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8. Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

During the first three and nine months of 2012 and 2011, the Company paid $1,858 and $23,884 in 2012, and $43,387 and $120,259 in 2011, respectively, to directors of the Company for services provided in permitting and other construction related activities at Mexican mill sites.

 

During the first three and nine months of 2012 and 2011, the Company paid $15,625 and $54,340 in 2012, and $21,330 and $65,912 in 2011, respectively, to John Lawrence, our President and Chief Executive Officer, as reimbursement for personally owned equipment used by the Company.