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Imperial Metals — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Aug 11, 2021
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Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars
| June 30 | December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2021 | 2020 | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash | $66,288 | $34,019 | |
| Marketable securities | 119 | 130 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 7,602 | 5,968 | |
| Inventory | 4 | 13,744 | 12,420 |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 2,623 | 2,840 | |
| 90,376 | 55,377 | ||
| Mineral Properties | 5 | 977,278 | 979,484 |
| Other Assets | 6 | 47,690 | 45,230 |
| Deferred Income Tax Assets | 11,061 | 11,230 | |
| $1,126,405 | $1,091,321 | ||
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Trade and other payables | $48,505 | $44,170 | |
| Taxes payable | 89 | 313 | |
| Provision for rehabilitation costs | 764 | 762 | |
| Current portion of finance lease | 8 | 1,785 | 840 |
| 51,143 | 46,085 | ||
| Provision for Rehabilitation Costs | 154 | 308 | |
| Non-Current Finance Lease | 8 | 3,467 | 1,582 |
| Future Site Reclamation Provisions | 9 | 112,737 | 127,828 |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 177,674 | 187,035 | |
| 345,175 | 362,838 | ||
| EQUITY | |||
| Share Capital | 10 | 379,599 | 319,216 |
| Contributed Surplus | 41,180 | 41,028 | |
| Currency Translation Adjustment | 7,461 | 7,632 | |
| Retained Earnings | 352,990 | 360,607 | |
| 781,230 | 728,483 | ||
| $1,126,405 | $1,091,321 | ||
| Commitments and Pledges | |||
| Contingent Liabilities | 17 | ||
| 18 |
See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Approved by the Board and authorized for issue on August 10, 2021
/s/ Larry G. Moeller /s/ J. Brian Kynoch
Director Director
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Notes | (Note 3) | (Note 3) | |||
| Revenue | $34,215 | $45,056 | $67,265 | $73,021 | |
| Cost of Sales | 11 | (32,718) | (34,425) | (67,714) | (63,483) |
| Income (Loss) from Mine Operations | 1,497 | 10,631 | (449) | 9,538 | |
| General and Administration | (966) | (566) | (2,160) | (1,596) | |
| Idle Mine Costs | (6,328) | (5,845) | (11,726) | (11,169) | |
| Interest Expense | (459) | (366) | (719) | (763) | |
| Other Finance (Loss) Income | 12 | (739) | (1,468) | (1,309) | 127 |
| Other Income | 11 | 6 | 11 | 6 | |
| (Loss) Income before Taxes | (6,984) | 2,392 | (16,352) | (3,857) | |
| Income and Mining Tax Recovery (Expense) | 1,909 | (2,574) | 8,735 | (3,182) | |
| Net Loss | (5,075) | (182) | (7,617) | (7,039) | |
| Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income: | |||||
| Currency translation adjustment | (13) | (284) | (92) | 325 | |
| Total Comprehensive Loss | (5,088) | $(466) | (7,709) | $(6,714) | |
| Loss Per Share | |||||
| Basic | $(0.04) | $0.00 | $(0.06) | $(0.05) | |
| Diluted | $(0.04) | $0.00 | $(0.06) | $(0.05) | |
| Weighted Average Number of Common | |||||
| Shares Outstanding | |||||
| Basic | 129,379,167 | 128,490,174 | 128,952,119 | 128,490,174 | |
| Diluted | 129,379,167 | 128,490,174 | 128,952,119 | 128,490,174 |
See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
| Share Capital | Currency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Contributed | Translation | Retained | |||
| of Shares | Amount | Surplus | Adjustment | Earnings | Total | |
| Balance December 31, 2019(as restated, Note 3) | 128,490,174 | $319,216 | $40,302 | $7,762 | $365,499 | $732,779 |
| Share based compensation expense | - | - | 185 | - | - | 185 |
| Total comprehensive loss(as restated, Note 3) | - | - | - | 325 | (5,503) | (5,178) |
| Balance June 30, 2020 | ||||||
| (as restated, Note 3) | 128,490,174 | $319,216 | $40,487 | $8,087 | $359,996 | $727,786 |
| Balance December 31, 2020 | 128,490,174 | $319,216 | $41,028 | $7,632 | $360,607 | $728,483 |
| Rights offering | 12,853,267 | 60,237 | - | - | - | 60,237 |
| Exercised options | 48,750 | 146 | (48) | - | - | 98 |
| Share based compensation expense | - | - | 200 | - | - | 200 |
| Total comprehensive loss | - | - | - | (171) | (7,617) | (7,788) |
| Balance June 30, 2021 | 141,392,191 | $379,599 | $41,180 | $7,461 | $352,990 | $781,230 |
