Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | (a) Basis of presentation These unaudited interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). The Companys functional and reporting currency is the US dollar. These unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the interim financial information. The results of operations for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter or for the entire year ending March 31, 2017. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These unaudited interim financial statements and notes included herein have been prepared on a basis consistent with, and should be read in conjunction with, the Companys audited financial statements and notes for the year ended March 31, 2016, as filed in its Form 10-K. |
Use of Estimates | (b) Use of estimates The preparation of interim financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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 interim financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to accounts payable and accrued liabilities, the fair value of warrants attached to common shares issued, the fair value of shares issued for services, the fair value of stock options granted, and the recoverability of income tax assets. While management believes the estimates used are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates and could impact future results of operations and cash flows. |
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | (c) Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share assumes the exercise of common stock equivalents, such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants. However, the calculation of diluted loss per share excludes the effects of various conversions and exercise of options and warrants that would be anti-dilutive. |
Foreign Currency Translation | (d) Foreign currency translation Transactions in currencies other than the US dollar are translated into US dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date for monetary assets and liabilities, and at historical exchange rates for non-monetary assets and liabilities. Expenses are translated at the average rates for the period, except amortization, which is translated on the same basis as the related assets. Resulting translation gains or losses are reflected in net income/loss. |
Financial Instruments | (e) Financial instruments All financial instruments are classified as one of the following: held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, held-for-trading, available-for-sale or other financial liabilities. Financial assets and liabilities held-for-trading are measured at fair value with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Available-for-sale instruments are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income and reported in stockholders equity. A financial instruments categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value: (i) Level 1 Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. (ii) Level 2 Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or indirectly, such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions. (iii) Level 3 Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable market data. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial instruments that are classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities are included in the initial carrying value of such instruments and amortized using the effective interest method. Transaction costs classified as held-for-trading are expensed when incurred, while those classified as available-for-sale are included in the initial carrying value. |
Income Taxes | (f) Income taxes The Company uses the asset and liability approach in its method of accounting for income taxes that requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company recognizes the effect of uncertain tax positions where it is more likely than not based on technical merits that the position could be sustained where the tax benefit has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. A valuation allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded if based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. |
Share-based Payments | (g) Share-based payments The Company records all share-based payments at fair value. Where equity instruments are granted to employees, they are recorded at the fair value of the equity instrument granted at the grant date. The grant date fair value is recognized through profit or loss over the vesting period, described as the period during which all the vesting conditions are to be satisfied. Where equity instruments are granted to non-employees, they are recorded at the fair value of the goods or services received. When the value of goods or services received in exchange for the share-based payment cannot be reliably estimated, the fair value is measured by use of a valuation model. At each balance sheet date, the amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of stock options expected to vest. On the exercise of stock options, common stock is recorded for the consideration received and for the fair value amounts previously recorded to contributed surplus. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of share-based payments. |
Exploration and Evaluation | (h) Exploration and evaluation The Company is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized when incurred. An impairment loss is recognized when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the mineral property. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the mineral property over its estimated fair value. |
Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted | (i) Recent accounting guidance adopted The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. |