Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019shares | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 20-F |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2019 |
Entity Registrant Name | Loncor Resources Inc. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001472619 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 95,280,979 |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Voluntary Filers | No |
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer | No |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
Entity Shell Company | false |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Current Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 77,696 | $ 650,902 |
Advances receivable | 63,895 | 50,581 |
Total Current Assets | 141,591 | 701,483 |
Non-Current Assets | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 781,172 | 20,292 |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 28,752,093 | 28,344,681 |
Intangible assets | 1 | 1 |
Total Non-Current Assets | 29,533,266 | 28,364,974 |
Total Assets | 29,674,857 | 29,066,457 |
Current Liabilities | ||
Accounts payable | 336,256 | 300,283 |
Accrued liabilities | 270,237 | 9,971 |
Due to related parties | 950,464 | 260,524 |
Employee retention allowance | 180,519 | 171,867 |
Lease obligation - current portion | 204,248 | 0 |
Loan | 27,274 | 40,041 |
Current Liabilities | 1,968,998 | 782,686 |
Common share purchase warrants | 31,888 | 1,539 |
Lease obligation - long-term portion | 386,935 | 0 |
Total Liabilities | 2,387,821 | 784,225 |
Shareholders' Equity | ||
Share capital | 79,841,286 | 79,376,206 |
Reserves | 8,411,647 | 8,221,178 |
Deficit | (60,965,897) | (59,315,152) |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 27,287,036 | 28,282,232 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 29,674,857 | $ 29,066,457 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FI_2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Parantheticals) - shares | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Statement of Financial Position | ||
Number of shares issued | 95,280,979 | 93,694,956 |
Number of shares outstanding | 95,280,979 | 93,694,956 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Expenses | |||
Consulting, management and professional fees | $ 794,481 | $ 194,662 | $ 105,092 |
Employee benefits | 358,794 | 172,597 | 224,790 |
Office and sundry | 68,290 | 205,386 | 47,932 |
Share-based payments | 154,789 | 1,676 | 22,309 |
Travel and promotion | 111,965 | 167,681 | 163,584 |
Depreciation | 196,694 | 4,002 | 3,327 |
Interest and bank expenses | 4,421 | 5,252 | 3,501 |
Interest on lease obligation | 35,419 | 0 | |
Loss/(gain) on derivative instruments | 30,349 | (65,907) | (314,317) |
Foreign exchange loss/(gain) | 11,236 | (11,469) | 12,933 |
Other | (207,707) | ||
Loss before other items | (1,766,438) | (673,880) | (61,444) |
Interest income | 8,919 | 9,118 | 157 |
Other Income | 106,774 | ||
Loss and comprehensive loss for the year | $ (1,650,745) | $ (664,762) | $ (61,287) |
Loss per share, basic and diluted | $ (0.02) | $ (0.01) | $ 0 |
Weighted average number of shares - basic and diluted (in shares) | 93,885,097 | 86,498,291 | 79,037,332 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) | Common shares [Member] | Reserves [Member] | Deficit [Member] | Total |
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016 | $ 77,048,991 | $ 8,197,193 | $ (58,589,104) | $ 26,657,082 |
Beginning Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2016 | 76,594,956 | |||
Loss for the year | (61,287) | (61,287) | ||
Share-based payments | 22,309 | 22,309 | ||
Common shares and warrants issued | $ 237,883 | 237,883 | ||
Common shares and warrants issued (Shares) | 2,750,000 | |||
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 77,286,874 | 8,219,502 | (58,650,391) | 26,855,985 |
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2017 | 79,344,956 | |||
Loss for the year | (664,761) | (664,761) | ||
Share-based payments | 1,676 | 1,676 | ||
Common shares and warrants issued | $ 2,089,332 | 2,089,332 | ||
Common shares and warrants issued (Shares) | 14,350,000 | |||
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | $ 79,376,206 | 8,221,178 | (59,315,152) | $ 28,282,232 |
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2018 | 93,694,956 | 93,694,956 | ||
Loss for the year | (1,650,745) | $ (1,650,745) | ||
Share-based payments | 190,469 | 190,469 | ||
Common shares and warrants issued | $ 465,080 | 465,080 | ||
Common shares and warrants issued (Shares) | 1,586,023 | |||
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ 79,841,286 | $ 8,411,647 | $ (60,965,897) | $ 27,287,036 |
Ending Balance (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 | 95,280,979 | 95,280,979 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Loss for the year | $ (1,650,745) | $ (664,762) | $ (61,287) |
Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash used in operating activities | |||
Depreciation | 196,694 | 4,002 | 3,327 |
Share-based payments | 519,549 | 1,676 | 22,309 |
Loss (gain) on derivative instruments | 30,349 | (65,766) | (314,317) |
Interest on lease obligation | 35,419 | ||
Changes in non-cash working capital | |||
Advances receivable | (13,314) | 14,920 | (77,149) |
Prepaid expenses and deposits | 68,263 | (292) | |
Due from related parties | 4,518 | (4,518) | |
Employee retention allowance | 8,652 | (36,286) | 23,853 |
Accounts payable | 35,974 | (59,368) | (42,663) |
Accrued liabilities | (41,001) | (57,161) | (142,798) |
Net cash used in operating activities | (878,423) | (789,964) | (593,535) |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (1,510) | ||
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired | (97,525) | ||
Acquisition of mineral properties | (8,598) | ||
Expenditures on exploration and evaluation assets | (227,089) | (258,287) | (172,334) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (324,614) | (266,885) | (173,844) |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Proceeds from share issuances, net of issuance costs | 136,000 | 2,012,082 | 533,872 |
Loans | (12,767) | (347,712) | 122,753 |
Principal repayment of lease obligation | (183,342) | ||
Due to related parties | 689,940 | 23,219 | 109,396 |
Net cash provided from financing activities | 629,831 | 1,687,589 | 766,021 |
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents during the year | (573,206) | 630,740 | (1,358) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year | 650,902 | 20,162 | 21,520 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year | $ 77,696 | $ 650,902 | $ 20,162 |
CORPORATE INFORMATION
CORPORATE INFORMATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Corporate Information [Abstract] | |
CORPORATE INFORMATION [Text Block] | 1. Corporate Information Loncor Resources Inc. (the "Company") is a corporation governed by the Ontario Business Corporations Act These consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 include the accounts of the Company and of its wholly owned subsidiaries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the "Congo"), Loncor Resources Congo SARL, in the U.S., Nevada Bob's Franchising, Inc., and in Canada, Loncor Kilo Inc. Loncor Resources Congo SARL owns 100% of the common shares of Devon Resources SARL and 100% of Navarro Resources SARL. Loncor Kilo Inc, which changed its name from Kilo Goldmines Inc. on October 16, 2019, owns 71.25% of the outstanding shares of KGL-Somituri SARL, a company registered in the Congo, and 100% of the common shares of Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd. (a British Virgin Islands company). Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd. owns 49% of the shares of Isiro (Jersey) Limited which in turn owns 100% of the shares of KGL Isiro SARL in the Congo. The Company is a publicly traded company whose outstanding common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the OTCQB market in the United States. The head office of the Company is located at 1 First Canadian Place, 100 King St. West, Suite 7070, Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1E3, Canada. |
BASIS OF PREPARATION
BASIS OF PREPARATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Basis Of Preparation [Abstract] | |
BASIS OF PREPARATION [Text Block] | 2. Basis of Preparation a) Statement of compliance These consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). The accompanying financial information as at December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 has been prepared in accordance with those IASB standards and IFRS Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") interpretations issued and effective, or issued and early-adopted, at December 31, 2019. The date the Company's Board of Directors approved these consolidated financial statements was April 3, 2020. b) Going Concern The Company incurred a net loss of $1,650,745 for the year ended December 31, 2019 (year ended December 31, 2018 - net loss of $664,762 and year ended December 31, 2017 - net loss of $61,287) and as at December 31, 2019 had a working capital deficit of $1,827,407 (December 31, 2018: a working capital deficit of $81,203). Management is also closely evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business. In order for the Company to continue as a going concern and fund its operations, the Company will require additional financing. The availability of financing will be affected by, among other things, the state of the capital markets considering the impact of COVID-19 and strategic partnership arrangements. The recoverability of the amount shown for exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain financing to continue to perform exploration activity or complete the development of the properties where necessary, or alternatively, upon the Company's ability to recover its incurred costs through a disposition of its interests, all of which are uncertain. In addition, if the Company raises additional funds by issuing equity securities, then existing security holders will likely experience dilution, and the incurring of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could require the Company to agree to operating and financial covenants that would restrict its operations. Any failure on its part to raise additional funds on terms favourable to the Company or at all, may require the Company to significantly change or curtail its current or planned operations in order to conserve cash until such time, if ever, that sufficient proceeds from operations are generated, and could result in the Company not taking advantage of other available business opportunities. In the event the Company is unable to identify recoverable resources, receive the necessary permitting, or arrange appropriate financing, the carrying value of the Company's assets and liabilities could be subject to material adjustment. These matters create material uncertainties that cast significant and substantial doubt upon the validity of the going concern assumption. These consolidated financial statements do not include any additional adjustments to the recoverability and classification of certain recorded asset amounts, classification of certain liabilities and changes to the statements of loss and comprehensive loss that might be necessary if the Company was unable to continue as a going concern. c) Basis of measurement These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial assets and liabilities which are presented at fair value. These consolidated financial statements have also been prepared on an accrual basis, except for cash flow information. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Text Block] | 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently by all group entities and to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise indicated. a) Basis of Consolidation i. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries consist of entities over which the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns as well as ability to offset these returns through the power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. This control is generally evidenced through owning more than 50% of the voting rights or currently exercisable potential voting rights of a company's share capital. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. Consolidation accounting is applied for all of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries (see note 5). ii. Transactions eliminated on consolidation Inter-company balances, transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealized gains arising from transactions with associates are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Company's interest in the investee. Unrealized losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealized gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment. b) Use of Estimates and Judgments The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies and estimates that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in these consolidated financial statements is included in the following notes: Estimates: i. Impairment Assets, including property, plant and equipment, and exploration and evaluation assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts exceed their recoverable amounts. If an impairment assessment is required, the assessment of fair value often requires estimates and assumptions such as discount rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, rehabilitation and restoration costs, future capital requirements and future operating performance. Changes in such estimates could impact recoverable values of these assets. Estimates are reviewed regularly by management. ii. Share-based payment transactions The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the stock option, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 15. For warrant-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of the derivative instruments. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value of warrant-based derivative financial instruments are disclosed in Note 14. Judgments: i. Provisions and contingencies The amount recognized as provision, including legal, contractual, constructive and other exposures or obligations, is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the related liability, including any related interest charges, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. In addition, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Therefore assessment of contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgment and estimates of the outcome of future events. The Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies based upon the best information available, relevant tax laws and other appropriate requirements. As at December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company does not have any material asset retirement obligations related to its exploration and evaluation assets. ii. Title to mineral property interests Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to mineral properties in which it has an interest, these procedures do not guarantee the Company's title. Such properties may be subject to prior agreements or transfers and title may be affected by undetected defects, government renegotiation, other legal claims, and non-compliance with regulatory, social and environmental requirements. iii. Exploration and evaluation expenditure The application of the Company's accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires significant judgment in determining whether it is likely that future economic benefits will flow to the Company, which may be based on assumptions about future events or circumstances. Estimates and assumptions made may change if new information becomes available. There are key circumstances that would indicate a test for impairment is required, which include: the expiry of the right to explore, substantive expenditure on further exploration is not planned, exploration for and evaluation of the mineral resources in the area have not led to discovery of commercially viable quantities, and/or sufficient data exists to show that the carrying amount of the asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from successful development or by sale. If information becomes available suggesting impairment, the amount capitalized is written off in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss during the year the new information becomes available. Significant judgements have been made with regards to the potential for indicators of impairment. This includes judgements related to the ability to carry out the desired exploration activities as a result of various permits currently being under force majeure due to the poor security situation at the North Kivu property and the need to allocate resources amongst different projects based on the availability of capital and funding. iv. Functional and presentation currency Judgment is required to determine the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries. These judgments are continuously evaluated and are based on management's experience and knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances. c) Foreign Currency Translation i. Functional and presentation currency These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars ("$"), which is the Company's functional and presentation currency. The United States dollar was determined to be the functional currency of the Company's Congo subsidiaries. References to Cdn$ represent Canadian dollars. ii. Foreign currency transactions The functional currency for each of the Company's subsidiaries and any associates is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. Transactions entered into by the Company's subsidiaries and any associates in a currency other than the currency of the primary economic environment in which they operate (their "functional currency") are recorded at the rates ruling when the transactions occur except depreciation and amortization which are translated at the rates of exchange applicable to the related assets, with any gains or losses recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at current rates of exchange with the resulting gain or losses recognized in the statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the historical exchange rates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held on call with financial institutions, and other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts. e) Financial assets and liabilities Financial assets Initial recognition and measurement Non-derivative financial assets within the scope of IFRS 9 are classified and measured as "financial assets at fair value", as either FVPL or FVOCI, and "financial assets at amortized cost", as appropriate. The Company determines the classification of financial assets at the time of initial recognition based on the Company's business model and the contractual terms of the cash flows. All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not at FVPL, directly attributable transaction costs on the trade date at which the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining their classification at FVPL or at amortized cost. The Company has classified advance receivable held for collection of contractual cash flows as financial assets measured at amortized cost. Subsequent measurement - financial assets at amortized cost After initial recognition, financial assets measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the Effective Interest Rate ("EIR") method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. Subsequent measurement - financial assets at FVPL Financial assets measured at FVPL include financial assets management intends to sell in the short term and any derivative financial instrument that is not designated as a hedging instrument in a hedge relationship. Financial assets measured at FVPL are carried at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position with changes in fair value recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Subsequent measurement - financial assets at FVOCI Financial assets measured at FVOCI are non-derivative financial assets that are not held for trading and the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to measure the assets at FVOCI. The Company does not measure any financial assets at FVOCI. After initial measurement, investments measured at FVOCI are subsequently measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income or loss in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. When the investment is sold, the cumulative gain or loss remains in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and is not reclassified to profit or loss. Dividends from such investments are recognized in other income in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss when the right to receive payments is established. Derecognition A financial asset is derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or the Company no longer retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. Impairment of financial assets The Company's only financial assets subject to impairment are advances receivable, which are measured at amortized cost. The Company has elected to apply the simplified approach to impairment as permitted by IFRS 9, which requires the expected lifetime loss to be recognized at the time of initial recognition of the receivable. To measure estimated credit losses, advances receivable have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics, including the number of days past due. An impairment loss is reversed in subsequent periods if the amount of the expected loss decreases and the decrease can be objectively related to an event occurring after the initial impairment was recognized. Financial liabilities Initial recognition and measurement Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVPL as is the case for held for trading or derivative instruments, or the Company has opted to measure the financial liability at FVPL. The Company's financial liabilities include accounts payable, accrued liabilities, due to related parties, employee retention allowance, lease obligations, and loans, which are each measured at amortized cost. All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and in the case of long-term debt, net of directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent measurement - financial liabilities at amortized cost After initial recognition, financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the EIR method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. Derecognition A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires with any associated gain or loss recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statements of loss. f) Loss Per Share Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss applicable by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the reporting period and all additional common shares for the assumed exercise of options and warrants outstanding for the reporting period, if dilutive. When the Company is incurring losses, basic and diluted loss per share are the same since including the exercise of outstanding options and share purchase warrants in the diluted loss per share calculation would be anti-dilutive. g) Property, Plant and Equipment ("PPE") i. Recognition and measurement Items of PPE are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, directed labor and any other cost directly attributable to bring the asset to the location and condition necessary to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the Company. ii. Subsequent costs The cost of replacing part of an item of PPE is recognized in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Company and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized and included in net loss. If the carrying amount of the replaced component is not known, it is estimated based on the cost of the new component less estimated depreciation. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognized in the consolidated statement of loss. iii. Depreciation Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value. Significant components of individual assets are assessed to determine whether a component has an estimated useful life that is different from that of the remainder of that asset, in which case that component is depreciated separately. Depreciation is recognized in profit or loss over the estimated useful lives of each item or component of an item of PPE as follows: Furniture and fixtures Office and communications equipment Vehicles Field camps and equipment Right-of-use asset Leasehold improvements Buildings Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed annually and adjusted, if appropriate. Depreciation commences when an asset is available for use. Changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. h) Exploration and Evaluation Assets All direct costs related to exploration and evaluation of mineral properties, net of incidental revenues and recoveries, are capitalized under exploration and evaluation assets. Exploration and evaluation expenditures include such costs as acquisition of rights to explore; sampling, trenching and surveying costs; costs related to topography, geology, geochemistry and geophysical studies; drilling costs and costs in relation to technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource. Exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred by Barrick Gold (Congo) SARL ("Barrick") under the Farm-in arrangement (See note 9) are recorded on a cost-based approach and accounted in the same way as they would for expenditures directly incurred by the Company as described in the above paragraph. Exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred by Barrick are offset by funding received from Barrick such that no liability arises before an approved pre-feasibility study is completed. i) Intangible Assets Intangible assets acquired by way of an asset acquisition or business combination are recognized if the asset is separable or arises from contractual or legal rights and the fair value can be measured reliably on initial recognition. On acquisition of a mineral property in the exploration stage, the Company estimates the fair value attributable to the exploration licenses acquired. The fair value of the exploration license is recorded as an intangible asset as at the date of acquisition. When an exploration stage property moves into development, the acquired exploration potential attributable to that property is transferred to mining interests within PP&E. Intangible assets are subject to impairment testing annually or more frequently should events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. j) Impairment of Non-Financial Assets The Company's PPE, exploration and evaluation assets, and intangible assets are assessed for indication of impairment at each consolidated statement of financial position date. Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of an exploration and evaluation asset may exceed its recoverable amount. When facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, an entity shall measure, present and disclose any resulting impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets. Internal factors, such as budgets and forecasts, as well as external factors, such as expected future prices, costs and other market factors are also monitored to determine if indications of impairment exist. If any indication of impairment exists, an estimate of the asset's recoverable amount is calculated. The recoverable amount is determined as the higher of the fair value less costs to sell for the asset and the asset's value in use. This is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or the Company's assets. If this is the case, the individual assets are grouped together into cash generating units ("CGU") for impairment purposes. Such CGUs represent the lowest level for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash flows from other assets. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is impaired and an impairment loss is charged to the statements of loss and comprehensive loss so as to reduce the carrying amount to its recoverable amount (i.e., the higher of fair value less cost to sell and value in use). Fair value less cost to sell is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or CGU in an arm's length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal. Value in use is determined as the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset or CGU. Estimated future cash flows are calculated using estimated future prices, any mineral reserves and resources and operating and capital costs. All assumptions used are those that an independent market participant would consider appropriate. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized impairment of exploration and evaluation assets for $nil (December 31, 2018 and 2017- $nil) to adjust the carrying value of the assets to their fair value, using a level 3 value in use methodology. k) Income Taxes Income tax expense consists of current and deferred tax expense. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at future anticipated tax rates, which have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are only offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off the amounts, and the Company intends to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Deferred taxation is provided on all qualifying temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that the deductible temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilized. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognized for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. l) Share-Based Payments Equity-settled share-based payments for directors, officers and employees are measured at fair value at the date of grant and recorded as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed over the vesting period based on the Company's estimate of options that will eventually vest. The number of forfeitures likely to occur is estimated on grant date and is revised as deemed necessary. Compensation expense on stock options granted to consultants is measured at the earlier of the completion of performance and the date the options are vested using the fair value method and is recorded as an expense in the same period as if the Company had paid cash for the goods or services received. When the value of goods or services received in exchange for the share-based payment cannot be reliably estimated, the fair value is measured by use of a Black-Scholes valuation model. The expected life used in the model is adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations. Any consideration paid by directors, officers, employees and consultants on exercise of equity-settled share-based payments is credited to share capital. Shares are issued from treasury upon the exercise of equity-settled share-based instruments. m) Provisions and Contingencies Provisions are recognized when a legal or constructive obligation exists, as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources that can be reliably estimated will be required to settle the obligation. Where the effect is material, the provision is discounted using an appropriate current market-based pre-tax discount rate. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognized as interest expense. When a contingency substantiated by confirming events, can be reliably measured and is likely to result in an economic outflow, a liability is recognized as the best estimate required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability is disclosed where the existence of an obligation will only be confirmed by future events, or where the amount of a present obligation cannot be measured reliably or will likely not result in an economic outflow. Contingent assets are only disclosed when the inflow of economic benefits is probable. When the economic benefit becomes virtually certain, the asset is no longer contingent and is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. n) Related Party Transactions Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties. Related party transactions are in the normal course of business and have commercial substance. o) Decommisionning obligations The Company recognizes an estimate of the liabilities associated with decommissioning obligations when it has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made. The estimated fair value of the decommissioning obligations is recorded as a long-term liability, with a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related asset. The capitalized amount is amortized over the estimated life of the asset. The liability amount is increased each reporting period due to the passage of time and the amount of accretion is charged to any earnings in the period. The decommissioning obligations are charged against the decommissioning obligations to the extent of the liability recorded. The Company has no material decommissioning obligations as at December 31, 2019 and 2018. p) Business Combination On the acquisition of a business, the Company uses the acquisition method of accounting, whereby the purchase consideration is allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities on the basis of fair value at the date of acquisition. Incremental costs related to acquisitions are expensed as incurred. When the cost of the acquisition exceeds the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, the difference is recorded as goodwill. If the fair value attributable to the Company's share of the identifiable net assets exceeds the cost of acquisition, the difference is recognized as a gain in the consolidated statement of loss. q) Derivative Financial Instruments The Company reviews the terms of its equity instruments and other financing arrangements to determine whether or not there are embedded derivative instruments that are required to be accounted for separately as a derivative financial instrument. The deriviative financial instrument is presumed to be classified as a derivative financial liability unless it meets all the criteria to recognize as equity instrument under IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation. One of the criteria is that the conversion option exchanges a fixed amount of shares for a fixed amount of cash ("fixed for fixed"). For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to profit or loss. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of the derivative instruments. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether or not such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is reassessed at the end of each reporting period. If reclassification is required, the fair value of the derivative instrument, as of the determination date, is reclassified. Any previous charges or credits to income for changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are not reversed. r) Employee retention allowance The Company previously had an incentive employee retention policy under which an amount equal to one month salary per year of service was accrued to each qualified employee up to a maximum of 10 months (or 10 years of service with the Company and/or a related company). To qualify for this retention allowance, an employee was required to complete two years of service with the Company and/or a related company. The full amount of retention allowance accumulated by a particular employee is paid out when the employee is no longer employed with the Company, unless other arrangements are made or unless there is a termination due to misconduct, in which case the retention allowance is forfeited. While the retention allowance policy was discontinued by the Company effective December 31, 2017, the retention allwance amounts accrued up to December 31, 2017 remain recorded as a liability in the Company's consolidated statement of financial position. There is uncertainty about the timing and amount of these potential retention allowance payments. s) Newly Applied Accounting Standards Right-of-use assets and lease obligation The Company has adopted IFRS 16 - Leases (''IFRS 16'') with the date of initial application of January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach. The impact of adoption of IFRS 16 is disclosed in Note 16. The following policy is applicable from January 1, 2019. In the comparative period, leases were accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy for leases disclosed in the Company's December 31, 2018 audited annual consolidated financial statements. Policy applicable from January 1, 2019: At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company assesses whether: • the contract involves the use of an explicitly or implicitly identified asset; • the Company has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset throughout the contract term; • the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the date of adoption of IFRS 16, . Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the initial amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the Company is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life and the lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment. At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognizes a lease liability measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease |
ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [abstract] | |
ACQUISITIONS [Text Block] | 4. Acquisitions Loncor Kilo Inc. On September 27, 2019, the Company closed certain transactions provided for by an agreement (the "Agreement") entered into by the Company with Resolute (Treasury) Pty Ltd ("Resolute"), Kilo Goldmines Ltd. ("KGL") and Kilo Goldmines Inc. ("Kilo Inc.", and together with KGL, "Kilo"), and which resulted in the Company acquiring Kilo Inc. Pursuant to the Agreement, (a) Resolute assigned to the Company, for nominal consideration, all of Resolute's rights under a secured cash advance facility (the "Facility") which Resolute had made available to Kilo (including Resolute's rights under the security provided by Kilo in respect of the Facility (the "Security")), (b) Kilo consented to the said assignment of the Facility (including the Security) from Resolute to the Company, and (c) following implementation of the said assignment, the Company exercised its rights under the Security (the "Security Enforcement") as a secured creditor to realize on all of the outstanding shares of Kilo Inc., in full satisfaction of all amounts owing under the Facility (prior to the Security Enforcement, Kilo Inc. was a wholly-owned subsidiary of KGL). In the Agreement, Kilo agreed to cooperate with and assist the Company in the Security Enforcement and for such cooperation and assistance, the Company paid $98,124 (Cdn$130,000) to KGL. Upon the Company completing the Security Enforcement, Kilo Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, such that the Company now holds, through Kilo Inc., Kilo Inc.'s mineral projects in the Congo (these mineral projects consisted of a 71.25% interest in the KGL-Somituri properties and a 49% interest in the KGL-Isiro properties, which are all located in the Ngayu gold belt in northeastern Congo near Loncor's existing Ngayu project). See Notes 9(e) and 9(f). The acquisition of Kilo Inc. has been recorded as a business combination under IFRS 3 Business Combinations.The total consideration has been allocated to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired as follows: Total consideration: Cash consideration $ 98,124 Purchase Price $ 98,124 Fair value of assets and liabilities: Cash and cash equivalent $ 599 Property, Plant and Equipment $ 223,346 Exploration and Evaluation Assets $ 175,446 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (301,267 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 98,124 Devon and Navarro In June 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Devon Resources SARL (Devon), a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Congo, for total consideration comprising: a) b) c) Also, in June 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Navarro Resources SARL (Navarro), a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Congo, for a total purchase price of $300,000, paid for by the settlement of a $300,000 loan provided by the Company to Navarro. Both acquisitions have been treated as a purchase of assets for accounting purposes as the requirements for business combinations under IFRS 3 Business Combination |
