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Searchlight Resources Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
May 27, 2021
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SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC.
Interim Financial Statements
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared by Management of Searchlight Resources Inc. and have not been reviewed by the Company’s auditors
SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC. Interim statements of financial position (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
| March 31, | June 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash | 1,458,733 | 883,717 |
| Marketable securities (Note 3) | 164,471 | 274,118 |
| Amounts receivable | 76,306 | 17,044 |
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | 62,090 | 35,110 |
| Total current assets | 1,761,600 | 1,209,989 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Mineral properties (Note 4) | 218,569 | 233,569 |
| Total assets | 1,980,169 | 1,443,558 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 186,003 | 50,271 |
| Loans payable (Note 6) | 97,500 | 97,500 |
| Flow-through share premium (Note 13) | 11,126 | 66,472 |
| Total current liabilities | 294,629 | 214,243 |
| Shareholders’ equity (deficit) | ||
| Share capital (Note 7) | 24,178,101 | 22,842,383 |
| Contributed surplus | 9,346,401 | 9,058,164 |
| Deficit | (31,838,962) | (30,671,232) |
| Total shareholders’equity | 1,685,540 | 1,229,315 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 1,980,169 | 1,443,558 |
Nature of operations and continuance of business (Note 1)
Approved and authorized for issuance on behalf of the Board of Directors on May 26, 2021.
/s/ “John Kerr” /s/ Alfred Stewart” John Kerr, Director Alfred Stewart, Director
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements)
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SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC.
Interim statements of operations (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
| Three months | Three months | Nine months | Nine months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ended | ended | ended | ended | |
| March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | March 31, | |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Expenses | ||||
| Investor relations | 24,016 | 23,841 | 71,114 | 57,582 |
| Management and consulting fees (Note 5) | 77,300 | 21,750 | 128,800 | 87,700 |
| Mineral exploration costs (Note 4) | 312,198 | 2,726 | 496,040 | 141,051 |
| Office and miscellaneous | 14,344 | 8,261 | 39,797 | 35,847 |
| Professional fees (Note 5) | 26,856 | 24,274 | 100,120 | 75,482 |
| Rent | 3,930 | 3,180 | 11,790 | 9,505 |
| Share-based compensation | 244,856 | - | 244,856 | - |
| Transfer agent and filingfees | 7,733 | 8,792 | 15,787 | 14,775 |
| Total expenses | 711,233 | 92,824 | 1,108,304 | 421,942 |
| Loss before other income(expense) | (711,233) | (92,824) | (1,108,304) | (421,942) |
| Other income (expense) | ||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | - | - | - | (2,989) |
| Mineral property option payments received in | ||||
| excess of capitalized costs (Note 4) | - | 225,000 | - | 588,529 |
| Impairment of mineral properties | (15,000) | - | (15,000) | (38,250) |
| Settlement of flow-through premium liability | 39,448 | - | 65,221 | 20,000 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | (39,868) | (102,941) | (109,647) | (220,588) |
| Realizedgain(loss)on marketable securities | - | 1,315 | - | (4,880) |
| Total other income(expense) | (15,420) | 123,374 | (59,426) | 341,822 |
| Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) | ||||
| income for the period | (726,653) | 30,550 | (1,167,730) | (80,120) |
| Income (loss) per share, basic and diluted | (0.01) | (0.00) | (0.02) | (0.00) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 81,313,000 | 23,558,000 | 77,332,000 | 29,451,000 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements)
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SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC. Interim statements of changes in equity (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
| Share capital Number of shares Amount $ Contributed surplus $ Deficit $ Total Shareholders’ equity (deficit) $ |
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|---|---|
| Balance, June 30, 2019 Shares issued for cash Flow-through premium Shares issued pursuant to mineral property option agreements Shares issue for debt Net loss for the period |
24,932,908 21,559,029 8,722,509 (30,528,137) (246,599) 6,130,000 306,500 - - 306,500 - (20,000) - - (20,000) 100,000 5,000 - - 5,000 6,281,260 314,063 - - 314,063 - - - (80,120) (80,120) |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 Shares issued for cash Share issue costs – cash Share issue costs – broker warrants Flow-through premium Shares issued for debt Shares issued pursuant to mineral property option agreements Fair value of stock options granted Loss for the year |
