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EDM Resources Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2020
Jul 17, 2020
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SCOZINC MINING LTD. CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 AND 2019 (EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTICE TO READER
The Company's independent auditor has not performed a review of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
ScoZinc Mining Ltd. CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (PRESENTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED)
| As at | March 31,2020 | December 31,2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| CurrentCashAmounts receivable and prepaid expenses (Note 5) | $ | 92,105106,070 | $ | 519,13885,855 |
| 198,175 | 604,993 | |||
| Cash held for reclamation (Note 3)Property, plant and equipment (Note 4)Exploration and evaluation assets (Note 6)Right-of-use asset (Note 7) | 3,172,3337,895,7907,403,30282,836 | 3,163,6167,934,0747,252,53585,425 | ||
| 18,554,261 | 18,435,650 | |||
| $ | 18,752,436 | $ | 19,040,643 | |
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| CurrentAccounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 9)Amounts payable to related parties (Note 15)Lease obligation - current portion (Note 8) | $ | 254,29981,65614,137 | $ | 339,12452,76814,545 |
| Lease obligation - long term portion (Note 8)Decommissioning liability (Note 10) | 350,09265,5242,600,000 | 406,43767,4202,600,000 | ||
| 3,015,616 | 3,073,857 | |||
| EQUITYShare capital (Note 11)Warrants (Note 12(b))Contributed surplusDeficit | 82,708,3571,021,145735,228(68,727,910) | 82,642,3571,021,145711,192(68,407,908) | ||
| 15,736,820 | 15,966,786 | |||
| $ | 18,752,436 | $ | 19,040,643 |
Nature of Operations and Going Concern (Note 1) Contingencies (Note 13) Subsequent Events (Note 16)
ScoZinc Mining Ltd.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (PRESENTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| EXPENSES | ||
| Salaries and benefits | $272,088 | $110,307 |
| Office and general | 64,052 | 37,577 |
| Legal and accounting fees | 18,157 | 29,581 |
| Investor relations | 5,026 | 4,792 |
| Amortization (Notes 4 and 7) | 45,373 | 44,301 |
| Consulting | 30,833 | 24,344 |
| Share-based payments (Note 12(a)) | 24,036 | 3,745 |
| Regulatory fees | 662 | 5,954 |
| Net loss before interest and other items: | (460,227) | (260,601) |
| Interest income | 9,035 | 9,060 |
| Gain (Loss) on settlement of liabilities (Note 9) | 131,190 | - |
| NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD | $(320,002) | $(251,541) |
| Basic and diluted loss per share (Note 14) | $(0.03) | $(0.05) |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding- basic and diluted | 10,124,474 | 5,266,044 |
ScoZinc Mining Ltd. CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (PRESENTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED)
| Number of | Contributed | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares | Amount | Warrants | Surplus | Deficit | Total | |
| Balance, December 31, 2018 | 5,266,044 | $81,358,592 | $318,006$ | 558,065 | $(66,914,948) | $15,001,709 |
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | 3,745 | - | 3,745 |
| Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | (251,541) | (251,541) |
| Balance, March 31, 2019 | 5,266,044 | 81,358,592 | 318,006 | 561,810 | (67,166,489) | 14,753,913 |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 10,101,460 | 82,642,357 | 1,021,145 | 711,192 | (68,407,908) | 15,966,786 |
| Issued on settlement of debt | 150,000 | 66,000 | - | - | - | 66,000 |
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | 24,036 | - | 24,036 |
| Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | (320,002) | (320,002) |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | 10,251,460 | $82,708,357 | $1,021,145$ | 735,228 | $(68,727,910) | $15,736,820 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
ScoZinc Mining Ltd. CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (PRESENTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY: | ||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIESNet loss for the period:AmortizationShare-based paymentsGain on settlement of liabilitiesAccretion of lease liabilityAccrued interest income | $(320,002)45,37324,036(131,190)2,589(9,035) | $(251,541)166,63467,795--(22,023) |
| Net change in non-cash working capital:Amounts receivable and prepaid expensesAccounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAmounts payable to related parties | (388,229)(20,215)111,47128,888 | (39,135)(78,165)349,355221,577 |
| Interest received | (268,085)319 | 453,6324,911 |
| (267,766) | 458,543 | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIESExploration and evaluation assetsAcquisition of property, plant and equipment | (150,767)(4,500) | (949,772)(334,211) |
| (155,267) | (1,283,983) | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIESLease paymentsShare capital issued for cashShare issue costs | (4,000)-- | -1,457,500(32,755) |
| (4,000) | 1,424,745 | |
