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Gensource Potash Corporation — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
May 28, 2021
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Gensource
POTASH CORP
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021
(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
The accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements of Gensource Potash Corporation (the "Company") have been prepared by and are the responsibility of management.
The notes to the condensed interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
Gensource Potash Corporation
Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| As at March 31, 2021 | As at December 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash | $ 3,826,242 | $ 748,946 |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 13,494 | 11,185 |
| GST/HST and other receivables | 32,546 | 37,189 |
| Total current assets | 3,872,282 | 797,320 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Investments | 9,553 | 6,305 |
| Deferred financing costs | 598,535 | 366,658 |
| Exploration and evaluation assets (notes 3 and 11) | 14,305,801 | 13,289,180 |
| Property, plant and equipment (note 4) | 15,293 | 14,550 |
| Right-of-use assets (note 5) | 30,448 | 44,289 |
| Total non-current assets | 14,959,630 | 13,720,982 |
| Total assets | $ 18,831,912 | $ 14,518,302 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Amounts payable and other liabilities | $ 261,222 | $ 480,848 |
| Short-term portion of lease liability (note 6) | 36,465 | 49,777 |
| Total current liabilities | 297,687 | 530,625 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Lease liability (note 6) | 3,920 | 6,851 |
| Total liabilities | 301,607 | 537,476 |
| Shareholders' equity | ||
| Share capital (note 7) | 39,648,105 | 34,707,530 |
| Contributed surplus (note 8) | 5,836,428 | 5,464,065 |
| Deficit | (26,954,228) | (26,190,769) |
| Total shareholders' equity | 18,530,305 | 13,980,826 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | $ 18,831,912 | $ 14,518,302 |
Approved by the Board of Directors:
"Michael Ferguson" (signed) Director
Michael Ferguson, Director
"Michael Mueller" (signed) Director
Michael Mueller, Director
The notes to the condensed interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
Gensource Potash Corporation
Condensed Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| (Restated note 15) | ||
| Expenses | ||
| General and administrative (notes 10 and 11) | $ 392,493 | $ 379,069 |
| Share-based payments (note 8) | 372,363 | 13,133 |
| Depreciation (notes 4 and 5) | 14,909 | 14,910 |
| 779,765 | 407,112 | |
| Income (loss) before under noted items | (779,765) | (407,112) |
| Interest income | 810 | 6,590 |
| Unrealized gain on FVTPL investments | 3,248 | 860 |
| Accretion expense (note 6) | (2,992) | (6,090) |
| Foreign exchange gain | 15,240 | 431,063 |
| Income (loss) and comprehensive Income (loss) | $ (763,459) | $ 25,311 |
| Basic and diluted (loss) income per share (note 9) | $ (0.00) | $ 0.00 |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted (note 9) | 399,394,155 | 382,832,935 |
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The notes to the condensed interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
Gensource Potash Corporation
Condensed Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| (Restated note 15) | ||
| Operating activities | ||
| Net (loss) income | $ (763,459) | $ 25,311 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Depreciation | 14,909 | 14,910 |
| Share-based payments | 372,363 | 13,133 |
| Accretion expense | 2,992 | 6,090 |
| Unrealized loss on FVTPL investments | (3,248) | (860) |
| (376,443) | 58,584 | |
| Changes in non-cash working capital | (217,292) | (1,168,502) |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (593,735) | (1,109,918) |
| Investing activities | ||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (1,811) | (1,659) |
| Acquisition and expenditures on exploration and evaluation assets | (1,016,621) | (1,387,248) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,018,432) | (1,388,907) |
| Financing activities | ||
| Cash proceeds from issuance of shares | 5,225,782 | - |
| Cost of issuance | (285,207) | - |
| Deferred financing costs | (231,877) | - |
| Repayment of lease on "right-of-use" asset | (19,235) | (19,235) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 4,689,463 | (19,235) |
| Net change in cash | 3,077,296 | (2,518,060) |
| Cash, beginning of period | 748,946 | 7,490,488 |
| Cash, end of period | $ 3,826,242 | $ 4,972,428 |
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| Issued shares | Share capital | Contributed surplus | Deficit | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 382,832,935 | $ 34,495,930 | $ 5,435,765 | $(25,188,408) | $ 14,743,287 |
| Share-based payments (note 8) | - | - | 13,133 | - | 13,133 |
| Income and comprehensive income for the period | - | - | - | 25,311 | 25,311 |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 (Restated note 15) | 382,832,935 | $ 34,495,930 | $ 5,448,898 | $(25,163,097) | $ 14,781,731 |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | 384,232,935 | $34,707,530 | $ 5,464,065 | $(26,190,769) | $13,980,826 |
| Issuance of shares (note 7(b)) | 29,032,123 | 5,225,782 | - | - | 5,225,782 |
| Issuance cost - cash | - | (285,207) | - | - | (285,207) |
| Share-based payments (note 8) | - | - | 372,363 | - | 372,363 |
| Loss and comprehensive loss for the period | - | - | - | (763,459) | (763,459) |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 413,265,058 | $39,648,105 | $ 5,836,428 | $(26,954,228) | $ 18,530,305 |
The notes to the condensed interim financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
- Nature of operations and going concern
Gensource Potash Corporation (the "Company" or "Gensource") is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and is focused on developing resource opportunities with a specific focus on potash development. Its registered head office is located at the care of Peterson McVicar LLP, 18 King Street, Suite 902, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1C4.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company's business or ability to raise funds.
The unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company incurred a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021 of $763,459 (three months ended March 31, 2020 - net income of $25,311) and had an accumulated deficit in the amount of $26,954,228 at March 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $26,190,769). These conditions indicate a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is in the exploration stage and is subject to the risks and challenges similar to other companies in a comparable stage of exploration. As is common with many exploration companies, it raises financing for its exploration and development activities. As at March 31, 2021, the Company had working capital of $3,574,595 (December 31, 2020 - $266,695).
The Company's ability to continue operations, as intended, is dependent on its ability to continue to raise adequate financing in order to sustain ongoing expenditures and to explore and evaluate resource properties. The Company has taken additional steps to preserve cash. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain sufficient financing to continue its operations or to recover its exploration and evaluation assets. Accordingly, there exists a material uncertainty that casts significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
These unaudited condensed interim financial statements do not reflect any adjustments or other changes that may be required should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Such adjustments and changes could be material.
- Summary of significant accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The Company applies International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). These unaudited 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 the IASB.
The policies applied in these unaudited condensed interim financial statements are based on IFRS's issued and outstanding as of May 27, 2021, the date the Board of Directors approved the statements. The same accounting policies and methods of computation are followed in these unaudited condensed interim financial statements as compared with the most recent audited annual financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020, except as noted below. Any subsequent changes to IFRS that are given effect in the Company's annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2021 could result in restatement of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements.
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
- Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
New accounting standard adopted
Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods commencing on or after January 1, 2021. Many are not applicable or do not have a significant impact to the Company and have been excluded.
Recent accounting pronouncement
Certain pronouncements were issued by the IASB or the IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods commencing on or after January 1, 2022. Many are not applicable or do not have a significant impact to the Company and have been excluded.
IFRS 3, Business Combinations ("IFRS 3")
Amendments to IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" were issued in May 2020, and are effective on or after January 1, 2022, with earlier application permitted. The amendments update references within IFRS 3 to the 2018 Conceptual Framework and require that the principles in IAS 37 "Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets" be used to identify liabilities and contingent assets arising from a business combination. Adoption of these amendments is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's unaudited condensed interim financial statements.
- Exploration and evaluation assets
The Lazlo Project
In January 2013, the Company began the process of acquiring freehold potash leases from private mineral titleholders in area surrounding the town of Craik in central Saskatchewan (the "Lazlo" potash prospect). The Company currently has signed 14 lease agreements covering 6,162.56 acres of freehold subsurface mineral rights in the vicinity of the town of Craik, Saskatchewan. Each of the freehold potash leases grants to the Company the exclusive rights to explore, prospect and remove subsurface minerals for a term of twenty-one years subject to the Crown Royalty rate on potash sold and a $1.00 per acre annual rental.
The Vanguard Area Project
The Vanguard Area is located in central Saskatchewan and comprises two mineral leases that have been acquired from Yancoal Canada Resources ("YCR").
On May 18, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive, binding off-take agreement ("Agreement" or "Off-take") with a senior North American agriculture industry leader (the "Off-taker"). The Agreement incorporates the essential elements which are:
- Purchase of 100% of the production from one "module" of 250,000 tonne/year capacity,
- A preliminary marketing plan that facilitates Gensource's goal of creating a direct link between a potash producing facility in Saskatchewan and the end user,
- 10-year term with an option to renew for the life of the project,
- Right of first refusal for the Off-taker to purchase any additional product that may be produced at the project either through de-bottlenecking or expansion of the productive capacity of the facility,
- Right of first refusal to purchase the project should Gensource elect to sell any portion of it.
