Scandium International Mining (SCYYF) 10-K 28 Feb 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 23, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Trading Symbol	scy
Entity Registrant Name	SCANDIUM INTERNATIONAL MINING CORP.
Entity Central Index Key	1,408,146
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		292,170,239
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Public Float			$ 40,470,041
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current
Cash	$ 343,434	$ 615,234
Prepaid expenses and receivables	45,986	51,227
Total Current Assets	389,420	666,461
Equipment	1,947	2,918
Mineral property interests	704,053	704,053
Total Assets	1,095,420	1,373,432
Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	34,153	27,649
Accounts payable with related parties	32,036	13,704
Total Liabilities	66,189	41,353
Stockholders' Equity
Capital stock (Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares; Issued and outstanding: 291,970,239 (2016 - 225,047,200))	106,468,869	91,142,335
Treasury stock (1,033,333 common shares) (2016 - 1,033,333)	(1,264,194)	(1,264,194)
Additional paid in capital	4,617,484	6,844,671
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(853,400)	(853,400)
Deficit	(107,939,528)	(93,446,610)
Total Stockholders' Equity	1,029,231	2,422,802
Non-controlling Interest in a Subsidiary	0	(1,090,723)
Total Equity	1,029,231	1,332,079
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 1,095,420	$ 1,373,432

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	291,970,239	225,047,200
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	291,970,239	225,047,200
Treasury Stock (common shares)	1,033,333	1,033,333

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
EXPENSES
Amortization	$ 971	$ 2,850
Consulting	182,028	102,000
Exploration	312,185	509,854
General and administrative	300,234	185,336
Insurance	29,068	33,224
Professional fees	97,977	96,007
Salaries and benefits	623,525	516,361
Stock-based compensation	1,283,830	469,434
Travel and entertainment	85,888	54,988
Loss from operations before other items	(2,915,706)	(1,970,054)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	51,628	(23,839)
Write-off of mineral property	0	(238,670)
Total Other Items	51,628	(262,509)
Loss and comprehensive loss for the year	(2,864,078)	(2,232,563)
Costs allocable to non-controlling interest in a subsidiary	73,488	124,135
Loss and comprehensive loss for the year attributable to Scandium International Mining Corp.	$ (2,790,590)	$ (2,108,428)
Basic and diluted loss per common share attributable to Scandium International Mining Corp.	$ (0.01)	$ (0.01)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding	230,206,639	225,047,200

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the year	$ (2,864,078)	$ (2,232,563)
Items not affecting cash:
Amortization	971	2,850
Stock-based compensation	1,283,830	469,434
Write-off of mineral property	0	238,670
Changes in non-cash working capital items:
Decrease in prepaids and receivables	5,241	56,302
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and accounts payable with related parties	24,836	(165,978)
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	(1,549,200)	(1,631,285)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Equipment purchase	0	(3,157)
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities	0	(3,157)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common shares issued	1,082,250	0
Options exercised for common shares	195,150	0
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	1,277,400	0
Change in cash during the year	(271,800)	(1,634,442)
Cash, beginning of year	615,234	2,249,676
Cash, end of year	$ 343,434	$ 615,234

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($)	Capital Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Deficit [Member]	Total Stockholders Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest in a Subsidiary [Member]	Total
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 91,142,335	$ 6,375,237	$ (1,264,194)	$ (853,400)	$ (91,338,182)	$ 4,061,796	$ (966,588)	$ 3,095,208
Beginning Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	225,047,200
Stock-based compensation		469,434				469,434		469,434
Loss for the year					(2,108,428)	(2,108,428)	(124,135)	(2,232,563)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 91,142,335	6,844,671	(1,264,194)	(853,400)	(93,446,610)	2,422,802	(1,090,723)	1,332,079
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2016	225,047,200
Private placement	$ 1,082,250					1,082,250		1,082,250
Private placement, Shares	4,807,394
Options exercised	$ 414,052	(218,902)				195,150		195,150
Options exercised (Shares)	3,285,000
Minority interest acquisition	$ 13,830,232	(3,292,115)			(11,702,328)	(1,164,211)	1,164,211
Minority interest acquisition (Shares)	58,830,645
Stock-based compensation		1,283,830				1,283,830		1,283,830
Loss for the year					(2,790,590)	(2,790,590)	$ (73,488)	(2,864,078)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 106,468,869	$ 4,617,484	$ (1,264,194)	$ (853,400)	$ (107,939,528)	$ 1,029,231		$ 1,029,231
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2017	291,970,239

NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERA

NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS [Text Block]	1. NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS Scandium International Mining Corp. (the “Company”) is a specialty metals and alloys company focusing on scandium and other specialty metals. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada in 2006. The Company currently trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SCY”. The Company’s focus is on the exploration and evaluation of its specialty metals assets, specifically the Nyngan scandium deposit located in New South Wales, Australia. The Company is an exploration stage company and anticipates incurring significant additional expenditures prior to production at any and all of its properties. In fiscal 2015, the Company settled a $2,500,000 promissory note payable in exchange for a 20% interest in its Australian subsidiary which holds the Nyngan and Honeybugle properties. In fiscal 2017, this 20% interest was converted into common shares of the Company (Note 11). These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis that contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities at their carrying values in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. These financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that may be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The Company currently earns no operating revenues and will require additional capital in order to advance the Nyngan property. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain and is dependent upon the generation of profits from mineral properties, obtaining additional financing and maintaining continued support from its shareholders and creditors. These are material uncertainties that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In the event that additional financial support is not received, or operating profits are not generated, the carrying values of the Company’s assets may be adversely affected.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Text Block]	2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES a) Basis of presentation These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“US GAAP”). These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, EMC Metals USA Inc., Scandium International Mining Corp. Norway AS, and EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd.(“EMC-A”).” During the year, Wolfram Jack Mining Corp. and The Technology Store, Inc. were wound-up and no longer are included in these consolidated financial statements. Non-controlling interest represents the minority shareholders’ 20% proportionate share of the net assets and results of the Company’s majority-owned Australian subsidiary, EMC-A, until the date the 20% interest was disposed by the Company (Note 11). In October 2017, the Company reacquired the remaining 20% minority interest in EMC-A through the issuance of common shares (Note 11). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. b) Use of estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the deferred income tax asset valuations, asset impairment, stock-based compensation and loss contingencies. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. The Company considers itself to be an exploration stage company and will consider the transition to development stage after it receives funding to begin mine construction, and board approval. c) Equipment Equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated amortization, calculated as follows: Computer equipment 30% straight line Office equipment 20% straight line d) Mineral interests and exploration and development costs The costs of acquiring mineral rights are capitalized at the date of acquisition. After acquisition, various factors can affect the recoverability of the capitalized costs. If, after review, management concludes that the carrying amount of a mineral interest is impaired, it will be written down to estimated fair value. Exploration costs incurred on mineral interests are expensed as incurred. Development costs incurred on proven and probable reserves will be capitalized. Upon commencement of production, capitalized costs will be amortized using the unit-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on proven and probable reserves. e) Asset retirement obligations The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the long-lived assets. The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset. Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost). f) Long-lived assets Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. For purposes of evaluating the recoverability of long-lived assets, the recoverability test is performed using undiscounted net cash flows or fair value in use related to the long-lived assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. g) Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under the asset and liability method 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. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some part or all of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized. h) Loss per share Basic loss per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. To calculate diluted loss per share, the Company uses the treasury stock method and the if converted method. As at December 31, 2017 and 2016 there were no warrants outstanding and 23,585,000 options (2016 – 21,820,000) outstanding which have not been included in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as these were anti-dilutive. i) Foreign exchange The Company's and subsidiaries’ functional currency is the US Dollar (“USD”). Any monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the USD are translated at the rate prevailing at year end. Revenue and expenses in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation. Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into USD are included in current results of operations. Fixed assets and mineral properties have been translated at historical rates, the rate on the date of the transaction. j) Stock-based compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. Under the fair value recognition provisions, stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date for all stock-based awards to employees and directors and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. Any grants to non-employees are measured at the fair value of the services provided, or at the fair value of the options granted, whichever is more reliable. The Black-Scholes option valuation model is used to calculate fair value. k) Financial instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable with related parties. It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from its financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values unless otherwise noted. The Company has its cash primarily in three commercial banks, one in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, one in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and one in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. l) Concentration of credit risk The financial instrument which potentially subjects the Company to concentration of credit risk is cash. The Company maintains cash in bank accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. As at December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company has exceeded the federally insured limit. The Company has not experienced any losses in such amounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts. m) Fair value of financial assets and liabilities The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on US GAAP guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities as held-for-trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities depending on their nature. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized at fair value on their initial recognition, except for those arising from certain related party transactions which are accounted for at the transferor’s carrying amount or exchange amount. Financial assets and liabilities classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and financial liabilities other than those classified as held-for-trading are measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method of amortization. Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being recognized as other comprehensive income until realized, or if an unrealized loss is considered other than temporary, the unrealized loss is recorded in income. Financial instruments, including receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable with related parties are carried at amortized cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at December 31, 2017 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset: Quoted Prices Significant Other Significant December 31, in Active Markets Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs 2017 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets: Cash $ 343,434 $ 343,434 $ – $ – Total $ 343,434 $ 343,434 $ – $ – The carrying value of receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable to related parties approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature. The fair values of cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources. n) Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 – Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Scope of Modification Accounting. This accounting pronouncement deals with a change in any of the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. The standard goes into effect for all interim and annual statements beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has determined that this guidance will have no impact on its financial statements. Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842). This accounting pronouncement allows lessees to make an accounting policy election to not recognize a lease asset and liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less and do not have a purchase option that is expected to be exercised. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statements. Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 – Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This accounting pronouncement, which goes into effect for annual periods beginning after December 12, 2017, is far reaching and covers several presentation areas dealing with measurement, impairment, assumptions used in estimating fair value and several other areas. The Company has determined that this guidance will have no impact on its financial statements.

