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Intrepid Metals Corp. — Management Reports 2024
Nov 29, 2024
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Intrepid Metals Corp. Management's Discussion & Analysis For the Period Ended September 30, 2024 Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
GENERAL
The following management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") is intended to supplement and complement the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Intrepid Metals Corp. (the "Company" or "Intrepid") for the nine month period ended September 30, 2024.
All dollar figures presented are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Financial statements and summary information derived therefrom are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").
Management is responsible for the preparation and integrity of the financial statements, including the maintenance of appropriate information systems, procedures and internal controls and to ensure that information used internally or disclosed externally, including the consolidated financial statements and MD&A, is complete and reliable. The Company's Board of Directors follows recommended corporate governance guidelines to ensure transparency and accountability to shareholders. The Board of Directors' audit committee meets with management quarterly to review the consolidated financial statements and the MD&A and to discuss other financial, operating and internal control matters.
The reader is encouraged to review the Company's statutory filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information set forth in this MD&A may involve forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is information that relates to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking information often addresses expected future business and financial performance, and often contains words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", and "intend", statements that an action or event "may", "might", "could", "should", or "will" be taken or occur, or other similar expressions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, statements about anticipated future revenues and expenses, the sufficiency of the Company's working capital, the Company's business objectives and plans, the completion of future financings, and the use of financing proceeds, details of planned exploration activities, the expected results of exploration activities, commodity prices, the timing and amount of future exploration and development expenditures, the availability of labour and materials, receipt of and compliance with necessary regulatory approvals and permits, the estimation of insurance coverage, and assumptions with respect to currency fluctuations, environmental risks, title disputes or claims, and other similar matters, contain forward-looking information. By its nature, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, the following risks: the need for additional financing; risks relating to changes in commodity prices; risks related to current global financial conditions; operational risks inherent in the conduct of exploration and development activities, including the risk of accidents, labour disputes and cave-ins; reliance on key personnel; the potential for conflicts of interest among certain officers, directors or promoters with certain other entities; the absence of dividends; competition; dilution; regulatory risks including the risk that permits may not be obtained in a timely fashion or at all; the impact of government regulations in Canada and the United States; the impact of general economic conditions; changing domestic and international industry conditions; the ability of management to implement its operational strategy; the ability to attract qualified management and staff; regulatory risks; financing, capitalization and liquidity risks, including the risk that the financing necessary to fund operations may not be obtained; risks related to disputes concerning property titles and interests; environmental risks; and the additional risks identified in the "Risk Factors" section of this MD&A.
In addition, forward-looking information is based on various assumptions including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, including that the Company can access financing; the timely receipt of governmental approvals, including the receipt of approval from regulators in jurisdictions where the Company may operate; the timely commencement of operations and the success of such operations; and the ability of the Company to implement its business plan as intended. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on management's beliefs,
Intrepid Metals Corp. Management's Discussion & Analysis For the Period Ended September 30, 2024 Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking information.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Intrepid is a Canadian mining issuer, existing under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and its common shares listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the OTCQB. On April 11, 2022 the Company completed a Change of Business ("COB") Transaction to become a mining issuer.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
The Company has established its Corral Copper Property that combines the previously acquired Excelsior property, the CCCI Properties, the MAN Property and certain other mineral claims. The Corral Copper Property is located approximately 20 miles from the Company's Tombstone South property. The Company intends to utilize modern exploration techniques such as drilling and mapping, combined with historical drill data to advance this property.
On February 13, 2024 the Company announced that drilling has commenced on the Corral Copper Property. The proposed 5,000 metre ("m") drill program is being carried out by Godbe Drilling LLC ("Godbe") and is expected to take four months to complete. The proposed 23 hole diamond drill program started at the Holliday Zone (previously Courtland North), where 7 holes (roughly 1,200m) were planned. The drill will then continued on to the Earp Zone (previously Courtland South), where 5 holes (roughly 900m) were planned and finally to the Ringo Zone (previously Man), where the final 11 holes (roughly 2,900m) were planned.
On April 5, 2024 the Company announced that it entered into an agreement to amend the option agreement dated April 20, 2021 with New Empire Exploration LLC to acquire a 100% interest in the Tombstone South Property located in Arizona. The amendment provides for an extension to complete the required US$500,000 work commitment that was due May 2024 to May 2025, in exchange for the issuance of an additional 100,000 common shares of the Company to the vendor.
On May 28, 2024 the Company announced that its initial drill program on the Corral Copper Property has been completed on time and on budget. A total of 25 holes were drilled within a 3-kilometer-long trend of near surface carbonate replacement ("CRD") and related supergene enrichment oxide copper-gold-silver-zinc mineralization.
The Company has completed 25 diamond drill holes (~4805.7m) within the private lands at Corral Copper including 2959.55m at Ringo, 736.40m at Earp and 1109.75m at Holliday. Intrepid is drill testing a 3.5 by 1.5 km copper-gold-silver-zinc mineralized footprint to demonstrate the potential to host economic CRD, skarn, and related porphyry copper mineralization.
