Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Apr. 13, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001621906 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2019 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Small Business | true | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | true | ||
Entity Ex Transition Period | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 25,190,414 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 30,083,747 | ||
Entity Filer Number | 000-55626 | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | A6 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash | $ 2,084,782 | $ 909,865 |
Restricted cash, current portion | 75,057 | |
Prepaid expenses | 189,818 | 127,122 |
Marketable securities | 2,759 | 4,781 |
Other current assets | 25,345 | 93,841 |
Total current assets | 2,377,761 | 1,135,609 |
Restricted cash, net of current portion | 822,605 | 889,030 |
Mineral properties and equipment | 11,746,150 | 11,681,720 |
Kinetic separation intellectual property | 9,488,051 | 9,488,051 |
Total assets | 24,434,567 | 23,194,410 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 599,337 | 493,320 |
Reclamation liability, current portion | 75,057 | |
Deferred revenue, current portion | 24,620 | 44,620 |
Total current liabilities | 699,014 | 537,940 |
Reclamation liability, net of current portion | 219,171 | 224,645 |
Deferred tax liability | 2,708,887 | 2,708,887 |
Deferred contingent consideration | 351,099 | 352,361 |
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 23,100 | 47,720 |
Total liabilities | 4,001,271 | 3,871,553 |
Commitments | ||
Shareholders' Equity | ||
Common shares, no par value, unlimited authorized shares, 30,084,053 and 25,977,143 shares issued as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively and 30,083,747 and 25,976,837 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively | 29,042,547 | 25,865,367 |
Treasury shares, 306 and 306 shares held in treasury as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively | ||
Accumulated deficit | (8,694,569) | (6,584,342) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 85,318 | 41,832 |
Total shareholders' equity | 20,433,296 | 19,322,857 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 24,434,567 | $ 23,194,410 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Common stock, no par value | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Common stock, shares issued | 30,084,053 | 25,977,143 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 30,083,747 | 25,976,837 |
Treasury shares held in treasury | 306 | 306 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Revenues | ||
Lease revenue | $ 44,620 | $ 48,245 |
Expenses | ||
Mining expenditures | 466,117 | 177,715 |
Professional fees | 362,698 | 426,020 |
General and administrative | 1,122,591 | 1,252,334 |
Consulting fees | 138,096 | 200,251 |
Total operating expenses | 2,089,502 | 2,056,320 |
Operating loss | (2,044,882) | (2,008,075) |
Interest expense, net | 65,345 | 36,124 |
Net loss | (2,110,227) | (2,044,199) |
Other comprehensive income | ||
Foreign exchange gain | 43,486 | 5,698 |
Comprehensive loss | $ (2,066,741) | $ (2,038,501) |
Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ (0.07) | $ (0.09) |
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 28,859,646 | 23,016,594 |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) | Common Shares | Treasury Shares | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Total |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 22,657,529 | $ (4,540,143) | $ 36,134 | $ 18,153,520 | |
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017 | 20,510,500 | 306 | |||
Private placement - May 4, 2018 | $ 457,608 | 457,608 | |||
Private placement - May 4, 2018, Shares | 909,622 | ||||
Private placement - July 27, 2018 | $ 1,272,210 | 1,272,210 | |||
Private placement - July 27, 2018, shares | 2,525,526 | ||||
Private placement - August 9, 2018 | $ 973,513 | 973,513 | |||
Private placement - August 9, 2018, shares | 1,907,088 | ||||
Stock based compensation - stock options | $ 410,088 | 410,088 | |||
Stock based compensation - stock options, Shares | |||||
Issuance of 60,832 common shares in exchange of accounts payable | $ 32,251 | 32,251 | |||
Issuance of 60,832 common shares in exchange of accounts payable, Shares | 60,832 | ||||
Exercise of warrants | $ 62,168 | 62,168 | |||
Exercise of warrants, shares | 63,269 | ||||
Foreign exchange gain | 5,698 | 5,698 | |||
Net loss | (2,044,199) | (2,044,199) | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 25,865,367 | (6,584,342) | 41,832 | 19,322,857 | |
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2018 | 25,976,837 | 306 | |||
Stock based compensation - stock options | $ 180,269 | 180,269 | |||
Stock based compensation - stock options, Shares | |||||
Private placement - April 16, 2019 | $ 2,856,356 | 2,856,356 | |||
Private placement - April 16, 2019, Shares | 3,914,632 | ||||
Private placement - June 17, 2019 | $ 140,555 | 140,555 | |||
Private placement - June 17, 2019, Shares | 192,278 | ||||
Foreign exchange gain | 43,486 | 43,486 | |||
Net loss | (2,110,227) | (2,110,227) | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ 29,042,547 | $ (8,694,569) | $ 85,318 | $ 20,433,296 | |
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2019 | 30,083,747 | 306 |
Consolidated Statements of Ch_2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2018shares | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
Issuance of shares of common stock in exchange of accounts payable | 60,832 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||
Net loss | $ (2,110,227) | $ (2,044,199) |
Reconciliation of net loss to cash used in operating activities: | ||
Depreciation | 6,612 | |
Accretion of and additions to reclamation liability | 69,583 | 27,824 |
Amortization of debt discount on notes payable | 12,550 | |
Stock based compensation | 180,269 | 410,088 |
Change in foreign exchange on marketable securities | 2,022 | (1,658) |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 5,800 | 34,235 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net of shares issued for accounts payable | 106,017 | (76,445) |
Deferred revenue | (44,620) | (7,660) |
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,784,544) | (1,645,265) |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||
Purchase of property and equipment | (71,042) | (36,502) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (71,042) | (36,502) |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||
Payment of EFHC Note | (500,000) | |
Issuances of Common shares, net of offering costs | 2,996,911 | 2,703,331 |
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants | 62,168 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,996,911 | 2,265,499 |
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash | 42,224 | (32,291) |
Net increase in cash and restricted cash | 1,183,549 | 551,441 |
Cash and restricted cash - beginning | 1,798,895 | 1,247,454 |
Cash and restricted cash - ending | 2,982,444 | 1,798,895 |
Cash | 2,084,782 | 909,865 |
Restricted cash | 897,662 | 889,030 |
Total | 2,982,444 | 1,798,895 |
Cash paid during the period for: | ||
Interest | 15,000 | |
Income taxes | ||
Non-cash financing activities: | ||
Shares issued for accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 32,251 |
Business
Business | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
BUSINESS | NOTE 1 – BUSINESS Nature of operations Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. ("Western" or the "Company", formerly Western Uranium Corporation) was incorporated in December 2006 under the Ontario Business Corporations Act. On November 20, 2014, the Company completed a listing process on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE"). As part of that process, the Company acquired 100% of the members' interests of Pinon Ridge Mining LLC ("PRM"), a Delaware limited liability company. The transaction constituted a reverse takeover ("RTO") of Western by PRM. Subsequent to obtaining appropriate shareholder approvals, the Company reconstituted its Board of Directors and senior management team. Effective September 16, 2015, Western completed its acquisition of Black Range Minerals Limited ("Black Range"). The Company has registered offices at 330 Bay Street, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2S8 and its common shares are listed on the CSE under the symbol "WUC." On April 22, 2016, the Company's common shares began trading on the OTC Pink Open Market, and on May 23, 2016, the Company's common shares were approved for trading on the OTCQX Best Market. Its principal business activity is the acquisition and development of uranium and vanadium resource properties in the states of Utah and Colorado in the United States of America ("United States"). On June 28, 2016, the Company's registration statement became effective and Western became a United States reporting issuer. Thereafter, the Company was approved for Depository Trust Company eligibility through the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, which facilitates electronic book-entry delivery, settlement and depository services for shares in the United States. On June 29, 2018, the shareholders of the Company approved the name change of the Company from "Western Uranium Corporation" to "Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp." The name change became effective in Ontario, Canada on October 1, 2018; thereafter on October 4, 2018 Western's shares started trading under the new name on the CSE and OTCQX and the Company announced the name change by news release. |
Liquidity and Going Concern
Liquidity and Going Concern | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Liquidity and Going Concern [Abstract] | |
LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN | Note 2 – Liquidity and going concern The Company has incurred continuing losses from its operations and negative operating cash flows from operations and as of December 31, 2019, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $8,694,569 and working capital of $1,678,747. Since inception, the Company has met its liquidity requirements principally through the issuance of notes and the sale of its common shares. The Company's ability to continue its operations and to pay its obligations when they become due is contingent upon the Company obtaining additional financing. Management's plans include seeking to procure additional funds through debt and equity financings, to secure regulatory approval to fully utilize its kinetic separation technology, formerly known as ablation, and to initiate the processing of ore to generate operating cash flows. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company or at all, or that cash flows generated from its operations will be sufficient to meet its current operating costs. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned product development, which could harm its financial condition and operating results, or it may not be able to continue to fund its ongoing operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern to sustain operations for at least one year from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | Note 3 – SUMMARY OF Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Western and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Western Uranium Corp. (Utah), PRM, Black Range, Black Range Copper Inc., Ranger Resources Inc., Black Range Minerals Inc., Black Range Minerals Colorado LLC, Black Range Minerals Wyoming LLC, Haggerty Resources LLC, Ranger Alaska LLC, Black Range Minerals Utah LLC, Black Range Minerals Ablation Holdings Inc. and Black Range Development Utah LLC. