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Goldgroup Mining Inc. — Audit Report / Information 2022
Apr 1, 2023
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Goldgroup Mining Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of Goldgroup Mining Inc.
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Goldgroup Mining Inc. (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, cash flows, and changes in shareholders’ deficiency for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2022 and 2021, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audit is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
We draw attention to Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements, which indicates that the Company has experienced recurring operating losses and has an accumulated deficit of $149,391,000 at December 31, 2022. In addition, at December 31, 2022, the Company has a working capital deficiency of $12,799,000. As stated in Note 1, these events and conditions indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Valuation of Decommissioning Obligations
As described in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, the value of the Company’s decommissioning liabilities was $2,295,000 as of December 31, 2022. As more fully described in Note 3 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, management assesses the valuation of decommissioning obligations at each reporting period.
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The principal considerations for our determination that the valuation of decommissioning obligations is a key audit matter are that there were judgments made by management when estimating the expected future costs the Company will incur to complete the reclamation and remediation work required to comply with existing laws and regulations at each mining operation and exploration and development property. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures to evaluate audit evidence relating to the judgments made by management in their estimate of expected future costs that could impact the asset retirement obligation recorded.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Our audit procedures included, among others:
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Reviewing and gaining an understanding of the Company’s assumptions in developing and applying estimates.
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Evaluating the qualifications, competence and objectivity of management’s internal expert who produced the cost estimates.
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Assessing the appropriateness and accuracy of the rehabilitation model and changes in the cost estimates against the prior year calculation.
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Evaluating the appropriateness of discount rates applied to calculate the net present value of the provision and comparing them against market available data.
Assessment of Impairment Indicators of Exploration and Evaluation Assets (“E&E Assets”)
As described in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the carrying amount of the Company’s E&E Assets was $7,518,000 as of December 31, 2022. As more fully described in Note 3 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, management assesses E&E Assets for indicators of impairment at each reporting period.
The principal considerations for our determination that the assessment of impairment indicators of the E&E Assets is a key audit matter are that there was judgment made by management when assessing whether there were indicators of impairment for the E&E Assets, specifically relating to the assets’ carrying amount which is impacted by the Company’s intent and ability to continue to explore and evaluate these assets. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures to evaluate audit evidence relating to the judgments made by management in their assessment of indicators of impairment that could give rise to the requirement to prepare an estimate of the recoverable amount of the E&E Assets.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Our audit procedures included, among others:
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Obtaining an understanding of the key controls associated with evaluating the E&E Assets for indicators of impairment.
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Evaluating management’s assessment of impairment indicators.
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Evaluating the intent for the E&E Assets through discussion and communication with management.
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Reviewing the Company’s recent expenditure activity and expenditure budgets for future periods.
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Obtaining, from legal counsel, confirmation of title to ensure mineral rights underlying the E&E Assets are in good standing.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information obtained at the date of this auditor's report includes Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s Discussion and Analysis prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Carmen Newnham.
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Vancouver, Canada March 31, 2023
Chartered Professional Accountants
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| December 31, | December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
| Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Other receivables and prepaid expenses Investments Inventory |
6 5,6 6,8 7 |
$ 459 1,800 - 765 |
$ 948 1,624 692 762 |
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| Receivables Property, plant and equipment Right of use asset Mineral property Exploration and evaluationproperty |
5 9 15 11 12 |
3,024 1,446 2,482 147 788 7,518 |
4,026 1,823 1,385 165 1,008 2,465 |
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| Total assets | $ 15,405 | $ 10,872 | ||
| Liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Tax payable Current lease liability Decommissioning obligations Warrant liability Loanspayable |
6 6,15 14 6,16 6,13 |
$ 11,521 - 74 313 21 3,894 |
$ 6,537 3 56 313 - 982 |
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| Warrant liability Loan payable Lease liability Decommissioningobligations |
6,16 6,13 6,15 14 |
15,823 88 - 78 1,982 |
7,891 255 589 112 2,236 |
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| Total liabilities | 17,971 | 11,083 | ||
| Shareholders’ deficiency Share capital Contingent share consideration Subscription proceeds received in advance Reserves Deficit |
17 23 17 |
134,651 3,305 425 8,444 (149,391) |
134,551 3,305 - 8,271 (146,338) |
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| Total shareholders’ deficiency | (2,566) | (211) | ||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficiency | $ 15,405 | $ 10,872 | ||
| Nature of operations and going concern (note 1) Commitments (note 23) Subsequent events (note 26) Approved by the Board of Directors ”Javier Reyes”Director |
”Corry Silbernagel” Director |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| Note | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Gold sales Silver sales |
$ 525 27 |
$ 17,787 652 |
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| Cost of operation Cost of sales Depreciation and depletion |
19 9,11 |
552 (974) (54) |
18,439 (16,249) (1,655) |
| Depreciation Share-based compensation General and administrative Salary and consulting Professional fees Gain on sale of property and equipment Gain on disposal of investment Finance cost Unrealized derivative gain – warrant liability Foreign exchange gain (loss) Other income |
15 17,18 18 18 8 20 16 10 |
(476) (61) (173) (1,124) (537) (1,404) - 2 (260) 514 (44) 510 |
535 (81) (131) (932) (527) (1,422) 58 271 (223) 290 27 1,306 |
| Loss before income taxes | (3,053) | (829) | |
| Income taxes expense – current | 21 | - | (209) |
| Loss for theyear | (3,053) | (1,038) | |
| Loss per share – basic & diluted Weighted average shares outstanding (000’s) – basic & diluted |
$ (0.14) 22,160 |
$ (0.05) 21,180 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| Notes | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by (used in) operating activities Loss for the year Items not affecting cash: Depreciation Depletion Share-based compensation Unrealized foreign exchange loss Finance cost – interest expense (Accendo loan) Finance cost – amortization of transaction costs Decommissioning obligations - accretion Unrealized derivative gain – warrant liability Interest on lease liability Gain on disposal of investments Gain on sale of property and equipment Change in non-cash operating working capital: (Increase) decrease in other receivables and prepaid expenses (Increase) decrease in inventory Decrease in tax payable Increase in accountspayable and accrued liabilities |
9,15 11 17 13 13 14 16 15 8 |
$ (3,053) 81 38 173 - 197 14 20 (514) 24 (2) - 201 (3) (3) (3,755) |
$ (1,038) 706 962 131 52 182 - 14 (290) 15 (271) (58) (704) 2,414 (58) 182 |
| (6,582) | 2,239 | ||
| Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities Lease payments Subscription proceeds received in advance Proceeds received on private placement Loan issuance costs Proceeds from loan Repayment of interest on Accendo loan |
15 17 17 13 13 |
(83) 425 468 (48) 2,160 - |
(102) - - - - (136) |
| 2,922 | (238) | ||
| Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of investments Recovery from exploration property sales Exploration and evaluationproperty |
8 12 |
(1,506) 694 20,812 (16,829) |
(548) 620 5,724 (7,431) |
| 3,171 | (1,635) | ||
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents – beginning ofyear |
(489) 948 |
366 582 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents – end ofyear | $459 | $948 |
Supplemental cash flow information (note 25)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficiency
(amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| Share | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares (‘000) |
Contingent shares |
Share based |
Foreign currency |
Subscription proceeds |
Total ’ |
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| Notes | (Note 1) |
capital |
(Note 23) |
compensation reserves |
translation reserves |
received in advance |
Deficit | shareholders deficiency |
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| January 1, 2022 Loss for the year Subscription proceeds received in advance Share-based compensation Private placement |
17 17 |
21,180 - - - 1,744 |
$ 134,551 - - - 100 |
$ 3,305 - - - - |
$ 8,579 - - 173 - |
$ (308) - - - - |
$ - - 425 - - |
$ (146,338) (3,053) - - - |
$ (211) (3,053) 425 173 100 |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 22,924 | $ 134,651 | $ 3,305 | $ 8,752 | $ (308) | $ 425 | $ (149,391) | $ (2,566) | |
| January 1, 2021 Loss for the year Share-based compensation |
17 | 21,180 - - |
$ 134,551 - - |
$ 3,305 - - |
$ 8,448 - 131 |
$ (308) - - |
$ - - - |
$ (145,300) (1,038) - |
$ 696 (1,038) 131 |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 21,180 | $ 134,551 | $ 3,305 | $ 8,579 | $(308) | $ - | $(146,338) | $(211) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
1 Nature of operations and Going Concern
Nature of operations
Goldgroup Mining Inc. is the parent company of its consolidated group ("Goldgroup'' or the "Company''). Goldgroup was incorporated in Quebec under the Business Corporations Act (Québec) and on July 28, 2011 it was continued under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Its head office is located at Suite 1201 – 1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver BC, V6E 3Z3. Goldgroup together with its subsidiaries, is a Canadian-based gold producer and is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of advanced stage gold-bearing mineral properties in the Americas. The Company’s current gold production and exploration and development related activities are conducted in Mexico. Goldgroup owns a property portfolio that includes a 100% interest in the operating Cerro Prieto project in Sonora, which commenced commercial production on April 1, 2016 for accounting purposes. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the symbol “GGA”.
Going Concern
The Company has experienced recurring operating losses and has an accumulated deficit of $149,391 at December 31, 2022. In addition, as at December 31, 2022, the Company has working capital deficiency of $12,799. Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities and provides a measure of the Company’s ability to settle liabilities that are due within one year with assets that are also expected to be converted into cash within one year. The continuing operations of the Company are dependent upon its ability to arrange additional financing and resolving the legal disputes with DynaResource, Inc. (“DynaUSA”) (note 10). These matters result in material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern assumption were not appropriate. If the going concern basis was not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, then adjustments would be necessary in the carrying value of assets and liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the classifications used in the statement of financial position.