37,444,168 22,164,592 8,722,509 (30,608,257) 278,844 37,444,000 1,009,020 - - 1,009,020 (69,627) - - (69,627) (49,783) 49,783 - (57,920) - - (57,920) 6,281,260 125,625 - - 125,625 573,859 39,539 - - 39,539 - - 285,872 285,872 - - - (36,025) (36,025) |
| Balance, June 30, 2020 Shares issued for cash Share issue costs-cash Share issue costs-broker warrants Flow-through premium Exercise of warrants Share-based compensation Net loss for the period |
75,362,027 22,842,383 9,058,164 (30,671,232) 1,229,315 14,054,150 1,118,803 - - 1,118,803 - (64,754) - - (64,754) - (43,381) 43,381 - - (9,875) - - (9,875) 6,698,500 334,925 - - 334,925 - - 244,856 244,856 - - - (1,167,730) (1,167,730) |
| Balance,March 31,2021 | 96,114,677 24,178,101 9,346,401 (31,838,962) 1,685,540 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements)
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SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC.
Interim statements of cash flows (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
| Nine months ended | Nine months ended | |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | |
| $ | $ | |
| Operating activities | ||
| Net (loss) income for the period | (1,167,730) | (80,120) |
| Items not involving cash: | ||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | - | 2,989 |
| Mineral property option payments received in excess of capitalized cost | - | (323,529) |
| Unrealized loss on marketable securities | 109,647 | 220,588 |
| Realized loss on marketable securities | - | 4,880 |
| Impairment of mineral properties | 15,000 | 38,250 |
| Share-based compensation | 244,856 | - |
| Settlement of flow-through premium liability | (65,221) | (20,000) |
| Changes in non-cash operating working capital: | ||
| Prepaid expenses and deposits | (26,980) | (38,639) |
| Accounts receivable | (59,262) | (5,172) |
| Accounts payable and accruedliabilities | 135,732 | 102,522 |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (813,958) | (98,231) |
| Investing Activities | ||
| Acquisitionof mineralproperties | - | (3,000) |
| Net cash provided by investing activities | - | (3,000) |
| Financing activities | - | |
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares-net | 1,054,049 | 306,500 |
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants | 334,925 | - |
| Proceeds from sale of marketable securities | - | 5,740 |
| Net cashprovided byfinancing activities | 1,388,974 | 312,240 |
| Change in cash | 575,016 | 211,009 |
| Cash, beginning of period | 883,717 | 24,827 |
| Cash,end ofperiod | 1,458,733 | 235,836 |
| Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||
| Marketable securities received pursuant to mineral property option | ||
| agreement | - | 323,529 |
| Shares issued pursuant to mineral property option agreement | - | 5,000 |
| Shares issued for debt | - | 314,063 |
| Supplemental disclosures: | ||
| Interest paid | - | - |
| Income taxespaid | - | - |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements)
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SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC.
Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
1. Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business
Searchlight Resources Inc. (formerly Canyon Copper Corp.), (the “Company”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada, U.S.A. on January 21, 2000 under the name Aberdene Mines Limited. On August 7, 2006, the Company changed its name to Canyon Copper Corp. On May 31, 2013, the Company changed its incorporation jurisdiction to be British Columbia, Canada. On July 25, 2018, the Company changed its name to Searchlight Resources Inc. The Company’s principal business plan is to acquire, explore and develop mineral properties and ultimately seek earnings by exploiting mineral claims. The Company’s registered office is Suite 408, 1199 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2R1.
These interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the Company will realize the carrying value of its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As at March 31, 2021, the Company has not generated any revenue and has accumulated losses of $31,838,962 since inception. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to complete any of the above objectives. These factors indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast substantial doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These interim consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
- (a) Statement of Compliance and Basis of Presentation
These interim financial statements, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including IAS 34, “ Interim Financial Reporting” .
