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Tarku Resources Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2020
May 12, 2020
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Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
March 31, 2020
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared by management.
The company’s independent auditors have not performed a review of these financial statements in accordance with the standards established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada for a review of interim financial statements by an entity’s auditors.
Tarku Resources Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| March 31, 2020 | September 30, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||
| Current | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 44,134 | $ | 62,643 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 7,660 | 9,257 | ||
| 51,794 | 71,900 | |||
| Non-current | ||||
| Explorationand evaluationassets (note 3) | 367,031 | 455,041 | ||
| Total assets | $418,825 | $526,941 | ||
| Liabilities | ||||
| Current | ||||
| Trade and other payables (note 6) | $ 354,595 | $ 244,599 | ||
| Flow-throughpremium liability (note 4) | - | 2,933 | ||
| 354,595 | 247,532 | |||
| Equity | ||||
| Share capital (note 4) | 4,075,380 | 4,075,380 | ||
| Contributed surplus | 335,441 | 335,441 | ||
| Deficit | (4,346,591) | (4,131,412) | ||
| 64,230 | 279,409 | |||
| Total liabilities and equity | $418,825 | $526,941 |
Nature of business and continuance of operations (note 1)
APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Julien Davy” "Jeff Sheppard" _____ ______ President, CEO & Director CFO & Director
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Tarku Resources Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 $7,004 $22,385 17,120 39,360 12,000 122,270 1,289 4,576 16,719 13,289 23,792 11,972 - 79,200 |
Six Months Ended March 31, |
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|---|---|---|
| 2020 2019 |
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| Expenses Administrative expenses (note 6) Consulting fees (note 6) Exploration costs (notes 3 and 6) Investor Relations expenses Listing and filing fees Professional fees Share-based compensation (note 4) |
$8,360 $38,153 47,480 78,720 21,000 144,911 1,289 14,924 17,622 14,819 28,492 13,802 - 79,200 |
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| Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets (note 3) Gain on disposal of exploration and evaluation asset Other income – flow-throughpremium (note 5) |
(77,924) (293,052) 93,869 - - - - 48,567 |
(124,243) (384,529) 93,869 - - 2,499 2,933 54,820 |
| Loss and comprehensive loss for theperiod | $(171,793) $(244,485) |
$(215,179) $(327,210) |
| Basic and diluted loss per share | (0.01) (0.02) |
(0.02) (0.03) |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic and diluted |
11,715,197 11,511,480 |
11,715,197 10,990,574 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Tarku Resources Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| For the Six months ended March 31, | 2020 2019 |
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|---|---|---|
| Operating activities Loss for the period Adjustments: Other income – impairment of exploration and evaluation assets Other income – disposal of exploration and evaluation assets Other income - flow-through premium Share based compensation Changes in non-cash working capital items: Trade and other receivables Trade and other payables Financing activities Cash received from share issuance Share issue costs Investing activities Proceeds on disposal of exploration and evaluation assets Additions to exploration and evaluation assets, net of ITCs received (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and Cash Equivalents consists of: Cash Term Deposit |
$(215,179) $ (327,210) 93,869 - - (2,499) (2,933) (54,820) - 79,200 1,597 11,990 104,137 83,086 |
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| (18,509) (210,253) |
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| - 283,550 - (17,615) |
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| - 265,935 |
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- 2,500 - (30,592) |
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| - (28,092) |
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| (18,509) 27,590 62,643 57,889 |
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| $44,134 $85,479 |
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| $ 43,034 $ 84,379 1,100 1,100 |
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| $44,134 $85,479 |
Supplemental cash flow information (Note 11)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Tarku Resources Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
| Number of | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Share | Contributed | |||||||
| Shares | Capital | Surplus | Deficit | Equity | |||||
| Balance, September 30, 2018 | 9,658,530 | $ | 3,788,128 |
$ | 190,736 |
$ | (3,304,241) |
$ | 674,623 |
| Private placements | 1,825,897 | 283,550 | - | - | 283,550 | ||||
| Flow-through premium liability | - | (46,183) | - | - | (46,183) | ||||
| Share issue costs | - | (17,615) | - | - | (17,615) | ||||
| Share-based compensation | - | - | 79,200 | - | 79,200 | ||||
| Shares issued for mineral properties | 230,769 | 67,500 | - | - | 67,500 | ||||
| Net loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | (327,210) | (327,210) | ||||
| Balance, March 31, 2019 | 11,715,197 | $ | 4,075,380 | $ | 269,936 | $ | (3,631,451) | $ | 713,865 |
| Number of | |||||||||
| Common | Share | Contributed | |||||||
| Shares | Capital | Surplus | Deficit | Equity | |||||
| Balance, September 30, 2019 | 11,715,197 | $ | 4,075,380 |
$ | 335,441 |
$ | (4,131,412) |
$ | 279,409 |
| Net loss and comprehensive loss | - | - | - | (215,179) | (215,179) | ||||
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | 11,715,197 | $ | 4,075,380 | $ | 335,441 | $ | (4,346,591) | $ | 64,230 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
1. Nature of business and continuance of operations
The principal business activity of Tarku Resources Ltd. (the "Company") is the exploration for mineral resources in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Quebec. The Company's corporate office is located at Suite 602, 224 4th Ave S., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
These consolidated financial statements (“financial statements”) have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Corporation will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its obligations in the normal course of operation. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, management takes into account all available information about the future, which is at least, but not limited to twelve months from the end of the reporting period. The use of these principles may not be appropriate.