Recent global issues, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine have adversely affected workplaces, economies, supply chains, and financial markets globally. It is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of these issues and their effects on the Company's business or results of operations this time.
On September 27, 2022, the Company completed a 10:1 consolidation of the common shares of the Company. All share and per share information has been retrospectively restated in these consolidated financial statements to reflect this share consolidation.
2 Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). The policies set out below were consistently applied to all the years presented.
The Board of Directors approved these consolidated financial statements on March 31, 2023.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value.
3 Estimates, risks and uncertainties
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company’s management makes judgments in its process of applying the Company’s accounting policies in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. In addition, the preparation of the financial data requires that the Company’s management make assumptions and estimates of the effects of uncertain future events on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates as the estimation process is inherently uncertain. Estimates are reviewed on an ongoing basis based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates and the resulting effects on the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities are accounted for prospectively.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Significant judgments in applying accounting policies
The critical judgments that the Company’s management has made in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, apart from those involving estimations, that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements are as follows:
(i) Impairment of assets
The carrying value of property, plant and equipment, exploration and evaluation property and the Company’s mineral property is reviewed each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is impaired and an impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss. The assessment of fair values, including those of the cash-generating units, require the use of estimates and assumptions for recoverable production, longterm commodity prices, discount rates, foreign exchange rates, future capital requirements and operating performance. Changes in any of the assumptions or estimates used in determining the fair value of assets could impact the impairment analysis.
(ii) Economic recoverability and probability of future economic benefits of exploration and development costs
Management has determined that exploratory drilling and evaluation costs incurred which have been capitalized are economically recoverable. Management uses several criteria in its assessments of economic recoverability and probability of future economic benefit including geologic and metallurgic information, history of conversion of mineral deposits to proven and probable reserves, scoping and feasibility studies, accessible facilities, existing permits and life of mine plans.
(iii) Functional currency
The functional currency for each of the Company and it’s subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The Company has determined the functional currency of each entity is the US dollar. Determination of functional currency may involve certain judgments to determine the primary economic environment and the Company reconsiders the functional currency of its entities if there is a change in events and conditions which determined the primary economic environment.
Key sources of Estimation Uncertainty
The areas which require management to make significant estimates and assumptions in determining carrying values include, but are not limited to:
- (i) Mineral resource estimation
The carrying value and recoverability of mineral properties requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions about each project. Management considers the economics of the project, including the latest resources prices and the long-term forecasts, and the overall economic viability of the project. The determination of mineral resources also requires the use of estimates. The Company estimates its mineral resources based on information compiled by Qualified Persons as defined in accordance with Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 43-101, Standards for Disclosure of Mineral Projects. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating mineral resources and assumptions that are valid at the time of estimation may change significantly when new information becomes available. Changes in the forecasted prices of commodities, exchange rates, production costs or recovery rates may change the economic status of resources and may result in changes to resource estimates.
(ii) Depreciation and depletion
Plants and other facilities used directly in mining activities are depreciated using the units-of-production (“UOP”) method over a period not to exceed the estimated life of the ore body based on recoverable ounces to be mined from estimated resources. Mobile and other equipment are depreciated, net of residual value, on a straight-line basis, over the useful life of the equipment to the extent that the useful life does not exceed the related estimated life of the mine based on estimated recoverable resources.
The calculation of the UOP rate, and therefore the annual depreciation and depletion expense, could be materially affected by changes in the underlying estimates. Changes in estimates can be the result of actual future production differing from current forecasts of future production, expansion of mineral reserves through exploration activities, differences between estimated and actual costs of mining and differences in gold price used in the estimation of mineral reserves.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Significant judgment is involved in the determination of useful life and residual values for the computation of depreciation and depletion and no assurance can be given that actual useful lives and residual values will not differ significantly from current assumptions.
(iii) Decommissioning and restoration provision
The Company assesses its provision for reclamation and remediation on an annual basis or when new material information becomes available. Mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. In general, these laws and regulations are continually changing and the Company has made, and intends to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations. Accounting for reclamation and remediation obligations requires management to make estimates of the future costs the Company will incur to complete the reclamation and remediation work required to comply with existing laws and regulations at each mining operation and exploration and development property. Actual costs incurred may differ from those amounts estimated. Also, future changes to environmental laws and regulations could increase the extent of reclamation and remediation work required to be performed by the Company. Increases in future costs could materially impact the amounts charged to operations for reclamation and remediation. The provision represents management’s best estimate of the present value of the future reclamation and remediation obligation. The actual future expenditures may differ from the amounts currently provided.
(iv) Contingencies
Due to the size, complexity and nature of the Company’s operations, various legal and tax matters are outstanding from time to time. In the event that management’s estimate of the future resolution of these matters changes, the Company will recognize the effects of the changes in its consolidated financial statements on the date such changes occur.
(v) Deferred taxes
In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets recognized, management makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. Forecasted cash flows from operations are based on life of mine projections internally developed and reviewed by management. The likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities is assessed based on individual facts and circumstances of the relevant tax position evaluated in light of all available evidence. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are either unclear or subject to ongoing varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes in these estimates can occur that materially affect the amounts of income tax assets recognized. At the end of each reporting period, the Company reassesses unrecognized income tax assets .
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
4 Significant accounting policies
Principles of consolidation
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities controlled by the Company. An investor controls an investee when it is exposed or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries:
| Property | Location | As at December 31, 2022 |
As at December 31, 2021 |
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| Subsidiaries Granmin Malaysia Ltd. (“Granmin Malaysia”) Granmin SA de CV (“Granmin Mexico”) Minera Calipuy SA de CV (“Calipuy”)(1) Goldgroup Resources Inc. (“Holdings”) 0919921 B.C. Ltd. (1) 0788598 B.C. Ltd.(1) 0788601 B.C. Ltd.(1) 0961152 B.C. Ltd.(1) 1068659 B.C. Ltd.(1) Minera Polimetalicos Mexicanos S.A.(1) Minas de Oroco Resources SA de CV Minera Cardel SA de CV (“Minera Cardel”) Starmin S.A. de C.V.(1) Veminser S.A. de C.V.(1) DynaResource de Mexico SA de CV (“DynaMexico”) |
- - - - - - - - - - Cerro Prieto - - - San José de Gracia |
Malaysia Mexico Mexico Canada Mexico Canada Canada Canada Canada Panama Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico |
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% * |
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% * |
(1) Inactive for the periods presented.
*The ownership of DynaMexico is in dispute. See (note 10).
All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash within ninety days of purchase.
Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars which is also the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency rate of exchange prevailing at the date of the statement of financial position. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. Foreign exchange gains and losses are included in profit or loss.
Revenue recognition
Sales of dore are recognized and revenue is recorded at market prices following the transfer of control to the customer, provided that the Company has a present right to payment, has transferred physical possession of the asset to the customer, and the customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership. The Company satisfies its performance obligations upon delivery of the dore to the customer.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Inventories
Finished goods (doré inventory) and heap leach ore are valued at the lower of average production cost and net realizable value. Doré represents a bar containing predominantly gold by value which must be refined offsite to return saleable metals. Net realizable value is the amount estimated to be obtained from sale of the inventory in the normal course of business, less any anticipated costs to be incurred prior to its sale. The production cost of inventories is determined on a weighted average basis and includes cost of raw materials, direct labour, mine-site overhead and depreciation and depletion of mine properties and plant and equipment.
The recovery of gold and by-products from oxide ores is achieved through the heap leaching process at the Cerro Prieto mine and formally from raw product supplied from Batamote (note 11). Under this method, ore is placed on leach pads where it is treated with a chemical solution which separates the gold contained in the ore. The time required for the majority of the gold to be recovered utilizing heap leaching is over a period of up to 120 days. The resulting “pregnant” solution is further processed in a plant where the gold is recovered. Operating costs at each stage of the process are capitalized and included in work-in-process inventory based on current mining and leaching costs, including applicable depreciation and depletion relating to the mine properties and plant and equipment. These costs are removed from heap leach inventory as ounces of gold are recovered at the average cost per ounce per recoverable ounce of gold on the leach pads. Estimates of recoverable gold on the leach pads are calculated from the quantities of ore placed on the leach pads (measured tonnes added to leach pads), the grade of ore placed on the leach pads (based on assays analysis), and a recovery percentage (based on testing and ongoing monitoring of the rate of gold recoveries).
Consumable supplies and spare parts expected to be used in production are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value, which includes the cost of purchase as well as transportation and charges to bring them to their existing location and condition.
A write-down of inventory is recognized as an expense in profit or loss in the period the write-down occurs. Reversal of any writedown of inventory, arising from an increase in net realizable value, is recognized in profit or loss as a reduction in the amount of inventories recognized as an expense in the period in which the reversal occurs.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment (“PPE”) are recorded at cost and carried net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Costs of additions and improvements are capitalized. An item of PPE is derecognized upon disposal, or impaired when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss on disposal of the asset, determined as the difference between the proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in profit or loss.
Plant and mining equipment assets used in commercial production are subject to depreciation and depletion over their useful life. For buildings and machinery, the UOP method is applied where the mine operating plan calls for production from well-defined mineral deposits. Where total mineral deposits are not determinable because ore bearing structures are open at depth or are open laterally, the straight-line method is applied over the estimated life of the mine.
