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Madoro Metals Corp. — Management Reports 2021
Jun 29, 2021
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MADORO METALS CORP.
Management Discussion & Analysis Form 51-102F1
As at and for year ended February 28, 2021
Suite 1450 – 789 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 1H2 Tel : (604) 681-1568 / Fax: (604) 681-8240 / TF: 1-877-377-6222 Email: [email protected] Website: www.madorometals.com
June 25, 2021
OVERVIEW
The following management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") is a review of the operations, current financial position and outlook for Madoro Metals Corp. (the "Company") and should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020; including the notes thereto (the "Financial Statements"), copies of which are filed on the SEDAR website: www.sedar.com.
All dollar figures included herein and in the following discussion and analysis are quoted in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
The financial information in this MD&A is derived from the Company's Financial Statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Information provided in this MD&A, including financial information extracted from the Financial Statements, is the responsibility of management. This MD&A may contain forward looking statements based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding events or results that may prove to be inaccurate as a result of risk factors beyond its control. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from the expected results.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS
Madoro Metals Corp. (formerly known as Megastar Development Corp.) (the 'Company') incorporated in British Columbia on September 24, 1984, is an exploration stage public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. On January 21, 2021, Megastar Development Corp. changed its name to Madoro Metals Corp. The Company is assessing its mineral properties and has not yet determined whether these properties contain reserves that are economically recoverable. The recoverability of amounts shown for mineral properties is dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves and confirmation of the Company's interest in the underlying properties, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to satisfy the expenditure requirements under mineral property agreements and to complete the development of the properties, and upon future profitable production or the sale thereof.
On August 24, 2018, the Company incorporated a subsidiary, Minera Mazateca, S.A. de C.V. ("Minera Mazateca" or "Subsidiary"), under the laws of the United Mexican States.
The Company is listed as a Tier 2 mining exploration issuer. The Financial Statements present the consolidated operations of the Company and its subsidiary. The Company is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico (via its subsidiary) and Quebec, Canada. At February 28, 2021, the Company had no revenue producing operations and has an accumulated deficit of $5,606,366 (February 29, 2020 - $5,363,522) since its inception. The Company has working capital of $667,179 (February 28, 2020 - $239). During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement financing in the gross amount of $926,800 (see also "Liquidity and Capital Resources"). The Company will periodically have to raise funds to continue operations and, although it has been successful in doing so in the past, there is no assurance it will be able to do so in the future.
During and after the year ended February 28, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant and negative impact to the economy. The Company continues to monitor and assess the impact on its business activities. During the operating year, the Company was impacted by having to temporarily suspend exploration activities on its properties in Mexico but is currently re-engaging with local communities in order to fully resume exploration activities. The full impact is uncertain, and it is difficult to reliably measure the extent of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on future financial results.
The Financial Statements have been prepared with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business rather than through a process of forced liquidation. The operations of the Company were exclusively funded by the issuance of share capital. The issuance of additional equity securities by the Company may result in significant dilution to the equity interests of current shareholders. The Company's future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including operating costs, the current capital market environment and global market conditions.
The head office, and principal address of the Company is Suite 1450, 789 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1H2. The Company's registered and records address is at the corporate solicitor's office, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, 2900 – 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0A3.
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
MINERAL INTERESTS
RAMA DE ORO Project, Oaxaca, Mexico
On May 9, 2018, and as amended on August 10, 2020, the Company entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Rama de Oro Project, located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
The Project lies to the northwest of and borders the La Calavera and Cobre Grande Cu-Zn porphyry-skarn projects in east-central Oaxaca. It also lies to the north of the WNW-ESE San José structural zone defined by Gold Resource Corporation (http://www.goldresourcecorp.com/exploration.php). The Project is hosted by caldera-related Tertiary volcanic rocks (e.g. El Aguila model) crosscut by hydrothermal veining inferred to be related to late-stage granitic magmatism locally exposed as dikes and underlying the adjacent 'Nueve Puntos' mountain.
Access to the Project is provided by a two-lane paved highway from Oaxaca City followed by improved dirt roads from Santiago Matatlán to the western side of the project area. Numerous dirt farm roads and paths afford access to majority of the project area. Oaxaca City, Santiago Matatlán, and San Pablo Villa de Mitla are local sources of skilled workers, water, and power for the project.
To date, exploration work at Rama de Oro has consisted of reconnaissance geological mapping and rock-chip sampling. This work has outlined a 4 (four) square-kilometer zone of quartz veining, silicification, and clay alteration of volcanic rocks inside and near the eastern margin of a Miocene caldera. Several rock samples assayed anomalous values of gold, silver, arsenic, mercury, and antimony, suggesting that the present-day surface represents high structural levels of a precious metal system.
To earn the 100% interest, the Company is required to make total cash payments of US$35,000, issue a total of 2,900,000 common shares of the Company, and incur total work expenditures of US$350,000 over a two-year period as follows:
- i. Pay US$35,000 (paid) and issue 1,100,000 common shares (issued) to the optionor within 15 days following the execution of the agreement, approved by TSX-V Exchange.
- ii. Issue 600,000 common shares (issued) to the optionor and incur US$150,000 in work expenditures (incurred $127,773 (US$98,464) as of February 28, 2021) on or before the first anniversary of the agreement (May 9, 2019).
- iii. Issue 1,200,000 common shares (issued on May 15, 2020) to the optionor and incur US$200,000 in work expenditures on or before May 09, 2022 (as amended on August 10, 2020 for a cash consideration of US$7,500 ($10,116) which was paid on August 12, 2020).
A 2% net smelter return royalty is payable to the optionor, of which the Company has the right to purchase 1% of the royalty at any time for US$1,650,000.
All securities to be issued in connection with the transactions are subject to a hold period of 4 months and one day from their date of issuance.
Work on this project is currently paused pending community agreement for access. The Company has recently re-entered negotiations for access and permission for drill permitting and has engaged a community relations consultant for this purpose.
In a May 14, 2020 resolution published in Mexico's Official Gazette, Mexico's Secretary of Health defined mining and related activities as 'essential activities' that were allowed to re-open under government defined protocols. Although Mexico technically re-opened on June 1, 2020, local municipalities and communities have issued their own closure orders which precluded work and travel during the period. Most recently, communities in the project areas have largely to wholly re-opened, but this remains on a case-by-case basis subject to local decisions. The project area does not currently fall under COVID-19 restrictions beyond basic recommended health protocols.
