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Quebec Nickel Corp. — Management Reports 2024
Nov 28, 2024
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QUEBEC NICKEL CORP.
INTERIM MD&A – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Background and Corporate Update
This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for Quebec Nickel Corp. (the "Company") is prepared as at November 28, 2024 and should be read in conjunction with the Company's unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the three- and six-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and in conjunction with the Company's March 31, 2024 audited financial statements and related notes. This MD&A is prepared in accordance with section 2.2.1 of National Instrument 51-102, Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102"), which contemplates venture issuers providing quarterly highlights reporting by way of a brief narrative update about the business activities, financial condition, financial performance and cash flow of the Company.
All dollar figures included therein and in the following Quarterly Highlights are quoted in Canadian dollars. Additional information relevant to the Company's activities can be found on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.
The Company's principal business activities include the acquisition and exploration of mineral resource properties. The Company has one exploration property located in the Val d'Or area of Quebec, Canada.
On June 21, 2021, a Prospectus filed by the Company was given final receipt by the British Columbia Securities Commission and on July 2, 2021, the Company's common shares began trading on the CSE under the symbol 'QNI'. On September 13, 2021, the Company's common shares were listed for trading on the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol '71B'.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in the MD&A may constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the Company's business plans focussed on the exploration and development of its mineral property; proposed work programs on its mineral property; costs and timing of future exploration and development activities; timing and receipt of approvals, consents and permits under applicable legislation; use of available funds and ability for the Company to raise additional funds; business objectives and milestones; and adequacy of financial resources. A more detailed discussion of forward-looking statements is included in the Company's Prospectus dated June 21, 2021. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Risks and Uncertainties
Due to the nature of the Company's business and the present stage of development of its business, the Company is subject to significant risks. Readers should carefully consider all such risks. Risk factors include, but are not limited to, limited operating history, speculative nature of mineral exploration, dilution, mineral titles, loss of interest in properties, permits and government regulations, environmental and safety regulations and risks, fluctuating mineral prices, financing risks and competition. A more detailed discussion of these risk factors is included in the Company's Prospectus dated June 21, 2021.
The Company's business may be affected by changes in political and market conditions, such as interest rates, availability of credit, inflation rates, changes in laws, and national and international circumstances. Recent geopolitical events and potential economic global challenges such as the risk of the higher inflation and energy crises, may create further uncertainty and risk with respect to the prospects of the Company's business.
QUEBEC NICKEL CORP.
INTERIM MD&A – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Exploration and Evaluation Property
Ducros Property
On October 6, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Val-d'Or Mining Corporation ("Val-d'Or") for the purchase of 100% interest in a mineral property, referred to as the Ducros Property. The Company issued 358,934 special warrants with a fair value of $0.05 for the purchase of the mineral property. The 358,934 special warrants were subsequently converted, at no additional cost, into 358,934 common shares of the Company.
Subsequent to the initial property purchase agreement with Val-d'Or, additional claims were staked and included in the within the Ducros land package, which now totals 282 mineral claims covering 15,293 hectares located in the Val d'Or area of Quebec, Canada.
On October 30, 2024, the Company provided notice to Val-d Or that it will be returning an aggregate of 237 mining claims.
The Ducros claims are subject to net smelter return royalties and an associated area of interest which includes the additional staked property. Commencing on October 6, 2024, the Company shall pay to Val-d'Or advance minimum yearly royalty payments of $10,000.
During the six-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred the following exploration expenditures on the property:
QUEBEC NICKEL CORP.