For transportation, computer and other equipment, the straight-line method is also applied over the estimated useful lives of the assets:
| Years | |
|---|---|
| Plant and mining equipment | 3-4 |
| Machinery | 3-5 |
| Office and furniture | 3-5 |
| Vehicles | 3-4 |
| Lab equipment | 3-5 |
Major overhaul expenditures on mobile equipment and other tangible property, including replacement spares and labour costs, are capitalized and amortized over the average expected life between major overhauls. All other replacement spares and other costs relating to maintenance of the mobile equipment are charged to operating costs if it is not probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Mineral Properties
- (i) Pre-license costs:
Costs incurred before the Company has obtained the legal right to explore are expensed as incurred.
(ii) Exploration and evaluation costs:
Once the legal right to explore has been acquired, exploration and evaluation expenditures are capitalized on a property by property basis, including the costs of acquiring, maintaining its interest in, exploring and evaluating mineral properties until such time as the lease expires, the mineral properties abandoned, sold or considered impaired in value or is transferred to mines under construction as development costs. Indirect administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Exploration and evaluation properties are not amortized during the exploration and evaluation stage.
- (iii) Mines under construction and development costs:
When technical feasibility and economic viability of projects have been determined and the decision to proceed with development has been approved, the expenditures related to construction are capitalized as mines under construction and classified as a component of mine properties, property, plant and equipment once an impairment test has been completed. Costs associated with the commissioning of new assets, in the pre-commercial period before they are operating in the way intended by management, are capitalized, net of any preproduction revenues. Commercial production is deemed to have occurred when management determines certain production parameters are met.
In order for production to occur, the Company must first obtain exploitation and other permits on such properties. Such permits are subject to the approval of the local government and government controlled entities. Unless and until such permits are obtained there can be no assurance that such permits will be obtained. As such, permits need to be obtained before costs are reclassified from exploration and evaluation properties to mines under construction.
(iv) Mine properties:
Once a mineral property has been brought into commercial production as intended by management, costs of any additional work on that property are expensed as incurred, except for large development programs, which will be deferred and depleted over the remaining useful life of the related assets. Mine properties include deferred stripping costs and decommissioning and restoration costs related to the reclamation of mine properties. Mine properties are derecognized upon disposal, or impaired when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss on disposal of the asset, determined as the difference between the proceeds received and the carrying amount of the asset is recognized in profit or loss.
Costs of producing mine properties are depreciated and depleted on the UOP basis using estimated resources. Depreciation or depletion is recorded against the mine property only upon the commencement of commercial production.
Exploration expenditures are expensed as incurred at mine properties, unless the nature of the expenditures are to convert mineral resources into mineral reserves or in the absence of a mineral resource estimate, are to define areas to be included in the mine plan. Any amounts deferred in this regard are depreciated based on the UOP method.
Mine properties are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and depletion and accumulated impairment losses and are not intended to represent future values.
Recovery of capitalized costs is dependent on successful development of economic mining operations or the disposition of the related mineral property.
Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to mineral properties in which it has an interest, these procedures do not guarantee the Company’s title. Such properties may be subject to prior agreements or transfers, non-compliance with regulatory requirements or title may be affected by undetected defects.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Stripping Costs
Stripping costs incurred during the development of a mine are capitalized in mine properties. Stripping costs incurred subsequent to commencement of commercial production are variable production costs that are included in the costs of inventory produced during the period in which the stripping costs are incurred, unless the stripping activity can be shown to give rise to future benefits from the mineral property, in which case the stripping costs would be capitalized. Future benefits arise when stripping activity increases the future output of the mine by providing access to a new ore body. Capitalized stripping costs are depleted based on the UOP method, using mineral reserves as the depletion base.
Decommissioning and Restoration
The Company is subject to various governmental laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. The environmental regulations are continually changing and are generally becoming more restrictive.
Decommissioning and restoration obligations encompass legal, statutory, contractual or constructive obligations associated with the retirement of a long-lived tangible asset (for example, mine or site reclamation costs) that results from the acquisition, construction, development and/or normal operation of a long-lived asset. The retirement of a long-lived asset is reflected by an other-than-temporary removal from service, including sale of the asset, abandonment or disposal in some other manner.
The present value of a liability for decommissioning and restoration is recorded in the period in which the obligation first arises. The Company records the estimated present value of future cash flows associated with site closure and reclamation as a long-term liability and increases the carrying value of the related assets for that amount. Over time, the liability is increased to reflect an interest element in the estimated future cash flows (accretion expense) considered in the initial measurement of fair value. The capitalized cost is depleted or depreciated on either the unit-of-production basis or the straight-line basis, as appropriate. The Company's estimates of its provision for decommissioning and restoration obligations could change as a result of changes in regulations, changes to the current market-based discount rate, the extent of environmental remediation required, and the means of reclamation or cost estimates. Changes in estimates are accounted for in the period in which these estimates are revised.
The cost of decommissioning and restoration related to the Batamote property were expensed over the estimated option term through profit and loss as cost of operations as depletion in the period in which the obligation first arose.
Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
For the purposes of assessing impairment, the recoverable amount of an asset, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use, is estimated. If it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the asset is included in the cash-generating unit to which it belongs and the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit is estimated. As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are tested at the cash-generating unit level. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or group of assets.
Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life and intangible asset not yet available for use are also tested for impairment at least annually. All other individual assets or cash-generating units are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset is impaired such as decreases in metal prices, an increase in operating costs, a decrease in mineable reserves or a change in foreign exchange rates. The Company also considers net book value of the asset, the ongoing costs required to maintain and operate the asset, and the use, value and condition of the asset.
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's or cash-generating unit's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. To determine the value-in-use, management estimates expected future cash flows from each asset or cashgenerating unit and determines a suitable interest rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. Future cash flows used in the determination of value in use are estimated based on expected future production, recoverability of reserves, commodity prices, operating costs, reclamation costs and capital costs. Management estimates of future cash flows are subject to risks and uncertainties. It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates could occur which may affect the recoverable amounts of assets, including the Company’s investments in mine properties.
Fair value is determined with reference to discounted estimated future cash flow analysis or on recent transactions involving dispositions of similar properties.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
An impairment loss for a cash-generating unit is first allocated to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to that cash-generating unit. Any remaining impairment loss is allocated on a pro rata basis to the other assets in the cash-generating unit. All assets are subsequently reassessed for indications that an impairment loss previously recognised may no longer exist or may have decreased. An impairment charge is reversed if the cash-generating unit’s recoverable amount exceeds its carrying amount. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, however only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash generating unit) in prior years.
Provisions
Liabilities are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) that has arisen as a result of a past event and it is probable that a future outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, provided that a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A provision is a liability of uncertain timing or amount.
Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a financing expense. When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognized as an asset if it is certain that a reimbursement will be received and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Income Taxes
Tax expense recognized in profit or loss comprises the sum of deferred tax and current tax not recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current tax assets and liabilities comprise those obligations to, or claims from, fiscal authorities relating to the current or prior reporting periods, that are unpaid at the reporting date. Current tax is payable on taxable profit which differs from profit or loss in the financial statements. Calculation of current tax is based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred taxes are based on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax is not provided on the initial recognition of goodwill or on the initial recognition of an asset or liability unless the related transaction is a business combination or affects taxable profit or accounting profit. Deferred tax liabilities on temporary differences associated with shares in subsidiaries and joint ventures is not provided for if reversal of these temporary differences can be controlled by the Company and it is probable that reversal will not occur in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured, without discounting, using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are likely to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in profit or loss in the period that includes the substantive enactment date. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all temporary differences, carryforward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when the Company has a right and intention to offset current tax assets and liabilities from the same taxation authority and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same entity or different entities which intend to settle current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis or simultaneously in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.
Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognized as a component of tax income or expense in profit or loss, except where they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or equity, respectively.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Share-based Payments
Share-based payment arrangements in which the Company receives goods or services as consideration for its own equity instruments are accounted for as equity-settled transactions and, when determinable, are recorded at the value of the goods and services received. If the value of the goods and services received are not determinable, then the fair value of the share-based payment is used.
The Company uses a fair value based method (Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model) for all share options granted to directors, employees and certain non-employees. For directors and employees, the fair value of the share options is measured at the date of grant. For grants to non-employees where the fair value of the goods or services is not determinable, the fair value of the share options is measured on the date the services are received.
The fair value of share-based payments is charged to profit or loss, with the offsetting credit to share option reserve. For directors and employees, the share options are recognized over the vesting period based on the best available estimate of the number of share options expected to vest. Estimates are subsequently revised if there is any indication that the number of share options expected to vest differs from previous estimates. Any cumulative adjustment prior to vesting is recognized in the current period. No adjustment is made to any expense recognized in prior periods where vested. For non-employees, the share options are recognized over the related service period. When share options are exercised, the amounts previously recognized in share option reserve are transferred to share capital.
Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected price volatility. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, and therefore the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company’s stock options and/or warrants granted and/or vested during the period.
In the event share options are forfeited prior to vesting, the associated fair value recorded to date is reversed. The fair value of any vested share options that expire, remain in share option reserve.
Contingent share consideration
When purchase consideration that is contingent on the future event is granted in an acquisition that does not constitute a business combination, the initial cost of the acquisition includes an estimate of the fair value of the contingent amounts expected to be payable in the future.
