Document And Entity Information
Document And Entity Information - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2023 | Aug. 18, 2023 | |
Document Information Line Items | ||
Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN CLEAN RESOURCES GROUP, INC. | |
Trading Symbol | ACRG | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 12,918,760 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000773717 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Entity Small Business | true | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 000-14319 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-0991764 | |
City Area Code | (888) | |
Local Phone Number | 960-7347 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 611 Walnut Street | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Gadsden | |
Entity Address, State or Province | AL | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 35901 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $0.001 par value | |
Security Exchange Name | NONE | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash | $ 716 | $ 1,251 |
Total current assets | 716 | 1,251 |
Mining and mineral rights | 3,883,524 | 3,883,524 |
Total Assets | 3,884,240 | 3,884,775 |
Current Liabilities: | ||
Senior secured convertible promissory note payable, related party | 2,229,187 | |
Promissory note payable, related party | 477,500 | |
Convertible promissory note payable, related party | 10,238,404 | 1,299,527 |
Accrual for settlement of lawsuits, related party | 3,703,736 | |
Accounts payable | 1,075,042 | 1,132,614 |
Accrued interest, related party $182,282 and $2,286,109 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 1,654,612 | 3,508,735 |
Total current liabilities | 12,968,058 | 12,351,299 |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7) | ||
Preferred stock, Series A, $ .001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized: 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Shareholders’ deficit: | ||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized: 2,674,530 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2,674 | 2,674 |
Additional paid-in capital | 88,061,298 | 88,061,298 |
Accumulated deficit | (107,147,790) | (106,530,496) |
Total shareholders’ deficit | (19,083,818) | (18,466,524) |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit | $ 3,884,240 | $ 3,884,775 |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Accrued interest, related party (in Dollars) | $ 182,282 | $ 2,286,109 |
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 2,674,530 | 2,674,530 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 2,674,530 | 2,674,530 |
Series A Preferred Stock | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Revenues | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||
General and administrative | 164,445 | 184,848 | 206,565 | 311,706 |
Total operating expenses | 164,445 | 184,848 | 206,565 | 311,706 |
Loss from operations | (164,445) | (184,848) | (206,565) | (311,706) |
Other income (expense): | ||||
Other income | 2,099 | 2,099 | 4,198 | 4,198 |
Gain on derecognition of debt | 57,572 | |||
Interest expense | (259,590) | (184,961) | (472,499) | (367,659) |
Total other expense, net | (257,491) | (182,862) | (410,729) | (363,461) |
Loss before income tax provision | (421,936) | (367,710) | (617,294) | (675,167) |
Income tax provision | ||||
Net loss | $ (421,936) | $ (367,710) | $ (617,294) | $ (675,167) |
Basic net loss per common share (in Dollars per share) | $ (0.16) | $ (0.14) | $ (0.23) | $ (0.25) |
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in Shares) | 2,674,530 | 2,674,530 | 2,674,530 | 2,674,530 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | |
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | ||
Net loss | $ (617,294) | $ (675,167) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows provided by operating activities: | ||
Gain on derecognition of certain debt | (57,572) | |
Expenses paid and notes and judgment acquired directly by related party | 159,283 | 247,942 |
Reduction of accrued interest | 472,499 | 58,751 |
Accrued expenses | 262,744 | |
Reduction in provision for settlement of lawsuit | 42,549 | 104,915 |
Net cash used in operating activities | (535) | (815) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Proceeds from convertible debentures | ||
Net cash provided by financing activities | ||
Decrease in cash | (535) | (815) |
Cash, beginning of period | 1,251 | 2,363 |
Cash, end of period | 716 | 1,548 |
Supplemental cash flow disclosures | ||
Advances from related party to pay expenses on Company’s behalf | 162,404 | 247,942 |
Consolidation of debt and accrued interest due to related party | $ 8,779,594 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit - USD ($) | Common Stock | APIC | Accumulated Deficit | Total |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 2,674 | $ 88,061,298 | $ (105,477,856) | $ (17,413,884) |
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 2,674,530 | |||
Net loss | (675,167) | (675,167) | ||
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022 | $ 2,674 | 88,061,298 | (106,153,023) | (18,089,051) |
Balance (in Shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 | 2,674,530 | |||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 2,674 | 88,061,298 | (106,530,496) | (18,466,524) |
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 2,674,530 | |||
Net loss | (617,294) | (617,294) | ||
