Applied Minerals (AMNL) 10-Q 20 Aug 18 2018 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Aug. 20, 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)		175,513,549
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 441,249	$ 47,652
Accounts receivable	4,492	27,265
Deposits and prepaid expenses	90,953	205,922
Total Current Assets	536,694	280,839
Property and Equipment, net	2,157,429	2,802,391
Other Assets - Deposits	253,176	240,934
TOTAL ASSETS	2,947,299	3,324,164
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	797,724	963,609
PIK Note interest accrual	338,741	57,334
Current portion of notes payable	66,415	212,134
Total Current Liabilities	1,202,880	1,233,077
Long-Term Liabilities
PIK Notes payable, net of debt discount of $6,941,703 at June 30, 2018 and $9,755,832 at December 31, 2017, respectively	35,955,200	33,244,605
PIK Note derivative liability	8,748,518	2,047,264
Deferred Rent	7,286	0
Total Long-Term Liabilities	44,711,004	35,291,869
TOTAL LIABILITIES	45,913,884	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, 173,638,549 and 140,763,549 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	173,639	140,764
Additional paid-in capital	73,748,653	71,152,311
Accumulated deficit prior to the exploration stage	(20,009,496)	(20,009,496)
Accumulated deficit during the exploration stage	(96,879,381)	(84,484,361)
Total Stockholders’ (Deficit)	(42,966,585)	(33,200,782)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)	$ 2,947,299	$ 3,324,164

Consolidated Balance Sheets (C3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
PIK Notes payable, debt discount	$ 6,941,703	$ 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)	173,638,549	140,763,549
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	173,638,549	140,763,549

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
REVENUES	$ 92,438	$ 1,357,413	$ 138,085	$ 2,152,695
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Production costs	184,875	827,413	356,461	1,712,294
Exploration costs	55,132	111,949	111,093	257,459
General and administrative	875,909	486,810	2,074,955	1,473,438
Depreciation expense	321,818	328,980	644,962	659,765
Total Operating Expenses	1,437,734	1,755,152	3,187,471	4,102,956
Operating Loss	(1,345,296)	(397,739)	(3,049,386)	(1,950,261)
OTHER (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net, including amortization of deferred financing cost and debt discount	(578,904)	(2,242,956)	(3,120,955)	(4,316,150)
Other income, net	3,738	24,132	353,824	25,684
Total Other (Expense)	1,026,257	(1,477,707)	(9,345,635)	(2,653,625)
NET LOSS	$ (319,039)	$ (1,875,446)	$ (12,395,021)	$ (4,603,886)
Net Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ (0.02)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.04)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic and Diluted) (in shares)	161,874,813	108,715,747	153,860,925	108,664,930
PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
OTHER (EXPENSE):
(Loss) gain on revaluation of PIK Note derivative	$ 1,601,423	$ 741,117	$ (6,578,504)	$ 1,636,841

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 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)	$ (84,484,360)	$ (33,200,781)
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	29,375,000
Shares and warrants issued in private placements	$ 29,375	1,555,625	0	0	1,585,000
Shares issued for warrant exercise (in shares)	2,000,000
Shares issued for warrant exercise	$ 2,000	78,000	0	0	80,000
Stock option compensation expense	0	904,217	0	0	904,217
Net Loss	$ 0	0	0	(12,395,021)	(12,395,021)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2018	173,638,549
Balance at Jun. 30, 2018	$ 173,639	$ 73,748,653	$ (20,009,496)	$ (96,879,381)	$ (42,966,585)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (12,395,021)	$ (4,603,886)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:
Depreciation	644,962	659,765
Amortization of discount - PIK Notes	2,298,435	2,302,092
Amortization of deferred financing costs	45,502	3,750
Non-cash interest on PIK Notes	770,815	2,007,329
Stock issued for director fees	0	9,000
Stock issued for consulting services	60,000	0
Stock based compensation expense	904,217	113,811
(Gain) loss on revaluation of PIK Note derivative	6,578,504	(1,636,841)
Other	0	1,000
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	22,773	263,446
Other current receivables	0	16,801
Deposits and prepaids	102,727	217,957
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(158,600)	162,468
Net cash used in operating activities	(1,125,686)	(483,308)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	0	(41,323)
Net cash used in investing activities	0	(41,323)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Payments on notes payable	(145,717)	(163,156)
Proceeds from sale of common stock	1,585,000	0
Proceeds from exercise of options or warrants	80,000	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,519,283	(163,156)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	393,597	(687,787)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	47,652	1,049,880
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	441,249	362,093
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	6,206	2,743
Supplemental disclosure of noncash financing activity:
Accrued PIK interest paid through issuance of PIK Notes	$ 366,658	$ 1,967,131

