Global Gold (GBGD) 10-K 18 May 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	May 12, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	GLOBAL GOLD CORP
Entity Central Index Key	319,671
Trading Symbol	gbgd
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		92,507,557
Entity Public Float			$ 598,672
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$ 78,410	$ 12,494
Inventories	577,686	615,499
Tax refunds receivable	92,582	92,582
Receivable from sale, net of impairment of $16,868,570
Other current assets	35,545	19,476
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	784,223	740,051
Deposits on contracts and equipment	446,525	452,827
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,994,757 and $2,878,063, respectively	1,313,251	1,431,234
TOTAL ASSETS	2,543,999	2,624,112
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	7,300,792	6,221,753
Wages payable	2,768,359	2,336,862
Employee loans	116,810	133,899
Advance from customer	87,020	87,020
Current portion of mine owners debt facilities	4,104,577	4,104,577
Convertible note payable	1,500,000	1,500,000
Advances payable Consolidated Resources - related party	394,244	394,244
Current portion of note payable to Directors	3,530,314	2,702,127
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	19,802,116	17,480,482
Commitments and contingencies
GLOBAL GOLD CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Common stock $0.001 par, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 91,977,559 and 90,130,475 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	91,978	90,130
Additional paid-in-capital	45,004,765	44,973,013
Accumulated deficit	(59,044,944)	(57,518,359)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,408,589	1,427,405
TOTAL GLOBAL GOLD CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	(12,539,612)	(11,027,811)
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	(4,718,505)	(3,828,559)
TOTAL DEFICIT	(17,258,117)	(14,856,370)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT	$ 2,543,999	$ 2,624,112

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Receivable impairment	$ 16,868,570	$ 16,868,570
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 2,994,757	$ 2,878,063
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	91,977,559	90,130,475
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	91,977,559	90,130,475

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
OPERATING EXPENSES:
General and administrative	$ 1,277,665	$ 1,671,654
Mining and exploration costs		661,497
Amortization and depreciation	107,531	296,658
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES	1,385,196	2,629,809
Operating Loss	(1,385,196)	(2,629,809)
OTHER EXPENSES:
Interest expense	1,013,257	872,401
Total Other Expenses	1,013,257	872,401
Net Loss	(2,398,453)	(3,502,210)
Less: Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest	(871,868)	(1,417,755)
Net loss applicable to Global Gold Corporation Common Shareholders	(1,526,585)	(2,084,455)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(36,893)	(35,989)
Comprehensive Net Loss	(1,563,478)	(2,120,444)
Less: Comprehensive net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest	18,078	17,635
Comprehensive Net Loss applicable to Global Gold - Corporation Common Shareholders	$ (1,545,400)	$ (2,102,809)
NET LOSS PER SHARE APPLICABLE TO GLOBAL GOLD CORPORATION COMMON SHAREHOLDERS - BASIC AND DILUTED (in dollars per share)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC AND DILUTED (in shares)	91,263,415	89,366,900

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Deficit - USD ($)	April 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Common Stock [Member]	April 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	April 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	April 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	April 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	April 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]	May 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Common Stock [Member]	May 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	May 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	May 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	May 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	May 15th 2015 Issuance [Member]	April 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Common Stock [Member]	April 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	April 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	April 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	April 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	April 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]	May 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Common Stock [Member]	May 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	May 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Retained Earnings [Member]	May 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	May 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	May 16th, 2016 Issuance [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014																									87,882,975
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014																									$ 87,883	$ 44,911,743	$ (55,433,904)	$ (2,393,169)	$ 1,445,759	$ (11,381,688)
Issuance of common stock for compensation (in shares)	560,000						1,687,500
Issuance of common stock for compensation	$ 560	$ 5,040				$ 5,600	$ 1,687	$ (1,687)
Amortization of unearned compensation																										57,917				57,917
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest																											(2,084,455)	(1,417,755)		(3,502,210)
Foreign currency translation adjustment																												(17,635)	(18,355)	(35,989)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015																									90,130,475
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015																									$ 90,130	44,973,013	(57,518,359)	(3,828,559)	1,427,405	(14,856,370)
Issuance of common stock for compensation (in shares)													570,000						1,277,084
Issuance of common stock for compensation													$ 570	$ 10,830				$ 11,400	$ 1,277	$ 14,048				$ 15,325
Amortization of unearned compensation																										6,874				6,874
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest																											(1,526,585)	(871,868)		(2,398,453)
Foreign currency translation adjustment																												(18,078)	(18,815)	(36,893)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016																									91,977,559
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016																									$ 91,977	$ 45,004,765	$ (59,044,944)	$ (4,718,505)	$ 1,408,589	$ (17,258,117)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (2,398,453)	$ (3,502,210)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Amortization of unearned compensation	6,874	57,917
Amortization expense		174,018
Depreciation expense	107,531	122,640
Stock based compensation	26,725	5,600
Expenses directly incurred by Mine owner debt facility		737,001
Expenses directly incurred by notes payable to Directors	5,687
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other current and non current assets	28,046	208,432
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	149,520	210,393
Accrued interest	912,430	861,465
Wages payable	431,497	530,985
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES	(730,143)	(593,759)
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of secured line of credit		(128,019)
Proceeds from mine owners debt facilities		291,600
Proceeds from note payable to Directors	822,500	501,000
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES	822,500	664,581
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH	(26,441)	(69,109)
NET INCREASE IN CASH	65,916	1,713
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of the year	12,494	10,781
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of the year	78,410	12,494
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Income taxes paid
Interest paid		3,772
Noncash Investing and Financing Transactions:
Reclassification from Deposits on contracts and equipment to Construction in Process		$ 972,985

Note 1 - Organization and Busin

Note 1 - Organization and Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]	1. The Company is engaged in exploration for, as well as development and mining of, gold, silver, and other minerals in Armenia, Canada and Chile. Until March 31, 2011, April 1, 2011 February 21, 1980 January 1, 1995. 1995, 7 25 200 Although the Company competes with multi-national mining companies which have substantially greater resources and numbers of employees, the Company’s long term presence and the expertise and knowledge of its personnel in Armenia and in Chile allow it to compete with companies with greater resources. In Armenia, the Company’s focus is on the exploration, development and production of gold at the Toukhmanuk property in the North Central Armenian Belt and the Marjan and an expanded Marjan North property. In addition, the Company was exploring and developing other sites in Armenia. In 2016, In Chile, the Company is engaged in identifying gold exploration and production opportunities and has a production bonus interest in the Pureo property. In Canada, the Company had engaged in uranium exploration activities in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, but has phased out this activity, retaining a royalty interest in the Cochrane Pond property in Newfoundland. The Company also assesses exploration and production opportunities in other countries. The subsidiaries of the Company are as follows: On August 18, 2003, On December 21, 2003, 100% July 21, 2006), December 18, 2009, March 12, 2010, October 7, 2010, February 8, 2012, 100% March 29, 2012, 100% April 29, 2012. November 10, 2014, 17 On August 1, 2005, 51% seven August 2, 2006, 49% 100% 16 On January 31, 2006, 80% 27 May 30, 2007, 20% 100% 16 On January 5, 2007, On September 23, 2011, 51% April 27, 2011 December 1, 2016, 16 On November 8, 2011, 100%, September 26, 2012, 100% 16

Note 2 - Summary of Significant

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. a. Going Concern - The consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015, $2,398,453 $3,502,210, $19,018,000 $12,540,000. December 31, 2016 2015 b. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates are assumptions about useful life of property and equipment, inventory valuation, stock based compensation and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. c. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances and highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three d. Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company adopted FASB ASC 820 820 820 ASC 820 820 Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the use of the reporting entity’s own assumptions. The Company did not have any Level 2 3 December 31, 2016 2015. The Company discloses the estimated fair values for all financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. As of December 31, 2016 2015, Cash and cash equivalents include money market securities and commercial paper that are considered to be highly liquid and easily tradable. These securities are valued using inputs observable in active markets for identical securities and are therefore classified as Level 1 In addition, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” effective for January 1, 2008. e. Inventories - Inventories consists of the following at December 31, 2016 2015: 2016 2015 Ore $ 451,569 $ 451,569 Concentrate 11,342 11,342 Materials, supplies and other 114,775 152,588 Total Inventories $ 577,686 $ 615,499 f. Deposits on Contracts and Equipment - The Company made several deposits for purchases, the majority of which is for the potential acquisition of new properties, and the remainder for the purchase of mining equipment. g. Tax Refunds Receivable - The Company is subject to Value Added Tax ("VAT tax") on all expenditures in Armenia at the rate of 20%. h. Net Loss Per Share - Basic net loss per share is based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding. Potential common shares includable in the computation of fully diluted per share results are not presented in the consolidated financial statements as their effect would be anti-dilutive. The total number of options that are exercisable at December 31, 2016 none 2015 2,954,167. no December 31, 2016 2015. i. Stock Based Compensation - The Company periodically issues shares of common stock for services rendered or for financing costs. Such shares are valued based on the market price on the transaction date. The Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for the grant of stock and warrants awards in accordance with ASC Topic 718, 718). 718 The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015 $33,599 $63,517, j. Comprehensive Income - The Company has adopted ASC Topic 220, The following table summarizes the computations reconciling net loss to comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2016 2015. Year Ending December 31, 2016 2015 Net loss applicable to Global Gold Corporation Common Shareholders $ (1,526,585 ) $ (2,084,455 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment during year $ (36,893 ) $ (35,989 ) Comprehensive net loss $ (1,563,478 ) $ (2,120,444 ) k. Income Taxes - Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740, l. Acquisition, Exploration and Development Costs - Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized. Additionally, mine development costs incurred either to develop new ore deposits and constructing new facilities are capitalized until operations commence. All such capitalized costs are amortized using a straight-line basis on a range from 1 10 360, m. Foreign Currency Translation - The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. All transactions initiated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC Topic 830 The functional currency of the Company’s Armenian subsidiaries is the local currency. For foreign operations with the local currency as the functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated from the local currencies into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date and equity is translated at historical rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period to approximate translation at the exchange rate prevailing at the dates those elements are recognized in the financial statements. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2016 2015, 484 $1.00 n. Principles of Consolidation - Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include the accounts of the Company and more-than- 50% o. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization - Capitalized costs are depreciated or depleted using the straight-line method over the shorter of estimated productive lives of such facilities or the useful life of the individual assets. Productive lives range from 1 20 p. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - Management reviews and evaluates the net carrying value of all facilities, including idle facilities, for impairment at least annually, or upon the occurrence of other events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the related carrying amounts may q. Licenses - Licenses are capitalized at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis on a range from 1 10 December 31, 2016 2015, $0 $174,018, December 31, 2015. r. Reclamation and Remediation Costs (Asset Retirement Obligations) - Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation are not discounted to their present value unless subject to a contractually obligated fixed payment schedule. Such costs are based on management's current estimate of amounts to be incurred when the remediation work is performed, within current laws and regulations. The Company has paid towards it environmental costs and has no amounts owed as of December 31, 2016. not 2016 2015. It is possible that, due to uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination and the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in reclamation or remediation technology, the ultimate cost of reclamation and remediation could change in the future. s. Noncontrolling Interests - Noncontrolling interests in our subsidiaries are recorded in accordance with the provisions of ASC 810, t. Revenue Recognition - Sales will be recognized and revenues will be recorded when title transfers and the rights and obligations of ownership pass to the customer. The majority of the company's metal concentrates will be sold under pricing arrangements where final prices will be determined by quoted market prices in a period subsequent to the date of sale. In these circumstances, revenues will be recorded at the times of sale based on forward prices for the expected date of the final settlement. u. New Accounting Standards: In February 2017, 2017 06, 960); 962); 965): 815 820) 401(h) December 15, 2018. 2017 04 In February 2017, 2017 05, 610 20): 610 20 610 20 may may one 610 20 2014 09, 606). December 15, 2017, December 15, 2016, December 15, 2018, December 15, 2019. may December 15, 2016, may December 15, 2016, one first 2014 09. may In January 2017, 2017 04, 350): 2 zero 2 December 15, 2019. January 1, 2017. 2017 04 2017 04 In January 2017, 2017 01, 805): January 1, 2018, In December 2016, 2016 20, 606, 2014 09 606. 606 December 15, 2017, In November 2016, 2016 18, 2016 18”). 2016 18 December 15, 2017, 2016 18 In October 2016, 2016 16, 740): January 1, 2018 may In August, 2016, 2016 15, 2016 15”). 2016 15 eight 230, 2016 15 December 15, 2017, In March 2016, 2016 09, 718): January 1, 2017. In February 2016, 2016 02, 842). January 1, 2019. may In November 2015, 2015 17, 2015 17”). 2015 17 December 15, 2016, may In July 2015, 2015 11, 330): first January 1, 2017. In May 2014, 2014 09, 606), 2014 09 January 1, 2018: In August 2015, 2015 14, 606): January 1, 2017 January 1, 2018. In March 2016, 2016 08, 606): In April 2016, 2016 10, 606): In May 2016, 2016 12, 606): In December 2016, 2016 20, 606, 2014 09 Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, the Company will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances. A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative

Note 3 - Property, Plant and Eq

Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	3. The following table illustrates the capitalized cost less accumulated depreciation arriving at the net carrying value on our books at December 31, 2016 2015. 2016 2015 Plant $ 569,420 $ 569,420 Construction in process 972,985 972,985 Machinery and equipment 2,464,894 2,466,183 Computer 116,071 116,071 Office equipment 20,739 20,739 Vehicles 163,899 163,899 Total $ 4,308,008 $ 4,309,297 Less: Accumulated depreciation (2,994,757 ) (2,878,063 ) $ 1,313,251 $ 1,431,234 The Company had depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 2015 $107,531 $122,640, The Company has requested but not received substantiation from Linne Mining for advances and amounts drawn down on the Mine Operator's Debt Facility. Equipment and assets for which title has transferred to the Company, and have been received by the Company are recorded as the Company's property, plant and equipment. Construction in process includes the Company's assets which are not yet completed and place in service, such as the new plant at the Toukhmanuk property in Armenia (Pictures of construction progress are available on the Company’s website).

Note 4 - Receivable from Sale

Note 4 - Receivable from Sale	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Financing Receivables [Text Block]	4. On June 26, 2014, $16,800,000 $68,570USD 9%. 2011 June 26, 2014 5 July 29, 2013 As of December 31, 2016 2015, $16,868,570 100% June 26, 2014 100% 50% December 2, 2011. $16,868,570 December 31, 2016 2015, June 15, 2012, December 31, 2016 June 12, 2017, 16

Note 5 - Accounts Payable and A

Note 5 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	5. As of December 31, 2016 2015, 2016 2015 Drilling work payable $ 144,542 $ 154,819 Accounts payable 4,601,938 4,518,386 Accrued expenses 2,554,312 1,548,548 $ 7,300,792 $ 6,221,753

Note 6 - Mine Owners Debt Facil

Note 6 - Mine Owners Debt Facilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Mine Owners Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	6. On July 5, 2013, fifteen $8,800,000 8%, 10% 10% 2027. may December 31, 2016 2015 $4,104,577 December 31, 2016 2015, $1,566,444 $814,096, 16

Note 7 - Convertible Note Payab

Note 7 - Convertible Note Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Convertible Note Payable [Text Block]	7. On December 29, 2011, $2,000,000 3% 15% September 26, 2013. January 17, 2012, December 29, 2011 3% 50.1% February 19, 2012, April May 2012, February 2012 September 19, 2012. September 19, 2012, September 19, 2013, 4% October 26, 2012 November 22, 2013, November 22, 2013 November 22, 2013 15% 50.1%. On January 20, 2012, March 8, 2012, March 28, 2012, $500,000 $1,500,000 November 22, 2013 75% September 19, 2012, September 19, 2013, April 2013, June 18, 2013, June 25, 2013, July 1, 2013, November 22, 2013 Thus, while including certain amounts claimed to have been advanced in its financial statements to be conservative, the Company has taken the position that the claims to repayment of the Notes are without merit. Mr. Borkowski purportedly on behalf of CRA filed a lawsuit in the Royal Court of Jersey in attempt to enforce the Notes, but on June 18, 2014, 17 On March 26, 2015, $50,000 November 3, 2016 $160,000 May 27, 2015, September 13, 2016 November 18, 2015, 2014 10.76

Note 8 - Advances Payable Conso

Note 8 - Advances Payable Consolidated Resources	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]	8. In addition to the $1,500,000 7 $394,244 not 17 18

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Interes

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Interest In Joint Venture	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Formation of joint venture On April 27, 2011, $5,000,000 100% 810, Transfer of interest On September 26, 2012, 100% 805 50 30. 805 50 30, Consolidation of Joint Venture Company The Company consolidates the Joint Venture Company in accordance with ASC 810 51% ● The noncontrolling interest lacks participation rights in significant decisions made in the ordinary course of business; and ● The noncontrolling interest does not have the ability to dissolve the Joint Venture Company Recognize and measure noncontrolling interest Changes in a parent’s ownership interest while retaining its controlling financial interest are accounted for as an equity transactions. The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest is adjusted to reflect the change in its ownership interest in the subsidiary. The difference between the fair value of the consideration received and the amount by which the noncontrolling interest is adjusted is recognized as equity attributable to the parent. Further, the carrying amount of the accumulated other comprehensive income is adjusted to reflect the change in the ownership interest in the subsidiary through a corresponding charge to equity attributable to the parent. The following table summarizes the changes in Non-Controlling Interest for the year ended December 31, 2016. Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (3,828,559 ) Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest (871,868 ) Foreign currency translation loss (18,078 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (4,718,505 )

Note 10 - Segment Reporting by

Note 10 - Segment Reporting by Geographic Area	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	10. The Company has sold its products to various customers primarily in former Soviet Union, but as of March 24, 2009 For the fiscal years end December 31, 2016 2015, not The following summarizes identifiable assets by geographic area: As of December 31, 2016 2015 Armenia $ 2,519,911 $ 2,596,427 United States 24,088 27,685 $ 2,543,999 $ 2,624,112 The following summarizes operating losses before provision for income tax: Year Ending December 31, 2016 2015 Armenia $ 1,307,201 $ 2,384,332 United States 1,091,252 1,117,878 $ 2,398,453 $ 3,502,210

Note 11 - Concentration Risk

Note 11 - Concentration Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	11. Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash. The Company places its cash with high credit quality financial institutions in the United States and Armenia. Bank deposits in the United States did not exceed federally insured limits as of December 31, 2016 2015. December 31, 2016 2015, $73,327 $6,160, may not December 31, 2016 The majority of the Company's present activities are in Armenia and Chile. As with all types of international business operations, currency fluctuations, exchange controls, restrictions on foreign investment, changes to tax regimes, political action and political instability could impair the value of the Company's investments.

Note 12 - Officers' Compensatio

Note 12 - Officers' Compensation and Related Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	12. The Company values shares issued to officers using the fair value of common shares on grant date. Mr. Krikorian’s employment agreement was extended for an additional 3 July 1, 2009 June 30, 2012 $225,000 1,050,000 Mr. Boghossian’s employment agreement was extended for an additional 3 July 1, 2009 June 30, 2012 $72,000 337,500 Mr. Dulman’s employment agreement was extended for an additional 3 August 1, 2009 July 31, 2012 $150,000 225,000 225,000 $0.14 Effective July 1, 2012, August 1, 2012, Jan June 15, 2012. three $165,000, $15,000 25,000 August 1, 2012 July 2012, 2,437,500 On July 1, 2012 (500,000 Jan (250,000 June 15, 2012. two June 30, 2014. On May 16, 2014, six 50,000 $0.11 $33,000. April 16, 2014 On May 16, 2014, 260,000 $0.11 $28,600. April 16, 2014 On June 20, 2014, 50,000 $0.10 $5,000. two June 30, 2016. On June 20, 2014, $55,000, $45,000 $35,000 On June 20, 2014, 2012 On May 5, 2015, July 1, 2015, August 1, 2015, Jan June 20, 2014. three May 8, 2015, 1,687,500 The following table illustrates the Company's compensation commitments for the next 5 December 31, 2016. Year Amount 2017 $ 390,000 2018 208,750 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - Restricted Stock Units: On May 8, 2015, 1,687,500 July 1, 2015, August 1, 2015, Jan June 20, 2014. three These shares will be vest to Ashot Boghossian for each six July 1, 2015, 56,250 six, twelve, eighteen, twenty four, thirty thirty six 56,250, 112,500, 168,750, 225,000, 281,250, 337,500 These shares will be vest to Van Krikorian for the first six July 1, 2015 one sixth six January 1, 2016 June 30, 2018, one sixth six, twelve, eighteen, twenty four, thirty thirty six 175,000, 350,000, 525,000, 700,000, 875,000, 1,050,000 These shares will be vested to Jan first six August 1, 2015 one sixth six February 1, 2016 July 31, 2018, one sixth six, twelve, eighteen, twenty four, thirty thirty six 50,000, 100,000, 150,000, 200,000, 250,000, 300,000 The restricted stock outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016 Restricted Stock Outstanding Restricted Stock Vested Grant date Price Number Weighted Number Weighted $ 0.01 1,687,500 $ 0.01 793,750 $ 0.01 The Company has recorded an expense of $5,624 $2,729 December 31, 2016 2015, $8,522 three On May 8, 2015, six 50,000 $0.01 $3,000. April 27, 2015 On May 8, 2015, 260,000 $0.01 $2,600. April 27, 2015 On April 25, 2016, five 50,000 250,000 $0.02 $5,000. 320,000 $0.02 $6,400 570,000 December 6, 2016. 2016; On May 31, 2016, 50% which they had valid options. Pursuant to the option cancellation, the Company authorized the issuance of 1,277,084 $0.01 $15,325. December 6, 2016. The amount of total deferred compensation amortized for the year ended December 31, 2016 2015 $6,874 $57,917, On January 22, 2014, $373,000 $127,000, 9%. December 31, 2016, $132,411. As of December 31, 2016 2015, $4,127 As of December 31, 2016 2015, one $3,021,187 $2,193,000, As of December 31, 2016 2015, one $5,000 As of December 31, 2016 2015, $1,932,000 $1,542,000, $1,009,000 $784,000, $739,000 $574,000, Jan 9% December 31, 2016 2015, $442,000 $327,000, $270,000 December 31, 2016 2015. As of December 31, 2016 2015, $117,000 $134,000,

