IMII Inception Mining Inc (PK)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2018

1. Nature of Business

Inception Mining, Inc. (formerly known as Gold American Mining Corp.) was incorporated under the name of Golf Alliance Corporation and under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 2, 2007. Inception Mining, Inc. is a precious metal mineral acquisition, exploration and development company. Inception Development, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on January 28, 2013.

Golf Alliance Corporation pursued its original business plan to provide opportunities for golfers to play on private golf courses normally closed to them due to the membership requirements of the private clubs. During the year ended July 31, 2010, the Company decided to redirect its business focus toward precious metal mineral acquisition and exploration.

On March 5, 2010, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to (1) to change its name to Silver America, Inc. and (2) increased its authorized common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000.

On June 23, 2010 the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Gold American Mining Corp.

On November 21, 2012, the Company implemented a 200 to 1 reverse stock split. Upon effectiveness of the stock split, each shareholder canceled 200 shares of common stock for every share of common stock owned as of November 21, 2012. This reverse stock split was effective on February 13, 2013. All share and per share references have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this 200 to 1 reverse stock split in the financial statements and in the notes to financial statements for all periods presented, to reflect the stock split as if it occurred on the first day of the first period presented.

On February 25, 2013, Gold American Mining Corp. and its majority shareholder (the “Majority Shareholder”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Inception Development Inc. (the “Subsidiary”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Inception Resources, LLC, a Utah corporation (“Inception Resources”), pursuant to which Inception purchased the U.P. and Burlington Gold Mine in consideration of 16,000,000 shares of common stock of Inception, the assumption of promissory notes in the amount of $950,000 and the assignment of a 3% net royalty. Inception Resources was an entity owned by and under the control of the majority shareholder. This transaction is deemed an asset purchase by entities under common control. The Asset Purchase Agreement closed on February 25, 2013 (the “Closing”). Inception was a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately prior to our acquisition of the gold mine pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement. As a result of such acquisition, the Company’s operations are now focused on the ownership and operation of the mine acquired from Inception Resources. Consequently, the Company believes that acquisition has caused us to cease to be a shell company as it no longer has nominal operations.

On May 17, 2013, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to Inception Mining, Inc. (“Inception” or the “Company”).

On October 2, 2015, the Company consummated a merger with Clavo Rico Ltd. (“Clavo Rico”). Clavo Rico is a privately held Turks and Caicos company with principal operations in Honduras, Central America. Clavo Rico operates the Clavo Rico mining concession through its subsidiaries Compañía Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A de C.V. and Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. and holds other mining concessions. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued of 240,225,901 shares of common stock of Inception and assumed promissory notes in the amount of $5,488,980 and accrued interest of $3,434,426. Under this merger agreement, there was a change in control and it has been treated for accounting purposes as a reverse recapitalization with Clavo Rico, Ltd. being the surviving entity. Its workings include several historical underground operations dating back to the early Mayan and Spanish occupation.

On January 11, 2016, the Company implemented a 5.5 to 1 reverse stock split. This reverse stock split was effective on May 26, 2016. All share and per share references have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this 5.5 to 1 reverse stock split in the financial statements and in the notes to financial statements for all periods presented, to reflect the stock split as if it occurred on the first day of the first period presented. Immediately before the Reverse Split, the Company had 266,669,980 shares of common stock outstanding. Immediately after the Reverse Split, the Company had 48,485,451 shares of common stock outstanding, pending fractional-share rounding-up calculations to adjust for the Reverse Split.

The Company’s primary mine is located on the 200 hectare Clavo Rico Concession, located in southern Honduras. This mine was originally explored and exploited in the 16th century by the Spanish, and more recently has been operated by Compa ñí a Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. as a small family business. In 2003, Clavo Rico’s predecessor purchased a 20% interest and later increased its ownership to 99.9%.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Going Concern - The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,485,706 during the period ended March 31, 2018, and had a working capital deficit of $14,699,962 as of March 31, 2018. These factors among others indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern for at least one year from the date the consolidated financial statements are issued or available to be issued.

The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Management is currently working to make changes that will result in profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources to meet the Company’s need for cash for at least one year from the date the consolidated financial statements are issued or available to be issued.

Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Inception Mining, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Inception Development, Corp., Clavo Rico Development Corp., Clavo Rico, Ltd. and Compa ñí a Minera Cerros del R í o, S.A. de C.V., and its controlling interest subsidiaries, Compa ñí a Minera Cerros del Sur, S.A. de C.V. and Compa ñía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Basis of Presentation - The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had no cash equivalents. The aggregate cash balance on deposit in these accounts is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. The Company has never experienced any losses in such accounts.