SUBSIDIARIES
SUBSIDIARIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [abstract] | |
SUBSIDIARIES [Text Block] | 5. Subsidiaries Name of Subsidiary Place of Proportion of Direct/Indirect Principal Loncor Resources Congo SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Direct Mineral Exploration Nevada Bob's Franchising, Inc. Delaware, USA 100% Direct Dormant Devon Resources SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration Navarro Resources SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration Loncor Kilo Inc. Ontario, Canada 100% Direct Mineral Exploration KGL Somituri SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 71.25% Indirect Mineral Exploration KGL Isiro Atlantic Ltd. British Virgin Islands 100% Indirect Mineral |
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Trade and other receivables [abstract] | |
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE [Text Block] | 6. Advances receivable December 31, December 31, Advances receivable $ 63,895 $ 50,581 In connection with the Kilo Agreement (Note 4), the Company provided to Kilo Goldmines Ltd. an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $50,044 (Cdn$65,000) bearing interest of 8% per annum and repayable 12 months from the date of the loan. As at December 31, 2019, the interest accrued on the loan is $1,031. The balance of $12,820, which is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand pertains to advances to employees and suppliers (December 31, 2018 - $50,581). |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Related party transactions [abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Text Block] | 7. Related party transactions Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on consolidation, and are not disclosed in this note. a) Key management includes directors (executive and non-executive), the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the Chief Financial Officer, and the senior executives reporting directly to the CEO. The remuneration of the key management of the Company as defined above, during the years ended December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was as follows: For the years ended December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Salaries and bonus $ 376,386 $ 160,869 $ 124,746 Employee retention allowance $ - $ - $ 10,396 Compensation expense-share-based payments $ 122,999 $ - $ 22,309 $ 499,385 $ 160,869 $ 157,451 b) As at December 31, 2019, an amount of $821,168 relating to management fees and advances provided to the Company was due to Arnold Kondrat ("Mr. Kondrat"), the CEO and a director of the Company (December 31, 2018 - $99,206). Total management fees accrued to Mr. Kondrat for the year ended December 31, 2019 were $90,444 (2018 - $101,686). As at December 31, 2019, an amount of $129,296 was due to Gentor Resources Inc. (a company with common directors) related to common expenses (December 31, 2018 - $161,318). The amounts included in due to related party are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are payable on demand. |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract] | |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Text Block] | 8. Property, Plant and Equipment The Company's property, plant and equipment are summarized as follows: Furniture & fixtures Office & Communication equipment Vehicle Land and Building Field camps and equipment Right-of- use asset Leasehold improvements Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Cost Balance at January 1, 2018 151,786 104,202 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 777,605 Additions - 8,599 - - - - - 8,599 Disposals - - - - - - - - Balance at December 31, 2018 151,786 112,801 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 786,204 Additions - - - 217,617 5,728 739,106 - 962,451 Disposals - (84,611 ) - - (209,356 ) - - (293,967 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 151,786 28,190 11,708 217,617 221,375 739,106 84,906 1,454,688 Accumulated Depreciation Balance at January 1, 2018 136,833 102,879 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 761,329 Additions 2,774 1,809 - - - - - 4,583 Disposals - - - - - - - - Balance at December 31, 2018 139,607 104,688 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 765,912 Additions 2,259 2,528 - 2,985 989 192,810 201,571 Disposals - (84,611 ) - - (209,356 ) - - (293,967 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 141,866 22,605 11,708 2,985 216,636 192,810 84,906 673,516 Carrying amounts Balance at January 1, 2018 14,953 1,323 - - - - - 16,276 Balance at December 31, 2018 12,179 2,414 - - - - - 20,292 Balance at December 31, 2019 9,920 5,585 - 214,632 4,739 546,296 - 781,172 During the year ended December 31, 2019, depreciation in the amount of $4,878 (year ended December 31, 2018 - $580, year ended December 31, 2017 - $62) was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets. |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSE
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Exploration And Evaluation Assets [Abstract] | |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS [Text Block] | 9. Exploration and Evaluation Assets North Kivu Ngayu KGL-Somituri Total Cost Balance as at January 1, 2018 $ 10,158,956 $ 17,324,607 $ - $ 27,483,563 Additions 122,568 2,756,104 - 2,878,672 Earn-in Barrick payment - (2,619,804 ) - (2,619,804 ) Balance as at December 31, 2018 $ 10,281,524 $ 17,460,907 $ - $ 27,742,431 Additions 159,205 2,756,814 254,283 3,170,302 Earn-in Barrick payment - (2,762,890 ) - (2,762,890 ) Balance as at December 31, 2019 $ 10,440,729 $ 17,454,831 $ 254,283 $ 28,149,843 There is $602,250 of intangible exploration and evaluation expenditures as at December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 - $602,250).These Intangible exploration and evaluation assets are in relation to mineral rights acquired with respect to the Ngayu ($150,000), Devon ($152,250) and Navarro ($300,000) properties. The intangibles have not been included in the table above. The Company's exploration and evaluation assets are subject to renewal of the underlying permits and rights and government royalties. a. The North Kivu project is situated in the North Kivu Province in eastern Congo to the northwest of Lake Edward and consists of various exploration permits. All of these exploration permits are currently under force majeure due to the poor security situation, affecting the Company's ability to carry out the desired exploration activities. The duration of the event of force majeure is added to the time limit for execution of obligations under the permits. Exploration estimates to date have not advanced to the stage of being able to identify the quantity of possible resources available for potential mining. Under force majeure, the Company has no tax payment obligations and does not lose tenure of mining titles until force majeure is lifted. b. The Ngayu project consists of various exploration permits and is found within the Tshopo Province in the northeast of the Congo, approximately 270 kilometers northeast of Kisangani. The Ngayu project covers part of the Ngayu Archaean greenstone belt which is one of a number of greenstone belts in the north-east Congo Archaeancraton that includes the Kilo and Moto greenstone belts. These Archaean greenstone belts are the northwestern extensions of the Lake Victoria greenstone belt terrain that hosts a number of world class gold deposits including Geita and Bulyanhulu. In 2015, due to a decrease in gold prices coupled with the reduction of the exploration budget, the Company conducted an impairment analysis whereby the carrying value of the Ngayu exploration and evaluation asset as at December 31, 2015 was assessed for possible impairment. The asset's recoverable amount was calculated applying a fair value of $15 per ounce of gold in the ground, which was provided by a valuation analysis of an independent report on similar African exploration companies, to the Ngayu project's Makapela estimated mineral resource. Since the carrying value of the asset was determined to be higher than its recoverable amount, an impairment loss of $2,300,000 was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2015. As at December 31, 2018 and 2019, the Company conducted an analysis of various factors and determined that there was no further impairment recognized by IFRS 6, and no evidence to support an impairment reversal. As at December 31, 2019, the Company determined that no impairment charge or gain was required. c. The Devon properties consist of three (3) exploration permits situated in the province of Haut-Uele in north eastern Congo. These exploration permits were renewed during 2018 and are subject to final DRC Cadastre Minier (CAMI) administrative processing. d. The Navarro properties consist of six (6) exploration permits situated in the provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uele in north eastern Congo. e. The KGL-Somituri properties consist of six (6) mining licenses valid until 2039 and which cover an area of 361 square kilometers within the Archaean Ngayu Greenstone Belt in the Ituri and Haut Uele provinces in north eastern Congo. The Company's interest in the KGL-Somituri properties was acquired in September 2019 through the agreement with Resolute, KGL and Kilo Inc. (see Note 4). The six mining licenses (Exploitation permits) are registered in the name of KGL-Somituri, a company incorporated under the laws of the Congo in which the Company holds a 71.25% interest and the minority partners hold 28.75% (including 5% free carried interest owned by the government of the Congo). See Notes 4 and 21. Under an agreement signed in April 2010 with the minority partners of KGL-Somituri, the Company's subsidiary Loncor Kilo Inc. agreed to finance all activities of KGL-Somituri, until the filing of a bankable feasibility study, by way of loans which bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum. Within thirty days of the receipt of a bankable feasibility study, the minority partners may collectively elect to exchange their equity participation for either a 2% net smelter royalty, or a 1% net smelter royalty plus an amount equal to 2 Euros per ounce of proven mineral reserves. f. The KGL-Isiro properties consist of eleven (11) exploration permits registered in the name of KGL-Isiro SARL and covering an area of 1,884 square kilometers in the province of Haut Uele, in north eastern Congo. The Company owns through Loncor Kilo Inc. 100% of the common shares and 88.5% of the preferred shares of Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd. Kilo Isiro Atlantic Ltd. owns 49% of the shares of Isiro (Jersey) Limited, which in turn owns 100% of the shares in KGL-Isiro SARL (a company registered in the Congo). The KGL Isiro SARL permits were put under force majeure with effect from February 14, 2014 pending resolution of a court action involving these properties and their expiry is extended by the period of force majeure. Pursuant to a Joint Venture Agreement, amended July 9, 2013, with Randgold Resources Limited (which is now named Barrick Gold Corporation ("Barrick"), Barrick agreed to fund a phased exploration program on the permits held in KGL Isiro SARL. Delivery of a pre-feasibility study entitles Barrick to a 51% interest in Isiro (Jersey) Limited which can be increased to 65% upon delivery of a bankable feasibility study should the Company not contribute proportionately to the exploration program post pre-feasibility study. Additional Barrick Agreements In January 2016, the Company's subsidiary, Loncor Resources Congo SARL ("Loncor Congo"), entered into an agreement with Randgold Resources (DRC) Limited (which is now named Barrick Gold (Congo) SARL)("Barrick") with respect to a portion of the Company's Ngayu project. This agreement provides for the potential future establishment of a joint venture special purpose company ("Mining Company") between Loncor Congo and Barrick. The Mining Company will be established only if exploration activities undertaken by Barrick at the Ngayu project result in an approved completed pre-feasibility study on any gold discovery meeting the investment criteria of Barrick. The agreement does not include certain parcels of land surrounding and including the Makapela and Yindi prospects which are retained by Loncor Congo and do not form part of the agreement. Loncor Congo shall only be called upon to contribute to the future costs of the Mining Company after the approval of the completed pre-feasibility study. The parties will then (a) contribute to the funding required pro rata to their participating interests (65% for Barrick and 35% for Loncor Congo, less the free carried interest attributable to Congo authorities under applicable law, determined at the time of establishment) once the Mining Company has been established and any mining rights with respect to the area of discovery are transferred to the Mining Company, or (b) be diluted. The decision-making committee of the Mining Company will determine whether the funding is contributed (for the purpose of funding the Mining Company) by way of equity or shareholder loans. The Devon properties are also part of an agreement with Barrick, with the terms similar to the terms of Barrick's agreement with Loncor Congo, as summarized above. |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [abstract] | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Text Block] | 10. Intangible Assets The Company's intangible assets include licenses and rights. Based on management's assessment, these intangible assets have been valued at $1 as their fair value is nominal. |
SEGMENTED REPORTING
SEGMENTED REPORTING | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Segmented Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENTED REPORTING [Text Block] | 11. Segmented Reporting The Company has one operating segment: the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal projects located in the Congo. The operations of the Company are located in two geographic locations, Canada and the Congo. Geographic segmentation of non-current assets is as follows: December 31, 2019 Property, plant Exploration and equipment Intangible assets and evaluation Congo $ 221,960 - $ 28,752,093 Canada $ 559,212 $ 1 - $ 781,172 $ 1 $ 28,752,093 December 31, 2018 Property, plant Exploration and equipment Intangible assets and evaluation Congo $ 3,493 - $ 28,344,681 Canada $ 16,799 $ 1 - $ 20,292 $ 1 $ 28,344,681 |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Detailed Information About Accounts Payable [Abstract] | |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE [Text Block] | 12. Accounts Payable The following table summarizes the Company's accounts payable: December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Exploration and evaluation expenditures $ 128,303 $ 97,688 Non-exploration and evaluation expenditures $ 207,953 $ 202,595 Total Accounts Payable $ 336,256 $ 300,283 |
LOAN
LOAN | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract] | |
LOAN [Text Block] | 13. Loan In June 2018, as part of the closing of the acquisition of Devon, the Company issued an unsecured non-interest bearing note in the amount $265,000, payable on demand, in satisfaction of the non-share component of the consideration for the Devon acquisition. As at December 31, 2019, the balance of $27,274 was outstanding (December 31, 2018 - $40,041). |
SHARE CAPITAL
SHARE CAPITAL | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [abstract] | |
