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IDR Idaho Strategic Resources Inc

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Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

06/05/2024 11:30am

Edgar (US Regulatory)


 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM  10-Q

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

 

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _____________ to ____________

 

Commission File No. 001-41320

 

IDAHO STRATEGIC RESOURCES, INC

(Name of small business issuer in its charter)

 

Idaho

 

82-0490295

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer identification No.)

 

201 N. Third Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

(208) 625-9001

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $0.00 par value

IDR

NYSE American

 

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒     No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒     No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

Large Accelerated Filer

Accelerated Filer

Non-Accelerated Filer

Small Reporting Company

 

 

Emerging Growth Company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicated by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes      No ☒

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

 

At May 1, 2024, 12,740,362 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.

 

 

 

 

IDAHO STRATEGIC RESOURCES, INC

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD

ENDED MARCH 31, 2024

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I -FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements

3

ITEM 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

13

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

16

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

16

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

17

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

17

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

17

ITEM 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

17

ITEM 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

17

ITEM 5.

Other Information

17

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

18

 

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1: Financial Statements

 

Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

 

 

March 31,

2024

 

 

December 31,

2023

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$5,295,457

 

 

$2,286,999

 

Gold sales receivable

 

 

1,238,474

 

 

 

1,038,867

 

Inventories

 

 

796,836

 

 

 

876,681

 

Joint venture receivable

 

 

1,598

 

 

 

2,080

 

Investment in equity securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,649

 

Other current assets

 

 

209,824

 

 

 

236,837

 

Total current assets

 

 

7,542,189

 

 

 

4,447,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

 

 

10,665,673

 

 

 

10,233,640

 

Mineral properties, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

9,088,070

 

 

 

7,898,878

 

Investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc

 

 

340,636

 

 

 

338,769

 

Investment in joint venture

 

 

435,000

 

 

 

435,000

 

Reclamation bond

 

 

251,310

 

 

 

251,310

 

Deposits

 

 

377,420

 

 

 

285,079

 

Total assets

 

$28,700,298

 

 

$23,889,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$485,363

 

 

$484,221

 

Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses

 

 

272,476

 

 

 

266,670

 

Notes payable, current portion

 

 

1,090,329

 

 

 

978,246

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,848,168

 

 

 

1,729,137

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset retirement obligations

 

 

291,223

 

 

 

286,648

 

Notes payable, long term

 

 

2,167,060

 

 

 

1,338,406

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

2,458,283

 

 

 

1,625,054

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

4,306,451

 

 

 

3,354,191

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common stock, no par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; March 31, 2024-12,683,037 and December 31, 2023- 12,397,615 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

36,664,576

 

 

 

34,963,739

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(15,039,529)

 

 

(17,210,638)

Total Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc stockholders’ equity

 

 

21,625,047

 

 

 

17,753,101

 

Non-controlling interest

 

 

2,768,800

 

 

 

2,782,497

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

24,393,847

 

 

 

20,535,598

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$28,700,298

 

 

$23,889,789

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales of products

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,341,596

 

Total revenue

 

 

5,898,938

 

 

 

3,341,596

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of Sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales and other direct production costs

 

 

2,558,913

 

 

 

2,147,960

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

501,788

 

 

 

328,037

 

Total costs of sales

 

 

3,060,701

 

 

 

2,475,997

 

Gross profit

 

 

2,838,237

 

 

 

865,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration

 

 

267,848

 

 

 

273,442

 

Management

 

 

109,100

 

 

 

68,911

 

Professional services

 

 

154,244

 

 

 

240,805

 

General and administrative

 

 

160,663

 

 

 

263,298

 

Loss on disposal of equipment

 

 

4,409

 

 

 

6,120

 

Total other operating expenses

 

 

696,264

 

 

 

852,576

 

Operating income

 

 

2,141,973

 

 

 

13,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (income) expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity income on investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc

 

 

(1,867)

 

 

(350)

Timber revenue net of costs

 

 

(13,357)

 

 

(20,724)

(Gain) loss on investment in equity securities

 

 

453

 

 

 

(5)

Interest income

 

 

(19,635)

 

 

(18,932)

Interest expense

 

 

20,565

 

 

 

8,848

 

Total other (income) expense

 

 

(13,841)

 

 

(31,163)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

2,155,814

 

 

 

44,186

 

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

(15,295)

 

 

(16,413)

Net income attributable to Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

 

$2,171,109

 

 

$60,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share-basic

 

$0.17

 

 

$0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common share outstanding-basic

 

 

12,513,374

 

 

 

12,200,857

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per common share-diluted

 

$0.17

 

 

$0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted

 

 

12,673,172

 

 

 

12,205,567

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)

For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

 

 

Common Stock Shares

 

 

Common Stock Amount

 

 

Accumulated Deficit Attributable to Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

 

 

Non-Controlling Interest

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance January 1, 2023

 

 

12,098,070

 

 

$33,245,622

 

 

$(18,368,384)

 

$2,835,832

 

 

$17,713,070

 

Contribution from non-controlling interest in New Jersey Mill Joint Venture

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,601

 

 

 

1,601

 

Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs

 

 

158,453

 

 

 

878,503

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

878,503

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

60,599

 

 

 

(16,413)

 

 

44,186

 

Balance March 31, 2023

 

 

12,256,523

 

 

$34,124,125

 

 

$(18,307,785)

 

$2,821,020

 

 

$18,637,360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance January 1, 2024

 

 

12,397,615

 

 

$34,963,739

 

 

$(17,210,638)

 

$2,782,497

 

 

$20,535,598

 

Contribution from non-controlling interest in New Jersey Mill Joint Venture

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,598

 

 

 

1,598

 

Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs

 

 

127,152

 

 

 

847,492

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

847,492

 

Issuance of common stock for warrants exercised

 

 

147,026

 

 

 

823,346

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

823,346

 

Issuance of common stock for stock options exercise

 

 

5,357

 

 

 

29,999

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

29,999

 

Issuance of common stock for cashless stock options exercise

 

 

5,887

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,171,109

 

 

 

(15,295)

 

 

2,155,814

 

Balance March 31, 2024

 

 

12,683,037

 

 

$36,664,576

 

 

$(15,039,529)

 

$2,768,800

 

 

$24,393,847

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$2,155,814

 

 

$44,186

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

501,788

 

 

 

328,037

 

Loss on disposal of equipment

 

 

4,409

 

 

 

6,120

 

Accretion of asset retirement obligation

 

 

4,575

 

 

 

3,899

 

Loss on investment in equity securities

 

 

453

 

 

 

-

 

Equity income on investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc

 

 

(1,867)

 

 

(350)

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold sales receivable

 

 

(199,607)

 

 

(432,393)

Inventories

 

 

79,845

 

 

 

72,669

 

Joint venture receivable

 

 

482

 

 

 

(1,601)

Other current assets

 

 

27,013

 

 

 

11,856

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

1,142

 

 

 

64,565

 

Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses

 

 

5,806

 

 

 

63,774

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

2,579,853

 

 

 

160,762

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

(322,596)

 

 

(129,249)

Deposits on equipment

 

 

(123,060)

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,500

 

Additions to mineral property

 

 

(564,355)

 

 

(284,272)

Proceeds from sale of investment in equity securities

 

 

5,196

 

 

 

-

 

Investment in equity securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

(11,100)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

 

(1,004,815)

 

 

(416,121)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance cost

 

 

847,492

 

 

 

878,503

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock for warrants exercised

 

 

823,346

 

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock for stock options exercised

 

 

29,999

 

 

 

-

 

Principal payments on notes payable

 

 

(269,015)

 

 

(238,354)

Principal payments on notes payable, related parties

 

 

-

 

 

 

(10,618)

Contributions from non-controlling interest

 

 

1,598

 

 

 

1,601

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

1,433,420

 

 

 

631,132

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

3,008,458

 

 

 

375,773

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

2,286,999

 

 

 

1,638,031

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$5,295,457

 

 

$2,013,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposit on equipment applied to purchase

 

$30,719

 

 

$42,610

 

Notes payable for equipment purchase

 

$559,752

 

 

 

-

 

Notes payable for mineral property purchase

 

$650,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

1. The Company and Significant Accounting Policies

 

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the management of Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (“IDR”, “Idaho Strategic” or the “Company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements; accordingly, it is possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material effect on the reported amounts of the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations. Operating results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024.

 

For further information refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, in the Company’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2024.

 

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiary, the New Jersey Mill Joint Venture (“NJMJV”). Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The portion of entities owned by other investors is presented as non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations.

 

Revenue Recognition

Gold Revenue Recognition and Receivables-Sales of gold sold directly to customers are recorded as revenues and receivables upon completion of the performance obligations and transfer of control of the product to the customer. For concentrate sales, the performance obligation is met, the transaction price can be reasonably estimated, and revenue is recognized generally at the time of shipment at estimated forward prices for the anticipated month of settlement. Due to the time elapsed from shipment to the customer and the final settlement with the customer, prices at which sales of concentrates will be settled are estimated. Previously recorded sales and accounts receivable are adjusted to estimated settlement metals prices until final settlement by the customer. For sales of doré and metals from doré, the performance obligation is met, the transaction price is known, and revenue is recognized at the time of transfer of control of the agreed-upon metal quantities to the customer by the refiner.

 

Sales and accounts receivable for concentrate shipments are recorded net of charges by the customer for treatment, refining, smelting losses, and other charges negotiated with the customers. Charges are estimated upon shipment of concentrates based on contractual terms, and actual charges typically do not vary materially from estimates. Costs charged by customers include fixed costs per ton of concentrate and price escalators. Refining, selling, and shipping costs related to sales of doré and metals from doré are recorded to cost of sales as incurred. See Note 4 for more information on our sales of products.

 

Other Revenue Recognition-Revenue from harvest of raw timber is recognized when the performance obligation under a contract and transfer of the timber have both been completed. Sales of timber found on the Company’s mineral properties are not a part of normal operations.

 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of full cost of production or estimated net realizable value based on current metal prices. Costs consist of mining, transportation, and milling costs including applicable overhead, depreciation, depletion, and amortization relating to the operations. Costs are allocated based on the stage at which the ore is in the production process. Supplies inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.

 

Mine Exploration and Development Costs

The Company expenses exploration costs as such in the period they occur. The mine development stage begins once the Company identifies ore reserves which is based on a determination whether an ore body can be economically developed. Expenditures incurred during the development stage are capitalized as deferred development costs and include such costs for drift, ramps, raises, and related infrastructure. Costs to improve, alter, or rehabilitate primary development assets which appreciably extend the life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency or safety of such assets are also capitalized. The development stage ends when the production stage of ore reserves begins. Amortization of deferred development costs is calculated using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable mineral ounces.

 

Fair Value Measurements

When required to measure assets or liabilities at fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used. The Company determines the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. The categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Level 1 uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 uses significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 uses significant unobservable inputs. The amount of the total gains or losses for the period that are included in earnings are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date. At December 31, 2023, the Company had equity securities measured at fair value using level 1 quoted prices and no liabilities required measurement at fair value. At March 31, 2024, the Company had no assets or liabilities that required measurement at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

1. The Company and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Accounting for Investments in Joint Ventures (“JV”) and Equity Method Investments

Investment in JVs-For JVs where the Company holds more than 50% of the voting interest and has significant influence, the JV is consolidated with the presentation of non-controlling interest. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and its representation on the venture’s management committee.

For JVs in which the Company does not have joint control or significant influence, the cost method is used. For those JVs in which there is joint control between the parties, the equity method is utilized whereby the Company’s share of the ventures’ earnings and losses is included in the statement of operations as earnings in JVs and its investments therein are adjusted by a similar amount. The Company periodically assesses its investments in JVs for impairment. If management determines that a decline in fair value is other than temporary it will write-down the investment and charge the impairment against operations.

