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Canter Resources — Capital/Financing Update 2021
Dec 9, 2021
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No securities regulatory authority has expressed an opinion about these securities and it is an offence to claim otherwise. This prospectus does not constitute a public offering of securities.
FINAL PROSPECTUS
Non-Offering Prospectus
Date: December 8, 2021
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. 918-1030 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6E 2Y3
This final prospectus (this “ Prospectus ”) is being filed with the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “ BCSC ”) for the purpose of allowing Canter Resources Corp. (the “ Company ”) to become a “reporting issuer” in the Province of British Columbia pursuant to applicable securities legislation.
Since no securities are being offered pursuant to this Prospectus, no proceeds will be raised and all expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and filing of this Prospectus will be paid by the Company.
There is no market through which these securities may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell securities described under this Prospectus. This may affect the pricing of the securities in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of the securities, and the extent of issuer regulation. See “Risk Factors”.
As at the date of this Prospectus, the Company does not have any of its securities listed or quoted, has not applied to list or quote any of its securities, and does not intend to apply to list or quote any of its securities, on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a U.S. marketplace, or a marketplace outside Canada and the United States of America other than the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange or the PLUS markets operated by PLUS Markets Group plc.
The Canadian Securities Exchange (the “ Exchange ”) has conditionally approved the listing application in respect of the common shares of the Company (the “ Common Shares ”) on November 26, 2021. Listing is subject to the Company fulfilling all of the listing requirements of the Exchange, including meeting all minimum listing requirements.
Brian Goss, who is a director of the Company, resides outside of Canada and has appointed the Company at its head office set forth above as its agent for service of process. Purchasers are advised that it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person that resides outside of Canada, even if the person has appointed an agent for service of process.
An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. In reviewing this Prospectus, you should carefully consider the matters described under the heading “Risk Factors”.
No underwriters or selling agents have been involved in the preparation of this Prospectus or performed any review or independent due diligence of the contents of this Prospectus.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................................. 1 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION ................................. 4 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 5 SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................................... 6 CORPORATE STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................ 9 BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY .................................................................................................................. 9 SCHOTTS LAKE PROPERTY .................................................................................................................... 11 USE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS ..................................................................................................................... 16 DIVIDEND POLICY ..................................................................................................................................... 18 SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 18 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS .................................................................................... 19 DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES DISTRIBUTED ............................................................................. 19 CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION ......................................................................................................... 19 OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES .................................................................................................. 20 PRIOR SALES ............................................................................................................................................ 20 ESCROWED SECURITIES AND SECURITIES SUBJECT TO CONTRACTUAL RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER .......................................................................................................................................... 20 PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS .................................................................................................................. 22 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS .............................................................................................. 22 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................. 25 INDEBTEDNESS OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS .......................................................... 28 AUDIT COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................................... 28 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ................................................................................................................... 29 RISK FACTORS .......................................................................................................................................... 31 PROMOTER ............................................................................................................................................... 38 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS ......................................................................... 39 INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS .................................... 39 AUDITORS .................................................................................................................................................. 39 REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT ..................................................................................................... 39 MATERIAL CONTRACTS ........................................................................................................................... 39 INTEREST OF EXPERTS ........................................................................................................................... 39 AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS ...................................................................................................... 40 GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS ....................................................................................................... 40 SCHEDULE A AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER ....................................................................................... A-1 SCHEDULE B FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................................................... B-1 SCHEDULE C MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS .......................................................... B-1 CERTIFICATE OF THE COMPANY ............................................................................................................. 1 CERTIFICATE OF THE PROMOTER .......................................................................................................... 2
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GLOSSARY
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" affiliate " or has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Securities Act (British " associate " Columbia). “ Audit Committee ” means the audit committee appointed by the Board. “ Author ” means the author of the Technical Report, Stephen Kenwood, P. Geo.
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“ Board ” means the board of directors of the Company, as it may be comprised from time to time.
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" Canadian Securities means the voluntary umbrella organization of Canada's provincial Administrators " and territorial securities regulators. “ Common Shares ” means the common shares in the capital of the Company. “ Company ” means Canter Resources Corp. “ Eagle Plains ” means Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. “ Environmental Laws ” means all Laws relating to the environment, occupational health and safety as it pertains to the environment or public health, or hazardous substances, including those relating to the use, generation, disposal, treatment, processing, recycling, handling, transport, distribution, destruction, transfer, import, export or sale of hazardous substances.
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“ Escrow Agent ” means Computershare Investor Services Inc.
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“ Escrow Agreement ” means the escrow agreement dated September 23, 2021 among Brian Goss, Thomas O’Neill, the Company, and the Escrow Agent.
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“ Exchange ” means the Canadian Securities Exchange.
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“ Governmental Entity ” means: (a) any multinational, federal, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, board, bureau, agency or entity, domestic or foreign; (b) any stock exchange, including the Exchange; (c) any subdivision, agent, commission, board or authority of any of the foregoing; or (d) any quasi-governmental or private body, including any tribunal, commission, regulatory agency or self-regulatory organization, exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under or for the account of any of the foregoing.
" IFRS " means International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board.
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" Law " or " Laws " means all laws (including common law), by-laws, statutes, rules, regulations, principles of law and equity, orders, rulings, ordinances, judgements, injunctions, determinations, awards, decrees or other requirements, whether domestic or foreign, and the terms and conditions of any permit of or from any Governmental Entity or selfregulatory authority (including the Exchange), and the term “applicable” with respect to such Laws and in a context that refers to a party, means such Laws as are applicable to such party and/or its subsidiaries or their business, undertaking, property or securities and emanate from a Person having jurisdiction over the party and/or its subsidiaries or its or their business, undertaking, property or securities.
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“ Listing Date ” means the date on which the Company’s Common Shares are listed on the Exchange.
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" MD&A " means management's discussion and analysis of financial statements.
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" NI 43-101 " means National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure of Disclosure for Mineral Projects of the Canadian Securities Administrators.
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“ NSR ” means net smelter returns royalty.
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“ Option Agreement ” means the option agreement dated July 22, 2021 between the Company and Eagle Plains whereby Eagle Plains granted the Company the sole and exclusive option to acquire up to an undivided 60% right, title and interest in and to Schotts Lake, subject to a 2% NSR.
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" Person " includes an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, unincorporated association, unincorporated syndicate, unincorporated organization, trust, body corporate, trustee, executor, administrator or other legal representative, government (including any Governmental Entity) or any other entity, whether or not having legal status.
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“ Phase I Exploration means a first phase of work on the Property to define drill targets. Program ” " Registered Plan " means a trust governed by a registered retirement savings plan, a registered retirement income fund, a registered disability savings plan, a deferred profit sharing plan, a tax-free savings account or a registered education savings plan.
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“ Schotts Lake ” or means the 12 MARS mineral claims totaling 2160 hectares 37 km “ Property ” northwest of Flin Flon, Manitoba, and 45 km east of Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan,, which are owned by Eagle Plains and are subject to a 2% NSR, as further described in this Prospectus.
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“ SEDAR ” means the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval, which can be accessed online at http://www.sedar.com.
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“ Seed Offering ” means the initial funding round of the Company, completed on August 14, 2018.
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“ Stock Option ” means the option to purchase one Common Share of the Company. “ Stock Option Plan ” means the Company’s stock option plan, approved by the Board on May 5, 2021 and by the shareholders of the Company on June 4, 2021.
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“ Tax Act ” means the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended from time to time.
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" Technical Report " means the NI 43-101 technical report entitled “NI 43-101 - Technical Report, Schotts Lake Property, East Central Saskatchewan, Location: Attitti Lake Mapsheet 063M-01, UTM 6108478 N / 677791 E ZONE 13N” dated July 30, 2021, prepared by the Author.
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" United States " or means the United States of America, its territories and possessions, " U.S. " or " USA " any State of the United States, and the District of Columbia.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain statements in this Prospectus may constitute forward-looking information, future oriented financial information, or financial outlooks (collectively, “ forward-looking information ”) within the meaning of Canadian securities Laws. Forward-looking information may relate to this Prospectus, the Company’s future outlook and anticipated events or results and, in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “projects”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeted”, “possible”, “continue” and other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts and include, but are not limited in any manner to, those with respect to commodity prices, capital and operating expenditures, the timing of receipt of permits, rights and authorizations, and any and all other timing, development, operational, financial, economic, legal, regulatory and political factors that may influence future events or conditions, as such matters may be applicable. In particular, this Prospectus contains forwardlooking statements pertaining to the following:
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the principal business carried on and intended to be carried on by the Company;
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the use of knowledge of management of the Company to leverage the attributes of Schotts Lake (as defined herein);
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proposed expenditures for exploration work in two phases on Schotts Lake in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Report, and general and administrative expenses (see the tables in the Technical Report in respect of Schotts Lake for a summary of the work to be undertaken and a breakdown of the estimated costs regarding the recommended work programs for Schotts Lake); and
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expectations generally regarding the ability and intention to raise further capital for corporate purposes.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, and include the ultimate determination of mineral resources, if any, the availability and final receipt of required approvals, licenses and permits, sufficient working capital to develop and operate any proposed mine, access to adequate services and supplies, economic conditions, commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, access to capital and debt markets and associated costs of funds, availability of a qualified work force, and the ultimate ability to mine, process and sell mineral products on economically favourable terms. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties disclosed in this Prospectus. Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and the Company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect, among other things, new information or future events, other than as and to the extent required by Canadian securities laws. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. See “ Risk Factors ”.
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SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Scientific and technical information relating to Schotts Lake contained in this Prospectus is derived from, and in some instances is a direct extract from, and based on the assumptions, qualifications and procedures set out in, the technical report (the “ Technical Report ”) entitled “NI 43-101 - Technical Report, Schotts Lake Property, East Central Saskatchewan, Location: Attitti Lake Mapsheet 063M-01, UTM 6108478 N / 677791 E ZONE 13N” dated July 30, 2021 prepared by Stephen Kenwood, P. Geo. (the “ Author ”). Reference should be made to the full text of the Technical Report, which is available for review under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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SUMMARY
The following is a summary of the principal features of this distribution and should be read together with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the more detailed information and financial data and statements contained elsewhere in this Prospectus. Readers are directed to carefully review this Prospectus in its entirety.
All dollar amounts referenced, unless otherwise indicated, are expressed in Canadian dollars.
Company Canter Resources Corp. Business of the The Company was incorporated pursuant the Business Corporations Act Company (British Columbia) on March 7, 2018 under the name “Canter Capital Corp.” The Company’s principal business carried on and intended to be carried on is the exploration for and development of base and precious mineral resources in Saskatchewan. It is the intention of the Company to remain in the mineral exploration business, and should Schotts Lake not be deemed viable, the Company will evaluate other mineral exploration assets. See “ Business of the Company ” for further details. Schotts Lake Schotts Lake is comprised of 12 MARS mineral claims totaling 2160 Property hectares and is 100% owned by Eagle Plains and is the subject of the option agreement dated July 21, 2021, as amended, between the Company and Eagle Plains (the “ Option Agreement ”). Pursuant to the Option Agreement, Eagle Plains granted the Company the option to acquire up to an undivided 60% right, title and interest in and to Schotts Lake, subject to a 2% NSR. See “ Business of the Company ” and “ Schotts Lake Property ” for further details. Directors and Hani Zabaneh – Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Secretary and Director Officers Sarah Hundal – Chief Financial Officer Thomas O’Neill – Director Brian Goss – Director Use of As at June 30, 2021 (the Company’s financial year end) the Company had Available total assets of $204,591. As at November 30, 2021, the most recent month- Funds end before the date of this Prospectus, the Company had working capital of approximately $430,000.
The principal purposes of the Company’s available funds for the remainder of the 12 month period that commenced on September 24, 2021, being the date of the Company’s preliminary prospectus, will be, among other things, for working capital and to carry out the Phase I Exploration Program as recommended by the Technical Report.
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| Use of Funds | Funds to be Expended ($) |
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| Phase I Exploration Program | $103,700 |
| General and administrative expenses(1) |
$116,000 |
| Cash payment required under the Option Agreement |
$55,000 |
| Unallocated working capital | $155,300 |
| Total | $430,000 |
(1) General and administrative expenses are summarized as follows: Balance of the Exchange’s application fee, Exchange’s listing fees and transfer agent fees ($35,000), general office costs ($25,000), professional fees ($20,000) and management fees ($36,000).
There may be circumstances where, for sound business reasons, a reallocation of funds may be necessary for the Company to achieve its stated business objectives. For a more detailed discussion on the Company’s available funds, see “ Use of Available Funds ” on page 15 of this Prospectus and “ Business of the Company ” on page 9 of this Prospectus.
The Company will require funding from other sources to continue operations beyond the next year. Such additional funds would likely be raised through a private placement of securities. There is no assurance that such funding will be available.
Risk Factors
The Company has identified certain risks relevant to its business and operations, which could materially affect the Company’s operating results, financial performance and the value of the Common Shares. Such risk factors relate to, but are not limited to, the following:
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the Company is in the business of exploring mineral properties, which is a highly speculative endeavour;
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the continued operation of the Company will be dependent upon its ability to procure additional financing;
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there is no assurance that the Company’s mineral exploration and development activities will result in any discoveries of commercial bodies of gold and base metals;
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there is no current market through which the Company’s securities may be sold and listing of the Common Shares on the Exchange is subject to the Company fulfilling all of the listing requirements of the Exchange;
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the Company has only recently commenced operations, has no history of earnings, and there is no assurance that the Company can generate revenues, operate profitably, or provide a return on investment, or that it will successfully implement its plans;
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an investment in the Common Shares is speculative and there is little probability of dividends being paid on the Common Shares in the foreseeable future;
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liquidity concerns and future financing requirements may affect the future value of the Common Shares;
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the Company’s business is dependent on the maintenance of access and exploration rights to Schotts Lake;
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there is no assurance that future financing opportunities will be available to the Company;
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the Company has negative operating cash flow;
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there is no guarantee that if the Company loses or abandons its interest in Schotts Lake that it will be able to acquire another mineral property;
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there are uninsurable risks relating to the business of the Company;
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the future operations of the Company may require permits from various federal, provincial and local governmental authorities and certain approvals may need to be obtained;
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Environmental Laws and regulations may affect the operations of the Company;
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Schotts Lake may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, transfers or claims and title may be affected by undetected defects;
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First Nations or other aboriginal title claims may affect the ability of the Company to pursue exploration, development and mining on its properties;
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fluctuating mineral prices and currency risks may affect the Company;
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the success of the Company is dependent on management of the Company;
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the mining industry is competitive in all its phases;
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price volatilities of publicly traded securities may affect the value of the Common Shares and the Company;
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situations may arise where directors and officers of the Company will be in direct competition with the Company; and
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general stress in the global economy may affect the Company.
These risk factors, together with all of the other information contained in this Prospectus, including information contained in the section entitled “ Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information ” should be carefully reviewed and considered before an investment in the Common Shares is made. Prospective investors should carefully consider their personal circumstances and consult their broker, lawyer, accountant or other professional adviser before making an investment decision. See “ Risk Factors ” for further details.
Summary of Selected Financial Information of the Company
The following table sets forth selected financial information of the Company for the years ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, and the three months ended September 30, 2021. This summary financial information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company and related notes as well as the Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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attached as Schedule C. See “ Selected Financial Information ” for further details.
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) ($) |
Year Ended June 30, 2021 (Audited) ($) |
Year Ended June 30, 2020 (Audited) ($) |
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| Total Revenue | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss for the Period |
$27,806 | $29,477 | $6,740 |
| Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share |
(0.00) | (0.01) | (0.00) |
| Total assets | $488,681 | $204,591 | $60,301 |
| Total non-current liabilities |
Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Distributions or cash dividends declared per- share |
Nil | Nil | Nil |
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Name, Address and Incorporation
Canter Resources Corp. was incorporated on March 7, 2018 pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) under the name Canter Capital Corp. On November 15, 2021, the Company changed its name to Canter Resources Corp. The head office of the Company is located at 918 – 1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2Y3. The registered office is located at Suite 400, 725 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1G5.
Intercorporate Relationships
The Company has no subsidiaries.
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
Overview
The Company is a junior mining, exploration and development company that was formed primarily to acquire Schotts Lake, as discussed further below. The principal business carried on and intended to be carried on by the Company is the exploration for and development of base and precious mineral resources in Saskatchewan.
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The Company intends to consider and follow the recommendations included in the Technical Report in exploring and developing Schotts Lake. See “ Schotts Lake Property ”.
The Company is led by a management team and the board of directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) with significant industry and capital markets experience and a track record of creating shareholder value through the acquisition, exploration, permitting and development of mineral properties. The Company intends to use such knowledge and expertise from its management team and Board to leverage some of the attributes of Schotts Lake. The Company is currently pursuing listing of the Common Shares on the Exchange.