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Company has established the existence of mineralized materials for certain uranium projects. The Company has not established proven or probable reserves, as defined by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under Industry Guide 7, through the completion of a "final" or "bankable" feasibility study for any of its uranium projects. Exploration Stage In accordance with U.S. GAAP, expenditures relating to the acquisition of mineral rights are initially capitalized as incurred while exploration and pre-extraction expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time the Company exits the Exploration Stage by establishing proven or probable reserves. Expenditures relating to exploration activities such as drill programs to search for additional mineralized materials are expensed as incurred. Expenditures relating to pre-extraction activities such as the construction of mine wellfields, ion exchange facilities and disposal wells are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that uranium project, after which subsequent expenditures relating to mine development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred. Companies in the Production Stage as defined under Industry Guide 7, having established proven and probable reserves and exited the Exploration Stage, typically capitalize expenditures relating to ongoing development activities, with corresponding depletion calculated over proven and probable reserves using the units-of-production method and allocated to future reporting periods to inventory and, as that inventory is sold, to cost of goods sold. The Company is in the Exploration Stage which has resulted in the Company reporting larger losses than if it had been in the Production Stage due to the expensing, instead of capitalizing, of expenditures relating to ongoing mill and mine development activities. Additionally, there would be no corresponding amortization allocated to future reporting periods of the Company since those costs would have been expensed previously, resulting in both lower inventory costs and cost of goods sold and results of operations with higher gross profits and lower losses than if the Company had been in the Production Stage. Any capitalized costs, such as expenditures relating to the acquisition of mineral rights, are depleted over the estimated extraction life using the straight-line method. As a result, the Company's consolidated financial statements may not be directly comparable to the financial statements of companies in the Production Stage. Use of Estimates The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and the effects on the consolidated financial statements of changes in such estimates in future periods could be significant. Significant areas requiring management's estimates and assumptions include determining the fair value of transactions involving common shares, assessment of the useful life and evaluation for impairment of Kinetic Separation intellectual property, valuation and impairment assessments on mineral properties and equipment, deferred contingent consideration, and the reclamation liability, valuation of stock-based compensation, and valuation of available-for-sale securities. Other areas requiring estimates include allocations of expenditures, depletion and amortization of mineral rights and properties. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Foreign Currency Translation The reporting currency of the Company, including its subsidiaries, is the United States dollar. The financial statements of subsidiaries located outside of the U.S. are measured in their functional currency, which is the local currency. The functional currency of the parent (Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. (Ontario)) is the Canadian dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated using average monthly exchange rates. Non-monetary assets are translated at their historical exchange rates. Translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets. Segment Information The Company determines its reporting units in accordance with FASB ASC 280, " Segment Reporting Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly-liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no cash equivalents. Marketable Securities The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices of the securities with unrealized gains and losses reported as accumulated comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders' equity. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included in net earnings in the period earned or incurred. Restricted Cash Certain cash balances are restricted as they relate to deposits with banks that have been assigned to state reclamation authorities in the United States to secure various reclamation guarantees with respect to mineral properties in Utah, Alaska and Colorado. As these funds are not available for general corporate purposes and secure the long term reclamation liability (see Note 4), they have been separately disclosed and classified as long-term for the majority of the Company's mines. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has determined that the Van 4 Mine is now considered to be in reclamation. The Company recognized the Van 4 Mine's reclamation liability and its restricted cash in full on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as current. Revenue Recognition The Company leases certain of its mineral properties for the exploration and production of oil and gas reserves. The Company accounts for lease revenue in accordance with ASC 842 "Leases". Lease payments received in advance are deferred and recognized on a straight – line basis over the related lease term associated with the prepayment. Royalty payments are recognized as revenues when received. Fair Values of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of cash, restricted cash, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Marketable securities are adjusted to fair value at each balance sheet date based on quoted prices which are considered level 1 inputs. The reclamation deposits, which are reflected in restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets, are deposits mainly invested in certificates of deposit at major financial institutions and their fair values were estimated to approximate their carrying values. The Company's operations and financing activities are conducted primarily in United States dollars and as a result, the Company is not subject to significant exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The Company is exposed to credit risk through its cash and restricted cash, but mitigates this risk by keeping these deposits at major financial institutions. ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data. The fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows: Quoted Quoted Significant Marketable securities as of December 31, 2019 $ 2,759 $ - $ - Marketable securities as of December 31, 2018 $ 4,781 $ - $ - Mineral Properties Acquisition costs of mineral properties are capitalized as incurred while exploration and pre-extraction expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time the Company exits the Exploration Stage by establishing proven or probable reserves, as defined by the SEC under Industry Guide 7, through the completion of a "final" or "bankable" feasibility study. Expenditures relating to exploration activities are expensed as incurred and expenditures relating to pre-extraction activities are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project, after which subsequent expenditures relating to development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred. Where proven and probable reserves have been established, the project's capitalized expenditures are depleted over proven and probable reserves upon commencement of production using the units-of-production method. Where proven and probable reserves have not been established, such capitalized expenditures are depleted over the estimated production life upon commencement of extraction using the straight-line method. The Company has not established proven or probable reserves for any of its projects. The carrying values of the mineral properties are assessed for impairment by management. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are less than the carrying amount of the assets. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows or upon an estimate of fair value that may be received in an exchange transaction. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected uranium ("U3O8") prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs of production and capital and restoration and reclamation costs, based upon the projected remaining future uranium production from each project. The Company's long-lived assets (which include its mineral assets and Kinetic Separation intellectual property) were acquired during the end of 2014 and in 2015 in arms-length transactions. As of December 31, 2019, the Company evaluated the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis for its mineral properties and Kinetic Separation intellectual property and determined that no impairment was deemed to exist. Estimates and assumptions used to assess recoverability of the Company's long-lived assets and measure fair value of our uranium properties are subject to risk uncertainty. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could result in the impairment of its long-lived assets. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. Income Taxes The Company utilizes an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. The provision for income taxes is based upon income or loss after adjustment for those permanent items that are not considered in the determination of taxable income. Deferred income taxes represent the tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In management's opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary. Tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement. A liability for "unrecognized tax benefits" is recorded for any tax benefits claimed in the Company's tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, no liability for unrecognized tax benefits was required to be reported. The Company's policy for recording interest and penalties associated with tax audits is to record such items as a component of general and administrative expense. There were no amounts accrued for penalties and interest for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The Company does not expect its uncertain tax position to change during the next twelve months. Management is currently unaware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviations from its position. The Company has identified its federal Canadian and United States tax returns and its state tax returns in Colorado and Utah as its "major" tax jurisdictions, and such returns for the years 2015 through 2019 remain subject to examination. Restoration and Remediation Costs (Asset Retirement Obligations) Various federal and state mining laws and regulations require the Company to reclaim the surface areas and restore underground water quality for its mine projects to the pre-existing mine area average quality after the completion of mining. Future reclamation and remediation costs, which include extraction equipment removal and environmental remediation, are accrued at the end of each period based on management's best estimate of the costs expected to be incurred for each project. Such estimates are determined by the Company's engineering studies which consider the costs of future surface and groundwater activities, current regulations, actual expenses incurred, and technology and industry standards. In accordance with ASC 410, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations, the Company capitalizes the measured fair value of asset retirement obligations to mineral properties. The asset retirement obligations are accreted to an undiscounted value until the time at which they are expected to be settled. The accretion expense is charged to earnings and the actual retirement costs are recorded against the asset retirement obligations when incurred. Any difference between the recorded asset retirement obligations and the actual retirement costs incurred will be recorded as a gain or loss in the period of settlement. At each reporting period, the Company reviews the assumptions used to estimate the expected cash flows required to settle the asset retirement obligations, including changes in estimated probabilities, amounts and timing of the settlement of the asset retirement obligations, as well as changes in the legal obligation requirements at each of its mineral properties. Changes in any one or more of these assumptions may cause revision of asset retirement obligations for the corresponding assets. Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs represent costs incurred in connection with the issuance of debt. Once the associated debt instrument is issued, these costs would be recorded as a debt discount and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt instrument. Upon the abandonment of a pending financing transaction, the related deferred financing costs would be charged to general and administrative expense. The Company may also issue warrants or other equity instruments in connection with the issuance of debt instruments. The equity instruments are recorded at their relative fair market value on the date of issuance which results in a debt discount which is amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. Stock-Based Compensation The Company follows ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions, requiring such transactions to be accounted for using the fair value method. Awards of shares for property or services are recorded at the more readily measurable of the fair value of the stock and the fair value of the service. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the grant date fair value of stock-based awards under ASC 718. The fair value is charged to earnings depending on the terms and conditions of the award, and the nature of the relationship of the recipient of the award to the Company. The Company records the grant date fair value in line with the period over which it was earned. For employees and consultants, this is typically considered to be the vesting period of the award. The Company estimates the expected forfeitures and updates the valuation accordingly. Loss per Share Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants (using the treasury stock method). The computation of diluted net loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 excludes potentially dilutive securities. The computations of net loss per share for each period presented is the same for both basic and fully diluted. Potentially dilutive securities outlined in the table below have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For the Years Ended 2019 2018 Warrants to purchase common shares 8,602,913 6,798,401 Options to purchase common shares 2,208,000 2,416,664 Total potentially dilutive securities 10,810,913 9,215,065 Leases In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10 Leases (Topic 842), Codification Improvements and ASU 2018-11 Leases (Topic 842), Targeted Improvements, to provide additional guidance for the adoption of Topic 842. ASU 2018-10 clarifies certain provisions and correct unintended applications of the guidance such as the application of implicit rate, lessee reassessment of lease classification, and certain transition adjustments that should be recognized to earnings rather than to stockholders' (deficit) equity. ASU 2018-11 provides an alternative transition method and practical expedient for separating contract components for the adoption of Topic 842. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842) which requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from a lease for both financing and operating leases with terms greater than 12 months. ASU 2018-11, ASU 2018-10, and ASU 2016-02 (collectively, "the new lease standards") are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2018-10, and has determined that there are no material impacts to the consolidated financial statements. Recent Accounting Standards Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements, other than those disclosed below. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss model with an expected loss model, which is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. The CECL model is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, and reinsurance receivables. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (such as loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor. For public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer, the standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods in those fiscal years. For debt securities with other-than-temporary impairment, the guidance will be applied prospectively. Existing purchased credit impaired (PCI) assets will be grandfathered and classified as purchased credit deteriorated (PCD) assets at the date of adoption. The asset will be grossed up for the allowance for expected credit losses for all PCD assets at the date of adoption and will continue to recognize the non-credit discount in interest income based on the yield of such assets as of the adoption date. Subsequent changes in expected credit losses will be recorded through the allowance. For all other assets within the scope of CECL, a cumulative-effect adjustment will be recognized in retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The Company does not believe ASU 2016-13 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-08, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which clarifies that an entity must measure and classify share-based payment awards granted to a customer by applying the guidance in Topic 718. ASU 2019-08 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company does not believe ASU 2019-08 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. |
Mineral Assets, and Equipment,
Mineral Assets, and Equipment, and Kinetic Separation Intellectual Property and Other Property | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Mineral Industries Disclosures [Abstract] | |
MINERAL ASSETS, AND EQUIPMENT, AND KINETIC SEPARATION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTY | NOTE 4 – MINERAL ASSETS AND EQUIPMENT, AND Kinetic separation INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTY The Company's mining properties acquired on August 18, 2014 that the Company retains as of December 31, 2019 include: San Rafael Uranium Project located in Emery County, Utah; The Sunday Mine Complex located in western San Miguel County, Colorado; The Van 4 Mine located in western Montrose County, Colorado; The Sage Mine project located in San Juan County, Utah, and San Miguel County, Colorado. These mining properties include leased land in the states of Colorado and Utah. None of these mining properties were operational at the date of acquisition. The Company's mining properties acquired on September 16, 2015 that the Company retains as of December 31, 2019 include Hansen, North Hansen, High Park, and Hansen Picnic Tree, located in Fremont and Teller Counties, Colorado. The Company also acquired the Keota project located in Weld County, Wyoming and the Ferris Haggerty project located in Carbon County Wyoming. These mining assets include both owned and leased land in the states of Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. All of the mining assets represent properties which have previously been mined to different degrees for uranium. As the Company has not formally established proven or probable reserves on any of its properties, there is inherent uncertainty as to whether or not any mineralized material can be economically extracted as originally planned and anticipated. The Company's mineral properties and equipment and kinetic separation intellectual property are: As of December 31 2019 2018 Mineral properties and equipment $ 11,746,150 $ 11,681,720 Kinetic separation intellectual property $ 9,488,051 $ 9,488,051 Oil and Gas Lease and Easement On July 18, 2017, an oil and gas lease became effective with respect to minerals and mineral rights owned by the Company of approximately 160 surface acres of the Company's property in Colorado. As consideration for entering into the lease, the Company received $120,000 during the third quarter of 2017. The lease will be in force for an initial term of three years and may be extended by the lessee at 150% of the initial rate. The lessee has also agreed to pay the Company a royalty of 18.75% of the lessee's revenue attributed to oil and gas produced, saved, and sold attributable to the net mineral interest. The Company is recognizing the initial payment incrementally over the term of the lease. On February 26, 2018, the Company entered into a further agreement with the same entity as the oil and gas lease to provide them with an easement to an additional part of the Company's property solely for the purposes of transporting the oil and gas extracted via a pipeline. As consideration for the easement, the Company received $36,960 during the first quarter of 2018. The Company is recognizing this payment incrementally over the eight year term of the easement. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 the Company recognized aggregate revenue of $44,620 and $48,245, respectively, under these oil and gas lease arrangements. Right-of-way grant agreement On July 1, 2018, the Company entered into a right of way agreement with a third party, whereby, the Company has granted "right of way" access to a portion of its mineral properties in exchange for an upfront payment of $3,624. The Company is recognizing this payment incrementally over the term of the right-of-way agreement. Reclamation Liabilities The Company's mines are subject to certain asset retirement obligations, which the Company has recorded as reclamation liabilities. The reclamation liabilities of the United States mines are subject to legal and regulatory requirements, and estimates of the costs of reclamation are reviewed periodically by the applicable regulatory authorities. The reclamation liability represents the Company's best estimate of the present value of future reclamation costs in connection with the mineral properties. The Company determined the gross reclamation liabilities of the mineral properties as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, to be approximately $897,662 and $889,030, respectively. The Company expects to begin incurring the reclamation liability after 2054 for all mines that are not in reclamation and accordingly, has discounted the gross liabilities over their remaining lives using a discount rate of 5.4% to net discounted aggregated values as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 of $294,228 and $224,645, respectively. The gross reclamation liabilities as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are secured by certificates of deposit in the amount of $897,662 and $889,030, respectively. As described in further detail below, the Company's Van 4 Mine has been put into reclamation. Therefore, the Company recognized the reclamation liability in its entirety at December 31, 2019. Reclamation liability activity for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 consists of: For the years ended 2019 2018 Beginning balance $ 224,645 $ 196,821 Accretion 69,583 11,030 Additions - 16,794 Ending Balance $ 294,228 $ 224,645 Van 4 Mine Permitting Status A prior owner of the Company's Van 4 Mine had been granted a first Temporary Cessation from reclamation of the mine by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board ("MLRB") which was set to expire June 23, 2017. Prior to its expiration, PRM formally requested an extension through a second Temporary Cessation. PRM subsequently participated in a public process which culminated in a hearing on July 26, 2017. Prior to the hearing, three non-profit organizations who pursue environmental and conservation objectives filed a brief objecting to the extension. The MLRB board members voted to grant a second five-year Temporary Cessation for the Van 4 Mine. Thereafter, the three objecting parties filed a lawsuit on September 18, 2017. The MLRB was named as the defendant and PRM was named as a party to the case due to the Colorado law requirement that any lawsuit filed after a hearing must include all of the parties in the proceeding. The plaintiff organizations are seeking for the court to set aside the board order granting a second five-year Temporary Cessation period to PRM for the Van 4 Mine. The Colorado state Attorney General was defending this action in the Denver Colorado District Court. On May 8, 2018, the Denver Colorado District Court ruled in favor, whereby the additional five-year temporary cessation period was granted. The Plaintiffs appealed this ruling to the Colorado Court of Appeals and on July 25, 2019 the ruling was reversed, whereby it was ruled the additional five-year temporary cessation period should not have been granted. The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (CMLRB) and the Colorado Attorney General decided that it would not make an additional appeal of the ruling. The Judge has subsequently issued an instruction for the MLRB to issue an order revoking the permit and putting the Van 4 Mine into reclamation. On March 2, 2020, the MLRB issued an order vacating the Van 4 Temporary Cessation, terminating mining operations and ordering commencement of final reclamation. The Company has begun preparations for the reclamation of the Van 4 Mine. The reclamation cost is fully covered by the reclamation bonds posted upon acquisition of the property. Sunday Mine Complex Permitting Status On February 4, 2020, the Colorado DRMS sent a Notice of Hearing to Declare Termination of Mining Operations to Western for the Sunday Mine Complex. The issue is the application of an unchallenged Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion for a separate mine, with very different facts that is retroactively modifying DRMS rules and regulations. The Company maintains that it was timely in meeting existing rules and regulations. s scheduled to be held during the April 22-23, 2020 MLRB Board meeting, which has now been moved to the May 13-14, 2020 MLRB Board meeting due to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus. |