Precious and base metal mineralization at Corral Copper is concentrated in structurally controlled northeast dipping siliciclastic and carbonate sedimentary rocks including (oldest to youngest) Cambrian Bolsa Quartzite, upper-Cambrian Abrigo Limestone, Devonian Martin limestone and Mississippian Escabrosa limestone. The most intense mineralization occurs in the Abrigo Limestone (main host) and Bolsa Quartzite, which are intruded locally by a series of Jurassic (and possibly younger) mineralized intrusions including the Star Hill, Copper Bell and Sniveler porphyries, quartz latite sills, and cross-cutting mineralized breccia bodies.
The Corral Copper Property includes the Holliday, Earp and Ringo zones (northwest to southeast), which are related zones of discontinuously outcropping, locally high grade CRD and skarn related mineralization and associated supergene enrichment mineralization that are interpreted to have formed in the distal porphyry copper geological environment.
As part of the initial 2024 drill program, Intrepid has executed 2959.55m of diamond drilling at Ringo, where near-surface copper-gold-silver-zinc skarn and replacement style mineralization is spatially associated with magnetite and hematite. The Ringo Zone is located at the southern end of a 3km long string of copper-gold-silver-zinc
Intrepid Metals Corp. Management's Discussion & Analysis For the Period Ended September 30, 2024 Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
bearing carbonate replacement bodies. The Ringo Zone measures approximately 900m (northwest to southeast) by 800m (southwest to northeast) and contains favorable Abrigo Limestone (and Bolsa Formation), pre-mineral intrusions, alteration and copper-gold-silver-zinc replacement style mineralization and secondary enriched copper oxide zones that are locally high-grade.
On August 16, 2024 the Company entered into an agreement to amend the option to purchase agreement dated August 24, 2022 with Bronco to acquire a 100% interest in the Mesa Wells Property ("Mesa Property"). The amendment provides for an extension to complete the required US$250,000 work commitment that is due August 24, 2024 to August 24, 2026, in exchange for the issuance of an additional 50,000 common shares of the Company to Bronco.
On September 9, 2024, the Company announced that Mr. Ken Engquist was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Ken Brophy transitioned to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer.
On October 9, 2024, Mr. Matthew Lennox-King was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company.
On October 31, 2024, the Company provided details on new drill targets following the successful completion of its initial drill program at Corral Copper. During and after the completion of the 2024 diamond drill program at Corral, the Company executed several exploration initiatives with the objective of utilizing new exploration data to conduct exploration targeting and subsequent target ranking to establish infill and step-out drill targets and to identify new, stand-alone drill-ready exploration targets. Intrepid completed the first ever ground-based gravity geophysical survey covering key parts of the Ringo and Earp Zones to 1) determine if the mineralization at Corral has an associated gravity response and 2) determine if gravity data can be used to identify new targets outside of the established drill footprint at Corral.
The gravity survey outlined several new drill targets surrounding the Ringo and Earp Zones and has greatly enhanced a pre-existing exploration target (Target 3) located approximately 1 kilometer to the east of the Ringo Zone. Target 3 contains favourable Escabrosa Formation limestones and sericite altered Jurassic intrusions and has copper mineralization at surface. A gravity feature identified by the recent survey is coincident with Target 3 and is now considered a high-priority exploration drilling target that measures 1,000 by 700 meters. Areas directly east and west of the Earp zone will also be drill tested as part of the Phase 2 drill program
OUTLOOK
The Company is evaluating additional drilling and field work at its Corral Copper Property and additional exploration activities and a drill program at its Tombstone South Property for the first quarter of 2025.
For additional information on the Tombstone South Property please refer to the National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report dated effective May 10, 2021 entitled "Technical Report on the Tombstone South Property, Cochise County, Arizona, USA" filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.
Dr. Chris Osterman, P. Geo, a consultant of the Company, is a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Dr. Osterman has reviewed and is responsible for the technical information disclosed in this MD&A as it relates to the Company's mineral properties.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
Results of Operations
Expenses
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred operating expenses of $954,365 (2023 - $346,030) and $5,039,487 (2023 - $1,301,365) representing increases of $608,335 and $3,738,122, respectively. The details of the increased expenses as compared to the prior period are discussed below.
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred exploration and evaluation expenses of $441,101 (2023 - $111,906) and $3,270,102 (2023 - $299,580) representing increases of $329,195 and $2,970,522, respectively. This is due to significant exploration and evaluation expenditures related to the Corral Copper property incurred during the period.
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred personnel costs, including consulting and salaries and benefits, of $187,977 (2023 - $82,471) and $512,264 (2023 - $292,660), representing increases of $105,506 and $219,604, respectively. The increase in personnel costs is due to the increase in operations related to the increased exploration activities.
Marketing and investor relations expenses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 totalled $28,434 (2023 - $36,723) and $269,421 (2023 - $195,292) representing a decrease of $8,289 and increase of $74,129, respectively. The increase in marketing and public relations is due to increased focus of exploration activities on its Corral Copper property.
Share-based payments relate to the fair value of equity instruments over the respective vesting periods. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded share-based payments expenses of $165,964 (2023 - $43,696) and $511,980 (2023 - $130,143), respectively, as a result of stock options and RSUs granted.
The Company incurred professional fees during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 of $91,184 (2023 - $44,340) and $238,684 (2023 - $197,498), respectively, which relate to accounting, audit, tax and legal fees with respect to the Company's strategic objectives.