Inventories, Stockpiles and Mineralized Material on Leach Pads - Inventories, including stockpiles and mineralized material on leach pads are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value represents the estimated future sales price of the product based on current and long-term metals prices, less the estimated costs to complete production and bring the product to sale. Write-downs of stockpiles, mineralized material on leach pads and inventories to net realizable value are reported as a component of costs applicable to mining revenue. Cost is comprised of production costs for mineralized material produced and processed. Production costs include the costs of materials, costs of processing, direct labor, mine site and processing facility overhead costs and depreciation, amortization and depletion.

Stockpiles - Stockpiles represent mineralized material that has been extracted from the mine and is available for further processing. Stockpiles are measured by estimating the number of tons added and removed from the stockpile. Stockpile tonnages are verified by periodic surveys. Costs are allocated to stockpiles based on relative values of material stockpiled and processed using current mining costs incurred up to the point of stockpiling the material, including applicable overhead, depreciation, and depletion relating to mining operations, and removed at each stockpile’s average cost per ton.

Mineralized Material on Leach Pads - The Company utilizes a heap leaching process to recover gold from its mineralized material. Under this method, the mineralized material is placed on leach pads where it is treated with a chemical solution that dissolves the gold contained in the material. The resulting gold-bearing solution is further processed in a facility where the gold is recovered. Costs are added to mineralized material on leach pads based on current mining and processing costs, including applicable depreciation relating to mining and processing operations. Costs are transferred from mineralized material on leach pads to subsequent stages of in-process inventories as the gold-bearing solution is processed. The value of such transferred costs of mineralized material on leach pads is based on the average cost per estimated recoverable ounce of gold on the leach pad.

The estimates of recoverable gold on the leach pads are calculated from the quantities of material placed on the leach pads (measured tons added to the leach pads), the grade of material placed on the leach pads (based on assay data) and a recovery percentage.

Although the quantities of recoverable gold placed on the leach pads are reconciled by comparing the quantities and grades of material placed on leach pads to the quantities and grades quantities of gold actually recovered (metallurgical balancing), the nature of the leaching process inherently limits the ability to precisely monitor inventory levels. As a result, the metallurgical balancing process is constantly monitored and estimates are refined based on actual results over time. Variations between actual and estimated quantities resulting from changes in assumptions and estimates that do not result in write-downs to net realizable value are accounted for on a prospective basis.

In-process Inventories - In-process inventories represent mineralized materials that are currently in the process of being converted to a saleable product through the absorption, desorption, recovery (ADR) process. The value of in-process material is measured based on assays of the material fed into the process and the projected recoveries of material. In-process inventories are valued at the average cost of the material fed into the process attributable to the source material coming from the mines, stockpiles and/or leach pads plus the in-process conversion costs, including applicable depreciation relating to the process facilities incurred to that point in the process.

Finished Goods Inventories - Finished goods inventories include gold that has been processed through the Company’s ADR facility and are valued at the average cost of their production.

Exploration and Development Costs - Costs of acquiring mining properties and any exploration and development costs are expensed as incurred unless proven and probable reserves exist and the property is a commercially mineable property in accordance with FASB ASC 930, Extractive Activities- Mining . Mine development costs incurred either to develop new gold and silver deposits, expand the capacity of operating mines, or to develop mine areas substantially in advance of current production are capitalized. Costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, if any, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a permanent impairment needs to be recorded. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected future cash flows and/or estimated salvage value.

The Company capitalizes costs for mining properties by individual property and defers such costs for later amortization only if the prospects for economic productions are reasonably certain.

Capitalized costs are expensed in the period when the determination has been made that economic production does not appear reasonably certain.

Mineral Rights and Properties - We defer acquisition costs until we determine the viability of the property. Since we do not have proven and probable reserves as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Industry Guide 7, exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred. We expense care and maintenance costs as incurred.

We review the carrying value of our mineral rights and properties for impairment whenever there are negative indicators of impairment. Our estimate of the gold price, mineralized materials, operating capital, and reclamation costs are subject to risks and uncertainties affecting the recoverability of our investment in the mineral claims and properties. Although we have made our best, most current estimate of these factors, it is possible that near term changes could adversely affect estimated net cash flows from our mineral claims and properties and possibly require future asset impairment write-downs.

Where estimates of future net operating cash flows are not available and where other conditions suggest impairment, we assess recoverability of carrying value from other means, including net cash flows generated by the sale of the asset. We use the units-of-production method to deplete the mineral rights and properties.