Accounts Payable and Accrued Li
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES | NOTE 5 – Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of: As of December 31, 2019 2018 Trade accounts payable $ 404,015 $ 326,250 Accrued liabilities 195,322 167,070 Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 599,337 $ 493,320 |
Commitments
Commitments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Commitments Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS | NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS Supply Contract On June 1, 2018, the Company signed a letter agreement with Battery Mineral Resource Nevada, Inc. ("BMR") to form a joint venture for vanadium development at the Sage Mine. Subsequently, BMR provided notification of their desire to exercise the purchase option rather than pursue a joint venture. On September 18, 2018, Western announced that the parties were not able to reach an amended agreement and mutually agreed to discontinue the transaction. In December 2015, the Company signed a uranium concentrates supply agreement with a major U.S. utility company for delivery commencing in 2018 and continuing for a five year period through 2022. As the Company does not possess saleable uranium, a partial assignment agreement was put in place whereby the assignee accepted the Company's right to the Year 1 delivery of 125,000 pounds of natural uranium concentrates. The Year 1 delivery was made during 2018 and the assignee was paid the full consideration under the agreement. The Company did not recognize any gain or loss on this transaction. In Year 2, a partial assignment agreement was put in place whereby the assignee accepted the Company's right to the Year 2 delivery of 125,000 pounds of natural uranium concentrates. The Year 2 delivery was made during 2019 and the assignee was paid the full consideration under the agreement. The Company will not recognize any gain or loss on this transaction. The Company and the U.S. utility customer mutually agreed to cancel the Year 3 delivery rather than pursue a partial assignment; there will be no delivery during 2020. |
Share Capital and Other Equity
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
SHARE CAPITAL AND OTHER EQUITY INSTRUMENTS | NOTE 7 - SHARE CAPITAL AND OTHER EQUITY INSTRUMENTS Authorized Capital The holders of the Company's common shares are entitled to one vote per share. Holders of common shares are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of legally available funds. Upon the liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, holders of common shares are entitled to share ratably in all assets of the Company that are legally available for distribution. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, an unlimited number of common shares were authorized for issuance. Shares Issued for Accounts Payable On May 4, 2018, the Company issued 60,832 shares of its common shares in exchange for approximately $32,251 of its accounts payable outstanding with certain creditors. Private Placement On May 4, 2018, the Company completed a private placement of 909,622 units at a price of CAD $0.68 (USD $0.53) per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $618,543 (USD $481,560). The Company paid USD $8,794 in offering costs and received net proceeds of USD $457,608. Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. On July 27, 2018, the Company completed a private placement of 2,525,526 units at a price of CAD $0.68 (USD $0.52) per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $1,717,358 (USD $1,319,096). The Company paid USD $46,886 in offering costs and received net proceeds of USD $1,272,210. Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. On August 9, 2018, the Company completed a private placement of 1,907,088 units at a price of CAD $0.68 (USD $0.52) per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $1,296,820 (USD $1,000,000). The Company paid USD $26,487 in offering costs and received net proceeds of USD $973,513. Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. On April 16, 2019, the Company completed a private placement of 3,914,632 units at a price of CAD $0.98 (USD $0.73) per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $3,836,340 (USD $2,856,356). Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.70 and expires three years from the date of issuance. On June 17, 2019, the Company completed a private placement of 192,278 units at a price of CAD $0.98 (USD $0.73) per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $188,432 (USD $140,555). Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.70 and expires three years from the date of issuance. Incentive Stock Option Plan The Company maintains an Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") that permits the granting of stock options as incentive compensation. Shareholders of the Company approved the Plan on June 30, 2008 and amendments to the Plan on June 20, 2013, and the Board of Directors approved additional changes to the Plan on September 12, 2015. The purpose of the Plan is to attract, retain and motivate directors, management, staff and consultants by providing them with the opportunity, through stock options, to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company and benefit from its growth. The Plan provides that the aggregate number of common shares for which stock options may be granted will not exceed 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares at the time stock options are granted. As of December 31, 2019, a total of 30,083,747 common shares were outstanding, and at that date the maximum number of stock options eligible for issue under the Plan was 3,008,375. On February 8, 2018, the Company granted options under the plan for the purchase of an aggregate of 100,000 common shares to a director. The options have an exercise price of CAD $1.00 (US $0.73 as of December 31, 2018) and vest one half on the date of grant and one half on December 31, 2018. One half of the options expire on January 31, 2023 and the remaining options expire on December 31, 2023. On September 24, 2018, the Company granted options under the plan for the purchase of an aggregate of 983,000 common shares to several officers, directors, and consultants. The options have an exercise price of CAD $2.15 (US $1.58 as of December 31, 2018) and vest equally in three installments on the date of grant, on October 31, 2018, and on March 31, 2019. One third of the options expire on September 24, 2023, one third expire on October 31, 2023, and the remaining one third expire on March 31, 2024. Stock Options Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Life Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Intrinsic Value Outstanding - January 1, 2019 2,416,664 $ 1.67 3.73 $ 0.48 Expired, forfeited, or cancelled (208,664 ) $ 3.80 Outstanding – December 31, 2019 2,208,000 $ 1.56 3.01 $ 0.41 $ - Exercisable – December 31, 2019 2,208,000 $ 1.56 3.01 $ 0.41 $ - Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD) Weighted Average Contractual Life Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Intrinsic Value Outstanding - January 1, 2018 1,846,996 $ 1.92 $ 0.42 Granted 1,083,000 $ 1.50 $ 0.50 Expired, forfeited, or cancelled (513,332 ) $ 2.01 $ 0.24 Exercised - - Outstanding - December 31, 2018 2,416,664 $ 1.67 3.73 $ 0.48 $ 38,705 Exercisable - December 31, 2018 2,088,997 $ 1.68 3.57 $ 0.47 $ 38,705 The Company's stock based compensation expense related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $180,269 and $410,088, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had $0 in unamortized stock option expense. The Company utilized the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of these stock options, using the assumptions as outlined below. February 8, September 24, 2018 Stock Price CAD $ 0.52 CAD $ 2.14 Exercise Price CAD $ 1.00 CAD $ 2.15 Number of Options Granted 100,000 983,000 Dividend Yield 0 % 0 % Expected Volatility 49 % 49 % Weighted Average Risk-Free Interest Rate 1.64 % 2.94 % Expected life (in years) 2.50 - 3.00 2.50-3.00 Warrants Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Life Intrinsic Value Outstanding - January 1, 2019 6,798,401 $ 1.49 Issued 2,059,825 $ 1.70 Expired (255,313 ) $ 1.26 Outstanding – December 31, 2019 8,602,913 $ 1.31 1.03 $ - Exercisable – December 31, 2019 8,602,913 $ 1.51 1.58 $ - Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD) Weighted Average Contractual Life Intrinsic Value Outstanding, January 1, 2018 4,095,563 $ 2.27 Issued 2,766,107 $ 0.84 Exercised (63,269 ) $ 0.98 Outstanding - December 31, 2018 6,798,401 $ 1.49 2.30 $ 739,929 Exercisable - December 31, 2018 6,798,401 $ 1.49 2.30 $ 739,929 |
Mining Expenditures
Mining Expenditures | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Extractive Industries [Abstract] | |
MINING EXPENDITURES | Note 8 - Mining Expenditures For the years ended 2019 2018 Permits $ 145,128 $ 142,148 Maintenance - - Mining Costs 318,960 19,879 Contract Labor - 11,050 Royalties 2,029 4,638 $ 466,117 $ 177,715 |
Related Party Transactions and
Related Party Transactions and Balances | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES | NOTE 9 - Related Party Transactions AND BALANCES The Company has transacted with related parties pursuant to service arrangements in the ordinary course of business, as follows: Prior to the acquisition of Black Range, Mr. George Glasier, the Company's CEO, who is also a director ("Seller"), transferred his interest in a former joint venture with Ablation Technologies, LLC to Black Range. In connection with the transfer, Black Range issued 25 million shares of Black Range common shares to Seller and committed to pay AUD $500,000 (USD $351,099 as of December 31, 2019) to Seller within 60 days of the first commercial application of the kinetic separation technology. Western assumed this contingent payment obligation in connection with the acquisition of Black Range. At the date of the acquisition of Black Range, this contingent obligation was determined to be probable. Since the deferred contingent consideration obligation is probable and the amount is estimable, the Company recorded the deferred contingent consideration as an assumed liability in the amount of $351,099 and $352,361 as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | Note 10 – Income Taxes The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows: As of December 31, Deferred tax assets: 2019 2018 Net operating loss carryovers $ 4,634,775 $ 4,114,419 Marketable securities 15,562 15,060 Accrued expenses 43,659 39,871 Deferred tax assets, gross 4,693,996 4,169,350 Less: valuation allowance (2,427,666 ) (1,962,122 ) Deferred tax assets, net 2,266,330 2,207,228 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (4,975,217 ) (4,916,115 ) Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net $ (2,708,887 ) $ (2,708,887 ) The change in the Company's valuation allowance is as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Beginning of year $ 1,962,122 $ 1,512,585 Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance 465,543 449,537 End of year $ 2,427,665 $ 1,962,122 A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes with the amounts computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income from operations before the provision for income taxes is as follows: For the Years Ended 2019 2018 U.S. federal statutory rate (21.0 )% (21.0 )% State and foreign taxes (3.8 )% (3.8 )% Permanent differences Non-deductible expenses 2.3 % 5.2 % Valuation allowance 22.5 % 22.0 % Change in federal tax rate 0 % 0 % True-up of prior year deferred tax assets 0 % (2.4 )% Effective income tax rate 0 % 0 % The Company has net operating loss carryovers of approximately $18,688,609 for federal and state income tax purposes and net operating loss carryovers of $10,887,091 for Canadian provincial tax purposes which begin to expire in 2026. The ultimate realization of the net operating loss is dependent upon future taxable income, if any, of the Company. Based on losses from inception, the Company determined that as of December 31, 2019 it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize benefits from the deferred tax assets. The Company will not record income tax benefits in the consolidated financial statements until it is determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred income tax assets. As a result of the analysis, the Company determined that a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets was required of $2,427,666 and $1,962,122 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 382 imposes limitations on the use of net operating loss carryovers when the stock ownership of one or more 5% stockholders (stockholders owning 5% or more of the Company's outstanding capital stock) has increased on a cumulative basis over a period of three years by more than 50 percentage points. Management cannot control the ownership changes occurring. Accordingly, there is a risk of an ownership change beyond the control of the Company that could trigger a limitation of the use of the loss carryover. The Company has analyzed the issuances of shares of common shares during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and does not believe such change of control occurred. If such ownership change under IRC section 382 had occurred, such change would substantially limit the Company's ability in the future to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards. |
