Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | NOTE 3 – BASIS OF REPORTING AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Applied Minerals, Inc. have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not In the opinion of management, these interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all of the adjustments of a normal and recurring nature which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the six June 30, 2017 not December 31, 2016, 10 March 31, 2017. The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the application of certain significant accounting policies as described below and elsewhere in these notes. As of June 30, 2017, 10 December 31, 2016. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Minerals, Inc. and its inactive subsidiary in northern Idaho. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In these condensed consolidated financial statements, the PIK Note derivative liability, stock compensation and impairment of long-lived assets involve extensive reliance on management’s estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures three Level 1 Level 2 one Level 3 Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows: Fair value measurement Carrying amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Financial instruments: Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 46,170 $ 46,170 $ 142,909 Series A PIK Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 518,579 $ 518,579 $ 2,033,643 The following table summarizes the activity for financial instruments at fair value using Level 3 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 2,176,552 Issuance of additional PIK Notes 25,038 Net unrealized gains included in net (loss) (1,636,841 ) Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 564,749 The recorded value of certain financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates the fair value at June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 $30,067,828 $27,373.373, June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016. For the Company's PIK Note derivative liabilities, Level 3 Series 2023 PIK Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurement Inputs June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.04 $ 0.12 Exercise price $ 1.28 $ 1.28 Term (years) 6.08 6.58 Dividend yield $ - 0 - $ - 0 - Expected volatility 96.5 % 86.2 % Risk-free interest rate 2.03 % 2.18 % Series A PIK Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurement Inputs June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.04 $ 0.12 Exercise price $ 0.83 $ 0.83 Term (years) 6.08 6.58 Dividend yield $ - 0 - $ - 0 - Expected volatility 96.5 % 86.2 % Risk-free interest rate 2.03 % 2.18 % Per share data Loss per share for the three June 30, 2017 2016, 108,715,747 97,889,350 six June 30, 2017 2016, 108,664,930 97,566,480 At June 30, 2017 2016, 25,642,102 24,276,950 42,131,196 38,676,225 none Comparative information We have reclassified certain prior year information to conform with the current year’s presentation. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted In November 2015, 2015 17, 740 2015 17 2015 17 December 15, 2016, March 31, 2017 no In March 2016, 2016 09, December 15, 2016, March 31, 2017 no 2016 09, Not In May 2014, December 15, 2017, December 15, 2016. not In February 2016, 2016 02 842” one not December 15, 2018, In June 2016, 2016 13, 326 December 15, 2020, In August 2016, 2016 15, December 15, 2017, In January 2017, 2017 01, not December 15, 2017, |