Fair Value Measurements - The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that could be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets are marked to bid prices and financial liabilities are marked to offer prices. The fair value should be calculated based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, not on assumptions specific to the entity. In addition, the fair value of liabilities should include consideration of non-performance risk, including the party’s own credit risk.

Fair value measurements do not include transaction costs. A fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined into the following three categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities.

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is disclosed and is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The carrying value of the Company’s cash, accounts payable, short-term borrowings (including convertible notes payable), and other current assets and liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term maturity.

The Company recognizes its derivative liabilities as level 3 and values its derivatives using the methods discussed below. While the Company believes that its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, it recognizes that the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. The primary assumptions that would significantly affect the fair values using the methods discussed below are that of volatility and market price of the underlying common stock of the Company.

Long-Lived Assets - We review the carrying amount of our long-lived assets for impairment whenever there are negative indicators of impairment. An asset is considered impaired when estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. In the event the carrying amount of such asset is not considered recoverable, the asset is adjusted to its fair value. Fair value is generally determined based on discounted future cash flows.

Properties, Plant and Equipment - We record properties, plant and equipment at historical cost. We provide depreciation and amortization in amounts sufficient to match the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives or productive value. We capitalize expenditures for improvements that significantly extend the useful life of an asset. We charge expenditures for maintenance and repairs to operations when incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives as follows:

Reclamation Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations - Minimum standards for site reclamation and closure have been established for us by various government agencies. Asset retirement obligations are recognized when incurred and recorded as liabilities at fair value. The liability is accreted over time through periodic charges to earnings. In addition, the asset retirement cost is capitalized and amortized over the life of the related asset. Reclamation costs are periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the estimated present value resulting from the passage of time and revisions to the estimates of either the timing or amount of the reclamation and abandonment costs. The Company reviews, on an annual basis, unless otherwise deemed necessary, the asset retirement obligation at each mine site.

Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized from sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is determinable, the product has been delivered, the title has been transferred to the customer and collection of the sales price is reasonably assured. Gold revenue is recorded at an agreed upon spot price and gold ounce measurement resulting in revenue and a receivable at the time of sale. Gold revenue is recorded net of refining charges and discounts. Sales of by-products (such as silver) are credited to costs applicable to mining revenue.

All accounts receivable amounts are due from a single customer. Substantially all mining revenues recorded in the current period also related to the same customer. As gold can be sold through numerous gold market traders worldwide, the Company is not economically dependent on a limited number of customers for the sale of its product.

Stock Issued For Goods and Services - Common and preferred shares issued for goods and services are valued based upon the fair market value of our common stock or the goods and services received, whichever is the most reliably measurable on the date of issue.

Stock-Based Compensation - For stock-based transactions, compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, based on the estimated fair value on the grant date of the award.

Income (Loss) per Common Share - Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss), less the preferred stock dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Dilutive income (loss) per share includes any additional dilution from common stock equivalents, such as stock options and warrants, and convertible instruments, if the impact is not antidilutive. 5,144,994 common share equivalents have been excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation for the period ended March 31, 2018 because it would be anti-dilutive.

Comprehensive Loss - Comprehensive loss is made up of the exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations and the net loss for the three months ending March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017.

Derivative Liabilities - Derivatives liabilities are recorded at fair value when issued and the subsequent change in fair value each period is recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. We do not hold or issue any derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

Income Taxes - The Company’s income tax expense and deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect management’s best assessment of estimated future taxes to be paid. Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the consolidated income tax expense.

Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. In evaluating the Company’s ability to recover its deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In projecting future taxable income, the Company develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income, and are consistent with the plans and estimates that the Company is using to manage the underlying businesses. The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for which the Company does not consider realization of such deferred tax assets to be more likely than not.

Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. Management is not aware of any such changes that would have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

Business Segments – The Company operates in one segment and therefore segment information is not presented.

Use of Estimates – In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenditures during the reported periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Estimates may include those pertaining to valuation of inventories and mineralized material on leach pads, the estimated useful lives and valuation of properties, plant and equipment, mineral rights and properties, deferred tax assets, convertible preferred stock, derivative assets and liabilities, reclamation liabilities, stock-based compensation and payments, and contingent liabilities.

Non-Controlling Interest Policy – Non-controlling interest (NCI) is the portion of equity ownership in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company, who has a controlling interest and consolidates the subsidiary’s financial results with its own. The amount of equity relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified in the equity section of the balance sheet and the amount of the net income (loss) relating to the non-controlling interest is separately identified on the statement of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. If not discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.