SHARE CAPITAL [Text Block] | 14. Share Capital a) The authorized share capital of the Company consists of unlimited number of common shares and unlimited number of preference shares, issuable in series, with no par value. All shares issued are fully paid. The holders of common shares are entitled to receive notice of and to attend all meetings of the shareholders of the Company and shall have one vote for each common share held at all meetings of shareholders of the Company, except for meetings at which only holders of another specified class or series of shares are entitled to vote separately as a class or series. Subject to the prior rights of the holders of the preference shares or any other share ranking senior to the common shares, the holders of the common shares are entitled to (a) receive any dividend as and when declared by the board of directors, out of the assets of the Company properly applicable to payment of dividends, in such amount and in such form as the board of directors may from time to time determine, and (b) receive the remaining property of the Company in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. The Company may issue preference shares at any time and from time to time in one or more series with designations, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions fixed by the board of directors. The preference shares of each series are ranked on parity with the preference shares of every series and are entitled to priority over the common shares and any other shares of the Company ranking junior to the preference shares, with respect to priority in payment of dividends and the return of capital and the distribution of assets of the Company in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. b) In February 2017, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of 2,000,000 units of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.24 per unit for gross proceeds of Cdn$480,000. Each such unit was comprised of one-half common share of the Company and one-quarter of one warrant of the Company, with each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.36 for a period of two years. Also, in February 2017, the Company closed a second non-brokered private placement of 750,000 units of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.26 per unit for gross proceeds of Cdn$195,000. Each such unit was comprised of one-half common share of the Company and one-quarter of one warrant of the Company, with each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.36 for a period of two years. On June 19, 2018, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of 850,000 common shares of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.20 per share for gross proceeds of Cdn$170,000. Mr. Kondrat purchased 350,000 of the shares issued under this financing. On June 26, 2018, private placement and share swap transactions (the "Transactions") were completed with Resolute Mining Limited ("Resolute"). Pursuant to the private placement Transaction, the Company issued 13,000,000 common shares to Resolute at a price of Cdn$0.20 per share for gross proceeds of Cdn$2,600,000. Pursuant to the share swap Transaction, Resolute purchased 12,500,000 common shares of the Company held by Mr. Kondrat in exchange for the future issuance on or before July 16, 2018 by Resolute to Mr. Kondrat of Cdn$2,500,000 worth of Resolute ordinary shares (capped at a maximum of 3,000,000 Resolute shares). On June 29, 2018 the Company issued 500,000 common shares at a price of Cdn$0.20 per share as part of the acquisition of Devon (Note 4). In September 2019, the Company issued 54,327 common shares at a price of Cdn$0.39 per share as the consideration for certain consulting services rendered by a third party. Also in September 2019, all of the Company's common shares issued and outstanding were consolidated on the basis of one common share of the Company for every 2 (two) existing common shares. All of the share, stock option and warrant amounts in these consolidated financial statements, have been adjusted to reflect the said share consolidation. In October and in December 2019, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares at a price of Cdn$0.40 per share and 31,697 common shares at a price of Cdn$0.375 per share, respectively, as the consideration for certain consulting services rendered by third parties. Also in December 2019, warrants to purchase 500,000 common shares of the Company were exercised at a price of Cdn$0.36 per share for gross proceeds of Cdn$180,000. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had issued and outstanding 95,280,979 common shares (December 31, 2018 - 93,694,956). No preference shares are issued and outstanding. Subsequent to December 31, 2019, the Company issued 6,000,000 common shares pursuant to a private placement (see Note 21). c) As at December 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding 875,000 (December 31, 2018 - 1,812,500) common share purchase warrants. During the year ended December 31, 2019, warrants to purchase 500,000 common shares of the Company were exercised and 437,500 common share purchase warrants expired unexercised. No warrants were forfeited or cancelled during the year ended December 31, 2019 (2018 - nil). The common share purchase warrants are classified as a liability because they are a derivative financial instrument due to the currency of their exercise price differing from the functional currency of the Company. The common share purchase warrants are re-valued at year and period end, with a gain or loss reported on the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized a loss of $30,349 in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss representing the change in fair value on this derivative financial instrument (2018 - gain of $65,907). The following table summarizes the Company's common share purchase warrants outstanding as at December 31, 2019: Granted Exercise Exercise Remaining Date of Opening during Closing Price period Expiry contractual life Grant Balance period Exercised Expired Balance (Cdn $) (months) Date (months) 6/29/2016 437,500 - - 437,500 - $ 0.36 36 6/29/2019 0 2/3/2017 1,000,000 - 500,000 - 500,000 $ 0.36 36 2/3/2020 1 2/28/2017 375,000 - - - 375,000 $ 0.36 36 2/28/2020 2 1,812,500 - 500,000 437,500 875,000 During the first quarter of 2020, all the 875,000 outstanding common share purchase warrants were exercised at a price of Cdn$0.36 per share for gross proceed to the Company of Cdn$315,000 (see Note 21). The value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the assumptions at grant date and period end date were as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) d) Loss per share was calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2019 amounting to 93,885,097 (year ended December 31, 2018 - 86,498,291, ) common shares. The diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2019 amounted to 93,885,097 (year ended December 31, 2018 - 86,498,290, December 31, 2017 - 79,037,332) common shares. Stock options and warrants are considered anti-dilutive and therefore are excluded from the calculation of diluted (loss) income per share. |
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Sharebased Payment Arrangements [Abstract] | |
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS [Text Block] | 15. Share-Based Payments The Company has an incentive Stock Option Plan under which non-transferable options to purchase common shares of the Company may be granted to directors, officers, employees or consultants of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option, and the exercise of the options granted is not dependent on any performance-based criteria. In accordance with these programs, options are exercisable at a price not less than the last closing price of the shares at the grant date. Under this Stock Option Plan, 25% of options granted vest on each of the 6 month, 12 month, 18 month and 24 month anniversaries of the grant date. However, the stock options granted on June 24, 2019 and on December 6, 2019 are fully vested on the 4 month anniversary of the grant date. The following tables summarize information about stock options: For the year ended December 31, 2019: For the period ended December 31, 2019 Exercise Price Range Opening Balance During the Period Weighted Exercise Price Opening Balance Granted Exercised Forfeiture Expired Closing Balance Vested & Exercisable Unvested 0-0.40 1,050,000 3,790,000 - - - 4,840,000 3.95 2,007,500 2,832,500 Weighted Average Exercise 0.12 0.31 0.27 0.14 For the year ended December 31, 2018: During the Period Weighted Exercise Price Range (Cdn$) Opening Balance Granted Exercised Forfeiture Expired Closing Balance average remaining contractual life (years) Vested & Exercisable Unvested 0-0.40 1,200,000 - - (150,000) - 1,050,000 2.19 1,050,000 - Weighted Average Exercise 0.12 0.12 0.12 During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized in the statement of loss and comprehensive loss as an expense $190,469 (year ended December 31, 2018 - $1,676; year ending December 31, 2017 - $22,309) representing the vesting of the fair value at the date of grant of stock options previously granted to employees, consultants, directors and officers under the Company's Stock Option Plan. The value of the options was calculated using the Black-Scholes model and the assumptions at grant date and period end date were as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) |
LEASE OBLIGATIONS
LEASE OBLIGATIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [abstract] | |
LEASE OBLIGATIONS [Text Block] | 16. Lease obligations The Company has a lease agreement for the head office location in Toronto, Canada with a monthly obligation of the U.S. dollar equivalent of Cdn $21,419 up to and including August 2019 and Cdn $25,404 from September 2019 to October 2022. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 to its accounting policy and recognized a right-of-use asset and a lease liability of $739,106 (Cdn $1,008,331) for its office lease agreement. The right-of-use asset is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The discount rate used to derive the lease liability was 4.95%. As at December 31, 2019, the undiscounted cash flows for this office lease agreement to October 31, 2022 was $654,375 (Cdn $863,749). Changes in the lease obligation for the year ended December 31, 2019 were as follows: December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Balance at January 1, 2019 $ 739,106 $ - Liability settled $ (183,342 ) $ - Interest expense $ 35,419 $ - Balance - end of the period $ 591,183 $ - Current portion $ 204,248 $ - Long-term portion $ 386,935 $ - Total lease obligation $ 591,183 $ - For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized lease revenues of $106,774 in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss from its sub-lease arrangement with Gentor Resources Inc (2018 - $nil). The Company has an exploration office lease in Congo, which can be cancelled with three months notices in advance without any penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the lease expense in the amount of $20,400 (year ended December 31, 2018 - $5,100, year ended December 31, 2017 - $nil) in relation to the Congo office, was capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets. |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJEC
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [abstract] | |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES [Text Block] | 17. Financial risk management objectives and policies a) The consolidated statements of financial position carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, advances receivable, balances due to related parties, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and the employee retention allowance approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. Fair value hierarchy The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable: Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 during the reporting period. Cash and cash equivalents are ranked Level 1 as the market value is readily observable. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value, as maturities are less than three months. The fair value of warrants (note 14c) would be included in the hierarchy as follows: 31-Dec-19 Liabilities: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Canadian dollar common share - $31,888 - purchase warrants 31-Dec-18 Liabilities: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Canadian dollar common share - $1,539 - purchase warrants b) The Company is sensitive to changes in commodity prices and foreign-exchange. The Company's Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework. Although the Company has the ability to address its price-related exposures through the use of options, futures and forward contracts, it does not generally enter into such arrangements. c) Foreign currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between the United States dollar and Canadian dollar or other foreign currencies will affect the Company's operations and financial results. A portion of the Company's transactions are denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company is also exposed to the impact of currency fluctuations on its monetary assets and liabilities. Significant foreign exchange gains or losses are reflected as a separate item in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. The Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk. The following table indicates the impact of foreign currency exchange risk on net working capital as at December 31, 2019. The table below also provides a sensitivity analysis of a 10 percent strengthening of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar which would have increased (decreased) the Company's net loss by the amounts shown in the table below. A 10 percent weakening of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar would have had the equal but opposite effect as at December 31, 2019. December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Canadian dollar Canadian dollar Cash and cash equivalents 36,539 831,348 Advances receivable 66,339 - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (548,604 ) (289,994 ) Due to related parties (1,225,436 ) (345,872 ) Employee retention allowance (234,471 ) (234,471 ) Total foreign currency financial assets and liabilities (1,905,633 ) (38,989 ) Foreign exchange rate at December 31, 2019 0.7699 0.7330 Total foreign currency financial assets and liabilities in US $ (1,467,147 ) (28,579 ) Impact of a 10% strengthening of the US $ on net loss (146,715 ) (2,858 ) d) Financial instruments which are potentially subject to credit risk for the Company consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, advances receivable. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions of reputable credit and may be redeemed upon demand. It is therefore the Company's opinion that such credit risk is subject to normal industry risks and is considered minimal. The credit risk of advances receivable is, in management opinion, normal given ongoing relationships with those debtors. The Company limits its exposure to credit risk on any investments by investing only in securities rated R1 (the highest rating) by credit rating agencies such as the DBRS (Dominion Bond Rating Service). Management continuously monitors the fair value of any investments to determine potential credit exposures. Short-term excess cash is invested in R1 rated investments including money market funds and other highly rated short-term investment instruments. Any credit risk exposure on cash balances is considered negligible as the Company places deposits only with major established banks in the countries in which it carries on operations. The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The Company's gross credit exposure at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was as follows: December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 77,696 $ 650,902 Advances receivable $ 63,895 $ 50,581 $ 141,591 $ 701,483 e) Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company attempts to ensure that there is sufficient cash to meet its liabilities when they are due and manages this risk by regularly evaluating its liquid financial resources to fund current and long-term obligations and to meet its capital commitments in a cost-effective manner. Temporary surplus funds of the Company are invested in short-term investments. The Company arranges the portfolio so that securities mature approximately when funds are needed. The key to success in managing liquidity is the degree of certainty in the cash flow projections. If future cash flows are fairly uncertain, the liquidity risk increases. The Company's liquidity requirements are met through a variety of sources, including cash and cash equivalents and equity capital markets. All financial obligations of the Company including accounts payable of $336,256 accrued liabilities of $270,237, due to related parties of $950,464, employee retention allowance of $180,519, lease obligation of $204,248 and a loan of $27,274 are due within one year. f) The Company's operations in the Congo are exposed to various levels of political risk and uncertainties, including political and economic instability, government regulations relating to exploration and mining, military repression and civil disorder, all or any of which may have a material adverse impact on the Company's activities or may result in impairment in or loss of part or all of the Company's assets. g) The Company manages its common shares, warrants and stock options as capital. The Company's policy is to maintain sufficient capital base in order to meet its short term obligations and at the same time preserve investors' confidence required to sustain future development of the business. December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Share capital $ 79,841,286 $ 79,376,206 Reserves $ 8,411,647 $ 8,221,178 Deficit $ (60,965,897 ) $ (59,315,152 ) Common share purchase warrants $ 31,888 $ 1,539 $ 27,318,924 $ 28,283,771 The Company's capital management objectives, policies and processes have remained unchanged during the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The Company is not subject to any capital requirements imposed by a lending institution or regulatory body, other than the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") which requires adequate working capital or financial resources such that, in the opinion of TSX, the listed issuer will be able to continue as a going concern. TSX will consider, among other things, the listed issuer's ability to meet its obligations as they come due, as well as its working capital position, quick asset position, total assets, capitalization, cash flow and earnings as well as accountants' or auditors' disclosures in the consolidated financial statements regarding the listed issuer's ability to continue as a going concern. |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMAT
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Text Block] | 18. Supplemental cash flow information During the periods indicated the Company undertook the following significant non-cash transactions: For the year ended Note December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Depreciation included in exploration and evaluation assets 8 $ 4,878 $ 580 $ 62 Exploration and evaluation expenditures by Randgold 9 2,762,890 2,619,804 250,786 Consulting fees paid by common shares and options 14b 364,760 - - |
EMPLOYEE RETENTION ALLOWANCE
EMPLOYEE RETENTION ALLOWANCE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information Employee Allowance [Abstract] | |
EMPLOYEE RETENTION ALLOWANCE [Text Block] | 19. Employee retention allowance The following table summarizes information about changes to the Company's employee retention provision during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. $ Balance at December 31, 2017 208,153 Disbursements (19,547 ) Foreign exchange gain (16,739 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 171,867 Foreign exchange loss 8,652 Balance at December 31, 2019 180,519 |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES [Text Block] | 20. Income taxes a) Major items causing the Company's effective tax rate to differ from the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory rate of 26.5% (2018 - 26.50%) were as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net loss for the year $ (1,650,745 ) $ (664,762 ) $ (61,287 ) Expected income tax recovery based on statutory rate (437,000 ) (176,000 ) (16,000 ) Adjustment to expected income tax benefit Permanent differences 123,000 (17,000 ) (77,000 ) Other 54,000 651,000 2,000 Change in unrecognized deferred tax asset 260,000 (458,000 ) 91,000 Income tax provision (recovery) $ - $ - $ - b) Deferred income taxes assets have not been recognized in respect to the following deductible temporary differences: Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Non-capital losses carried forward $ 13,802,000 $ 12,562,000 Fixed assets - Canada 203,000 189,000 Other - Canada 393,000 111,000 Capital loss carry-forward - Canada 4,028,000 3,850,000 Lease - Canada 45,000 - Exploration and evaluation properties - Congo 35,225,000 31,466,000 Total $ 53,696,000 $ 48,178,000 Non-capital losses in Canada expire in the following years: 2026 $ 261,000 2027 132,000 2028 199,000 2029 674,000 2030 1,520,000 2031 2,593,000 2032 2,187,000 2033 1,946,000 2034 870,000 2035 560,000 2036 612,000 2037 541,000 2038 675,000 2039 1,032,000 $ 13,802,000 |
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERI
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [abstract] | |
