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9. Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

During the first three and six months of 2012, the Company paid $6,655 and $22,026, respectively, to directors of the Company for services provided in permitting and other construction related activities at Mexican mill sites. The Company did not pay any fees to directors for services provided in permitting and construction activities in 2013.

 

During the first three and six months of 2013 and 2012, the Company paid $23,085 and $37,945 in 2013, respectively, and $16,875 and $38,715, respectively, in 2012, to John Lawrence, our president and Chief Executive Officer, as reimbursement for equipment used by the Company.