Note 13 - Income Taxes

Note 13 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	13. Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740, At December 31, 2016, $20,180,000. 100% 2016 $959,000 The following table illustrates the source and status of the Company's major deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2016 2015. 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforward $ 19,699,000 $ 18,740,000 Stock option expense 481,000 481,000 Net deferred tax asset 20,180,000 19,221,000 Valuation allowance (20,180,000 ) (19,221,000 ) $ - $ - The provision for income taxes for year ended December 31, 2016 2015 ( 35% 2016 2015 Income tax benefit computed at statutory rate $ 839,000 $ 1,226,000 State tax benefit (net of federal) 120,000 175,000 Permanent differences (book stock comp versus tax stock comp) - - Increase in valuation allowance (959,000 ) (1,401,000 ) Provision for income taxes $ - $ - The Company had net operating loss carry forwards for tax purposes of approximately $49,248,000 December 31, 2016 2017 2034. "5 1986, 50 The Company files federal and state income tax returns subject to statutes of limitations. The years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 December 31, 2016, Management does not 740. 740 The Company operates through its subsidiaries in Armenia, Canada and Chile, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries might be subject to income and other taxes in the jurisdictions in which a subsidiary operates. The Company has not determined, if any income or other taxes are due at the date of this statement, but does not expect the amount, if any, to be material. Significant judgement is required in determining the provision for income tax. There are many transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Company recognized liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on the Company’s current understanding of the tax law. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the carrying amounts, such differences will impact the current and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.

Note 14 - Common Stock

Note 14 - Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	14. On May 16, 2014, six 50,000 $0.11 $33,000. April 16, 2014 On May 16, 2014, 260,000 $0.11 $28,600. April 16, 2014 On June 20, 2014, 50,000 $0.10 $5,000. two June 30, 2016. On May 8, 2015, six 50,000 $0.01 $3,000. April 27, 2015 On May 8, 2015, 260,000 $0.01 $2,600. April 27, 2015 On May 8, 2015, 1,687,500 July 1, 2015, August 1, 2015, Jan June 20, 2014. On April 25, 2016, five 50,000 250,000 $0.02 $5,000. 320,000 $0.02 $6,400 570,000 December 6, 2016. 2016; On May 31, 2016, 50% 1,277,084 $0.012 $15,325. December 6, 2016.

Note 15 - Warrants and Options

Note 15 - Warrants and Options	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	15. On June 15, 2006, 2006 "2006 3,000,000 may 2006 1995 June 2005. 2006 ten June 15, 2016. There were no 2016 2015. The following tables illustrates the Company's stock warrant and option issuances and balances outstanding as of, and during the years ended December 31, 2016 2015, WARRANTS OPTIONS STOCK AWARDS Shares Weighted Shares Weighted Restricted Weighted Underlying Average Underlying Average Stock Average Warrants Exercise Price Warrants Exercise Price Awards Market Price Outstanding at December 31, 2014 - $ - 2,954,167 $ 0.52 11,838,001 $ 0.50 Granted - - - - 2,247,500 0.01 Canceled - - - - - - Exercised - - - - - - Sold in units - - - - - - Outstanding at December 31, 2015 - $ - 2,954,167 $ 0.52 14,085,501 $ 0.42 Granted - - - - 1,847,084 0.01 Canceled - - 2,954,167 0.52 - - Exercised - - - - - - Sold in units - - - - - - Outstanding at December 31, 2016 - $ - - $ - 15,932,585 $ 0.37 Vested shares and fair value - $ - - $ - 15,245,085 $ 0.39 In the twelve December 31, 2016 2015, no October 19, 2010, $0.15 $0.10. twelve December 31, 2016 2015, no December 31, 2016. WARRANTS OUTSTANDING WARRANTS EXERCISABLE Number of Weighted Number of Outstanding Average Weighted Exercisable Weighted Average Shares Remaining Average Shares Average Exercise Underlying Contractual Exercise Underlying Exercise Price Warrants Life Price Warrants Price $ - - N/A $ - - $ - OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE Number of Weighted Number of Outstanding Average Weighted Exercisable Weighted Average Shares Remaining Average Shares Average Exercise Underlying Contractual Exercise Underlying Exercise Price Options Life (in years) Price Options Price $ - - N/A $ - - $ - The intrinsic value of warrants and options exercisable at December 31, 2016 2015 $0

Note 16 - Agreements and Commit

Note 16 - Agreements and Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	16. Quijano Agreements The agreements which have historically been reported under this heading have been superseded by the June 26, 2014 $16,800,000 $68,570.25 9% On August 9, 2007 August 19, 2007, October 29, 2007, 51% On July 24, 2009, October 29, 2007 July 31, 2009 8,200 July 28, 2009, Key terms of the amendment included that on or before August 15, 2009, one (100%) one (100%) August 14, 2009 two Quijano shall be entitled a 3% 27 $200,000 three first five (5) three first twenty (20) Coventus/Amarant Agreements The agreements which have historically been reported under this heading have been superseded by the June 26, 2014 $16,800,000 $68,570.25 9% On October 27, 2010, 100% On December 2, 2011, October 27, 2010, 100% 100% 50% December 15, 2011, 1% (51%) (49%). $4.0 $5.0 $1,000,000 December 15, 2011; $1,000,000 December 15, 2012; $1,000,000 December 15, 2013; $1,000,000 December 31, 2014 seven 150,000 one $2,500,000 60 On April 13, 2012, December 2, 2011 1 December 15, 2011 April 20, 2012; three 1 December 15, 2012, December 15, 2013, December 15, 2014 three May 31, 2012, 10.49. April 13, 2012, 1 April 20, 2012, 1 10.50. May 10, 2012, $800,000 $50,000 May 11, 2012 $3 60 10 May 31, 2012. May 9, 2012, $1 May 18, 2012, pay Global an additional $50,000 $50,000 June 15, 2012, August 30, 2012. 20% $3,250,000 $250,000 $200,000 first one December 2, 2011, 533,856 July 2012. On November 28, 2012, December 2, 2011, April 13, 2012 November 28, 2012 $3,275,000 12% Key terms of the Amendment include: Amarant agrees that it shall pay the Company the following amounts by the close of business Central European Time (“CET”) on the indicated dates: (i) $200,000 November 29, 2012; $150,000 November 30, 2012, $450,000 December 6, 2012; $700,000 December 17, 2012 $1,775,000 December 28, 2012. 50% (1,000,000) 15 6 5 award is verified by the undersigned who have personal knowledge of the facts and affirm that they are for just debts arising from the sale of property, and this confession is signed by each of the undersigned under oath that the terms are true to the best of their knowledge. The parties further agree to execute and deliver any other documents which may 48 March 31, 2013 1,000,000 6 May 28, 2013. 10.60. Forbearance and other agreements increased the principal amount to be paid to Global Gold to $2,509,312 May 22, 2013, May 28, 2013, June 17, 2013 June 30, 2013. On August 6, 2013, $2,512,312 12% $2,512,312 Subsequent to the arbitral award, Amarant and Alluvia announced on the Amarant website that “[t]he companies have reached an agreement with a UAE based consortium to sell material parts of their assets. The deal was signed on the 30th September three first second first two 2013.” Industrial Minerals/Linne/Jacero Agreements March 24, 2009, 85% On February 25, 2010, $450,000 February 26, 2010. $87,020 December 31, 2016 2015. Key terms include; that Mego provides IM with an exclusive off-take agreement for its gold and silver concentrate in Armenia through December 31, 2012; 2009 February 25, 2010, 85% 2,250 85% 80%, 2,250 85% On July 5, 2013, fifteen 10.62 $8,800,000 8%, 10% 10.63 The existing offtake agreement with Industrial Minerals, SA was also extended until the end of 2027, 10.64 10% 10.65 In January 2016 60 $30.6 2013 2015, 45 $30.6 10% 10%. 39 05.07.2013, 39 2016 41,380,000 800,000 first first 41,380,000 Viking Investment/CREO Agreements On July 5, 2013, June 20, 2013 50 July 2, 2016 10%, 10.66 As of December 31, 2016 Signature Gold On September 5, 2013, Caldera Agreements On November 10, 2014, $10,844,413 9% $3 $1 2010. first, four April 2013. 42 $5 three 1 November 10, 2014 1. turn over to Global Gold at its offices in Rye, New York all books, records, contracts, communications, and property related in any way to the Marjan property in Armenia and the Marjan Mining Company, including specifically the Armenian Marjan Mining Company seal, and shall pay Global Gold $50,000 $250 2. turn over to Global Gold at its offices in Rye, New York communications Caldera and/or Mr. Mavridis has had with third $100 3. issue a press release correcting the April 30, 2013 $50,000 $100 4. Caldera did not spend the minimum $1 5. the $150,000 December 2009 6. pay Global Gold $115,000 500,000 2010; 7. pay Global Gold $3,174,209 8. pay Global Gold $577,174 9. pay Global Gold $967,345 (1) 10. Caldera is liable for defamation and tortious interference with contractual and business relations with regard to Global Gold and its related personnel and so shall (i) pay Global Gold $3 $1 11. for the breaches of the Confidentiality Stipulations and Orders in this case, …all publications of "confidential" or attorney eyes only material [shall] be removed from the internet and any other locations and that their substance not be republished and …Global Gold and its attorneys [are granted] the authority to contact internet service providers, search engine firms, social media sites, stock discussions board (including but not limited to Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, Stockhouse, Investor's Hub and Bing) to use this Final Award to remove the material-- Caldera shall pay Global Gold for $100 third 12. pay $1,822,416 13. reimburse Global Gold $88,269 The Final Award was certified for purposes of Article I of the United Nations New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and for purposes of the Federal Arbitration Act. On December 18, 2009, Key terms included that Caldera shall, subject to terms and conditions, earn a 55% US$3.0M As additional consideration, Caldera made a non-refundable US$50,000 December 30, 2009 500,000 US$100,000 March 30, 2010. may US$50,000 December 29, 2009, March 31, 2010) $100,000 On March 24, 2010, December 18, 2009 Key terms included that Caldera would own 55% 55% 3,000,000 500,000 two one 100% .5% 1,000,000 3% Also under the terminated joint venture agreement Caldera would own 100% 2,850,000, September 30, 2010. one 30 10%, 1.5% 2.5% 100% The agreement was subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange and the Board of Directors of the respective companies. As of April 30, 2010, $100,000. October 7, 2010, October 2010, September 2010, 100% March 5, 2013. The arbitration hearing with respect to Global Gold’s costs, attorney fees, and counterclaims for damages took place on September 10, 2014 See Item 1A 3 Consolidated Resources Agreement As of March 17, 2011, twelve “12 Key terms include CRU paying initial consideration of $5,000,000 $500,000 $1,400,000 30 $3,100,000 5 On April 27, 2011, CR completed its due diligence with satisfaction, and as of the date of the JV Agreement completed the funding of the required $500,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000 $1,400,000 $3,100,000 12 5 June 10, 2011. December 31, 2011, $5,000,000 February 24, 2012 Pursuant to the JV Agreement, Global Gold and CR were working together for twelve “12 300,000 The JVC will (i) own, develop and operate Toukhmanuk and Getik, (ii) be a company listed on an exchange fully admitted to trading or be in the process of being listed on such exchange and (iii) have no liabilities, obligations, contingent or not, or commitments except pursuant to the shareholders agreement. The JVC will issue new shares to the Company such that following any reverse merger or initial public offering of JVC's shares ("IPO"), Global Gold shall directly or indirectly hold the greater of (a) 51% $40.0 first 30 (thirty) $40.0 51% $40.0 On February 6, 2012, 65% 100% April 27, 2011 51% $40.0 first 30 (thirty) $40.0 51% $40.0 10.34 January 5, 2012. Based on the approval of the Board of Directors of Global Gold received on January 5, 2012 65% February 6, 2012, 100% April 27, 2011 February 19, 2012 ● Shareholders Agreement for GGCR dated February 18, 2012 10.36) ● Supplemental Letter dated February 19, 2012 10.37) ● Getik Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated February 19, 2012 10.38) ● MG Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated February 19, 2012 10.39) ● Guaranty dated February 19, 2012 10.40) ● Guaranty dated February 19, 2012 10.41) ● Security Agreement dated February 19, 2012 10.42) ● Action by Written Consent of the Sole Member of GGCR Mining, LLC dated February 19, 2012 10.43) ● Certificate of Global Gold Corporation dated February 19, 2012 10.44) ● Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited Registered Company No 109058 10.45) ● Action by Written Consent of the Board of Managers of GGCR Mining, LLC (Exhibit 10.46) Key terms included that Global Gold will retain 51% April 27, 2011 three April 26, 2012 April 2011 On September 26, 2012, two September 19, 2012, 51% $40.0 30 September 19, 2012 Jan 10.58 10.59. On October 26, 2012, one June 30, 2013 connection with the public listing of GGCRL by June 30, 2013, 51% thirty 51% $40,000,000. Consolidated Resources failed to meet each of the terms and conditions noted above. For example, As of September 30, 2013, $5,244,865 $164,224, none June 30, 2013. Without waiving any of its rights, Global Gold allowed Consolidated Resouces to work to cure its failures in 2013 November 22, 2013 2014 November 2013 As of April 11, 2015, See Item 1A 3 Rent Agreements The Company rents office space in a commercial building at 45 5 March 1, 2006 $44,200. October 1, 2006, one September 30, 2008, $19,500. September 30, 2009 $22,860 October 15, 2009 first two April 1, 2011, 555 10580. five $63,045 1, $64,212 2, $65,380 3, $66,547 4, $67,715 5. November 1, 2015, 208 305 555 five November 1, 2015, $77,409, 10.75. The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one December 31, 2016: Year ending December 31: 2017 $ 79,538 2018 81,924 2019 84,381 2020 94,172 2021 - Total $ 340,015