Note 1 - Organization and Descr

Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 1– Applied Minerals, Inc. (the “Company” or “Applied Minerals” or “we” or “us”) (OTCQB: AMNL) owns the Dragon Mine in central Utah. From the mine we extract, process, or have processed by a third We also engage in research and development and frequently work collaboratively with potential customers, consultants, distributors, and BASF to process and enhance our halloysite clay products to improve the performance of existing and new products. Our halloysite clay, which we market under the DRAGONITE™ trade name, is an aluminosilicate mineral with a hollow tubular shape. DRAGONITE can utilize halloysite’s morphology, high surface area, and reactivity to add significant functionality to a number of applications such as, but not Our iron oxide, which we market under the AMIRON™ trade name, is a high purity product. We have sold it on an exclusive basis to one not The Company is classified as an “exploration stage” company for purposes of Industry Guide 7 7, three not 7. 7. In 2017, . We have a mineral processing plant with a capacity of up to 45,000 Additionally, the Company has a second 10,000 not not For the foreseeable future, the Company expects to utilize a commercial-sized crusher to process its iron oxide to satisfy any sales of its AMIRON product. For the six June 30, 2018, two 63% June 30, 2018 two 0% 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 six June 30, 2018, $12,395,021 $1,125,686. June 30, 2018, $536,694 $1,202,880 $338,741 $63,537 $59,810 $159,310 $156,200 Based on the Company’s current cash usage expectations, management believes it will not August 20, 2019. not not Management believes that in order for the Company to meet its obligations arising from normal business operations through August 20, 2019

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 six June 30, 2018 not December 31, 2017, 10 August 14, 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. The Company’s significant accounting policies and estimates remain unchanged from those detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 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 June 30, 2018 December 31, 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 June 30, 2018 2017 $321,818, $328,980, six June 30, 2018 2017 $644,962 $659,765, 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 June 30,2018 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, 2no 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 June 30, 2018. Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, not not December 31, 2017. January 1, 2018. In February 2016, 2016 02 842” one not January 1, 2019.

Note 4 - Property and Equipment

Note 4 - Property and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 (7,098,108 ) (6,453,146 ) Total $ 2,157,429 $ 2,802,391

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2018: Fair value measurement using inputs Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial instruments: Series 2023 Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 748,417 Series A Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 8,000,101 The following table summarizes the activity during the six June 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 25,038 Issuance of additional Series A Notes 122,750 Issuance of additional Series A Notes - 0 - Net unrealized gain (loss) included in operations 6,578,504 Net unrealized gain (loss) included in operations (1,636,841 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 8,748,518 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, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value at March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 $12,842,158 $11,395,208 June 30, 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 June 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.17 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.59 $ 0.59 Term (years) 5.08 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 130.4 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.73 % 2.24 % ( 1 2023 December 2017 8. Series A Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs June 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.17 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.40 $ 0.40 Term (years) 5.09 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 130.4 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.73 % 2.24 % ( 1 December 2017 7.

