Applied Minerals (AMNL) 10-Q 22 May 18 2018 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	May 22, 2018
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Applied Minerals, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	8,328
Trading Symbol	amnl
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)		164,138,549
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 72,167	$ 47,652
Accounts receivable	17,870	27,265
Deposits and prepaid expenses	149,602	205,922
Total Current Assets	239,639	280,839
Property and Equipment, net	2,479,247	2,802,391
Other Assets - Deposits	216,863	240,934
TOTAL ASSETS	2,935,749	3,324,164
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	970,580	963,609
PIK Note interest accrual	318,464	57,334
Current portion of notes payable	118,252	212,134
Total Current Liabilities	1,407,296	1,233,077
Long-Term Liabilities
PIK Notes payable, net of $7,542,091 and $9,755,832 debt discount, respectively	35,520,026	33,244,605
PIK Note derivative	10,227,191	2,047,264
Total Long-Term Liabilities	45,747,217	35,291,869
TOTAL LIABILITIES	47,154,513	36,524,946
Stockholders’ (Deficit)
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, 150,388,549 and 140,763,549 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	150,389	140,764
Additional paid-in capital	72,200,686	71,152,311
Accumulated deficit prior to the exploration stage	(20,009,496)	(20,009,496)
Accumulated deficit during the exploration stage	(96,560,343)	(84,484,361)
Total Stockholders’ (Deficit)	(44,218,764)	(33,200,782)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)	$ 2,935,749	$ 3,324,164

Consolidated Balance Sheets (C3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
PIK Notes payable, debt discount	$ 7,542,091	$ 9,755,832
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	150,388,549	140,763,549
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	150,388,549	140,763,549

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
REVENUES	$ 45,647	$ 795,282
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Production costs	171,596	787,121
Exploration costs	55,951	243,270
General and administrative	1,199,046	986,628
Depreciation expense	323,144	330,785
Total Operating Expenses	1,749,737	2,347,804
Operating Loss	(1,704,090)	(1,552,522)
OTHER (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net, including amortization of deferred financing cost and debt discount	(2,542,051)	(2,073,194)
Other income, net	350,086	1,552
Total Other (Expense)	(10,371,892)	(1,175,918)
NET LOSS	$ (12,075,982)	$ (2,728,440)
Net Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (in dollars per share)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.03)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic and Diluted) (in shares)	145,620,493	108,613,549
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
OTHER (EXPENSE):
(Loss) gain on revaluation of PIK Note derivative	$ (8,179,927)	$ 895,724

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2018 - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit Prior to Exploration Stage [Member]	Accumulated Deficit During Exploration Stage [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017	140,763,549
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 140,764	$ 71,152,311	$ (20,009,496)	$ (84,484,361)	$ (33,200,782)
Shares issued for consulting services (in shares)	1,500,000				1,500,000
Shares issued for consulting services	$ 1,500	58,500	0	0	$ 60,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	7,625,000
Shares issued in private placement	$ 7,625	387,375	0	0	395,000
Shares issued for warrant exercise (in shares)	500,000
Shares issued for warrant exercise	$ 500	19,500	0	0	20,000
Stock option compensation expense	0	583,000	0	0	583,000
Net Loss	$ 0	0	0	(12,075,982)	(12,075,982)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018	150,388,549
Balance at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 150,389	$ 72,200,686	$ (20,009,496)	$ (96,560,343)	$ (44,218,764)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (12,075,982)	$ (2,728,440)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:
Depreciation	323,144	330,785
Amortization of discount - PIK Notes	2,190,989	1,044,238
Amortization of deferred financing costs	22,751	1,875
Issuance of PIK Notes in payment of interest	61,681	762,458
Stock issued for director fees	0	65,862
Stock issued for consulting services	60,000	0
Stock based compensation expense	583,000	0
(Gain) loss on revaluation of PIK Note derivative	8,179,927	(895,724)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	9,395	12,529
Other current receivables	0	16,339
Deposits and prepaids	80,391	142,251
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	268,101	506,270
Net cash used in operating activities	(296,603)	(741,557)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities	0	0
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Payments on notes payable	(93,882)	(90,078)
Proceeds from sale of common stock	395,000	0
Proceeds from exercise of options or warrants	20,000	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	321,118	(90,078)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	24,515	(831,635)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	47,652	1,049,880
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	72,167	218,245
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$ 5,501	$ 1,527

Note 1 - Organization and Descr

Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 1– Applied Minerals, Inc. (the “Company” or “we” or “us”) is focused primarily on (i) the development, marketing and sale of our halloysite clay-based DRAGONITE™ line of products for use in advanced applications such as, but not The Company owns the Dragon Mine, which has significant deposits of high-quality halloysite clay and iron oxide. The 267 1949 1976 2001 100% 2005. The Company has a mineral processing plant with a capacity of up to 45,000 5,000 10,000 The Company currently sells its DRAGONITE product as functional additive for advanced molecular sieves, as a nucleating agent for injection molding applications and as a binder for ceramic applications. For a number of markets mentioned above, the Company is currently working with a number of customers, which are in the latter stages of commercializing new and existing products that will utilize DRAGONITE as a functional additive. For the three March 31, 2018, 47% 0% three March 31, 2017, 55% 62% Applied Minerals is a publicly traded company incorporated in the state of Delaware. The common stock trades on the OTCQB under the symbol AMNL. Exploration Agreement On December 22, 2017, 5,590 5,590 ten In consideration of the Exploration License CMC has paid the Company $350,000 $150,000 first $250,000 first CMC may 100% The consideration to be paid by CMC to the Company after exercising the option for the acquisition of the Metallic Rights shall be payable as follows: $3,000,000; five 5% $20,000,000 Upon exercise of the option, the Company shall retain the all rights and title to ( 1 2 It is anticipated that CMC will acquire rights similar to the Metallic Rights with respect to contiguous and nearly properties and such rights will be contributed to a new company formed or designated by CMC to own and operate CMC’s Tintic District project, which would involve the Metallic rights and similar rights regarding adjacent or nearby properties (“PubCo”) that intends to go public. The Company shall have the right, at its sole election, to convert a portion of its NPI royalty interest into $2,000,000 2% not, ninety 90 not $20,000,000. The Agreement contains protections in favor of the Company against unreasonable interference of its current and future mining operations by CMC. CMC may not may, may not There are no 100%

