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Guyana Goldstrike Inc. — Management Reports 2021
Mar 31, 2021
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Management Discussion and Analysis
For the period ended January 31, 2021
INTRODUCTION
The following Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Guyana Goldstrike Inc. (the “Company”) has been prepared by management, in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 51-102 (“NI 51-102”) as of March 25, 2021 and should be read in conjunction with the condensed interim financial statements for the period ended January 31, 2021, the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2020, related notes contained therein which have been prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and all other disclosure documents of the Company. The information contained herein is not a substitute for detailed investigation or analysis on any particular issue. The information provided in this document is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all matters and developments concerning the Company. The Company is presently a “Venture Issuer” as defined in NI 51102. Additional information relevant to the Company’s activities can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the Company’s website at www.guyanagoldstrike.com.
All financial information in this MD&A has been prepared in accordance with IFRS and all dollar amounts are quoted in Canadian dollars, the reporting and functional currency of the Company, unless specifically noted.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
‐ Certain information in this MD&A, including all statements that are not historical facts, constitutes forward looking ‐ information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward looking information may include, but is not limited to, information which reflect management’s expectations regarding the Company’s future growth, results of operations (including, without limitation, future production and capital expenditures), performance (both operational and financial) and business prospects (including the timing and development of new deposits and the success of exploration activities) and opportunities. Often, this information includes words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.
‐ In making and providing the forward looking information included in this MD&A the Company’s assumptions may include among other things: (i) assumptions about the price of base metals; (ii) that there are no material delays in the optimisation of operations at the properties; (iii) assumptions about operating costs and expenditures; (iv) assumptions about future production and recovery; (v) that there is no unanticipated fluctuation in foreign exchange rates; and (vi) that there is no material deterioration in general economic conditions. Although management believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward‐looking information will prove to be accurate. By its nature, forward‐looking information is based on assumptions and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or results, to be materially different from future results, performance or ‐ achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include among other things the following: (i) decreases in the price of base metals; (ii) the risk that the Company will continue to have negative operating cash flow; (iii) the risk that additional financing will not be obtained as and when required; (iv) material increases in operating costs; (v) adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; and (vi) environmental risks and changes in environmental legislation.
This MD&A (See “Risks and Uncertainties”) contains information on risks, uncertainties and other factors relating to the forward‐looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, ‐ events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward looking information, there may be other factors
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that cause actual results, performances, achievements or events not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. Also, many of the factors are beyond the Company’s control. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward‐looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to reissue or update forward-looking information as ‐ a result of new information or events after the date of this MD&A except as may be required by law. All forward looking information disclosed in this document is qualified by this cautionary statement.
OVERVIEW
Background
Guyana Goldstrike Inc. (TSX.V:GYA, OTC:GYNAF, FSE:1ZT) is a Canadian exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring and developing mineral resource properties.
At January 31, 2021, the Company reported working capital deficiency of $2,518,474 (April 30, 2020 – $2,079,534) and will require additional financing from outside participation to undertake further exploration and subsequent development of potential exploration and evaluation assets. At January 31, 2021, the Company had not yet achieved profitable operations, has accumulated losses of $18,268,138 (April 30, 2020 - $17,490,916) since its inception and expects to incur further losses in the development of its business, all of which casts substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to raise equity financing, the attainment of profitable operations, external financings and further share issuances.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS/OVERALL PERFORMANCE
In September 2020, the Company consolidated its common shares on a five for one basis. This MD&A reflects the share consolidation retroactively.
In September 2020, the Company entered into an amended and restated settlement agreement with the creditor of its convertible debenture and agreed to extend the deadline for completion of an interest payment due and owing by September 15, 2020 to December 15, 2020 and to accelerate the maturity date of the convertible debenture to September 1, 2021. In consideration, the Company agreed to reduce the conversion price to $0.375 and the warrants were amended to expire on September 1, 2021 with an exercise price to $0.50.
In February 2021, the Company closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement of 13,020,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $1,302,000. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant exercisable at a price of $0.15 for a period of 36 months. Arms-length agents received cash fees of $1,600 and were issued 16,000 broker warrants under the same terms.
