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Investment in Buckskin
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investment in Buckskin  
Investment in Buckskin

9. Investment in Buckskin

 

In August 2021, the Company exchanged 45,940 shares of the Company’s common stock for 22% of Buckskin. The Company’s closing share price on the date of the agreement (August 18, 2021) was recorded as the cost basis for the investment. 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 $2,667 and $4,517 during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company makes an annual payment of $12,000 to Buckskin per a lease covering 218 acres of patented mining claims. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company held 37% of Buckskin’s outstanding shares.