In August 2018, the Company received a determination of "not a development" from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, Environmental Assessment and Stewardship Branch. This allows the Vanguard project to proceed to the detailed construction licensing/permitting process having achieved environmental approval.
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
The Vanguard Area Project (continued)
On May 2, 2019, the Company entered into non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture company ("JVCo") to develop the Tugaske Project, "formerly known as Maverick" (the "Project") within the Vanguard Area (see "The Tugaske Project" below)
The Tugaske Project
On May 2, 2019, the Company entered into non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture company ("JVCo") to develop the Tugaske Project, "formerly known as Maverick" (the "Project") within the Vanguard Area. The following agreements have been signed for Tugaske Project:
- Offtake Agreement: A non-binding MOU for offtake has been completed with a large and well-respected international fertilizer manufacturing and distribution company. Offtake MOU terms include:
- Obligation to purchase 100% of the production from one module of 250,000 metric tonnes per year,
- Typical take or pay offtake provisions,
- 10-year duration, with option to renew,
- Product sale and title transfer at the mine site (FCA mine site), and
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Market-based pricing formula.
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Offtaker Project Equity Investment: A non-binding MOU by the offtaker for direct equity investment into JVCo, alongside Gensource and one other third-party investor. The equity investment will be in the form of cash and equal to 25+% of JVCo ownership.
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Third Party Project Equity Investment: A non-binding MOU for the largest equity investment of approximately 33% from a third-party investor.
During 2019, the Company closed a royalty sale ("Royalty") on the Tugaske Project to be developed within Gensource's Vanguard Area (comprising mineral leases KL244 and KL245). The Company sold two royalties totaling the 2% of gross revenues on the Tugaske Project for US$6,000,000 ($7,918,800) and the two purchasers were the Project's offtaker and a strategic third party investor. The royalty proceeds were applied against the carrying value of the Project.
On October 18, 2019, the Company formally mandated KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH ("KfW IPEX-Bank") to act as Lead Arranger for the senior debt component ("Debt Facility" or "Facility") for the Tugaske Project finance package. The Agreement indicates that: (a) KfW IPEX-Bank will be the Lead Arranger to arrange the Debt Facility for the Tugaske Project; (b) A total Debt Facility of approximately US$180 million is agreed; (c) A significant portion of the Facility is to have Export Credit Agency (ECA) coverage to reduce lender risks and the Project's interest costs; ECA due diligence will also be overseen and managed by KfW IPEX-Bank; (d) KfW IPEX-Bank will complete its due diligence work, including the in-depth review of technical, environmental, social, market and financial aspects of the project; (e) KfW IPEX-Bank will manage syndication of the Debt Facility and plans to support the Project with a significant take and hold commitment.
On May 19, 2020, the Company announced that Societe Generale was added to the senior bank consortium group. During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Company engaged a consortium of world-class potash process design and equipment fabrication companies that will work together to provide a design-supply-commission package for the entire process plant at the Tugaske Project.
On November 4, 2020, the Company announced it has negotiated the fundamental shareholding structure with the project off-taker and equity investor, Helm AG, and another financial investor for the Tugaske Project Special Purpose Vehicle ("SPV").
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
- Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
The Tugaske Project (continued)
On November 26, 2020, the Company announced that, in alignment with its partner and Tugaske Project off-taker, Helm AG, it has made the decision to replace the "financial investor" as identified in the Tugaske Project SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle).
| Cost | Lazlo (1) | Vanguard Area (2) | Tugaske | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | $ 834,260 | $ 8,236,015 | $ - | $ 9,070,275 |
| Additions: | ||||
| Property acquisition and surface access fees | 7,363 | - | 378,628 | 385,991 |
| Geological and project management | - | - | 498,713 | 498,713 |
| Engineering | - | - | 976,668 | 976,668 |
| Drilling | - | - | 41,017 | 41,017 |
| Environmental | - | - | 36,166 | 36,166 |
| Technical reports/feasibility analysis | - | - | 2,280,350 | 2,280,350 |
| Transfer to Tugaske (3) | - | (5,762,196) | 5,762,196 | - |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | $ 841,623 | $ 2,473,819 | $ 9,973,738 | $ 13,289,180 |
| Additions: | ||||
| Property acquisition and surface access fees | 2,486 | 247,877 | 112,603 | 362,966 |
| Geological and project management | - | - | 92,853 | 92,853 |
| Engineering | - | - | 277,536 | 277,536 |
| Drilling | - | - | 20,206 | 20,206 |
| Technical reports/feasibility analysis | - | - | 263,060 | 263,060 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | $ 844,109 | $ 2,721,696 | $ 10,739,996 | $ 14,305,801 |
1) Lazlo costs includes geological and freehold mineral lease costs.
