9. Investment in Buckskin

In August 2021 the Company exchanged 45,940 shares of the Company’s common stock for 22% of Buckskin Gold and Silver Inc. (“Buckskin”). The Company’s closing share price on the date of the agreement (August 18, 2021) was recorded as the cost basis for the investment. In October 2021 the Company exchanged an additional 30,358 shares of the Company’s common stock for an additional 15% of Buckskin. The Company’s closing share price on the date of the exchange (October 15, 2021) was recorded as the cost basis for the investment addition. This investment in Buckskin is being accounted for using the equity method resulted in recognition of equity income on the investment of $3,782 during the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company makes an annual payment of $12,000 to Buckskin per a lease covering 218 acres of patented mining claims. As of December 31, 2021, the Company holds 37% of Buckskins outstanding shares.