Document_And_Entity_Informatio
Document And Entity Information | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Aug. 13, 2014 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. | ' |
Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 55,318,745 |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0001410711 | ' |
Entity Current Reporting Status | 'Yes | ' |
Entity Voluntary Filers | 'No | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Smaller Reporting Company | ' |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | 'No | ' |
Document Period End Date | 30-Jun-14 | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2014 | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q2 | ' |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
CURRENT ASSETS: | ' | ' |
Cash | $702,802 | $596,557 |
Pledged deposits | 505,714 | 4,652,222 |
Marketable securities | 551,597 | 519,129 |
Accounts receivable, net | 23,318,809 | 25,595,516 |
Inventories | 13,248,882 | 20,456,920 |
Advance on purchases | 1,268,903 | 733,285 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 774,718 | 1,181,371 |
Total Current Assets | 40,371,425 | 53,735,000 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | ' | ' |
Property, plant and equipment | 44,535,389 | 44,856,611 |
Accumulated depreciation | -10,695,728 | -9,360,933 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net | 33,839,661 | 35,495,678 |
LAND USE RIGHTS | ' | ' |
Land use rights | 6,633,807 | 6,681,779 |
Accumulated amortization | -474,665 | -416,478 |
LAND USE RIGHTS, net | 6,159,142 | 6,265,301 |
Total Assets | 80,370,228 | 95,495,979 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 19,641,087 | 27,415,638 |
Current maturities of capital lease obligation | 1,060,710 | 904,990 |
Accounts payable | 2,698,968 | 10,062,463 |
Due to related party | 250,146 | 403,141 |
Customer deposits | 1,879,761 | 649,488 |
Corporate income tax payable | 819,686 | 822,207 |
Derivative warrant liability | 19,559 | 61,429 |
Value added tax and other taxes payable | 2,500,956 | 2,202,331 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,224,489 | 1,228,753 |
Total Current Liabilities | 32,652,596 | 52,891,989 |
Total Liabilities | 32,652,596 | 52,891,989 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ' | ' |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 74,000,000 shares authorized, 54,958,437 and 29,876,327 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | 54,958 | 29,876 |
Additional paid-in capital | 45,601,982 | 35,790,906 |
Retained earnings | -1,756,919 | 2,625,287 |
Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities | -662,044 | -694,512 |
Foreign currency translation gain | 4,479,655 | 4,852,433 |
Total Stockholders' Equity | 47,717,632 | 42,603,990 |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | 80,370,228 | 95,495,979 |
Warrant [Member] | ' | ' |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ' | ' |
Derivative warrant liability | 19,559 | 61,429 |
Chairman and CEO [Member] | ' | ' |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ' | ' |
Advances received from Chairman and CEO | 792,431 | 668,332 |
Bankers Acceptance [Member] | Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | ' | ' |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ' | ' |
Banker's acceptance notes payable and letters of credit | $1,764,803 | $8,473,217 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un1
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 74,000,000 | 74,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 54,958,437 | 29,876,327 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 54,958,437 | 29,876,327 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
NET REVENUES | $32,879,242 | $27,684,176 | $42,797,893 | $42,027,253 |
COST OF GOODS SOLD | 29,816,401 | 25,332,787 | 40,898,856 | 39,031,199 |
GROSS MARGIN | 3,062,841 | 2,351,389 | 1,899,037 | 2,996,054 |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Selling expenses | 101,835 | 60,460 | 202,690 | 89,686 |
Professional fees | 141,328 | 120,488 | 355,782 | 316,985 |
General and administrative expenses | 537,454 | 675,977 | 1,975,580 | 1,722,671 |
Operating cost of idle manufacturing facility | 472,242 | 392,418 | 1,007,214 | 815,639 |
Total operating expenses | 1,252,859 | 1,249,343 | 3,541,266 | 2,944,981 |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | 1,809,982 | 1,102,046 | -1,642,229 | 51,073 |
OTHER EXPENSE: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest income | -532 | -44,136 | -98,800 | -46,861 |
Interest expense | 1,968,830 | 382,311 | 2,641,772 | 1,111,683 |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 586,884 | -304,392 | 108,975 | -920,338 |
Loan guarantee expense | ' | 10,333 | 13,002 | 22,833 |
Other (income) expense | 16,725 | 39,678 | 75,028 | -36,218 |
Total other expense | 2,571,907 | 83,794 | 2,739,977 | 131,099 |
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES PROVISION | -761,925 | 1,018,252 | -4,382,206 | -80,026 |
INCOME TAX PROVISION | ' | 70,198 | ' | 61,688 |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | -761,925 | 948,054 | -4,382,206 | -141,714 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Change in unrealized income (loss) of marketable securities | 10,530 | -417,105 | 32,468 | -411,606 |
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 35,780 | 1,146,411 | -372,778 | 906,893 |
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ($715,615) | $1,677,360 | ($4,722,516) | $353,573 |
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted (in Dollars per share) | ($0.01) | $0.04 | ($0.11) | ($0.01) |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - basic and diluted (in Shares) | 50,808,455 | 23,974,603 | 40,320,346 | 23,974,603 |
Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] | Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] | Chaoyang Steel [Member] | CD International Enterprise Inc [Member] | All Bright [Member] | Total |
Chaoyang Steel [Member] | CD International Enterprise Inc [Member] | All Bright [Member] | Chaoyang Steel [Member] | CD International Enterprise Inc [Member] | All Bright [Member] | ||||||||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | ' | ' | ' | $29,876 | ' | ' | ' | $35,790,906 | $2,625,287 | ($694,512) | $4,852,433 | ' | ' | ' | $42,603,990 |
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013 | ' | ' | ' | 29,876,327 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 29,876,327 |
Issuance of Common Shares | 34 | 500 | 125 | 60 | 12,968 | 164,500 | 33,625 | -60 | ' | ' | ' | 13,002 | 165,000 | 33,750 | ' |
Issuance of Common Shares (in Shares) | 33,338 | 500,000 | 125,000 | 60,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 60,000 |
Issuance of common stock in conversion of convertible notes | ' | ' | ' | 22,002 | ' | ' | ' | 6,529,710 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,551,712 |
Issuance of common stock in conversion of convertible notes (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | 22,002,564 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reclassification of derivative liabilities due to conversion of convertible notes | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,101,665 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,101,665 |
Net Loss | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -4,382,206 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -4,382,206 |
Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 32,468 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 32,468 |
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -372,778 | ' | ' | ' | -372,778 |
Stock-based compensation | ' | ' | ' | 2,361 | ' | ' | ' | 968,668 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 971,029 |
Stock-based compensation (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | 2,361,208 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014 | ' | ' | ' | $54,958 | ' | ' | ' | $45,601,982 | ($1,756,919) | ($662,044) | $4,479,655 | ' | ' | ' | $47,717,632 |
Balance (in Shares) at Jun. 30, 2014 | ' | ' | ' | 54,958,437 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 54,958,437 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Net loss | ($4,382,206) | ($141,714) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ' | ' |
Depreciation expense | 1,405,506 | 1,432,247 |
Amortization expense | 61,322 | 90,552 |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 108,975 | -920,338 |
Gain on disposal of property | -339 | ' |
Amortization of debt discount | 1,985,325 | ' |
Stock based compensation | 1,182,781 | 501,815 |
Reversal of inventory reserve | -541,834 | ' |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ' | ' |
Bank acceptance notes receivable | ' | -1,132,558 |
Accounts receivable | 2,116,260 | 6,640,189 |
Inventories | 7,619,601 | -7,689,157 |
Advance on purchases | -538,812 | -40,034 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 396,061 | -761,181 |
Accounts payable | -7,266,050 | 3,883,794 |
Customer deposits | 1,237,852 | -1,323,944 |
Taxes payable | 315,184 | -1,291,579 |
Advance for stock subscription | ' | -80,000 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 29,042 | -1,246,756 |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 3,728,668 | -2,078,664 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Proceeds from release of pledged deposits | 5,932,261 | 5,517,104 |
Payment made towards pledged deposits | -1,809,397 | -11,041,193 |
(Purchase) Disposal of property, plant and equipment | 1,628 | -165,656 |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 4,124,492 | -5,689,745 |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Proceeds from loans payable | 11,535,286 | 20,909,692 |
Repayment of loans payable | -12,970,719 | -24,503,446 |
Banker's acceptance notes payable | -6,663,274 | 7,376,187 |
Proceeds from capital lease obligation | 162,600 | ' |
Repayment of capital lease obligation | ' | -315,572 |
Advances from (repayment to) Chairman and CEO | 144 | 2,153,815 |
Advances from (repayment to) related party | -32,534 | ' |
Proceeds from Related Party Loan | ' | 1,019,302 |
Proceeds from sales of common stock | ' | 1,621,356 |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | -7,968,497 | 8,261,334 |
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH | 221,582 | -703,283 |
NET CHANGE IN CASH | 106,245 | -210,358 |
Cash at beginning of the period | 596,557 | 1,367,171 |
Cash at end of the period | 702,802 | 1,156,813 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION: | ' | ' |
Interest paid | 236,240 | 1,211,724 |
Income tax paid | ' | 7,157 |
NON CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Debt discount due to convertible features | 1,950,820 | ' |
Reclassification from short-term debt to convertible debt | 5,554,468 | ' |
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity | 2,101,665 | ' |
Change in fair value of marketable security | 32,468 | ' |
Short-term Debt [Member] | ' | ' |
NON CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Common shares issued for conversion of convertible notes and accrued interest | $6,551,712 | ' |
Note_1_Organization_and_Operat
Note 1 - Organization and Operations | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 | |
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] | ' |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] | ' |
Note 1 – Organization and Operations | |
Armco Metals Holdings, Inc. (formerly China Armco Metals, Inc. and Cox Distributing, Inc.) | |
Cox Distributing was founded as an unincorporated business in January 1984 and was incorporated as Cox Distributing, Inc. (“Cox Distributing”), a C corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 6, 2007 at which time 9,100,000 shares of common stock were issued to the founder in exchange for the existing unincorporated business. No value was given to the stock issued by the newly formed corporation. Therefore, the shares were recorded to reflect the $.001 par value and paid in capital was recorded as a negative amount ($9,100). | |
On June 27, 2008, Cox Distributing amended its Articles of Incorporation, and changed its name to China Armco Metals, Inc. (“Armco Metals” ) upon the acquisition of Armco Metals International Limited (formerly “Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited” or “Armco HK”) and Subsidiaries to better identify the Company with the business conducted, through its wholly owned subsidiaries in China, import, export and distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ores and metals, and processing and distribution of scrap steel. | |
On July 3, 2013, the Company changed its name from “China Armco Metals, Inc.” to “Armco Metals Holdings, Inc.”(“Armco Metals Holdings” or the “Company”). | |
Armco MetalsInternational Limited (formerly Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited)and Subsidiaries | |
Armco MetalsInternational Limited (formerly Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited) | |
Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited was incorporated on July 13, 2001 under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HK SAR”) of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Armco HK engages in the import, export and distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ore and metals. | |
On March 22, 2011, Armco & Metawise (H.K) Limited amended its Memorandum and Articles of Association, and changed its name to Armco Metals International Limited (“Armco HK”). | |
Formation ofHenan Armco and Metawise TradingCo., Ltd. | |
Henan Armco and Metawise Trading Co., Ltd. (“Henan”) was incorporated on June 6, 2002 in the City of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PRC. Henan engages in the import, export and distribution of ferrous and non-ferrous ores and metals. | |
Formation ofArmco(Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. | |
On January 9, 2007, Armco HK formed Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. (“Renewable Metals”), a wholly-owned foreign enterprise (“WOFE”) subsidiary in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Renewable Metals engages in the processing and distribution of scrap metal. | |
On December 1, 2008, Armco HK transferred its 100% equity interest in Renewable Metals to Armco Metals. | |
Merger of Henan with Renewable Metals, Companies under Common Control | |
On December 28, 2007, Armco HK entered into a Share Transfer Agreement with Renewable Metals, whereby Armco HK transferred to Renewable Metals all of its equity interest in Henan, a company under common control of Armco HK. | |
The acquisition of Henan has been recorded on the purchase method of accounting at historical amounts as Renewable Metals and Henan were under common control since June 2002. The consolidated financial statements have been presented as if the acquisition of Henan had occurred as of the first date of the first period presented. | |
Acquisitionof Armco Metal International Limited and Subsidiaries (“ArmcoHK”)Recognized as a Reverse Acquisition | |
On June 27, 2008, the Company entered into and consummated a share purchase agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with Armco HK and Feng Gao, who owned 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Armco HK. In connection with the consummation of the Share Purchase Agreement, (i) Stephen Cox surrendered 7,694,000 common shares, representing his controlling interest in the Company for cancellation and resigned as an officer and director; (ii) the Company purchased from the Armco HK Shareholder 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Armco HK’s capital stock for $6,890,000 by delivery of the Company’s purchase money promissory note; (iii) issued to Ms. Gao (a) a stock option entitling Ms. Gao to purchase 5,300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) with an exercise price of $1.30 per share expiring on December 31, 2008 and (b) a stock option entitling Ms. Gao to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring two (2) years from the date of issuance on June 27, 2010 (the “Gao Options”). On August 12, 2008, Ms. Gao exercised her option to purchase and the Company issued 5,300,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for the $6,890,000 note owed to Ms. Gao. The shares issued represented approximately 69.7% of the issued and outstanding common stock immediately after the consummation of the Share Purchase and exercise of the option to purchase 5,300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.30 per share. | |
As a result of the controlling financial interest of the former stockholder of Armco HK, for financial statement reporting purposes, the merger between the Company and Armco HK has been treated as a reverse acquisition with Armco HK deemed the accounting acquirer and the Company deemed the accounting acquiree under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with section 805-10-55 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The reverse acquisition is deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of Armco HK (the accounting acquirer) are carried forward to the Company (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilizes the capital structure of the Company and the assets and liabilities of Armco HK which are recorded at their historical cost. The equity of the Company is the historical equity of Armco HK retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares issued by the Company in the transaction. | |
Formation of Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc. | |
On June 4, 2009, the Company formed Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc. (“Lianyungang Armco”), a WOFE subsidiary in the City of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Lianyungang Armco intends to engage in marketing and distribution of the recycled scrap steel. | |
Formation of Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings, Ltd. | |
On July 16, 2010, the Company formed Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings. Ltd. (“Armco Shanghai”) as a WOFE subsidiary in Shanghai, China. Armco Shanghai serves as the headquarters for the Company’s China operations and oversees the activities of the Company in financing and international trading. | |
Acquisitionof Draco Resources Inc(“Draco”) Recognized as a Reverse Acquisition | |
On April 15, 2014, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Draco Resources Inc ("Draco") and Metawise Group Inc ("Metawise") Nominees ("Metawise Nominees") pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Draco in exchange for i) 12,750,000 shares (post 1:10 reverse stock split as part of the contemplated acquisition("post-split")) of its common stock, and ii) a five year common stock purchase warrant to purchase 3,000,000 (post-split) shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $3.40 (post-split) per share. | |
On May 7, 2014 the Company entered into an amendment to the Share Exchange Agreement with Draco and the Metawise Nominees to add Metawise, the current sole shareholder of Draco, as a party. | |
At the closing of the Draco Acquisition, the Company will also issue an aggregate of 1,200,000 Shares (post-split) to China Direct Investments, Inc. and Shanghai Heqi Investment Center (Limited Partner) ("Compensation Shares") as finder’s fees due by Draco to those entities. | |
Following the completion of the Draco Acquisition, as giving effect to the distribution of the Acquisition Consideration by Metawise to the Metawise Nominees, the Metawise Nominees will own, by virtue of the issuance of the Acquisition Shares, approximately 66% of the Company’s then outstanding common stock, giving effect to the issuance of the Compensation Shares, but excluding any additional shares of its common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Acquisition Warrant or any other outstanding options or warrants. As a result of the Draco Acquisition, the Company’s stockholders’ existing share ownership and voting power will be diluted by the issuance of 13,950,000 newly issued shares of its common stock, which represent approximately 255% of its outstanding common stock as of July 11, 2014 (giving pro-forma effect to the reverse stock split described below), and approximately 72% of its outstanding common stock that would be outstanding at the closing of the Draco Acquisition, giving no effect to the shares underlying the Acquisition Warrant. | |
Immediately prior to the closing of the Draco Acquisition, the Company will effect a 1:10 reverse stock split of its common stock. All share numbers in the Acquisition Consideration and the Compensation Consideration are post-split numbers. At the reporting date, the Draco Acquisition is not closed and the closing date is not clear. | |
As of the reporting date, the Company is evaluating a change in the structure of its acquisition of Draco Resources, Inc. in order to satisfy initial listing standards with NYSE MKT. The Company continues to pursue a substantial interest in Draco. and expects that a restructured agreement will be formalized following management discussions. |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices | |||||||||||||||||
Basis of Presentation - Unaudited Interim Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 4, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||
Principlesof Consolidation | |||||||||||||||||
The Company applies the guidance of Topic 810 “Consolidation” of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to determine whether and how to consolidate another entity. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-10 all majority-owned subsidiaries—all entities in which a parent has a controlling financial interest—shall be consolidated except (1) when control does not rest with the parent, the majority owner; (2) if the parent is a broker-dealer within the scope of Topic 940 and control is likely to be temporary; (3) consolidation by an investment company within the scope of Topic 946 of a non-investment-company investee. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-8 the usual condition for a controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority voting interest, and, therefore, as a general rule ownership by one reporting entity, directly or indirectly, of more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares of another entity is a condition pointing toward consolidation. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders, or by court decree. The Company consolidates all less-than-majority-owned subsidiaries, if any, in which the parent’s power to control exists. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company's consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities as of June 30, 2014 are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