 

Equity Method Investments-Investments in companies and joint ventures in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but do not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and representation on governing bodies. Under the equity method of accounting, our share of the net earnings or losses of the investee are included in net income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. We evaluate equity method investments whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate the carrying amounts of such investments may be impaired. If a decline in the value of an equity method investment is determined to be other than temporary, a loss is recorded in earnings in the current period. At March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company's 37% common stock holding of Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc. (“Buckskin”) is accounted for using the equity method (Note 10).

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s percentage ownership and method of accounting for each JV and equity method investment is as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

JV/Equity

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

NJMJV

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

Butte Highlands JV, LLC

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

Buckskin

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 

 

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2024 financial statement presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on net loss, stockholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

 

Investments in Equity Securities

Investments in equity securities are generally measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses for equity securities resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in current earnings. If an equity security does not have a readily determinable fair value, we may elect to measure the security at its cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment in the same issuer. At the end of each reporting period, we reassess whether an equity investment security without a readily determinable fair value qualifies to be measured at cost less impairment, consider whether impairment indicators exist to evaluate if an equity investment security is impaired and, if so, record an impairment loss. At the end of each reporting period, unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in current earnings. Upon sale of an equity security, the realized gain or loss is recognized in current earnings.

 

New Accounting Pronouncement

In August 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-05, Business Combinations-Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement, which clarifies the business combination accounting for joint venture formations. The amendments in the ASU seek to reduce diversity in practice that has resulted from a lack of authoritative guidance regarding the accounting for the formation of joint ventures in separate financial statements. The amendments also seek to clarify the initial measurement of joint venture net assets, including businesses contributed to a joint venture. The guidance is applicable to all entities involved in the formation of a joint venture. The amendments are effective for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. We do not expect adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, amending reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures, amending income tax disclosure requirements for the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and are applied prospectively. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

 

2. Going Concern

 

The Company is currently producing profitably from underground mining at the Golden Chest Mine. In the past, the Company has been successful in raising required capital from sale of common stock, forward gold contracts, and debt. As a result of its profitable production, equity sales and potential debt borrowings or restructurings, management believes cash flows from operations and existing cash are sufficient to conduct planned operations and meet contractual obligations for the next 12 months.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

3. Inventories

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s inventories consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Concentrate inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

In process

 

$110,526

 

 

$28,778

 

Finished goods

 

 

31,784

 

 

 

239,361

 

Total concentrate inventory

 

 

142,310

 

 

 

268,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mine parts and supplies

 

 

440,881

 

 

 

374,456

 

Mill parts and supplies

 

 

137,961

 

 

 

158,402

 

Core drilling supplies and materials

 

 

75,684

 

 

 

75,684

 

Total supplies inventory

 

 

654,526

 

 

 

608,542

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$796,836

 

 

$876,681

 

 

4. Sales of Products

 

Our products consist of both gold flotation concentrates which we sell to a single broker (H&H Metals), and an unrefined gold-silver product known as doré which we sell to a precious metal refinery. At March 31, 2024, metals that had been sold but not finally settled included 5,737 ounces of which 4,421 ounces were sold at a predetermined price with the remaining 1,316 exposed to future price changes. The Company has received provisional payments on the sale of these ounces with the remaining amount due reflected in gold sales receivable. Sales of products by metal type for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Gold

 

$6,121,129

 

 

$3,484,034

 

Silver

 

 

24,245

 

 

 

9,522

 

Less: Smelter and refining charges

 

 

(246,436)

 

 

(151,960)

Total

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,341,596

 

 

Sales by significant product type for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 were as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Concentrate sales to H&H Metal

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,203,491

 

Dore sales to refinery

 

 

-

 

 

 

138,105

 

Total

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,341,596

 

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our gold sales receivable balance related to contracts with customers of $1,238,474 and $1,038,867, respectively, consist only of amounts due from H&H Metals. There is no allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

5. Related Party Transactions

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no notes payable to related parties. On May 10, 2023, the Company paid the remaining amount due to Ophir Holdings, a company owned by two officers and one former officer of the Company. Prior to this payment, there was a related party interest expense of $715 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 associated with this note.

 

The Company leases office space from certain related parties on a month-to-month basis. $2,000 per month is paid to NP Depot LLC, a company owned by the Company’s president, John Swallow and approximately $1,700 is paid quarterly to Mine Systems Design Inc which is partially owned by the Company’s vice president, Grant Brackebusch. Payments under these short-term lease arrangements are included in general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and for the three-months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

March 31,

2024

 

 

2023

 

$

7,620

 

 

$6,395

 

 

6. JV Arrangements

 

NJMJV Agreement

The Company owns 65% of the NJMJV and has significant influence in its operations. Thus, the JV is included in the consolidated financial statements along with presentation of the non-controlling interest. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, an account receivable existed with Crescent Silver, LLC (“Crescent”), the other JV participant, for $1,598 and $2,080, respectively, for shared operating costs as defined in the JV agreement.

 

Butte Highlands JV, LLC

On January 29, 2016, the Company purchased a 50% interest in Butte Highlands JV, LLC (“BHJV”) for a total consideration of $435,000. Highland Mining, LLC (“Highland”) is the other 50% owner and manager of the JV. Under the agreement, Highland will fund all future project exploration and mine development costs. The agreement stipulates that Highland is manager of BHJV and will manage BHJV until such time as all mine development costs, less $2 million are distributed to Highland out of the proceeds from future mine production. The Company has determined that because it does not currently have significant influence over the JV’s activities, it accounts for its investment on a cost basis.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

7. Earnings per Share

 

Net income per share is computed by dividing the net amount excluding net income (loss) attributable to a non-controlling interest by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants, and other convertible securities. Such common stock equivalents are included or excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share for each period as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

 

Three-Months

 

 

Three-Months

 

Incremental shares included in diluted net income per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

109,243

 

 

 

4,710

 

Stock purchase warrants

 

 

50,555

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

159,798

 

 

 

4,710

 

Potentially dilutive shares excluded from diluted net income per share as inclusion would have an antidilutive effect:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

-

 

 

 

358,953

 

Stock purchase warrants

 

 

-

 

 

 

289,294

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

825,247

 

 

8. Property, Plant, and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Mill

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$225,289

 

 

$225,289

 

Building

 

 

536,193

 

 

 

536,193

 

Equipment

 

 

4,192,940

 

 

 

4,192,940

 

 

 

 

4,954,422

 

 

 

4,954,422

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,481,546)

 

 

(1,430,323)

Total mill

 

 

3,472,876

 

 

 

3,524,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings

 

 

624,657

 

 

 

624,657

 

Equipment

 

 

9,667,536

 

 

 

8,786,492

 

 

 

 

10,292,193

 

 

 

9,411,149

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(3,852,811)

 

 

(3,455,023)

Total building and equipment

 

 

6,439,382

 

 

 

5,956,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear Creek

 

 

266,934

 

 

 

266,934

 

BOW

 

 

230,449

 

 

 

230,449

 

Gillig

 

 

79,137

 

 

 

79,137

 

Highwater

 

 

40,133

 

 

 

40,133

 

Salmon property

 

 

136,762

 

 

 

136,762

 

Total land

 

 

753,415

 

 

 

753,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$10,665,673

 

 

$10,233,640

 

 

9. Mineral Properties

 

Mineral properties at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Golden Chest

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Property

 

$4,210,566

 

 

$4,191,189

 

Infrastructure

 

 

3,007,937

 

 

 

2,814,164

 

Total Golden Chest

 

 

7,218,503

 

 

 

7,005,353

 

New Jersey

 

 

256,768

 

 

 

256,768

 

McKinley-Monarch

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

200,000

 

Butte Gulch

 

 

1,125,259

 

 

 

124,055

 

Potosi

 

 

150,385

 

 

 

150,385

 

Park Copper/Gold

 

 

78,000

 

 

 

78,000

 

Eastern Star

 

 

250,817

 

 

 

250,817

 

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

(191,662)

 

 

(166,500)

Total

 

$9,088,070

 

 

$7,898,878

 

 

In February 2024 the Company purchased the surface rights and subsequently cancelled the NSR from the previous agreement with the seller for a 169-acre parcel known as Butte Gulch adjacent to the Golden Chest. The Company had already owned the mineral rights to this property. The sale price was $1,001,000 of which $351,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $650,000 is payable to the seller (monthly interest only payments of $2,750 at 5% interest, for three years with a balloon payment of $650,000 at the end of the term). For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, interest expense was capitalized in association with the ramp access project at the Golden Chest as follows.

 

March 31, 2024

 

March 31, 2023

$

19,377

 

$

22,961

 

10. Investment in Buckskin

 

The investment in Buckskin is being accounted for using the equity method and resulted in recognition of equity income on the investment of $1,867 and $350 for the respective three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company makes an annual payment of $12,000 to Buckskin per a mineral lease covering 218 acres of patented mining claims. As of March 31, 2024, the Company holds 37% of Buckskin’s outstanding shares.

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

11. Notes Payable

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, notes payable are as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Building in Salmon, Idaho, 60-month note payable, 7.00% interest payable monthly through June 2027, monthly payments of $2,500 with a balloon payment of $260,886 in July 2027

 

$294,918

 

 

$297,230

 

Butte Gulch vacant mineral property, 5.00% interest payable monthly through January 2027, monthly interest only payments of $2,750 with a balloon payment of $650,000 in February 2027

 

 

650,000

 

 

 

-

 

Resemin Muki Bolter, 36-month note payable, 7.00% interest payable monthly through January 2025, monthly payments of $14,821

 

 

145,118

 

 

 

186,557

 

Paus 2 yd LHD, 60-month note payable, 4.78% interest rate payable through September 2024, monthly payments of $5,181

 

 

35,675

 

 

 

50,672

 

Paus 2 yd LHD, 60-month note payable, 3.45% interest rate payable through July 2024, monthly payments of $4,847

 

 

19,249

 

 

 

33,541

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable monthly through February 2024, monthly payments of $303

 

 

-

 

 

 

604

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable monthly through June 2024, monthly payments of $627

 

 

1,867

 

 

 

3,713

 

Two CarryAll transports, 36-month note payable, 6.3% interest rate payable monthly through May 2025, monthly payments of $1,515

 

 

20,408

 

 

 

24,591

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 6.3% interest rate payable monthly through June 2025, monthly payments of $866

 

 

12,466

 

 

 

14,843

 

Two CarryAll transports, 48-month note payable, 5.9% interest rate payable monthly through June 2027, monthly payments of $1,174

 

 

41,566

 

 

 

44,447

 

CarryAll transport, 48-month note payable, 5.9% interest rate payable monthly through April 2028, monthly payments of $576

 

 

24,554

 

 

 

-

 

Sandvik LH203 LHD, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest payable monthly through May 2024, monthly payments of $10,352

 

 

20,588

 

 

 

51,182

 

Sandvik LH202 LHD, 36-month note payable, 6.9% interest payable monthly through August 2025, monthly payments of $4,933

 

 

79,676

 

 

 

92,948

 

Doosan Compressor, 36-month note payable, 6.99% interest payable monthly through July 2024, monthly payments of $602

 

 

2,378

 

 

 

4,126

 

Komatsu WX04 LHD, 24-month note payable, 8.24% interest rate payable monthly through April 2026, monthly payments of $16,642

 

 

367,068

 

 

 

-

 

Caterpillar 306 excavator, 48-month note payable, 4.6% interest payable monthly through November 2024, monthly payments of $1,512

 

 

11,886

 

 

 

16,251

 

Caterpillar R1600 LHD, 48-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable through January 2025, monthly payments of $17,125

 

 

167,765

 

 

 

216,880

 

Caterpillar R1600 LHD bucket, 24-month note payable, 2.06% interest rate payable monthly through April 2026, monthly payments of $4,572

 

 

107,415

 

 

 

-

 

Caterpillar AD30 underground truck, 40-month note payable, 8.01% interest rate payable through October 2026, monthly payments of $29,656

 

 

827,982

 

 

 

899,417

 

Caterpillar 259D3 skid steer, 36-month note payable, 8.50% interest rate payable monthly through December 2026, monthly payments of $1,836

 

 

53,854

 

 

 

58,156

 

SBA Economic Injury Disaster (“EIDL”) Loan 30 year note payable, 3.75% interest payable monthly through December 2054, monthly payments of $731

 

 

158,835

 

 

 

160,123

 

2022 Dodge Ram, 75-month note payable, 5.99% interest rate payable monthly through June 2028, monthly payments of $1,152

 

 

51,763

 

 

 

54,418

 

2016 Dodge Ram, 75-month note payable, 5.99% interest rate payable monthly through June 2028, monthly payments of $1,190

 

 

53,453

 

 

 

56,194

 

2020 Ford Transit Van, 72-month note payable, 9.24% interest rate payable monthly through December 2028, monthly payments of $1,060

 

 

48,739

 

 

 

50,759

 

2024 Dodge Ram, 60-month note payable, 9.94% interest rate payable monthly through February 2029, monthly payments of $1,293

 

 

60,166

 

 

 

-

 

Total notes payable

 

 

3,257,389

 

 

 

2,316,652

 

Due within one year

 

 

1,090,329

 

 

 

978,246

 

Due after one year

 

$2,167,060

 

 

$1,338,406

 

 

All notes except the SBA EIDL loan are collateralized by the property or equipment purchased in connection with each note. Future principal payments of notes payable at March 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

12 months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

$1,090,329

 

2026

 

 

695,133

 

2027

 

 

966,287

 

2028

 

 

328,681

 

2029

 

 

33,583

 

2030

 

 

3,454

 

Thereafter

 

 

139,922

 

Total

 

$3,257,389

 

 

 
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Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

12. Stockholders’ Equity

 

Stock Issuance Activity

In the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued common stock as follows:

 

 

·

Sold 127,152 shares of common stock at an average price of $6.67 per share for $847,492.