Historical Timeline
Early Activities
On August 14, 2018, the Company completed an initial funding round, for aggregate gross proceeds of $126,641, by issuing a total of 5,472,000 Common Shares at prices of $0.01, $0.025 and $0.05 per Common Share (the “ Seed Offering ”). See “ Prior Sales ”.
On June 17, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of 3,050,000 Common Shares at a price of $0.05 per Common Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $152,500. See “ Prior Sales ”.
Option to Acquire Schotts Lake
Schotts Lake is comprised of 12 MARS mineral claims totaling 2160 hectares 37 km northwest of Flin Flon, Manitoba, and 45 km east of Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan (the “ Schotts Lake Property ”). Schotts Lake is the subject of an option agreement dated July 21, 2021 (the “ Option Agreement ”), as amended, between the Company and Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (“ Eagle Plains ”).
The Company may exercise its option to acquire an undivided 60% right, title and interest in and to Schotts Lake, subject to a 2% Net Smelter Royalty (“ NSR ”), by:
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(a) paying total cash payments of $500,000 to Eagle Plains as follows:
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(i) $10,000 (this payment was made to Eagle Plains upon the execution of the Option Agreement);
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(ii) $20,000 upon final Exchange bulletin or December 20, 2021;
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(iii) $35,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
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(iv) $50,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
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(v) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
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(vi) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
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(vii) $120,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and (viii)$200,000 on or before December 31, 2025;
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(b) issuing to Eagle Plains a total of 1,000,000 Common Shares as follows:
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(i) 150,000 Common Shares within 5 business days following the Exchange’s approval of the Option Agreement;
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(ii) 150,000 Common Shares on or before July 31, 2022; (iii) 150,000 Common Shares on or before December 31, 2022;
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(iv) 150,000 Common Shares on or before December 31, 2023;
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(v) 200,000 Common Shares on or before December 31, 2024;
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(vi) 200,000 Common Shares on or before December 31, 2025; and
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(c) by incurring a total of $5,000,000 in expenditures on Schotts Lake as follows:
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(i) $100,000 in expenditures prior to July 31, 2022;
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(ii) an additional $500,000 in expenditures prior to December 31, 2022;
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(iii) an additional $800,000 in expenditures prior to December 31, 2023;
(iv) an additional $1,600,000 in expenditures prior to December 31, 2024; and
- (v) an additional $2,000,000 in expenditures prior to December 31, 2025.
The Option Agreement provides that all expenditures may be made on a “make or pay basis” whereby the Company can either make the required expenditures or pay Eagle Plains in cash for any shortfall. In addition, expenditures incurred in any one year period in excess of the minimum amounts can be carried over to the next year.
Neither Eagle Plains, nor any principal of Eagle Plains, is related to the Company.
Subsequent Activities
On August 20, 2021, the Company completed a third funding round, for aggregate proceeds of $305,000, by issuing a total of 3,050,000 Common Shares at a price of $0.10 per Common Share. See “ Prior Sales ”.
Competitive Conditions
There is significant competition for the acquisition of promising mineral properties, as well as for hiring qualified personnel. The Company’s competitors may have more substantial financial and technical resources for the acquisition of mineral concessions, claims or mineral interests, as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel.
Outlook
During the financial year commencing July 1, 2021, the Company will commence an exploration program on Schotts Lake, and in accordance with the recommendations in the Technical Report, expects to conduct further exploration in two phases. A first phase of work on the Property to define drill targets (the “ Phase I Exploration Program ”) is proposed for the 2022 field season and includes: geological fieldwork (soil geochemistry, prospecting, hand trenching, mapping), geochemical analyses and geophysics surveys.
Contingent on the Phase I Exploration Program results, a recommended second phase program, is anticipated to consist primarily of drilling to follow up Phase I Exploration Program drill results. See “Schotts Lake Property ”.
SCHOTTS LAKE PROPERTY
Current Technical Report
Unless otherwise stated, the information that follows in this section relating to Schotts Lake is derived from, and in some instances is an extract from, the Technical Report. The Technical Report was prepared for the Company by the Author who reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this Prospectus and is a “qualified person” and “independent” of the Company within the meanings of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“ NI 43-101 ”).
The following information is based on the assumptions, qualifications and procedures which are set out in the Technical Report and are not fully described herein. The following information does not purport to be a complete summary of the Technical Report. Reference should be made to the full text of the Technical Report, which has been filed with certain Canadian securities regulatory
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authorities pursuant to NI 43-101 and is available for review under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Schotts Lake Property Description and Location
Schotts Lake is centered at 677,4791 mE, 6,108,478 mN (UTM Zone 13N, NAD83) 37 km northwest of Flin Flon, Manitoba and 45 km east of Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan. The Property consists of 12 MARS mineral claims totaling 2160 hectares centered within the Attitti Lake Map Sheet 063M-01. The tenures are owned 100% by Eagle Plains Resources Ltd, with 3 of the claims subject to an underlying 2% NSR held in favour of Edge Geological Consulting Inc. The Property is located on Crown land and has sufficient area to support the mining operations envisioned at this early stage of exploration.
Exploration and mining in Saskatchewan is governed by the Mineral Tenure Registry Regulations, and administered by the Mines Branch of the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy. Depending on the specifics of the field program, a permit will be required in order to complete any work recommendations. Exploration permits are readily available from the relevant regulatory agencies and the Author does not anticipate any undue delay in obtaining any future permits, including delays related to First Nations consultation.
Accessibility, Climate, Local Resources, Infrastructure, and Physiography
The Property, which encompasses most of Schotts Lake, is located in east-central Saskatchewan, within N.T.S. area 63M/01, approximately 40 km northwest of the city of Flin Flon, located on the border between Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Access is by float-equipped aircraft in the summer and by snow mobile or ski-equipped aircraft in the winter from Flin Flon, Manitoba, or Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan. In the winter season, trails exist in the area connecting Wildnest Lake or Mari Lake to Keep and Schotts Lake. These trails can be traveled by snowmobile from points along the Hanson Lake Road which lies approximately 30 kilometres to the south. A high-voltage transmission line lies approximately 8.0 kilometres east of the Property.
The project area is underlain by rolling Canadian Shield physiography typified by low relief ridge lines of exposed bedrock with intervening lowlands of lake and/or marsh-muskeg. The area has been heavily glaciated. Vegetation is dominated by black spruce, poplar and willows and moss in low-lying poorly drained areas and pine and poplar in higher areas. The 2019 and 2021 field visits revealed recent property wide forest fire covering most to all of the historically drilled areas.
The Property is within the Churchill River Upland ecoregion, which is marked by cool summers and very cold winters. During the period of freeze up, from December to April, accessibility in the area is enhanced by frozen muskeg and lakes. Break-up typically begins in April and ends approximately mid to late May. Work such as geological mapping, prospecting and certain geochemical sampling are only feasible when there is no snow cover, typically between late May to October. Other operations such as geophysical surveys and diamond drilling can be completed during the freeze-up period stated above.
The nearest major city centre is Flin Flon, Manitoba, which is a supply centre for the west central Manitoba region. Flin Flon has a long history of mining and mineral exploration and provides an experienced work force and support services.
History
Government work in the Schotts Lake area started in 1975 with the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) completing a regional lake-bottom sediment survey across the east-central area of
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Saskatchewan. In 1985-86, the GSC collected high resolution aeromagnetic data in the Flin Flon and Snow Lake regions, which included the current Schotts Lake tenures. Additional work was done in the area in 1995-96 which include geophysical data compilation and an airborne VLF-EM geophysical survey.
The Saskatchewan Geological survey work included a case study of the geology and mineralization of the Schotts Lake Base Metal Deposit in 1986 and 1:20000 scale geological studies and update mapping centred on the Kakinagimak Lake area (including Schotts Lake) in 2007.
Industry work at Schotts Lake started with the discovery of mineralization in 1953 by Kay Lake mines.
Over the ensuing 68 years, a number of operators including Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, Scope Resources, Homestake, Quest Canada and aur Resources have completed exploration work at Schotts Lake including geological mapping, soil sampling, prospecting, and ground and airborne geophysics, and 79 diamond drill holes.
There has been a total of 12 Mineral Assessment reports filed by industry on the current Schotts Lake property area. The last work on the property before it was acquired by Eagle Plains was a 2015 HeliSAM electromagnetic survey by HudBay Minerals Inc.
The Schotts Lake Saskatchewan Mineral Deposit Index 0320 lists a number of historic mineral resource estimates. Canter is not treating the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. These estimates do not comply with categories prescribed by National Instrument 43-101 or the Canadian Institute of Mining and are disclosed only as indications of the presence of mineralization and are considered to be a guide for additional work. The historical models and data sets used to prepare these historical estimates are not available to Canter and the Author is not aware of any more recent resource estimates or data.
Geological Setting and Mineralization
Geology
Schotts Lake is hosted within the Reindeer Zone of the Paleoproterozoic Trans-Hudson Orogen between the northwestern edge of the Churchill- Superior Boundary Zone and the southeastern margin of the Wathaman-Chipewyan Batholith. The regional geology consists of a collage of arc and ocean floor volcanic rocks, plutons, and younger molasse and turbiditic sedimentary rocks.
The property is underlain by upper amphibolite facies supracrustal rocks and granitoids interpreted to be a high-grade metamorphic equivalent of the Flin Flon Domain. The Schotts Lake mineralized zone lies on a peninsula in Schotts Lake within a group of volcanic and volcaniclastic rocks, which include mafic volcanics, intermediate volcanics or volcaniclastics, metasediments and local iron formation.
These rocks are folded into a major synform with a moderately easterly-dipping axial plane. The mineralization was formed in close proximity to volcanic and volcaniclastic rocks, with the development of an underlying footwall alteration zone characterized by variable mineralogy and discordant relationships to other rock units. The mineralization is classified as a VMS type, and seems to contain some distal magnetite-bearing iron formation and is capped by a small calcsilicate unit. The mineralized zone is now overturned and lies on the abnormal limb of a parasitic z-fold on the eastern limb of a major north-easterly plunging synform.
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Mineralization
The surface expression of the Schotts Lake zone gossan is approximately 25 metres wide and about 100 metres long. Mineralization consists of semi-massive to massive pyrrhotite and pyrite with variable amounts of graphite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite and gahnite. The mineralization zone strikes 325°, dips 18° to 20° northeast, and has a strike length of 53.0 metres to 152.0 metres. The true width, measured parallel to the strike direction, varies from 53.3m to 152.4m. True thickness is variable. Some values as great as 25.9m feet have been determined.
Deposit Type
The target at Schotts Lake is polymetallic volcanic hosted massive sulphide (VMS) deposits. VMS deposits are associated with submarine environments consisting of volcanic rocks and are often interlayered with sequences of sedimentary deposition. The massive sulphide layers form by hydrothermal fluids depositing base metals directly onto the sea floor.
Exploration for this deposit type is strongly governed by identification of permissive stratigraphic intervals or mineralized horizons and rock alteration. Detailed geological mapping and lithogeochemical typing are fundamental to the identification of alteration vectors and mineralized horizons. In deformed rock masses delineation of preferred stratigraphic horizons can be linked using structural analyses. These deposits are commonly classified into five major groups (Barrie and Hannington, 1999): mafic type, bimodal-mafic type, mafic-siliclastic type, bimodal-felsic type, and bimodal-siliciclastic type. VMS mineralization at Schotts Lake is classified as mafic or bimodal-mafic type. Many nearby examples can be found in the Flin Flon, Manitoba camp.
Exploration
Eagle Plains has completed two field programs since acquiring the Schotts Lake project in 2018. Total expenditures on the Property in the 36 months preceding the effective date of the Technical Report amount to $130,730.16.
Drill Hole Collar Survey
Based on the results of a comprehensive data compilation, technical staff concluded that there could be merit in completing a borehole EM-geophysical survey if existing historical drill collars could be located. Geophysical consultant, Peter Dueck of PKBM Consultants was engaged to assist in the design of the survey and prioritization of holes that would be conducive to this survey type. A review of the 2008 Murgor VTEM geophysical survey results and the follow-up 2015 HeliSAM results indicate that the Schotts Lake deposit is clearly demarcated by coincident magnetic and conductivity highs. 3D inversion of the HelisSAM magnetic data confirmed the NE plunging oreshoot control of the main deposit body. On June 14, 2019, Terralogic Exploration geologists flew to the property by float plane to complete a reconnaissance search for historical drill collars.
25 historical drill sites were visited and surveyed with only one of the sites located with surface casing remaining (hole # SH1966-48). Actual drill pad locations found were generally within 5- 25m of their respective georeferenced locations, but vector off-sets were not consistent, precluding a universal correction for other historical drill collar locations. Most (or all) of the Schotts Lake historical drilling falls within an area that was subjected to a recent intense forest fire. Drill sites were surveyed using an ARROW-100 DGPS using satellite based WAAS correction with nominal accuracy of +-30cm.
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Geophysics
The most recent work on the Schotts Lake property was a 2021 Ground Time Domain Electromagnetic (TDEM) Survey. Initial Exploration Services from Langley BC was retained to complete the work and PKBM Consultants designed the final survey parameters. 6.28 line km of surveying over nine lines using two loops were completed between June 24 and July 07, 2021.
Two areas were identified for the survey. The NE plunge extension of the known deposit was chosen to refine depth to targets and groundtruth the 2015 HeliSAM EM data (Loop 1) and the south peninsula area was surveyed to assess for potential for folded or faulted off extensions of the deposit (Loop 2).
A total of 9 TDEM conductors were identified. Preliminary modelling of the data indicates that the conductors are dipping at approximately 45 degrees, consistent with the known mineralized zone at Schotts Lake.
Drilling
Over the sixty-eight year history of the property a total of approximately 9516.2 meters of diamond drilling has been completed in 79 diamond drill holes. The first drilling was in 1953 by Kay Lake Mines who completed 7 holes. Other drill programs were carried out by Hudson Bay 1954-56 Exploration and Development, Kay Lake Mines, International Minerals Corporation, Scope Resources/Stall Lake Mines JV, Mingold Resources Inc. and Quest Canada Resources.
Sample Preparation, Analyses and Security
Quality control and quality assurance for the 2021 TDEM survey were completed daily during the acquisition phase to ensure all field data collected was at a high standard. Final processing and leveling were completed post acquisition. The post-processing software included for data QC and corrections. All of the QAQC checks were within the established parameters of error specified for the survey.
Data Verification
The Author visited the property on June 14 and July 27, 2021. Data verification consisted of a visit to outcrops and some of the old drill collar locations. The location of the HLEM geophysical survey over the NE plunge extension of the known mineralization was checked using a property map and the author collected three verification samples.
The Author has no reason to believe that Terralogic’s detailed compilation of historic work and current exploration data does not represent the nature of the mineralization on the Property. All work conducted for Eagle Plains by TerraLogic Exploration or subcontractors on the Property was under the direction of a qualified person and the quality of data and information produced from the efforts meet or exceed acceptable industry standards. In the opinion of the Author, the available data that the Technical Report is based on is sufficient and adequate to support the recommendations in the Technical Report.
Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserve Estimates
There have been no current mineral resource estimates done on Schotts Lake as of the date of this report.
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Interpretation and Conclusions
The Schotts Lake polymetallic VMS mineralized zone shares many similarities with Cu-Zn±AgAu VMS deposits of the Flin-Flon Belt. The zone outcrops at surface and remains open at depth and along strike. Within the mineralized zone there are localized zones of Au-Ag enrichment and historic diamond drill results indicate that there are additional zones of mineralization outside of the main mineralization which have received no follow-up exploration. The presence of both magnetite and pyrrhotite within the volcanic stratigraphy make EM geophysics a very effective exploration and targeting tool.
Recommendations
Schotts Lake hosts stratigraphy that is prospective for polymetallic VMS deposits and further work is recommended. The focus of future work should be to continue to define extend known mineralization trends, to locate areas of new mineralization potential, and to generate targets for diamond drilling.
The Author recommended a first phase of work to define drill targets. Additional ground based HLEM geophysics should be completed. A detailed model using all of the digital geophysical information, historic drill logs, and surface geology should be constructed to accurately conceptualize the spatial orientation of the Schotts Lake mineralization both in the immediate area of known mineralization and along strike to the south west.
The cost for this work is $103,700.00.
USE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS
Proceeds
This is a non-offering prospectus. The Company is not raising any funds in conjunction with this Prospectus. Accordingly, there are no proceeds to the Company in connection with the filing of this Prospectus.
Funds Available
As at November 30, 2021, being the most recent month end before the date of this Prospectus, the Company had working capital of $430,000.