Name of consolidated subsidiary or entity | State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | Date of incorporation or formation | Attributable interest | ||||||||||||||
(date of acquisition, if applicable) | |||||||||||||||||
Armco Metal International Limited (“Armco HK”) | Hong Kong SAR | 13-Jul-01 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Henan Armco and Metawise Trading Co., Ltd. (“Henan Armco”) | PRC | 6-Jun-02 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. (“Renewable Metals”) | PRC | 9-Jan-07 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc. (“Lianyungang Armco”) | PRC | 4-Jun-09 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings. Ltd. (“Armco Shanghai”) | PRC | 16-Jul-10 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of the Company and the consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities as of reporting period ending date(s) and for the reporting period(s) then ended. | |||||||||||||||||
All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||
Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions | |||||||||||||||||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period). Management makes its best estimate of the outcome for these items based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available to management. Actual results could differ from those estimates. | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | |||||||||||||||||
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and has adopted paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below: | |||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. | ||||||||||||||||
Level 2 | Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. | ||||||||||||||||
Level 3 | Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data. | ||||||||||||||||
Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable. | |||||||||||||||||
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument. | |||||||||||||||||
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, pledged deposits, accounts receivable, advance on purchases, prepayments and other current assets, accounts payable, customer deposits, corporate income/VAT tax payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s loans payable, banker’s acceptance notes payable, and capital lease obligation approximate the fair value of such instruments based upon management’s best estimate of interest rates that would be available to the Company for similar financial arrangements at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative warrant issued in April 2010 and convertible note with embedded conversion feature issued in September, November, and December 2013, and January through March 2014, for which there are no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. The Company valued the automatic conditional conversion, re-pricing/down-round, change of control; default and follow-on offering provisions using a lattice model, with the assistance of a valuation specialist, for which management understands the methodologies. These models incorporate transaction details such as Company stock price, contractual terms, maturity, risk free rates, as well as assumptions about future financings, volatility, and holder behavior as of the date of issuance and each balance sheet date. | |||||||||||||||||
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm's-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated. | |||||||||||||||||
It is not, however, practical to determine the fair value of advances from significant stockholder and lease arrangement with the significant stockholder, if any, due to their related party nature. | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis | |||||||||||||||||
Level 1 Financial Assets – Marketable Securities | |||||||||||||||||
The Company uses Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of the marketable securities and marks the available for sale marketable securities at fair value in the statement of financial position at each balance sheet date and reports the unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities in other comprehensive income (loss) until realized provided the unrealized holding gains and losses is temporary. If the fair value of an investment is less than its cost basis at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, and it is determined that the impairment is other than temporary, then an impairment loss is recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s cost and its fair value at the balance sheet date of the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||
Level 3 Financial Liabilities – Derivative Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
The Company uses Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of the derivative liabilities and revalues its derivative warrant liability and derivative convertible debt liabilities at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) that are attributable to the change in the fair value of the derivative liabilities. | |||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company's financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as of June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013: | |||||||||||||||||
Recurring Fair Value Measures | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liability | - | - | $ | 19,559 | $ | 19,559 | |||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | $ | 551,597 | - | - | $ | 551,597 | |||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liability | - | - | $ | 61,429 | $ | 61,429 | |||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | $ | 519,129 | - | - | $ | 519,129 | |||||||||||
Fair Value of Non-Financial Assets or Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s non-financial assets include inventories. The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating turn rates, inventory levels and other factors. Excess quantities are identified through evaluation of inventory aging, review of inventory turns and historical sales experiences. The Company provides lower of cost or market reserves for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. The Company establishes a reserve for inventory shrinkage, if any, based on the historical results of physical inventory cycle counts. | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation | |||||||||||||||||
The financial records of the Company's Chinese operating subsidiaries are maintained in their local currency, the Renminbi (“RMB”), which is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated from the local currency into the reporting currency, U.S. dollars, at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at weighted average exchange rates for the period to approximate translation at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates those elements are recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Foreign currency translation gain (loss) resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity. | |||||||||||||||||
RMB is not a fully convertible currency. All foreign exchange transactions involving RMB must take place either through the People’s Bank of China (the “PBOC”) or other institutions authorized to buy and sell foreign exchange. The exchange rate adopted for the foreign exchange transactions are the rates of exchange quoted by the PBOC. Commencing July 21, 2005, China adopted a managed floating exchange rate regime based on market demand and supply with reference to a basket of currencies. The exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB was adjusted from approximately RMB 8.28 per U.S. dollar to approximately RMB 8.11 per U.S. dollar on July 21, 2005. Since then, the PBOC administers and regulates the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the RMB taking into account demand and supply of RMB, as well as domestic and foreign economic and financial conditions. | |||||||||||||||||
Unless otherwise noted, the rate presented below per U.S. $1.00 was the midpoint of the interbank rate as quoted by OANDA Corporation (www.oanda.com) contained in its consolidated financial statements. Management believes that the difference between RMB vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate quoted by the PBOC and RMB vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate reported by OANDA Corporation were immaterial. Translations do not imply that the RMB amounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, equivalent amounts in U.S. dollars. Translation of amounts from RMB into U.S. dollars has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods: | |||||||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | 30-Jun-13 | |||||||||||||||
Balance sheets | 6.1564 | 6.1122 | 6.1807 | ||||||||||||||
Statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) | 6.1419 | 6.1943 | 6.2437 | ||||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants and convertible debt instruments. | |||||||||||||||||
For the periods presented, the computation of diluted loss per share equaled basic loss per share as the inclusion of any dilutive instruments would have had an antidilutive effect on the earnings per share calculation in the periods presented. | |||||||||||||||||
The following table shows the potentially outstanding dilutive common shares excluded from the diluted net income (loss) per common share calculation as they were anti-dilutive: | |||||||||||||||||
Potentially Outstanding Dilutive | |||||||||||||||||
Common Shares | |||||||||||||||||
For the Six | For the Six | ||||||||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 30-Jun-13 | ||||||||||||||||
Conversion Feature Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Common shares issuable under the conversion feature of convertible notes payable | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Conversion feature shares | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to employees | |||||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to directors, vest in July, October, December 2014, and January 2015 | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Unvested common shares issued to employees | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Stock Option Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Options issued on October 5, 2010 to employees to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Stock option shares | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Warrant Shares | |||||||||||||||||
12,180,210 Warrants issued on August 1, 2008 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $0.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | - | 12,180,210 | |||||||||||||||
1,538,464 and 76,923 Warrants issued on April 20, 2010 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $7.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | 1,615,387 | 1,615,387 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Warrant shares | 1,615,387 | 13,795,597 | |||||||||||||||
Total potentially outstanding dilutive common shares | 2,450,491 | 13,835,597 | |||||||||||||||
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | |||||||||||||||||
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this Update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Subtopic 205-20. Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and “represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.” The ASU states that a strategic shift could include a disposal of (i) a major geographical area of operations, (ii) a major line of business, (iii) a major equity method investment, or (iv) other major parts of an entity. Although “major” is not defined, the standard provides examples of when a disposal qualifies as a discontinued operation. The ASU also requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide more information about the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of discontinued operations. In addition, the ASU requires disclosure of the pre-tax profit or loss attributable to a disposal of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation in the financial statements. The ASU is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years. The adoption of ASU 2014 -08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. | |||||||||||||||||
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from contracts with Customers (Topic 606)". This ASU affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of non-financial assets. This ASU will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance. The ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchanged for those goods or services. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on its consolidated financial statements. | |||||||||||||||||
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements. |
Note_3_Pledged_Deposits
Note 3 - Pledged Deposits | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 3 – Pledged Deposits | |||||||||
Pledged deposits consist of cash held in financial institutions for (a) outstanding letters of credit and (b) open banker’s acceptance notes payable maturing between three (3) to nine (9) months from the date of issuance, and (c) capital lease obligation. | |||||||||
Pledged deposits consisted of the following: | |||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Armco HK | |||||||||
Letters of credit (i) | $ | 7,962 | $ | 5,993 | |||||
Sub-total – Armco HK | 7,962 | 5,993 | |||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
Bank acceptance notes payable | - | 1,636,072 | |||||||
Letters of credit (ii) | 10,142 | 2,517,621 | |||||||
Deposit for capital lease obligation (iii) | 487,298 | 490,823 | |||||||
Sub-total – Renewable Metals | 497,440 | 4,644,516 | |||||||
Henan Armco | |||||||||
Letters of credit (iv) | 312 | 2,113 | |||||||
Sub-total – Henan Armco | 312 | 2,113 | |||||||
$ | 505,714 | $ | 4,652,222 | ||||||
(i) | $7,962 is to be released to the Company for payment towards fulfilled letters of credit when those letters of credit mature on August 15, 2014. | ||||||||
(ii) | $10,142 is to be released to the Company for payment towards fulfilled letters of credit when those letters of credit mature on August 15, 2014. | ||||||||
(iii) | $487,298 is to be released to the Company as part of the payment towards capital lease installment payment when the capital lease agreement matures on December 15, 2014. | ||||||||
(iv) | $312 is to be released to the Company on August 15, 2014 | ||||||||
Note_4_Marketable_Equity_Secur
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Note 4 – Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale | |||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s available for sale marketable securities were marked to market to its fair value of $551,597 and reported a $662,044 change in unrealized loss on marketable securities as other comprehensive income (loss) in its Stockholders’ Equity. | |||||||||||||||||||||
The table below provides a summary of the changes in the fair value of marketable securities, available for sale measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Inputs | |||||||||||||||||||||
Original cost | Impairment – Other Than Temporary | Accumulated Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss) | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Change in Unrealized Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2013 | $ | 3,396,658 | $ | (2,366,941 | ) | $ | 183,924 | $ | (694,512 | ) | $ | 519,129 | |||||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): Changes in unrealized loss | - | 32,468 | 32,468 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2014 | $ | 3,396,658 | $ | (2,366,941 | ) | $ | 183,924 | $ | (662,044 | ) | $ | 551,597 | |||||||||
Note_5_Accounts_Receivable
Note 5 - Accounts Receivable | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 5 – Accounts Receivable | |||||||||
Accounts receivable consisted of the following: | |||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 23,361,959 | $ | 25,638,666 | |||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (43,150 | ) | (43,150 | ) | |||||
$ | 23,318,809 | $ | 25,595,516 | ||||||
Note_6_Inventories
Note 6 - Inventories | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 6 – Inventories | |||||||||
Inventories consisted of the following: | |||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Raw materials – scrap metal | $ | 5,206,529 | $ | 4,390,811 | |||||
Finished goods – processed scrap metal | 9,745,128 | 12,421,088 | |||||||
Purchased merchandise for resale | 74,306 | 5,936,936 | |||||||
Write - down of inventories | (1,777,081 | ) | (2,291,915 | ) | |||||
$ | 13,248,882 | $ | 20,456,920 | ||||||
Renewable Metals raw materials and finished goods are collateralized for loans from the Bank of Communications Limited Lianyungang Branch. Raw materials consisted of scrap metals to be processed and finished goods were comprised of all of the processed scrap metal at Renewable Metals. Due to the short duration time for the processing of its scrap metal, there was no material work-in-process inventory at June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013. | |||||||||
Slow-Moving or Obsolescence Markdowns | |||||||||
The Company recorded no inventory obsolescence adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. | |||||||||
Lower of Cost or Market Adjustments | |||||||||
There were $-541,834 and $486,837 of lower of cost or market adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. |
Note_7_Loans_and_Convertible_N
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Loans Payable [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Loans Payable [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 7 – Loans and Convertible Note Payable | |||||||||
Loans payable consisted of the following: | |||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Armco HK | |||||||||
Loan payable to RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) Limited, collateralized by certain of the Company’s inventory, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at the bank’s cost of funds plus 200 basis points per annum, with principal and interest due April 1, 2014 and repaid in full | $ | - | $ | 504,248 | |||||
Loan payables to DBS, collateralized by certain of the Company’s inventory, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at an average of 2.86% per annum, balance is due September 23, 2014 | 935,019 | 2,602,115 | |||||||
Sub-total - Armco HK | 935,019 | 3,106,363 | |||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
Loan payable to Bank of Communications, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, collateralized by Renewable Metals inventories and guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 120% of the bank’s benchmark rate per annum (average 7.2%), balance due June 2, 2014 and paid in full | - | 1,963,286 | |||||||
Loan payable to Bank of China, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 6.6% per annum payable monthly, balance due September 25, 2014 | 8,121,629 | 8,180,361 | |||||||
Loan payable to Pudong Development Bank, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 7.92% per annum payable monthly, balance due from March 27, 2015 through April 7, 2015 | 2,436,489 | - | |||||||
Short-term borrowing, with interest rate at 8% per annum | 64,973 | 229,050 | |||||||
Short-term borrowing with no interest and due upon demand | 1,294,588 | - | |||||||
Loan payable, with interest at 6% per annum and due January 21, 2015 | 3,478,226 | 3,503,379 | |||||||
Sub-total – Renewable Metals | 15,395,905 | 13,876,076 | |||||||
Henan Armco | |||||||||
Loan Payable to ICBC, with interest at 2.47% per annum, and repaid in full on March 28, 2014 | - | 2,755,926 | |||||||
Loan Payable to Guanhutun Credit Union, collateralized by Henan’s building and leasehold improvement, with interest at 9.6% per annum, balance due March 16, 2015 | 162,432 | 163,607 | |||||||
Loans payable, with interest at 8% per annum, and due in 2014. The creditors agreed to exchange | - | 5,999,957 | |||||||
$5,319,351 into convertible notes in January and February, 2014 | |||||||||
Short-term borrowing, no interest bearing due upon demand | 2,117,409 | - | |||||||
Sub-total – Henan Armco | 2,339,841 | 8,919,490 | |||||||
Armco Metals Holdings | |||||||||
Short term borrowing, with 0% interest, due on demand | 110,000 | ||||||||
Loans payable, with interest at 8% per annum, due from October 21, 2014 through November 8, 2014 | 790,000 | 1,050,000 | |||||||
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $18,286, with interest at 4% per annum, due on March 3, 2015. | 70,322 | 463,709 | |||||||
Sub-total – Armco Metals Holdings | 970,322 | 1,513,709 | |||||||
$ | 19,641,087 | $ | 27,415,638 | ||||||
Collateralization of Property, Plant and Equipment | |||||||||
Both Renewable Metals and Lianyungang Armco’s property, plant and equipment representing substantially all of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are collateralized for loans from the Bank of China Lianyungang Branch . | |||||||||
Collateralization of Land Use Rights | |||||||||
Both Renewable Metals and Lianyungang Armco’s land use rights representing all of the Company’s land use rights are collateralized for loans from the Bank of China Lianyungang Branch . | |||||||||
Convertible notes payable | |||||||||
During 2013, the Company’s subsidiary borrowed an aggregate of approximately $6.2 million from 15 non-U.S. lenders who are not its affiliates under the terms of loan contracts. In January and February 2014, the Company and its subsidiary entered into note exchange agreements with each of these lenders pursuant to which the Company exchanged the loan contracts for 8% convertible notes in the aggregate amount of RMB 33,512,936 (approximately $5.5 million net of discount of $1.3 million), which represented the remaining principal balance due under the loan contracts. The convertible notes bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, mature nine months from the date of issuance, and are convertible at any time at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.317 per share. All the notes were converted on April 7, 2014. See note 11. | |||||||||
The Company analyzed the modification of the term under ASC 470-60 “Trouble Debt Restructurings” and ASC 470-50 “Extinguishment of Debt”. The Company determined the modification is substantial and the transaction should be accounted for as an extinguishment with the old debt written off and the new debt initially recorded at fair value with a new effective interest rate. The Company also determined that the fair value of the new debt is the same as the fair value of the old debt. Thus no gain or loss was recognized upon the extinguishment. |
