Note 8 - Restricted Cash

3 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

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NOTE 8: RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash includes cash and cash equivalents and money market funds as collateral for various bonds posted in favor of applicable state regulatory agencies in Arizona, Texas and Wyoming, and for estimated reclamation costs associated with our plants, processing facilities and various projects. Restricted cash will be released upon completion of reclamation of a mineral property or restructuring of a surety and collateral arrangement.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are included in the following accounts as of October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021:

	October 31, 2022		October 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,965	$	96,304
Restricted cash		7,251		2,038
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	28,216	$	98,342