On December 15, 2020, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Copper Canyon (USA) Ltd. was dissolved pursuant to the laws of Nevada. As a result, these interim financial statements include only the accounts of the Company. All inter-company transactions to the date of dissolution have been eliminated.
These interim financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. These interim financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.
The Board of Directors approved these interim financial statements for issue on May 26, 2021.
(b) Future Accounting Standards
Accounting standards or amendments to existing accounting standards that have been issued but have future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
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3. Marketable Securities
The Company holds shares in publicly traded companies. The fair value of common shares held has been determined by reference to public price quotations in an active market.
| June 30, | March 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Realized | Unrealized | 2021 | ||
| Fair value | Acquired | gains | gains | Fair value | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Marketable securities | 274,118 | - | - | (109,647) | 164,471 |
4. Mineral Properties
Mineral property acquisition costs:
| English | Bootleg | Munro | Cameron | Duddridge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lake | Warden | Cobalt | Lake | ||
| Property | Property | Property | Property | Property | Total | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | 15,000 | 177,069 | - | 20,000 | 21,500 | 233,569 |
| Impairment | (15,000) | - | - | - | - | (15,000) |
| Balance,March 31,2021 | - | 177,069 | - | 20,000 | 21,500 | 218,569 |
Mineral exploration costs:
| Mineral exploration costs: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine months | Nine months | ||
| ended | ended | ||
| March 31, | March | 31, | |
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| $ | $ | ||
| General exploration | 17,183 | 5,555 | |
| Geological and geophysics | 116,445 | 96,775 | |
| Drilling | 241,530 | 28,120 | |
| Labour, field and camp site | 75,389 | - | |
| Staking | 37,055 | 6,021 | |
| Other | 8,438 | 4,580 | |
| 496,040 | 141,051 |
(a) Bootleg Lake Gold Property, Saskatchewan, Canada
On May 10, 2017, the Company entered into an option agreement (“Option Agreement”) with New Moon Minerals Corp. (“New Moon”) to earn up to a 75% interest in the Bootleg Lake Gold Property (the “Property”) located near Creighton, Saskatchewan, Canada by making the following cash payments, share issuances and exploration expenditures:
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(i) Cash payment of $5,000 upon signing of agreement (paid);
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(ii) Cash payment of $5,000 and issuing 83,333 shares within 5 days of the date of TSXV acceptance (paid and issued);
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(iii) The Company could earn a 51% interest upon completing the following:
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Cash payment of $40,000 and issuing 83,333 shares (83,000 issued) before June 30, 2018;
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Cash payment of $50,000 and issuing 166,667 shares before June 30, 2019;
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Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
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4. Mineral Properties (continued)
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Incurring initial exploration expenditures of $100,000 before December 31, 2018, and incurring further exploration expenditures of $150,000 before December 31, 2019, for a cumulative total of $250,000 of exploration expenditures; and
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(iv) The Company will earn a 75% interest upon completing the following:
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Cash payment of $50,000 and issuing 166,667 shares before June 30, 2020 (issued);
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Cash payment of $100,000 and issuing 166,667 shares before June 30, 2021;
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Incurring additional exploration expenditures of $200,000 before December 31, 2020, and incurring further exploration expenditures of $300,000 before December 31, 2021, for a cumulative total of $750,000 of exploration expenditures.
The Company can, at its option, accelerate the cash payments and common shares issuances described above. Any excess exploration expenditures incurred on the Property within an earn-in time period will be credited to successive earn-in time periods.
Under the terms of the Option Agreement, the Company will pay a 1% Net Smelter Return royalty (the “First NSR”) to New Moon on commencement of commercial production. The Company will have the right, at any time, to purchase 50% of the first NSR for $500,000. There is an existing 1% net smelter return royalty in favour of the underlying optionors.