To date, the Corporation has not earned significant revenue and is considered to be in the exploration and evaluation stage.
The investment in, and expenditures on, exploration and evaluation assets comprise a significant portion of the Corporation’s assets. Mineral exploration and development is highly speculative and involves inherent risks. Realization of the Corporation’s investment in these assets is dependent upon the renewed legal ownership of the claims and whether an economically viable operation can be established.
In addition, it has not yet been determined whether the Corporation’s properties contain ore reserves that are economically recoverable. There can be no assurance that current exploration programs will result in the discovery of economically viable quantities of ore. While the rewards if an ore body is discovered can be substantial, few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines.
As at March 31, 2020, the Corporation’s current cash resources are insufficient to cover the expected expenditures in fiscal 2020. The Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on being able to obtain the necessary financing to satisfy its liabilities as they become due. There can be no assurances that management will be successful in securing adequate financing.
The Corporation reported net losses in the first six months of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 of $215,179 and $827,171 with working capital deficiencies of $302,801 and $175,632, respectively. These recurring losses and the need for continued financing to further successful exploration may cast significant doubt as to the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern.
These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities that might be necessary, if the Corporation is unable to continue as a going concern. Such adjustments could be material.
On February 5, 2020, the Company consolidated its share capital on a six and one half to one basis. These consolidated financial statements reflect the share consolidation.
2. Basis of preparation
- (a) Statement of compliance
The Company’s financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2020 are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Accordingly, certain information and disclosure normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the IASB, has been omitted or condensed.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
2. Basis of preparation (continued)
- (a) Statement of compliance (continued)
The same accounting policies and methods of computation were followed in the preparation of these condensed interim financial statements as were followed in the preparation and described in Note 2 of the annual audited financial statements as at and for the year ended September 30, 2019. Accordingly, these condensed interim financial statements for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 should be read together with the annual financial statements as at and for the year ended September 30, 2019.
These financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on May 12, 2020.
(b) Basis of consolidation
These financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and the entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of the subsidiary are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.
| Subsidiary name | Place of Incorporation | Ownership | Principal activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Exploration Inc. ("Eureka") | Quebec | 100% | Exploration |
3. Exploration and evaluation assets
Chateau Fort gold project, Quebec
On March 24, 2015, Anthem Resources Inc. ("Anthem"), a company related by a common director, signed a binding letter of intent (“LOI”) to option its Chateau Fort gold project in central Quebec to the Company.
On July 27, 2015, Boss Power Corp. completed the acquisition of Anthem and changed its name to Eros Resources Corp. (“Eros”). The option agreement continues with Eros.
