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Forge Resources Corp. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Jul 30, 2021
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BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP. (FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.)
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Introduction
The following Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") of Mojave Gold Inc. (formerly Mojave Gold Corp.) (the "Company") has been prepared by management, in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 51-102 ("NI 51-102") as of July 30, 2021 and should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine months ended May 31, 2021, the audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020, and the related notes contained therein which have been prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The information contained herein is not a substitute for detailed investigation or analysis on any particular issue. The information provided in this document is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all matters and developments concerning the Company. The Company is presently a "Venture Issuer" as defined in NI 51-102. Additional information relevant to the Company's activities can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
All financial information in this MD&A has been prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are quoted in Canadian dollars, the reporting and functional currency of the Company, unless specifically noted.
Overview
Benjamin Hill Mining Corp. (formerly Mojave Gold Corp.) (the "Company") was incorporated on August 21, 2014 under the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia. The head office of the Company is 1050 - 12471 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC, V7A 4X6. The registered and records office is Suite 1400, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K8. The common shares of the Company are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") and as of April 26, 2021 now trades under the symbol "BNN" (formerly traded under the symbol "MOJ").
The Company is in the business of the exploration and development of natural resource properties in Canada and Mexico.
Significant Events
In November 2020, the Company appointed Paloma Pantoja as Director and Chief Financial Officer for the Company. Ms. Pantoja graduated in public accounting and finance with an MBA from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, located in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She has 14 years of experience in general accounting and worked as an auditor for Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young, Mexico. Her experience in general accounting began in national companies, where among her main functions were in the areas of taxes, payroll, accounts payable, receivable and fixed assets. She worked for three years as superintendent of financial statements for Korea Resources Corp. at its Minera Boleo operation located in the city of Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Korea Resources is a parastatal of the government of South Korea operating as an underground and surface mining organization extracting copper, cobalt and zinc. Ms. Pantoja also worked for Maxion Wheels in the automotive industry as accounting and financial planning superintendent. She has held the position of accounting and cost manager for BJAM Mexicana, Samsung's subsidiary in the city of Tijuana, Mexico.
In February 2021, the Company announced that Souhail Abi-Farrage and Michael Mulberry have resigned from the board of directors.
In February 2021, the Company granted 2,700,000 stock options to directors, officers and consultants at an exercise price of $0.59 per expiring February 25, 2026.
In February 2021, the Company announced the appointment of Cole McClay as Director and CEO. In his various entrepreneurial roles, Cole McClay has been instrumental in raising venture capital and operations consulting for international mining, exploration, agriculture, and health care businesses. Cole holds over 10 years of senior management experience, where he was influential in the development of corporate strategy, operations, and marketing platforms. Cole is a skilled team builder who supervised management teams from the business start‐up phase through to whole company acquisition. Mr. McClay holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Royal Roads University.
In February 2021, the Company announced that Greg Bronson has moved from President and CEO to the role of President, Director. Mr. Bronson has more than 29 years as senior Geologist experience, with excellent technical and leadership skills, mineral exploration project management and exploration program design and implementation. Mr. Bronson is a qualified person for Nl43-101 compliant reports. Greg has worked for Noranda Exploration, Rockgate Capital Corp, Madjak Management Ltd, Sentinel Resources Ltd and Bathurst Metals Ltd and his consulting company Rae-co Consulting Ltd.
In June 2021, the Company appointed David M. Jones, M.Sc., as Technical Advisor to the Company. Mr. Jones is a graduate of Dartmouth College, New Hampshire (B.Sc.) and the University of Arizona (M.Sc.). Mr. Jones has over 40 years of exploration experience throughout the Americas and is a foremost specialist on the Guerrero Gold Belt of Mexico. As a Project Manager and Chief Geologist for Teck Corp., he discovered the Los Filos deposit in 1995, and then led their successful bid to acquire the Morelos Norte reserve (El Limon/Los Guajes deposits – Torex Gold). Most recently, Mr. Jones was responsible for identifying the exploration targets that directly led to discovery of Gold Resource Corp's bonanza grade Au-Ag Switchback Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico. Dave is currently a director of Minaurum Gold, Madoro Metals, and private concern, Acapulco Gold.
Exploration Activities
Sonora Gold Property, Mexico
On August 4, 2020, the Company signed an option agreement (the "Agreement") with Minerales de Tarachi S de RL de CV for an option for the Company to earn a 100% interest in the Sonora gold mineral concessions in the mining district of Benjamin Hill in Sonora, Mexico.