| CHANGE IN CASHCASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | (427,033)519,138 | 599,3051,052,743 |
| CASH, END OF PERIOD | $92,105 | $1,652,048 |
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN
Scozinc Mining Ltd. (the "Company" or "ScoZinc"), and its wholly owned subsidiary Scozinc Limited (collectively, the "Group") is engaged in base metals mining and related activities, including the exploration and evaluation of mineral property interests that are considered to have the potential for economic mineralization and development. The Company is a public company, which is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and incorporated and domiciled in Canada. The address of its registered office is Purdy's Wharf, 1959 Upper Water Street, Suite 1301, Nova Scotia, B3J 3N2.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Group will continue in operation through the fiscal year and into the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of operations at the amounts stated in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company has not generated revenue from operations. The Company has incurred a net loss of $ 320,002 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (three months ended March 31, 2019 - $251,541), and as of that date has an accumulated deficit of $68,727,910 (2018 - $66,914,948). As at March 31, 2020, cash amounted to $ 92,105 (December 31, 2019 - $519,138) and the Company had a working capital deficiency of $ 151,917 (December 31, 2019 - working capital of $198,556). The ability of the Company to carry out its planned business objectives is dependent on its ability to raise adequate financing from lenders, shareholders and other investors and/or generate operating profitability and positive cash flow. There can be no assurances that the Company will continue to obtain the additional financial resources necessary and/or achieve profitability or positive cash flows. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate financing, the Company will be required to curtail operations, and development activities and there would be significant uncertainty whether the Company would continue as a going concern and realize its assets and settle its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
At March 31, 2020, the Company did not have sufficient cash on hand to meet all planned exploration, development, general expenses and property payments for the next twelve months. The Company plans to raise additional capital to further develop and explore its project, however the Company may increase or decrease expenditures as necessary to adjust to a changing capital market environment.
The above factors indicate the existence of material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. If management is unsuccessful in securing capital, the Company's assets may not be realized or its liabilities discharged at their carrying amounts and these differences could be material.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of Compliance
These condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements required by IFRS as issued by IASB and interpretations issued by IFRIC. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Company on July 16, 2020.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Basis of Presentation
These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial instruments which are measured at fair value. In addition, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting except for cash flow information.
In the preparation of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Basis of Consolidation
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its active subsidiary, ScoZinc. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted During the Period
IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements ("IAS 1")
Amendments to IAS 1, issued in October 2018, provide clarification on the definition of material and how it should be applied. The amendments also align the definition of material across IFRS and other publications.
This standard was adopted on January 1, 2020, with no impact on the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
IAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors ("IAS 8")
Amendments to IAS 8, issued in October 2018, provide clarification on the definition of material and how it should be applied. The amendments also align the definition of material across IFRS and other publications.
This standard was adopted on January 1, 2020, with no impact on the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
3. CASH HELD FOR RECLAMATION
The Company is required to make reclamation deposits in respect of its expected rehabilitation obligations as set out below.
The Company has agreed with the Province of Nova Scotia (Department of Natural Resources) to remediate the ScoZinc mine facility to an agreed status at the end of the mining operations at the site; as a result the Company is required to make reclamation deposits in respect of this obligation. As at December 31, 2019, a $2,882,477 (December 31, 2019 – $2,874,286) cash bond, including accrued interest, is posted with the Province of Nova Scotia.