See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Notes | (Note 3) | (Note 3) | |||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Net Loss | $(5,075) | $(182) | $(7,617) | $(7,039) | |
| Items not affecting cash flows | |||||
| Deferred mining and income tax (recovery) expense | (2,165) | 2,257 | (9,127) | 2,813 | |
| Depletion and depreciation | 13,976 | 11,721 | 24,845 | 21,264 | |
| Share based compensation | 98 | 136 | 200 | 185 | |
| Accretion of future site reclamation provisions | 801 | 736 | 1,517 | 1,503 | |
| Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) | 4 | 1,082 | 85 | (957) | |
| Interest expense | 459 | 366 | 719 | 763 | |
| Other | 4 | (16) | 6 | (7) | |
| 8,102 | 16,100 | 10,628 | 18,525 | ||
| Net change in non-cash operating working capital | |||||
| balances | 13 | 3,207 | (9,067) | (2,727) | (7,540) |
| Income and mining taxes paid | (300) | - | (715) | (301) | |
| Interest paid | (386) | (410) | (608) | (764) | |
| Cash provided by operating activities | 10,623 | 6,623 | 6,578 | 9,920 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Proceeds from short term debt | 12,471 | - | 18,452 | - | |
| Proceeds from non-current debt | - | - | 10,000 | - | |
| Repayment of short term debt | (18,500) | - | (18,500) | - | |
| Repayment of non-current debt | (10,012) | (199) | (10,024) | (310) | |
| Lease payments | (437) | (272) | (724) | (535) | |
| Share capital issued for exercised options | 25 | - | 98 | - | |
| Share capital issued for rights offering net of issue | |||||
| costs | 60,172 | - | 60,172 | - | |
| Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 43,719 | (471) | 59,474 | (845) | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Acquisition and development of mineral properties | (22,460) | (19,272) | (36,999) | (30,872) | |
| Net change in non-cash investing working capital | |||||
| balances | 4,320 | 30 | 3,355 | - | |
| Payments of other obligations | - | (1,072) | - | (2,145) | |
| Proceeds on sale of minerals properties | 6 | 432 | 6 | 432 | |
| Other investing items | - | (9) | - | (6) | |
| Cash used in investing activities | (18,134) | (19,891) | (33,638) | (32,591) | |
| EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH | (41) | (1,209) | (145) | 1,110 | |
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | 36,167 | (14,948) | 32,269 | (22,406) | |
| CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 30,121 | 82,495 | 34,019 | 89,953 | |
| CASH, END OF PERIOD | $66,288 | $67,547 | $66,288 | $67,547 | |
See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Imperial Metals Corporation (the "Company") is incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and its principal business activity is the exploration, development, and production of base and precious metals from its mineral properties. The head office, principal address and registered and records office of the Company are located at 580 Hornby Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 3B6. The Company's shares are listed as symbol "III" on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The Company's key projects are:
- 30% interest in the Red Chris copper-gold mine in northwest British Columbia;
- Mount Polley copper-gold mine in central British Columbia; and
- Huckleberry copper mine in west central British Columbia.
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will continue operating in the foreseeable future and will be able to service its debt obligations, realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course as they come due. The Company has in place a planning, budgeting, and forecasting process to determine the funds required to support its operations and expansionary plans.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of Compliance
The annual consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34).
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2020.
New Standards, Interpretations and Amendments
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of January 1, 2021. The Company has not adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
3. REVISED COMPARATIVE CONSOLIDATED INFORMATION
In accordance with IFRS the acquisition of the 30% interest in the Red Chris Joint Venture is accounted for as a business combination. During the third quarter of 2020 the provisional fair values were finalized taking into consideration updated information obtained during the measurement period.