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023 | $ 2,674 | $ 88,061,298 | $ (107,146,790) | $ (19,083,818) |
Balance (in Shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 | 2,674,530 |
Nature of Business
Nature of Business | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Nature of Business [Abstract] | |
NATURE OF BUSINESS | NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS American Clean Resources Group, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “ACRG” or the “Company”) is an exploration stage company, incorporated in Nevada having an office in Lakewood, Colorado and through its subsidiary, a property in Tonopah, Nevada. The business plan is to purchase equipment and build a facility on the Tonopah property to serve as a permitted custom processing toll milling facility (which includes an analytical lab, pyrometallurgical plant, and hydrometallurgical recovery plant). The Company plans to perform permitted custom processing toll milling which is a process whereby mined material is crushed and ground into fine particles to ease the extraction of any precious minerals contained therein, such as minerals in the gold, silver, and platinum metal groups. Custom milling and refining can include many different processes that are designed specifically for each ore load and to maximize the extraction of precious metals from carbon or concentrates. These toll-processing services also distil, dry, mix, or mill chemicals and bulk materials on a contractual basis and provide a chemical production outsourcing option for industrial companies, which lack the expertise, capacity, or regulatory permits for in-house production. We are required to obtain several permits before we can begin construction of a small-scale mineral processing facility to conduct permitted processing toll milling activities and construction of the required additional buildings and well relocation necessary for us to commence operations. Going Concern The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), assuming we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company incurred net losses from operations of $617,294. At June 30, 2023, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $107,147,790 and a working capital deficit of $12,967,342. In addition, virtually all of the Company’s assets are encumbered or pledged under a senior secured convertible promissory note payable to a related party. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise the required additional capital or debt financing to meet short and long-term operating requirements. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company had $162,404 of expenses, and $8,938,877 of notes payable and accrued interest, plus a legal judgement sold by their holders, that were purchased directly by Granite Peak Resources, LLC (“GPR”), a related party and the Company’s convertible line of credit with GPR was increased by this same amount. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company had $314,433 of expenses that were paid directly by GPR, a related party and the Company’s convertible line of credit with GPR was increased by this same amount. (See Note 4). Management believes that private placements of equity capital and/or additional debt financing will be needed to fund our long-term operating requirements. The Company may also encounter business endeavors that require significant cash commitments or unanticipated problems or expenses that could result in a requirement for additional cash. If the Company raises additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our current shareholders could be reduced, and such securities might have rights, preferences, or privileges senior to our common stock. Additional financing may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, the Company may not be able to take advantage of prospective business endeavors or opportunities, which could significantly and materially restrict our operations. We are continuing to pursue external financing alternatives to improve our working capital position. If the Company is unable to obtain the necessary capital, the Company may have to cease operations. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Clean Resources Group Inc. (“ACRG”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Aurielle Enterprises Inc. (“AE”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Tonopah Custom Processing, Inc., (“TCP”) and Tonopah Resources, Inc. (“TR”). All significant intercompany transactions, accounts and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, for interim financial information pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed April 17, 2023. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments unless otherwise indicated) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year as a whole. Cash We maintain our cash in high-quality financial institutions. The balances, at times, may exceed federally insured limits, however the Company has not experienced any losses with respect to uninsured balances. Long-Lived Assets The Company annually evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including but not limited to, mineral properties, mine tailings, mine dumps, capital assets and intangible assets, or sooner when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost to dispose. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets The Company will periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including but not limited to, mineral properties, mine tailings, mine dumps, capital assets and intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a review and at least annually. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposition. Use of Estimates Preparing condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we have recorded no revenues from custom permitted processing toll milling. If we achieve revenue generation, the Company plans to report such revenues consistent with ASC Topic 606 Revenues from Contracts with Customers Financial Instruments The carrying amounts for all financial instruments approximates fair value. The carrying amounts for cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of short-term debt is approximated at their carrying amounts based upon the expected borrowing rate for debt with similar remaining maturities and comparable risk. Loss per Common Share Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per common share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, consisting of shares that might be issued upon exercise of options, warrants and conversion of convertible debt. In periods where losses are reported, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents, because their inclusion would be antidilutive. At June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the number of equivalent shares of convertible notes payable of 10,030,236 and 846,499 respectively, were excluded from the diluted weighted average common share calculation due to the antidilutive effect such shares would have on net loss per common share. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for based upon an asset and liability approach. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from the difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements. Deferred tax amounts are determined using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes will actually be paid or refunds received, as provided under currently enacted tax law. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense or benefit is the tax payable or refundable, respectively, for the period plus or minus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period. Accounting guidance requires the recognition of a financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The Company believes its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained upon examination and accordingly, no reserves, or related accruals for interest and penalties have been recorded at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023. The Company recognizes interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as well as interest received from favorable tax settlements within income tax expense. Recent Accounting Standards During the year ended December 31, 2022, and through the date of filing, there were several new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Mineral Properties Mineral property acquisition costs are recorded at cost and are deferred until the viability of the property is determined. No properties have produced operating revenues at this time. Exploration, mineral property evaluation, option payments, related acquisition costs for mineral properties acquired under an option agreement, general overhead, administrative and holding costs to maintain a property on a care and maintenance basis are expensed in the period they are incurred. When reserves are determined for a property and a bankable feasibility study is completed, subsequent exploration and development costs on the property would be capitalized. If a project were to be put into production, capitalized costs would be amortized on the unit of production basis. Management reviews the net carrying value of each mineral property as changes may materialize with a property or at a minimum, on an annual basis. Where information and conditions suggest impairment, estimated future net cash flows from each property are calculated using estimated future prices, proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, and operating, capital and reclamation costs on an undiscounted basis. If it is determined that the future cash flows are less than the carrying value, a write-down to the estimated fair value is made with a charge to loss for the period. Where estimates of future net cash flows are not available and where other conditions suggest impairment, management assesses if the carrying value can be recovered. Management’s estimates of gold prices, recoverable reserves, probable outcomes, operating capital, and reclamation costs are subject to risks and uncertainties that may affect the recoverability of mineral property costs. The Company does not own any mining claims. It owns tailings located on the Tonopah property and the rights to some tailings located in Manhattan, Nevada. The Company has not disturbed or processed any of this material, but recently authorized GPR to examine the economic feasibility of processing the tailings to reclaim their residual content of valuable metals in exchange for the exclusive right to process the tailings should their economic assessment prove positive. The terms of such processing to be mutually agreed upon between GPR and the Company in the future based on the results of the assessment. In addition, the Company and Sustainable Metal Solutions, LLC (“SMS”), an affiliate of GPR, previously agreed to form a joint venture into which the Company would have contributed the solar energy rights attributable to its 1,086 acres in exchange for SMS’s agreement to develop, manage and underwrite the venture, as the Company and SMS are in contract for the Company’s acquisition of SMS, the Company intends to incorporate solar energy production into its planned operations. Management’s Evaluation of Subsequent Events The Company evaluates events that have occurred after the condensed consolidated balance sheet date of June 30, 2023, through the date which the consolidated financial statements were issued. Based upon the review, other than described in Note 9 – Subsequent Events, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Mining and Mineral Rights