Option and Exploration Agreemen
Option and Exploration Agreement | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Option and Exploration Agreement [Abstract] | |
OPTION AND EXPLORATION AGREEMENT | Note 11 – Option and exploration agreement Hansen and Picnic Tree Loss of Property On September 16, 2015, in connection with the Company's acquisition of Black Range, the Company assumed an option and exploration agreement (the "Option and Exploration Agreement") with STB Minerals, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("STB"). The Option and Exploration Agreement gives the Company the right to purchase 51% of the mineral rights of specific areas of the Hansen and Picnic Tree deposits (for which the Company already holds 49% of the rights). If the Company were to exercise its option under the Option and Exploration Agreement, it would require the Company to (a) make a cash payment of $2,500,000 immediately upon exercise; (b) issue shares of common shares to STB amounting to a value of $3,750,000 immediately upon exercise; and (c) issue shares of common shares to STB amounting to a value of $3,750,000 on the date that is 180 days following exercise. The Option and Exploration Agreement was scheduled to expire by its terms (as extended) on July 28, 2019 if not exercised. Prior to July 28, 2019, the Company decided not to exercise the option to purchase the remaining 51% of the mineral rights of specific areas of the Hansen and Picnic Tree deposits, and thus the option has expired unexercised. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | Note 12 – Commitments and contiNgencies Legal Proceedings On June 13, 2019, Black Range was sued over the original Weld County Colorado deed language. The lawsuit was filed in the Weld County District Court. This deed was negotiated prior to the Company acquiring Black Range in September 2015 by prior management and a bank representing the estate of the property owner. The plaintiff, the estate's beneficiaries, assert that it was the intent that they would receive a production override royalty for oil and gas production from the property, however this language was not included in the deed. Western's attorney has filed a response with the court contesting this allegation. This only involves royalties on oil and gas production on this undeveloped property, thus there is no current economic impact. Court procedure mandates that the parties participate in a mediation process before bringing the matter before the court. During the scheduling of the mediation process, the parties agreed to a settlement. The plaintiff was given a non-participating royalty interest of 1/8 th th |
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] | |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | NOTE 13 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Values The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, restricted cash, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The Company's financial instruments also incorporated marketable securities that are adjusted to fair value at each balance sheet date based on quoted prices which are considered level 1 inputs. The reclamation deposits, which are reflected in restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets, are deposits mainly invested in certificates of deposit at major financial institutions and their fair values were estimated to approximate their carrying values. There were no transfers of financial instruments between Levels 1, 2, and 3 during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. Foreign Currency Risk Foreign currency risk is the risk that changes in the rates of exchange on foreign currencies will impact the financial position or cash flows of the Company. The Company's reporting currency is the United States Dollar. The functional currency for Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. standalone entity is the Canadian dollar. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risks in relation to certain any activity that is to be settled in Canadian funds. Management monitors its foreign currency exposure regularly to minimize the risk of an adverse impact on its cash flows. Concentration of Credit Risk Concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss in the event that certain counterparties are unable to fulfill its obligations to the Company. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss on its cash and restricted cash by placing its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company does not have any cash in excess of federally insured limits. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company's consolidated cash flows from operations will not be sufficient for the Company to continue operating and discharge is liabilities. The Company is exposed to liquidity risk as its continued operation is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing, either in the form of debt or equity, or achieving profitable operations in order to satisfy its liabilities as they come due. Market Risk Market risk is the risk that fluctuations in the market prices of minerals will impact the Company's future cash flows. The Company is exposed to market risk on the price of uranium & vanadium, which will determine its ability to build and achieve profitable operations, the amount of exploration and development work that the Company will be able to perform, and the number of financing opportunities that will be available. Management believes that it would be premature at this point to enter into any hedging or forward contracts to mitigate its exposure to specific market price risks. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | Note 14 – Subsequent Events In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. Since then, the COVID-19 coronavirus has spread to multiple countries, including the United States and Canada. As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States and Canada, we may experience disruptions that could severely impact our business. The global outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to rapidly evolve. The extent to which the COVID-19 coronavirus may impact our business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, such as the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, travel restrictions and social distancing in the United States, Canada and other countries, business closures or business disruptions and the effectiveness of actions taken in the United States, Canada and other countries to contain and treat the disease. On January 6, 2020, the Company granted options under the Plan for the purchase of an aggregate of 600,000 common shares to five individuals consisting of directors, officers, and consultants of the Company. The options have a five year term, an exercise price of CAD $1.03 (US $0.79 as of December 31, 2019) and vest equally in thirds commencing initially on the date of grant and thereafter on January 31, 2020, and June 30, 2020. On February 4, 2020, the Colorado DRMS sent a Notice of Hearing to Declare Termination of Mining Operations to Western for the Sunday Mine Complex. At issue is the application of an unchallenged Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion for a separate mine, with very different facts that is retroactively modifying DRMS rules and regulations. The Company maintains that it was timely in meeting existing rules and regulations. The formal hearing was scheduled to be held during the April 22-23, 2020 MLRB Board meeting, which has now been moved to the May 13-14, 2020 MLRB Board meeting due to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation | Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Western and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Western Uranium Corp. (Utah), PRM, Black Range, Black Range Copper Inc., Ranger Resources Inc., Black Range Minerals Inc., Black Range Minerals Colorado LLC, Black Range Minerals Wyoming LLC, Haggerty Resources LLC, Ranger Alaska LLC, Black Range Minerals Utah LLC, Black Range Minerals Ablation Holdings Inc. and Black Range Development Utah LLC. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Company has established the existence of mineralized materials for certain uranium projects. The Company has not established proven or probable reserves, as defined by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under Industry Guide 7, through the completion of a "final" or "bankable" feasibility study for any of its uranium projects. |
Exploration Stage | Exploration Stage In accordance with U.S. GAAP, expenditures relating to the acquisition of mineral rights are initially capitalized as incurred while exploration and pre-extraction expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time the Company exits the Exploration Stage by establishing proven or probable reserves. Expenditures relating to exploration activities such as drill programs to search for additional mineralized materials are expensed as incurred. Expenditures relating to pre-extraction activities such as the construction of mine wellfields, ion exchange facilities and disposal wells are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that uranium project, after which subsequent expenditures relating to mine development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred. Companies in the Production Stage as defined under Industry Guide 7, having established proven and probable reserves and exited the Exploration Stage, typically capitalize expenditures relating to ongoing development activities, with corresponding depletion calculated over proven and probable reserves using the units-of-production method and allocated to future reporting periods to inventory and, as that inventory is sold, to cost of goods sold. The Company is in the Exploration Stage which has resulted in the Company reporting larger losses than if it had been in the Production Stage due to the expensing, instead of capitalizing, of expenditures relating to ongoing mill and mine development activities. Additionally, there would be no corresponding amortization allocated to future reporting periods of the Company since those costs would have been expensed previously, resulting in both lower inventory costs and cost of goods sold and results of operations with higher gross profits and lower losses than if the Company had been in the Production Stage. Any capitalized costs, such as expenditures relating to the acquisition of mineral rights, are depleted over the estimated extraction life using the straight-line method. As a result, the Company's consolidated financial statements may not be directly comparable to the financial statements of companies in the Production Stage. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and the effects on the consolidated financial statements of changes in such estimates in future periods could be significant. Significant areas requiring management's estimates and assumptions include determining the fair value of transactions involving common shares, assessment of the useful life and evaluation for impairment of Kinetic Separation intellectual property, valuation and impairment assessments on mineral properties and equipment, deferred contingent consideration, and the reclamation liability, valuation of stock-based compensation, and valuation of available-for-sale securities. Other areas requiring estimates include allocations of expenditures, depletion and amortization of mineral rights and properties. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Foreign Currency Translation | Foreign Currency Translation The reporting currency of the Company, including its subsidiaries, is the United States dollar. The financial statements of subsidiaries located outside of the U.S. are measured in their functional currency, which is the local currency. The functional currency of the parent (Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. (Ontario)) is the Canadian dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated using average monthly exchange rates. Non-monetary assets are translated at their historical exchange rates. Translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets. |