Note 17 - Legal Proceedings

Note 17 - Legal Proceedings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	17. CRA Related On January 6, 2014, $2,197,453 $1,403,652 15% December 31, 2015 $1,500,000 $394,244 $197,000 December 31, 2015. January 6, 2014 $1,500,000 $1,894,244 $2,197,453 two February 27, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 10, 2014, 2011 April 2, 2014, November 2013 2012 In the Jersey legal action, Mr. Borkowski attempted to obtain judgment on the Convertible Notes claim for CRA, but the court denied that attempt and held the issue over in a judgment dated June 18, 2014; On March 26, 2015, $65,000 $263,000 On April 22, 2015, On May 27, 2015, July 20, 2015, November 18, 2015, 2014 10.76 On September 13, 2016, #2015/0075). The Company reengaged in settlement discussions to resolve disputes with the beneficial owner of CRA, Caralapati (Prem) Premraj and Jeffrey Marvin, who signed all of the relevant contracts with the Company on behalf of CRA. Amarant and Alluvia Related On August 6, 2013, $2,512,312 12% $2,512,312 2013 30th September three first second first two 2013.” December 31, 2013 On June 26, 2014, $16,800,000 $68,570.25 9%. 5 July 29, 2013 10.68. On September 10, 2015, The Company is actively pursuing worldwide enforcement of the monetary award and injunctive relief granted as well as payment on the Intacta/Contender guaranty. See Note 18 Hankavan Related In 2006, November 7, 2006, thirty 2003 three one December 29, 2006. September 25, 2008, September 5, 2008, September 25, 2008 December 2011 three March 2012, July 11, 2012 $37,537,978.02 $27,152,244.50 $10,385,734.52 9% 2008. three November 21, 2013, $37.5 November 21, 2013 Based on the US Armenia Bilateral Investment Treaty, GGM filed a request for arbitration against the Republic of Armenia for the actions of the former Minister of Environment and Natural Resources with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, which is a component agency of the World Bank in Washington, D.C. ("ICSID"), on January 29, 2007. August 31, 2007, 10 20% February 25, 2008, May 2, 2008. Marjan Related Effective September 7, 2016, (1) 3 September 1, 2016 (2) 3.4 160,000 (3) 12 (4) 12 12 10.78. 10 Based on a false representation by Caldera, on June 17, 2010, March 24, 2010 twenty five April 22, 2008, April 22, 2033, 50,000 90 October 7, 2010 October 15, 2010. The joint venture agreement provided that Caldera would be solely responsible for license compliance and conducting the approved mining plan, and that “[i]n the event that Caldera does not, or is otherwise unable to, pursue this project and pay to Global Gold the amounts provided for hereunder, Caldera’s rights to the Property and the shares of Marjan-Caldera Mining LLC shall be forfeited and replaced by a Net Smelter Royalty (the “NSR”).” Caldera did not meet the threshold to earn any NSR under the agreement, and its notice of license non-compliance as well as its failure to pay resulted in an automatic termination of its rights by operation of the agreement. The agreement provided that Caldera would deliver 500,000 June 2010 30 $300,000 September 30, 2010 December 31, 2010; $250,000 March 30, 2011, September 30, 2011, September 30, 2011, December 30, 2011, March 30, 2012, September 30, 2012, September 30, 2012; $500,000 December 31, 2012. The agreement was subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange and the Board of Directors of the respective companies. Caldera further informed the Company that it received TSX Venture Exchange approval on the transaction, which subsequently proved to be untrue. On October 7, 2010, October 2010, September 2010, 100% In a final, non-appealable decision issued and effective February 8, 2012, July 29, 2011 December 12, 2012 http://www.datalex.am / On March 29, 2012, 10.48. two March 24, 2010 500,000 5Cs” The Partial Award states “By misrepresenting its payment obligations to the TSX-V, Caldera painted a false financial picture to the TSX-V and the investing public.” In addition, the arbitrator found that had he not come to the conclusions above, “Caldera and its officers effectively breached the JV Agreement and the terms of the Limited Liability Agreement” in multiple ways, including Caldera’s failure to make quarterly payments to Global. The Partial Award orders reversion of the Marjan property to Global, return of amounts paid to Global by Caldera returned as the JV Agreement did not 0.5% $1 July 11, 2012. $1 $400,000 $150,000 In an Opinion and Order signed on April 15, 2013 April 17, 2013, March 29, 2012 thirty (30) April 29, 2012]. may 10.61 The Company has reestablished control of Marjan Mining Company which is the license holder of the Marjan property. A new mining license, valid until April 22, 2033, 100% Caldera has also publicly claimed that it continues to have rights to the Marjan property based on the parties’ December 2009 March 2010 2012, March 29, 2012 may On November 10, 2014, $10,844,413 9% $3 $1 2010. first, four April 2013. 42 $5 three 1 November 10, 2014 1. turn over to Global Gold at its offices in Rye, New York all books, records, contracts, communications, and property related in any way to the Marjan property in Armenia and the Marjan Mining Company, including specifically the Armenian Marjan Mining Company seal, and shall pay Global Gold $50,000 $250 2. turn over to Global Gold at its offices in Rye, New York communications Caldera and/or Mr. Mavridis has had with third $100 3. issue a press release correcting the April 30, 2013 $50,000 $100 4. Caldera did not spend the minimum $1 5. the $150,000 December 2009 6. pay Global Gold $115,000 500,000 2010; 7. pay Global Gold $3,174,209 8. pay Global Gold $577,174 9. pay Global Gold $967,345 (1) 10. Caldera is liable for defamation and tortious interference with contractual and business relations with regard to Global Gold and its related personnel and so shall (i) pay Global Gold $3 $1 11. for the breaches of the Confidentiality Stipulations and Orders in this case, …all publications of "confidential" or attorney eyes only material [shall] be removed from the internet and any other locations and that their substance not be republished and …Global Gold and its attorneys [are granted] the authority to contact internet service providers, search engine firms, social media sites, stock discussions board (including but not limited to Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, Stockhouse, Investor's Hub and Bing) to use this Final Award to remove the material-- Caldera shall pay Global Gold for $100 third 12. pay $1,822,416 13. reimburse Global Gold $88,269 The Final Award was certified for purposes of Article I of the United Nations New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and for purposes of the Federal Arbitration Act. The Company is actively pursuing enforcement of the monetary damages and injunctive relief granted. Caldera and its former President Mavridis have not complied with the Final Award and in conjunction with Joseph Borkowski have continued to act in contravention to the Final Award including with respect to spreading defamatory information, which the Company needs to address. The Biomine license for “Marjan West” was reportedly relinquished as of December 31, 2015. Armenian Tax Authority Related On January 12, 2012, may March 16, 2016, 200 23 General The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business or which constitute nuisance claims. In the opinion of management, the amount of any ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements or results of operations. The Company has been brought to court by several disgruntled former employees and contractors for unpaid salaries and invoices, respectively, as well as some penalties for nonpayment which totals approximately $540,000 2008 $158,000 December 31, 2016 $25,000