As of January 1, 2018, the Company adopted FASB ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company has implemented this standard and feels that there was no material impact on the Company’s revenue recognition or its financial statements. 

3. Joint Venture – Corpus Gold, LLC

On October 1, 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Corpus Mining and Exploration, Ltd. (Corpus) and formed a new entity, Corpus Gold, LLC (Corpus Gold). Corpus Gold is to provide a framework within which the Company will provide management services in directing and managing an exploration, drilling and evaluation of the mineral resources in concessions owned by the Company and Corpus will provide the capital necessary to complete such purpose. All revenues will be shared based on the revenue sharing agreement of 80% to Corpus and 20% to the Company. The Company pays the monthly expenses of Corpus Gold and is reimbursed by Corpus. As of March 31, 2018, the Company had a receivable of $11,969 for expenses spent in the three months ended March 31, 2018. These funds were received by the Company in April 2018.

4. Inventories, Stockpiles and Mineralized Materials on Leach Pads

Inventories, stockpiles and mineralized materials on leach pads at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 consisted of the following:

There were no stockpiles at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. In April 2018, management decided to impair the inventory on the old leach pad. The Company recorded an impairment of $700,101 for the inventory in process on the leach pad as of March 31, 2018.

5. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company adopted the provisions of ASC subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825-10”) on January 1, 2008. ASC 825-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance. ASC 825-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The following table provides a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

Debt derivatives – The Company issued convertible promissory notes which are convertible into common stock, at holders’ option, at a discount to the market price of the Company’s common stock. The Company has identified the embedded derivatives related to these notes relating to certain anti-dilutive (reset) provisions. These embedded derivatives included certain conversion features. The accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments requires that the Company record fair value of the derivatives as of the inception date of debenture and to fair value as of each subsequent reporting date.

At March 31, 2018, the Company marked to market the fair value of the debt derivatives and determined a fair value of $505,683. The Company recorded a gain from change in fair value of debt derivatives of $301,974 for the period ended March 31, 2018. The fair value of the embedded derivatives was determined using Binomial Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions: (1) dividend yield of 0%, (2) expected volatility of 148.36% through 181.69%, (3) weighted average risk-free interest rate of 1.93% through 2.09% (4) expected life of 0.42 through 0.85 years, and (5) the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at each valuation date.

Based upon ASC 840-15-25 (EITF Issue 00-19, paragraph 11) the Company has adopted a sequencing approach regarding the application of ASC 815-40 to its outstanding convertible notes. Pursuant to the sequencing approach, the Company evaluates its contracts based upon earliest issuance date.

6. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 consisted of the following:

In December 2016, the Company determined that the leach pad at the Clavo Rico mine was reaching its capacity. It was determined that the depreciation of the leach pad should be accelerated to fully depreciate the leach pad by March 31, 2017. This constitutes a change in management estimates. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $57,693 and $557,667, respectively. The following table summarizes the allocation of depreciation expense between cost of goods sold and general and administrative expenses.

7. Mine Reclamation Liability

The Company is required to mitigate long-term environmental impacts by stabilizing, contouring, re-sloping, and re-vegetating various portions of our site after mining and mineral processing operations are completed. These reclamation efforts are conducted in accordance with plans reviewed and approved by the appropriate regulatory agencies.

The fair value of the long-term liability of $351,937 and $352,713 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, for our obligation to reclaim our mine facility is based on our most recent reclamation plan, as revised, submitted and approved by the Honduran Institute of Geology and Mines (INHGEOMIN) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA). Such costs are based on management’s current estimate of then expected amounts for the remediation work, assuming the work is performed in accordance with current laws and regulations and using a credit adjusted risk free rate of 18.00% and an inflation rate of 5.3%. It is reasonably possible that, due to uncertainties associated with the application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities and changes in reclamation or remediation technology, the ultimate cost of reclamation and remediation could change in the future. We periodically review the accrued reclamation liability for information indicating that our assumptions should change.

The decrease in the reclamation liability in 2018 was due to the currency exchange rate. The increase in the reclamation liability in 2017 was related to the expansion of the heap leach facility and related infrastructure. The write-off of the precious metal inventory in process did not affect the reclamation liability because the leach pad has not changed in size or volume of material on it.