Mining and Mineral Rights | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Mining and Mineral Rights [Abstract] | |
MINING AND MINERAL RIGHTS | NOTE 3 – MINING AND MINERAL RIGHTS The Company is preparing the Tonopah property site for the construction of a permitted custom processing toll milling facility including grading the land, installing fencing, and working with contractors for our planned 21,875 square foot building and servicing and drilling various wells for our future operations. The Company has continued to assess the realizability of its mining and mineral rights. Based on an assessment the Company conducted in January 2023, the Company believes the carrying value of the rights recorded on its books is not impaired. However, the Company determined that its land, mineral rights, and water rights of $3,883,524 were fairly stated and not exposed to impairment. |
Convertible Promissory Note(S)
Convertible Promissory Note(S) Payable, Related Party | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Convertible Promissory Note(S) Payable, Related Party [Abstract] | |
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE(S) PAYABLE, RELATED PARTY | NOTE 4 – CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE(S) PAYABLE, RELATED PARTY On March 16, 2020 the Company executed a Line of Credit (“LOC”) with Granite Peak Resources, LLC (“GPR”), a related party, evidenced by a convertible promissory note. The LOC is for up to $2,500,000, matures over three years and may be increased by up to another $1,000,000 and extended an additional two years at GPR’s sole option. The LOC is for funding operating expenses critical to the Company’s basic operations and redirection and all requests for funds may be approved or disapproved in GPR’s sole discretion. The LOC bears interest at 10% per annum, was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share price of $1.65 and is secured by the real and personal property of the Company and its subsidiaries, and the subsidiaries’ stock GPR already has under lien (See Note 8). The Company entered into an Amendment and Forbearance Agreement with GPR on January 5, 2023 wherein GPR agreed to: (a) increase the existing LOC from $5,000,000 due March 16, 2025 to $35,000,000 due March 16, 2027, (b) roll two existing promissory notes and the judgement purchased by GPR into the LOC resulting in the extinguishment of such notes and judgement as separate instruments, and (c) to forebear until January 12, 2024, on exercising its foreclosure rights under its Senior Secured Note. The Company’s Board of Directors approved a revision in the conversion price at which the LOC may convert into the Company’s common stock from $1.65 per share to $1.05 per share, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock over the 3 days preceding the agreement. GPR is the Company’s majority shareholder and largest debtholder. GPR holds a senior secured interest in all of the assets of the Company, including the stock of its subsidiary entities. Effective June 12, 2023, the Company entered into a Third Amendment Agreement with GPR, wherein the LOC was increased to $52,500,000 and both the Senior Secured Promissory Note (previously held by Pure Path and acquired in 2019- see the Company’s 10-K for 2022) and the Flechner Judgment (defined in Note 7 below) were rolled into the balance of the LOC and the Deed of Trust was increased to $250,000,000. Advances by GPR to pay directly certain operating expenses, reduce certain accounts payable, or acquire certain notes payable on the Company’s behalf have been included in the convertible promissory issued by the Company in connection with the LOC and classified accordingly in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company had $162,404 of expenses, and $8,938,877 of notes payable and accrued interest, and a legal judgment sold by their respective holders, that were purchased directly by GPR, a related party and the Company’s convertible line of credit with GPR was increased by this same amount. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company had $162,404 of expenses that were paid directly by GPR, and the Company’s convertible line of credit with GPR was increased by this same amount of the related accounts payable and liabilities. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 the balance due GPR under the LOC is $10,238,404 and $1,199,527 principal and $293,344 and $184,928 accrued interest, respectively. The entire balance of the LOC was converted into shares of restricted common stock of the Company in August 2023. See Subsequent Events. |
Preferred Stock - Series A
Preferred Stock - Series A | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Preferred Stock - Series A [Abstract] | |
PREFERRED STOCK – SERIES A | NOTE 5 – PREFERRED STOCK – SERIES A The Series A Preferred Stock is presented as mezzanine equity due to its rights and preference. The Attributes of the Series A Preferred Stock are included in the Company’s Annual Statement on Form 10-K. |
