, 2014 21,200,000 0.10-0.20 Expired (11,000,000) $ 0.15 Balance December 31, 2015 10,200,000 $ 0.10-0.20 These warrants expire as follows: Shares Exercise Price Expiration Date 3,000,000 $0.15 March 4, 2017 6,000,000 $0.20 August 11, 2017 1,200,000 $0.10 August 11, 2019 Stock Options In April 2014 the Board of Directors of the Company established a stock option plan to authorize the granting of stock options to officers and employees. Upon exercise of the options shares are issued from the available authorized shares of the Company. On April 30, 2014, 2,250,000 options were issued to management, 750,000 options vested immediately and the remaining 1,500,000 vested at a rate of 750,000 each year on the anniversary for 2 additional years, and they expire 3 years after resting date. Each option allows the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s stock at $0.10 prior to expiration. Utilizing the Black Scholes option pricing model, an expected life of three years, a risk free rate of 0.87%, and expected volatility of 161.30% compensation cost of $173,844 is associated with these options. Of this $115,896 was recorded as a general and administrative expense in 2014 and $43,461 was recognized in 2015, at December 31, 2015 unrecognized compensation cost related to these options was $14,487 which is expected to be recognized over the next 0.25 years. On December 31, 2014, 500,000 options which vested immediately and expire after two years were issued to R Patrick Highsmith in connection with his hiring as the Company’s President and CEO. Each option allows the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s stock at $0.11 prior to expiration. Utilizing the Black Scholes option pricing model, an expected life of two years, a risk free rate of 0.49%, and expected volatility of 158.10% compensation cost of $36,250 is associated with these options and was recorded as a general and administrative expense in 2014. These options expire December 1, 2016. On December 12, 2014, 1,500,000 options were issued to management, 750,000 options vested immediately and the remaining 750,000 vested after one year. The options expire 5 years after their vestment date. Each option allows the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s stock at $0.15 prior to expiration. Utilizing the Black Scholes option pricing model, an expected life of five years, a risk free rate of 1.65%, and expected volatility of 150.60% compensation cost of $99,558 is associated with these options. Of this $49,780 was recorded as a general and administrative expense in both 2015 and 2014. At December 31, 2015, no unrecognized compensation cost related to these options remained. On December 12, 2014 an additional 250,000 options were issued to past President and CEO R. Patrick Highsmith with a vesting date of December 2015. As part of the resignation and release agreement those options are no longer valid. On December 30, 2015, 1,500,000 options were granted to management, 750,000 options vested immediately and the remaining 750,000 vested on December 30, 2016.The options expire 5 years after their corresponding vesting date. Each option allows the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s stock at $0.10 prior to expiration. Utilizing the Black Scholes option pricing model, an expected life of five years, a risk free rate of 1.80%, and expected volatility of 158.50%, a compensation cost of $110,208 is associated with the options. Of this, $55,104 was recorded as a general and administrative expense in 2015. The remaining unrecognized compensation cost of $55,104 is expected to be recognized in 2016. Number of Options Exercise Prices Weighted Average Remaining Term Balance January 1, 2014 0 0 Issued 4,500,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12 Balance December 31, 2014 4,500,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12 Exercisable at December 31, 2014 2,000,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12 Cancelled (250,000) $ 0.15 $ 0.15 Issued 1,500,000 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 Balance December 31, 2015 5,750,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.11 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 4,250,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12 Outstanding options had no intrinsic value at December 31, 2015. Common Stock issued For Cash The Company completed a private placement in the first quarter of 2014. Each unit consisted of two shares of the Company’s common stock and one purchase warrant, each warrant exercisable for one share of the Company’s stock at $0.15 through March 2017. At closing of the private placement in March 2014, 3,000,000 units consisting of 6,000,000 shares and 3,000,000 warrants were sold for net proceeds of $405,000 after deducting the 10% commission. The Company completed a private placement in the third quarter of 2014. Each unit consisted of two shares of the Company’s common stock and one purchase warrant for $0.20; each warrant is exercisable for one share of the Company’s stock at $0.20 through August 2017; 6,000,000 units were sold for net proceeds of $1,080,000 after deducting the 10% commission. In addition to the 10% cash commission 1,200,000 warrants were issued to the placing broker. These warrants are exercisable at $0.10 through August 11, 2019. No stock was issued for cash in 2015.

