Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies | |
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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Accounting Method |
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Our consolidated financial statements are prepared by management in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles using the accrual method of accounting. We have elected a December 31 year-end. |
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Reclassifications |
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Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2013 consolidated financial statements in order for them to conform to the classifications used for the current year presentation. |
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Concentrations |
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Concentration of Credit Risk — Financial instruments, which could potentially subject us to credit risk, consist primarily of cash bank deposits. We maintain certain of our cash in bank accounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. However, our account balances, at times, may exceed federally insured limits and may be deposited in a foreign bank. We have not experienced material losses in such accounts, and believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to our cash accounts. |
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Concentration of Operations — Our operations are all related to the minerals and mining industry. A reduction in mineral prices or other disturbances in the minerals markets could have an adverse effect on our operations. |
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Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles 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. Differences in these estimates and actual results could be material to our consolidated financial position and results of operations. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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We consider all investments purchased with original maturities of three or fewer months to be cash equivalents. We had no cash equivalents at December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
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Marketable Securities |
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Marketable securities consist of investments in common stock of two publicly held mining companies. The marketable securities are stated at market value, with market value based on market quotes. Unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in market value are recorded as other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ deficit in our consolidated balance sheet. Realized gains and losses resulting from the sale or disposition of marketable securities are reflected in net income or loss for the period. Estimated impairment losses that are determined to be other-than-temporary are included in net income or loss for the period. |
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Property and Equipment |
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We had no material amounts of depreciable property and equipment at December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
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Mine development costs are capitalized after proven and probable reserves have been identified. Amortization of mine development costs will be calculated using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated proven and probable reserves. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no mineral properties with capitalized and amortizable mine development costs. |
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Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred and betterments are capitalized. Gains and losses on sales or dispositions of property and equipment are reflected in net income or loss for the period. |
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The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the accounts and any related gain or loss on disposition is reflected in net income or loss for the period. |
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Mineral Property Acquisition Costs |
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Mineral property acquisition costs are recorded at cost and capitalized where an evaluation of market conditions and other factors imply the acquisition costs are recoverable. Such factors may include the existence or indication of economically mineable reserves, a market for the subsequent sale of the mineral property, the stage of exploration and evaluation of the property, historical exploration or production data, and the geographic location of the property. Once a determination has been made that a mineral property has proven or probable reserves that can be produced profitably, depletion of the capitalized acquisition costs will be computed at the commencement of commercial production on the units-of-production basis using estimated proven and probable reserves. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no capitalized mineral property acquisition costs. |
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Where an evaluation of market conditions and other factors results in uncertainty as to the recoverability of exploration mineral property acquisition costs, the costs are expensed as incurred and included in exploration and evaluation expenses. |
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Exploration and Evaluation Expenses |
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Exploration expenses relating to the search for resources suitable for commercial production, including researching and analyzing historic exploration data, conducting topographical, geological, geochemical and geophysical studies, exploratory drilling, trenching and sampling are expensed as incurred. |
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Evaluation expenses relating to the determination of the technical feasibility and commercial viability of a mineral resource, including determining volume and grade of deposits, examining and testing extraction methods, metallurgical or treatment processes, surveying transportation and infrastructure requirements and conducting market and finance studies are expensed as incurred. |
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Mineral Property Development Costs |
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Mineral property development costs relate to establishing access to an identified mineral reserve and other preparations for commercial production, including infrastructure development, sinking shafts and underground drifts, permanent excavations, and advance removal of overburden and waste rock. |
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When it is determined that commercially recoverable reserves exist and a decision is made by management to develop the mineral property, mineral property development costs are capitalized and carried forward until production begins. The capitalized mineral property development costs are then amortized using the units-of-production method using proven and probable reserves as the mineral resource is mined. |
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Closure, Reclamation and Remediation Costs |
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Current laws and regulations require certain closure, reclamation and remediation work to be done on mineral properties as a result of exploration, development and operating activities. We periodically review the activities performed on our mineral properties and make estimates of closure, reclamation and remediation work that will need to be performed as required by those laws and regulations and make estimates of amounts that are expected to be incurred when the closure, reclamation and remediation work is expected to be performed. Future closure, reclamation and environmental related expenditures are difficult to estimate in many circumstances due to the early stages of investigation, uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination, the uncertainties relating to specific reclamation and remediation methods and costs, application and changing of environmental laws, regulations and interpretation by regulatory authorities, the country where the project is located, and the possible participation of other potentially responsible parties. |