 

·

Issued 147,026 shares of common stock in exchange for outstanding warrants for $823,346.

 

·

Issued 5,357 shares of common stock in exchange for outstanding stock options for $29,999,

 

·

Issued 5,887 shares of common stock for outstanding stock options via cashless exercise.

 

The Company closed a private placement in February 2023. Under the private placement, the Company sold 123,365 shares of common stock at $5.50 per share and 35,088 shares of common stock at $5.70 per share for net proceeds of $878,503.

 

Stock Purchase Warrants Outstanding

 

The activity in stock purchase warrants is as follows:

 

Number of

Warrants

 

 

Exercise Prices

 

Balance December 31, 2022 and 2023

 

 

289,294

 

 

$

5.60-7.00

 

Exercised

 

 

(147,026)

 

$5.60

 

Balance March 31, 2024

 

 

142,268

 

 

$

5.60-7.00

 

These warrants expire as follows:

 

Shares

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

Expiration Date

 

 

 

 

88,696

 

 

$5.60

 

 

October 15, 2024

 

 

 

 

53,572

 

 

$7.00

 

 

November 12, 2024

 

 

 

 

142,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. Stock Options

 

There were no stock options granted during the three-months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Activity in the Company’s stock options is as follows:

 

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Prices

 

Balance December 31, 2022

 

 

535,953

 

 

$5.47

 

Forfeited

 

 

(58,504)

 

$5.47

 

Balance December 31, 2023

 

 

477,449

 

 

$5.47

 

Exercised

 

 

(22,073)

 

$5.50

 

Forfeited

 

 

(10,144)

 

$5.50

 

Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2024

 

 

445,232

 

 

$5.47

 

 

In the first quarter of 2024 16,716 options were exchanged for 5,887 shares in a cashless exercise by employees. Options exercised in the first quarter of 2024 had an intrinsic value of $65,229. At March 31, 2024, outstanding stock options have a weighted average remaining term of approximately 0.85 years and have an intrinsic value of $1,332,314.

 

14. Subsequent Events

Subsequent to March 31, 2024, 29,763 shares of common stock have been issued in exchange for outstanding warrants for net proceeds of $166,673. Additionally, subsequent to March 31, 2024 69,861 options were exchanged for 27,562 shares in a cashless exercise by employees.

 

 
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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q, including in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided for under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our forward-looking statements include our current expectations and projections about future results, performance, results of litigation, prospects and opportunities, including reserves and other mineralization. We have tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “feel,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, our forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

 

These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those set forth under Part I, Item 1A.–Risk Factors in our 2023 Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1.A.-Risk Factors in this Form 10-Q. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Idaho Strategic or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Except as required by federal securities laws, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Plan of Operation

Idaho Strategic is a gold producer and critical minerals/rare earth element (“REE”) exploration company focused on a diversified asset base and cash flows from operations. Its portfolio of mineral properties are located in the historic producing silver and gold districts of the Coeur d’Alene Mining region of north Idaho and the Elk City region of north-central Idaho, as well as the historic REE-Thorium Belt located near the city of Salmon in central Idaho.

 

The Company’s plan of operation is to generate positive cash flow, increase its gold production and asset base over time while being mindful of corporate overhead. The Company’s management is focused on utilizing its in-house technical and operating skills to build a portfolio of producing mines and milling operations with a focus on gold production and exploration for REEs.

 

The Company’s gold properties include: the Golden Chest Mine (currently in production), and the New Jersey Mill (majority ownership interest), as well as the Eastern Star exploration property and other less advanced properties. The Company’s primary focus as it relates to its gold properties is to continue to grow production at the Golden Chest Mine and look to reinvest the cash flow into both the Golden Chest, the New Jersey Mill, and furthering its exploration efforts near the Golden Chest, as well as at its REE properties.

 

In addition to its gold properties, Idaho Strategic has three REE exploration properties in Idaho known as Lemhi Pass, Diamond Creek, and Mineral Hill. Following observation of industry dynamics and in early response to events impacting long-term domestic critical mineral supply and demand trends, the Company’s strategic expansion into REE’s also aids in diversifying its holdings. The Company believes the anticipated demand for these elements in the electrification of motorized vehicles, defense spending, and a renewed focus on the United States’ domestic critical minerals supply chain security may benefit domestic holders of such assets. The Company also believes it has a first-mover advantage with its addition of recognized REE land holdings in Idaho. To date, Idaho Strategic has conducted numerous exploration programs on its REE properties which include drilling, trenching, sampling, and mapping of certain areas within the Company’s 19,090-acre landholdings.

 

Idaho Strategic has been able to demonstrate and utilize its track record of operations and experience in mining, milling, and exploring at the Golden Chest to develop relationships with different state government agencies, universities, national labs, and other government and non-government entities to advance its REE exploration activities on multiple fronts. Idaho Strategic plans to continue to look for additional partnerships to find mutually beneficial solutions to advance the U.S.' domestic REE supply chain.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

We have, besides our estimates of the amount of depreciation on our assets, two critical accounting estimates. The ounces of gold contained in our process and concentrate inventory is based on assays taken at the time the ore is processed and the ounces of gold contained in shipped concentrate which is based upon assays taken prior to shipment however subject to final assays at the refinery, these shipments are also subject to the fluctuation in gold prices between our shipment date and estimated and actual final settlement date. Also, the reclamation bond obligation on our balance sheet is based on an estimate of the future cost to recover and remediate our properties as required by our permits upon cessation of our operations and may differ when we cease operations.

 

Our concentrate sales sometimes involve variable consideration, as they can be subject to changes in metals prices between the time of shipment and their final settlement. However, we can reasonably estimate the transaction price for the concentrate sales at the time of shipment using forward prices for the estimated month of settlement, and previously recorded sales and accounts receivable are adjusted to estimated settlement metals prices until final settlement for financial reporting purposes. The embedded derivative contained in our concentrate sales is adjusted to fair value through earnings each period prior to final settlement. It is unlikely a significant reversal of revenue for the concentrate receivable will occur upon final settlement of the lots. As such, we use the expected value method to price the concentrate until the final settlement date occurs, at which time the final transaction price is known. At March 31, 2024, metals that had been sold but not finally settled included 5,737 ounces of which 4,421 ounces were sold at a predetermined price with the remaining 1,316 exposed to future price changes. The Company has received provisional payments on the sale of these ounces with the remaining amount due reflected in gold sales receivable.

 

The asset retirement obligation and asset on our balance sheet is based on an estimate of the future cost to recover and remediate our properties as required by our permits upon cessation of our operations and may differ when we cease operations. At March 31, 2024 we reviewed our December 31, 2023 estimate that the cost of the machine and man hours probable to be needed to put our properties in the condition required by our permits once we cease operations. The March 31, 2024 estimated costs would be $104,000 for the Golden Chest property and $224,000 for the New Jersey Mine and Mill. For purposes of the estimate, we evaluated the expected life in years and costs that, initially, are comparable to rates that we would incur at the present. An expected present value technique is used to estimate the fair value of the liability. This includes inflating the estimated costs in today’s dollars using a reasonable inflation rate up to the date of expected retirement and discounting the inflated costs using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate. Upon initial recognition of the liability, the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset is increased by the same amount. The liability is accreted over time through periodic charges to earnings. In addition, the asset retirement cost is amortized over the life of the related asset. We are adding to the liability each year, and amortizing the asset over the estimated life, which decreases our net income in total each year. Changes resulting from revisions to the timing or amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as either an increase or a decrease in the carrying amount of the liability for an asset retirement obligation and the related asset retirement cost capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Upward revisions of the amount of undiscounted estimated cash flows are discounted using the current credit-adjusted risk-free rate. Downward revisions in the amount of undiscounted estimated cash flows are discounted using the credit-adjusted risk-free rate that existed when the original liability was recognized. The Company reviews, on an annual basis, unless otherwise deemed necessary, the asset retirement obligations. Separately, the Company accrues costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred and able to be reasonably estimated.

 

 
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Highlights during the first quarter of 2024 include:

 

REE Exploration

 

·

Idaho Strategic’s CEO and President, John Swallow, was invited by members from the U.S. Department of Energy to speak at the Future Needs for Responsible Mining of Critical Minerals workshop in Denver, CO on January 25th 2024.

 

 

Golden Chest/Operations

 

·

At the Golden Chest, ore mined from underground stopes totaled approximately 10,300 tonnes with all of the tonnage coming from H-Vein stopes. The 778 H-Vein stope mined during the quarter was a significant contributor to gold production as diluted vein samples taken during mining showed an average grade of 13.9 grams per tonne (gpt) gold for a total of 3,620 tonnes mined.

 

·

A total of 3,050 cubic meters of cemented rockfill (“CRF”) were placed during the quarter which is a quarterly record. The Main Access Ramp (“MAR”) and associated drifts and raises were advanced by 100 meters during the quarter.

 

·

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, a total of 10,300 dry metric tonnes (“dmt”) were processed at the Company’s New Jersey mill with a flotation feed head grade of 10.31 gpt gold and gold recovery of 93.0%.

 

 

Results of Operations

 

 

 

 

·

Our financial performance during the quarter is summarized below:

 

·

Revenue increased 76.5% to $5,898,938 from $3,341,596 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in revenue is largely due to the increased gold grade processed, as well as increased gold production throughout the quarter and a higher average gold price recognized on ounces sold. Gold production is expected to remain at approximately this level for the remainder of the year as mining on the H-Vein continues.

 

·

Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased from 25.9% in the first quarter of 2023 to 48.1% in the first quarter of 2024. This increase is due to the increased gold grade and higher average gold price recognized on ounces sold.

 

·

Operating income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, was $2,141,973 which is an increase of $2,128,950 from an operating income of $13,023 in the first quarter of 2023. The increase is due to the increased revenue from gold production, while maintaining a stable cost structure.

 

·

Other (income) expense decreased from income of $31,163 in the first quarter of 2023, to income of $13,841 in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease was mostly due to lower timber revenue in this reporting period compared to last, as well as an increase in interest expense between the two periods.

 

·

Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 was $2,155,814 compared to $44,186 for the three-months ended March 31, 2023. Taking out losses from non-controlling interests, Idaho Strategic’s net income was $2,171,109 and $60,599 for the first quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. This is a 35-fold increase year over year.