The fair value of the contingent amounts are based the number of contingent shares, the share price of the Company’s on the date of acquisition and management’s expectations of probability.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) (the numerator) by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares for the period (denominator). When diluted earnings per share is calculated, only those outstanding share options and warrants and other convertible instruments with exercise prices below the average trading price of the Company’s common shares for the period will be dilutive.
In the periods when the Company reports a net loss, the effect of potential issuances of shares under share options and other convertible instruments is anti-dilutive. Therefore basic and diluted loss per share is the same.
Segmented Reporting
In identifying its operating segments, management generally follows the Company’s activities. An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Company’s other components. The activities are undertaken by the mine operating segment and the exploration and development segment and are supported by the corporate segment. Each segment is managed separately. The operating results of the segments are reviewed regularly by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (who is considered the chief operating decision maker) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurements
(i) Non-derivative financial assets
On initial recognition, financial assets are recognized at fair value and are subsequently classified and measured at: (i) amortized cost; (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”); or (iii) fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). The classification of financial assets is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. A financial asset is measured at fair value net of transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition except for financial assets at FVTPL where transaction costs are expensed. All financial assets not classified and measured at amortized cost or FVOCI are classified as FVTPL. On initial recognition of an equity instrument that is not held for trading, the Company may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment’s fair value in other comprehensive income/loss.
The classification determines the method by which the financial assets are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. Cash and cash equivalents, and receivables are measured at amortized cost with subsequent impairments recognized in profit or loss. Investments are classified as FVTPL.
Impairment
An ‘expected credit loss’ impairment model applies to financial assets recorded at amortized cost which requires a loss allowance to be recognized based on expected credit losses. The estimated present value of future cash flows associated with the asset is determined and an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between this amount and the carrying amount as follows: the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to estimated present value of the future cash flows associated with the asset, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate, either directly or through the use of an allowance account and the resulting loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period.
In a subsequent period, if the amount of the impairment loss related to financial assets measured at amortized cost decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.
- (ii) Non-derivative financial liabilities
Financial liabilities, other than derivatives, are initially recognized at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequently, financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and allocating the interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. The Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities and loan payable are measured at amortized cost.
Financial liabilities classified as FVTPL include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon recognition as FVTPL. Fair value changes on these liabilities are recognized in profit or loss.
(iii) Derivative financial instruments
The Company issues warrants exercisable in a currency other than the Company’s functional currency and as a result, the warrants are derivative financial instruments.
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss. Transaction costs are recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Share Issuance Costs
Share issue costs, which includes commissions, facilitation payments, professional fees and regulatory fees, are charged directly to share capital.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Valuation of Equity Units Issued in a Private Placement
Shares and warrants issued as private placement units are measured using the residual value method whereby value is first allocated to the share component based on its fair value with the residual value being attributed to the warrant.
All of the Company’s warrants are exercisable in a currency other than the functional currency of the Company. As a result, the fair value allocated to the warrant is recorded as a derivative financial liability and is marked to market at the end of each period. Upon exercise of the warrant, the fair value of the warrant at the date of exercise is transferred to share capital.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss) comprises all components of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) includes changes in revaluation surplus, actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans, gains and losses from translating the financial statements of a foreign operation.
Leases
At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Corporation assesses whether the contract involves the use of an identified asset, whether the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset during the term of the arrangement exists, and if the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. At inception or on reassessment of a contract that contains a lease component, the Company allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of their relative standalone prices.
As a lessee, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of a lease. The right-ofuse asset is initially measured at cost, which is comprised of the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any decommissioning and restoration costs, less any lease incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the lease term, or the end of the useful life of the asset. In addition, the right-of-use asset may be reduced due to impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.
A lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by the interest rate implicit in the lease, or if that rate cannot be readily determined, the incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are comprised of:
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fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable;
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variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date;
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amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee;
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exercise prices of purchase options if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and
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payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising an option to terminate the lease.
The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, or if there is a change in the estimate or assessment of the expected amount payable under a residual value guarantee, purchase, extension or termination option. Variable lease payments not included in the initial measurement of the lease liability are charged directly to profit or loss.
The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. The lease payments associated with these leases are charged directly to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
New accounting pronouncements
IAS16, Property, Plant and Equipment – Proceeds before Intended Use (effective January 1, 2022). The amendment prohibits deducting from the cost of property, plant and equipment amounts received from selling items produced while preparing the asset for its intended use. Instead, a company will recognize such sale proceeds and related cost in the statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
New accounting pronouncements not yet effective
The Company has not applied the following revised IFRS that has been issued but was not yet effective at December 31, 2022. This accounting standard is not currently expected to have a significant effect on the Company’s accounting policies or consolidated financial statements.
Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2) – the amendments require that an entity discloses its material accounting policies, instead of its significant accounting policies. Further amendments explain how an entity can identify a material accounting policy.
Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8) – the amendments replace the definition of a change in accounting estimates with a definition of accounting estimates. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty”. Entities develop accounting estimates if accounting policies require items in financial statements to be measured in a way that involves measurement uncertainty. The amendments clarify that a change in accounting estimate that results from new information or new developments is not the correction of an error.
5 Other receivables and prepaid expenses
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Current asset Financial assets Other receivables Employee receivables Non-Financial assets Value-added tax receivables Corporate tax receivables |
$ 143 24 1,318 22 |
$ 160 16 230 35 |
| Total receivables Prepaid expenses |
1,507 293 |
441 1,183 |
| $1,800 | $1,624 | |
| Non-current assets Non-Financial assets Value-added tax receivables Other receivables Corporate tax receivables |
$ - 1,446 - |
$ 920 763 140 |
| $1,446 | $1,823 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
6 Financial instruments
Fair values of financial instruments
The accounting classification of each category of financial instruments, and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which they have been classified are set out below:
| Fair Value | December 31, | December 31, | |
| Hierarchy Level | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Financial assets Amortized cost Cash and cash equivalents(1) Receivables(1) Fair value through profit or loss Investments Financial liabilities Other financial liabilities Accounts payable & accrued liabilities(1) Loans payable(3) Lease liability Warrant liability(2) |
N/A N/A Level 1 N/A N/A N/A Level 3 |
459 167 - 11,521 3,894 152 109 |
948 176 692 6,537 1,571 168 255 |
(1) The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these items.
(2) The Company applies a standard Black-Scholes model to value the warrant liability as described in note 16.
- (3) Loans payable is presented on an amortized cost basis and will be accreted to its face amount over the term to maturity of the loan at an effective interest rate.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held through large Canadian financial institutions. Receivables are primarily due from government agencies.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure as described in note 24. The accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease liability, loan payable and income taxes payable are due within the current operating period. The Company is exposed to liquidity risk.
Market Risk
The Company’s financial instruments include investments which are publicly traded and therefore subject to the risks related to the fluctuation in market prices of publicly traded securities. Some of these investments have been acquired as a result of property transactions and, to a large extent, represent strategic investments in related mining companies and their properties. The Company closely monitors market values to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Price Risk
Price risk is the risk that the trading price of the Company’s shares will fluctuate and result in an increase or decrease in value of the warrant liability.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Commodity Price Risk
The Company is exposed to commodity price risk given that its revenues are derived from the sale of metals, the price of which have been historically volatile.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows from a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes to market interest rates. The Company is exposed from time to time to interest rate risk as a result of holding fixed income cash equivalents and investments, of varying maturities and loans payable. A 1% change in market interest rates would result in no significant change in value of cash and cash equivalents or fixed income securities. The risk that the Company will realize a loss as a result of a decline in the fair value of these assets is limited as they are generally held to maturity.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company operates in Canada and Mexico and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from transactions denominated in foreign currencies.
The operating results and the financial position of the Company are reported in United States dollars. Fluctuations of the operating currencies in relation to the United States dollar will have an impact upon the reported results of the Company and may also affect the value of the Company’s assets and liabilities.
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2022 are denominated in United States Dollars, Canadian Dollars, and Mexican Pesos, and are set out in the following table:
| Canadian Dollars | US Dollars | Mexican Pesos | Total | |
| Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables - other |
$ 11 - |
$ 440 167 |
$ 8 - |
$ 459 167 |
| Financial liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Loans payable Lease liability Warrant liability |
11 (331) - (152) (109) |
607 (7,066) (3,894) - - |
8 (4,124) - - - |
626 (11,521) (3,894) (152) (109) |
| Net financial (liabilities) assets | $ (581) | $ (10,353) | $ (4,116) | $ (15,050) |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2021 are denominated in United States Dollars, Canadian Dollars, and Mexican Pesos, and are set out in the following table:
| Canadian Dollars | US Dollars | Mexican Pesos | Total | |
| Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents Receivables - other Investments |
$ 292 - 692 |
$ 567 176 - |
$ 89 - - |
$ 948 176 692 |
| Financial liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Loan payable Lease liability Warrant liability |
984 (120) - (168) (255) |
743 (3,763) (1,571) - - |
89 (2,654) - - - |
1,816 (6,537) (1,571) (168) (255) |
| Net financial (liabilities) assets | $ 441 | $ (4,591) | $ (2,565) | $ (6,715) |
The Company’s reported results will be affected by changes in the US dollar to Canadian dollar and US dollar to Mexican Pesos exchange rate. As of December 31, 2022, a 10% appreciation of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar would have decreased net financial assets by approximately $58 (December 31, 2021 - $44). A 10% depreciation of the US Dollar relative to the Canadian dollar would have had the equal but opposite effect. A 10% appreciation of the Mexican Pesos relative to the US dollar would have decreased net financial asset by approximately $359 (December 31, 2021 -$256) and a 10% depreciation of the Mexican Pesos would have had an equal but opposite effect. The Company has not entered into any agreements or purchased any instruments to hedge possible currency risk.