The Company will have the option to acquire a 100% interest in the project, subject to reservations of diamonds on the claims identified as Melkior OJV and royalty interests on the project, by funding expenditures on the project, issuing shares and making cash payments, according to the following schedule:
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(i) $5,000 deposit payable on execution of the LOI (paid);
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(ii) make total cash payments of $95,000 and issue a total of 8,000,000 shares of the Company as follows:
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(1) on approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, no later than April 21, 2015, or such later date as mutually agreed upon, $10,000 in cash (paid) and 2,000,000 shares (issued);
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(2) on or before March 31, 2016, $20,000 in cash (unpaid) and 1,500,000 shares (unissued);
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(3) on or before March 31, 2017, $20,000 in cash and 1,500,000 shares (unissued);
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(4) on or before March 31, 2018, $20,000 in cash and 1,500,000 shares (unissued);
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(5) on or before March 31, 2019, $25,000 in cash and 1,500,000 shares (unissued);
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
Chateau Fort gold project, Quebec (continued)
- (iii) fund expenditures of not less than $200,000 and renew claims in the amount of $25,000 (completed) on or before July 10, 2015 which expenditures will be a firm commitment.
The Company also has a requirement to complete a private placement financing of not less than $400,000 by April 21, 2015, of which Eros has deemed satisfied by way of the Company’s private placement financing of $219,450 completed in June 2015.
Eros retains a 2% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on claims not subject to other underlying agreements. The Company will have the right to buy down the royalty to 1% for $2,000,000 on or before commencement of commercial production. In addition, Eros retains the right to maintain its pro rata percentage ownership of the Company via future financings, and first right of refusal on third party offers to purchase the project.
On July 29, 2016, the project option agreement was amended as follows: 100% of the project was transferred to the Company with no other liabilities or consideration or commitments and the right to buy down the royalty to 1% was reduced from $2,000,000 to $500,000.
During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $nil (September 30, 2019 - $nil) in exploration expenditures in connection with this project and received $nil (September 30, 2019 - $462) in exploration income tax credits (“ITCs”) in connection with previous year’s exploration expenditures. In addition, the Company has recorded a $nil (September 30, 2019 - $229,711) impairment related to this property.
Richardson gold project, Quebec
On June 1, 2017, the Company purchased 100% of Eureka (note 2), which owns the Richardson gold project located 20 kilometers north-northeast of Chibougamau, Quebec.
During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $nil (September 30, 2019 - $nil) in exploration expenditures and received $nil (September 30, 2019 - $5,332) in exploration ITCs in connection with previous years exploration expenditures. In addition, the Company has recorded a $nil (September 30, 2019 - $73,446) impairment related to this property.
Bullion gold project, Quebec
On June 1, 2017, the Company purchased 100% of Eureka (note 2), which owns the Bullion gold project located 25 kilometers north-northeast of Chibougamau, Quebec.
During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $nil (September 30, 2019 - $nil) in exploration expenditures and received $nil (September 30, 2019 - $3,112) in exploration ITCs in connection with previous years exploration expenditures. In addition, the Company has recorded a $nil (September 30, 2019 - $44,405) impairment related to this property.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
Apollo gold project, Quebec
On June 1, 2017, the Company purchased 100% of Eureka (note 2), which owns the Apollo gold project located 50 kilometers east from Matagami, Quebec.
During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $4,000 (September 30, 2019 - $22,428) in exploration expenditures in connection with this project and received $nil (September 30, 2019 - $34,528) in exploration ITCs in connection with previous years exploration expenditures.
Admiral gold project, Quebec
On June 1, 2017, the Company purchased 100% of Eureka (note 2), which owns the Admiral gold project located 25 kilometers east from Matagami, Quebec.
On December 18, 2017 the Company entered into a purchase agreement, with an arms length party, to acquire a 100% undivided interest in 1 claim near the municipality of Matagami, Quebec.
Under the terms of the agreement the consideration required to be given by the Company is:
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$600 cash payment, in total, upon approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (Paid) 2. Issuance of 12,500 common shares, in total upon approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (Issued)
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During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $13,000 (September 30, 2019 - $141,028) in exploration expenditures in connection with this project.
Atlas gold project, Quebec
On June 1, 2017, the Company purchased 100% of Eureka (note 2), which owns the Atlas gold project located 50 kilometers east from Matagami, Quebec.
On December 18, 2017 the Company entered into a purchase agreement, with an arms length party, to acquire a 100% undivided interest in 1 claim near the municipality of Matagami, Quebec.