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD [Text Block] | 21. Events after the reporting period a) On February 25, 2020, the Company closed a private placement of 6,000,000 common shares of the Company at a price of Cdn$0.40 per share for gross proceeds of Cdn$2,400,000. A total of 1,790,000 of the common shares were purchased by certain insiders of the Company, including Mr. Kondrat, who purchased 1,440,000 of the common shares. b) During the first quarter of 2020, KGL Somituri SARL changed its name to Adumbi Mining SARL ("Adumbi"). In March 2020, the Company acquired an additional 5.04% interest in Adumbi pursuant to a private transaction with one of the former minority shareholders of Adumbi. This acquisition increased the Company's interest in Adumbifrom 71.25% to 76.29%. See Notes 1, 4 and 9. c) During the first quarter of 2020, all the 875,000 outstanding common share purchase warrants were exercised at a price of Cdn$0.36 per share for gross proceed to the Company of Cdn$315,000. d) Since December 31, 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a widespread health crisis that has affected economies and financial markets around the world resuting in an economic downturn. In response to the outbreak, governmental authorities in Canada and internationally have introduced various recommendations and measures to try to limit the pandemic, including travel restrictions, border closures, non-essential business closures, quarantines, self-isolations, shelters-in-place and social distancing. The COVID-19 outbreak and the response of governmental authorities to try to limit it are having a significant impact on the private sector and individuals, including unprecedented business, employment and economic disruptions. The continued spread of COVID-19 nationally and globally could have an adverse impact on the Company's business, operations and financial results, as well as a deterioration of general economic conditions including a possible national or global recession. Due to the speed with which the COVID-19 situation is developing and the uncertainty of its magnitude, outcome and duration, it is not possible to estimate its impact on the Company's business, operations or financial results, including the Company's ability to secure financing; however, the impact could be material. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Consolidation [Policy Text Block] | a) Basis of Consolidation i. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries consist of entities over which the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns as well as ability to offset these returns through the power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. This control is generally evidenced through owning more than 50% of the voting rights or currently exercisable potential voting rights of a company's share capital. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. Consolidation accounting is applied for all of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries (see note 5). ii. Transactions eliminated on consolidation Inter-company balances, transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealized gains arising from transactions with associates are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Company's interest in the investee. Unrealized losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealized gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment. |
Use of Estimates and Judgments [Policy Text Block] | b) Use of Estimates and Judgments The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Information about critical judgments in applying accounting policies and estimates that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in these consolidated financial statements is included in the following notes: Estimates: i. Impairment Assets, including property, plant and equipment, and exploration and evaluation assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts exceed their recoverable amounts. If an impairment assessment is required, the assessment of fair value often requires estimates and assumptions such as discount rates, exchange rates, commodity prices, rehabilitation and restoration costs, future capital requirements and future operating performance. Changes in such estimates could impact recoverable values of these assets. Estimates are reviewed regularly by management. ii. Share-based payment transactions The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the stock option, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 15. For warrant-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of the derivative instruments. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value of warrant-based derivative financial instruments are disclosed in Note 14. Judgments: i. Provisions and contingencies The amount recognized as provision, including legal, contractual, constructive and other exposures or obligations, is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the related liability, including any related interest charges, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. In addition, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Therefore assessment of contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgment and estimates of the outcome of future events. The Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies based upon the best information available, relevant tax laws and other appropriate requirements. As at December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company does not have any material asset retirement obligations related to its exploration and evaluation assets. ii. Title to mineral property interests Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to mineral properties in which it has an interest, these procedures do not guarantee the Company's title. Such properties may be subject to prior agreements or transfers and title may be affected by undetected defects, government renegotiation, other legal claims, and non-compliance with regulatory, social and environmental requirements. iii. Exploration and evaluation expenditure The application of the Company's accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires significant judgment in determining whether it is likely that future economic benefits will flow to the Company, which may be based on assumptions about future events or circumstances. Estimates and assumptions made may change if new information becomes available. There are key circumstances that would indicate a test for impairment is required, which include: the expiry of the right to explore, substantive expenditure on further exploration is not planned, exploration for and evaluation of the mineral resources in the area have not led to discovery of commercially viable quantities, and/or sufficient data exists to show that the carrying amount of the asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from successful development or by sale. If information becomes available suggesting impairment, the amount capitalized is written off in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss during the year the new information becomes available. Significant judgements have been made with regards to the potential for indicators of impairment. This includes judgements related to the ability to carry out the desired exploration activities as a result of various permits currently being under force majeure due to the poor security situation at the North Kivu property and the need to allocate resources amongst different projects based on the availability of capital and funding. iv. Functional and presentation currency Judgment is required to determine the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries. These judgments are continuously evaluated and are based on management's experience and knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances. |
Foreign Currency Translation [Policy Text Block] | c) Foreign Currency Translation i. Functional and presentation currency These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars ("$"), which is the Company's functional and presentation currency. The United States dollar was determined to be the functional currency of the Company's Congo subsidiaries. References to Cdn$ represent Canadian dollars. ii. Foreign currency transactions The functional currency for each of the Company's subsidiaries and any associates is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. Transactions entered into by the Company's subsidiaries and any associates in a currency other than the currency of the primary economic environment in which they operate (their "functional currency") are recorded at the rates ruling when the transactions occur except depreciation and amortization which are translated at the rates of exchange applicable to the related assets, with any gains or losses recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at current rates of exchange with the resulting gain or losses recognized in the statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the historical exchange rates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Policy Text Block] | d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held on call with financial institutions, and other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts. |
Financial assets and liabilities [Policy Text Block] | e) Financial assets and liabilities Financial assets Initial recognition and measurement Non-derivative financial assets within the scope of IFRS 9 are classified and measured as "financial assets at fair value", as either FVPL or FVOCI, and "financial assets at amortized cost", as appropriate. The Company determines the classification of financial assets at the time of initial recognition based on the Company's business model and the contractual terms of the cash flows. All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not at FVPL, directly attributable transaction costs on the trade date at which the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining their classification at FVPL or at amortized cost. The Company has classified advance receivable held for collection of contractual cash flows as financial assets measured at amortized cost. Subsequent measurement - financial assets at amortized cost After initial recognition, financial assets measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the Effective Interest Rate ("EIR") method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. Subsequent measurement - financial assets at FVPL Financial assets measured at FVPL include financial assets management intends to sell in the short term and any derivative financial instrument that is not designated as a hedging instrument in a hedge relationship. Financial assets measured at FVPL are carried at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position with changes in fair value recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Subsequent measurement - financial assets at FVOCI Financial assets measured at FVOCI are non-derivative financial assets that are not held for trading and the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to measure the assets at FVOCI. The Company does not measure any financial assets at FVOCI. After initial measurement, investments measured at FVOCI are subsequently measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income or loss in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. When the investment is sold, the cumulative gain or loss remains in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and is not reclassified to profit or loss. Dividends from such investments are recognized in other income in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss when the right to receive payments is established. Derecognition A financial asset is derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or the Company no longer retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. Impairment of financial assets The Company's only financial assets subject to impairment are advances receivable, which are measured at amortized cost. The Company has elected to apply the simplified approach to impairment as permitted by IFRS 9, which requires the expected lifetime loss to be recognized at the time of initial recognition of the receivable. To measure estimated credit losses, advances receivable have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics, including the number of days past due. An impairment loss is reversed in subsequent periods if the amount of the expected loss decreases and the decrease can be objectively related to an event occurring after the initial impairment was recognized. Financial liabilities Initial recognition and measurement Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVPL as is the case for held for trading or derivative instruments, or the Company has opted to measure the financial liability at FVPL. The Company's financial liabilities include accounts payable, accrued liabilities, due to related parties, employee retention allowance, lease obligations, and loans, which are each measured at amortized cost. All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and in the case of long-term debt, net of directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent measurement - financial liabilities at amortized cost After initial recognition, financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the EIR method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. Derecognition A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires with any associated gain or loss recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statements of loss. |
Loss Per Share [Policy Text Block] | f) Loss Per Share Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss applicable by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the reporting period and all additional common shares for the assumed exercise of options and warrants outstanding for the reporting period, if dilutive. When the Company is incurring losses, basic and diluted loss per share are the same since including the exercise of outstanding options and share purchase warrants in the diluted loss per share calculation would be anti-dilutive. |
Property, Plant and Equipment ("PPE") [Policy Text Block] | g) Property, Plant and Equipment ("PPE") i. Recognition and measurement Items of PPE are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, directed labor and any other cost directly attributable to bring the asset to the location and condition necessary to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the Company. ii. Subsequent costs The cost of replacing part of an item of PPE is recognized in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Company and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized and included in net loss. If the carrying amount of the replaced component is not known, it is estimated based on the cost of the new component less estimated depreciation. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of property, plant and equipment are recognized in the consolidated statement of loss. iii. Depreciation Depreciation is based on the cost of an asset less its residual value. Significant components of individual assets are assessed to determine whether a component has an estimated useful life that is different from that of the remainder of that asset, in which case that component is depreciated separately. Depreciation is recognized in profit or loss over the estimated useful lives of each item or component of an item of PPE as follows: Furniture and fixtures Office and communications equipment Vehicles Field camps and equipment Right-of-use asset Leasehold improvements Buildings Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed annually and adjusted, if appropriate. Depreciation commences when an asset is available for use. Changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. |
Exploration and Evaluation Assets [Policy Text Block] | h) Exploration and Evaluation Assets All direct costs related to exploration and evaluation of mineral properties, net of incidental revenues and recoveries, are capitalized under exploration and evaluation assets. Exploration and evaluation expenditures include such costs as acquisition of rights to explore; sampling, trenching and surveying costs; costs related to topography, geology, geochemistry and geophysical studies; drilling costs and costs in relation to technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource. Exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred by Barrick Gold (Congo) SARL ("Barrick") under the Farm-in arrangement (See note 9) are recorded on a cost-based approach and accounted in the same way as they would for expenditures directly incurred by the Company as described in the above paragraph. Exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred by Barrick are offset by funding received from Barrick such that no liability arises before an approved pre-feasibility study is completed. |
Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block] | i) Intangible Assets Intangible assets acquired by way of an asset acquisition or business combination are recognized if the asset is separable or arises from contractual or legal rights and the fair value can be measured reliably on initial recognition. On acquisition of a mineral property in the exploration stage, the Company estimates the fair value attributable to the exploration licenses acquired. The fair value of the exploration license is recorded as an intangible asset as at the date of acquisition. When an exploration stage property moves into development, the acquired exploration potential attributable to that property is transferred to mining interests within PP&E. Intangible assets are subject to impairment testing annually or more frequently should events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. |
Impairment of Non-Financial Assets [Policy Text Block] | j) Impairment of Non-Financial Assets The Company's PPE, exploration and evaluation assets, and intangible assets are assessed for indication of impairment at each consolidated statement of financial position date. Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount of an exploration and evaluation asset may exceed its recoverable amount. When facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, an entity shall measure, present and disclose any resulting impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets. Internal factors, such as budgets and forecasts, as well as external factors, such as expected future prices, costs and other market factors are also monitored to determine if indications of impairment exist. If any indication of impairment exists, an estimate of the asset's recoverable amount is calculated. The recoverable amount is determined as the higher of the fair value less costs to sell for the asset and the asset's value in use. This is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or the Company's assets. If this is the case, the individual assets are grouped together into cash generating units ("CGU") for impairment purposes. Such CGUs represent the lowest level for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash flows from other assets. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is impaired and an impairment loss is charged to the statements of loss and comprehensive loss so as to reduce the carrying amount to its recoverable amount (i.e., the higher of fair value less cost to sell and value in use). Fair value less cost to sell is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or CGU in an arm's length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal. Value in use is determined as the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset or CGU. Estimated future cash flows are calculated using estimated future prices, any mineral reserves and resources and operating and capital costs. All assumptions used are those that an independent market participant would consider appropriate. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized impairment of exploration and evaluation assets for $nil (December 31, 2018 and 2017- $nil) to adjust the carrying value of the assets to their fair value, using a level 3 value in use methodology. |