2) Vanguard Area costs includes government mining leases and freehold mineral lease cost of the remaining Vanguard Area.
3) Direct costs re-allocated from the Vanguard Area project to the Tugaske Project
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
- Property, plant and equipment
Cost
| | Furniture and equipment $ | Computer hardware $ | Computer software $ | Leasehold improvements $ | Total $ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 106,692 | 92,985 | 12,910 | 95,853 | 308,440 |
| Additions | - | 7,776 | - | - | 7,776 |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | 106,692 | 100,761 | 12,910 | 95,853 | 316,216 |
| Additions | - | 1,811 | - | - | 1,811 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 106,692 | 102,572 | 12,910 | 95,853 | 318,027 |
Accumulated depreciation
| | Furniture and equipment $ | Computer hardware $ | Computer software $ | Leasehold improvements $ | Total $ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 102,146 | 87,083 | 12,630 | 95,853 | 297,712 |
| Depreciation for the year | 909 | 2,765 | 280 | - | 3,954 |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | 103,055 | 89,848 | 12,910 | 95,853 | 301,666 |
| Depreciation for the period | 182 | 886 | - | - | 1,068 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 103,237 | 90,734 | 12,910 | 95,853 | 302,734 |
Carrying amount
| | Furniture and equipment $ | Computer hardware $ | Computer software $ | Leasehold improvements $ | Total $ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| At December 31, 2020 | 3,637 | 10,913 | - | - | 14,550 |
| At March 31, 2021 | 3,455 | 11,838 | - | - | 15,293 |
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
- Rights-of-use assets
| Property | Equipment | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | $ 93,655 | $ 5,996 | $ 99,651 |
| Depreciation | (53,516) | (1,846) | (55,362) |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | $ 40,139 | $ 4,150 | $ 44,289 |
| Depreciation | (13,380) | (461) | (13,841) |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | $ 26,759 | $ 3,689 | $ 30,448 |
- Lease liabilities
| Property | Equipment | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | $ 105,273 | $ 8,233 | $ 113,506 |
| Interest expense | 16,654 | 3,407 | 20,061 |
| Lease payments | (72,151) | (4,788) | (76,939) |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | $ 49,776 | $ 6,852 | $ 56,628 |
| Interest expense | 2,262 | 730 | 2,992 |
| Lease payments | (18,038) | (1,197) | (19,235) |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | $ 34,000 | $ 6,385 | $ 40,385 |
| Under 1 year | Between 1 - 2 years | Between 3 - 5 years | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Property | $ 34,000 | $ - | $ - |
| Equipment | 4,788 | 4,788 | - |
| Total | $ 38,788 | $ 4,788 | $ - |
- Share capital
a) Authorized share capital
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of voting and participating common shares. The common shares have no par value and are fully paid.
b) Common shares
At March 31, 2021, the Company had 413,265,058 common shares (December 31, 2020 – 384,232,935) issued and outstanding.
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
- Share capital (continued)
b) Common shares (continued)
i) On February 12, 2021, the Company has completed a non-brokered private placement financing of 29,032,123 common shares at $0.18 per common share of the Company for gross proceeds of $5,225,782. The Company paid commissions to certain finders consisting of cash payments of $251,490 and the issuance of 1,397,165 broker warrants exercisable into common shares at $0.18 per broker's warrant for a period of 36 months following and paid legal and other fees of $33,717. The underlying weighted average assumptions used in the estimation of fair value in the Black-Scholes valuation model are as follows:
- Risk free rate: 0.23%;
- Expected life: 3 years;
- Expected volatility: 85% based on historical 3 years trends; and
- Weighted average share price: $0.22.
c) Warrants
The Company has the following warrants outstanding as a result of equity issues for the periods presented.
