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Silver Hammer Mining Corp. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2023
Feb 28, 2023
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
(EXPRESSED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS) (UNAUDITED)
NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3) (a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the interim financial statements; they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor. The Company's independent auditor has not performed a review of these financial statements in accordance with standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for a review of interim financial statements by an entity's auditor.
Table of Contents
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position (unaudited)4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (unaudited)5 | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (unaudited)6 | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)7 | ||
| Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited)8 | ||
| 1. | Corporate information and continuance of operations8 | |
| 2. | Significant accounting policies and basis of presentation9 | |
| 3. | Exploration and evaluation assets9 | |
| 4. | Share capital11 | |
| 5. | Related party transactions13 | |
| 6. | Contingencies14 | |
| 7. | Segmented information14 | |
| 8. | Management of capital14 | |
| 9. | Financial instruments and risk management14 | |
| 10. | Subsequent events17 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position (unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| As at | December 31, | September 30, | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note(s) | 2022$ | 2022$ | |
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash | 979,152 | 1,427,556 | |
| Amounts receivable | 29,169 | 42,643 | |
| Prepaid expenses | 96,495 | 249,458 | |
| Deposits | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| 1,109,816 | 1,724,657 | ||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Reclamation deposits | 3 | 30,602 | 31,049 |
| Exploration and evaluation assets | 3 | 7,671,831 | 7,594,835 |
| 7,702,433 | 7,625,884 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 8,812,249 | 9,350,541 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 5 | 141,847 | 352,723 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 141,847 | 352,723 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Share capital | 4 | 11,281,349 | 11,281,349 |
| Reserves | 4 | 1,484,179 | 1,522,465 |
| Accumulated deficit | (4,095,126) | (3,805,996) | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 8,670,402 | 8,997,818 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 8,812,249 | 9,350,541 | |
| Corporate information and continuance of operations | 1 | ||
| Commitments | 3 | ||
| Segmented information | 7 | ||
| Subsequent events | 4, 10 |
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
/s/ Alnesh Mohan Director /s/ Lawrence Roulston Director
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| For the three months ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | December 31, | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Note(s) | $ | $ | |
| Expenses | |||
| Consulting fees | 5 | 76,000 | 76,500 |
| Foreign exchange loss | (4,343) | 5,025 | |
| General and administrative | 16,522 | 17,160 | |
| Investor relations and promotion | 147,172 | 255,676 | |
| Professional fees | 5 | 47,079 | 73,071 |
| Regulatory and transfer agents | 6,700 | 10,607 | |
| Travel | - | 10,177 | |
| Loss for the period | (289,130) | (448,216) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||
| Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations | (38,286) | 2,946 | |
| Total comprehensive loss | (327,416) | (445,270) | |
| Basic and diluted loss per share for the period attributable to common | (0.01) | (0.01) | |
| shareholders ($ per common share) | |||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic anddiluted | 46,713,662 | 37,694,240 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (unaudited) (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Reserves | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | Stock optionsreserve | Warrantsreserve | Foreigncurrencytranslationreserve | Accumulateddeficit | TOTAL | |||
| Number of | ||||||||
| Note(s) | shares | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2022 | 46,713,662 | 11,281,349 | 1,009,315 | 316,621 | 196,529 | (3,805,996) | 8,997,818 | |
| Loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (38,286) | (289,130) | (327,416) | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | 46,713,662 | 11,281,349 | 1,009,315 | 316,621 | 158,243 | (4,095,126) | 8,670,402 | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2021 | 37,405,960 | 8,154,807 | 1,039,545 | 184,125 | 7,170 | (1,766,365) | 7,619,282 | |
| Shares issued for cash -exercise of warrants | 4 | 645,560 | 285,166 | - | (10,386) | - | - | 274,780 |
| Shares issued for cash -exercise of stock options | 4 | 100,000 | 92,230 | (30,230) | - | - | - | 62,000 |
| Loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | 2,946 | (448,216) | (445,270) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 38,151,520 | 8,532,203 | 1,009,315 | 173,739 | 10,116 | (2,214,581) | 7,510,792 |
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| For the three months ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | December 31, | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Note(s) | $ | $ | |
| Cash flow from (used in) | |||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Net loss | (289,130) | (448,216) | |
| Net changes in non-cash working capital items: | |||
| Amounts receivable | 13,474 | (12,410) | |
| Prepaid expenses | 151,263 | 88,386 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (244,591) | (104,997) | |
| Cash flow used in operating activities | (368,984) | (477,237) | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Exploration and evaluation assets additions | 3 | (79,420) | (535,427) |
| Cash flow used in investing activities | (79,420) | (535,427) | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Proceeds on issuance of common shares, net of cash share | 4 | - | 336,780 |
| issue costs | |||
| Cash flow provided by financing activities | - | 336,780 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | - | 84 | |
| Decrease in cash | (448,404) | (675,800) | |
| Cash, beginning of period | 1,427,556 | 1,606,841 | |
| Cash, end of period | 979,152 | 931,041 | |
| Supplemental cash flow information | |||
| Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to | 33,715 | 46,926 | |
| exploration and evaluation assets | |||
| Reclassification of grant-date fair value on exercise of stock | - | 30,230 | |
| options | |||
| Reclassification of grant-date fair value on exercise of warrants | - | 10,386 | |
| Cash paid for income taxes | - | - | |
| Cash paid for interest | - | - |
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS
Silver Hammer Mining Corp. (the "Company") was formed on May 2, 2017 under the laws of British Columbia. The address of the Company's corporate office and its principal place of business is 206 – 595 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The Company's common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "HAMR".