Note 18 - Subsequent Events

Note 18 - Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	18. In accordance with ASC 855, December 31, 2016 On January 28, 2017, February 2, 2017, February 6, 2017, On February 20, 2017, first $577,174 On April 3, 2017, $1 On April 5, 2017, one 2014 On April 28, 2017, five 50,000 250,000 2017; 280,000 530,000

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	a. Going Concern - The consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015, $2,398,453 $3,502,210, $19,018,000 $12,540,000. December 31, 2016 2015
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	b. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates are assumptions about useful life of property and equipment, inventory valuation, stock based compensation and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	c. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances and highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	d. Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company adopted FASB ASC 820 820 820 ASC 820 820 Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the use of the reporting entity’s own assumptions. The Company did not have any Level 2 3 December 31, 2016 2015. The Company discloses the estimated fair values for all financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. As of December 31, 2016 2015, Cash and cash equivalents include money market securities and commercial paper that are considered to be highly liquid and easily tradable. These securities are valued using inputs observable in active markets for identical securities and are therefore classified as Level 1 In addition, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” effective for January 1, 2008.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	e. Inventories - Inventories consists of the following at December 31, 2016 2015: 2016 2015 Ore $ 451,569 $ 451,569 Concentrate 11,342 11,342 Materials, supplies and other 114,775 152,588 Total Inventories $ 577,686 $ 615,499
Deposit Contracts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	f. Deposits on Contracts and Equipment - The Company made several deposits for purchases, the majority of which is for the potential acquisition of new properties, and the remainder for the purchase of mining equipment.
Tax Refunds [Policy Text Block]	g. Tax Refunds Receivable - The Company is subject to Value Added Tax ("VAT tax") on all expenditures in Armenia at the rate of 20%.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	h. Net Loss Per Share - Basic net loss per share is based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding. Potential common shares includable in the computation of fully diluted per share results are not presented in the consolidated financial statements as their effect would be anti-dilutive. The total number of options that are exercisable at December 31, 2016 none 2015 2,954,167. no December 31, 2016 2015.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	i. Stock Based Compensation - The Company periodically issues shares of common stock for services rendered or for financing costs. Such shares are valued based on the market price on the transaction date. The Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for the grant of stock and warrants awards in accordance with ASC Topic 718, 718). 718 The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015, December 31, 2016 2015 $33,599 $63,517,
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	j. Comprehensive Income - The Company has adopted ASC Topic 220, The following table summarizes the computations reconciling net loss to comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2016 2015. Year Ending December 31, 2016 2015 Net loss applicable to Global Gold Corporation Common Shareholders $ (1,526,585 ) $ (2,084,455 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment during year $ (36,893 ) $ (35,989 ) Comprehensive net loss $ (1,563,478 ) $ (2,120,444 )
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	k. Income Taxes - Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740,
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	l. Acquisition, Exploration and Development Costs - Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized. Additionally, mine development costs incurred either to develop new ore deposits and constructing new facilities are capitalized until operations commence. All such capitalized costs are amortized using a straight-line basis on a range from 1 10 360,
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	m. Foreign Currency Translation - The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. All transactions initiated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC Topic 830 The functional currency of the Company’s Armenian subsidiaries is the local currency. For foreign operations with the local currency as the functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated from the local currencies into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date and equity is translated at historical rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period to approximate translation at the exchange rate prevailing at the dates those elements are recognized in the financial statements. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2016 2015, 484 $1.00
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	n. Principles of Consolidation - Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include the accounts of the Company and more-than- 50%
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block]	o. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization - Capitalized costs are depreciated or depleted using the straight-line method over the shorter of estimated productive lives of such facilities or the useful life of the individual assets. Productive lives range from 1 20
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	p. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - Management reviews and evaluates the net carrying value of all facilities, including idle facilities, for impairment at least annually, or upon the occurrence of other events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the related carrying amounts may
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]	q. Licenses - Licenses are capitalized at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis on a range from 1 10 December 31, 2016 2015, $0 $174,018, December 31, 2015.
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	r. Reclamation and Remediation Costs (Asset Retirement Obligations) - Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation are not discounted to their present value unless subject to a contractually obligated fixed payment schedule. Such costs are based on management's current estimate of amounts to be incurred when the remediation work is performed, within current laws and regulations. The Company has paid towards it environmental costs and has no amounts owed as of December 31, 2016. not 2016 2015. It is possible that, due to uncertainties associated with defining the nature and extent of environmental contamination and the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in reclamation or remediation technology, the ultimate cost of reclamation and remediation could change in the future.
Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]	s. Noncontrolling Interests - Noncontrolling interests in our subsidiaries are recorded in accordance with the provisions of ASC 810,
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	t. Revenue Recognition - Sales will be recognized and revenues will be recorded when title transfers and the rights and obligations of ownership pass to the customer. The majority of the company's metal concentrates will be sold under pricing arrangements where final prices will be determined by quoted market prices in a period subsequent to the date of sale. In these circumstances, revenues will be recorded at the times of sale based on forward prices for the expected date of the final settlement.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	u. New Accounting Standards: In February 2017, 2017 06, 960); 962); 965): 815 820) 401(h) December 15, 2018. 2017 04 In February 2017, 2017 05, 610 20): 610 20 610 20 may may one 610 20 2014 09, 606). December 15, 2017, December 15, 2016, December 15, 2018, December 15, 2019. may December 15, 2016, may December 15, 2016, one first 2014 09. may In January 2017, 2017 04, 350): 2 zero 2 December 15, 2019. January 1, 2017. 2017 04 2017 04 In January 2017, 2017 01, 805): January 1, 2018, In December 2016, 2016 20, 606, 2014 09 606. 606 December 15, 2017, In November 2016, 2016 18, 2016 18”). 2016 18 December 15, 2017, 2016 18 In October 2016, 2016 16, 740): January 1, 2018 may In August, 2016, 2016 15, 2016 15”). 2016 15 eight 230, 2016 15 December 15, 2017, In March 2016, 2016 09, 718): January 1, 2017. In February 2016, 2016 02, 842). January 1, 2019. may In November 2015, 2015 17, 2015 17”). 2015 17 December 15, 2016, may In July 2015, 2015 11, 330): first January 1, 2017. In May 2014, 2014 09, 606), 2014 09 January 1, 2018: In August 2015, 2015 14, 606): January 1, 2017 January 1, 2018. In March 2016, 2016 08, 606): In April 2016, 2016 10, 606): In May 2016, 2016 12, 606): In December 2016, 2016 20, 606, 2014 09 Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As new accounting pronouncements are issued, the Company will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances. A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative

Note 2 - Summary of Significa26

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Ore $ 451,569 $ 451,569 Concentrate 11,342 11,342 Materials, supplies and other 114,775 152,588 Total Inventories $ 577,686 $ 615,499
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Year Ending December 31, 2016 2015 Net loss applicable to Global Gold Corporation Common Shareholders $ (1,526,585 ) $ (2,084,455 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment during year $ (36,893 ) $ (35,989 ) Comprehensive net loss $ (1,563,478 ) $ (2,120,444 )

Note 3 - Property, Plant and 27

Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Plant $ 569,420 $ 569,420 Construction in process 972,985 972,985 Machinery and equipment 2,464,894 2,466,183 Computer 116,071 116,071 Office equipment 20,739 20,739 Vehicles 163,899 163,899 Total $ 4,308,008 $ 4,309,297 Less: Accumulated depreciation (2,994,757 ) (2,878,063 ) $ 1,313,251 $ 1,431,234

Note 5 - Accounts Payable and28

Note 5 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Drilling work payable $ 144,542 $ 154,819 Accounts payable 4,601,938 4,518,386 Accrued expenses 2,554,312 1,548,548 $ 7,300,792 $ 6,221,753

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Inter29

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Interest In Joint Venture (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Change in NonControlling Interest [Table Text Block]	Balance, December 31, 2015 $ (3,828,559 ) Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest (871,868 ) Foreign currency translation loss (18,078 ) Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (4,718,505 )

Note 10 - Segment Reporting b30

Note 10 - Segment Reporting by Geographic Area (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, 2016 2015 Armenia $ 2,519,911 $ 2,596,427 United States 24,088 27,685 $ 2,543,999 $ 2,624,112
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	Year Ending December 31, 2016 2015 Armenia $ 1,307,201 $ 2,384,332 United States 1,091,252 1,117,878 $ 2,398,453 $ 3,502,210

Note 12 - Officers' Compensat31

Note 12 - Officers' Compensation and Related Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Other Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	Year Amount 2017 $ 390,000 2018 208,750 2019 - 2020 - 2021 -
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted Stock Outstanding Restricted Stock Vested Grant date Price Number Weighted Number Weighted $ 0.01 1,687,500 $ 0.01 793,750 $ 0.01

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforward $ 19,699,000 $ 18,740,000 Stock option expense 481,000 481,000 Net deferred tax asset 20,180,000 19,221,000 Valuation allowance (20,180,000 ) (19,221,000 ) $ - $ -
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Income tax benefit computed at statutory rate $ 839,000 $ 1,226,000 State tax benefit (net of federal) 120,000 175,000 Permanent differences (book stock comp versus tax stock comp) - - Increase in valuation allowance (959,000 ) (1,401,000 ) Provision for income taxes $ - $ -

Note 15 - Warrants and Options

Note 15 - Warrants and Options (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	WARRANTS OPTIONS STOCK AWARDS Shares Weighted Shares Weighted Restricted Weighted Underlying Average Underlying Average Stock Average Warrants Exercise Price Warrants Exercise Price Awards Market Price Outstanding at December 31, 2014 - $ - 2,954,167 $ 0.52 11,838,001 $ 0.50 Granted - - - - 2,247,500 0.01 Canceled - - - - - - Exercised - - - - - - Sold in units - - - - - - Outstanding at December 31, 2015 - $ - 2,954,167 $ 0.52 14,085,501 $ 0.42 Granted - - - - 1,847,084 0.01 Canceled - - 2,954,167 0.52 - - Exercised - - - - - - Sold in units - - - - - - Outstanding at December 31, 2016 - $ - - $ - 15,932,585 $ 0.37 Vested shares and fair value - $ - - $ - 15,245,085 $ 0.39
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE Number of Weighted Number of Outstanding Average Weighted Exercisable Weighted Average Shares Remaining Average Shares Average Exercise Underlying Contractual Exercise Underlying Exercise Price Options Life (in years) Price Options Price $ - - N/A $ - - $ -
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	WARRANTS OUTSTANDING WARRANTS EXERCISABLE Number of Weighted Number of Outstanding Average Weighted Exercisable Weighted Average Shares Remaining Average Shares Average Exercise Underlying Contractual Exercise Underlying Exercise Price Warrants Life Price Warrants Price $ - - N/A $ - - $ -