| Number of warrants | Weighted average exercise price ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 624,332 | 0.12 |
| Expired | (624,332) | (0.12) |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | - | - |
| Issued | 1,397,164 | 0.18 |
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 1,397,164 | 0.18 |
| Issue date | Expiry date | Exercise price |
| February 12, 2021 | February 12, 2024 | $0.18 |
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
8. Stock options
Stock option transactions for the periods presented are as follows:
| Number of stock options | Weighted average exercise price ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | 31,648,859 | 0.12 |
| Granted (1)(2)(3)(4) | 4,300,000 | 0.16 |
| Expired/forfeited | (948,859) | (0.07) |
| Exercised | (1,400,000) | (0.08) |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021 | 33,600,000 | 0.13 |
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $nil (March 31, 2020 - $0.11).
(1) On February 10, 2020, the Company granted an aggregate of 300,000 stock options to consultant at an exercise price of $0.11 per share, exercisable for a period of 5 years. The options vest: 75,000 immediately; 75,000 on May 10, 2020; 75,000 on August 10, 2020; and 75,000 on November 10, 2020. The estimated fair value of these options at the grant date was $26,100 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, $nil (three months ended March 31, 2020 - $6,525) was expensed. The underlying weighted average assumptions used in the estimation of fair value in the Black-Scholes valuation model are as follows:
- Risk free rate: 1.31%;
- Expected life: 5.0 years;
- Expected volatility: 110% based on historical 5 year trends;
- Forfeiture rate: nil;
- Expected dividend yield: 0%; and
- Weighted average share price: $0.11.
(2) On April 1, 2020, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,000,000 stock options to a director of the Company at an exercise price of $0.085 per share, exercisable for a period of 5 years. The options vested immediately. The estimated fair value of these options at the grant date was $67,800 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 $nil (three months ended March 31, 2020, $nil) was expensed. The underlying weighted average assumptions used in the estimation of fair value in the Black-Scholes valuation model are as follows:
- Risk free rate: 0.55%;
- Expected life: 5.0 years;
- Expected volatility: 113% based on historical 5 year trends;
- Forfeiture rate: nil;
- Expected dividend yield: 0%; and
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Weighted average share price: $0.085.
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
- Stock options (continued)
(3) On June 3, 2020, the Company granted an aggregate of 500,000 stock options to a consultant of the Company at an exercise price of $0.095 per share, exercisable for a period of 5 years. The options vest immediately. The estimated fair value of these options at the grant date was $39,000 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 $nil (three months ended March 31, 2020, $nil) was expensed. The underlying weighted average assumptions used in the estimation of fair value in the Black-Scholes valuation model are as follows:
- Risk free rate: 0.48%;
- Expected life: 5.0 years;
- Expected volatility: 108% based on historical 5 year trends;
- Forfeiture rate: nil;
- Expected dividend yield: 0%; and
- Weighted average share price: $0.095.
(4) On December 31, 2020, the Company granted an aggregate of 2,500,000 stock options to a consultant at an exercise price of $0.205 per share, exercisable for a period of 5 years. The options vest on April 1, 2021. The estimated fair value of these options at the grant date was $376,500 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, $372,363 (three months ended March 31, 2020, $nil) was expensed. The underlying weighted average assumptions used in the estimation of fair value in the Black-Scholes valuation model are as follows:
- Risk free rate: 0.39%;
- Expected life: 5.0 years;
- Expected volatility: 99% based on historical 5 year trends;
- Forfeiture rate: nil;
- Expected dividend yield: 0%; and
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Weighted average share price: $0.205
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
8. Stock options (continued)
The following table reflects the stock options issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021:
| Expiry date | Exercise price ($) | Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) | Number of options outstanding | Number of options vested (exercisable) | Number of options invested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2021 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 3,100,000 | 3,100,000 | - |
| September 18, 2021 | 0.06 | 0.47 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | - |
| December 6, 2021 | 0.10 | 0.68 | 500,000 | 500,000 | - |
| February 20, 2022 | 0.13 | 0.89 | 4,300,000 | 4,300,000 | - |
| February 20, 2022 | 0.17 | 0.89 | 150,000 | 150,000 | - |
| April 23, 2022 | 0.18 | 1.06 | 3,000,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 |
| November 13, 2022 | 0.08 | 1.62 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | - |
| February 1, 2023 | 0.09 | 1.84 | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 | - |
| June 13, 2023 | 0.145 | 2.20 | 1,000,000 | - | 1,000,000 |
| July 18, 2023 | 0.145 | 2.30 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | - |
| January 31, 2024 | 0.105 | 2.84 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | - |
| October 23, 2024 | 0.14 | 3.57 | 10,250,000 | 10,250,000 | - |
| February 9, 2025 | 0.11 | 3.87 | 300,000 | 300,000 | - |
| March 31, 2025 | 0.085 | 4.00 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | - |
| June 3, 2025 | 0.095 | 4.18 | 500,000 | 500,000 | - |
| December 30, 2025 | 0.205 | 4.75 | 2,500,000 | - | 2,500,000 |
| 0.13 | 2.36 | 33,600,000 | 28,600,000 | 5,000,000 |
9. Net income (loss) per common share
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was based on the loss attributable to common shareholders of $(763,459)$, (three months ended March 31, 2020 – net income of $25,311) and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 399,394,155, (three months ended March 31, 2020 – 382,832,935). All outstanding options and warrants were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share because their effect was anti-dilutive.