Note 2 - Liquidity and Basis of

Note 2 - Liquidity and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Liquidity [Text Block]	NOTE 2 The Company has a history of recurring losses from operations and the use of cash in operating activities. For the three March 31, 2018, $12,075,982 $296,603. March 31, 2018, $239,639 $1,407,296 $318,464 $183,149 $118,252 $158,700 $156,200 Based on the Company’s current cash usage expectations, management believes it will not May 22, 2019. not not Management believes that in order for the Company to meet its obligations arising from normal business operations through May 22, 2019

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 3– The accompanying unaudited condensed 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 three March 31, 2018 not December 31, 2017, 10 April 17, 2018. 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 May 22, 2018, 10 December 31, 2017. Exploration-Stage Company Effective January 1, 2009, not no 7, Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Minerals, Inc. and its inactive subsidiary, which holds 100 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 consolidated financial statements, the warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, stock compensation, impairment of long-lived assets and valuation allowance on income taxes involve extensive reliance on management’s estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three Receivables Trade receivables are reported at outstanding principal amounts, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Management evaluates the collectability of receivable account balances to determine the allowance, if any. Management considers the other party’s credit risk and financial condition, as well as current and projected economic and market conditions, in determining the amount of the allowance. Receivable balances are written off when management determines that the balance is uncollectable. No March 31, 2018 2017. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter, as follows: Estimated Useful Life (years) Building and Building Improvements 5 – 40 Mining equipment 2 – 7 Office and shop furniture and equipment 3 – 7 Vehicles 5 Depreciation expense for the three March 31, 2018 2017 $323,144, $330,785, Impairment of Long-lived Assets The Company periodically reviews the carrying amounts of long-lived assets to determine whether current events or circumstances warrant adjustment to such carrying amounts. Long-lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not not no March 31,2018 2017. Revenue Recognition Revenue includes sales of halloysite clay and iron oxide during 2017 In May 2014, not not December 31, 2017. January 1, 2018. 2018, Mining Exploration and Development Costs Land and mining property are carried at cost. The Company expenses prospecting and mining exploration costs. At the point when a property is determined to have proven and probable reserves, subsequent development costs will be capitalized and will be charged to operations using the units-of-production method over proven and probable reserves. Upon abandonment or sale of a mineral property, all capitalized costs relating to the specific property are written off in the period abandoned or sold and a gain or loss is recognized. Income taxes The Company uses an asset and liability approach which results in the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences or benefits of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not not not not Authoritative guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return can be recognized in our financial statements only if the position is more likely than not December 31, 2017no Stock Options and Warrants The Company follows ASC 718 505 50 November 20, 2012, not 1 2 June 30, 2013 not Environmental Matters Expenditures for ongoing compliance with environmental regulations that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures resulting from the remediation of existing conditions caused by past operations that do not Estimates of such liabilities are based upon currently available facts, existing technology and presently enacted laws and regulations taking into consideration the likely effects of inflation and other societal and economic factors, and include estimates of associated legal costs. These amounts also reflect prior experience in remediating contaminated sites, other companies’ clean-up experience and data released by The Environmental Protection Agency or other organizations. Such estimates are by their nature imprecise and can be expected to be revised over time because of changes in government regulations, operations, technology and inflation. Recoveries are evaluated separately from the liability and, when recovery is assured, the Company records and reports an asset separately from the associated liability. Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, it does not March 31, 2018. Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, not not December 31, 2017. January 1, 2018. In February 2016, 2016 02 842” one not December 15, 2018,

Note 4 - Property and Equipment

Note 4 - Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4– The following is a summary of property, plant, and equipment – at cost, less accumulated depreciation: March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Land $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Land improvements 171,122 171,122 Buildings 3,129,519 3,129,519 Mining equipment 1,784,115 1,784,115 Milling equipment 2,841,726 2,841,726 Laboratory equipment 607,716 607,716 Office equipment 70,529 70,529 Vehicles 150,810 150,810 9,255,537 9,255,537 Less: Accumulated depreciation (6,776,290 ) (6,453,146 ) Total $ 2,479,247 $ 2,802,391

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 5– 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 at March 31, 2018: Fair value measurement using inputs Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial instruments: Series 2023 Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 876,063 Series A Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 9,351,128 The following table summarizes the activity during the three March 31, 2018 2017 3: Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 2,047,264 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 2,176,552 Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes - 0 - Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes 2,647 Issuance of additional Series A Notes - 0 - Issuance of additional Series A Notes - 0 - Net unrealized loss included in operations 8,179,927 Net unrealized loss included in operations (895,724 ) Balance at March 31, 2018 $ 10,227,191 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 1,283,475 The recorded value of certain financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value at March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 $12,157,385 $11,395,208 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 ( 3 For the Company's warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, Level 3 Series 2023 Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.20 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.59 $ 0.59 Term (years) 5.33 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 126.3 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.58 % 2.24 % ( 1 2023 December 2017 8. Series A Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.20 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.40 $ 0.40 Term (years) 5.33 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 126.3 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.58 % 2.24 % ( 1 December 2017 7.