Note 16 - Agreements and Comm34

Note 16 - Agreements and Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Year ending December 31: 2017 $ 79,538 2018 81,924 2019 84,381 2020 94,172 2021 - Total $ 340,015

Note 1 - Organization and Bus35

Note 1 - Organization and Business (Details Textual)	May 30, 2007	Aug. 02, 2006	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 26, 2012	Apr. 29, 2012	Feb. 08, 2012	Nov. 08, 2011	Sep. 23, 2011	Jan. 31, 2006km²	Aug. 01, 2005
Entity, Number of Year-round Employees			25
Entity, Number of Seasonal Employees			200
Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired								51.00%
GGCR Mining LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired							100.00%
Getik Mining Company LLC [Member]
Percent Of Shares Transferred				100.00%
Global Gold Hankavan LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired					100.00%	100.00%
Mego Gold LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		49.00%								51.00%
Number Of Exploration Sites										7
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership after Transaction		100.00%
Getik Mining Company LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	20.00%								80.00%
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership after Transaction	100.00%
Area of Land									27

Note 2 - Summary of Significa36

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016AMDshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2015AMDshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (2,398,453)	$ (3,502,210)
Working Capital Net				$ (19,018,000)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent				$ (12,539,612)		$ (11,027,811)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent	20.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number | shares			0	0	2,954,167	2,954,167
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 33,599	63,517
Foreign Currency Translation One Dollar | AMD			AMD 484		AMD 484
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 0	$ 174,018
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding | shares			0	0	0	0
Environmental Exit Costs, Costs Accrued to Date				$ 0
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Licensing Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Licensing Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years

Note 2 - Summary of Significa37

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Materials, supplies and other	$ 114,775	$ 152,588
Total Inventories	577,686	615,499
Ore [Member]
Raw Materials	451,569	451,569
Concentrate [Member]
Raw Materials	$ 11,342	$ 11,342

Note 2 - Summary of Significa38

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net loss applicable to Global Gold Corporation Common Shareholders	$ (1,526,585)	$ (2,084,455)
Foreign currency translation adjustment during year	(36,893)	(35,989)
Comprehensive net loss	$ (1,563,478)	$ (2,120,444)

Note 3 - Property, Plant and 39

Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Depreciation	$ 107,531	$ 122,640

Note 3 - Property, Plant and 40

Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Capitalized Cost Less Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, plant and equipment gross	$ 4,308,008	$ 4,309,297
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(2,994,757)	(2,878,063)
	1,313,251	1,431,234
Building [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	569,420	569,420
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	972,985	972,985
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	2,464,894	2,466,183
Computer Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	116,071	116,071
Office Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	20,739	20,739
Vehicles [Member]
Property, plant and equipment gross	$ 163,899	$ 163,899

Note 4 - Receivable from Sale (

Note 4 - Receivable from Sale (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jun. 26, 2014	Aug. 06, 2013	Jul. 11, 2012	Dec. 02, 2011	Oct. 27, 2010	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party		$ 2,512,312	$ 37,537,978.02
Receivable From Sale Net Impairment						$ 16,868,570	$ 16,868,570
Global Gold Valdivia [Member]
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction					100.00%
Minera Global Chile Limitada [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				50.00%
Amarant [Member]
Loans Receivable Interest Rate	9.00%
Receivable From Sale Gross						16,868,570	16,868,570
Receivable From Sale Net Impairment						$ 16,868,570	$ 16,868,570
Amarant [Member] | Global Gold Valdivia [Member]
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction				100.00%
Amarant [Member] | Global Oro and Global Plata [Member]
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction				100.00%
Settled Litigation [Member] | Amarant [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party	$ 16,800,000
Settled Litigation [Member] | Amarant [Member] | Interest Costs and Fees [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party	$ 68,570.25

Note 5 - Accounts Payable and42

Note 5 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Summary of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Drilling work payable	$ 144,542	$ 154,819
Accounts payable	4,601,938	4,518,386
Accrued expenses	2,554,312	1,548,548
	$ 7,300,792	$ 6,221,753

Note 6 - Mine Owners Debt Fac43

Note 6 - Mine Owners Debt Facilities (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jul. 05, 2013	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Mining Agreement Term	15 years
Incentive Based Compensation Model Percent Added to Sales	10.00%
Debt, Current		$ 4,104,577	$ 4,104,577
Interest Payable, Current		$ 1,566,444	$ 814,096
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	8.00%
Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member] | Linne Mining LLC [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 8,800,000
Incentive Based Compensation Model Options Percent	10.00%
Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member] | Linne Mining LLC [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	8.00%

Note 7 - Convertible Note Pay44

Note 7 - Convertible Note Payable (Details Textual) - USD ($)

Nov. 03, 2016

Aug. 06, 2013

Sep. 19, 2012

Jul. 11, 2012

Dec. 29, 2011

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

Mar. 26, 2015

Jan. 06, 2014

Nov. 28, 2012

Mar. 28, 2012

Mar. 08, 2012

Jan. 20, 2012

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

12.00%

12.00%

Liquidity Event Control Change Threshold

50.10%

Convertible Note Repayment Financing Threshold

4.00%

Convertible Notes Payable, Current

$ 1,500,000

$ 1,500,000

$ 1,500,000

$ 500,000

$ 500,000

$ 500,000

Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount

$ 65,000

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 2,512,312

$ 37,537,978.02

CRA Related Litigation [Member]

Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount

$ 50,000

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 160,000

Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member]

Percentage of Approval

75.00%

Cash Coupon [Member]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

3.00%

Maximum [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member]

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

$ 2,000,000

Minimum [Member] | Liquidity Event [Member]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

15.00%

Note 8 - Advances Payable Con45

Note 8 - Advances Payable Consolidated Resources (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jan. 06, 2014	Mar. 28, 2012	Mar. 08, 2012	Jan. 20, 2012
Convertible Notes Payable, Current	$ 1,500,000	$ 1,500,000	$ 1,500,000	$ 500,000	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Advances Payable Consolidated Resources	394,244	394,244	$ 394,244
Interest Payable	$ 0	$ 197,000

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Inter46

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Interest In Joint Venture (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2012	Apr. 27, 2011	Dec. 31, 2016
Proceeds from Working Capital Agreement		$ 5,000,000
Mego Gold LLC [Member]
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction		100.00%
Getik Mining Company LLC [Member]
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction	100.00%
Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			51.00%

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Inter47

Note 9 - Noncontrolling Interest In Joint Venture - Changes in Non-controlling Interest (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Balance	$ (3,828,559)
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest	(871,868)	$ (1,417,755)
Foreign currency translation loss	(18,078)
Balance	$ (4,718,505)	$ (3,828,559)

Note 10 - Segment Reporting b48

Note 10 - Segment Reporting by Geographic Area (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0

Note 10 - Segment Reporting b49

Note 10 - Segment Reporting by Geographic Area - Identifiable Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets	$ 2,543,999	$ 2,624,112
ARMENIA
Assets	2,519,911	2,596,427
UNITED STATES
Assets	$ 24,088	$ 27,685

Note 10 - Segment Reporting b50

Note 10 - Segment Reporting by Geographic Area - Operating Losses Before Provision For Income Tax (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Losses	$ 1,307,201	$ 2,384,332
Operating Losses	1,091,252	1,117,878
Operating Losses	$ 2,398,453	$ 3,502,210

Note 11 - Concentration Risk (D

Note 11 - Concentration Risk (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ARMENIA
Cash, Uninsured Amount	$ 73,327	$ 6,160
UNITED STATES
Cash, Uninsured Amount	$ 0	$ 0

Note 12 - Officers' Compensat52

Note 12 - Officers' Compensation and Related Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 06, 2016	May 31, 2016	Apr. 25, 2016	Aug. 01, 2015	May 08, 2015	Jun. 20, 2014	May 16, 2014	Jan. 22, 2014	Jul. 01, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	May 31, 2015	Aug. 06, 2013	Nov. 28, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross												0	0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other											2,437,500
Contingent Bonus Payable												$ 270,000	$ 270,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross		$ 15,325
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense												5,624	2,729
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense												33,599	63,517
Restricted Shares, Percentage of Valid Options		50.00%
Interest Payable												0	197,000
Due to Related Parties, Current												116,810	133,899
Accrued Salaries, Current												1,932,000	1,542,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage																	12.00%	12.00%
Interest Payable, Current												$ 1,566,444	814,096
Accrued Wages [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage												9.00%
Interest Payable, Current												$ 442,000	$ 327,000
Share Based Compensation Award, Thirty Six Months [Member]
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense												$ 8,522
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period												1,847,084	2,247,500
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross	1,277,084
Share Price		$ 0.012
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross	$ 15,325				$ 3,000		$ 33,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period												793,750
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		1,277,084														1,277,084
Restricted Stock [Member] | ARMENIA
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross	570,000				260,000
Share Price			$ 0.02		$ 0.01
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross					$ 2,600
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			320,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 6,400
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Amortization of Deferred Charges												$ 6,874	$ 57,917
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Employment Agreement Term															3 years
Retention Bounses Granted1						$ 55,000
Accrued Salaries, Current												1,009,000	784,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period									500,000						1,050,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period									2 years
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Annual Salary [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction															$ 225,000
Armenia Managing Director [Member]
Employment Agreement Term															3 years
Retention Bounses Granted1						35,000
Armenia Managing Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period															337,500
Armenia Managing Director [Member] | Annual Salary [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction															$ 72,000
Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Employment Agreement Term				3 years						3 years				3 years
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction										$ 165,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross														225,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value														$ 0.14
Annual Raise										$ 15,000
Retention Bounses Granted1						$ 45,000
Accrued Salaries, Current												739,000	574,000
Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period									250,000					225,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross										25,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period									2 years
Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Annual Salary [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction														$ 150,000
Van Z Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02		$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Van Z Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Six Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					175,000
Van Z Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share based Compensation Award, Twelve Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					350,000
Van Z Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Eighteen Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					525,000
Van Z Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Twenty Four Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					700,000
Van Z Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Thirty Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					875,000
Van Z Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Thirty Six Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					1,050,000
Foreign Employees [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					260,000		260,000
Share Price					$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross					$ 2,600		$ 28,600
Dr W.E.S. Urquhart [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross						50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period						2 years
Share Price						$ 0.10
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross						$ 5,000
Ashot Boghossian and Van Krikorian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					1,687,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross					$ 1,687,500
Ashot Boghossian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					56,250
Ashot Boghossian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Six Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					56,250
Ashot Boghossian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share based Compensation Award, Twelve Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					112,500
Ashot Boghossian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Eighteen Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					168,750
Ashot Boghossian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Twenty Four Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					225,000
Ashot Boghossian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Thirty Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					281,250
Ashot Boghossian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Thirty Six Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					337,500
Jan Dulman [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Six Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					50,000
Jan Dulman [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share based Compensation Award, Twelve Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					100,000
Jan Dulman [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Eighteen Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					150,000
Jan Dulman [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Twenty Four Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					200,000
Jan Dulman [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Thirty Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					250,000
Jan Dulman [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share Based Compensation Award, Thirty Six Months [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					300,000
Lester Caesar [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02		$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Director [Member]
Interest Payable												132,411
Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			250,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 5,000
Drury Gallagher [Member]
Proceeds from Related Party Debt								$ 373,000
Due to Related Parties												4,127	4,127
Due to Related Parties, Current												3,021,187	2,193,000
Drury Gallagher [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02		$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Ian Hague [Member]
Proceeds from Related Party Debt								$ 127,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate								9.00%
Ian Hague [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					50,000		50,000
Share Price					$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Nicholas Aynilian [Member]
Due to Related Parties, Current												5,000	5,000
Nicholas Aynilian [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02		$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Employees [Member] | ARMENIA
Due to Related Parties, Current												$ 117,000	$ 134,000
Harry Gilmore [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02		$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000