The Company has recently re-entered negotiations for access and permission for drill permitting and has engaged a community relations consultant for this purpose.
YAUTEPEC Project, Oaxaca, Mexico
On June 1, 2018, and as amended on August 10, 2020, the Company entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Yautepec Project, located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
The Yautepec Project comprises 4,861 hectares of Tertiary volcanic rocks highly prospective for hosting epithermal precious metal mineralization similar to that in the nearby producing Arista and Switchback mines at Gold Resources El Aguila project (20 km to the WNW) and Chesapeake Gold's La Gitana project (8 km to the east-southeast). The Yautepec project lies along a prominent northwest-southeast structural trend defined by small volcanic centers which include numerous identified Au-Ag prospects as identified in regional mapping by the Mexican Geological Survey (Servicio Geológico Mexicano (SGM)), none of which have been systematically explored by modern methods. The mapped altered rocks along this trend are part of a nearly 100 kilometer-long structural volcanic corridor that extends from the San Jose mine (Fortuna Silver) to the northwest, to Chesapeake Gold's Gitana project to the southeast. Outside of areas of active mining, the region
has seen little to no systematic exploration, and the Yautepec project is inferred to represent one of the most prospective segments of the trend.
Three periods of geologic mapping and rock chip sampling have been completed to date. This work has identified volcanic caldera-related features which include rhyolite domes, breccias, and volcanic tuffs along a 22-kilometer trend. Evidence for a strongly developed epithermal system with the potential to host precious and base metal deposits in veins is found along at least 8.4 kilometers of this trend as evidenced by the presence of quartz veins and intrusive dike rocks, and fossil carbonate and silica hot springs deposits (travertine and sinter). Geochemical results from 321 rock chip samples reveal modest to strong anomalies in Au, Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn, Mo. As, Ba, Hg, Se, Te, and Tl as reported in news releases dated July 16 and August 22, 2019.
Two periods of reconnaissance field work were carried out in 2020 in the southern portion of the Yautepec project where the Company has maintained continuous community access. Preliminary laboratory results from surface rock sampling in this area were not considered material, and a second round of samples is currently in the laboratory pending results. No work was conducted in the principal northern portion of the project area (the subject of Yautepec news releases to date) owing to ongoing negotiations for a new community agreement for access. A community relations consultant is being used for the purpose of formal negotiations.
To earn the 100% interest, the Company is required to make total cash payments of US$5,000, issue a total of 1,550,000 common shares of the Company, and incur total work expenditures of US$310,000 over a three-year period as follows:
- i. Pay US$5,000 (paid) and issue 200,000 common shares (issued) to the optionor within 15 days following the execution of the agreement, approved by the TSX-V.
- ii. Issue 450,000 common shares (issued) to the optionor and incur US$40,000 work expenditures (incurred) on or before the first anniversary of the agreement (June 1, 2019).
- iii. Issue 900,000 common shares (issued on June 1, 2020 with a fair value of $45,000) to the optionor and incur US$80,000 work expenditures (incurred) on or before the second anniversary of the agreement (June 1, 2020).
- iv. Incur US$190,000 work expenditures on or before December 1, 2021 (as amended on August 10, 2020 for a cash consideration of US$2,500 ($3,372) which was paid on August 12, 2020). As of February 28, 2021, the Company had incurred $247,710 (US$184,469) in work expenditures.
A 2% net smelter return royalty is payable to the optionor, of which the Company will have the right to purchase 1% of the royalty at any time for US$1,650,000.
All securities to be issued in connection with the transactions will be subject to a hold period of 4 months and one day from their date of issuance.
Cerro Minas
Successful negotiations were reached with Gunpoint Exploration Ltd. ('Gunpoint'), and its subsidiary, Minera CJ Gold S.A. de C.V., to acquire an inlier tenement ('Cerro Minas'; 899 hectares), per an agreement dated September 30, 2019. Under the terms of such Agreement, the Company may earn a 100% interest in Cerro Minas by paying Gunpoint US$100,000 and issuing 800,000 common shares as follows:
- i. US$10,000 (paid $13,200 October 25, 2019) and 100,000 shares (issued on October 23, 2019) on the effective date of the agreement (October 23, 2019);
- ii. US$20,000 (paid October 22, 2020) and 150,000 shares (issued on October 19, 2020) on the first anniversary of the effective date of the agreement (October 23, 2020);
- iii. US$30,000 and 250,000 Shares on the second anniversary of the effective date of the agreement (October 23, 2021); and
- iv. US$40,000 and 300,000 Shares on the third anniversary of the effective date of the agreement (October 23, 2022).
Gunpoint shall retain a 1.5% Net Smelter Returns Royalty on the Property, of which the Company may purchase, at any time, 0.5% for US$1,000,000. The agreement was approved by the TSX-V on October 21, 2019 subject to Gunpoint satisfying certain conditions, specifically: (a) Gunpoint having delivered to the Company (and to Mazateca) all reports and other filings regarding the Property which were required to be filed by CJ Gold under applicable laws (including, notably, the Ley Minera and the regulations adopted thereunder), and (b) having paid all outstanding fees and having provided written evidence of same to the Company (and to Mazateca). All conditions were met as of October 23, 2019.
The Cerro Minas property contains multiple areas of polymetallic (Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn) skarn mineralization as documented in previous work by Gunpoint Exploration Ltd and visually confirmed by the Company prior to entering into the aforementioned agreement. The Company plans to conduct confirmation field work and drill target identification and permitting in 2021.
All securities to be issued in connection with the transactions will be subject to a hold period of 4 months and one day from their date of issuance.
In a May 14, 2020 resolution published in Mexico's Official Gazette, Mexico's Secretary of Health defined mining and related activities as 'essential activities' that were allowed to re-open under government defined protocols. Although Mexico technically re-opened on June 1, local municipalities and communities have issued their own closure orders which precluded work and travel during the period. Most recently, communities in the project areas have largely to wholly re-opened, but this remains on a case-by-case basis subject to local decisions. The project area does not currently fall under Covid-19 restrictions beyond basic recommended health protocols.