Common Stock
Common Stock | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Common Stock [Abstract] | |
COMMON STOCK | NOTE 6 – COMMON STOCK Common Stock - Option Grants The Company recorded no compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. As of June 30, 2023, there was $0 in unrecognized compensation expense. The Company did not grant any options during the six months ended June 30, 2023, none expired, and none were cancelled. There are no unvested options as of June 30, 2022. For warrants granted to non-employees in exchange for services, the Company recorded the fair value of the equity instrument using the Black-Scholes pricing model unless the value of the services is more reliably measurable. The Company did not grant any warrants during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and no warrants were exercised, 5,000 expired, and none The aggregate intrinsic value of the 5,000 outstanding and exercisable warrants at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $0. The intrinsic value is the difference between the closing stock price on June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money warrants had all warrant holders exercised their warrants on June 30, 2023 or June 30, 2022. Common Stock issued on exercise of stock options None. Sale of Common Stock None. Option Grants During the year ended December 31, 2022 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, there were no option grants issued, cancelled, or outstanding. Common Stock Purchase Warrants For warrants granted to non-employees in exchange for services, the Company recorded the fair value of the equity instrument using the Black-Scholes pricing model unless the value of the services is more reliably measurable. During the year ended December 31, 2022 and the six months ended June 30, 2023, there were no stock purchase warrants issued, cancelled, or outstanding. The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding and exercisable warrants at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, was $0. The intrinsic value is the difference between the closing stock price on December 31, 2023, and 2022 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money warrants had all warrant holders exercised their warrants on December 31, 2023, and 2022 is $0. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Merger with SMS On January 10, 2022, the Company executed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Sustainable Metal Solutions, LLC (“SMS”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “SMS Group”). Closing of the acquisition of the SMS Group is subject to due diligence. The purchase price for the controlling interest of the SMS Group will be determined based on the price of ACRG common stock on the date of Closing, such date to be decided by the Parties in good faith after all conditions precedent are met. The Company will file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) covering all shares of common stock issued in connection with this transaction. is committed to being a leading environmental development platform with a focus on producing carbon neutral precious minerals and metals by adhering to a set of clear environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) procedures and policies. The SMS Group is active in the exploration and advancement of mining rights to metals and minerals that may be refined and marketed using the most efficient and sustainable sources of clean energy and operating methods to promote clean land, clean water, and clean air conservation. The SMS Group is working with various technologies to extract valuable metals and minerals efficiently and responsibly, both by mining them from their original underground state and by processing them from historically abandoned mine tailings containing substantial amounts of valuable metals and minerals. These metals were overlooked by earlier mining operations due to less developed separation technologies available at that time and the high cost of moving and reprocessing them. Management of the SMS Group believes that recovering metals and minerals from previously discarded tailings enhances the domestic supply of such metals and minerals at a lower economic cost than importation or traditional domestic mining operations. Additionally, SMS Management believes this will also enables the revitalization of the environment and helps mitigate our carbon footprint. The land, tailings, soil, and material left behind after processing may be repurposed as fill for housing development, land conservation efforts, and road fill, thereby promoting environmental stewardship with sensible land use and biodiversity. The business of the SMS Group is consistent with the Company’s posture to acquire, license or joint venture with other parties involved in toll milling, processing, or mining related activities, which may include GPR and its affiliated entities, including, but not limited to, NovaMetallix. Inc., and BlackBear Natural Resources, LTD. The SMS Group agreed to the Company’s independent accountants review and audit its financial statements for 2021, 2022, and 2023, and to assist in the financial disclosure requirements required by the SEC. As previously disclosed, this is a complex audit and is still in process. In addition, the SK 1300, a comprehensive independent engineering report on SMS's mineral reserves at December 2021, 2022, and 2023, required by the SEC, are being completed; another necessary