10. General and administrative
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| (Restated note 15) | ||
| Wages and incentive compensation (note 11) | $ 101,728 | $ 24,077 |
| Marketing and promotion | 22,113 | 34,923 |
| Professional fees (note 11) | 135,058 | 150,774 |
| Office and general | 133,594 | 169,295 |
| $ 392,493 | $ 379,069 |
Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
11. Related party balances and transactions
Related parties include the Board of Directors, close family members and enterprises that are controlled by these individuals as well as certain persons performing similar functions.
The noted transactions below 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.
(a) The Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Rob Theoret | (i) | $ 45,000 | $ 45,000 |
| 10118810 Saskatchewan Ltd | (ii) | 45,000 | 45,000 |
i) Compensation to the Chief Financial Officer. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, 80% is included in exploration and evaluation and 20% in general and administrative expenses (three months ended March 31, 2020, - 100% in general and administrative expenses).
ii) Controlled by VP, Corporate Services. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, 25% is included in exploration and evaluation and 75% in general and administrative expenses (three months ended March 31, 2020, - 25% 75%, respectively)
(b) Remuneration of directors and key management personnel, other than consulting fees as disclosed above, of the Company was as follows:
| Ended March 31, 2021 | Ended March 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries and benefits | (i) | $ 75,000 | $ 75,000 |
(i) For the three months ended March 31, 2021 – 50% is included in exploration and evaluation and 50% general and administrative expenses (three months ended March 31, 2020, – 25% and 75% respectively).
The directors do not have employment or service contracts with the Company. Directors are entitled to director fees and stock options for their services.
c) To the knowledge of the directors and executive officers of the Company as of March 31, 2021, the common shares of the Company were widely held, which includes various holdings which were owned by directors and officers of Gensource. These holdings can change at any time at the discretion of the owner.
The related party transactions were recorded at the exchange amount, which is the amount agreed to by the related parties.
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
12. Financial risk management
The Company's financial risk management goals are to ensure that the outcome of activities involving elements of risk are consistent with the Company's objectives and risk tolerance, while maintaining an appropriate risk/reward balance and protecting the Company's unaudited condensed interim statement of financial position from events that have the potential to materially impair its financial strength. Balancing risk and reward is achieved through identifying risk appropriately, aligning risk with overall business strategy, diversifying risk, pricing appropriately for risk, mitigation through preventive controls, and transferring risk to third parties.
The long-term investment objective and strategy for the direct investment holdings remain unchanged. The short-term corporate objective and strategy may be modified to reflect global economic, financial and general market conditions, which will inevitably have an impact on the overall risk assessment of the Company. Such modifications may include, among others, streamlining operational costs, preserving cash to the extent possible, and adjusting the strategy for the disposition of securities to reflect market conditions. The Company has invested primarily in the equity securities of Canadian resource issuers. Investors are exposed to the risks and rewards of the Canadian resource sector.
The carrying value of cash, other receivables, amounts payable and other liabilities approximates fair value due to the relatively short-term maturity of these financial instruments. Fair value represents the amount that would be exchanged in an arm's length transaction between willing parties and is best evidenced by a quoted market price, if one exists.