Segment Information | Segment Information The Company determines its reporting units in accordance with FASB ASC 280, " Segment Reporting |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly-liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no cash equivalents. |
Marketable Securities | Marketable Securities The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices of the securities with unrealized gains and losses reported as accumulated comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders' equity. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included in net earnings in the period earned or incurred. |
Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash Certain cash balances are restricted as they relate to deposits with banks that have been assigned to state reclamation authorities in the United States to secure various reclamation guarantees with respect to mineral properties in Utah, Alaska and Colorado. As these funds are not available for general corporate purposes and secure the long term reclamation liability (see Note 4), they have been separately disclosed and classified as long-term for the majority of the Company's mines. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has determined that the Van 4 Mine is now considered to be in reclamation. The Company recognized the Van 4 Mine's reclamation liability and its restricted cash in full on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as current. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition The Company leases certain of its mineral properties for the exploration and production of oil and gas reserves. The Company accounts for lease revenue in accordance with ASC 842 "Leases". Lease payments received in advance are deferred and recognized on a straight – line basis over the related lease term associated with the prepayment. Royalty payments are recognized as revenues when received. |
Fair Values of Financial Instruments | Fair Values of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of cash, restricted cash, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Marketable securities are adjusted to fair value at each balance sheet date based on quoted prices which are considered level 1 inputs. The reclamation deposits, which are reflected in restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets, are deposits mainly invested in certificates of deposit at major financial institutions and their fair values were estimated to approximate their carrying values. The Company's operations and financing activities are conducted primarily in United States dollars and as a result, the Company is not subject to significant exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The Company is exposed to credit risk through its cash and restricted cash, but mitigates this risk by keeping these deposits at major financial institutions. ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" provides the framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data. The fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows: Quoted Quoted Significant Marketable securities as of December 31, 2019 $ 2,759 $ - $ - Marketable securities as of December 31, 2018 $ 4,781 $ - $ - |
Mineral Properties | Mineral Properties Acquisition costs of mineral properties are capitalized as incurred while exploration and pre-extraction expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time the Company exits the Exploration Stage by establishing proven or probable reserves, as defined by the SEC under Industry Guide 7, through the completion of a "final" or "bankable" feasibility study. Expenditures relating to exploration activities are expensed as incurred and expenditures relating to pre-extraction activities are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project, after which subsequent expenditures relating to development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred. Where proven and probable reserves have been established, the project's capitalized expenditures are depleted over proven and probable reserves upon commencement of production using the units-of-production method. Where proven and probable reserves have not been established, such capitalized expenditures are depleted over the estimated production life upon commencement of extraction using the straight-line method. The Company has not established proven or probable reserves for any of its projects. The carrying values of the mineral properties are assessed for impairment by management. |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews and evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis are less than the carrying amount of the assets. An impairment loss is measured and recorded based on discounted estimated future cash flows or upon an estimate of fair value that may be received in an exchange transaction. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected uranium ("U3O8") prices (considering current and historical prices, trends and related factors), production levels, operating costs of production and capital and restoration and reclamation costs, based upon the projected remaining future uranium production from each project. The Company's long-lived assets (which include its mineral assets and Kinetic Separation intellectual property) were acquired during the end of 2014 and in 2015 in arms-length transactions. As of December 31, 2019, the Company evaluated the total estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis for its mineral properties and Kinetic Separation intellectual property and determined that no impairment was deemed to exist. Estimates and assumptions used to assess recoverability of the Company's long-lived assets and measure fair value of our uranium properties are subject to risk uncertainty. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could result in the impairment of its long-lived assets. In estimating future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of future cash flows from other asset groups. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company utilizes an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. The provision for income taxes is based upon income or loss after adjustment for those permanent items that are not considered in the determination of taxable income. Deferred income taxes represent the tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In management's opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary. Tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement. A liability for "unrecognized tax benefits" is recorded for any tax benefits claimed in the Company's tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, no liability for unrecognized tax benefits was required to be reported. The Company's policy for recording interest and penalties associated with tax audits is to record such items as a component of general and administrative expense. There were no amounts accrued for penalties and interest for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The Company does not expect its uncertain tax position to change during the next twelve months. Management is currently unaware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviations from its position. The Company has identified its federal Canadian and United States tax returns and its state tax returns in Colorado and Utah as its "major" tax jurisdictions, and such returns for the years 2015 through 2019 remain subject to examination. |
Restoration and Remediation Costs (Asset Retirement Obligations) | Restoration and Remediation Costs (Asset Retirement Obligations) Various federal and state mining laws and regulations require the Company to reclaim the surface areas and restore underground water quality for its mine projects to the pre-existing mine area average quality after the completion of mining. Future reclamation and remediation costs, which include extraction equipment removal and environmental remediation, are accrued at the end of each period based on management's best estimate of the costs expected to be incurred for each project. Such estimates are determined by the Company's engineering studies which consider the costs of future surface and groundwater activities, current regulations, actual expenses incurred, and technology and industry standards. In accordance with ASC 410, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations, the Company capitalizes the measured fair value of asset retirement obligations to mineral properties. The asset retirement obligations are accreted to an undiscounted value until the time at which they are expected to be settled. The accretion expense is charged to earnings and the actual retirement costs are recorded against the asset retirement obligations when incurred. Any difference between the recorded asset retirement obligations and the actual retirement costs incurred will be recorded as a gain or loss in the period of settlement. At each reporting period, the Company reviews the assumptions used to estimate the expected cash flows required to settle the asset retirement obligations, including changes in estimated probabilities, amounts and timing of the settlement of the asset retirement obligations, as well as changes in the legal obligation requirements at each of its mineral properties. Changes in any one or more of these assumptions may cause revision of asset retirement obligations for the corresponding assets. |
Deferred Financing Costs | Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs represent costs incurred in connection with the issuance of debt. Once the associated debt instrument is issued, these costs would be recorded as a debt discount and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt instrument. Upon the abandonment of a pending financing transaction, the related deferred financing costs would be charged to general and administrative expense. The Company may also issue warrants or other equity instruments in connection with the issuance of debt instruments. The equity instruments are recorded at their relative fair market value on the date of issuance which results in a debt discount which is amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method. |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation The Company follows ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions, requiring such transactions to be accounted for using the fair value method. Awards of shares for property or services are recorded at the more readily measurable of the fair value of the stock and the fair value of the service. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the grant date fair value of stock-based awards under ASC 718. The fair value is charged to earnings depending on the terms and conditions of the award, and the nature of the relationship of the recipient of the award to the Company. The Company records the grant date fair value in line with the period over which it was earned. For employees and consultants, this is typically considered to be the vesting period of the award. The Company estimates the expected forfeitures and updates the valuation accordingly. |