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At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no mining projects that had advanced to the stage where closure, reclamation and remediation costs were required to be accrued. |
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Property Evaluations and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets |
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We review and evaluate the carrying amounts of our mineral properties, capitalized mineral property development costs and related buildings and equipment, and other long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Estimated future net cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, from a property or asset are calculated using estimated recoverable minerals (considering current proven and probable reserves and mineralization expected to be classified as reserves where applicable); estimated future mineral price realization (considering historical and current prices, price trends and related factors); operating, capital and reclamation costs; , and other factors beyond proven and probable reserves such as estimated market value for the property in an arms-length sale. Reduction in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment, or other long-lived assets, with a corresponding charge to earnings, are recorded to the extent that the estimated future net cash flows are less than the carrying value. |
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Estimates of future cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties. It is reasonably possible that changes in circumstances could occur which may affect the recoverability of our properties and long-lived assets. |
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Debt Issuance Costs |
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Costs incurred with the issuance of notes payable are capitalized and amortized to interest expense through the earlier of the maturity date or repayment of the notes payable. |
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Derivative for Conversion Feature |
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We estimate the fair value of the derivative for the conversion feature of our convertible debt using the Black-Scholes pricing model at the inception of the debt and at each reporting date, recording a derivative liability, debt discount and a gain or loss on derivative liability as applicable. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
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Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments require disclosure of the fair value information, whether or not recognized in our consolidated balance sheet, where it is practicable to estimate that value. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the amounts reported for cash, accrued liabilities, accrued interest payable, certain notes payable and amounts due to related party fair value because of their short maturities. |
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In accordance with ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” we measure certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, established a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. |
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Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). These tiers include: |
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Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; |
Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and |
Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. |
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Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows at December 31, 2013: |
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Derivative liability | $ 136,765 | $ - | $ - | $ 136,765 |
Convertible notes payable | 32,444 | - | - | 32,444 |
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Total liabilities measured at fair value | $ 169,209 | $ - | $ - | $ 169,209 |
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We had no liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2014 |
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Revenue Recognition |
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Revenue from the sale of precious metals is recognized when title and risk of ownership passes to the buyer and the collection of sales proceeds is assured. |
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Revenue from the rental of drilling equipment is recognized when the agreed upon rental period is completed and the collection of rental proceeds is assured. |
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Income Taxes |
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We recognize a liability or asset for deferred tax consequences of all temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred tax items mainly relate to net operating loss carry forwards and accrued expenses. These deferred tax assets or liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability, and valuation allowances are provided when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets may not be realized. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had fully reduced our net deferred tax assets by recording a 100% valuation allowance. |
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Stock-Based Compensation and Equity Transactions |
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In accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, we measure the compensation cost of stock options and other stock-based awards issued to employees and directors pursuant to stock-based compensation plans at fair value at the grant date and recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period for awards expected to vest. |
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Except for transactions with employees and directors that are within the scope of ASC Topic 718, all transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. Additionally, in accordance with ASC Topic 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, we have determined that the dates used to value the transaction are either: (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the counter party to earn the equity instruments is established; or (2) the date at which the counter party’s performance is complete. |
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Foreign Currency Transactions |
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At times, certain of our cash accounts may be deposited in a foreign bank. Gains and losses resulting from translation of such account balances are included in operating results, as are gains and losses from foreign currency transactions. |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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We present the components of other comprehensive income (loss) in a single continuous consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss). For the year ended December 31, 2012, other comprehensive income consists of unrealized gains on our marketable securities. We had no other comprehensive income or loss for the year ended December 31, 2013. |
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Earnings per Common Share |
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The computation of basic earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the weighted average outstanding common stock equivalents which would arise from the exercise of stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method and the average market price per share during the period. |
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For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no common stock equivalents outstanding and, therefore, the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share were the same. At December 31, 2014, we had outstanding options and warrants to purchase a total of 19,650,000 common shares that could have a future dilutive effect on the calculation of earnings per share. |