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Related Parties
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Notes to Financial Statements    
NOTE 10 - Related Parties

Consulting Agreements

 

On July 21, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Lawrence H. Wolfe, pursuant to which he will work as Chief Financial Officer. Pursuant to the agreement, 100,000 shares were issued as a signing bonus for the execution and delivery of the agreement with a fair value of $24,000 (See note 7). His compensation was $150,000 for the first 12 months, payable 60% in cash and 40% in stock. The cash portion would be paid monthly, and the shares would be valued based on the stock price of the last day of the preceding month and would be issued on January 1st and June 1st. On each anniversary, an option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share was granted, half of the option would vest on January 1 and half on June 1 following such grant date. As a one-time bonus, the options to purchase 250,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 12,000 and 24,000 ounces of gold, respectively, and an option to purchase 500,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 48,000 ounces of gold. The consulting agreement was amended to include a $0.25 per share price floor on the valuation of the common stock. On August 31, 2012, Mr. Lawrence H. Wolfe resigned from his position as a Chief Financial Officer. As a result of Mr. Wolfe's resignation, the Consultancy Agreement dated July 25, 2011 was terminated in its entirety. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, accrued consulting fees of $69,200 and $71,500 were including in accrued compensation- related party, respectively.

 

On July 25, 2011, the Company entered into a Consultancy Agreement with Mendel Mochkin, which replaced in its entirety the Employment Agreement dated March 22, 2011 (See note 9). Pursuant to the agreement, his compensation was $120,000 for the first 12 months, payable 60% in cash and 40% in stock. The cash portion would be paid monthly, and the shares would be valued based on the stock price of the last day of the preceding month and would be issued on January 1st and June 1st. On each anniversary, an option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of 0.50 per share is granted, half of option shall vest on January 1 and half on June 1 following such grant date. As a one-time bonus, the options to purchase 250,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 12,000 and 24,000 ounces of gold, respectively, and an option to purchase 500,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 48,000 ounces of gold. The consulting agreement was amended to include a $0.25 per share price floor on the valuation of the common stock. On August 23, 2012, Mr. Mendel Mochkin resigned from his position as a director of the Board of Directors. As a result of Mr. Mochkin's resignation, the Consultancy Agreement dated July 25, 2011 was terminated in its entirety. The Company has agreed to indemnify Mr. Mochkin in connection with the lawsuit by George Sharp vs. Mustang Alliances, Inc. et al filed in the Superior court of the State of California, in San Diego County. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has not accrued any amounts related to this indemnification. As of December 31, 2012, total consulting fees of $57,000 owed by Company was forgiven and recorded in additional paid in capital. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2013 consulting fees and accrued compensation balances for Mendel Mochkin are $0.

  

On July 21, 2011, the Company entered into a Consultancy Agreement with Zegal and Ross Capital LLC. Pursuant to the agreement, 100,000 shares were issued as a signing bonus for the execution and delivery of the agreement with a fair value of $24,000 (See note 7). The compensation will be $120,000 for the first 12 months, payable 60% in cash and 40% in stock. The cash portion shall be paid monthly, and the shares shall be valued based on the stock price of the last day of the preceding month and will be issued on January 1st and June 1st. On each anniversary, an option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share is granted, half of option shall vest on January 1st and half on June 1st following such grant date. As a one-time bonus, the options to purchase 250,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 12,000 and 24,000 ounces of gold, respectively, and an option to purchase 500,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 48,000 ounces of gold. The consulting agreement has been amended to include a $0.25 per share price floor on the valuation of the common stock. On July 1, 2012, the Consultancy Agreement dated July 25, 2011 was terminated in its entirety. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, accrued consulting fees of $48,000 were including in accrued compensation- related party, respectively.

 

Mr. Sternheim is currently on a month-to-month arrangement at a rate of $20,000 a month. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the accrued compensation fees of $203,976 and $171,289 were recorded in accrued compensation- related party, respectively.