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payab

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6 Notes payable at March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017: March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Note payable for equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a) $ 9,210 $ 13,073 Note payable to insurance companies, payable $5,045 - $17,959 monthly, (b) and (c) 109,042 199,061 118,252 212,134 Less: Current Portion (118,252 ) (212,134 ) Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion $ - 0 - $ - 0 - (a) On October 31, 2014, $65,120 $57,900 5.2%. $1,339 48 November 30, 2014. (b) The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2016 2.6% 4.15% (c) The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2017 3.1% 5.78% During the three March 31, 2018 2017, $5,501 $1,527,

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Convertible Debt [Text Block]	NOTE 7– The Company raised $23 two 2013 2023 2014 November 1, 2018 November 1, 2019, ( 10% $0.90, 2023 August 1, 2023, ( 10% $1.40, December 14, 2017, 2023 2023 2023 Key Terms Series 2023 Notes Series A Notes Inception Date 08/01/2013 11/03/2014 Cash Received $10,500,000 $12,500,000 Principal (Initial Liability) $10,500,000 $19,848,486 Maturity (Term) Matures on August 1, 2023, but convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the discretion of the holder or by the Company based on the market price of the Company’s stock; Matures on May 1, 2023 but extends to August 1, 2023 if the Series 2023 Notes are still outstanding. Convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the discretion of the holder or by the Company based on the market price of the Company’s stock; Exercise Price $0.59, adjusted downward based on anti-dilution provisions/downround protection $0.40, adjusted downward based on anti-dilution provisions/down-round protection; Stated Interest 10% per annum through December 14, 2017, 3% per annum thereafter, due semiannually; 10% per annum through December 14, 2017, 3% per annum thereafter, due semiannually; Derivative Liability $2,055,000 established at inception due to the existence of down-round protection; revalued every quarter using Monte Carlo model $9,212,285 established at inception due to existence of down-round protection; revalued every quarter using a Monte Carlo model As of March 31, 2018, Series 2023 Notes Series A Notes Total PIK Note Payable, Gross $ 16,152,402 $ 26,909,716 $ 43,062,118 Less: Discount (1,493,895 ) (5,555,254 ) (7,049,149 ) Less: Deferred Financing Cost (211,518 ) (281,425 ) (492,943 ) PIK Note Payable, Net $ 14,446,989 $ 21,073,037 $ 35,520,026 PIK Note Derivative Liability $ 876,063 $ 9,351,128 $ 10,227,191 As of December 31, 2017, Series 2023 Notes Series A Notes Total PIK Note Payable, Gross $ 16,090,721 $ 26,909,716 $ 43,000,437 Less: Discount (1,538,299 ) (7,701,839 ) (9,240,138 ) Less: Deferred Financing Cost (221,280 ) (294,414 ) (515,694 ) PIK Note Payable, Net $ 14,331,142 $ 18,913,463 $ 33,244,605 PIK Note Derivative Liability $ 163,634 $ 1,883,630 $ 2,047,264 Series A Notes (Amended) On November 3, 2014 ( $19,848,486 10% 2018 $12,500,000 one The original terms of the Series A Notes included among other things: (i) a maturity of November 1, 2018 November 1, 2019, ( 10% $0.90, 2023 8 November 5, 2014. At March 31, 2018, $9,351,128. three March 31, 2018, $2,159,514 March 31, 2018 $21,073,037. At December 31, 2017, $1,883,630, May November 2017 December, 2017. December 31, 2017, $5,808,294 $2,797,836, $26,909,721 December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, Series 2023 In August 2013, $10,500,000 10% 2023 2023 2023 2023 February, 2017 August, 2017, $703,550 $738,728, 2023 December 14, 2017, $577,439 2023 2023 2023 At March 31, 2018, 2023 $876,063, February 2018. three March 31, 2018, $54,166 2023 $61,681 2023 $14,446,989 March 31, 2018. At December 31, 2017, 2023 $163,634, February August 2016 December, 2017. December 31, 2017, $200,360 2023 $2,019,717 2023 $16,090,721 December 31, 2017. 2023 3,720,000 $0.10 $224,290. As of March 31, 2018, 2023

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 8– Preferred Stock The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 $0.001 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017, no Common Stock On December 7,2017, 250,000,000 400,000,000 $0.001 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017, 150,388,549 140,763,549 2018 During the three March 31, 2018 1,500,000 $0.04 3,625,000 $0.04 3,000,000 $0.05 1,000,000 $0.10 500,000 $0.04 2017 During 2017, 250,000 $0.36 26,500,000 one one one 0.25 $0.04 2,275,000 $0.04 3,1250,000 $0.04