step in preparing the merger disclosure documents to solicit ACRG’s shareholder approval of the planned business combination. Legal Matters Stephen E. Flechner v. Standard Metals Processing, Inc. On August 12, 2015 the United Stated District Court for the District of Colorado issued a judgment in favor of Stephen E. Flechner. An amended final judgment was ordered in adjudication of the Complaint by the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (the “Court”) on August 28, 2015 in favor of Flechner (“Flechner Judgment”). On November 29, 2021, the Company was notified that its majority shareholder, GPR, had executed definitive documents with Stephen E. Flechner to acquire his judgment against the Company. Documents have been filed with the Court to reflect this acquisition. On June 12, 2023 the Company and GPR agreed to roll the balance of the Judgment into the LOC. |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | NOTE 8 – related party TRANSACTIONS As further detailed in Note 4, in March 2020, the Company executed a Line of Credit (“LOC”) with GPR, a related party, evidenced by a 10% convertible promissory note. The LOC was for up to $2,500,000, matured over three years and may be increased by up to another $1,000.000 and extended an additional two years, respectively at GPR’s sole option. The LOC, like the Secured Note, is secured by all the Company’s assets including a pledge of 100% of its subsidiaries’ stock. As such, the LOC’s outstanding balance and accrued interest increase the amount of secured debt owned by GPR. The Company entered into an Amendment and Forbearance Agreement with GPR effective July 12, 2021, wherein the LOC was increased to $5,000,000, the due date was extended to March 16, 2025 with an option to increase the LOC by an additional $5,000,000 with an extension for five additional years and the exercise price was reduced to $1.65 per share based on the current market price. The Company entered into a Second Amendment and Forbearance Agreement with GPR on January 5, 2023 wherein GPR agreed to: (a) increase the existing LOC from $5,000,000 due March 16, 2025 to $35,000,000 due March 16, 2027, (b) roll two existing promissory notes purchased by GPR into the LOC resulting in the extinguishment of such notes as separate instruments, and (c) to forebear until January 12, 2024, on exercising its foreclosure rights under its Senior Secured Note. The Company’s Board of Directors approved a revision in the conversion price at which the LOC may convert into the Company’s common stock from $1.65 per share to $1.05 per share, based upon the market price of the Company’s common stock over the 3 days preceding the agreement. Effective June 12, 2023, the Company entered into a Third Amendment Agreement with GPR, wherein the LOC was increased to $52,500,000 and both the Senior Secured Convertible Note (previously held by Pure Path) and the Flechner Judgment (defined in Note 7) were rolled into the balance of the LOC and the Deed of Trust was increased to $250,000,000. The entire balance of the LOC was converted into shares of restricted common stock of the Company in August 2023. See Subsequent Events. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In furtherance of the preparation for the planned merger with the SMS Companies, Granite Peak Resources, LLC converted a $5,250,000 portion of the LOC into 5 million shares of restricted common stock effective August 2, 2023. The remaining $5,506,441 balance of the LOC was converted into 5,244,230 shares of restricted common stock effective August 15, 2023. GPR now owns 11,731,991 shares of common stock which is 90.8% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. |
Accounting Policies, by Policy
Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Clean Resources Group Inc. (“ACRG”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Aurielle Enterprises Inc. (“AE”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Tonopah Custom Processing, Inc., (“TCP”) and Tonopah Resources, Inc. (“TR”). All significant intercompany transactions, accounts and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, for interim financial information pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed April 17, 2023. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments unless otherwise indicated) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year as a whole. |
Cash | Cash We maintain our cash in high-quality financial institutions. The balances, at times, may exceed federally insured limits, however the Company has not experienced any losses with respect to uninsured balances. |
Long-Lived Assets | Long-Lived Assets The Company annually evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including but not limited to, mineral properties, mine tailings, mine dumps, capital assets and intangible assets, or sooner when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost to dispose. |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets The Company will periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including but not limited to, mineral properties, mine tailings, mine dumps, capital assets and intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a review and at least annually. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposition. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates Preparing condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue | Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we have recorded no revenues from custom permitted processing toll milling. If we achieve revenue generation, the Company plans to report such revenues consistent with ASC Topic 606 Revenues from Contracts with Customers |
Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments The carrying amounts for all financial instruments approximates fair value. The carrying amounts for cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of short-term debt is approximated at their carrying amounts based upon the expected borrowing rate for debt with similar remaining maturities and comparable risk. |
Loss per Common Share | Loss per Common Share Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per common share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, consisting of shares that might be issued upon exercise of options, warrants and conversion of convertible debt. In periods where losses are reported, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents, because their inclusion would be antidilutive. At June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the number of equivalent shares of convertible notes payable of 10,030,236 and 846,499 respectively, were excluded from the diluted weighted average common share calculation due to the antidilutive effect such shares would have on net loss per common share. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for based upon an asset and liability approach. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from the difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the financial statements. Deferred tax amounts are determined using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes will actually be paid or refunds received, as provided under currently enacted tax law. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense or benefit is the tax payable or refundable, respectively, for the period plus or minus the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period. Accounting guidance requires the recognition of a financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The Company believes its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained upon examination and accordingly, no reserves, or related accruals for interest and penalties have been recorded at December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023. The Company recognizes interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as well as interest received from favorable tax settlements within income tax expense. |
Recent Accounting Standards | Recent Accounting Standards During the year ended December 31, 2022, and through the date of filing, there were several new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
Mineral Properties | Mineral Properties Mineral property acquisition costs are recorded at cost and are deferred until the viability of the property is determined. No properties have produced operating revenues at this time. Exploration, mineral property evaluation, option payments, related acquisition costs for mineral properties acquired under an option agreement, general overhead, administrative and holding costs to maintain a property on a care and maintenance basis are expensed in the period they are incurred. When reserves are determined for a property and a bankable feasibility study is completed, subsequent exploration and development costs on the property would be capitalized. If a project were to be put into production, capitalized costs would be amortized on the unit of production basis. Management reviews the net carrying value of each mineral property as changes may materialize with a property or at a minimum, on an annual basis. Where information and conditions suggest impairment, estimated future net cash flows from each property are calculated using estimated future prices, proven and probable reserves and value beyond proven and probable reserves, and operating, capital and reclamation costs on an undiscounted basis. If it is determined that the future cash flows are less than the carrying value, a write-down to the estimated fair value is made with a charge to loss for the period. Where estimates of future net cash flows are not available and where other conditions suggest impairment, management assesses if the carrying value can be recovered. Management’s estimates of gold prices, recoverable reserves, probable outcomes, operating capital, and reclamation costs are subject to risks and uncertainties that may affect the recoverability of mineral property costs. The Company does not own any mining claims. It owns tailings located on the Tonopah property and the rights to some tailings located in Manhattan, Nevada. The Company has not disturbed or processed any of this material, but recently authorized GPR to examine the economic feasibility of processing the tailings to reclaim their residual content of valuable metals in exchange for the exclusive right to process the tailings should their economic assessment prove positive. The terms of such processing to be mutually agreed upon between GPR and the Company in the future based on the results of the assessment. In addition, the Company and Sustainable Metal Solutions, LLC (“SMS”), an affiliate of GPR, previously agreed to form a joint venture into which the Company would have contributed the solar energy rights attributable to its 1,086 acres in exchange for SMS’s agreement to develop, manage and underwrite the venture, as the Company and SMS are in contract for the Company’s acquisition of SMS, the Company intends to incorporate solar energy production into its planned operations. |
