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Jayden Resources Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2022
Aug 25, 2022
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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JAYDEN RESOURCES INC. INTERIM MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
This interim Management Discussion and Analysis – Quarterly Highlights ("Interim MD&A") has been prepared as of Aug 25, 2022. This interim MD&A updates disclosure previously provided in our Annual MD&A, up to the date of this Interim MD&A, and should be read in conjunction with our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (our "Interim Financial Statements"), our audited Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 (our "Audited Financial Statements") and our Annual MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021 (our "Annual MD&A").
Our Interim Financial Statements have been prepared by management in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and all amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Our accounting policies are described in note 3 of our Audited Financial Statements. Additional information relating to the Company is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Caution on Forward-Looking Information
This MD&A may include forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, such as estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Since forward-looking statements and forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
The forward-looking statements in this MD&A do not include a full assessment or reflection of the unprecedented impacts of the COVD-19 pandemic occurring in the second quarter of 2022 and the ongoing and developing indirect global and regional impacts. It is anticipated that the spread of COVID-19 and the global measures to contain it, will have an impact on the Company, however, it is challenging to quantify the potential magnitude of such impact at this time.
FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDTY
Review of Financial Results
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sept 30, 2021 | |
| Net Income (Net loss) | (640,111) | 34,975 | 43,220 | (158,104) |
| Basic and diluted income (loss) per share | (0.01) | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.00) |
| Total assets | 7,835,990 | 8,081,757 | 9,665,079 | 3,806,703 |
| Working capital | 1,857,989 | 2,512,771 | 2,611,692 | (72,860) |
| Three Months Ended | ||||
| Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sept 30, 2020 | |
| Net loss | (135,717) | (102,463) | (67,311) | (50,770) |
| Basic and diluted loss per share | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.00) |
| Total assets | 1,305,254 | 450,435 | 350,069 | 153,650 |
| Working capital | 927,068 | 268,189 | 272,852 | (64,037) |
During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred a net loss of $640,111 (2021: $135,717). Significant items making up the change in net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 were as follows:
- Unrealized loss on marketable securities was $367,500 (2021: $nil). The Company received 750,000 Optimum shares from the sale of the Harry Property in November 2021. The increase in unrealized loss on marketable securities was due to the change in value of the Optimum shares held.
- Administrative expenses increased to $272,611 (2021: $135,717) as the Company has mainly increased the cost of office overhead including investor relations and marketing fees of $12,500 (2021: $nil), professional fees of $102,819 (2021: $33,503), and regulatory and shareholder services of $61,447 (2021: $22,604).
Operating Activities
The Company's cash used in operating activities for the six-month period was $2,389,759 (2021: $319,141). The significant increase in cash used in operating activities in the six months period ended June 30, 2022 was mainly due to payments to the vendors of the drilling campaign.
Investing Activities
The Company's cash used in investing activities for the six-month period was ($148,567) (2021: $126,544). The Company's principal investing activity is the acquisition and exploration of its resource properties. During the six months period ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred exploration expenditures of $148,567 (2021: $126,544) in the Storm Lake Gold Property.
Financing Activities
The Company's cash inflow provided by financing activities for the six-month period was $nil (2021: $1,018,940). There was no closing of private placements in the six months period ended June 30, 2022; therefore, there was no proceed raised.
Cash Resources and Going Concerns
At June 30, 2022, the Company had $1,526,900 in cash and working capital of $1,857,989. To continue to maintain the property in the future, the Company will have to raise additional equity or form strategic partnerships; however, there cannot be any certainty that additional financing can be raised or strategic partnerships can be found.
OPERATIONS
The Company is principally engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing interests in mining projects. To date, the Company has not generated revenues from its principal activities and is considered to be in the exploration stage.
On September 2, 2021, the Company completed the continuation from the Companies Law (2021 Revision) of the Cayman Islands into the jurisdiction of British Columbia under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) with the intention to increase flexibility, and to reduce administrative costs.
On September 13, 2021, the Company entered into a termination agreement with Teuton and a quitclaim agreement (the "Quitclaim Agreement") with Optimum Ventures Ltd. ("Optimum") whereby the Company agreed with Teuton to terminate its Harry Property option agreement dated September 4, 2020, and simultaneously enter into the Quitclaim Agreement with Optimum allowing Teuton and Optimum to enter into a new option/sale agreement on the property. Under the terms of the Quitclaim Agreement, Optimum issued the Company 750,000 Optimum common shares and paid the Company's existing costs on the project which were $27,000. On November 10, 2021, the transaction was closed.