The comparative information on the statement of equity as at June 30, 2020 was revised to reflect the adjustments to the provisional amounts:
| June 30, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| As Previously | |||
| Reported | Adjustment | As Adjusted | |
| Total Assets | $1,073,013 | $42,376 | $1,115,389 |
| Total Liabilities | $342,938 | $46,201 | $389,139 |
| Retained Earnings | $362,285 | $(3,825) | $358,460 |
| Total Equity | $730,075 | $(3,825) | $726,250 |
The comparative information on the statement of consolidated loss and comprehensive loss for three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was revised to reflect the adjustments to the provisional amounts:
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Previously | ||||
| Reported | Adjustment | As Adjusted | ||
| Cost of sales | $(33,248) | $(1,177) | $(34,425) | |
| Income from Mine Operations | $11,808 | $(1,177) | $10,631 | |
| Other Finance Expense | $(1,376) | $(92) | $(1,468) | |
| Income before Taxes | $3,661 | $(1,269) | $2,392 | |
| Income and Mining Tax Expense | $(2,954) | $380 | $(2,574) | |
| Net Income (Loss) | $707 | $(889) | $(182) | |
| Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $423 | $(889) | $(466) |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Previously | ||||
| Reported | Adjustment | As Adjusted | ||
| Cost of sales | $(61,522) | $(1,961) | $(63,483) | |
| Income from Mine Operations | $11,499 | $(1,961) | $9,538 | |
| Other Finance Income (Expense) | $322 | $(195) | $127 | |
| Loss before Taxes | $(1,701) | $(2,156) | $(3,857) | |
| Income and Mining Tax Recovery | $(3,802) | $620 | $(3,182) | |
| Net Loss | $(5,503) | $(1,536) | $(7,039) | |
| Total Comprehensive Loss | $(5,178) | $(1,536) | $(6,714) |
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
The comparative information on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was revised to reflect the adjustments to the provisional amounts:
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| As Previously | |||
| Reported | Adjustment | As Adjusted | |
| Net Income (Loss) | $707 | $(889) | $(182) |
| Deferred mining and income tax (recovery) | $2,637 | $(380) | $2,257 |
| Depletion and depreciation | $10,544 | $1,177 | $11,721 |
| Accretion of future site reclamation provisions | $644 | $92 | $736 |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Previously | ||||
| Reported | Adjustment | As Adjusted | ||
| Net Income (Loss) | $(5,503) | $(1,536) | $(7,039) | |
| Deferred mining and income tax (recovery) | $3,433 | $(620) | $2,813 | |
| Loss before Taxes | $(1,701) | $(2,156) | $(3,857) | |
| Depletion and depreciation | $19,303 | $1,961 | $21,264 | |
| Accretion of future site reclamation provisions | $1,308 | $195 | $1,503 |
4. INVENTORY
| June 30 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Stockpile ore | $12,337 | $9,873 |
| Concentrate | 3,703 | 1,725 |
| Supplies | 30,997 | 31,643 |
| Total inventories | 47,037 | 43,241 |
| Less non-current inventories included in other assets (Note 6) | (33,293) | (30,821) |
| Total current inventories | $13,744 | $12,420 |
During the six month period ended June 30, 2021 inventory of $64,252 was recognized in cost of sales (June 30, 2020-$57,286). As at June 30, 2021, the Company had $23,954 (December 31, 2020-$23,893) of inventory pledged as security for debt.
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
5. MINERAL PROPERTIES
| Mineral | Mineral Properties not being Depleted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Properties | Projects | Exploration | |||
| being | not in | & Evaluation | Plant & | ||
| Cost | Depleted | Production | Assets | Equipment | Total |
| Balance December 31, 2019 | $667,445 | $2,568 | $173,588 | $562,193 | $1,405,794 |
| Additions and reclass | 20,676 | 13,801 | (1,428) | 40,605 | 73,654 |
| Change in estimates of future site | |||||
| reclamation provisions | 9,946 | - | (43) | - | 9,903 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | (1,255) | (1,255) |
| Foreign exchange movement | - | - | (130) | (16) | (146) |
| Balance December 31, 2020 | 698,067 | 16,369 | 171,987 | 601,527 | 1,487,950 |
| Additions | 4,740 | 13,789 | 401 | 21,650 | 40,580 |
| Change in estimates of future site | |||||
| reclamation provisions | (16,608) | - | - | - | (16,608) |
| Foreign exchange movement | - | - | (172) | (22) | (194) |
| Balance June 30, 2021 | $686,199 | $30,158 | $172,216 | $623,155 | $1,511,728 |
| Mineral | Mineral Properties not being Depleted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Properties | Projects | Exploration | |||
| Accumulated depletion & | being | not in | & Evaluation | Plant & | |
| depreciation & impairment losses | Depleted | Production | Assets | Equipment | Total |
| Balance December 31, 2019 | $263,156 | $ - | $1,645 | $204,832 | $469,633 |
| Depletion and depreciation | 17,613 | - | - | 22,065 | 39,678 |
| Disposals | - | - | - | (829) | (829) |
| Foreign exchange movement | - | - | - | (16) | (16) |
| Balance December 31, 2020 | 280,769 | - | 1,645 | 226,052 | 508,466 |
| Depletion and depreciation | 14,973 | - | - | 11,033 | 26,006 |
| Foreign exchange movement | - | - | - | (22) | (22) |
| Balance June 30, 2021 | $295,742 | $ - | $1,645 | $237,063 | $534,450 |
| Carrying Amount | |||||
| Balance December 31, 2019 | $404,289 | $2,568 | $171,943 | $357,361 | $936,161 |
| Balance December 31, 2020 | $417,298 | $16,369 | $170,342 | $375,475 | $979,484 |
| Balance June 30, 2021 | $390,457 | $30,158 | $170,571 | $386,092 | $977,278 |
At June 30, 2021, the net carrying value of the deferred stripping costs was $17,019 (December 31, 2020-$21,001) and is included in mineral properties.