3. Related Party Transactions

3. Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
3. Related Party Transactions	12. Related Party Transactions Grant Brackebusch owns 10.4% of Mine Systems Design, Inc. ("MSD"), a firm that has various related party transactions with the Company. Delbert Steiner was CEO and Director from August 29, 2013 to December 1, 2014, at that time he resigned as CEO and became Chairman of the Board and remained a director of the Company. John Swallow was President from August 29, 2013 to December 1, 2014, at that time he resigned as President and remained as a director of the company. The Company hired R. Patrick Highsmith as CEO, President, and a director of the Company on December 1, 2014. On May 4, 2015 R. Patrick Highsmith resigned as CEO, President, and a director of the Company. On May 4, 2015 Delbert Steiner was reappointed as CEO and remains as a director of the Company. On May 4, 2015, John Swallow was reappointed as President and remains as a director of the Company. The Company had the following transactions with related parties: In August 2012 the Company was extended a 48 month note payable by MSD, a Company in which our Company’s Vice President owns 10.4% at 12% interest for $223,806 to purchase property which had a total purchase price of $230,449. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, $141,033 and $180,417, respectively, of this note remained. $44,378 in principal is payable within 1 year and the remaining $96,654 due after one year as follows: 2017-$50,007, 2018-$46,648. Monthly payments are $4,910. In September 2014, the Company purchased a 2004 Pick-up from director Delbert Steiner for $7,500 in cash. In the fourth quarter of 2015 the Company entered into a 120 month note payable to President John Swallow at 5% interest for $550,000 to purchase the outstanding interest in the GCJV (Note 15) and for continuing operations. As of December 31, 2015 $545,208 of this note remained with $43,736 in principal payable within 1 year and the remaining $501,472 due after one year as follows: 2017-$45,974, 2018-$48,326, 2019-$50,798, 2020-$53,397, and thereafter 302,977. Monthly payments are $5,834.

13. Investment in Marketable Se

13. Investment in Marketable Security	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
13. Investment in Marketable Security	13. Investment in Marketable Security In 2006, the Company purchased 1,875,000 common shares of Gold Crest Mines Inc for $7,500. 907,820 of these shares were sold prior to 2014. In 2014 the remaining 967,180 shares were sold for $28,610, the $24,741 over the remaining cost of $3,869 was recorded as a gain on the sale of marketable equity security. No shares remained at December 31, 2014.

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes
14. Acquisition Gf&h Company	14. Acquisition GF&H Company On July 11, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of two thirds of the issued and outstanding common shares of GF&H Company (“GF&H”). NJMC acquired GF&H to further its land holdings in the area of its Golden Chest Property. This transaction was accounted for as a business combination. The Company acquired two thirds of the issued and outstanding common shares of GF&H for $100,000 in cash. GF&H sole asset was 347 acres of land near Murray Idaho; it had no liabilities. A summary of the acquisition is as follows: New Jersey Mining Company Non-controlling Interest Consideration (66 2/3%) (33 1/3%) Total Cash $100,000 $100,000 Fair value of non-controlling interest $50,000 $ 50,000 $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 Assets acquired Land and mineral interest $150,000 The consolidated statement of operations of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes expenses incurred by GF&H of $2,577 and no revenue since the acquisition date. GF&H has had minimal operating activity over the past several years. The unaudited pro forma financial information below represents the combined results of the Company’s operations as if 2014 Revenue: $ 92,538 Operating expenses (1,528,667) Net loss from continuing operations (1,436,129) Net loss per common share, basic and diluted .02

15. Acquisition GCJV

15. Acquisition GCJV	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GCJV Acquisition
15. Acquisition GCJV	15. Acquisition of GCJV In December of 2015 the Company became the 100% owner of the GCJV (Note 9). The Company received the 52.22% share of GCJV held by MUSA in exchange for $180,000 and a 2% NSR royalty payable to MUSA on all future gold production from the property. In addition to the assets of GCJV, a note payable of $1,250,000 for the patented mining claims was assumed by the Company. A summary of the acquisition is as follows: December 2, 2015 Consideration Cash for MUSA’s 52.22% interest $ 180,000 Assumed fair value of NJMC’s 47.77% 164,696 Total consideration $ 344,696 Fair value of assets acquired Cash $ 524 Prepaid claim fees 9,946 Buildings and equipment 131,700 Golden Chest Mineral property 1,427,050 Fair value of liabilities Note payable on property (1,094,007) Payables (130,517) Net assets acquired $ 344,696 As the Company’s carrying value of their previously held 47.77% interest was Nil at the time of acquisition, a gain was recorded as remeasurement of previously held interest. The fair value of the remeasurement was established based upon the purchase price of 52.22% of GCJV held by MUSA for $180,000 which resulted in an impued full value for the property of $344,696 which implied that the original investment held a value of $164,696. The note discount was calculated at an assumed rate of 10% for the remaining 10 quarterly payments on the full note value of $1,125,000 at the date of acquisition resulting in a discount of $155,992 to be amortized over the remainder of the note. At December 31, 2015 the balance remaining of the discount was $128,642. The Company purchased the outstanding share in GCJV to consolidate ownership and facilitate exploration and mining plans going forward. GCJV had minimal operating activity over the past several years with the exception of the lease of the Skookum project which in 2015 included $1,093,317 in depreciation expenses and lease payments of $125,000 per quarter that were made by Juniper. The unaudited pro forma financial information below represents the combined results of the Company’s operations as if 2015 2014 Revenue $ 1,891,173 $ 97,258 Operating expenses (3,273,219) (1,549,870) Net loss from continuing operations (1,382,046) (1,452,612) Amortization of discount on note payable (96,110) (158,873) Net loss per common share, basic and diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.02

