Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Accounting Method |
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The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Principles of Consolidation |
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These consolidated financial statements include the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. |
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Foreign Currency Translation |
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The consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars. There have been no transactions denominated in foreign currencies. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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The Company classifies highly liquid temporary investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased as cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. Balances at US banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risk for cash on deposit. As of April 30, 2015, the Company had no uninsured cash amounts. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Impairment [Policy Text Block] | Equipment |
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Equipment consists of machinery, furniture and fixtures and software, which are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives or lease period of the relevant asset, generally 3 -5 years. |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Metal and Other Inventory |
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Inventories were $34,227 and $459,461 as of April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively. Inventories include doré. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined using a weighted average cost method. Metal inventory costs include direct labor, materials, depreciation, as well as administrative overhead costs relating to mining activities. |
Mineral Properties, Policy, [Policy Text Block] | Mineral Properties |
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Costs of acquiring mineral properties are capitalized by project area upon purchase of the associated claims. Costs to maintain the mineral rights are expensed as incurred. When a property reaches the production stage, the related capitalized costs will be amortized, using the units of production method on the basis of periodic estimates of ore reserves. |
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Mineral properties are periodically assessed for impairment of value and any diminution in value. |
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The Company has access to the camp by airplane. There is road access from the camp to the project area where drilling and bulk sampling mining occurs. It is approximately 1 1/2 miles from camp to the project area. Power generation is by diesel generator at the camp. Fuel is brought in for the generators by a cargo plane to the airstrip. |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Long-Lived Assets |
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The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment when changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets under certain circumstances are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value. Assets to be disposed of and assets not expected to provide any future service potential to the Company are recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value (less the projected cost associated with selling the asset). To the extent carrying values exceed fair values, an impairment loss is recognized in operating results. As of April 30, 2015, there are no impairments recognized. |
Reclamation and Remediation Liabilities, Policy, [Policy Text Block] | Alaska Reclamation and Remediation Liabilities |
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The Company operates in Alaska. The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources requires a pool of funds from all permittees with exploration and mining projects to cover reclamation. There is a $750 per acre disturbance reclamation bond that is required for disturbance of 5 acres or more and/or removal of more than 50,000 cubic yards of material. |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value Measurements |
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ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures , defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels: |
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Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Level 2 – Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows: |
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April 30, |
| Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs | | |
Financial Instruments | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | 2015 |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward contract | $ | - | | $ | 250,665 | | $ | - | | $ | 250,665 |
Derivative Instruments -Warrants | $ | - | | $ | 329,250 | | $ | - | | $ | 329,250 |
Total | $ | - | | $ | 579,915 | | $ | - | | $ | 579,915 |
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October 31, |
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Financial Instruments | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | 2014 |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward contract | $ | - | | $ | 300,659 | | $ | - | | $ | 300,659 |
Derivative Instruments -Warrants | $ | - | | $ | 1,092,597 | | $ | - | | $ | 1,092,597 |
Total | $ | - | | $ | 1,393,256 | | $ | - | | $ | 1,393,256 |
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Market price and estimated fair value of common stock used to measure the Derivative Instruments-Warrants at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014: |
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| 2015 | | 2014 | | | | | | |
Market price and estimated fair value of common stock: | $ | 0.16 | | $ | 0.48 | | | | | | |
Exercise price | $ | 0.13 | | $ | 0.38 | | | | | | |
Expected term (years) | | 3 | | | 3.5 | | | | | | |
Dividend yield | | - | | | - | | | | | | |
Expected volatility | | 148.20% | | | 174.20% | | | | | | |
Risk-free interest rate | | 0.91% | | | 1.62% | | | | | | |
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The risk-free rate of return reflects the interest rate for the United States Treasury Note with similar time-to-maturity to that of the warrants. |
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The recorded value of other financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities at April 30, 2015 and October 31, 2014 based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities. |
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Derivative Instruments – Warrants |
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In May and June 2013, the Company received a total of $1.0 million and entered into Promissory Notes, Security Agreement, Loan Agreement and Warrants to Purchase Stock Agreement (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”) with BOCO Investments LLC (“BOCO”). |
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In addition, the Company issued Warrants to BOCO to purchase 2,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.75 per share or a price per share equal to eighty percent (80%) of the lowest price at which a common share in the Company has been issued in any round of financing commenced or closed after the date of the Warrants. The Warrants expire in 2018, five years from the issuance date. There are no registration requirements. The Transaction Documents place certain operating restrictions on the Company. |
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These warrants were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any asset, liability or any net investment in a foreign operation. In addition, since the warrants do not have a fixed number of shares, they are accounted for outside of equity. Therefore, the fair value of these warrants were recorded as a liability in the consolidated balance sheet and are marked to market each reporting period until they are exercised or expire or otherwise extinguished. |
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During the quarter ended April 30, 2015, the Company recognized $226,750 of other income resulting from the decrease in the fair value of the warrant liability at April 30, 2015, as the value changed from the prior quarter. |
Forward Sale and Loan Agreement, Policy, [Policy Text Block] | Forward Sale and Loan Agreements |