The Option may be exercised by making eleven cash payments, every six months, totaling US$4,000,000 within five years of the execution of the Agreement (the "Execution Date" or August 4, 2020) as follows:
Management's Discussion & Analysis For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
- US$50,000 on the Execution Date (paid);
- US$50,000 on or before March 10, 2021 (paid);
- US$50,000 on the 1st anniversary of the Execution Date;
- US$50,000 on the 18th month following the Execution Date;
- US$50,000 on the 2nd anniversary of the Execution Date;
- US$50,000 on the 30th month following the Execution Date;
- US$150,000 on the 3rd anniversary of the Execution Date;
- US$150,000 on the 42nd month following the Execution Date;
- US$200,000 on the 4th anniversary of the Execution Date;
- US$500,000 on the 54th month following the Execution Date; and
- US$2,700,000 on the 5th anniversary of the Execution Date.
The Company shall also issue to the optionor 10,000,000 common shares of the Company as follows:
- 1,500,000 common shares 2 business days following the date of filing of the Agreement with the CSE (the "Effective Date" or August 7, 2020) (issued);
- 1,500,000 common shares on the 6th month following the Effective Date (issued);
- 2,000,000 common shares on the 1st anniversary of the Execution Date;
- 2,000,000 common shares on the 2nd anniversary of the Execution Date; and
- 3,000,000 common shares on the 3 rd anniversary of the Execution Date.
The Optionor retains a 3.0% net smelter royalty pursuant to the Agreement, of which 1.0% may be purchased by the Company for US$1,000,000, reducing the Optionor's interest to 2.0%.
In connection with the Agreement, the Company has entered into a finder's fee agreement with Spirit Exploration Corp. ("Spirit") in consideration for services in introducing the Company to the Optionor, pursuant to which Spirit shall receive consideration in the form of shares at the rate of 10% of the cash and option payments payable under the Option Agreement during the first 3 years of the term of the Agreement as follows:
Cash payments:
- Cash payment of US$5,000 or issuance of 17,241 common shares after the execution of the Agreement (issued 17,241 common shares);
- Cash payment of US$5,000 or issuance of 17,241 common shares after the 6th month following the Execution Date of the Agreement (not paid);
- Cash payment of US$5,000 or issuance of 17,241 common shares after the 1 st anniversary of the Execution Date of the Agreement;
- Cash payment of US$5,000 or issuance of 17,241 common shares after the 18th month following the Execution Date of the Agreement;
- Cash payment of US$5,000 or issuance of 17,241 common shares after the 2 nd anniversary of the Execution Date of the Agreement;
- Cash payment of US$150,000 or issuance of 51,724 common shares after the 3rd anniversary of the Execution Date of the Agreement;
Share payments:
• Issuance of 150,000 common shares after the Effective Date of the Agreement (issued);
BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP. (FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.)
Management's Discussion & Analysis For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
- Issuance of 150,000 common shares after the 6th month following the Effective Date of the Agreement (issued);
- Issuance of 200,000 common shares after the 1st anniversary of the Execution Date of the Agreement;
- Issuance of 200,000 common shares after the 2nd anniversary of the Execution Date of the Agreement; and
- Issuance of 300,000 common shares after the 3 rd anniversary of the Execution Date of the Agreement.
In the event that the payments outlined are not paid, Spirit has agreed that no finder's fee shall be payable thereon by the Company.
On December 7, 2020 and amended March 3, 2021, the Company entered into an option agreement with Minerales De Tarachi S de RL De CV to earn a 100% interest in the Benjamin Hill mineral concession in Sonora, Mexico.
The Option may be exercised by making six cash payments, totaling US$3,400,000 within five years of the execution of the Agreement (the "Execution Date" or December 7, 2020) as follows:
Cash payments:
- Cash payment of US$20,000 plus value added tax (VAT) 30 days after the date of execution of the agreement (paid);
- Cash payment of US$30,000 plus VAT on the 1 st anniversary of the execution date;
- Cash payment of US$50,000 plus VAT on the 2 nd anniversary of the execution date;
- Cash payment of US$50,000 plus VAT on the 3 rd anniversary of the execution date;
- Cash payment of US$75,000 plus VAT on the 4 th anniversary of the execution date; and
- Cash payment of US$3,175,000 plus VAT on the 5 th anniversary of the execution date.
Share payments:
- Issuance of 1,000,000 common shares on the effective date of the Agreement, which shall be two business days following the date of filing of the Agreement with the Canadian Securities Exchange (issued);
- Issuance of 1,000,000 common shares on the 1 st anniversary of the Execution Date.
The Optionor retains a 3% net smelter royalty pursuant to the agreement, of which 1% may be purchased by the Company for US$1,000,000, reducing the Optionor's interest to 2%.