Regulatory and compliance include costs associated with maintaining a public company. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred regulatory and compliance costs of $12,360 (2023 - $18,904) and $51,134 (2023 - $81,058), respectively. The decreases of $6,544 and $29,924, respectively, are due to a decrease in corporate activities and listing fees during the current period.
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred office and miscellaneous expenses of $13,334 (2023 - $3,383) and $43,201 (2023 - $33,476), respectively. The amounts spent on office expenses have stayed consistent as expected.
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred travel costs of $9,919 (2023 - $958) and $113,063 (2023 - $56,654), respectively. The increase of $56,409 is related to significant travel to the Corral Copper properties and attending mining conferences during the period.
Other items
Interest income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 of $31,021 (2023 - $13,405) and $146,949 (2023 - $51,602), respectively, relates to interest income earned on excess cash on hand and is a function of average cash and cash equivalent balances during the period.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
Exploration and Evaluation Expenditures
The Company incurred the following exploration and evaluation expenditures on its properties during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024:
| Tombstone South | Mesa Wells | Corral Copper | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $ 569 | $ - | $ 7,132 | $ 7,702 |
| Airfare | - | - | 2,676 | 2,676 |
| Data and mapping | - | - | 141,258 | 141,258 |
| Drilling | - | - | 2,363,547 | 2,363,547 |
| Geologist fees | 3,846 | - | 283,968 | 283,968 |
| Geological sampling | - | - | 139,043 | 142,889 |
| Lease and rental | 34,302 | 71,489 | 179,722 | 285,513 |
| Licenses, permits and reports | 8,237 | - | 27,511 | 35,749 |
| Meals | - | - | 2,925 | 2,925 |
| Other travel | 341 | - | 77 | 418 |
| Vehicle | 206 | - | 3,251 | 3,457 |
| $ 47,502 | $ 71,489 | $ 3,151,111 | $ 3,270,102 |
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
| Description | Q3
September 30, 2024
($) | Q2
June 30, 2024
($) | Q1
March 31, 2024
($) | Q4
December 31, 2023
($) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Loss for the period | (921,458) | (2,226,053) | (1,738,765) | (428,150) |
| Loss per share
(basic and diluted) | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.04) | (0.01) |
| | Q3
September 30, 2023
($) | Q2
June 30, 2023
($) | Q1
March 31, 2023
($) | Q4
December 31, 2022
($) |
| Loss for the period | (348,312) | (344,964) | (579,160) | (551,511) |
| Loss per share
(basic and diluted) | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.01) | (0.01) |
Historical quarterly results of operations and loss per share data do not necessarily reflect any recurring expenditure patterns or predictable trends. As the Company has completed the COB Transaction, the source of future revenues would be from the commercialization of a mineral property. The Company's losses increased following the closing of the COB Transaction. With the completion of the COB Transaction, it is expected that the Company's losses will remain at elevated levels as it undertakes exploration expenditures to advance its mineral properties. In addition, with the commencement of the exploration program on the Corral Copper Project, the Company's expenses have increased during the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024. Exploration work was generally completed during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 which resulted in reduced expenditures as compared to the first and second quarter of fiscal 2024. Refer to "Results of Operations" and "Outlook" for additional discussion.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $2,142,073 (December 31, 2023 – $295,243) and working capital of $2,110,999 (December 31, 2023 – $89,044). The increase in working capital of $2,021,955 is a result of increased financing received during the period, net of expenditures related to exploration and evaluation of mineral properties.
As at September 30, 2024, the Company believes its cash and working capital position is not sufficient to sustain operations at current levels for the next 12 months. This assessment is based on the Company's review of the $4,497,663 of cash used in operating activities during the current nine-month period and its forecasted to spend $2,500,000 on additional exploration expenditures for the next twelve-month period. To execute on the Company's exploration plans it will have to raise additional capital through equity or debt financings. To date, the Company's operations have been financed from cash flows from operations, debt financing and equity financing. The Company will continue to identify financing opportunities, including equity issuances, in order to provide additional financial flexibility and execute on the Company's growth plans. While the Company has been successful raising the necessary funds in the past, there can be no assurance it can do so in the future.
The Company's cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are summarized below.
| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash used in operating activities | $ (4,497,663) | $ (1,148,206) |
| Cash used in investing activities | (195,149) | (187,784) |
| Cash provided by financing activities | 6,537,508 | - |
| Change in cash during the period | 1,844,696 | (1,335,990) |
| Effect of foreign exchange on cash | 4,454 | (5,111) |
| Cash, beginning of the period | 295,243 | 2,151,249 |
| Cash, end of the period | $ 2,142,073 | $ 807,828 |
Operating Activities
Cash used in operating activities adjusts loss for the year for non-cash items including, but not limited to, share-based payments and depreciation. Cash used in operating activities also reflects changes in working capital items, such as amounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, which fluctuate in a manner that does not necessarily reflect predictable patterns for the overall use of cash, the generation of which depends almost entirely on sources of external financing to fund operations.
Investing Activities
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company spent $195,149 related to acquisition fees related to the acquisition of mineral properties.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, the Company spent $187,784 related to acquisition fees related to the acquisition of mineral properties.