In March 2021, the Company closed the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement of 10,642,500 units at a price of $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $1,064,250. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant exercisable at a price of $0.15 for a period of 36 months. Arms-length agents received cash fees of $10,400 and were issued 69,333 broker warrants under the same terms.
EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES
Alice Arm North Property
In November 2020, the Company entered into a definitive option agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire Alice Arm North (“Alice Arm” or the “Property”), a precious metals prospect located in the Golden Triangle, British Columbia from Granby Gold Ltd. (“Granby”), an arms-length private company.
Alice Arm North is located approximately 50 km southeast of Stewart, British Columbia and 9 km south of the Dolly Varden Silver Mine owned by Dolly Varden Silver Corp. The Property comprises 16 mineral tenures, 100% owned by Granby, covering an area of approximately 842 hectares. Hecla Canada Ltd. currently owns all claims that immediately surround the Property.
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Four mineral occurrences of polymetallic veins are currently known on the Property: Eagle (Ag-Pb-Zn+/-Au), La Rose (Ag-Pb-Zn+/-Au), B and C (Zn-Pb), Cape Nome (Ag-Pb-Zn+/- Au). The Bunker Hill occurrence (Ag-Pb-Zn+/-Au) is adjacent to the claim group. Geophysics has identified a high resistivity axis in a northwest to southeast trend across the northeastern portion of the claim block, between the La Rose and Eagle mineral occurrences. This may reflect a zone of enhanced silicification. *Campbell, December 2017, p 29.
A magnetic low and coincident conductivity high are located approximately 600 m to 800 m north of the Bunker Hill mineral occurrence. The geophysical anomaly extends northerly to the area of the La Rose past producer.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will be granted the right to acquire up to a one-hundred percent interest in the Property in consideration for completing a series of cash payments totaling $1,000,000 over a five year term, of which $10,000 is due and payable initially (paid), and incurring expenditures on the project of at least $1,000,000 over a five year term. Granby will retain a 2.5% NSR on the Property with the Company having a right to make a one time buydown of 1% of the NSR for $1,000,000.
The Company is required to make the cash payments, and incur the expenditures, in accordance with the following schedule in order to maintain the Agreement in good standing and acquire the Property:
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San Diego Mineral Claim Group
In November 2020, the Company entered into a definitive option agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the San Diego mineral claim group (“San Diego” or the “Property”), a gold/copper prospect located in the Golden Triangle, British Columbia from Granby Gold Ltd. (“Granby”), an arms-length private company.
The San Diego mineral claim group is located in the Alice Arm area, approximately 55 km southeast of Stewart, British Columbia in what is known as the Golden Triangle. The Property comprises 5 mineral tenures, 100% owned by Granby, covering an area of approximately 769 hectares.
San Diego lies at the southern end of a series of structurally controlled zones of disseminated high-grade Cu-Au mineralization, which includes Homestake, Vanguard and Red Point, collectively known as the Copper Belt. There are several mineral occurrences (“Showing” or “Showings”) known on the Property.
The San Diego Showing, which has been previously drilled, has highlighted intersections of 3.66 metres grading 1.9% Cu and 2.4 g/t Au and 14.6 metres grading 2.64% Cu and 0.96 g/t Au. A 12 metre chip sample immediately below the drilling location assayed 0.7% Cu and 1.99 g/t Au.
The Raspberry Showings extend along a strike length of approximately 250 metres and have yielded rock samples of 0.31% Cu and 0.45 g/t Au.
The Knoll Showing is approximately 150 metres north of the Raspberry Showings and consists of a 20-metre-high by 20metre-long outcrop. Test-pitting of soil anomalies in this area has defined a mineralized strike length exceeding 100 metres with rock samples up to 0.38% Cu and 0.75 g/t Au.
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will be granted the right to acquire up to a one-hundred percent interest in the Property in consideration for completing a series of cash payments totaling $800,000 over a five year term, of
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which $10,000 is due and payable to the Company initially (paid), and incurring expenditures on the Property of at least $900,000 over a five year term. Granby will retain a 2.5% NSR on the Property with the Company having a right to make a one time buy-down of 1% of the NSR for $1,000,000.