Note_8_Bankers_Acceptance_Note
Note 8 - Banker's Acceptance Notes Payable and Letters of Credit | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Short-term Debt [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 8 – Banker’s Acceptance Notes Payable and Letters of Credit | |||||||||
Banker’s acceptance notes payable consisted of the following: | |||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
Banker’s acceptance notes payable maturing on March 27, 2014 | $ | - | $ | 3,272,144 | |||||
Letters of credit maturing October 6, 2014 | 1,764,803 | 5,201,073 | |||||||
$ | 1,764,803 | $ | 8,473,217 | ||||||
Note_9_Related_Party_Transacti
Note 9 - Related Party Transactions | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 9 – Related Party Transactions | |||||||||
The related parties consist of the following: | |||||||||
Kexuan Yao (“Mr. Yao” | The Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and principal stockholder | ||||||||
Keli Yao | Kexuan Yao’s brother | ||||||||
Yi Chu | Kexuan Yao’s wife | ||||||||
Advances from Chairman and CEO | |||||||||
From time to time, the Chairman, CEO and significant stockholder of the Company advances funds to the Company for working capital purpose. Those advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the advance balance was $792,431 and $668,332, respectively. | |||||||||
Promissory Note from Chairman and CEO | |||||||||
On March 29, 2013, the Company executed a promissory note in the amount of RMB 6,300,000 (approximately $1,000,000) payable to the Chairman, CEO and significant stockholder of the Company. The note, which is due one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum. The proceeds are used for working capital purposes. The note was subsequently converted into shares of common stock of the Company in October 28, 2013. See more details in Note 13. | |||||||||
Operating Lease from Chairman and CEO | |||||||||
On January 1, 2006, Henan entered into a non-cancellable operating lease for its 176.37 square meters commercial office space in the City of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PRC from Mr. Yao for RMB 10, 000 per month. The lease expired on December 31, 2008 and has been extended through December 31, 2014. Rental expense incurred for the six months ended 30 June, 2014 and 2013 was RMB 60,000 (approximately $9,746) and RMB 60,000 (approximately $9,610), respectively. | |||||||||
Due to Other Related Parties | |||||||||
Due to other related parties consists of the following: | |||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Keli Yao | - | 116,828 | |||||||
Yi Chu | 250,146 | 286,313 | |||||||
Total | 250,146 | 403,141 | |||||||
The balance of $250,146 due to related party represents the loan owed to the related parties, which is interest free, unsecured and repayable on demand. |
Note_10_Capital_Lease_Obligati
Note 10 - Capital Lease Obligation | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Leases, Capital [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Capital Leases in Financial Statements of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 10 – Capital Lease Obligation | |||||||||
Capital lease obligation consisted of the following: | |||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
(i) Capital lease obligation to a financing company for a term of three (3) years, collateralized by certain of Renewable Metals machinery and equipment, with interest at 14% per annum, with principal and interest due and payable in monthly installments of RMB 497,897 on the 23rd of each month. | $ | 419,453 | $ | 336,065 | |||||
Less current maturities | (419,453 | ) | (336,065 | ) | |||||
Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities | - | - | |||||||
(ii) Capital lease obligation to a financing company for a term of three (3) years, collateralized by certain of Renewable Metals machinery and equipment, with interest at 11.0% per annum, with principal and interest due and payable in quarterly installments of RMB3,609,102 on the 15th of each quarter. | 641,257 | 568,925 | |||||||
Less current maturities | (641,257 | ) | (568,925 | ) | |||||
Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities | - | - | |||||||
Total capital lease obligation | 1,060,710 | 904,990 | |||||||
Less current maturities | (1,060,710 | ) | (904,990 | ) | |||||
TOTAL CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION, net of current maturities | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
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Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 11 – Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(i) Warrants Issued in April 2010 (“2010 Warrants) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description of Warrants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
In connection with the sale of 1,538,464 shares of its common stock at $6.50 per share or $10,000,016 in gross proceeds to nine (9) accredited and institutional investors on April 20, 2010, the Company issued warrants to purchase an additional 1,538,464 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $7.50 per share (“2010 Warrants”) expiring five (5) years from date of grant exercisable commencing 181 days following the date of issuance. At the closing of the private offering, the Company paid Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a FINRA member firm that served as placement agent for the Company in the offering, (i) a fee of $500,000 as compensation for their services and (ii) a warrant to purchase 76,923 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $7.50 per share expiring five (5) years from date of grant exercisable commencing 181 days following the date of issuance, as well as a $15,000 non-accountable expense allowance to one of the nine (9) investors in the offering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Since the Asher and Hanover notes bear derivative feature, as discussed below, the warrants were tainted under ASC 815-15 “Derivatives and Hedging”. On June 30, 2014, the derivative liability associated with the warrants was valued at $53. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 Warrants Outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014, 2010 warrants to purchase 1,615,387 shares of its common stock remain outstanding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The table below summarizes the Company’s 2010 non-derivative warrant activities through June 30, 2014: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Exercise Price Range | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Fair Value at Date of Issuance | Aggregate | |||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant Shares | Per Share | Intrinsic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2013 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Earned and exercisable, December 31, 2013 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Unvested, December 31, 2013 | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Granted | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Canceled for cashless exercise | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercised (Cashless) | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercised | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Expired | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2014 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Earned and exercisable, June 30, 2014 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Unvested, June 30, 2014 | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable 2010 warrants as of June 30, 2014: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants Outstanding | Warrants Exercisable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Prices | Number Outstanding | Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number Exercisable | Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||||||
$7.50 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||
$7.50 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||
(ii) Convertible Notes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On November 8, 2013, the Company signed a purchase agreement with Hanover Holdings I, LLC, a New York limited liability company, or Hanover, with an initial principal amount of $450,000, or the Initial Convertible Note (“ Hanover Notes”), for a purchase price of $300,000. The outstanding principal of initial note is subject to filing date reduction and effective date reduction. Filing date reduction will reduce the outstanding principal of initial note by $50,000 if the Company files the S-1registration statement per the purchase agreement within 45 days of the note date. The Company failed to meet this filing date reduction term, and accordingly, the initial principal amount was not reduced by the $50,000. Effective date reduction will reduce the outstanding principal of the initial note by another $100,000 if the S-1 registration statement takes effective within 120 days of the note date. On December 26, 2013, the Company filed a S-1 registration statement pursuant to the purchase agreement which was effective on February 14, 2014. Thus, we successfully met the effective date reduction term. As a result, the principal amount of the note was reduced to $350,000 of which $50,000 was recorded as accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2013. Additionally, the Company has the right to require Hanover to purchase, on the 10th trading day after the effective date of the Registration Statement, or the Additional Closing Date, an additional senior convertible note with an initial principal amount of $500,000, or the Additional Convertible Note, for a purchase price of $500,000. The Initial Convertible Note matures on November 8, 2014 (subject to extension as provided in the Initial Convertible Note) and accrues interest at the rate of 4.0% per annum. On March 3, 2014, the Additional Convertible Note was issued and it will mature on the date that is the one-year anniversary of the date of issuance of the Additional Convertible Note (subject to extension as provided in the Initial Convertible Note) and will accrue interest at the rate of 4.0% per annum. The Initial Convertible Note is convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at Hanover’s option, into shares of common stock, at a conversion price equal to the Variable Conversion Price. “Variable Conversion Price” means, as of any date of determination, the product of (A) the lowest volume weighted average price of the common stock of any of the five consecutive trading days ending and including the trading day immediately preceding such date of determination (subject to adjustment) , or the Variable Conversion Base Price; and (B) the applicable Variable Percentage. “Variable Percentage” means (i) if the applicable Variable Conversion Base Price is less than or equal to $0.45 (subject to adjustment), 85% or (ii) if the applicable Variable Conversion Base Price is greater than $0.45 (subject to adjustment), 80%. The Additional Convertible Note will be convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at Hanover’s option into shares of common stock at a conversion price that will be equal to the Variable Conversion Price. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On September 23, 2013 and December 10, 2013, the Company issued Notes (“Asher Notes”) to Asher Enterprises, Inc. (the “Holder”) which are convertible in 180 days (at which time they will require derivative treatment), in the amounts of $153,500 (1st tranche included no deferred financing cost or legal fees) and $63,000 (2nd tranche included no deferred financing cost or legal fees) (the “Convertible Note” or the “Note”). The 9/23/13 and 12/10/13 Asher Convertible Notes are convertible at 58% of the average 3 lowest closing bid prices for the last 10 trading days and contains a full ratchet reset. The holders have the right after 180 days following the Date of Issuance (on 3/22/14 the 9/23/13 note became convertible, and on 6/8/14 the 12/10/13 note became convertible), and until any time until the Convertible Note is fully paid, to convert any outstanding and unpaid principal portion of the Convertible Note, and accrued interest, into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock. The Holder was not issued warrants with the Convertible Note. The Convertible Note: (a) bears interest at 8% per annum; (b) the principal and accrued interest is due and payable on 6/25/13 and 9/12/14; (c) is convertible optionally by the Holder at any time after 180 days; (d) bears 22% interest on default with a 150% payment penalty under specific default provisions; (e) redeemable at 115% through 140% for days 0-180; (f) and is subject to dilutive adjustments for share issuances (full ratchet reset feature). The Company analyzed the conversion option of all the convertible notes for derivative accounting consideration under ASC 815-15 "Derivatives and Hedging" and determined that the embedded conversion feature should be classified as a liability due to their being no explicit limit to the number of shares to be delivered upon settlement of the above conversion options. The embedded conversion feature was measured at fair value at the date of inception and at the end of each reporting period or termination of the instrument with the change in fair value recorded to earnings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On January 13, 2014, the Company issued convertible notes for a total of $2,472,127 to four foreign investors. The notes will mature on October 13, 2014. On February 4, 2014, the Company issued convertible notes for a total of $3,082,340 to another eleven foreign investors. The notes will mature on February 4, 2014. All these notes bear interest at 8% per annum, and convertible optionally by the holders at any time at a conversion price of $0.317. The derivative features of the Asher and Hanover Notes taint (due to the indeterminate number of shares) the convertible notes issued on January 13, and February 4, 2014. See more details in Note 7. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversions to Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On February 27, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 plus interest of $4,628 of the note into 95,997 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.308635 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On March 5, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $75,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 234,295 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.32011 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On March 14, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $50,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 155,085 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.322405 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On March 24, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $50,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 145,351 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.343995 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On March 26, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible note holder, Hanover, to convert $100,000 of the note due November 1, 2014 into 288,493 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.34663 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On March 28, 2014, $80,000 of principal under the Asher Note issued on September 23, 2013 was converted to 355,082 shares of the Company’s common stock. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On April 7, 2014, $73,500 of principal under Asher Note issued on September 23, 2013 and accrual interest of $6,140 was converted to 363,653 shares of the Company’s common stock and the remaining principal balance under the note is $0. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On April 7, 2014, the Company received conversion notices from its 15 foreign convertible notes holders to convert $5,554,468 of the note into 17,521,980 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.317 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On April 16, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $100,000 of the note and accrual interest of $1,525 into 374,425 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.27115 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On May 7, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 of the note and accrual interest of $278 into 105,756 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.23902 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On May 14, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 of the note and accrual interest of $78 into 109,923 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.22814 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On May 22, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 of the note and accrual interest of $58 into 134,308 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.186575 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On May 30, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 of the note and accrual interest of $44 into 135,717 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.184535 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On June 4, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 of the note and accrual interest of $11 into 150,897 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.16575 per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On June 12, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $100,000 plus interest of $3,756 of the note into 596,315 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ $ 0.173995 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On June 16, 2014, $63,000 of principal under the Asher Note issued on December 10, 2013 and accrual interest of $2,520 were converted into 577,267 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a conversion price of $0.1135 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On June 18, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $50,000 plus interest of $150 of the note into 244,409 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ $ 0.20519 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On June 25, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $50,000 plus interest of $136 of the note into 239,577 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ $ 0.20927 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On June 27, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $36,392 plus interest of $28 of the note into 174,034 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ $ 0.20927 per share. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation Methodology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company analyzed the conversion feature with the reset provisions within the Convertible Note and has utilized a third party valuation consultant to assist the Company to fair value the compound embedded derivatives using a multinomial lattice models that values the derivative liabilities within the convertible notes based on a probability weighted discount cash flow model. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation Assumptions –Initial valuation, Conversion and Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liability Related to Convertible Notes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following assumptions were used for the valuation of the derivative liability related to issuance date, conversions, and the quarterly period ending June 30, 2014: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
● | The underlying stock price was used as the fair value of the common stock; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
● | An event of default would occur 5% of the time, increasing 1.00% per month to a maximum of 10% – to-date the 1 note is not in default and has not been converted by the holder nor redeemed by the Company; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
● | Capital raising events of $1,000,000 would occur in each quarter at 75% of market generating dilutive reset events at prices below the current exercise price or stock price; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
● | The projected annual volatility for each valuation period was based on the historical volatility of the Company which has been actively trading for the last 3 years: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2/27/14 101% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/3/14 101% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/5/14 101% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/14/14 102% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/24/14 102% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/26/14 102% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/31/14 102% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4/7/14 82% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4/8/14 82% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4/16/14 83% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/7/14 83% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/14/14 83% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/22/14 85% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5/30/14 84% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/4/14 84% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/12/14 84% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/18/14 98% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/25/14 102% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/27/14 102% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
6/30/14 102% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
● | The Holder would redeem through maturity based on availability of alternative financing, 10% of the time increasing 1.0% monthly to a maximum of 20%; and; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
● | The Holder would automatically convert the note at maturity if the registration was effective and the company was not in default. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014, the estimated fair value of derivative liabilities on convertible notes was $19,559. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the change of fair value of the derivative debt liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
