Related Party Transactions | Note 2Related Party Transactions Effective October 1, 2005, we began paying a management consulting fee to Minera Teles Pires Inc., a company controlled by the President and director of the Company. The agreement provides a fixed fee of $10,000 per month of which $5,000 is paid and the other $5,000 deferred until financing is obtained by us. Additionally, the agreement provides for a payment of $1,500 per month for office rent and expenses. During the nine months ended December 31, 2015, we incurred approximately $103,500 in management fees and rent from Minera Teles Pires Inc. As of December 31, 2015, we owed Minera Teles Pires approximately $350,000 for management fees and out of pocket expenses. Effective February 24, 2012, we began paying consulting fees to Jerikodie, Inc., a company controlled by our Vice President and a director of the Company. The agreement provides a fixed fee of $9,000 per month plus approved expenses. During the nine months ended December 31, 2015, we incurred approximately $81,000 in consulting fees from Jerikodie, Inc. As of December 31, 2015, we owed Jerikodie, Inc. approximately $264,100 for consulting fees and out of pocket expenses. On March 19, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Wm Chris Mathers to compensate Mr. Mathers as the Companys CFO and agreed to pay Mr. Mathers cash in the amount of $1,000 per month increasing to $2,000 per month on September 1, 2013 and to $3,000 per month on March 1, 2014. During the nine months ended December 31, 2015, we incurred $27,000 in compensation to Mr. Mathers. As of December 31, 2015, we owed Mr. Mathers $52,000 for consulting fees. On June 29, 2015, our President and CEO borrowed $12,500, at 0% interest, from the Company. The note was due in full 90 days from the date of issuance. Mr. Bachman has deferred all compensation due him since January 1, 2015. |