Changes to the asset retirement obligation were as follows:

8. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts Payable and accrued liabilities at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 consisted of the following:

9. Secured Borrowings

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company entered into five financing arrangements with third parties for a combined principal amount of $251,980. The terms of the arrangements require the Company to pay the combined principal balance plus a guaranteed return of no less than 10 percent, or $25,198, for a total expected remittance of $277,178. The maturity dates of the notes range between June 22, 2017 and June 23, 2017. The terms of repayment allow the Company to remit to the lender a certain quantity of gold to satisfy the liability though the Company expects to liquidate gold held and satisfy the liability in cash. As of December 31, 2016, the Company held 101 ounces of gold, valued at cost of $116,241, to satisfy the liabilities upon maturity leaving a net obligation of $135,739, which is recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as secured borrowings. The Company reached agreements with the third parties to settle the financing arrangements as of June 12, 2017. The Company liquidated the gold held to satisfy the debt obligations. Four of the five debt holders agreed to rollover their funds into new financing agreements. The remaining debt obligation of $122,107 was paid in full on July 10, 2017.

On June 20, 2017, the Company entered into four new financing arrangements with third parties for a combined principal amount of $195,720. The terms of the arrangements require the Company to pay the combined principal balance plus a guaranteed return of no less than 10 percent, or $19,572, for a total expected remittance of $215,292. The maturity date of the notes is June 21, 2018. The terms of repayment allow the Company to remit to the lender a certain quantity of gold to satisfy the liability though the Company expects to liquidate gold held and satisfy the liability in cash. As of March 31, 2018, the Company held 98 ounces of gold, valued at a cost of $129,180, to satisfy the liabilities upon maturity leaving a net obligation of $81,727, which is recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as secured borrowings.

10. Notes Payable

Notes payable were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

3-2-1 Partners, LLC – On November 30, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to 3-2-1 Partners, LLC in the principal amount of $40,000 (the “Note”) due on December 14, 2017 and bears a 5% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $42,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $2,000 on January 16, 2018. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

GS Capital Partners – On August 11, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $80,000 (the “Note”) due on April 11, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $76,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,000). For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $698 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. The Company made a payment of $109,468 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $29,468 on February 5, 2018. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

Phil Zobrist – On January 11, 2013, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note to Phil Zobrist in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Phil Zobrist that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $29,412 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $121,337 for the remaining derivative liability and of $11,842 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $60,000 and accrued interest was $56,367.

11. Notes Payable – Related Parties

Notes payable – related parties were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

Claymore Management – On March 18, 2011, the Company issued an unsecured Promissory Note to Claymore Management in the principal amount of $185,000 (the “Note”) due on demand and bore 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $185,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Claymore Management that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from March 18, 2011 in the amount of $151,355 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $448,369 for the remaining derivative liability and of $36,513 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $185,000 and accrued interest was $234,468.

D. D’Ambrosio – On February 13, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to D. D’Ambrosio in the principal amount of $88,000 (the “Note”) due on March 31, 2018 and bears a 5.70% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $93,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $5,000 on March 30, 2018. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

Diamond 80, LLC – On April 3, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Diamond 80, LLC in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on December 31, 2018 and bears a 7.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $1,075 towards the principal balance of $1,000 and accrued interest of $75 on June 30, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $49,000 and accrued interest was $0.

Francis E. Rich IRA – On January 31, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Francis E. Rich IRA in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on June 15, 2018 and bears a 30.0% interest rate. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $100,000 and accrued interest was $4,849.

GAIA Ltd. – Between December 2011 and October 2012, the Company issued seven unsecured Promissory Notes to GAIA Ltd. for a total principal amount of $1,150,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $1,150,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with GAIA Ltd. that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $724,463 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,524,747 for the remaining derivative liability and of $226,974 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $1,150,000 and accrued interest was $1,241,112.

Legends Capital Group – Between October 2011 and September 2012, the Company issued eleven unsecured Promissory Notes to Legends Capital Group for a total principal amount of $765,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $765,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Legends Capital Group that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $504,806 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,564,130 for the remaining derivative liability and of $150,987 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $765,000 and accrued interest was $848,490.

Legends Capital Group – On May 16, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to Legends Capital Group in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “Note”) due on September 15, 2017 and bears a 7.0% interest rate. The Company made a payment of $50,000 towards the principal balance and accrued interest of $0 on June 27, 2017. The Company made a payment of $40,000 towards the principal balance on February 28, 2018. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $10,000 and accrued interest was $7,000.

LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust – Between December 2010 and January 2013, the Company issued eight unsecured Promissory Notes to LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust for a total principal amount of $1,101,000 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $1,101,000. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with LW Briggs Irrevocable Trust that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $814,784 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $2,564,130 for the remaining derivative liability and of $217,303 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $1,101,000 and accrued interest was $1,309,420.