Note 12 - Officers' Compensat53

Note 12 - Officers' Compensation and Related Transactions - Compensation Commitments (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
2,016	$ 390,000
2,017	$ 208,750

Note 12 - Officers' Compensat54

Note 12 - Officers' Compensation and Related Transactions - Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Grant date price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Number outstanding (in shares)	1,687,500
Number vested (in shares)	793,750
Weighted average grant date price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$ 20,180,000	$ 19,221,000
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 959,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%	35.00%
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 49,248,000
Percent Ownership Stockholders	5.00%
Change In Ownership Percent	50.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 0

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Major

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Major Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 19,699,000	$ 18,740,000
Stock option expense	481,000	481,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	20,180,000	19,221,000
Valuation allowance	$ (20,180,000)	$ (19,221,000)

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Provis

Note 13 - Income Taxes - Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income tax benefit computed at statutory rate	$ 839,000	$ 1,226,000
State tax benefit (net of federal)	120,000	175,000
Increase in valuation allowance	$ (959,000)	$ (1,401,000)

Note 14 - Common Stock (Details

Note 14 - Common Stock (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 06, 2016	May 31, 2016	Apr. 25, 2016	May 08, 2015	Jun. 20, 2014	May 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	May 31, 2015
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross		$ 15,325
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense							$ 33,599	$ 63,517
Restricted Shares, Percentage of Valid Options		50.00%
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Price		$ 0.012
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross	$ 15,325			$ 3,000		$ 33,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross	1,277,084
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		1,277,084							1,277,084
Restricted Stock [Member] | ARMENIA
Share Price			$ 0.02	$ 0.01
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross				$ 2,600
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross	570,000			260,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			320,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 6,400
Restricted Stock [Member] | Van Z Krikorian [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period				50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02	$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross				50,000		50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Harry Gilmore [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period				50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02	$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross				50,000		50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Foreign Employees [Member]
Share Price				$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross				$ 2,600		$ 28,600
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross				260,000		260,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Dr W.E.S. Urquhart [Member]
Share Price					$ 0.10
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross					$ 5,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross					50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					2 years
Restricted Stock [Member] | Ashot Boghossian and Van Krikorian [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross				$ 1,687,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period				3 years
Restricted Stock [Member] | Nicholas Aynilian [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period				50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02	$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross				50,000		50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			250,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 5,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Drury Gallagher [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period				50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02	$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross				50,000		50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Ian Hague [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period				50,000		50,000
Share Price				$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross				50,000		50,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Lester Caesar [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period				50,000		50,000
Share Price			$ 0.02	$ 0.01		$ 0.11
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross				50,000		50,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			50,000

Note 15 - Warrants and Option59

Note 15 - Warrants and Options (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jun. 15, 2006	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 19, 2010
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights			$ 0		$ 0.10
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period			0	0
Warrant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period		0		0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised		0		0
Warrant and Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value			$ 0	$ 0
Original Stike Price [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights					$ 0.15
Stock Incentive Plan 2006 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	3,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years

Note 15 - Warrants and Option60

Note 15 - Warrants and Options - Stock Warrant and Option Issuances and Balances Outstanding (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Options Outstanding (in shares)	2,954,167	2,954,167
Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.52
Canceled (in shares)	2,954,167
Canceled (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52
Options Outstanding (in shares)		2,954,167
Options Outstanding (in dollars per share)		$ 0.52
Vested shares and fair value (in shares)
Vested shares and fair value (in dollars per share)
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Awards Outstanding (in shares)	14,085,501	11,838,001
Stock Awards Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 0.42	$ 0.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	1,847,084	2,247,500
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Stock Awards Outstanding (in shares)	15,932,585	14,085,501
Stock Awards Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 0.37	$ 0.42
Vested shares and fair value (in shares)	15,245,085
Vested shares and fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.39

Note 15 - Warrants Outstanding

Note 15 - Warrants Outstanding and Warrants Exercisable by Exercise Price (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 19, 2010
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)	$ 0		$ 0.10
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Warrants Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)

Note 15 - Options Outstanding a

Note 15 - Options Outstanding and Options Exercisable by Exercise Price (Details) shares in Thousands, $ / shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Number of outstanding options (in shares) | shares	0
Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	0 years
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Number of exercisable options (in shares) | shares	0
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0

Note 16 - Agreements and Comm63

Note 16 - Agreements and Commitments (Details Textual)

Nov. 01, 2015USD ($)

Nov. 10, 2014USD ($)shares

Jun. 26, 2014USD ($)

Aug. 06, 2013USD ($)

Jul. 05, 2013USD ($)km²

Nov. 28, 2012USD ($)shares

Oct. 26, 2012USD ($)

Jul. 11, 2012USD ($)

Jun. 15, 2012USD ($)

May 18, 2012USD ($)

May 10, 2012USD ($)

Feb. 06, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 02, 2011USD ($)gshares

Apr. 27, 2011

Oct. 27, 2010

Sep. 30, 2010USD ($)

Mar. 24, 2010USD ($)shares

Dec. 30, 2009USD ($)shares

Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2012shares

May 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2016AMD

Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2011USD ($)t

Oct. 15, 2009USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2008USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2011USD ($)

Feb. 28, 2011USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2016

Mar. 26, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 15, 2013USD ($)

Dec. 28, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 17, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 15, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 06, 2012USD ($)

Nov. 30, 2012USD ($)

Nov. 29, 2012USD ($)

May 11, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 15, 2011USD ($)

Sep. 23, 2011

Apr. 01, 2011USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2010

Apr. 30, 2010USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2010USD ($)

Mar. 30, 2010USD ($)

Feb. 25, 2010USD ($)t

Dec. 29, 2009USD ($)

Dec. 18, 2009USD ($)

Aug. 15, 2009

Jul. 28, 2009a

Mar. 24, 2009

Aug. 19, 2007

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 2,512,312

$ 37,537,978.02

Receivable Before Sale Remaining Amount

$ 4,500,000

$ 4,500,000

Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount

$ 65,000

Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables

$ 3,275,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

12.00%

12.00%

Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross

$ 2,509,312

$ 1,775,000

$ 700,000

$ 450,000

$ 150,000

$ 200,000

Percentof Funds Raised

50.00%

Shares Issued Upon Failure of Agreement | shares

1,000,000

1,000,000

Customer Advances, Current

$ 87,020

$ 87,020

Mining Agreement Term

15 years

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

540,000

Proceeds from Legal Settlements

$ 150,000

Initial Consideration By Other Member JV Agreement

5,000,000

5,000,000

Advance Receivable From Affiliate Joint Venture

500,000

500,000

Payment Receivable Following Execution Of Agreement Joint Venture

1,400,000

1,400,000

Value Of Equity Method Investment

$ 40,000,000

Joint Venture Interest Measurement Period

30 days

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months

79,538

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years

81,924

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years

84,381

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years

94,172

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years

Interest Paid

3,772

Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 10,844,413

Royalty Rate

0.00%

Litigation Settlement Damages Awarded Interest Rate

9.00%

Funds Raised in Conjunction with Joint Venture Agreement

$ 5,000,000

Marjan Gold Mine [Member] | Compensation [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

3,000,000

Marjan Gold Mine [Member] | Punitive Damages [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

1,000,000

Caldera Resources [Member]

Funds Raised in Conjunction with Joint Venture Agreement

5,000,000

Minimum Threshold for NSR Royalty Interest

1,000,000

Proceeds from Legal Settlements

$ 150,000

Number of Shares to Be Turnedover | shares

500,000

Caldera Resources [Member] | Punitive Damages [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 1,000,000

Caldera Resources [Member] | Withholding of Assets [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

50,000

Litigation Settlement Amount To Be Paid Per Day

250

Caldera Resources [Member] | Witholding Direct and Indirect Communication [Member]

Litigation Settlement Amount To Be Paid Per Day

100

Caldera Resources [Member] | Correction of Earlier Press Release [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

50,000

Litigation Settlement Amount To Be Paid Per Day

100

Caldera Resources [Member] | Refusal to Turnover Stock [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

115,000

Caldera Resources [Member] | Failure to Make Agreed Payments [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

3,174,209

Caldera Resources [Member] | Legacy Government Liabilities [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

577,174

Caldera Resources [Member] | Violiation and Interference [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

967,345

Caldera Resources [Member] | Compensatory Damages [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

3,000,000

Caldera Resources [Member] | Violation of Confidentiality Stipulation [Member]

Litigation Settlement Amount To Be Paid Per Day

100

Caldera Resources [Member] | Legal Fees and Cost [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

1,822,416

Caldera Resources [Member] | Compensation and Expenses of Arbitrator [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 88,269

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

8.00%

Amarant [Member]

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Balance, Shares | shares

533,856

Following Satisfactory Completion Of Due Diligence By CRU [Member]

Payments Receivable Joint Venture Affiliates

1,400,000

1,400,000

Advance [Member]

Payments Receivable Joint Venture Affiliates

3,100,000

3,100,000

Remaining After Execution Of Agreement [Member]

Receivable Before Sale Remaining Amount

3,100,000

$ 3,100,000

Global Gold Valdivia [Member]

Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction

100.00%

Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member]

Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

51.00%

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

51.00%

Percent of Options Granted

10.00%

Linne Mining LLC [Member] | Miners Profits Misappropriated [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 30,600,000

Contractor Bonus Payment

10.00%

Mego Gold LLC [Member]

Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction

100.00%

Marjan JV [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

100.00%

Tokhmanuk Mine [Member]

Area of Land | km²

50

Quijano Agreements [Member]

Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

51.00%

Royalty Rate

3.00%

Maximum Royalties

$ 27,000,000

Contingent Debt Upon Paid Royalties

200,000

Quijano Agreements [Member] | Madre De Dios Claims Block Transfe to Quijano [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Quijano Agreements [Member] | Pureo Claims Block [Member]

Area of Land | a

8,200

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member]