The Company's principal business activities include the acquisition and exploration of mineral property assets. As at December 31, 2022, the Company holds an interest in an early-stage mineral exploration property and the Company had not yet determined whether the Company's mineral property asset contains a deposit of minerals that is economically recoverable. The recoverability of amount shown for exploration and evaluation asset is dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, confirmation of the Company's interest in the underlying mineral claims, the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to complete the development of and the future profitable production from the property or realizing proceeds from its disposition. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time and the uncertainties cast significant doubt upon the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company had a deficit of $4,095,126 as of December 31, 2022 (September 30, 2022 – $3,805,996), which has been funded by the issuance of equity. The Company's ability to continue its operations and to realize its assets at their carrying values is dependent upon obtaining additional financing and generating revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs. These financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in these consolidated financial statements. While the Company has been successful in obtaining financing in the past, there is no assurance that such financing will continue to be available or be available on favorable terms in the future. An inability to raise additional financing may impact the future assessment of the Company as a going concern. In the event that additional financial support is not received or operating profits are not generated, the carrying values of the Company's assets may be adversely affected. These factors indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Financial Reporting and Disclosure during Economic Uncertainty
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic; the Company has not been significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, the global financial climate and the conflict in Ukraine are affecting current economic conditions and increasing economic uncertainty, which may impact the Company's operating performance, financial position and the Company's ability to raise funds at this time.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company for the three months ended December 31, 2022 were approved by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2023.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Statement of compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC"). These financial statements comply with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting
Basis of presentation
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. This interim financial report does not include all of the information required of a full annual financial report and is intended to provide users with an update in relation to events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in financial position and performance of the Company since the end of the last annual reporting period. It is therefore recommended that this financial report be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended September 30, 2022.
New Accounting Standards and Interpretations
There were no new or amended IFRS pronouncements effective October 1, 2022 that impacted these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
3. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
The Company's evaluation and exploration assets are broken down as follows:
| Silver Strand | Eliza Silver | Silverton | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | Project | Silver Project | TOTAL | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Balance as of September 30, 2022 | 4,634,323 | 1,526,243 | 1,434,269 | 7,594,835 |
| Deferred exploration costs | ||||
| - Assays and analysis | 453 | - | - | 453 |
| - Consulting | - | 3,366 | - | 3,366 |
| - Drilling | 11,187 | - | - | 11,187 |
| - Field | 642 | - | 2,255 | 2,897 |
| - Field office administration | 9,624 | - | - | 9,624 |
| - Geological | 67,504 | 12,942 | 5,162 | 85,608 |
| 89,410 | 16,308 | 7,417 | 113,135 | |
| Effect of movements in exchange rates | (29,204) | (3,939) | (2,996) | (36,139) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | 4,694,529 | 1,538,612 | 1,438,690 | 7,671,831 |
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
3. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Silver Strand Project
Asset Purchase Agreement with Silver Strand Development LLC.
The Company through its' wholly owned subsidiary, 123456 US Inc., entered into an asset purchase agreement with a third party, Silver Strand Development LLC. ("SSD"), (the "SSD Agreement") to acquire a 100% interest in certain mineral claims (the "SSD Claims") located in the State of Idaho, USA.
To acquire 100% interest of the SSD Claims, the Company will have to:
- Pay US$10,000 to SSD for the transfer of the title to 123456 US Inc. of the SSD Claims (the "Transfer of Title") (paid);
- Pay US$25,000 to SSD within 5 business days of the SS Acquisition (paid $31,171);
- Issue 200,000 common shares of the Company to SSD at the date of the SS Acquisition (issued with fair value of $50,000);
- Pay US$25,000 to SSD on the first anniversary following the completion of the SS Acquisition (paid $32,371); and
- Issue 200,000 common shares of the Company to SSD on the first anniversary following the completion of the SS Acquisition (issued with fair value of $73,000).