To record derivative liability as debt discount | 60,795 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 634 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 61,429 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
To record derivative liability as debt discount | 1,950,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 108,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement of derivative liability due to conversion of related notes | $ | (2,101,665 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2014 | 19,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies | 6 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||||||||||
Litigation | ||||||||||||||||
The Company and its directors are a party to a lawsuit filed on March 29, 2013 by Albert Perron, derivatively on behalf of the Company, in the District Court for Clark County, Nevada (Case No. A- I 3-679151-C), which seeks a declaratory judgment, rescission, unspecified damages, equitable and injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. The Plaintiffs complaint alleges that the directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by exceeding their authority under the Company's Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), as further amended, by issuing shares to Mr. Kexuan Yao ("Mr. Yao") that exceeded the amount allowed under the Plan. The director defendants William Thomson ("Mr. Thomson") and Mr. Yao have tiled an answer to this lawsuit in which they have denied the claims being made. The Court's previous entry of default against Jinping (K.P.) Chan, Tao Pang and Weiping Shen (collectively, the "Remaining Defendants") has been lifted and their responses to Plaintiff's complaint are due August 20, 2014. Pretrial discovery has been completed, including taking the depositions of Mr. Thomson (Director and Audit Committee Chair) and Christina Xiong (Corporate and Board Secretary). The Company's position is that the shares at issue in this matter were granted to Mr. Yao in accordance with the Plan. The director defendants Mr. Thomson and Mr. Yao moved for summary judgment ("Motion for Summary Judgment") on the Plaintiff's meritless claims on July 18, 2014. The Remaining Defendants intend to join the Motion for Summary Judgment. A briefing schedule was entered by the Court on August 6, 2014, ordering Plaintiff to file a response to the Motion for Summary Judgment on or before August 22, 2014. A hearing on the Motion for Summary Judgment is currently scheduled for September 18, 2014. | ||||||||||||||||
Uncommitted Trade Credit Facilities | ||||||||||||||||
The Company entered into uncommitted trade credit facilities with certain financial institutions. Substantially all of the uncommitted trade credit facilities were guaranteed by Mr. Yao. | ||||||||||||||||
The uncommitted trade credit facilities at June 30, 2014 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
Date of Expiration | Total Facilities | Facilities Used | Facilities Available | |||||||||||||
Armco HK | ||||||||||||||||
DBS (Hong Kong) Limited (i) | 21-Oct-14 | 20,000,000 | 1,053,500 | 18,946,500 | ||||||||||||
RZB (Beijing) Branch (ii) | 24-Mar-15 | 15,000,000 | - | 15,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Sub-total - Armco HK | 35,000,000 | 1,053,500 | 33,946,500 | |||||||||||||
Henan Armco | ||||||||||||||||
Bank of China (iii) | 23-May-15 | 4,872,978 | - | 4,872,978 | ||||||||||||
ICBC (iv) | 9-Sep-14 | 3,248,652 | - | 3,248,652 | ||||||||||||
Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch (v) | 6-May-15 | 15,593,529 | - | 15,593,529 | ||||||||||||
Sub-total – Henan Armco | 23,715,159 | - | 23,715,159 | |||||||||||||
Renewable Metals | ||||||||||||||||
Bank of China Lianyungang Branch (vi) | 27-Dec-15 | 8,121,630 | 8,121,630 | - | ||||||||||||
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (vii) | 25-Aug-14 | 2,436,489 | 2,436,489 | - | ||||||||||||
Bank of Communications Lianyungang Branch (viii) | 6-Oct-14 | 11,695,147 | - | 11,695,147 | ||||||||||||
Sub-total – Renewable Metals | 22,253,266 | 10,558,119 | 11,695,148 | |||||||||||||
$ | 80,968,425 | $ | 11,611,619 | $ | 69,356,807 | |||||||||||
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(i) | On December 21, 2011, Armco HK entered into a Banking Facilities Agreement with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited of $20,000,000 for issuance of commercial letters of credit in connection with the Company’s purchase of metal ore. The Company pays interest at LIBOR or DBS Bank’s cost of funds plus 2.50% per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to an export bill collection commission equal to 12.5% of the first $50,000 and 6.25% of the balance and an opening commission of 25% on the first $50,000 and 6.25% of the balance for each issuance. Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. The lender may terminate the facility at anytime at its sole discretion. The facility is secured by the charge on cash deposit of the borrower, the borrower’s restricted pledged deposit in the minimum amount of 3% of the letter of credit amount, the Company’s letter of comfort and the guarantee of Mr. Yao. | |||||||||||||||
(ii) | On March 25, 2014, Armco HK entered into Amendment No. 5 to the March 25, 2009 uncommitted Trade Finance Facility with RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) Limited. The amendment provides for the issuance of $15,000,000 of commercial letters of credit in connection with the purchase of metal ore, an increase of $5,000,000 over the amounts provided for in the March 25, 2010 facility. The Company pays interest at 200 basis points per annum plus the lender’s cost of funds per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to fees upon issuance of the letter of credit of 6.25% for issuance commissions, negotiation commissions, commission-in-lieu and collection commissions. Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. The lender may, however, terminate the facility at any time or at its sole discretion upon the occurrence of any event which causes a material market disruption in respect of unusual movement in the level of funding costs to the lender or the unusual loss of liquidity in the funding market. The lender has the sole discretion to decide whether or not such event has occurred. The facility is secured by restricted cash deposits held by the lender, the personal guarantee of Mr. Yao, the Company’s guarantee, and a security interest in the contract for the purchase of the ore for which the letter of credit has been issued and the contract for the sale of the ore. | |||||||||||||||
(iii) | On June 8, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 30,000,000 (approximately $4.8 million) line of credit from Bank of China for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring May 23, 2014. The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Renewable Metals and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. | |||||||||||||||
(iv) | On September 10, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 20,000,000 (approximately $3.2 million) line of credit from ICBC, for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring one (1) year from the date of issuance. The facility is guaranteed by Renewable Metals and Mr. Yao, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. | |||||||||||||||
(v) | On May 16, 2014, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 96,000,000 (approximately $15.6 million) line of credit from Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore. The Company pays interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the People’s Bank of China (“PBC”) at the time the loan is made on issued letters of credit. The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Mr. Yao and Renewable Metals jointly and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. | |||||||||||||||
(vi) | On March 15, 2013, Renewable Metals entered into a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB50,000,000 (approximately $8.1 million) from Bank of China, Lianyungang Branch for the purchase of raw materials. The facility is expiring December 27, 2015 with interest at 7.872% per annum. The facility is secured by Renewable metals properties, machinery and equipment and land use rights, and guaranteed by Mr. Yao, Ms. Yi Chu, and Henan Armco, respectively. | |||||||||||||||
(vii) | On July 24, 2012, Renewable Metals entered into a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB 15,000,000 (approximately $2.4 million) from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank for the purchase of raw materials. The term of the facility is 12 months with interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”) at the time the loan is drawn down per annum. The facility is secured by Armco machinery’s land use right and guarantees provided Mr. Yao, Ms. Yi Chu. | |||||||||||||||
(viii) | On July 1, 2011, Renewable Metals obtained a RMB 72,000,000 (approximately $11.7 million) line of credit from Bank of Communications, Lianyungang Branch expiring two (2) years from the date of issuance, for issuance of letters of credit in connection with the purchase of scrap metal. The letters of credit require Renewable Metals to pledge cash deposit equal to 20% of the letter of credit for letters of credit at sight, or 30% for other domestic letters of credit and for extended domestic letters of credit, the collateral of inventory equal to 166% of the letter of credit. The facility is secured by Renewable Metals inventories and guarantee provided by Mr. Yao, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. | |||||||||||||||
Employment with the Chairman and CEO | ||||||||||||||||
On February 8, 2012, the Company and Mr. Yao, entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”), to employ Mr. Yao as the Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The initial term of employment under the agreement is from January 1, 2012 (the “Effective Date”) until December 31, 2014, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Yao is entitled to, among others, the following compensation and benefits: | ||||||||||||||||
a. | Base Salary. The Company shall pay the Executive a salary at a minimum rate of (i) $250,000 per annum for the period beginning on the Effective Date through December 31, 2012; (ii) $275,000 per annum for the period beginning on January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013; and (iii) $300,000 per annum for the period beginning on January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 (the “Base Salary”). Base Salary shall be payable in accordance with the customary payroll practices of the Company applicable to senior executives. | |||||||||||||||
b. | Bonus. Each year during the Term, in addition to Base Salary, the Executive shall be entitled to an annual cash bonus in an amount equal to 50% of the Executive’s Base Salary for such year. Any such bonus shall be payable no later 2 and half months following the year with respect to which the Base Salary is payable. | |||||||||||||||
c. | Restricted Shares. On the Effective Date, Executive shall receive 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Restricted Shares”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated China Armco Metals, Inc. 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan"). The Restricted Shares shall vest according to Vesting Schedule attached the Employment Agreement as Exhibit A; provided, however, if the Executive is terminated pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement, the Executive shall forfeit all the unvested Restricted Shares as of such termination. | |||||||||||||||
d. | Equity Incentive Compensation. The Executive shall be entitled to participate in any equity compensation plan of the Company in which he is eligible to participate, and may, without limitation, be granted in accordance with any such plan options to purchase shares of Company’s common stock, shares of restricted stock and other equity awards in the discretion of the Board or the Committee. Any equity incentive compensation shall be payable no later than 2 and halfmonths of the following tax year in which such compensation is granted | |||||||||||||||
e. | Eligibility to participate in the Company’s benefit plans that are generally provided for executive employees. | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leases | ||||||||||||||||
(i) Operating Lease - OfficeSpace | ||||||||||||||||
On July 16, 2012, Armco Shanghai entered into a non-cancelable operating lease for office space that will expire on July 31, 2014. The lease agreement has been renewed on July 1, 2014 and will expire on July 31, 2016. The annual lease payment is RMB 674,933 (approximately $109,631). | ||||||||||||||||
On December 17, 2010, Armco Metals Holdings entered into a non-cancelable operating lease for office space that expired on December 31, 2013. The monthly rental payment is $4,004 in 2013. After the contract expired, the Company continued the lease with the same landlord on a month by month basis. | ||||||||||||||||
(ii) Operating Lease of Property, Plant and Equipment and Facilities | ||||||||||||||||
InitialLeaseSigned on June 24, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
On June 24, 2011, Renewable Metals entered into a non-cancelable operating lease agreement with an independent third party for property, plant, equipment and facilities expiring one (1) year from date of signing. Renewable Metals is required to pay RMB 30 per metric ton of scrap metal processed at this facility over the term of the lease, which were accrued and included in the inventory of finished goods – processed scrap metal and transferred to cost of goods sold upon shipment of processed scrap metal. | ||||||||||||||||
First Renewal on April 13, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
On April 13, 2012, Renewable Metals renewed the aforementioned non-cancelable operating lease agreement for property, plant, equipment and facilities for an additional two-year term commencing on June 25, 2012, in consideration for (i) the issuance of one (1) million shares of the Company’s common stock and (ii) the payment of RMB1,000,000 (approximately $159,000) in cash. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the Company issued one million shares to the third party on April 13, 2012. The cash amount is to be paid during the second year of the lease term. | ||||||||||||||||
On March 31, 2013, Renewable Metals terminated this operating lease agreement. Under the terms and conditions of the Termination Agreement, Hebang agreed to forgive the cash amount to be paid under the amended Leasing Agreement and Renewable Metals agreed to let Hebang keep the 1 million shares. Also see Note 13. |
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Note 13 - Stockholders' Equity | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Note 13 – Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||
Issuance of Common Stock to Parties Other Than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services | |||||||||
Loan Guarantee - Henan Chaoyang Steel Co., Ltd. | |||||||||
On June 11, 2010 the Company entered into a Guaranty Cooperation Agreement with Henan Chaoyang Steel Co., Ltd. (“Henan Chaoyang”) to provide additional liquidity to meet anticipated working capital requirements of Renewable Metals’ scrap metal recycling facility. Under the terms of the guaranty, Henan Chaoyang agreed to provide loan guarantees to Renewable Metals’ existing and pending bank lines of credit of up to 300 million RMB in the aggregate (approximately $45,400,000) for five (5) years expiring June 30, 2015. As consideration for the guaranty, the Company issued a designee of Henan Chaoyang 500,000 shares of its common stock. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by the guarantor. | |||||||||
Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2014 | |||||||||
33,338 common shares earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 were valued at $0.39 per share, which was the market price on quarter end date, or $13,002, which was recorded as loan guarantee expense. | |||||||||
Consulting Services Agreement – CD International Enterprise Inc | |||||||||
On November 8, 2013, the Company entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (“Consulting Agreement”) with CD International Enterprise Inc (“CDI”), a US company. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, CDI agreed to provide consulting services from November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2014 in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by the CDI. | |||||||||
Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2014 | |||||||||
250,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 were valued at $0.39 per share, which was the market price on quarter end date, or $97,500, which was recorded as consulting expenses. | |||||||||
250,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were valued at $0.27 per share, which was the market price on quarter end date, or $67,500, which was recorded as consulting expenses. | |||||||||
Legal Services Agreement–All Bright Law Offices | |||||||||
On April 7, 2014, the Company entered into a Legal Services Agreement (“Legal Agreement”) with All Bright Law Office Pursuant to the Legal Agreement, All Bright agreed to provide Chinese-law related legal counsel services from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015 in exchange for 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company. These shares are earned ratably over the term of the agreement and the unearned shares are forfeitable in the event of nonperformance by the All Bright. | |||||||||
Shares Earned during the Year Ending December 31, 2014 | |||||||||
125,000 common shares earned for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were valued at $0.27 per share, which was the market price on quarter end date, or $33,750, which was recorded as legal expenses. | |||||||||
Issuance of Common Stock under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended | |||||||||
On February 8, 2012, the Company awarded 1,500,000 shares of its restricted common stock, par value $.001 per share, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan, to Mr. Kexuan Yao, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The term of employment under the agreement is from January 1, 2012 (the “Effective Date”) until December 31, 2014, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement. These shares were valued at $0.499 per share or $748,500 on the date of grant and are amortized over the vesting period, or $62,375 per quarter. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, a total of $124,750 stock-base compensation expense was recognized. | |||||||||
On May 3, 2013, the Company agreed to pay Director Mr. Weiping Shen 50,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in conjunction with his re-appointment to the Company's board of directors vesting 50% on September 30, 2013 and 50% on May 3, 2014. The restricted stock vests only if Mr. Shen is still a director of the Company on the vesting date (with limited exceptions), and the shares are eligible for the payment of dividends, if the Board of Directors was to declare dividends on the Company’s common stock. These shares were valued at $0.389 per share or $19,450 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the vesting period, or $4,863 per quarter. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, a total of $6,484 stock-base compensation expense was recognized. | |||||||||
On January 2, 2014, the Company agreed to pay Director Mr. Kam Ping Chan 6,250 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock in conjunction with his re-appointment to the Company's board of directors vesting 50% on June 30, 2014 and 50% on December 31, 2014, effectively January 1, 2014. The restricted stock vests only if Mr. Chan is still a director of the Company on the vesting date (with limited exceptions), and the shares are eligible for the payment of dividends, if the Board of Directors was to declare dividends on the Company’s common stock. These shares were valued at $0.323 per share or $2,019 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the vesting period, or $505 per quarter in 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, a total of $1,010 stock-base compensation expense was recognized. | |||||||||
On April 9, 2014, the Company granted 2,329,958 shares of its common stock to certain of its employees for the first quarter of their 2014 service of approximately $838,785, in lieu of cash, which were recorded as compensation expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. | |||||||||
Summaryofthe Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan Activities | |||||||||
The table below summarizes the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan activities: | |||||||||
Number of | Fair Value at | ||||||||
Shares or Options | Date of Grant | ||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2012 | 4,198,881 | $ | 2,614,951 | ||||||
Options – granted | - | - | |||||||
Options – canceled | - | - | |||||||
Shares – granted | 1,419,532 | 662,256 | |||||||
Shares – canceled | (- | ) | (- | ) | |||||
Balance, December 31, 2013 | 5,618,413 | $ | 3,277,207 | ||||||
Vested, December 31, 2013 | 5,101,746 | 3,023,732 | |||||||
Unvested, December 31, 2013 | 516,667 | $ | 253,475 | ||||||
Options – granted | - | - | |||||||
Options – canceled | - | - | |||||||
Shares – granted | 2,336,208 | 840,804 | |||||||
Shares – canceled | (- | ) | (- | ) | |||||
Balance, March 31, 2014 | 7,954,621 | $ | 4,118,011 | ||||||
Vested, June 30, 2014 | 7,576,496 | 3,929,876 | |||||||
Unvested, June 30, 2014 | 378,125 | $ | 188,135 | ||||||
As of June 30, 2014, there were 245,379 shares of common stock remaining available for issuance under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan. | |||||||||
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company issued 60,000 adjustment shares to four investors pursuant to the anti-dilution provision of the Company’s 2008 Offering Subscription Agreement, which was triggered by the Company’s 2013 offering. Per the anti-dilution provision, the investors are entitled to an adjustment to the Purchase Price for such shares that they purchased in the 2008 Offering and have held the purchase from 2008 offering to January 28, 2013(2013 Offering date). The Company debit additional paid in capital and credit to common stock of $60 to reflect this transactions. | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock for debt conversion | |||||||||
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company issued a total of 22,002,564 shares for conversion of debt and accrued interest of $6,551,712. See details in Note 11. |