16. Subsequent Events

16. Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes
16. Subsequent Events	16. Subsequent Events On January 29, 2016 the Company purchased a 50% interest in Butte Highlands JV, LLC (“BHJV”) from Timberline Resources Corporation for $225,000 in cash and 3,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $210,000 for a total consideration of $435,000. The purchase was made utilizing proceeds from a promissory note at 5% interest rate extended to the Company by President John Swallow (Note 12). Highland Mining, LLC is the other 50% owner of the JV.

Accounting For Investments in J

Accounting For Investments in Joint Ventures (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Accounting For Investments in Joint Ventures	Accounting for Investments in Joint Ventures For joint ventures where the Company holds more than 50% of the voting interest and has significant influence, the joint venture is consolidated with the presentation of non-controlling interest. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and its representation on the venture’s management committee. For joint ventures in which the Company does not have joint control or significant influence, the cost method is used. Under the cost method, these investments are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. For those joint ventures in which there is joint control between the parties, the equity method is utilized whereby the Company’s share of the ventures’ earnings and losses is included in the statement of operations as earnings in joint ventures and its investments therein are adjusted by a similar amount. The Company periodically assesses its investments in joint ventures for impairment. If management determines that a decline in fair value is other than temporary it will write-down the investment and charge the impairment against operations. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s percentage ownership and method of accounting for each joint venture is as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Joint Venture % Ownership Significant Influence? Accounting Method % Ownership Significant Influence? Accounting Method New Jersey Mill Joint Venture(“NJMJV”) 67% Yes Consolidated 66% Yes Consolidated Golden Chest LLC Joint Venture (“GCJV”) 100% Yes Consolidated 48% No Cost

Non-controlling Interests in Co

Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Non-controlling Interests
Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements	Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the Company’s equity. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original acquisition and the non-controlling investor’s share of changes in equity since that date.

Use of Estimates (Policies)

Use of Estimates (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes for items such as depreciation lives and methods, potential impairment of long-lived assets, deferred income taxes, estimation of asset retirement obligations and reclamation liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition (Policies)

Revenue Recognition (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when title and risk of ownership of metals or metal bearing concentrate have passed and collection is reasonably assured. Revenue from the sale of metals may be subject to adjustment upon final settlement of estimated metal prices, weights and assays, and are recorded as adjustments to revenue in the period of final settlement of prices, weights and assays; such adjustments are typically not material in relation to the initial invoice amounts. Revenue received from drilling and exploration contracts with third parties is recognized when the contract has been established, the services are rendered and collection of payment is deemed probable. These services are not a part of normal operations. Income received as the operator of the Company's joint ventures is recognized in the months during which those operations occur. Revenue received from engineering services provided is recognized when services are rendered and collection of payment is deemed probable. These services are not a part of normal operations. Revenues from mill operations and custom milling are recognized in the period in which the milling is performed and collection of payment is deemed probable.

Income Taxes (Policies)

Income Taxes (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Under this method deferred income tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are expected to be paid or recovered. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax assets, if there is uncertainty regarding their realization.

Fair Values of Financial Instru

Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	Fair Values of Financial Instruments The Company discloses the following information for each class of assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value: 1. the fair value measurement; 2. the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3); 3. for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: a. total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings, and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings are reported in the statement of operations; b. the amount of these gains or losses attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets or liabilities still held at the reporting period date and a description of where those unrealized gains or losses are reported; c. purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and d. transfers into and/or out of Level 3. 4. the amount of the total gains or losses for the period included in earnings that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date and a description of where those unrealized gains or losses are reported in the statement of operations; and 5. in annual periods only, the valuation technique(s) used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques, if any, during the period. The carrying amounts of financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, reclamation bonds, milling advance, note receivable, notes payable to related parties, and notes payable approximate their fair values.