Financing Activities
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company repaid a promissory note for $53,894 in relation to the acquisition of the Excelsior Property.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company received $6,590,000 in financing related to private placements during the period. Share issuance costs related to this private placement was $147,223.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, 288,750 warrants were exercised for a total of $148,625.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, there were no financing activities.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION INFORMATION
| As at September 30, 2024 | As at December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $ 2,142,073 | $ 295,243 |
| Amounts receivable | 20,578 | 12,882 |
| Prepaid expenses | 242,271 | 149,224 |
| Investment | 1 | 1 |
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 2,226,254 | 1,718,107 |
| Total Assets | $ 4,631,177 | $ 2,175,457 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 243,922 | $ 265,479 |
| Promissory note payable – Short-term | 50,000 | 102,827 |
| Share capital | 21,420,907 | 17,579,981 |
| Obligation to issue shares | - | 95,000 |
| Other equity reserves | 6,503,550 | 2,833,096 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 825 | 825 |
| Deficit | (23,588,027) | (18,701,751) |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 4,631,177 | $ 2,175,457 |
Assets
Cash increased by $1,846,830 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, as described in detail in "Liquidity and Capital Resources".
The balance of amounts receivable increased by $7,696 as at September 30, 2024 compared to as at December 31, 2023, which is explained by the increase in expenses and GST recorded.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, prepaid expenses increased by $93,047 due to the increase in costs related to listing fees, management services deposits, and bonds paid on mineral properties.
As at September 30, 2024 the balance of the investment includes 2,000,000 common shares held of K2 Resources Inc. with a carrying value of $1. The carrying value of the investment continues to be assessed at $1 based on the current market conditions and liquidity risk.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company acquired exploration and evaluation assets of $508,147, increasing the balance to $2,226,254 (December 31, 2023 – $1,718,107).
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased by $21,557 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024 due to the timing of payments to and settlement with third parties.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note agreement with Hybrid Financial Inc. for $50,000, which is non-interest bearing. Any unpaid principal is due October 8, 2022, the maturity date. Any payments made during the year shall be applied to the reduction of principal. As at September 30, 2024, the balance remains unpaid.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company entered into a promissory note agreement with Excelsior Mining Corp. where US$40,000 is payable on or before February 29, 2024 in exchange for the acquisition of the Excelsior Property. This promissory note is non-interest bearing. During the period ended September 30, 2024, this promissory note was repaid in full.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
Shareholders' Equity
Share capital balance increased by $3,840,926 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, due to the issuance of share capital related to the acquisitions of mineral properties, the private placements, and exercise of warrants.
Obligation to issue shares balance decreased by $95,000 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024 as the shares have been issued during the period.
Other equity reserves increased by $3,670,454 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, which is attributable to share-based payment expense on options and RSUs and valuation of warrants issued as part of the private placement during the period.
Deficit increased by the loss for the nine month period ended September 30, 2024 in the amount of $4,886,276.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Company's authorized capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares without par value.
The Company has securities outstanding as follows:
| Security Description | September 30, 2024 | Date of report |
|---|---|---|
| Common shares | 47,557,047 | 47,557,047 |
| Warrants | 23,482,577 | 19,750,702 |
| Stock options | 3,573,000 | 3,973,000 |
| Fully diluted shares | 74,612,624 | 71,280,749 |
Share consolidation
On January 4, 2024, the Company completed a consolidation of its common shares on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for every two pre-consolidation common shares (the "Consolidation"). The effect of the Consolidation has been reflected in these financial statements.
Common share issuances
On January 5, 2024, the Company closed $3,230,000 in gross proceeds from a non-brokered private placement (the "First Offering"). The First Offering included $3,000,000 in proceeds from Leocor Cold Inc. (CSE:LECR) ("Leocor"). The First Offering consisted of:
- The issuance of 7,276,470 units (the "Units"), with each Unit consisting of one common share and one warrant (each a "Warrant") at a price of $0.34 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,474,000. Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one additional common share at a price of $0.40 until January 5, 2026. The Warrants are subject to an acceleration right that allows the Company to give notice of an earlier expiry date if the Company's closing share price on the TSX is equal to or greater than $0.68 for a period of 10 consecutive trading days (the "Acceleration Right").
- The issuance of 2,223,529 pre-funded special warrants units (each a "Special Warrant") at a price of $0.34 per Special Warrant for aggregate gross proceeds of $756,000. Each Special Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire one Unit, for no additional consideration but subject to an exercise limitation such that Leocor may not exercise if it would result in them having beneficial ownership over common shares in excess of 19.9%, for a period of five years from the closing date of the First Offering.
On January 24, 2024, the Company closed $3,370,000 in gross proceeds (the "Second Offering"). The Second Offering consisted of:
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
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The Second Offering consisted of 9,911,765 Units, with each Unit consisting of one common share and one Warrant at a price of $0.34 per Unit. Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one additional common share at a price of $0.45 until two years from the closing date of the Second Offering. (subject to the Acceleration Right).
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In connection with the Second Offering, the Company paid finder's fees of $111,530 in cash and 321,560 in finder's warrants. Each finder's warrant is non-transferable but otherwise has the same terms as the warrants (including the Acceleration Right). All securities issued in the Second Offering are subject to a statutory hold period that expires on May 25, 2024.