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payab

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6 Notes payable at June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017: June 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Note payable for equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a) $ 6,605 $ 13,073 Note payable to insurance companies, payable $5,045 - $17,959 monthly, (b) and (c) 59,810 199,061 66.415 212,134 Less: Current Portion (66,415 ) (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 June 30, 2018 2017, $705 $1,216, six June 30, 2018 2017, $6,206 $2,743,

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2018, Series 2023 Notes Series A Notes Total PIK Note Payable, Gross $ 16,152,402 $ 27,214,693 $ 43,367,095 Less: Discount (1,453,542 ) (5,488,161 ) (6,941,703 ) Less: Deferred Financing Cost (201,756 ) (268,436 ) (470,192 ) PIK Note Payable, Net $ 14,497,104 $ 21,548,096 $ 35,955,200 PIK Note Derivative Liability $ 748,417 $ 8,000,101 $ 8,748,518 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, At June 30, 2018, $8,000,101. three six June 30, 2018, $80,142 $2,239,656, $304,977 $21,458,096 June 30, 2018. 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 June 30, 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 The original terms of the Series 2023 August 1, 2023, ( 10% $1.40, At June 30, 2018, 2023 $748,417, February 2018. three six June 30, 2018, $50,115 $104,281, 2023 $61,681 2023 $14,497,104 June 30, 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 June 30, 2018, 2023

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017, no Common Stock On December 7, 2017, 250,000,000 400,000,000 $0.001 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017, 173,638,549 140,763,549 2018 During the six June 30, 2018 1,500,000 $0.04 17,375,000 $0.04 3,000,000 $0.05 1,000,000 $0.10 2,000,000 $0.04 8,000,000 one one one one $0.15 $0.08 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 six 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 8,000,000 $ 0.15 Exercised (2,000,000 ) $ 0.04 Forfeited -- -- Outstanding at June 30, 2018 24,813,373 $ 0.15 A summary of the status of the warrants outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 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 2.8 $ 1.15 $ 0.25 3,283,283 3.0 $ 0.25 $ 0.04 2,068,750 4.3 $ 0.04 $ 0.10 11,000,000 4.5 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 8,000,000 3.0 $ 0.15 24,813,373 5.2 $ 0.15 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 granted during the six June 30, 2018 Dividend Yield 0% Expected Life (in years) 2.48 – 2.96 Expected Volatility 163.73% – 177.59% Risk Free Interest Rate 2.54% – 2.62% A summary of the status and changes of the options granted under stock option plans and other agreements during the six June 30, 2018: Shares Issuable Weighted Upon Exercise of Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2017 57,057,768 $ 0.36 Granted 4,224,999 $ 0.11 Exercised -- -- Forfeited (232,645 ) 1.36 Outstanding at June 30, 2018 61,050,122 $ 0.34 During the six June 30, 2018, 4,224,999 $0.11. June, 2019. A summary of the status of the options outstanding at June 30, 2018 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Number Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Weighted Average Exercise Price Number Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price 35,322,222 9.34 $ 0.06 26,697,225 $ 0.06 545,289 9.48 $ 0.075 408,968 $ 0.075 377,777 4.93 $ 0.11 69,444 $ 0.11 3,000,000 4.61 $ 0.12 1,000,000 $ 0.12 500,000 3.13 $ 0.16 500,000 $ 0.16 81,395 5.64 $ 0.21 81,395 $ 0.21 100,000 2.22 $ 0.22 100,000 $ 0.22 1,066,155 2.87 $ 0.24 1,066,155 $ 0.24 2,087,500 4.29 $ 0.25 2,087,500 $ 0.25 35,595 4.79 $ 0.27 35,595 $ 0.27 474,815 5.86 $ 0.28 474,815 $ 0.28 234,506 4.64 $ 0.285 234,506 $ 0.285 81,522 2.56 $ 0.30 81,522 $ 0.30 200,000 6.63 $ 0.66 200,000 $ 0.66 150,000 6.61 $ 0.68 150,000 $ 0.68 7,233,277 0.50 $ 0.70 7,233,277 $ 0.70 488,356 6.89 $ 0.73 488,356 $ 0.73 3,104,653 3.65 $ 0.83 3,104,653 $ 0.83 975,000 5.95 $ 0.84 975,000 $ 0.84 300,000 5.14 $ 1.10 300,000 $ 1.10 300,000 4.99 $ 1.15 300,000 $ 1.15 115,000 2.74 $ 1.35 115,000 $ 1.35 300,000 3.90 $ 1.55 300,000 $ 1.55 3,077,060 4.39 $ 1.66 3,077,060 $ 1.66 900,000 3.14 $ 1.90 900,000 $ 1.90 61,050,122 6.82 $ 0.34 49,980,471 $ 0.40 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 June 30, 2018, not Compensation expense of $192,299 $775,299 three six June 30, 2018. June 30, 2018 $4,114,914. June 30, 2018, ( $442,520 0.53 $354,750