Note 9 - Options and Warrants t

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Options And Warrants To Purchase Common Stock [Text Block]	NOTE 9– Outstanding Stock Warrants A summary of the status and changes of the warrants issued for the three 2018: Shares Issuable upon exercise of upon Exercise of Weighted Average Outstanding Warrants Exercise Price Outstanding at January 1, 2018 18,813,373 $ 0.14 Issued --- -- Exercised (500,000 ) $ 0.04 Forfeited -- -- Outstanding at March 31, 2018 18,313,373 $ 0.14 A summary of the status of the warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2018 Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable Weighted Average upon Exercise of Remaining Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding Warrants Contractual Life (years) Exercise Price $ 1.15 461,340 3.1 $ 1.15 $ 0.25 3,283,283 3.2 $ 0.25 $ 0.04 3,568,750 4.5 $ 0.04 $ 0.10 11,000,000 4.7 $ 0.10 18,313,373 4.4 $ 0.14 Outstanding Stock Options On November 20, 2012, 2012 8,900,000 not In May, 2016, 2016 “2016 2016 2,000,000. On December 7, 2016, 2016 2016 may 2016 may may not 15,000,000 may The Compensation Committee of the Company Board of Directors has full authority to administer and interpret the 2016 2016 2016 On December 14, 2017, 2017 “2017 40,000,000 2017 The fair value of each of the Company's stock option awards is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatility is based on an average of historical volatility of the Company's common stock. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the stock option award is based on the yield curve of a zero The significant assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company's options issued during the three March 31, 2018 Dividend Yield 0% Expected Life (in years) 2.90 – 2.92 Expected Volatility 163.19% – 163.46% Risk Free Interest Rate 2.38% A summary of the status and changes of the options granted under stock option plans and other agreements during the three March 31, 2018: Shares Issued Weighted Upon Exercise of Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2017 57,057,768 $ 0.36 Granted 3,000,000 $ 0.12 Exercised -- -- Forfeited (232,645 ) 1.36 Outstanding at March 31, 2018 59,825,123 $ 0.35 During the three March 31, 2018, 3,000,000 $0.12. January, 2019. A summary of the status of the options outstanding at March 31, 2018 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Number Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Weighted Average Exercise Price Number Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price 34,475,000 9.70 $ 0.06 22,808,336 $ 0.06 545,289 9.73 $ 0.075 211,955 $ 0.075 3,000,000 4.86 $ 0.12 249,999 $ 0.12 500,000 3.38 $ 0.16 500,000 $ 0.16 81,395 5.89 $ 0.21 81,395 $ 0.21 100,000 2.47 $ 0.22 100,000 $ 0.22 1,066,155 3.12 $ 0.24 1,066,155 $ 0.24 2,087,500 4.54 $ 0.25 2,087,500 $ 0.25 35,595 5.04 $ 0.27 35,595 $ 0.27 474,815 6.11 $ 0.28 474,815 $ 0.28 234,506 4.89 $ 0.285 234,506 $ 0.285 81,522 2.81 $ 0.30 81,522 $ 0.30 200,000 6.88 $ 0.66 200,000 $ 0.66 150,000 6.86 $ 0.68 150,000 $ 0.68 7,233,277 0.75 $ 0.70 7,233,277 $ 0.70 488,356 7.13 $ 0.73 371,666 $ 0.73 3,104,653 3.90 $ 0.83 3,104,653 $ 0.83 975,000 6.20 $ 0.84 975,000 $ 0.84 300,000 5.39 $ 1.10 300,000 $ 1.10 300,000 5.24 $ 1.15 300,000 $ 1.15 115,000 2.99 $ 1.35 115,000 $ 1.35 300,000 4.15 $ 1.55 300,000 $ 1.55 3,077,060 4.64 $ 1.66 3,077,060 $ 1.66 900,000 3.39 $ 1.90 900,000 $ 1.90 59,825,123 7.11 $ 0.35 44,958,434 $ 0.44 On December 14, 2017, 27.5 $0.06 December 13, 2027. December 31, 2017, first fifty 50% $600,000 0.25 $0.04 two twenty-five 25% February 1, 2018 $900,000 8.3%, 8.3% 8.4% twelve $2 twelve $4 twelve March 31, 2018, not Compensation expense of $583,000 three March 31, 2018. March 31, 2018 $5,154,661. March 31, 2018, ( $600,173 0.78 $354,750

Note 10 - Per Share Data

Note 10 - Per Share Data	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	NOTE 10 The computation of basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The computation of diluted earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year plus the common stock equivalents that would arise from the exercise of stock options and warrants outstanding under the treasury method and the average market price per share during the year as well as the conversion of notes. At March 31, 2018, 59,825,123 18,313,373 94,651,255, March 31, 2017, 20,540,769 3,744,623 40,677,826

Note 11 - Commitments and Conti

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Office Lease On January 1, 2017, $6,000 March 31, 2017 April 1, 2017, 5 March 31, 2018, March 31, 2022, $449,880. March 31, 2018, March 31, 2019 $107,532, April 1, 2019 March 31, 2021 $224,844 April 1, 2021 March 31, 2022 $117,504.

Note 12 - Subsequent Events

Note 12 - Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On April 24, 2018 13,750,000 $0.04 seven

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Exploration Stage Company [Policy Text Block]	Exploration-Stage Company Effective January 1, 2009, not no 7,
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Minerals, Inc. and its inactive subsidiary, which holds 100
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 consolidated financial statements, the warrant and PIK note derivative liabilities, stock compensation, impairment of long-lived assets and valuation allowance on income taxes involve extensive reliance on management’s estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Receivables Trade receivables are reported at outstanding principal amounts, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Management evaluates the collectability of receivable account balances to determine the allowance, if any. Management considers the other party’s credit risk and financial condition, as well as current and projected economic and market conditions, in determining the amount of the allowance. Receivable balances are written off when management determines that the balance is uncollectable. No March 31, 2018 2017.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the life of the lease, whichever is shorter, as follows: Estimated Useful Life (years) Building and Building Improvements 5 – 40 Mining equipment 2 – 7 Office and shop furniture and equipment 3 – 7 Vehicles 5 Depreciation expense for the three March 31, 2018 2017 $323,144, $330,785,
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of Long-lived Assets The Company periodically reviews the carrying amounts of long-lived assets to determine whether current events or circumstances warrant adjustment to such carrying amounts. Long-lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not not no March 31,2018 2017.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition Revenue includes sales of halloysite clay and iron oxide during 2017 In May 2014, not not December 31, 2017. January 1, 2018. 2018,
Exploitation Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Mining Exploration and Development Costs Land and mining property are carried at cost. The Company expenses prospecting and mining exploration costs. At the point when a property is determined to have proven and probable reserves, subsequent development costs will be capitalized and will be charged to operations using the units-of-production method over proven and probable reserves. Upon abandonment or sale of a mineral property, all capitalized costs relating to the specific property are written off in the period abandoned or sold and a gain or loss is recognized.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income taxes The Company uses an asset and liability approach which results in the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences or benefits of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not not not not Authoritative guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return can be recognized in our financial statements only if the position is more likely than not December 31, 2017no
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock Options and Warrants The Company follows ASC 718 505 50 November 20, 2012, not 1 2 June 30, 2013 not
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Environmental Matters Expenditures for ongoing compliance with environmental regulations that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures resulting from the remediation of existing conditions caused by past operations that do not Estimates of such liabilities are based upon currently available facts, existing technology and presently enacted laws and regulations taking into consideration the likely effects of inflation and other societal and economic factors, and include estimates of associated legal costs. These amounts also reflect prior experience in remediating contaminated sites, other companies’ clean-up experience and data released by The Environmental Protection Agency or other organizations. Such estimates are by their nature imprecise and can be expected to be revised over time because of changes in government regulations, operations, technology and inflation. Recoveries are evaluated separately from the liability and, when recovery is assured, the Company records and reports an asset separately from the associated liability. Based upon management’s current assessment of its environmental responsibilities, it does not March 31, 2018.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, not not December 31, 2017. January 1, 2018. In February 2016, 2016 02 842” one not December 15, 2018,

