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Investment in Buckskin
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Investment in Buckskin  
Investment in Buckskin

10. Investment in Buckskin

 

In August 2021, the Company exchanged 45,940 shares of the Company’s common stock for 22% of Buckskin Gold and Silver Inc. The Company’s closing share price on the date of the agreement (August 18, 2021) was recorded as the cost basis for the property. In October 2021 the Company exchanged an additional 30,358 shares of the Company’s common stock for an additional 15% of Buckskin. The Company’s closing share price on the date of the exchange (October 15, 2021) was recorded as the cost basis for the investment addition. This investment in Buckskin is being accounted for using the equity method and resulted in recognition of equity income on the investment of $350 and $331 during the quarters ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 respectively. The Company makes an annual payment of $12,000 to Buckskin per a lease covering 218 acres of patented mining claims. As of March 31, 2023, the Company holds 37% of Buckskin’s outstanding shares.