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Included in the above Second Offering, certain directors, officers and insiders of the Company and their affiliates participated in the Second Offering and acquired 343,038 Units for proceeds of $116,933:
- King & Bay West Management Corp. – 220,588 units for a total of $75,000
- Accession Management & Consulting Ltd. – 102,450 units for a total of $34,833
- Kenneth Engquist – 20,000 units for a total of $6,800
On January 9, 2024, the Company issued 500,000 common shares on the redemption of 500,000 Restricted Share Units at $0.38 per share.
On February 22, 2024, the Company issued 500,000 common shares at $0.54 per share as well as a cash payment of $25,000 to CCCI pursuant to option to purchase agreement with respect to the Cave Creek Property.
On March 7, 2024, the Company issued 125,000 common shares at $0.68 per share as well as a cash payment of US$40,000 to EMC pursuant to option to purchase agreement with respect to the Excelsior Property.
On March 5, 2024, 48,750 warrants issued as part of a private placement of units completed on April 21, 2022 for gross proceeds of $3,070,500 (the "2022 Offering") were exercised for $0.40 each, for gross proceeds of $19,500.
On March 15, 2024, 60,000 warrants issued as part of the 2022 Offering were exercised for $0.40 each, for gross proceeds of $24,000.
On April 2, 2024, 5,250 broker warrants issued as part of the 2022 Offering were exercised for $0.40 each, for gross proceeds of $2,100.
On April 4, 2024, 25,000 warrants issued as part of the 2022 Offering were exercised for $0.70 each, for gross proceeds of $17,500.
On April 8, 2024, 50,000 warrants issued as part of the 2022 Offering were exercised for $0.70 each, for gross proceeds of $35,000.
On April 18, 2024, 43,500 broker warrants issued as part of the 2022 Offering were exercised for $0.40 each, for gross proceeds of $17,400.
On April 21, 2024, 3,763,125 warrants issued as part of the 2022 Offering, which were originally expiring on this date, have extended its expiration date to October 31, 2024.
On April 29, 2024, 31,250 warrants issued as part of the 2022 Offering were exercised for $0.70 each, for gross proceeds of $21,875.
On May 3, 2024, there was a share issuance of 200,000 common shares at $0.68 per share as well as a cash payment of US$100,000 to the vendor pursuant to the terms of the Tombstone Option Agreement.
On May 29, 2024, 5,000 finders warrants issued as part of the Second Offering were exercised for $0.45 each, for gross proceeds of $2,250.
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Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
On June 7, 2024, 20,000 finders warrants issued as part of the Second Offering were exercised for $0.45 each, for gross proceeds of $9,000.
On August 26, 2024, there was a share issuance of 100,000 common shares at $0.68 per share as well as a cash payment of US$25,000 to Bronco pursuant to the terms of the Mesa Wells Option Agreement.
On September 16, 2024, 2,223,529 Special Warrants issued as part of the First Offering were exercised for 2,223,529 common shares for no consideration.
On February 22, 2023, the Company issued of 749,998 common shares at $0.36 per share to CCCI pursuant to option to purchase agreement with respect to the Cave Creek Property.
On May 5, 2023, the Company issued 50,000 common shares at $0.36 per share to the vendor pursuant to the terms of the Tombstone Option Agreement.
On May 8, 2023, the Company issued 50,000 common shares at $0.28 per share to a vendor for the purchase of additional mining claims situated in Cochise County, Arizona, as part of the Corral Copper Property.
On September 8, 2023, the Company issued 125,000 common shares at $0.36 per share to EMC pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement with respect to the Excelsior Property.
On September 8, 2023, the Company issued 50,000 common shares at $0.36 per share to Bronco pursuant to the option to purchase agreement with respect to the Mesa Property.
On December 11, 2023, the Company issued 1,750,000 common shares at $0.36 per share to MMO pursuant to the option to purchase agreement with respect to the Corral Copper Property.
Stock Options
On February 12, 2024, 1,470,000 stock options were granted with an exercise price of $0.64 and an expiration date of February 12, 2029, which vest evenly every 6 months over 24 months.
On September 11, 2024, 325,000 stock options were granted with an exercise price of $0.42 and an expiration date of September 11, 2029, which vest evenly every 6 months over 24 months.
On November 8, 2023, 75,000 stock options were granted with an exercise price of $0.50 and an expiration date of November 8, 2028, which vest evenly every 6 months over 24 months.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, 125,000 options have been forfeited.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, 172,000 options have been forfeited.
Warrants
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, 7,276,470 Warrants were issued with an exercise price of $0.45 and expiry of January 5, 2026, as part of the First Offering. The fair value of the warrants were recorded as $1,394,825 in other equity reserves.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, 2,223,529 special warrants were issued with an exercise price of $0.45 and expiry of January 5, 2026, as part of the First Offering. The fair value of the warrants were recorded as $426,228 in other equity reserves.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, 9,911,765 Warrants were issued with an exercise price of $0.45 and expiry of January 24, 2026, as part of the Second Offering. The fair value of the warrants were recorded as $1,824,459 in other equity reserves.