Income Taxes [Policy Text Block] | k) Income Taxes Income tax expense consists of current and deferred tax expense. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at future anticipated tax rates, which have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are only offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off the amounts, and the Company intends to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Deferred taxation is provided on all qualifying temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that the deductible temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilized. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognized for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. |
Share-Based Payments [Policy Text Block] | l) Share-Based Payments Equity-settled share-based payments for directors, officers and employees are measured at fair value at the date of grant and recorded as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed over the vesting period based on the Company's estimate of options that will eventually vest. The number of forfeitures likely to occur is estimated on grant date and is revised as deemed necessary. Compensation expense on stock options granted to consultants is measured at the earlier of the completion of performance and the date the options are vested using the fair value method and is recorded as an expense in the same period as if the Company had paid cash for the goods or services received. When the value of goods or services received in exchange for the share-based payment cannot be reliably estimated, the fair value is measured by use of a Black-Scholes valuation model. The expected life used in the model is adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, and behavioural considerations. Any consideration paid by directors, officers, employees and consultants on exercise of equity-settled share-based payments is credited to share capital. Shares are issued from treasury upon the exercise of equity-settled share-based instruments. |
Provisions and Contingencies [Policy Text Block] | m) Provisions and Contingencies Provisions are recognized when a legal or constructive obligation exists, as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources that can be reliably estimated will be required to settle the obligation. Where the effect is material, the provision is discounted using an appropriate current market-based pre-tax discount rate. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognized as interest expense. When a contingency substantiated by confirming events, can be reliably measured and is likely to result in an economic outflow, a liability is recognized as the best estimate required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability is disclosed where the existence of an obligation will only be confirmed by future events, or where the amount of a present obligation cannot be measured reliably or will likely not result in an economic outflow. Contingent assets are only disclosed when the inflow of economic benefits is probable. When the economic benefit becomes virtually certain, the asset is no longer contingent and is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. |
Related Party Transactions [Policy Text Block] | n) Related Party Transactions Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties. Related party transactions are in the normal course of business and have commercial substance. |
Decommisionning obligations [Policy Text Block] | o) Decommisionning obligations The Company recognizes an estimate of the liabilities associated with decommissioning obligations when it has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made. The estimated fair value of the decommissioning obligations is recorded as a long-term liability, with a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related asset. The capitalized amount is amortized over the estimated life of the asset. The liability amount is increased each reporting period due to the passage of time and the amount of accretion is charged to any earnings in the period. The decommissioning obligations are charged against the decommissioning obligations to the extent of the liability recorded. The Company has no material decommissioning obligations as at December 31, 2019 and 2018. |
Business Combination [Policy Text Block] | p) Business Combination On the acquisition of a business, the Company uses the acquisition method of accounting, whereby the purchase consideration is allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities on the basis of fair value at the date of acquisition. Incremental costs related to acquisitions are expensed as incurred. When the cost of the acquisition exceeds the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, the difference is recorded as goodwill. If the fair value attributable to the Company's share of the identifiable net assets exceeds the cost of acquisition, the difference is recognized as a gain in the consolidated statement of loss. |
Derivative Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block] | q) Derivative Financial Instruments The Company reviews the terms of its equity instruments and other financing arrangements to determine whether or not there are embedded derivative instruments that are required to be accounted for separately as a derivative financial instrument. The deriviative financial instrument is presumed to be classified as a derivative financial liability unless it meets all the criteria to recognize as equity instrument under IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation. One of the criteria is that the conversion option exchanges a fixed amount of shares for a fixed amount of cash ("fixed for fixed"). For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to profit or loss. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of the derivative instruments. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether or not such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is reassessed at the end of each reporting period. If reclassification is required, the fair value of the derivative instrument, as of the determination date, is reclassified. Any previous charges or credits to income for changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are not reversed. |
Employee retention allowance [Policy Text Block] | r) Employee retention allowance The Company previously had an incentive employee retention policy under which an amount equal to one month salary per year of service was accrued to each qualified employee up to a maximum of 10 months (or 10 years of service with the Company and/or a related company). To qualify for this retention allowance, an employee was required to complete two years of service with the Company and/or a related company. The full amount of retention allowance accumulated by a particular employee is paid out when the employee is no longer employed with the Company, unless other arrangements are made or unless there is a termination due to misconduct, in which case the retention allowance is forfeited. While the retention allowance policy was discontinued by the Company effective December 31, 2017, the retention allwance amounts accrued up to December 31, 2017 remain recorded as a liability in the Company's consolidated statement of financial position. There is uncertainty about the timing and amount of these potential retention allowance payments. |
Newly Applied Accounting Standards [Policy Text Block] | s) Newly Applied Accounting Standards Right-of-use assets and lease obligation The Company has adopted IFRS 16 - Leases (''IFRS 16'') with the date of initial application of January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach. The impact of adoption of IFRS 16 is disclosed in Note 16. The following policy is applicable from January 1, 2019. In the comparative period, leases were accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy for leases disclosed in the Company's December 31, 2018 audited annual consolidated financial statements. Policy applicable from January 1, 2019: At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company assesses whether: • the contract involves the use of an explicitly or implicitly identified asset; • the Company has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset throughout the contract term; • the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the date of adoption of IFRS 16, . Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the initial amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the Company is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life and the lease term. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment. At the commencement date of the lease, the Company recognizes a lease liability measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. After the commencement date, the amount of the lease liability is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of the lease liability is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset. The Company presents right-of-use assets in the property, plant and equipment line item on the consolidated statements of financial position and the lease liability in the lease obligation line item on the consolidated statements of financial position. Short-term leases and leases of low value assets The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less and do not contain a purchase option or for leases related to low value assets. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low value assets are recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Sub-leases The Company has assessed and classified its sub-lease arrangement for the office space as an operating lease under IFRS 16, resulting in the Company recognizing payments received from the sub-lease arrangement as lease income while retaining the right-of-use assets and the lease liability in its consolidated statements of financial position. |
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about estimated useful life or depreciation rate [Table Text Block] | Furniture and fixtures Office and communications equipment Vehicles Field camps and equipment Right-of-use asset Leasehold improvements Buildings |
ACQUISITIONS (Tables)
ACQUISITIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [abstract] | |
Disclosure of consideration fair value of assets and liabilities acquired [Table Text Block] | Total consideration: Cash consideration $ 98,124 Purchase Price $ 98,124 Fair value of assets and liabilities: Cash and cash equivalent $ 599 Property, Plant and Equipment $ 223,346 Exploration and Evaluation Assets $ 175,446 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ (301,267 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 98,124 |
SUBSIDIARIES (Tables)
SUBSIDIARIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [abstract] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [Table Text Block] | Name of Subsidiary Place of Proportion of Direct/Indirect Principal Loncor Resources Congo SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Direct Mineral Exploration Nevada Bob's Franchising, Inc. Delaware, USA 100% Direct Dormant Devon Resources SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration Navarro Resources SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 100% Indirect Mineral Exploration Loncor Kilo Inc. Ontario, Canada 100% Direct Mineral Exploration KGL Somituri SARL Democratic Republic of the Congo 71.25% Indirect Mineral Exploration KGL Isiro Atlantic Ltd. British Virgin Islands 100% Indirect Mineral |
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE (Tables)
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Trade and other receivables [abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about trade and other receivables [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, Advances receivable $ 63,895 $ 50,581 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tab
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Related party transactions [abstract] | |
Disclosure of information about key management personnel [Table Text Block] | For the years ended December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Salaries and bonus $ 376,386 $ 160,869 $ 124,746 Employee retention allowance $ - $ - $ 10,396 Compensation expense-share-based payments $ 122,999 $ - $ 22,309 $ 499,385 $ 160,869 $ 157,451 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [Table Text Block] | Furniture & fixtures Office & Communication equipment Vehicle Land and Building Field camps and equipment Right-of- use asset Leasehold improvements Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Cost Balance at January 1, 2018 151,786 104,202 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 777,605 Additions - 8,599 - - - - - 8,599 Disposals - - - - - - - - Balance at December 31, 2018 151,786 112,801 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 786,204 Additions - - - 217,617 5,728 739,106 - 962,451 Disposals - (84,611 ) - - (209,356 ) - - (293,967 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 151,786 28,190 11,708 217,617 221,375 739,106 84,906 1,454,688 Accumulated Depreciation Balance at January 1, 2018 136,833 102,879 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 761,329 Additions 2,774 1,809 - - - - - 4,583 Disposals - - - - - - - - Balance at December 31, 2018 139,607 104,688 11,708 - 425,003 - 84,906 765,912 Additions 2,259 2,528 - 2,985 989 192,810 201,571 Disposals - (84,611 ) - - (209,356 ) - - (293,967 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 141,866 22,605 11,708 2,985 216,636 192,810 84,906 673,516 Carrying amounts Balance at January 1, 2018 14,953 1,323 - - - - - 16,276 Balance at December 31, 2018 12,179 2,414 - - - - - 20,292 Balance at December 31, 2019 9,920 5,585 - 214,632 4,739 546,296 - 781,172 |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION AS_2
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Exploration And Evaluation Assets [Abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about exploration assets [Table Text Block] | North Kivu Ngayu KGL-Somituri Total Cost Balance as at January 1, 2018 $ 10,158,956 $ 17,324,607 $ - $ 27,483,563 Additions 122,568 2,756,104 - 2,878,672 Earn-in Barrick payment - (2,619,804 ) - (2,619,804 ) Balance as at December 31, 2018 $ 10,281,524 $ 17,460,907 $ - $ 27,742,431 Additions 159,205 2,756,814 254,283 3,170,302 Earn-in Barrick payment - (2,762,890 ) - (2,762,890 ) Balance as at December 31, 2019 $ 10,440,729 $ 17,454,831 $ 254,283 $ 28,149,843 |
SEGMENTED REPORTING (Tables)
SEGMENTED REPORTING (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Segmented Reporting [Abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about entity reportable segments [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2019 Property, plant Exploration and equipment Intangible assets and evaluation Congo $ 221,960 - $ 28,752,093 Canada $ 559,212 $ 1 - $ 781,172 $ 1 $ 28,752,093 December 31, 2018 Property, plant Exploration and equipment Intangible assets and evaluation Congo $ 3,493 - $ 28,344,681 Canada $ 16,799 $ 1 - $ 20,292 $ 1 $ 28,344,681 |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (Tables)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Detailed Information About Accounts Payable [Abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about trade and other payables [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Exploration and evaluation expenditures $ 128,303 $ 97,688 Non-exploration and evaluation expenditures $ 207,953 $ 202,595 Total Accounts Payable $ 336,256 $ 300,283 |
SHARE CAPITAL (Tables)
SHARE CAPITAL (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about warrants outstanding [Table Text Block] | Granted Exercise Exercise Remaining Date of Opening during Closing Price period Expiry contractual life Grant Balance period Exercised Expired Balance (Cdn $) (months) Date (months) 6/29/2016 437,500 - - 437,500 - $ 0.36 36 6/29/2019 0 2/3/2017 1,000,000 - 500,000 - 500,000 $ 0.36 36 2/3/2020 1 2/28/2017 375,000 - - - 375,000 $ 0.36 36 2/28/2020 2 1,812,500 - 500,000 437,500 875,000 |
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Tables)
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Sharebased Payment Arrangements [Abstract] | |
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [Table Text Block] | For the period ended December 31, 2019 Exercise Price Range Opening Balance During the Period Weighted Exercise Price Opening Balance Granted Exercised Forfeiture Expired Closing Balance Vested & Exercisable Unvested 0-0.40 1,050,000 3,790,000 - - - 4,840,000 3.95 2,007,500 2,832,500 Weighted Average Exercise 0.12 0.31 0.27 0.14 For the year ended December 31, 2018: During the Period Weighted Exercise Price Range (Cdn$) Opening Balance Granted Exercised Forfeiture Expired Closing Balance average remaining contractual life (years) Vested & Exercisable Unvested 0-0.40 1,200,000 - - (150,000) - 1,050,000 2.19 1,050,000 - Weighted Average Exercise 0.12 0.12 0.12 |
LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)
LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [abstract] | |
Disclosure changes in lease obligation [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Balance at January 1, 2019 $ 739,106 $ - Liability settled $ (183,342 ) $ - Interest expense $ 35,419 $ - Balance - end of the period $ 591,183 $ - Current portion $ 204,248 $ - Long-term portion $ 386,935 $ - Total lease obligation $ 591,183 $ - |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJ_2
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [abstract] | |
Disclosure of fair value of financial instruments [Table Text Block] | 31-Dec-19 Liabilities: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Canadian dollar common share - $31,888 - purchase warrants 31-Dec-18 Liabilities: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Canadian dollar common share - $1,539 - purchase warrants |
Disclosure of detailed information about foreign currency risk [Table Text Block] | December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Canadian dollar Canadian dollar Cash and cash equivalents 36,539 831,348 Advances receivable 66,339 - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (548,604 ) (289,994 ) Due to related parties (1,225,436 ) (345,872 ) Employee retention allowance (234,471 ) (234,471 ) Total foreign currency financial assets and liabilities (1,905,633 ) (38,989 ) Foreign exchange rate at December 31, 2019 0.7699 0.7330 Total foreign currency financial assets and liabilities in US $ (1,467,147 ) (28,579 ) Impact of a 10% strengthening of the US $ on net loss (146,715 ) (2,858 ) |
Disclosure of credit risk [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 77,696 $ 650,902 Advances receivable $ 63,895 $ 50,581 $ 141,591 $ 701,483 |
Disclosure of detailed information about capital management [Table Text Block] | December 31, December 31, 2019 2018 Share capital $ 79,841,286 $ 79,376,206 Reserves $ 8,411,647 $ 8,221,178 Deficit $ (60,965,897 ) $ (59,315,152 ) Common share purchase warrants $ 31,888 $ 1,539 $ 27,318,924 $ 28,283,771 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM_2