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Note 14 - Income Taxes | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] | ' |
Note 14 – Income Taxes | |
Armco Metals Holdings is a non-operating holding company. Armco HK, the Company’s Hong Kong Subsidiary is subject to Hong Kong SAR income taxes. Henan Armco, Renewable Metals, Lianyungang Armco and Armco Shanghai, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are subject to PRC income taxes, file income tax returns under the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China concerning Foreign Investment Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises and local income tax laws (the ‘PRC Income Tax Law”) accordingly. Henan Armco, Renewable Metals, Lianyungang Armco and Armco Shanghai derive substantially all of their income (loss) before income taxed and related tax expenses from PRC sources. | |
United States Income Tax | |
Armco Metals Holdings is incorporated in the State of Nevada and is subjected to United Sates of America tax law. | |
Hong Kong SAR Income Tax | |
Armco HK is registered and operates in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HK SAR”) of the People’s Republic of | |
China (“PRC”) and is subject to HK SAR tax law. Armco HK’s statutory income tax rate is 16.5%. | |
PRC Income Tax | |
Henan Armco, Renewable Metals, Lianyungang Armco and Armco Shanghai are governed by and file separate income tax returns under the PRC Income Tax Law, which, until January 2008, generally subject to tax at a statutory rate of 33% (30% state income tax plus 3% local income tax) on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments. On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress of China approved the Corporate Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “New CIT Law”), effective January 1, 2008. Under the New CIT Law, the corporate income tax rate applicable to all Companies, including both domestic and foreign-invested companies, will be 25%. However, tax concession granted to eligible companies prior to March 16, 2007 will be grand fathered in. | |
The effective tax rate is 0% and -77% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. |
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Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Note 15 – Concentrations and Credit Risk | |||||||||||||||||
Credit RiskArising from Financial Instruments | |||||||||||||||||
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. | |||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major financial institutions located in the PRC, none of which are insured. However, the Company has not experienced losses on these accounts and management believes that the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts. | |||||||||||||||||
Customers and Credit Concentrations | |||||||||||||||||
Customer concentrations and credit concentrations are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
Net Sales | Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||||||
for the Six Months Ended | at | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Customer A | - | % | - | % | - | % | 33.8 | % | |||||||||
Customer B | 15.5 | % | 35.6 | % | - | % | 25.1 | % | |||||||||
Customer C | - | % | - | % | 29.8 | % | 18.3 | % | |||||||||
Customer D | 54 | % | - | % | 32.6 | % | - | % | |||||||||
Customer E | - | % | - | % | 14 | % | - | % | |||||||||
Customer F | % | 13.8 | % | - | % | - | % | ||||||||||
69.5 | % | 49.4 | % | 76.4 | % | 77.2 | % | ||||||||||
A reduction in sales from or loss of such customers would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. | |||||||||||||||||
Vendor Concentrations | |||||||||||||||||
Vendor purchase concentrations and accounts payable concentration as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
Net Purchases | Accounts Payable | ||||||||||||||||
for the Six Months Ended | at | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Vendor A | 79.2 | % | 75.3 | % | - | % | 86 | % | |||||||||
Vendor B | 13 | % | - | % | - | % | - | % | |||||||||
Vendor C | - | % | - | % | 60 | % | - | % | |||||||||
Vendor D | - | % | - | % | 13 | % | - | % | |||||||||
92.2 | % | 75.3 | % | 73 | % | 86 | % | ||||||||||
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Note 16 - Subsequent Events | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | ' |
Subsequent Events [Text Block] | ' |
Note 16 – Subsequent Events | |
The Company has evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date when the financial statements were issued. The Management of the Company determined that there were certain reportable subsequent events to be disclosed as follows. | |
On July 11, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $23,608 plus interest of $108 of the note into 133,957 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.17704 per share. | |
On July 25, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $10,000 plus interest of $101of the note into 56,321 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.17935 per share. | |
On August 11, 2014, the Company received a conversion notice from its convertible notes holder, Hanover, to convert $25,000 plus interest of $104 of the note into 170,030 shares of the Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $ 0.147645 per share. |
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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Basis of Presentation - Unaudited Interim Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 4, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Principlesof Consolidation | |||||||||||||||||
The Company applies the guidance of Topic 810 “Consolidation” of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to determine whether and how to consolidate another entity. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-10 all majority-owned subsidiaries—all entities in which a parent has a controlling financial interest—shall be consolidated except (1) when control does not rest with the parent, the majority owner; (2) if the parent is a broker-dealer within the scope of Topic 940 and control is likely to be temporary; (3) consolidation by an investment company within the scope of Topic 946 of a non-investment-company investee. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-8 the usual condition for a controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority voting interest, and, therefore, as a general rule ownership by one reporting entity, directly or indirectly, of more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares of another entity is a condition pointing toward consolidation. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders, or by court decree. The Company consolidates all less-than-majority-owned subsidiaries, if any, in which the parent’s power to control exists. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company's consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities as of June 30, 2014 are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
Name of consolidated subsidiary or entity | State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | Date of incorporation or formation | Attributable interest | ||||||||||||||
(date of acquisition, if applicable) | |||||||||||||||||
Armco Metal International Limited (“Armco HK”) | Hong Kong SAR | 13-Jul-01 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Henan Armco and Metawise Trading Co., Ltd. (“Henan Armco”) | PRC | 6-Jun-02 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. (“Renewable Metals”) | PRC | 9-Jan-07 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc. (“Lianyungang Armco”) | PRC | 4-Jun-09 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings. Ltd. (“Armco Shanghai”) | PRC | 16-Jul-10 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of the Company and the consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities as of reporting period ending date(s) and for the reporting period(s) then ended. | |||||||||||||||||
All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions | |||||||||||||||||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period). Management makes its best estimate of the outcome for these items based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available to management. Actual results could differ from those estimates. | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | |||||||||||||||||
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and has adopted paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below: | |||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. | ||||||||||||||||
Level 2 | Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. | ||||||||||||||||
Level 3 | Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data. | ||||||||||||||||
Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable. | |||||||||||||||||
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument. | |||||||||||||||||
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, pledged deposits, accounts receivable, advance on purchases, prepayments and other current assets, accounts payable, customer deposits, corporate income/VAT tax payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s loans payable, banker’s acceptance notes payable, and capital lease obligation approximate the fair value of such instruments based upon management’s best estimate of interest rates that would be available to the Company for similar financial arrangements at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative warrant issued in April 2010 and convertible note with embedded conversion feature issued in September, November, and December 2013, and January through March 2014, for which there are no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. The Company valued the automatic conditional conversion, re-pricing/down-round, change of control; default and follow-on offering provisions using a lattice model, with the assistance of a valuation specialist, for which management understands the methodologies. These models incorporate transaction details such as Company stock price, contractual terms, maturity, risk free rates, as well as assumptions about future financings, volatility, and holder behavior as of the date of issuance and each balance sheet date. | |||||||||||||||||
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm's-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated. | |||||||||||||||||
It is not, however, practical to determine the fair value of advances from significant stockholder and lease arrangement with the significant stockholder, if any, due to their related party nature. | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis | |||||||||||||||||
Level 1 Financial Assets – Marketable Securities | |||||||||||||||||
The Company uses Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of the marketable securities and marks the available for sale marketable securities at fair value in the statement of financial position at each balance sheet date and reports the unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities in other comprehensive income (loss) until realized provided the unrealized holding gains and losses is temporary. If the fair value of an investment is less than its cost basis at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which impairment is assessed, and it is determined that the impairment is other than temporary, then an impairment loss is recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s cost and its fair value at the balance sheet date of the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||
Level 3 Financial Liabilities – Derivative Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
The Company uses Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of the derivative liabilities and revalues its derivative warrant liability and derivative convertible debt liabilities at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) that are attributable to the change in the fair value of the derivative liabilities. | |||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company's financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as of June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013: | |||||||||||||||||
Recurring Fair Value Measures | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liability | - | - | $ | 19,559 | $ | 19,559 | |||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | $ | 551,597 | - | - | $ | 551,597 | |||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liability | - | - | $ | 61,429 | $ | 61,429 | |||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | $ | 519,129 | - | - | $ | 519,129 | |||||||||||
Fair Value of Non-Financial Assets or Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis | |||||||||||||||||
The Company’s non-financial assets include inventories. The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating turn rates, inventory levels and other factors. Excess quantities are identified through evaluation of inventory aging, review of inventory turns and historical sales experiences. The Company provides lower of cost or market reserves for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. The Company establishes a reserve for inventory shrinkage, if any, based on the historical results of physical inventory cycle counts. | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation | |||||||||||||||||
The financial records of the Company's Chinese operating subsidiaries are maintained in their local currency, the Renminbi (“RMB”), which is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated from the local currency into the reporting currency, U.S. dollars, at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at weighted average exchange rates for the period to approximate translation at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates those elements are recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Foreign currency translation gain (loss) resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity. | |||||||||||||||||
RMB is not a fully convertible currency. All foreign exchange transactions involving RMB must take place either through the People’s Bank of China (the “PBOC”) or other institutions authorized to buy and sell foreign exchange. The exchange rate adopted for the foreign exchange transactions are the rates of exchange quoted by the PBOC. Commencing July 21, 2005, China adopted a managed floating exchange rate regime based on market demand and supply with reference to a basket of currencies. The exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB was adjusted from approximately RMB 8.28 per U.S. dollar to approximately RMB 8.11 per U.S. dollar on July 21, 2005. Since then, the PBOC administers and regulates the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the RMB taking into account demand and supply of RMB, as well as domestic and foreign economic and financial conditions. | |||||||||||||||||
Unless otherwise noted, the rate presented below per U.S. $1.00 was the midpoint of the interbank rate as quoted by OANDA Corporation (www.oanda.com) contained in its consolidated financial statements. Management believes that the difference between RMB vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate quoted by the PBOC and RMB vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate reported by OANDA Corporation were immaterial. Translations do not imply that the RMB amounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, equivalent amounts in U.S. dollars. Translation of amounts from RMB into U.S. dollars has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods: | |||||||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | 30-Jun-13 | |||||||||||||||
Balance sheets | 6.1564 | 6.1122 | 6.1807 | ||||||||||||||
Statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) | 6.1419 | 6.1943 | 6.2437 | ||||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants and convertible debt instruments. | |||||||||||||||||
For the periods presented, the computation of diluted loss per share equaled basic loss per share as the inclusion of any dilutive instruments would have had an antidilutive effect on the earnings per share calculation in the periods presented. | |||||||||||||||||
The following table shows the potentially outstanding dilutive common shares excluded from the diluted net income (loss) per common share calculation as they were anti-dilutive: | |||||||||||||||||
Potentially Outstanding Dilutive | |||||||||||||||||
Common Shares | |||||||||||||||||
For the Six | For the Six | ||||||||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 30-Jun-13 | ||||||||||||||||
Conversion Feature Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Common shares issuable under the conversion feature of convertible notes payable | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Conversion feature shares | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to employees | |||||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to directors, vest in July, October, December 2014, and January 2015 | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Unvested common shares issued to employees | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Stock Option Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Options issued on October 5, 2010 to employees to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Stock option shares | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Warrant Shares | |||||||||||||||||
12,180,210 Warrants issued on August 1, 2008 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $0.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | - | 12,180,210 | |||||||||||||||
1,538,464 and 76,923 Warrants issued on April 20, 2010 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $7.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | 1,615,387 | 1,615,387 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Warrant shares | 1,615,387 | 13,795,597 | |||||||||||||||
Total potentially outstanding dilutive common shares | 2,450,491 | 13,835,597 | |||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants and convertible debt instruments. | |||||||||||||||||
For the periods presented, the computation of diluted loss per share equaled basic loss per share as the inclusion of any dilutive instruments would have had an antidilutive effect on the earnings per share calculation in the periods presented. | |||||||||||||||||
The following table shows the potentially outstanding dilutive common shares excluded from the diluted net income (loss) per common share calculation as they were anti-dilutive: | |||||||||||||||||
Potentially Outstanding Dilutive | |||||||||||||||||
Common Shares | |||||||||||||||||
For the Six | For the Six | ||||||||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 30-Jun-13 | ||||||||||||||||
Conversion Feature Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Common shares issuable under the conversion feature of convertible notes payable | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Conversion feature shares | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to employees | |||||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to directors, vest in July, October, December 2014, and January 2015 | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Unvested common shares issued to employees | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Stock Option Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Options issued on October 5, 2010 to employees to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Stock option shares | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Warrant Shares | |||||||||||||||||
12,180,210 Warrants issued on August 1, 2008 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $0.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | - | 12,180,210 | |||||||||||||||
1,538,464 and 76,923 Warrants issued on April 20, 2010 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $7.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | 1,615,387 | 1,615,387 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Warrant shares | 1,615,387 | 13,795,597 | |||||||||||||||
Total potentially outstanding dilutive common shares | 2,450,491 | 13,835,597 | |||||||||||||||
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | |||||||||||||||||
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this Update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Subtopic 205-20. Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and “represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.” The ASU states that a strategic shift could include a disposal of (i) a major geographical area of operations, (ii) a major line of business, (iii) a major equity method investment, or (iv) other major parts of an entity. Although “major” is not defined, the standard provides examples of when a disposal qualifies as a discontinued operation. The ASU also requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide more information about the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of discontinued operations. In addition, the ASU requires disclosure of the pre-tax profit or loss attributable to a disposal of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation in the financial statements. The ASU is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years. The adoption of ASU 2014 -08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. | |||||||||||||||||
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from contracts with Customers (Topic 606)". This ASU affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of non-financial assets. This ASU will supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance. The ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchanged for those goods or services. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on its consolidated financial statements. | |||||||||||||||||
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements. |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica1
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Name of consolidated subsidiary or entity | State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | Date of incorporation or formation | Attributable interest | ||||||||||||||
(date of acquisition, if applicable) | |||||||||||||||||
