10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

  X  .

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

or

 .

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______________________ to ___________________________

Commission File Number: 333-169701

DESERT HAWK GOLD CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	82-0230997
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1290 Holcomb Ave. Reno, NV	89502
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(775) 337-8057

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  X . No .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  X . No .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	.	Accelerated filer	.
Non-accelerated filer	. (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	X .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes . No  X  .

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, as of August 14, 2014: 12,703,033.

DESERT HAWK GOLD CORP.

Form 10-Q

June 30, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1. Financial Statements	3
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	13
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	16
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	16
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION	17
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	17
Item 6. Exhibits	17
SIGNATURES	18

2

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

DESERT HAWK GOLD CORP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
ASSETS		(unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
	Cash	$	424,521	$	8,523
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		234,922		103,068
	Total Current Assets		659,443		111,591
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net (Note 4)			1,996,428		227,981
MINERAL PROPERTIES AND INTERESTS (Note 5)			986,501		835,556
RECLAMATION BONDS (Note 5)			1,411,657		155,316
TOTAL ASSETS		$	5,054,029	$	1,330,444
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	375,825	$	197,970
	Accrued liabilities-officer wages (Note 9)		277,500		332,000
	Interest payable (Note 8)		1,500,000		-
	Convertible debt (Note 6)		600,000		600,000
	Note payable - equipment		18,879		-
	Total Current Liabilities		2,772,204		1,129,970
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
	Stock redeemable with gold proceeds (Note 9)		130,000		130,000
	Derivative liability-conversion option (Notes 7 and 8)		-		170,813
	Asset retirement obligation		235,756		69,920
	Interest payable (Note 8)		1,000,458		1,781,027
	Note payable - equipment		16,105		-
	Note payable (Note 8)		10,389,492		6,264,492
			11,771,811		8,416,252
TOTAL LIABILITIES			14,544,015		9,546,222
COMMITMENTS (Note 9 and 10)
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) (Note 3)
	Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized
	Series A: 958,033 shares issued and outstanding		958		958
	Series A-1: No shares issued and outstanding		-		-
	Series A-2: 180,000 shares issued and outstanding		180		180
	Series B: 249,603 shares issued and outstanding		250		-
	Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 12,703,033 and 9,501,683 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		12,574		9,373
	Additional paid-in capital		8,279,660		6,950,076
	Accumulated deficit		(17,783,608)		(15,176,365)
	Total Stockholders' (Deficit)		(9,489,986)		(8,215,778)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)		$	5,054,029	$	1,330,444

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

3

DESERT HAWK GOLD CORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
EXPENSES
	General project costs	$	360,316	$	56,574	$	423,711	$	115,633
	Exploration expense		15,206		18,829		31,736		46,381
	Consulting		8,100		5,999		20,927		9,899
	Officers and directors fees		144,286		207,000		178,671		277,000
	Legal and professional		35,545		15,464		77,729		42,143
	General and administrative		89,093		26,158		144,984		60,173
	Depreciation		20,373		16,617		20,772		33,019
			672,919		346,641		898,530		584,248
OPERATING LOSS			(672,919)		(346,641)		(898,530)		(584,248)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
	Interest and other income		1,191		-		1,191		-
	Change in fair value of derivatives		-		(9,000)		6,673		(161,747)
	Financing expense		249,603		-		(998,412)		-
	Interest expense		(350,599)		(388,247)		(718,165)		(765,677)
			(99,805)		(397,247)		(1,708,713)		(927,424)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			(772,724)		(743,888)		(2,607,243)		(1,511,672)
INCOME TAXES			-		-		-		-
NET LOSS		$	(772,724)	$	(743,888)	$	(2,607,243)	$	(1,511,672)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE		$	(0.07)	$	(0.08)	$	(0.25)	$	(0.17)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING-BASIC AND DILUTED			11,637,047		8,955,610		10,575,441		8,939,985

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

4

DESERT HAWK GOLD CORP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

			Six Months Ended
			June 30,		June 30,
			2014		2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net loss		$	(2,607,243)	$	(1,511,672)
	Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
		Depreciation		20,772		33,019
		Common stock issued/to be issued for services		85,483		150,000
		Common stock issued for interest expense		45,000		45,000
		Preferred stock issued for financing expense		998,412		-
		Accretion of asset retirement obligation		18,615		3,170
		Change in fair value of derivatives		(6,673)		161,747
		Net gain on disposal of asset		(3,370)		-
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
		(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets		(131,854)		92,227
		Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses		(32,715)		72,617
		Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities - officer wages		(14,500)		129,000
		Increase (decrease) in interest payable		719,431		720,677
	Net cash (used) by operating activities			(908,642)		(104,215)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
		Additions to property and equipment		(1,540,953)		(7,349)
		Acquisition of reclamation bonds		(1,348,796)		-
		Refund of Reclamation bonds		92,455		-
	Net cash provided (used) by investing activities			(2,797,294)		(7,349)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
		Proceeds from note payable		4,125,000		150,000
		Payment of note payable - equipment		(3,066)		-
	Net cash provided by financing activities			4,121,934		150,000
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH				415,998		38,436
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD				8,523		12,300
CASH, END OF PERIOD			$	424,521	$	50,736
NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Equipment acquired with note payable		$	38,050		-
	Commom stock payable for accrued liabilities		$	-	$	150,000
	Fair value of cancelled conversion option		$	164,140		-
	Interest payable converted to note payable			-	$	37,794
	Equipment acquired with accounts payable		$	210,216	$	-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

5

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Desert Hawk Gold Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated on November 5, 1957, in the State of Idaho as Lucky Joe Mining Company. On July 17, 2008, the Company merged with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lucky Joe Mining Company, a Nevada corporation, for the sole purpose of effecting a change in domicile from the State of Idaho to the State of Nevada. Lucky Joe Mining Company (Nevada) was the continuing and surviving corporation and each outstanding share of Lucky Joe Mining Company (Idaho) was converted into one outstanding share of Lucky Joe Mining Company (Nevada). On April 3, 2009, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the State of Nevada changing the name of the Company to Desert Hawk Gold Corp.

The Company never successfully generated any revenue and eventually abandoned the mining business, remaining dormant until it recommenced its mining activities and entered the exploration stage on May 1, 2009.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations and cash flows contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The operating and financial results for the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.

These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and are presented in U.S. dollars. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all note disclosures required by U.S. GAAP on an annual basis, and therefore should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2014.

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10—Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation (“ASU 2014-10”). ASU 2014-10 removes the financial reporting distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities. In addition, the amendment eliminate the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of income, cash flows, and shareholder equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The provisions of the amendment are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted the amendment effective June 30, 2014. Thus inception to date information is no longer presented as part of the consolidated financial statements.

Mineral Exploration and Development Costs

The Company accounts for mineral exploration and development costs in accordance with ASC Topic 930 Extractive Activities - Mining. All exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred, previously capitalized costs are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. Expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines are capitalized and will be amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from five to seven years. The Company evaluates the recoverability of property and equipment when events and circumstances indicate that such assets might be impaired. The Company determines impairment by comparing the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to be generated by these assets to their respective carrying amounts. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments of a major nature are capitalized. Expenditures for new property, plant, equipment, and improvements that extend the useful life or functionality of the asset are capitalized. The cost and related reserves of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in results of operations.

6

Mineral Properties and Interests

The Company capitalizes costs for acquiring mineral properties and expenses costs to maintain mineral rights and leases as incurred. Should a property reach the production stage, these capitalized costs would be amortized using the units-of-production method on the basis of periodic estimates of ore reserves. Mineral properties are periodically assessed for impairment of value, and any subsequent losses are charged to operations at the time of impairment. If a property is abandoned or sold, its capitalized costs are charged to operations. See Note 5.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company. At June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, common stock equivalents outstanding are as follows:

	June 30, 2014	June 30, 2013
Convertible debt	857,143	857,143
Convertible preferred stock	27,718,333	2,758,033
Total	28,575,476	3,615,176

However, the diluted earnings per share are not presented because its effect would be anti-dilutive due to the Company’s recurring losses.

Going Concern

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has an accumulated deficit incurred through June 30, 2014, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

The final permit needed to begin development of the Kiewit property was received in January 2014 and development began in February 2014. Construction is about 85% complete at June 30, 2014. The Company will need significant funding to continue operations and increase development through the next fiscal year. The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products and services and the availability of opportunities for expansion through affiliations and other business relationships.

If the going concern assumption were not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying values of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform data from prior periods to the current presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on the results of operations or stockholders’ deficit.

NOTE 3 - CAPITAL STOCK

Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock. All shares have equal voting rights and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company.

7

2014 Activity

The Company issued a total of 64,284 shares of stock to the note holders of the convertible debt for interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2014. See Note 6.