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting a20

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Estimated Useful Life (years) Building and Building Improvements 5 – 40 Mining equipment 2 – 7 Office and shop furniture and equipment 3 – 7 Vehicles 5

Note 4 - Property and Equipme21

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Property, Plant, And Equipment, Carrying Value [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Land $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Land improvements 171,122 171,122 Buildings 3,129,519 3,129,519 Mining equipment 1,784,115 1,784,115 Milling equipment 2,841,726 2,841,726 Laboratory equipment 607,716 607,716 Office equipment 70,529 70,529 Vehicles 150,810 150,810 9,255,537 9,255,537 Less: Accumulated depreciation (6,776,290 ) (6,453,146 ) Total $ 2,479,247 $ 2,802,391

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme22

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair value measurement using inputs Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial instruments: Series 2023 Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 876,063 Series A Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 9,351,128
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 2,047,264 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 2,176,552 Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes - 0 - Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes 2,647 Issuance of additional Series A Notes - 0 - Issuance of additional Series A Notes - 0 - Net unrealized loss included in operations 8,179,927 Net unrealized loss included in operations (895,724 ) Balance at March 31, 2018 $ 10,227,191 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 1,283,475
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Series 2023 Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.20 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.59 $ 0.59 Term (years) 5.33 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 126.3 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.58 % 2.24 % Series A Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.20 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.40 $ 0.40 Term (years) 5.33 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 126.3 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.58 % 2.24 %

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Pay23

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, 2018 2017 Note payable for equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a) $ 9,210 $ 13,073 Note payable to insurance companies, payable $5,045 - $17,959 monthly, (b) and (c) 109,042 199,061 118,252 212,134 Less: Current Portion (118,252 ) (212,134 ) Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion $ - 0 - $ - 0 -

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PI24

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Debt Instrument Redemption [Table Text Block]	Key Terms Series 2023 Notes Series A Notes Inception Date 08/01/2013 11/03/2014 Cash Received $10,500,000 $12,500,000 Principal (Initial Liability) $10,500,000 $19,848,486 Maturity (Term) Matures on August 1, 2023, but convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the discretion of the holder or by the Company based on the market price of the Company’s stock; Matures on May 1, 2023 but extends to August 1, 2023 if the Series 2023 Notes are still outstanding. Convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the discretion of the holder or by the Company based on the market price of the Company’s stock; Exercise Price $0.59, adjusted downward based on anti-dilution provisions/downround protection $0.40, adjusted downward based on anti-dilution provisions/down-round protection; Stated Interest 10% per annum through December 14, 2017, 3% per annum thereafter, due semiannually; 10% per annum through December 14, 2017, 3% per annum thereafter, due semiannually; Derivative Liability $2,055,000 established at inception due to the existence of down-round protection; revalued every quarter using Monte Carlo model $9,212,285 established at inception due to existence of down-round protection; revalued every quarter using a Monte Carlo model
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]	Series 2023 Notes Series A Notes Total PIK Note Payable, Gross $ 16,152,402 $ 26,909,716 $ 43,062,118 Less: Discount (1,493,895 ) (5,555,254 ) (7,049,149 ) Less: Deferred Financing Cost (211,518 ) (281,425 ) (492,943 ) PIK Note Payable, Net $ 14,446,989 $ 21,073,037 $ 35,520,026 PIK Note Derivative Liability $ 876,063 $ 9,351,128 $ 10,227,191 Series 2023 Notes Series A Notes Total PIK Note Payable, Gross $ 16,090,721 $ 26,909,716 $ 43,000,437 Less: Discount (1,538,299 ) (7,701,839 ) (9,240,138 ) Less: Deferred Financing Cost (221,280 ) (294,414 ) (515,694 ) PIK Note Payable, Net $ 14,331,142 $ 18,913,463 $ 33,244,605 PIK Note Derivative Liability $ 163,634 $ 1,883,630 $ 2,047,264