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Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, 321,560 broker warrants were issued with an exercise price of $0.45 and expiry of January 24, 2026, as part of the Second Offering. The fair value of the warrants were recorded as $59,190 in other equity reserves.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, 2,223,529 warrants were issued with an exercise price of $0.45 and expiry of January 5, 2026, upon the exercise of the 2,223,529 special warrants, as part of the First Offering.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related parties and related party transactions impacting the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized below and include transactions with the following individuals or entities:
Key management personnel
Key management personnel include those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined that key management personnel consist of executive and non-executive members of the Company's Board of Directors, and corporate officers, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer, President & Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Remuneration attributed to key management personnel for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 can be summarized as follows:
| SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting | $ 293,833 | $ 210,000 |
| Professional fees | 248,447 | 182,458 |
| Salaries and benefits | 42,034 | 44,490 |
| Share-based payments | 396,185 | 13,614 |
| $ 980,499 | $ 450,562 |
Other related party transactions
Transactions entered into with related parties, other than key management personnel and not otherwise disclosed, for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 include the following:
| SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accession Management & Consulting Ltd. | $ 142,167 | $ 75,000 |
| 1495896 B.C. Ltd. | 29,167 | - |
| King & Bay West Management Corp. | 248,447 | 122,536 |
| MJM Consulting Corp. | 122,500 | 60,000 |
| $ 542,280 | $ 257,536 |
Amounts paid to King & Bay West Management Corp. is included in professional fees expenses and amounts paid to Accession Management & Consulting Ltd., 1495896 B.C. Ltd., and MJM Consulting Corp. are included in consulting expenses.
The Company sold the subsidiary Voleo, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries Voleo USA Inc. and Cryptoleo, Inc. to Jay Sujir, who is a director of the Company. Proceeds of the sale of $100 were receivable as at September 30, 2024.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
Accession Management & Consulting Ltd. ("Accession"): Accession is an entity that is controlled by Kenneth Brophy, a director and the COO of the Company. Accession provides consulting and business development services to the Company. These services are provided to the Company on an as-needed basis and are billed based on a monthly amount to the Company. The amounts shown in the table above represent amounts paid and accrued to Accession for the recovery of overhead and third-party costs incurred by Accession on behalf of the Company.
1495896 B.C. Ltd.: 1495896 B.C. Ltd. is an entity that is controlled by Ken Engquist, a director and the CEO of the Company. 1495896 B.C. Ltd. provides consulting and business development services to the Company. These services are provided to the Company on an as-needed basis and are billed based on a monthly amount to the Company. The amounts shown in the table above represent amounts paid and accrued to 1495896 B.C. Ltd. for the recovery of overhead and third-party costs incurred by 1495896 B.C. Ltd. on behalf of the Company.
King & Bay West Management Corp. ("King & Bay"): King & Bay is an entity that is controlled by the Chair of the Company and employs or retains officers and certain consultants of the Company. King & Bay provides administrative, regulatory, legal, finance, and corporate development services to the Company. These services are provided to the Company on an as-needed basis and are billed based on the cost or value of the services provided to the Company. The amounts shown in the table above represent amounts paid and accrued to King & Bay for the services of King & Bay personnel and for overhead and third-party costs incurred by King & Bay on behalf of the Company. The fees for such services were made on terms equivalent to those that King & Bay charges to arm's length parties.
MJM Consulting Corp. ("MJM"): MJM is an entity that is controlled by the Chair of the Company. MJM provides consulting and business development services to the Company. These services are provided to the Company on an as-needed basis and are billed based on a monthly amount to the Company. The amounts shown in the table above represent amounts paid and accrued to MJM for the recovery of overhead and third-party costs incurred by MJM on behalf of the Company. The fees for such services were made on terms equivalent to those that MJM charges to arm's length parties.
Transactions with related parties were in the normal course of operations and were measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed by the related parties. Amounts due to related parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment.
Related party balances
Prepaid expenses
As at September 30, 2024, prepaid expenses include the following paid to a related party:
- King & Bay - $85,000 (December 31, 2023 - $85,000) with respect to a prepaid as part of a management services agreement with the Company.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
As at September 30, 2024, accounts payable and accrued liabilities include the following amounts due to related parties:
- Accession - $nil (December 31, 2023 - $26,250) with respect to the services described above.
- Ken Brophy, COO - $6,995 (December 31, 2023 - $589) with respect to business development expense reimbursements.
- King & Bay - $30,225 (December 31, 2023 - $40,711) with respect to the services described above.
- Mark Morabito, the Chair of the Company - $715 (December 31, 2023 - $2,055) with respect to business development expense reimbursements.
- MJM - $nil (December 31, 2023 - $21,000) with respect to the services described above.
The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment.
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Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, shareholders' equity, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements, and expenses for the periods reported.
Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made at the end of the reporting period, which could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the event that actual results differ from assumptions made, relate to, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) The recoverability of receivables, prepayments and deposits that are included in the consolidated statements of financial position.
(b) The fair value of stock options, warrants and compensation options which requires the estimation of stock price volatility, the expected forfeiture rate and the expected term of the underlying instruments.
(c) The fair value of restricted share units which requires the estimation of the number of awards likely to vest on grant and at each reporting date up to the vesting date.
(d) The fair value of the investment for which a quoted market price in an active market is not available.
(e) The recoverability of deferred tax assets based on the assessment of the Company's ability to utilize the underlying future tax deductions against future taxable income prior to expiry of those deductions.
