Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company issued 738,169 shares of common stock from the conversion of 1,218 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. There were no conversion of A-1 or A-2 Preferred Shares during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

In May 2014, the Company issued 7,475,000 shares of common stock to investors at a price per share of $1.59. As a result of the offering, the Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $11.0 million. For additional information related to this offering please see our Prospectus Supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 9, 2014.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company declared and issued 1,151,142 shares of common stock at par value as dividends on outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock.

777,000 shares of restricted stock vested under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

On June 26, 2014, the Company closed escrow on the purchase of property known as (the “5 Vacant Lots”). The purchase included the issuance of 88,888 shares of common stock with a fair value of $149,332.

On February 26, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase 78 Acres adjacent to its processing facility on American Flat Road, Storey County, Nevada. The purchase price of $1,107,000 comprised of a $20,000 cash payment and $1,087,000 in Company restricted common stock. On March 7, 2014, the Company issued 543,500 restricted shares of common stock to Dan and Caroline Salzwimmer towards the purchase of this property. No transfer of deed will take place prior to Seller receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares. As of June 30, 2014 the seller has not performed under the agreement. Accordingly, the related properties and equity issued were not given accounting consideration in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Escrow is scheduled to close on June 30, 2015.

On February 26, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase buildings and mining claims adjacent to its processing facility on American Flat Road, Storey County, Nevada. The purchase price of $893,000 comprised of a $20,000 cash payment and $873,000 in Company restricted common stock. On March 7, 2014, the Company issued 436,500 restricted shares of common stock to Dan and Caroline Salzwimmer towards the purchase of this property. No transfer of deed will take place prior to Seller receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares. As of June 30, 2014 the seller has not performed under the agreement. Accordingly, the related properties and equity issued were not given accounting consideration in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Escrow is scheduled to close on June 30, 2015.

In April 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase land and a building located near its mine offices in Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada for $425,000. The purchase price includes $25,000 cash and the remaining amount in Company restricted common stock. No transfer of deed will take place prior to Seller receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares. As of June 30, 2014 the seller has not performed under the agreement. Accordingly, the related properties and equity issued were not given accounting consideration in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Escrow is expected to close on or before November 2, 2015.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company issued 137,105 shares of common stock with a value of $274,210 for the payment of debt issuance cost.