In addition, the Company has a reclamation bond with the Nova Scotia Department of Environment for $189,856 (December 31, 2019 – $189,330), including accrued interest, which is required to address the potential replacement of domestic water supplies that could potentially be downgraded by mining operations.
Nova Scotia Business Inc. holds a reclamation bond in the amount of $100,000 (December 31, 2019 - $100,000) in relation to the land, which the Company leases from the organization in Sheet Harbour. The bond will be held until the current lease agreement expires on April 1, 2028.
4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| Mine Plant,Equipmentand Land | ExplorationFieldEquipment | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CostBalance, December 31, 2018Additions | $9,289,14118,000 | $836,641- | $10,125,78218,000 |
| Balance, December 31, 2019Additions | 9,307,1414,500 | 836,641- | 10,143,7824,500 |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | $9,311,641 | $836,641 | $10,148,282 |
| Accumulated Amortization | |||
| Balance, December 31, 2018Amortization | $1,204,632168,435 | $836,641- | $2,041,273168,435 |
| Balance, December 31, 2019Amortization | 1,373,06742,784 | 836,641- | 2,209,70842,784 |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | $1,415,851 | $836,641 | $2,252,492 |
| Net Book Value, December 31, 2019 | $7,934,074 | $- | $7,934,074 |
| Net Book Value, March 31, 2020 | $7,895,790 | $- | $7,895,790 |
| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PREPAID EXPENSES | March 31,2020 | December 31,2019 | |
| Refundable GST/HSTPrepaid expenses | $ | 78,482$27,588 | 50,82235,033 |
$ 106,070 $ 85,855
6. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
Scozinc Projects, Nova Scotia
As part of the business combination with ScoZinc Limited on May 31, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the Scotia Mine and several other mineral resource prospects in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The properties are comprised of exploration licences and a mineral property lease that provides for zinc and lead exploration and development.
The following is a continuity of the Company's Projects:
| Balance, December 31, 2018Additions | $7,034,767217,768 |
|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019Additions | 7,252,535150,767 |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | $7,403,302 |
| RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | |
| Right-of-use assets at January 1, 2019Amortization | 95,780(10,355) |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | |
| Amortization | $85,425(2,589) |
Right-of-use assets consist of the operating lease for the Company's Sheet Harbour Port facilities and are amortized over a period of 111 months.
8. LEASE LIABILITIES
At the commencement date of the lease, the lease liability was measured at the present value of the lease payments that were not paid at that date. The lease payments are discounted using an interest rate of 10%, which is the Company's estimated incremental borrowing rate. The continuity of the lease liabilities are presented in the table below:
| Lease liability recorded at January 1, 2019 on adoption of IFRS 16Interest accretionLease payments | $95,7801,696(4,000) |
|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019Interest accretionLease payments | $93,4762,185(16,000) |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | $79,661 |
| As at March 31, 2020:Less than one yearGreater than one year | $14,13765,524 |
| Total lease obligation | $79,661 |
| Maturity Analysis - Contractual Undiscounted Cash Flows | |
| As at March 31, 2020:Less than one yearGreater than one year | $16,000112,000 |
| March 31,2020 | December 31,2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade payablesAccrued expenses | $155,39098,909 | $250,21588,909 |
| $254,299 | $339,124 |
On March 17, 2020 the Company issued 150,000 common shares (ascribed a fair value of $66,000) to the Company's former CEO to settle $197,190 in accrued liabilities owed to the former CEO resulting in a gain on settlement of debt of $131,190 recognized on the Company's statement of loss on comprehensive loss.
10. DECOMMISSIONING LIABILITY
The Company has agreed with the Province of Nova Scotia (Department of Natural Resources) to remediate the Scotia Mine facility to an agreed status at the completion of the mining operations at the site. The Company believes that the reclamation of the mine site will cost $2,600,000. As the Scotia Mine facility is currently not in production and under care and maintenance, the Company has accrued the full amount potentially due.