Eliza Silver Project and Silverton Silver Project
The Company through its' wholly owned subsidiary, 1304562 B.C. Ltd., owns a 100% interest in the Eliza Silver Project and the Silverton Silver Mine.
During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Treasure Hill Resources LLC ("TH Resources") to acquire certain patented mining claims and associated property rights in White Pine County, Nevada (the "California Patent") with an amount of $31,263 (US$25,000). TH Resources will retain a 1% NSR from the production of minerals from the California Patent.
During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company made a reclamation deposit of US$22,600 as collateral for the Silverton Silver project in the event of future operations. As of December 31, 2022, the balance of the reclamation deposit was $30,602 (US$22,600) (September 30, 2022 – $31,049 (US$22,600)).
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
4. SHARE CAPITAL
Authorized share capital
Unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Escrow shares
On March 4, 2021, the Company entered into an escrow agreement pursuant to National Policy 46-201 Escrow for Initial Public Offerings, whereby common shares will be held in escrow and are scheduled for release as follows:
- On the Listing Date: 250,000 common shares (released)
- On November 3, 2021: 375,000 common shares (released)
- On May 3, 2022: 375,000 common shares (released)
- On November 3, 2022: 375,000 common shares (released)
- On May 3, 2023: 375,000 common shares
- On November 3, 2023: 375,000 common shares
- On May 3, 2024: 375,000 common shares
As of December 31, 2022, there were 1,125,000 common shares held in escrow (September 30, 2022 – 1,500,000).
Issued share capital
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 46,713,662 (September 30, 2022 – 46,713,662) common shares issued and outstanding.
During the three months ended December 31, 2022, no share capital transactions occurred.
During the three months ended December 31, 2021
- 645,560 warrants were exercised for proceeds of $274,780. In addition, the Company reclassified the grant date fair value of the exercised warrants of $10,386 from warrants reserve to share capital.
- 100,000 stock options were exercised for proceeds of $62,000. In addition, the Company reclassified the grant date fair value of the exercised options of $30,230 from stock options reserve to share capital.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
4. SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
Warrants
No warrants were issued, exercised or expired during the three months ended December 31, 2022.
The following summarizes information about warrants outstanding at December 31, 2022:
| Weighted averageremaining contractual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrants | Estimated grant date | life | ||
| Expiry date | Exercise price ($) | outstanding | fair value ($) | (in years) |
| April 30, 2023 | 0.10 | 61,250 | 2,868 | 0.33 |
| June 16, 2023 | 0.50 | 6,718,814 | 168,121 | 0.46 |
| June 2, 2024 | 0.38 | 502,831 | 136,603 | 1.42 |
| June 2, 2024 | 0.50 | 3,956,643 | - | 1.42 |
| June 21, 2024 | 0.38 | 50,000 | 9,030 | 1.47 |
| 11,289,538 | 316,622 | 0.84 | ||
| Weighted average | ||||
| exercise price ($) | 0.49 |
Options
The Company has a share option plan (the "Plan") that allows it to grant options to its employees, officers, directors and consultants. A fixed maximum of 10% of the common shares issued may be granted. The exercise price of each option shall not be less than the closing market price for the common shares on the trading day prior to the date of the grant. Options may have a maximum term of ten years. Vesting conditions of options is at the discretion of the Board of Directors at the time the options are granted.
No stock options were issued, exercised or expired, during the three months ended December 31, 2022.
The following summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2022:
| Expiry date | Exerciseprice ($) | Optionsoutstanding | Optionsexercisable | Estimated grantdate fair value ($) | Weightedaverage remainingcontractual life(in years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | 0.62 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 730,468 | 3.46 |
| June 24, 2026 | 0.62 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 90,691 | 3.48 |
| August 9, 2026 | 0.65 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 40,196 | 3.61 |
| 2,400,000 | 2,400,000 | 861,355 | 3.47 | ||
| Weighted averageexercise price ($) | 0.45 | 0.62 |
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
4. SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)
Options
Subsequent to December 31, 2022
- The Company granted 750,000 options with an exercise price of $0.24 to its newly appointed President and CEO (see note 10). The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
- The Company granted 1,000,000 options with an exercise price of $0.24 to its directors, officers, employees and consultants. 100,000 options were granted to an IR consultant. The options are exercisable for a period of five years. All of the options granted vested immediately at the date of grant.
- 300,000 options previously granted to a former officer of the Company were cancelled.
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party transactions
The Company considers the executive officers and directors as the key management of the Company.
Total compensation of key company personnel for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:
| For the three months ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||
| $ | $ | ||
| Morgan Lekstrom, Former CEO, President (1) | |||
| Consulting fees | 37,500 | 37,500 | |
| 37,500 | 37,500 | ||
| Alnesh Mohan, CFO, Director, Corporate Secretary (2) | |||
| Professional fees | 31,200 | 31,720 | |
| 31,200 | 31,720 | ||
| TOTAL | 68,700 | 69,220 |
(1) Fees paid to All Mine Consulting, a corporation controlled by the former CEO and President.