Note 10 - Per Share Data

Note 10 - Per Share Data	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2018, 61,050,122 24,813,373 94,413,680, June 30, 2017, 21,897,479 3,744,623 40,677,826

Note 11 - Commitments and Conti

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 11– Office Lease On January 1, 2017, $6,000 March 31, 2017 April 1, 2017, 5 June 30, 2018, March 31, 2022, $442,997. June 30, 2018, $53,766 December 31, 2018, $163,998 December 31, 2019, $277,518 December 31, 2020, $394,452 December 31, 2021 $423,828 March 31, 2022.

Note 12 - Subsequent Events

Note 12 - Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 12 During July 2018, 1,875,000 $0.08 two 1,875,000 $0.15

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2018 December 31, 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 June 30, 2018 2017 $321,818, $328,980, six June 30, 2018 2017 $644,962 $659,765,
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 June 30,2018 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, 2no
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 June 30, 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 January 1, 2019.

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting a20

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 (7,098,108 ) (6,453,146 ) Total $ 2,157,429 $ 2,802,391

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme22

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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- $ 748,417 Series A Note Derivative $ -0- $ -0- $ 8,000,101
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 25,038 Issuance of additional Series A Notes 122,750 Issuance of additional Series A Notes - 0 - Net unrealized gain (loss) included in operations 6,578,504 Net unrealized gain (loss) included in operations (1,636,841 ) Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 8,748,518 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 564,749
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 June 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.17 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.59 $ 0.59 Term (years) 5.08 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 130.4 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.73 % 2.24 % Series A Note derivative liability Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs June 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Market price and estimated fair value of stock $ 0.17 $ 0.05 Exercise price (1) $ 0.40 $ 0.40 Term (years) 5.09 5.58 Dividend yield -0- -0- Expected volatility 130.4 % 115.3 % Risk-free interest rate 2.73 % 2.24 %

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Pay23

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	June 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Note payable for equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a) $ 6,605 $ 13,073 Note payable to insurance companies, payable $5,045 - $17,959 monthly, (b) and (c) 59,810 199,061 66.415 212,134 Less: Current Portion (66,415 ) (212,134 ) Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion $ - 0 - $ - 0 -