On May 1, 2014, the Company issued 3,137,066 shares to its president, Rick Havenstrite, as a management incentive. As a part of this agreement, Mr. Havenstrite agreed to forgive $40,000 of accrued but unpaid wages. An independent valuation company, was engaged to provide the Company with an estimate of the fair value of the common stock on a per share basis as of May 1, 2014. Their valuation report was completed on July 24, 2014 and they estimated the fair value of the common stock of the Company, on a non-controlling, non-marketable basis as of the valuation date (May 1, 2014) to be $0.04 per share. Based on this rate, the fair value of the shares issued to Mr. Havenstrite was determined to be $125,483; $85,483 of which was recognized as officers and directors fees in the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

2013 Activity

On July 5, 2013, a Seventh Amendment to the DMRJ Group funding was agreed upon. This Amendment became effective on June 27, 2013 and, as a result of the terms of the amendment, 150,000 shares of common stock valued at $1.00 per share were issued to Robert Jorgensen, a former director and officer, on July 11, 2013. The stock was payable to Mr. Jorgensen at June 30, 2013.

The Company issued a total of 128,488 shares of stock to the note holders of the convertible debt for interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2013. The shares were valued at $0.70 per share.

300,000 shares of common stock, valued at $1.00 per share, were issued to the two holders of the convertible debt, with 150,000 shares issued to each of the two debt holders as part of the extension of the due date of the notes. The due date of the convertible debt was then extended to November 30, 2014.

Preferred Stock

In connection with the Fourth Amendment to the DMRJ Group funding, on May 3, 2011, the Company created and designated 2,500,000 shares of its authorized preferred stock as Series A-1 Preferred Stock and 1,000,000 shares as Series A-2 Preferred Stock.

Each share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock and Series A-2 Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into that number of shares of common stock equal to (i) for the Series A-1 Preferred Stock, ten times the Series A-1 issue price ($0.70) divided by the conversion price for Series A-1 Preferred and (ii) for the Series A-2 Preferred Stock, ten times the Series A-2 issue price ($1.00) divided by the conversion price for such Series A-2 Preferred Stock. The initial conversion price of the Series A-1 Preferred Stock is $0.70 per share and the initial conversion price of the Series A-2 Preferred Stock is $1.00. If the Company issues or sells shares of its common stock, or grants options or other convertible securities which are exercisable or convertible into common shares, at prices less than the conversion price of Series A-1 or A-2 shares, except in certain exempted situations, then the conversion price of the Series A-1 and A-2 shares will be reduced to this lower of the sale or conversion price. See Note 8 for further information.

On February 19, 2014, the Company agreed to the terms of a Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. The Tenth Amendment provides for funding of construction of the heap leach pad and process facility, mining development, and operations through a series of monthly term loan advances totaling a maximum of $5,700,000 over five months. As a part of this amendment, on February 19, 2014, the Company issued to DMRJ Group 249,603 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. The conversion rate of the Series B Preferred Stock is 100 shares of common stock for each share of Series B Preferred Stock. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, financing expense in the amount of $1,248,015 was recorded in association with this share issuance, using an estimated fair value of the equivalent common shares of $0.05. During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company revised the estimated fair value of the equivalent common shares to be $998,412 based upon that rate of $0.04 as determined by an independent valuation company (see above). Thus a reduction to financing expense of $249,603 was recorded.

As a result of this issuance, DMRJ beneficially owns 67% of the Company (on a fully-diluted basis) with shares convertible to 27,718,333 shares of common stock.

8

In connection with this amendment, the Company amended the Certificates of Designation for the Series A Preferred Stock and the Series A-1 and A-2 Preferred Stock to eliminate the mandatory dividends payable to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and to exclude from the definition of convertible securities the shares of all preferred stock previously issued to DMRJ Group and any future issuances of any shares of Series A, Series, B, and Series A-1 and A-2 to DMRJ Group or any of its affiliates.

NOTE 4 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines are capitalized and will be amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves. Construction and development of the project began with the establishment of the reclamation bond on February 20, 2014. Expenditures for construction of the infrastructure (investment in Kiewit property development) and capitalized for future amortization over units produced, totaled $1,445,678 during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

The following is a summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Equipment	$	727,994	$	418,298
Furniture and fixtures, temporary housing		10,781		4,268
Electronic and computerized equipment		19,011		-
Vehicles		55,830		23,516
		813,616		446,082
Less accumulated depreciation		(262,866)		(218,101)
		550,750		227,981
Investment in Kiewit property development		1,445,678		-
Less accumulated amortization		-		-
Total	$	1,996,428	$	227,981

Construction of the heap leach pad and process facility began with the establishment of the reclamation bond on February 20, 2014 and expenditures incurred by the Company and capitalized totaled $1,445,678 for the six month period ended June 30, 2014 Depreciation and amortization as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 was $44,765 and $33,019, respectively. Of the June 30, 2014 depreciation, $1,581 of this was expensed in general and administrative expenses, $19,191 was expensed in general project costs and $23,993 was capitalized as Investment in Kiewit property development to be amortized with other capitalized costs.

NOTE 5 – MINERAL PROPERTIES AND LEASES

Mineral properties and leases as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Initial lease fee
Yellow Hammer site	$	175,000	$	175,000
Kiewit, Cactus Mill and all other sites		600,000		600,000
Total		775,000		775,000
Asset retirement obligation
Yellowhammer Site		-		30,908
Kiewit Site		184,588		-
Kiewit Exploration		10,780		10,780
Cactus Mill		16,133		16,133
Total		211,501		57,821
Blue Fin Claims		-		2,735
Total	$	986,501	$	835,556

The Company holds operating interests within the Gold Hill Mining District in Tooele County, Utah, consisting of 247 unpatented claims, including the unpatented mill site claim, and two Utah state mineral leases located on state trust lands. Annual claims fees are currently $140 per claim plus administrative fees.

9

On January 6, 2014, we obtained the final permit necessary to commence construction of the heap leach pad and process facility. On February 20, 2014, the Kiewit reclamation bond in the amount of $1,348,000 was posted with the State of Utah, Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. This newly calculated bond amount includes bonding for the Yellowhammer Small Mine and the Yellowhammer Exploration sites along with the Herat Exploration site. As such, the asset retirement obligation for these sites was removed. Funds of $92,705 were received in April 2014 by the Company for these refunded reclamation bonds. Total reclamation bonds posted at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are $1,411,657 and $155,316, respectively.

On March 20, 2013, the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation (“Tribes”) sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) outlining their review of the Kiewit Mine Project Draft Environmental Assessment. The letter alleged the Environmental Assessment is flawed in the development and analysis of alternatives, conformance with applicable BLM land use plans, and disclosure, analysis and mitigation of impacts on cultural resources, Native American values, and many other environmental resources. On February 6, 2014 the Tribes filed an appeal of the permit with the BLM. On April 10, 2014, the BLM was granted an extension of time to May 7, 2014 to answer the appeal and on May 8, 2014 an additional extension of time was granted to the BLM to June 6, 2014 to answer the appeal. On June 6, 2014 the BLM submitted their response to the appeal. As of this date, the Company has no further information as to the status of the appeal.

NOTE 6 – CONVERTIBLE DEBT

On November 18, 2009, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to two of its minority shareholders for a total of $600,000. The notes bear interest at 15% per annum. Interest is payable in equal monthly installments of $7,500. The notes are convertible into potentially 857,143 shares of common stock. The note holders were issued 64,284 shares of stock each in 2013 to settle accrued interest for 2013 and have been issued 32,142 shares of common stock each to settle accrued interest for the first six months of 2014.

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

On February 19, 2014, in connection with the Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group (Note 8), the ability to convert the DMRJ Group debt into shares of common stock was cancelled. The fair value of the conversion option on the date of cancellation was calculated to be $164,146 and was recorded as additional paid in capital. The Company recognized a change in fair value of $6,673 and $152,747 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

NOTE 8 – DMRJ GROUP FUNDING

2014 Activity

In January 2014, pursuant to the Ninth Amendment to the Investment Agreement, a third term loan advance was taken in the amount of $25,000. The January 31, 2014 loan payment was not made.

On February 19, 2014, the Company agreed to the terms of a Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. The Tenth Amendment provides for funding of mining operations through a series of advances (the “Monthly Term Loan Advances”) totaling a maximum of $5,700,000 over five months. As a provision of this amendment, the maturity date for the entire loan was moved to October 31, 2016. The interest rate on the loan balance was reduced from 24% to 15% and minimum payment amounts were established beginning in February 2015. On the last business day of each month, commencing October 31, 2014, we will pay to DMRJ Group an amount equal to 100% of all cash flows from operations for the immediately preceding month, if any, less mutually agreed upon capital expenditures (and if an agreement on capital expenditures is not reached, then 100% of cash flows from operations) subject to a minimum cash balance of $200,000 until such time as the unpaid principal amount of all Term Loan Advances outstanding and all accrued interest has been paid in full. All payments will be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest and second to outstanding principal. The first Monthly Term Loan, in the amount of $2,000,000, was used in part to fund the posting of the reclamation bond associated with the Kiewit Project Large Mining Permit. A total of $4,100,000 was drawn during the six months ended June 30, 2014 in connection with the Tenth Amendment Monthly Term Loan Advances. In addition, on February 19, 2014, the Company issued to DMRJ Group 249,603 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (Note 3). Onsite construction of the project is 85% complete at June 30, 2014. If the Company is unable to repay the outstanding balances at maturity, DMRJ Group could foreclose on its security interest and would take control of or liquidate the Company’s mining leases and other assets.