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
EQUIPMENT [Text Block]	3. EQUIPMENT 2017 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Additions Net Book Value Net Book Value (disposals) Amortization Computer equipment $ 2,918 $ - $ (971 ) $ 1,947 $ 2,918 $ - $ (971 ) $ 1,947 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, Net Book Value Additions 2016 Net Book (disposals) Amortization Value Computer equipment $ 1,017 $ 3,157 $ (1,256 ) $ 2,918 Office equipment 1,594 - (1,594 ) - $ 2,611 $ 3,157 $ (2,850 ) $ 2,918

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS [Text Block]	4. MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS Scandium and December 31, 2017 other Acquisition costs Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 704,053 Additions - Balance December 31, 2017 $ 704,053 Scandium and December 31, 2016 other Acquisition costs Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 942,723 Write-off of Tordal property (238,670 ) Balance December 31, 2016 $ 704,053 Title to mineral property interests involves certain inherent risks due to the difficulties of determining the validity of certain claims as well as the potential for problems arising from the frequently ambiguous conveyancing history characteristic of many mineral property interests. The Company has investigated title to all of its mineral property interests and, to the best of its knowledge, title to all of its properties is in good standing. SCANDIUM PROPERTIES Nyngan, New South Wales Property The Company holds a 100% (2016 – 80%) (Note 11) interest in the Nyngan property in New South Wales, Australia. A definitive feasibility study was completed on the property in fiscal 2016. During December 2017 the Company revised and renewed a scandium product offtake agreement for delivery of scandium based product upon availability from mine production. Royalties attached to the Nyngan property include, a 0.7% royalty on gross mineral sales on the property, a 1.5% Net Profits Interest royalty to private parties involved with the early exploration on the property, and a 1.7% Net Smelter Returns royalty payable for 12 years after production commences, subject to terms in the settlement agreement. Another revenue royalty is payable to private interests of 0.2%, subject to a $370,000 cap. A NSW minerals royalty will also be levied on the project, subject to negotiation, currently 4% on revenue. Honeybugle property, Australia The Company holds a 100% (2016 – 80%) (Note 11) interest in the Honeybugle property. Kiviniemi Scandium Property Finland In June 2017, the Company was granted a reservation on an Exploration License for the Kiviniemi Scandium Property in central Finland from the Finnish regulatory body governing mineral exploration and mining in Finland. This reservation grants a first position right to apply for an exploration license on the property (protected through calendar 2018). The Company filed the exploration application in January 2018, for review and anticipated grant by mid-2018. As of December 31, 2017, no funds have been capitalized for this property Tørdal property, Norway In December 2016, it was decided to write-off the Company’s interest, $238,670, in the Tordal property.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Text Block]	5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company expensed $841,930 for stock-based compensation for stock options issued to Company directors. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company expensed $366,923 for stock options issued to Company directors. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the Company paid a consulting fee of $102,000 to one of its directors. As at December 31, 2017, the Company owed $32,036 (2016 - $13,704) to officers of the Company.

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PA

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL [Text Block]	6. CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL On October 6, 2017, the Company issued 58,830,645 common shares for conversion of the minority interest in its Australian properties at a fair value of $13,830,232 (Note 11). On August 2, 2017, the Company issued 3,628,333 common shares at a value of C$0.30 per common share for total proceeds of C$1,088,500 ($820,875). On March 17, 2017, the Company issued 1,179,061 common shares at a value of C$0.29 per common share for total proceeds of C$341,928 ($261,375). Stock Options The Company established a stock option plan (the “Plan”) under which it is authorized to grant options to executive officers and directors, employees and consultants and the number of options granted under the Plan shall not exceed 15% of the shares outstanding. Under the Plan, the exercise period of the options may not exceed ten years from the date of grant and vesting is determined by the Board of Directors. Stock option transactions are summarized as follows: Stock Options Weighted average Number exercise price in Canadian $ Outstanding, December 31, 2015 17,610,000 $ 0.12 Granted 5,260,000 0.14 Expired (1,050,000 ) 0.24 Outstanding, December 31, 2016 21,820,000 0.11 Granted 5,600,000 0.38 Exercised (3,285,000 ) 0.08 Expired (550,000 ) 0.07 Outstanding, December 31, 2017 23,585,000 $ 0.18 Number currently exercisable 22,495,500 $ 0.18 Number of Number of Exercise Expiary Date Options 1,000,000 1,000,000 0.100 May 9, 2018 3,375,000 3,375,000 0.120 July 25, 2019 200,000 200,000 0.100 December 30, 2019 3,450,000 3,450,000 0.140 April 17, 2020 250,000 250,000 0.600 May 11, 2020 400,000 400,000 0.115 August 28, 2020 4,300,000 4,300,000 0.010 November 5, 2020 4,785,500 4,860,000 0.130 February 8, 2021 320,000 400,000 0.200 June 14, 2021 4,365,000 5,100,000 0.370 February 21, 2022 50,000 250,000 0.300 October 6, 2022 22,495,500 23,585,000 As at December 31, 2017 the Company’s outstanding and exercisable stock options have an aggregate intrinsic value of $1,467,123 (2016 - $922,412). Stock-based compensation During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized stock-based compensation of $1,283,830 (December 31, 2016 - $469,434) in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss as a result of incentive stock options granted and vested in the current period. There was a corresponding entry to additional paid in capital. There were 5,600,000 stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 – 5,260,000). The weighted average fair value of the options granted in the year was C$0.32 (2016 - C$0.12) . The fair value of all compensatory options granted is estimated on grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair values of options granted are as follows: 2017 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.13% 1.13% Expected life 5 years 5 years Volatility 141.12% 141.12% Forfeiture rate 0.00% 0.00% Dividend rate 0.00% 0.00%