(f) The assessment of the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and to raise sufficient funds to pay its ongoing operating expenditures and to meet its liabilities for the ensuing year involves significant judgment based on historical experience and other factors, including expectation of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
(g) The classification and allocation of expenses as exploration and evaluation expenditures or operating expenses.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies followed by the Company are set out in Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine month period ended September 30, 2024.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's financial instruments are subject to certain risks.
Credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, amounts receivable and deposits. The risk arises from the non-performance by counterparties of contractual financial obligations. To minimize credit risk, the Company places cash and deposits with high credit quality financial institutions and brokerage firms. The Company's amounts receivable consists mainly of input tax credits due from the Government of Canada. Credit risk is assessed as low.
The maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
Liquidity risk
At present, the Company has no material operating income or cash flows. The Company intends to finance its future requirements through equity issuances. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional financing or obtain it on favorable terms. These material uncertainties may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Liquidity risk is assessed as high.
Market risk
Market risks consist of interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and other price risk. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk and other price risk.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument might be adversely affected by a change in the interest rates. In seeking to minimize the risks from interest rate fluctuations, the Company manages exposure through its normal operating and financing activities. As at September 30, 2024, the Company is not exposed to interest rate risk.
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because they are denominated in currencies that differ from the respective functional currency. The results of the Company's operations are subject to currency transaction and translation risks. The Company holds cash in US Dollars. The Company's main risk is associated with fluctuations in the US Dollar. Assets and liabilities are translated based on the foreign currency translation policy described in Note 3. Financial assets and liabilities held in US Dollars include cash, exploration and evaluation assets and accounts payables and accruals. Foreign exchange risk is assessed as moderate.
Other price risk
Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices, other than those arising from interest rate risk.
The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to equity prices. Equity price risk is defined as the potential adverse impact on the Company's earnings due to movements in individual equity prices or general movements in the level of the stock market. The Company's ability to raise capital to fund operations is subject to risks associated with equity prices.
RISK FACTORS
Readers are cautioned that the risk factors discussed above in this MD&A are not exhaustive. Readers should also carefully consider the matters discussed under the heading, "Forward Looking Information", in this MD&A and under the heading, "Risk Factors", in the Company's Filing Statement dated September 30, 2021 and filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
COMMITMENTS
On April 20, 2021, as amended February 28, 2022 and April 1, 2024, as effective April 29, 2022, the Company entered into the Option Agreement for the Tombstone South Property (the "Tombstone Option Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Tombstone Option Agreement, the vendor has granted the Company the option to acquire a 100% direct interest in the Tombstone South Property through the direct acquisition of the Tombstone
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
South Property by making the following cash and Share payments, and incurring the following minimum work commitments (all dollar amounts are United States dollars):
| Year | Cash Consideration | Share Consideration | Minimum Work Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2022 (Closing date) | US$10,000 (paid) | 40,000 (issued) | - |
| 1st Anniversary | US$30,000 (paid) | 50,000 (issued) | US$175,000 |
| 2nd Anniversary | US$100,000 (paid) | 200,000 (issued) | - |
| 3rd Anniversary | US$100,000 | 150,000 | US$1,500,000 |
| 4th Anniversary | US$100,000 | 150,000 | US$1,500,000 |
| 5th Anniversary | US$500,000 | - | - |
| TOTAL | US$840,000 | 590,000 | US$3,175,000 |
The Company shall also grant the vendor a 1.5% Net Smelter Royalty ("NSR") over the Tombstone South Property. One third of the NSR may be repurchased by the Company for a cash payment of $500,000. The Company shall have a right of first refusal on the sale of the NSR by the vendor.
In relation to the 1st Anniversary Minimum Work Commitment requirement of US$175,000, the Company has satisfied the minimum work commitment threshold.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company and the vendor for the Tombstone South Property, entered into an amending agreement to provide for an extension to complete the required US$500,000 work commitment that was due May 2024, to May 2025, which was originally US$1,000,000, in exchange for the issuance of an additional 100,000 common shares of the Company, to be issued during 2024. The effects of the amendment are reflected in the table above.
Mesa Well Property (Laramide Prophyry Belt, Arizona, USA)
The Company entered into an option to purchase agreement with Bronco Creek Exploration, Inc. ("Bronco") for the option to acquire a 100% direct interest in the Mesa Property through the direct acquisition of the Mesa Property by making the following cash and Company share payments, and incurring the following minimum work commitments (all dollar amounts are United States dollars):
| Year | Cash Consideration | Share Consideration | Minimum Work Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2022 | US$20,000 (paid) | 50,000 (issued) | - |
| 1st Anniversary | US$25,000 (paid) | 50,000 (issued) | - |
| 2nd Anniversary | US$25,000 (paid) | 100,000 (issued) | - |
| 3rd Anniversary | US$25,000 | 50,000 | US$500,000 |
| 4th Anniversary | US$55,000 | 50,000 | US$750,000 |
| 5th Anniversary | US$200,000 | 50,000 | US$750,000 |
| TOTAL | US$350,000 | 350,000 | US$2,000,000 |
The Company granted Bronco a 2% NSR over the Mesa Property.