Note 9 - Options and Warrants25

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]	Shares Issuable upon exercise of upon Exercise of Weighted Average Outstanding Warrants Exercise Price Outstanding at January 1, 2018 18,813,373 $ 0.14 Issued --- -- Exercised (500,000 ) $ 0.04 Forfeited -- -- Outstanding at March 31, 2018 18,313,373 $ 0.14
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]	Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable Weighted Average upon Exercise of Remaining Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding Warrants Contractual Life (years) Exercise Price $ 1.15 461,340 3.1 $ 1.15 $ 0.25 3,283,283 3.2 $ 0.25 $ 0.04 3,568,750 4.5 $ 0.04 $ 0.10 11,000,000 4.7 $ 0.10 18,313,373 4.4 $ 0.14
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Dividend Yield 0% Expected Life (in years) 2.90 – 2.92 Expected Volatility 163.19% – 163.46% Risk Free Interest Rate 2.38%
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Shares Issued Weighted Upon Exercise of Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2017 57,057,768 $ 0.36 Granted 3,000,000 $ 0.12 Exercised -- -- Forfeited (232,645 ) 1.36 Outstanding at March 31, 2018 59,825,123 $ 0.35
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Number Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Weighted Average Exercise Price Number Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price 34,475,000 9.70 $ 0.06 22,808,336 $ 0.06 545,289 9.73 $ 0.075 211,955 $ 0.075 3,000,000 4.86 $ 0.12 249,999 $ 0.12 500,000 3.38 $ 0.16 500,000 $ 0.16 81,395 5.89 $ 0.21 81,395 $ 0.21 100,000 2.47 $ 0.22 100,000 $ 0.22 1,066,155 3.12 $ 0.24 1,066,155 $ 0.24 2,087,500 4.54 $ 0.25 2,087,500 $ 0.25 35,595 5.04 $ 0.27 35,595 $ 0.27 474,815 6.11 $ 0.28 474,815 $ 0.28 234,506 4.89 $ 0.285 234,506 $ 0.285 81,522 2.81 $ 0.30 81,522 $ 0.30 200,000 6.88 $ 0.66 200,000 $ 0.66 150,000 6.86 $ 0.68 150,000 $ 0.68 7,233,277 0.75 $ 0.70 7,233,277 $ 0.70 488,356 7.13 $ 0.73 371,666 $ 0.73 3,104,653 3.90 $ 0.83 3,104,653 $ 0.83 975,000 6.20 $ 0.84 975,000 $ 0.84 300,000 5.39 $ 1.10 300,000 $ 1.10 300,000 5.24 $ 1.15 300,000 $ 1.15 115,000 2.99 $ 1.35 115,000 $ 1.35 300,000 4.15 $ 1.55 300,000 $ 1.55 3,077,060 4.64 $ 1.66 3,077,060 $ 1.66 900,000 3.39 $ 1.90 900,000 $ 1.90 59,825,123 7.11 $ 0.35 44,958,434 $ 0.44

Note 1 - Organization and Des26

Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business (Details Textual)	Dec. 22, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018T	Mar. 31, 2017
CMC [Member]
Exploration Agreement, Payments Upon Expiration of Due Diligence Period	$ 350,000
Exploration Agreement, Payments on or Before First Anniversary of Effective Date of Agreement	150,000
Exploration Agreement, Payments on or Before Each Subsequent Anniversary of Effective Date During Exploration License Term	$ 250,000
Exploration Agreement, Option to Purchase, Percentage of Metallic Rights	100.00%
Exploration Agreement, Option to Purchase, Consideration	$ 3,000,000
Exploration Agreement, Option to Purchase, Percentage of Net Profits Interest Royalty Granted	5.00%
Exploration Agreement, Option to Purchase, NPI Royalty Cap	$ 20,000,000
Exploration Agreement, NPI Royalty Interest Converted to Shares of Properties, Value	$ 2,000,000
Exploration Agreement, NPI Royalty Interest Converted to Shares of Properties, Percentage, Maximum	2.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Largest Customer [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		47.00%	55.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Largest Customer [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		0.00%	62.00%
AMIRON Products [Member]
Mineral Processing Plant, Annual Capacity | T		45,000
Halloysite Resource [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Mineral Processing Plant, Annual Capacity | T		5,000
Halloysite Resource [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Mineral Processing Plant, Annual Capacity | T		10,000

Note 2 - Liquidity and Basis 27

Note 2 - Liquidity and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total	$ (12,075,982)	$ (2,728,440)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total	(296,603)	$ (741,557)
Assets, Current, Total	239,639		$ 280,839
Liabilities, Current, Total	1,407,296		1,233,077
Accrued Bonuses, Current	183,149
Notes Payable, Current, Total	118,252		$ 212,134
Accounts Payable to Compounder	158,700
Current Liabilities [Member]
Disputed Accrued Expenses	156,200
Financing of D&O and G/L Policies [Member]
Notes Payable, Current, Total	118,252
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Interest Payable	$ 318,464

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting a28

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 0
Depreciation, Total	323,144	330,785
Asset Impairment Charges, Total	$ 0	$ 0
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance			$ 0

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting a29

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	5 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years
Mining Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	2 years
Mining Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	7 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	7 years
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	5 years

Note 4 - Property and Equipme30

Note 4 - Property and Equipment - Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 9,255,537	$ 9,255,537
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(6,776,290)	(6,453,146)
Total	2,479,247	2,802,391
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	500,000	500,000
Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	171,122	171,122
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	3,129,519	3,129,519
Mining Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	1,784,115	1,784,115	$ 65,120
Milling Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	2,841,726	2,841,726
Laboratory Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	607,716	607,716
Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	70,529	70,529
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 150,810	$ 150,810

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme31

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	$ 12,157,385	$ 11,395,208

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme32

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative liability	$ 876,063	$ 163,634
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative liability	0
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative liability	0
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative liability	876,063
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative liability	9,351,128	$ 1,883,630
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative liability	0
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative liability	0
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative liability	$ 9,351,128

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme33

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Derivatives Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Balance, beginning	$ 2,047,264	$ 2,176,552
Net unrealized loss included in operations	8,179,927	(895,724)
Balance, ending	10,227,191	1,283,475
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes	0	2,647
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes	$ 0	$ 0

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme34

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Valuation Assumptions (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]		Mar. 31, 2018$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017$ / shares
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock (in dollars per share)		$ 0.20	$ 0.05
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]
Measurment input	[1]	0.59	0.59
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member]
Measurment input		5.33	5.58
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member]
Measurment input		0	0
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Measurment input		126.3	115.3
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Measurment input		2.58	2.24
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock (in dollars per share)		$ 0.20	$ 0.05
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]
Measurment input	[2]	0.4	0.4
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member]
Measurment input		5.33	5.58
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member]
Measurment input		0	0
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Measurment input		126.3	115.3
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Measurment input		2.58	2.24
[1]	Exercise price is reflective of amended Series 2023 Notes issued in December 2017 as discussed in Note 8.
[2]	Exercise price is reflective of amended Series A Notes issued in December 2017 as discussed in Note 8.