Loss per Share | Loss per Share Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants (using the treasury stock method). The computation of diluted net loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 excludes potentially dilutive securities. The computations of net loss per share for each period presented is the same for both basic and fully diluted. Potentially dilutive securities outlined in the table below have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For the Years Ended 2019 2018 Warrants to purchase common shares 8,602,913 6,798,401 Options to purchase common shares 2,208,000 2,416,664 Total potentially dilutive securities 10,810,913 9,215,065 |
Leases | Leases In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10 Leases (Topic 842), Codification Improvements and ASU 2018-11 Leases (Topic 842), Targeted Improvements, to provide additional guidance for the adoption of Topic 842. ASU 2018-10 clarifies certain provisions and correct unintended applications of the guidance such as the application of implicit rate, lessee reassessment of lease classification, and certain transition adjustments that should be recognized to earnings rather than to stockholders' (deficit) equity. ASU 2018-11 provides an alternative transition method and practical expedient for separating contract components for the adoption of Topic 842. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842) which requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities arising from a lease for both financing and operating leases with terms greater than 12 months. ASU 2018-11, ASU 2018-10, and ASU 2016-02 (collectively, "the new lease standards") are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2018-10, and has determined that there are no material impacts to the consolidated financial statements. |
Recent Accounting Standards | Recent Accounting Standards Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements, other than those disclosed below. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss model with an expected loss model, which is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. The CECL model is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, and reinsurance receivables. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (such as loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor. For public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer, the standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods in those fiscal years. For debt securities with other-than-temporary impairment, the guidance will be applied prospectively. Existing purchased credit impaired (PCI) assets will be grandfathered and classified as purchased credit deteriorated (PCD) assets at the date of adoption. The asset will be grossed up for the allowance for expected credit losses for all PCD assets at the date of adoption and will continue to recognize the non-credit discount in interest income based on the yield of such assets as of the adoption date. Subsequent changes in expected credit losses will be recorded through the allowance. For all other assets within the scope of CECL, a cumulative-effect adjustment will be recognized in retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The Company does not believe ASU 2016-13 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-08, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which clarifies that an entity must measure and classify share-based payment awards granted to a customer by applying the guidance in Topic 718. ASU 2019-08 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company does not believe ASU 2019-08 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule of fair values of financial instruments | Quoted Quoted Significant Marketable securities as of December 31, 2019 $ 2,759 $ - $ - Marketable securities as of December 31, 2018 $ 4,781 $ - $ - |
Schedule of anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted net loss per share | For the Years Ended 2019 2018 Warrants to purchase common shares 8,602,913 6,798,401 Options to purchase common shares 2,208,000 2,416,664 Total potentially dilutive securities 10,810,913 9,215,065 |
Mineral Assets, and Equipment_2
Mineral Assets, and Equipment, and Kinetic Separation Intellectual Property and Other Property (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Mineral Industries Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of mineral properties and equipment and kinetic separation intellectual property | As of December 31 2019 2018 Mineral properties and equipment $ 11,746,150 $ 11,681,720 Kinetic separation intellectual property $ 9,488,051 $ 9,488,051 |
Schedule on reclamation liability activity | For the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 Beginning balance $ 224,645 $ 196,821 Accretion 69,583 11,030 Additions - 16,794 Ending Balance $ 294,228 $ 224,645 |
Accounts Payable and Accrued _2
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Schedule of accounts payable and accrued liabilities | As of December 31, 2019 2018 Trade accounts payable $ 404,015 $ 326,250 Accrued liabilities 195,322 167,070 Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 599,337 $ 493,320 |
Share Capital and Other Equit_2
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Schedule of stock options | Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Life Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Intrinsic Value Outstanding - January 1, 2019 2,416,664 $ 1.67 3.73 $ 0.48 Expired, forfeited, or cancelled (208,664 ) $ 3.80 Outstanding – December 31, 2019 2,208,000 $ 1.56 3.01 $ 0.41 $ - Exercisable – December 31, 2019 2,208,000 $ 1.56 3.01 $ 0.41 $ - Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD) Weighted Average Contractual Life Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Intrinsic Value Outstanding - January 1, 2018 1,846,996 $ 1.92 $ 0.42 Granted 1,083,000 $ 1.50 $ 0.50 Expired, forfeited, or cancelled (513,332 ) $ 2.01 $ 0.24 Exercised - - Outstanding - December 31, 2018 2,416,664 $ 1.67 3.73 $ 0.48 $ 38,705 Exercisable - December 31, 2018 2,088,997 $ 1.68 3.57 $ 0.47 $ 38,705 |
Schedule of fair value of these stock options, using the assumptions | February 8, September 24, 2018 Stock Price CAD $ 0.52 CAD $ 2.14 Exercise Price CAD $ 1.00 CAD $ 2.15 Number of Options Granted 100,000 983,000 Dividend Yield 0 % 0 % Expected Volatility 49 % 49 % Weighted Average Risk-Free Interest Rate 1.64 % 2.94 % Expected life (in years) 2.50 - 3.00 2.50-3.00 |
Schedule of warrants | Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Life Intrinsic Value Outstanding - January 1, 2019 6,798,401 $ 1.49 Issued 2,059,825 $ 1.70 Expired (255,313 ) $ 1.26 Outstanding – December 31, 2019 8,602,913 $ 1.31 1.03 $ - Exercisable – December 31, 2019 8,602,913 $ 1.51 1.58 $ - Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD) Weighted Average Contractual Life Intrinsic Value Outstanding, January 1, 2018 4,095,563 $ 2.27 Issued 2,766,107 $ 0.84 Exercised (63,269 ) $ 0.98 Outstanding - December 31, 2018 6,798,401 $ 1.49 2.30 $ 739,929 Exercisable - December 31, 2018 6,798,401 $ 1.49 2.30 $ 739,929 |
Mining Expenditures (Tables)
Mining Expenditures (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Extractive Industries [Abstract] | |
Schedule of mining expenditures | For the years ended 2019 2018 Permits $ 145,128 $ 142,148 Maintenance - - Mining Costs 318,960 19,879 Contract Labor - 11,050 Royalties 2,029 4,638 $ 466,117 $ 177,715 |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities | As of December 31, Deferred tax assets: 2019 2018 Net operating loss carryovers $ 4,634,775 $ 4,114,419 Marketable securities 15,562 15,060 Accrued expenses 43,659 39,871 Deferred tax assets, gross 4,693,996 4,169,350 Less: valuation allowance (2,427,666 ) (1,962,122 ) Deferred tax assets, net 2,266,330 2,207,228 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (4,975,217 ) (4,916,115 ) Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net $ (2,708,887 ) $ (2,708,887 ) |
Schedule of valuation allowance | For the Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Beginning of year $ 1,962,122 $ 1,512,585 Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance 465,543 449,537 End of year $ 2,427,665 $ 1,962,122 |
Schedule of statutory federal income tax rate | For the Years Ended 2019 2018 U.S. federal statutory rate (21.0 )% (21.0 )% State and foreign taxes (3.8 )% (3.8 )% Permanent differences Non-deductible expenses 2.3 % 5.2 % Valuation allowance 22.5 % 22.0 % Change in federal tax rate 0 % 0 % True-up of prior year deferred tax assets 0 % (2.4 )% Effective income tax rate 0 % 0 % |
Business (Details)
Business (Details) | Nov. 20, 2014 |
Business (Textual) | |
Ownership percentage | 100.00% |
Liquidity and Going Concern (De
Liquidity and Going Concern (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Liquidity and Going Concern (Textual) | ||
Accumulated deficit | $ (8,694,569) | $ (6,584,342) |
Working capital | $ 1,678,747 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable securities | $ 2,759 | $ 4,781 |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable securities | 2,759 | 4,781 |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable securities | ||
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Marketable securities |
Summary of Significant Accoun_5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) - shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Total potentially dilutive securities | 10,810,913 | 9,215,065 |
Warrants to purchase common shares [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Total potentially dilutive securities | 8,602,913 | 6,798,401 |
Options to purchase common shares [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Total potentially dilutive securities | 2,208,000 | 2,416,664 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_6
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) | |
Percent of likely to be realized upon settlement, description | Greater than 50 percent |
Mineral Assets, and Equipment_3
Mineral Assets, and Equipment, and Kinetic Separation Intellectual Property and Other Property (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Mineral Industries Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Mineral properties and equipment | $ 11,746,150 | $ 11,681,720 |
Kinetic separation intellectual property | $ 9,488,051 | $ 9,488,051 |
Mineral Assets, and Equipment_4
Mineral Assets, and Equipment, and Kinetic Separation Intellectual Property and Other Property (Details 1) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Mineral Industries Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 224,645 | $ 196,821 |
Accretion | 69,583 | 11,030 |
Additions | 16,794 | |
Ending Balance | $ 294,228 | $ 224,645 |
Mineral Assets, and Equipment_5
Mineral Assets, and Equipment, and Kinetic Separation Intellectual Property and Other Property (Details Textual) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jul. 01, 2018USD ($) | Jul. 18, 2017a | Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Mineral Assets, Kinetic Separation Intellectual Property and Other Property (Textual) | ||||||
Reclamation liability mineral properties | $ 897,297 | $ 889,030 | ||||
Reclamation liability, description | The Company expects to begin incurring the reclamation liability after 2054. | |||||
Discount rate | 5.40% | |||||
Net discounted value | $ 294,228 | 224,645 | ||||
Certificates of deposit | $ 897,492 | 889,030 | ||||
Oil and gas lease permit area in acres | a | 160 | |||||
Initial term of lease | 3 years | 8 years | ||||
Recognized revenue | $ 36,960 | $ 120,000 | ||||
Production revenue percentage of lease, description | The lessee has also agreed to pay the Company a royalty of 18.75% of the lessee’s revenue attributed to oil and gas produced, saved, and sold attributable to the net mineral interest. | |||||
Initial lease term, description | The lease will be in force for an initial term of three years and may be extended by the lessee at 150% of the initial rate. | |||||
Aggregate revenue | $ 44,620 | $ 48,245 | ||||
Upfront payment | $ 3,624 | |||||
Reclamation liability | $ 75,057 |
Accounts Payable and Accrued _3
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Trade accounts payable | $ 404,015 | $ 326,250 |
Accrued liabilities | 195,322 | 167,070 |
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 599,337 | $ 493,320 |
Commitments (Details)
Commitments (Details) - Supply Contract [Member] | 1 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Commitments (Textual) | |