10

2013 Activity

On January 29, 2013, the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. The Sixth Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in one advance (the “January Term Loan Advance”) of $50,000. This advance was received in February 2013 and replaced the second October Term Loan Advance, as authorized in the Fifth Amendment to the Investment Agreement, which had never been drawn. In addition, the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from December 15, 2012 to March 5, 2013. The March 5, 2013 payment was not made.

On April 30, 2013, the Company agreed to the terms of a Seventh Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. This amendment became effective on June 26, 2013 and as a result of the terms of the amendment, the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from March 5, 2013 to June 30, 2013. The Seventh Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in two advances of $50,000. The first advance (the “April Term Loan Advance”) was received on May 2, 2013 and the second advance (the “May Term Loan Advance”) was received on June 26, 2013. The June 30, 2013 loan payment was not made.

On July 24, 2013, the Company agreed to the terms of an Eighth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. This amendment became effective on July 24, 2013 and as a result of the terms of the amendment, the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from June 30, 2013 to September 30, 2013. The Eighth Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in two advances. The first advance (the “July Term Loan Advance”) in the amount of $100,000, was received on July 24, 2013 and the second advance (the “Additional July Term Loan Advance”) was received on August 23, 2013 in the amount of $50,000. The September 30, 2013 loan payment was not made.

On October 24, 2013, the Company agreed to the terms of a Ninth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. As a provision of this amendment the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from September 30, 2013 to January 31, 2014. The Ninth Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in four advances of $25,000 each. The advances (the “October 2013 Term Loan Advances”) were to be used for ordinary course general corporate purposes. The advances could be drawn for four successive calendar months commencing in October 2013 in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000 each for an aggregate of up to $100,000. The interest rate on these advances remains at 2% per month. Two of these advances were drawn in 2013.

NOTE 9 - REMEDIATION LIABILITY AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

Changes in the reclamation liability for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013
Reclamation and remediation liability, beginning of period	$	69,920	$	63,584
Additional obligation incurred		147,221		0
Accretion expense		18,615		6,336
Reclamation and remediation liability, end of period	$	235,756	$	69,920

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded an additional obligation relating to the construction of the heap leach pad and process facility at the Kiewit site. In calculating the present value of the new obligation, the Company used a credit adjusted risk free interest rate of 8% and projected life of six years. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and assumptions; however, actual amounts could differ from those based on such estimates and assumptions.

NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS

Mining Properties

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with the Moeller Family Trust for the lease of the Trust’s Yellow Hammer property in the Gold Hill Mining District of Utah. Pursuant to the agreement, if the Company does not place the Yellow Hammer property into commercial production within a three-year period it will be required to make annual payments to the Trust of $50,000. The Yellow Hammer operated for several months in 2011. Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, the Company is required to pay a 6% net smelter royalty on the production of base metals and a net smelter royalty on gold and silver based on a sliding scale of between 2% and 15% based on the price of gold and silver, as applicable. There were no sales and no royalty expense to date in 2014 or in 2013.

11

Also, during the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with the Clifton Mining Company and the Woodman Mining Company for the lease of their property interests in the Gold Hill Mining District of Utah. Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, the Company is required to pay a 4% net smelter royalty on base metals in all other areas except for production from the Kiewit gold property and a net smelter royalty on gold and silver, except for production from the Kiewit gold property, based on a sliding scale of between 2% and 15% based on the price of gold or silver, as applicable. The Company is also required to pay a 6% net smelter return on any production from the Kiewit gold property. Additionally, if the Company does not place the Kiewit property, the Clifton Shears-Smelter Tunnel property, and the Cane Springs property into commercial production within a three year period, it will be required to make annual payments to Clifton Mining in the amount of $50,000 per location. The Company has not begun commercial production and the annual payments due on July 24, 2014 were made and accepted by Clifton Mining for the Clifton Shears and Kiewit properties. The Cane Springs property payment was not made in 2013 and this claim was released back to Clifton Mining at that time.

Employment Agreements

In September 2010, the Company entered into employment agreements with its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and its President and entered into a consulting agreement with one of its directors. Each agreement was for an initial term of between three months and four years and provides for base salary or fees of $120,000 per year. Termination agreements have been reached with the CEO and one director, providing for payment of accrued compensation and consulting payable over several months commencing with the funding of the Kiewit project. These payments began in February 2014. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accrued compensation of $277,500 and $332,000, and consulting fees payable of $40,000 and $70,000, respectively, were due to directors and officers. Of these amounts, accrued compensation of $165,000 is due to Rick Havenstrite, $28,500 to Marianne Havenstrite and $124,000 remains to be paid pursuant to the termination agreements. In addition, as part of a management incentive award on May 1, 2014, Rick Havenstrite was awarded 3,137,066 shares of common stock. As part of this award, Mr. Havenstrite agreed to forgive $40,000 in accrued compensation. See Note 3.

Stock Redeemable with Gold Proceeds

An equity financing was initiated in September 2012 for the sale of up to 1,150,000 shares of common stock. This offering closed December 31, 2012 with proceeds of $130,000 raised through sales of 130,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Under the terms of this offering, for a period of 12 months after commencement of operations at the Kiewit project, the shares can be redeemed for cash generated from the sale of gold. Proceeds from 5% of the gold produced during the first year of production will be allocated to fund this option. Each investor will receive the right to convert a minimum of one-half and up to all of his shares (on a pro rata basis) into the value of the number of ounces represented by the total investment, determined using a base price of $1,000 per ounce. Due to the redemption feature of these shares, management has concluded that the proceeds from these stock sales should be recorded as a liability and not as equity.

12

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section and audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Forward-looking statements

The statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management’s beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, need for financing, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, ability to retain and recruit personnel, the effects of competition and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “believes,” “intends,” “may,” “should,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “could,” “plans,” or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy or trends. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot give any assurances that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results, and actual future results could differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements.

Among the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially are the risks and uncertainties discussed in this quarterly report. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following:

·

unexpected delays in obtaining and maintaining necessary mining permits;

·

a decline in metal prices;

·

environmental hazards;

·

metallurgical and other processing problems;

·

unusual or unexpected geological formations;

·

global economic and political conditions;

·

disruptions in credit and financial markets;

·

global productive capacity;

·

changes in product costing; and

·

competitive technology positions and operating interruptions (including, but not limited to, labor disputes, leaks, fires, flooding, landslides, power outages, explosions, unscheduled downtime, transportation interruptions, war and terrorist activities).

Mining operations are subject to a variety of existing laws and regulations relating to exploration, permitting procedures, safety precautions, property reclamation, employee health and safety, air and water quality standards, pollution and other environmental protection controls, all of which are subject to change and are becoming more stringent and costly to comply with. Should one or more of these risks materialize (or the consequences of such a development worsen), or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those expected. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

These risk factors could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.

Overview

Desert Hawk Gold Corp. is an exploration stage company, which means we are engaged in the search for mineral deposits or reserves which could be economically and legally extracted or produced. None of our mining properties have any known reserves and our proposed programs on these properties are exploratory in nature. Our proposed projects are located in the Gold Hill Mining District in Tooele County, Utah.

13

We were originally incorporated in the State of Idaho on November 5, 1957. For several years we bought and sold mining leases and claims, but in 1995 we ceased all principal business operations. In 2008 we changed our domicile from the State of Idaho to the State of Nevada. In May 2009 we raised funds to recommence mining activities. In July 2009, we entered into agreements to commence exploration activities on mining claims in the Gold Hill Mining District.

On January 6, 2014 we obtained the final permit necessary to commence construction and development of the Kiewit property. The reclamation bond was posted in February 2014 in the amount of $1,348,000. Development of the project has begun using funding provided by DMRJ Group. The property is located in a historical mining district that has existing disturbances and mine wastes and is in a very arid, desolate area. The property is also adjacent to, and uphill from, the Dugway Proving Grounds and Air Force Gunnery Range that is deemed an environmentally insensitive area, with low water quality. Management believes that through our leased patented claims we have adequate private land for process facilities. There is no material access from any metropolitan area or community. Management believes that no previous work by any operator has been contested by regulators or others.

On March 20, 2013, the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation (“Tribes”) sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) outlining their review of the Kiewit Mine Project Draft Environmental Assessment. The letter alleged the Environmental Assessment is flawed in the development and analysis of alternatives, conformance with applicable BLM land use plans, and disclosure, analysis and mitigation of impacts on cultural resources, Native American values, and many other environmental resources. On February 6, 2014 the Tribes filed an appeal of the permit with the BLM. On April 10, 2014, the BLM was granted an extension of time to May 7, 2014 to answer the appeal and on May 8, 2014 an additional extension of time was granted to the BLM to June 6, 2014 to answer the appeal. On June 6, 2014 the BLM submitted their response to the appeal. As of this date, we have no further information as to the status of the appeal.