Net Income (loss) Per Share (Po

Net Income (loss) Per Share (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Net Income (loss) Per Share	Net Income (Loss) Per Share Net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net amount by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants, and other convertible securities. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the effect of the Company’s potential issuance of shares from the exercise of 10,200,000 warrants and 5,750,000 stock options in 2015 and 21,200,000 warrants and 4,500,000 stock options in 2014 would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, only basic net loss per share has been presented. Outstanding warrants and options are discussed in detail in Note 9 of the financial statements.

Reclassifications (Policies)

Reclassifications (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 financial statement presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on net loss, stockholders' equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Poli

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers cash in banks and other deposits with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents.

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are based on the estimated useful lives of the assets and are computed using straight-line or units-of-production methods. The expected useful life of most of the Company’s buildings is up to 50 years and equipment life expectancy ranges between 2 and 10 years. When assets are retired or sold, the costs and related allowances for depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations.

Mineral Properties (Policies)

Mineral Properties (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Mineral Properties	Mineral Properties Significant payments related to the acquisition of mineral properties, mineral rights, and mineral leases are capitalized. If a commercially mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins using the units-of-production method based on proven and probable reserves. If no commercially mineable ore body is discovered, or such rights are otherwise determined to have no value, such costs are expensed in the period in which it is determined the property has no future economic value.

Mine Exploration and Developmen

Mine Exploration and Development Costs (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Mine Exploration and Development Costs	Mine Exploration and Development Costs The Company expenses exploration costs as such in the period they occur. Mine development costs are capitalized as deferred development costs after proven and probable reserves have been identified. Amortization of deferred development costs is calculated using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable mineral ounces.

Claim fees (Policies)

Claim fees (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Claim fees	Claim Fees Unpatented claim fees paid at time of staking are expensed when incurred. Recurring renewal fees which are paid annually are recorded as prepaid and expensed over the course of the year.

Impairment of Properties (Polic

Impairment of Properties (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Impairment of Properties	Impairment of Properties and Property Evaluations The Company evaluates the carrying amounts of its mineral properties, including deferred development costs, for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. Estimated discounted and undiscounted future net cash flows from each mineral property are calculated using estimated future production, three year average metals prices, operating capital and costs, and reclamations costs. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of an asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset. The Company’s estimates of future cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates could occur which may affect the expected recoverability of the Company’s investments in mineral properties.

Asset Retirement Obligations an

Asset Retirement Obligations and Remediation Costs (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Asset Retirement Obligations and Remediation Costs	Asset Retirement Obligations and Remediation Costs Mineral properties are subject to standards for mine reclamation that have been established by various governmental agencies. Asset retirement obligations are related to the retirement of the mine when a contractual obligation has been established, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be determined. These obligations are initially measured at fair value with the resulting cost capitalized at the present value of estimated reclamation costs. An asset and a related liability are recorded for the fair value of these costs. The liability is accreted and the asset amortized over the life of the related asset. Adjustments are made for changes resulting from either the timing or amount of the original estimate underlying the obligation. If there is an impairment to an asset’s carrying value and a decision is made to permanently close the property, changes to the liability are recognized and charged to the provision for closed operations and environmental matters.

Reclamation Bonds (Policies)

Reclamation Bonds (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Reclamation Bonds	Reclamation Bonds Various laws and permits require that financial assurances be in place for certain environmental and reclamation obligations and other potential liabilities. There is currently no balance being carried for any reclamation bonds.

Share Based Compensation Or Pay

Share Based Compensation Or Payments (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Share Based Compensation Or Payments	Share Based Compensation or Payments All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock are accounted for based on the fair value of the goods or services received or the fair value of the common stock issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. We estimate the fair value of our stock-based compensation using the Black-Scholes model, which requires the input of some subjective assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (“expected life”), the estimated volatility of our common stock price over the expected term (“volatility”), employee forfeiture rate, the risk-free interest rate and the dividend yield. Changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation. The value of common stock awards is determined based upon the closing price of our stock on the date of the award.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Policies
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements On January 5, 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Accounting For Investments in40

Accounting For Investments in Joint Ventures: Schedule of Cost Method Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Cost Method Investments	December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Joint Venture % Ownership Significant Influence? Accounting Method % Ownership Significant Influence? Accounting Method New Jersey Mill Joint Venture(“NJMJV”) 67% Yes Consolidated 66% Yes Consolidated Golden Chest LLC Joint Venture (“GCJV”) 100% Yes Consolidated 48% No Cost