Use of Available Funds
Management anticipates applying its available funds in the following manner over the next 12 months:
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| Use of Funds | Funds to be Expended ($) |
|---|---|
| Phase I Exploration Program | $103,700 |
| General and administrative expenses(1) | $116,000 |
| Cash payment required under the Option Agreement | $55,000 |
| Unallocated working capital | $155,300 |
| Total | $430,000 |
(1) General and administrative expenses are summarized as follows: Balance of the Exchange’s application fee, Exchange’s listing fees and transfer agent fees ($35,000), general office costs ($25,000), professional fees ($20,000) and management fees ($36,000).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there may be circumstances where, for sound business reasons, a reallocation of funds may be necessary for the Company to achieve its objectives. There can be no assurance that additional funding required by the Company will be available if required. However, it is anticipated that the available funds will be sufficient to satisfy the Company’s objectives over the next 12 months.
The Company had negative cash flow from operating activities for the financial year ended June 30, 2021 that was not sufficient to cover its capital expenditures and debt servicing requirements. To the extent the Company has negative cash flows in future periods, the Company may use a portion of its general working capital to fund such negative cash flow. Operating cash flow may decline in certain circumstances, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. If the Company does not achieve positive cash flow, it will be necessary for the Company to raise additional equity or debt. There is no assurance that additional equity or debt will be available to the Company or on terms acceptable to the Company.
A portion of the Company’s unallocated working capital amount may be used towards the subsequent exploration program. The Company may need to raise additional funds in order to complete its subsequent exploration program. As a result, the Company may decide to raise equity financing in the next 12 months if the Board believes it is in the best interests of the Company to do so.
Due to the nature of the business of mineral exploration, budgets are regularly reviewed with respect to both the success of the exploration program and other opportunities which may become available to the Company. Accordingly, if the results of the Phase I Exploration Program are not supportive of proceeding with subsequent exploration, or if continuing with the Phase I Exploration Program becomes inadvisable for any reason, the Company may abandon in whole or in part its interest in the Property or may, as work progresses, alter the recommended work program, or may make arrangements for the performance of all or any portion of such work by other persons or companies and may use any funds so diverted for the purpose of conducting work or examining other properties acquired by the Company, although the Company has no present plans in this respect.
The Company intends to spend the net funds available to it as stated in this Prospectus. However, there may be situations where, due to change of circumstance, outlook, research results and or business judgment, a reallocation of funds is necessary in order for the Company to achieve its overall business objectives.
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Business Objectives and Milestones
The Company intends to use $103,700 of its available funds to complete the Phase I Exploration Program in accordance with the recommendations for the Phase I Exploration Program budget in the Technical Report. The Phase I Exploration Program is proposed for the period starting March 2022 and ending April 2022. See “Schotts Lake Property ”.
The speed and extent of the spread of COVID-19, and the duration and intensity of resulting business disruption and related financial and social impact, are uncertain. Such adverse effects related to COVID-19 crisis may be material to the Company and could have a negative impact on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. It is not presently possible to predict the extent or durations of any such adverse effects. Such adverse effects could be rapid, unexpected and may severely impact the Company’s ability to carry out its objectives, including the completion of the Phase I Exploration Program, as outlined herein. The COVID-19 pandemic has not had a negative impact on the Company’s business or operations, and the Company does not currently anticipate that the COVID-19 pandemic will have an impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and use of available funds. See “ Risk Factors ”.
DIVIDEND POLICY
Since the date of its incorporation, the Company has not declared or paid any dividends on the Common Shares and does not currently have a policy with respect to the payment of dividends. For the foreseeable future, the Company anticipates that it will retain future earnings and other cash resources for the operation and development of its business. As such, there are no plans to pay dividends. The payment of dividends in the future, if any, will be determined by the Board in its sole discretion on the basis of the earnings and financial requirements of the Company as well as other conditions existing at such time.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following table sets forth selected financial information for years ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, and the three months ended September 30, 2021. This summary financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of the Company and related notes, as well as the management’s discussion and analysis, attached as Schedule C.
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) ($) |
Year ended June 30, 2021 (Audited) $ |
Year ended June 30, 2020 (Audited) $ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss for the Period |
$27,806 | $29,477 | $6,740 |
| Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share | (0.00) | $(0.01) | $(0.00) |
| Total assets | $488,681 | $204,591 | $60,301 |
| Total non-current liabilities | Nil | Nil | Nil |
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| Three months ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) ($) |
Year ended June 30, 2021 (Audited) $ |
Year ended June 30, 2020 (Audited) $ |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributions or cash dividends declared per-share |
Nil | Nil | Nil |
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and the years ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 is attached as Schedule C.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES DISTRIBUTED
Description of the Common Shares
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Common Shares without nominal or par value. As of the date hereof, 11,572,000 Common Shares are issued and outstanding as fully paid and non-assessable.
Holders of Common Shares have the following rights and restrictions:
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Holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at, all meetings of the shareholders of the Company (except with respect to matters requiring the vote of a specified class or series voting separately as a class or series) and are entitled to one vote for each Common Share on all matters to be voted on by shareholders at meetings of the shareholders of the Company.
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Holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive such dividends, if, as, and when declared by the Board, in its sole discretion. All dividends which the Board may declare shall be declared and paid in equal amounts per Common Share on all Common Shares at the time outstanding.
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On liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of Common Shares will be entitled to receive the property of the Company remaining after payment of all outstanding debts on a pro rata basis, but subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions of any other class of shares issued by the Company.
There are no pre-emptive, redemption, sinking or purchase fund provisions or conversion rights attached to the Common Shares. All Common Shares, when issued, are and will be issued as fully paid and non-assessable Common Shares without liability for further calls or to assessment.
CONSOLIDATED CAPITALIZATION
The following table summarizes the Company’s consolidated capitalization as at the date hereof, September 30, 2021, June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020. The table should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, including the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
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| Description | As at the date of this Prospectus (Unaudited) |
As at September |
As at June 30, |
As at June 30, 2020 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, 2021 | 2021 (Audited) |
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| (Unaudited) | ||||
| Loan Capital (Indebtedness) |
Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Share Capital(Equity) | $519,300 | $457,809 | $180,615 | $58,306 |
| CommonShares | 11,572,000 | 11,572,000 | 8,522,000 | 5,472,000 |
| Options | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES
As at the date of this Prospectus, there are no outstanding options to purchase securities of the Company (“ Stock Options ”).
PRIOR SALES
The following table summarizes issuances of securities by the Company from the date of incorporation of the Company on March 7, 2018 to the date of this Prospectus.
| Date | Number/Type of Securities |
Issue/Exercise Price per Security |
Nature of Issuance |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2018 | 1 Common Share(1) | $0.01 | Incorporator’s Common Share |
| August 14, 2018 | 1,000,000 Common Shares |
$0.01 | Private Placement |
| August 14, 2018 | 4,270,000 Common Shares |
$0.025 | Private Placement |
| August 14, 2018 | 202,000 Common Shares | $0.05 | Private Placement |
| June 17, 2021 | 3,050,000 Common Shares |
$0.05 | Private Placement |
| August 20, 2021 | 3,050,000 Common Shares |
$0.10 | Private Placement |
Note:
(1) This Common Share, issued on incorporation, was repurchased by the Company on August 14, 2018 and cancelled.
ESCROWED SECURITIES AND SECURITIES SUBJECT TO CONTRACTUAL RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER
Escrowed Securities
Securities Subject to Escrow Pursuant to NP 46-201
In accordance with National Policy 46-201 – Escrow for Initial Public Offerings (“ NP 46-201 ”), all securities of an issuer that are owned or controlled by its principals (or spouses of its principals) will be escrowed at the time of the issuer’s initial public offering (“ IPO ”), unless the securities held by the principals, or issuable to the principals upon conversion of convertible securities held by
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the principals, collectively represent less than 1% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the issuer after giving effect to the offering.
Uniform terms of automatic timed-release escrow apply to principals of exchange-listed issuers, differing only according to the classification of the issuer. As it is expected that the Company will be classified as an “emerging issuer” for the purposes of NP 46-201, it is anticipated that the following automatic timed releases will apply to the securities held by its principals:
| Date | % of Escrowed Securities Released |
|---|---|
| The Listing Date | 1/10 of the escrowed securities |
| On the date 6 months following the Listing Date | 1/6 of the remaining escrowed securities |
| On the date 12 months following the Listing Date | 1/5 of the remaining escrowed securities |
| On the date 18 months following the Listing Date | 1/4 of the remaining escrowed securities |
| On the date 24 months following the Listing Date | 1/3 of the remaining escrowed securities |
| On the date 30 months following the Listing Date | 1/2 of the remaining escrowed securities |
| On the date 36 months following the Listing Date | The remaining escrowed securities |
To the knowledge of the Company, as of the date of this Prospectus, a total of 1,325,000 Common Shares will be deposited into escrow pursuant to the terms of an escrow agreement (the “ Escrow Agreement ”) dated September 3, 2021 among the shareholders of the Company listed below, the Company, and the Escrow Agent.
| Name | Number of Escrowed Shares |
|---|---|
| Brian Goss | 125,000 |
| Thomas O’Neill | 1,200,000 |
Pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the securities of the Company held in escrow may be transferred within escrow to an individual who is a director or senior officer of the Company or of a material operating subsidiary of the Company, subject to the approval of the Board, or to a person or company that before the proposed transfer holds more than 20% of the voting rights attached to the Company’s outstanding securities, or to a person or company that after the proposed transfer will hold more than 10% of the voting rights attached to the Company’s outstanding securities and that has the right to elect or appoint one or more directors or senior officers of the Company or of any of its material operating subsidiaries.
Pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, upon the bankruptcy of a holder of escrowed securities, the securities held in escrow may be transferred within escrow to the trustee in bankruptcy or other person legally entitled to such securities. Upon the death of a holder of escrowed securities, all securities of the deceased holder will be released from escrow to the deceased holder’s legal representative.
The Escrow Agreement also provides that escrowed securities can be transferred within escrow to a financial institution on the realization of escrowed securities pledged, mortgaged or charged by the holder of such escrowed securities to the financial institution as collateral for a loan. Pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, escrowed securities may also be transferred within escrow to or between registered retirement savings plans, registered retirement income funds or other similar registered plans or funds with a trustee, where the annuitant of such plans or funds, or the beneficiaries of the other registered plan or funds are limited to the holder and his or her spouse, children and parents, or in the case of a trustee of such a registered plan or fund, to the annuitant of the registered plan or fund, or a beneficiary of the registered plan or fund, as applicable, or his or her spouse, children and parents.
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Pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, 10% of each principal’s escrowed securities (a total of 132,500 Common Shares) will be released from escrow on the date the Common Shares are listed on the Exchange (the “ Listing Date ”). The remaining 1,192,500 Common Shares which will be held in escrow immediately following the Listing Date will represent 10.31% of the Common Shares issued and outstanding as at the date of this Prospectus.
Voluntary Lock-Up Restrictions
In addition, shareholders holding an aggregate of 9,051,000 Common Shares have agreed to voluntary lock-up restrictions, whereby such shareholders have agreed not to dispose of Common Shares for a period of time starting four months from the Listing Date. 25% of these Common Shares shall be released from the lock-up restrictions four months from the Listing Date and 25% of these Common Shares shall be released from the lock-up restrictions on each of the dates that is eight, twelve and sixteen months following the Listing Date.
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table lists those persons who beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control or direction over, 10% or more of the issued and outstanding Common Shares:
| Name | Type of Ownership | Number of Common Shares(1) |
Percentage of Common Shares Owned(2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas O’Neill | Direct | 1,200,000 | 10.37% |
Notes:
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(1) These Common Shares are held in escrow. See “ Escrowed Securities and Securities Subject to Contractual Restriction on Transfer ”.
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(2) Based on 11,572,000 Common Shares issued and outstanding as at the date of this Prospectus.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table and notes below set forth the name, province or state and country of residence, position held with the Company, principal occupation during the preceding five years, date of initial appointment as a director and/or executive officer of the Company (if applicable) and the number of Common Shares beneficially owned by each person who is a director and/or an executive officer of the Company.
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Board consists of Hani Zabaneh, Thomas O’Neill and Brian Goss. Directors will be elected annually, and they are expected to hold office until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders, at which time they may be re-elected or replaced.
| Name and Province or State of Residence |
Age | Position(s) with the Company |
First Appointed as Director/Executive Officer |
Number of Common Shares Owned or Controlled |
Percentage of Common Shares Owned or Controlled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hani Zabaneh(1) British Columbia, Canada |
49 | Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Secretary and Director |
April 26, 2021 | Nil | N/A |
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Sarah 39 Chief Financial July 20, 2021 Nil N/A
Hundal, Officer
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Thomas 58 Director March 15, 2018 1,200,000 10.37% [(3)]
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Notes:
(1) Member of the Audit Committee.
(2) Chair of the Audit Committee.
- (3) Based on 11,572,000 Common Shares issued and outstanding as at the date of this Prospectus.
The principal occupations of each of the Company’s directors and executive officers within the past five years are disclosed in the brief biographies set forth below.
Hani Zabaneh, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mr. Zabaneh is currently, and has been since 2007, a principal of Orange Capital Corporation, a private, global investment banking firm which provides assistance with companies transitioning to public markets. Previously, from January 2015 to October 2016, Mr. Zabaneh was the VicePresident Corporate Development at Eventbase Technology Inc. Prior thereto, Mr. Zabaneh was the Vice President Administration of Metrobridge Networks Corp. from 2005 to 2007 and from 2008 to 2012. Mr. Zabaneh has been a director and officer of public companies since 2007.
Mr. Zabaneh obtained an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems in 1996 from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Queens University in 1993.
Mr. Zabaneh serves in his capacity with the Company on a part-time basis, devoting approximately 50% of his time to the Company. Mr. Zabaneh is an independent contractor of the Company.
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Sarah Hundal, Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Hundal, CPA, CA has over 15 years of cross-sector experience in accounting with a focus in the junior energy industry. Ms. Hundal is currently providing consulting services to various clients in matters of accounting, corporate taxes and assurance. Previously, Ms. Hundal acted as Chief Financial Officer of Front Range Resources Ltd. from April 2015 to October 2018. Ms. Hundal was the Controller of Front Range Resources from April 2014 to April 2015, as well as the Controller of Donnycreek Energy Inc. from April 2014 until December 2014. Ms. Hundal holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Diploma in Accounting from the University of British Columbia and has been a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC since 2009.
Ms. Hundal serves in her capacity with the Company on a part-time basis, devoting approximately 20% of her time to the Company. Ms. Hundal is an independent contractor of the Company.
Thomas O’Neill, Director
Mr. O’Neill is the founder of one of Vancouver’s leading insurance and financial advisory firms, Thomas O’Neill & Associates Inc. His company provides expert guidance in the areas of individual insurance, employee benefits, group pension plans, and individual investment portfolios in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, as well as internationally. Mr. O’Neill is also a founding member of the Executive Planning Group (EPG), a strategic alliance comprised of the top advisors across Canada. Mr. O’Neill has been recognized by numerous organizations as a leader in his field.
Mr. O’Neill has built very strong relationships within both the mining/resource industry and investment brokerage business. His 30+ years’ experience in financial planning has given him the required knowledge to understand and assess the general applications of the accounting principles used by the Company and to understand the internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. With a sound understanding of these financial and accounting principles, as well as the particulars of the mining industry, Mr. O’Neill has sat on numerous boards of directors to impart his particular expertise.
Mr. O’Neill serves in his capacity with the Company on a part-time basis, devoting approximately 10% of his time to the Company. Mr. O’Neill is an independent contractor of the Company.
Brian Goss, Director
Mr. Goss brings over 15 years of experience in precious metal and mineral exploration to the Company. He is the founder and President of Rangefront Geological, a geological contracting and consulting company that caters to a large spectrum of clients in the mining and minerals exploration industries. Mr. Goss is also a Director at Ridgestone Resources (TSXV: RMI), a gold exploration company with assets in Mexico, as well as Director at Lithium Corp. (OTCQB:LTUM) an exploration stage company specializing in energy storage minerals. From 2014 to 2017, Mr. Goss was President of Lithium Corp and executed the Fish Lake Valley Option Agreement with American Lithium. Prior to founding Rangefront Geological, Mr. Goss was a contract Geologist and Project Manager on the Pony Creek Project held by Contact Gold. Earlier in his career Mr. Goss was a staff Geologist for Centerra Gold on the REN project, a significant gold deposit that was sold to Barrick Gold Corporation. Mr. Goss also worked on various exploration and development projects in the Western United States and Michigan. Mr. Goss holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Geology from Wayne State University in Michigan.
Mr. Goss serves in his capacity with the Company on a part-time basis, devoting approximately 10% of his time to the Company. Mr. Goss is an independent contractor of the Company.