TREASURY STOCK

TREASURY STOCK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
TREASURY STOCK [Text Block]	7. TREASURY STOCK Number Amount Treasury shares, December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 1,033,333 $ 1,264,194 Treasury shares comprise shares of the Company which cannot be sold without the prior approval of the TSX.

SEGMENTED INFORMATION

SEGMENTED INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SEGMENTED INFORMATION [Text Block]	8. SEGMENTED INFORMATION The Company’s mineral properties are located in Australia. The Company’s capital assets’ geographic information is as follows: December 31, 2017 Australia United States Total Equipment $ - $ 1,947 $ 1,947 Mineral property interests 704,053 - 704,053 $ 704,053 $ 1,947 $ 706,000 December 31, 2016 Australia United States Total Equipment $ - $ 2,918 $ 2,918 Mineral property interests 704,053 - 704,053 $ 704,053 $ 2,918 $ 706,971

DEFERRED INCOME TAX

DEFERRED INCOME TAX	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
DEFERRED INCOME TAX [Text Block]	9. DEFERRED INCOME TAX A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates with the reported taxes is as follows: 2017 2016 Loss before income taxes $ (2,864,078 ) $ (2,232,563 ) Expected income tax (recovery) (726,000 ) (548,000 ) Change in statutory, foreign tax, and other (20,000 ) (439,000 ) Permanent difference 312,000 90,000 Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns (453,000 ) - Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences 887,000 897,000 Total Income tax expense (recovery) $ - $ - The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows; 2017 2016 Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Exploration and evaluation assets $ 1,708,000 $ 1,527,000 Property and equipment 69,000 63,000 Share issue costs 8,000 13,000 Marketable securities 19,000 19,000 Allowable capital losses 1,913,000 1,786,000 Non-capital losses available for future periods 4,111,000 3,533,000 7,828,000 6,941,000 Unrecognized deferred tax assets (7,828,000 ) (6,941,000 ) Net deferred tax assets $ - $ - The significant components of the Company’s temporary differences, unused tax credits and unused tax losses that have not been included on the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows: 2017 Expiry Date 2016 Expiry Date Range Range Temporary Differences Exploration and evaluation assets $ 6,536,000 No expiry date $ 5,848,000 No expiry date Property and equipment 264,000 No expiry date 244,000 No expiry date Share issue costs 37,000 2036 to 2039 48,000 2036 to 2039 Marketable securities 145,000 No expiry date 145,000 No expiry date Allowable capital losses 7,359,000 No expiry date 6,870,000 No expiry date Non-capital losses available for future periods 15,709,000 2018 to 2037 13,509,000 2018 to 2036

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RE

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS [Text Block]	10. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS On October 10, 2017, the Company closed a share exchange transaction to acquire 100% ownership of EMC-A in a non-cash transaction. The Company issued 58,830,645 shares of the Company’s common shares at a fair value of $13,830,232 to increase the Company ownership of EMC-A from 80% to 100% (see Note 11 for additional details). There were no major non-cash transactions in the year ended December 31, 2016. There were no amounts paid for taxes and interest in the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

EMC METALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

EMC METALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
EMC METALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD [Text Block]	11. EMC METALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD On August 24, 2015 the Company’s $2,500,000 promissory note payable converted into a 20% ownership interest in EMC-A, with the Company holding an 80% ownership interest. EMC-A held interests in the Nyngan Scandium Project and Honeybugle Scandium property. Upon conversion of the promissory note payable, EMC-A was operated as a joint venture between Scandium Investments LLC (“SIL”) and the Company. SIL held a carried interest in the Nyngan Scandium Project and was not required to contribute cash for the operation of EMC-A until the Company met two development milestones: (1) filing a feasibility study on SEDAR, and (2) receiving a mining license on either joint venture property. At such time as the two development milestones were met, SIL was to fully participate on project costs thereafter. Completion of the development milestones by the Company, as described above, activated a second one-time, limited period option for SIL to elect to convert the fair market value of its 20% joint venture interest in the Nyngan Scandium Project and Honeybugle Scandium property into an equivalent value of the Company’s common shares, at the then prevailing market prices, rather than continue with ownership at the project level. SIL elected to exercise the conversion option as described. On October 10, 2017, the Company announced that it had closed the share exchange transaction to acquire SIL’s entire 20% ownership of EMC-A. The Company issued 57,371,565 shares of the Company’s common shares at a fair value of $13,487,223 to acquire SIL’s shares of EMC-A and increase the Company ownership of EMC-A from 80% to 100%. The Company also provided for a pay-out of a 20% portion of a 0.7% revenue-based royalty on Nyngan/Honeybugle that was entered into by the Company in 2015. This royalty was excluded from SIL’s share in the project interests, at the time, and as a result an adjustment payment of 1,459,080 common shares at a fair value of $343,009 was made. SIL also was granted the right to nominate two directors to the Company Board.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

