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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Notes to Financial Statements  
Subsequent Events

 

Note F –  Subsequent Events

 

On July 27, 2012, our Board of Directors terminated Terry C. Turner, without cause, and appointed Tracy A. Madsen as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Turner will remain as Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Mr. Madsen has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer since February 13, 2003 and as the Vice President US Administration since November 12, 2003.  Mr. Madsen will remain in those positions as well as act as the Company’s President and CEO.

 

On July 27, 2012, in accordance with the termination of Terry C. Turner as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company executed a Promissory Note and Security Agreement in the amount of $350,000 in favor of Mr. Turner.  Mr. Turner agreed to accept the Promissory Note in lieu of payment of severance due to him within 60 days after his termination.  The Promissory Note matures on July 27, 2013 and is subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of certain events listed therein.  The Promissory Note is secured by the Company’s Gold Bar Mill property located in Eureka, Nevada.

 

On July 27, 2012, upon appointment of Tracy A. Madsen, the Board and Mr. Madsen entered into an amendment to Mr. Madsen’s Executive Employment Agreement, dated October 7, 2009, revising the positions held by Mr. Madsen, increasing his salary and extending the term.

 

On July 27, 2012, our Board of Directors accepted the resignations of Harlan M. DeLozier II and Alvero Riveros Tejada as directors of the Company. In their resignations, neither Mr. DeLozier or Riveros expressed any disagreement with management or disclosure issues.

 

On July 27, 2012, our Board of Directors appointed Mr. Madsen and Mark A. Bogani as directors of the Company.  Mr. Bogani is the Manager of Gulf Coast Capital, LLC. Gulf Coast has recently increased its shareholdings of the Company to 42.75% of the outstanding stock of the Company.