The Company is required to make the cash payments, and incur the expenditures, in accordance with the following schedule in order to maintain the Agreement in good standing and acquire the Property:
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QUALIFIED PERSON
Christopher Campbell, P. Geo is a Qualified Person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Campbell has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this MD&A.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the nine months ended January 31, 2021 and for the nine months ended January 31, 2020.
Revenues
Due to the Company’s status as an exploration stage mineral resource company and a lack of commercial production from its properties, the Company currently does not have any revenues from its operations.
Expenses
During the nine months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded a loss of $777,222 compared to a loss of $1,075,101 for the nine months ended January 31, 2020.
Expense details are as follows:
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a) Consulting of $381,760 (2020 - $264,542) – The increase is due to the addition of new consultants in the current period.
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b) Marketing of $28,100 (2020 - $292,095) – The decrease is due to the reduction of marketing activities in the current period.
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c) Share-based payments of $nil (2020 - $84,145). During the previous period, the Company granted 600,000 stock options calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model.
For the three months ended January 31, 2021 and for the three months ended January 31, 2020
Expenses
During the three months ended January 31, 2021, the Company recorded a loss of $365,926 compared to a loss of $298,161 for the three months ended January 31, 2020.
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Expense details are as follows:
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a) Consulting of $257,000 (2020 - $108,542) – The increase is due to the addition of new consultants in the current period.
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b) Marketing of $11,200 (2020 - $74,967) – The decrease is due to the reduction of marketing activities in the current period.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY REPORTS
| Three months ended January 31, 2021 |
Three months ended October 31, 2020 |
Three months ended July 31, 2020 Three months ended April 30, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue $ Nil Loss and comprehensive loss for the period (365,926) Exploration and evaluation assets - Total assets 5,739 Loss per share (0.05) |
$ Nil (198,415) - 23,319 (0.02) |
$ Nil $ Nil (212,881) (6,500,156) - - 30,974 13,805 (0.02) (0.56) |
| Three months ended January 31, 2020 |
Three months ended October 31, 2019 |
Three months ended July 31, 2019 Four months ended April 30, 2019 |
| Revenue $ Nil Loss and comprehensive loss for the period (298,161) Exploration and evaluation assets 5,245,021 Total assets 6,053,698 Loss per share (0.03) |
$ Nil (411,504) 5,416,065 6,083,721 (0.04) |
$ Nil $ Nil (365,436) (1,240,608) 5,335,610 5,201,157 6,134,902 6,127,576 (0.03) (0.12) |
During the three months ended April 30, 2020, the Company wrote-down $6,355,273 of exploration and evaluation assets related to its Marudi project and recorded a gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary of $577,923.
During the four months ended April 30, 2019, the Company recorded financing fees of $262,298 and marketing of $629,949.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As at January 31, 2021, the Company has a working capital deficiency of $2,518,474. The accompanying condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The continuation of the Company is dependent upon the continuing financial support of creditors and stockholders, refinancing debts payable, obtaining additional long-term debt or equity financing, as well as achieving and maintaining a profitable level of operations. The Company believes it will require additional working capital to meet operating and exploration costs for the upcoming year.
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During the period ended January 31, 2021, the Company received loans from two arm’s length parties totalling $165,931 and loans from two related parties of $11,400. During the period ended January 31, 2021, the Company repaid $128,810 on these loans. The loans are non-interest bearing, unsecured and have no specific terms of repayment.
In February 2021, the Company closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement of 13,020,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $1,302,000.
In March 2021, the Company closed the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement of 10,642,500 units at a price of $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $1,064,250.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the period ended January 31, 2021, the Company incurred the following charges with related parties that include officers, directors, key management or companies with common directors of the Company as follows:
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a) Incurred management fees of $90,000 (2020 - $180,000) to a company controlled by a director and officer of the Company.
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b) Incurred accounting fees of $60,000 (2020 - $90,000) to a firm where a director and officer of the Company is a partner.
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c) Incurred directors’ fees of $21,216 (2020 - $16,499) to a director of the Company.
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d) Incurred management fees of $Nil (2020 - $79,893) which were capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets, to a company owned by the operations manager of the Company’s former subsidiary.