At June 30, 2021, leased mobile equipment at cost of $8,715 (December 31, 2020-$5,124) and accumulated depreciation of $1,501 (December 31, 2020-$1,062) were included with plant and equipment.
At June 30, 2021, the Company had provided $28,370 (December 31, 2020-$28,370) of security for reclamation bonding obligations by securing certain plant and equipment.
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
Red Chris Mine
Red Chris Development Company Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company, owns a 30% beneficial interest in the Red Chris copper/gold mine in northwest British Columbia. The Company and Newcrest formed a joint venture for the operation of Red Chris, with Newcrest Red Chris Mining Limited acting as operator. The property is comprised of the Red Chris Main claim group and the Red Chris South group, consisting of 77 mineral tenures (23,142 hectares). Five of these tenures are mining leases (5,141 hectares). Net smelter royalties between 1.0% to 2.0% are payable on production from the Red Chris mine.
On March 15, 2021 the Company acquired a 30% interest in the GJ Property for a payment of $3,038 to Newcrest Red Chris Mining Limited.
Mount Polley Mine
The Mount Polley copper/gold mine in south-central British Columbia is owned by Mount Polley Mining Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company. The property encompasses 23,369 hectares (including claims under option) consisting of seven mining leases (2,007 hectares) and 50 mineral claims (21,362 hectares). A production royalty is payable on ore mined from Mining Lease 933970 but no production occurred on this tenure in 2019 or 2020. In October 2019, Mount Polley Mining Corporation optioned seven adjacent mineral tenures (3,331 hectares). Upon the exercising of the option on or before December 31, 2022, these claims will be subject to a production royalty payable on ore mined from the claims and milled in the Mount Polley processing plant.
Mount Polley mine operations were suspended in May 2019. The mine remains on care and maintenance until the economics of mining and COVID-19 restrictions improve.
Huckleberry Mine
The Huckleberry copper mine in west-central British Columbia is owned by Huckleberry Mines Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company. The property encompasses 23,241 hectares, consisting of two mining leases (2,422 hectares) and 44 mineral claims (20,819 hectares).
Huckleberry mine operations were suspended in August 2016. The mine remains on care and maintenance status until the economics of mining and COVID-19 restrictions improve.
Other Exploration Properties
Imperial has a portfolio of 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia. These properties have defined areas of mineralization and clear exploration potential.
Impairment Analysis of Mineral Properties
In accordance with its accounting policies and processes, each asset or cash-generating unit ("CGU") is evaluated to determine whether there are any indications of impairment or impairment reversal. If any such indications of impairment exist, a formal estimate of the recoverable amount is performed.
Based on the Company's assessment with respect to possible indicators of either impairment or reversal of previous impairments to its mineral properties, including the impact of COVID-19 on the operations and the prevailing market metals prices, the Company concluded that as of June 30, 2021 no impairment or impairment reversal indicators were identified.