SUBSEQUENT EVENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SUBSEQUENT EVENT [Text Block]	12. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On January 19, 2018, the Company issued 6,500,000 stock options at C$0.225 with a 5 year life and various vesting terms. On January 30, 2018, a director of the Company exercised 200,000 stock options at a price of C$0.10 for proceeds of $16,070.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Basis of presentation [Policy Text Block]	a) Basis of presentation These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“US GAAP”). These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, EMC Metals USA Inc., Scandium International Mining Corp. Norway AS, and EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd.(“EMC-A”).” During the year, Wolfram Jack Mining Corp. and The Technology Store, Inc. were wound-up and no longer are included in these consolidated financial statements. Non-controlling interest represents the minority shareholders’ 20% proportionate share of the net assets and results of the Company’s majority-owned Australian subsidiary, EMC-A, until the date the 20% interest was disposed by the Company (Note 11). In October 2017, the Company reacquired the remaining 20% minority interest in EMC-A through the issuance of common shares (Note 11). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Use of estimates [Policy Text Block]	b) Use of estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the deferred income tax asset valuations, asset impairment, stock-based compensation and loss contingencies. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. The Company considers itself to be an exploration stage company and will consider the transition to development stage after it receives funding to begin mine construction, and board approval.
Equipment [Policy Text Block]	c) Equipment Equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated amortization, calculated as follows: Computer equipment 30% straight line Office equipment 20% straight line
Mineral interests and exploration and development costs [Policy Text Block]	d) Mineral interests and exploration and development costs The costs of acquiring mineral rights are capitalized at the date of acquisition. After acquisition, various factors can affect the recoverability of the capitalized costs. If, after review, management concludes that the carrying amount of a mineral interest is impaired, it will be written down to estimated fair value. Exploration costs incurred on mineral interests are expensed as incurred. Development costs incurred on proven and probable reserves will be capitalized. Upon commencement of production, capitalized costs will be amortized using the unit-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on proven and probable reserves.
Asset retirement obligations [Policy Text Block]	e) Asset retirement obligations The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the long-lived assets. The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset. Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost).
Long-lived assets [Policy Text Block]	f) Long-lived assets Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. For purposes of evaluating the recoverability of long-lived assets, the recoverability test is performed using undiscounted net cash flows or fair value in use related to the long-lived assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
Income taxes [Policy Text Block]	g) Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under the asset and liability method 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. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some part or all of the deferred tax asset will not be recognized.
Loss per share [Policy Text Block]	h) Loss per share Basic loss per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. To calculate diluted loss per share, the Company uses the treasury stock method and the if converted method. As at December 31, 2017 and 2016 there were no warrants outstanding and 23,585,000 options (2016 – 21,820,000) outstanding which have not been included in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as these were anti-dilutive.
Foreign exchange [Policy Text Block]	i) Foreign exchange The Company's and subsidiaries’ functional currency is the US Dollar (“USD”). Any monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the USD are translated at the rate prevailing at year end. Revenue and expenses in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation. Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into USD are included in current results of operations. Fixed assets and mineral properties have been translated at historical rates, the rate on the date of the transaction.
Stock-based compensation [Policy Text Block]	j) Stock-based compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. Under the fair value recognition provisions, stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date for all stock-based awards to employees and directors and is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. Any grants to non-employees are measured at the fair value of the services provided, or at the fair value of the options granted, whichever is more reliable. The Black-Scholes option valuation model is used to calculate fair value.
Financial instruments [Policy Text Block]	k) Financial instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable with related parties. It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from its financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values unless otherwise noted. The Company has its cash primarily in three commercial banks, one in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, one in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and one in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Concentration of credit risk [Policy Text Block]	l) Concentration of credit risk The financial instrument which potentially subjects the Company to concentration of credit risk is cash. The Company maintains cash in bank accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. As at December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company has exceeded the federally insured limit. The Company has not experienced any losses in such amounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts.
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities [Policy Text Block]	m) Fair value of financial assets and liabilities The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on US GAAP guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities as held-for-trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities depending on their nature. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized at fair value on their initial recognition, except for those arising from certain related party transactions which are accounted for at the transferor’s carrying amount or exchange amount. Financial assets and liabilities classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and financial liabilities other than those classified as held-for-trading are measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method of amortization. Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being recognized as other comprehensive income until realized, or if an unrealized loss is considered other than temporary, the unrealized loss is recorded in income. Financial instruments, including receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable with related parties are carried at amortized cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at December 31, 2017 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset: Quoted Prices Significant Other Significant December 31, in Active Markets Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs 2017 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets: Cash $ 343,434 $ 343,434 $ – $ – Total $ 343,434 $ 343,434 $ – $ – The carrying value of receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable to related parties approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature. The fair values of cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards [Policy Text Block]	n) Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 – Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Scope of Modification Accounting. This accounting pronouncement deals with a change in any of the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. The standard goes into effect for all interim and annual statements beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has determined that this guidance will have no impact on its financial statements. Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842). This accounting pronouncement allows lessees to make an accounting policy election to not recognize a lease asset and liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less and do not have a purchase option that is expected to be exercised. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statements. Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 – Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This accounting pronouncement, which goes into effect for annual periods beginning after December 12, 2017, is far reaching and covers several presentation areas dealing with measurement, impairment, assumptions used in estimating fair value and several other areas. The Company has determined that this guidance will have no impact on its financial statements.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI20