MDL Ventures – The Company entered into an unsecured convertible note payable agreement with MDL Ventures, LLC, which is 100% owned by a Company officer, effective October 1, 2014, due on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest, due at maturity. Principal on the convertible note is convertible into common stock at the holder’s option at a price of the lower of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or 50% of the lowest three daily volume weighted average prices of the Company’s common stock during the 20 consecutive days prior to the date of conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $1,487,158 for the remaining derivative liability. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $1,252,094 and accrued interest was $0.

Silverbrook Corporation – Between March 2011 and February 2015, the Company issued 23 unsecured Promissory Notes to Silverbrook Corporation for a total principal amount of $2,227,980 (the “Notes”) due on demand and bearing 0% per annum interest. The total net proceeds the Company received was $2,227,980. On October 2, 2015, the Company entered into a new convertible note with Silverbrook Corporation that matures on December 31, 2016 and bears 18% per annum interest. The Company agreed to accrue interest from inception of these Notes in the amount of $1,209,606 and charged this amount to interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2015. The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a price of $0.99 (0.18 pre-split) or a 50% discount to the average of the three lowest VWAP of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On October 2, 2016, the Company renegotiated the note payable. The convertible feature was removed and the note was extended until December 31, 2017. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $4,656,189 for the remaining derivative liability and of $439,733 for the remaining debt discount. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $2,227,980 and accrued interest was $2,210,549.

WOC Energy, LLC – On November 6, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Short-Term Promissory Note to WOC Energy, LLC in the principal amount of $40,000 (the “Note”) due on January 6, 2018 and bears a 4.0% interest rate. As of March 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of the Note was $40,000 and accrued interest was $0.

12. Convertible Notes Payable

Convertible notes payable were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

Adar Bays, LLC – On December 6, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Adar Bays, LLC (“Adar Bays”), in the principal amount of $63,000 (the “Note”) due on December 6, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $15,534 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $63,000 and accrued interest was $1,588.

Auctus Fund – On August 17, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Auctus Fund (“Auctus”), in the principal amount of $110,000 (the “Note”) due on May 17, 2018 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $99,750 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,250). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 15 trading day period prior to conversion. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 10% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. On February 5, 2018, the Company paid $156,759 to pay off the principal balance of $110,000 and $46,759 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $55,201 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC – On November 30, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crossover Capital Fund II, LLC (“Crossover Capital”), in the principal amount of $110,500 (the “Note”) due on August 30, 2018 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $10,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $36,429 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $110,500 and accrued interest was $4,396.

Crown Bridge Partners – On August 10, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Crown Bridge Partners (“Crown Bridge”), in the principal amount of $50,000 (the “Note”) due on August 10, 2018 and bears 10% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $43,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $7,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On January 24, 2018, the Company paid $74,623 to pay off the principal balance of $50,000 and $24,623 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $30,411 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

Eagle Equities, LLC – On December 12, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Eagle Equities, LLC (“Eagle Equities”), in the principal amount of $63,000 (the “Note”) due on December 12, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $15,534 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $63,000 and accrued interest was $1,505.

Ema Financial – On December 5, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Ema Financial, in the principal amount of $112,000 (the “Note”) due on December 5, 2018 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $100,800 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $11,200). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. However, if the Company’s share price at any time loses the bid, then the conversion price may, in the Holder’s sole and absolute discretion, be reduced to a fixed conversion price of $0.00001 (if lower than the conversion price otherwise), and provided, that if on the date of delivery of the conversion shares to the Holder, or any date thereafter while conversion shares are held by the Holder, the closing bid price per share of common stock on the principal market on the trading day on which the common shares are traded is less than the sale price used to calculate the conversion price, then such conversion price shall be automatically reduced using the new low closing bid price and additional shares issued to the Holder. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, or if the closing sale price at any time falls below $0.145, then the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 15% discount. At any time after the closing date, if the Company’s common stock is not deliverable by DWAC, then an additional 5% discount will apply to all future conversions on this note. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $27,616 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $112,000 and accrued interest was $4,271.

GS Capital Partners – On February 1, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to GS Capital Partners (“GS Capital”), in the principal amount of $80,000 (the “Note”) due on February 1, 2019 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $76,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $4,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 42% discount of the lowest closing price of the common stock during the 12 trading day period prior to conversion. In the event the Company experiences a DTC “Chill” on its shares, the conversion price shall be decreased an additional 10% discount while the “Chill” is in effect. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $12,712 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $80,000 and accrued interest was $1,017.

JSJ Investments – On January 24, 2018, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to JSJ Investments (“JSJ”), in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) due on January 22, 2019 and bears 12% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $58,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $10,909 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $60,000 and accrued interest was $1,302.