In connection with the agreement, the Company has entered into a finder's fee agreement with Spirit Exploration Corp. ("Spirit") in consideration for services in introducing the Company to the Optionor, pursuant to which Spirit shall receive consideration paid half in cash and half in shares at the rate of 8% of the cash under the option agreement during the term of the agreement.
In November 2020, the Company started exploration activities on its Sonora Gold Property. A team of four Mojave geologists began work in mid-October conducting a first-pass geological reconnaissance of known prospects on the property. Their next step will be to perform geological traverses over the most prospective terrain to complete detailed structural and lithological mapping along with rock chip sampling. The plan also includes a visit to known historical underground workings to perform detailed
BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP. (FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.) Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
mapping and chip sampling. Additionally, stream sediment samples will be collected over the entire concession to identify prospective areas for more detailed geological investigation. The first round of work will culminate with the selection of the most prospective locations for follow up with a more detailed investigation. The second phase of field work will begin immediately following completion of the first phase of field work. The geological team will focus on the most prospective geological targets identified in the first phase of work with the goal of delineating targets for drill testing.
In February 2021, the Company announced assay results as shown in Table #1 from work completed in December 2020 and January 2021 on the project that focused on detailed geological mapping and chip sampling of mineralization of two important mineralized zones (Sonora Copper and Caracahui).
New Developments:
- The overall strike length of the structures and extent of associated mineralization are greater than originally anticipated.
- Mineralized structures have been mapped for over three kilometres, often reaching over 70 metres in width.
- In total, the now labelled Sonora Copper West Structure (SCWS) has been observed to extend more than 8.5 kilometres in cumulative length, often reaching over 70 metres in width.
- Mineralized vein breccias have been identified over several kilometres in length and are observed to obtain widths of several tens of metres.
DETAILS AND OBSERVATIONS OF THE DECEMBER 2020 – JANUARY 2021 PROGRAM
Detailed mapping at 1:1,000 scale was completed over approximately 30 ha of the Sonora Cooper zone. The Sonora Cooper mineralized area contains large structures often reaching over 70 m in width, that were mapped in detail for over 500 m along strike.
Approximately 20 ha of the Caracahui mineralized zone were mapped at 1:1,000. Mojave geologists mapped breccia-vein structures and quartz veins averaging 1.5 m in width for more than 400 m along strike. Combined exposure length of the breccia-veins totals over 1,000 m.
The mineralization associated with the mapped structures is found in quartz veins and quartz barite breccia veins often displaying stockwork, 'sponge' and bladed textures. Gold mineralization is associated with limonite, jarosite, goethite, specularite and hematite. Also noted are common to abundant copper oxides, primarily chrysocolla.
BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP. (FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.) Management's Discussion & Analysis For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
| Sonora Gold Assay Highlights | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay Certificate number: HMS20001148, January 2021 | |||||||||
| Sample ID | East | North | Length(m) | Auppm | Agppm | Cuppm | Description | ||
| GPM-0676 | 495578.4 3345329.9 | 1.7 | 16.2 | 16.5 | 339.1 | Vein/Breccia: Bar, Qtz, Lm and local 'sponge' of supergene Cu | |||
| GPM-0682 | 495568.6 3345405.1 | 1.7 | 15.1 | 139.1 | 5003.3 | Vein/Breccia made of Qtz, Bar; Lm and Tnr in fractures, local Ccl | |||
| GPM-0573 | 495248.6 | 3344306.7 | 0.9 | 8.3 | 5.4 | 371.9 | Qtz Vein, wi Hem + Jt + Goe and Spe | ||
| GPM-0677 | 495570.1 3345318.1 | 1.9 | 7.4 | 13.2 | 713.9 | Vein/Breccia wi Bar, Qtz, Goe | |||
| GPM 0579 | 495186.6 3344229.8 | 2.2 | 6.2 | 16.1 | 113.5 | Vein Qtz + Hem + Jt, wi Spe. Hem + Jt 'Sponges' & bladed texture | |||
| GPM-0688 | 495505.4 3345308.1 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 24.9 | 186.1 | Oxidized and silicified outcrop wi Qtz, Lm 'sponge' (Jt, Goe), stockwork | |||
| GPM-0572 | 495246.8 3344307.7 | 0.6 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 331.9 | Fault/Vein structure with Hem, Bar, Spe, Cu staining | |||
| GPM-0657 | 495273.3 3345168.9 | $\overline{2}$ | 3.3 | 16.1 | 191.0 | Vein Qtz, Lm 'sponge' | |||
| GPM-0574 | 495230.0 | 3344280.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 1915.8 | Qtz vein wi Jt + Hem + Goetite, mnr 2ndry Qtz veining. Spe filled breccia and Cu stain | ||
| GPM-0289 | 495817.0 3345036.0 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 25.0 | Predly Bar, mod Qtz veinlets, mod-wk FeOx, mostly Hem, druzy Qtz and Cu | |||
