Cover
Cover - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Mar. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] | false | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | false | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2023 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block] | None | ||
Entity Information [Line Items] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | Desert Hawk Gold Corp. | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001168081 | ||
Entity File Number | 333-169701 | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-0230997 | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | true | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 8,963,007 | ||
Entity Contact Personnel [Line Items] | |||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1290 Holcomb Ave | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Reno | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | NV | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89502 | ||
Entity Phone Fax Numbers [Line Items] | |||
City Area Code | (775) | ||
Local Phone Number | 837-0557 | ||
Entity Listings [Line Items] | |||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 26,831,603 |
Audit Information
Audit Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Auditor [Table] | |
Auditor Name | Assure CPA, LLC |
Auditor Firm ID | 444 |
Auditor Location | Spokane, Washington |
Balance Sheets
Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
CURRENT ASSETS | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 234,673 | $ 581,022 |
Inventories (NOTE 4) | 1,719,182 | 3,544,071 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 40,466 | 50,523 |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 1,994,321 | 4,175,616 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net (NOTE 5) | 3,884,938 | 4,368,398 |
MINERAL PROPERTIES AND INTERESTS, net (NOTE 6) | 2,831,897 | 3,616,493 |
RECLAMATION BONDS (NOTE 3) | 1,600,376 | 1,591,547 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 10,311,532 | 13,752,054 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 203,879 | 159,741 |
Royalties and upside participation payable (NOTE 7) | 3,585,771 | 2,843,091 |
Accrued interest, prepaid forward gold contract (NOTE 7) | 2,182,544 | 640,742 |
Accrued liabilities – officers and other wages (NOTE 12) | 233,867 | 137,159 |
Note payable, current portion (NOTE 8) | 58,061 | |
Settlement of consulting contract payable (NOTE 10) | 200,000 | 200,000 |
Prepaid forward gold contract liability (NOTE 7) | 69,902 | 5,841,383 |
Due in lieu of gold deliveries (NOTE 7) | 23,402,000 | 13,419,500 |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 29,877,963 | 23,299,677 |
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | ||
Asset retirement obligation (NOTE 9) | 867,593 | 1,496,434 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 30,745,556 | 24,796,111 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTES 6, 7, 12 AND 13) | ||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||
Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding | ||
Common Stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 26,831,603 and 26,831,603 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 26,833 | 26,833 |
Additional paid-in capital | 9,666,275 | 9,666,275 |
Accumulated deficit | (30,127,132) | (20,737,165) |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | (20,434,024) | (11,044,057) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | $ 10,311,532 | $ 13,752,054 |
Balance Sheets (Parentheticals)
Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | ||
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | ||
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common Stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 26,831,603 | 26,831,603 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 26,831,603 | 26,831,603 |
Statements of Operations
Statements of Operations - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
REVENUE | ||
Total revenue | $ 2,539,053 | $ 4,631,531 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||
General production and project costs | 4,385,479 | 5,061,534 |
Contract processing costs | 127,157 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 669,949 | 817,773 |
Other operating costs | 369,727 | 545,398 |
Legal and professional | 146,916 | 145,021 |
Officers and directors’ fees | 340,921 | 341,475 |
General and administrative | 262,876 | 301,584 |
Loss on disposal of equipment | 9,259 | 22,921 |
Forward gold contract expense (NOTE 7) | 4,211,019 | 3,226,445 |
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 10,396,146 | 10,589,308 |
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (7,857,093) | (5,957,777) |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||
Interest and other income | 12,317 | 3,130 |
Interest expense – equipment financing | (1,537) | (14,458) |
Interest expense – other | (1,543,654) | (520,300) |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | (1,532,874) | (531,628) |
NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX | (9,389,967) | (6,489,405) |
Provision (benefit) for income tax | ||
NET LOSS | $ (9,389,967) | $ (6,489,405) |
Basic loss per share (in Dollars per share) | $ (0.35) | $ (0.24) |
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding (in Shares) | 26,831,603 | 26,831,603 |
Concentrate Sales | ||
REVENUE | ||
Total revenue | $ 2,539,053 | $ 3,468,853 |
Contract Processing Income | ||
REVENUE | ||
Total revenue | $ 1,162,678 |
Statements of Operations (Paren
Statements of Operations (Parentheticals) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
Diluted loss per share | $ (0.35) | $ (0.24) |
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 26,831,603 | 26,831,603 |
Statement of Changes in Stockho
Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) - USD ($) | Common Stock | Additional Paid in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Total |
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 26,833 | $ 9,666,275 | $ (14,247,760) | $ (4,554,652) |
BALANCE (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 26,831,603 | |||
Net loss | (6,489,405) | (6,489,405) | ||
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 26,833 | 9,666,275 | (20,737,165) | (11,044,057) |
BALANCE (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 26,831,603 | |||
Net loss | (9,389,967) | (9,389,967) | ||
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2023 | $ 26,833 | $ 9,666,275 | $ (30,127,132) | $ (20,434,024) |
BALANCE (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 | 26,831,603 |
Statements of Cash Flows
Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net loss | $ (9,389,967) | $ (6,489,405) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided (used) by operating activities | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 669,949 | 817,773 |
Accretion of asset retirement obligation | 149,996 | 134,140 |
Write down of inventory to net realizable value | 2,100,080 | 2,111,596 |
Loss on disposal of equipment | 9,259 | 22,921 |
Forward gold contract expense (NOTE 7) | 4,211,019 | 3,226,445 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | 270,108 | |
Inventories | (275,191) | 98,947 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10,057 | (4,540) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 44,138 | (95,269) |
Royalties and upside participation payable (NOTE 7) | 742,680 | 865,458 |
Accrued interest, prepaid forward gold contract (NOTE 7) | 1,541,802 | 519,753 |
Accrued liabilities – officer and other wages | 96,708 | 26,000 |
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities | (89,470) | 1,503,927 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Additions to property and equipment | (202,989) | (263,153) |
Proceeds from sale of equipment | 13,000 | 45,500 |
Increase in reclamation bonds | (8,829) | (644,431) |
Net cash used by investing activities | (198,818) | (862,084) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Payment of notes payable | (58,061) | (485,450) |
Net cash used by financing activities | (58,061) | (485,450) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (346,349) | 156,393 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | 581,022 | 424,629 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | 234,673 | 581,022 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||
Cash paid for interest | 1,537 | 14,844 |
NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Reduction in Asset Retirement Obligation, Asset Retirement Costs, and Mineral Properties due to extension of time (Note 9) | $ 778,837 |
Organization and Description of