5. Property, Plant and Equipm41

5. Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Property, Plant and Equipment	2015 2014 Mill land $ 225,289 $ 225,289 Mill building 536,193 536,193 Milling equipment 4,209,440 4,001,751 4,970,922 4,763,233 Less accumulated depreciation (285,420) (152,151) Total mill 4,685,502 4,611,082 Building and equipment at cost 362,188 252,348 Less accumulated depreciation (217,738) (216,926) Total building and equipment 144,450 35,442 Bear Creek Land 196,204 150,000 Little Baldy Land 72,139 82,139 BOW Land 230,449 230,449 Eastern Star Land 250,817 425,817 Gillig Land 79,137 79,137 Highwater Land 40,133 40,133 Total Land 868,879 1,007,675 Total $ 5,698,831 $ 5,654,199

6. Notes Payable_ Schedule of D

6. Notes Payable: Schedule of Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Debt	At December 31, 2015 and 2014 notes payable are as follows 2015 2014 Property with shop 36 month note payable, 4.91% interest rate payable monthly, remaining principal of note due in one payment at end of term, monthly payments of $459 $ 42,726 $ 46,337 Property, 15 month note payable, 5% interest per annum, collateralized by property, one remaining payment of $175,000, elimination upon cancellation of deed of trust - 175,000 Property 120 month note payable, 11.0% interest rate payable monthly, remaining principal of note due in one payment at end of term, collateralized by property, monthly payments of $1,124 105,196 107,336 Tailings pump, 36 month note payable, 17.53% interest per annum, collateralized by pump, monthly payments of $3,268 76,097 Mineral property, 10 quarterly payments, 0.0% interest rate discounted at 10%, collateralized by property, quarterly payments of $125,000 1,125,000 Total notes payable 1,349,019 328,673 Due within one year 572,806 180,385 Due after one year $ 776,213 $ 148,288

6. Notes Payable_ Schedule of M

6. Notes Payable: Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	Note Discount Net 2016 $ 572,806 $ (84,371) $ 488,435 2017 535,648 (41,222) 494,426 2018 142,156 (3,049) 139,107 2019 2,806 2,806 2020 3,131 3,131 Thereafter 92,472 92,472 Total $ 1,349,019 $ (128,642) $ 1,220,377

7. Mineral Properties_ Schedule

7. Mineral Properties: Schedule of mineral properties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of mineral properties	December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 New Jersey $ 215,127 $ 288,365 McKinley 250,000 250,000 Golden Chest 1,445,229 Silver Button/Roughwater 25,500 Toboggan 5,000 5,000 Less accumulated amortization (8,267) (11,407) Total $ 1,907,089 $ 557,458

8. Asset Retirement Obligation_

8. Asset Retirement Obligation: Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations	2015 2014 Balances at January 1 $ 23,366 $ 10,949 Accretion expense (net true up) 5,291 (4,608) Incurred 17,025 Balance December 31 $ 28,656 $ 23,366

10. Income Taxes_ Schedule of D

10. Income Taxes: Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	December 31, December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred tax asset Net operating loss carry forward $ 3,436,000 $ 3,995,000 Exploration/development 798,000 834,000 Asset retirement obligation/accrual 11,000 9,000 Lease income 27,000 23,000 Total deferred tax assets 4,272,000 4,861,000 Valuation allowance (4,153,000) (4,171,000) Net 119,000 690,000 Deferred tax liabilities Acquisition of mineral interest (90,000) (90,000) Property, plant, and equipment (29,000) (600,000) Total deferred tax liabilities (119,000) (690,000) Net deferred tax asset $ 0 $ 0

10. Income Taxes_ Schedule of E

10. Income Taxes: Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Provision (benefit) at statutory rate $ (86,000) $ (499,000) State taxes, net of federal taxes (12,000) (71,000) Affect prior year restatement/adjustments 116,000 177,000 Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance (18,000) 393,000 Total provision (benefit) $ 0 $ 0

11. Equity_ Common Stock Purcha

11. Equity: Common Stock Purchase Warrant Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Common Stock Purchase Warrant Transactions	Number of Warrants Exercise Prices Balance December 31, 2013 11,000,000 $ 0.15 Issued in connection with private placement 10,200,000 0.10-0.20 Balance December 31, 2014 21,200,000 0.10-0.20 Expired (11,000,000) $ 0.15 Balance December 31, 2015 10,200,000 $ 0.10-0.20

11. Equity_ Warrant Expirations

11. Equity: Warrant Expirations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Warrant Expirations	Shares Exercise Price Expiration Date 3,000,000 $0.15 March 4, 2017 6,000,000 $0.20 August 11, 2017 1,200,000 $0.10 August 11, 2019

