3. South Mountain Project: Changes in the non-controlling interest equity balance (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Tables/Schedules

Changes in the non-controlling interest equity balance

		Years Ended December 31,
		2017		2016
Balance at beginning of year	$	178,702
Noncontrolling interest portion of net asset acquired in Owyhee Gold Trust settlement		-	$	173,702
Distribution to non-controlling interest		(5,000)		-
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		409		5,000
Balance at end of year	$	174,111	$	178,702