The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Company’s non-derivative financial liabilities.
| December 31, 2022 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Lease liability Loanspayable |
Non- current – 1 to 3 |
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| Current – within 1 year | ||
years |
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| $ 11,521 74 3,894 |
$ - 78 - |
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| 15,489 | 78 | |
| December 31, 2021 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Lease liability Loanpayable |
Non- current – 1 to 3 |
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| Current – within 1 year | ||
years |
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| $ 6,537 56 982 |
$ - 112 589 |
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| 7,575 | 701 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
7 Inventory
| 7 Inventory | 7 Inventory | 7 Inventory | |||||
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| Consumable supplies $ Cost of sales represents the amount of product inventory recognized a located at the Cerro Prieto mine in Mexico. 8 Investments |
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| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| $ | 765 | $ 762 | |||||
| Oroco common shares Oroco common shares |
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| Fair value | Disposed | Gain/(Loss) | exchange | Fair value | |||
| $ 692 | $ (694) | $ 2 | $- | $- | |||
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| Fair value | Disposed | Gain/(Loss) | Fair value | ||||
| $ 1,049 | $ (620) | $ 271 | $ (8) | $ 692 |
As at December 31, 2022 the Company held nil (December 31, 2021 – 430,600) common shares of Oroco Resource Corp. (”Oroco”). During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company sold 430,600 (December 31, 2021 – 291,400) Oroco shares for total proceeds of $694 (December 31, 2021 $620).
9 Property, plant and equipment
| Cost | |||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||
| 2020 | Additions | Disposals |
2021 |
Additions | Disposals | 2022 | |
| Plant and mining equipment Machinery Office and furniture Vehicles Lab equipment |
$ 10,915 2,701 257 903 92 |
$ 388 31 6 118 5 |
$ - - - (85) - |
$ 11,303 2,732 263 936 97 |
$ 1,373 133 - - - |
$ - - - - - |
$ 12,676 2,865 263 936 97 |
| $ 14,868 | $ 548 | $ (85) | $ 15,331 | $ 1,506 | $ - | $ 16,837 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| Accumulated | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | |||||||
December 31, |
December 31, | December 31, | |||||
2020 |
Depreciation | Disposals |
2021 |
Depreciation | Disposals | 2022 |
|
| Plant and mining Equipment Machinery Office and furniture Vehicles Lab equipment |
$ 9,818 2,453 253 795 75 |
$ 404 164 5 47 5 |
~~i~~ $ - - - (73) - |
$ 10,222 2,617 258 769 80 |
$ 264 83 4 52 6 |
$ - - - - - |
$ 10,486 2,700 262 821 86 |
| $ 13,394 | $ 625 | $ (73) | $ 13,946 | $ 409 | $ - | $ 14,355 |
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment for the year ended December 31, 2022 is $409 (2021 - $625) of which $20 (2021 - $442) is recorded as a cost of the mine, $389 (2021 - $183) was recorded in exploration and evaluation assets.
| Carrying amount | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant and mining equipment Machinery Office and furniture Vehicles Lab equipment |
$ 2,190 165 1 115 11 |
$ 1,081 115 5 167 17 |
| $ 2,482 | $ 1,385 |
10 Investments in associate - DynaMexico
The Company has an interest in DynaMexico which owns 100% of an exploration project known as the San José de Gracia (“SJG”) located in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico.
The other owner of DynaMexico is DynaUSA. DynaUSA provides management and accounting services based on 2.5% of the cash expenditures incurred by DynaMexico.
As a result of the Company qualifying to earn its 50% equity interest on March 14, 2011, the board of directors of DynaMexico was to be expanded to five members with DynaUSA and the Company each appointing two members and mutually agreeing on one additional member.
On January 22, 2013 Goldgroup announced that it had moved to dismiss as totally without merit a lawsuit filed against it and others in Dallas County District Court by DynaResource, Inc. and DynaResource de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (collectively “DynaResource”).
DynaResource alleged, among other things, that the Company has wrongfully used and disseminated confidential information and data belonging to DynaResource, and materially misrepresented Goldgroup’s ownership interest in SJG. Goldgroup owns a 50% interest in DynaMexico, which owns 100% of SJG. Goldgroup has properly disclosed its interest in SJG, has not materially misrepresented it, and has not improperly used any DynaResource confidential information. On March 7, 2014 DynaResource dropped its lawsuit against the Company.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
On October 28, 2013 the Company announced that it filed a legal action before the appropriate authorities in Mexico concerning activities undertaken by Koy Wilber Diepholz (“Diepholz”), shareholder, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of DynaMexico and Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of DynaUSA. The purpose of the legal action case is to investigate whether illegal acts were committed by Diepholz, in his role as CEO of DynaMexico, for his own benefit and for the benefit of DynaUSA.
On March 10, 2014 the Company filed for arbitration in Denver, Colorado, against DynaResource Inc. to protect its interests pursuant to the Earn-In/Option Agreement between DynaResource and Goldgroup, dated September 1, 2006 (the “Agreement”).
On June 29, 2015 a Mazatlán Judge denied DynaMex the request for an “amparo”, which is, by Mexican Law, an appeal to the injunction obtained by Goldgroup against DynaMex regarding the 300 new shares of DynaMex issued in favor of DynaUSA. The issuance of the DynaMex shares to DynaUSA diluted Goldgroup’s ownership interest (from 50% to 20%) in DynaMex with DynaUSA purporting to be an owner of 80% of DynaMex.
On October 13, 2015 the Company was made aware of a news release disseminated by DynaMexico. Goldgroup was never notified of the purported court case discussed, does not recognize any of the claims mentioned therein and is of the belief that such claims are without merit.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, management concluded that due to the ongoing legal disputes the Company no longer has significant influence over DynaMexico and therefore discontinued treating the investment as an investment in associate.
During the year ended December 31, 2016 the Company received the favorable results and award from the conclusion of the arbitration between the Company and DynaResource. The results and award were issued by the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution (“Arbitrator” or “ICDR”) on August 24, 2016. This Award is final, binding and may be enforced in court.
Results and Award from Arbitration
The Arbitrator concluded that there is no doubt that DynaUSA failed to do what it is obligated to do under the Agreement.
The Award, in summary, clarifies several doubts arising from misleading news releases issued by DynaUSA: The Award confirms that the Agreement is in full force and effect;
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The expenditures made by DynaUSA without the approval of the joint Management Committee have to be reimbursed to DynaMexico, an entity in which Goldgroup own a 50% equity of, since Goldgroup did not participate in those decisions;
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A detailed accountability assessment by DynaUSA must be done for Goldgroup for the last 5 years when DynaUSA excluded Goldgroup from the management of DynaMexico and delivered to Goldgroup within 20 days of the issuance of the Award;
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The use of the Power of Attorney of Mr. K.D. Diepholz did not provide authorization for Mr. Diepholz to circumvent the Management Committee’s power to approve and oversee expenditures;
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DynaUSA has acted in bad faith and breached the terms of the Agreement;
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Certain amounts must be reimbursed to Goldgroup which includes and not is limited to the fees paid and to be paid in the Mexico City case related to the current dispute;
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A fifth director must be jointly appointed in DynaMexico and the names of prospective candidates exchanged by the parties, no later than 10 calendar days from the date of the Award ; and
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The deliberate dilution by DynaUSA of Goldgroup’s equity interest in DynaMexico was illegal.
The Company has complied with all requirements set out in the Arbitration award and has yet to receive any payment or required documentation from DynaUSA or Dyna Mexico.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
On August 24, 2017, a Federal Amparo judge in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, dismissed Goldgroup Resources Inc.’s Amparo challenge. Goldgroup’s position in response to the USD$48 million claim remains the same, that Goldgroup was never notified of the purported court case, and does not recognize any of the claims mentioned therein and is of the belief that such claims are entirely without merit. The Company pursued the case to the Mexican Supreme Court level to get the judgement overturned.
Following the arbitration, DynaUSA filed documents in an attempt to convince the court to vacate the arbitration award. In February 2018, the Company received the recommendation of the magistrate judge in Denver, who recommended that the Company’s application to confirm the arbitration award be denied. The Company filed an objection to request the presiding judge to reject the recommendation and confirm the arbitration award.
On May 9, 2019, the Company received a final judgment in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado confirming the Company’s Results and Award from Arbitration discussed above.
The May 9th order denied DynaResource’s motion to vacate the award and rejected the recommendation of the magistrate Judge, who had agreed with DynaResource that the arbitration award should be thrown out.
The court’s order confirms all of the relief outlined in the August 2016 arbitration award, including DynaUSA having to: pay the Company $404 in costs and attorney fees; pay the Company $86 in separate fees and expenses; and pay DynaMexico $1,045 for various legal and other expenses that DynaUSA improperly caused DynaMexico to incur.
On March 25, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado denied DynaResource’s motion to alter or amend the Final judgement and denied DynaResource’s motion for a stay of judgment pending appeal and to waive or reduce supersedeas bond and ordered DynaResource to post a supersedeas bond in the amount of $1,107 in order to be granted a stay, within 21 days of the order. On April 10, 2020, DynaResource appealed the May 9, 2019 order and Final judgement.