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Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions and Conflicts Of Interest
Cease Trade Orders
No director or executive officer of the Company (nor any personal holding corporation of any of such persons) is, as of the date of this Prospectus, or was within 10 years before the date of this Prospectus, a director, CEO or CFO of any corporation (including the Company), that: (i) was subject to an Order that was issued while the director or executive officer was acting in the capacity as a director, CEO or CFO; or (ii) was subject to an Order that was issued after the director or executive officer ceased to be a director, CEO or CFO and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in the capacity as a director, CEO or CFO.
An “ Order ” means a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant corporation access to any exemption under securities legislation, in each case that was in effect for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
Bankruptcies
No director or executive officer of the Company (nor any personal holding corporation of any of such persons), or shareholder holding a sufficient number of securities of the Company to affect materially the control of the Company, (i) is as of the date of this Prospectus or has been within 10 years before the date of this Prospectus, a director or executive officer of a corporation (including the Company) that while that person was acting in such capacity or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; or (ii) has within the 10 years before the date of this Prospectus become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or has been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of such director, executive officer or shareholder.
Penalties or Sanctions
To the knowledge of the Company, no director or executive officer of the Company (nor any personal holding corporation of any of such persons), or shareholder holding a sufficient number of securities of the Company to affect materially the control of the Company, has been subject to: (i) any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to securities legislation or by a securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a securities regulatory authority; or (ii) any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision.
Conflicts of Interest
To the knowledge of the Company, there are no known existing or potential conflicts of interest between the Company and its directors or officers as a result of their outside business interests except that certain of the Company’s directors and officers serve as directors and officers of other companies, which means that a conflict may arise between their duties to the Company and their duties as a director or officer of such other companies.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
“ Named Executive Officer ” or “ NEO ” means the CEO, CFO and each of the three most highlycompensated executive officers, other than the CEO and the CFO, who were serving as executive officers at the end of the most recently completed fiscal year and whose total salary and bonus
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exceeds $150,000, and any additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided, except that the individual was not serving as an officer of the Company at the end of the most recently completed financial year end. Hani Zabaneh (CEO) and Sarah Hundal (CFO) are the current NEOs of the Company. Ms. O’Neill is a former NEO of the Company.
The Company relies solely on board discussion to determine compensation paid to executives and directors, without any formal objectives, criteria or analysis. As the Company is still in the developmental stage as a junior mining company, it is anticipated that the Company’s compensation program will consist primarily of stock options.
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets out information concerning the compensation paid to each of the Company’s NEOs and directors, excluding compensation securities, for the financial years ending June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020.
Table of Compensation (excluding compensation securities)
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| Name and position(s) |
Year | Salary, consulting fee, retainer or commission ($) |
Bonus ($) |
Committe e or meeting fees ($) |
Value of perquisites ($) |
Value of all other compensati on ($) |
Total Compensati on ($) |
| Hani Zabaneh CEO, Corporate Secretary and Director |
2021 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Sarah Hundal CFO(1) |
2021 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Marcelin O’Neill, former director, CEO, CFO and CCO(2) |
2021 | 4,279 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 4,279 |
| 2020 | 2,100 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 2,100 |
Notes:
(1) Ms. Hundal was appointed as CFO on July 20, 2021 so it was after the end of the financial year ended June 30, 2021.
(2) Marcelin O’Neill resigned as CEO, CFO, CCO and a director on April 26, 2021. Fees were paid to a company controlled by Ms. O’Neill.
Stock Options and Other Compensation Securities
The following table sets out information regarding compensation securities granted or issued to each NEO and director by the Company as of the date of this Prospectus. As of the date of this Prospectus, no stock options have been granted, but the Company has adopted a 10% rolling stock option plan (the “ Stock Option Plan ”).
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| Compensation Securities | Compensation Securities | Compensation Securities | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name and position(s) |
Type of compensation security |
Number of compensation securities, number of underlying securities, and percentage of class |
Date of grant |
Issue, conversion or exercise price ($) |
Closing | Closing | Expiry date |
| price of | price of security or underlying security at year end ($) |
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| security or | |||||||
| underlying security on date of grant ($) |
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| Hani Zabaneh CEO, Corporate Secretary and Director |
Stock Options | Nil | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sarah Hundal CFO |
Stock Options | Nil | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Thomas O’Neill Director |
Stock Options | Nil | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Brian Goss Director |
Stock Options | Nil | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Stock Option Plan
The Company’s shareholders approved its Stock Option Plan on June 4, 2021. The Stock Option Plan reserves for issuance a maximum of 10% of the Common Shares at the time of a grant of options under the Stock Option Plan. The Stock Option Plan will be administered by the Board and provide for grants of non-transferable options under the Stock Option Plan at the discretion of the Board to directors, officers and management company employees of, or consultants to, the Company and its subsidiaries, or their permitted assigns (each an “ Eligible Person ”).
The exercise price of Stock Options granted under the Stock Option Plan will be determined by the Board. Following listing of the Common Shares on the Exchange, the exercise price must not be lower than the greater of the closing market prices of the Common Shares on: (a) the trading day prior to the date of grant of the stock options; and (b) the date of grant of the stock options.
Stock Options to acquire more than 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares may not be granted to any one person in any 12-month period.
The term of any Stock Options granted under the Stock Option Plan will be fixed by the Board and may not exceed ten years. Should an Eligible Person cease to qualify as an Eligible Person under the Stock Option Plan prior to expiry of the term of their respective Stock Options, those Stock Options will terminate at the earlier of: (i) the end of the period of time permitted for exercise of the Stock Option; or (ii) one year after the option holder ceases to be an Eligible Person for any reason other than death, disability or just cause. If such cessation as an Eligible Person is on account of disability or death, the Stock Options terminate on the first anniversary of such cessation, and if it is on account of termination of employment for just cause, the Stock Options terminate immediately.
The Stock Option Plan also provides for adjustments to outstanding options in the event of alteration in the capital structure of the Company, merger or amalgamation involving the Company or the Company’s entering into a plan of arrangement. Moreover, upon a change of
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control, all Stock Options outstanding under the Stock Option Plan shall become immediately exercisable.
The Board may, at their discretion at the time of any grant, impose a schedule over which period of time Stock Options will vest and become exercisable by the optionee. If a Stock Option is cancelled before its expiry date, the Company may not grant new Stock Options to the same holder until 30 days have elapsed from the date of cancellation.
Subject to any required approval of the Exchange, the Board may terminate, suspend or amend the terms of the Stock Option Plan, provided that for certain amendments, the Board must obtain shareholder approval.
Director Compensation
The Company intends to grant Stock Options to the directors of the Company under the Stock Option Plan at an exercise price determined in accordance with the Stock Option Plan, and vesting in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plan. The Company does not currently pay any other compensation to the Company’s directors. Directors will be reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with rendering services to the Company.
After the Listing Date, the Company expects to pay Hani Zabaneh $1,500 per month for his services to the Company as CEO and to pay Sarah Hundal $1,500 per month for her services to the Company as CFO. As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has not entered into any agreements with respect to the remuneration of its directors or NEO.
INDEBTEDNESS OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
As of the date hereof, there was no indebtedness owing to the Company from any of its directors or executive officers or any associate of such person, including in respect of indebtedness to others where the indebtedness is the subject of a guarantee, support agreement, letter of credit or other similar arrangement provided by the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Composition of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is comprised of Mr. Zabaneh, Mr. O’Neill and Mr. Goss. Mr. Goss is the Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. O’Neill and Mr. Goss are considered to be “independent” within the meaning of NI 52-110 – Audit Committees (“ NI 52-110 ”). Mr. Zabaneh is not considered to be independent as he is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Each of the members of the Audit Committee are considered to be “financially literate” within the meaning of NI 52-110. For the purposes of NI 52-110, an individual is financially literate if he or she has the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the issuer’s financial statements. All members of the Audit Committee have experience reviewing financial statements and dealing with related accounting and auditing issues. Set out below is a description of the education and experience of each Audit Committee member that is relevant to the performance of his or her responsibilities as an audit committee member.
| Audit Committee Member | Relevant Education and Experience |
|---|---|
| Hani Zabaneh | Member of the audit committee and board of directors of various publiclylisted companies tradingintheTSX-Vand CSE. Inthat |
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| Thomas O’Neill | Member of the audit committee and board of directors of various publicly listed companies trading in the TSX-V and CSE. In that capacity, he has reviewed and approved financial statements prior to filing. |
| Brian Goss | Former CEO and CFO of a publicly listed entity reporting to the SEC. In that capacity, he was responsible for reviewing and approving financial statements. He is familiar with financial statements and accounting principles applicable to mineral exploration companies. |
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
Pursuant to the Audit Committee Charter, external auditors must obtain the Audit Committee’s pre-approval before commencing any non-audit service not prohibited by law.
External Auditor Service Fees
The approximate aggregate fees billed by the Company’s external auditors, Dale Matheson CarrHilton Labonte LLP are as follows:
| Audit Fees(1) |
Tax Fees(2) |
All Other Fees(3) |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial year ended June 30, 2020 |
$7,500 | $750 | $0 | $8,250 |
| Financial year ended June 30, 2021 |
$7,500 | $750 | $0 | $8,250 |
Notes:
(1) “Audit Fees” are the fees necessary to perform the audit of the Company’s financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, including accounting consultations, a review of matters reflected in the financial statements and audit or other services required by legislation or regulation, such as comfort letters, consents and reviews of securities filings.
(2) “Tax Fees” are fees other than those included in Audit Fees for tax services .
(3) “All Other Fees” include all other non-audit services.
Exemption for Venture Issuers
Pursuant to Section 6.1 of NI 52-110, the Company is exempt from the requirements of Part 3 ( Composition of the Audit Committee ) and Part 5 ( Reporting Obligations ) of NI 52-110.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Board
The Board is comprised of Mr. Zabaneh, Mr. O’Neill and Mr. Goss. Mr. O’Neill and Mr. Goss are the independent directors and Mr. Zabaneh is not considered to be independent within the meaning of NI 52-110. For the purposes of NI 52-110, a director is considered “independent” if he or she has no direct or indirect material relationship with the issuer. A material relationship is one which could, in the view of the issuer’s board, be reasonably expected to interfere with the exercise of a member’s independent judgment. Mr. Zabaneh is not considered to be independent because Mr. Zabaneh is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
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To safeguard independence, the independent directors are encouraged to have open and frank discussions at the regularly scheduled meetings and, if necessary, require that the nonindependent directors leave the meeting while such discussions are undertaken .
The following directors of the Company are also directors of other reporting issuers:
| Director | Name of Other Reporting Issuer and Exchange |
|---|---|
| Hani Zabaneh | Datum Ventures Inc. – TSX-V EEE Exploration Corp. – Canadian Securities Exchange Mercury Exploration Corp. – TSX-V |
| Sarah Hundal | N/A |
| Thomas O’Neill | Summa Silver Corp. – TSX-V Sherpa II Holdings Corp. – TSX-V Michelin Mining Corp. – Canadian Securities Exchange |
| Brian Goss | Kal Minerals Corp. – Canadian Securities Exchange Lithium Corporation – OTCBB Ridgestone Mining Inc. – TSX-V |
Board Mandate
The Board is responsible for managing the business and affairs of the Company and, in doing so, must act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company. Pursuant to the Board Mandate, the Board is responsible for approving long-term goals and objectives for the Company, ensuring the plans and strategies necessary to achieve those objectives are in place and supervising senior management who is responsible for the implementation of long-term strategies and day-to-day management of the Company. The Board retains a supervisory role and ultimate responsibility for all matters relating to the Company and its business. The Board discharges its responsibilities both directly and through its standing committee (the Audit Committee) and any ad hoc committee it may establish to address issues of a more short-term nature.
Orientation
The Company has not yet developed an official orientation or training program for directors. If and when new directors are added, however, they have the opportunity to become familiar with the Company by meeting with other directors and officers of the Company. As each director has a different skill set and professional background, orientation and training activities are and will continue to be tailored to the particular needs and experience of each director.
Ethical Business Conduct
The Board conducts itself with high business and moral standards and follows all applicable legal and financial requirements. The Board have not adopted a written code of ethics for its directors, officers, employees and consultants.
The Board has concluded that the fiduciary duties placed on individual directors by the Company’s governing corporate legislation and the common law, as well as the restrictions placed by
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applicable corporate legislation on the individual director’s participation in decisions of the Board in which the director has an interest, are sufficient to ensure that the Board operates independently of management and in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
Nomination of Directors
The full Board will be involved in the nomination of new candidates for board positions. Board members will be asked for recommendations of people that they know of or have heard of that would contribute to the success of the Company if added to the Board.
Compensation
The Company does not have a compensation committee. The Board is responsible for determining all forms of compensation, including long-term incentives in the form of Stock Options to be granted to directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The Board is also responsible for reviewing recommendations for compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other officers of the Company to ensure such arrangements reflect the responsibilities and risks associated with each position.
When determining the compensation of its officers, the Board will consider: (i) recruiting and retaining officers critical to the success of the Company and the enhancement of shareholder value; (ii) providing fair and competitive compensation; (iii) balancing the interests of management and the Company’s shareholders; and (iv) rewarding performance, both on an individual basis and with respect to operations in general.
Other Board Committees
The Company has no other committees other than the audit committee.
Assessments
Any committee of the directors and individual directors are assessed on an ongoing basis by the Board in their entirety. The Board has not yet adopted formal procedures for assessing the effectiveness of the board, the audit committee, or individual directors.
RISK FACTORS
The Company has identified the following risks relevant to its business and operations, which could materially affect the Company’s operating results, financial performance, and the value of the Common Shares. Prospective investors should carefully consider their personal circumstances and consult their broker, lawyer, accountant or other professional adviser before making an investment decision. The information below does not purport to be an exhaustive summary of the risks affecting the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the officers or directors of the Company or not currently perceived as being material may have an adverse effect on the business of the Company.
General
The Company is in the business of exploring mineral properties, which is a highly speculative endeavor. A purchase of any of the securities offered hereunder involves a high degree of risk and should be undertaken only by purchasers whose financial resources are sufficient to enable them to assume such risks and who have no need for immediate liquidity in their investment. An investment in the securities offered hereunder should not constitute a major portion of an individual’s investment portfolio and should only be made by persons who can afford a total loss
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of their investment. Prospective purchasers should evaluate carefully the following risk factors associated with an investment in the Company’s securities prior to purchasing any of the securities offered hereunder.
Insufficient Capital
The Company does not currently have any revenue producing operations and may, from time to time, report a working capital deficit. To maintain its activities, the Company will require additional funds, which may be obtained either by the sale of equity capital or by entering into an option or joint venture agreement with a third party providing such funding. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining such additional financing, and failure to do so could result in the loss or substantial dilution of the Company’s interest in Schotts Lake.
The continued operation of the Company will be dependent upon its ability to procure additional financing. The Company does not generate revenue and there is no timeline established as to when revenue may be generated for operations, if ever. There can be no assurance that any revenue can be generated or that other financing can be obtained. If the Company is unable to generate such revenue in the future or obtain such additional financing, any investment in the Company may be lost. In such event, the probability of resale of the Common Shares purchased would be diminished.
Exploration and Development
Resource exploration and development is a speculative business, characterized by a number of significant risks including, among other things, unprofitable efforts resulting not only from the failure to discover mineral deposits but also from finding mineral deposits that, though present, are insufficient in quantity and quality to return a profit from production. The marketability of minerals acquired or discovered by the Company may be affected by numerous factors which are beyond the control of the Company and which cannot be accurately predicted, such as market fluctuations, the proximity and capacity of milling facilities, mineral markets and processing equipment, and such other factors as government regulations, including regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals, and environmental protection, the combination of which factors may result in the Company not receiving an adequate return of investment capital.
There is no assurance that the Company’s mineral exploration and development activities will result in any discoveries of commercial bodies of gold or base metals. The long-term profitability of the Company’s operations will in part be directly related to the costs and success of its exploration programs, which may be affected by a number of factors. Substantial expenditures are required to establish mineral resources and mineral reserves through drilling and subsequent economic evaluation activities and to develop the mining and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for mining. Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major mineralized deposit, no assurance can be given that minerals will be discovered in sufficient quantities to justify commercial operations or that funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis .
No Established Market
The Exchange has conditionally approved the listing application in respect of the Common Shares on November 26, 2021. Listing is subject to the Company fulfilling all of the listing requirements of the Exchange, including meeting all minimum listing requirements.
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There is currently no market through which the Company’s securities may be sold. Even if a market develops, there is no assurance that the price of the Common Shares purchased by shareholders will reflect the market price of the Common Shares once a market has developed. If an active public market for the Common Shares does not develop, the liquidity of a shareholder’s investment may be limited and the Common Share price may decline below the price paid by the shareholder.