The Company has recently re-entered negotiations for access and permission for drill permitting and has engaged a community relations consultant for this purpose.
MAGDALENA Project, Oaxaca, Mexico
On June 1, 2018, and as amended on August 10, 2020, the Company entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Magdalena Project, located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
The Magdalena Project comprises a single 480-hectare property in the central portion of the Oaxaca Au-Ag polymetallic epithermal belt in the Sierra Madre del Sur, Mexico, 20 kilometers east-northeast of Gold Resource Corporation's producing Au-Ag-base metal Arista-Switchback Mine, and 22 kilometers south of the Company's Yautepec project. Extensive felsic tuffs mapped by the Mexican Geological Survey (SGM) are interpreted by Mr. David Jones as a caldera setting similar to that of both the nearby Gold Resource Corporation mine area and the Company's recently acquired Rama de Oro Project. Historical sampling of strongly clay- and silica-
altered rocks at Magdalena reported values up to 0.705 g/t Au, 15.2 g/t Ag, 2700 ppm As, 53 ppm Bi, 357 ppm Cu, 12,780 ppm Hg, 38 ppm Mo, 2730 ppm Pb, and 147 ppm Zn. The area of coincident metals anomalies, clay and silica alteration, sulfate (gypsum) deposition, and minor rhyolite diking, lies along a prominent NW-SE structural trend (SGM mapping) adjacent to an inferred caldera margin. The presence of various types of chalcedonic and vuggy silica, elevated pathfinder metals (Hg, As), and extensive sulfate deposition (gypsum) indicates exposures at the highest levels of an anomalous Au-Ag-base metal system with excellent exploration potential.
Two periods of geologic mapping and rock chip geochemical sampling were completed during the second half of 2019, as reported in a Company news release dated December 5, 2019. This work identified characteristics of a significant epithermal system developed within and along the structural boundary of a partially defined Tertiary caldera system. Strong epithermal alteration was mapped along a minimum 1.7 km E-W structural trend that shows sheeted quartz veining and silicification in conjugate NNW to NNE-NE structural sets. The setting is the eastern structural margin of the caldera where it intersects a prominent regional E-W structural trend. Approximately 4,100 square meters of silicified bladed calcite textures were mapped within a larger area of strong and sheeted quartz veining. Geochemical sampling result highlights include two samples above 3.00 g/t gold, 12 samples above 1.00 g/t gold, and 54 samples above 0.20 g/t gold from a quartz veined area of approximately 375 meters E-W by 190 meters N-S. Mound-like silica forms within 250 meters of this area are interpreted as silicified stromatolites related to a fossil hot springs system, this suggesting that the entire vertical extent of the potential 'bonanza' grades , if present, may be conserved at depth.
No field work was conducted during the year 2020 owing first to a lack of community permission and later to extended closures owing to Covid-19 restrictions. The community has recently re-opened, and formal negotiations for access are being conducted using a contracted community relations consultant.
To earn the 100% interest, the Company is required to make total cash payments of US$5,000, issue a total of 1,550,000 common shares of the Company, and incur total work expenditures of US$310,000 over a three-year period as follows:
- i. Pay US$5,000 (paid $6,529) and issued 200,000 common shares on August 8, 2018 (issued),
- ii. Issue 450,000 common shares (issued) to the optionor and incur US$40,000 work expenditures (incurred) on or before the first anniversary of the approval date (June 1, 2019).
- iii. Issue 900,000 common shares (subsequently issued on June 1, 2020) to the optionor and incur US$70,000 work expenditures (incurred) on or before the second anniversary of the approval date (June 1, 2020).
- iv. Incur US$120,000 work expenditures on or before December 1, 2021 (as amended on August 10, 2020 for a cash consideration of US$2,500 ($3,372) which was paid on August 12, 2020). As of February 28, 2021, the Company has incurred $82,534 (US$65,126) of work expenditures.
The Company shall also pay, for and on behalf of Minera Zalamera, all cash payments to be made to the Concession holder for a total amount of $50,000 (paid) over an 18-month period and the granting of a 1% net smelter returns royalty.
A 2% net smelter returns royalty is payable to the optionor, of which the Company has the right to purchase 1% at any time for US$1,650,000.
All securities to be issued in connection with the transactions will be subject to a hold period of 4 months and one day from their date of issuance.
In a May 14, 2020 resolution published in Mexico's Official Gazette, Mexico's Secretary of Health defined mining and related activities as 'essential activities' that were allowed to re-open under government defined protocols. Although Mexico technically re-opened on June 1, local municipalities and communities have issued their own closure orders which precluded work and travel during the period. Most recently, communities in the project areas have largely to wholly re-opened, but this remains on a case-by-case basis subject to local decisions. Community access negotiations are ongoing. The project area does not currently fall under COVID-19 restrictions beyond basic recommended health protocols.
The Company has recently re-entered negotiations for access and permission for drill permitting and has engaged a community relations consultant for this purpose.
RALLEAU Property, Quévillon, Quebec:
The Company has a 100% interest in the Ralleau property located within the Abitibi greenstone belt approximately 40 km east of Quévillon, Quebec. Previous mapping and sampling have identified anomalous Cu-Zn Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) style mineralization and alteration on the property. Several untested airborne INPUT geophysical anomalies occur within felsic volcanic rocks from which anomalous base metal values have been returned in surface sampling. As of the date of this report, the Ralleau property comprises 59 contiguous mineral claims covering approximately 3,324 hectares.