LG Capital Funding – On September 9, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to LG Capital Funding (“LG Cap”), in the principal amount of $52,500 (the “Note”) due on September 7, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $2,500). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On March 9, 2018, the Company paid $76,400 to pay off the principal balance of $52,500 and $23,900 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $35,959 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

Power Up Lending Group – On August 18, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $35,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $32,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of May 30, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The Purchaser will not have the right to convert any portion of the Note if the Purchaser, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to its conversion. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. On January 31, 2018, the Company paid $49,767 to pay off the principal balance of $35,000 and $14,767 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $1,579 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

On December 5, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $63,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $60,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of September 15, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The Purchaser will not have the right to convert any portion of the Note if the Purchaser, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to its conversion. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $951 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $63,000 and accrued interest was $2,403.

On February 1, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with POWER UP LENDING GROUP LTD. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Purchaser a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate amount of $43,000. The total net proceeds the Company received was $40,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note has a maturity date of November 15, 2018 and the Company has agreed to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note at the rate of ten percent (10% - 22% default interest per annum) per annum from the date on which the Note is issued (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. The Company may prepay the Note in whole provided that the Purchaser be given written notice not more than three (3) Trading Days. The outstanding principal amount of the Note (if any) is convertible at any time and from time to time at the election of the Purchaser during the period beginning on the date that is 180 days following the Issue Date into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a conversion price of the greater of the fixed conversion price of or a variable conversion price as set forth in the Note. The fixed conversion price is $0.00009. The variable conversion price is 61% (39% discount) of the market price. Market price is the average of the lowest two trading prices in a ten trading day look back period. The Purchaser will not have the right to convert any portion of the Note if the Purchaser, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to its conversion. The company recognized a debt discount on this note of $3,000 which will be amortized over the life of the note. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $606 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $43,000 and accrued interest was $820.

Silo Equity Partners – On August 22, 2017, the Company issued an unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (“Note”) to Silo Equity Partners (“Silo”), in the principal amount of $53,000 (the “Note”) due on August 22, 2018 and bears 8% per annum interest, due at maturity. The total net proceeds the Company received was $50,000 (less an original issue discount (“OID”) of $3,000). The Note is convertible into common stock, at holder’s option, at a 40% discount of the lowest trading price of the common stock during the 20 trading day period prior to conversion. On February 9, 2018, the Company paid $77,030 to pay off the principal balance of $53,000 and $24,030 in accrued interest and prepayment penalty. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company amortized $33,978 of debt discount to current period operations as interest expense. As of March 31, 2018, the gross balance of the note was $0 and accrued interest was $0.

13. Stockholders’ Deficit

Common Stock

On January 1, 2018, 760,000 shares of common stock were issued to officers, former officers and members of the board of directors of the Company as payment for consulting services performed. These shares were valued at $0.2846 per share for a value of $216,296.

On January 1, 2018, 20,000 shares of common stock were issued to a former officers and members of the board of directors of the Company as part of a settlement agreement. These shares were valued at $0.2846 per share for a value of $5,692.

On January 30, 2018, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock for $27,500 in cash. These shares were valued at $0.11 per share.

On March 30, 2018, the Company issued 36,385 shares for services performed per a consulting agreement in 2015. These shares were valued and expensed based on quoted market prices at that time. These shares had never been issued.

14. Related Party Transactions

Consulting Agreement – In February 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a stockholder/director. The Company agreed to pay $18,000 per month for twelve months. In October 2017, the agreement was renegotiated to increase the monthly amount to $25,000 per month. As of March 31, 2018, the Company owed $960,000 to the stockholder/director in accrued consulting fees.

15. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The Company at times is subject to other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business.

On January 26, 2017, the Company was served a copy of a complaint filed by Danzig Ltd. (“Danzig”) and Brett Bertolami (“Bertolami”) in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Statesville Division. The Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint on May 8, 2017. The Amended Complaint alleges fraud, breach of contract, state securities fraud, federal securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and negligent misrepresentation against the Company and two of its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). The allegations arise from the change of control transaction in February 2013 and other documents related to that transaction. The Company filed a motion to dismiss on jurisdictional grounds on May 19, 2017. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer issued a Memorandum and Recommendation and Order that the Motion to Dismiss should be granted. Judge Connor, the Federal Judge to whom the case was assigned, entered an Order and Judgement on March 29, 2018 adopting the Recommendation of the Magistrate and Dismissing the case.