On July 24, 2009, we entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with the Clifton Mining Company and Woodman Mining Company under which Clifton Mining granted to us exclusive possession of certain patented and unpatented mining claims and an unpatented mill site claim and certain Utah state mineral leases covering lands in the Gold Hill Mining District located in Tooele County, Utah, for exploration, development and mining, and the right to occupy the properties and to explore, develop and mine the properties for minerals. Woodman Mining also granted us the same rights in certain of these patented mining claims owned jointly with Clifton Mining. Also, on July 24, 2009, we entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with the Jeneane C. Moeller Family Trust under which the Trust granted to us exclusive possession of four patented mining claims covering lands in the Gold Hill Mining District located in Tooele County, Utah, for exploration, development and mining, and the right to occupy the properties and to explore, develop and mine the properties for minerals. These properties are known as the Yellow Hammer claims.

Prior to July 1, 2010, we notified Clifton Mining that we would surrender certain of the mining claims and leases originally obtained in our lease agreement with it. Also, in 2010 and in 2012, certain amendments were made to the lease agreements. As part of these agreements, if we did not place the Kiewit property, the Clifton Shears-Smelter Tunnel property, and the Cane Springs property into commercial production within a three-year period from the date of the agreement, we would be required to make annual payments to Clifton Mining of $50,000 per property to retain our rights to those properties. Annual holding fee payments were due July 24, 2014 and payments on the Kiewit and Clifton Shears properties were made and accepted. The Cane Springs property was released back to Clifton Mining in 2013.

We currently hold leasehold interests within the Gold Hill Mining District consisting of 247 unpatented mining claims, including an unpatented mill site claim, and two Utah state mineral leases located on state trust lands, all covering approximately 33 square miles. Notice was timely given for the claims we no longer wished to maintain. Payment of claims fees in 2013 for the retained claims was made and accepted by Clifton Mining and initial payment for the claims fees for 2014 were made and accepted on July 24, 2014. We intend to concentrate our activities on the Kiewit project consisting of seven of the unpatented Kiewit claims, the Clifton Shears, Oquirrh Springs, the Frankie, the Rustler, the Lion Vein, and the Lucy L sites. Each of these is a potential near-term development target. Mineral extraction activities on the property at this time will be open-pit and we anticipate conducting underground mining exploration in the future.

14

We have previously entered into an agreement with DMRJ Group, LLC (“DMRJ Group”) through which we can borrow up to $6,500,000 for our mining operations and our general and administrative expenses. On February 19, 2014, we agreed to the terms of a Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. The Tenth Amendment provides for funding of mining operations through a series of monthly term loan advances totaling a maximum of $5,700,000 over five months. As a provision of this amendment, the maturity date for the entire loan was moved to October 31, 2016. The interest rate on the loan balance was reduced from 24% to 15% and minimum payment amounts were established beginning in February 2015. On the last business day of each month, commencing October 31, 2014, we have agreed to pay to DMRJ Group an amount equal to 100% of all cash flows from operations for the immediately preceding month, if any, less mutually agreed upon capital expenditures (and if an agreement on capital expenditures is not reached, then 100% of cash flows from operations) subject to a minimum cash balance of $200,000 until such time as the unpaid principal amount of all term loan advances outstanding and all accrued interest has been paid in full. All payments will be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest and second to outstanding principal. The first monthly term loan, in the amount of $2,000,000, was used in part to fund the posting of the reclamation bond associated with the Kiewit Project Large Mining Permit. A total of $4,700,000 has been drawn in connection with the Tenth Amendment and onsite development of the project is about 85% complete. If we are unable to repay the outstanding balances at maturity, DMRJ Group could foreclose on its security interest and would take control of or liquidate our mining leases and other assets.

An equity financing was initiated in September 2012 for the sale of up to 1,150,000 shares of our stock. This offering closed December 31, 2012 with proceeds of $130,000 raised through sales of 130,000 shares of our common stock. Under the terms of this offering, stock can be converted to cash generated from the sale of gold, for a period of 12 months after commencement of operations at the Kiewit project. Proceeds from 5% of the gold produced during the first year of production will be allocated to fund this option. Each investor will receive the right to convert a minimum of one-half and up to all of his shares (on a pro rata basis) into the value of the number of ounces represented by the total investment, determined using a base price of $1,000 per ounce. Due to the redemption feature of these shares, management has concluded that the proceeds from these stock sales should be recorded as a liability and not as equity.

Historically, we have incurred net losses for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and have also incurred a loss for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

The operating loss of $898,530 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the operating loss of $584,248 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, represents an increased loss of $314,282. This increased loss is due to the increase in general project costs associated with getting the project ready for production. Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 in the amount of $1,708,713, consisted mainly of interest and financing costs, as compared to the other expense amount of $927,424 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This represents an increase in other expense of $781,289. This difference was generally due to the financing costs in association with the stock issuance to DMRJ Group. These differences result in a net loss of $2,607,243 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the net loss of $1,511,672 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an overall increased loss of $1,095,571.

Liquidity and Cash Flow

Net cash used by operating activities was $908,642 during the six month period ended June 30, 2014, compared with $104,215 during the six month period ended June 30, 2013. This $804,427 increase in the amount of cash used by operating activities is primarily attributable to the development of the mining property in anticipation of fourth quarter 2014 production.

Net cash used by investing activities was $2,797,294 during the six month period ended June 30, 2014, compared to $7,349 cash used by investing activities during the six month period ended June 30, 2013. This is due to the increase of approximately $1,348,000 in reclamation bonds and to the capitalization of the construction and development expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $4,121,934 during the six month period ended June 30, 2014, compared with $150,000 cash provided during the six month period ended June 30, 2013. Cash provided from financing for the six month period ended June 30, 2014 consisted of $4,125,000 in DMRJ Group loan proceeds provided to fund the ongoing development of the Kiewit property.

As a result of the above, cash increased by $415,998 during the six month period ended June 30, 2014, leaving us with a cash balance of $424,521 as of June 30, 2014.

15

Critical Accounting Policies

The selection and application of accounting policies is an important process that has developed as our business activities have evolved and as the accounting rules have changed. Accounting rules generally do not involve a selection among alternatives, but involve an implementation and interpretation of existing rules, and the use of judgment, to the specific set of circumstances existing in our business. Discussed below are the accounting policies that we believe are critical to our financial statements due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the estimates or assumptions involved and the magnitude of the asset, liability, revenue or expense being reported. See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in our attached unaudited consolidated financial statements for a discussion of those policies.

Mineral Exploration and Development Costs

We account for mineral exploration costs in accordance with ASC 932 Extractive Activities. All exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred, previously capitalized costs are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. Expenditures to explore new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines, are capitalized and amortized on a units-of-production basis over proven and probable reserves.

Mineral Properties

We account for mineral properties in accordance with ASC 930 Extractive Activities-Mining. Costs of acquiring mineral properties are capitalized by project area upon purchase of the associated claims. Mineral properties are periodically assessed for impairment of value and any diminution in value.

Reclamation and Remediation

Remediation, reclamation and mine closure costs are based principally on legal and regulatory requirements. Management estimates costs associated with reclamation of mining properties as well as remediation costs for inactive properties. We use assumptions about future costs, capital costs and reclamation costs. Such assumptions are based on our current mining plan and the best available information for making such estimates.

For non-operating properties, we accrue costs associated with environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that such costs will be incurred and they are reasonably estimable. Such costs are based on management’s estimate of amounts expected to be incurred when the remediation work is performed.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, result of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As a smaller reporting company, we have elected not to provide the disclosure required by this item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures

Our President and Treasurer, who serve as our principal executive and principal financial officers, respectively, after evaluating the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Evaluation Date”), have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

16

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during our most recent quarter ended June 30, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

In connection with the administrative appeal filed by the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation in its action with the BLM, on April 10, 2014, the BLM was granted an extension of time to May 7, 2014 to answer the appeal and on May 8, 2014 an additional extension of time was granted to the BLM to June 6, 2014 to answer the appeal. On June 6, 2014 the BLM submitted their response to the appeal.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On July 5, 2011 we entered into an agreement with West C Street LLC and Ibearhouse LLC, the holders of convertible debt acquired from us in 2009, permitting payment of their monthly interest in stock rather than cash. During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, we issued a total of 32,142 shares of stock, valued at $0.70, to the note holders to convert accrued interest for the quarter. These shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act by reason of the exemption from registration afforded by the provisions of Section 4(a)(5) and/or Section 4(a)(2) thereof, and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder, as a transaction by an issuer not involving any public offering. Each of the note holders was an accredited investor as defined in Regulation D. Each investor delivered appropriate investment representations with respect to these issuances and consented to the imposition of restrictive legends upon the stock certificates representing the shares. Each investor represented that it had not entered into the transaction with us as a result of or subsequent to any advertisement, article, notice, or other communication published in any newspaper, magazine, or similar media or broadcast on television or radio, or presented at any seminar or meeting. Each investor was afforded the opportunity to ask questions of our management and to receive answers concerning the terms and conditions of the transaction. No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid in connection with the stock issuance.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Rule 15d-14(a) Certification by Principal Executive Officer
31.2	Rule 15d-14(a) Certification by Principal Financial Officer
32.1	Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2	Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

17

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Desert Hawk Gold Corp.