 

·

The consolidated net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 included non-cash charges as follows: depreciation and amortization of $501,788 ($328,037 in 2023), loss on disposal of equipment of $4,409 ($6,120 in 2023), accretion of asset retirement obligation of $4,575 ($3,899 in 2023), and equity income on investment in Buckskin of $1,867 ($350 in 2023) and a loss on investment in equity securities of $453, ($0 in 2023).

 

·

Cash cost and all-in sustaining cost per ounce decreased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to a higher ore grade mined. A core drilling exploration program is planned for the Golden Chest for starting in the second quarter of 2024 which will increase all-in sustaining costs for the remainder of the year.

 

 
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Cash Costs and All In Sustaining Costs (“AISC”) Reconciliation to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”)

Reconciliation of cost of sales and other direct production costs and depreciation, depletion, and amortization (GAAP) to cash cost per ounce and AISC per ounce (non-GAAP).

 

The table below presents reconciliations between the most comparable GAAP measure of cost of sales and other direct production costs and depreciation, depletion, and amortization to the non-GAAP measures of cash cost per ounce and all in sustaining costs per ounce for the Company’s gold production in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024, and 2023.

 

Cash cost per ounce is an important operating measure that we utilize to measure operating performance. AISC per ounce is an important measure that we utilize to assess net cash flow after costs for pre-development, exploration, reclamation, and sustaining capital. Current GAAP measures used in the mining industry, such as cost of goods sold do not capture all of the expenditures incurred to discover, develop, and sustain gold production.

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cost of sales and other direct production costs and depreciation, depletion, and amortization

 

$3,060,701

 

 

$2,475,997

 

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

 

 

(501,788)

 

 

(328,037)

Change in inventory

 

 

79,845

 

 

 

72,669

 

Cash Cost

 

$2,638,758

 

 

$2,220,629

 

Exploration

 

 

267,848

 

 

 

273,442

 

Less REE exploration costs

 

 

(87,145)

 

 

(211,598)

Sustaining capital

 

 

445,656

 

 

 

120,749

 

General and administrative

 

 

160,663

 

 

 

263,298

 

Less stock-based compensation and other non-cash items

 

 

(7,570)

 

 

(9,669)

AISC

 

$3,418,210

 

 

$2,656,851

 

Divided by ounces produced

 

 

3,116

 

 

 

1,725

 

Cash cost per ounce

 

$846.92

 

 

$1,287.32

 

AISC per ounce

 

$1,097.09

 

 

$1,540.20

 

 

Financial Condition and Liquidity

 

 

 

For the Three-Months Ended

March 31,

 

Net cash provided (used) by:

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating activities

 

$2,579,853

 

 

$160,762

 

Investing activities

 

 

(1,004,815)

 

 

(416,121)

Financing activities

 

 

1,433,420

 

 

 

631,132

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

3,008,458

 

 

 

375,773

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

2,286,999

 

 

 

1,638,031

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$5,295,457

 

 

$2,013,804

 

 

The Company is currently producing profitably from underground at the Golden Chest Mine. In the past, the Company has been successful in raising required capital from sale of common stock, forward gold contracts, and debt. As a result of its profitable production, equity sales and potential debt borrowings or restructurings, management believes cash flows from operations and existing cash are sufficient to conduct planned operations and meet contractual obligations for the next 12 months.

 

 
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ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not required for small reporting companies.

 

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

At March 31, 2024, our Vice President who also serves as our Chief Accounting Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), which disclosure controls and procedures are designed to insure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within required time periods specified by the Securities & Exchange Commission rules and forms.

 

Based upon that evaluation, it was concluded that our disclosure controls were effective as of March 31, 2024, to ensure timely reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, the Company’s corporate governance and disclosure controls and procedures provided reasonable assurance that required reports were timely and accurately reported in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There was no material change in internal control over financial reporting in the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

 

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Neither the constituent instruments defining the rights of the Company’s securities filers nor the rights evidenced by the Company’s outstanding common stock have been modified, limited or qualified.

 

147,026 shares of common stock were issued in exchange for outstanding warrants for net proceeds of $823,346. 5,357 shares of common stock were issued in exchange for outstanding stock options for net proceeds of $29,999 and 5,887 shares of common stock were issued for outstanding stock options via cashless exercise.

 

The Company closed a private placement in February 2023. Under the private placement, the Company sold 123,365 shares at $5.50 per share and 35,088 shares at $5.70 per share for net proceeds of $878,503.

 

The Company relied on the transaction exemption afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Regulation D Rule 506(b). The common shares are restricted securities which may not be publicly sold unless registered for resale with the Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

The Company has no outstanding senior securities.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

The information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in exhibit 95 to this report.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibits

 

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 27, 2021

3.2

Amended and Restated By-laws of Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 27, 2021

10.1*

Purchase and Sale Agreement dated January 16th, 2024, Promissory Note, Mortgage, and Termination of Royalty Deed and Warranty Deed, dated February 7th, 2024; by and among the Registrant and Bell Run Properties, L.L.C.

31.1*

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2*

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

95*

Mine safety information listed in Section 1503 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

101.INS*

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Filed herewith.

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

IDAHO STRATEGIC RESOURCES, INC

    
By:/s/ John Swallow

 

 

John Swallow,

 
  

its: President and Chief Executive Officer

 
  Date May 6, 2024 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Grant Brackebusch

 

 

 

Grant Brackebusch,

 

 

 

its: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Date: May 6, 2024

 

 

 
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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
May 01, 2024
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,295,457 $ 2,286,999
Gold sales receivable 1,238,474 1,038,867
Inventories 796,836 876,681
Joint venture receivable 1,598 2,080
Investment in equity securities 0 5,649
Other current assets 209,824 236,837
Total current assets 7,542,189 4,447,113
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 10,665,673 10,233,640
Mineral properties, net of accumulated amortization 9,088,070 7,898,878
Investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc 340,636 338,769
Investment in joint venture 435,000 435,000
Reclamation bond 251,310 251,310
Deposits 377,420 285,079
Total assets 28,700,298 23,889,789
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 485,363 484,221
Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses 272,476 266,670
Notes payable, current portion 1,090,329 978,246
Total current liabilities 1,848,168 1,729,137
Asset retirement obligations 291,223 286,648
Notes payable, long term 2,167,060 1,338,406
Total long-term liabilities 2,458,283 1,625,054
Total liabilities 4,306,451 3,354,191
Commitments 0 0
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding 0 0
Common stock, no par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; March 31, 2024-12,683,037 and December 31, 2023- 12,397,615 shares issued and outstanding 36,664,576 34,963,739
Accumulated deficit (15,039,529) (17,210,638)
Total Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc stockholders' equity 21,625,047 17,753,101
Non-controlling interest 2,768,800 2,782,497
Total stockholders' equity 24,393,847 20,535,598
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 28,700,298 $ 23,889,789
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)    
Preferred Stock, Par Value $ 0 $ 0
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued 0 0
Preferred Stock, Shares outstanding 0 0
Common Stock, Par Value $ 0 $ 0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 200,000,000 200,000,000
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue:    
Sales of products $ 5,898,938 $ 3,341,596
Total revenue 5,898,938 3,341,596
Costs of Sales:    
Cost of sales and other direct production costs 2,558,913 2,147,960
Depreciation and amortization 501,788 328,037
Total costs of sales 3,060,701 2,475,997
Gross profit 2,838,237 865,599
Other operating expenses:    
Exploration 267,848 273,442
Management 109,100 68,911
Professional services 154,244 240,805
General and administrative 160,663 263,298
Loss on disposal of equipment 4,409 6,120
Total other operating expenses 696,264 852,576
Operating income 2,141,973 13,023
Other (income) expense:    
Equity income on investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc (1,867) (350)
Timber revenue net of costs (13,357) (20,724)
(Gain) loss on investment in equity securities 453 (5)
Interest income (19,635) (18,932)
Interest expense 20,565 8,848
Total other (income) expense (13,841) (31,163)
Net income 2,155,814 44,186
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (15,295) (16,413)
Net income attributable to Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc $ 2,171,109 $ 60,599
Net income per common share-basic $ 0.17 $ 0.01
Weighted average common share outstanding-basic 12,513,374 12,200,857
Net income per common share-diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.01
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted 12,673,172 12,205,567
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Total
Common Stock
Accumulated Deficit Attributable to Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. [Member]
Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022   12,098,070    
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 17,713,070 $ 33,245,622 $ (18,368,384) $ 2,835,832
Contribution from non-controlling interest in New Jersey Mill Joint Venture 1,601 $ 0 0 1,601
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs, shares   158,453    
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs, amount 878,503 $ 878,503 0 0
Net income (loss) 44,186 $ 0 60,599 (16,413)
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023   12,256,523    
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2023 18,637,360 $ 34,124,125 (18,307,785) 2,821,020
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023   12,397,615    
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2023 20,535,598 $ 34,963,739 (17,210,638) 2,782,497
Contribution from non-controlling interest in New Jersey Mill Joint Venture 1,598 $ 0 0 1,598
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs, shares   127,152    
Issuance of common stock for cash, net of offering costs, amount 847,492 $ 847,492 0 0
Net income (loss) 2,155,814 $ 0 2,171,109 (15,295)
Issuance of common stock for warrants exercised, shares   147,026    
Issuance of common stock for warrants exercised, amount 823,346 $ 823,346 0 0
Issuance of common stock for stock options exercise, shares   5,357    
Issuance of common stock for stock options exercise, amount 29,999 $ 29,999 0 0
Issuance of common stock for cashless stock options exercise, shares   5,887    
Issuance of common stock for cashless stock options exercise, amount 0 $ 0 0 0
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Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 24,393,847 $ 36,664,576 $ (15,039,529) $ 2,768,800
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 2,155,814 $ 44,186
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 501,788 328,037
Loss on disposal of equipment 4,409 6,120
Accretion of asset retirement obligation 4,575 3,899
Loss on investment in equity securities 453 0
Equity income on investment in Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc (1,867) (350)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:    
Gold sales receivable (199,607) (432,393)
Inventories 79,845 72,669
Joint venture receivable 482 (1,601)
Other current assets 27,013 11,856
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,142 64,565
Accrued payroll and related payroll expenses 5,806 63,774
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,579,853 160,762
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (322,596) (129,249)
Deposits on equipment (123,060) 0
Proceeds from sale of equipment 0 8,500
Additions to mineral property (564,355) (284,272)
Proceeds from sale of investment in equity securities 5,196 0
Investment in equity securities 0 (11,100)
Net cash used by investing activities (1,004,815) (416,121)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance cost 847,492 878,503
Proceeds from issuance of common stock for warrants exercised 823,346 0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock for stock options exercised 29,999 0
Principal payments on notes payable (269,015) (238,354)
Principal payments on notes payable, related parties 0 (10,618)
Contributions from non-controlling interest 1,598 1,601
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,433,420 631,132
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 3,008,458 375,773
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 5,295,457 2,013,804
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Notes payable for equipment purchase 559,752 0
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The Company and Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies  
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies

1. The Company and Significant Accounting Policies

 

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the management of Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (“IDR”, “Idaho Strategic” or the “Company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements; accordingly, it is possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material effect on the reported amounts of the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations. Operating results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024.

 

For further information refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, in the Company’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2024.

 

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiary, the New Jersey Mill Joint Venture (“NJMJV”). Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The portion of entities owned by other investors is presented as non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations.

 

Revenue Recognition

Gold Revenue Recognition and Receivables-Sales of gold sold directly to customers are recorded as revenues and receivables upon completion of the performance obligations and transfer of control of the product to the customer. For concentrate sales, the performance obligation is met, the transaction price can be reasonably estimated, and revenue is recognized generally at the time of shipment at estimated forward prices for the anticipated month of settlement. Due to the time elapsed from shipment to the customer and the final settlement with the customer, prices at which sales of concentrates will be settled are estimated. Previously recorded sales and accounts receivable are adjusted to estimated settlement metals prices until final settlement by the customer. For sales of doré and metals from doré, the performance obligation is met, the transaction price is known, and revenue is recognized at the time of transfer of control of the agreed-upon metal quantities to the customer by the refiner.