At January 31, 2021, the Company owed $229,617 (April 30, 2020 - $139,946) to a company controlled by a director and officer of the Company, $231,438 (April 30, 2020 - $168,438) to a firm where a director and officer of the Company is a partner and $38,961 (April 30, 2020 – $28,786) to a director of the Company.
During the year ended April 30, 2020, loans of $64,810 were received from two related parties and $25,000 of the loans were repaid. During the period ended January 31, 2021, loans of $11,400 were received from two related parties and $28,310 of the loans were repaid. The loans are non-interest bearing, unsecured and have no specific terms of repayment.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company is engaged in the acquisition and exploration and evaluation of mineral property assets. These activities involve significant risks which careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not, in some cases eliminate the risk involved. The commercial viability of any material deposit depends on many factors not all of which are within the control of management. Some of the factors that affect the financial viability of a given mineral deposit include its size, grade and proximity to infrastructure. Government regulation, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use, environmental protection and reclamation and closure obligations, have an impact on the economic viability of a mineral deposit.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Annual losses are expected to continue until the Company has an interest in an exploration and evaluation asset that produces revenues. The Company’s ability to continue its operations and to realize assets at their carrying values is dependent upon the continued support of its shareholders, obtaining additional financing and generating revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs. The Company’s accompanying condensed interim financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the accompanying condensed interim financial statements.
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Any forward-looking information in this MD&A is based on the conclusions of management. The Company cautions that due to risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. With respect to the Company’s operations, actual events may differ from current expectations due to economic conditions, new opportunities, changing budget priorities of the Company and other factors.
DISCLOSURE FOR VENTURE ISSUERS WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT REVENUE
A breakdown of the components of the Company’s general and administrative expenses and exploration and evaluation assets of the Company is disclosed in the condensed interim financial statements for the period ended January 31, 2021 to which this MD&A relates.
OUTSTANDING SHARES, STOCK OPTIONS, AND WARRANTS
As at the date of this report, the Company had the following outstanding:
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35,352,908 common shares.
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Stock options
| Number of | Exercise | Expiry |
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| Options | Price ($) | Date |
| 478,000 | 1.25 | April 24, 2022 |
| 200,000 | 1.25 | January 12, 2023 |
| 300,000 | 1.50 | October 30, 2023 |
| 10,000 | 1.25 | February 21, 2024 |
| 50,000 | 1.00 | February 21, 2024 |
| 120,000 | 0.75 | June 26,2024 |
| 1,158,000 |
- Warrants
| Number of | Exercise | Expiry |
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| Warrants | Price ($) | Date |
| 300,000 | 0.50 | September 1, 2021* |
| 1,038,500 | 1.50 | March 28, 2022 |
| 13,036,000 | 0.15 | February 12, 2024 |
| 10,711,833 | 0.15 | March 16,2024 |
| 25,086,333 |
*During the period ended to January 31, 2021, the Company entered into an amended and restated settlement agreement with the creditor of its convertible debenture and agreed to extend the deadline for completion of an interest payment due and owing by September 15, 2020 to December 15, 2020 and to accelerate the maturity date of the convertible debenture to September 1, 2021. In consideration, the Company agreed to reduce the conversion price to $0.375 and the warrants were amended to expire on September 1, 2021 with an exercise price to $0.50.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
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PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS
There are no proposed transactions that have not been disclosed herein.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual reports could differ from management’s estimates.
CONTINGENCIES
There are no contingent liabilities.
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”)
In connection with National Instrument 52-109, Certification of Disclosure in Issuer’s Annual and Interim Filings (“NI 52-109”) adopted in December 2008 by each of the securities commissions across Canada, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company will file a Venture Issuer Basic Certificate with respect to financial information contained in the unaudited interim financial statements and the audited annual financial statements and respective accompanying Management’s Discussion and Analysis. The Venture Issue Basic Certification does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, as defined in NI52-109.
OTHER MD&A REQUIREMENTS
Additional disclosure of the Company’s technical reports, material change reports, news releases and other information can be obtained on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
RECENT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Please refer to the April 30, 2020 audited consolidated financial statements on www.sedar.com.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Please refer to the January 31, 2021 condensed interim financial statements on www.sedar.com.
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