Limited Business History
The Company has only recently commenced operations and has no history of operating earnings. The likelihood of success of the Company must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with the establishment of any business. The Company has limited financial resources and there is no assurance that additional funding will be available to it for further operations or to fulfill its obligations under applicable agreements. There is no assurance that the Company can generate revenues, operate profitably, or provide a return on investment, or that it will successfully implement its plans.
High Risk, Speculative Nature of Investment
An investment in the Common Shares carries a high degree of risk and should be considered speculative by purchasers. There is low probability of dividends being paid on the Common Shares in the foreseeable future.
Liquidity Concerns and Future Financing Requirements
The Company may require additional financing in order to fund its ongoing exploration program on Schotts Lake. The ability of the Company to arrange such financing in the future will depend in part upon prevailing capital market conditions, as well as the business success of the Company. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts to arrange additional financing on terms satisfactory to the Company. If additional financing is raised by the issuance of Common Shares from treasury, control of the Company may change and shareholders may suffer additional dilution. The further exploration and development of Schotts Lake and any other mineral properties in which the Company may hold an interest will also require additional equity or debt financing. Failure to obtain additional financing could result in delay or indefinite postponement of further exploration and development or forfeiture of some rights in the Company’s mineral properties. Events in the equity market may impact the Company’s ability to raise additional capital in the future.
If available, future equity financing may result in substantial dilution to current shareholders of the Company. At present, it is impossible to determine what amounts of additional funds, if any, may be required.
Schotts Lake Property Interest
The Company maintains access and exploration rights to Schotts Lake through the acquisition and maintenance of patented and unpatented mining claims. There is no guarantee the Company will be able to raise sufficient funding in the future to explore and develop Schotts Lake. If the Company loses or abandons its interest in Schotts Lake, there is no assurance that it will be able to acquire another mineral property of merit or that such an acquisition would be approved by the Exchange. There is also no guarantee that the Exchange will approve the acquisition of any
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additional properties by the Company, whether by way of option or otherwise, should the Company wish to acquire any additional properties.
Although substantial benefits may be derived from the discovery of a major mineralized deposit, no assurance can be given that minerals will be discovered in sufficient quantities to justify commercial operations or that the funds required for development can be obtained on a timely basis. The discovery of mineral deposits is dependent upon a number of factors. The commercial viability of a mineral deposit once discovered is also dependent upon a number of factors, some of which relate to particular attributes of the deposit, such as size, grade and proximity to infrastructure, and some of which are more general factors such as metal prices and government regulations, including environmental protection. Most of these factors are beyond the control of the Company. In addition, because of these risks, there is no certainty that the expenditures to be made by the Company on the exploration of Schotts Lake as described herein will result in the discovery of commercial quantities of gold or base metals.
The Company has no history of operating earnings and the likelihood of success must be considered in light of problems, expenses, etc., which may be encountered in establishing a business.
Financing Risks
The Company has no history of earnings and, due to the nature of its business, there can be no assurance that the Company will be profitable. The Company has paid no dividends on its Common Shares since incorporation and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future. The only present source of funds available to the Company is through the sale of its securities. Even if the results of exploration are encouraging, the Company may not have sufficient funds to conduct the further exploration that may be necessary to determine whether or not a commercially mineable deposit exists on Schotts Lake. While the Company may generate additional working capital through further equity offerings or through the sale or possible syndication of its one or more of its properties, there is no assurance that any such funds will be available. If available, future equity financing may result in substantial dilution to current shareholders of the Company. At present it is impossible to determine what amounts of additional funds, if any, may be required.
Negative Operating Cash Flow
The Company has negative operating cash flow. The failure of the Company to achieve profitability and positive operating cash flows could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. To the extent that the Company has negative cash flow in future periods, the Company may need to deploy a portion of its cash reserves to fund such negative cash flow. The Company expects to continue to sustain operating losses in the future until it generates revenue from the commercial production of its properties. There is no guarantee that the Company will ever be profitable.
Acquisition of Additional Mineral Properties
If the Company loses or abandons its interest in Schotts Lake, there is no assurance that it will be able to acquire another mineral property of merit or that such an acquisition would be approved by the Exchange. There is also no guarantee that the Exchange will approve the acquisition of any additional properties by the Company, whether by way of option or otherwise, should the Company wish to acquire any additional properties.
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Uninsurable Risks
In the course of exploration, development and production of mineral properties, certain risks, and in particular, unexpected or unusual geological operating conditions including rock bursts, caveins, fires, flooding and earthquakes may occur. It is not always possible to fully insure against such risks and the Company may decide not to take out insurance against such risks as a result of high premiums or other reasons. Should such liabilities arise, they could reduce or eliminate any future profitability and result in increasing costs and a decline in the value of the securities of the Company.
Permits and Government Regulations
The future operations of the Company may require permits from various federal, provincial and local governmental authorities and will be governed by laws and regulations governing prospecting, development, mining, production, export, taxes, labour standards, occupational health, waste disposal, land use, environmental protections, mine safety and other matters. Before production can commence on any properties, the Company must obtain regulatory and environmental approvals. There is no assurance that such approvals can be obtained on a timely basis or at all. The cost of compliance, with changes in governmental regulations, has the potential to reduce the profitability of operations.
Environmental and Safety Regulations and Risks
Environmental laws and regulations may affect the operations of the Company. These laws and regulations set various standards regulating certain aspects of health and environmental quality. They provide for penalties and other liabilities for the violation of such standards and establish, in certain circumstances, obligations to rehabilitate current and former facilities and locations where operations are or were conducted. The permission to operate can be withdrawn temporarily where there is evidence of serious breaches of health and safety standards, or even permanently in the case of extreme breaches. Significant liabilities could be imposed on the Company for damages, clean-up costs or penalties in the event of certain discharges into the environment, environmental damage caused by previous owners of acquired properties or noncompliance with environmental laws or regulations. In all major developments, the Company generally relies on recognized designers and development contractors from which the Company will, in the first instance, seek indemnities. The Company intends to minimize risks by taking steps to ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations and operating to applicable environmental standards. There is a risk that environmental laws and regulations may become more onerous, making the Company’s operations more expensive.
Mineral Titles
Schotts Lake may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, transfers or claims and title may be affected by undetected defects. There is no guarantee that title to such properties will not be challenged or impugned. The Company’s claims may be subject to prior unregistered agreements or transfers and title may be affected by unidentified or unknown defects. If title to the Company’s properties is disputed, it may result in the Company paying substantial costs to settle the dispute or clear title and could result in the loss of the property, which events may affect the economic viability of the Company.
First Nations Land Claims
First Nations and other aboriginal title claims may affect the ability of the Company to pursue exploration, development and mining on its Schotts Lake Property. First Nations rights may be
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claimed on Crown properties or other types of tenure with respect to which mining rights have been conferred. The Supreme Court of Canada's 2014 decision in Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia marked the first time in Canadian history that a court has declared First Nations title to lands outside of reserve land. Schotts Lake may now or in the future be the subject of aboriginal or indigenous land claims. The legal nature of aboriginal land claims is a matter of considerable complexity. The impact of any such claim on the Company's ownership interest in Schotts Lake cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty and no assurance can be given that a broad recognition of aboriginal rights in the area in which Schotts Lake is located, by way of a negotiated settlement or judicial pronouncement, would not have an adverse effect on the Company's activities. Even in the absence of such recognition, the Company may at some point be required to negotiate with and seek the approval of holders of aboriginal interests in order to facilitate exploration and development work on Schotts Lake, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to establish a practical working relationship with any First Nations in the area which would allow it to ultimately develop Schotts Lake.
Fluctuating Mineral Prices and Currency Risk
The ability of the Company to raise funds to continue exploration of the mineral properties in which it has an interest will be significantly affected by changes in the market price for raw materials. Prices for precious and base metals fluctuate on a daily basis, have historically been subject to wide fluctuations and are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Company such as global demand growth, world mine supply dynamics, currency fluctuations, interest rate changes, capital availability, speculative activities, and political developments. The effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result in the Company not being able to continue its planned exploration programs. Declining market prices for these metals could materially adversely affect the Company’s operations and financial condition. Factors beyond the control of the Company may affect the marketability of metals discovered, if any. In addition, currency fluctuations may affect the cash flow which the Company may realize from its operations, since most mineral commodities are sold in a world market in U.S. dollars while the majority of the costs incurred by the Company are valued in Canadian dollars.
Competition for Resources
The mining industry is intensely competitive in all its phases. The Company competes for the acquisition of mineral properties, claims, leases and other mineral interests as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees with many companies, some possessing greater financial resources and technical facilities than the Company. The competition in the mineral exploration and development business could have an adverse effect on the Company’s ability to acquire suitable properties or prospects for mineral exploration in the future. In addition, the Company’s ability to consummate and integrate effectively any future acquisitions on terms that are favourable may be limited by the number of attractive acquisition targets, internal demands on resources, competition from other mining companies and, to the extent necessary, the Company’s ability to obtain financing on satisfactory terms, if at all.
Dependence on Management
The success of the Company is currently largely dependent on the performance of its directors and officers. The loss of the services of any of these persons could have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s business and prospects. There is no assurance the Company can maintain the services of its directors, officers or other qualified personnel required to operate its business. As the Company’s business activity grows, the Company will require additional key
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financial, administrative and mining personnel as well as additional operations staff. There can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful in attracting, training, and retaining qualified personnel as competition for persons with these skill sets increase. If the Company is not successful in attracting, training and retaining qualified personnel, the efficiency of its operations could be impaired, which could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations and financial condition.
Dilution
Subsequent issuances of securities including, but not limited to, Common Shares and Stock Options will result in a substantial dilution of the equity interests of existing shareholders.
Tax Issues
Income tax consequences in relation to the Common Shares will vary according to the circumstances of each purchaser. Prospective purchasers should seek independent advice from their own tax and legal advisors prior to subscribing for Common Shares.
Price Volatility of Publicly Traded Securities
In recent years, the securities markets in Canada have experienced a high level of price and volume volatility, and the market prices of securities of many corporations have experienced wide fluctuations in price, which have not necessarily been related to the operating performance, underlying asset values or prospects of such corporations. There can be no assurance that continual fluctuations in price will not occur. It may be anticipated that any quoted market for the Common Shares will be subject to market trends generally, notwithstanding any potential success of the Company in creating revenues, cash flows or earnings. The value of the Common Shares distributed hereunder will be affected by such volatility.
Conflicts of Interest
Some of the directors and officers are engaged and will continue to be engaged in the search for additional business opportunities on behalf of other corporations, and situations may arise where these directors and officers will be in direct competition with the Company. Conflicts, if any, will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Some of the directors and officers of the Company are or may become directors or officers of other companies engaged in other business ventures.
Stress in the Global Economy
Reduction in credit, combined with reduced economic activity and the fluctuations in global currencies, may adversely affect businesses and industries that purchase commodities, affecting commodity prices in more significant and unpredictable ways than the normal risks associated with commodity prices. The availability of services such as drilling contractors and geological service companies and/or the terms on which these services are provided may be adversely affected by the economic impact on the service providers. The adverse effects on the capital markets generally make the raising of capital by equity or debt financing much more difficult and the Company is dependent upon the capital markets to raise financing. Any of these events, or any other events caused by turmoil in world financial markets, may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, and financial condition.
COVID-19
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The Company’s business, operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics or pandemics or other health crises, including the recent outbreak of COVID - 19. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency, on March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic. To date, there have been temporary business closures, quarantines and a general reduction in consumer activity in nearly all parts of the world. The outbreak has caused companies and most international jurisdictions to impose travel, gathering and other public health restrictions. While these effects are expected to be temporary, the duration of the various disruptions to businesses locally and internationally and the related financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. If the pandemic is prolonged, including through subsequent waves, or if additional variants of COVID-19 emerge which are more transmissible or cause more severe disease, or if other diseases emerge with similar effects, the adverse impact on the economy could worsen.
Such public health crises can result in volatility and disruptions in the supply and demand for minerals, global supply chains and financial markets, as well as declining trade and market sentiment and reduced mobility of people, all of which could affect commodity prices, interest rates, credit ratings, credit risk and inflation. The risks to the Company of such public health crises also include risks to employee health and safety, a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations impacted by an outbreak, increased labour and fuel costs, regulatory changes, political or economic instabilities or civil unrest. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's results, business, financial condition or liquidity will depend on future developments in Canada, the U.S. and globally, including the development and widespread availability of efficient and accurate testing options, effective treatment options or vaccines and the spread of new variant strains of the virus. Despite the approval of certain vaccines by the regulatory bodies in Canada and the U.S., the ongoing evolution of the development and distribution of an effective vaccine also continues to raise uncertainty.
PROMOTER
Thomas O’Neill, a director of the Company, is considered to be a promoter of the Company within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws as he directly took the initiative in founding and organizing the Company. Please see information regarding Mr. O’Neill’s shareholdings and roles in the Company under “ Directors and Executive Officers ”.
Other than as disclosed in this section or elsewhere in this Prospectus, no person who was a promoter of the Company within the last two years:
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received anything of value directly or indirectly from the Company or a subsidiary;
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sold or otherwise transferred any asset to the Company or a subsidiary within the last two years;
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has been a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of any company that during the past 10 years was the subject of a cease trade order or similar order or an order that denied the company access to any exemptions under securities legislation for a period of more than 30 consecutive days or became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets;
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has been subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to Canadian securities legislation or by a Canadian securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a Canadian securities regulatory authority;
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has been subject to any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would be likely to be considered important to a reasonable investor making an investment decision; or
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has within the past 10 years become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS
Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Prospectus, there are no legal proceedings material to the Company to which the Company is or was a party, or of which its property is or was the subject matter, since the date of the Company’s incorporation and the Company knows of no such proceedings to be currently contemplated.
There have been no penalties or sanctions imposed against the Company by a court or regulatory body, and the Company has not entered into any settlement agreements before any court relating to provincial or territorial securities legislation or with any securities regulatory authority, as of the date of this Prospectus or since its incorporation.
INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS
Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Prospectus, no director, executive officer or principal shareholder or any of their respective associates or affiliates has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction within the period from the date of incorporation to the date of this Prospectus, or in any proposed transaction, which has materially affected or is reasonably expected to materially affect the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
AUDITORS
The auditors of the Company are Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, located at Suite 1500 - 1140 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4G1.
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
The registrar and transfer agent of the Company is Computershare Investor Services Inc. at its principal office in Vancouver, British Columbia.
MATERIAL CONTRACTS
Except for contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, the only material contracts which the Company has entered into since its incorporation before the date of this Prospectus or to which the Company will become a party on or prior to the filing of the final long form prospectus are the Option Agreement, as amended and the Escrow Agreement.
A copy of these material contracts will be available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
INTEREST OF EXPERTS
The legal matters relating to the securities offered hereby will be passed upon by Miller Thomson LLP, on behalf of the Company.
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Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, audited the financial statements of the Company for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, have advised the Company that they are independent of the Company in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.
Certain information in this Prospectus relating to Schotts Lake is summarized or extracted from the Technical Report, which was prepared for the Company by Stephen Kenwood, P. Geo., whom is a “qualified person” and “independent” as defined in NI 43-101.
To the best knowledge of the Company, as at the date hereof, the aforementioned persons do not beneficially own, directly or indirectly, any securities of the Company.
AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
Brian Goss, a director of the Company, resides outside of Canada and has appointed the Company, located at 918-1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2Y3, as his agent for service of process. It may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person or company that is incorporated, continued or otherwise organized under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction or resides outside of Canada, even if the party has appointed an agent for service of process.
GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS
In this Prospectus, the following capitalized technical terms have the following meanings, in addition to other terms defined elsewhere in this Prospectus.
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SCHEDULE A AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER CANTER RESOURCES CORP.
A-1
CANTER CAPITAL CORP.
(the "Corporation" or “Company”)
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER
1. Purpose
The Audit Committee (the " Committee ") is a standing committee of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of the Corporation with the responsibility under the governing legislation of the Company to review the financial statements, accounting policies and reporting procedures of the Company.
The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing the financial reports and other financial information provided by the Company to any governmental body or the public, the systems of internal controls of the Company regarding finance, accounting and legal compliance that management and the Board have established, and the auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company generally. Consistent with this function, the Committee should encourage continuous improvement of, and should foster adherence to, the policies, procedures, and practices at all levels of the Company.
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Committee are to:
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Serve as an independent and objective party to monitor the financial reporting process and the system of internal controls of the Company.
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Monitor the independence and performance of the auditor of the Company (the “Auditor”) and the internal audit function of the Company.
