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14. Asset Retirement Obligation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Notes  
14. Asset Retirement Obligation

14. Asset Retirement Obligation 

 

The Company has established asset retirement obligations associated with the ultimate closing of its mineral properties where there has been or currently are operations. Activity for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

 

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

2021

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

$

175,499

$

165,724

Accretion expense

 

2,537

 

2,390

Balance at end of period

$

178,036

$

168,114