From 2006 to 2010, the Company has completed the following exploration work in a number of successive programs:
- x 75 km of line cut grid
- x ground magnetic and deep EM surveys
- x 1,545.7 meters (5 holes) of diamond drilling
- x trenching and channel sampling
- x 1,457-line km of helicopter-borne VTEM Survey spaced at 75-meter intervals that identified a total of forty-nine anomalies of which eight were classified as Priority One
- x Preliminary ground-proofing of VTEM anomalies together with minor mapping and prospecting
On April 5, 2017, the Company entered into an option agreement with DeepRock Minerals Inc. ("optionee") on the Company's wholly owned Ralleau Property. Under the terms of the option agreement and as amended on March 15, 2018 (1st Amending Agreement), on June 30, 2018 (2nd Amending Agreement), on April 20,, 2020 (3rd Amending Agreement), and on March 12, 2021 (4th Amending Agreement) the optionee will be deemed to have exercised its option to acquire a 50% interest in the property by making a payment of $100,000 in cash, issuing 1,700,000 common shares of the Company and exploration expenditure of $250,000. With the payment of $50,000 on March 24, 2021, the Company has met all its obligations and has acquired a 50% interest in the property.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| Fiscal year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 2,369,473 | 1,171,280 | 672,372 |
| Mineral exploration and evaluation assets | 1,614,075 | 1,031,941 | 403,945 |
| Working Capital | 667,179 | 239 | 55,409 |
| Shareholder's equity | 2,281,316 | 1,032,269 | 459,481 |
| Revenues | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Net loss | (242,844) | (501,867) | (302,501) |
| Loss per share | (0.004) | (0.012) | (0.010) |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company had a comprehensive loss of $242,844 for the year ended February 28, 2021 (February 29, 2020 – comprehensive loss of $501,867). The Company's significant operating expenses included the following:
- x Accounting and audit fees of $49,495 (2020 $50,429)
- x Consulting fees of $162,132 (2020 $68,227)
- x Insurance of $9,408 (2020 $8,721)
- x Legal of $2,024 (2020 $10,310)
- x Management fees of $108,000 (2020 $92,000)
- x Property investigation of $15,266 (2020 $Nil)
- x Rent of $12,000 (2020 $11,000)
- x Share-based payments of $55,922 (2020 $140,406)
- x Investor relation and promotion of $2,899 (2020 $6,909)
- x Shareholder information of $10,415 (2020 9,450)
- x Transfer agent and filing fees of $24,606 (2020 $27,795)
- x Loss on provision of VAT taxes receivables of $42,625 (2020 $Nil)
During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Company had loss on foreign exchange of $11,093 (2020 – $14,603), unrealized gain on marketable securities of $218,251 (2020 – loss of $55,050) and realized gain on marketable securities of $47,427 (2020 - $Nil).
Accounting and audit fees of $49,495 (2020 - $50,429) consist of expenses relating to the Company's financial recording and reporting activities. The accounting fees was comparatively similar to the year ended February 28, 2021. Please also refer to "Transactions with Related Parties."
Consulting fees of $162,132 (2020 – $68,227) relate to fees paid to consultants for the Company's, marketing, business development, financing advisory and corporate secretarial services (see "Transaction with Related Parties"). These general consulting expenses cannot be directly attributed to any particular project and have therefore been expensed as general consulting. The increase in the current year in comparison to the previous year is due to increased expenditures for financial advisory marketing and corporate awareness consulting services.
Management fees of $108,000 (2020 - $92,000) consist of payments made to the companies controlled by the CEO and CFO as discussed under the heading "Transactions with Related Parties." The increase in the current year in comparison to the previous year is due to increases in compensation rates to both the CEO and CFO.
Property investigation of $15,266 (2020 - $Nil) related to the payments made by the Company to investigate potential mineral property acquisitions. These expenses were incurred at the preliminary analysis stage, therefore, may or may not result in the development of exploration and evaluation asset. Accordingly, these were not capitalized.
Share-based payments of $55,922 (2020 - $140,406) relates to the vesting of share options issued to consultants pursuant to the Company's Share Option Plan. These share options were issued during the year ending February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020 respectively.
Investor relations and promotion of $2,899 (2020 - $6,909) relates to maintaining the current projects and promoting the Company. The decrease in the expenses during the current year is pursuant to the lesser number of investor relations activities conducted during the year due to COVID.
Shareholder information expenses of $10,415 (2020 - $9,450) relates to expenditure in connection with maintaining communication with the shareholders through web hosting and news release. These expenses were similar in the current year in comparison to the previous year.
Transfer agent and filing fees of $24,606 (2020 - $27,795) relates to expenditures in connection with share capital activities and reporting of the Company. Transfer agent and filing fees during the current year was comparatively similar to the last year.
The loss on provision of amounts receivable of $42,625 (2020 - $Nil) relates to the provision taken against recoverable amounts of value added tax in the Mexican subsidiary. The Company is not expected to pursue the recovery of these tax amounts.
The net loss during the current year was lower than the last year. The decrease is mostly attributable to lower share-based compensation and realized and unrealized gain on marketable securities, partially offset by increase in consulting, management fees and loss on provision of amounts receivable.
| Exploration expenditure incurred during the year ended February 28, 2021 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rama de Oro Project | Magdalena Project | Yautepec Project | ||||||
| Oaxaca, Mexico | Oaxaca, Mexico | Oaxaca, Mexico | Total | |||||
| Assays and testing | - | 1,014 | 7,743 | 8,757 | ||||
| Consulting fees | 2,998 | 16,042 | 110,760 | 129,800 | ||||
| License and taxes | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Staking fees | 50,787 | 8,963 | 10,043 | 69,793 | ||||
| Exploration costs | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Misc. | - | 1,421 | 14,347 | 15,768 | ||||
| Rent | - | 960 | 3,473 | 4,433 | ||||
| Travel | 262 | 787 | 1,573 | 2,622 | ||||
| Total | 54,047 | 29,187 | 147,939 | 231,173 |
The Company incurred following exploration expenditures during the years ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020:
| Exploration expenditure incurred during the year ended February 29, 2020 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rama de Oro Project | Magdalena Project | Yautepec Project | |||||||
| Oaxaca, Mexico | Oaxaca, Mexico | Oaxaca, Mexico | Total | ||||||
| Assays and testing | - | 18,576 | 21,413 | 39,989 | |||||
| Consulting fees | 10,672 | 140,924 | 102,016 | 253,612 | |||||
| License and taxes | - | - | 21,660 | 21,660 | |||||
| Staking fees | 58 | 16,675 | - | 16,733 | |||||
| Geology and exploration costs | - | - | 33,965 | 33,965 | |||||
| Supplies and miscellaneous | 126 | 11,596 | 5,885 | 17,607 | |||||
| Rent | - | 5,075 | 7,077 | 12,153 | |||||
| Travel | 816 | 2,497 | 9,964 | 13,278 | |||||
| Total | 11,672 | 195,344 | 201,980 | 408,996 |
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's operating results from the last eight quarters are summarized as follows:
| Three months ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2021 | November 30, 2020 | August 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | |||||
| Net loss | (12,152) | $ | (72,808) | $ | (91,402) | $ | (66,482) | |
| Loss per share | (0.000) | $ | (0.001) | $ | (0.002) | $ | (0.001) | |
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| February 29, 2020 | November 30, 2019 | August 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (123,610) | $ | (76,064) | $ | (201,604) | $ | (100,589) |
| Loss per share | $ | (0.003) | $ | (0.001) | $ | (0.006) | $ | (0.004) |
The increased net loss in the quarter ended August 31, 2019 compared with the quarter ended May 31, 2019 was primarily due to the issuance of share-based payments during the period. Other expenses were comparable to the prior quarter.