On February 17, 2021, the Company entered into a property option agreement with three arm's length vendors (the "Optionors") to acquire a 100% interest in the Storm Lake Gold Property located in the Frotet-Evans Greenstone Belt in central Quebec. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company can acquire a 100% interest in the Storm Lake Gold Property by making cash and share payments to the Optionors totaling $750,000 and 6,600,000 postconsolidation common shares respectively. On July 5, 2021, the Company paid $200,000 and issued 2,200,000 shares to the Optionors. On April 5, 2022, the Company issued 2,200,000 shares to the Optionors at the ninemonth anniversary.
As per the recommendations contained in a 43-101F1 Technical Report written for the Company on the Storm Lake property dated August 25, 2021, the Company completed its 2021 phase one exploration program which included sampling/trenching and IP surveys to prepare for the drill program and based on the findings advanced the phase two drill program from 5,000 to 6,000 meters.
The Company has received the results from its 21 hole/4,561 meter diamond drill program on its Storm Lake gold property located in the Frotet-Evans Greenstone Belt in north central Quebec. These results not only confirmed the presence of gold mineralization throughout the property, but it also indicated the presence of structural and formational gold traps with significant grades. The presence of hydrothermal alteration in a felsic environment is also favorable to trigger gold remobilization. The Company had planned up to a 6,000-meter program but cut that short due partly to inclement weather and shortened daylight hours which affected helicopter performance which significantly increased the cost per meter to drill. The savings incurred will be applied to the 2022 drill program which is currently being mapped out.
EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
Storm Lake Gold Property
On February 17, 2021, the Company entered into a property option agreement with three arm's length vendors (the "Optionors") to acquire a 100% interest in the Storm Lake Gold Property located in the Frotet-Evans Greenstone Belt in central Quebec. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company can acquire a 100% interest in the Storm Lake Gold Property by making cash and share payments to the Optionors totaling $750,000 and 6,600,000 post-consolidation common shares respectively.
Upon TSXV approval of the transaction (the "Effective Date"), the Company will pay $200,000 and issue 2,200,000 shares to the Optionors. On the nine (9) month anniversary of the Effective Date an additional 2,200,000 shares will be issued. On the fifteen (15) month anniversary of the Effective Date an additional $300,000 and 2,200,000 shares; and on the thirty (30) month anniversary of the Effective Date a further $250,000.
On July 5, 2021, the Company paid $200,000 and issued 2,200,000 shares to the Optionors. On April 5, 2022, the Company issued 2,200,000 shares to the Optionors at the nine-month anniversary.
Pursuant to the terms of the option agreement, the Company may acquire a 100% interest in the Property by making the following:
| Date | Cash | Shares | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Date (paid and issued) | $200,000 | 2,200,000 | $- |
| Nine month anniversary of the Effective Date (issued) | - | 2,200,000 | - |
| One year anniversary of the Effective Date | - | - | 150,000 |
| Fifteen month anniversary of the Effective Date | 300,000 | 2,200,000 | - |
| Two year anniversary of the Effective Date | - | - | 1,350,000 |
| Thirty month anniversary of the Effective Date | 250,000 | - | - |
| Three year anniversary of the Effective Date | - | - | 1,500,000 |
| $750,000 | 6,600,000 | $3,000,000 |
The schedule below outlines the costs incurred on the Property as at June 30, 2022:
| As at December 312020 | Additions/(Writedowns) | As at December 312021 | Additions/(Writedowns) | As at June 302022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Acquisition | |||||
| Cash payment | - | 200,300 | 200,300 | - | 200,300 |
| Share issuance | - | 2,090,000 | 2,090,000 | 660,000 | 2,750,000 |
| - | 2,290,300 | 2,290,300 | 660,000 | 2,950,300 |
| Cumulative toDecember 31, 2020 | Expendituresduring the period | Cumulative toDecember 31, 2021 | Expendituresduring the period | Cumulative toJune 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Camp construction | - | 242,507 | 242,507 | 14,000 | 256,507 |
| Drilling | - | 1,835,094 | 1,835,094 | (40,197) | 1,794,897 |
| Equipment and supplies | - | 184,651 | 184,651 | - | 184,651 |
| Field expenses | - | 24,771 | 24,771 | 115,038 | 139,809 |
| General administration | - | 171,876 | 171,876 | 10,072 | 181,948 |
| Geological consulting | - | 53,206 | 53,206 | 29,231 | 82,437 |
| Permitting | - | 3,142 | 3,142 | - | 3,142 |
| Surveys and geophysics | - | 24,278 | 24,278 | 20,000 | 44,278 |
| Travel and accommodation | - | 1,691 | 1,691 | 423 | 2,114 |
| Total exploration and evaluation expenditures | - | 2,541,216 | 2,541,216 | 148,567 | 2,689,783 |
| Total acquisition and exploration and evaluation expenditures | 4,831,516 | 5,640,083 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company entered into the following material related party transactions during the following periods:
| As at | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, | December 31, | |||
| Notes | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| $ | $ | |||
| Amounts due to related companies/ directors | ||||
| - David Eaton | (2) | 283,944 | 228,525 | |
| Six Months Ended | ||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||
| Notes | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| $ | $ | |||
| Management services provided by | ||||
| - Baron Global Financial Canada Ltd. | (1) | 60,000 | 60,000 |
(1) Baron Global Financial Canada Ltd provided CFO and corporate advisory services.
