11. Investment in Buckskin

The investment in Buckskin is being accounted for using the equity method and resulted in a change in equity from the income of $1,245 and income of $1,077 for the respective three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and a loss of $159 and income of $1,187 for the respective three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025. The Company makes an annual payment of $12,000 to Buckskin per a mineral lease covering 218 acres of patented mining claims. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company held 37% of Buckskin’s outstanding shares.