On June 12, 2017, Danzig Ltd, filed an arbitration in Boston, Massachusetts, with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). The Boston arbitration asserts claims that largely mirror those in the lawsuit in North Carolina, and seeks $782,931.11 in damages, plus attorneys’ fees. Messrs. D’Ambrosio and Ahlin were dismissed on the ground that they were not proper parties to the Arbitration. The motion to stay the claims against the individual Respondents in the Fall of 2017 and the arbitrator has recently dismissed the individual Respondents pursuant to a renewed motion to dismiss those individual Respondents. A hearing occurred the week of April 9, 2018. Post-hearing briefs will be filed by June 2018. The Company plans to continue to vigorously defend the claims by Danzig Ltd in that arbitration.

On July 20, 2017, Elliott Foxcroft filed an AAA arbitration in Salt Lake City, Utah, against the Company and two if its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin). The Salt Lake City arbitration alleges federal securities fraud, state securities fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, relating to a Consulting Agreement executed between the Company and Elliott Foxcroft on March 27, 2014. Mr. Foxcroft seeks at least $232,000 in damages in that Arbitration. The Company has retained counsel to vigorously defend the allegations in that arbitrations. The Company has also alleged a counterclaim for breach of the consulting agreement with Mr. Foxcroft in the Salt Lake City arbitration, seeking damages in the initial amount of $150,000. A motion to determine whether the arbitrator has authority to determine whether Messrs. D’Ambrosio and Ahlin are proper parties to the arbitration was filed and resulted in the arbitrator dismissing the individual Respondents. The Arbitration is scheduled for an evidentiary hearing in July of 2018.

On August 22, 2017, the Company and two of its officers and directors (Trent D’Ambrosio and Michael Ahlin) filed a complaint against Danzig Ltd., Elliott Foxcroft, and Brett Bertolami in the United States District Court, District of Utah, Central Division. The complaint was filed to determine whether the Consulting Agreements which form the basis for the Boston Arbitration and the Salt Lake City Arbitration allow the Claimants in those arbitrations to proceed against the individual Respondents in those arbitrations and to enjoin the Claimants in those arbitrations from pursuing claims against the individual Respondents. Judge Nuffer issued a Memorandum Decision and Order on February 27, 2018, concluding that he had the authority to determine whether the arbitration provision which formed the basis for the Foxcroft Arbitration in Salt Lake City allowed a claim against the individual Respondents Ahlin and D’Ambrosio and that it was improper to name those individuals in the arbitration. Judge Nuffer did not rule on the claims in the Boston Arbitration because those claims were the same as formed the basis for the North Carolina Federal case, deferring to that case as having been first filed. Judge Nuffer indicated that he would enjoin Foxcroft from proceeding against the individuals in the Salt Lake City Arbitration. Foxcroft advised the court that he was no longer pursuing those individuals in the Salt Lake City Arbitration.

The Defendants Danzig Ltd., Elliott and Brett Bertolami in the Utah Federal case before Judge Nuffer have since filed a Counterclaim against Inception, Ahlin and D’Ambrosio purporting to state claims substantially the same as those filed in the still pending Boston and Salt Lake City Arbitrations. The Company, Ahlin and D’Ambrosio have filed a Motion to Dismiss and for More Definite Statement of that Counterclaim, and will vigorously defend against that Counterclaim.

One of the Company’s subsidiaries, Compañía Minera Clavo Rico, S.A. de C.V., has been served with notice of a labor dispute brought in Honduras by one of the Company’s former employees. The complaint alleges that the former employee was terminated from his position with the Company’s subsidiary and is entitled to certain statutory compensation. The Company has responded with its assertion that the employee voluntarily resigned and was not involuntarily terminated. The case will be heard in a labor court in Honduras and a labor judge will make the final decision regarding the case.

In the opinion of management, as of March 31, 2018, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such matters, if any, is not likely to have a material impact on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, as the outcome of litigation and other claims is difficult to predict significant changes in the estimated exposures could exist.

16. Concentrations

We generally sell a significant portion of our mineral production to a relatively small number of customers. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, 100 percent of our consolidated product revenues were attributable to A-Mark Precious Metals and to Asahi Refining, Inc., our current and only two customers as of March 31, 2018. We are not dependent upon any one purchaser and have alternative purchasers readily available at competitive market prices if there is a disruption in services or other events that cause us to search for other ways to sell our production.

The Company currently is producing all of its precious metals from one mine located in Honduras. This location has most of the Company’s fixed assets and inventories. It would cause considerable disruption to the Company’s operations and revenue if this mine was disrupted or closed.

17. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events,” through May 21, 2018, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued and there are no material subsequent events.