Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Asset Retirement Obligation

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Asset Retirement Obligation
6 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2020
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]  
Asset Retirement Obligation

NOTE 6 — ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

 

In conjunction with various permit approvals permitting the Company to undergo exploration activities at the CK Gold Project and Keystone Project, the Company has recorded an ARO based upon the reclamation plans submitted in connection with the various permits. The following table summarizes activity in the Company’s ARO for the periods presented:

 

    October 31, 2020     April 30, 2020  
             
Balance, beginning of period   $ 168,392     $ 88,746  
Addition and changes in estimates     13,352       69,172  
Accretion expense     8,388       10,474  
Balance, end of period   $ 190,132     $ 168,392  

 

For the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, accretion expense amounted to $4,328 and $2,191, respectively. For the six months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, accretion expense amounted to $8,388 and $4,331, respectively.