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about supplemental cash flow information [Table Text Block] | For the year ended Note December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Depreciation included in exploration and evaluation assets 8 $ 4,878 $ 580 $ 62 Exploration and evaluation expenditures by Randgold 9 2,762,890 2,619,804 250,786 Consulting fees paid by common shares and options 14b 364,760 - - |
EMPLOYEE RETENTION ALLOWANCE (T
EMPLOYEE RETENTION ALLOWANCE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information Employee Allowance [Abstract] | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Employee Retention Allowance Explanatory [Text Block] | $ Balance at December 31, 2017 208,153 Disbursements (19,547 ) Foreign exchange gain (16,739 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 171,867 Foreign exchange loss 8,652 Balance at December 31, 2019 180,519 |
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about effective income tax expense recovery [Table Text Block] | Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Net loss for the year $ (1,650,745 ) $ (664,762 ) $ (61,287 ) Expected income tax recovery based on statutory rate (437,000 ) (176,000 ) (16,000 ) Adjustment to expected income tax benefit Permanent differences 123,000 (17,000 ) (77,000 ) Other 54,000 651,000 2,000 Change in unrecognized deferred tax asset 260,000 (458,000 ) 91,000 Income tax provision (recovery) $ - $ - $ - |
Disclosure of deferred taxes [Table Text Block] | Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 Non-capital losses carried forward $ 13,802,000 $ 12,562,000 Fixed assets - Canada 203,000 189,000 Other - Canada 393,000 111,000 Capital loss carry-forward - Canada 4,028,000 3,850,000 Lease - Canada 45,000 - Exploration and evaluation properties - Congo 35,225,000 31,466,000 Total $ 53,696,000 $ 48,178,000 |
Disclosure of detailed information about non-capital losses available [Table Text Block] | 2026 $ 261,000 2027 132,000 2028 199,000 2029 674,000 2030 1,520,000 2031 2,593,000 2032 2,187,000 2033 1,946,000 2034 870,000 2035 560,000 2036 612,000 2037 541,000 2038 675,000 2039 1,032,000 $ 13,802,000 |
CORPORATE INFORMATION (Narrativ
CORPORATE INFORMATION (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Loncor Resources Congo SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Nevada Bob's Franchising, Inc. [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Devon Resources SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Navarro Resources SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Loncor Kilo Inc [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
KGL Somituri SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 71.25% |
KGL Isiro Atlantic Ltd [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Isiro (Jersey) Limited [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 49.00% |
KGL Isiro SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest owned by Isiro (Jersey) Limited | 100.00% |
BASIS OF PREPARATION (Narrative
BASIS OF PREPARATION (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Basis Of Preparation [Abstract] | |||
Net loss | $ 1,650,745 | $ 664,762 | $ 61,287 |
Working capital deficit | $ 1,827,407 | $ 81,203 |
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Minimum proportion of voting rights necessary to determine control of a subsidiary | 50.00% | ||
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets |
ACQUISITIONS (Narrative) (Detai
ACQUISITIONS (Narrative) (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 27, 2019USD ($) | Sep. 27, 2019CAD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)Share | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2018CAD ($)Share | |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | |||||||
Repayments of (proceeds from) loans | $ (12,767) | $ (347,712) | $ 122,753 | ||||
Kilo Goldmines Ltd [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | |||||||
Payment for cooperation and assistance in security enforcement | $ 98,124 | $ 130,000 | |||||
KGL-Somituri Properties [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | |||||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 71.25% | ||||||
KGL-Isiro Properties [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | |||||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 49.00% | ||||||
Kilo Inc [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | |||||||
Cash transferred | 98,124 | ||||||
Consideration transferred, acquisition-date fair value | $ 98,124 | ||||||
Devon Resources SARL [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | |||||||
Number of instruments or interests issued or issuable | Share | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||||
Equity interests of acquirer | $ 100,000 | ||||||
Cash transferred | $ 75,000 | ||||||
Repayments of (proceeds from) loans | 190,000 | ||||||
Navarro Resources SARL [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] | |||||||
Consideration transferred, acquisition-date fair value | 300,000 | ||||||
Liabilities settled | $ 300,000 |
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE (Narrative)
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE (Narrative) (Details) - Kilo Goldmines Ltd [Member] | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Trade And Other Receivables [Line Items] | |||
Principal amount of unsecured loan | $ 50,044 | $ 65,000 | |
Interest rate | 8.00% | ||
Term of unsecured loan | 12 months | ||
Interest accrued | $ 1,031 | ||
Non-interest bearing, unsecured balance receivable | $ 12,820 | $ 50,581 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Nar
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Arnold Kondrat [Member] | ||
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items] | ||
Amounts payable, related party transactions | $ 821,168 | $ 99,206 |
Services received, related party transactions | 90,444 | 101,686 |
Gentor Resources Inc. [Member] | ||
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items] | ||
Amounts payable, related party transactions | $ 129,296 | $ 161,318 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT_2
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [abstract] | |||
Depreciation capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets | $ 4,878 | $ 580 | $ 62 |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION AS_3
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jan. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Intangible exploration and evaluation expenditures | $ 602,250 | $ 602,250 | |||
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets | |||||
Ngayu [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Intangible exploration and evaluation expenditures | 150,000 | ||||
Gold price used in valuation analysis | $ 15 | ||||
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets | $ 2,300,000 | ||||
Devon [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Intangible exploration and evaluation expenditures | 152,250 | ||||
Navarro [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Intangible exploration and evaluation expenditures | $ 300,000 | ||||
KGL-Somituri Properties [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 71.25% | ||||
Minority interest of partners | 28.75% | ||||
Description of current commitments or intentions to provide support to subsidiary | The minority partners may collectively elect to exchange their equity participation for either a 2% net smelter royalty, or a 1% net smelter royalty plus an amount equal to 2 Euros per ounce of proven mineral reserves. | ||||
KGL-Somituri Properties [Member] | Government Of Congo [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Minority interest of partners | 5.00% | ||||
KGL Isiro Atlantic Ltd [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% | ||||
Percentage of preferred shares owned | 88.50% | ||||
Isiro (Jersey) Limited [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 49.00% | ||||
Loncor Kilo Inc [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% | ||||
Barrick Gold Corporation [Member] | Bottom of range [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture | 51.00% | ||||
Barrick Gold Corporation [Member] | Top of range [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture | 65.00% | ||||
Randgold Resources (DRC) Limited [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture | 65.00% | ||||
Loncor Resources Congo SARL [Member] | |||||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture | 35.00% |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [abstract] | ||
Intangible assets | $ 1 | $ 1 |
LOAN (Narrative) (Details)
LOAN (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [abstract] | |||
Unsecured non-interest bearing note | $ 265,000 | ||
Loan | $ 27,274 | $ 40,041 |
SHARE CAPITAL (Narrative) (Deta
SHARE CAPITAL (Narrative) (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Feb. 25, 2020CAD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($)warrants$ / sharesshares | Oct. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares | Sep. 30, 2019CAD ($)shares | Jun. 29, 2018CAD ($)shares | Jun. 26, 2018CAD ($)shares | Jun. 19, 2018CAD ($)$ / sharesshares | Feb. 28, 2017CAD ($)Share$ / shares | Mar. 31, 2020CAD ($)Share$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)warrantsYearshares | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)warrantsshares | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares | |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Equity issuance, price per share | $ / shares | $ 0.375 | $ 0.40 | ||||||||||
Proceeds from share issuances | $ 136,000 | $ 2,012,082 | $ 533,872 | |||||||||
Cash repayments of advances and loans from related parties | $ 689,940 | $ 23,219 | 109,396 | |||||||||
Stock issued during period shares issued for consulting services | shares | 31,697 | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||
Number of warrants exercised | warrants | 500,000 | 500,000 | ||||||||||
Exercise price of warrants exercised | $ / shares | $ 0.36 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from warrant exercise | $ 180,000 | |||||||||||
Number of shares issued | shares | 95,280,979 | 93,694,956 | ||||||||||
Number of shares outstanding | shares | 95,280,979 | 93,694,956 | ||||||||||
Number of warrants outstanding in share-based payment arrangement | warrants | 875,000 | 1,812,500 | ||||||||||
Number of warrants expired | warrants | 437,500 | |||||||||||
Gain/(loss) on derivative instruments | $ (30,349) | $ 65,907 | $ 314,317 | |||||||||
Expected dividend, warrants granted | ||||||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Basic | shares | 93,885,097 | 86,498,291 | 79,037,332 | |||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Diluted | shares | 93,885,097 | 86,498,290 | 79,037,332 | |||||||||
First non-brokered private placement [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 850,000 | |||||||||||
Equity issuance, price per share | $ / shares | $ 0.20 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from share issuances | $ 170,000 | |||||||||||
Number of units granted in share-based payment arrangement | Share | 2,000,000 | |||||||||||
Equity issuance, price per unit | $ / shares | $ 0.24 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of units | $ 480,000 | |||||||||||
Weighted average exercise price of warrants granted in share-based payment arrangement | $ / shares | $ 0.36 | |||||||||||
Second non-brokered private placement [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Number of units granted in share-based payment arrangement | Share | 750,000 | |||||||||||
Equity issuance, price per unit | $ / shares | $ 0.26 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of units | $ 195,000 | |||||||||||
Weighted average exercise price of warrants granted in share-based payment arrangement | $ / shares | $ 0.36 | |||||||||||
Resolute Mining Limited [Member] | Private Placements [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 13,000,000 | |||||||||||
Equity issuance, share price | $ 0.20 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from share issuances | $ 2,600,000 | |||||||||||
Resolute Mining Limited [Member] | Share Swap Transaction [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 12,500,000 | |||||||||||
Value Of Shares In Future Issuance From Swap Transaction | $ 2,500,000 | |||||||||||
Maximum Capped Shares | shares | 3,000,000 | |||||||||||
Mr. Kondrat [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 350,000 | |||||||||||
Third Party [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 54,327 | |||||||||||
Equity issuance, share price | $ 0.39 | |||||||||||
Devon Resources SARL [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 500,000 | |||||||||||
Equity issuance, share price | $ 0.20 | |||||||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Number of warrants exercised | Share | 875,000 | |||||||||||
Exercise price of warrants exercised | $ / shares | $ 0.36 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from warrant exercise | $ 315,000 | |||||||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | Private Placements [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 6,000,000 | |||||||||||
Equity issuance, share price | $ 0.40 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from share issuances | $ 2,400,000 | |||||||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | Mr. Kondrat [Member] | Private Placements [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 1,440,000 | |||||||||||
Bottom of range [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Risk free interest rate, warrants granted | 0.48% | |||||||||||
Expected volatility, warrants granted | 52.00% | |||||||||||
Expected life, warrants granted | Year | 0 | |||||||||||
Top of range [Member] | ||||||||||||
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] | ||||||||||||
Risk free interest rate, warrants granted | 1.86% | |||||||||||
Expected volatility, warrants granted | 179.00% | |||||||||||
Expected life, warrants granted | Year | 2 |
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Narrative
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)Year | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Sharebased Payment Arrangements [Line Items] | |||
Description of vesting requirements for share-based payment arrangement | Under this Stock Option Plan, 25% of options granted vest on each of the 6 month, 12 month, 18 month and 24 month anniversaries of the grant date. However, the stock options granted on June 24, 2019 and on December 6, 2019 are fully vested on the 4 month anniversary of the grant date. | ||
Share-based payments | $ 190,469 | $ 1,676 | $ 22,309 |
Expected life | Year | 3 | ||
Expected dividend | |||
Bottom of range [Member] | |||
Sharebased Payment Arrangements [Line Items] | |||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.54% | ||
Expected volatility | 94.49% | ||
Top of range [Member] | |||
Sharebased Payment Arrangements [Line Items] | |||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.66% | ||
Expected volatility | 128.69% |
LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Narrative) (
LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($) | |
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [abstract] | ||||
Description of monthly lease obligations | Monthly obligation of the U.S. dollar equivalent of Cdn $21,419 up to and including August 2019 and Cdn $25,404 from September 2019 to October 2022. | Monthly obligation of the U.S. dollar equivalent of Cdn $21,419 up to and including August 2019 and Cdn $25,404 from September 2019 to October 2022. | ||
Right-of-use asset and lease liability | $ 739,106 | $ 1,008,331 | ||
Percentages of lease discount rate | 4.95 | 4.95 | ||
Undiscounted cash flows for office lease agreement | $ 654,375 | $ 863,749 | ||
Lease revenues | 106,774 | |||
Lease expense capitalised to exploration and evaluation assets | $ 20,400 | $ 5,100 |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJ_3
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [abstract] | |||
Accounts payable | $ 336,256 | $ 300,283 | |
Accrued liabilities | 270,237 | 9,971 | |
Due to related parties | 950,464 | 260,524 | |
Employee retention allowance | 180,519 | 171,867 | $ 208,153 |
Lease obligation | 204,248 | 0 | |
Loan | $ 27,274 | $ 40,041 |
INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detai
INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] | ||
Canadian federal and provincial statutory rate | 26.50% | 26.50% |
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PE_2
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD (Narrative) (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Feb. 25, 2020CAD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($)warrants$ / shares | Jun. 19, 2018shares | Mar. 31, 2020CAD ($)Share$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)warrants | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Proceeds from share issuances | $ 136,000 | $ 2,012,082 | $ 533,872 | ||||
Warrants exercised during period | warrants | 500,000 | 500,000 | |||||
Exercise price of warrants exercised | $ / shares | $ 0.36 | ||||||
Proceeds from warrant exercise | $ 180,000 | ||||||
KGL Somituri SARL [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 71.25% | ||||||
Mr. Kondrat [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 350,000 | ||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Warrants exercised during period | Share | 875,000 | ||||||
Exercise price of warrants exercised | $ / shares | $ 0.36 | ||||||
Proceeds from warrant exercise | $ 315,000 | ||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | Adumbi Mining SARL [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired | 5.04% | ||||||
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 76.29% | ||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | Private Placements [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 6,000,000 | ||||||
Equity issuance, share price | $ 0.40 | ||||||
Proceeds from share issuances | $ 2,400,000 | ||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | Private Placements [Member] | Certain Insiders [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 1,790,000 | ||||||
Subsequent Events [Member] | Private Placements [Member] | Mr. Kondrat [Member] | |||||||
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] | |||||||
Common shares issued (Shares) | shares | 1,440,000 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_5
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Disclosure of detailed information about estimated useful life or depreciation rate (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | straight line over 4 Years |
Office and communications equipment [Member] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | straight line over 4 Years |
Vehicles [Member] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | straight line over 4 Years |
Field camps and equipment [Member] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | straight line over 4 Years |
Right-of-use assets [Member] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | straight line over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term |
Leasehold improvements [Member] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | straight line over the lease term |
Buildings [Member] | |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] | |
Useful lives or depreciation rates, property, plant and equipment | straight line over 25 Years |
ACQUISITIONS - Disclosure of de