11. Equity_ Schedule of Share-b

11. Equity: Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Tables/Schedules
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	Number of Options Exercise Prices Weighted Average Remaining Term Balance January 1, 2014 0 0 Issued 4,500,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12 Balance December 31, 2014 4,500,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12 Exercisable at December 31, 2014 2,000,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12 Cancelled (250,000) $ 0.15 $ 0.15 Issued 1,500,000 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 Balance December 31, 2015 5,750,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.11 Exercisable at December 31, 2015 4,250,000 $ 0.10-0.15 $ 0.12

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company_ F

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company: Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GFH Acquisition
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	New Jersey Mining Company Non-controlling Interest Consideration (66 2/3%) (33 1/3%) Total Cash $100,000 $100,000 Fair value of non-controlling interest $50,000 $ 50,000 $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 Assets acquired Land and mineral interest $150,000

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company_ B

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company: Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GFH Acquisition
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	2014 Revenue: $ 92,538 Operating expenses (1,528,667) Net loss from continuing operations (1,436,129) Net loss per common share, basic and diluted .02

15. Acquisition GCJV_ Finite-Li

15. Acquisition GCJV: Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GCJV Acquisition
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	December 2, 2015 Consideration Cash for MUSA’s 52.22% interest $ 180,000 Assumed fair value of NJMC’s 47.77% 164,696 Total consideration $ 344,696 Fair value of assets acquired Cash $ 524 Prepaid claim fees 9,946 Buildings and equipment 131,700 Golden Chest Mineral property 1,427,050 Fair value of liabilities Note payable on property (1,094,007) Payables (130,517) Net assets acquired $ 344,696

15. Acquisition GCJV_ Business

15. Acquisition GCJV: Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
GCJV Acquisition
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	2015 2014 Revenue $ 1,891,173 $ 97,258 Operating expenses (3,273,219) (1,549,870) Net loss from continuing operations (1,382,046) (1,452,612) Amortization of discount on note payable (96,110) (158,873) Net loss per common share, basic and diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.02

1. Description of Business (Det

1. Description of Business (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Details
Entity Incorporation, State Country Name	Idaho
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation	Jul. 18, 1996

Accounting For Investments in56

Accounting For Investments in Joint Ventures: Schedule of Cost Method Investments (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Investment Owned, Percent of Net Assets	67.00%	66.00%
investment owned percentage of net assets 2	100.00%	48.00%

Net Income (loss) Per Share (De

Net Income (loss) Per Share (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Written Put Options	10,200,000	21,200,000
Warrants	4,500,000

3. Going Concern (Details)

3. Going Concern (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Details
Net loss	$ 282,088	$ 282,088	$ 1,436,129
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 62,275	$ 62,275	$ 336,524	$ 636,127

4. Note Receivable (Details)

4. Note Receivable (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Details
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current	$ 58,386

5. Property, Plant and Equipm60

5. Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Mill land	$ 225,289	$ 225,289
Mill building	536,193	536,193
Milling equipment	4,209,440	4,001,751
Mill buildings and improvements, accumulated depreciation	(285,420)	(152,151)
Mill Buildings and Improvements, Net	4,685,502	4,611,082
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	362,188	252,348
Buildings and improvements, accumulated depreciation	(217,738)	(216,926)
Buildings and improvements net	144,450	35,442
Bear Creek Land	196,204	150,000
Little Baldy Land	72,139	82,139
BOW Land	230,449	230,449
Eastern Star Land	250,817	425,817
Gillig Land	79,137	79,137
Highwater Land	40,133	40,133
Land	868,879	1,007,675
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 5,698,831	$ 5,654,199

5. Property, Plant and Equipm61

5. Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Interest expense, mill	$ 16,295	$ 25,021
Cash received for land interest	10,000
Capital Lease Obligations	$ 91,625
Accumulated Amortization of Other Deferred Costs		91,625
Purchase and sale agreement, property		425,000
Purchase and sale agreement, down payment		125,000
Purchase and sale agreement, scheduled payment		125,000
Purchase and sale agreement, optional final payment		$ 175,000

6. Notes Payable_ Schedule of62

6. Notes Payable: Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Note payable, property 1	$ 42,726	$ 46,337
Note payable, property 2		175,000
Note payable, property 3	105,196	107,336
Note payable, tailings pump	76,097
Note payable, property 4	1,125,000
Notes Payable	1,349,019	328,673
Notes payable, current portion, net of discount	572,806	180,385
Notes payable, long term, net of discount	$ 776,213	$ 148,288