The decrease in the net loss in the quarter ended November 30, 2019 compared with the quarter ended August 31, 2019 was primarily due to the decrease in the share-based payment and accounting and auditing fees expense. Other expenses were comparable to the prior quarter.
The increase in the net loss in the quarter ended February 29, 2020 compared with the quarter ended November 30, 2019 was primarily due to the increase in accounting and auditing fees and consulting fees expense. Other expenses were comparable to the prior quarter.
The decrease in the net loss in the quarter ended May 31, 2020 compared with the quarter ended February 29, 2020 was primarily due to the decrease in consulting fees and accounting and auditing fees expense. Other expenses were comparable to the prior quarter.
The increase in the net loss in the quarter ended August 31, 2020 compared with the quarter ended May 31, 2020 was primarily due to the increase in consulting fees due to increased market research activities and sharebased compensation expense.
The decrease in the net loss in the quarter ended November 30, 2020 compared with the quarter ended August 31, 2020 was primarily due to the decrease in consulting fees due to limited market research activities conducted during the quarter; and transfer agent and filing fees due to various filings made during the quarter ended August 31, 2020 offset partially by an increase in the unrealized gain on marketable securities due to mark to market valuation as at November 30, 2020. Other expenses were comparable to the prior quarter.
The decrease in the net loss in the quarter ended February 28, 2021 compared with the quarter ended November 30, 2020 was primarily due to the decrease in consulting fees due to limited market research activities conducted during the quarter and loss on write-off of Mexican VAT, and realized gain on partial sale of marketable securities during the quarter.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As at February 28, 2021, the Company had net working capital of $667,179 (February 29, 2020 – net working capital of $239) and cash and cash equivalents of $468,804 (February 29, 2020 - $52,384). The Company anticipates increases in property expenditures, share capital activities and consulting fees as the Company increases its activities to meet project exploration obligations. General and administrative expenses, management fees and other expenses are expected to remain the same over the next quarters. Based on its current commitments, the Company expects to spend in excess of US$312,000 over a period of 2 (two) years for significant expenditures required on projects in Mexico and as dictated by option agreements for these projects (See MINERAL PROPERTIES section of this report). The Company has enough funds to support property, compliance and general and administrative expenses for the current fiscal year but may require additional financing to fulfill project expenditure requirements for the next fiscal year.
Share transactions after February 28, 2021
Subsequent to the year ended February 28, 2021, 6,807,500 of the outstanding warrants were exercised for an aggregate proceeds of $658,350.
Share transactions during the year ended February 28, 2021
On April 20, 2020, the Company amended the Ralleau project option agreement dated April 5, 2017 with DeepRock Minerals Inc. ("DeepRock"). The parties have extended the due date on the final cash payment of $75,000 from April 5, 2020 to December 31, 2020. In consideration of the extension, DeepRock has agreed to issue the Company an additional 300,000 common shares on or before April 23, 2020 (received on April 23,
2020 with a fair value of $4,500), bringing the total to 2,000,000 common shares of DeepRock owned by the Company. All other remaining requirements under the option agreement have been fulfilled.
On April 23, 2020, pursuant to the option agreement dated April 5, 2017 with DeepRock, the Company received an aggregate of 500,000 common shares of DeepRock, valued at $7,500.
On May 15, 2020, pursuant to the option agreement dated May 9, 2018 for the Rama de Oro project entered into with Paradex Inc., the Company issued an aggregate of 1,200,000 common shares valued at $108,000.
On June 1, 2020, pursuant to the option agreement dated June 1, 2018 for the Yautepec project entered into with Paradex Inc., the Company issued an aggregate of 900,000 common shares valued at $45,000.
On June 1, 2020, pursuant to the option agreement dated June 1, 2018 for the Magdalena project entered into with Paradex Inc., the Company issued an aggregate of 900,000 common shares valued at $45,000.
On June 17, 2020, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement financing in the amount of $926,800 (the "Placement"). Under the terms of the Placement, the Company issued 11,585,000 units at a price of $0.08 per unit. Each unit comprises one common share in the capital of the Company and one-half of one nontransferable share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant will allow the holder to purchase an additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.12 for a period of 24 months.
On June 24, 2020, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an independent advisor, pursuant to which the Company granted 444,000 stock options. The options are exercisable for a period of 36 months from grant date to purchase common shares of the Company at a price of $0.11 per share.
On June 24, 2020, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a second independent advisor, pursuant to which the Company granted 224,000 stock options. The options are exercisable for a period of 24 months from grant date to purchase common shares of the Company at a price of $0.11 per share.
On October 19, 2020, pursuant to the option agreement with respect to the Cerro Minas property, the Company issued 150,000 common shares for $19,500.
During the year ended February 28, 2021, an aggregate of 1,952,500 share warrants were exercised for a total value of $195,250.
Cash Flow Activities:
Year ended February 28, 2021:
Cash balances increased by $416,420 during the year ended February 28, 2021 and decreased by $124,722 during the year ended February 29, 2020.
During the year ended February 28, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $461,110 compared to cash used in operating activities of $406,336 during the year ended February 29, 2020. The change in cash flows from operating activities as compared to the prior year was due to decreased expenses during the current year as management took precautionary steps to conserve cash resources pursuant to the uncertainty in relation to COVID-19. During the year ended February 29, 2021 expenses were higher because of the increased expenses associated with the newly acquired properties (acquired during the year ended February 29, 2019).