On October 16, 2018, the Company and New Moon executed an amended option agreement (“Amended Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company can earn a 51% interest in the Property by issuing 1,425,000 shares in lieu of additional cash payments.
On June 25, 2020, the Company and New Moon executed an amended option agreement pursuant to which the Company could make a cash payment of $30,000 and issue 473,859 shares to meet its obligation prior to June 30, 2020 under item (iv) above.
(b) Cameron Cobalt Property, Ontario, Canada
On November 13, 2017, the Company acquired 100% interest in the Cameron Cobalt Project located in the Brigstocke Township (the “Property”) located in the north of North Bay, Ontario, in consideration for $20,000.
(c) Duddridge Lake Property, Saskatchewan, Canada
On November 30, 2018, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Duddridge Lake Property located northwest of La Ronge, Saskatchewan. In consideration, the Company is to make the following cash payment and share issuance:
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(i) $2,000 (paid) on the effective date; and
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(ii) $2,000 (paid) and issue 500,000 common shares (issued) on the closing date.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay a 1% net smelter return royalty on commencement of commercial production. The Company will have the right, at any time prior to a feasibility study on the property or within six months after a feasibility study, to purchase 0.5% of the net smelter return for $1,000,000 and to purchase 0.5% of the net smelter return for $1,500,000.
(d) English Bay Property, Saskatchewan, Canada
On February 18, 2019, the Company entered into an option agreement to earn up to a 100% interest in the English Bay Property located in Saskatchewan. Under the terms of the option agreement, the Company had the option to acquire up to a 100% interest in the property by making cash payments, share issuances and exploration expenditures.
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Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
4. Mineral Properties (continued)
Under the terms of the option agreement, the Company would pay a 2% net smelter return royalty to the optionors on commencement of commercial production. The Company had the right, at any time, to purchase one-half of the net smelter return for $1,000,000.
During the period, the Company terminated the option agreement and recorded impairment of $15,000 in connection with the English Bay property.
(e) Flin Flon North Project, Saskatchewan, Canada
In August 2019, the Company entered into an option agreement to earn up to a 100% interest in the Flin Flon North Project located in Saskatchewan. Under the terms of the option agreement, the Company must maintain the claims in good standing and complete twelve years of assessment work. The property is subject to a 2% NSR.
5. Related Party Transactions
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(a) During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred management fees of $30,000 (2020 – $30,000) to the CEO of the Company.
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(b) During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred professional fees of $15,000 (2020 – $15,000l) to a company controlled by the CFO of the Company.
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(c) During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred consulting fees of $15,000
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(2020-$nil) to a Director of the Company.
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(d) As at March 31, 2021, the Company was indebted to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company for $nil (June 30, 2020 – $49,831), to the Chief Financial Officer $nil (June 30, 2020$nil), and to a Director $nil (June 30, 2020-$nil). The amounts are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
6 . Loans Payable
As at March 31, 2021, the Company was indebted to a non-related third party for $97,500 (June 30, 2020 – $97,500), which is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
7. Share Capital
Authorized: Unlimited common shares without par value
Unlimited preferred shares without par value
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(a) On August 16, 2017, the Company completed a 3-for-1 share consolidation of its common shares. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the share consolidation.
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(b) On December 17, 2020, 350,000 flow-through warrants were exercised resulting in the issuance of 350,000 flow-through shares for gross proceeds of $17,500. A flow-through share premium of $1,750 was recognized as a reduction against proceeds received.
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(c) On December 29, 2020, the Company issued 752,900 common shares and 987,500 flow-through shares at $0.08 and $0.07 respectively. Gross proceeds from the issue of shares and flow-through shares was $131,703. A flow-through share premium of $9,875 was recognized as a reduction against proceeds received.
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(d) On March 10, 2021, the Company issued 12,213,750 units and 100,000 flow-through shares at $0.08 and $0.10 respectively for gross proceeds of $987,100. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant with each whole share purchase warrant enabling the holder to acquire one common share at $0.12 for a period of twenty-four months from the date of issue. The Company incurred cash commissions of $63,146 and issued 694,925 finders’ warrants with a fair value of $42,962.