11. SHARE CAPITAL
(a) AUTHORIZED
Unlimited number of common shares without par value Unlimited number of Class A preferred shares with no par value Unlimited number of Class B preferred shares with a par value of $10 per share
(b) ISSUED - COMMON SHARES
| Shares | Amount | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 | 5,266,044 | $ | 81,358,592 | |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 10,101,460 | $ | 82,642,357 | |
| Issued on settlement of debt (Note 9) | 150,000 | 66,000 | ||
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | 10,251,460 | $ | 82,708,357 |
12. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
a) Stock Option Plan
A stock option plan ("Plan") was established to provide incentive to qualified parties to increase their proprietary interest in the Company and thereby encourage their continuing association with the Company. Each year, shareholders of the Company approve the Plan at the Annual General Meeting. The Plan provides that the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time, in its discretion, grant to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company, or any subsidiary of the Company, the option to purchase common shares. The Plan provides for a floating maximum limit of 10% of the outstanding common shares of the common shares as permitted by the policies of the TSX-V. Options under the Plan have five-year terms with vesting as determined by the Board.
Share option activity for the three months ended Marhc 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
| Number ofStock OptionsOutstanding | Weighted AverageExercise Price ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance - December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 | 339,000 | 1.40 |
| Balance - December 31, 2019GrantedExpired/cancelled | 733,00040,000(66,000) | 0.830.512.01 |
| Balance - March 31, 2020 | 707,000 | 0.70 |
On February 5, 2020, the Company granted 40,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company to a director of the Company. Each option is exercisable at a price of $0.52 for a five year term. A fair value of $21,976 was assigned to these options, estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions: dividend yield 0%, share price of $0.64 expected volatility 124.64% a risk-free rate of return 1.41% and expected life of 5 years. These options are subject to vesting at a rate of 25% on the date of grant, and 25% every six months thereafter.
12. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (Continued)
a) Stock Option Plan (continued)
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as at March 31, 2020:
| Number ofOptionsOutstanding | Expiry Date | ExercisePrice ($) | Weighted AverageRemainingContractualLife (years) | Number ofOptionsVested(Exercisable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 | February 5, 2025 | 0.52 | 4.85 | 10,000 |
| 33,000 | August 25, 2020 | 1.35 | 0.40 | 33,000 |
| 174,000 | July 13, 2022 | 1.11 | 2.28 | 174,000 |
| 225,000 | July 3, 2024 | 0.45 | 4.26 | 56,250 |
| 90,000 | August 12, 2024 | 0.45 | 4.37 | 90,000 |
| 50,000 | August 20, 2024 | 0.75 | 4.39 | 50,000 |
| 50,000 | August 20, 2024 | 0.60 | 4.39 | 50,000 |
| 20,000 | October 3, 2024 | 0.60 | 4.51 | - |
| 9,000 | October 3, 2024 | 0.45 | 4.51 | 2,250 |
| 9,000 | October 3, 2024 | 0.60 | 4.51 | 4,500 |
| 7,000 | October , 2024 | 0.75 | 4.51 | 3,500 |
| 707,000 | 0.70 | 3.68 | 473,500 |
b) Warrants
The following table reflects the continuity of warrants for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
| Number ofWarrantsOutstanding | Weighted AverageExercise Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 | 1,060,000 | $1.50 | ||
| Balance - December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020 | 4,897,000 | $0.78 |
The following table summarizes information about warrants outstanding as at March 31, 2020:
| Number ofWarrantsOutstanding | Expiry Date | ExercisePrice ($) | Weighted AverageRemainingContractualLife (years) | Number ofWarrants(Exercisable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560,000 | June 18, 2020 | 1.50 | 0.22 | 560,000 |
| 500,000 | July 18, 2020 | 1.50 | 0.30 | 500,000 |
| 550,000 | April 10, 2021 | 0.75 | 1.03 | 550,000 |
| 37,000 | April 10, 2021 | 0.75 | 1.03 | 37,000 |
| 1,250,000 | August 20, 2021 | 0.55 | 1.39 | 1,250,000 |
| 2,000,000 | Sept. 20, 2021 | 0.55 | 1.47 | 2,000,000 |
| 4,897,000 | 0.78 | 1.13 | 4,897,000 |
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COVID-19
Due to the worldwide COVID-l9 outbreak, material uncertainties may come into existence that could influence management's going concern assumption. Management cannot accurately predict the future impact COVID-19 may have on:
- Global metal prices;
- The severity and the length of potential measures taken by governments to manage the spread of the virus and their effect on labour availability and supply lines;
- Availability of essential supplies;
- Purchasing power of the Canadian dollar; and
- Ability to obtain funding.