Cash used in investing activities during the year ended February 28, 2021 was $238,939 compared to cash used in investing activities of $403,635 during the year ended February 29, 2020. The amounts consist of exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred on the Company's Rama De Oro Project, Magdalena Project, and Yautepec Project. The change in cash flows from investing activities as compared to the prior year was due to reduced activities on the mineral properties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cash provided by financing activities during the year ended February 28, 2021 was $1,116,469 compared to the cash provided by financing activities if $685,249 during the year ended February 29, 2020. The significant increase in the inflow of cash from financing activities is related to the private placement completed in June 2020.
| Number of shares | Share capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, February 28, 2019 | 30,496,716 | $5,238,678 |
| Private placements | 11,210,000 | 624,117 |
| Options exercised | 825,000 | 71,135 |
| Warrants exercised | 50,000 | 5,000 |
| Share issued for exploration and evaluation assets | 1,600,000 | 249,000 |
| Balance, February 29, 2020 | 44,181,716 | $6,187,930 |
| Share issued for exploration and evaluation assets | 3,150,000 | 319,500 |
| Shares issued for Private placement | 11,585,000 | 921,219 |
| Shares for exercise of warrants | 1,952,500 | 195,250 |
| Balance, February 28, 2021 | 60,869,216 | $7,623,899 |
Outstanding Share Data
As of the date of this report, there were 67,676,716 common shares, 5,232,500 warrants, and 2,893,000 stock options outstanding.
FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
During the quarter ended February 28, 2021, the Company had a net loss of $12,152 compared to a net loss of $123,610 for the quarter ended February 29, 2020. The operational expenses consist of accounting and audit fees of $29,000 (2020 - $27,166), depreciation expenses of $27 (2020 - $8), the legal fees of $280 (2020 – $336), insurance expenses of $2,187 (2020 - $2,363), consulting fees of $26,173 (2020 - $31,512), management fees of $27,000 (2020 - $27,000), office, telephone and miscellaneous expenses of $Nil (2020 - $839), rent expenses of $2,000 (2020 - $3,000), shareholder information expenses of $4,069 (2020 – $4,425), transfer agent and filing fees of $7,918 (2020 - $6,440), and investor relations and promotion expenses of $Nil (2020 - $1,265) . The Company also received $2 interest income (2020 - $71).
During the quarter ended February 28, 2021, the Company recognized loss on foreign exchange of $11,000 (2020 - $6,564), unrealized loss on marketable securities of $56,626 (2020 - $1,750), realized gain on marketable securities of $47,427 (2020 - $Nil), and loss on write-off of amounts receivable of $2,785 (2020 - $Nil).
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as at February 28, 2021 or as of the date of this report.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The amounts due to/from related parties are amounts due to the directors and officers. The balances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no specific terms for repayment. These transactions are in the normal course of operations and have been valued in the Financial Statements at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
As at February 28, 2021, $39,770 (February 29, 2020 - $78,032) was due to directors and officers of the Company.
| February 28, 2021 | February 29, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company controlled by the CEO–Dusan Berka | $5,250 | $13,000 |
| Company controlled by the CFO -Zara Kanji | 10,200 | 18,600 |
| Company controlled by the Corporate Secretary - | ||
| Kelly Pladson | 2,625 | - |
| Company controlled by a Director -David Jones | 21,695 | 46,432 |
| $39,770 | $78,032 |
During the year ended February 28, 2021 and 2020, the Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
| Year Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2021 | February 29, 2020 | |||||
| Expenses paid or accrued to directors of the Company,senior officers and companies with common directors: | ||||||
| Management fees | $ | 108,000 | $ | 92,000 | ||
| Professional fees | 18,951 | 21,613 | ||||
| Consulting fees | 51,497 | 35,755 | ||||
| Mineral exploration consulting | 68,355 | 144,978 | ||||
| Share based payments | - | 123,689 | ||||
| $ | 246,803 | $ | 418,035 |
Management fees for the year ended February 28, 2021 included $60,000 paid to Chief Executive Officer of the Company (2020 - $50,000) and $48,000 paid to Chief Financial Officer of the Company (2020 – $42,000)
Professional fees for the year ended February 28, 2021 included $18,951 accounting fees paid to the Company controlled by CFO of the Company (2020 - $21,613).
Consulting fees for the year ended February 28, 2021 included $30,000 paid to the Corporate Secretary, $13,247 paid to a company controlled by David Jones, Director, and $8,250 paid to Brian Ostroff, Director (2020 - $30,000 paid to the Corporate Secretary, $5,755 paid to a Company controlled by David Jones, Director, and $Nil to Brian Ostroff).
Mineral exploration consulting for the year ended February 28, 2021 included $68,355 of consulting fees related to the mineral exploration activities paid to a company controlled by David Jones, Director (2020 - $144,978).
During the year ended February 29, 2020, 1,850,000 stock options, which are exercisable at $0.05 with an estimated fair value of $123,689 were granted which includes 450,000 options to CEO, 200,000 options to CFO, 450,000 to David Jones, Director, 300,000 to Robert Archer, Director, 300,000 to Paul A. Smith, Director and 150,000 to Kelly Pladson, Corporate secretary of the Company.
During the year ended February 29, 2020, 825,000 stock options were exercised at $0.05 which includes 300,000 options by CEO, 125,000 option by CFO, 200,000 options by Paul A. Smith, Director and Jonathan M. Rich, former director for aggregate proceeds of $41,250, with a fair value adjustment of $29,885 posted against stock option reserves.
During the year ended February 28, 2021, the Company paid $16,590 to a company controlled by David Jones, Director, to amend the option agreement with respect of Yautepec, Magdalena, and Rama de Oro property.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
For a detailed summary of the Company's significant accounting estimates, the readers are directed to Note 3 of the Financial Statements that are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES INCLUDING INITIAL ADOPTION
For a detailed summary of the Company's significant accounting policies, the readers are directed to Note 3 of the Financial Statements that are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company believes that the following risks and uncertainties may materially affect its success.