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Provide an open avenue of communication among the Auditor, financial and senior management and the Board of Directors.
The Committee will primarily fulfill these responsibilities by carrying out the activities set out in Section 4 of this Charter.
2. Composition
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The Committee shall be comprised of two or more directors as determined by the Board of Directors. The composition of the Committee shall adhere to all applicable corporate and securities laws and all requirements of the stock exchanges on which shares of the Company are listed. In particular, the composition of the Committee shall be in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees, and the required qualifications and experience of the members of the Committee, subject to any exemptions or other relief that may be granted from time to time.
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All members of the Committee shall have a working familiarity with basic finance and accounting practices, and at least one member of the Committee shall be a "financial expert" in accordance with applicable laws and all requirements of the stock exchanges on which shares of the Company are listed.
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Members of the Committee shall be elected by the Board at the meeting of the Board held immediately after the annual meeting of shareholders or such other times as shall be determined by the Board and shall serve until the next such meeting or until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified.
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Any member of the Committee may be removed or replaced at any time by the Board of Directors and shall cease to be a member of the Committee as soon as such member ceases to be a director. Subject to the foregoing, each member of the Committee shall hold such office until the next annual meeting of shareholders after his or her election as a member of the Committee.
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The members of the Committee shall be entitled to receive such remuneration for acting as members of the Committee as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.
SCHEDULE A
3. Meetings
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The Committee may appoint one of its members to act as Chairman of the Committee. The Chairman will appoint a secretary who will keep minutes of all meetings (the "Secretary"). The Secretary does not have to be a member of the Committee or a director and can be changed by written notice from the Chairman.
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No business may be transacted by the Committee except at a meeting at which a quorum of the Committee is present or by a consent resolution in writing signed by all members of the Committee. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, provided that if the number of members of the Committee is an even number, one half of the number of members plus one shall constitute a quorum.
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The Committee will meet as many times as is necessary to carry out its responsibilities, but in no event will the Committee meet less than four times a year. The Committee shall meet at least once annually with the Auditor. As part of its duty to foster open communication, the Committee should meet at least annually with management and the Auditor in separate executive sessions to discuss any matters that the Committee or each of these parties believe should be discussed privately. In addition, the Committee shall meet with the Auditor and management at least quarterly to review the financial statements of the Company.
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The time at which, and the place where, the meetings of the Committee shall be held, the calling of meetings and the procedure in all respects of such meetings shall be determined by the Chairman, unless otherwise provided for in the Articles of the Company or otherwise determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
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The Committee may invite to, or require the attendance at, any meeting of the Committee, such officers and employees of the Company, legal counsel or other persons as it deems necessary in order to perform its duties and responsibilities. They should also be requested or required to attend meetings of the Committee and make presentations to the Committee as appropriate.
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Subject to the provisions of the governing legislation of the Company and applicable regulations the Chairman of the Committee may exercise the powers of the Committee in between meetings of the Committee. In such event, the Chairman shall immediately report to the members of the Committee and the actions or decisions taken in the name of the Committee shall be recorded in the proceedings of the Committee.
4. Responsibilities and Duties
To fulfill its responsibilities and duties the Committee shall:
Documents/Reports Review
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Review and recommend for approval to the Board of Directors of the Company any revisions or updates to this Charter. This review should be done periodically, but at least annually, as conditions dictate.
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Review the interim unaudited quarterly financial statements and the annual audited financial statements, and the related press releases of the Company and report on them to the Board of Directors.
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Satisfy itself, on behalf of the Board of Directors, that the unaudited quarterly financial statements and annual audited financial statements of the Company are fairly presented both in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and otherwise and recommend to the Board of Directors whether the quarterly and annual financial statements should be approved.
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Satisfy itself, on behalf of the Board of Directors, that the information contained in the quarterly financial statements of the Company, annual report to shareholders and similar documentation required pursuant to the laws of Canada does not contain any untrue statement of any material fact or omit to state a material fact that is required or necessary to make a statement not misleading, in light of the circumstances under which it was made.
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Review any reports or other financial information of the Company submitted to any governmental body, or the public, including any certification, report, opinion or review rendered by the Auditor.
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Review, and if deemed advisable, approve all related party transactions as defined in the governing legislation of the Company.
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Have the right, for the purpose of performing their duties: (i) to inspect all the books and records of the Company and its subsidiaries; (ii) to discuss such accounts and records and any matters relating to the financial position of the Company with the officers and auditors of the Company and its subsidiaries and the Auditor; (iii) to commission reports or supplemental information relating to the financial information; (iv) to require the Auditor to attend any or every meeting of the Committee; and (v) to engage such independent counsel and other advisors as are necessary in the determination of the Committee.
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Permit the Board of Directors to refer to the Committee such matters and questions relating to the financial position of the Company and its affiliates or the reporting related to it as the Board of Directors may from time to time see fit.
Independent Auditor
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Be directly and solely responsible for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the Auditor upon shareholder approval of the appointment, with such Auditor being ultimately accountable to the shareholders, the Board and the Committee.
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Act as the Auditor's channel of direct communication to the Company. In this regard, the Committee shall, among other things, receive all reports from the Auditor, including timely reports of: 1. all critical accounting policies and practices to be used;
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all alternative treatments of financial information within generally accepted accounting principles that have been discussed with the management of the Company, ramifications of the use of such alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the Auditor; and
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other material written communications between the Auditor and the management of the Company, including, but not limited to, any management letter or schedule of unadjusted differences.
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Satisfy itself, on behalf of the Board of Directors that the Auditor is "independent" of management, within the meaning given to such term in the rules and pronouncements of the applicable regulatory authorities and professional governing bodies. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Committee shall request that the Auditor at least annually provide a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the Auditor and the Company, and request information from the Auditor and management to determine the presence or absence of a conflict of interest. The Committee shall actively engage the Auditor in a dialogue with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the Auditor. The Committee shall take, or recommend that the full Board take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the Auditor.
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Be responsible for pre-approving all audit and non-audit services provided by the Auditor; provided, however, that the Committee shall have the authority to delegate such responsibility to one or more of its members to the extent permitted under applicable law and stock exchange rules.
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Review the performance of the Auditor and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as to whether or not to continue to engage the Auditor.
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Determine and review the remuneration of the Auditor and any independent advisors (including independent counsel) to the Committee.
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Satisfy itself, on behalf of the Board of Directors, that the internal audit function has been effectively carried out and that any matter which the Auditor wishes to bring to the attention of the Board of Directors has been addressed and that there are no "unresolved differences" with the Auditor.
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Financial Reporting Process and Risk Management
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Review the audit plan of the Auditor for the current year and review advice from the Auditor relating to management and internal controls and the responses of the Company to the suggestions made put forth.
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Monitor the internal accounting controls, informational gathering systems and management reporting on internal controls of the Company.
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Review with management and the Auditor the relevance and appropriateness of the accounting policies of the Company and review and approve all significant changes to such policies.
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Satisfy itself, on behalf of the Board of Directors, that the Company has implemented appropriate systems of internal control over financial reporting and the safeguarding of the assets of the Company and other "risk management" functions (including the identification of significant risks and the establishment of appropriate procedures to manage those risks and the monitoring of corporate performance in light of applicable risks) affecting the assets of the Company, management, financial and business operations and the health and safety of employees and that these systems are operating effectively.
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Review and approve the investment and treasury policies of the Company and monitor compliance with such policies.
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Establish procedures for the receipt and treatment of (i) complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, controls, or auditing matters and (ii) confidential, anonymous submissions by employees of the Company as to concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
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Satisfy itself, on behalf of the Board of Directors, that all material statutory deductions have been withheld by the Company and remitted to the appropriate authorities.
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Without limiting its rights to engage counsel generally, review, with the principal legal external counsel of the Company, any legal matter that could have a significant impact on the financial statements of the Company.
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Satisfy itself, on behalf of the Board of Directors, that all regulatory compliance issues have been identified and addressed.
Budgets
- Assist the Board of Directors in the review and approval of operational, capital and other budgets proposed by management.
General
- Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the By-laws and governing law, as the Committee or the Board of Directors deem necessary or appropriate.
As adopted by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2021.
SCHEDULE B FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Audited Financial Statements for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
Unaudited Financial Statements for the three-months ended September 30, 2021
CANTER RESOURCES CORP.
Financial Statements For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
Expressed in Canadian Dollars
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of Canter Resources Corp.:
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Canter Resources Corp. (the “Company”), which comprise the statements of financial position as at June 30, 2021 and 2020, and the statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for years then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at June 30, 2021 and 2020, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1 in the financial statements which describes matters and conditions that indicate the existence of material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and will not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s Discussion and Analysis prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work we have performed on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
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CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Vancouver, BC December 8, 2021
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CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Statements of Financial Position (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| June 30, | June 30, | |||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Assets | ||||
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash | $ | 204,591 |
$ | 60,301 |
| Total assets | $ | 204,591 | $ | 60,301 |
| Liabilities and shareholders’ equity | ||||
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 5) | $ | 13,976 |
$ | 1,995 |
| Loan payable (Note 6) | 10,000 | - | ||
| 23,976 | 1,995 | |||
| Shareholders’ Equity | ||||
| Share capital (Note 8) | 278,427 | 126,641 | ||
| Deficit | (97,812) | (68,335) | ||
| Total Shareholders’ Equity | 180,615 | 58,306 | ||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | $ | 204,591 | $ | 60,301 |
Nature of Operations (Note 1) Subsequent Events (Note 12)
Approved on behalf of the Board:
“Hani Zabaneh” “Brian Goss”
Hani Zabaneh, Director
Brian Goss, Director
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| For the year ended June 30, 2021 For the year ended June 30, 2020 |
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| Expenses General and administrative (Note 4) Transfer agent and filing fees Professional fees Consulting fees (Note 7) |
10,166 123 2,823 2,389 12,209 238 4,279 3,990 |
| Net and comprehensive loss |
$ (29,477) $ (6,740) |
| Basic and diluted loss per share |
$ (0.01) $ (0.00) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 5,588,986 5,472,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP.
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Number of | Amount | Deficit | Shareholders’ Equity | Shareholders’ Equity | |
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| shares | $ | $ | $ | ||
| Balance, June 30, 2019 | 5,472,000 | $ 126,641 | $ (61,595) | $ | 65,046 |
| Net and comprehensive loss | - | - | (6,740) | (6,740) | |
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | 5,472,000 | 126,641 | (68,335) | 58,306 | |
| Private placement shares issued, net of share issuance costs (Note 8) | 3,050,000 | 151,786 | - | 151,786 | |
| Net and comprehensive loss | - | - | (29,477) | (29,477) | |
| Balance, June 30, 2021 | 8,522,000 | 278,427 | (97,812) | 180,615 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Statements of Cash Flows (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Year-ended | Year-ended | |
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| June 30, | June 30, | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Cash used in operating activities | ||
| Net Loss | $ (29,477) | $ (6,740) |
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 11,981 | 1,994 |
| Net operating cash flows | (17,496) | (4,746) |
| Cash provided by financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of issuance costs | 151,786 | - |
| Proceeds from loan payable | 10,000 | - |
| Net Investing cash flows | 161,786 | - |
| Increase (decrease) in cash | 144,290 | (4,746) |
| Cash, beginning of the year | 60,301 | 65,047 |
| Cash, end of theyear | $ 204,591 | $ 60,301 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
1. Nature of Operations
Canter Resources Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act on March 7, 2018. On November 15, 2021, the Company changed its name from Canter Capital Corp. to Canter Resources Corp. The Company is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of resource properties in Canada. On July 21, 2021, the Company signed an option agreement with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (“Eagle Plains”) to acquire an undivided 60% interest in a mineral property located in Saskatchewan. The head office of the Company is located at Suite 918 – 1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2Y3 and the registered and records office of the Company is located at Suite 400 – 725 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1G5.
These financial have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will be able to meet its obligations and continue its operations for the next twelve months. As at June 30, 2021, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $97,812 (2020 - $68,335), and it expects to incur further losses in the development of the business. The proposed business of the Company involves a high degree of risk and there is no assurance that the Company will able to finance its operations. Additional funds will be required to enable the Company to pursue its business and the Company may be unable to obtain such financing on terms which are satisfactory to it. These factors indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to finance operating costs over the next twelve months with loans from directors and companies controlled by directors and or private placement of common shares. Should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, the net realizable value of its assets may be materially less than the amounts on its statement of financial position.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of a strain of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic which has resulted in a series of public health and emergency measures that have been put in place to combat the spread of the virus. The duration and impact of COVID-19 is unknown at this time, and it is not possible to reliably estimate the impact that the length and severity of these developments will have on the financial results and condition of the Company in future periods, including the possible impact on future financing opportunities.
2. Basis of Preparation
The financial statements were authorized for issuance on December 7, 2021 by the directors of the Company.
- (a) Statement of Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared using accounting policies in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).
- (b) Use of Estimates and Judgments
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the Company to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. Basis of Preparation (continued)
Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.
Areas requiring a significant degree of estimation and judgment include fair value measurements for financial instruments, the recoverability and measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities and assessment of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
3. Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Cash
Cash includes cash at banks.
(b) Financial Instruments
(i) Classification
The Company classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: at fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”), at fair value through other comprehensive income (loss) (“FVTOCI”) or at amortized cost. The Company determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition. The classification of debt instruments is drive by the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and their contractual cash flow characteristics. Equity instruments that are held for trading are classified as FVTPL. For other equity instruments, on the day of acquisition the Company can make an irrevocable election (on an instrument-by-instrument basis) to designate them as FVTOCI. Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVTPL (such as instruments held for trading or derivatives) or the Company has opted to measure them at FVTPL.
(ii) Measurement
Financial assets at FVTOCI
Elected investments in equity instruments at FVTOCI are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently they are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost
Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value plus or minus transaction costs, respectively, and subsequently carried at amortized cost less any impairment.
Financial assets and liabilities at FVTPL
Financial assets and liabilities carried at FVTPL are initially recorded at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in profit and loss. Realized and unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities held at FVTPL are included in profit and loss in the period in which they arise.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
- (iii) Impairment of financial assets at amortized cost
The Company recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets that are measured at amortized cost.
At each reporting date, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. If at the reporting date, the financial asset has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to the twelve month expected credit losses. The Company recognize in profit and loss, as an impairment gain or loss, the amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized.
(iv) Derecognition
Financial assets
The Company derecognizes financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire, or when it transfers the financial assets and substantially all of the associated risks and rewards of ownership to another entity. Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognized in profit and loss. However, gains and losses on derecognition of financial assets classified as FVTOCI remain within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Financial liabilities
The Company derecognizes financial liabilities only when its obligations under the financial liabilities are discharged, cancelled, or expired. Generally, the difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized at the consideration paid or payable, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognized in profit and loss.
- (c) Income Taxes
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date, in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income.
Current income tax relating to items recognized directly in other comprehensive income or equity is recognized in other comprehensive income or equity and not in profit or loss.
Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is provided using the asset and liability method on temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and recognized only to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
(d) Income and Loss Per Share
Basic income and loss per share amounts are calculated by dividing income or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted income or loss per share amounts are determined by adjusting the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares.
- (e) Exploration and evaluation assets
Exploration and evaluation expenditures relating to mineral properties include the costs of acquiring licenses, costs associated with exploration and evaluation activity, and the fair value (at acquisition date) of exploration and evaluation assets acquired in a business combination. Exploration and evaluation expenditures are capitalized. Costs incurred before the Company has obtained the legal rights to explore an area are recognized in profit or loss.
Government tax credits received are recorded as a reduction to the cumulative costs incurred and capitalized on the related property.
Exploration and evaluation assets are assessed for impairment if (i) sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability, or (ii) facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral resources in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mining property and development assets within property, plant and equipment.
Recoverability of the carrying amount of any exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale of the respective areas of interest.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
4. Exploration and Evaluation (“E&E”) Asset
On May 11, 2021, the Company signed a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Eagles Plains whereby the Company has the option to acquire a 60% interest in twelve mineral claims located approximately 40 km northwest of Creighton, Saskatchewan (the “Project”). On July 21, 2021, the Company signed a definitive option agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to the Project (Note 12). The Agreement required aggregate cash consideration of $500,000, the issuance of 1,000,000 common shares of the Company and a minimum of $5,000,000 in exploration expenditures, to be incurred over a period of four years, according to the following schedule:
Cash payments:
-
(i) $10,000 upon signing of the LOI, which was expensed (paid – see Note 6);
-
(ii) $20,000 upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange; (iii) $35,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
-
(iv) $50,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(v) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(vi) $120,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and
-
(vii) $200,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
Share issuances:
-
(i) 150,000 common shares upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange and obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals;
-
(ii) 150,000 common shares on or before July 30, 2022;
-
(iii) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2022;
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(iv) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(v) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2024; and
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(vi) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2025.