(2) Mr. David Eaton, officer of the Company, provided CEO services.
DISCLOSURE OF OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
The following information relates to share data of the Company as at the date of this MD&A:
Share capital
As at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has 50,760,402 and 48,560,402 issued and outstanding common shares respectively.
As at the date of this MD&A, the Company has 50,760,402 issued and outstanding common shares.
Fully diluted securities
| Type of Security | Number | Exercise Price | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrants | 2,999,999 | $0.21 | November 5, 2022 |
| Warrants | 833,334 | $0.21 | January 12, 2023 |
| Warrants | 1,241,584 | $0.66 | June 3, 2023 |
| Warrants | 4,678,520 | $0.80 | November 26, 2023 |
| Total | 9,753,437 |
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE FOR JUNIOR ISSUERS
The Company has incurred the following material cost components:
| Six Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
| $ | $ | |||
| Consulting fees | 96,000 | 84,000 | ||
| Corporate administration | 81,746 | 73,917 | ||
| Investor relations and marketing | 35,000 | - | ||
| Professional fees | 116,057 | 38,997 | ||
| Regulatory and shareholder services | 93,828 | 41,293 | ||
| Exploration and evaluation costs | 148,567 | 126,544 | ||
| 571,198 | 364,751 |
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, $96,000 (2021 - $84,000) in consulting fees was paid in relation to consultants providing corporate communication, administrative and corporate development services to the Company.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, $81,746 (2021 - $73,917) in corporate administration fees was paid in relation to the Company's management fees, general office expenses, meals and entertainment, insurance and travel.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, $35,000 (2021 - $nil) in investor relations and marketing fees was paid in relation to the Company's engaged investor relations services and marketing services to develop investor and public awareness.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, $116,057 (2021 - $38,997) in professional fees was paid in relation to the tax return services, and general corporate affairs.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, $93,828 (2021 - $41,293) in regulatory and shareholder services fees was paid in relation to the Company's regulatory filing fees, shareholder correspondence services.
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, $148,567 (2021 - $126,544) in exploration and evaluation costs was paid in relation to the Company's drilling campaign of the Storm Lake property in Quebec. Reference should be made to the section titled: Exploration and Evaluation Assets.
CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company's capital management objectives are to ensure the Company's ability to continue as a going concern so as to benefit from its operations to provide an adequate return for its shareholders.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it based on the funds available to the Company in order to support the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Company defines capital that it manages as its shareholders' equity. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company's management to sustain future development of the business.
The Company has historically relied on the equity markets to fund the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. In addition, the Company is dependent upon external financings to fund activities. In order to carry out planned exploration and pay for administrative costs, the Company will spend its existing working capital and raise additional funds as needed. The Company will continue to assess new properties and seek to acquire an interest in additional properties if it feels there is sufficient geologic or economic potential and if it has adequate financial resources to do so.
Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable.
The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
COVID-19
Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to predict how significant the impact of COVID-19, including any responses to it, will be on the global economy and the business of the Company or for how long any disruptions are likely to continue. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, rapidly evolving and difficult to predict, including new information which may emerge about COVID-19 and additional actions which may be taken to contain it. Such developments could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow, and exposure to credit risk.
The Company is constantly evaluating the situation and monitoring any impacts or potential impacts to its business.
Subsequent events
There is no subsequent event disclosure.