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Prepaid and Other Current Assets
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012
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Note 6.  Prepaid and Other Current Assets

 

Mineral claim maintenance fees are paid annually to secure the rights to mineral claims.  Amounts paid are considered a prepaid expense, and are amortized over the term of the claim.

 

During 2012 and 2011, TUSA paid $126,980 and $126,980, respectively, in federal mineral claim maintenance fees.  The balance included in prepaid and other current assets for prepaid mineral claim maintenance fees at January 31, 2012 and 2011 was $74,072 and $74,894, respectively.