 

Sales and accounts receivable for concentrate shipments are recorded net of charges by the customer for treatment, refining, smelting losses, and other charges negotiated with the customers. Charges are estimated upon shipment of concentrates based on contractual terms, and actual charges typically do not vary materially from estimates. Costs charged by customers include fixed costs per ton of concentrate and price escalators. Refining, selling, and shipping costs related to sales of doré and metals from doré are recorded to cost of sales as incurred. See Note 4 for more information on our sales of products.

 

Other Revenue Recognition-Revenue from harvest of raw timber is recognized when the performance obligation under a contract and transfer of the timber have both been completed. Sales of timber found on the Company’s mineral properties are not a part of normal operations.

 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of full cost of production or estimated net realizable value based on current metal prices. Costs consist of mining, transportation, and milling costs including applicable overhead, depreciation, depletion, and amortization relating to the operations. Costs are allocated based on the stage at which the ore is in the production process. Supplies inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.

 

Mine Exploration and Development Costs

The Company expenses exploration costs as such in the period they occur. The mine development stage begins once the Company identifies ore reserves which is based on a determination whether an ore body can be economically developed. Expenditures incurred during the development stage are capitalized as deferred development costs and include such costs for drift, ramps, raises, and related infrastructure. Costs to improve, alter, or rehabilitate primary development assets which appreciably extend the life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency or safety of such assets are also capitalized. The development stage ends when the production stage of ore reserves begins. Amortization of deferred development costs is calculated using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable mineral ounces.

 

Fair Value Measurements

When required to measure assets or liabilities at fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used. The Company determines the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. The categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Level 1 uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 uses significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 uses significant unobservable inputs. The amount of the total gains or losses for the period that are included in earnings are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date. At December 31, 2023, the Company had equity securities measured at fair value using level 1 quoted prices and no liabilities required measurement at fair value. At March 31, 2024, the Company had no assets or liabilities that required measurement at fair value on a recurring basis.

Accounting for Investments in Joint Ventures (“JV”) and Equity Method Investments

Investment in JVs-For JVs where the Company holds more than 50% of the voting interest and has significant influence, the JV is consolidated with the presentation of non-controlling interest. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and its representation on the venture’s management committee.

For JVs in which the Company does not have joint control or significant influence, the cost method is used. For those JVs in which there is joint control between the parties, the equity method is utilized whereby the Company’s share of the ventures’ earnings and losses is included in the statement of operations as earnings in JVs and its investments therein are adjusted by a similar amount. The Company periodically assesses its investments in JVs for impairment. If management determines that a decline in fair value is other than temporary it will write-down the investment and charge the impairment against operations.

 

Equity Method Investments-Investments in companies and joint ventures in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but do not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and representation on governing bodies. Under the equity method of accounting, our share of the net earnings or losses of the investee are included in net income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. We evaluate equity method investments whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate the carrying amounts of such investments may be impaired. If a decline in the value of an equity method investment is determined to be other than temporary, a loss is recorded in earnings in the current period. At March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company's 37% common stock holding of Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc. (“Buckskin”) is accounted for using the equity method (Note 10).

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s percentage ownership and method of accounting for each JV and equity method investment is as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

JV/Equity

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

NJMJV

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

Butte Highlands JV, LLC

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

Buckskin

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 

 

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2024 financial statement presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on net loss, stockholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

 

Investments in Equity Securities

Investments in equity securities are generally measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses for equity securities resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in current earnings. If an equity security does not have a readily determinable fair value, we may elect to measure the security at its cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment in the same issuer. At the end of each reporting period, we reassess whether an equity investment security without a readily determinable fair value qualifies to be measured at cost less impairment, consider whether impairment indicators exist to evaluate if an equity investment security is impaired and, if so, record an impairment loss. At the end of each reporting period, unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in current earnings. Upon sale of an equity security, the realized gain or loss is recognized in current earnings.

 

New Accounting Pronouncement

In August 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-05, Business Combinations-Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement, which clarifies the business combination accounting for joint venture formations. The amendments in the ASU seek to reduce diversity in practice that has resulted from a lack of authoritative guidance regarding the accounting for the formation of joint ventures in separate financial statements. The amendments also seek to clarify the initial measurement of joint venture net assets, including businesses contributed to a joint venture. The guidance is applicable to all entities involved in the formation of a joint venture. The amendments are effective for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. We do not expect adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, amending reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures, amending income tax disclosure requirements for the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and are applied prospectively. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

v3.24.1.u1
Going Concern
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Going Concern  
Going Concern

2. Going Concern

 

The Company is currently producing profitably from underground mining at the Golden Chest Mine. In the past, the Company has been successful in raising required capital from sale of common stock, forward gold contracts, and debt. As a result of its profitable production, equity sales and potential debt borrowings or restructurings, management believes cash flows from operations and existing cash are sufficient to conduct planned operations and meet contractual obligations for the next 12 months.

v3.24.1.u1
Inventories
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Inventories  
Inventories

3. Inventories

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s inventories consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Concentrate inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

In process

 

$110,526

 

 

$28,778

 

Finished goods

 

 

31,784

 

 

 

239,361

 

Total concentrate inventory

 

 

142,310

 

 

 

268,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mine parts and supplies

 

 

440,881

 

 

 

374,456

 

Mill parts and supplies

 

 

137,961

 

 

 

158,402

 

Core drilling supplies and materials

 

 

75,684

 

 

 

75,684

 

Total supplies inventory

 

 

654,526

 

 

 

608,542

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$796,836

 

 

$876,681

 

v3.24.1.u1
Sales of Products
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Sales of Products  
Sales of Products

4. Sales of Products

 

Our products consist of both gold flotation concentrates which we sell to a single broker (H&H Metals), and an unrefined gold-silver product known as doré which we sell to a precious metal refinery. At March 31, 2024, metals that had been sold but not finally settled included 5,737 ounces of which 4,421 ounces were sold at a predetermined price with the remaining 1,316 exposed to future price changes. The Company has received provisional payments on the sale of these ounces with the remaining amount due reflected in gold sales receivable. Sales of products by metal type for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Gold

 

$6,121,129

 

 

$3,484,034

 

Silver

 

 

24,245

 

 

 

9,522

 

Less: Smelter and refining charges

 

 

(246,436)

 

 

(151,960)

Total

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,341,596

 

 

Sales by significant product type for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 were as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Concentrate sales to H&H Metal

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,203,491

 

Dore sales to refinery

 

 

-

 

 

 

138,105

 

Total

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,341,596

 

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our gold sales receivable balance related to contracts with customers of $1,238,474 and $1,038,867, respectively, consist only of amounts due from H&H Metals. There is no allowance for doubtful accounts.

v3.24.1.u1
Related Party Transactions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions  
Related Party Transactions

5. Related Party Transactions

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no notes payable to related parties. On May 10, 2023, the Company paid the remaining amount due to Ophir Holdings, a company owned by two officers and one former officer of the Company. Prior to this payment, there was a related party interest expense of $715 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 associated with this note.

 

The Company leases office space from certain related parties on a month-to-month basis. $2,000 per month is paid to NP Depot LLC, a company owned by the Company’s president, John Swallow and approximately $1,700 is paid quarterly to Mine Systems Design Inc which is partially owned by the Company’s vice president, Grant Brackebusch. Payments under these short-term lease arrangements are included in general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and for the three-months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

 

March 31,

2024

 

 

2023

 

$

7,620

 

 

$6,395

 

v3.24.1.u1
JV Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
JV Arrangements  
Joint Venture Arrangements

6. JV Arrangements

 

NJMJV Agreement

The Company owns 65% of the NJMJV and has significant influence in its operations. Thus, the JV is included in the consolidated financial statements along with presentation of the non-controlling interest. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, an account receivable existed with Crescent Silver, LLC (“Crescent”), the other JV participant, for $1,598 and $2,080, respectively, for shared operating costs as defined in the JV agreement.

 

Butte Highlands JV, LLC

On January 29, 2016, the Company purchased a 50% interest in Butte Highlands JV, LLC (“BHJV”) for a total consideration of $435,000. Highland Mining, LLC (“Highland”) is the other 50% owner and manager of the JV. Under the agreement, Highland will fund all future project exploration and mine development costs. The agreement stipulates that Highland is manager of BHJV and will manage BHJV until such time as all mine development costs, less $2 million are distributed to Highland out of the proceeds from future mine production. The Company has determined that because it does not currently have significant influence over the JV’s activities, it accounts for its investment on a cost basis.

v3.24.1.u1
Earnings per Share
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings per Share  
Earnings per Share

7. Earnings per Share

 

Net income per share is computed by dividing the net amount excluding net income (loss) attributable to a non-controlling interest by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock options, warrants, and other convertible securities. Such common stock equivalents are included or excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share for each period as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

 

Three-Months

 

 

Three-Months

 

Incremental shares included in diluted net income per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

109,243

 

 

 

4,710

 

Stock purchase warrants

 

 

50,555

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

159,798

 

 

 

4,710

 

Potentially dilutive shares excluded from diluted net income per share as inclusion would have an antidilutive effect:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

-

 

 

 

358,953

 

Stock purchase warrants

 

 

-

 

 

 

289,294

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

825,247

 

v3.24.1.u1
Property Plant and Equipment
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property Plant and Equipment  
Property, Plant and Equipment

8. Property, Plant, and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Mill

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$225,289

 

 

$225,289

 

Building

 

 

536,193

 

 

 

536,193

 

Equipment

 

 

4,192,940

 

 

 

4,192,940

 

 

 

 

4,954,422

 

 

 

4,954,422

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,481,546)

 

 

(1,430,323)

Total mill

 

 

3,472,876

 

 

 

3,524,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings

 

 

624,657

 

 

 

624,657

 

Equipment

 

 

9,667,536

 

 

 

8,786,492

 

 

 

 

10,292,193

 

 

 

9,411,149

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(3,852,811)

 

 

(3,455,023)

Total building and equipment

 

 

6,439,382

 

 

 

5,956,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear Creek

 

 

266,934

 

 

 

266,934

 

BOW

 

 

230,449

 

 

 

230,449

 

Gillig

 

 

79,137

 

 

 

79,137

 

Highwater

 

 

40,133

 

 

 

40,133

 

Salmon property

 

 

136,762

 

 

 

136,762

 

Total land

 

 

753,415

 

 

 

753,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$10,665,673

 

 

$10,233,640

 

v3.24.1.u1
Mineral Properties
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mineral Properties  
Mineral Properties

9. Mineral Properties

 

Mineral properties at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Golden Chest

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Property

 

$4,210,566

 

 

$4,191,189

 

Infrastructure

 

 

3,007,937

 

 

 

2,814,164

 

Total Golden Chest

 

 

7,218,503

 

 

 

7,005,353

 

New Jersey

 

 

256,768

 

 

 

256,768

 

McKinley-Monarch

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

200,000

 

Butte Gulch

 

 

1,125,259

 

 

 

124,055

 

Potosi

 

 

150,385

 

 

 

150,385

 

Park Copper/Gold

 

 

78,000

 

 

 

78,000

 

Eastern Star

 

 

250,817

 

 

 

250,817

 

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

(191,662)

 

 

(166,500)

Total

 

$9,088,070

 

 

$7,898,878

 

 

In February 2024 the Company purchased the surface rights and subsequently cancelled the NSR from the previous agreement with the seller for a 169-acre parcel known as Butte Gulch adjacent to the Golden Chest. The Company had already owned the mineral rights to this property. The sale price was $1,001,000 of which $351,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $650,000 is payable to the seller (monthly interest only payments of $2,750 at 5% interest, for three years with a balloon payment of $650,000 at the end of the term). For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, interest expense was capitalized in association with the ramp access project at the Golden Chest as follows.