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On March 20, 2013, the Company entered into forward sale and loan agreements with three accredited investors for an aggregate loan of $600,000. The Company was required to tender no less than 600 ounces of gold in bar form to the three accredited investors by September 15, 2013, but defaulted on this obligation. The Company settled with two of the three investors during the year ended October 31, 2014. |
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On November 1, 2013, the Company settled with one of the parties that had a forward sale and loan agreement for 200 ounces of gold; the Company issued 310,000 shares of common stock valued at $1.08 per share at the time of issuance, or $334,800 and warrants for an additional 310,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $1.50 per share valued at $279,899, using the Black-Scholes method, in full settlement of all claims. The Company recorded a loss of $349,779 to settle this forward contract. (See Note 8) |
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The second of the three lenders, URenergy, LLC, obtained a judgment against the Company on March 31, 2014 for the amount of $204,143 plus attorneys’ fees and costs. On August 25, 2014 the Company reached a settlement agreement with URenergy LLC whereby we paid $100,000 in cash, which was advanced by Minex, and issued 266,667 shares of our common stock valued $0.45 per share, or $120,000 for a full satisfaction of the judgment. The Company recorded a loss of $70,000 to settle this forward contract. (See Note 8). |
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The Company is continuing to negotiate with the third lender, Snowmass Mining Co., LLC, who is owed $250,000 (payable in cash or gold), together with interest thereon from September 15, 2013. The Company has paid Snowmass the sum of $50,000 during the six months ended April 30, 2015. |
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As of April 30, 2015, the value of the gold obligation to Snowmass is $250,000. The difference between the amount received and the fair value of the obligation will be recorded as additional interest expense or income at each reporting date based on the fair value of gold. During the three months ended April 30, 2015, the Company recorded additional interest expense of $57 for the change in the value of gold from April 30, 2014. |
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During the twelve months ended October 31, 2014, the Company entered into a forward sales agreement for 48.563 oz. of gold bullion at $1,305 per oz. The Company has delivered 48 oz, of the gold bullion and recorded the fair value of the remaining 0.563 oz. of gold as a forward contract in the amount of $665. The spot price of gold was $1182.40 on April 30, 2015. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, no obligations remain and collection is probable. The passing of title to the customer is based on the terms of the sales contract. Product pricing is determined at the point revenue is recognized by reference to active and freely traded commodity markets, for example the London Bullion Market for both gold and silver, in an identical form to the product sold. |
Mineral Exploration and Development Costs, Policy, [Policy Text Block] | Mineral Exploration and Development Costs |
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All exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred. Significant property acquisition payments for active exploration properties are capitalized. If no minable ore body is discovered, previously capitalized costs are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. Expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines, are capitalized and amortized on a unit of production basis over proven and probable reserves. |
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Should a property be abandoned, its capitalized costs are charged to operations. The Company charges to operations the allocable portion of capitalized costs attributable to properties abandoned. Capitalized costs are allocated to properties sold based on the proportion of claims sold to the claims remaining within the project area. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Provision for Income Taxes |
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Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting. Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the “more likely than not” standard. |
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Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amount used for income tax purposes. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Net Loss Per Share |
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Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the periods presented. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | Stock-Based Compensation |
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FASB ASC 718 establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services, but primarily focuses on transactions whereby an entity obtains employee services for share-based payments. FASB ASC 718 requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. |
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The Company’s accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of FASB ASC 505-50 . The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (ii) the date at which the consultant or vendor’s performance is complete. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement. Stock-based compensation related to non-employees is accounted for based on the fair value of the related stock or options or the fair value of the services, whichever is more readily determinable in accordance with FASB ASC 718. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
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On April 10, 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. This standard was effective for the Company on January 1, 2015. The Company does not expect significant impact to the financial statements upon implementation of ASU No. 2014-08. |
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On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU No. 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard will be effective for the Company on November 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU No. 2014-09. |
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On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which is intended to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. This standard will be effective for the Company for the year ending on October 31, 2016. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU No. 2014-15. |
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In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-10, which amended Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 915 Development Stage Entities. The amendment eliminates certain financial reporting requirements surrounding development stage entities, including an amendment to the variable interest entities guidance in ASC Topic 810, Consolidation. The amendment removes the definition of a development stage entity from the ASC, thereby removing the financial reporting distinction between development stage entities and other entities from U.S. GAAP. Consequently, the amendment eliminates the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of income, cash flows and shareholder equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. |
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This amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods therein. Early application of each of the amendments is permitted for any annual reporting period or interim period for which the entity’s financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company has made the election to early adopt this amendment effective June 30, 2014 and, as a result, the Company is no longer presenting or disclosing the information previously required under Topic 915. The early adoption was made to reduce data maintenance by removing all incremental financial reporting requirements for development stage entities. The adoption of this amendment alters the disclosure requirements of the Company, but it does not have any material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations for the current or any prior reporting periods. |
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A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative and preliminary nature of those proposed standards, management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to the consolidated financial statements. |