Management’s Evaluation of Subsequent Events | Management’s Evaluation of Subsequent Events The Company evaluates events that have occurred after the condensed consolidated balance sheet date of June 30, 2023, through the date which the consolidated financial statements were issued. Based upon the review, other than described in Note 9 – Subsequent Events, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Nature of Business (Details)
Nature of Business (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Nature of Business (Details) [Line Items] | ||
Net loss | $ 617,294 | |
Accumulated deficit | 107,147,790 | |
Working capital deficit | 12,967,342 | |
GPR [Member] | ||
Nature of Business (Details) [Line Items] | ||
Expenses | $ 314,433 | 162,404 |
Defaulted notes payable | $ 8,938,877 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | Jun. 30, 2023 m² shares | Dec. 31, 2022 shares |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Convertible notes payable shares | shares | 10,030,236 | 846,499 |
Solar energy rights acres (in Square Meters) | m² | 1,086 |
Mining and Mineral Rights (Deta
Mining and Mineral Rights (Details) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) m² |
Mineral Industries Disclosures (Details) [Line Items] | |
Area of building | m² | 21,875 |
Land and water rights | $ | $ 3,883,524 |
Convertible Promissory Note(S_2
Convertible Promissory Note(S) Payable, Related Party (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 16, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Convertible Promissory Note(S) Payable, Related Party (Details) [Line Items] | |||
LOC Matures amount | $ 2,500,000 | ||
LOC increase amount | $ 1,000,000 | ||
LOC bears interest | 10% | ||
Share price (in Dollars per share) | $ 1.65 | $ 1.05 | |
Amendment and forbearance agreement description | Amendment and Forbearance Agreement with GPR on January 5, 2023 wherein GPR agreed to: (a) increase the existing LOC from $5,000,000 due March 16, 2025 to $35,000,000 due March 16, 2027, (b) roll two existing promissory notes and the judgement purchased by GPR into the LOC resulting in the extinguishment of such notes and judgement as separate instruments, and (c) to forebear until January 12, 2024, on exercising its foreclosure rights under its Senior Secured Note. | ||
Lines of credit increased amount | $ 52,500,000 | ||
Trust amount increased | 250,000,000 | ||
Defaulted notes payable | $ 8,938,877 | ||
Common Stock [Member] | |||
Convertible Promissory Note(S) Payable, Related Party (Details) [Line Items] | |||
Share price (in Dollars per share) | $ 1.65 | ||
Granite Peak Resources [Member] | |||
Convertible Promissory Note(S) Payable, Related Party (Details) [Line Items] | |||
Expenses amount | $ 162,404 | $ 162,404 | |
LOC principal value | 10,238,404 | 1,199,527 | |
Accrued Interest | $ 293,344 | $ 184,928 |
Common Stock (Details)
Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Common Stock (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ 0 | |||
Warrants exercised option (in Shares) | 0 | |||
Warrants expired option (in Shares) | 5,000 | |||
Warrants cancelled option (in Shares) | ||||
Warrants outstanding shares (in Shares) | 5,000 | |||
Warrants exercise price (in Dollars per share) | $ 56 | |||
Weighted exercise price (in Dollars per share) | $ 56 | |||
Weighted remaining contractual life | 10 months 24 days | |||
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding and exercisable warrants | $ 5,000 | $ 0 | ||
Aggregate intrinsic value | 0 | |||
Warrants exercised value | $ 0 | |||
Forecast [Member] | ||||
Common Stock (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
Aggregate intrinsic value | $ 0 | |||
Warrants exercised value | $ 0 |
Related Party Transactions (Det
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 12, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
Amount of increase (decrease) line of credit facility | $ 35,000,000 | |||
Additional shares of common stock acquired (in Shares) | 5,000,000 | |||
Common stock per share (in Dollars per share) | $ 1.65 | $ 1.05 | ||
Outstanding promissory note | $ 10,238,404 | $ 1,299,527 | ||
Granite Peak Resources [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of convertible promissory note | 10% | 100% | ||
Line of credit | $ 2,500,000 | |||
Amount of increase (decrease) line of credit facility | $ 1,000 | $ 5,000,000 | ||
Additional shares of common stock acquired (in Shares) | 5,000,000 | |||
Common stock per share (in Dollars per share) | $ 1.65 | |||
Pure Path Capital Management LLC [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
Outstanding promissory note | $ 52,500,000 | |||
Outstanding promissory note principal balance | $ 250,000,000 |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | |||
Aug. 15, 2023 | Aug. 02, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
Common stock, restricted shares (in Shares) | 5,000,000 | |||
Balance of LOC | $ 5,506,441 | |||
Conversion of LOC | $ 5,244,230 | |||
Common stock, shares (in Shares) | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 | ||
GPR [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | ||||
Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
Common stock, shares (in Shares) | 11,731,991 | |||
Percentage of outstanding shares | 90.80% | |||
Granite Peak Resources [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | ||||
Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items] | ||||
LLC converted | $ 5,250,000 |