INTERIM MD&A – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
| For the three-month periods ended September 30, | Cumulative expenditures through to September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Acquisition Costs | ||||
| Land acquisition | $ - | $ - | $ 211,850 | $ 211,850 |
| Exploration Costs | ||||
| Assays | - | 454,510 | 1,674,127 | 1,580,941 |
| Biochemistry | - | 9,760 | 133,765 | 124,992 |
| Consulting | - | 18,383 | 91,212 | 33,487 |
| Drilling | - | 1,314,092 | 5,169,606 | 4,987,731 |
| Environmental baseline | - | 38,715 | 130,224 | 38,715 |
| Equipment rentals | 1,643 | 101,151 | 933,343 | 902,333 |
| Geochemistry | - | 50,449 | 65,577 | 50,449 |
| Geology | - | 849,886 | 4,094,079 | 3,810,420 |
| Geophysics | - | 57,165 | 1,270,353 | 1,173,721 |
| Lodging and meals | - | 239,806 | 503,983 | 431,116 |
| Metallurgy | - | 55,259 | 128,593 | 55,259 |
| Permits and licenses | 21,140 | 9,163 | 142,749 | 148,364 |
| Supplies and materials | - | 315,886 | 1,304,862 | 1,123,256 |
| Exploration tax credit | - | 14,387 | (1,886,137) | (122,746) |
| 22,783 | 3,499,838 | 13,756,337 | 14,338,038 | |
| Total exploration & evaluation expenditures | $ 22,783 | $ 3,499,838 | $ 13,968,187 | $ 14,549,888 |
Analysis of the Company's Financial Performance and Condition
The following is a summary of the Company's results for the eight most recently completed quarters:
| Revenue | Net Income (Loss) ($) | Income/ (loss) per share ($) | Total Assets ($) | Total Current Liabilities ($) | Working Capital ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | $nil | (125,836) | (0.01) | 15,235,069 | 85,206 | 1,181,676 |
| June 30, 2024 | $nil | (150,008) | (0.01) | 15,431,413 | 155,714 | 1,330,295 |
| March 31, 2024 | $nil | 868,213 | 0.07 | 15,595,066 | 169,359 | 1,435,532 |
| December 31 2024 | $nil | 153,595 | 0.02 | 16,308,081 | 660,057 | 1,724,184 |
| September 30, 2023 | $nil | 55,645 | 0.00 | 16,690,237 | 1,195,808 | 944,541 |
| June 30, 2023 | $nil | 225,905 | 0.02 | 16,428,873 | 1,125,289 | 2,477,490 |
| March 31, 2023 | $nil | (1,065,305) | (0.10) | 17,681,411 | 2,586,665 | 4,044,696 |
| December 31, 2022 | $nil | (232,805) | (0.03) | 17,520,679 | 3,089,575 | 6,273,707 |
| September 30, 2022 | $nil | (399,550) | (0.10) | 9,445,121 | 1,016,826 | 3,066,626 |
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QUEBEC NICKEL CORP.
INTERIM MD&A – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The only material variations are:
(i) the Company reported a loss of $(125,836) for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 compared to a net income of $55,645 for the corresponding three-month period ended September 30, 2023. The net income for the corresponding period was a result of the recognition of a flow-through premium ($490,660) which offset general expenditures.
(ii) the increased loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 can be attributed to a deferred tax expenditure of $1,463,000 because of the Company's renunciation of its flow-through expenditures during the period.
(iii) the Company saw an increase in total assets for the three-month period ended December 31, 2022 that can be attributed to the closing of a private placement for gross proceeds of $8,695,288.
(iv) the increased net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 can be attributed the recognition of share-based payments recognized on the granting of 1,775,000 stock options. The Company also incurred additional professional fees relating to auding and tax matters. The Company also incurred higher travel costs due to investor relations work.
(v) the Company saw a significant increase in assets in the quarter ended December 31, 2022 as the Company issued an aggregate of 27,407,496 common shares for gross proceeds of $8,695,2880. The Company also recognized share-based payment costs of $464,700 as it began securing qualified individuals to manage the business.
Six-month period ended September 30, 2024
The Company reported a loss of $(275,844) for the six-month period ended September 30, 2024 compared to a net income of $281,550 for the corresponding three-month period ended September 30, 2023. The net income for the corresponding period was a result of the recognition of a flow-through premium ($931,035) which offset general expenditures.
A summary of the Company's expenditures is as follows:
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General and administrative expenses were $82,080 (2023 - $98,412) and consisted principally of administrative fees and rent. The increased costs from the previous year can be attributed to many one-time initiatives for various consulting and advisory services.
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Management fees were $141,667 (2023 - $209,835) and includes $66,667 (2023 - $53,333) paid to the CEO of the Company, $nil (2023 - $57,502) paid to the interim CEO, $63,000 (2023 - $75,000) paid or accrued to the CFO and $12,000 (2023 - $24,000) paid to the independent directors.