At the date of the approval of these consolidated financial statements, the Canadian government has not introduced measures which impede the activities of the Company. Management believes the business will continue and accordingly, the current situation bears no impact on management's going concern assumption. However, it is not possible to reliably estimate the length and severity of these developments and the impact on the financial results and condition of the Company in future periods.
14. BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share, which reflects the maximum possible dilution from the potential exercise of warrants and stock options, is the same as basic loss per share for the period ended. The effect of potential issuances of shares under options and warrants would be anti-dilutive for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 as they would decrease the loss per share, consequently the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for basic and diluted are the same.
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions with related parties have occurred in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. Except as noted, amounts with related parties are non-interest bearing, unsecured, payable on demand and have arisen from the provision of services and expense reimbursements described.
Key Management Personnel Compensation
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors, Officers, and Key Management Personnel | ||
| Remuneration | $66,543 | $42,813 |
| Share-based compensation1 | 21,976 | - |
| $88,519 | $42,813 |
1Share-based compensation is disclosed in this table based on the fair value of the stock option grant at the date of grant.
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company expensed $16,605 (three months ended March 31, 2019 - $24,743) to Marrelli Support Services Inc. ("Marrelli Support") and DSA Corporate Services Inc. (the "DSA"), together known as the "Marrelli Group" for:
- (i) Robert D.B. Suttie, President of Marrelli Support, to act as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company;
- (ii) Bookkeeping and office support services;
- (iii) Regulatory filing services; and
- (iv) Corporate secretarial services.
The Marrelli Group is also reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.
As at March 31, 2020, amounts due to related parties totaled $81,656 (December 31, 2019 - $52,768) pertaining to amounts payable for key management remuneration, director's fees, support services from the Marrelli Group, and reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the Company.
The above noted transactions are in the normal course of business and are measured at the exchange amount, as agreed to by the parties, and approved by the Board of Directors in strict adherence to conflict of interest laws and regulations.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
i) On May 29, 2020, the Company closed a third and final tranche of a non-brokered private placement of units of the Company ("Units"), with previous tranches having been closed on April 22, 2020 and May 22, 2020. The aggregate gross proceeds of the private placement was $1,150,000 based on the issuance of 3,833,333 Units at a price of $0.30 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and a common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each full Warrant is exercisable into a common share at a price of $0.50 per common share for a period of twenty-four months from the date of issue.
In connection with the private placement the Company paid cash finder's fees of $18,759 and issued 62,531 compensation warrants as share issue costs, with each compensation warrant having the same terms as the Warrants issued as part of a Unit.
Directors, officers and other insiders of the Company subscribed 1,256,620 Units, for gross proceeds of $376,986.
ii) In May 2020, the Company benefitted from a $40,000 Government of Canada Covid-19 "Canada Emergency Business Account" loan, administered by the Royal Bank of Canada. The proceeds of the loan are interest free until December 31, 2022 with a 25% balance forgiveness if repaid by that date.