Under the terms of the agreement the consideration required to be given by the Company is:
- $600 cash payment, in total, upon approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (Paid) 2. Issuance of 12,500 common shares, in total upon approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (Issued)
During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $4,000 (September 30, 2019 - $5,500) in exploration expenditures in connection with this project and received $nil (September 30, 2019 - $24,748) in exploration ITCs in connection with previous years exploration expenditures.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
Net Smelter Royalty
Each of the Eureka properties is subject to:
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a. 1% NSR in favour of Julien Davy, a director and officer of the Company, half of which can be bought back by the Company for $500,000.
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b. 1% NSR in favour of Benoit Lafrance, a director of the Company; half of which can be bought back by the Company for $500,000.
Lac Fabien project, Quebec
On February 18, 2019, the Company signed an option agreement with arm’s length individuals, to acquire 100% of the Lac Fabien Project.
The Company will have the option to acquire a 100% interest in the project by funding expenditures on the project, issuing shares and making cash payments, according to the following schedule:
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(i) make total cash payments of $720,000 and issue a total of 1,500,000 shares of the Company as follows:
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(1) on execution of the option agreement and approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, $25,000 in cash (paid) and 1,500,000 shares (issued);
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(2) $90,000 in cash before the 1[st] anniversary date (unpaid);
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(3) $125,000 in cash before the 2[nd] anniversary date (unpaid);
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(4) $180,000 in cash before the 3[rd] anniversary date (unpaid);
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(5) $300,000 in cash before the 4[th] anniversary date (unpaid);
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(ii) fund expenditures of not less than $1,100,000 according to the following schedule:
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(1) $100,000 before the 1[st] anniversary date (not incurred);
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(2) $250,000 before the 2[nd] anniversary date (not incurred):
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(3) $350,000 before the 3[rd] anniversary date (not incurred):
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(4) $400,000 before the 4[th] anniversary date (not incurred):
In addition, the Company will grant a 2% NSR, with the Company having the right to buy down the royalty to 1% for $1,500,000.
In February 2020, the Company advised the vendors, by written notice, that it will not pursue the option agreement to acquire 100% interest in the project. The Company has withdrawn from any future obligations related to this agreement and has written the carrying amount to $nil and recorded a $93,869 impairment.
During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $nil (September 30, 2019 - $nil) in exploration expenditures in connection with this project.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
Virgin River project, Saskatchewan
On January 15, 2014, the Company entered into an option agreement with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (“Eagle Plains”) (related by virtue of common directors) to earn an undivided 60% interest in the Virgin River project situated in Saskatchewan subject to the following terms:
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(i) make total cash payments of $500,000 to Eagle Plains as follows:
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(1) $10,000 within 5 business days of the execution of the option agreement (paid);
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(2) $25,000 on or before May 21, 2014 (paid);
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(3) $50,000 on or before May 21, 2015 (unpaid);
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(4) $75,000 on or before May 21, 2016 (unpaid);
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(5) $100,000 on or before May 21, 2017 (unpaid);
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(6) $120,000 on or before May 21, 2018 (unpaid);
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(7) $120,000 on or before May 21, 2019 (unpaid);
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(ii) issue a total of 1,200,000 common shares of the Company to Eagle Plains as follows:
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(1) 200,000 on or before May 21, 2014 (issued);
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(2) 200,000 on or before May 21, 2015 (unissued);
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(3) 200,000 on or before May 21 2016 (unissued);
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(4) 200,000 on or before May 21, 2017(unissued);
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(5) 200,000 on or before May 21, 2018 (unissued);
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(6) 200,000 on or before May 21, 2019 (unissued);
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(iii) incur total expenditures of $5,000,000 on the Virgin River project as follows:
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(1) $200,000 on or before May 21, 2015 (incurred);
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(2) $500,000 on or before May 21, 2016 (not incurred);
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(3) $800,000 on or before May 21, 2017(not incurred);
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(4) $1,500,000 on or before May 21, 2018 (not incurred);
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(5) $2,000,000 on or before May 21, 2019 (not incurred);
On August 16, 2016, the project option agreement was amended as follows: 100% of the project was transferred to the Company with no other liabilities or commitments. In consideration the Company issued 2,000,000 common shares, which were issued during the year ended September 30, 2017. Eagle Plains will maintain a 2% NSR, with the Company having the right to buy down the royalty to 1% for $1,000,000 on or before commencement of commercial production.