Consulting Agreements

 

On July 21, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Lawrence H. Wolfe, pursuant to which he will work as Chief Financial Officer. Pursuant to the agreement, 100,000 shares were issued as a signing bonus for the execution and delivery of the agreement with a fair value of $24,000 (See note 6). His compensation will be $150,000 for the first 12 months, payable 60% in cash and 40% in stock. The cash portion shall be paid monthly, and the shares shall be valued based on the stock price of the last day of the preceding month and will be issued on January 1st and June 1st. On each anniversary, an option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share is granted, half of the option shall vest on January 1 and half on June 1 following such grant date. As a one-time bonus, the options to purchase 250,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 12,000 and 24,000 ounces of gold, respectively, and an option to purchase 500,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 48,000 ounces of gold. The consulting agreement has been amended to include a $0.25 per share price floor on the valuation of the common stock. On August 31, 2012, Mr. Lawrence H. Wolfe resigned from his position as a Chief Financial Officer. As a result of Mr. Wolfe's resignation, the Consultancy Agreement dated July 25, 2011 was terminated in its entirety. For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Mr. Wolfe has earned an aggregate of 139,376 shares and 122,120 shares pursuant to his consulting agreement with a fair value of $40,000 and $30,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, accrued consulting fees of $71,500 and $17,500 were including in accrued compensation- related party, respectively.

 

On July 25, 2011, the Company entered into a Consultancy Agreement with Mendel Mochkin, which replaced in its entirety the Employment Agreement dated March 22, 2011 (See note 9). Pursuant to the agreement, his compensation will be $120,000 for the first 12 months, payable 60% in cash and 40% in stock. The cash portion shall be paid monthly, and the shares shall be valued based on the stock price of the last day of the preceding month and will be issued on January 1st and June 1st. On each anniversary, an option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of 0.50 per share is granted, half of option shall vest on January 1 and half on June 1 following such grant date. As a one-time bonus, the options to purchase 250,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 12,000 and 24,000 ounces of gold, respectively, and an option to purchase 500,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 48,000 ounces of gold. The consulting agreement has been amended to include a $0.25 per share price floor on the valuation of the common stock. For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Mr. Mendel has been paid $44,221 and $89,935, respectively and an aggregate of 47,971 and 97,698 shares pursuant to his consulting agreement with a fair value of $24,000, respectively. On August 23, 2012, Mr. Mendel Mochkin resigned from his position as a director of the Board of Directors. As a result of Mr. Mochkin's resignation, the Consultancy Agreement dated July 25, 2011 was terminated in its entirety. The Company has agreed to indemnify Mr. Mochkin in connection with the lawsuit by George Sharp vs. Mustang Alliances, Inc. et al filed in the Superior court of the State of California, in San Diego County. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has not accrued any amounts related to this indemnification. As of December 31, 2012, total consulting fees of $57,000 owed by Company was forgiven and recorded in additional paid in capital. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, accrued consulting fees of $0 and $7,000 were including in accrued compensation- related party, respectively.

 

On July 21, 2011, the Company entered into a Consultancy Agreement with Zegal and Ross Capital LLC. Pursuant to the agreement, 100,000 shares was issued as a signing bonus for the execution and delivery of the agreement with a fair value of $24,000 (See note 5). The compensation will be $120,000 for the first 12 months, payable 60% in cash and 40% in stock. The cash portion shall be paid monthly, and the shares shall be valued based on the stock price of the last day of the preceding month and will be issued on January 1st and June 1st. On each anniversary, an option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share is granted, half of option shall vest on January 1st and half on June 1st following such grant date. As a one-time bonus, the options to purchase 250,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 12,000 and 24,000 ounces of gold, respectively, and an option to purchase 500,000 shares at $0.50 per share upon production of 48,000 ounces of gold. The consulting agreement has been amended to include a $0.25 per share price floor on the valuation of the common stock. On July 1, 2012, the Consultancy Agreement dated July 25, 2011 was terminated in its entirety. For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Zegal and Ross has earned an aggregate of 47,971 and 42,849 shares pursuant to the consulting agreement with a fair value of $24,000 and $20,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, accrued consulting fees of $48,000 and $12,000 were including in accrued compensation- related party, respectively.

 

Mr. Sternheim is currently on a month-to-month arrangement at a rate of $20,000 a month. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the company has paid $93,711 and $154,943, and accrued compensation fees of $171,289 and $25,000 were recorded in accrued compensation- related party, respectively.