Limited Operating History
The Company has no history of business or mining operations, revenue generation or production. The Company was incorporated on September 24, 1984 and has yet to generate a profit from its activities. The Company is subject to all of the business risks and uncertainties associated with any new business enterprise, including the risk that it will not achieve its growth objective. The Company anticipates that it may take several years to achieve positive cash flow from operations.
Exploration, Development and Operating Risks
The exploration for and development of minerals involves significant risks, which even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. Few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. There can be no guarantee that the estimates of quantities and qualities of minerals disclosed will be economically recoverable. With all mining operations, there is uncertainty and, therefore, risk associated with operating parameters and costs resulting from the scaling up of extraction methods is tested in pilot conditions. Mineral exploration is speculative in nature and there can be no assurance that any minerals discovered would result in an increase in the Company's resource base.
The Company's operations are subject to all of the hazards and risks normally encountered in the exploration, development and production of minerals. These include unusual and unexpected geological formations, rock falls, seismic activity; flooding and other conditions involved in the extraction of material, any of which could result in damage to, or destruction of, mines and other producing facilities, damage to life or property, environmental damage and possible legal liability. Although precautions to minimize risk will be taken, operations are subject to hazards that may result in environmental pollution and consequent liability that could have a material adverse impact on the business, operations and financial performance of the Company.
Fluctuating Mineral Prices
The economics of mineral exploration are affected by many factors beyond the Company's control, including commodity prices, the cost of operations, and variations in the grade of minerals explored. Depending on the price of minerals, it may be determined that it is impractical to continue the mineral exploration operation.
Regulatory Requirements
The current or future operations of the Company require permits from various governmental authorities, and such operations are and will be governed by laws and regulations governing exploration, development, production, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, site safety and other matters. Companies engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties generally experience increased costs and delays in development and other schedules as a result of the need to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permits. There can be no assurance that all permits which the Company may require for the facilities and conduct of exploration and development operations will be obtainable on reasonable terms or that such laws and regulation would not have an adverse effect on any exploration and development project which the Company might undertake.
Failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements may result in enforcement actions, including orders issued by regulatory or judicial authorities causing operations to cease or be curtailed, and may include corrective measures requiring capital expenditures, installation of additional equipment or remedial actions. Parties engaged in exploration and development operations may be required to compensate those suffering loss or damage by reason of the exploration and development activities and may have civil or criminal fines or penalties imposed upon them for violation of applicable laws or regulations. Amendments to current laws, regulation and permits governing operations and activities of mineral companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the Company and cause increases in capital expenditures or exploration and development costs or require abandonment or delays in the development of new properties.
Financing Risks and Dilution to Shareholders
The Company will have limited financial resources, no operations and no revenues. If the Company's exploration program on its properties is successful, additional funds will be required for the purposes of further exploration and development. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be available on favorable terms or at all. It is likely such additional capital will be raised through the issuance of additional equity, which will result in dilution to the Company's shareholders.
Title to Properties
Acquisition of title to mineral properties is a very detailed and time-consuming process. Title to, and the area of, mineral properties may be disputed. The Company cannot guarantee that title to the Property will not be challenged or impugned. Mineral properties sometimes contain claims or transfer histories that examiners cannot verify. A successful claim that the Company, as the case may be, does not have title to the properties could cause the Company to lose any rights to explore, develop and mine any minerals on that property, without compensation for its prior expenditures relating to such property.
Competition
There is competition within the mining industry for the discovery and acquisition of properties considered to have commercial potential. The Company will compete with other mining companies, many of which have greater financial, technical and other resources than the Company, for, among other things, the acquisition of minerals claims, leases and other mineral interests as well as for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and other personnel.
Reliance on Management and Dependence on Key Personnel
The success of the Company will be largely dependent upon on the performance of the directors and officers and the ability to attract and retain key personnel. The loss of the services of these persons may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and prospects. The Company will compete with numerous other companies for the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and contractors. There is no assurance that the Company can maintain the service of its directors and officers, or other qualified personnel required to operate its business. Failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on the Company and its prospects.
No Mineral Reserves or Mineral Resources
The properties in which the Company holds an interest are considered to be early exploration stage properties and no mineral reserve or mineral resource estimates have been prepared in respect of the properties. Mineral reserves are, in the large part, estimates and no assurance can be given that the anticipated tonnages and grades will be achieved or that the indicated level of recovery will be realized. Reserve estimates for properties that have not yet commenced production may require revision based on actual production experience. Market price fluctuations of metals, as well as increased production costs or reduced recovery rates, may render mineral reserves containing relatively lower grades of mineralization uneconomic and may ultimately result in a restatement of reserves. Moreover, short-term operating factors relating to the mineral reserves, such as the need for orderly development of the ore bodies and the processing of new or different mineral grades may cause a mining operation to be unprofitable in any particular accounting period.
Environmental Risks
The Company's exploration and appraisal programs will, in general, be subject to approval by regulatory bodies. Additionally, all phases of the mining business present environmental risks and hazards and are subject to environmental regulation pursuant to a variety of international conventions and federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations. Environmental legislation provides for, among other things, restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with mining operations. The legislation also requires that drill holes and facility sites be operated, maintained, abandoned and/or reclaimed to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory authorities. Compliance with such legislation can require significant expenditures and a breach may result in the imposition of fines and penalties, some of which may be material. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner expected to result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines and liability and potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs.
Governmental Regulations and Processing Licenses and Permits
The activities of the Company are subject to Canadian and provincial approvals, various laws governing prospecting, development, land resumptions, production taxes, labor standards and occupational health, mine safety, toxic substances and other matters. Although the Company believes that its activities are currently carried out in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations, no assurance can be given that new rules and regulations will not be enacted or that existing rules and regulations will not be applied in a manner that could limit or curtail production or development. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations and activities of exploration and mining, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a material adverse impact on the business, operations and financial performance of the Company. Further, the mining licenses and permits issued in respect of its projects may be subject to conditions which, if not satisfied, may lead to the revocation of such licenses. In the event of revocation, the value of the Company's investments in such projects may decline.
Local Resident Concerns
Apart from ordinary environmental issues, work on, or the development and mining of, the properties could be subject to resistance from local residents that could either prevent or delay exploration and development of the properties.