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
6. OTHER ASSETS
| June 30 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Future site reclamation deposits | $14,359 | $14,359 |
| Non-current inventory – ore stockpile | 12,337 | 9,873 |
| Non-current inventory – supplies, including critical spare parts | 20,956 | 20,948 |
| Other | 38 | 50 |
| $47,690 | $45,230 |
7. DEBT
The Company has the following debt facilities:
a) Promissory Note
On March 10, 2021 the Company entered into an unsecured $10,000 promissory note financing ("Note") with an affiliate of its major shareholder. The Note matures on April 1, 2022 and bears interest of 8.0% per annum.
The Note was fully repaid on June 28, 2021 prior to its maturity date.
b) Credit Facility
At June 30, 2021, a credit facility aggregating $50,000 (December 31, 2020-$50,000) is in effect until expiry on October 9, 2021. The facility is secured by shares of all material subsidiaries and a floating charge on certain assets of the Company. A total of $39,019 (December 31, 2020-$38,478) has been utilized for letters of credit pledged for settlement of future site reclamation provisions and for other liabilities.
8. FINANCE LEASES AND EQUIPMENT LOANS
Amounts due for non-current debt are:
| June 30 | December 31 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Equipment loans | (a) | $54 | $78 |
| Equipment leases | (b) | 5,198 | 2,344 |
| 5,252 | 2,422 | ||
| Less portion due within one year | (1,785) | (840) | |
| $3,467 | $1,582 |
The Company has the following non-current debt facilities:
(a) Equipment Loans
The outstanding amount of equipment loans is $54 (December 31, 2020-$78) at a weighted average interest rate of 4.30% with monthly payments of $4. All equipment loans are secured by the financed equipment.
(b) Equipment Leases
The outstanding amount of equipment leases is $5,198 (December 31, 2020-$2,344) at weighted average interest rate of 3.43% with monthly payments of $157.
| Contractual Lease Payments | June 30 | December 31 |
|---|---|---|
| 20212020 | ||
| Due in less than one year | $1,882 | $960 |
| Due in one to three years | 3,595 | 1,520 |
| Total undiscounted lease liabilities, end of period | $5,477 | $2,480 |
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
9. FUTURE SITE RECLAMATION PROVISIONS
The Company has recognized provisions for future site reclamation at its Red Chris, Mount Polley, Huckleberry, Ruddock Creek and Catface properties. Although the ultimate amounts of the future site reclamation provisions are uncertain, the provision of these obligations is based on information currently available, including closure plans and applicable regulations. Significant closure activities include land rehabilitation, water treatment, demolition of facilities, monitoring and other costs.
The total undiscounted amount of estimated future cash flows required to settle the obligations is $234,080 (December 31, 2020-$234,531). The estimated future cash flows were then adjusted using a 1% (December 31, 2020-1%) rate of inflation. The estimated future cash flows have been discounted using a rate of 2.84% (December 31, 2020-2.24%) except for obligations related to Mount Polley and Huckleberry beyond 2050 that are discounted using a rate of 3.84% (December 31, 2020-3.24%). Obligations in the amount of $112,992 are expected to be settled in the years 2022 through 2050.
| Year Ended |
|---|
| December 31 |
| 2020 |
| $115,187 |
| 2,764 |
| 9,903 |
| (26) |
| $127,828 |
The amount and timing of closure plans for the mineral properties will vary depending on a number of factors including exploration success and alternative mining plans.
10. SHARE CAPITAL
(i) Share Capital
Authorized
- 50,000,000 First Preferred shares without par value with special rights and restrictions to be determined by the directors, of which 3,100,000 have been designated as "Series A First Preferred shares" (issued and outstanding – Nil)
- 50,000,000 Second Preferred shares without par value with rights and restrictions to be determined by the directors (issued and outstanding – Nil)
An unlimited number of Common Shares without par value
On June 25, 2021 the Company completed a rights offering transaction and issued 12,853,267 common shares at $4.70 per share for gross proceeds of $60,410 and incurred transaction cost of $238.
(ii) Share Option Plans
Under the Share Option Plans, options not exceeding 10% of the issued common shares of the Company, may be granted to its directors, officers and employees. As at June 30, 2021, a total of 11,874,469 common share options had remained available for grant under the plans. Under the plans, the exercise price of each option cannot be greater than the market price of the Company's shares on the date of grant and an option's maximum term is 10 years. Options are granted from time to time by the Board of Directors and vest over a three or five year period.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 the Company did not grant any stock options to its directors, officers or employees.