On July 24, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado granted DynaResource a stay on the monetary awards upon posting of a $1,111 bond before July 28, 2020, but denied DynaResource’s request to stay the non-monetary awards of the judgement. This bond has been posted and therefore the monetary awards are stayed pending the outcome of Dyna’s appeal of the arbitration award. The appeal is fully briefed, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, Colorado, heard argument on the appeal on March 9, 2021.
On April 16, 2021, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (the "Circuit Court") affirmed the May 9, 2019 order and judgment from United States District Court for the District of Colorado, which confirmed the arbitration award (the "Arbitral Award") the Company received on August 14, 2016 pursuant to an arbitration held in Denver, Colorado, commencing in March 2014 (the "Arbitration"). The Company received the $1,111 appeal bond funds from DynaUSA which is recorded in other income on the statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
The Circuit Court rejected the appeal lodged by Texas-based DynaResource Inc. ("DynaUSA") and its Mexican subsidiary ("DynaMexico") to vacate the Arbitral Award, which had found that DynaUSA had improperly diluted the Company's interest in the San Jose de Gracia Mexican mining project, which Goldgroup had earned into pursuant to an option agreement between the Company and DynaUSA (the "Agreement")
On December 6, 2019 the 11th Federal Circuit Collegiate Court in México denied Goldgroup’s Amparo regarding the USD $48 million claim and on February 20, 2020 a Mexico City court issued a judgement in favour of DynaMexico. The Company will continue to pursue all legal avenues in Mexico to achieve a favorable resolution to the dispute. On August 28, 2020, DynaMexico sought recognition of the judgment under the Texas Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgment Recognition Act. This lawsuit was dismissed by the Court for want of jurisdiction on November 30, 2020. DynaMexico filed a Motion for new trial on December 30, 2020. The motion for a new trial was overruled by operation of law on February 15, 2021.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
On February 23, 2022, Goldgroup filed another Motion for Contempt against DynaResources, asserting that DynaResources had not fully complied with the Court’s September 3, 2021 order or with the non-monetary relief mandated by the Court’s May 9, 2019 final judgment. That motion was fully briefed as of March 18, 2022, and is awaiting the Court’s ruling.
On December 4, 2020 DynaMexico filed another claim seeking recognition of the judgment under the Texas Uniform ForeignCounty Money Judgment Recognition Act. The Company has filed a Special Appearance, Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, and Motion for Non-Recognition in response. A hearing was held on the Special Appearance and Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue on February 8, 2021 and on May 12, 2021 The 134th Judicial District Court, as a District Court of the State of Texas, ruled it is not required to recognize DynaMexico’s foreign judgment from the country of Mexico. DynaUSA has appealed this decision and the appeal has been fully briefed and oral arguments were held on April 20, 2022. The Company is currently waiting for the judgement.
The Company will continue to pursue the recovery of its original 50% interest in DynaMexico with the potential for further litigation in Mexico or the United States and there is no guarantee the Company will be successful in its claim.
11 Mineral property
| Carrying amount | Cerro Prieto |
| Balance, December 31, 2020 Depletion Change in decommissioning obligation |
$ 1,857 (962) 113 |
| Balance, December 31, 2021 Depletion Change in decommissioning obligation |
1,008 (38) (182) |
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $ 788 |
Cerro Prieto commenced commercial production on April 1, 2016 for accounting purposes. The project has an existing 2% NSR. In addition, there is a production royalty calculated as 20% of the difference between the market price of gold and $1,250 per ounce up to a maximum of US$90 per ounce of gold produced from the Cerro Prieto Project, of the greater of (i) the first 90,000 ounces of gold produced from the Project and (ii) all ounces of gold produced from the Cerro Prieto Project until the completion of five full years after certain criteria have been met. In August 2022, the 90,000 ounce cap was achieved and the royalty has maxed out and no longer to be accrued.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
12 Exploration and evaluation asset
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company identified a new resource area called the Puma extension. This extension is currently recognized as an exploration and evaluation asset until the Company defines the resource, completes a technical feasibility and commercial viability assessment on the area and transitions the property to mineral properties. During the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company started production from this area and all sales and expenses from production will be capitalized until the property is no longer classified as an exploration and evaluation asset.
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Opening | $ 2,465 | $ - |
| Exploration costs Mining Crushing Plant and laboratory Mine administration Machine maintenance Royalty Other Depreciation (Note 9) Increase (decrease) in decommissioning obligation Gold and silver sales (pre-production) |
- 16,703 4,353 1,327 158 1,440 834 753 389 (92) (20,812) |
795 3,790 1,065 428 514 81 357 218 183 758 (5,724) |
| $ 7,518 | $ 2,465 |
13 Loans payable
Accendo Loan
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company closed an agreement with Accendo Banco S.A., Multiple Banking Institution (the "Accendo"), for a $1,800 secured loan facility. Javier Reyes, a director of the Company, was the CEO and Chairman of Accendo at that time, although is currently no longer associated with Accendo. An initial drawdown of $1,379 was used to repay the Credipresto facility and an additional $421 was drawn for working capital.
The Accendo facility has the following terms:
-
Amount USD $1,800
-
Term of 24 months
-
Standby charge of 1.0% per annum on undrawn amounts
-
Interest rate of 15% per annum
-
The interest rate for overdue payments increases to 30% per annum
-
Principal and interest must be repaid quarterly. (The principal is repaid in equal quarterly installments from drawdown with final payment October 2020).
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The credit amount can be requested in any increment with three days notice
-
Every withdrawal will have a separate promissory note and repayment schedule
-
The loan has senior security over all the assets of the Company
During the period ended June 30, 2020, the Company obtained a waiver from Accendo which deferred the March 2020 and June 2020 payments for 6 months respectively.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
On June 29, 2020, the Company closed an additional facility with Accendo in the amount of USD$3,000 the (”Facility”).
The Facility Terms
The Facility will be available to draw on for 12 months, and will bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum, accruing on the outstanding amount drawn under the Facility. Repayments will begin 15 months after the first drawdown under the Facility, and be payable in equal installments, quarterly in arrears until the final repayment date of 36 months from the date of the first drawdown. Minas de Oroco will have an option to prepay without penalty any portion of the Facility, subject to 10 days' notice, payment of additional fees or costs associated with prepayment, and minimum prepayment amounts of $200. Each disbursement under the Facility can be requested with two days' notice, and will have a separate promissory note.
As consideration for the Loan:
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The Company will pay Accendo an arrangement fee in an amount equal to 0.925% of the facility amount, payable on the date of the first disbursement under the Facility; and
-
the Company will issue Accendo a total of 7,500,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable to purchase one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of CAD$0.025 for a period of 36 months. The fair value of warrants issued was calculated at $75 (note 16) and recorded as finance costs as it was determined that the loan was an extinguishment.
The Facility is secured by:
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certain assets of the Company, including the Company's Cerro Prieto project;
-
guarantees by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company; and
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a pledge of the issued and outstanding shares of Minas de Oroco;
A portion of the first draw on the Facility of $1,500 was used to repay the existing loan amount with Accendo.
During the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company was made aware that the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission notified Accendo of the revocation of its authorization to organize and operate as a multiple banking institution due to Accendo falling below the regulatory minimum levels of liquidity coverage ratio of the institution and that Accendo was being placed in liquidation. Due to the resulting uncertainty, the Company has not made any of the principal or interest payments due to date on the loan and is currently in discussions with the liquidator.
Calu Loan
On August 11, 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Sail Natural Resources LP (the “Lender”) in the principal amount of $550 (the “Loan”). The Loan bears interest at 5% per annum, will be repaid in 11 equal monthly installments of $50 commencing on October 10, 2022, maturing on August 10, 2023. The Loan is initially being advanced on an unsecured basis, however, under the Loan Agreement, the Company has agreed to use reasonable efforts going forward to reorganize certain security granted by the Company under a credit facility from Accendo so that the Loan is secured behind the Accendo credit facility. There is no guarantee that such security will ultimately be granted in favor of the Lender.
On December 9, 2022, the Company entered into an amending loan agreement (the “Amended Loan Agreement”) with Calu Opportunity Fund LP, previously known as Sail Natural Resources LP, (the “Lender”) in the principal amount of USD$2,160 (the “Amended Loan”). This Amended Loan includes USD $550 previously advanced to the Company under the Loan Agreement, which was restructured into the current Amended Loan amount. The Amended Loan is unsecured, bears interest at 6% per annum and is repayable on December 31, 2023.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Opening balance Interest expense Interest paid Loan advances Transaction costs Amortization of transaction costs |
$ 1,571 197 - 2,160 (48) 14 |
$ 1,525 182 (136) - - - |
| Total | $ 3,894 | $ 1,571 |
| Classified as short-term | $ 3,894 | $ 982 |
| Long-termportion | $ - | $ 589 |
14 Decommissioning obligations
The Company’s estimates of future decommissioning and restoration for reclamation and closure costs for its mine and exploration and evaluation assets are based on reclamation standards that meet Mexican regulatory requirements. Elements of uncertainty in estimating these amounts include potential changes in regulatory requirements, reclamation plans and cost estimates, discount rates and timing of expected expenditures.