Additional Compensation Percent Of Interest In Investment

1.00%

Receivable From Sale Gross

$ 4,000,000

Receivable Before Sale Remaining Amount

$ 5,000,000

Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables

$ 50,000

$ 800,000

Additional Compensation Payment

$ 50,000

Debtor-in-Possession Financing, Fee on Unused Borrowings

20.00%

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Amarant [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable

$ 3,250,000

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Revised Schedule [Member]

Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable

250,000

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Additional Payment To Company [Member]

Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable

$ 200,000

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Amended Agreement [Member]

Period Payment On Note Receivable

$ 1,000,000

$ 1,000,000

$ 1,000,000

$ 1,000,000

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Target Production Under Amended Agreement [Member]

Production Capacity | g

150,000

Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount

$ 2,500,000

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Interest In GGV [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Interest In Global Oro And Global Plata [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Percent Ownership In Minera Global [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

50.00%

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Original Contract [Member]

Grace Period Days

60 days

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Updated Contract [Member]

Grace Period Days

10 days

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Minera Global Ownership Of GGV [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

51.00%

Coventus Amarant Agreements [Member] | Global Oro Ownership Of GGV [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

49.00%

Industrial Minerals Agreements [Member]

Percent Of LBMA

85.00%

85.00%

Customer Advances, Current

$ 87,020

87,020

$ 450,000

Amount Of Gold And Silver Concentrate | t

2,250

Industrial Minerals Agreements [Member] | Amount of Concrentrate Delivered at Lower Rate [Member]

Amount Of Gold And Silver Concentrate | t

2,250

Industrial Minerals Agreements [Member] | Paid On First 2250 Metric Tons [Member]

Percent Of LBMA

80.00%

Caldera Agreements [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

55.00%

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value

$ 3,000,000

Deposits

$ 50,000

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares

500,000

Advanced Paymentsto Affiliates Receivable

$ 100,000

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Caldera Ownership Of Marjan Gold Silver Polymetallic Project [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

55.00%

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value

$ 100,000

$ 3,000,000

Deposits

$ 50,000

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | shares

500,000

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Global Gold Ownership Of Marjan JV If Caldera Defaults [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Basis For Royalty Calculation

$ 1,000,000

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Global Gold Ownership Of Marjan JV If Caldera Defaults [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Royalty Rate

3.00%

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Global Gold Ownership Of Marjan JV If Caldera Defaults [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Royalty Rate

0.50%

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Caldera Ownership Of Marjan Gold Silver Project If Payback Default [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

10.00%

Sale Price

$ 2,850,000

Automatic Extension Of Due Date For Quarterly Payments

30 days

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Marjan JV [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Period Payment On Note Receivable

$ 100,000

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Central Zone [Member] | Caldera Ownership Of Marjan Gold Silver Project If Payback Default [Member]

Royalty Rate

1.50%

Caldera Agreements [Member] | Northern Zone [Member] | Caldera Ownership Of Marjan Gold Silver Project If Payback Default [Member]

Royalty Rate

2.50%

Consolidated Resource Agreement [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

51.00%

Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable

5,000,000

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, at Fair Value

$ 500,000

$ 500,000

Percent Of Outstanding Common Stock

65.00%

Consolidated Resource Agreement [Member] | Joint Venture Company [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

51.00%

51.00%

Production Capacity | t

300,000

Value Of Equity Method Investment

$ 40,000,000

$ 40,000,000

Consolidated Resource Agreement [Member] | Mego Gold LLC And Getik Mining Transferred In GGCR Mining LLC [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

Rent Agreements [Member]

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months

$ 63,045

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years

64,212

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years

65,380

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years

66,547

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years

$ 67,715

Rent Agreements [Member] | Office Space Suite C-305 [Member]

Annual Rent Cost

$ 77,409

Rent Agreements [Member] | Annual Expense [Member]

Operating Leases, Rent Expense

$ 22,860

$ 44,200

Rent Agreements [Member] | Facility Lease [Member]

Number Of Years

5 years

Rent Agreements [Member] | Assumed Lease Office Expansion [Member] | Annual Expense [Member]

Operating Leases, Rent Expense

$ 19,500

Amarant [Member]

Loans Receivable Interest Rate

9.00%

Receivable From Sale Gross

16,868,570

$ 16,868,570

Amarant [Member] | Global Gold Valdivia [Member]

Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction

100.00%

Linne Mining LLC [Member] | Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member]

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

$ 8,800,000

Incentive Based Compensation Model Options Percent

10.00%

Linne Mining LLC [Member] | Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

8.00%

Linne Mining LLC [Member] | Mego Gold LLC [Member] | Miners Profits Misappropriated [Member]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

$ 39,000,000

Interkapal [Member] | Mego Gold LLC [Member] | Miners Profits Misappropriated [Member] | Construction Agreement [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party | AMD

AMD 41,380,000

Interkapal [Member] | Mego Gold and Linne Mining [Member] | Miners Profits Misappropriated [Member] | Construction Agreement [Member]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | AMD

41,380,000

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, State Fees and Penalties | AMD

AMD 800,000

GGCR Mining LLC [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

51.00%

Value Of Equity Method Investment

$ 40,000,000

Joint Venture Interest Measurement Period

30 days

Due from Joint Ventures

$ 5,244,865

Interest Receivable

164,224

Interest Paid

$ 0

Settled Litigation [Member] | Amarant [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 16,800,000

Settled Litigation [Member] | Amarant [Member] | Interest Costs and Fees [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 68,570.25

Note 16 - Agreements and Comm64

Note 16 - Agreements and Commitments - Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months	$ 79,538
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	81,924
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	84,381
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	94,172
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Total	$ 340,015

Note 17 - Legal Proceedings (De

Note 17 - Legal Proceedings (Details Textual) AMD in Billions

Nov. 10, 2014USD ($)shares

Jun. 26, 2014USD ($)

Jan. 06, 2014USD ($)

Nov. 21, 2013USD ($)

Aug. 06, 2013USD ($)

Jul. 11, 2012USD ($)

Jan. 12, 2012AMD

Jun. 17, 2010tshares

Apr. 22, 2008

Aug. 31, 2007

Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Mar. 26, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)

Nov. 28, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012USD ($)

Mar. 30, 2012USD ($)

Mar. 28, 2012USD ($)

Mar. 08, 2012USD ($)

Jan. 20, 2012USD ($)

Dec. 30, 2011USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2011USD ($)

Mar. 30, 2011USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2010USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2010USD ($)

Convertible Notes Payable, Current

$ 1,500,000

$ 1,500,000

$ 1,500,000

$ 500,000

$ 500,000

$ 500,000

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

12.00%

12.00%

Advances Payable Consolidated Resources

394,244

394,244

394,244

Interest Payable

0

$ 197,000

Convertible Notes Payable and Advances Payable

1,894,244

Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount

$ 65,000

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 2,512,312

$ 37,537,978.02

Litigation Settlement Interest Rate

9.00%

Litigation Settlement Interest

$ 10,385,734.52

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

540,000

Proceeds from Legal Settlements

$ 150,000

Estimated Litigation Liability

158,000

Estimated Litigation Liability, Current

$ 25,000

Minimum [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

1 year

Caldera [Member]

Development Profits, Nonoperating

$ 150,000

Mineralized Rock [Member]

Production Capacity | t

50,000

License Agreement Terms [Member]

Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life

25 years

Geo Pro Mining Ltd [Member]

Successor Obligations

20.00%

Caldera [Member]

Number Of Shares Acquired | shares

500,000

Automatic Extension Of Due Date For Quarterly Payments

30 days

Period Payment On Note Receivable

$ 500,000

$ 250,000

$ 250,000

$ 250,000

$ 300,000

$ 300,000

Royalty Rate

0.50%

Basis For Royalty Calculation

$ 1,000,000

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value

400,000

Marjan JV [Member]

Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage

100.00%

100.00%

Global Gold Corporation Vs Amarant Mining LTD and Alluvia Mining Ltd [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 16,800,000

$ 2,512,312

Litigation Settlement Interest Rate

9.00%

12.00%

Litigation Settlement Interest

$ 68,570.25

Compensatory Damages [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 27,152,244.50

Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 10,844,413

Litigation Settlement Interest Rate

9.00%

Royalty Rate

0.00%

Funds Raised in Conjunction with Joint Venture Agreement

$ 5,000,000

NSR Royalty Threshold

1,000,000

Tax Claim Related to An Incorrect Claim Concerning Gold Production [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | State Revenue Committee of Armenia [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | AMD

AMD 0.2

Pending Litigation [Member]

Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount

$ 263,000

Vacated Amount [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 37,500,000

Claimed By CRA [Member]

Convertible Notes Payable, Current

2,197,453

Interest Expense, Debt

$ 1,403,652

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

15.00%

Payment 2 [Member] | Caldera [Member]

Period Payment On Note Receivable

$ 250,000

$ 250,000

Compensation [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

3,000,000

Punitive Damages [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

1,000,000

Marjan Property [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

50,000

Damages Awarded Per Day

250

Caldera and Or Mr. Mavridis Communications [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Damages Awarded Per Day

100

Press Release [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

50,000

Damages Awarded Per Day

100

Refusal to Turn Over Shares of Stock [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 115,000

Number of Shares Refused | shares

500,000

Failure to Make Agreed Payments [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 3,174,209

Governmental Liabilities [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

577,174

Turnover of Property and Interference in Development [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

967,345

Remain in Violation [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Damages Awarded Per Day

100

Attorney Fees and Costs [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

1,822,416

Arbitration Expenses [Member] | Marjan Gold Mine [Member]

Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party

$ 88,269

Payment 1 [Member] | Caldera [Member]

Period Payment On Note Receivable

$ 250,000

$ 250,000

Note 18 - Subsequent Events (De

Note 18 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Feb. 20, 2017	Jun. 26, 2014	Aug. 06, 2013	Jul. 11, 2012	Apr. 28, 2017	Apr. 03, 2017	May 31, 2016	Apr. 25, 2016	May 31, 2015
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party			$ 2,512,312	$ 37,537,978.02
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized							1,277,084		1,277,084
ARMENIA | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized								320,000
Global Gold Corporation Vs Amarant Mining LTD and Alluvia Mining Ltd [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party		$ 16,800,000	$ 2,512,312
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					530,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Nicholas Aynilian [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					50,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Drury Gallagher [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					50,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Harry Gilmore [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					50,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Lester Caesar [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					50,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Van Z Krikorian [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					50,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | All 5 Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					250,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | ARMENIA | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					280,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Bankruptcy Petition Against Marjan Mining Company Based on Liabilities Related to Caldera [Member] | Settled Litigation [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party	$ 577,174
Subsequent Event [Member] | Global Gold Corporation Vs Amarant Mining LTD and Alluvia Mining Ltd [Member] | SWEDEN
Amount of Unfulfilled Guaranty Due to the Company, Related to Which an Individual Was Indicted						$ 1,000,000