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
Movements in Share Options
The changes in share options were as follows:
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||
| Number | Weighted Average | Number | Weighted Average | |
| of Shares | Exercise Price | of Shares | Exercise Price | |
| Outstanding at beginning of period | 2,345,000 | $4.60 | 1,996,000 | $9.62 |
| Granted | - | - | 1,305,000 | $2.00 |
| Exercised | (48,750) | $2.00 | - | $ - |
| Cancelled | (7,500) | $2.00 | (6,000) | $8.00 |
| Expired | (24,000) | $8.00 | (950,000) | $11.55 |
| Outstanding at end of period | 2,264,750 | $4.63 | 2,345,000 | $4.60 |
| Options exercisable at end of period | 1,267,500 | $4.36 | 1,014,000 | $7.91 |
The following table summarizes information about the Company's share options outstanding as at June 30, 2021:
| Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options | RemainingContractual | OptionsOutstanding & | RemainingContractual | ||
| Exercise Prices | Outstanding | Life in Years | Exercisable | Life in Years | |
| $2.00 | 1,248,750 | 3.84 | 277,500 | 3.84 | |
| $5.75 | 65,000 | 6.51 | 39,000 | 6.51 | |
| $8.00 | 951,000 | 4.43 | 951,000 | 4.43 | |
| 2,264,750 | 4.16 | 1,267,500 | 4.36 |
11. COST OF SALES
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Operating expenses | $19,588 | $24,027 | $44,654 | $44,934 |
| Depletion and depreciation | 13,130 | 10,398 | 23,060 | 18,549 |
| $32,718 | $34,425 | $67,714 | $63,483 |
Included in cost of sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 is $223 of impairment recovery (three and six months ended June 30, 2020-$359 impairment charge) in relation to stockpile and supplies inventory.
12. OTHER FINANCE (LOSS) INCOME
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Accretion of future site reclamation provisions | $(801) | $(736) | $(1,517) | $(1,503) |
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) on non-current debt | 36 | 128 | 59 | (156) |
| Other foreign exchange gain | - | (1,017) | - | 1,249 |
| Fair value adjustment to marketable securities | (10) | 10 | (12) | 1 |
| (775) | (1,615) | (1,470) | (409) | |
| Interest income | 36 | 147 | 161 | 536 |
| Other finance (loss) income | $(739) | $(1,468) | $(1,309) | $127 |
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
13. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Net change in non-cash operating working capital balances:
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Trade and other receivables | $(444) | $(10,092) | $(236) | $(4,636) |
| Inventory | (2,383) | 2,147 | (2,631) | 1,203 |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 727 | 406 | 217 | 367 |
| Trade and other payables | 5,155 | (2,078) | (317) | (4,990) |
| Income and mining tax payable | 256 | 317 | 392 | 369 |
| Deferred trade payables | - | 404 | - | 404 |
| Provision for rehabilitation costs | (104) | (171) | (152) | (257) |
| $3,207 | $(9,067) | $(2,727) | $(7,540) |
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND COMPENSATION TO DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
(a) Related Party Transactions
Related party transactions with a significant shareholder, companies controlled by a significant shareholder, companies in which directors are owners, and with directors and officers are as follows: interest expense of $193 and $241 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021; $Nil balances outstanding at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
The Company incurred the above transactions and balances in the normal course of operations.
(b) Compensation of Directors and Key Management Personnel
The remuneration of the Company's directors and other key management personnel $355 and $710 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively (three and six months ended June 30, 2020-$848 and $1,213).
15. REPORTABLE SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company operates primarily in Canada. All the Company's assets are located in Canada, except for assets comprised primarily of Sterling totalling $6,304 as June 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020-$6,609) which are located in the USA. The Company's reportable segments reflect the internal reporting used by the Company's management to report to the chief operating decision maker.