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Amortization Rate [Table Text Block]	Computer equipment 30% straight line Office equipment 20% straight line
Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	Quoted Prices Significant Other Significant December 31, in Active Markets Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs 2017 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets: Cash $ 343,434 $ 343,434 $ – $ – Total $ 343,434 $ 343,434 $ – $ –

EQUIPMENT (Tables)

EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	2017 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Additions Net Book Value Net Book Value (disposals) Amortization Computer equipment $ 2,918 $ - $ (971 ) $ 1,947 $ 2,918 $ - $ (971 ) $ 1,947	2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, Net Book Value Additions 2016 Net Book (disposals) Amortization Value Computer equipment $ 1,017 $ 3,157 $ (1,256 ) $ 2,918 Office equipment 1,594 - (1,594 ) - $ 2,611 $ 3,157 $ (2,850 ) $ 2,918

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (Tab

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Mineral Interests [Table Text Block]	Scandium and December 31, 2017 other Acquisition costs Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 704,053 Additions - Balance December 31, 2017 $ 704,053	Scandium and December 31, 2016 other Acquisition costs Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 942,723 Write-off of Tordal property (238,670 ) Balance December 31, 2016 $ 704,053

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL 23

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Warrants and Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Stock Options Weighted average Number exercise price in Canadian $ Outstanding, December 31, 2015 17,610,000 $ 0.12 Granted 5,260,000 0.14 Expired (1,050,000 ) 0.24 Outstanding, December 31, 2016 21,820,000 0.11 Granted 5,600,000 0.38 Exercised (3,285,000 ) 0.08 Expired (550,000 ) 0.07 Outstanding, December 31, 2017 23,585,000 $ 0.18 Number currently exercisable 22,495,500 $ 0.18
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding [Table Text Block]	Number of Number of Exercise Expiary Date Options 1,000,000 1,000,000 0.100 May 9, 2018 3,375,000 3,375,000 0.120 July 25, 2019 200,000 200,000 0.100 December 30, 2019 3,450,000 3,450,000 0.140 April 17, 2020 250,000 250,000 0.600 May 11, 2020 400,000 400,000 0.115 August 28, 2020 4,300,000 4,300,000 0.010 November 5, 2020 4,785,500 4,860,000 0.130 February 8, 2021 320,000 400,000 0.200 June 14, 2021 4,365,000 5,100,000 0.370 February 21, 2022 50,000 250,000 0.300 October 6, 2022 22,495,500 23,585,000
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Fair Values [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 Risk-free interest rate 1.13% 1.13% Expected life 5 years 5 years Volatility 141.12% 141.12% Forfeiture rate 0.00% 0.00% Dividend rate 0.00% 0.00%

TREASURY STOCK (Tables)

TREASURY STOCK (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Schedule of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]	Number Amount Treasury shares, December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 1,033,333 $ 1,264,194

SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENTED INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Segmented Information [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2017 Australia United States Total Equipment $ - $ 1,947 $ 1,947 Mineral property interests 704,053 - 704,053 $ 704,053 $ 1,947 $ 706,000	December 31, 2016 Australia United States Total Equipment $ - $ 2,918 $ 2,918 Mineral property interests 704,053 - 704,053 $ 704,053 $ 2,918 $ 706,971

DEFERRED INCOME TAX (Tables)