6. Notes Payable_ Schedule of63

6. Notes Payable: Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Note payable maturity 2016	$ 572,806
Note payable maturity 2016, discount	(84,371)
Note payable maturity 2016, net	488,435
Note payable maturity 2017	535,648
Note payable maturity 2017, discount	(41,222)
Note payable maturity 2017, net	494,426
Note payable maturity 2018	142,156
Note payable maturity 2018, discount	(3,049)
Note payable maturity 2018, net	139,107
Note payable maturity 2019	2,806
Note payable maturity 2019, net	2,806
Note payable maturity 2020	3,131
Note payable maturity 2020, net	3,131
Note payable maturity after five years	92,472
Note payable maturity after five years, net	92,472
Notes Payable	1,349,019	$ 328,673
Note payable maturity, discount	(128,642)
Notes payable net	$ 1,220,377

7. Mineral Properties_ Schedu64

7. Mineral Properties: Schedule of mineral properties (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Mineral Properties 1	$ 215,127	$ 288,365
Mineral Properties 2	250,000	250,000
Mineral Properties 3	1,445,229
Mineral Properties 4		25,500
Mineral Properties 5	5,000	5,000
Mineral properties amortization	(8,267)	(11,407)
Mineral properties net	$ 1,907,089	$ 557,458

8. Asset Retirement Obligation

8. Asset Retirement Obligation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Details
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate	5.40%

8. Asset Retirement Obligatio66

8. Asset Retirement Obligation: Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Details
Asset retirement obligation	$ 28,656	$ 23,366	$ 10,949
Asset Retirement Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)	5,291	(4,608)
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred		17,025
Asset retirement obligation	28,656	23,366	10,949
Asset retirement obligation	$ 28,656	$ 23,366	$ 10,949

9. Mining and Milling Venture67

9. Mining and Milling Venture Agreements (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current	$ 3,109	$ 33,846

10. Income Taxes_ Schedule of68

10. Income Taxes: Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 3,436,000	$ 3,995,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount	798,000	834,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Other, Amount	11,000	9,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Leases, Amount	27,000	23,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	4,272,000	4,861,000
Valuation Allowance	(4,153,000)	(4,171,000)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	119,000	690,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	(90,000)	(90,000)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	(29,000)	(600,000)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	(119,000)	(690,000)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$ 0	$ 0

10. Income Taxes (Details)

10. Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 9,623,000	$ 8,754,000

10. Income Taxes_ Schedule of70

10. Income Taxes: Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount	$ (86,000)	$ (499,000)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount	(12,000)	(71,000)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount	116,000	177,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	(18,000)	393,000
Income tax (provision) benefit	$ 0	$ 0

11. Equity (Details)

11. Equity (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Details
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Stock options issued to management		2,250,000
Stock options issued to management Value		$ 173,844
Stock options issued to management		500,000
Stock options issued to officer value		36,250
Stock options issued to management		1,500,000
Stock options issued to management Value		99,558
Stock options issued to management	1,500,000
Stock options issued to management Value		110,208
Units Issued in connection with private placement for cash		3,000,000
Units Issued in connection with private placement Description		units consisting of 6,000,000 shares and 3,000,000 warrants
Units Issued in connection with private placement Net Proceeds		$ 405,000
Units Issued in connection with private placement for cash 2 per unit value		$ 0.20
Units Issued in connection with private placement for cash 2		6,000,000
Units Issued in connection with private placement Net Proceeds 2		$ 1,080,000
Agent Warrants Issued in connection with private placement Net Proceeds		1,200,000
Agent Warrants Issued in connection with private placement per warrant value		$ 0.10

11. Equity_ Common Stock Purc72

11. Equity: Common Stock Purchase Warrant Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Details
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding	10,200,000	21,200,000	11,000,000
Warrants Issued in connection with private placement		$ 10,200,000
Warrants expired	$ (11,000,000)

11. Equity_ Warrant Expiratio73

11. Equity: Warrant Expirations (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares
Details
Warrants Issued in connection with private placement | shares	3,000,000
Exercise price, private placement warrants | $ / shares	$ 0.15
Warrant Expiration Date	March 4, 2017
Warrants Issued in connection with private placement | shares	6,000,000
Exercise price, private placement warrants | $ / shares	$ 0.20
Warrant Expiration Date	August 11, 2017
Warrants Issued in connection with private placement, broker | shares	1,200,000
Exercise price, private placement warrants, Broker | $ / shares	$ 0.10
Warrant Expiration Date Broker	August 11, 2019

11. Equity_ Schedule of Share74

11. Equity: Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Details
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	5,750,000	4,500,000	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	1,500,000	4,500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	4,250,000	2,000,000
Expired	$ (250,000)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures	1,500,000	4,500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	5,750,000	4,500,000	0