Armco Metal International Limited (“Armco HK”) | Hong Kong SAR | 13-Jul-01 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Henan Armco and Metawise Trading Co., Ltd. (“Henan Armco”) | PRC | 6-Jun-02 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. (“Renewable Metals”) | PRC | 9-Jan-07 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco (Lianyungang) Holdings, Inc. (“Lianyungang Armco”) | PRC | 4-Jun-09 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Armco Metals (Shanghai) Holdings. Ltd. (“Armco Shanghai”) | PRC | 16-Jul-10 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Recurring Fair Value Measures | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liability | - | - | $ | 19,559 | $ | 19,559 | |||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | $ | 551,597 | - | - | $ | 551,597 | |||||||||||
31-Dec-13 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative liability | - | - | $ | 61,429 | $ | 61,429 | |||||||||||
Available-for-sale securities | $ | 519,129 | - | - | $ | 519,129 | |||||||||||
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | 30-Jun-13 | |||||||||||||||
Balance sheets | 6.1564 | 6.1122 | 6.1807 | ||||||||||||||
Statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) | 6.1419 | 6.1943 | 6.2437 | ||||||||||||||
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Potentially Outstanding Dilutive | |||||||||||||||||
Common Shares | |||||||||||||||||
For the Six | For the Six | ||||||||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 30-Jun-13 | ||||||||||||||||
Conversion Feature Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Common shares issuable under the conversion feature of convertible notes payable | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Conversion feature shares | 416,979 | - | |||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to employees | |||||||||||||||||
Unvested common shares issued to directors, vest in July, October, December 2014, and January 2015 | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Unvested common shares issued to employees | 378,125 | - | |||||||||||||||
Stock Option Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Options issued on October 5, 2010 to employees to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $5.00 per share expiring five (5) years from the date of issuance | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Stock option shares | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||
Warrant Shares | |||||||||||||||||
12,180,210 Warrants issued on August 1, 2008 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $0.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | - | 12,180,210 | |||||||||||||||
1,538,464 and 76,923 Warrants issued on April 20, 2010 to investors to purchase common shares with an exercise price of $7.50 per shares expiring five(5) from the date of issuance | 1,615,387 | 1,615,387 | |||||||||||||||
Sub-total: Warrant shares | 1,615,387 | 13,795,597 | |||||||||||||||
Total potentially outstanding dilutive common shares | 2,450,491 | 13,835,597 |
Note_3_Pledged_Deposits_Tables
Note 3 - Pledged Deposits (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Armco HK | |||||||||
Letters of credit (i) | $ | 7,962 | $ | 5,993 | |||||
Sub-total – Armco HK | 7,962 | 5,993 | |||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
Bank acceptance notes payable | - | 1,636,072 | |||||||
Letters of credit (ii) | 10,142 | 2,517,621 | |||||||
Deposit for capital lease obligation (iii) | 487,298 | 490,823 | |||||||
Sub-total – Renewable Metals | 497,440 | 4,644,516 | |||||||
Henan Armco | |||||||||
Letters of credit (iv) | 312 | 2,113 | |||||||
Sub-total – Henan Armco | 312 | 2,113 | |||||||
$ | 505,714 | $ | 4,652,222 |
Note_4_Marketable_Equity_Secur1
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Inputs | |||||||||||||||||||||
Original cost | Impairment – Other Than Temporary | Accumulated Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss) | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Change in Unrealized Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2013 | $ | 3,396,658 | $ | (2,366,941 | ) | $ | 183,924 | $ | (694,512 | ) | $ | 519,129 | |||||||||
Purchases, issuances and settlements | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) included in: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): Changes in unrealized loss | - | 32,468 | 32,468 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2014 | $ | 3,396,658 | $ | (2,366,941 | ) | $ | 183,924 | $ | (662,044 | ) | $ | 551,597 |
Note_5_Accounts_Receivable_Tab
Note 5 - Accounts Receivable (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 23,361,959 | $ | 25,638,666 | |||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (43,150 | ) | (43,150 | ) | |||||
$ | 23,318,809 | $ | 25,595,516 |
Note_6_Inventories_Tables
Note 6 - Inventories (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Raw materials – scrap metal | $ | 5,206,529 | $ | 4,390,811 | |||||
Finished goods – processed scrap metal | 9,745,128 | 12,421,088 | |||||||
Purchased merchandise for resale | 74,306 | 5,936,936 | |||||||
Write - down of inventories | (1,777,081 | ) | (2,291,915 | ) | |||||
$ | 13,248,882 | $ | 20,456,920 |
Note_7_Loans_and_Convertible_N1
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Loans Payable [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Loans Payable [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Armco HK | |||||||||
Loan payable to RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) Limited, collateralized by certain of the Company’s inventory, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at the bank’s cost of funds plus 200 basis points per annum, with principal and interest due April 1, 2014 and repaid in full | $ | - | $ | 504,248 | |||||
Loan payables to DBS, collateralized by certain of the Company’s inventory, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at an average of 2.86% per annum, balance is due September 23, 2014 | 935,019 | 2,602,115 | |||||||
Sub-total - Armco HK | 935,019 | 3,106,363 | |||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
Loan payable to Bank of Communications, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, collateralized by Renewable Metals inventories and guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 120% of the bank’s benchmark rate per annum (average 7.2%), balance due June 2, 2014 and paid in full | - | 1,963,286 | |||||||
Loan payable to Bank of China, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 6.6% per annum payable monthly, balance due September 25, 2014 | 8,121,629 | 8,180,361 | |||||||
Loan payable to Pudong Development Bank, Lianyungang Branch, under trade credit facilities, guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with interest at 7.92% per annum payable monthly, balance due from March 27, 2015 through April 7, 2015 | 2,436,489 | - | |||||||
Short-term borrowing, with interest rate at 8% per annum | 64,973 | 229,050 | |||||||
Short-term borrowing with no interest and due upon demand | 1,294,588 | - | |||||||
Loan payable, with interest at 6% per annum and due January 21, 2015 | 3,478,226 | 3,503,379 | |||||||
Sub-total – Renewable Metals | 15,395,905 | 13,876,076 | |||||||
Henan Armco | |||||||||
Loan Payable to ICBC, with interest at 2.47% per annum, and repaid in full on March 28, 2014 | - | 2,755,926 | |||||||
Loan Payable to Guanhutun Credit Union, collateralized by Henan’s building and leasehold improvement, with interest at 9.6% per annum, balance due March 16, 2015 | 162,432 | 163,607 | |||||||
Loans payable, with interest at 8% per annum, and due in 2014. The creditors agreed to exchange | - | 5,999,957 | |||||||
$5,319,351 into convertible notes in January and February, 2014 | |||||||||
Short-term borrowing, no interest bearing due upon demand | 2,117,409 | - | |||||||
Sub-total – Henan Armco | 2,339,841 | 8,919,490 | |||||||
Armco Metals Holdings | |||||||||
Short term borrowing, with 0% interest, due on demand | 110,000 | ||||||||
Loans payable, with interest at 8% per annum, due from October 21, 2014 through November 8, 2014 | 790,000 | 1,050,000 | |||||||
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $18,286, with interest at 4% per annum, due on March 3, 2015. | 70,322 | 463,709 | |||||||
Sub-total – Armco Metals Holdings | 970,322 | 1,513,709 | |||||||
$ | 19,641,087 | $ | 27,415,638 |
Note_8_Bankers_Acceptance_Note1
Note 8 - Banker's Acceptance Notes Payable and Letters of Credit (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
Banker’s acceptance notes payable maturing on March 27, 2014 | $ | - | $ | 3,272,144 | |||||
Letters of credit maturing October 6, 2014 | 1,764,803 | 5,201,073 | |||||||
$ | 1,764,803 | $ | 8,473,217 |
Note_9_Related_Party_Transacti1
Note 9 - Related Party Transactions (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Keli Yao | - | 116,828 | |||||||
Yi Chu | 250,146 | 286,313 | |||||||
Total | 250,146 | 403,141 |
Note_10_Capital_Lease_Obligati1
Note 10 - Capital Lease Obligation (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Leases, Capital [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
30-Jun-14 | 31-Dec-13 | ||||||||
Renewable Metals | |||||||||
(i) Capital lease obligation to a financing company for a term of three (3) years, collateralized by certain of Renewable Metals machinery and equipment, with interest at 14% per annum, with principal and interest due and payable in monthly installments of RMB 497,897 on the 23rd of each month. | $ | 419,453 | $ | 336,065 | |||||
Less current maturities | (419,453 | ) | (336,065 | ) | |||||
Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities | - | - | |||||||
(ii) Capital lease obligation to a financing company for a term of three (3) years, collateralized by certain of Renewable Metals machinery and equipment, with interest at 11.0% per annum, with principal and interest due and payable in quarterly installments of RMB3,609,102 on the 15th of each quarter. | 641,257 | 568,925 | |||||||
Less current maturities | (641,257 | ) | (568,925 | ) | |||||
Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities | - | - | |||||||
Total capital lease obligation | 1,060,710 | 904,990 | |||||||
Less current maturities | (1,060,710 | ) | (904,990 | ) | |||||
TOTAL CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION, net of current maturities | $ | - | $ | - |
Note_11_Derivative_Instruments1
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Exercise Price Range | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Fair Value at Date of Issuance | Aggregate | |||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant Shares | Per Share | Intrinsic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2013 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Earned and exercisable, December 31, 2013 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Unvested, December 31, 2013 | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Granted | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Canceled for cashless exercise | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercised (Cashless) | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercised | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Expired | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2014 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Earned and exercisable, June 30, 2014 | 1,615,387 | $ | 7.5 | $ | 7.5 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Unvested, June 30, 2014 | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants Outstanding | Warrants Exercisable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Prices | Number Outstanding | Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number Exercisable | Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||||||
$7.50 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||
$7.50 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | 1,615,387 | 0.81 | $ | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
To record derivative liability as debt discount | 60,795 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 634 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 61,429 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
To record derivative liability as debt discount | 1,950,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 108,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement of derivative liability due to conversion of related notes | $ | (2,101,665 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2014 | 19,559 |
Note_12_Commitments_and_Contin1
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Date of Expiration | Total Facilities | Facilities Used | Facilities Available | |||||||||||||
Armco HK | ||||||||||||||||
DBS (Hong Kong) Limited (i) | 21-Oct-14 | 20,000,000 | 1,053,500 | 18,946,500 | ||||||||||||
RZB (Beijing) Branch (ii) | 24-Mar-15 | 15,000,000 | - | 15,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Sub-total - Armco HK | 35,000,000 | 1,053,500 | 33,946,500 | |||||||||||||
Henan Armco | ||||||||||||||||
Bank of China (iii) | 23-May-15 | 4,872,978 | - | 4,872,978 | ||||||||||||
ICBC (iv) | 9-Sep-14 | 3,248,652 | - | 3,248,652 | ||||||||||||
Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch (v) | 6-May-15 | 15,593,529 | - | 15,593,529 | ||||||||||||
Sub-total – Henan Armco | 23,715,159 | - | 23,715,159 | |||||||||||||
Renewable Metals | ||||||||||||||||
Bank of China Lianyungang Branch (vi) | 27-Dec-15 | 8,121,630 | 8,121,630 | - | ||||||||||||
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (vii) | 25-Aug-14 | 2,436,489 | 2,436,489 | - | ||||||||||||
Bank of Communications Lianyungang Branch (viii) | 6-Oct-14 | 11,695,147 | - | 11,695,147 | ||||||||||||
Sub-total – Renewable Metals | 22,253,266 | 10,558,119 | 11,695,148 | |||||||||||||
$ | 80,968,425 | $ | 11,611,619 | $ | 69,356,807 | |||||||||||
% |
Note_13_Stockholders_Equity_Ta
Note 13 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Number of | Fair Value at | ||||||||
Shares or Options | Date of Grant | ||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2012 | 4,198,881 | $ | 2,614,951 | ||||||
Options – granted | - | - | |||||||
Options – canceled | - | - | |||||||
Shares – granted | 1,419,532 | 662,256 | |||||||
Shares – canceled | (- | ) | (- | ) | |||||
Balance, December 31, 2013 | 5,618,413 | $ | 3,277,207 | ||||||
Vested, December 31, 2013 | 5,101,746 | 3,023,732 | |||||||
Unvested, December 31, 2013 | 516,667 | $ | 253,475 | ||||||
Options – granted | - | - | |||||||
Options – canceled | - | - | |||||||
Shares – granted | 2,336,208 | 840,804 | |||||||
Shares – canceled | (- | ) | (- | ) | |||||
Balance, March 31, 2014 | 7,954,621 | $ | 4,118,011 | ||||||
Vested, June 30, 2014 | 7,576,496 | 3,929,876 | |||||||
Unvested, June 30, 2014 | 378,125 | $ | 188,135 |
Note_15_Concentrations_and_Cre1
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Tables) | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Jun. 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Net Sales | Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||||||
for the Six Months Ended | at | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Customer A | - | % | - | % | - | % | 33.8 | % | |||||||||
Customer B | 15.5 | % | 35.6 | % | - | % | 25.1 | % | |||||||||
Customer C | - | % | - | % | 29.8 | % | 18.3 | % | |||||||||
Customer D | 54 | % | - | % | 32.6 | % | - | % | |||||||||
Customer E | - | % | - | % | 14 | % | - | % | |||||||||
Customer F | % | 13.8 | % | - | % | - | % | ||||||||||
69.5 | % | 49.4 | % | 76.4 | % | 77.2 | % | ||||||||||
Schedule of Vendor Purchase Concentrations [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Net Purchases | Accounts Payable | ||||||||||||||||
for the Six Months Ended | at | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Vendor A | 79.2 | % | 75.3 | % | - | % | 86 | % | |||||||||
Vendor B | 13 | % | - | % | - | % | - | % | |||||||||
Vendor C | - | % | - | % | 60 | % | - | % | |||||||||
Vendor D | - | % | - | % | 13 | % | - | % | |||||||||
92.2 | % | 75.3 | % | 73 | % | 86 | % |
Note_1_Organization_and_Operat1
Note 1 - Organization and Operations (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||
Jul. 11, 2014 | Aug. 12, 2008 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 06, 2007 | Apr. 15, 2014 | Jul. 11, 2014 | Dec. 01, 2008 | Aug. 12, 2008 | Jun. 27, 2008 | Jun. 27, 2008 | 7-May-14 | Apr. 15, 2014 | 7-May-14 | |
Convertible Common Stock [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Armco HK 2 [Member] | Draco Resources [Member] | Draco Resources [Member] | Metawise Nominees [Member] | |||||||
Draco Resources [Member] | Draco Resources [Member] | China Direct Investments, Inc. [Member] | |||||||||||||
Note 1 - Organization and Operations (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Shares, Issued | ' | ' | 54,958,437 | ' | 29,876,327 | 9,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share) | $0.00 | ' | $0.00 | ' | $0.00 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Additional Paid in Capital (in Dollars) | ' | ' | $45,601,982 | ' | $35,790,906 | ($9,100) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100.00% | 69.70% | 100.00% | ' | ' | 100.00% | ' |
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | 7,694,000 | ' | 1,200,000 | 12,750,000 | ' |
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned (in Dollars) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,890,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Options Issued | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,300,000 | 2,000,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Investment Options, Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) | ' | $1.30 | $5 | $5 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1.30 | $5 | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised (in Dollars) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $6,890,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10 | ' |
Business Acquisition, Share Price (in Dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $3.40 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 66.00% |
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Equity Unit Purchase Agreements | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 13,950,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of Market Generating Dilutive Reset Events | ' | ' | 75.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | 255.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of Outstanding Common Stock after Acquisition | 72.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica2
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) (China, Yuan Renminbi) | Jul. 21, 2005 | Jul. 20, 2005 |
China, Yuan Renminbi | ' | ' |
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | 8.11 | 8.28 |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica3
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Consolidation Information | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 | |
Armco HK [Member] | ' |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ' |
Jurisdiction | 'Hong Kong SAR |
Date of Incorporation | 13-Jul-01 |
Attributable Interest | 100.00% |
Henan Armco [Member] | ' |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ' |
Jurisdiction | 'PRC |
Date of Incorporation | 6-Jun-02 |
Attributable Interest | 100.00% |
Renewable Metals [Member] | ' |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ' |
Jurisdiction | 'PRC |
Date of Incorporation | 9-Jan-07 |
Attributable Interest | 100.00% |
Lianyungang Armco [Member] | ' |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ' |
Jurisdiction | 'PRC |
Date of Incorporation | 4-Jun-09 |
Attributable Interest | 100.00% |
Armco Shanghai [Member] | ' |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ' |
Jurisdiction | 'PRC |
Date of Incorporation | 16-Jul-10 |
Attributable Interest | 100.00% |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica4
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Recurring (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale securities | $3,396,658 | $3,396,658 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale securities | 551,597 | 519,129 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale securities | 551,597 | 519,129 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Derivative liability | 19,559 | 61,429 |
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Derivative liability | 19,559 | 61,429 |
Available-for-sale securities | $551,597 | $519,129 |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica5
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Exchange Rates (RMB Into U.S. Dollars) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 |
Balance Sheet [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Exchange Rates (RMB Into U.S. Dollars) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Financial Statement | 6.1564 | 6.1122 | 6.1807 |
Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Exchange Rates (RMB Into U.S. Dollars) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Financial Statement | 6.1419 | 6.1943 | 6.2437 |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica6
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Potential Outstanding Dilutive Common Shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
Conversion Feature Shares | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities | 2,450,491 | 13,835,597 |
Unvested Common Shares [Member] | ' | ' |
Conversion Feature Shares | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities | 378,125 | ' |
Equity Option [Member] | ' | ' |
Conversion Feature Shares | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities | 40,000 | 40,000 |
Warrant [Member] | October 5, 2010 [Member] | ' | ' |
Conversion Feature Shares | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities | ' | 12,180,210 |
Warrant [Member] | April 20,2010 [Member] | ' | ' |
Conversion Feature Shares | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities | 1,615,387 | 1,615,387 |
Warrant [Member] | ' | ' |
Conversion Feature Shares | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities | 1,615,387 | 13,795,597 |
Common Stock [Member] | ' | ' |
Conversion Feature Shares | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities | 416,979 | ' |
Note_2_Significant_and_Critica7
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Potential Outstanding Dilutive Common Shares (Parentheticals) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
Aug. 12, 2008 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Potential Outstanding Dilutive Common Shares (Parentheticals) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Options issued to employees exercise price | $1.30 | $5 | $5 |
October 5, 2010 [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Potential Outstanding Dilutive Common Shares (Parentheticals) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Warrants issued (in Shares) | ' | ' | 12,180,210 |