Reportable Segments
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Corporate | ||||
| Red Chris | Polley | Huckleberry | and Others | Total | |
| Reportable segmented revenues | $33,903 | $120 | $325 | $3 | $34,351 |
| Less inter-segment revenues | - | (37) | (97) | (2) | (136) |
| Revenues from external sources | $33,903 | $83 | $228 | $1 | $34,215 |
| Depletion and depreciation | $12,957 | $705 | $307 | $7 | $13,976 |
| Interest expense and other finance expense | $(430) | $(388) | $(345) | $(35) | $(1,198) |
| Net income (loss) | $866 | $(3,161) | $(1,797) | $(983) | $(5,075) |
| Capital expenditures | $23,325 | $136 | $100 | $211 | 23,772 |
| Total assets | $673,001 | $142,778 | $230,483 | $80,143 | $1,126,405 |
| Total liabilities | $224,966 | $50,019 | $68,746 | $1,444 | $345,175 |
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Corporate | ||||
| Red Chris | Polley | Huckleberry | and Others | Total | |
| Reportable segmented revenues | $44,685 | $ - | $389 | $143 | $45,217 |
| Less inter-segment revenues | - | - | (117) | (44) | (161) |
| Revenues from external sources | $44,685 | $ - | $272 | $99 | $45,056 |
| Depletion and depreciation (as restated, | |||||
| Note 3) | $10,193 | $1,227 | $293 | $8 | $11,721 |
| Interest (expense) and other finance (expense) | |||||
| income (as restated, Note 3) | $15 | $(382) | $(436) | $(1,031) | $(1,834) |
| Net income (loss) (as restated, Note 3) | $7,750 | $(3,498) | $(2,999) | $(1,435) | $(182) |
| Capital expenditures | $18,944 | $238 | $23 | $67 | $19,272 |
| Total assets (as restated, Note 3) | $627,108 | $154,290 | $244,170 | $89,821 | $1,115,389 |
| Total liabilities (as restated, Note 3) | $228,467 | $69,943 | $87,485 | $3,244 | $389,139 |
| Mount | Corporate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chris | Polley | Huckleberry | and Others | Total | |
| Reportable segmented revenues | $66,664 | $135 | $721 | $6 | $67,526 |
| Less inter-segment revenues | - | (41) | (216) | (4) | (261) |
| Revenues from external sources | $66,664 | $94 | $505 | $2 | $67,265 |
| Depletion and depreciation | $22,753 | $1,464 | $614 | $14 | $24,845 |
| Interest expense and other finance expense | $(577) | $(729) | $(669) | $(53) | $(2,028) |
| Net (loss) income | $(110) | $(5,707) | $443 | $(2,243) | $(7,617) |
| Capital expenditures | $39,752 | $404 | $128 | $296 | $40,580 |
| Total assets | $673,001 | $142,778 | $230,483 | $80,143 | $1,126,405 |
| Total liabilities | $224,966 | $50,019 | $68,746 | $1,444 | $345,175 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Corporate | ||||
| Red Chris | Polley | Huckleberry | and Others | Total | |
| Reportable segmented revenues | $72,076 | $264 | $797 | $298 | $73,435 |
| Less inter-segment revenues | - | (79) | (239) | (96) | (414) |
| Revenues from external sources | $72,076 | $185 | $558 | $202 | $73,021 |
| Depletion and depreciation (as restated, | |||||
| Note 3) | $18,165 | $2,494 | $591 | $14 | $21,264 |
| Interest (expense) and other finance (expense) | |||||
| income (as restated, Note 3) | $(768) | $(777) | $(870) | $1,779 | $(636) |
| Net (loss) income (as restated, Note 3) | $5,739 | $(6,505) | $(5,880) | $(393) | $(7,039) |
| Capital expenditures | $30,252 | $364 | $44 | $212 | $30,872 |
| Total assets (as restated, Note 3) | $627,108 | $154,290 | $244,170 | $89,821 | $1,115,389 |
| Total liabilities (as restated, Note 3) | $228,467 | $69,943 | $87,485 | $3,244 | $389,139 |
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
Revenue by Geographic Area
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Switzerland | $8,830 | $20,004 | $26,288 | $44,034 | |
| Singapore | 15,729 | 3,728 | 22,040 | 7,089 | |
| China | 9,344 | 13,593 | 18,336 | 13,593 | |
| Australia | - | 7,360 | - | 7,360 | |
| Canada | 312 | 371 | 601 | 945 | |
| $34,215 | $45,056 | $67,265 | $73,021 |
Revenues are attributed to geographic area based on country of customer. In the period ended June 30, 2021, the Company had 5 principal customers totalling 97% of revenues (June 30, 2020 - 5 principal customers totaling 80% of revenues). Each one of these principal customers individually account for more than 10% of the total revenue: 33%, 24%, 14%, 14% and 12% (June 30, 2020- 22%, 21%, 17%, 10% and 10%)
The Company's principal product is copper concentrate (contains copper, gold, and silver) which is sold at prices quoted on the London Metals Exchange and London Bullion Market Association, London gold price. All concentrate production is sold to third party traders and smelters.