The Company's exposure to potential loss from financial instruments relates primarily to its investment activities, and in particular, credit risk, liquidity risk, currency risk, and market risk including credit quality and equity market fluctuation risk as described below.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counter-party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations; the Company's maximum exposure to credit loss is the book value of its financial instruments. The Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk as at March 31, 2021. The Company's cash is deposited with a major Canadian chartered bank and is held in highly-liquid investments.
As at March 31, 2021, the aggregate gross credit risk exposure related to cash was $3,826,242 (December 31, 2020 – $748,946), and was entirely comprised of cash held with financial institutions with an "AA" credit rating or above and securities brokerage firms. As at March 31, 2021, the aggregate gross credit risk exposure related to receivables was $32,546 (December 31, 2020 – $37,189) and was primarily comprised of commodity taxes receivables and other receivables.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they come due. All of the Company's financial liabilities are due within one year. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure. As at March 31, 2021, the Company had a total of $3,826,242 in cash and $9,553 in investments to settle liabilities of $301,607.
The Company believes that its cash position and investments in marketable securities will not provide adequate liquidity to meet all of the Company's financial obligations and continue its planned exploration activities for at least the next twelve months (see note 1). The Company anticipates to complete additional financing to improve its liquidity.
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
12. Financial risk management (continued)
Currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value of, or future cash flows from, the Company's financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company believes it is not significantly exposed to foreign exchange risk at this time as its business activities are denominated in Canadian currency. The Company has exposure to foreign currency risk on its US currency held in the bank. As at March 31, 2021, the Company held US$57,727 of monetary assets. A 5% fluctuation in the value of the Canadian dollar would result in an increase or decrease to profit or loss of approximately $3,600. The Company mitigates the risk of foreign currency fluctuations by converting US currency to Canadian dollars when required to fund expenditures. The Company does not currently hedge its foreign exchange risk.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in financial market rates and prices, such as interest rates, the trading price of equity and other securities, and foreign currency exchange rates. Market risk is directly influenced by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the underlying assets are traded. Market price fluctuations and fluctuations in the value of equity securities affect the level and timing of recognition in earnings and comprehensive earnings of gains and losses on securities held. General economic conditions, political conditions and many other factors can also adversely affect the stock markets and consequently, the value of the equity securities held.
Fair values
Set out below is a comparison, by category, of the carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Company financial instruments that are carried in the financial statements and how the fair value of financial instruments is measured.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy establishes three levels to classify the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data or other means. Level 3 inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
Fair value hierarchy
| Cash and investments | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2021 | $ 3,835,795 | $ - | $ - | $ 3,835,795 |
| December 31, 2020 | $ 755,251 | $ - | $ - | $ 755,251 |
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Gensource Potash Corporation
Notes to Condensed Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
13. Capital management
The Company's objectives are to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in order to support the Company's normal operating requirements, continue the development and exploration of its mineral properties and to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimises the costs of capital at an acceptable risk.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may issue new shares, issue new debt, acquire or dispose of assets or adjust the amount of cash and cash equivalents.
At March 31, 2021, the Company's capital structure consists of the equity of the Company. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. In order to maximize ongoing development efforts, the Company does not pay dividends.
14. Commitments and contingencies
i) While the Company has performed its own due diligence with respect to title of its properties, this should not be construed as a guarantee of title. The properties may be subject to prior unregistered agreements of transfer or aboriginal land claims, and title may be affected by undetected defects. If the Company defaults with respect to making payments or completing assessment work as required in order to keep its permits in good standing, the Company may lose its rights to the properties underlying such claims.
ii) The Company is party to management agreements which require that additional payments to be made upon the occurrence of change of control of 12 months of the consulting fee. As the triggering event has not taken place, the contingent payments have not been reflected in these unaudited condensed interim financial statements.
15. Adjustments to Q1 2020 General and administrative expenses
The following is a restatement of exploration and evaluation asset related expenditures that had previously been expensed in general and administrative expenses in Q1 2020. In addition, foreign exchange has been reclassified from general and administrative expenses to a separate line item in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
| Previously reported | Adjustment | Reclass | Restated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and administrative | $ 570,432 | $ (622,426) | $ 431,063 | $ 379,069 |
| Foreign exchange gain | - | - | (431,063) | 431,063 |
| Net income (loss) | (597,115) | (622,426) | - | 25,311 |
16. Subsequent events
On April 21, 2021, the Company granted 1,000,000 stock options to a director of the Company an exercise price of $0.21 and are exercisable for a period of 5 years. These options vested immediately.
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