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(e) During the period February 19, 2021 to March 31, 2021, 4,158,500 flow-through warrants and 2,190,000 warrants were exercised resulting in the issue of 4,158,500 flow-through shares for
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SEARCHLIGHT RESOURCES INC. Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
7. Share Capital (continued)
gross proceeds of $207,925 and the issue of 2,190,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $109,500.
8. Share Purchase Warrants
The following table summarizes the continuity of the Company’s share purchase warrants:
| Weighted | ||
|---|---|---|
| average | ||
| exercise | ||
| Number of | price | |
| warrants | $ | |
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | 35,282,000 | 0.05 |
| Issued | 6,106,875 | 0.12 |
| Exercised | (6,698,500) | 0.05 |
| Balance,March 31,2021 | 34,690,375 | 0.06 |
As at March 31, 2021, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding:
| Number of | Exercise | |
|---|---|---|
| warrants | price | |
| outstanding | $ | Expiry date |
| 1,600,000 | 0.05 | September 18, 2021 |
| 1,340,000 | 0.05 | October 25, 2021 |
| 2,783,500 | 0.05 | May 26, 2021 |
| 22,860,000 | 0.05 | May 26, 2023 |
| 6,106,875 | 0.12 | March 10, 2023 |
| 34,690,375 |
In addition, there are 2,896,005 finder warrants outstanding expiring between May 2021 and May 2023 and exercisable at prices between $0.05 and $0.12.
9. Stock Options
On August 21, 2009 (as amended on May 4, 2011), the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Company’s 2009 Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan is administered by the Board of Directors. Stock options granted under the Plan have a maximum term of five years. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance under the 2009 Plan is 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.
The following table summarizes the continuity of the Company’s stock options:
| Weighted | ||
|---|---|---|
| average | ||
| exercise | ||
| Number of | price | |
| options | $ | |
| Outstanding, June 30, 2020 | 6,325,000 | 0.06 |
| Expired | - | 0.00 |
| Granted | 2,550,000 | 0.10 |
| Outstanding,March 31,2021 | 9,075,000 | 0.07 |
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Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
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9. Stock Options (continued)
Additional information regarding stock options outstanding as at March 31, 2021, is as follows:
| Range of exercise prices $ |
Outstanding and exercisable |
|---|---|
| Number of shares Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) Weighted average exercise price $ |
|
| 0.05 0.17 0.20 0.05 0.09 0.10 |
875,000 2.8 0.05 100,000 1.7 0.17 200,000 1.5 0.20 5,150,000 4.2 0.05 500,000 1.9 0.09 2,050,000 5.0 0.10 |
| 9,075,000 4.0 0.07 |
10. Financial Instruments
(a) Fair Values
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were presented on the Company’s statement of financial position as at March 31, 2021, as follows:
| Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments (Level 1) $ Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) $ Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) $ Balance, March 31, 2021 $ |
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|---|---|
| Cash Marketable securities |
1,458,733 - - 1,458,733 164,471 - - 164,471 |
| 1,623,204 - - 1,623,204 |
The fair values of other financial instruments, which include amounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, amounts due to related parties, accrued interest on loans payable to related parties, and loans payable to related parties approximate their carrying values due to the relatively short-term maturity of these instruments.
- (b) Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and amounts receivable. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss by placing its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. Amounts receivable consists of GST refunds due from the Government of Canada. The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.
- (c) Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
The Company operates in Canada. Foreign exchange risk arises from purchase transactions as well as financial assets and liabilities denominated in these foreign currencies. The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposure to foreign exchange rate risk. However, management of the Company believes there is no significant exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.
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Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
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10. Financial Instruments (continued)
(d) Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s cash may contain highly liquid investments that earn interest at market rates. The Company manages its interest rate risk by maximizing the interest earned on excess funds while maintaining the liquidity necessary to fund daily operations. Fluctuations in market interest rates do not have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations due to the short term to maturity of the investments held.