Revenue by Major Product and Service
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Copper | $24,711 | $28,593 | $47,700 | $45,096 | |
| Gold | 8,728 | 15,875 | 18,112 | 26,608 | |
| Silver | 464 | 217 | 852 | 372 | |
| Other | 312 | 371 | 601 | 945 | |
| $34,215 | $45,056 | $67,265 | $73,021 |
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, INTEREST RATE AND CREDIT RISK
During the reporting period, the Company examined the various financial instrument risks to which it is exposed and assessed the impact and likelihood of those risks. These risks may include credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and other price risks. Where material, these risks are reviewed and monitored by the Board of Directors.
Capital Risk Management
The Company manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance. The capital structure of the Company consists of equity comprised of share capital, contributed surplus, currency translation adjustment and retained earnings.
Credit Risk
The Company's credit risk is limited to cash, trade and other receivables, and future site reclamation deposits in the ordinary course of business. The credit risk of cash and future site reclamation deposits is mitigated by placing funds in financial institutions with high credit quality.
Liquidity Risk
Cash balances on hand, the projected cash flow from the Red Chris mine are expected to be sufficient to fund the Company's obligations as they come. However, there are inherent risks related to the operation of the Company's mines which could require additional sources of financing.
Liquidity risk is also impacted by credit risk, although the Company considers this risk low.
Currency Risk
Financial instruments that impact the Company's net income and comprehensive income due to currency fluctuations include US dollar denominated cash, trade, and other accounts receivable, reclamation deposits, trade and other payables and debt. If the US Dollar had been 10% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 would have been higher/lower by $1,050.
Provisionally Priced Revenues
As a result of the provisional pricing terms in its sales contracts, the Company is exposed to commodity price risk until final pricing is determined. Therefore, revenues in subsequent periods will be adjusted for any changes to provisionally priced accounts receivables outstanding at period end. Final pricing may be four to five months after the date of shipment and therefore changes in metal prices may have a material impact on the final revenue.
Provisionally priced revenues is comprised of the following:
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional | Provisional | Provisional | ||
| lb/oz | Price per lb/oz | lb/oz | Price per lb/oz | |
| 000's | US$ | 000's | US$ | |
| Copper | 4,998.7 | $4.29 | 7,008.2 | $2.72 |
| Gold | 0.3 | $1,773 | 4.7 | $1,796 |
The following tables summarize the realized and unrealized gains (losses) on provisionally priced sales:
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Gold & Silver | Total | Copper | Gold & Silver | Total | |
| Realized | $2,667 | $(380) | $2,287 | $(847) | $638 | $(209) |
| Unrealized | 175 | (116) | 59 | 430 | 614 | 1,044 |
| Total | $2,842 | $(496) | $2,346 | $(417) | $1,252 | $835 |
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts
17. COMMITMENTS AND PLEDGES
At June 30, 2021, the Company has pledged the following assets for settlement of future site reclamation provisions:
| Future site reclamation deposits included with other assets (Note 6) | $14,359 |
|---|---|
| Mineral property, plant and equipment | 28,370 |
| Letters of credit (Note 7) | 34,364 |
| $77,093 |
18. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company is from time to time involved in various claims and legal proceedings arising in the conduct of its business.
During the third quarter of 2014, a securities class action under section 138 of the Ontario Securities Act was filed against the Company and certain of its directors, officers and others. On September 23, 2020, the Ontario Superior Court denied the Plaintiff leave to proceed with this claim. The Plaintiff has appealed this decision. The Company is of the view that the allegations contained in the claim are without merit and are unlikely to succeed.
During the June 2020 period, a claim from a contractor was filed against the Company and has been submitted to arbitration. The claim is based on a contractor's self-assessment of additional compensation owed for work previously carried out. The Company has denied that any further amounts are owed and is of the view that the allegations contained in the claim are without merit and are unlikely to succeed. The Company has made a counter claim against the contractor for breach of contract and negligent misrepresentations.
The Company has commenced action against its insurance underwriters to recover business interruption losses incurred at the Mount Polley mine. The insurers have filed a statement of defense and a counterclaim. The Company is of the view that the counterclaim is without merit and unlikely to succeed.
19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the reporting period, the Company increased its interest in the Ruddock Creek high grade zinc-lead project to 100% by purchasing the 54.72% interest held by its joint venture partners.

Imperial Metals Corporation 200-580 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6
imperialmetals.com
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