Organization and Description of Business | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Organization and Description Of Business [Abstract] | |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS | NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Desert Hawk Gold Corp. (the “Company”), a Nevada Corporation, was incorporated on November 5, 1957. The Company commenced its current mining activities on May 1, 2009. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into Joint Venture Agreements with the Clifton Mining Company (“Clifton”), the Woodman Mining Company and the Moeller Family Trust for the lease of certain of their property interests in the Gold Hill Mining District of Utah. In 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with DMRJ Group, (a Platinum Partners related entity), which allowed for long term funding of the Kiewit project and helped to provide cash flow for operations during the period from 2009 until 2014 while the permitting process was ongoing. The final permit needed to begin development of the Kiewit property was received in January 2014 and development began in February 2014. Construction at the site was substantially complete on September 30, 2014. Revenue from the heap leach operation began in October 2014 with the first sales of gold concentrate. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES This summary of significant accounting policies of the Company is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements. Risks and Uncertainties As a mining company, the revenue, profitability and future rate of growth of the Company are substantially dependent on the prevailing prices for gold and silver. The prices of these metals are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors. A substantial or extended decline in commodity prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, access to capital and the quantities of resources that the Company can economically produce. Further, the carrying value of the Company’s property and equipment, net; mineral properties and interests, net; inventories and ore on leach pads are particularly sensitive to the outlook for commodity prices. A decline in the Company’s price outlook from current levels could result in material impairment charges related to these assets. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to metal prices and mineral resources that are the basis for future cash flow estimates utilized in impairment calculations and units-of production amortization calculations, environmental, reclamation and closure obligations, estimates of recoverable silver and gold in leach pad inventories, stock-based compensation and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results will differ from the amounts estimated in these financial statements. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior years’ amounts to the current presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on the results of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows as previously reported. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments and short-term debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Reclamation Bonds Reclamation bonds primarily represent bonds and are restricted primarily for reclamation funding which are carried at cost plus earned interest. Reclamation bonds are shown as a non-current asset and are included in the balance sheet. See Note 3. Inventories The recovery of gold from certain oxide ores is achieved through the heap leaching process. Under this method, mineralized material is placed on a leach pad where it is treated with a chemical solution, which dissolves the gold contained in the material. The resulting “pregnant” solution is further processed in a plant where gold is recovered. The Company records ore on leach pad, solution in carbon columns in process and gold concentrate, at average production cost per gold ounce, less provisions required to reduce inventory to net realizable value. Production costs include the cost of mineralized material processed; direct and indirect materials and consumables; direct labor; repairs and maintenance; utilities; amortization of property, equipment, and mineral properties; and mine administrative expenses. Costs are removed from ore on leach pads as ounces are recovered, based on the average cost per recoverable ounce of gold on the leach pad. Estimates of recoverable gold on the leach pad are calculated from the quantities of material placed on the leach pad (measured tons added to the leach pad), the grade of material placed on the leach pad (based on assay data) and an estimated recovery percentage (based on ore type) along with our historical experience. The nature of the leaching process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor inventory levels. As a result, actual gold ounces recovered are regularly monitored and estimates are refined based on actual results over time. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. The ultimate recovery of gold from a leach pad will not be known until the leaching process is concluded. The quantification of material inventory on the leach pad is based on estimates of the quantities of gold at each balance sheet date that the Company expects to recover during the next 12 to 24 months. See Note 4. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to seven years. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Replacements and betterments that extend the useful life of the property and equipment are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in results of operations. See Note 5. Mineral Properties and Interests The Company capitalizes costs for acquiring mineral properties and ongoing mineral lease payments and expenses costs to maintain mineral rights. Upon reaching the production stage, the capitalized costs are amortized using the units-of-production method on the basis of periodic estimates of ore resources. Estimates for ore resources are a key component in determining units of production rates. Estimates of ore resources, mineralized material, and other resources may change, possibly in the near term, resulting in changes to rates in future reporting periods. The Company does not have proven and probable reserves at this time. Mineral Exploration and Development Costs Until proven and probable reserves are established, all exploration expenditures and pre-development costs are expensed as incurred. Once such reserves are established, expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operations, are capitalized and will be amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves. Previously capitalized costs, net of accumulated amortization, are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates the carrying amounts of its long-lived assets 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 undiscounted future net cash flows from each mineral property are calculated using estimated future production, estimated future metals prices, operating capital and costs, and reclamations costs. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated discounted 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. Stock Based Compensation All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock or options to purchase shares of common stock are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity award issued. The Company estimates the fair value of 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 the Company’s common stock price over the expected term (“volatility”), the risk-free interest rate and the dividend yield. Changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of the fair value of stock-based compensation. Income Taxes Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting. Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the “more likely than not” standard to allow recognition of such an asset. The Company evaluates its tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its tax returns to determine whether the tax positions will more likely than not be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not standard are not recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. When applicable, the Company will recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. No such interest or penalties were recognized during the years presented. See Note 11. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company. At December 31, 2022, the common stock equivalents of 2,400,000 associated with the Company’s outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the options were antidilutive due to the net losses for the period. The Company has no common stock equivalents at December 31, 2023. Revenue Recognition Concentrate Sales: Contract Processing Income: Revenue and related accounts receivable from both types of revenue are recorded net of charges which represent components of the transaction price. Charges are estimated by management upon transfer of risk based on contractual terms, and actual charges typically do not vary materially from management’s estimates. Revenue 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 proceeds are recorded net of the impact of royalties and participation agreements. See Note 16. Reclamation and Remediation The Company’s operations have been, and are subject to, standards for mine reclamation that have been established by various governmental agencies. The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which the Company incurs a legal obligation for the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. A corresponding asset is also recorded and depreciated over the life of the asset. After the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the liability is adjusted when