(e) Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company currently settles its financial obligations out of cash. The ability to do this relies on the Company raising debt or equity financing in a timely manner and by maintaining sufficient cash in excess of anticipated needs.
(f) Price Risk
The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to commodity prices. The Company’s ability to raise capital to fund exploration and development activities is subject to risks associated with fluctuations in the market price of commodities. The Company is exposed to price risk with the marketable securities held in publicly traded companies. The Company’s marketable securities are subject to risks associated with fluctuations in the market price of the marketable securities.
11. Capital Management
The Company manages its capital to maintain its ability to continue as a going concern and to provide returns to shareholders and benefits to other stakeholders. The capital structure of the Company consists of cash and equity comprised of issued share capital and contributed surplus.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of economic conditions. The Company, upon approval from its Board of Directors, will balance its overall capital structure through new share issues or by undertaking other activities as deemed appropriate under the specific circumstances.
The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements and the Company’s overall strategy with respect to capital risk management remains unchanged from the year ended June 30, 2020.
12. Segmented Information
The Company operates in one reportable segment, being the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties, with all current exploration activities conducted in Canada and the United States.
| March31,2021 | |
|---|---|
| Canada $ United States $ Total $ |
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| Mineralproperties | 218,569 - 218,569 |
The Company had no other non-current assets as at March 31, 2021.
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Notes to the interim financial statements March 31, 2021 (Expressed in Canadian dollars) (Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
13. Commitments and Contingencies
The following is a continuity schedule of the liability portion of the flow-through share issuances:
| Balance June 30, 2020 | $ 66,472 |
|---|---|
| Expenditure commitment on flow-through shares issued during the period | 9,875 |
| Settlement of flow-through share liability on Incurring expenditures | (65,221) |
| Balance March 31, 2021 | $ 11,126 |
The Company needs to incur a remaining $192,253 in exploration and expenditure costs as at March 31, 2021 related to the remaining balance of the liability.
Covid 19
The Company’s business could be adversely affected by the effects of health epidemics, including the global COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2019, a novel strain of COVID-19 was reported in China. Since then, the COVID-19 has spread globally. The spread of COVID-19 from China to other countries has resulted in the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the outbreak of COVID-19 as a “pandemic,” or a worldwide spread of a new disease, on March 11, 2020. Many countries around the world, including Canada, have imposed quarantines and restrictions on travel and mass gatherings to slow the spread of the virus, and have closed non-essential businesses. The spread of COVID-19, which has caused a broad impact globally, may materially affect the Company economically. While the potential economic impact brought by, and the duration of, COVID-19 may be difficult to assess or predict, a widespread pandemic could result in significant disruption of global financial markets, reducing the Company’s ability to access capital, which could in the future negatively affect the Company’s liquidity. In addition, a recession or market correction resulting from the spread of COVID19 could materially affect the Company’s business and the value of the Company’s common shares The global outbreak of COVID-19 continues to rapidly evolve. The extent to which COVID-19 may impact the Company’s business, operations and clinical trials will depend on future developments, including the duration of the outbreak, travel restrictions and social distancing in Canada and other countries, the effectiveness of actions taken in Canada, the United States and other countries to contain and treat the disease and whether Canada and other countries are required to move to complete lockdown status. The ultimate long-term impact of COVID-19 is highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence.
14. Subsequent Events
Subsequent to the period end, 2,783,500 flow-through warrants and 1,020,880 warrants were exercised resulting in the issue of 2,783,500 flow-through shares for gross proceeds of $139,175 and the issue of 1,020,880 common shares for gross proceeds of $51,044.
Subsequent to the period end,1,083,333 common shares were issued at $0.09 per share to extinguish debt of $97,500.
Subsequent to the period end, the Company entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Robinson Creek Gold Project located in Saskatchewan. Pursuant to the option agreement, the Company must make cash payments of $100,000, issue 2,000,000 common shares, and incur exploration and evaluation expenditures in the amount of $500,000, over a four-year period. The transaction is subject to TSXV approval.
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