Date: August 14, 2014

By: /s/ Rick S. Havenstrite

Rick S. Havenstrite, President

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 14, 2014

By: /s/ Marianne Havenstrite

Marianne Havenstrite, Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

18

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification

I, Rick S. Havenstrite, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Form 10-Q quarterly report of Desert Hawk Gold Corp. for the quarter ended June 30, 2014;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2014

/s/ Rick S. Havenstrite

Rick S. Havenstrite, President

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification

I, Marianne Havenstrite, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Form 10-Q quarterly report of Desert Hawk Gold Corp. for the quarter ended June 30, 2014;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2014

/s/ Marianne Havenstrite

Marianne Havenstrite, Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Desert Hawk Gold Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned principal executive officer of the Company, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 14, 2014

/s/ Rick S. Havenstrite

Rick S. Havenstrite, President

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Desert Hawk Gold Corp. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned principal financial officer of the Company, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 14, 2014

/s/ Marianne Havenstrite

Marianne Havenstrite, Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

XML

DMRJ 2014 Activity (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014
2014 Activity Details
Term Loan Advance was taken in the amount	$ 25,000
Tenth Amendment provides for funding of mining operations through a series of advances totaling a maximum	5,700,000
The interest rate on the loan balance was reduced from maximum	24.00%
The interest rate on the loan balance was reduced from minimum	15.00%
DMRJ Group an amount equal to	100.00%
Minimum cash balance amount	200,000
The first Monthly Term Loan amount	$ 2,000,000

XML

Director fee and other details (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Fee Details
Officers and Directors Fees	$ 125,483		$ 85,483
Financing expense		1,248,015
Estimated fair value of the equivalent common shares		$ 0.05
Revised estimated fair value of the equivalent common shares to be	998,412
Revised estimated fair value of the equivalent common shares to be per share	$ 0.04
Reduction to financing expense	$ 249,603
As a result of this issuance, DMRJ beneficially owns 67% of the Company with shares convertible to shares of common stock.	27,718,333

XML

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

NOTE 4 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines are capitalized and will be amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves. Construction and development of the project began with the establishment of the reclamation bond on February 20, 2014. Expenditures for construction of the infrastructure (investment in Kiewit property development) and capitalized for future amortization over units produced, totaled $1,445,678 during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

The following is a summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Equipment	$	727,994	$	418,298
Furniture and fixtures, temporary housing		10,781		4,268
Electronic and computerized equipment		19,011		-
Vehicles		55,830		23,516
		813,616		446,082
Less accumulated depreciation		(262,866)		(218,101)
		550,750		227,981
Investment in Kiewit property development		1,445,678		-
Less accumulated amortization		-		-
Total	$	1,996,428	$	227,981

Construction of the heap leach pad and process facility began with the establishment of the reclamation bond on February 20, 2014 and expenditures incurred by the Company and capitalized totaled $1,445,678 for the six month period ended June 30, 2014 Depreciation and amortization as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 was $44,765 and $33,019, respectively. Of the June 30, 2014 depreciation, $1,581 of this was expensed in general and administrative expenses, $19,191 was expensed in general project costs and $23,993 was capitalized as Investment in Kiewit property development to be amortized with other capitalized costs.

XML

Reclamation (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclamation and bond details
Kiewit reclamation bond in the amount	$ 1,348,000	$ 0
Asset retirement obligation will be removed and funds received	92,705	0
Total reclamation bonds posted amounted	1,503,316	155,316
Annual claims fees	$ 140	$ 0

XML

Mineral properties and leases are as follows (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mineral Properties And Leases Exploration Expenditures
Yellow Hammer site	$ 175,000	$ 600,000
Kiewit, Cactus Mill and all other sites	600,000	775,000
Total lease fee	775,000	281,361
Yellowhammer Site	0	30,908
Kiewit Site	184,588	0
Kiewit Exploration	10,780	10,780
Cactus Mill	16,133	16,133
Total obligations	211,501	57,821
Blue Fin Claims	0	2,735
Total Mineral Properties and Leases	$ 986,501	$ 835,556

XML

CONVERTIBLE DEBT (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Nov. 18, 2009
Convertible debt details
Company issued convertible promissory notes to two of its minority shareholders		$ 600,000
The notes bear interest per annum		15.00%
Interest is payable in equal monthly installments		$ 7,500
The notes are convertible into potentially shares of common stock		857,143
The note holders were issued shares	64,284
TTo settle accrued interest for 2013 and have been issued shares of common stock	32,142

XML

Derivative Liability Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Liability Fair Value
Recorded additional capital	$ 164,146	$ 0

XML

CAPITAL STOCK

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

CAPITAL STOCK

CAPITAL STOCK

NOTE 3 - CAPITAL STOCK

Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock. All shares have equal voting rights and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company.

2014 Activity

The Company issued a total of 64,284 shares of stock to the note holders of the convertible debt for interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2014. See Note 6. 

On May 1, 2014, the Company issued 3,137,066 shares to its president, Rick Havenstrite, as a management incentive. As a part of this agreement, Mr. Havenstrite agreed to forgive $40,000 of accrued but unpaid wages. An independent valuation company, was engaged to provide the Company with an estimate of the fair value of the common stock on a per share basis as of May 1, 2014. Their valuation report was completed on July 24, 2014 and they estimated the fair value of the common stock of the Company, on a non-controlling, non-marketable basis as of the valuation date (May 1, 2014) to be $0.04 per share. Based on this rate, the fair value of the shares issued to Mr. Havenstrite was determined to be $125,483; $85,483 of which was recognized as officers and directors fees in the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

2013 Activity

On July 5, 2013, a Seventh Amendment to the DMRJ Group funding was agreed upon. This Amendment became effective on June 27, 2013 and, as a result of the terms of the amendment, 150,000 shares of common stock valued at $1.00 per share were issued to Robert Jorgensen, a former director and officer, on July 11, 2013. The stock was payable to Mr. Jorgensen at June 30, 2013.

The Company issued a total of 128,488 shares of stock to the note holders of the convertible debt for interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2013. The shares were valued at $0.70 per share.

300,000 shares of common stock, valued at $1.00 per share, were issued to the two holders of the convertible debt, with 150,000 shares issued to each of the two debt holders as part of the extension of the due date of the notes. The due date of the convertible debt was then extended to November 30, 2014.

Preferred Stock

In connection with the Fourth Amendment to the DMRJ Group funding, on May 3, 2011, the Company created and designated 2,500,000 shares of its authorized preferred stock as Series A-1 Preferred Stock and 1,000,000 shares as Series A-2 Preferred Stock.

Each share of Series A-1 Preferred Stock and Series A-2 Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time into that number of shares of common stock equal to (i) for the Series A-1 Preferred Stock, ten times the Series A-1 issue price ($0.70) divided by the conversion price for Series A-1 Preferred and (ii) for the Series A-2 Preferred Stock, ten times the Series A-2 issue price ($1.00) divided by the conversion price for such Series A-2 Preferred Stock. The initial conversion price of the Series A-1 Preferred Stock is $0.70 per share and the initial conversion price of the Series A-2 Preferred Stock is $1.00. If the Company issues or sells shares of its common stock, or grants options or other convertible securities which are exercisable or convertible into common shares, at prices less than the conversion price of Series A-1 or A-2 shares, except in certain exempted situations, then the conversion price of the Series A-1 and A-2 shares will be reduced to this lower of the sale or conversion price. See Note 8 for further information.

On February 19, 2014, the Company agreed to the terms of a Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. The Tenth Amendment provides for funding of construction of the heap leach pad and process facility, mining development, and operations through a series of monthly term loan advances totaling a maximum of $5,700,000 over five months. As a part of this amendment, on February 19, 2014, the Company issued to DMRJ Group 249,603 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. The conversion rate of the Series B Preferred Stock is 100 shares of common stock for each share of Series B Preferred Stock. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, financing expense in the amount of $1,248,015 was recorded in association with this share issuance, using an estimated fair value of the equivalent common shares of $0.05. During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company revised the estimated fair value of the equivalent common shares to be $998,412 based upon that rate of $0.04 as determined by an independent valuation company (see above). Thus a reduction to financing expense of $249,603 was recorded.

As a result of this issuance, DMRJ beneficially owns 67% of the Company (on a fully-diluted basis) with shares convertible to 27,718,333 shares of common stock.

