9. Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 9 – Related Party Transactions *Conflicts of Interests* Magellan Gold Corporation (“Magellan”) is a company under common control. Mr. Power is a significant shareholder and director of both Athena and Magellan. Mr. Gibbs is a significant shareholder and creditor (see Note 6 – Credit Agreement and Notes Payable – Related Parties), in both Athena and Magellan. Athena and Magellan are both involved in the business of acquisition and exploration of mineral resources. Silver Saddle Resources, LLC (“Silver Saddle”) is also a company under common control. Mr. Power and Mr. Gibbs are the owners and managing members of Silver Saddle. Athena and Silver Saddle are both involved in the business of acquisition and exploration of mineral resources. There exists no arrangement or understanding with respect to the resolution of future conflicts of interest. The existence of common ownership and common management could result in significantly different operating results or financial position from those that could have resulted had Athena, Magellan and Silver Saddle been autonomous. *Management Fees – Related Parties* The Company is subject to a month-to-month management agreement with Mr. Power requiring a monthly payment of $2,500 as consideration for the day-to-day management of Athena. For each of the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, a total of $7,500 and $22,500, respectively, was recorded as management fees and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $69,000 and $72,500, respectively, of management fees due to Mr. Power had not been paid and are included in accrued liabilities – related parties on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. *Accrued Interest - Related Parties* At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Accrued interest - related parties includes accrued interest payable to Mr. Gibbs in the amounts of $528,288 and $448,918, respectively, representing unpaid interest on the convertible credit facility. *Advances Payable - Related Parties* Mr. Power has on occasion advanced the Company funds generally utilized for day-to-day operating requirements. These advances are non-interest bearing and are generally repaid as cash becomes available. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Mr. Power made short-term advances to the Company totaling $26,850 and was repaid $16,350 during the period. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 a total of $35,500 and $25,000 of advances were outstanding and included in Advances payable – related party on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Mr. Power had made short-term advances to the Company totaling $12,350 and was repaid $7,250 during the period. The Company also utilizes credit cards owned by Mr. Power to pay various obligations when an online payment is required, the availability of cash is limited, or the timing of the payments is considered critical. As of September 30, 2019, a total of $5,584 of Company charges was owed to Mr. Power and is included in Accounts payable on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

9. Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Note 9 – Related Party Transactions

Conflicts of Interests

Magellan Gold Corporation (“Magellan”) is a company under common control. Mr. Power is a significant shareholder and director of both Athena and Magellan. Mr. Gibbs is a significant shareholder and creditor (see Note 6 – Credit Agreement and Notes Payable – Related Parties), in both Athena and Magellan. Athena and Magellan are both involved in the business of acquisition and exploration of mineral resources.

Silver Saddle Resources, LLC (“Silver Saddle”) is also a company under common control. Mr. Power and Mr. Gibbs are the owners and managing members of Silver Saddle. Athena and Silver Saddle are both involved in the business of acquisition and exploration of mineral resources.

There exists no arrangement or understanding with respect to the resolution of future conflicts of interest. The existence of common ownership and common management could result in significantly different operating results or financial position from those that could have resulted had Athena, Magellan and Silver Saddle been autonomous.

Management Fees – Related Parties

The Company is subject to a month-to-month management agreement with Mr. Power requiring a monthly payment of $2,500 as consideration for the day-to-day management of Athena. For each of the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, a total of $7,500 and $22,500, respectively, was recorded as management fees and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $69,000 and $72,500, respectively, of management fees due to Mr. Power had not been paid and are included in accrued liabilities – related parties on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Accrued Interest - Related Parties

At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Accrued interest - related parties includes accrued interest payable to Mr. Gibbs in the amounts of $528,288 and $448,918, respectively, representing unpaid interest on the convertible credit facility.

Advances Payable - Related Parties

Mr. Power has on occasion advanced the Company funds generally utilized for day-to-day operating requirements. These advances are non-interest bearing and are generally repaid as cash becomes available.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Mr. Power made short-term advances to the Company totaling $26,850 and was repaid $16,350 during the period. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 a total of $35,500 and $25,000 of advances were outstanding and included in Advances payable – related party on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Mr. Power had made short-term advances to the Company totaling $12,350 and was repaid $7,250 during the period.

The Company also utilizes credit cards owned by Mr. Power to pay various obligations when an online payment is required, the availability of cash is limited, or the timing of the payments is considered critical. As of September 30, 2019, a total of $5,584 of Company charges was owed to Mr. Power and is included in Accounts payable on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.