ACQUISITIONS - Disclosure of detailed information about fair value of assets and liabilities acquired (Details) - Kilo Inc [member] | Sep. 27, 2019USD ($) |
Total consideration: | |
Cash consideration | $ 98,124 |
Purchase Price | 98,124 |
Fair value of assets and liabilities: | |
Cash and cash equivalent | 599 |
Property, Plant and Equipment | 223,346 |
Exploration and Evaluation Assets | 175,446 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (301,267) |
Fair value of net assets acquired | $ 98,124 |
SUBSIDIARIES - Disclosure of su
SUBSIDIARIES - Disclosure of subsidiaries (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019 | |
Loncor Resources Congo SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Nevada Bob's Franchising, Inc. [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Devon Resources SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Navarro Resources SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
Loncor Kilo Inc [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
KGL Somituri SARL [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 71.25% |
KGL Isiro Atlantic Ltd [Member] | |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] | |
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary | 100.00% |
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE - Disclosur
ADVANCES RECEIVABLE - Disclosure of detailed information about trade and other receivables (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Trade and other receivables [abstract] | ||
Advances receivable | $ 63,895 | $ 50,581 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Di
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Disclosure of information about key management personnel (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Related party transactions [abstract] | |||
Salaries and bonus | $ 376,386 | $ 160,869 | $ 124,746 |
Employee retention allowance | 0 | 0 | 10,396 |
Compensation expense-share-based payments | 122,999 | 0 | 22,309 |
Key management personnel compensation | $ 499,385 | $ 160,869 | $ 157,451 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT -
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | $ 20,292 | $ 16,276 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 781,172 | 20,292 |
Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 786,204 | 777,605 |
Additions | 962,451 | 8,599 |
Disposals | (293,967) | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 1,454,688 | 786,204 |
Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 765,912 | 761,329 |
Additions | 201,571 | 4,583 |
Disposals | (293,967) | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 673,516 | 765,912 |
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 12,179 | 14,953 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 9,920 | 12,179 |
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 151,786 | 151,786 |
Additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 151,786 | 151,786 |
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 139,607 | 136,833 |
Additions | 2,259 | 2,774 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 141,866 | 139,607 |
Office and communications equipment [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 2,414 | 1,323 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 5,585 | 2,414 |
Office and communications equipment [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 112,801 | 104,202 |
Additions | 0 | 8,599 |
Disposals | (84,611) | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 28,190 | 112,801 |
Office and communications equipment [Member] | Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 104,688 | 102,879 |
Additions | 2,528 | 1,809 |
Disposals | (84,611) | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 22,605 | 104,688 |
Vehicles [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 0 | 0 |
Vehicles [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 11,708 | 11,708 |
Additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 11,708 | 11,708 |
Vehicles [Member] | Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 11,708 | 11,708 |
Additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 11,708 | 11,708 |
Land and Building [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 214,632 | 0 |
Land and Building [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Additions | 217,617 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 217,617 | 0 |
Land and Building [Member] | Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Additions | 2,985 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 2,985 | 0 |
Field camps and equipment [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 4,739 | 0 |
Field camps and equipment [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 425,003 | 425,003 |
Additions | 5,728 | 0 |
Disposals | (209,356) | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 221,375 | 425,003 |
Field camps and equipment [Member] | Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 425,003 | 425,003 |
Additions | 989 | 0 |
Disposals | (209,356) | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 216,636 | 425,003 |
Right-of-use assets [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 546,296 | 0 |
Right-of-use assets [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Additions | 739,106 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 739,106 | 0 |
Right-of-use assets [Member] | Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Additions | 192,810 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 192,810 | 0 |
Leasehold improvements [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 0 | 0 |
Leasehold improvements [Member] | Cost [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 84,906 | 84,906 |
Additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | 84,906 | 84,906 |
Leasehold improvements [Member] | Accumulated Depreciation [Member] | ||
Statements [Line Items] | ||
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period | 84,906 | 84,906 |
Additions | 0 | 0 |
Disposals | 0 | 0 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period | $ 84,906 | $ 84,906 |
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION AS_4
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS - Disclosure of detailed information about exploration assets (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | ||
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | $ 27,742,431 | $ 27,483,563 |
Additions | 3,170,302 | 2,878,672 |
Earn-in Barrick payment | (2,762,890) | (2,619,804) |
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | 28,149,843 | 27,742,431 |
North Kivu [Member] | ||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | ||
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | 10,281,524 | 10,158,956 |
Additions | 159,205 | 122,568 |
Earn-in Barrick payment | 0 | 0 |
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | 10,440,729 | 10,281,524 |
Ngayu [Member] | ||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | ||
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | 17,460,907 | 17,324,607 |
Additions | 2,756,814 | 2,756,104 |
Earn-in Barrick payment | (2,762,890) | (2,619,804) |
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | 17,454,831 | 17,460,907 |
KGL-Somituri [Member] | ||
Exploration And Evaluation Of Assets [Line Items] | ||
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | 0 | 0 |
Additions | 254,283 | 0 |
Earn-in Barrick payment | 0 | 0 |
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets | $ 254,283 | $ 0 |
SEGMENTED REPORTING - Disclosur
SEGMENTED REPORTING - Disclosure of detailed information about entity reportable segments (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | $ 781,172 | $ 20,292 | $ 16,276 |
Intangible assets | 1 | 1 | |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 28,752,093 | 28,344,681 | |
Congo [Member] | |||
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 221,960 | 3,493 | |
Intangible assets | 0 | 0 | |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 28,752,093 | 28,344,681 | |
Canada [Member] | |||
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 559,212 | 16,799 | |
Intangible assets | 1 | 1 | |
Exploration and evaluation assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Disclosure o
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Disclosure of detailed information about trade and other payables (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Detailed Information About Accounts Payable [Abstract] | ||
Exploration and evaluation expenditures | $ 128,303 | $ 97,688 |
Non-exploration and evaluation expenditures | 207,953 | 202,595 |
Total Accounts Payable | $ 336,256 | $ 300,283 |
SHARE CAPITAL - Disclosure of d
SHARE CAPITAL - Disclosure of detailed information about warrants outstanding (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($)warrantsMonths | Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($)warrantsMonths | |
Warrant [Line Items] | ||
Opening Balance | 1,812,500 | |
Granted during period | 0 | |
Exercised | (500,000) | (500,000) |
Expired | (437,500) | |
Closing Balance | 875,000 | 875,000 |
Granted 29/06/2016 [Member] | ||
Warrant [Line Items] | ||
Opening Balance | 437,500 | |
Granted during period | 0 | |
Exercised | 0 | |
Expired | (437,500) | |
Closing Balance | 0 | 0 |
Exercise Price | $ | $ 0.36 | $ 0.36 |
Exercise period (months) | Months | 36 | |
Remaining contractual life (months) | Months | 0 | 0 |
Granted 03/02/2017 [Member] | ||
Warrant [Line Items] | ||
Opening Balance | 1,000,000 | |
Granted during period | 0 | |
Exercised | (500,000) | |
Expired | 0 | |
Closing Balance | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Exercise Price | $ | $ 0.36 | $ 0.36 |
Exercise period (months) | Months | 36 | |
Remaining contractual life (months) | Months | 1 | 1 |
Granted 28/02/2017 [Member] | ||
Warrant [Line Items] | ||
Opening Balance | 375,000 | |
Granted during period | 0 | |
Exercised | 0 | |
Expired | 0 | |
Closing Balance | 375,000 | 375,000 |
Exercise Price | $ | $ 0.36 | $ 0.36 |
Exercise period (months) | Months | 36 | |
Remaining contractual life (months) | Months | 2 | 2 |
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS - Disclosu
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS - Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($)ShareYear | Dec. 31, 2018CAD ($)ShareYear | |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] | ||
Weighted average exercise price of share options outstanding opening balance | $ 0.12 | $ 0.12 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options granted | 0.31 | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options exercised in share-based payment arrangement | 0 | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options forfeited in share-based payment arrangement | 0 | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options expired | 0 | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options outstanding closing balance | 0.27 | 0.12 |
Weighted average exercise price of share options vested and exercisable | $ 0.12 | |
Weighted average exercise price of stock options unvested | $ 0.14 | |
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] | ||
Opening balance | Share | 1,050,000 | 1,200,000 |
Granted | Share | 3,790,000 | 0 |
Exercised | Share | 0 | 0 |
Forfeiture | Share | 0 | (150,000) |
Expired | Share | 0 | 0 |
Closing balance | Share | 4,840,000 | 1,050,000 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) | Year | 3.95 | 2.19 |
Vested and exercisable | Share | 2,007,500 | 1,050,000 |
Unvested | Share | 2,832,500 | 0 |
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member] | Bottom of range [Member] | ||
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] | ||
Exercise price range | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member] | Top of range [Member] | ||
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] | ||
Exercise price range | $ 0.40 | $ 0.40 |
LEASE OBLIGATIONS - Disclosure
LEASE OBLIGATIONS - Disclosure changes in lease obligation (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Disclosure of finance lease and operating lease by lessee [abstract] | ||
Balance - beginning of period | $ 739,106 | $ 0 |
Liability settled | (183,342) | |
Interest expense | 35,419 | 0 |
Balance - end of the period | 591,183 | 739,106 |
Lease obligation - current portion | 204,248 | 0 |
Lease obligation - long-term portion | $ 386,935 | $ 0 |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJ_4
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES - Disclosure of fair value of financial instruments (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||
Common share purchase warrants | $ 31,888 | $ 1,539 |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||
Common share purchase warrants | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||
Common share purchase warrants | 1,539 | 31,888 |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||
Common share purchase warrants | $ 0 | $ 0 |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJ_5
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES - Disclosure of detailed information about foreign currency risk (Details) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)Exchange_Rate | Dec. 31, 2019CAD ($)Exchange_Rate | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)Exchange_Rate | Dec. 31, 2018CAD ($)Exchange_Rate | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 77,696 | $ 650,902 | $ 20,162 | $ 21,520 | ||
Advances receivable | 63,895 | 50,581 | ||||
Employee retention allowance | (180,519) | (171,867) | $ (208,153) | |||
Amounts held in foreign currencies [Member] | ||||||
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 36,539 | $ 831,348 | ||||
Advances receivable | 66,339 | 0 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (548,604) | (289,994) | ||||
Due to related parties | (1,225,436) | 345,872 | ||||
Employee retention allowance | (234,471) | (234,471) | ||||
Total foreign currency financial assets and liabilities | $ (1,467,147) | $ (1,905,633) | $ (28,579) | $ (38,989) | ||
Foreign exchange rate at December 31, 2019 | Exchange_Rate | 0.7699 | 0.7699 | 0.733 | 0.733 | ||
Impact of a 10% strengthening | $ (146,715) | $ (2,858) |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJ_6
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES - Disclosure of credit risk (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 77,696 | $ 650,902 | $ 20,162 | $ 21,520 |
Advances receivable | 63,895 | 50,581 | ||
Credit risk [Member] | ||||
Financial Risk Management Objectives And Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 77,696 | 650,902 | ||
Advances receivable | 63,895 | 50,581 | ||
Value at risk | $ 141,591 | $ 701,483 |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJ_7
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES - Disclosure of detailed information about capital management (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [abstract] | ||
Share capital | $ 79,841,286 | $ 79,376,206 |
Reserves | 8,411,647 | 8,221,178 |
Deficit | (60,965,897) | (59,315,152) |
Common share purchase warrants | 31,888 | 1,539 |
Capital | $ 27,318,924 | $ 28,283,771 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM_3
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION - Disclosure of detailed information about supplemental cash flow information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation included in exploration and evaluation assets | $ 4,878 | $ 580 | $ 62 |
Exploration and evaluation expenditures by Randgold | 2,762,890 | 2,619,804 | 250,786 |
Consulting fees paid by common shares and options | $ 364,760 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
EMPLOYEE RETENTION ALLOWANCE -
EMPLOYEE RETENTION ALLOWANCE - Disclosure of detailed information about employee retention allowance (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Disclosure Of Detailed Information Employee Allowance [Abstract] | ||
Employee retention allowance, beginning balance | $ 171,867 | $ 208,153 |
Disbursements | (19,547) | |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 8,652 | (16,739) |
Employee retention allowance, ending balance | $ 180,519 | $ 171,867 |
INCOME TAXES - Disclosure of de
INCOME TAXES - Disclosure of detailed information about effective income tax expense recovery (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] | |||
Net loss for the year | $ (1,650,745) | $ (664,762) | $ (61,287) |
Expected income tax recovery based on statutory rate | (437,000) | (176,000) | (16,000) |
Adjustment to expected income tax benefit | |||
Permanent differences | 123,000 | (17,000) | (77,000) |
Other | 54,000 | 651,000 | 2,000 |
Change in unrecognized deferred tax asset | 260,000 | (458,000) | 91,000 |
Income tax provision (recovery) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
INCOME TAXES - Disclosure of _2
INCOME TAXES - Disclosure of deferred taxes (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | $ 53,696,000 | $ 48,178,000 |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 13,802,000 | 12,562,000 |
Fixed assets - Canada [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 203,000 | 189,000 |
Other - Canada [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 393,000 | 111,000 |
Capital loss carry-forward - Canada [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 4,028,000 | 3,850,000 |
Lease - Canada [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 45,000 | 0 |
Exploration and evaluation properties - Congo [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | $ 35,225,000 | $ 31,466,000 |
INCOME TAXES - Disclosure of _3
INCOME TAXES - Disclosure of detailed information about non-capital losses available explanatory (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | $ 53,696,000 | $ 48,178,000 |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 13,802,000 | $ 12,562,000 |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2026 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 261,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2027 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 132,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2028 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 199,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2029 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 674,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2030 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 1,520,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2031 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 2,593,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2032 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 2,187,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2033 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 1,946,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2034 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 870,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2035 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 560,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2036 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 612,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2037 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 541,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2038 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | 675,000 | |
Non-capital losses carried forward [Member] | 2039 [Member] | ||
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items] | ||
Deferred tax assets | $ 1,032,000 |