In connection with this amendment, the Company amended the Certificates of Designation for the Series A Preferred Stock and the Series A-1 and A-2 Preferred Stock to eliminate the mandatory dividends payable to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and to exclude from the definition of convertible securities the shares of all preferred stock previously issued to DMRJ Group and any future issuances of any shares of Series A, Series, B, and Series A-1 and A-2 to DMRJ Group or any of its affiliates.

XML

Change in Fair value (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Change in fair value details
Change in Fair value amount	$ 6,673	$ 152,747

XML

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$ 424,521	$ 8,523
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	234,922	103,068
Total Current Assets	659,443	111,591
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net (Note 4)	1,996,428	227,981
MINERAL PROPERTIES AND INTERESTS (Note 5)	986,501	835,556
RECLAMATION BONDS (Note 5)	1,411,657	155,316
TOTAL ASSETS	5,054,029	1,330,444
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	375,825	197,970
Accrued liabilities-officer wages (Note 9)	277,500	332,000
Interest payable (Note 8).	1,500,000
Convertible debt (Note 6)	600,000	600,000
Note payable - equipments	18,879
Total Current Liabilities	2,772,204	1,129,970
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Stock redeemable with gold proceeds (Note 9)	130,000	130,000
Derivative liability-conversion option (Notes 7 and 8)		170,813
Asset retirement obligation	235,756	69,920
Interest payable (Note 8)	1,000,458	1,781,027
Note payable - equipment.	16,105
Note payable (Note 8)	10,389,492	6,264,492
Total Long-Term Liabilities	11,771,811	8,416,252
TOTAL LIABILITIES	14,544,015	9,546,222
COMMITMENTS (Note 9 and 10)
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) (Note 3)
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized		0
Series A: 958,033 shares issued and outstanding	958	958
Series A-2: 180,000 shares issued and outstanding	180	180
Series B: 249,603 shares issued and outstanding	250
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 12,703,033 and 9,501,683 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	12,574	9,373
Additional paid-in capital	8,279,660	6,950,076
Accumulated deficit	(17,783,608)	(15,176,365)
Total Stockholders' (Deficit)	(9,489,986)	(8,215,778)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)	$ 5,054,029	$ 1,330,444

XML

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Desert Hawk Gold Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated on November 5, 1957, in the State of Idaho as Lucky Joe Mining Company. On July 17, 2008, the Company merged with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lucky Joe Mining Company, a Nevada corporation, for the sole purpose of effecting a change in domicile from the State of Idaho to the State of Nevada. Lucky Joe Mining Company (Nevada) was the continuing and surviving corporation and each outstanding share of Lucky Joe Mining Company (Idaho) was converted into one outstanding share of Lucky Joe Mining Company (Nevada). On April 3, 2009, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with the State of Nevada changing the name of the Company to Desert Hawk Gold Corp.

The Company never successfully generated any revenue and eventually abandoned the mining business, remaining dormant until it recommenced its mining activities and entered the exploration stage on May 1, 2009.

XML

COMMITMENTS Employment Agreements (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Commitments Employment Agreements
Base salary or fees to CEO and President			$ 120,000
Amount owed by the company to the CEO as accrued compensation	277,500	332,000
Amount owed by the company to the CEO as accrued consulting payable	$ 40,000	$ 70,000

XML

Capital Stock (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	May 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 05, 2013
Common stock
Company authorised to issue shares of common stock	100,000,000
Company issued a total of shares of stock to note holders	64,284		128,488
The fair value of note holders shares	$ 45,000
Company issued shares to is president		3,137,066
Mr. Havenstrite agreed to forgive accured but unpaid wages		$ 40,000
Non -controlling , non -marketable basis fair value of the common stock per share value		$ 0.04
As DMRJ Group Amendment no of shares valued				150,000
As per amendment 150,000 shares valued per share				$ 1.00
note holders per share value			$ 0.70
Shares of common stock issued to Two holders of common debt			300,000
300,000 shares of common stock, valued per share			$ 1.00

XML

Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 19, 2014
Investment Agreement with DMRJ
Monthly term loan advances totaling	$ 5,700,000
Company issued shares to DMRJ Group B series Preferred stock	249,603
Series B Preferred Stock is euqalent to shares of common stock	100

XML

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations and cash flows contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The operating and financial results for the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.

These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and are presented in U.S. dollars. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all note disclosures required by U.S. GAAP on an annual basis, and therefore should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2014.

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10—Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation (“ASU 2014-10”). ASU 2014-10 removes the financial reporting distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities. In addition, the amendment eliminate the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of income, cash flows, and shareholder equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The provisions of the amendment are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted the amendment effective June 30, 2014. Thus inception to date information is no longer presented as part of the consolidated financial statements.

Mineral Exploration and Development Costs

The Company accounts for mineral exploration and development costs in accordance with ASC Topic 930 Extractive Activities - Mining. All exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred, previously capitalized costs are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. Expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines are capitalized and will be amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from five to seven years. The Company evaluates the recoverability of property and equipment when events and circumstances indicate that such assets might be impaired. The Company determines impairment by comparing the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to be generated by these assets to their respective carrying amounts. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments of a major nature are capitalized. Expenditures for new property, plant, equipment, and improvements that extend the useful life or functionality of the asset are capitalized. The cost and related reserves of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in results of operations.

Mineral Properties and Interests

The Company capitalizes costs for acquiring mineral properties and expenses costs to maintain mineral rights and leases as incurred. Should a property reach the production stage, these capitalized costs would be amortized using the units-of-production method on the basis of periodic estimates of ore reserves. Mineral properties are periodically assessed for impairment of value, and any subsequent losses are charged to operations at the time of impairment. If a property is abandoned or sold, its capitalized costs are charged to operations. See Note 5.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company. At June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, common stock equivalents outstanding are as follows:

	June 30, 2014	June 30, 2013
Convertible debt	857,143	857,143
Convertible preferred stock	27,718,333	2,758,033
Total	28,575,476	3,615,176

However, the diluted earnings per share are not presented because its effect would be anti-dilutive due to the Company’s recurring losses.

Going Concern

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has an accumulated deficit incurred through June 30, 2014, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

The final permit needed to begin development of the Kiewit property was received in January 2014 and development began in February 2014. Construction is about 85% complete at June 30, 2014. The Company will need significant funding to continue operations and increase development through the next fiscal year. The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products and services and the availability of opportunities for expansion through affiliations and other business relationships.

If the going concern assumption were not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying values of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform data from prior periods to the current presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on the results of operations or stockholders’ deficit.

XML

Balance Sheets Parentheticals (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance sheet parentheticals
Preferred Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred Stock Series A, shares issued	958,033	958,033
Preferred Stock Series A, shares outstanding	958,033	958,033
Preferred Stock Series A 1, shares issued		0
Preferred Stock Series A 1, shares outstanding		0
Preferred Stock Series A-2, shares issued	180,000	180,000
Preferred Stock Series A-2, shares outstanding	180,000	180,000
Preferred Stock Series B, shares issued	249,603	249,603
Preferred Stock Series B, shares outstanding	249,603	249,603
Common Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common Stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	12,703,033	9,501,683
Common Stock, shares outstanding	12,703,033	9,501,683

XML

Common Stock Equivalents Outstanding (TABLE)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Common Stock Equivalents Outstanding (TABLE)

Common Stock Equivalents Outstanding (TABLE)

At June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, common stock equivalents outstanding are as follows:

	June 30, 2014	June 30, 2013
Convertible debt	857,143	857,143
Convertible preferred stock	27,718,333	2,758,033
Total	28,575,476	3,615,176

XML

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 14, 2014
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Desert Hawk Gold Corp.
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001168081
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		12,703,033
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

XML

Summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation (TABLES)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation (TABLE)

Summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation (TABLE)

The following is a summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Equipment	$	727,994	$	418,298
Furniture and fixtures, temporary housing		10,781		4,268
Electronic and computerized equipment		19,011		-
Vehicles		55,830		23,516
		813,616		446,082
Less accumulated depreciation		(262,866)		(218,101)
		550,750		227,981
Investment in Kiewit property development		1,445,678		-
Less accumulated amortization		-		-
Total	$	1,996,428	$	227,981

XML

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
EXPENSES
General project costs	$ 360,316	$ 56,574	$ 423,711	$ 115,633
Exploration expense	15,206	18,829	31,736	46,381
Consulting	8,100	5,999	20,927	9,899
Officers and directors fees	144,286	207,000	178,671	277,000
Legal and professional	35,545	15,464	77,729	42,143
General and administrative	89,093	26,158	144,984	60,173
Depreciation	20,373	16,617	20,772	33,019
Total Expenses	672,919	346,641	898,530	584,248
OPERATING LOSS	(672,919)	(346,641)	(898,530)	(584,248)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest and other income	1,191		1,191
Change in fair value of derivatives			(6,673)	161,747
Financing expense	249,603		(998,412)
Interest expense	(350,599)	(388,247)	(718,165)	(765,677)
Total Other Income (Expense)	(99,805)	(397,247)	(1,708,713)	(927,424)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(772,724)	(743,888)	(2,607,243)	(1,511,672)
INCOME TAXES				0
NET LOSS	$ (772,724)	$ (743,888)	$ (2,607,243)	$ (1,511,672)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE	$ (0.07)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.25)	$ (0.17)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING-BASIC AND DILUTED	11,637,047	8,955,610	10,575,441	8,939,985

XML

DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

NOTE 7 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

On February 19, 2014, in connection with the Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group (Note 8), the ability to convert the DMRJ Group debt into shares of common stock was cancelled. The fair value of the conversion option on the date of cancellation was calculated to be $164,146 and was recorded as additional paid in capital. The Company recognized a change in fair value of $6,673 and $152,747 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

XML

CONVERTIBLE DEBT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

CONVERTIBLE DEBT

CONVERTIBLE DEBT

NOTE 6 – CONVERTIBLE DEBT

On November 18, 2009, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to two of its minority shareholders for a total of $600,000. The notes bear interest at 15% per annum. Interest is payable in equal monthly installments of $7,500. The notes are convertible into potentially 857,143 shares of common stock. The note holders were issued 64,284 shares of stock each in 2013 to settle accrued interest for 2013 and have been issued 32,142 shares of common stock each to settle accrued interest for the first six months of 2014.

