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10. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS
During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively, the Company paid $276,432, $650,540, and $581,263, related to income tax in the current and prior periods. The company initially accrued $800,000 annually for income tax expense in the each years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, for expected income tax payments related to activities in Ghana, and adjusted the accruals as payments were made. Except for stock option grants, explained above, there were no other significant non-cash transactions during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, or 2022. |