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Canada One Mining Corp. Management Reports 2020

Nov 27, 2020

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CANADA ONE MINING CORP. (“the Company”) Suite 580 – 510 Hornby Street, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada V6C 3B6

November 27, 2020

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

This management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto for the year ended July 31, 2020. The audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB”).

All amounts in the financial statements and this discussion and analysis are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Additional information relating to our company is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Forward-looking information

Certain information in this MD&A, including all statements that are not historical facts, constitutes forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward‐ looking information may include, but is not limited to, information which reflect management’s expectations regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations (including, without limitation, future production and capital expenditures), performance (both operational and financial) and business prospects (including the timing and development of new deposits and the success of exploration activities) and opportunities. Often, this information includes words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

In making and providing the forward-looking information included in this MD&A the Company’s assumptions may include among other things: (i) assumptions about the price of metals; (ii) that there are no material delays in the optimisation of operations at the exploration and evaluation assets; (iii) assumptions about operating costs and expenditures; (iv) assumptions about future production and recovery; (v) that there is no unanticipated fluctuation in foreign exchange rates; and (vi) that there is no material deterioration in general economic conditions. Although management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. By its nature, forward-looking information is based on assumptions and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or results, to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include among other things the following: (i) decreases in the price of base metals; (ii) the risk that the Company will continue to have negative operating cash flow; (iii) the risk that additional financing will not be obtained as and when required; (iv) material increases in operating costs; (v) adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; and (vi) environmental risks and changes in environmental legislation.

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This MD&A (See “Risks and Uncertainties”) contains information on risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actual results, performances, achievements or events not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. Also, many of the factors are beyond the Company’s control. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update forward looking information as a result of new information or events after the date of this MD&A except as may be required by law. All forward-looking information disclosed in this document is qualified by this cautionary statement.

Overview

We are a mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of exploration and evaluation assets (primarily base and precious metals). We do not have any producing exploration and evaluation assets at this time. Our business is presently focused on the exploration and evaluation of various mineral deposits in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.

We are a reporting issuer in each of the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Our head and principal office is located at Suite 580 – 510 Hornby Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3B6. Our registered and records office is located at Suite 510 – 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3B6.

On August 25, 2017, the Company changed its name to “Canada One Mining Corp.” Effective at the open of markets on August 30, 2017, trading commenced on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) under the new name and ticker symbol “CONE”.

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company’s business or ability to raise funds.

Exploration and Evaluation Assets

British Columbia

Zeus

The Company has a 100% interest in the Zeus claims located in Lillooet, British Columbia. The claims are subject to a 2% NSR, which may be purchased for $500,000 per 1% NSR.

Princeton Cooper Project

The claims are 100% owned by Canada One Mining. Past exploration has been concentrated in and around the Combination Zone, porphyry Copper occurrence, located just south of the Copper Mountain copper-gold mine. The property covers 2258.0827 hectares in 30 claims.

Since 2009, the following has been completed at the Princeton Copper Project; 25 km 3D IP and ground magnetic surveys, established baseline and completed road improvements, completed soil sampling program, and several drill programs that have returned anomalous copper values up to 0.5% copper.

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Results of Annual Information

Description 31-Jul-20 31-Jul-19 31-Jul-18
Total revenue $ Nil $ Nil $ Nil
Net loss and comprehensive loss 276,222 217,914 466,343
Net loss per share–basic and diluted 0.01 0.01 0.02
Total assets 55,297 61,978 76,377
Long-term financial liabilities Nil Nil Nil
Cash dividends Nil Nil Nil

Results of Operations for the year ended July 31, 2020 and 2019

Overview

For the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company incurred a net loss and comprehensive loss of $276,222 (2019 - $217,914). The Company expects to continue to incur losses for fiscal 2020 as exploration and evaluation assets are developed.

Expenses

Loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended July 31, 2022 totalled $276,222 (2019 - $217,914). Details of significant fluctuations in loss before income taxes are as follows:

  • Consulting fees of $Nil (2019 - $41,670). Consulting fees decreased due to decreased overall company activity in the current year.

  • Professional fees of $31,621 (2019 - $37,681). Professional fees decreased due to decreased legal services rendered in the current year.

  • Regulatory fees of $14,580 (2019 - $9,894) regulatory fees decreased due to fewer share activities during current year.

  • Share-based compensation of $87,200 (2019 - $Nil) due to options granted during current year.

  • Write-off of loan payable $50,000 (2019 - $Nil) due to write off of a $50,000 loan exceeded the statute of limitation during current year.

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Summary of Quarterly Results

The following table sets out selected consolidated quarterly information for the last eight quarters.

Three Months Ended July 31,
2020
April 30,
2020
January 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
Interest Income $ Nil $ Nil $ Nil $ Nil
Exploration and
evaluation assets
13,646 13,646 13,646 13,646
Deficit 22,890,264 22,784,592 22,736,302 22,670,849
Net Loss 105,672 48,290 65,453 56,807
Basic and Diluted Loss
Per Share
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Three Months Ended July 31,
2019
April 30,
2019
January 31,
2019
October 31,
2018
Interest Income $ Nil $ Nil $ Nil $ Nil
Exploration and
evaluation assets
13,646 13,646 13,646 13,646
Deficit 22,614,042 22,609,793 22,529,930 22,459,545
Net Loss 4,249 79,863 70,385 63,417
Basic and Diluted Loss
Per Share
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Fourth Quarter

The Company did not have any significant events or transactions in the quarter of July 31, 2020 to report.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s cash and working capital deficit position as at July 31, 2020 compared to July 31, 2019 is as follows:

s follows:
Cash indebtedness
Working capital deficit
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$ 9,319
$ (37)
(747,516)
(558,494)

Long-term profitability will be directly related to the success of our exploration and evaluation asset acquisition and exploration activities. Management will pursue additional financing to fund exploration and evaluation assets acquisition and exploration activities, and/or enter into joint venture agreements with third parties, as we do not generate any revenue from operations.

