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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
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NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company\'s financial instruments as defined by ASC 825-10-50 include cash, receivables, accounts payable and debt.  All instruments are accounted for on a historical cost basis, which, due to the short maturity of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at September 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010.  ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1.  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

 

Level 2.  Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

 

Level 3.  Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

The Company measures its derivative liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs.

Mineral Exploration and Development Costs

 

The Company accounts for mineral exploration and development costs in accordance with ASC Topic 930 Extractive Activities - Mining .  All exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred, previously capitalized costs are expensed in the period the property is abandoned.  Expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines, are capitalized and amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves.

 

Mineral Properties and Leases

 

The Company accounts for mineral properties in accordance with ASC Topic 930 Extractive Activities-Mining .  Costs of acquiring mineral properties and leases are capitalized by project area upon purchase of the associated claims (see Note 4).  Mineral properties are periodically assessed for impairment of value.

 

Inventories

 

Concentrate inventory of mineralized material represents mineralized material that has been mined, hauled to the surface and processed through our Cactus Mill.  This inventoried stockpile is ready for shipping for further processing by an outside source.  Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tons added and removed from the stockpile, the number of contained metal ounces or pounds (based on assay data) and the estimated metallurgical recovery rates (based on the expected processing method).

 

Revenue Recognition

 

As an exploration stage company, the Company’s revenue from operations is referred to as income earned during the exploration stage. Revenue is recognized when title and risk of ownership of metals or metal bearing concentrate have passed and collection is reasonably assured. Revenue from the sale of metals may be subject to adjustment upon final settlement of estimated metal prices, weights and assays, and are recorded as adjustments to revenue in the period of final settlement of prices, weights and assays; such adjustments are typically not material in relation to the initial invoice amounts.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity similar to fully diluted earnings per share.  At September 30, 2011, common stock equivalents outstanding are 1,563,843 and 1,958,033 shares of common stock into which the convertible debt (Note 5) and preferred stock (Note 3), respectively, can be converted.  However, the diluted earnings per share are not presented because its effect would be anti-dilutive due to the Company’s recurring losses.

 

Going Concern

 

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit incurred through September 30, 2011, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

 

The Company will need significant funding to continue operations and increase development through the next fiscal year.  The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products and services and the availability of opportunities for expansion through affiliations and other business relationships.  Management intends to continue to seek new capital from equity securities issuances to provide funds needed to increase liquidity, fund internal growth, and fully implement its business plan.

 

If the going concern assumption were not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying values of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used.