Exploration expenditures:
-
(i) $100,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
-
(ii) $500,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(iii) $800,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
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(iv) $1,600,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and
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(v) $2,000,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
5. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
As at June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities are composed of the following:
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable | $3,976 | $105 |
| Accruedliabilities | 10,000 | 1,890 |
| **Total ** | $13,976 | $1,995 |
6. Loan payable
A shareholder of the Company advanced $10,000 to Eagle Plains upon execution of the LOI on behalf of the Company. The loan bears interest at 10%, is unsecured and has no fixed terms of repayment (Note 4).
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
7. Related Parties
The Company’s related parties consist of its key management personnel, including its directors and officers.
During the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with its related parties that are considered to be arm’s length transactions and made at normal market prices and on normal commercial terms.
(a) Key management compensation for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
| June | 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultingfees | $ | 4,279 | $ 3,990 |
As at June 30, 2020, $1,890 was due to related parties and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
8. Share Capital
(a) Authorized
The Company has authorized an unlimited number of common shares with no par value.
(b) Issued
On June 17, 2021, the Company issued 3,050,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share for total proceeds of $152,500. The Company incurred cash share issuance costs of $714 in connection with the issuance.
(c) Loss per share
The basic loss per share for the year-ended June 30, 2021 was based on the loss attributable to common shareholders of $29,477 (2020 - $6,740) and the weighted average common shares outstanding of 5,588,986 (2020 - 5,472,000).
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. Income Taxes
A reconciliation of the expected income tax recovery to the actual income tax recovery for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
| Year-ended | Year-ended | |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |
| Net loss | (29,477) | (6,740) |
| Statutory income tax rate | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Expected income tax recovery | (7,959) | (1,820) |
| Change in valuation allowance | 7,959 | 1,820 |
| Income tax recovery | - | - |
The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-capital loss | $ 97,478 | $ 68,366 |
| Valuation allowance | (97,478) | (68,366) |
| Income tax recovery | $- | $- |
As of June 30, 2021, the Company has non-capital tax losses of $97,478. These losses begin to expire in the year 2038.
10. Management of Capital
The Company’s capital structure consists of cash and share capital.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Company. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the business.
In order to carry out the planned activities and pay for administrative costs, the Company will spend its existing working capital and raise additional amounts as needed. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management since incorporation. The Company is not subject to external capital requirements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
11. Financial Instruments
- (a) Categories of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assets | ||
| Cash (amortized cost) | $ 204,591 | $ 60,301 |
| Financial Liabilities | ||
| Loan payable (amortized cost) | (10,000) | - |
| Net financial assets | $194,591 | $60,301 |
The Company considers that the carrying amount of all its financial assets and liabilities recognized at amortized cost in the financial statements approximates their fair value due to the demand nature or short-term maturity of these instruments.
- (b) Management of Financial Risks
The Company is exposed in varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board of Directors approves and monitors the risk management processes, inclusive of documented investment policies, counterparty limits, and controlling and reporting structures. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed is provided as follows:
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The Company’s primary exposure to credit risk is on its cash. The Company manages its credit risk relating to cash through the use of a major financial institution which has a high credit quality as determined by rating agencies. The Company assessed credit risk as low.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company’s liquidity and operating results may be adversely affected if its access to the capital market is hindered. The Company has no source of revenue and has obligations to meets its administrative overheads and to settle amounts payable to its creditors. The Company has been successful in raising equity financing; however, there is no assurance that it will be able to do so in the future. The Company assesses liquidity risk as high.
Foreign Exchange Risk
Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the Company’s financial instruments will fluctuate in value as a result of movements in foreign exchange rates. The Company has no assets or liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. The Company assesses foreign exchange risk as low.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
11. Financial Instruments (continued)
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is not exposed to interest rate risk.
12. Subsequent Events
On July 21, 2021, the Company signed an option agreement with Eagle Plains to acquire an undivided 60% interest in mineral dispositions located approximately 40 km northwest of Creighton, Saskatchewan (Note 4).
On August 20, 2021, the Company completed a private placement by issuing 3,050,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.10 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of $305,000.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP.
Condensed Interim Financial Statements For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
Expressed in Canadian Dollars
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| September 30, | September 30, | June 30, | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | ||
| (Audited) | |||
| Assets | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash | $ | 488,681 | $ 204,591 |
| Total assets | $ | 488,681 | $204,591 |
| Liabilities and shareholders’ equity | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 4) | $ | 30,872 | $ 13,976 |
| Loan payable (Note 5) | - | 10,000 | |
| 30,872 | 23,976 | ||
| Shareholders’ Equity | |||
| Share capital (Note 7) | 583,427 | 278,427 | |
| Deficit | (125,618) | (97,812) | |
| Total Shareholders’ Equity | 457,809 | 180,615 | |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | $ | 488,681 | $204,591 |
Nature of Operations (Note 1)
Approved on behalf of the Board:
"Hani Zabaneh" "Brian Goss"
Hani Zabaneh, Director Brian Goss, Director
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Condensed Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| For the three months ended September 30, 2021 For the three months ended September 30, 2020 |
|
|---|---|
| Expenses General and administrative Transfer agent and filing fees Consulting fees (Note 6) Professional fees |
$ 72 $ 6 14,093 323 - 630 13,641 - |
| Net and comprehensive loss |
$ (27,806) $ (959) |
| Basic and diluted loss per share |
$ (0.00) $ (0.00) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 6,864,391 5,472,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP.
Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Number of | Amount | Deficit | Shareholders’ Equity | Shareholders’ Equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| shares | |||||
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | 5,472,000 | $ 126,641 | $ (61,595) | $ | 65,046 |
| Share issuance costs | - | (714) | (714) | ||
| Net and comprehensive loss | - | - | (959) | (959) | |
| Balance, September 30, 2020 | 5,472,000 | $ 125,927 | $(62,554) | $ | 63,373 |
| Balance, June 30, 2021 | 8,522,000 | $ 278,427 | $ (97,812) | $ | 180,615 |
| Private placement shares issued, net of share issuance costs (Note 7) | 3,050,000 | 305,000 | - | 305,000 | |
| Net and comprehensive loss | - | - | (27,806) | (27,806) | |
| Balance, September 30, 2021 | 11,572,000 | $ 583,427 | $(125,618) | $ | 457,809 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Condensed Interim Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| For the | For the | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| three months | three months | |||
| ended | ended | |||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Cash used in operating activities | ||||
| Net Loss | $ | (27,806) |
$ | (959) |
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 16,896 | (1,281) | ||
| Net operating cash flows | (10,910) | (2,240) | ||
| Cash provided by financing activities | ||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of issuance costs | 305,000 | (714) | ||
| Repayment of loan payable | (10,000) | - | ||
| Net financing cash flows | 295,000 | (714) | ||
| Increase (decrease) in cash | 284,090 | (2,954) | ||
| Cash, beginning of the year | 204,591 | 60,301 | ||
| Cash, end of the year | $ | 488,681 |
$ | 57,347 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
1. Nature of Operations
Canter Capital Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the British Columbia Business Corporations Act on March 7, 2018. On November 15, 2021, the Company changed its name from Canter Capital Corp. to Canter Resources Corp. The Company is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of resource properties in Canada. On July 21, 2021, the Company signed an option agreement with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (“Eagle Plains”) to acquire an undivided 60% interest in a mineral property located in Saskatchewan. The head office of the Company is located at Suite 918 – 1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2Y3 and the registered and records office of the Company is located at Suite 400 – 725 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1G5.
The Company is in the exploration stage and its principal business activity is the sourcing and exploration of exploration and evaluation assets in British Columbia. The Company is in the process of exploring and evaluating its exploration and evaluation assets and has not yet determined whether these assets contain ore reserves that are economically recoverable. The recoverability of amounts shown for exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to complete the development and upon future profitable production or proceeds from the disposition thereof.
These interim financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will continue its operations for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of operations. The Company has incurred losses since its inception and has an accumulated deficit of $125,618 at September 30, 2021, which has been funded primarily by issuance of shares. The Company's ability to continue its operations and to realize assets at their carrying values is dependent upon obtaining additional financing or maintaining continued support from its shareholders and creditors, and generating profitable operations in the future. The Company has been successful in the past in raising funds for operations by issuing shares but there is a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If the Company is unable to raise the necessary capital and generate sufficient cash flows to meet obligations as they come due, the Company may have to reduce or curtail its activities or obtain financing at unfavorable terms. Furthermore, failure to continue as a going concern would require the Company’s assets and liabilities be restated on a liquidation basis which would differ significantly from the going concern basis. These interim financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting , as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) have been omitted or condensed, and therefore these interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s June 30, 2021 and 2020 audited annual financial statements and the notes to such financial statements.
These interim financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Company’s Board of Directors, and follow the same accounting policies and methods of computation as the most recent annual financial statements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. Exploration and Evaluation (“E&E”) Asset
On May 11, 2021, the Company signed a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Eagles Plains whereby the Company has the option to acquire a 60% interest in twelve mineral claims located approximately 40 km northwest of Creighton, Saskatchewan (the “Project”). On July 21, 2021, the Company signed a definitive option agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to the Project. The Agreement required aggregate cash consideration of $500,000, the issuance of 1,000,000 common shares of the Company and a minimum of $5,000,000 in exploration expenditures, to be incurred over a period of four years, according to the following schedule:
Cash payments:
-
(i) $10,000 upon signing of the LOI (paid – see Note 4);
-
(ii) $20,000 upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange;
-
(iii) $35,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
-
(iv) $50,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(v) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(vi) $120,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and (vii) $200,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
Share issuances:
-
(i) 150,000 common shares upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange and obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals;
-
(ii) 150,000 common shares on or before July 30, 2022;
-
(iii) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(iv) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(v) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2024; and
-
(vi) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2025.
Exploration expenditures:
-
(i) $100,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
-
(ii) $500,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(iii) $800,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(iv) $1,600,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and
-
(v) $2,000,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
4. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
As at September 30 and June 30, 2021, the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities are composed of the following:
| September 30, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable | $ 7,231 | $ 3,976 |
| Accruedliabilities | 23,641 | 10,000 |
| **Total ** | $30,872 | $ 13,976 |
5. Loan payable
A shareholder of the Company advanced $10,000 to Eagle Plains upon execution of the LOI on behalf of the Company. The loan bears interest at 10%, is unsecured and has no fixed terms of repayment.
On September 22, 2021, the loan was repaid.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
6. Related Parties
The Company’s related parties consist of its key management personnel, including its directors and officers.
During the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with its related parties that are considered to be arm’s length transactions and made at normal market prices and on normal commercial terms.
(a) Key management compensation for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
| as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 30, | September 30, | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Consulting fees | $ - | $ 630 |
7. Share Capital
(a) Authorized
The Company has authorized an unlimited number of common shares with no par value.
(b) Issued
On August 20, 2021, the Company completed a private placement by issuing 3,050,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.10 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of $305,000.
8. Management of Capital
The Company’s capital structure consists of cash and share capital.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Company. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the business.
In order to carry out the planned activities and pay for administrative costs, the Company will spend its existing working capital and raise additional amounts as needed. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management since incorporation. The Company is not subject to external capital requirements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. Financial Instruments
(a) Categories of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
| September 30, | June 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | |
| Financial Assets | ||
| Cash | $ 488,681 | $ 204,591 |
| Financial Liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | (7,231) | (3,976) |
| Loan payable | - | (10,000) |
| Net financial assets | $481,450 | $190,615 |
The Company considers that the carrying amount of all its financial assets and liabilities recognized at fair value through profit and loss and amortized cost in the financial statements approximates their fair value due to the demand nature or short-term maturity of these instruments.
(b) Management of Financial Risks
The Company is exposed in varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board of Directors approves and monitors the risk management processes, inclusive of documented investment policies, counterparty limits, and controlling and reporting structures. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed is provided as follows:
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The Company’s primary exposure to credit risk is on its cash. The Company manages its credit risk relating to cash through the use of a major financial institution which has a high credit quality as determined by rating agencies. The Company assessed credit risk as low
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company’s liquidity and operating results may be adversely affected if its access to the capital market is hindered. The Company has no source of revenue and has obligations to meets its administrative overheads and to settle amounts payable to its creditors. The Company has been successful in raising equity financing; however, there is no assurance that it will be able to do so in the future. The Company assesses liquidity risk as hig
Foreign Exchange Risk
Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the Company’s financial instruments will fluctuate in value as a result of movements in foreign exchange rates. The Company has a assets or liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. The Company assess foreign exchange risk as low.
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited - Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
CANTER RESOURCES CORP.
Financial Instruments (continued)
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is not exposed to interest rate risk.
SCHEDULE C MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended June 30, 2021
Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three-months ended September 30, 2021
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS For the year ended June 30, 2021
December 8, 2021
This Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Canter Resources Corp. (“Canter” or the “Company”) has been prepared by management as December 8, 2021.
Overall Performance
The Company was incorporated in the Province of British Columbia on March 7, 2018. On November 15, 2021, the Company changed its name from Canter Capital Corp.
The Company is domiciled in Canada and its office is at Suite 918 – 1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. The Company is an exploration stage company.
On June 17, 2021, the Company issued 3,050,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share for total proceeds of $152,500. The Company incurred cash share issuance costs of $714 in connection with the issuance.
Exploration and Evaluation (“E&E”) Asset
On May 11, 2021, the Company signed a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Eagles Plains whereby the Company has the option to acquire a 60% interest in twelve mineral claims located approximately 40 km northwest of Creighton, Saskatchewan (the “Schotts Lake Property”). On July 21, 2021, the Company signed a definitive option agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to the Schotts Lake Property. The Agreement required aggregate cash consideration of $500,000, the issuance of 1,000,000 common shares of the Company and a minimum of $5,000,000 in exploration expenditures, to be incurred over a period of four years, according to the following schedule:
Cash payments:
-
(i) $10,000 upon signing of the LOI (paid);
-
(ii) $20,000 upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange;
-
(iii) $35,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
-
(iv) $50,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(v) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(vi) $120,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and
-
(vii) $200,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
Share issuances:
-
(i) 150,000 common shares upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange and obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals;
-
(ii) 150,000 common shares on or before July 30, 2022;
-
(iii) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(iv) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(v) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2024; and
-
(vi) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2025.
Exploration expenditures:
-
(i) $100,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
-
(ii) $500,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
-
(iii) $800,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
-
(iv) $1,600,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and
-
(v) $2,000,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
Results of Operations
For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company reported net losses of $29,477 and $6,740, respectively.
The net loss before income taxes during the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
| Year Ended | Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||
| General and administrative | $ | 10,166 | $ | 123 |
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
For the year ended June 30, 2021
| Transfer agent and filing fees Professional fees Consultingfees |
2,823 2,389 12,209 238 4,279 3,990 |
|---|---|
| Netloss beforeincome taxes | $ 29,477 $ 6,740 |
General and administrative fees increased by $10,043 as the Company incurred fees related to the ongoing operations of the Company.
Professional fees increased by $11,971 for the year ended June 30, 2021 compared with the prior year as the Company incurred auditor and legal fees in relation to the Company’s filing of the prospectus.
Summary of Quarterly Results
| Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Net Income (Loss) for | ||||||||
| the period | $(24,036) | $ (4,059) | $ (422) | $ (960) | $ (2,321) | $ (320) | $ (1,998) | $ (2,101) |
| Income (Loss) per | ||||||||
| share | $ (0.01) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
Expenditures have remained relatively consistent from period to period as a result of the Company having little operations. The exception being Q4 of 2021 as a result of the general and administrative as well as consulting fees incurred during this period due to increased corporate activity and filing of the Company’s prospectus.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company reported working capital of $180,615 at June 30, 2021 compared to working capital of $58,306 as at June 30, 2020. The increase was a result of the Company’s raising $152,500 via the issuance of common shares.
As at June 30, 2021, the Company had net cash on hand of $204,591 (June 30, 2020 - $60,301).
Current liabilities as at June 30, 2021 consist of accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $13,976 (June 30, 2020 - $1,995) and loan payable of $10,000 (June 30, 2020 - $nil).
There can be no assurance that the Company will have sufficient financing to meet its future capital requirements or that additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company in the future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not utilize off-balance sheet arrangements.
Transactions with Related Parties
The Company’s related parties consist of its key management personnel, including its directors and officers.
During the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with its related parties that are considered to be arm’s length transactions and made at normal market prices and on normal commercial terms. (a) Key management compensation for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2020
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
For the year ended June 30, 2021
Consulting fees $ 4,279 $ 3,990
Proposed Transactions
At the time of this report, the Company is not contemplating any proposed transactions.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Not applicable to Venture Issuers.