there are changes in the estimated future cash flows due to change in estimated costs or change in time until reclamation will commence. Determination of any amounts recognized is based upon numerous estimates and assumptions, including future retirement costs, future inflation rates and the credit-adjusted risk-free interest rates. Such assumptions are based on the Company’s current mining plan and the best available information for making such estimates. See Note 9. For non-operating properties, the Company accrues costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred and they are reasonably estimable. Such costs are based on management’s estimate of amounts expected to be incurred when the remediation work is performed. Financial Instruments The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents and occasionally notes payable. All instruments are accounted for on a historical cost basis, which, due to the short maturity and interest rates of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at December 31, 2023 and 2022. Fair Value Measurements When required to measure assets or liabilities at fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used. The Company determines the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. The categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Level 1 uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 uses significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 uses significant unobservable inputs. The amount of the total gains or losses for the period are included in earnings that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company has no assets nor liabilities that require measurement at fair value on a recurring basis. Going Concern As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $30,127,132 through December 31, 2023 and net loss of $9,389,967 for the year ended December 31, 2023 along with negative working capital of $27,883,642, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 in existence. Although production restarted in 2019, it has not yet reached optimum levels. The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products, metals market pricing, and the availability of opportunities for expansion through affiliations and other business relationships. Management intends to continue to seek new capital from equity securities issuances to provide funds needed to increase liquidity, fund internal growth, and fully implement its business plan. The Company’s management believes that is has sufficient funds to meet its obligations and continue production over the next twelve months. New Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, amending reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this update on our financial statements and disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures, amending income tax disclosure requirements for the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and are applied prospectively. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this update on our financial statements and disclosures. From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards did not or will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption. |
Reclamation Bonds
Reclamation Bonds | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Reclamation Bonds [Abstract] | |
RECLAMATION BONDS | NOTE 3 – RECLAMATION BONDS At December 31, 2023 and 2022, reclamation bonds totaled $1,600,376 and $1,591,547, respectively, associated with estimated reclamation costs for its mineral properties. The totals in both years include a surety bond of $674,000 with a bonding company for reclamation of its mineral property. This escrowed amount is held at Bank of New York, Mellon for the Company’s benefit. It may not be released to the Company without the prior consent of the surety bondholder. The escrowed amount does not earn interest. The remaining balances of $926,376 and $917,547 are held as certificate of deposits by the Utah Department of Natural Resources. In 2022, the Company bond requirements for planned expansion and operations increased for which the Company paid $644,000. There was no additional bonding requirements in 2023. |
Inventories
Inventories | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Inventories [Abstract] | |
INVENTORIES | NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES Inventories at December 31, 2023 and 2022 consists of the following: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Ore on leach pad $ 1,437,752 $ 3,266,091 Carbon column in process 210,355 163,619 Finished goods 71,075 114,361 Total $ 1,719,182 $ 3,544,071 Inventories at December 31, 2023 and 2022 were valued at net realizable value because production costs were greater than the amount the Company expected to receive on the sale of the estimated gold ounces contained in inventories. The adjustment to inventory, which is included in general production and project costs on the statements of operations, was $2,100,080 and $2,111,596 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. |
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT The following is a summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2023 and 2022: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Equipment $ 6,600,909 $ 6,528,497 Furniture and fixtures 6,981 6,981 Electronic and computer equipment 50,587 50,587 Vehicles 429,866 369,595 Buildings 100,000 100,000 Land and improvements 98,121 105,299 7,286,464 7,160,959 Less accumulated depreciation (5,007,617 ) (4,401,690 ) 2,278,847 2,759,269 Kiewit property facilities 2,497,436 2,497,436 Less accumulated amortization (891,345 ) (888,307 ) 1,606,091 1,609,129 Total $ 3,884,938 $ 4,368,398 For the Kiewit property facilities, amortization based on total units of production was $3,038 and $78,121 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Depreciation expense on property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $661,152 and $676,493, respectively. |
Mineral Properties and Interest
Mineral Properties and Interests | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Mineral Properties and Interests [Abstract] | |
MINERAL PROPERTIES AND INTERESTS | NOTE 6 – MINERAL PROPERTIES AND INTERESTS Mineral properties and interests as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Kiewit and all other sites $ 3,380,596 $ 3,700,000 JJS property 250,000 250,000 3,630,596 3,950,000 Less accumulated amortization (856,805 ) (852,000 ) 2,773,791 3,098,000 Asset retirement costs Kiewit Site - 725,122 Kiewit Exploration 28,377 28,377 JJS property 31,016 31,016 Total 59,393 784,515 Less accumulated amortization (1,287 ) (266,022 ) 58,106 518,493 Total $ 2,831,897 $ 3,616,493 Amortization of the mineral properties and interests based on total units of production was $5,759 and $63,159 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a reduction in the carrying value of the Kiewit mineral properties and asset retirement costs as a result of a reduction in the properties’ related asset retirement obligation. See Note 9. The Company is required to pay a 4% net smelter royalty (“NSR”) to Qenta, Inc. (“Qenta”) on revenues of gold and silver from the Kiewit gold property and the JJS properties. See Note 7. |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract L
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability [Abstract] | |
PREPAID FORWARD GOLD CONTRACT LIABILITY | NOTE 7 – PREPAID FORWARD GOLD CONTRACT LIABILITY In 2019, the Company entered into and closed a Pre-Paid Forward Gold Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with PDK Utah Holdings, LP (“PDK”) for the sale and purchase by PDK of gold produced from the Company’s mining property. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, as amended, PDK agreed to purchase a total of 47,045 ounces of gold from the Company. The Company agreed to deliver ounces of gold produced from the Kiewit property to PDK and the Company would then receive proceeds from PDK at the then current spot price less a discount specified in the Purchase Agreement. The Company has the option of paying cash for the number of ounces scheduled to be delivered each month at a rate of $500 per ounce. The Company received a net amount of $13,600,000 in 2019 for the future delivery of these gold ounces. In February 2023, PDK sold their ownership position in the Purchase Agreement to Qenta, Inc. (“Qenta”) Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, as amended, the Company is obligated to deliver gold in the following quantities: Months Gold Total Gold December 2020 655 655 January 2021 to March 2021 896 2,688 April 2021 to March 2022 911 10,932 April 2022 to March 2023 1,396 16,752 April 2023 to December 2023 1,753 15,777 January 2024 241 241 47,045 In addition, under the Purchase Agreement, PDK may reduce the required number of ounces to be sold in exchange for up to 8,000 common shares of the Company. To date, this option has not been elected. As security for the obligations of the Company under the Purchase Agreement, the Company has granted a security interest in all of the assets of the Company. The Purchase Agreement contains representations and warranties, as well as affirmative and negative covenants customary to a transaction of this nature. To date, no gold has been delivered under the contract. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, a cumulative of 46,804 and 26,839 ounces, respectively, were scheduled to be delivered under the terms of the Purchase Agreement. The ounces due but unpaid at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 have been reflected in “Due in lieu of gold deliveries” on the balance sheet based on the Company’s option to pay cash in lieu of delivery at $500 per ounce. The forward gold contract balance as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Total ounces to be delivered 46,804 26,839 Contractual payment per ounce in lieu of delivery $ 500 $ 500 Amount due in lieu of gold deliveries $ 23,402,000 $ 13,419,500 For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the activity related to the forward gold contract is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Prepaid forward gold contract liability balance at beginning of period $ 5,841,383 $ 10,263,438 Forward gold contract balance associated with ounces to be delivered during period 4,211,019 3,226,445 Reduction in prepaid forward gold contract liability balance (9,982,500 ) (7,648,500 ) Prepaid forward gold contract liability balance at end of period $ 69,902 $ 5,841,383 As of December 31, 2023, and through the issuance of these financial statements, the Company has received invoices for the deliveries and payments due. The failure to make gold deliveries and make additional payments as described below provides Qenta with certain remedies, including termination of the agreement, demand for early payment of the entire delivery obligations, and enforcement of foreclosure rights against the assets pledged as security under the agreement. Due to the delinquent status of the deliveries and Qenta’s rights under the default provisions of the Purchase Agreement, the Company has classified the entire liability balance owing as current on its balance sheets. The Company’s management has been in discussions with Qenta regarding the status of the Purchase Agreement. To date, Qenta has not exercised its rights of default as defined in the agreement nor has it indicated plans to do so. In addition to the delivery of gold ounces, the Purchase Agreement contains a royalty provision whereby royalties of 4% are due on gold and silver recovered from mining operations at the Kiewit site and sold by the Company to a third party. Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company also accrues a 5% withholding tax to the state of Utah on the royalty payments. Royalties are payable within 30 days following the end of each fiscal quarter. To date, none of the royalty has been paid. The Purchase Agreement contains a participation payment whereby Qenta receives a portion of the proceeds from gold sold by the Company to a third party. The payment due is based upon a percentage of proceeds over a set gold price per ounce. The upside participation amounts are payable within four days following each sale. To date, none The Purchase Agreement provides for the Company to pay default interest (calculated at the rate of LIBOR plus 2%) on outstanding amounts due. To date, none The following is a summary of royalties, upside participation and interest payable: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Royalties payable $ 724,407 $ 585,536 Royalties withholding payable 38,149 30,820 Upside participation payable 2,823,215 2,226,735 Subtotal 3,585,771 2,843,091 Accrued interest, prepaid forward gold contract 2,182,544 640,742 Total $ 5,768,315 $ 3,483,833 |
Note Payable
Note Payable | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Notes Payable [Abstract] | |
NOTE PAYABLE | NOTE 8 – NOTE PAYABLE At December 31, 2022, the Company had a note payable on a piece of equipment with a balance of $58,061. During 2023, the Company paid the remaining note payable balance. |
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] | |
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION | NOTE 9 – ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION Changes in the asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Asset retirement obligation, beginning of year $ 1,496,434 $ 1,362,294 Increase due to change in estimated costs 22,178 - Decrease due to extension of time before costs are incurred (801,015 ) - Accretion expense 149,996 134,140 Asset retirement obligation, end of year $ 867,593 $ 1,496,434 In the first quarter of 2023, the Company updated its estimate for reclamation and closure costs of the mine at the end of its life based on an expanded permit and bonding requirement finalized in December 31, 2022. The updated estimate was approximately $2,730,000 on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an increase of $755,187 from the previous plan. The estimated reclamation costs were discounted using credit adjusted, risk-free interest rate of 11%. During the year ended December 31, 2023, asset retirement obligation and the associated retirement asset of $22,178 was recognized for the disturbance that occurred in 2023. In 2023, the Company updated the expected reclamation commencement date from 2024 to 2033. This extension of time resulted in a reduction of $801,015 in the asset retirement obligation. The reduction also resulted in a reduction to the related asset retirement asset cost of $481,611 and the carrying value of the related mineral property of $319,404. |
Settlement of Consulting Contra
Settlement of Consulting Contract | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Settlement of Consulting Contract [Abstract] | |
SETTLEMENT OF CONSULTING CONTRACT | NOTE 10 – SETTLEMENT OF CONSULTING CONTRACT On March 29, 2018, the Company entered into a five-year Agency Agreement (the “Agency Agreement”) with H&H Metals Corp., a New York corporation (“H&H”). Under the terms of the Agency Agreement, H&H agreed to provide certain advisory services in regard to natural resources activities and to assist in securing purchasers for minerals produced from its mining properties. The Company negotiated a settlement in 2019 with H&H resulting in the Company owing a balance of $200,000 due in July 2020 to H&H. This payment has not yet been paid and is classified as a current liability at both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | NOTE 11 – INCOME TAXES No income tax provision (benefit) has been recognized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 differ from the statutory rate of 21% as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Amount using the statutory rate $ (1,971,900 ) (21 )% $ (1,362,800 ) (21 )% Deferred taxes adjustment 95,800 1 % - Other - - 300 - Change in valuation allowance 1,876,100 20 % 1,362,500 21 % Total income tax provision (benefit) $ - - $ - - The components of the Company’s net deferred tax assets are as follows: December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred tax asset: Net operating loss carryforward $ 7,335,700 $ 5,529,600 Exploration costs 2,200 5,200 Stock based compensation - 95,800 Property and equipment 117,000 - Asset retirement obligation 237,100 189,500 Total deferred tax assets 7,692,000 5,820,100 Valuation allowance (7,507,600 ) (5,631,500 ) 184,400 188,600 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment - (74,900 ) Inventory (184,400 ) (113,700 ) (184,400 ) (188,600 ) Net deferred tax assets $ - $ - At December 31, 2023, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $34.9 million for federal income tax purposes, approximately $7.7 million of which expire between 2036 and 2037. The remaining balance of approximately $27.2 million will never expire but its utilization is limited to 80% of taxable income in any future year. Deferred income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax purposes in different periods. A deferred tax asset valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized. As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of the net deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance equal to 100% of the deferred tax assets has been recorded at December 31, 2023 and 2022. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no material uncertain tax positions taken by the Company. It is not anticipated that unrecognized tax benefits would significantly increase or decrease within 12 months of the reporting date. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. No such interest or penalties were recognized during the periods presented. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company’s federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2020 through 2022 remain open and subject to examination. |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | NOTE 12 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company has a month-to-month lease agreement for its office space with RMH Overhead, LLC (“RMH”), a company owned by Rick Havenstrite, the Company’s President and a director. The Company recognized rent expense of $16,500 and $18,000 for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, no amounts are due to RMH for rent of this office space. The Company rents a haul truck from RMH at a current rate of $7,500 per month on a month-to-month basis. Rent expense of $52,500 and $85,000 was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, no Employment Agreements The Company has an employment agreement with Mr. Havenstrite as President of the Company, which is ongoing. The agreement, as amended, requires Mr. Havenstrite to meet certain time requirements and limits the number of other board member obligations in which he can participate. The agreement allows for a base annual salary of $144,000 plus an auto allowance and certain performance compensation upon fulfillment of established goals. The agreement allows the board of directors to terminate Mr. Havenstrite’s employment at any time, providing for a severance payment upon termination without cause. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, $144,831 and $149,520, respectively of compensation expense was recognized under this agreement . The amounts accrued at December 31, 2023 and 2022 is due to the officers of the Company as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Rick Havenstrite, President $ 71,251 $ 37,697 Marianne Havenstrite, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer 40,615 18,462 Total $ 111,867 $ 56,159 Directors’ fees The Company compensates independent directors for their contributions to the management of the Company, with one director, who serves as chairman of the board, receiving fees of $6,000 per month and another director receiving $5,000 per quarter. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued compensation due to directors was $122,000 and $81,000, respectively. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In addition to commitments disclosed in Notes 6, 7 and 12, the Company had the following commitments and contingencies. Personal property tax and other accrued liabilities Personal property tax for Tooele County, Utah, is billed and becomes due on November 30 of each year. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the amount due to Tooele County is $42,315 and $33,027, respectively and this amount is included in accounts payable. Mining Leases Annual claims’ fees are currently $165 per claim plus administrative and school trust land fees. For the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, claims’ fees paid were $15,318 and $15,318, respectively. Claims fees are due in August for the year beginning in September of that year. |
Capital Stock
Capital Stock | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Capital Stock [Abstract] | |
CAPITAL STOCK | NOTE 14 – CAPITAL STOCK Common Stock The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock. All shares have equal voting rights and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no Preferred Stock The Company's Articles of Incorporation authorized 10,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value Preferred Stock available for issuance with such rights and preferences, including liquidation, dividend, conversion, and voting rights, as the Board of Directors may determine. |
Stock Options
Stock Options | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Stock Options [Abstract] | |
STOCK OPTIONS | NOTE 15 – STOCK OPTIONS The Company had reserved 2,400,000 shares under its 2018 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan was adopted by the board of directors on March 28, 2018, retroactive to February 23, 2018, as a vehicle for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees, officers, directors, consultants, and other service providers. The Plan is administered by the Board of Directors. The Company may issue, to eligible persons, restricted common stock, incentive and non-statutory options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units. The terms and conditions of awards under the Plan will be determined by the Board of Directors. Outstanding and vested options at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were Nil |
Revenue
Revenue | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Revenue [Abstract] | |
REVENUE | NOTE 16 – REVENUE Product sales for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are shown below: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Concentrate sales Gold $ 3,409,471 $ 4,495,177 Silver 62,299 58,529 Total concentrate sales 3,471,770 4,553,706 Deductions to concentrate sales Royalties (146,180 ) (191,735 ) Upside participation payments (596,480 ) (675,887 ) Outside processing (190,057 ) (217,231 ) Subtotal – deductions to concentrate sales (932,717 ) (1,084,853 ) Net concentrate sales 2,539,053 3,468,853 Net processing income - 1,162,678 TOTAL REVENUE $ 2,539,053 $ 4,631,531 For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, all revenues from concentrate sales were from concentrate sold to Asahi Refining. Contract processing income is proceeds received for ore processed for another company. The contract agreement with the outside company for which we were processing material was terminated in October 2022. |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (9,389,967) | $ (6,489,405) |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Accounting Policies, by Policy
Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Risks and Uncertainties | Risks and Uncertainties As a mining company, the revenue, profitability and future rate of growth of the Company are substantially dependent on the prevailing prices for gold and silver. The prices of these metals are volatile and affected by many factors beyond the Company’s control, including prevailing interest rates and returns on other asset classes, expectations regarding inflation, speculation, currency values, governmental decisions regarding precious metals stockpiles, global and regional demand and production, political and economic conditions and other factors. A substantial or extended decline in commodity prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows, access to capital and the quantities of resources that the Company can economically produce. Further, the carrying value of the Company’s property and equipment, net; mineral properties and interests, net; inventories and ore on leach pads are particularly sensitive to the outlook for commodity prices. A decline in the Company’s price outlook from current levels could result in material impairment charges related to these assets. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to metal prices and mineral resources that are the basis for future cash flow estimates utilized in impairment calculations and units-of production amortization calculations, environmental, reclamation and closure obligations, estimates of recoverable silver and gold in leach pad inventories, stock-based compensation and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results will differ from the amounts estimated in these financial statements. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior years’ amounts to the current presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on the results of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows as previously reported. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments and short-term debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. |
Reclamation Bonds | Reclamation Bonds Reclamation bonds primarily represent bonds and are restricted primarily for reclamation funding which are carried at cost plus earned interest. Reclamation bonds are shown as a non-current asset and are included in the balance sheet. See Note 3. |
Inventories | Inventories The recovery of gold from certain oxide ores is achieved through the heap leaching process. Under this method, mineralized material is placed on a leach pad where it is treated with a chemical solution, which dissolves the gold contained in the material. The resulting “pregnant” solution is further processed in a plant where gold is recovered. The Company records ore on leach pad, solution in carbon columns in process and gold concentrate, at average production cost per gold ounce, less provisions required to reduce inventory to net realizable value. Production costs include the cost of mineralized material processed; direct and indirect materials and consumables; direct labor; repairs and maintenance; utilities; amortization of property, equipment, and mineral properties; and mine administrative expenses. Costs are removed from ore on leach pads as ounces are recovered, based on the average cost per recoverable ounce of gold on the leach pad. Estimates of recoverable gold on the leach pad are calculated from the quantities of material placed on the leach pad (measured tons added to the leach pad), the grade of material placed on the leach pad (based on assay data) and an estimated recovery percentage (based on ore type) along with our historical experience. The nature of the leaching process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor inventory levels. As a result, actual gold ounces recovered are regularly monitored and estimates are refined based on actual results over time. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis. The ultimate recovery of gold from a leach pad will not be known until the leaching process is concluded. The quantification of material inventory on the leach pad is based on estimates of the quantities of gold at each balance sheet date that the Company expects to recover during the next 12 to 24 months. See Note 4. |
Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to seven years. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Replacements and betterments that extend the useful life of the property and equipment are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in results of operations. See Note 5. |
Mineral Properties and Interests | Mineral Properties and Interests The Company capitalizes costs for acquiring mineral properties and ongoing mineral lease payments and expenses costs to maintain mineral rights. Upon reaching the production stage, the capitalized costs are amortized using the units-of-production method on the basis of periodic estimates of ore resources. Estimates for ore resources are a key component in determining units of production rates. Estimates of ore resources, mineralized material, and other resources may change, possibly in the near term, resulting in changes to rates in future reporting periods. The Company does not have proven and probable reserves at this time. |
Mineral Exploration and Development Costs | Mineral Exploration and Development Costs Until proven and probable reserves are established, all exploration expenditures and pre-development costs are expensed as incurred. Once such reserves are established, expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operations, are capitalized and will be amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves. Previously capitalized costs, net of accumulated amortization, are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates the carrying amounts of its long-lived assets 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 undiscounted future net cash flows from each mineral property are calculated using estimated future production, estimated future metals prices, operating capital and costs, and reclamations costs. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated discounted 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. |
Stock Based Compensation | Stock Based Compensation All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock or options to purchase shares of common stock are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity award issued. The Company estimates the fair value of 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 the Company’s common stock price over the expected term (“volatility”), the risk-free interest rate and the dividend yield. Changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of the fair value of stock-based compensation. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting. Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the “more likely than not” standard to allow recognition of such an asset. The Company evaluates its tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its tax returns to determine whether the tax positions will more likely than not be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not standard are not recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. When applicable, the Company will recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. No such interest or penalties were recognized during the years presented. See Note 11. |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company. At December 31, 2022, the common stock equivalents of 2,400,000 associated with the Company’s outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the options were antidilutive due to the net losses for the period. The Company has no common stock equivalents at December 31, 2023. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Concentrate Sales: Contract Processing Income: Revenue and related accounts receivable from both types of revenue are recorded net of charges which represent components of the transaction price. Charges are estimated by management upon transfer of risk based on contractual terms, and actual charges typically do not vary materially from management’s estimates. Revenue 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 proceeds are recorded net of the impact of royalties and participation agreements. See Note 16. |
Reclamation and Remediation | Reclamation and Remediation The Company’s operations have been, and are subject to, standards for mine reclamation that have been established by various governmental agencies. The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which the Company incurs a legal obligation for the retirement of tangible long-lived assets. A corresponding asset is also recorded and depreciated over the life of the asset. After the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the liability is adjusted when there are changes in the estimated future cash flows due to change in estimated costs or change in time until reclamation will commence. Determination of any amounts recognized is based upon numerous estimates and assumptions, including future retirement costs, future inflation rates and the credit-adjusted risk-free interest rates. Such assumptions are based on the Company’s current mining plan and the best available information for making such estimates. See Note 9. For non-operating properties, the Company accrues costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred and they are reasonably estimable. Such costs are based on management’s estimate of amounts expected to be incurred when the remediation work is performed. |
Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents and occasionally notes payable. All instruments are accounted for on a historical cost basis, which, due to the short maturity and interest rates of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at December 31, 2023 and 2022. |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements When required to measure assets or liabilities at fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used. The Company determines the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. The categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Level 1 uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 uses significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 uses significant unobservable inputs. The amount of the total gains or losses for the period are included in earnings that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company has no assets nor liabilities that require measurement at fair value on a recurring basis. |
Going Concern | Going Concern As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $30,127,132 through December 31, 2023 and net loss of $9,389,967 for the year ended December 31, 2023 along with negative working capital of $27,883,642, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 in existence. Although production restarted in 2019, it has not yet reached optimum levels. The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products, metals market pricing, and the availability of opportunities for expansion through affiliations and other business relationships. Management intends to continue to seek new capital from equity securities issuances to provide funds needed to increase liquidity, fund internal growth, and fully implement its business plan. The Company’s management believes that is has sufficient funds to meet its obligations and continue production over the next twelve months. |
New Accounting Pronouncements | New Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, amending reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this update on our financial statements and disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures, amending income tax disclosure requirements for the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and are applied prospectively. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this update on our financial statements and disclosures. From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards did not or will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption. |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Schedule of Inventories [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventories | Inventories at December 31, 2023 and 2022 consists of the following: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Ore on leach pad $ 1,437,752 $ 3,266,091 Carbon column in process 210,355 163,619 Finished goods 71,075 114,361 Total $ 1,719,182 $ 3,544,071 |
Property and Equipment (Tables)
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Property and Equipment | The following is a summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2023 and 2022: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Equipment $ 6,600,909 $ 6,528,497 Furniture and fixtures 6,981 6,981 Electronic and computer equipment 50,587 50,587 Vehicles 429,866 369,595 Buildings 100,000 100,000 Land and improvements 98,121 105,299 7,286,464 7,160,959 Less accumulated depreciation (5,007,617 ) (4,401,690 ) 2,278,847 2,759,269 Kiewit property facilities 2,497,436 2,497,436 Less accumulated amortization (891,345 ) (888,307 ) 1,606,091 1,609,129 Total $ 3,884,938 $ 4,368,398 |
Mineral Properties and Intere_2