| GPM-0580 | 495173.7 3344210.4 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 27.4 | 140.8 | Vein/Breccia with Qtz Hem, Jt and Goe 'sponge'. Spe | |||
| GPM-0288 | 495792.0 3345025.0 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 15.4 | 406.0 | Abundant Bar, mod Qtz veinlets, mod-wk FeOx veinlets, mostly Hem, druzy Qtz and Cu | |||
| Bar=Barite, Ccl=Chrysocolla, Goe=Goethite, Grt=Granite, Hem=Hematite, Jarosite=Jt, Lm=Limonite, Otz=Quartz, Spe=Specularite, Tnr=Tenorite |
In May 2021, the Company announced additional assay results at the Benjamin Hill property, comprised of the Sonora Gold and Sonora Copper concessions: Chip sample of 31.4g/t Au and multiple chip samples ranging from 4.0 – 8.0 g/t Au. BHM geologists increased the known mineralized footprint of the Caracahui structure first mapped in Q4 last year, increasing the length of the mineralized structural trend by 1600m to the southeast connecting it with the mineralized structures in the Sonora Copper area. Geologists were able to trace the mineralized structure a further 500m to the north-west, increasing the length of the mineralized vein system to 2400m and mapped numerous bifurcations. Geologists were also able to identify a large area of disseminated gold ranging from 350m to 600m in width and covering an area of 78 Ha. The Caracahui area is dominated by gold bearing quartz veins that are characterized by cockade textured quartz, are barite rich and present a brecciated appearance suggesting a robust level of hydrothermal activity, key characteristics of epithermal mineralization. Fifty-nine samples returned gold values over 2.0g/t with eight samples ranging from 7.5g/t to 31.4g/t. Nine samples taken from the Caracahui vein returned copper values over 1.0% with three samples above 2% and the best sample returning an impressive 8.3% Cu (Figure 1. and Table 1). BHM geologists believe the combination of anomalously high gold and copper values in the Caracahui vein may indicate the presence of a calcalkalic porphyry copper gold deposit in the shallow subsurface. BHM geologists also worked on mapping and sampling the Sahuaro vein which lies just west of the historical Sonora Copper vein. The Sahuaro vein is a mineralized quartz rich structure that can be traced over 2900m in length and presents a strong gold-copper anomaly in the south. This vein includes values up to 3.5 g/t Au and 1.2% Cu. Both the Sahauro Vein and the Sonora Copper Vein are described by BHM geologists as being tectonic breccia veins due to having a much more brecciated character than the Caracahui Vein. Geologists also noted the iron oxide mineral, specularite in the Sahauro Vein; a mineral known to associate with gold deposits and a key characteristic of gold deposits in the Sonora.
BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP. (FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.) Management's Discussion & Analysis For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
In June 2021, the Company announced additional assay results at the Benjamin Hill property, comprised of the Sonora Gold and Sonora Copper concessions: Chip samples of 10.1 g/t Au and 10.0 g/t Au and multiple samples ranging 1.0 – 3.8 g/t Au during first pass sampling in the new La Salada East mapping area (Figures 1 & 2 and Table 1.). BHM geologists encountered the above noted mineralization while following up on a geochemical anomaly revealed during the December stream sediment sampling campaign that coincided with the occurrence of historical mining in the La Salada East mapping area. BHM geologists collected 45 rock chip samples during the prospecting and mapping of the La Salada East area. Geologists noted occurrences of quartz veining and quartz breccias often with chalcopyrite, galena and hematite, limonite and 'boxwork' pyrite. This type of geology and mineral assemblage is seen associated with gold mineralization in the Caracahui, Sonora Copper and Caracahui Norte exploration areas to the west of the La Salada East exploration area.
In July 2021, the Company announced additional assay results from its Benjamin Hill property, comprised of the Sonora Gold and Sonora Copper concessions. Recent systematic chip sampling in the Caracahui, Caracahui Norte and Sonora Copper areas has yielded samples with up to 12.2wt% Cu and 15.9 g/t Au with multiple additional samples in the range of 1.1 – 10.2wt% Cu and 1.2 – 3.3 g/t Au (Figures 1 & 2 and Tables 1 and 2). Copper values on several samples were above standard laboratory analytical method threshold of 10wt% and required those samples to be rerun at a higher threshold to accurately measure copper concentrations. The recent advancement of exploration on the Sonora Gold concession has identified expansive copper mineralization along broadly continuous structural trends which have not yet been fully explored. Benjamin Hill Mining geologists encountered the above noted copper and gold mineralization while conducting detailed mapping and sampling in the Caracahui North and Sonora Copper areas. BHM geologists collected 587 rock chip samples focusing on widespread occurrences of quartz veining and quartz breccias which contain abundant hematite (specularite), limonite, and minor amounts of pyrite. This type of geology is typical of copper and gold mineralization in the Caracahui Norte and Sonora Copper exploration areas of the project.