 

March 31, 2024

 

March 31, 2023

$

19,377

 

$

22,961

v3.24.1.u1
Investment in Buckskin
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Investment in Buckskin  
Investment in Buckskin

10. Investment in Buckskin

 

The investment in Buckskin is being accounted for using the equity method and resulted in recognition of equity income on the investment of $1,867 and $350 for the respective three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company makes an annual payment of $12,000 to Buckskin per a mineral lease covering 218 acres of patented mining claims. As of March 31, 2024, the Company holds 37% of Buckskin’s outstanding shares.

v3.24.1.u1
Notes Payable
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Notes Payable  
Notes Payable

11. Notes Payable

 

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, notes payable are as follows:

 

 

 

March 31,

2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Building in Salmon, Idaho, 60-month note payable, 7.00% interest payable monthly through June 2027, monthly payments of $2,500 with a balloon payment of $260,886 in July 2027

 

$294,918

 

 

$297,230

 

Butte Gulch vacant mineral property, 5.00% interest payable monthly through January 2027, monthly interest only payments of $2,750 with a balloon payment of $650,000 in February 2027

 

 

650,000

 

 

 

-

 

Resemin Muki Bolter, 36-month note payable, 7.00% interest payable monthly through January 2025, monthly payments of $14,821

 

 

145,118

 

 

 

186,557

 

Paus 2 yd LHD, 60-month note payable, 4.78% interest rate payable through September 2024, monthly payments of $5,181

 

 

35,675

 

 

 

50,672

 

Paus 2 yd LHD, 60-month note payable, 3.45% interest rate payable through July 2024, monthly payments of $4,847

 

 

19,249

 

 

 

33,541

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable monthly through February 2024, monthly payments of $303

 

 

-

 

 

 

604

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable monthly through June 2024, monthly payments of $627

 

 

1,867

 

 

 

3,713

 

Two CarryAll transports, 36-month note payable, 6.3% interest rate payable monthly through May 2025, monthly payments of $1,515

 

 

20,408

 

 

 

24,591

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 6.3% interest rate payable monthly through June 2025, monthly payments of $866

 

 

12,466

 

 

 

14,843

 

Two CarryAll transports, 48-month note payable, 5.9% interest rate payable monthly through June 2027, monthly payments of $1,174

 

 

41,566

 

 

 

44,447

 

CarryAll transport, 48-month note payable, 5.9% interest rate payable monthly through April 2028, monthly payments of $576

 

 

24,554

 

 

 

-

 

Sandvik LH203 LHD, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest payable monthly through May 2024, monthly payments of $10,352

 

 

20,588

 

 

 

51,182

 

Sandvik LH202 LHD, 36-month note payable, 6.9% interest payable monthly through August 2025, monthly payments of $4,933

 

 

79,676

 

 

 

92,948

 

Doosan Compressor, 36-month note payable, 6.99% interest payable monthly through July 2024, monthly payments of $602

 

 

2,378

 

 

 

4,126

 

Komatsu WX04 LHD, 24-month note payable, 8.24% interest rate payable monthly through April 2026, monthly payments of $16,642

 

 

367,068

 

 

 

-

 

Caterpillar 306 excavator, 48-month note payable, 4.6% interest payable monthly through November 2024, monthly payments of $1,512

 

 

11,886

 

 

 

16,251

 

Caterpillar R1600 LHD, 48-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable through January 2025, monthly payments of $17,125

 

 

167,765

 

 

 

216,880

 

Caterpillar R1600 LHD bucket, 24-month note payable, 2.06% interest rate payable monthly through April 2026, monthly payments of $4,572

 

 

107,415

 

 

 

-

 

Caterpillar AD30 underground truck, 40-month note payable, 8.01% interest rate payable through October 2026, monthly payments of $29,656

 

 

827,982

 

 

 

899,417

 

Caterpillar 259D3 skid steer, 36-month note payable, 8.50% interest rate payable monthly through December 2026, monthly payments of $1,836

 

 

53,854

 

 

 

58,156

 

SBA Economic Injury Disaster (“EIDL”) Loan 30 year note payable, 3.75% interest payable monthly through December 2054, monthly payments of $731

 

 

158,835

 

 

 

160,123

 

2022 Dodge Ram, 75-month note payable, 5.99% interest rate payable monthly through June 2028, monthly payments of $1,152

 

 

51,763

 

 

 

54,418

 

2016 Dodge Ram, 75-month note payable, 5.99% interest rate payable monthly through June 2028, monthly payments of $1,190

 

 

53,453

 

 

 

56,194

 

2020 Ford Transit Van, 72-month note payable, 9.24% interest rate payable monthly through December 2028, monthly payments of $1,060

 

 

48,739

 

 

 

50,759

 

2024 Dodge Ram, 60-month note payable, 9.94% interest rate payable monthly through February 2029, monthly payments of $1,293

 

 

60,166

 

 

 

-

 

Total notes payable

 

 

3,257,389

 

 

 

2,316,652

 

Due within one year

 

 

1,090,329

 

 

 

978,246

 

Due after one year

 

$2,167,060

 

 

$1,338,406

 

 

All notes except the SBA EIDL loan are collateralized by the property or equipment purchased in connection with each note. Future principal payments of notes payable at March 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

12 months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

$1,090,329

 

2026

 

 

695,133

 

2027

 

 

966,287

 

2028

 

 

328,681

 

2029

 

 

33,583

 

2030

 

 

3,454

 

Thereafter

 

 

139,922

 

Total

 

$3,257,389

 

v3.24.1.u1
Stockholders Equity
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stockholders Equity  
Stockholders' Equity

12. Stockholders’ Equity

 

Stock Issuance Activity

In the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued common stock as follows:

 

 

·

Sold 127,152 shares of common stock at an average price of $6.67 per share for $847,492.

 

·

Issued 147,026 shares of common stock in exchange for outstanding warrants for $823,346.

 

·

Issued 5,357 shares of common stock in exchange for outstanding stock options for $29,999,

 

·

Issued 5,887 shares of common stock for outstanding stock options via cashless exercise.

 

The Company closed a private placement in February 2023. Under the private placement, the Company sold 123,365 shares of common stock at $5.50 per share and 35,088 shares of common stock at $5.70 per share for net proceeds of $878,503.

 

Stock Purchase Warrants Outstanding

 

The activity in stock purchase warrants is as follows:

 

Number of

Warrants

 

 

Exercise Prices

 

Balance December 31, 2022 and 2023

 

 

289,294

 

 

$

5.60-7.00

 

Exercised

 

 

(147,026)

 

$5.60

 

Balance March 31, 2024

 

 

142,268

 

 

$

5.60-7.00

 

These warrants expire as follows:

 

Shares

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

Expiration Date

 

 

 

 

88,696

 

 

$5.60

 

 

October 15, 2024

 

 

 

 

53,572

 

 

$7.00

 

 

November 12, 2024

 

 

 

 

142,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
v3.24.1.u1
Stock Options
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stock Options  
Stock Options

13. Stock Options

 

There were no stock options granted during the three-months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Activity in the Company’s stock options is as follows:

 

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Prices

 

Balance December 31, 2022

 

 

535,953

 

 

$5.47

 

Forfeited

 

 

(58,504)

 

$5.47

 

Balance December 31, 2023

 

 

477,449

 

 

$5.47

 

Exercised

 

 

(22,073)

 

$5.50

 

Forfeited

 

 

(10,144)

 

$5.50

 

Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2024

 

 

445,232

 

 

$5.47

 

 

In the first quarter of 2024 16,716 options were exchanged for 5,887 shares in a cashless exercise by employees. Options exercised in the first quarter of 2024 had an intrinsic value of $65,229. At March 31, 2024, outstanding stock options have a weighted average remaining term of approximately 0.85 years and have an intrinsic value of $1,332,314.

v3.24.1.u1
Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events  
Subsequent Events

14. Subsequent Events

Subsequent to March 31, 2024, 29,763 shares of common stock have been issued in exchange for outstanding warrants for net proceeds of $166,673. Additionally, subsequent to March 31, 2024 69,861 options were exchanged for 27,562 shares in a cashless exercise by employees.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q, including in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided for under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our forward-looking statements include our current expectations and projections about future results, performance, results of litigation, prospects and opportunities, including reserves and other mineralization. We have tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “feel,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, our forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

 

These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those set forth under Part I, Item 1A.–Risk Factors in our 2023 Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1.A.-Risk Factors in this Form 10-Q. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Idaho Strategic or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Except as required by federal securities laws, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

v3.24.1.u1
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies  
Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiary, the New Jersey Mill Joint Venture (“NJMJV”). Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The portion of entities owned by other investors is presented as non-controlling interests on the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations.

Revenue Recognition

Gold Revenue Recognition and Receivables-Sales of gold sold directly to customers are recorded as revenues and receivables upon completion of the performance obligations and transfer of control of the product to the customer. For concentrate sales, the performance obligation is met, the transaction price can be reasonably estimated, and revenue is recognized generally at the time of shipment at estimated forward prices for the anticipated month of settlement. Due to the time elapsed from shipment to the customer and the final settlement with the customer, prices at which sales of concentrates will be settled are estimated. Previously recorded sales and accounts receivable are adjusted to estimated settlement metals prices until final settlement by the customer. For sales of doré and metals from doré, the performance obligation is met, the transaction price is known, and revenue is recognized at the time of transfer of control of the agreed-upon metal quantities to the customer by the refiner.

 

Sales and accounts receivable for concentrate shipments are recorded net of charges by the customer for treatment, refining, smelting losses, and other charges negotiated with the customers. Charges are estimated upon shipment of concentrates based on contractual terms, and actual charges typically do not vary materially from estimates. Costs charged by customers include fixed costs per ton of concentrate and price escalators. Refining, selling, and shipping costs related to sales of doré and metals from doré are recorded to cost of sales as incurred. See Note 4 for more information on our sales of products.

 

Other Revenue Recognition-Revenue from harvest of raw timber is recognized when the performance obligation under a contract and transfer of the timber have both been completed. Sales of timber found on the Company’s mineral properties are not a part of normal operations.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of full cost of production or estimated net realizable value based on current metal prices. Costs consist of mining, transportation, and milling costs including applicable overhead, depreciation, depletion, and amortization relating to the operations. Costs are allocated based on the stage at which the ore is in the production process. Supplies inventory is stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.

Mine Exploration and Development Costs

The Company expenses exploration costs as such in the period they occur. The mine development stage begins once the Company identifies ore reserves which is based on a determination whether an ore body can be economically developed. Expenditures incurred during the development stage are capitalized as deferred development costs and include such costs for drift, ramps, raises, and related infrastructure. Costs to improve, alter, or rehabilitate primary development assets which appreciably extend the life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency or safety of such assets are also capitalized. The development stage ends when the production stage of ore reserves begins. Amortization of deferred development costs is calculated using the units-of-production method over the expected life of the operation based on the estimated recoverable mineral ounces.

Fair Value Measurements

When required to measure assets or liabilities at fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used. The Company determines the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. The categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Level 1 uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 uses significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 uses significant unobservable inputs. The amount of the total gains or losses for the period that are included in earnings are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date. At December 31, 2023, the Company had equity securities measured at fair value using level 1 quoted prices and no liabilities required measurement at fair value. At March 31, 2024, the Company had no assets or liabilities that required measurement at fair value on a recurring basis.

Accounting for Investments in Joint Ventures and Equity Method Investments

Investment in JVs-For JVs where the Company holds more than 50% of the voting interest and has significant influence, the JV is consolidated with the presentation of non-controlling interest. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and its representation on the venture’s management committee.

For JVs in which the Company does not have joint control or significant influence, the cost method is used. For those JVs in which there is joint control between the parties, the equity method is utilized whereby the Company’s share of the ventures’ earnings and losses is included in the statement of operations as earnings in JVs and its investments therein are adjusted by a similar amount. The Company periodically assesses its investments in JVs for impairment. If management determines that a decline in fair value is other than temporary it will write-down the investment and charge the impairment against operations.