3. Related Party Transactions (

3. Related Party Transactions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Description of Related Parties	Grant Brackebusch owns 10.4% of Mine Systems Design, Inc. ("MSD"), a firm that has various related party transactions with the Company. Delbert Steiner was CEO and Director from August 29, 2013 to December 1, 2014, at that time he resigned as CEO and became Chairman of the Board and remained a director of the Company. John Swallow was President from August 29, 2013 to December 1, 2014, at that time he resigned as President and remained as a director of the company. The Company hired R. Patrick Highsmith as CEO, President, and a director of the Company on December 1, 2014. On May 4, 2015 R. Patrick Highsmith resigned as CEO, President, and a director of the Company. On May 4, 2015 Delbert Steiner was reappointed as CEO and remains as a director of the Company. On May 4, 2015, John Swallow was reappointed as President and remains as a director of the Company.
MSD
Related Party Transaction, Description of Transaction	In August 2012 the Company was extended a 48 month note payable by MSD, a Company in which our Company’s Vice President owns 10.4% at 12% interest for $223,806 to purchase property which had a total purchase price of $230,449. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, $141,033 and $180,417, respectively, of this note remained. $44,378 in principal is payable within 1 year and the remaining $96,654 due after one year as follows: 2017-$50,007, 2018-$46,648. Monthly payments are $4,910.
Pickup
Related Party Transaction, Description of Transaction	In September 2014, the Company purchased a 2004 Pick-up from director Delbert Steiner for $7,500 in cash.
Note payable
Related Party Transaction, Description of Transaction	In the fourth quarter of 2015 the Company entered into a 120 month note payable to President John Swallow at 5% interest for $550,000 to purchase the outstanding interest in the GCJV (Note 15) and for continuing operations. As of December 31, 2015 $545,208 of this note remained with $43,736 in principal payable within 1 year and the remaining $501,472 due after one year as follows: 2017-$45,974, 2018-$48,326, 2019-$50,798, 2020-$53,397, and thereafter 302,977. Monthly payments are $5,834.

13. Investment in Marketable 76

13. Investment in Marketable Security (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2006
Details
Marketable Security Original Purchase			1,875,000
Marketable Security Original Purchase Value			7,500
Marketable Security Sold	967,180	907,820
Marketable Security Sold Value	28,610
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	$ 24,741

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company (D

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Subsidiary expenses, detail	$ 2,577
GFH Acquisition
Business acquisition cash paid	$ 100,000

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company_78

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company: Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Controlling Interest	$ 100,000
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Controlling Interest	100,000
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Noncontrolling Interest	50,000
Business Acquisition Contribution from Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value	50,000
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Noncontrolling Interest	50,000
GFH Acquisition
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Controlling Interest	100,000
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Controlling Interest	100,000
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Total Interest	150,000
Land and mineral interest	$ 150,000

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company_79

14. Acquisition Gf&h Company: Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information (Details) - GFH Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)$ / shares
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | $	$ 92,538
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted | $ / shares	$ (1,528,667)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | $	$ (1,436,129)
Basic Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma | $ / shares	$ 0.02

15. Acquisition GCJV (Details)

15. Acquisition GCJV (Details) - GCJV Acquisition - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 02, 2015
Business acquisition cash paid		$ 180,000
Royalty Payable		2.00%
Note payable assumed	$ 1,250,000

15. Acquisition GCJV_ Finite-81

15. Acquisition GCJV: Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination (Details) - GCJV Acquisition	Dec. 02, 2015USD ($)
Business acquisition cash paid	$ 180,000
Business acquisition assumed fair value	164,696
Business acquisition consideration paid	344,696
Business acquisition fair value assets acquired cash	524
Business acquisition fair value assets prepaid claim fees	9,946
Business acquisition fair value assets buildings and equipment	131,700
Business acquisition fair value assets mineral property	1,427,050
Business acquisition fair value assets acquired net	$ 344,696

15. Acquisition GCJV_ Busines82

15. Acquisition GCJV: Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information (Details) - GCJV Acquisition - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	$ 1,891,173	$ 97,258
Operating Expenses	$ (3,273,219)	$ (1,549,870)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted	$ (1,382,046)	$ (1,452,612)
Business Acquisition ProForma Amortization of Discount on Note Payable	$ (96,110)	$ (158,873)
Basic Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma	$ 0.02	$ 0.02

16. Subsequent Events (Details)

16. Subsequent Events (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Details
Subsequent Event, Description	On January 29, 2016 the Company purchased a 50% interest in Butte Highlands JV, LLC (“BHJV”) from Timberline Resources Corporation for $225,000 in cash and 3,000,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $210,000 for a total consideration of $435,000. The purchase was made utilizing proceeds from a promissory note at 5% interest rate extended to the Company by President John Swallow (Note 12). Highland Mining, LLC is the other 50% owner of the JV.