Management believes that the current cash and working capital position will sustain reduced operations. However, there can be no assurance that financing will be available to us in the amount required or, if

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available, that it can be obtained on terms satisfactory to us. These uncertainties cast significant doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company does not have any long-term debt obligations.

Transactions with Related Parties

Key management compensation includes all fees paid or accrued to officers and/or directors described in this note. Except as disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements, related party transactions incurred during the period ended April 30, 2020 were as follows:

Management fees totaling $120,000 (2019 - $120,000), and office and general expenses of $30,000 (2019 - $30,000) were accrued to a company owned by the CEO, who is also a director of the Company. As of July 31, 2020, the balance owing to the CEO was $278,037 (July 31, 2019 – $139,904).

Management fees totaling $36,000 (2019 - $36,000) were accrued to a company owned by the CFO, who is also a director of the Company. As of July 31, 2020, the balance owing to the CFO was $112,500 (July 31, 2019 - $75,600).

During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company received advances of $2,260 (2019 – $Nil) from a company owned by the CEO. As of July 31, 2020, the advances balance owing to the company owned by the CEO was $12,331 (July 31, 2019 – $10,071) and is included in due to related parties.

During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company received advances of $10,000 (2019 – $Nil) from the CFO. As of July 31, 2020, the loan outstanding owing to the CFO was $10,000 (July 31, 2019 – $Nil) and is included in due to related parties.

As at July 31, 2020, total amounts due to related parties was $402,868 (July 31, 2019 - $225,575). Amounts due to related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are due on demand.

During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company issued 1,250,000 (2019 – Nil) stock options to the directors of the Company with a fair value of $48,230 (2019 - $Nil).

Share Capital

Authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares without par value.

As at November 27, 2020, the Company had 22,613,456 common shares outstanding.

Stock options:

Number of Exercise
Options Price ExpiryDate
2,260,000 $0.05 29-Jul-25
2,260,000
  • Warrants:

Number of Exercise Expiry Date

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Warrants Price
14,121,207 $0.15 04-Jul-22
14,121,207

Risks and Uncertainties

The carrying values of the Company’s cash, reclamation bonds, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, loans payable and advances from related parties approximate their value due to their short-term nature.

The Company’s risk exposure and the impact on the Company’s financial instruments are summarized below.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk of potential loss to the Company if the counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations.

The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its holdings of cash and reclamation deposits. The carrying amounts of these financial assets represent the maximum credit exposure. The Company manages credit risk by placing its cash with major financial institutions in conservative cash-based liquid investments. Reclamation bonds are held with state or provincial government authorities. The Company monitors its exposure to credit risk on an ongoing basis.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will be unable to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is forecasting cash flows from operations and anticipating investing and financing activities.

Accounts payable have maturities of 90 days or less and are subject to normal trade terms. Advances from related party are due on demand.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices. The risks to which the Company is exposed are:

  • i) Interest rate risk

The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk.

  • ii) Foreign currency risk

The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Consequently, fluctuations of the Canadian dollar in relation to other currencies impact the fair value of financial assets and liabilities and operating results. The Company does not manage currency risks through hedging or other currency management tools.

As at July 31, 2020, the Company did not have any significant financial instruments subject to currency risk denominated in United States.

iii) Other price risk

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Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices, other than those arising from interest rate risk. The Company is not exposed to significant other price risk.

Our principal activity is mineral exploration and development. Companies in this industry are subject to many and varied kinds of risks, but not limited to, environmental, metal prices, political and economical. Although we have taken steps to verify the title to exploration and evaluation assets in which we have an interest, in accordance with industry standards for the current stage of exploration of such properties, these procedures do not guarantee title. Property titles may be subject to unregistered prior agreements or transfers and title may be affected by undetected defects.

We have no significant sources of operating cash flow and no revenue from operations. Additional capital will be required to fund our exploration program. The sources of funds available to us are the sale of marketable securities, sale of equity capital or the offering of an interest in its project to another party. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be advantageous to us.

The property interests owned by us or in which we have an option to earn an interest are in the exploration stages only, are without known bodies of commercial mineralization and have no ongoing mining operations. Mineral exploration involves a high degree of risk and few properties, which are explored, are ultimately developed into producing mines. Exploration of our mineral exploration may not result in any discoveries of commercial bodies of mineralization. If our efforts do not result in any discovery of commercial mineralization, we will be forced to look for other exploration projects or cease operations.

We are subject to the laws and regulations relating to environmental matters in all jurisdictions in which we operate, including provisions relating to property reclamation, discharge of hazardous materials and other matters. We may also be held liable should environmental problems be discovered that were caused by former owners and operators of our properties in which we previously had no interest. We conduct its mineral exploration activities in compliance with applicable environmental protection legislation. We are not aware of any existing environmental problems related to any of our current or former properties that may result in material liabilities to us.

Financial Instruments

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS. The Company lists its significant accounting policies and its financial instruments in Notes 2 and 3, respectively, to its consolidated financial statements for the period ended July 31, 2020.

Dependence on Management

We are dependent on a relatively small number of key personnel, the loss of any of whom could have an adverse effect on our business. We do not maintain key employee insurance on any of our employees.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not enter into any off-balance sheet transactions or commitments as defined by NI 51 –102.

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