 

Equity Method Investments-Investments in companies and joint ventures in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but do not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. In determining whether significant influence exists, the Company considers its participation in policy-making decisions and representation on governing bodies. Under the equity method of accounting, our share of the net earnings or losses of the investee are included in net income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. We evaluate equity method investments whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate the carrying amounts of such investments may be impaired. If a decline in the value of an equity method investment is determined to be other than temporary, a loss is recorded in earnings in the current period. At March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company's 37% common stock holding of Buckskin Gold and Silver, Inc. (“Buckskin”) is accounted for using the equity method (Note 10).

At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s percentage ownership and method of accounting for each JV and equity method investment is as follows:

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

JV/Equity

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

NJMJV

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

Butte Highlands JV, LLC

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

Buckskin

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 
Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2024 financial statement presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on net loss, stockholders’ equity, or cash flows as previously reported.

Investments in Equity Securities

Investments in equity securities are generally measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses for equity securities resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in current earnings. If an equity security does not have a readily determinable fair value, we may elect to measure the security at its cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment in the same issuer. At the end of each reporting period, we reassess whether an equity investment security without a readily determinable fair value qualifies to be measured at cost less impairment, consider whether impairment indicators exist to evaluate if an equity investment security is impaired and, if so, record an impairment loss. At the end of each reporting period, unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in current earnings. Upon sale of an equity security, the realized gain or loss is recognized in current earnings.

New Accounting Pronouncement

In August 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-05, Business Combinations-Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement, which clarifies the business combination accounting for joint venture formations. The amendments in the ASU seek to reduce diversity in practice that has resulted from a lack of authoritative guidance regarding the accounting for the formation of joint ventures in separate financial statements. The amendments also seek to clarify the initial measurement of joint venture net assets, including businesses contributed to a joint venture. The guidance is applicable to all entities involved in the formation of a joint venture. The amendments are effective for all joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. We do not expect adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, amending reportable segment disclosure requirements to include disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis. Among the disclosure enhancements are new disclosures regarding significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as other segment items bridging segment revenue to each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and are applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures, amending income tax disclosure requirements for the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and are applied prospectively. Early adoption and retrospective application of the amendments are permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

v3.24.1.u1
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies  
Schedule of cost method investments

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

JV/Equity

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

% Ownership

 

 

Significant Influence?

 

Accounting Method

 

NJMJV

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

 

65%

 

Yes

 

Consolidated

 

Butte Highlands JV, LLC

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

 

50%

 

No

 

Cost

 

Buckskin

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 

 

37%

 

Yes

 

Equity

 
v3.24.1.u1
Inventories (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Inventories  
Schedule of inventory current

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Concentrate inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

In process

 

$110,526

 

 

$28,778

 

Finished goods

 

 

31,784

 

 

 

239,361

 

Total concentrate inventory

 

 

142,310

 

 

 

268,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies inventory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mine parts and supplies

 

 

440,881

 

 

 

374,456

 

Mill parts and supplies

 

 

137,961

 

 

 

158,402

 

Core drilling supplies and materials

 

 

75,684

 

 

 

75,684

 

Total supplies inventory

 

 

654,526

 

 

 

608,542

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$796,836

 

 

$876,681

 

v3.24.1.u1
Sales of Products (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Sales of Products  
Schedule of sales of products by metal

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Gold

 

$6,121,129

 

 

$3,484,034

 

Silver

 

 

24,245

 

 

 

9,522

 

Less: Smelter and refining charges

 

 

(246,436)

 

 

(151,960)

Total

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,341,596

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Concentrate sales to H&H Metal

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,203,491

 

Dore sales to refinery

 

 

-

 

 

 

138,105

 

Total

 

$5,898,938

 

 

$3,341,596

 

v3.24.1.u1
Related Party Transactions (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions  
Schedule of related party transactions

March 31,

2024

 

 

2023

 

$

7,620

 

 

$6,395

 

v3.24.1.u1
Earnings per Share (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings per Share  
Schedule of earnings per Share

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

 

Three-Months

 

 

Three-Months

 

Incremental shares included in diluted net income per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

109,243

 

 

 

4,710

 

Stock purchase warrants

 

 

50,555

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

159,798

 

 

 

4,710

 

Potentially dilutive shares excluded from diluted net income per share as inclusion would have an antidilutive effect:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

-

 

 

 

358,953

 

Stock purchase warrants

 

 

-

 

 

 

289,294

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

825,247

 

v3.24.1.u1
Property Plant and Equipment (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property Plant and Equipment  
Schedule of property, plant and equipment

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Mill

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$225,289

 

 

$225,289

 

Building

 

 

536,193

 

 

 

536,193

 

Equipment

 

 

4,192,940

 

 

 

4,192,940

 

 

 

 

4,954,422

 

 

 

4,954,422

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(1,481,546)

 

 

(1,430,323)

Total mill

 

 

3,472,876

 

 

 

3,524,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings

 

 

624,657

 

 

 

624,657

 

Equipment

 

 

9,667,536

 

 

 

8,786,492

 

 

 

 

10,292,193

 

 

 

9,411,149

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(3,852,811)

 

 

(3,455,023)

Total building and equipment

 

 

6,439,382

 

 

 

5,956,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bear Creek

 

 

266,934

 

 

 

266,934

 

BOW

 

 

230,449

 

 

 

230,449

 

Gillig

 

 

79,137

 

 

 

79,137

 

Highwater

 

 

40,133

 

 

 

40,133

 

Salmon property

 

 

136,762

 

 

 

136,762

 

Total land

 

 

753,415

 

 

 

753,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$10,665,673

 

 

$10,233,640

 

v3.24.1.u1
Mineral Properties (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mineral Properties  
Schedule of mineral properties

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Golden Chest

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Property

 

$4,210,566

 

 

$4,191,189

 

Infrastructure

 

 

3,007,937

 

 

 

2,814,164

 

Total Golden Chest

 

 

7,218,503

 

 

 

7,005,353

 

New Jersey

 

 

256,768

 

 

 

256,768

 

McKinley-Monarch

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

200,000

 

Butte Gulch

 

 

1,125,259

 

 

 

124,055

 

Potosi

 

 

150,385

 

 

 

150,385

 

Park Copper/Gold

 

 

78,000

 

 

 

78,000

 

Eastern Star

 

 

250,817

 

 

 

250,817

 

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

(191,662)

 

 

(166,500)

Total

 

$9,088,070

 

 

$7,898,878

 

Schedule of interest expense

March 31, 2024

 

March 31, 2023

$

19,377

 

$

22,961

v3.24.1.u1
Notes Payable (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Notes Payable  
Schedule of debt

 

 

March 31,

2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Building in Salmon, Idaho, 60-month note payable, 7.00% interest payable monthly through June 2027, monthly payments of $2,500 with a balloon payment of $260,886 in July 2027

 

$294,918

 

 

$297,230

 

Butte Gulch vacant mineral property, 5.00% interest payable monthly through January 2027, monthly interest only payments of $2,750 with a balloon payment of $650,000 in February 2027

 

 

650,000

 

 

 

-

 

Resemin Muki Bolter, 36-month note payable, 7.00% interest payable monthly through January 2025, monthly payments of $14,821

 

 

145,118

 

 

 

186,557

 

Paus 2 yd LHD, 60-month note payable, 4.78% interest rate payable through September 2024, monthly payments of $5,181

 

 

35,675

 

 

 

50,672

 

Paus 2 yd LHD, 60-month note payable, 3.45% interest rate payable through July 2024, monthly payments of $4,847

 

 

19,249

 

 

 

33,541

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable monthly through February 2024, monthly payments of $303

 

 

-

 

 

 

604

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable monthly through June 2024, monthly payments of $627

 

 

1,867

 

 

 

3,713

 

Two CarryAll transports, 36-month note payable, 6.3% interest rate payable monthly through May 2025, monthly payments of $1,515

 

 

20,408

 

 

 

24,591

 

CarryAll transport, 36-month note payable, 6.3% interest rate payable monthly through June 2025, monthly payments of $866

 

 

12,466

 

 

 

14,843

 

Two CarryAll transports, 48-month note payable, 5.9% interest rate payable monthly through June 2027, monthly payments of $1,174

 

 

41,566

 

 

 

44,447

 

CarryAll transport, 48-month note payable, 5.9% interest rate payable monthly through April 2028, monthly payments of $576

 

 

24,554

 

 

 

-

 

Sandvik LH203 LHD, 36-month note payable, 4.5% interest payable monthly through May 2024, monthly payments of $10,352

 

 

20,588

 

 

 

51,182

 

Sandvik LH202 LHD, 36-month note payable, 6.9% interest payable monthly through August 2025, monthly payments of $4,933

 

 

79,676

 

 

 

92,948

 

Doosan Compressor, 36-month note payable, 6.99% interest payable monthly through July 2024, monthly payments of $602

 

 

2,378

 

 

 

4,126

 

Komatsu WX04 LHD, 24-month note payable, 8.24% interest rate payable monthly through April 2026, monthly payments of $16,642

 

 

367,068

 

 

 

-

 

Caterpillar 306 excavator, 48-month note payable, 4.6% interest payable monthly through November 2024, monthly payments of $1,512

 

 

11,886

 

 

 

16,251

 

Caterpillar R1600 LHD, 48-month note payable, 4.5% interest rate payable through January 2025, monthly payments of $17,125

 

 

167,765

 

 

 

216,880

 

Caterpillar R1600 LHD bucket, 24-month note payable, 2.06% interest rate payable monthly through April 2026, monthly payments of $4,572

 

 

107,415

 

 

 

-

 

Caterpillar AD30 underground truck, 40-month note payable, 8.01% interest rate payable through October 2026, monthly payments of $29,656

 

 

827,982

 

 

 

899,417

 

Caterpillar 259D3 skid steer, 36-month note payable, 8.50% interest rate payable monthly through December 2026, monthly payments of $1,836

 

 

53,854

 

 

 

58,156

 

SBA Economic Injury Disaster (“EIDL”) Loan 30 year note payable, 3.75% interest payable monthly through December 2054, monthly payments of $731

 

 

158,835

 

 

 

160,123

 

2022 Dodge Ram, 75-month note payable, 5.99% interest rate payable monthly through June 2028, monthly payments of $1,152

 

 

51,763

 

 

 

54,418

 

2016 Dodge Ram, 75-month note payable, 5.99% interest rate payable monthly through June 2028, monthly payments of $1,190

 

 

53,453

 

 

 

56,194

 

2020 Ford Transit Van, 72-month note payable, 9.24% interest rate payable monthly through December 2028, monthly payments of $1,060

 

 

48,739

 

 

 

50,759

 

2024 Dodge Ram, 60-month note payable, 9.94% interest rate payable monthly through February 2029, monthly payments of $1,293

 

 

60,166

 

 

 

-

 

Total notes payable

 

 

3,257,389

 

 

 

2,316,652

 

Due within one year

 

 

1,090,329

 

 

 

978,246

 

Due after one year

 

$2,167,060

 

 

$1,338,406

 

Schedule of future principal payments of notes payable

12 months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

$1,090,329

 

2026

 

 

695,133

 

2027

 

 

966,287

 

2028

 

 

328,681

 

2029

 

 

33,583

 

2030

 

 

3,454

 

Thereafter

 

 

139,922

 

Total

 

$3,257,389

 

v3.24.1.u1
Stockholders Equity (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stockholders Equity  
Schedule of common stock purchase warrant transactions

The activity in stock purchase warrants is as follows:

 

Number of

Warrants

 

 

Exercise Prices

 

Balance December 31, 2022 and 2023

 

 

289,294

 

 

$

5.60-7.00

 

Exercised

 

 

(147,026)

 

$5.60

 

Balance March 31, 2024

 

 

142,268

 

 

$

5.60-7.00

 

Schedule of warrant expirations

These warrants expire as follows:

 

Shares

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

Expiration Date

 

 

 

 