Mineral Properties and Interests (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Mineral Properties and Interests [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Mineral Properties and Interests | Mineral properties and interests as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Kiewit and all other sites $ 3,380,596 $ 3,700,000 JJS property 250,000 250,000 3,630,596 3,950,000 Less accumulated amortization (856,805 ) (852,000 ) 2,773,791 3,098,000 Asset retirement costs Kiewit Site - 725,122 Kiewit Exploration 28,377 28,377 JJS property 31,016 31,016 Total 59,393 784,515 Less accumulated amortization (1,287 ) (266,022 ) 58,106 518,493 Total $ 2,831,897 $ 3,616,493 |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract_2
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold | Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, as amended, the Company is obligated to deliver gold in the following quantities: Months Gold Total Gold December 2020 655 655 January 2021 to March 2021 896 2,688 April 2021 to March 2022 911 10,932 April 2022 to March 2023 1,396 16,752 April 2023 to December 2023 1,753 15,777 January 2024 241 241 47,045 |
Schedule of Related Contract Expense | The forward gold contract balance as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Total ounces to be delivered 46,804 26,839 Contractual payment per ounce in lieu of delivery $ 500 $ 500 Amount due in lieu of gold deliveries $ 23,402,000 $ 13,419,500 Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Prepaid forward gold contract liability balance at beginning of period $ 5,841,383 $ 10,263,438 Forward gold contract balance associated with ounces to be delivered during period 4,211,019 3,226,445 Reduction in prepaid forward gold contract liability balance (9,982,500 ) (7,648,500 ) Prepaid forward gold contract liability balance at end of period $ 69,902 $ 5,841,383 |
Schedule of Royalties, Upside Participation and Interest Payable | The following is a summary of royalties, upside participation and interest payable: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Royalties payable $ 724,407 $ 585,536 Royalties withholding payable 38,149 30,820 Upside participation payable 2,823,215 2,226,735 Subtotal 3,585,771 2,843,091 Accrued interest, prepaid forward gold contract 2,182,544 640,742 Total $ 5,768,315 $ 3,483,833 |
Asset Retirement Obligation (Ta
Asset Retirement Obligation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations | Changes in the asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Asset retirement obligation, beginning of year $ 1,496,434 $ 1,362,294 Increase due to change in estimated costs 22,178 - Decrease due to extension of time before costs are incurred (801,015 ) - Accretion expense 149,996 134,140 Asset retirement obligation, end of year $ 867,593 $ 1,496,434 |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Income Tax Provision (Benefit) | The income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 differ from the statutory rate of 21% as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Amount using the statutory rate $ (1,971,900 ) (21 )% $ (1,362,800 ) (21 )% Deferred taxes adjustment 95,800 1 % - Other - - 300 - Change in valuation allowance 1,876,100 20 % 1,362,500 21 % Total income tax provision (benefit) $ - - $ - - |
Schedule of Net Deferred Tax Assets | The components of the Company’s net deferred tax assets are as follows: December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred tax asset: Net operating loss carryforward $ 7,335,700 $ 5,529,600 Exploration costs 2,200 5,200 Stock based compensation - 95,800 Property and equipment 117,000 - Asset retirement obligation 237,100 189,500 Total deferred tax assets 7,692,000 5,820,100 Valuation allowance (7,507,600 ) (5,631,500 ) 184,400 188,600 Deferred tax liabilities Property and equipment - (74,900 ) Inventory (184,400 ) (113,700 ) (184,400 ) (188,600 ) Net deferred tax assets $ - $ - |
Related Party Transactions (Tab
Related Party Transactions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Amounts Accrued | The amounts accrued at December 31, 2023 and 2022 is due to the officers of the Company as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Rick Havenstrite, President $ 71,251 $ 37,697 Marianne Havenstrite, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer 40,615 18,462 Total $ 111,867 $ 56,159 |
Revenue (Tables)
Revenue (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Revenue [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Product Sales | Product sales for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are shown below: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Concentrate sales Gold $ 3,409,471 $ 4,495,177 Silver 62,299 58,529 Total concentrate sales 3,471,770 4,553,706 Deductions to concentrate sales Royalties (146,180 ) (191,735 ) Upside participation payments (596,480 ) (675,887 ) Outside processing (190,057 ) (217,231 ) Subtotal – deductions to concentrate sales (932,717 ) (1,084,853 ) Net concentrate sales 2,539,053 3,468,853 Net processing income - 1,162,678 TOTAL REVENUE $ 2,539,053 $ 4,631,531 |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Outstanding stock options were excluded (in Shares) | 2,400,000 | |
Accumulated deficit | $ 30,127,132 | |
Net loss | 9,389,967 | |
Working capital | $ 27,883,642 |
Reclamation Bonds (Details)
Reclamation Bonds (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Reclamation Bonds [Line Items] | ||
Surety bond in escrow account | $ 674,000 | $ 674,000 |
Deposits | 926,376 | 917,547 |
Paid additional bonding amount | 644,000 | |
Mineral [Member] | ||
Reclamation Bonds [Line Items] | ||
Reclamation costs | $ 1,600,376 | $ 1,591,547 |
Inventories (Details)
Inventories (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Inventories [Abstract] | ||
General production and project costs | $ 2,100,080 | $ 2,111,596 |
Inventories (Details) - Schedul
Inventories (Details) - Schedule of Inventories - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Total Inventory | $ 1,719,182 | $ 3,544,071 |
Ore on leach pad [Member] | ||
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Total Inventory | 1,437,752 | 3,266,091 |
Carbon column in process [Member] | ||
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Total Inventory | 210,355 | 163,619 |
Finished goods [Member] | ||
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Total Inventory | $ 71,075 | $ 114,361 |
Property and Equipment (Details
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ||
Amortization expense | $ 3,038 | $ 78,121 |
Depreciation expense | $ 661,152 | $ 676,493 |
Property and Equipment (Detai_2
Property and Equipment (Details) - Schedule of Property and Equipment - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Net total | $ 3,884,938 | $ 4,368,398 |
Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 7,286,464 | 7,160,959 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (5,007,617) | (4,401,690) |
Property and equipment, Gross | 2,278,847 | 2,759,269 |
Equipment [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 6,600,909 | 6,528,497 |
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 6,981 | 6,981 |
Electronic and computer equipment [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 50,587 | 50,587 |
Vehicles [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 429,866 | 369,595 |
Buildings [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Land and improvements [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 98,121 | 105,299 |
Kiewit property facilities [Member] | Property and Equipment [Member] | ||
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, Other Gross | 2,497,436 | 2,497,436 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (891,345) | (888,307) |
Property and equipment, Gross | $ 1,606,091 | $ 1,609,129 |
Mineral Properties and Intere_3
Mineral Properties and Interests (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Mineral Properties and Interests [Abstract] | ||
Amortization of the mineral properties | $ 5,759 | $ 63,159 |
Smelter royalty | 4% |
Mineral Properties and Intere_4
Mineral Properties and Interests (Details) - Schedule of Mineral Properties and Interests - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Schedule of Mineral Properties and Interests [Abstract] | ||
Kiewit and all other sites | $ 3,380,596 | $ 3,700,000 |
JJS property | 250,000 | 250,000 |
Total | 3,630,596 | 3,950,000 |
Less accumulated amortization | (856,805) | (852,000) |
Total | 2,773,791 | 3,098,000 |
Asset retirement costs | ||
Kiewit Site | 725,122 | |
Kiewit Exploration | 28,377 | 28,377 |
JJS property | 31,016 | 31,016 |
Total | 59,393 | 784,515 |
Less accumulated amortization | (1,287) | (266,022) |
Mineral properties after accumulated depletion | 58,106 | 518,493 |
Total | $ 2,831,897 | $ 3,616,493 |
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Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability [Line Items] | |||
Purchased shares (in Shares) | 47,045 | ||
Per Ounce Rate amount | $ 500 | $ 500 | |
Common shares (in Shares) | 8,000 | ||
Cumulative (in Shares) | 46,804 | 26,839 | |
Royalties percentage | 4% | ||
Withholding tax percentage | 5% | ||
Royalties amount | $ 0 | ||