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Professional fees were $53,182 (FY2023 - $111,589) and were comprised of $41,982 (2023 - $70,751) for accounting and audit fees, $nil (2023 - $838) for legal fees and, $11,200 (2023 - $40,000) for business advisory services. The increase in fees from the prior period can be attributed to business development activities initiated during that time.
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Promotion and marketing costs were $8,756 (2023 - $122,641) and is generally composed of capital market advisory services, website design and news release dissemination costs. Costs have decreased significantly as the Company has scaled back on its promotional activities.
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Share-based payment was $nil (2023 - $135,200). The Company had granted an aggregate of 400,000 stock options to various directors, officers and consultants; the fair value of these options was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
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Transfer agent and filing fees were $22,153 (2023 - $22,215) and consisted of monthly transfer agent, OTC listing and CSE listing fees.
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QUEBEC NICKEL CORP.
INTERIM MD&A – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
- Travel costs were $2,025 (2023 - $17,134). The prior year's expenditures were higher and can be attributed to the costs associated with travel to promotional events, trade shows and site visits.
Three-months ended September 30, 2024
The Company reported a net loss of $125,836 compared to a loss of $225,905 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023. The net income for the corresponding period was a result of the recognition of a flow-through premium ($490,660) which offset general expenditures.
A summary of the Company's expenditures is as follows:
- General and administrative expenses were $44,117 (2023 - $49,830) and consisted principally of administrative fees and rent. The marginal increased costs from the previous year can be attributed to additional activities in the Company during that time.
- Management fees were $48,167 (2023 - $103,334) include $16,667 (2023 - $26,667) paid to the CEO of the Company, $nil (2023 - $29,168) paid to the interim CEO, $25,500 (2023 - $37,500) paid to the CFO and $6,000 (2023 - $10,000) paid to the independent directors.
- Professional fees were $41,682 (2023 - $103,334) and were composed of fees for $30,482 (2023 - $59,251) accounting and audit fees, $nil (2023 - $4,083) for legal fees and $11,200 (2023 - $40,000) for business advisory services.
- Promotion and marketing costs were $492 (2023 - $53,915) and is generally composed of capital market advisory services, website design and news release dissemination costs. Costs have decreased significantly as the Company has scaled back on its promotional activities.
- Share-based payment was $nil (2023 - $135,200). The Company had granted an aggregate of 400,000 stock options to various directors, officers and consultants; the fair value of these options was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
- Transfer agent and filing fees were $13,974 (2023 - $13,094) and consisted of monthly transfer agent, OTC listing and CSE listing fees.
Securities Outstanding
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had 11,534,420 common shares issued and outstanding.
On October 25, 2024, the Company announced and, subsequently on November 13, 2024, closed a private placement offering (the "Offering") raising $250,000 from the sale of 2,000,000 units (the "Units") at $0.125 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one common share (the "Shares") and one-half of one share purchase warrant (the "Warrants") exercisable for a period of two years. Each whole Warrant is exercisable into one Share at a price of $0.225 per Share. The Units were offered to existing shareholders under British Columbia Instrument 45-534 - Exemption from Prospectus Requirement for Certain Trades to Existing Security Holders, and equivalent provisions of applicable securities laws in other jurisdictions of Canada (the "Existing Shareholder Exemption").
As at the date of this MD&A, the Company had 13,534,420 common shares issued and outstanding.
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had 754,182 warrants issued and outstanding.
As at the date of this MD&A, the Company had 1,754,182 warrants issued and outstanding.
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had 85,000 stock options issued and outstanding.
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QUEBEC NICKEL CORP.
INTERIM MD&A – QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
On November 27, 2024, the Company granted an aggregate of 425,000 options to certain directors, an officer and a consultant. The exercise price will be $0.225 per option, will have a term of two years and will vest immediately.
As at the date of this MD&A, the Company had 510,000 options issued and outstanding.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at September 30, 2024, the Company had a cash and cash equivalents balance of $1,079,651 to settle trade liabilities of $85,206. The Company expects to fund future expenditures through the issuance of capital stock. The Company's approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due.
Related Party Transactions
Refer to Note 8 of the September 30, 2024 condensed interim financial statements.
Directors and Officers
As at September 30, 2024 and the date of this MD&A, the directors and officers of the Company are as follows:
David Patterson Director and CEO
Edward Low Director
Hani Zabaneh Director
Ming Jang CFO
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