88,696

 

 

$5.60

 

 

October 15, 2024

 

 

 

 

53,572

 

 

$7.00

 

 

November 12, 2024

 

 

 

 

142,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
v3.24.1.u1
Stock Options (Table)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Stock Options  
Summary of share-based compensation, stock options, activity

 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Prices

 

Balance December 31, 2022

 

 

535,953

 

 

$5.47

 

Forfeited

 

 

(58,504)

 

$5.47

 

Balance December 31, 2023

 

 

477,449

 

 

$5.47

 

Exercised

 

 

(22,073)

 

$5.50

 

Forfeited

 

 

(10,144)

 

$5.50

 

Outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2024

 

 

445,232

 

 

$5.47

 

v3.24.1.u1
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
NJMJV    
Investment Owned, Percent of Net Assets 65.00% 65.00%
Butte Highlands Joint Venture ("BHJV")    
Investment Owned, Percent of Net Assets 50.00% 50.00%
Buckskin Gold and Silver Inc.    
Investment Owned, Percent of Net Assets 37.00% 37.00%
v3.24.1.u1
The Company and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Buckskin Gold and Silver Inc.    
Investment Owned, Percent of Net Assets 37.00% 37.00%
v3.24.1.u1
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Total concentrate inventory $ 142,310 $ 268,139
Total supplies inventory 654,526 608,542
Total 796,836 876,681
Concentrate Inventory    
In process 110,526 28,778
Finished Goods    
Finished goods 31,784 239,361
Mine Parts And Supplies    
Mine parts and supplies 440,881 374,456
Mill Parts And Supplies    
Mine parts and supplies 137,961 158,402
Core drilling supplies and materials    
Mine parts and supplies $ 75,684 $ 75,684
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Sales of Products (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Sales of Products    
Gold $ 6,121,129 $ 3,484,034
Silver 24,245 9,522
Smelter and refining charges (246,436) (151,960)
Total $ 5,898,938 $ 3,341,596
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Sales of Products (Details 1) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Sales of Products    
Concentrate sales to H&H Metal $ 5,898,938 $ 3,203,491
Dore sales to refinery 0 138,105
Total $ 5,898,938 $ 3,341,596
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Sales of Products (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sales of Products    
Gold sales receivable $ 1,238,474 $ 1,038,867
v3.24.1.u1
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions    
General and administrative expenses $ 7,620 $ 6,395
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Related Party Transactions (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Interest expense $ 20,565 $ 8,848
NP Depot LLC    
Monthely rent paid 2,000  
Ophir Holdings Member    
Interest expense   $ 715
Mine Systems Design Inc    
Quarterly rent paid $ 1,700  
v3.24.1.u1
JV Arrangements (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jan. 29, 2016
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
New Jersey Mill      
Equity method investment, additional information   The Company owns 65% of the NJMJV and has significant influence in its operations  
Joint venture   $ 1,598 $ 2,080
Butte Highlands JV, LLC      
Ownership rate 50.00%    
Equity method investment, additional information   the Company purchased a 50% interest in Butte Highlands JV, LLC (“BHJV”)  
Total consideration $ 435,000    
Development costs $ 2,000,000    
v3.24.1.u1
Earnings per Share (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Stock options 109,243 4,710
Stock purchase warrants 50,555 0
Total 159,798 4,710
Antidilutive Effect    
Stock options 0 358,953
Stock purchase warrants 0 289,294
Total 0 825,247
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Property Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property Plant and equipment $ 10,665,673 $ 10,233,640
Mill property and equipment gross 4,954,422 4,954,422
Mill Less Accumulated Depreciation (1,481,546) (1,430,323)
Total Mill 3,472,876 3,524,099
Buildings and Equipment, Gross 10,292,193 9,411,149
Buildings and Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation (3,852,811) (3,455,023)
Total Building and Equipment 6,439,382 5,956,126
Total Land 753,415 753,415
Gillig Land [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 79,137 79,137
Equipment one [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 9,667,536 8,786,492
Land [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 225,289 225,289
Building [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 536,193 536,193
Equipment [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 4,192,940 4,192,940
Building one [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 624,657 624,657
BOW Land [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 230,449 230,449
Land Bear Creek [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 266,934 266,934
Land Highwate [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment 40,133 40,133
Land Salmon property [Member]    
Property Plant and equipment $ 136,762 $ 136,762
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Mineral Properties (Details) - Mineral Properties Member - USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Golden Chest Mineral Property $ 4,210,566 $ 4,191,189
Infrastructure 3,007,937 2,814,164
Total Golden Chest 7,218,503 7,005,353
Mineral Properties 1 256,768 256,768
Mineral Properties 2 200,000 200,000
Mineral Properties 3 1,125,259 124,055
Mineral Properties 4 150,385 150,385
Mineral Properties 5 78,000 78,000
Mineral Properties 6 250,817 250,817
Mineral Properties amortization (191,662) (166,500)
Total $ 9,088,070 $ 7,898,878
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Mineral Properties (Details 1) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Mineral Properties    
Interest Expense $ 19,377 $ 22,961
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Mineral Properties (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Butte Gulch  
Mineral Property Description the NSR from the previous agreement with the seller for a 169-acre parcel known as Butte Gulch adjacent to the Golden Chest. The Company had already owned the mineral rights to this property. The sale price was $1,001,000 of which $351,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $650,000 is payable to the seller (monthly interest only payments of $2,750 at 5% interest, for three years with a balloon payment of $650,000 at the end of the term)
v3.24.1.u1
Investment in Buckskin (Details Narrative) - Buckskin - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Investment income $ 1,867 $ 350
Annual payment $ 12,000  
Percent of common stock 37.00%  
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Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Total notes payable $ 3,257,389 $ 2,316,652
Due within one year 1,090,329 978,246
Due after one year 2,167,060 1,338,406
Note Payable through June 2027 [Member]    
Total notes payable 294,918 $ 297,230
Monthly payment 2,500  
Ballon payment 260,886  
Interest rate   7.00%
Note Payable through January 2025 [Member]    
Total notes payable 145,118 $ 186,557
Monthly payment 14,821  
Interest rate   7.00%
Note Payable through July 2024 [Member]    
Total notes payable 19,249 $ 33,541
Monthly payment 4,847  
Interest rate   3.45%
Note Payable through June 2027 One [Member]    
Total notes payable 41,566 $ 44,447
Monthly payment 1,174  
Interest rate   5.90%
Note Payable through June 2024 [Member]    
Total notes payable 1,867 $ 3,713
Monthly payment 627  
Interest rate   4.50%
Note Payable through February 2024 [Member]    
Total notes payable 0 $ 604
Monthly payment 303  
Interest rate   4.50%
Note Payable through May 2025 [Member]    
Total notes payable 20,408 $ 24,591
Monthly payment 1,515  
Interest rate   6.30%
Note Payable through June 2025 [Member]    
Total notes payable 12,466 $ 14,843
Monthly payment 866  
Interest rate   6.30%
Note Payable through May 2024 [Member]    
Total notes payable 20,588 $ 51,182
Monthly payment 10,352  
Interest rate   4.50%
Note Payable through August 2025 [Member]    
Total notes payable 79,676 $ 92,948
Monthly payment 4,933  
Interest rate   6.90%
Two Note Payable through July 2024 [Member]    
Total notes payable 2,378 $ 4,126
Monthly payment 602  
Interest rate   6.99%
Note Payable through November 2024 [Member]    
Total notes payable 11,886 $ 16,251
Monthly payment 1,512  
Interest rate   4.60%
Two Note Payable through January 2025 [Member]    
Total notes payable 167,765 $ 216,880
Monthly payment 17,125  
Interest rate   4.50%
Note Payable through October 2026 [Member]    
Total notes payable 827,982 $ 899,417
Monthly payment 29,656  
Interest rate   8.01%
Note Payable through December 2026 [Member]    
Total notes payable 53,854 $ 58,156
Monthly payment 1,836  
Interest rate   8.50%
Note Payable through December 2054 [Member]    
Total notes payable 158,835 $ 160,123
Monthly payment 731  
Interest rate   3.75%
Note Payable through June 2028 [Member]    
Total notes payable 51,763 $ 54,418
Monthly payment 1,152  
Interest rate   5.99%
Two Note Payable through June 2028 [Member]    
Total notes payable 53,453 $ 56,194
Monthly payment 1,190  
Interest rate   5.99%
Note Payable through December 2028 [Member]    
Total notes payable 48,739 $ 50,759
Monthly payment 1,060  
Interest rate   9.24%
Note Payable through January 2027 [Member]    
Total notes payable 650,000 $ 0
Monthly payment 2,750  
Ballon payment 650,000  
Interest rate   5.00%
Note Payable through September 2024 [Member]    
Total notes payable 35,675 $ 50,672
Monthly payment 5,181  
Interest rate   4.78%
Note Payable through April 2028 [Member]    
Total notes payable 24,554 $ 0
Monthly payment 576  
Interest rate   5.90%
Note Payable through Aprilt 2026 [Member]    
Total notes payable 367,068 $ 0
Monthly payment 16,642  
Interest rate   8.24%
Note Payable through April 2026 One [Member]    
Total notes payable 107,415 $ 0
Monthly payment 4,572  
Interest rate   2.06%
Note Payable through February 2029 [Member]    
Total notes payable 60,166 $ 0
Monthly payment $ 1,293  
Interest rate   9.94%
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Notes Payable (Details 1)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Notes Payable  
2025 $ 1,090,329
2026 695,133
2027 966,287
2028 328,681
2029 33,583
2030 3,454
Thereafter 139,922
Total $ 3,257,389
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Stockholders Equity (Details) - Warrant [Member]
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Beginning balance | shares 289,294
Number of warrants exercise prices $ 5.60
Warrants exercised | shares (147,026)
Ending balance | shares 142,268
Minimum [Member]  
Beginning balance $ 5.60
Ending balance 5.60
Maximum [Member]  
Beginning balance 7.00
Ending balance $ 7.00
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Stockholders Equity (Details 1) - Warrant [Member] - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Number of shares 142,268 289,294
Exercise Price 5.60 [Member]    
Number of shares 88,696  
Exercise price $ 5.60  
Warrant expiration date Oct. 15, 2024  
Exercise Price 7.00 [Member]    
Number of shares 53,572  
Exercise price $ 7.00  
Warrant expiration date Nov. 12, 2024  
v3.24.1.u1
Stockholders Equity (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Private placement unit sold 123,365
Private placement unit, per share | $ / shares $ 5.50
Net proceeds | $ $ 878,503
Common stock issued 35,088
Common stock outstanding 29,763
Common Stock, per share | $ / shares $ 5.70
Stock Issuance Activity [Member] | First Quarter [Member]  
Common stock issued 127,152
Common stock outstanding 847,492
Common Stock, per share | $ / shares $ 6.67
Stock Options [Member]  
Common stock issued 5,357
Common stock outstanding 29,999
Stock issuance Activity [Member]  
Common stock issued 5,887
Warrant [Member]  
Common stock issued 147,026
Common stock outstanding 823,346
v3.24.1.u1
Stock Options (Details ) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity Option [Member]    
Beginning balance 477,449 535,953
Stock options exercised (22,073)  
Stock options forfeited (10,144) (58,504)
Ending balance 445,232 477,449
Weighted Average Exercise Prices [Member]    
Beginning balance $ 5.47 $ 5.47
Exercise price exercised 5.50  
Exercise price forfeited 5.50 5.47
Ending balance $ 5.47 $ 5.47
v3.24.1.u1
Stock Options (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Intrinsic value | $ $ 1,332,314
Weighted average remaining term 10 months 6 days
Options issued | shares 16,716
Stock Options [Member]  
Intrinsic value | $ $ 65,229
Options issued | shares 5,887
v3.24.1.u1
Subsequent Events (Details Narrative)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Subsequent Events  
Common stock shares sold 29,763
Proceeds from issuance of convertible common stock | $ $ 166,673
Common stock shares issue 27,562
Options issued 69,861

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