Qualified Person and Quality Control/Quality Assurance Greg Bronson, P.Geo., (EGBC 132000), a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), has supervised the preparation of the scientific and technical information that forms the basis in this MD&A and has reviewed and approved the disclosure herein.
Panther1 Property, Canada
On November 2018, the Company signed an option agreement to acquire an 80% interest in Panther1 Property, a vanadium property located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will make cash payments of $100,000 to the optionor, issue 2,500,000 common shares to the optionor, and incur $225,000 in exploration expenditures by December 31, 2019 as follows:
- Cash payment of $50,000 to the optionor within five business days upon execution of this Agreement (paid);
- Issuance of 1,000,000 common shares of the optionee to the optionor within five business days upon execution of this Agreement (issued at a fair value of $190,000);
- Incur $75,000 in exploration expenses on or before December 31, 2018 (incurred);
- Payment of $50,000 to the optionor by May 15, 2019 (paid);
- Issuance of 1,500,000 common shares of the optionee to the optionor on or before October 31,
2019 (issued at a fair value of $210,000); and
• Incur $150,000 in exploration expenses on or before December 31, 2019 (paid in lieu of incurring expenditures and classified as acquisition cost).
Results of Operations
Revenues
Due to the Company's status as an exploration and development stage mineral resource company and a lack of commercial production from its properties, the Company currently does not have any revenues from its operations.
General and administrative expenses
For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
The Company had a net loss of $1,555,497 for the nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to $415,898 for the nine months ended May 31, 2020.
Expense details are as follows:
- a) Consulting fees of $108,000 (2020 $45,000) The increase in consulting fees is due to the addition of a new consultant in the current period.
- b) Office and administration of $48,380 (2020 $3,808) The increase in office and administration is due to an increase in corporate activities in the current period including the Company's website.
- c) Stock based compensation of $1,241,374 (2020 $269,461) During the current period the Company issued 2,700,000 (2020 – 2,716,731) stock options using the Black Scholes Pricing Model.
- d) Write-down of exploration and evaluation assets of $25,000 (2020 $Nil) The Company abandoned its properties in Tanzania and wrote-down additional costs incurred in current period.
For the three months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
The Company had a net loss of $61,549 for the three months ended May 31, 2021, compared to $47,981 for the three months ended May 31, 2020.
Expense details are as follows:
- a) Consulting fees of $40,700 (2020 $15,000) The increase in consulting fees is due to the addition of new consultants in the current period.
- b) Office and administration of $16,408 (2020 $114) The increase in office and administration is due to an increase in corporate activities in the current period.
BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP.
(FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.)
Management's Discussion & Analysis For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
Summary of Quarterly Reports
| May 312021 | February | 28,2021 | November 30, | 2020 | August | 31,2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $ | Nil | $ | Nil | $ | Nil | $ | Nil |
| Lossand comprehensive | ||||||||
| lossfor theperiod | (61,549) | (1,394,418) | (99,530) | (1,572,458) | ||||
| Exploration and | ||||||||
| evaluation assets | 3,322,319 | 2,437,438 | 1,451,124 | 1,451,124 | ||||
| Total assets | 3,713,682 | 3,035,157 | 1,798,769 | 1,660,479 | ||||
| Lossper share | (0.00) | (0.04) | (0.00) | (0.05) |
| May 31,2020 | February 29,2020 | November 30,2019 | August 31,2019 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueIncome(loss)andcomprehensiveincome (loss)for the | $ | Nil | $ | Nil | $ | Nil | $ | Nil |
| periodExploration and | (47,981) | (331,233) | (36,684) | 10,165 | ||||
| evaluation assetsTotal assets | 1,846,7741,957,496 | 1,841,7741,958,109 | 1,509,8501,156,097 | 868,7451,156,097 | ||||
| Earnings (loss)per share | (0.00) | (0.01) | (0.00) | 0.00 |
During the three months ended February 28, 2021, the Company recorded share-based payments of $1,241,374.
During the three months ended August 31, 2020, the Company wrote-down exploration and evaluation assets of $1,215,716 and recorded share-based payments of $163,642.
During the three months ended February 29, 2020, the Company recorded share-based payments of $269,461.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company will continue to require funds for exploration work on its properties, as well as to meet its ongoing day-to-day operating expenses and will continue to rely on equity financing during such period. There can be no assurance that financing will be available to the on terms satisfactory to the Company. The Company does not have any other commitments for material capital expenditures over the near and long term other than as disclosed above plus normal operating expenses.
BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP. (FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.) Management's Discussion & Analysis For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
Since incorporation, the Company's capital resources have been limited. The Company relied upon the issue of equity securities to acquire interest in mineral properties acquisition payments and to pay operating expenses.
The Company had a working capital deficiency of $463,134 as at May 31, 2021.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, 2,730,923 warrants and broker's warrants were exercised for proceeds of $409,638.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, the Company received a loan from a third party for $250,000. The loan is interest bearing at 6% per annum, due on demand and has no specific terms of repayment.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, the Company received a loan from a third party for $80,000. The loan is interest bearing at 6% per annum, due on demand and has no specific terms of repayment.
Financial Instruments and Risks
Please refer to the May 31, 2021 condensed consolidated interim financial statements on www.sedar.com.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
There are no off-balance sheet arrangements to which the Company is committed.
Transactions with Related Parties
As at May 31, 2021, there is $134,358 due to a former director of the Company (August 31, 2020 – due from a former director of the Company - $133,471) . These amounts are non-interest bearing and have no specified terms of repayment.
As at May 31, 2021, there is $55,204 (August 31, 2020 - $55,204) due from a company with former common directors with the Company. These amounts are non-interest bearing and have no specified terms of repayment.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, the Company incurred $21,000 (2020 - $Nil) in consulting fees from a company controlled by a director of the Company.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, the Company incurred $45,000 (2020 - $Nil) in consulting fees from a company controlled by a director of the Company.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, the Company incurred $38,500 (2020 - $45,000) in consulting fees from a company controlled by a former director of the Company.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, the Company incurred $3,500 (2020 - $31,500) in rent from a company controlled by a former director of the Company.
During the period ended May 31, 2021, the Company granted stock options to related parties valued at $919,536 (2020 - $249,625).
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual reports could differ from management's estimates.
Adoption of new and amended accounting standards
Please refer to the May 31, 2021 condensed consolidated interim financial statements on www.sedar.com.
Financial Instruments and Risks
Please refer to the May 31, 2021 condensed consolidated interim financial statements on www.sedar.com.
Additional Information
Additional information relating to the Company is on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Disclosure of Outstanding Security Data
As at the date of this report, the following securities are outstanding:
- Common Shares: 38,212,016
- Warrants:
| Numberof Warrants | Exercise Price($) | ExpiryDate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,482,693 | 0.15 | December4, 2021 | |
| 4,482,693 |
• Options:
| Number of Options | Exercise Price($) | Expiry Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888,210 | 0.25 | July 22, 2025 | |
| 2,700,000 | 0.59 | February 25, 2026 | |
| 3,588,210 |
Forward-looking information
This MD&A contains "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events, are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those discussed above. Forwardlooking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the success of mining exploration work, title disputes or claims, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources and capital expenditures. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "intends", "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, risks related to international operations, fluctuation of currency exchange rates, actual results of current exploration activities, changes in project parameters as plans are refined over time, the future price of gold and other precious or base metals, possible variations in mineral resources, grade or recovery rates, accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining, or inability to obtain, required governmental approvals or financing, as well as other factors discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties". Although the Company has attempted to identify material factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company has made numerous assumptions about the forward-looking statements and information contained herein, including among other things, assumptions about the Company's anticipated costs and expenditures and its ability to achieve its goals. Even though the Company's management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements statement or information will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are made as of the date of this report. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company will update forward-looking statements in its management discussion and analysis as required by applicable law.
Risks and Uncertainties
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, have adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company's business or results of operations at this time.
The common shares should be considered highly speculative due to the nature of the Company's business and the present stage of its development. In evaluating the Company and its business, investors should carefully consider, in addition to the other information contained in the MD&A, the following risk factors. These risk factors are not a definitive list of all risk factors associated with an investment in the Company or in connection with the Company's operations. There may be other risks and uncertainties that are not known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are not material, but which also may have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, operating results or prospects. In that case, the trading price of the Company's common shares could decline substantially, and investors may lose all or part of the value of the common shares held by them.
An investment in securities of the Company should only be made by persons who can afford a significant or total loss of their investment. There is currently no market through which these securities may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell securities purchased.
No Ongoing Operations and No Production History
The Company is a mineral exploration company and has no operations or revenue.
Limited Operating History
The Company has no history of earnings. There are no known commercial quantities of mineral reserves on the Company's Property. There is no assurance that the Company will ever discover any economic quantities of mineral reserves.