(2) Fees paid to Quantum Advisory Partners LLP, a partnership in which the CFO is an incorporated partner, for professional services including accounting support.
Related party balances
The balances due to the Company's directors and officer included in accounts payables and accrued liabilities were $11,283 as at December 31, 2022 (September 30, 2022 – $11,156). These amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and payable on demand.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
6. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is from time to time involved in various claims, legal proceedings and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. Other than disclosed herein, the Company does not believe that adverse decisions in any pending or threatened proceedings related to any matter, or any amount which it may be required to pay by reason thereof, will have a material effect on the financial condition or future results of operations of the Company.
7. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company operates in one reportable segment being the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties. The Company's non-current assets mainly consist of the exploration and evaluation assets located in the United States and Canada, of which the assets held in Canada were impaired during the year ended September 30, 2022.
8. MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL
The Company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue the sourcing and exploration of its resource property. The Company does not have any externally imposed capital requirements to which it is subject.
The Company considers the aggregate of its share capital, contributed surplus and deficit as capital. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares or dispose of assets or adjust the amount of cash.
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Fair value
Financial instruments are classified into one of the following categories: FVTPL, amortized cost and FVTOCI.
Set out below are the Company's financial assets and liabilities by category:
| December 31, 2022 | FVTPL | Amortized costs | FVTOCI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| FINANCIAL ASSETS | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Cash | 979,152 | 979,152 | - | - |
| Amounts receivable | 29,169 | - | 29,169 | - |
| Deposits | 5,000 | - | 5,000 | - |
| FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (141,847) | - | (141,847) | - |
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Fair value (continued)
| September 30, 2022 | FVTPL | Amortized costs | FVTOCI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| FINANCIAL ASSETS | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Cash | 1,427,556 | 1,427,556 | - | - |
| Amounts receivable | 42,643 | - | 42,643 | - |
| Deposits | 5,000 | - | 5,000 | - |
| FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (352,723) | - | (352,723) | - |
The carrying values of cash, deposits and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to the relatively short period to maturity of those financial instruments. Deposits approximate their fair value due to their liquidity.
As at December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the financial instrument recorded at fair value on the statements of financial position is cash which is measured using Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. As at December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured and recognized in the statement of financial position at fair value that would be categorized as Level 2 and 3 in the fair value hierarchy above.
IFRS 13 establishes a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in making fair value measurements as follows:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices); and
Level 3: Inputs that are not based on observable market data.
The Company has determined the estimated fair values of its financial instruments based upon appropriate valuation methodologies.
Financial risk management
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of an unexpected loss if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company's exposure to credit risk includes cash.
The Company's cash is held at a large Canadian financial institution in interest bearing accounts. The Company has no investments in asset-backed commercial paper.
The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of its financial assets.
Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to these financial instruments is remote. Cash based in Canada are accessible.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Financial risk management (continued)
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments. The Company manages liquidity by maintaining adequate cash balances to meet liabilities as they become due.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had cash of $979,152 and accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $141,847. All accounts payable and accrued liabilities are current.
Market risk
The significant market risks to which the Company is exposed are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, and price risk.
- Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company's cash is held at a Canadian chartered bank. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to cash is remote as the cash is easily accessible.
The Company's interest rate risk principally arises from the interest rate impact of interest earned on cash. The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk relating to its cash.
- Foreign currency risk
The Company is exposed to currency risk to the extent that monetary assets and liabilities held by the Company are not denominated in CA$. The Company has not entered into any foreign currency contracts to mitigate this risk.
The Company's cash, deposits, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are held in CA$ and US$; therefore, US$ accounts are subject to fluctuation against the CA$.
The Company's financial instruments were denominated as follows as of December 31, 2022:
| CA$ | US$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | 923,881 | 40,818 |
| Amounts receivable | 29,169 | - |
| Deposits | 5,000 | - |
| Reclamation deposits | - | 22,600 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (71,427) | (52,006) |
| 886,623 | 11,412 | |
| Rate to convert to $1.00 CA$ | 1.00 | 1.35 |
| Equivalent to CA$ | 886,623 | 15,453 |
Based on the above net exposures as at December 31, 2022, and assuming that all other variables remain constant, a 10% change of the CA$ against the US$ would change profit or loss by approximately $1,500.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Financial risk management (continued)
Market risk (continued)
Commodity 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 may be subject to risks associated with fluctuations in the market price of commodities. The Company is not exposed to significant other price risk.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 15, 2023, the Company announced the appointment of Peter A. Ball as President, CEO and Director of the Company, replacing Interim President and CEO Warwick Smith. Warwick Smith will continue as an Advisor to the Company.