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
On August 16, 2024 the Company entered into an agreement to amend the option to purchase agreement dated August 24, 2022 with Bronco to acquire a 100% interest in the Mesa Property. The amendment provides for an extension to complete the required US$250,000 work commitment that is due August 24, 2024 to August 24, 2026, in exchange for the issuance of an additional 50,000 common shares of the Company to Bronco.
Corral Copper Property (Cochise County, Arizona, USA)
The Corral Copper Property is comprised of the Excelsior Property, the CCCI Properties, the Sara Claim Group and the MAN Property.
Excelsior Property (Cochise County, Arizona, USA)
On August 24, 2022, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Excelsior Mining Corp. ("EMC") for the option to acquire a 100% direct interest in the Excelsior Property through the direct acquisition of the Excelsior Property by making the following cash and Company share payments (all dollar amounts are United States dollars):
| Year | Cash Consideration | Share Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2022 | US$30,000 (paid) | 125,000 (issued) |
| 12 months from closing date (August 2023) | - | 125,000 (issued) |
| 18 months from closing date (February 2024) | US$40,000 (paid) | 125,000 (issued) |
| TOTAL | US$70,000 | 375,000 |
The US$40,000 payment was recorded as a promissory note payable. The share consideration portion of the promissory note agreement was calculated using the share price on the date the promissory note was entered into, which was $0.34 on August 24, 2022. $85,000 was recorded as an obligation to issue shares.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company made a payment of US$40,000 and issued 125,000 common shares to EMC and completed the acquisition of the Excelsior Property.
Cave Creek Copper Inc. Properties (Cochise County, Arizona, USA)
On February 14, 2023, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (the "CCCI Agreement") with Cave Creek Copper Inc. ("CCCI") and its shareholders to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of CCCI. CCCI holds certain exploration properties located in the Courtland-Gleeson area of Cochise County, Arizona (the "CCCI Properties"). The terms of the CCCI Agreement give Intrepid the option to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of CCCI in return for certain cash and common shares and exploration expenditure commitments. The consideration is as follows and all dollar values are Canadian dollars:
Intrepid Metals Corp.
Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
| Time Period | Cash Consideration | Share Consideration | Minimum Work Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2023 | $50,000 (paid) | 750,000 (issued) | - |
| 6 months | $50,000 (paid) | - | - |
| 1st Anniversary | $25,000 (paid) | 500,000 (issued) | $100,000 |
| 2nd Anniversary | $395,000 | 500,000 | $150,000 |
| 3rd Anniversary | $150,000 | 1,750,000 | $150,000 |
| TOTAL | $670,000 | 3,500,000 | $400,000 |
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company made a payment of $25,000 and issued 500,000 common shares to CCCI.
Sara Claim Group Properties (Cochise County, Arizona, USA)
On April 24, 2023 the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Bailey Agreement") for an additional 22 unpatented lode mining claims (the "Sara Claim Group") from Clive Bailey. The new acquisition adds an additional 472.5 acres (191 hectares) to the Company's land package in the area. To complete the acquisition the Company paid the vendor US$10,000 and issued 50,000 common shares for 100% of the Sara Claim Group property.
MAN Property (Cochise County, Arizona, USA)
On September 11, 2023, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (the "MAN agreement") with Mining and Mineral Opportunity Ltd. ("MMO") to acquire a 100% interest in the MAN Property (the "MAN Property"). The terms of the MAN Agreement give Intrepid the option (the "MAN Option") to acquire a 100% interest in the MAN Property in return for certain cash and common share payments to MMO. The consideration is as follows and all dollar values are United States dollars:
| Time Period | Cash Consideration | Share Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| TSXV Approval | $200,000 (paid) | 1,750,000 (issued) |
| 1st Anniversary | $100,000 | 1,250,000 |
| 2nd Anniversary | $1,000,000 | 1,250,000 |
| 3rd Anniversary | $960,000 | 1,750,000 |
| TOTAL | $2,260,000 | 6,000,000 |
There is a 1.0% NSR granted under the terms of the MMO Agreement. 50% of the NSR may be repurchased for US$1,000,000 thereby reducing it to 0.5%. If the Company completes a Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Property, it will make a US$250,000 payment to MMO and the MAN Option will be deemed to be partially exercised and 51% of the earned interest will automatically vest in the Company.
In addition, if the Company issues shares at a price below US$0.24, then any unissued shares owing to MMO will be adjusted by a proportional amount that represents the additional dilution calculated using the number of shares that would have been issued at US$0.24 price and the number of shares actually issued in the applicable transaction. This adjustment shall not apply to issuances under equity compensation plans or for asset or company acquisitions. Instead of issuing additional shares as a result of this adjustment, at each milestone payment date the Company shall instead make an additional cash payment calculated using the amount of additional shares multiplied by the issue price of the shares that triggered the adjustment.
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Management's Discussion & Analysis
For the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Date Prepared: November 29, 2024
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The following reportable events occurred subsequent to the nine month period ended September 30, 2024:
On October 9, 2024, 400,000 stock options were granted with an exercise price of $0.38 and an expiration date of October 10, 2029, which vest evenly every 3 months over 12 months.
On October 31, 2024, 3,731,875 warrants with an exercise price of $0.70 expired.
APPROVAL
The Board of Directors of the Company has approved the disclosure contained in this MD&A.