Warrants exercise price | ' | ' | $0.50 |
April 20,2010 [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Potential Outstanding Dilutive Common Shares (Parentheticals) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Warrants exercise price | ' | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Issued to Investors [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) - Potential Outstanding Dilutive Common Shares (Parentheticals) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Warrants issued (in Shares) | ' | 1,538,464 | 76,923 |
Note_3_Pledged_Deposits_Detail
Note 3 - Pledged Deposits (Details) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
Armco HK [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Note 3 - Pledged Deposits (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $7,962 | ' | ||
Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Note 3 - Pledged Deposits (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | 10,142 | ' | ||
Pledged Assets, Not Separately Reported, Other | 487,298 | [1] | 490,823 | [1] |
Henan Armco [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Note 3 - Pledged Deposits (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $312 | ' | ||
[1] | $487,298 is to be released to the Company as part of the payment towards capital lease installment payment when the capital lease agreement matures on December 15, 2014. |
Note_3_Pledged_Deposits_Detail1
Note 3 - Pledged Deposits (Details) - Pledged Deposits (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Total | $505,714 | $4,652,222 | ||
Armco HK [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Letters of credit | 7,962 | [1] | 5,993 | [1] |
Total | 7,962 | 5,993 | ||
Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Letters of credit | 10,142 | [2] | 2,517,621 | [2] |
Deposit for capital lease obligation (iii) | 487,298 | [3] | 490,823 | [3] |
Total | 497,440 | 4,644,516 | ||
Bank acceptance notes payable | ' | 1,636,072 | ||
Henan Armco [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Letters of credit | 312 | [4] | 2,113 | [4] |
Total | $312 | $2,113 | ||
[1] | $7,962 is to be released to the Company for payment towards fulfilled letters of credit when those letters of credit mature on August 15, 2014. | |||
[2] | $10,142 is to be released to the Company for payment towards fulfilled letters of credit when those letters of credit mature on August 15, 2014. | |||
[3] | $487,298 is to be released to the Company as part of the payment towards capital lease installment payment when the capital lease agreement matures on December 15, 2014. | |||
[4] | $312 is to be released to the Company on August 15, 2014 |
Note_4_Marketable_Equity_Secur2
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale (Details) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities | $3,396,658 | $3,396,658 |
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax | -662,044 | ' |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Available-for-sale Securities | $551,597 | ' |
Note_4_Marketable_Equity_Secur3
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale (Details) - Fair Value of Marketable Securities, Available for Sale (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale (Details) - Fair Value of Marketable Securities, Available for Sale [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | ' | ' | $3,396,658 | ' |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | ' | ' | 4,852,433 | ' |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | ' | ' | -694,512 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss): Changes in unrealized loss | 10,530 | -417,105 | 32,468 | -411,606 |
Balance, June 30, 2014 | 3,396,658 | ' | 3,396,658 | ' |
Balance, June 30, 2014 | 4,479,655 | ' | 4,479,655 | ' |
Balance, June 30, 2014 | -662,044 | ' | -662,044 | ' |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Note 4 - Marketable Equity Securities, Available for Sale (Details) - Fair Value of Marketable Securities, Available for Sale [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | ' | ' | 519,129 | ' |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | ' | ' | -2,366,941 | ' |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | ' | ' | 183,924 | ' |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | ' | ' | -694,512 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss): Changes in unrealized loss | ' | ' | 32,468 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss): Changes in unrealized loss | ' | ' | 32,468 | ' |
Balance, June 30, 2014 | 551,597 | ' | 551,597 | ' |
Balance, June 30, 2014 | -2,366,941 | ' | -2,366,941 | ' |
Balance, June 30, 2014 | 183,924 | ' | 183,924 | ' |
Balance, June 30, 2014 | ($662,044) | ' | ($662,044) | ' |
Note_5_Accounts_Receivable_Det
Note 5 - Accounts Receivable (Details) - Accounts Receivable (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Accounts Receivable [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable | $23,361,959 | $25,638,666 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | -43,150 | -43,150 |
$23,318,809 | $25,595,516 |
Note_6_Inventories_Details
Note 6 - Inventories (Details) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 |
Inventory Valuation and Obsolescence [Member] | Inventory Valuation and Obsolescence [Member] | Lower of Cost or Market [Member] | Lower of Cost or Market [Member] | |||
Note 6 - Inventories (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Inventory Adjustments | $1,777,081 | $2,291,915 | $0 | $0 | $541,834 | $486,837 |
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross | $0 | $0 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Note_6_Inventories_Details_Inv
Note 6 - Inventories (Details) - Inventories (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Inventories [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Raw materials b scrap metal | $5,206,529 | $4,390,811 |
Finished goods b processed scrap metal | 9,745,128 | 12,421,088 |
Purchased merchandise for resale | 74,306 | 5,936,936 |
Write - down of inventories | -1,777,081 | -2,291,915 |
$13,248,882 | $20,456,920 |
Note_7_Loans_and_Convertible_N2
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 27, 2014 | Jun. 25, 2014 | Jun. 18, 2014 | Jun. 16, 2014 | Jun. 12, 2014 | Jun. 04, 2014 | 30-May-14 | 22-May-14 | 14-May-14 | 7-May-14 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | |
Loans Payable [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $6,200,000 |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% |
Convertible Notes Payable | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,500,000 | 33,512,936 | ' |
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount | $18,286 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1,300,000 | ' | $18,286 |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share) | ' | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.11 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.32 | ' | ' |
Note_7_Loans_and_Convertible_N3
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | $19,641,087 | $27,415,638 |
Short Term Borrowings [Member] | Pudong Development Bank [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 2,117,409 | ' |
Convertible Debt [Member] | Temporary Short Term Loan [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 2,339,841 | 8,919,490 |
Short Term Borrowings [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 15,395,905 | 13,876,076 |
Short Term Borrowings [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 110,000 | ' |
Loan Payable [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | ' | 2,755,926 |
Temporary Short Term Loan [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 790,000 | 1,050,000 |
RZB Hong Kong [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | ' | 504,248 |
DBS Hong Kong [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 935,019 | 2,602,115 |
Bank of Communications Lianyungang [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | ' | 1,963,286 |
Bank of China Lianyungang [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 8,121,629 | 8,180,361 |
Pudong Development Bank [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 2,436,489 | ' |
Pudong Development Bank [Member] | Pudong Development Bank [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 3,478,226 | 3,503,379 |
Guanhutun Credit Union [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 1,294,588 | ' |
ICBC Bank [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | ' | 5,999,957 |
Armco HK [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 935,019 | 3,106,363 |
Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 162,432 | 163,607 |
Henan Armco [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 64,973 | 229,050 |
Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loans payable | 970,322 | 1,513,709 |
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $18,286, with interest at 4% per annum, due on March 3, 2015. | $70,322 | $463,709 |
Note_7_Loans_and_Convertible_N4
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable (Parentheticals) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | Short Term Borrowings [Member] | Short Term Borrowings [Member] | Short Term Borrowings [Member] | Temporary Short Term Loan [Member] | Temporary Short Term Loan [Member] | RZB Hong Kong [Member] | RZB Hong Kong [Member] | DBS Hong Kong [Member] | DBS Hong Kong [Member] | Bank of Communications Lianyungang [Member] | Bank of Communications Lianyungang [Member] | Bank of China Lianyungang [Member] | Bank of China Lianyungang [Member] | Guanhutun Credit Union [Member] | Guanhutun Credit Union [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | |
Renewable Metals [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | ||||||||||
USD ($) | USD ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 7 - Loans and Convertible Note Payable (Details) - Loans Payable (Parentheticals) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
IntP5rP5st ratP5, basis points abovP5 cost of funds | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.00% | 2.00% | ' | ' | 1.20% | 1.20% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
IntP5rP5st ratP5 | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 0.00% | 7.92% | 8.00% | 8.00% | ' | ' | 2.86% | 2.86% | 7.20% | 7.20% | 6.60% | 6.60% | ' | ' | 8.00% | 8.00% | 2.47% | 9.60% | 4.00% | 4.00% |
Loans payable, convertible notes (in Dollars) | ' | $5,500,000 | 33,512,936 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $5,319,351 | $5,319,351 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Discount (in Dollars) | $18,286 | $1,300,000 | ' | $18,286 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Note_8_Bankers_Acceptance_Note2
Note 8 - Banker's Acceptance Notes Payable and Letters of Credit (Details) - Bankerbs Acceptance Notes Payable (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | $1,764,803 | $8,473,217 |
Bankers Acceptance [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | ' | ' |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | ' | 3,272,144 |
Letter of Credit [Member] | ' | ' |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Short-term debt | $1,764,803 | $5,201,073 |
Note_9_Related_Party_Transacti2
Note 9 - Related Party Transactions (Details) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2013 | Mar. 29, 2013 | Jan. 01, 2006 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jan. 01, 2006 |
USD ($) | USD ($) | Chairman, CEO and Significant Stockholders [Member] | Chairman, CEO and Significant Stockholders [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Monthly Payment [Member] | Operating Lease From Related Party [Member] | Operating Lease From Related Party [Member] | Operating Lease From Related Party [Member] | Operating Lease From Related Party [Member] | Operating Lease From Related Party [Member] | ||
USD ($) | USD ($) | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | USD ($) | CNY | Operating Lease From Related Party [Member] | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | CNY | sqm | ||||
CNY | ||||||||||||||
Note 9 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Due to Related Parties | $250,146 | ' | $403,141 | $792,431 | $668,332 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notes Payable, Related Parties | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,000,000 | 6,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Term | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '1 year | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | ' | ' | 8.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Area of Land (in Square Meters) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 176.37 |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10,000 | $9,746 | 60,000 | $9,610 | 60,000 | ' |
Note_9_Related_Party_Transacti3
Note 9 - Related Party Transactions (Details) - Due to Other Related Parties (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Due to related parties | $250,146 | $403,141 |
Keli Yao [Member] | ' | ' |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Due to related parties | ' | 116,828 |
Yi Chu [Member] | ' | ' |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Due to related parties | $250,146 | $286,313 |
Note_10_Capital_Lease_Obligati2
Note 10 - Capital Lease Obligation (Details) - Capital Lease Obligation (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Capital lease obligation | $1,060,710 | $904,990 |
Less current maturities | -1,060,710 | -904,990 |
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | ' | ' |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Capital lease obligation, net of current maturities | 419,453 | 336,065 |
Less current maturities | -419,453 | -336,065 |
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member] | ' | ' |
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Capital lease obligation | 641,257 | 568,925 |
Less current maturities | ($641,257) | ($568,925) |
Note_10_Capital_Lease_Obligati3
Note 10 - Capital Lease Obligation (Details) - Capital Lease Obligation (Parentheticals) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Other Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Other Machinery and Equipment [Member] | ||||
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest Rate | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 14.00% | 14.00% | 11.00% | 11.00% |
Principal and Interest | ' | ' | ' | $497,897 | $497,897 | $3,609,102 | $3,609,102 |
Note_11_Derivative_Instruments2
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jun. 04, 2014 | Jun. 12, 2014 | Jun. 16, 2014 | Jun. 18, 2014 | 7-May-14 | Apr. 07, 2014 | Apr. 08, 2014 | Mar. 03, 2014 | Mar. 05, 2014 | Jun. 25, 2014 | Jun. 27, 2014 | 14-May-14 | 22-May-14 | Apr. 16, 2014 | Mar. 14, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | 30-May-14 | Mar. 24, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Feb. 27, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2010 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Apr. 16, 2014 | Mar. 05, 2014 | Mar. 14, 2014 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Mar. 24, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Feb. 27, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Apr. 07, 2014 | Mar. 28, 2014 | Apr. 07, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 23, 2013 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Aug. 11, 2014 | Jul. 25, 2014 | Jul. 14, 2014 | Aug. 11, 2014 | Jul. 25, 2014 | Jul. 14, 2014 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Apr. 16, 2014 | Jan. 13, 2014 | Feb. 04, 2014 | Apr. 07, 2014 | Mar. 28, 2014 | Apr. 07, 2014 | |
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | Private Placement [Member] | Warrants 2010 [Member] | Warrants 2010 [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Filing S-1 Within 45 Days of Note Date [Member] | Filing S-1 Within 120 Days of Note Date [Member] | Right to Require Purchase on 10th Trading Day After Registration Statement or Additional Closing Date [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Four Foreign Investors [Member] | Eleven Foreign Investors [Member] | Asher Enterprises, Inc [Member] | Asher Enterprises, Inc [Member] | 15 Foreign Investors [Member] | ||||||||||
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Variable Conversion Base Price Less Than or Equal to $0.45 [Member] | Variable Conversion Base Price Greater Than $0.45 [Member] | Default Rate [Member] | Default Prepayment Rate [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Asher and Hanover [Member] | Asher Enterprises, Inc [Member] | Asher Enterprises, Inc [Member] | 15 Foreign Investors [Member] | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Minimum [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Filing S-1 Within 120 Days of Note Date [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,538,464 | ' | ' | 60,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share (in Dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $6.50 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $10,000,016 | ' | ' | $60 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Warrants Issued (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,538,464 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in Dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $7.50 | ' | $7.50 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Asset Management Fees | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Quantity of Securities Issued (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 76,923 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Professional Fees | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 141,328 | 120,488 | 355,782 | 316,985 | ' | ' | ' | 15,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 53 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,615,387 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible Notes Payable | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,500,000 | 33,512,936 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 350,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 500,000 | 450,000 | ' | 2,472,127 | 3,082,340 | 0 | 73,500 | ' |
Proceeds from Convertible Debt | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 500,000 | 300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Convertible Notes Payable, Reduction Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50,000 | 100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accrued Liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8.00% | ' | 8.00% | ' | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 22.00% | 150.00% | ' | ' | ' | 4.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Variable Conversion Base Price (in Dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.45 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Variable Percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 85.00% | 80.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,200,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 63,000 | 153,500 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 115.00% | ' | 140.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share) | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.11 | $0.21 | $0.24 | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.19 | ' | ' | ' | $0.18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.32 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.32 | $0.32 | ' | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.31 | $0.32 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.27 | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.32 |
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | 25,000 | 100,000 | 63,000 | 50,000 | 25,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50,000 | 36,392 | 25,000 | 25,000 | ' | ' | ' | 25,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,000 | 75,000 | 50,000 | ' | 50,000 | 100,000 | 25,000 | ' | 6,140 | 80,000 | 5,554,468 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax | 11 | 3,756 | 2,520 | 150 | 278 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 136 | 28 | 78 | 58 | 1,525 | ' | ' | 44 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,628 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued (in Shares) | 150,897 | 596,315 | 577,267 | 244,409 | 105,756 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 239,577 | 174,034 | 109,923 | 134,308 | 374,425 | ' | ' | 135,717 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 234,295 | 155,085 | ' | 145,351 | 288,493 | 95,997 | ' | 363,653 | 355,082 | 17,521,980 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 170,030 | 56,321 | 133,957 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair Value Inputs, Probability of Default | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Probability of Default Monthly Increase | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Capital Raising Event | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of Market Generating Dilutive Reset Events | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 75.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate | 84.00% | 84.00% | ' | 98.00% | 83.00% | 82.00% | 82.00% | 101.00% | 101.00% | 102.00% | 102.00% | 83.00% | 85.00% | 83.00% | 102.00% | 102.00% | 84.00% | 102.00% | 102.00% | 102.00% | 101.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of Debt Instrument Redemption | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10.00% | ' | 20.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of Debt Instrument Redemption Monthly Increase | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Liability, Current | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $19,559 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $19,559 | ' | $19,559 | ' | ' | ' | $61,429 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $19,559 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
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Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Non-Derivative Warrant Activities (USD $) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Non-Derivative Warrant Activities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | ' |
Earned and Exercisable [Member] | Warrants 2010 [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Non-Derivative Warrant Activities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | ' |
Number of Warrant Shares (in Shares) | 1,615,387 | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | ' |
Earned and Exercisable [Member] | Warrants 2010 [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Non-Derivative Warrant Activities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | ' |