XML

Capital Stock Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)	May 11, 2011
Capital Stock Preferred Stock
Designated preferred stock shares series A	0
Preferred stock shares series A issued to DMRJ Group	0
Designated preferred stock shares series A 1	2,500,000
Designated preferred stock shares series A 2	1,000,000
Convertible by the holder into common stock	0
Outstanding preferred stock shares series A 2	0
The initial conversion price of the Series A-1 preferred stock per share	$ 0.70
The initial conversion price of the Series A-2 preferred stock per share	$ 1.00

XML

MINERAL PROPERTIES AND LEASES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

MINERAL PROPERTIES AND LEASES (Tables)

Mineral Properties and Leases

Mineral properties and leases as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Initial lease fee
Yellow Hammer site	$	175,000	$	175,000
Kiewit, Cactus Mill and all other sites		600,000		600,000
Total		775,000		775,000
Asset retirement obligation
Yellowhammer Site		-		30,908
Kiewit Site		184,588		-
Kiewit Exploration		10,780		10,780
Cactus Mill		16,133		16,133
Total		211,501		57,821
Blue Fin Claims		-		2,735
Total	$	986,501	$	835,556

XML

COMMITMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS

COMMITMENTS

NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS

Mining Properties

During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with the Moeller Family Trust for the lease of the Trust’s Yellow Hammer property in the Gold Hill Mining District of Utah. Pursuant to the agreement, if the Company does not place the Yellow Hammer property into commercial production within a three-year period it will be required to make annual payments to the Trust of $50,000. The Yellow Hammer operated for several months in 2011. Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, the Company is required to pay a 6% net smelter royalty on the production of base metals and a net smelter royalty on gold and silver based on a sliding scale of between 2% and 15% based on the price of gold and silver, as applicable. There were no sales and no royalty expense to date in 2014 or in 2013.

Also, during the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with the Clifton Mining Company and the Woodman Mining Company for the lease of their property interests in the Gold Hill Mining District of Utah. Under the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement, the Company is required to pay a 4% net smelter royalty on base metals in all other areas except for production from the Kiewit gold property and a net smelter royalty on gold and silver, except for production from the Kiewit gold property, based on a sliding scale of between 2% and 15% based on the price of gold or silver, as applicable. The Company is also required to pay a 6% net smelter return on any production from the Kiewit gold property. Additionally, if the Company does not place the Kiewit property, the Clifton Shears-Smelter Tunnel property, and the Cane Springs property into commercial production within a three year period, it will be required to make annual payments to Clifton Mining in the amount of $50,000 per location. The Company has not begun commercial production and the annual payments due on July 24, 2014 were made and accepted by Clifton Mining for the Clifton Shears and Kiewit properties. The Cane Springs property payment was not made in 2013 and this claim was released back to Clifton Mining at that time.

Employment Agreements

In September 2010, the Company entered into employment agreements with its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and its President and entered into a consulting agreement with one of its directors. Each agreement was for an initial term of between three months and four years and provides for base salary or fees of $120,000 per year. Termination agreements have been reached with the CEO and one director, providing for payment of accrued compensation and consulting payable over several months commencing with the funding of the Kiewit project. These payments began in February 2014. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accrued compensation of $277,500 and $332,000, and consulting fees payable of $40,000 and $70,000, respectively, were due to directors and officers. Of these amounts, accrued compensation of $165,000 is due to Rick Havenstrite, $28,500 to Marianne Havenstrite and $124,000 remains to be paid pursuant to the termination agreements. In addition, as part of a management incentive award on May 1, 2014, Rick Havenstrite was awarded 3,137,066 shares of common stock. As part of this award, Mr. Havenstrite agreed to forgive $40,000 in accrued compensation. See Note 3.

Stock Redeemable with Gold Proceeds

An equity financing was initiated in September 2012 for the sale of up to 1,150,000 shares of common stock. This offering closed December 31, 2012 with proceeds of $130,000 raised through sales of 130,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Under the terms of this offering, for a period of 12 months after commencement of operations at the Kiewit project, the shares can be redeemed for cash generated from the sale of gold. Proceeds from 5% of the gold produced during the first year of production will be allocated to fund this option. Each investor will receive the right to convert a minimum of one-half and up to all of his shares (on a pro rata basis) into the value of the number of ounces represented by the total investment, determined using a base price of $1,000 per ounce. Due to the redemption feature of these shares, management has concluded that the proceeds from these stock sales should be recorded as a liability and not as equity.

XML

DMRJ GROUP FUNDING

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

DMRJ GROUP FUNDING:

DMRJ GROUP FUNDING

NOTE 8 – DMRJ GROUP FUNDING

2014 Activity

In January 2014, pursuant to the Ninth Amendment to the Investment Agreement, a third term loan advance was taken in the amount of $25,000. The January 31, 2014 loan payment was not made.

On February 19, 2014, the Company agreed to the terms of a Tenth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. The Tenth Amendment provides for funding of mining operations through a series of advances (the “Monthly Term Loan Advances”) totaling a maximum of $5,700,000 over five months. As a provision of this amendment, the maturity date for the entire loan was moved to October 31, 2016. The interest rate on the loan balance was reduced from 24% to 15% and minimum payment amounts were established beginning in February 2015. On the last business day of each month, commencing October 31, 2014, we will pay to DMRJ Group an amount equal to 100% of all cash flows from operations for the immediately preceding month, if any, less mutually agreed upon capital expenditures (and if an agreement on capital expenditures is not reached, then 100% of cash flows from operations) subject to a minimum cash balance of $200,000 until such time as the unpaid principal amount of all Term Loan Advances outstanding and all accrued interest has been paid in full. All payments will be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest and second to outstanding principal. The first Monthly Term Loan, in the amount of $2,000,000, was used in part to fund the posting of the reclamation bond associated with the Kiewit Project Large Mining Permit. A total of $4,100,000 was drawn during the six months ended June 30, 2014 in connection with the Tenth Amendment Monthly Term Loan Advances. In addition, on February 19, 2014, the Company issued to DMRJ Group 249,603 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (Note 3). Onsite construction of the project is 85% complete at June 30, 2014. If the Company is unable to repay the outstanding balances at maturity, DMRJ Group could foreclose on its security interest and would take control of or liquidate the Company’s mining leases and other assets.

2013 Activity

On January 29, 2013, the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. The Sixth Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in one advance (the “January Term Loan Advance”) of $50,000. This advance was received in February 2013 and replaced the second October Term Loan Advance, as authorized in the Fifth Amendment to the Investment Agreement, which had never been drawn. In addition, the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from December 15, 2012 to March 5, 2013. The March 5, 2013 payment was not made.

On April 30, 2013, the Company agreed to the terms of a Seventh Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. This amendment became effective on June 26, 2013 and as a result of the terms of the amendment, the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from March 5, 2013 to June 30, 2013. The Seventh Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in two advances of $50,000. The first advance (the “April Term Loan Advance”) was received on May 2, 2013 and the second advance (the “May Term Loan Advance”) was received on June 26, 2013. The June 30, 2013 loan payment was not made.

On July 24, 2013, the Company agreed to the terms of an Eighth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. This amendment became effective on July 24, 2013 and as a result of the terms of the amendment, the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from June 30, 2013 to September 30, 2013. The Eighth Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in two advances. The first advance (the “July Term Loan Advance”) in the amount of $100,000, was received on July 24, 2013 and the second advance (the “Additional July Term Loan Advance”) was received on August 23, 2013 in the amount of $50,000. The September 30, 2013 loan payment was not made.