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PI24

Note 7 - Convertible Debt (PIK Notes) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 $ 27,214,693 $ 43,367,095 Less: Discount (1,453,542 ) (5,488,161 ) (6,941,703 ) Less: Deferred Financing Cost (201,756 ) (268,436 ) (470,192 ) PIK Note Payable, Net $ 14,497,104 $ 21,548,096 $ 35,955,200 PIK Note Derivative Liability $ 748,417 $ 8,000,101 $ 8,748,518 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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 8,000,000 $ 0.15 Exercised (2,000,000 ) $ 0.04 Forfeited -- -- Outstanding at June 30, 2018 24,813,373 $ 0.15
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 2.8 $ 1.15 $ 0.25 3,283,283 3.0 $ 0.25 $ 0.04 2,068,750 4.3 $ 0.04 $ 0.10 11,000,000 4.5 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 8,000,000 3.0 $ 0.15 24,813,373 5.2 $ 0.15
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Dividend Yield 0% Expected Life (in years) 2.48 – 2.96 Expected Volatility 163.73% – 177.59% Risk Free Interest Rate 2.54% – 2.62%
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Shares Issuable Weighted Upon Exercise of Average Options Exercise Price Outstanding at December 31, 2017 57,057,768 $ 0.36 Granted 4,224,999 $ 0.11 Exercised -- -- Forfeited (232,645 ) 1.36 Outstanding at June 30, 2018 61,050,122 $ 0.34
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 35,322,222 9.34 $ 0.06 26,697,225 $ 0.06 545,289 9.48 $ 0.075 408,968 $ 0.075 377,777 4.93 $ 0.11 69,444 $ 0.11 3,000,000 4.61 $ 0.12 1,000,000 $ 0.12 500,000 3.13 $ 0.16 500,000 $ 0.16 81,395 5.64 $ 0.21 81,395 $ 0.21 100,000 2.22 $ 0.22 100,000 $ 0.22 1,066,155 2.87 $ 0.24 1,066,155 $ 0.24 2,087,500 4.29 $ 0.25 2,087,500 $ 0.25 35,595 4.79 $ 0.27 35,595 $ 0.27 474,815 5.86 $ 0.28 474,815 $ 0.28 234,506 4.64 $ 0.285 234,506 $ 0.285 81,522 2.56 $ 0.30 81,522 $ 0.30 200,000 6.63 $ 0.66 200,000 $ 0.66 150,000 6.61 $ 0.68 150,000 $ 0.68 7,233,277 0.50 $ 0.70 7,233,277 $ 0.70 488,356 6.89 $ 0.73 488,356 $ 0.73 3,104,653 3.65 $ 0.83 3,104,653 $ 0.83 975,000 5.95 $ 0.84 975,000 $ 0.84 300,000 5.14 $ 1.10 300,000 $ 1.10 300,000 4.99 $ 1.15 300,000 $ 1.15 115,000 2.74 $ 1.35 115,000 $ 1.35 300,000 3.90 $ 1.55 300,000 $ 1.55 3,077,060 4.39 $ 1.66 3,077,060 $ 1.66 900,000 3.14 $ 1.90 900,000 $ 1.90 61,050,122 6.82 $ 0.34 49,980,471 $ 0.40

Note 1 - Organization and Des26

Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business (Details Textual)	Dec. 22, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018T
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] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Number of Major Customers		2
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Two Largest Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		63.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Number of Major Customers		2
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Two Largest Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		0.00%
AMIRON Products [Member]
Mineral Processing Plant, Annual Capacity | T		45,000
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		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total	$ (319,039)	$ (1,875,446)	$ (12,395,021)	$ (4,603,886)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total			(1,125,686)	$ (483,308)
Assets, Current, Total	536,694		536,694		$ 280,839
Liabilities, Current, Total	1,202,880		1,202,880		1,233,077
Accrued Bonuses, Current	63,537		63,537
Notes Payable, Current, Total	66,415		66,415		$ 212,134
Accounts Payable to Compounder	159,310		159,310
Current Liabilities [Member]
Disputed Accrued Expenses	156,200		156,200
Financing of D&O and G/L Policies [Member]
Notes Payable, Current, Total	59,810		59,810
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member]
Interest Payable	$ 338,741		$ 338,741

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting a28

Note 3 - Basis of Reporting and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Depreciation, Total	$ 321,818	$ 328,980	644,962	659,765
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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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 ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 9,255,537	$ 9,255,537
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(7,098,108)	(6,453,146)
Total	2,157,429	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 ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	$ 12,842,158	$ 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 ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative liability	$ 748,417	$ 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	748,417
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative liability	8,000,101	$ 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	$ 8,000,101