Negative Operating Cash Flow
Since inception, the Company has had negative operating cash flow. The Company has incurred losses since its founding. The losses and negative operating cash flow are expected to continue for the foreseeable future as funds are expended on the exploration program on the Property and administrative costs. The Company cannot predict when it will reach positive operating cash flow.
Requirement for Further Financing
The Company has limited financial resources and may need to raise additional funds to carry out exploration of its Property. There is no assurance the Company will be able to raise additional funds or will be able to raise additional funds on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company's exploration programs are successful and favourable exploration results are obtained, the Property may be developed into commercial production. The Company may require additional funds to place the Property into production. The only sources of future funds presently available to the Company are the sale of equity capital, debt, or offering of interests in its Property to be earned by another party or parties by carrying out development work. There is no assurance that any such funds will be available to the Company or be available on terms acceptable to the Company. If funds are available, there is no assurance that such funds will be sufficient to bring the Company's Property to commercial production. Failure to obtain additional financing on a timely basis could have a material adverse effect on the Company, and could cause the Company to forfeit its interest in its Property and reduce or terminate its operations. There is no assurance the Company will be able to raise additional funds.
Exploration
At present, there are no bodies of ore, known or inferred, on the Property and there are no known bodies of commercially recoverable ore on the Property. There is no assurance that the Company's mineral exploration activities will result in any discoveries of commercial bodies of ore on the Property.
BENJAMIN HILL MINING CORP. (FORMERLY MOJAVE GOLD CORP.)
Management's Discussion & Analysis For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
Development
The business of exploration for precious metals involves a high degree of risk. Few exploration properties are ultimately developed into producing properties. The Company's Property is at the exploration stage.
Title to Properties
Acquisition of title to mineral properties is a very detailed and time-consuming process. Title to, and the area of, mineral properties may be disputed. Although the Company has investigated its title to the Property for which it holds an option to acquire concessions or other mineral leases or licenses and the Company is satisfied with its review of the tile to the Property, the Company cannot give an assurance that title to the Property will not be challenged or impugned. Mineral properties sometimes contain claims or transfer histories that examiners cannot verify, and transfers under foreign law often are complex. The Company does not carry title insurance on the Property. A successful claim that the Company does not have title could cause the Company to lose its rights to the Property, perhaps without compensation for its prior expenditures relating to the Property.
The Company's interest in the Property is by way of an option agreement only: (i) the Company does not own the Property, rather the Company has the right to acquire an interest in the Property by issuing common shares, incurring the expenditures and meeting the certain obligations; (ii) the exploration expenditures under the Option Agreement are optional to the Company, such that if the Company determines the Property to be without sufficient merit at any time prior to exercising its option it is not obligated to incur any further expenditures; (iii) if the Company fails to incur expenditures in accordance with the Option Agreement, it will lose all of its interest in the Property; (iv) the Company is dependent on the optionor to perform its obligations under the Option Agreement and if the optionor fails to perform its obligations thereunder the Company's interest in the Property may be lost. There is no guarantee the Company will be able to raise sufficient funding in the future to incur all expenditures under the Option Agreement.
Surface Rights
The Company does not own the surface rights to the Property. The Company understands that it is necessary, as a practical matter, to negotiate surface access, and the Company is continuing to do so. However, there is a risk that local communities or affected groups may take actions to delay, impede or otherwise terminate the contemplated activities of the Company. There can be no guarantee that the Company will be able to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with any such existing landowners/occupiers for such access, and therefore it may be unable to carry out significant exploration and development activities. In addition, in circumstances where such access is denied, or no agreement can be reached, the Company may need to rely on the assistance of local officials or the courts in such jurisdiction, which assistance may not be provided or, if provided, may not be effective. If the development of a mine on the Property becomes justifiable it will be necessary to acquire surface rights for mining, plant, tailings and mine waste disposal. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in acquiring any such rights.
Management
The success of the Company is largely dependent upon the performance of its management. The loss of the services of these persons may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and prospects. There is no assurance that the Company can maintain the service of its management or other qualified personnel required to operate its business.
Requirement for Permits and Licenses
The Company will be applying for all necessary licenses and permits under applicable laws and regulations to carry on the exploration activities which it is currently planning in respect of the Property, and the Company believes it will comply in all material respects with the terms of such licenses and permits. However, such licenses and permits are subject to changes in regulations and in various operational circumstances. A substantial number of additional permits and licenses will be required should the Company proceed beyond exploration. There can be no guarantee that the Company will be able to obtain such licenses and permits.
Environmental Risks and other Regulatory Requirements
The current or future operations of the Company, including the exploration activities and commencement of production on the Property, will require permits from various federal and local governmental authorities, and such operations are and will be governed by laws and regulations governing exploration, development, production, taxes, labour standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, site safety and other matters. There can be no assurance that all permits which the Company may require for its facilities and conduct of exploration and development operations will be obtainable on reasonable terms or that such laws and regulations would not have an material adverse effect on any exploration and development project which the Company might undertake.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions. Parties engaged in exploration and development operations may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the exploration and development activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed upon them for violation of applicable laws or regulations.