Paid amount | |||
Default interest percentage | 2% | ||
Purchase paid | |||
PDK [Member] | |||
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability [Line Items] | |||
Per Ounce Rate amount | $ 500 | ||
Received net amount | $ 13,600,000 |
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Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold [Line Items] | |
Total Gold Ounces | 47,045 |
December 2020 [Member] | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold [Line Items] | |
Gold Ounces Per Month | 655 |
Total Gold Ounces | 655 |
January 2021 to March 2021 [Member] | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold [Line Items] | |
Gold Ounces Per Month | 896 |
Total Gold Ounces | 2,688 |
April 2021 to March 2022 [Member] | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold [Line Items] | |
Gold Ounces Per Month | 911 |
Total Gold Ounces | 10,932 |
April 2022 to March 2023 [Member] | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold [Line Items] | |
Gold Ounces Per Month | 1,396 |
Total Gold Ounces | 16,752 |
April 2023 to December 2023 [Member] | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold [Line Items] | |
Gold Ounces Per Month | 1,753 |
Total Gold Ounces | 15,777 |
January 2024 [Member] | |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Company is Obligated to Deliver Gold [Line Items] | |
Gold Ounces Per Month | 241 |
Total Gold Ounces | 241 |
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Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Related Contract Expense - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Schedule of Related Contract Expense [Abstract] | ||
Total ounces to be delivered | $ 46,804 | $ 26,839 |
Contractual payment per ounce in lieu of delivery | 500 | 500 |
Amount due in lieu of gold deliveries | 23,402,000 | 13,419,500 |
Prepaid forward gold contract liability balance at beginning of period | 5,841,383 | 10,263,438 |
Forward gold contract balance associated with ounces to be delivered during period | 4,211,019 | 3,226,445 |
Reduction in prepaid forward gold contract liability balance | (9,982,500) | (7,648,500) |
Prepaid forward gold contract liability balance at end of period | $ 69,902 | $ 5,841,383 |
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract_6
Prepaid Forward Gold Contract Liability (Details) - Schedule of Royalties, Upside Participation and Interest Payable - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Schedule of Royalties, Upside Participation and Interest Payable [Line Items] | ||
Royalties payable | $ 724,407 | $ 585,536 |
Royalties withholding payable | 38,149 | 30,820 |
Upside participation payable | 2,823,215 | 2,226,735 |
Subtotal | 3,585,771 | 2,843,091 |
Accrued interest [Member] | ||
Schedule of Royalties, Upside Participation and Interest Payable [Line Items] | ||
Accrued interest, prepaid forward gold contract | 2,182,544 | 640,742 |
Total | $ 5,768,315 | $ 3,483,833 |
Note Payable (Details)
Note Payable (Details) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) |
Notes Payable [Abstract] | |
Notes payable | $ 58,061 |
Asset Retirement Obligation (De
Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract] | |
Estimate value | $ 2,730,000 |
Increase estimate value | $ 755,187 |
Risk-free interest rate | 11% |
Asset retirement obligation | $ 22,178 |
Asset Retirements Obligation Period Increase Decrease | 801,015 |
Asset retirement asset cost | 481,611 |
Mineral Properties, Gross | $ 319,404 |
Asset Retirement Obligation (_2
Asset Retirement Obligation (Details) - Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Abstract] | ||
Asset retirement obligation, beginning of year | $ 1,496,434 | $ 1,362,294 |
Increase due to change in estimated costs | 22,178 | |
Decrease due to extension of time before costs are incurred | (801,015) | |
Accretion expense | 149,996 | 134,140 |
Asset retirement obligation, end of year | $ 867,593 | $ 1,496,434 |
Settlement of Consulting Cont_2
Settlement of Consulting Contract (Details) | Mar. 29, 2018 USD ($) |
Settlement of Consulting Contract [Abstract] | |
Company owing balance | $ 200,000 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income Tax [Line Items] | ||
Statutory rate | 21% | 21% |
Net operating loss carry forwards (in Dollars) | $ 34.9 | |
Approximately (in Dollars) | $ 27.2 | |
Taxable | 80% | |
Management [Member] | ||
Income Tax [Line Items] | ||
Net deferred tax assets valuation allowance equal percent | 100% | 100% |
Federal Income [Member] | ||
Income Tax [Line Items] | ||
Net operating loss carry forwards (in Dollars) | $ 7.7 |
Income Taxes (Details) - Schedu
Income Taxes (Details) - Schedule of Income Tax Provision (Benefit) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Schedule of Income Tax Provision Benefit [Abstract] | ||
Amount using the statutory rate, amount | $ (1,971,900) | $ (1,362,800) |
Amount using the statutory rate, percentage | (21.00%) | (21.00%) |
Deferred taxes adjustment, amount | $ 95,800 | |
Deferred taxes adjustment, percentage | 1% | |
Other, amount | $ 300 | |
Other, percentage | ||
Change in valuation allowance, amount | $ 1,876,100 | $ 1,362,500 |
Change in valuation allowance, percentage | 20% | 21% |
Total income tax provision (benefit), amount | ||
Total income tax provision (benefit), percentage |
Income Taxes (Details) - Sche_2
Income Taxes (Details) - Schedule of Net Deferred Tax Assets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deferred tax asset: | ||
Net operating loss carryforward | $ 7,335,700 | $ 5,529,600 |
Exploration costs | 2,200 | 5,200 |
Stock based compensation | 95,800 | |
Property and equipment | 117,000 | |
Asset retirement obligation | 237,100 | 189,500 |
Total deferred tax assets | 7,692,000 | 5,820,100 |
Valuation allowance | (7,507,600) | (5,631,500) |
Net deferred tax assets | 184,400 | 188,600 |
Deferred tax liabilities | ||
Property and equipment | (74,900) | |
Inventory | (184,400) | (113,700) |
Deferred tax liabilities | (184,400) | (188,600) |
Net deferred tax assets |
Related Party Transactions (Det
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Related Party Transactions [Line Items] | ||
Rent expense | $ 16,500 | $ 18,000 |
Base annual salary | 144,000 | |
Compensation expense | 144,831 | 149,520 |
One Director [Member] | ||
Related Party Transactions [Line Items] | ||
Fees received | 6,000 | |
Another Director [Member] | ||
Related Party Transactions [Line Items] | ||
Fees received | 5,000 | |
Director [Member] | ||
Related Party Transactions [Line Items] | ||
Accrued compensation | 122,000 | 81,000 |
Equipment [Member] | ||
Related Party Transactions [Line Items] | ||
Rent expense | ||
RMH Overhead, LLC (“RMH”) [Member] | ||
Related Party Transactions [Line Items] | ||
Rent expense | 52,500 | $ 85,000 |
Current rate rent | $ 7,500 |
Related Party Transactions (D_2
Related Party Transactions (Details) - Schedule of Amounts Accrued - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Schedule of Amounts Accrued [Line Items] | ||
Due to the officers of the Company | $ 111,867 | $ 56,159 |
Rick Havenstrite, President [Member] | ||
Schedule of Amounts Accrued [Line Items] | ||
Due to the officers of the Company | 71,251 | 37,697 |
Marianne Havenstrite, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer [Member] | ||
Schedule of Amounts Accrued [Line Items] | ||
Due to the officers of the Company | $ 40,615 | $ 18,462 |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Claim fees | $ 15,318 | $ 15,318 |
Tooele County [Member] | ||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Amount due | 42,315 | $ 33,027 |
Mining Lease [Member] | ||
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Annual claims fees | $ 165 |
Capital Stock (Details)
Capital Stock (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Capital Stock [Abstract] | ||
Common stock shares, authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common stock, voting rights | All shares have equal voting rights and have one vote per share | |
Cumulative percentage | 50% | |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock transactions |
Stock Options (Details)
Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Stock Options [Line Items] | |||
Outstanding and vested options | 2,400,000 | ||
Exercise price (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.4 | ||
Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | |||
Stock Options [Line Items] | |||
Reserved shares | 2,400,000 |
Revenue (Details) - Schedule of
Revenue (Details) - Schedule of Product Sales - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Concentrate sales | ||
Total concentrate sales | $ 3,471,770 | $ 4,553,706 |
Deductions to concentrate sales | ||
Royalties | (146,180) | (191,735) |
Upside participation payments | (596,480) | (675,887) |
Outside processing | (190,057) | (217,231) |
Subtotal – deductions to concentrate sales | (932,717) | (1,084,853) |
Net concentrate sales | 2,539,053 | 3,468,853 |
Net processing income | 1,162,678 | |
TOTAL REVENUE | 2,539,053 | 4,631,531 |
Gold [Member] | ||
Concentrate sales | ||
Total concentrate sales | 3,409,471 | 4,495,177 |
Silver [Member] | ||
Concentrate sales | ||
Total concentrate sales | $ 62,299 | $ 58,529 |