DEFERRED INCOME TAX (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 Loss before income taxes $ (2,864,078 ) $ (2,232,563 ) Expected income tax (recovery) (726,000 ) (548,000 ) Change in statutory, foreign tax, and other (20,000 ) (439,000 ) Permanent difference 312,000 90,000 Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns (453,000 ) - Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences 887,000 897,000 Total Income tax expense (recovery) $ - $ -
Deferred tax assets [Table Text Block]	2017 2016 Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) Exploration and evaluation assets $ 1,708,000 $ 1,527,000 Property and equipment 69,000 63,000 Share issue costs 8,000 13,000 Marketable securities 19,000 19,000 Allowable capital losses 1,913,000 1,786,000 Non-capital losses available for future periods 4,111,000 3,533,000 7,828,000 6,941,000 Unrecognized deferred tax assets (7,828,000 ) (6,941,000 ) Net deferred tax assets $ - $ -
Unused tax credits and unused tax losses [Table Text Block]	2017 Expiry Date 2016 Expiry Date Range Range Temporary Differences Exploration and evaluation assets $ 6,536,000 No expiry date $ 5,848,000 No expiry date Property and equipment 264,000 No expiry date 244,000 No expiry date Share issue costs 37,000 2036 to 2039 48,000 2036 to 2039 Marketable securities 145,000 No expiry date 145,000 No expiry date Allowable capital losses 7,359,000 No expiry date 6,870,000 No expiry date Non-capital losses available for future periods 15,709,000 2018 to 2037 13,509,000 2018 to 2036

NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPE27

NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Nature And Continuance Of Operations 1	$ 2,500,000
Nature And Continuance Of Operations 2	20.00%
Nature And Continuance Of Operations 3	20.00%

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICI28

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017moshares
Significant Accounting Policies 1	20.00%
Significant Accounting Policies 2	20.00%
Significant Accounting Policies 3	20.00%
Significant Accounting Policies 4 | shares	23,585,000
Significant Accounting Policies 5	21,820,000
Significant Accounting Policies 6 | mo	12

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (Nar

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)yr
Mineral Property Interests 1	100.00%
Mineral Property Interests 2	80.00%
Mineral Property Interests 3	0.70%
Mineral Property Interests 4	1.50%
Mineral Property Interests 5	1.70%
Mineral Property Interests 6 | yr	12
Mineral Property Interests 7	0.20%
Mineral Property Interests 8	$ 370,000
Mineral Property Interests 9	4.00%
Mineral Property Interests 10	100.00%
Mineral Property Interests 11	80.00%
Mineral Property Interests 12	$ 238,670

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Nar

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Related Party Transactions 1	$ 841,930
Related Party Transactions 2	366,923
Related Party Transactions 3	102,000
Related Party Transactions 4	32,036
Related Party Transactions 5	$ 13,704

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL 31

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2017CADshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 1 | shares	58,830,645	58,830,645
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 2	$ 13,830,232
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 3 | shares	3,628,333	3,628,333
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 4 | CAD		CAD 0.30
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 5 | CAD		CAD 1,088,500
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 6	$ 820,875
Stock-based compensation	$ 1,283,830		$ 469,434
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 7 | shares	1,179,061	1,179,061
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 8 | CAD		CAD 0.29
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 9 | CAD		CAD 341,928
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 10	$ 261,375
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 11	15.00%	15.00%
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 12	$ 1,467,123
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 13	922,412
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 14	1,283,830
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 15	$ 469,434
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 16 | shares	5,600,000	5,600,000
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 17	5,260,000	5,260,000
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 18 | CAD		CAD 0.32
Capital Stock And Additional Paid In Capital 19 | CAD		CAD 0.12

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH 32

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows 1	100.00%
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows 2 | shares	58,830,645
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows 3 | $	$ 13,830,232
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows 4	80.00%
Supplemental Disclosure With Respect To Cash Flows 5	100.00%

EMC METALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (N

EMC METALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 1	$ 2,500,000
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 2	20.00%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 3	80.00%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 4	20.00%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 5	20.00%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 6 | shares	57,371,565
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 7	$ 13,487,223
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 8	80.00%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 9	100.00%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 10	20.00%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 11	0.70%
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 12 | shares	1,459,080
Emc Metals Australia Pty Ltd 13	$ 343,009

SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Narrative) (D

SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)yr$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017CADyrshares	Dec. 31, 2016$ / shares
Subsequent Event 1 | shares	6,500,000	6,500,000
Stock Options, Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 0.38		$ 0.14
Subsequent Event 2 | CAD		CAD 0.225
Subsequent Event 3 | yr	5	5
Subsequent Event 4 | shares	200,000	200,000
Subsequent Event 5 | CAD		CAD 0.10
Subsequent Event 6 | $	$ 16,070

Schedule of Amortization Rate (

Schedule of Amortization Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Computer Equipment [Member]
Depreciation Rate Of Property Plant and Equipment	30.00%
Office Equipment [Member]
Depreciation Rate Of Property Plant and Equipment	20.00%

Schedule of Fair Value, by Bala

Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 343,434
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	343,434
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	343,434
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	343,434
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0

Schedule of Property, Plant and

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net Book Value		$ 2,918	$ 2,611
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	$ 0	3,157
Amortization	(971)	(2,850)
Net Book Value	1,947	2,918
Computer Equipment [Member]
Net Book Value		2,918	1,017
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)	0	3,157
Amortization	(971)	(1,256)
Net Book Value	$ 1,947	2,918
Office Equipment [Member]
Net Book Value			$ 1,594
Additions (disposals) (write-offs)		0
Amortization		(1,594)
Net Book Value		$ 0