Amendments to current laws, regulations and permits governing the operations and activities of mineral companies, or more stringent enforcement thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the Company and cause increases in capital expenditure or exploration and development costs or reduction in levels of production at producing properties or require abandonment or delays in development of new properties.
Uninsurable Risks
Exploration of mineral properties involves numerous risks, including unexpected or unusual geological conditions, rock bursts, cave-ins, fires, floods, earthquakes and other environmental occurrences, and political and social instability. It is not always possible to obtain insurance against all such risks and the Company may decide not to insure against certain risks as a result of high premiums or other reasons. Should such liabilities arise, they could reduce or eliminate any further profitability and result in
increasing costs and a decline in the value of the securities of the Company. The Company does not maintain insurance against environmental risks.
Competition
Significant and increasing competition exists for mineral opportunities. There are a number of large established mineral exploration companies with substantial capabilities and greater financial and technical resources than the Company. The Company may be unable to acquire additional mineral properties or acquire such properties on terms it considers acceptable. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company's exploration programs will yield any reserves or result in any commercial mineral operations.
Economic Conditions
Unfavorable economic conditions may negatively impact the Company's financial viability as a result of increased financing costs and limited access to capital markets.
Conflicts of Interest
Directors of the Company may, from time to time, serve as directors of, or participate in ventures with other companies involved in natural resource development. As a result, there may be situations that involve a conflict of interest for such directors. Each director will attempt not only to avoid dealing with such other companies in situations where conflicts might arise but will also disclose all such conflicts in accordance with the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and will govern themselves in respect thereof to the best of their ability in accordance with the obligations imposed upon them by law.
Litigation
The Company and/or its directors may be subject to a variety of civil or other legal proceedings, with or without merit. The Company does not know of any such pending or actual material legal proceedings as of the date of the Prospectus.
No Cash Dividends
The Company has not declared any cash dividends to date. The Company intends to retain any future earnings to finance its business operations and any future growth. Therefore, the Company does not anticipate declaring any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Ore Reserves and Reserve Estimates
The Company's business relies upon the ability to determine whether a given property has commercial quantities of recoverable minerals. No assurance can be given that any discovered mineral reserves and resources will be recovered or that they will be recovered at the rates estimated. Mineral reserve and resource estimates are based on limited sampling and, consequently, are uncertain because the samples may not be representative. Mineral reserve and resource estimates may require revision (either up or down) based on actual production experience.
Proposed Transactions
There are no proposed transactions that have not been disclosed herein.
For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020
Contingencies
There are no contingent liabilities.
Additional Disclosure for Venture Issuers without Significant Revenue
Exploration and Evaluation Assets
The Company records its interests in exploration and evaluation assets and areas of geological interest at cost. All direct and indirect costs relating to the acquisition of these interests are capitalized on the basis of specific claim blocks or areas of geological interest until the assets to which they relate are placed into production, sold or management has determined there to be impairment. These costs will be amortized on the basis of units produced in relation to the proven reserves available on the related property following commencement of production.
The recorded cost of exploration and evaluation asset interests is based on cash paid, the assigned value of share considerations issued for exploration and evaluations and exploration and development costs incurred. The recorded amount may not reflect recoverable value as this will be dependent on the development program, the nature of the mineral deposit, commodity prices, adequate funding and the ability of the Company to bring its projects into production.
The Company defers all exploration expenses relating to exploration and evaluations assets and areas of geological interest until the properties to which they relate are placed into production, sold or abandoned or management has determined there to be impairment. These costs will be amortized over the proven reserves available on the related property following commencement of production.
Please refer to the May 31, 2021 condensed consolidated interim financial statements on www.sedar.com for details of the Company's exploration and evaluation assets.
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting ("ICFR")
In connection with National Instrument 52-109, Certification of Disclosure in Issuer's Annual and Interim Filings ("NI 52-109") adopted in December 2008 by each of the securities commissions across Canada, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company will file a Venture Issuer Basic Certificate with respect to financial information contained in the unaudited interim financial statements and the audited annual financial statements and respective accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis. The Venture Issue Basic Certification does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, as defined in NI52-109.
Management's Responsibility for Financial Statements
The information provided in this report, including the financial statements, is the responsibility of management. In the preparation of these statements, estimates are sometimes necessary to make a determination of future values for certain assets or liabilities. Management believes such estimates have been based on careful judgments and have been properly reflected in the financial statements.