The undiscounted amount of estimated cash flows required to settle the decommissioning and reclamation costs is estimated at $2,069 (2021 - $2,256). The key assumptions on which this estimate was based on are:
i) Cerro Prieto’s expenditure’s present value is $1,317 (2021 - $1,478), reflecting anticipated cash flows to be incurred over approximately the next year. The Company recorded accretion of $20 (2021 - $14) included in finance cost (note 20) on the statement of loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2022. As at December 31, 2022 the discounted cash flows are calculated using an inflation rate of 7.69% (2021 – 7.36%) and a risk-free rate of 12.09% (2021 – 8.25%).
ii) The Company’s exploration and evaluation asset the Puma extension expenditure’s present value is $665 (2021 - $758), reflecting anticipated cash flows to be incurred over approximately the next year. As at December 31, 2022 the discounted cash flows are calculated using an inflation rate of 7.69% (2021 – 7.36%) and a risk-free rate of 12.09% (2021 – 8.25%).
The discounted liability for the decommissioning and restoration provision is as follows:
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Balance, beginning of year Addition – Change in estimate (Note 11 and 12) Accretion expense |
$ 2,236 (274) 20 |
$ 1,351 871 14 |
| $ 1,982 | $ 2,236 |
The Company estimated the decommissioning and restoration provision for Batamote as at December 31, 2022 is $313 (2021 - $313).
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
15 Right of use asset and lease liability
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| Right of use asset | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Opening balance Recognition of right of use asset Less: depreciation |
$ 165 43 (61) |
$ 60 186 (81) |
| Total right of use asset | $ 147 | $ 165 |
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| Lease liability | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Opening balance Recognition of lease liability Lease payments Lease interest |
$ 168 43 (83) 24 |
$ 69 186 (102) 15 |
| Total lease liability Less: currentportion |
152 (74) |
168 (56) |
| Classified as long-term liability | $ 78 | $ 112 |
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| Undiscounted lease payments | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Not later than a year Later than ayear |
$ 92 87 |
$ 78 127 |
| $ 179 | $ 205 |
The Company’s lease relates to an office lease. Interest expense on the lease liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2022 is $24 (2021 - $15). Depreciation of right-to-use assets is calculated using the straight-line method over the remaining lease term. Depreciation of equipment leases is recorded in cost of sales. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred $11,542 (2021 - $7,731) for leases with variable lease payments not included in lease liabilities. The variable lease payments relate to certain equipment with consideration based on usage. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company received $66 (2021 - $82) from subleasing office space.
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
16 Warrant liability
Weighted |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Warrant liability | ||
average exercise |
|||
| of warrants | (US$) | ||
price (C$) |
|||
| Balance, December 31, 2020 Change in fair value |
2,083,333 - |
$ 0.47 - |
$ 545 (290) |
| Balance, December 31, 2021 Warrants granted Warrants expired Change in fair value |
2,083,333 1,744,286 (1,333,333) - |
$ 0.47 0.5 0.6 - |
$ 255 368 - (514) |
| Balance, December 31, 2022 Less: current portion |
2,494,286 - |
$ 0.42 - |
$ 109 (21) |
| Classified as long-term | - | $ - | $ 88 |
| Weighted | ||
| Number | ||
| Expiry date | Average | |
| of warrants | ||
| exercise price (C$) | ||
| June 29, 2023 | 750,000 | 0.25 |
| June 9, 2025 | 1,744,286 | 0.5 |
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | 2,494,286 | 0.42 |
On June 9, 2022, the Company closed a private placement and issued 1,744,286 units at a price of $0.35 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $478 (CAD $610). Each unit consisted of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant, with each warrant exercisable to purchase one share at a price of $0.50 per share until June 9, 2025. The fair value of warrants issued was calculated at $368 and was determined on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: 3.07% risk free interest rate, expected life of 3 years, 192% annualized volatility and 0% dividend rate.
The fair value allocated to the warrants at December 31, 2022 was $109 (December 31, 2021 - $255) and was recorded as a derivative financial liability as these warrants were exercisable in Canadian dollars, differing from the Company’s functional currency. The unrealized gain recognized in the statements of loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $514 (2021 - $290).
The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model. Option pricing models require the input of highly speculative assumptions, including the expected future price volatility of a Company’s shares. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and, therefore, existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company’s warrants
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Expected warrant life Expected stock price volatility Dividend payment during life of warrant Expected forfeiture rate Risk free interest rate Weighted average strike price CAD Weighted average fair value per warrant CAD Weighted average shareprice CAD |
1.86 years 192.76% Nil Nil 3.87% $ 0.42 $ 0.059 $ 0.1 |
0.82 years 142% Nil Nil 0.95% $ 0.5 $ 0.13 $ 0.35 |
17 Share Capital
(i) Share Capital
The Company’s authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares without par value.
On June 9, 2022, the Company closed a private placement and issued 1,744,286 units at a price of $0.35 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $478 (CAD $610). Each unit consisted of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant, with each warrant exercisable to purchase one share at a price of $0.50 per share until June 9, 2025. The fair value of warrants issued was calculated at $368 and was determined on the date of issuance using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: 3.07% risk free interest rate, expected life of 3 years, 192% annualized volatility and 0% dividend rate. The Company incurred $10 in transaction costs in relation to the private placement.
(ii) Share based compensation
The Company has adopted a share option plan for which options to acquire up to 10% of the issued share capital, at the award date, may be granted to eligible optionees from time to time. Generally, share options granted have a maximum term of five years, and a vesting period and exercise price determined by the directors. The exercise price may not be less than the closing quoted price of the Company’s common shares traded through the facilities of the exchange on which the Company’s common shares are listed. As at December 31, 2022, the remaining share options available for issue under the plan were 308,366 (December 31, 2021 – 134,034).
Total share options granted during the period ended December 31, 2022 was nil (2021 – 1,025,000). Total share-based compensation expense recognized for the fair value of share options granted and vested during the period ended December 31, 2022 was $173 (2021 - $131).
| December 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Expected option life Expected stock price volatility Dividend payment during life of option Expected forfeiture rate Risk free interest rate Weighted average strike price Weighted average fair value per option Weighted average shareprice |
- - - - - $ - $ - $ - |
5 years 166% Nil Nil 1.25% $ 0.035 $ 0.0329 $ 0.035 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||
| Number of options | Weighted average exerciseprice |
Number of options | Weighted average exerciseprice |
|
| Outstanding - beginning of year Granted Expired/forfeited |
1,984,000 - - |
$ 0.375 - - |
1,306,000 1,025,000 (347,000) |
$ 1.00 0.35 2.7 |
| Outstanding- end ofyear | 1,984,000 | $ 0.375 | 1,984,000 | $ 0.375 |
The following table discloses the number of options and vested options outstanding as at December 31, 2022:
| Options Outstanding | Options Outstanding | Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | Options Exercisable | Options Exercisable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exerciseprice(C$/option) | Options outstanding |
Weighted average remaining contractual life(years) |
Weighted average exercise price (C$/option) |
Options outstanding and exercisable |
Weighted average remaining contractual life(years) |
Weighted average exercise price (C$/option) |
| $0.70* | 144,000 | 0.06 | $ 0.70 | 144,000 |
0.06 | $ 0.70 |
| $0.35 | 815,000 | 2.57 | 0.35 | 815,000 | 2.57 | 0.35 |
| $0.35 | 1,025,000 | 3.99 | 0.35 | 768,750 | 3.99 | 0.35 |
| Outstanding - end of year | 1,984,000 | 3.12 | $ 0.375 | 1,727,750 |
2.95 | $ 0.375 |
- These options expired subsequent to year end unexercised.
The following table discloses the number of options and vested options outstanding as at December 31, 2021:
| Options Outstanding | Options Outstanding | Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | Options Exercisable | Options Exercisable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exerciseprice(C$/option) | Options outstanding |
Weighted average remaining contractual life(years) |
Weighted average exercise price (C$/option) |
Options outstanding and exercisable |
Weighted average remaining contractual life(years) |
Weighted average exercise price (C$/option) |
| $0.70 | 144,000 | 1.06 | $ 0.70 | 144.000 |
1.06 | $ 0.70 |
| $0.35 | 815,000 | 3.57 | 0.35 | 611,250 | 3.57 | 0.35 |
| $0.35 | 1,025,000 | 4.98 | 0.35 | 256,250 | 4.98 | 0.35 |
| Outstanding - end of year | 1,984,000 | 4.12 | $ 0.375 | 1,011,500 |
3.57 | $ 0.40 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
18 Related party transactions
The Company’s related parties include its subsidiaries, associates over which it exercises significant influence, and key management personnel. Key management personnel are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, directly or indirectly. Key management personnel include officers, directors or companies with common directors of the Company. The remuneration of the Company’s directors and other key management personnel during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, are as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Short-term employee benefits included in salary and consulting Director’s fees included in professional fess Share-based compensation Consultingfees included in salaryand consulting |
$ 260 115 149 108 |
$ 150 115 107 108 |
| $ 632 | $ 480 |
Short-term employee benefits include salaries incurred within the last twelve months of the statement of financial position date and other annual employee benefits.
At December 31, 2022, accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes $139 (December 31, 2021 - $135) owing to a director and/or officer and/or companies controlled by the directors.
During the period ended December 31, 2022 the Company paid consulting fees totalling $108 (2021 - $108) to companies controlled by directors and/or officers of the Company.