Changes in Accounting Policies including Initial Adoption
There were no changes in accounting policies during the year. Refer to Note 3 of the financial statements for the Company’s significant accounting policies and future changes to accounting standards.
Financial Instruments and Other Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these items.
Other Requirements
Summary of Outstanding Share Data as at December 8, 2021:
Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued and outstanding: 11,572,000 common shares.
Warrants
The Company has no warrants outstanding.
Options
The Company has no options outstanding.
Other Information
Disclaimer
The information provided in this document is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all matters concerning the Company. It should be read in conjunction with all other disclosure documents provided by the Company, which can be accessed at www.sedar.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward Looking Information
This MD&A contains “forward-looking statements” which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of the Company. The Company has tried, wherever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements by, among other things, using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include the statement relating to the Company earning a 60% interest in the Schotts Lake Property. With respect to forward-looking information contained herein, the Company has applied several assumptions including, but not limited to: that any additional financing needed will be available on reasonable terms; that the Company's other corporate activities will proceed as expected and that general business and macro-economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner. The statements reflect the current beliefs of the management of the Company, and are based on currently available information. Accordingly, these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
For the year ended June 30, 2021
expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Such risks include, among others, the risks set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in this MD&A.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company’s business remains mineral property acquisition, exploration and development business and as a result it may be exposed to a number of operational, financial, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties that are typical in the natural resource industry and common to other companies in the exploration and development stage. These risks may not be the only risks faced by the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known by the Company or which are presently considered immaterial could adversely impact the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial performance in future periods.
COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of a strain of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic which has resulted in a series of public health and emergency measures that have been put in place to combat the spread of the virus. The duration and impact of COVID-19 is unknown at this time and it is not possible to reliably estimate the impact that the length and severity of these developments will have on the financial results and condition of the Company in future periods.
Need for Additional Funding
Further funding may be required by the Company to continue as a going concern. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to raise sufficient funds. In addition, any future financing may be dilutive to existing shareholders of the Company. Many factors influence the Company’s ability to raise funds, including the health of the capital markets, the climate for mineral exploration investment and the Company’s track record. Actual funding requirements may vary from those planned due to a number of factors, including the acquisition of new projects. Management is continually assessing the Company’s cash needs and potential sources of financing but recognizes there may be some difficulty obtaining such financing due to the current market conditions. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to secure additional financing in the future at terms that are favourable, or at all.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS For the year ended June 30, 2021
Exploration stage risks
Exploration for mineral resources involves a high degree of risk, the cost of conducting programs may be substantial and the likelihood of success is difficult to assess.
Resource exploration and development is a highly speculative business, characterized by a number of significant risks including, but not limited to, unprofitable efforts resulting not only from the failure to discover mineral deposits but also from finding mineral deposits that, though present, are insufficient in quantity and quality to return a profit from production. Few exploration projects successfully achieve development due to factors that cannot be predicted or anticipated, and even one such factor may result in the economic viability of a project being detrimentally impacted such that it is neither feasible nor practical to proceed. The Company closely monitors its activities and those factors that could negatively impact it and employs experienced consultants and key management to assist in its risk management and to make timely decisions regarding future property expenditures.
Other risks associated with projects in the exploration and development stage which could cause delays or prohibit the progress of the overall project include delays in obtaining required government approvals and permits and the inability to obtain suitable or adequate machinery, equipment, road access, power or labour.
Metal price risk
The Company is exposed to commodity price risk. Declines in the market price of gold, base metals and other minerals may adversely affect the Company’s ability to raise capital in order to fund its ongoing operations. Commodity price declines could also reduce the amount the Company would receive on the disposition of any its mineral property interests to a third party.
Operating Hazards and Risks
The Company’s operations are subject to hazards and risks normally associated with the exploration of mineral properties, any of which could cause delays in the progress of the Company’s exploration plans, damage to or destruction of property, loss of life and/or environmental damage. Some of these risks include, but are not limited to, unexpected or unusual geological formations; rock bursts, cave-ins, fires, flooding and earthquakes; unanticipated changes in metallurgical characteristics and mineral recovery, unanticipated ground or water conditions, industrial or labour disputes, hazardous weather conditions, cost overruns, land claims and other unforeseen events may occur. A combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome these risks.
The nature of these risks is such that liabilities might exceed any insurance policy limits, the liabilities and hazards might not be insurable or the Company might not elect to insure itself against such liabilities due to high premium costs or other factors. Such liabilities may have a materially adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and operations and could reduce or eliminate any future profitability and result in increased costs and a decline in the value of the securities of the Company.
Environmental risk
The Company seeks to operate within environmental protection standards that meet or exceed existing requirements in the country in which the Company operates. Present or future laws and regulations and third party opposition, however, may affect the Company’s operations. Future environmental costs may increase due to changing requirements or costs associated with exploring, developing, operating and closing of mines. Programs may also be delayed or prohibited in certain areas. The costs of complying with changes in governmental regulations can negatively impact the Company’s financial performance.
Reliance on key personnel
The success of the Company’s operations and activities is dependent to a significant extent on the efforts and abilities of its senior management team, as well as outside contractors, experts and its partners. The loss of one or more members of senior management, key employees, contractors or partners, if not replaced, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial performance.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS For the year ended June 30, 2021
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Company’s directors and officers may serve as directors or officers, or may be associated with, other reporting companies, or have significant shareholdings in other companies. To the extent that such other companies may participate in business or asset acquisitions, dispositions, or ventures in which the Company may participate, the directors and officers of the Company may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding on terms with respect to the transaction. If a conflict of interest arises, the Company will follow the provisions of the BC Business Corporations Act (“BCBCA”) dealing with conflict of interest. These provisions state that where a director has such a conflict, that director must, at a meeting of the Company’s directors, disclose his or her interest and refrain from voting on the matter unless otherwise permitted by the BCBCA. In accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the directors and officers of Canter are required to act honestly, in good faith, and in the best interest of Canter.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
For the three months ended September 30, 2021
December 8, 2021
This Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Canter Resources Corp. (“Canter” or the “Company”) has been prepared by management as of December 8, 2021.
Overall Performance
The Company was incorporated in the Province of British Columbia on March 7, 2018. On November 15, 2021, the Company changed its name from Canter Capital Corp.
The Company is domiciled in Canada and its office is at Suite 918 – 1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. The Company is an exploration stage company.
On June 17, 2021, the Company issued 3,050,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share for total proceeds of $152,500. The Company incurred cash share issuance costs of $714 in connection with the issuance.
On August 20, 2021, the Company completed a private placement by issuing 3,050,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.10 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of $305,000.
Exploration and Evaluation (“E&E”) Asset
On May 11, 2021, the Company signed a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Eagles Plains whereby the Company has the option to acquire a 60% interest in twelve mineral claims located approximately 40 km northwest of Creighton, Saskatchewan (the “Schotts Lake Property”). On July 21, 2021, the Company signed a definitive option agreement (the “Agreement”) with respect to the Schotts Lake Property. The Agreement required aggregate cash consideration of $500,000, the issuance of 1,000,000 common shares of the Company and a minimum of $5,000,000 in exploration expenditures, to be incurred over a period of four years, according to the following schedule:
Cash payments:
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(i) $10,000 upon signing of the LOI (paid);
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(ii) $20,000 upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange;
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(iii) $35,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
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(iv) $50,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
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(v) $75,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
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(vi) $120,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and
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(vii) $200,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
Share issuances:
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(i) 150,000 common shares upon listing on a national Canadian stock exchange and obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals;
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(ii) 150,000 common shares on or before July 30, 2022;
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(iii) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2022;
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(iv) 150,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2023; (v) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2024; and
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(vi) 200,000 common shares on or before December 31, 2025.
Exploration expenditures:
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(i) $100,000 on or before July 31, 2022;
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(ii) $500,000 on or before December 31, 2022;
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(iii) $800,000 on or before December 31, 2023;
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(iv) $1,600,000 on or before December 31, 2024; and
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(v) $2,000,000 on or before December 31, 2025.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS For the three months ended September 30, 2021
Results of Operations
For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company reported net losses of $27,806 and $959, respectively.
The net loss before income taxes during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are summarized below.
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 |
|
|---|---|
| General and administrative Transfer agent and filing fees Professional fees Consulting fees |
$ 72 $ 6 14,093 323 13,641 - - 630 |
| Netloss beforeincome taxes | $ 27,806 $ 959 |
Transfer agent and filing fees and professional fees increased $13,770 and $13,41, respectively, as the Company incurred fees related to the ongoing operations of the Company and filing of the Company’s prospectus.
Summary of Quarterly Results
| Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Net Income (Loss) for | ||||||||
| the period | $(27,806) | $(24,036) | $ (4,059) | $ (422) | $ (960) | $ (2,321) | $ (320) | $ (1,998) |
| Income (Loss) per | ||||||||
| share | $ (0.00) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
Expenditures have remained relatively consistent from period to period as a result of the Company having little operations. The exception being Q1 of 2022 and Q4 of 2021 as a result of the fees incurred during this period due to increased corporate activity and filing of the Company’s prospectus.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company reported working capital of $457,809 as at September 30, 2021 compared to working capital of $180,615 as at June 30, 2021. The increase was a result of the Company’s raising $305,000 via the issuance of common shares.
As at June 30, 2021, the Company had net cash on hand of $204,591 (June 30, 2020 - $60,301).
Current liabilities as at September 30, 2021 consist of accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $30,872 (June 30, 2021 - $13,976) and loan payable of $Nil (June 30, 2021 - $10,000).
There can be no assurance that the Company will have sufficient financing to meet its future capital requirements or that additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company in the future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not utilize off-balance sheet arrangements.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS For the three months ended September 30, 2021
Transactions with Related Parties
The Company’s related parties consist of its key management personnel, including its directors and officers.
During the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with its related parties that are considered to be arm’s length transactions and made at normal market prices and on normal commercial terms.
- (a) Key management compensation for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and June 30, 2021 were as follows:
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Consultingfees | $ | - | $ | 630 |
Proposed Transactions
At the time of this report, the Company is not contemplating any proposed transactions.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Not applicable to Venture Issuers.
Changes in Accounting Policies including Initial Adoption
There were no changes in accounting policies during the period. Refer to Note 3 of the Company’s annual audited financial statements for the Company’s significant accounting policies and future changes to accounting standards.
Financial Instruments and Other Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these items.
Other Requirements
Summary of Outstanding Share Data as at December 8, 2021:
Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued and outstanding: 11,572,000 common shares.
Warrants
The Company has no warrants outstanding.
Options
The Company has no options outstanding.
Other Information
Disclaimer
The information provided in this document is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all matters concerning the Company. It should be read in conjunction with all other disclosure documents provided by the Company, which can be accessed at www.sedar.com
Cautionary Statement on Forward Looking Information
This MD&A contains “forward-looking statements” which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of the Company. The Company has tried, wherever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements by, among other things, using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include the statement relating
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS For the three months ended September 30, 2021
to the Company earning a 60% interest in the Schotts Lake Property. With respect to forward-looking information contained herein, the Company has applied several assumptions including, but not limited to: that any additional financing needed will be available on reasonable terms; that the Company's other corporate activities will proceed as expected and that general business and macro-economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner. The statements reflect the current beliefs of the management of the Company, and are based on currently available information. Accordingly, these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Such risks include, among others, the risks set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in this MD&A.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company’s business remains mineral property acquisition, exploration and development business and as a result it may be exposed to a number of operational, financial, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties that are typical in the natural resource industry and common to other companies in the exploration and development stage. These risks may not be the only risks faced by the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known by the Company or which are presently considered immaterial could adversely impact the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial performance in future periods.
COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of a strain of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic which has resulted in a series of public health and emergency measures that have been put in place to combat the spread of the virus. The duration and impact of COVID-19 is unknown at this time and it is not possible to reliably estimate the impact that the length and severity of these developments will have on the financial results and condition of the Company in future periods.
Need for Additional Funding
Further funding may be required by the Company to continue as a going concern. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to raise sufficient funds. In addition, any future financing may be dilutive to existing shareholders of the Company. Many factors influence the Company’s ability to raise funds, including the health of the capital markets, the climate for mineral exploration investment and the Company’s track record. Actual funding requirements may vary from those planned due to a number of factors, including the acquisition of new projects. Management is continually assessing the Company’s cash needs and potential sources of financing but recognizes there may be some difficulty obtaining such financing due to the current market conditions. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to secure additional financing in the future at terms that are favourable, or at all.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
For the three months ended September 30, 2021
Exploration stage risks
Exploration for mineral resources involves a high degree of risk, the cost of conducting programs may be substantial and the likelihood of success is difficult to assess.
Resource exploration and development is a highly speculative business, characterized by a number of significant risks including, but not limited to, unprofitable efforts resulting not only from the failure to discover mineral deposits but also from finding mineral deposits that, though present, are insufficient in quantity and quality to return a profit from production. Few exploration projects successfully achieve development due to factors that cannot be predicted or anticipated, and even one such factor may result in the economic viability of a project being detrimentally impacted such that it is neither feasible nor practical to proceed. The Company closely monitors its activities and those factors that could negatively impact it and employs experienced consultants and key management to assist in its risk management and to make timely decisions regarding future property expenditures.
Other risks associated with projects in the exploration and development stage which could cause delays or prohibit the progress of the overall project include delays in obtaining required government approvals and permits and the inability to obtain suitable or adequate machinery, equipment, road access, power or labour.
Metal price risk
The Company is exposed to commodity price risk. Declines in the market price of gold, base metals and other minerals may adversely affect the Company’s ability to raise capital in order to fund its ongoing operations. Commodity price declines could also reduce the amount the Company would receive on the disposition of any its mineral property interests to a third party.
Operating Hazards and Risks
The Company’s operations are subject to hazards and risks normally associated with the exploration of mineral properties, any of which could cause delays in the progress of the Company’s exploration plans, damage to or destruction of property, loss of life and/or environmental damage. Some of these risks include, but are not limited to, unexpected or unusual geological formations; rock bursts, cave-ins, fires, flooding and earthquakes; unanticipated changes in metallurgical characteristics and mineral recovery, unanticipated ground or water conditions, industrial or labour disputes, hazardous weather conditions, cost overruns, land claims and other unforeseen events may occur. A combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome these risks.
The nature of these risks is such that liabilities might exceed any insurance policy limits, the liabilities and hazards might not be insurable or the Company might not elect to insure itself against such liabilities due to high premium costs or other factors. Such liabilities may have a materially adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and operations and could reduce or eliminate any future profitability and result in increased costs and a decline in the value of the securities of the Company.
Environmental risk
The Company seeks to operate within environmental protection standards that meet or exceed existing requirements in the country in which the Company operates. Present or future laws and regulations and third party opposition, however, may affect the Company’s operations. Future environmental costs may increase due to changing requirements or costs associated with exploring, developing, operating and closing of mines. Programs may also be delayed or prohibited in certain areas. The costs of complying with changes in governmental regulations can negatively impact the Company’s financial performance.
Reliance on key personnel
The success of the Company’s operations and activities is dependent to a significant extent on the efforts and abilities of its senior management team, as well as outside contractors, experts and its partners. The loss of one or more members of senior management, key employees, contractors or partners, if not replaced, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial performance.
CANTER RESOURCES CORP. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS For the three months ended September 30, 2021
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Company’s directors and officers may serve as directors or officers, or may be associated with, other reporting companies, or have significant shareholdings in other companies. To the extent that such other companies may participate in business or asset acquisitions, dispositions, or ventures in which the Company may participate, the directors and officers of the Company may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding on terms with respect to the transaction. If a conflict of interest arises, the Company will follow the provisions of the BC Business Corporations Act (“BCBCA”) dealing with conflict of interest. These provisions state that where a director has such a conflict, that director must, at a meeting of the Company’s directors, disclose his or her interest and refrain from voting on the matter unless otherwise permitted by the BCBCA. In accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the directors and officers of Canter are required to act honestly, in good faith, and in the best interest of Canter.
CERTIFICATE OF THE COMPANY
Dated: December 8, 2021
This prospectus constitutes full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities previously issued by the Company as required by the securities legislation of British Columbia.
“Hani Zabaneh” “Sarah Hundal” Hani Zabaneh Sarah Hundal Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
On behalf of the Board “Thomas O’Neill” “Brian Goss” Thomas O’Neill Brian Goss Director Director
CERTIFICATE OF THE PROMOTER
Dated: December 8, 2021
This prospectus constitutes full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities previously issued by the Company as required by the securities legislation of British Columbia.
“Thomas O’Neill” Thomas O’Neill Promoter