On October 24, 2013, the Company agreed to the terms of a Ninth Amendment to the Investment Agreement with DMRJ Group. As a provision of this amendment the maturity date of the entire loan balance due to DMRJ Group was moved from September 30, 2013 to January 31, 2014. The Ninth Amendment provided for the Company to receive additional funds in four advances of $25,000 each. The advances (the “October 2013 Term Loan Advances”) were to be used for ordinary course general corporate purposes. The advances could be drawn for four successive calendar months commencing in October 2013 in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000 each for an aggregate of up to $100,000. The interest rate on these advances remains at 2% per month. Two of these advances were drawn in 2013.

XML

REMEDIATION LIABILITY AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

REMEDIATION LIABILITY AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

REMEDIATION LIABILITY AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

NOTE 9 - REMEDIATION LIABILITY AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

Changes in the reclamation liability for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013
Reclamation and remediation liability, beginning of period	$	69,920	$	63,584
Additional obligation incurred		147,221		0
Accretion expense		18,615		6,336
Reclamation and remediation liability, end of period	$	235,756	$	69,920

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded an additional obligation relating to the construction of the heap leach pad and process facility at the Kiewit site. In calculating the present value of the new obligation, the Company used a credit adjusted risk free interest rate of 8% and projected life of six years. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and assumptions; however, actual amounts could differ from those based on such estimates and assumptions.

XML

ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Mineral Exploration and Development Costs

Mineral Exploration and Development Costs

The Company accounts for mineral exploration and development costs in accordance with ASC Topic 930 Extractive Activities - Mining. All exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred, previously capitalized costs are expensed in the period the property is abandoned. Expenditures to develop new mines, to define further mineralization in existing ore bodies, and to expand the capacity of operating mines are capitalized and will be amortized on units of production basis over proven and probable reserves.

Property and Equipment, Policy

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from five to seven years. The Company evaluates the recoverability of property and equipment when events and circumstances indicate that such assets might be impaired. The Company determines impairment by comparing the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to be generated by these assets to their respective carrying amounts. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Betterments of a major nature are capitalized. Expenditures for new property, plant, equipment, and improvements that extend the useful life or functionality of the asset are capitalized. The cost and related reserves of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in results of operations.

Mineral Properties and Leases,Policy

Mineral Properties and Interests

The Company capitalizes costs for acquiring mineral properties and expenses costs to maintain mineral rights and leases as incurred. Should a property reach the production stage, these capitalized costs would be amortized using the units-of-production method on the basis of periodic estimates of ore reserves. Mineral properties are periodically assessed for impairment of value, and any subsequent losses are charged to operations at the time of impairment. If a property is abandoned or sold, its capitalized costs are charged to operations. See Note 5.

Earnings Per Share, Policy

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company. At June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, common stock equivalents outstanding are as follows:

	June 30, 2014	June 30, 2013
Convertible debt	857,143	857,143
Convertible preferred stock	27,718,333	2,758,033
Total	28,575,476	3,615,176

However, the diluted earnings per share are not presented because its effect would be anti-dilutive due to the Company’s recurring losses.

Going Concern Policy

Going Concern

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has an accumulated deficit incurred through June 30, 2014, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

The final permit needed to begin development of the Kiewit property was received in January 2014 and development began in February 2014. Construction is about 85% complete at June 30, 2014. The Company will need significant funding to continue operations and increase development through the next fiscal year. The timing and amount of capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including demand for products and services and the availability of opportunities for expansion through affiliations and other business relationships.

If the going concern assumption were not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary to the carrying values of the assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used.

Reclassification, Policy

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform data from prior periods to the current presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on the results of operations or stockholders’ deficit.

XML

Changes in the reclamation liability for the years as follows (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in the reclamation liability for the years as follows
Reclamation and remediation liability, beginning of the period	$ 69,920	$ 63,584
Additional Obligation incurred	55,222	0
Accretion expense	11,344	6,336
Reclamation and remediation liability, end of year	$ 136,486	$ 69,920
Present value of the asset retirement obligation calculated using the credit adjusted risk free interest rate	8.00%	8.00%
Projected mine lives	6	6

XML

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Earnings Per Share (Details)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Per share details
Common stock convertible Debt ,	857,143	857,143
Common stock convertible into debt and preferred stock	27,718,333	2,758,033
Total Common stock Equivalent outstanding	28,575,476	3,615,176

XML

The following is a summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
The following is a summary of property, equipment, and accumulated depreciation
Equipment	$ 727,994	$ 418,298
Furniture and fixtures, temporary housing	10,781	4,268
Electronic and computerized equipment	19,011	0
Vehicles	55,830	23,516
Total equipment	813,616	446,082
Less accumulated depreciation	(262,866)	(218,101)
Total net equipment	550,750	227,981
Investment in Kiewit property development	1,445,678	0
Less accumulated amortization	0	0
Total property and Equipment Expenditures-net	$ 1,996,428	$ 227,981

XML

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$ (2,607,243)	$ (1,511,672)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation	20,772	33,019
Common stock issued/to be issued for services	85,483	150,000
Common stock issued for interest expense	45,000	45,000
Preferred stock issued for financing expense	998,412
Accretion of asset retirement obligation	18,615	3,170
Change in fair value of derivatives	(6,673)	161,747
Net gain on disposal of asset	(3,370)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	(131,854)	92,227
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses	(32,715)	72,617
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities - officer wages	(14,500)	129,000
Increase (decrease) in interest payable	719,431	720,677
Net cash (used) by operating activities	(908,642)	(104,215)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment	(1,540,953)	(7,349)
Acquisition of reclamation bonds	(1,348,796)
Refund of Reclamation bonds	92,455
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities	(2,797,294)	(7,349)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from note payable	4,125,000	150,000
Payment of note payable - equipment	(3,066)
Net cash provided by financing activities	4,121,934	150,000
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH	415,998	38,436
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	8,523	12,300
CASH, END OF PERIOD	424,521	50,736
NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Equipment acquired with note payable	38,050
Commom stock payable for accrued liabilities		150,000
Fair value of cancelled conversion option	164,140
Interest payable converted to note payable		37,794
Equipment acquired with accounts payable	$ 210,216

XML

MINERAL PROPERTIES AND LEASES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

MINERAL PROPERTIES AND LEASES

MINERAL PROPERTIES AND LEASES

NOTE 5 – MINERAL PROPERTIES AND LEASES

Mineral properties and leases as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Initial lease fee
Yellow Hammer site	$	175,000	$	175,000
Kiewit, Cactus Mill and all other sites		600,000		600,000
Total		775,000		775,000
Asset retirement obligation
Yellowhammer Site		-		30,908
Kiewit Site		184,588		-
Kiewit Exploration		10,780		10,780
Cactus Mill		16,133		16,133
Total		211,501		57,821
Blue Fin Claims		-		2,735
Total	$	986,501	$	835,556

The Company holds operating interests within the Gold Hill Mining District in Tooele County, Utah, consisting of 247 unpatented claims, including the unpatented mill site claim, and two Utah state mineral leases located on state trust lands. Annual claims fees are currently $140 per claim plus administrative fees.

On January 6, 2014, we obtained the final permit necessary to commence construction of the heap leach pad and process facility. On February 20, 2014, the Kiewit reclamation bond in the amount of $1,348,000 was posted with the State of Utah, Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. This newly calculated bond amount includes bonding for the Yellowhammer Small Mine and the Yellowhammer Exploration sites along with the Herat Exploration site. As such, the asset retirement obligation for these sites was removed. Funds of $92,705 were received in April 2014 by the Company for these refunded reclamation bonds. Total reclamation bonds posted at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are $1,411,657 and $155,316, respectively.

On March 20, 2013, the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation (“Tribes”) sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) outlining their review of the Kiewit Mine Project Draft Environmental Assessment. The letter alleged the Environmental Assessment is flawed in the development and analysis of alternatives, conformance with applicable BLM land use plans, and disclosure, analysis and mitigation of impacts on cultural resources, Native American values, and many other environmental resources. On February 6, 2014 the Tribes filed an appeal of the permit with the BLM. On April 10, 2014, the BLM was granted an extension of time to May 7, 2014 to answer the appeal and on May 8, 2014 an additional extension of time was granted to the BLM to June 6, 2014 to answer the appeal. On June 6, 2014 the BLM submitted their response to the appeal. As of this date, the Company has no further information as to the status of the appeal.

XML

Depreciation and amortization expense (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Depreciation and amortization expense
Expenditure incurred by the company and capitalized totaled	$ 1,445,678	$ 0
Depreciation and amortization expense for Six months ended	44,765	33,019
General and administrative expense of the company	1,581	0
Capitalized expenses were	19,191	23,993
capitalized costs.	$ 23,993

XML

Changes in the reclamation liability (TABLES)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Changes in the reclamation liability (TABLE):

Changes in the reclamation liability (TABLE)

Changes in the reclamation liability for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 are as follows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013
Reclamation and remediation liability, beginning of period	$	69,920	$	63,584
Additional obligation incurred		147,221		0
Accretion expense		18,615		6,336
Reclamation and remediation liability, end of period	$	235,756	$	69,920