Amounts owing to or from related parties are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
19 Cost of sales
| For year ended December 31, | For year ended December 31, | For year ended December 31, |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Mining Crushing Plant and laboratory Mine administration Machine maintenance Royalty Change in inventory Other |
$ 682 38 118 4 44 46 - 42 |
$ 7,364 2,460 1,258 1,097 422 1,126 2,479 43 |
| $ 974 | $ 16,249 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
20 Finance cost
| For year ended December 31, | For year ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2022 | 2021 |
|
| Transaction costs Accretion – decommissioning obligations Interest expense – Accendo Loan Interest on lease liability Amortization of transaction costs Other finance cost |
14 13 15 13 |
$ - 20 197 24 14 5 |
$ - 14 182 15 - 12 |
| $ 260 | $ 223 |
21 Income tax
| For the year ended | For the year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | December 31, | |
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Current income tax expense Deferred income tax(recovery)expense |
$ - - |
$ 209 - |
| $ - | $ 209 |
The tax effects of temporary differences between amounts recorded in the Company’s accounts and the corresponding amounts as computed for income tax purposes give rise to deferred tax assets (liabilities) as follows:
| December 31, 2022 | Canada | Mexico |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax loss carry-forwards Mineral property Property, plant and equipment Development and operating mine properties Royalty deduction Other |
$ 40 - - - - (40) |
$ 2,138 (273) (208) (1,808) 251 (100) |
$ 2,178 (273) (208) (1,808) 251 (140) |
| Deferred tax liability | $ - | $ - | $ - |
| December 31, 2021 | Canada | Mexico |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax loss carry-forwards Mineral property Property, plant and equipment Development and operating mine properties Royalty deduction Other |
$ 130 - - - - (130) |
$ 552 (276) (208) (739) 410 261 |
$ 682 (276) (208) (739) 410 131 |
| Deferred tax liability | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
At December 31, 2022, no deferred tax assets are recognized on the following temporary differences or it is not probable that sufficient future taxable profit will be available to realize such assets:
| December 31, 2022 | Canada | Mexico |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax loss carry-forwards Investment Capital losses Mineral property Property, plant and equipment Decommissioning obligations Royalty deduction Other |
$ 8,178 2,170 252 - 344 - - 245 |
$ 3,037 - - 1,861 614 771 75 962 |
$ 11,215 2,170 252 1,861 958 771 75 1,207 |
| Unrecognized deferred tax assets | $ 11,189 | $ 7,320 | $ 18,509 |
| December 31, 2021 | Canada | Mexico |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax loss carry-forwards Investment Capital losses Mineral property Property, plant and equipment Decommissioning obligations Royalty deduction Other |
$ 8,202 1,941 334 - 367 - - 255 |
$ 2,437 - - 1,846 550 504 13 436 |
$ 10,639 1,941 334 1,846 917 504 13 691 |
| Unrecognized deferred tax assets | $ 11,099 | $ 5,786 | $ 16,885 |
The Company has non-capital losses of approximately $30,900 (2021 - $30,900) to reduce future income tax payable in Canada which expire between the years 2025 and 2041.
In Mexico, the Company has losses of approximately $10,000 (2021 - $10,000) to reduce income tax in Mexico which expire between 2022 and 2031.
The provision for income tax differs from the amount calculated using Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate of 27% (2021 – 27%) as follows:
| Year ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Expected income tax recovery Non-deductible items Foreign exchange Royalty deduction Other Deferred tax assets not recognized |
$ (824) (984) 389 (86) (83) 1,588 |
$ (223) (25) 44 217 (275) 471 |
| Income tax expense | $ - | $ 209 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
22 Segmented disclosure
The Company operates in two geographical and two operating segments. The operating segments are managed separately based on the nature of operations. Mining operations consists of the Cerro Prieto project currently operational and the Puma exploration and evaluation project.
All of the Company’s revenue is generated in Mexico. Other selected financial information by geographical segment is as follows:
| As at December 31, 2022 | As at December 31, 2021 | |||||
| Canada | Mexico | Total | Canada | Mexico | Total | |
| Assets Cash and cash equivalents Investments Other receivables and prepaid expenses Inventory Right of use asset Property, plant and equipment Mineral property Exploration property Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Tax payable Loan payable Warrant liability Lease liability Decommissioning obligations |
$ 50 - 135 - 147 - - - (2,782) - (2,144) (109) (152) - |
$ 409 - 3,111 765 - 2,482 788 7,518 (8,739) - (1,750) - - (2,295) |
$ 459 - 3,246 765 147 2,482 788 7,518 (11,521) - (3,894) (109) (152) (2,295) |
$ 374 692 180 - 165 - - - (1,477) - - (255) (168) - |
$ 574 - 3,267 762 - 1,385 1,008 2,465 (5,060) (3) (1,571) - - (2,549) |
$ 948 692 3,447 762 165 1,385 1,008 2,465 (6,495) (3) (1,571) (255) (168) (2,549) |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
Selected financial information by operating segments is as follows:
| As at December 31, 2022 | As at December 31, 2022 | As at December 31, 2022 | As at December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As at December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Production | Exploration | Corporate | Total | Production | Exploration | Corporate | Total | |||||
| Assets Cash and cash equivalents Investments Other receivables and prepaid expenses Inventory Right of use asset Property, plant and equipment Mineral property Explorationproperty |
$ 409 - 3,111 765 - 2,482 788 - |
$ - - - - - - - 7,518 |
$ 50 - 135 - 147 - - - |
$ 459 - 3,246 765 147 2,482 788 7,518 |
$ 582 - 3,267 762 - 1,385 1,008 - |
$ - - - - - - - 2,465 |
$ 366 692 180 - 165 - - - |
$ 948 692 3,447 762 165 1,385 1,008 2,465 |
||||
| Total assets | $ 7,555 | $ 7,518 | $ 332 | $ 15,405 | $ 7,004 | $ 2,465 | $ 1,403 | $ 10,872 | ||||
| For the year ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate | Mining and | Total | ||||||||||
| Exploration | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | - | 552 | 552 | |||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (443) | (2,610) | (3,053) | |||||||||
| For the year ended December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate | Mining and | Total | ||||||||||
| Exploration | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | - | 18,439 | 18,439 | |||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (1,788) | 959 | (829) |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
23 Commitments
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a. In 2011, the Company acquired the Caballo Blanco project held previously by Almaden Minerals Ltd. (“Almaden”). As part of the consideration, the Company may have to issue up to an additional 7.0 million common shares of the Company upon achievement of certain project milestones. As a result, the Company recorded a contingent share consideration of $3,305 (December 31, 2021 - $3,305). Subsequent to the sale of Caballo Blanco to Timmins Gold in fiscal 2014 and further sale from Timmins Gold to Candelaria Mining Corp. in 2016, the terms of these contingent shares remained unchanged. Pursuant to a plan of arrangement the right to receive shares has been transferred to Almadex Minerals Limited.
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b. The Company was entitled to receive an additional contingent consideration from the 2014 Caballo Blanco sale of $5.0 million (“Contingent Gain”) that would become payable in cash, Timmins Gold shares, or a combination thereof (at the option of Timmins Gold, provided that the Company’s ownership in Timmins Gold will not exceed 9.9% at any time) should any of the following events occur prior to October 31, 2019:
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The approval of the Project's Environmental Impact Statement from SEMARNAT (“Environmental Permit”); or
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A change in beneficial ownership of Timmins Gold of greater than 50%; or
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The removal or change, at one time, of a majority of the current members of the Timmins Gold Board of Directors
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company sold the contingent receivable to Credipresto for cash consideration of $1,900, which was paid upon execution and the proceeds were used to pay back the principal of the Facility and recognizing a gain on sale of $1,900. An additional $600 will be contingently payable to the Company by Credipresto when the owner of Caballo Blanco receives the Environmental Permit. Although the Company may become entitled to the contingent payments, the value of these payments has not been recognized in the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2022 due to the level of uncertainty surrounding the conditions required for the payments.
24 Capital management
The capital of the Company consists of items included in shareholders’ deficiency. The Company’s objectives for capital management are to safeguard its ability to support the Company’s normal operating requirement on an ongoing basis, continue the operations, development and exploration of its mineral properties and support any expansionary plans.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in its economic environment and the risk characteristics of the Company’s assets. To effectively manage the entity’s capital requirements, the Company has in place a planning, budgeting and forecasting process to help determine the funds required to ensure the Company has the appropriate liquidity to meet its operating and growth objectives. As at December 31, 2022, the Company expects its capital resources will require additional financial support for its normal operating requirements, planned development and exploration of its mineral properties for the next twelve months. There are no externally imposed capital requirements to which the Company has not complied.
25 Supplemental cash flow information
| Supplemental cash flow information | Notes | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decommissioning obligations – change in estimate Recognition of right of use asset and lease liability Exploration and evaluation assets in accounts payable Warrants issued as part of private placement Depreciation in exploration and evaluation assets |
14 15 16 12 |
274 43 8,793 368 389 |
871 186 - - - |
| Cash and cash equivalents consists of: Cash Cash equivalents |
459 - |
930 18 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents – end ofyear | $459 | $948 |
Goldgroup Mining Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts expressed in thousands of US dollars, except where indicated)
26 Subsequent events
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1) Subsequent to year end, on January 16, 2023, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement and issued 5,700,000 common shares at a price of CAD $0.10 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $425 (CAD $570), which are being allocated to existing working capital and capex needs of the Company.
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2) Subsequent to year end, on March 6, 2023, the Company announced that it has filed a Request for Arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) against the United Mexican States. The treatment and inaction by the Mexican courts have resulted in a judicial expropriation of its subsidiary’s investment in DynaResource de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and a denial of justice in breach of Mexico’s obligations under the North American Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). The Company is seeking damages as a result of Mexico’s breaches of NAFTA.