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Pay35

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance		$ 9,255,537		$ 9,255,537
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest		5,501	$ 1,527
Note Payable, Mining Equipment, Purchased in October 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 57,900
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.20%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total	$ 1,339
Debt Instrument, Term	4 years
Note Payable Insurance Company 1 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						2.60%
Note Payable Insurance Company 1 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						4.15%
Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					3.10%
Note Payable Insurance Company 2 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					5.78%
Mining Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance	$ 65,120	$ 1,784,115		$ 1,784,115

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Pay36

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable - Summary of Note Payable (Details) - USD ($)		Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Note payable		$ 118,252	$ 212,134
Less: Current Portion		(118,252)	(212,134)
Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion		0	0
Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]
Note payable	[1]	9,210	13,073
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]
Note payable	[2],[3]	$ 109,042	$ 199,061
[1]	On October 31, 2014, the Company purchased mining equipment for $65,120 by paying deposit and issuing a note in the amount of $57,900 with an interest rate of 5.2%. The note is collateralized by the mining equipment with payments of $1,339 for 48 months, which started on November 30, 2014.
[2]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2016 for liability insurance, payable in monthly installments, including interest ranging from 2.6% - 4.15%
[3]	The Company signed a note payable with an insurance company dated October 17, 2017 for liability insurance, payable in monthly installments, including interest ranging from 3.1% - 5.78%

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Pay37

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable - Summary of Note Payable (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total	$ 1,339	$ 1,339
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total	5,045	5,045
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Total	$ 17,959	$ 17,959

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PI38

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 14, 2017	Nov. 03, 2014	Aug. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 01, 2013
Paid-in-Kind Interest					$ 61,681	$ 762,458
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights					18,313,373		18,813,373
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights					$ 0.14		$ 0.14
Warrants Issued to Series 2023 Notes Holders [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights							3,720,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights							$ 0.10
Warrants and Rights Outstanding							$ 224,290
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability, Total					$ 9,351,128		1,883,630
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability, Total					876,063		163,634
Series A Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price		$ 0.40
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 19,848,486
Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price		$ 0.59
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 10,500,000
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt								$ 23,000,000
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Series A Notes [Member]
Proceeds from Convertible Debt		$ 12,500,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price		$ 0.90						$ 0.90
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 19,848,486
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts, Total					2,159,514		5,808,294
Convertible Notes Payable, Total					21,073,037		26,909,721
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest							2,797,836
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price									$ 1.40
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage									10.00%	10.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount										$ 10,500,000
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts, Total					54,166		200,360
Convertible Notes Payable, Total					14,446,989		16,090,721
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest					$ 61,681		$ 2,019,717
Paid-in-Kind Interest	$ 577,439		$ 738,728	$ 703,550

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PI39

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) - Terms of Debt (Details)	Nov. 03, 2014USD ($)$ / shares
Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Inception Date	Aug. 1, 2013
Cash Received	$ 10,500,000
Principal (Initial Liability)	$ 10,500,000
Maturity (Term)	Aug. 1, 2023
Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.59
Stated Interest	10.00%
Derivative Liability	$ 2,055,000
Series A Notes [Member]
Inception Date	Nov. 3, 2014
Cash Received	$ 12,500,000
Principal (Initial Liability)	$ 19,848,486
Maturity (Term)	May 1, 2023
Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.40
Stated Interest	10.00%
Derivative Liability	$ 9,212,285

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PI40

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) - Convertible Debt PIK Notes (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Nov. 03, 2014
Less: Discount	$ (7,542,091)	$ (9,755,832)
Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Derivative Liability			$ 2,055,000
Series A Notes [Member]
Derivative Liability			$ 9,212,285
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	43,062,118	43,000,437
Less: Discount	(7,049,149)	(9,240,138)
Less: Deferred Financing Cost	(492,943)	(515,694)
PIK Note Payable, Net	35,520,026	33,244,605
Derivative Liability	10,227,191	2,047,264
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Series 2023 Notes [Member]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	16,152,402	16,090,721
Less: Discount	(1,493,895)	(1,538,299)
Less: Deferred Financing Cost	(211,518)	(221,280)
PIK Note Payable, Net	14,446,989	14,331,142
Derivative Liability	876,063	163,634
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Series A Notes [Member]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	26,909,716	26,909,716
Less: Discount	(5,555,254)	(7,701,839)
Less: Deferred Financing Cost	(281,425)	(294,414)
PIK Note Payable, Net	21,073,037	18,913,463
Derivative Liability	$ 9,351,128	$ 1,883,630

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 07, 2017	Dec. 06, 2017
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance	0	0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	400,000,000	400,000,000	400,000,000	250,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total	150,388,549	140,763,549
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services	1,500,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.04
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	$ 0.14	$ 0.14
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, in Lieu of Payment for Fees Associated with Private Placement		2,275,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, in Lieu of Payment for Fees Associated with Private Placement		$ 0.04
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrant Exercised		3,125,000
Stock Issued During Period, Warrant Exercised, Exercise price		$ 0.04
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance	150,388,549	140,763,549
Director [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services		250,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share		$ 0.36
Sale of Stock, One [Member]
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.04
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	3,625,000
Sale of Stock, Two [Member]
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.05
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	3,000,000
Sale of Stock, Three [Member]
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.10
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	1,000,000
Sale of Stock, Four [Member]
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.04
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	500,000
Private Placement [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues		26,500,000
Convertible Units, Number of Warrants Called by Each Unit		1
Convertible Units, Number of Common Shares Called by Each Unit		1
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right		0.25
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights		$ 0.04