Schedule of Mineral Interests (

Schedule of Mineral Interests (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Acquisition costs, continuing operations abstract
Acquisition costs, beginning of period	$ 704,053	$ 942,723
Write-off	0	(238,670)
Acquisition costs, end of period	$ 704,053	$ 704,053

Schedule of Warrants and Stock

Schedule of Warrants and Stock Options, Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Beginning	21,820,000	17,610,000
Number of Stock Options Granted	5,600,000	5,260,000
Number of Stock Options Exercised	(3,285,000)
Number of Stock Options Expired	(550,000)	(1,050,000)
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	23,585,000	21,820,000
Number of Stock Options currently exercisable	22,495,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning of Period	$ 0.11	$ 0.12
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Granted	0.38	0.14
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Exercised	0.08
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Expired	0.07	0.24
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	0.18	$ 0.11
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Stock Options currently exercisable	$ 0.18
May 9, 2018 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	1,000,000
July 25, 2019 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	3,375,000
December 30, 2019 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	200,000
April 17, 2020 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	3,450,000
May 11, 2020 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	250,000
August 28, 2020 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	400,000
November 5, 2020 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	4,300,000
February 8, 2021 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	4,860,000
June 14, 2021 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	400,000
February 21, 2022 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	5,100,000
October 6, 2022 [Member]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding, Ending	250,000

Schedule of Stock Options Outst

Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Number of Options Exercisable	22,495,500
Number of Options Outstanding	23,585,000	21,820,000	17,610,000
May 9, 2018 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	1,000,000
Number of Options Outstanding	1,000,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.100
December 30, 2019 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	200,000
Number of Options Outstanding	200,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.100
April 17, 2020 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	3,450,000
Number of Options Outstanding	3,450,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.140
May 11, 2020 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	250,000
Number of Options Outstanding	250,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.600
August 28, 2020 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	400,000
Number of Options Outstanding	400,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.115
November 5, 2020 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	4,300,000
Number of Options Outstanding	4,300,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.010
February 8, 2021 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	4,785,500
Number of Options Outstanding	4,860,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.130
June 14, 2021 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	320,000
Number of Options Outstanding	400,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.200
February 21, 2022 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	4,365,000
Number of Options Outstanding	5,100,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.370
October 6, 2022 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	50,000
Number of Options Outstanding	250,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.300
July 25, 2019 [Member]
Number of Options Exercisable	3,375,000
Number of Options Outstanding	3,375,000
Exercise Price	$ 0.120

Schedule of Weighted Average As

Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions for Fair Values (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Risk-free interest rate	1.13%	1.13%
Expected life	5 years	5 years
Volatility	141.12%	141.12%
Forfeiture rate	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend rate	0.00%	0.00%

Schedule of Treasury Stock (Det

Schedule of Treasury Stock (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Treasury Shares, Number	1,033,333	1,033,333
Treasury Shares, Amount	$ 1,264,194	$ 1,264,194

Schedule of Segmented Informati

Schedule of Segmented Information (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Equipment	$ 1,947	$ 2,918
Mineral interests	704,053	704,053
Capital Assets	706,000	706,971
Australia [Member]
Equipment	0	0
Mineral interests	704,053	704,053
Capital Assets	704,053	704,053
United States [Member]
Equipment	1,947	2,918
Mineral interests	0	0
Capital Assets	$ 1,947	$ 2,918

A reconciliation of income taxe

A reconciliation of income taxes at statutory rates (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Loss before income taxes	$ (2,864,078)	$ (2,232,563)
Expected income tax (recovery)	(726,000)	(548,000)
Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other	(20,000)	(439,000)
Permanent difference	312,000	90,000
Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns	(453,000)	0
Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences	887,000	897,000
Total Income tax expense (recovery)	$ 0	$ 0

Deferred tax assets (Details)

Deferred tax assets (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Exploration and evaluation assets	$ 1,708,000	$ 1,527,000
Property and equipment	69,000	63,000
Share issue costs	8,000	13,000
Marketable securities	19,000	19,000
Allowable capital losses	1,913,000	1,786,000
Non-capital losses available for future periods	4,111,000	3,533,000
Gross	7,828,000	6,941,000
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	(7,828,000)	(6,941,000)
Net deferred tax assets	$ 0	$ 0

Unused tax credits and unused t

Unused tax credits and unused tax losses (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Exploration and evaluation assets [Member]
Temporary Differences	$ 6,536,000	$ 5,848,000
Share issued cost [Member]
Temporary Differences	37,000	48,000
Marketable securities [Member]
Temporary Differences	145,000	145,000
Allowable capital losses [Member]
Temporary Differences	7,359,000	6,870,000
Non-capital losses available for future periods [Member]
Temporary Differences	15,709,000	13,509,000
Property and equipment [Member]
Temporary Differences	$ 264,000	$ 244,000

Schedule of Consolidated Financ

Schedule of Consolidated Financial Statements As a Non-controlling Interest (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Loss for the year	$ (2,790,590)	$ (2,108,428)