Conflicts of Interest
Certain directors and officers of the Company will be engaged in, and will continue to engage in, other business activities on their own behalf and on behalf of other companies (including mineral resource companies) and, as a result of these and other activities, such directors and officers of the Company may become subject to conflicts of interest. The British Columbia Business Corporations Act ("BCBCA") provides that in the event that a director has a material interest in a contract or proposed contract or agreement that is material to the issuer, the director must disclose his interest in such contract or agreement and refrain from voting on any matter in respect of such contract or agreement, subject to and in accordance with the BCBCA. To the extent that conflicts of interest arise, such conflicts will be resolved in accordance with the provisions of the BCBCA.
Uninsurable Risks
Exploration, development and production operations on mineral properties involve numerous risks, including unexpected or unusual geological operating conditions, rock bursts, cave-ins, fires, floods, earthquakes and other environmental occurrences. It is not always possible to obtain insurance against all such risks and the Company may decide not to insure against certain risks as a result of high premiums or other reasons. Should such liabilities arise, they could have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations and financial condition and could cause a decline in the value of the Company shares. The Company does not intend to maintain insurance against environmental risks.
Litigation
The Company and/or its directors may be subject to a variety of civil or other legal proceedings, with or without merit.
Public Health Crisis
During and after the year ended February 28, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant and negative impact to the global economy. The Company continues to monitor and assess the impact on its business activities. So far, the Company has been impacted by having to hold exploration activities on its properties. The full impact is uncertain, and it is difficult to reliably measure the extent of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on future financial results.
In a May 14, 2020 resolution published in Mexico's Official Gazette, Mexico's Secretary of Health defined mining and related activities as 'essential activities' that were allowed to re-open under government defined protocols. Although Mexico technically re-opened on June 1st, local municipalities and communities have issued their own closure orders which precluded work and travel during this period. Most recently, communities in the project areas have largely to wholly re-opened, but this remains on a case-by-case basis subject to local decisions. The project areas do not currently fall under COVID-19 restrictions beyond basic recommended health protocols. Community work access negotiations are ongoing.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections of events, revenues, income, future economic performance or management's plans and objectives for future operations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of terminology such as "may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements made in this MD&A include statements about the Company's business plans; the costs and timing of its developments; its future investments and allocation of capital resources; success of exploration activities; requirements for additional capital; government regulation of mining operations. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including: general economic and business conditions, fluctuations in worldwide prices and demand for minerals; our lack of operating history; the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions or economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; possible variations in grade and or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labor disputes or other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining government approvals or financing or incompletion of development or construction activities, any of which may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
While these forward-looking statements and any assumptions upon which they are based are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of the Company's business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of Canada, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
In connection with Exemption Orders issued in November 2007 by each of the securities commissions across Canada, the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company will file a Venture Issuer Basic Certificate with respect to the financial information contained in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the audited annual consolidated financial statements and respective accompanying MD&A.
In contrast to the certificate under National Instrument ("NI") 52-109 (Certification of Disclosure in Issuer's Annual and Interim Filings), the Venture Issuer Basic Certification includes a 'Note to Reader' stating that the CEO and CFO do not make any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financing reporting, as defined in NI 52-109.
FINANCIAL AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Fair values
Per IFRS 7, a three-level hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in making fair value measurements is required. The three levels of fair value hierarchy are as follows:
- a) Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- b) Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly; and
- c) Level 3 Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data.
Financial Instrument Risks
The following table outlines the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy described above. Assets and liabilities are classified in entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
| Assets | As at February 28, 2021 | As at February 29, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $468,804 | $52,384 |
| Amounts receivable | 7,949 | 9,947 |
| Marketable securities | 264,376 | 34,275 |
| Accounts payablesand accrued liabilities | (38,385) | (60,979) |
| Due to related parties | (39,770) | (78,032) |
| Total | $662,974 | $(42,405) |
The Company's cash and cash equivalents, and marketable securities are valued using quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets, and therefore are classified as Level 1.
The fair value of amounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to related parties approximates their carrying values due to their short term to maturity.
The Company's financial instruments are exposed to certain financial risks, including credit risk, interest rate risk, market risk, liquidity risk and currency risk.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counter party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligation. The Company's exposure to credit risk includes cash, cash equivalents and receivables. The Company reduces its credit risk by maintaining its bank accounts at large international financial institutions.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management's ability to raise required funding through future equity issuances. The Company manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows from operations and anticipating any investing and financing activities. Management and the Board of Directors are actively involved in the review, planning and approval of significant expenditures and commitments. As at February 28, 2021, the Company had a net working capital of $667,179 (February 29, 2020 – $239). The payment terms for accounts payable and accrued liabilities from vendors are generally 30 days or due on receipt.
Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and commodity and equity prices. The Company's marketable securities bear market price risk. The maximum exposure to this risk is equal to the carrying value of the investment.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company is exposed to risks associated with the effects of fluctuations in the prevailing levels of market interest rates. The Company has no significant interest rate risk. As of February 28, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents balance of $468,804 (February 29, 2020 - $52,384) of which $11,004 was in a term deposit, earning interest at a rate of 0.05% per annum (Note 4). The Company had no interest-bearing debt.
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 Company does not hedge its exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on fluctuations related to amounts payable and Mexican property expenditures that are denominated in US dollars and Mexican pesos. A 10% fluctuation in the Mexican peso against the Canadian dollar will affect comprehensive loss for the period by approximately $3,232.
OTHER MATTERS
Legal proceedings
The Company is not aware of any legal proceedings.
Contingent liabilities
At the date of report, management was unaware of any outstanding contingent liability relating to the Company's activities.
PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS
The Company had no proposed transactions.
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE FOR VENTURE ISSUERS WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT REVENUE
Detailed listings of general and administrative expenses and exploration expenditures are provided in the Financial Statements of the Company.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Additional disclosure of the Company's material documents, information circular, material change reports, new release, and other information can be obtained on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
APPROVAL
The Audit Committee of the Company has approved the disclosure contained in this Management Discussion and Analysis. A copy will be provided to anyone who requests it.
On Behalf of Management,
"Dusan Berka"
Dusan Berka, P. Eng. President, CEO and Director
June 25, 2021