Note 9 - Options and Warrants42

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details Textual)	Dec. 14, 2017USD ($)$ / shares$ / itemshares	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Feb. 01, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 07, 2016shares	May 31, 2016shares	Nov. 20, 2012shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | shares		3,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares		$ 0.12
Price Per Unit | $ / item	0.04
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value		$ 5,154,661
Warrants In Connection with Units [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right | shares	0.25
Performance-based Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | shares	27,500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 0.06
Performance-based Options [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	50.00%
Performance-based Options, Vesting Feature, Close Sale of Units, Amount	$ 600,000
Performance-based Options [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	25.00%
Performance-based Options, Vesting Feature, Additional Cash Proceeds			$ 900,000
Performance-based Options [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	8.30%
Performance-based Options, Vesting Feature, EBITDA, Positive Period	1 year
Performance-based Options [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	8.30%
Performance-based Options, Vesting Feature, EBITDA, Minimum Value Over 12 Month Period	$ 2,000,000
Performance-based Options [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Five [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	8.40%
Performance-based Options, Vesting Feature, EBITDA, Minimum Value Over 12 Month Period	$ 4,000,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total		583,000
Time-based Unvested Options [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options		$ 600,173
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition		284 days
Performance-based Unvested Options [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options		$ 354,750
LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | shares						8,900,000
2016 LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | shares					2,000,000
Incentive Plan 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | shares				15,000,000
2017 IP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | shares	40,000,000

Note 9 - Options and Warrants43

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock - Summary of the Status and Changes of the Warrants (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares
Outstanding at begin of year, warrant (in shares) | shares	18,813,373
Outstanding at begin of year, warrant, weighted average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.14
Issued, warrant (in shares) | shares
Issued, warrant, weighted average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares
Exercised, warrant (in shares) | shares	(500,000)
Exercised, warrant, weighted average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.04
Forfeited, warrant (in shares) | shares
Forfeited, warrant, weighted average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares
Outstanding at end of year, warrant (in shares) | shares	18,313,373
Outstanding at end of year, warrant, weighted average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.14

Note 9 - Options and Warrants44

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock - Summary of the Status of the Warrants Outstanding (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants (in shares)	18,313,373
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 146 days
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.14
Exercise Price 1 [Member]
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants (in shares)	461,340
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	3 years 36 days
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.15
Exercise Price 2 [Member]
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants (in shares)	3,283,283
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	3 years 73 days
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.25
Exercise Price 3 [Member]
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants (in shares)	3,568,750
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 182 days
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.04
Exercise Price 4 [Member]
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants (in shares)	11,000,000
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 255 days
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10

Note 9 - Options and Warrants45

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock - Significant Assumptions Relating to the Valuation of Stock Options (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Dividend Yield	0.00%
Expected Life (in years) (Year)
Expected Volatility
Risk Free Interest Rate	2.38%
Minimum [Member]
Dividend Yield
Expected Life (in years) (Year)	2 years 328 days
Expected Volatility	163.19%
Risk Free Interest Rate
Maximum [Member]
Dividend Yield
Expected Life (in years) (Year)	2 years 335 days
Expected Volatility	163.46%
Risk Free Interest Rate

Note 9 - Options and Warrants46

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock - Summary of the Status and Changes of the Options Granted Under the Stock Option Plans and Other Agreements (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares
Outstanding at December 31, 2017 (in shares) | shares	57,057,768
Outstanding at December 31, 2017 (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.36
Granted (in shares) | shares	3,000,000
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.12
Exercised (in shares) | shares
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(232,645)
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.36
Outstanding at March 31, 2018 (in shares) | shares	59,825,123
Outstanding at March 31, 2018 (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.35

Note 9 - Options and Warrants47

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock - Summary of the Status of the Options Outstanding (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	59,825,123
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	7 years 40 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.35
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	44,958,434
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.44
Exercise Price 1 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	34,475,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	9 years 255 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.06
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	22,808,336
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.06
Exercise Price 2 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	545,289
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	9 years 266 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.075
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	211,955
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.075
Exercise Price 3 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	3,000,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 313 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.12
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	249,999
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.12
Exercise Price 4 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	500,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 138 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.16
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	500,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.16
Exercise Price 5 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	81,395
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 324 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.21
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	81,395
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.21
Exercise Price 6 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	100,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 171 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.22
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	100,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.22
Exercise Price 7 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,066,155
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 43 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.24
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,066,155
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.24
Exercise Price 8 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	2,087,500
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 197 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.25
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	2,087,500
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.25
Exercise Price 9 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	35,595
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 14 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.27
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	35,595
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.27
Exercise Price 10 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	474,815
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 40 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.28
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	474,815
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.28
Exercise Price 11 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	234,506
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 324 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.285
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	234,506
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.285
Exercise Price 12 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	81,522
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 295 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.30
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	81,522
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.30
Exercise Price 13 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	200,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 321 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.66
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	200,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.66
Exercise Price 14 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	150,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 313 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.68
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	150,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.68
Exercise Price 15 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	7,233,277
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	273 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.70
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	7,233,277
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.70
Exercise Price 16 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	488,356
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	7 years 47 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.73
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	371,666
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.73
Exercise Price 17 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	3,104,653
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 328 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.83
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	3,104,653
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.83
Exercise Price 18 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	975,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 73 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.84
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	975,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.84
Exercise Price 19 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 142 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.10
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.10
Exercise Price 20 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 87 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.15
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.15
Exercise Price 21 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	115,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 361 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.35
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	115,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.35
Exercise Price 22 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 54 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.55
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.55
Exercise Price 23 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	3,077,060
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 233 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.66
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	3,077,060
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.66
Exercise Price 24 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	900,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 142 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exerice price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.90
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	900,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.90

Note 10 - Per Share Data (Detai

Note 10 - Per Share Data (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	59,825,123	20,540,769
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	18,313,373	3,744,623
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	94,651,255	40,677,826

Note 11 - Commitments and Con49

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Operating Leases Monthly Rent	$ 6,000
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract	5 years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	$ 449,880
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year	107,532
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two and Three Years, Total	224,844
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four and Five Years, Total	$ 117,504

Note 12 - Subsequent Events (De

Note 12 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - $ / shares	Apr. 24, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2018
Shares Issued, Price Per Share			$ 0.04
Private Placement [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues		26,500,000
Private Placement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	13,750,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.04