Commitments, description | The Company signed a uranium concentrates supply agreement with a major U.S. utility for delivery commencing in 2018 and continuing for a five year period through 2022. |
Merger agreement, description | The Company does not possess saleable uranium, a partial assignment agreement was put in place whereby the assignee accepted the Company’s right to the Year 1 delivery of 125,000 pounds of natural uranium concentrates. The Year 1 delivery was made during 2018 and the assignee was paid the full consideration under the agreement. |
Share Capital and Other Equit_3
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Details) - Stock Option [Member] - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Number of Shares | ||
Outstanding - beginning | 2,416,664 | 1,846,996 |
Granted | 1,083,000 | |
Expired, forfeited, or cancelled | (208,664) | (513,332) |
Exercised | ||
Outstanding - ending | 2,208,000 | 2,416,664 |
Exercisable - ending | 2,208,000 | 2,088,997 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD) | ||
Outstanding - beginning | $ 1.67 | $ 1.92 |
Granted | 1.50 | |
Expired, forfeited, or cancelled | 3.80 | 2.01 |
Exercised | ||
Outstanding - ending | 1.56 | 1.67 |
Exercisable - ending | $ 1.56 | $ 1.68 |
Weighted Average Contractual Life (years) | ||
Outstanding - beginning | 3 years 8 months 23 days | |
Outstanding - ending | 3 years 4 days | 3 years 8 months 23 days |
Exercisable - ending | 3 years 4 days | 3 years 6 months 25 days |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (USD) | ||
Outstanding - beginning | $ 0.48 | $ 0.42 |
Granted | 0.50 | |
Expired, forfeited, or cancelled | 0.24 | |
Outstanding - ending | 0.41 | 0.48 |
Exercisable - ending | $ 0.41 | $ 0.47 |
Intrinsic Value (USD) | ||
Outstanding - ending | $ 38,705 | |
Exercisable - ending | $ 38,705 |
Share Capital and Other Equit_4
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Details 1) - Stock Option [Member] - $ / shares | Sep. 24, 2018 | Feb. 08, 2018 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Stock Price | $ 2.14 | $ 0.52 |
Exercise Price | $ 2.15 | $ 1 |
Number of Options Granted | 983,000 | 100,000 |
Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Expected Volatility | 49.00% | 49.00% |
Weighted Average Risk-Free Interest Rate | 2.94% | 1.64% |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected life (in years) | 3 years | 3 years |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected life (in years) | 2 years 6 months | 2 years 6 months |
Share Capital and Other Equit_5
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Details 2) - Warrant [Member] - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Number of Shares | ||
Outstanding - beginning | 6,798,401 | 4,095,563 |
Issued | 2,059,825 | 2,766,107 |
Expired | (255,313) | (63,269) |
Outstanding - ending | 8,602,913 | 6,798,401 |
Exercisable - ending | 8,602,913 | 6,798,401 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD) | ||
Outstanding - beginning | $ 1.49 | $ 2.27 |
Issued | 1.70 | 0.84 |
Expired | 1.26 | 0.98 |
Outstanding - ending | 1.31 | 1.49 |
Exercisable - ending | $ 1.51 | $ 1.49 |
Weighted Average Contractual Life (years) | ||
Outstanding - ending | 1 year 11 days | 2 years 3 months 19 days |
Exercisable - ending | 1 year 6 months 29 days | 2 years 3 months 19 days |
Intrinsic Value (USD) | ||
Outstanding - ending | $ 739,929 | |
Exercisable - ending | $ 739,929 |
Share Capital and Other Equit_6
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Details Textual) | Jul. 17, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jul. 17, 2019CAD ($)shares | Apr. 16, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Apr. 16, 2019CAD ($)shares | Sep. 24, 2018shares | Aug. 09, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Aug. 09, 2018CAD ($)shares | Jul. 27, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jul. 27, 2018CAD ($)shares | May 04, 2018USD ($)shares | May 04, 2018CAD ($)shares | May 04, 2018USD ($)shares | Feb. 08, 2018shares | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jul. 17, 2019$ / shares | Apr. 16, 2019$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares | Aug. 09, 2018$ / shares | Jul. 27, 2018$ / shares | May 04, 2018$ / shares |
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock, shares outstanding | shares | 30,083,747 | 25,976,837 | 25,976,837 | ||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of issued and outstanding of common shares | 10.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 180,269 | $ 410,088 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unamortized stock option expense | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued | shares | 60,832 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable outstanding | $ 32,251 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Incentive Stock Option Plan [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum number of shares eligible for issue, shares | shares | 3,008,375 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of aggregate shares | shares | 983,000 | 100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock options [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 180,269 | $ 410,088 | |||||||||||||||||||
CAD [Member] | Incentive Stock Option Plan [Member] | Director [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of price per share | $ / shares | $ 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
CAD [Member] | Incentive Stock Option Plan [Member] | Several officers, directors, and consultants [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of price per share | $ / shares | $ 2.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
USD [Member] | Incentive Stock Option Plan [Member] | Director [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of price per share | $ / shares | $ 0.73 | ||||||||||||||||||||
USD [Member] | Incentive Stock Option Plan [Member] | Several officers, directors, and consultants [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of price per share | $ / shares | $ 1.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Private Placement [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Units sold | shares | 192,278 | 192,278 | 3,914,632 | 3,914,632 | 1,907,088 | 1,907,088 | 2,525,526 | 2,525,526 | 909,622 | 909,622 | |||||||||||
Description of warrant to purchase | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.70 and expires three years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.70 and expires three years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.70 and expires three years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.70 and expires three years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. | Each unit consisted of one common share and a warrant to purchase one-half of one common share. Each warrant is exercisable at a price of CAD $1.15 and expires two years from the date of issuance. | |||||||||||
Private Placement [Member] | CAD [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unit sold per share | $ / shares | $ 0.98 | $ 0.98 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.68 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross proceeds | $ 188,432 | $ 3,836,340 | $ 1,296,820 | $ 1,717,358 | $ 618,543 | ||||||||||||||||
Private Placement [Member] | USD [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share Capital and Other Equity Instruments (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unit sold per share | (per share) | $ 0.73 | $ 0.73 | $ 0.52 | $ 0.52 | $ 0.53 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross proceeds | $ 140,555 | $ 2,856,356 | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,319,096 | $ 481,560 | ||||||||||||||||
Offering costs | 26,487 | 46,886 | 8,794 | $ 8,794 | |||||||||||||||||
Net proceeds | $ 973,513 | $ 1,272,210 | $ 457,608 |
Mining Expenditures (Details)
Mining Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Extractive Industries [Abstract] | ||
Permits | $ 145,128 | $ 142,148 |
Maintenance | ||
Mining Costs | 318,960 | 19,879 |
Contract Labor | 11,050 | |
Royalties | 2,029 | 4,638 |
Total mining expenditures | $ 466,117 | $ 177,715 |
Related Party Transactions an_2
Related Party Transactions and Balances (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Related Party Transactions (Textual) | ||
Deferred contingent consideration as an assumed liability | $ 351,099 | $ 352,361 |
Black Range [Member] | ||
Related Party Transactions (Textual) | ||
Related party transaction, description | In connection with the transfer, Black Range issued 25 million shares of Black Range common shares to Seller and committed to pay AUD $500,000 (USD $351,099 as of December 31, 2019) to Seller within 60 days of the first commercial application of the kinetic separation technology. |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Deferred tax assets: | |||
Net operating loss carryovers | $ 4,634,775 | $ 4,114,419 | |
Marketable securities | 15,562 | 15,060 | |
Accrued expenses | 43,659 | 39,871 | |
Deferred tax assets, gross | 4,693,996 | 4,169,350 | |
Less: valuation allowance | 2,427,665 | 1,962,122 | $ 1,512,585 |
Deferred tax assets, net | 2,266,330 | 2,207,228 | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | |||
Property and equipment | (4,975,217) | (4,916,115) | |
Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net | $ (2,708,887) | $ (2,708,887) |
Income Taxes (Details 1)
Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Beginning of year | $ 1,962,122 | $ 1,512,585 |
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance | 465,543 | 449,537 |
End of year | $ 2,427,665 | $ 1,962,122 |
Income Taxes (Details 2)
Income Taxes (Details 2) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
U.S. federal statutory rate | (21.00%) | (21.00%) |
State and foreign taxes | (3.80%) | (3.80%) |
Permanent differences | ||
Non-deductible expenses | 2.30% | 5.20% |
Valuation allowance | 22.50% | 22.00% |
Change in federal tax rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
True-up of prior year deferred tax assets | 0.00% | (2.40%) |
Effective income tax rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Income Taxes (Details Textual)
Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Net operating loss carryovers | $ 18,688,609 | ||
Expiry date | Dec. 31, 2026 | ||
Valuation allowance of deferred tax assets | $ 2,427,665 | $ 1,962,122 | $ 1,512,585 |
Operating loss carryovers, description | Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 382 imposes limitations on the use of net operating loss carryovers when the stock ownership of one or more 5% stockholders (stockholders owning 5% or more of the Company's outstanding capital stock) has increased on a cumulative basis over a period of three years by more than 50 percentage points. | ||
Canadian Provincial Tax [Member] | |||
Net operating loss carryovers | $ 10,887,091 |
Option and Exploration Agreem_2
Option and Exploration Agreement (Details) | Sep. 16, 2015 | Jul. 28, 2019 |
Option and Exploration Agreement [Abstract] | ||
Business acquisition, description | The Option and Exploration Agreement gives the Company the right to purchase 51% of the mineral rights of specific areas of the Hansen and Picnic Tree deposits (for which the Company already holds 49% of the rights). If the Company were to exercise its option under the Option and Exploration Agreement, it would require the Company to (a) make a cash payment of $2,500,000 immediately upon exercise; (b) issue shares of common shares to STB amounting to a value of $3,750,000 immediately upon exercise; and (c) issue shares of common shares to STB amounting to a value of $3,750,000 on the date that is 180 days following exercise. The Option and Exploration Agreement was scheduled to expire by its terms (as extended) on July 28, 2019 if not exercised. | |
Percentage of purchase of mineral rights | 51.00% |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) - Director and Officer [Member] | Jan. 06, 2020shares |
Subsequent Events (Textual) | |
Common shares granted, description | The Company granted options under the Plan for the purchase of an aggregate of 500,000 common shares to five individuals consisting of directors and officers of the Company. The options have a five year term, an exercise price of CAD $1.03 (US $0.79 as of December 31, 2019) and vest equally in thirds commencing initially on the date of grant and thereafter on January 31, 2020, and June 30, 2020. |
Subsequent Event [Member] | |
Subsequent Events (Textual) | |
Aggregate shares granted | 600,000 |