Warrants 2010 [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Non-Derivative Warrant Activities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Number of Warrant Shares (in Shares) | ' | 1,615,387 |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Number of Warrant Shares (in Shares) | 1,615,387 | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Warrants 2010 [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Non-Derivative Warrant Activities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Exercise Price Per Share | $7.50 | $7.50 |
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Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Outstanding and Exercisable Warrants (USD $) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' |
Exercise Price | $7.50 |
Warrant [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | ' |
Warrants Outstanding, Number (in Shares) | 1,615,387 |
Warrants Outstanding, Average Remaining Contractual Life | '295 days |
Warrants Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $7.50 |
Warrants Exercisable, Number (in Shares) | 1,615,387 |
Warrants Exercisable, Average Remaining Contractual Life | '295 days |
Warrants Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $7.50 |
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Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Change of Fair Value of Derivative Debt Liabilities (USD $) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Change of Fair Value of Derivative Debt Liabilities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Balance | $19,559 | $61,429 |
To record derivative liability as debt discount | 1,950,820 | 60,795 |
Settlement of derivative liability due to conversion of related notes | -2,101,665 | ' |
Derivative [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and the Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Change of Fair Value of Derivative Debt Liabilities [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | $108,975 | $634 |
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Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 7 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 21, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 21, 2011 | Jul. 02, 2014 | Jul. 02, 2014 | Dec. 21, 2011 | Dec. 21, 2011 | Dec. 21, 2011 | Dec. 20, 2011 | Jan. 02, 2012 | Feb. 08, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Apr. 13, 2012 | Apr. 13, 2012 | Jun. 24, 2011 | Mar. 25, 2014 | Mar. 25, 2014 | Sep. 10, 2013 | Sep. 10, 2013 | Jun. 08, 2013 | Jun. 08, 2013 | 16-May-14 | Sep. 19, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 15, 2013 | Mar. 15, 2013 | Jul. 24, 2014 | Jul. 24, 2014 | Jul. 24, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 11, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 21, 2011 | |
USD ($) | Each Issuance [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Commission [Member] | Opening Commission [Member] | Balance Outstanding [Member] | Commission [Member] | Yao [Member] | Yao [Member] | Yao [Member] | Yao [Member] | Yao [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Armco Metals Holdings [Member] | DBS Hong Kong [Member] | ||
Opening Commission [Member] | Armco Shanghai [Member] | Armco Shanghai [Member] | DBS Hong Kong [Member] | DBS Hong Kong [Member] | DBS Hong Kong [Member] | RZB Hong Kong [Member] | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | Per Metric Ton Scrap Metal [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | China CITIC Bank [Member] | Guangdong Development Bank [Member] | Guangdong Development Bank [Member] | USD ($) | Bank of China Lianyungang [Member] | Bank of China Lianyungang [Member] | Shanghai Pudong Development Banks [Member] | Shanghai Pudong Development Banks [Member] | Shanghai Pudong Development Banks [Member] | Bank of Communications Lianyungang [Member] | Bank of Communications Lianyungang [Member] | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | USD ($) | |||||
DBS Hong Kong [Member] | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | CNY | CNY | USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | CNY | CNY | USD ($) | CNY | ||||||||||||||||||
USD ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity | ' | $80,968,425 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $5,000,000 | 15,000,000 | $3,200,000 | 20,000,000 | $4,800,000 | 30,000,000 | 96,000,000 | $15,600,000 | $23,715,159 | $8,100,000 | 50,000,000 | $2,400,000 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | $11,700,000 | 72,000,000 | $22,253,266 | ' | ' | $20,000,000 |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.00% | 2.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.50% |
Export Bill Collection Commission | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 12.50% | 25.00% | 6.25% | 6.25% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term Line of Credit | ' | 11,611,619 | 50,000 | ' | ' | ' | 50,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10,558,119 | 300,000,000 | ' | ' |
Pledged Deposits | 3.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
undefined | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 120.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | 120.00% | 120.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7.87% | 7.87% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash Collateral Letters of Credit at Sight | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20.00% | 20.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash Collateral Other Domestic Letters of Credit | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 30.00% | 30.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Inventory Collateral | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 166.00% | 166.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Salaries, Wages and Officers' Compensation | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 300,000 | 275,000 | 250,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Bonus Percentage of Base Salary | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net | ' | ' | ' | 109,631 | 674,933 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,004 | ' |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due (in Yuan Renminbi) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 30 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments for Leasing Costs | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $159,000 | 1,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Shares Issued (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
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Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Uncommitted Trade Credit Facilities | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 11, 2010 | ||||||||
USD ($) | DBS Hong Kong [Member] | RZB Beijing Branch [Member] | Bank of China Lianyungang [Member] | Bank of China Lianyungang [Member] | ICBC Bank [Member] | Guangdong Development Bank [Member] | Shanghai Pudong Development Banks [Member] | Bank of Communications Lianyungang [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | |||||||||
Armco HK [Member] | Armco HK [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Henan Armco [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | ||||||||||
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | ||||||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Date of Expiration | ' | 21-Oct-14 | [1] | 24-Mar-15 | [2] | 23-May-15 | [3] | 27-Dec-15 | [4] | 9-Sep-14 | [5] | 6-May-15 | [6] | 25-Aug-14 | [7] | 6-Oct-14 | [8] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total Facilities | $80,968,425 | $20,000,000 | [1] | $15,000,000 | [2] | $4,872,978 | [3] | $8,121,630 | [4] | $3,248,652 | [5] | $15,593,529 | [6] | $2,436,489 | [7] | $11,695,147 | [8] | $35,000,000 | $23,715,159 | $22,253,266 | ' |
Facilities Used | 11,611,619 | 1,053,500 | [1] | ' | [2] | ' | [3] | 8,121,630 | [4] | ' | [5] | ' | [6] | 2,436,489 | [7] | ' | [8] | 1,053,500 | ' | 10,558,119 | 300,000,000 |
Facilities Available | $69,356,807 | $18,946,500 | [1] | $15,000,000 | [2] | $4,872,978 | [3] | ' | [4] | $3,248,652 | [5] | $15,593,529 | [6] | ' | [7] | $11,695,147 | [8] | $33,946,500 | $23,715,159 | $11,695,148 | ' |
[1] | On December 21, 2011, Armco HK entered into a Banking Facilities Agreement with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited of $20,000,000 for issuance of commercial letters of credit in connection with the Company's purchase of metal ore. The Company pays interest at LIBOR or DBS Bank's cost of funds plus 2.50% per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to an export bill collection commission equal to 12.5% of the first $50,000 and 6.25% of the balance and an opening commission of 25% on the first $50,000 and 6.25% of the balance for each issuance. Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. The lender may terminate the facility at anytime at its sole discretion. The facility is secured by the charge on cash deposit of the borrower, the borrower's restricted pledged deposit in the minimum amount of 3% of the letter of credit amount, the Company's letter of comfort and the guarantee of Mr. Yao. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[2] | On March 25, 2014, Armco HK entered into Amendment No. 5 to the March 25, 2009 uncommitted Trade Finance Facility with RZB Austria Finance (Hong Kong) Limited. The amendment provides for the issuance of $15,000,000 of commercial letters of credit in connection with the purchase of metal ore, an increase of $5,000,000 over the amounts provided for in the March 25, 2010 facility. The Company pays interest at 200 basis points per annum plus the lender's cost of funds per annum on issued letters of credit in addition to fees upon issuance of the letter of credit of 6.25% for issuance commissions, negotiation commissions, commission-in-lieu and collection commissions. Amounts advanced under this facility are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. The lender may, however, terminate the facility at any time or at its sole discretion upon the occurrence of any event which causes a material market disruption in respect of unusual movement in the level of funding costs to the lender or the unusual loss of liquidity in the funding market. The lender has the sole discretion to decide whether or not such event has occurred. The facility is secured by restricted cash deposits held by the lender, the personal guarantee of Mr. Yao, the Company's guarantee, and a security interest in the contract for the purchase of the ore for which the letter of credit has been issued and the contract for the sale of the ore. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[3] | On June 8, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 30,000,000 (approximately $4.8 million) line of credit from Bank of China for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring May 23, 2014. The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Renewable Metals and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[4] | On March 15, 2013, Renewable Metals entered into a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB50,000,000 (approximately $8.1 million) from Bank of China, Lianyungang Branch for the purchase of raw materials. The facility is expiring December 27, 2015 with interest at 7.872% per annum. The facility is secured by Renewable metals properties, machinery and equipment and land use rights, and guaranteed by Mr. Yao, Ms. Yi Chu, and Henan Armco, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[5] | On September 10, 2013, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 20,000,000 (approximately $3.2 million) line of credit from ICBC, for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore and scrap metal expiring one (1) year from the date of issuance. The facility is guaranteed by Renewable Metals and Mr. Yao, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[6] | On May 16, 2014, Henan Armco obtained a RMB 96,000,000 (approximately $15.6 million) line of credit from Guangdong Development Bank Zhengzhou Branch for issuance of letters of credit to finance the purchase of metal ore. The Company pays interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the People's Bank of China ("PBC") at the time the loan is made on issued letters of credit. The facility is secured by the guarantee provided by Mr. Yao and Renewable Metals jointly and the pledge of movable assets provided by the borrower. Amounts advanced under this line of credit are repaid from the proceeds of the sale of metal ore. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[7] | On July 24, 2012, Renewable Metals entered into a line of credit facility in the amount of RMB 15,000,000 (approximately $2.4 million) from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank for the purchase of raw materials. The term of the facility is 12 months with interest at 120% of the applicable base rate for lending published by the People's Bank of China ("PBOC") at the time the loan is drawn down per annum. The facility is secured by Armco machinery's land use right and guarantees provided Mr. Yao, Ms. Yi Chu. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[8] | On July 1, 2011, Renewable Metals obtained a RMB 72,000,000 (approximately $11.7 million) line of credit from Bank of Communications, Lianyungang Branch expiring two (2) years from the date of issuance, for issuance of letters of credit in connection with the purchase of scrap metal. The letters of credit require Renewable Metals to pledge cash deposit equal to 20% of the letter of credit for letters of credit at sight, or 30% for other domestic letters of credit and for extended domestic letters of credit, the collateral of inventory equal to 166% of the letter of credit. The facility is secured by Renewable Metals inventories and guarantee provided by Mr. Yao, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. |
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Note 13 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Apr. 09, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jul. 11, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Feb. 08, 2012 | 3-May-14 | Sep. 30, 2013 | 3-May-13 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jan. 02, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Feb. 08, 2012 | 3-May-13 | Jan. 02, 2014 | Jan. 02, 2012 | Feb. 08, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2014 | 3-May-13 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jan. 02, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Nov. 08, 2013 | Apr. 07, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 11, 2010 | Jun. 11, 2010 | |
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Quarterly [Member] | Quarterly [Member] | Quarterly [Member] | Yao [Member] | Yao [Member] | Yao [Member] | Shen [Member] | Shen [Member] | Mr. Kam Ping Chan [Member] | Mr. Kam Ping Chan [Member] | Termination of Leasing Agreement [Member] | Consulting Fees [Member] | Consulting Fees [Member] | Legal Expenses [Member] | CD International Enterprise Inc [Member] | All Bright Law Offices [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Renewable Metals [Member] | Chaoyang Steel [Member] | |
Future Event December 31, 2014 [Member] | Yao [Member] | Shen [Member] | Shen [Member] | Shen [Member] | Mr. Kam Ping Chan [Member] | Mr. Kam Ping Chan [Member] | Yao [Member] | Shen [Member] | Mr. Kam Ping Chan [Member] | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | |||||||||||
Mr. Kam Ping Chan [Member] | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 13 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Long-term Line of Credit | ' | ' | $11,611,619 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $10,558,119 | 300,000,000 | ' |
Share-based Goods and Nonemployee Services Transaction, Quantity of Securities Issued (in Shares) | ' | 76,923 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 500,000 |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 33,338 | 250,000 | 250,000 | ' | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Share Price (in Dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.50 | ' | ' | $0.39 | ' | $0.32 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.39 | $0.27 | $0.39 | $0.27 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 13,002 | 67,500 | 97,500 | 33,750 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares) | ' | 1,538,464 | 60,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 125,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | ' | 50,000 | ' | 6,250 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share) | ' | ' | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.00 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 62,375 | 4,863 | 505 | ' | 748,500 | ' | 19,450 | ' | 2,019 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 124,750 | ' | 6,484 | ' | 1,010 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Portion Vesting | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50.00% | ' | 50.00% | 50.00% | ' | 50.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures (in Shares) | 2,329,958 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures | 838,785 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 245,379 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues | ' | 10,000,016 | 60 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other (in Shares) | ' | ' | 22,002,564 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other | ' | ' | $6,551,712 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
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Note 13 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan Activities (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan Activities [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of Shares or Options | ' | 7,954,621 | 5,618,413 | 4,198,881 |
Fair Value at Date of Grant | ' | $4,118,011 | $3,277,207 | $2,614,951 |
Number of Shares or Options, Vested | 7,576,496 | ' | 5,101,746 | ' |
Fair Value at Date of Grant, Vested | 3,929,876 | ' | 3,023,732 | ' |
Number of Shares or Options, Unvested | 378,125 | ' | 516,667 | ' |
Fair Value at Date of Grant, Unvested | 188,135 | ' | 253,475 | ' |
Number of Shares or Options, Granted | ' | 2,336,208 | 1,419,532 | ' |
Fair Value at Date of Grant, Granted | ' | $840,804 | $662,256 | ' |
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Note 14 - Income Taxes (Details) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2007 | |
Note 14 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent | 25.00% | ' | 33.00% |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 0.00% | -77.00% | ' |
State [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 14 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent | ' | ' | 30.00% |
Local [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 14 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent | ' | ' | 3.00% |
Armco HK [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Note 14 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent | 16.50% | ' | ' |
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Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Customer and Credit Concentrations | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
Customer A [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | ' | 33.80% |
Customer B [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | 15.50% | 35.60% |
Customer B [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | ' | 25.10% |
Customer C [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | 29.80% | 18.30% |
Customer D [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | 54.00% | ' |
Customer D [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | 32.60% | ' |
Customer E [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | 14.00% | ' |
Customer F [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | ' | 13.80% |
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | 69.50% | 49.40% |
Accounts Receivable [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Customer | 76.40% | 77.20% |
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Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations (Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]) | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
Vendor A [Member] | Cost of Goods, Total [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Vendor | 79.20% | 75.30% |
Vendor A [Member] | Account Payable [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Vendor | ' | 86.00% |
Vendor B [Member] | Cost of Goods, Total [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Vendor | 13.00% | ' |
Vendor C [Member] | Account Payable [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Vendor | 60.00% | ' |
Vendor D [Member] | Account Payable [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Vendor | 13.00% | ' |
Cost of Goods, Total [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Vendor | 92.20% | 75.30% |
Account Payable [Member] | ' | ' |
Note 15 - Concentrations and Credit Risk (Details) - Vendor Purchase and Accounts Payable Concentrations [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Vendor | 73.00% | 86.00% |
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Note 16 - Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Jun. 04, 2014 | Jun. 12, 2014 | Jun. 16, 2014 | Jun. 18, 2014 | 7-May-14 | Jun. 25, 2014 | Jun. 27, 2014 | 14-May-14 | 22-May-14 | 30-May-14 | Apr. 16, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Aug. 11, 2014 | Jul. 25, 2014 | Jul. 14, 2014 | Aug. 11, 2014 | Jul. 25, 2014 | Jul. 14, 2014 | Apr. 16, 2014 | |
Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | |||||||||||||
Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | Hanover Holdings I, LLC [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Note 16 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $25,000 | $10,000 | $23,608 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest Accrued on Convertible Note | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $104 | $101 | $108 | ' |
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued (in Shares) | 150,897 | 596,315 | 577,267 | 244,409 | 105,756 | 239,577 | 174,034 | 109,923 | 134,308 | 135,717 | 374,425 | ' | 170,030 | 56,321 | 133,957 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share) | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.11 | $0.21 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.19 | $0.18 | ' | $0.32 | ' | ' | ' | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.27 |