13. ADVANCES FROM JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS
Advances from joint venture partners relate to unspent funds received pursuant to approved exploration programs by the Company and its joint venture partners. The Company’s advances from joint venture partners consist of the following:
| December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | |||||
| U.S.A. | $ | 808,905 | $ | 341,361 | ||
| Total | $ | 808,905 | $ | 341,361 |