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme33

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Derivatives Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Balance, beginning	$ 2,047,264	$ 2,176,552
Net unrealized gain (loss) included in operations	6,578,504	(1,636,841)
Balance, ending	8,748,518	564,749
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes	0	25,038
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Issuance of additional Series 2023 Notes	$ 122,750	$ 0

Note 5 - Fair Value Measureme34

Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Valuation Assumptions (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]		Jun. 30, 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)		$ 0.17	$ 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		5.08	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		130.4	115.3
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Measurment input		2.73	2.24
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Market price and estimated fair value of stock (in dollars per share)		$ 0.17	$ 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		5.09	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		130.4	115.3
Series A PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]
Measurment input		2.73	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	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 17, 2017	Oct. 17, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance		$ 9,255,537		$ 9,255,537		$ 9,255,537
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest		705	$ 1,216	6,206	$ 2,743
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		$ 1,784,115

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Pay36

Note 6 - Notes and Leases Payable - Summary of Note Payable (Details) - USD ($)		Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Note payable for equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a)		$ 66.415	$ 212,134
Less: Current Portion		(66,415)	(212,134)
Notes Payable, Long-Term Portion		0	0
Note Payable Mining Equipment [Member]
Note payable for equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a)	[1]	6,605	13,073
Note Payable Insurance Company [Member]
Note payable for equipment, payable $1,339 monthly, including interest (a)	[2],[3]	$ 59,810	$ 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) - Note Payable Insurance Company [Member] - USD ($)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Minimum [Member]
Note payable, monthly payment	$ 5,045	$ 5,045
Maximum [Member]
Note payable, monthly payment	$ 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	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 01, 2013
Paid-in-Kind Interest						$ 770,815	$ 2,007,329
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights					24,813,373	24,813,373		18,813,373
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights					$ 0.15	$ 0.15		$ 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					$ 8,000,101	$ 8,000,101		1,883,630
Series 2023 PIK Note Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability, Total					748,417	748,417		163,634
Series A Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price		$ 0.40
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 19,848,486
Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price		$ 0.59
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, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.00%							10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price		$ 0.90							$ 0.90
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 19,848,486
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts, Total					80,142	2,239,656		5,808,294
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest						304,977		2,797,836
Convertible Notes Payable, Total					21,458,096	21,458,096		26,909,721
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Series 2023 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage										10.00%	10.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price										$ 1.40
Debt Instrument, Face Amount											$ 10,500,000
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts, Total								200,360
Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest					50,115	61,681		2,019,717
Convertible Notes Payable, Total					$ 14,497,104	$ 14,497,104		$ 16,090,721
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 ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Nov. 03, 2014
Less: Discount	$ (6,941,703)	$ (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	43,367,095	43,000,437
Less: Discount	(6,941,703)	(9,240,138)
Less: Deferred Financing Cost	(470,192)	(515,694)
PIK Note Payable, Net	35,955,200	33,244,605
Derivative Liability	8,748,518	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	(1,453,542)	(1,538,299)
Less: Deferred Financing Cost	(201,756)	(221,280)
PIK Note Payable, Net	14,497,104	14,331,142
Derivative Liability	748,417	163,634
Payment in Kind (PIK) Note [Member] | Series A Notes [Member]
PIK Note Payable, Gross	27,214,693	26,909,716
Less: Discount	(5,488,161)	(7,701,839)
Less: Deferred Financing Cost	(268,436)	(294,414)
PIK Note Payable, Net	21,548,096	18,913,463
Derivative Liability	$ 8,000,101	$ 1,883,630

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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	173,638,549	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	$ 0.15	$ 0.14
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, in Lieu of Payment for Fees Associated with Private Placement		2,275,000
Stock Issued During Period, in Lieu of Payment for Fees Associated with Private Placement, Price Per Share		$ 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	173,638,549	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	17,375,000
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	2,000,000
Private Placement [Member]
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.15
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	8,000,000	26,500,000
Convertible Units, Number of Warrants Called by Each Unit	1	1
Convertible Units, Number of Common Shares Called by Each Unit	1	1
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right	1	0.25
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	$ 0.08	$ 0.04

Note 9 - Options and Warrants42

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (Details Textual)	Dec. 14, 2017USD ($)$ / shares$ / itemshares	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)$ / 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			4,224,999
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares			$ 0.11
Price Per Unit | $ / item	0.04
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value		$ 4,114,914	$ 4,114,914
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		192,299	775,299
Time-based Unvested Options [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options		442,520	$ 442,520
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			193 days
Performance-based Unvested Options [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options		$ 354,750	$ 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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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	8,000,000
Issued, warrant, weighted average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.15
Exercised, warrant (in shares) | shares	(2,000,000)
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	24,813,373
Outstanding at end of year, warrant, weighted average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.15

Note 9 - Options and Warrants44

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock - Summary of the Status of the Warrants Outstanding (Details) - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants (in shares)	24,813,373
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	5 years 73 days
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 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)	2 years 292 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
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)	2,068,750
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	4 years 109 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 182 days
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10
Exercise Price 5 [Member]
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Shares Issuable upon Exercise of Outstanding Warrants (in shares)	8,000,000
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Year)	3 years
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.15

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]	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018
Dividend Yield	0.00%
Minimum [Member]
Expected Life (in years) (Year)	2 years 175 days
Expected Volatility	163.73%
Risk Free Interest Rate	2.54%
Maximum [Member]
Expected Life (in years) (Year)	2 years 350 days
Expected Volatility	177.59%
Risk Free Interest Rate	2.62%

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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 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	4,224,999
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.11
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 June 30, 2018 (in shares) | shares	61,050,122
Outstanding at June 30, 2018 (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.34

Note 9 - Options and Warrants47

Note 9 - Options and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock - Summary of the Status of the Options Outstanding (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018$ / sharesshares
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	61,050,122
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 299 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.34
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	49,980,471
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.40
Exercise Price 1 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	35,322,222
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	9 years 124 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.06
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	26,697,225
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 175 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.075
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	408,968
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.075
Exercise Price 3 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	377,777
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 339 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.11
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	69,444
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.11
Exercise Price 4 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	3,000,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 222 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.12
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,000,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.12
Exercise Price 5 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	500,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 47 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 6 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	81,395
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 233 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 7 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	100,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 80 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 8 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,066,155
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 317 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 9 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	2,087,500
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 105 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 10 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	35,595
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 288 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 11 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	474,815
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 313 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 12 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	234,506
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 233 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 13 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	81,522
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 204 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 14 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	200,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 229 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 15 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	150,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 222 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 16 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	7,233,277
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	182 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 17 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	488,356
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 324 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.73
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	488,356
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.73
Exercise Price 18 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	3,104,653
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 237 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 19 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	975,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 346 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 20 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 51 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 21 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 361 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 22 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	115,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 270 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 23 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	300,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 328 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 24 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	3,077,060
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 142 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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 25 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	900,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 51 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	61,050,122	21,897,479
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	24,813,373	3,744,623
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	94,413,680	40,677,826

Note 11 - Commitments and Con49

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Operating Leases Monthly Rent	$ 6,000
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract	5 years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	$ 442,997
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year	53,766
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	163,998
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	277,518
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	394,452
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	$ 423,828

Note 12 - Subsequent Events (De

Note 12 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - $ / shares	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Shares Issued, Price Per Share		$ 0.04
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights		24,813,373	18,813,373
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights		$ 0.15	$ 0.14
Subsequent Event [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights	1,875,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights	$ 0.15
Private Placement [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues		8,000,000	26,500,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share		$ 0.15
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights		$ 0.08	$ 0.04
Private Placement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues	1,875,000
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 0.08