During the period ended March 31, 2020 the Company incurred $nil (2019 - $nil) in exploration expenditures in connection with this project. In addition the Company allowed the claims to expire, except 1 claim and had recorded a $100,000 impairment related to this property in fiscal 2018.
On December 10, 2018, the project was sold to a third party for $2,500 cash and the granting of a 1% net smelter royalty to the Company, which the purchaser has the right to buy down the royalty to 0.5% for $500,000 on or before commencement of commercial production.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
The following is a summary of changes to exploration and evaluation assets:
| Projects | Balance at Sept. 30, 2018 Acquisitions and renewals Impairment and disposal Balance at Sept. 30, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Chateau Fort Richardson Bullion Apollo Admiral Atlas Lac Fabien Virgin River Projects |
228,227 $ 1,484 $ $ (229,711) - 73,446 - (73,446) - 44,155 250 (44,405) - 167,468 932 - 168,400 42,367 - - 42,367 148,327 3,317 - 151,644 - 92,630 92,630 1 - (1) - |
| 703,991 $ 98,613 $ $(347,563) 455,041 $ |
|
| Balance at Sept. 30, 2019 Acquisitions and renewals Impairment and disposal Balance at Mar.31, 2020 |
|
| Chateau Fort Richardson Bullion Apollo Admiral Atlas Lac Fabien Virgin River |
- $ 4,620 $ - 4,620 - - - - - - - - 168,400 - - 168,400 42,367 - - 42,367 151,644 - - 151,644 92,630 1,239 (93,869) - - - - - |
| 455,041 $ 5,859 $ - $ 367,031 $ |
Tarku Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
The following is a summary of exploration and evaluation expenditures:
For the year ended September 30, 2019
| Chateau Fort Richardson Apollo Atlas Admiral **Bullion ** |
**Total ** | |
|---|---|---|
| Data compilation and planning Drilling Geological Geochemical Geophysical Ground Stripping Exploration ITC refund Total exploration expenditures* |
- $ - $ 428 $ - $ 4,685 $ - $ - - - - 133,771 - - - - - 2,572 - - - - - - - - - 22,000 5,500 - - - - - - - - (462) (5,332) (34,528) (24,748) - (3,112) |
5,113 $ 133,771 2,572 - 27,500 - (68,182) |
| $(462) $(5,332) $ (12,100) $ (19,248) 141,028 $ $ (3,112) |
100,774 $ |
*Exploration input tax credits ("ITC") are received from the Quebec government for qualifiying exploration work. Expenditures incurred to satisfy flow through share issuance does not qualifiy for the the ITC.
Tarku Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
3. Exploration and evaluation assets (continued)
For the period ended March 31, 2020
| Chateau Fort Richardson Apollo Atlas Admiral Bullion Guercheville Virgin River **General ** |
**Total ** | |
|---|---|---|
| Data compilation and planning Drilling Geological Geochemical Geophysical Ground Stripping Exploration ITC refund Total exploration expenditures* |
- $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - - - - - - - - - - - 4,000 4,000 13,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
- $ - 21,000 - - - - |
| - $ - $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 13,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ |
21,000 $ |
*Exploration input tax credits ("ITC") are received from the Quebec government for qualifiying exploration work. Expenditures incurred to satisfy flow through share issuance does not qualifiy for the the ITC.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
4. Share capital
(a) Authorized
Unlimited common shares with no par value
Issued
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(i) On November 23, 2018, the Company closed a private placement for gross proceeds of $283,550. The private placement consisted of 7,250,000 non-flow through units and 4,618,331 flow-through shares. Each non-flow through unit consisted of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share at a price of $0.05 per common share for a period of eighteen months, expiring on May 23, 2021. In connection with the flow-through portion of the financing completed, a total of $46,183 ($0.01 per share) was allocated as a flowthrough premium liability. No value was attributed to the warrant component of the units sold. The Company incurred share issue costs of $17,615.
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(ii) On February 27, 2019, 1,500,000 common shares were issued at a fair value of $67,500 ($0.045 per share) to non-arm’s length vendors, in total, pursuant to a property option agreement in respect of the Lac Fabien project, Quebec (note 4).
(b)
Stock option Plan
The Company has a stock option plan (the "Plan") whereby options to purchase common shares are granted by the board of directors to directors, officers, employees and consultants to the Company. Under the terms of the Plan, the Company has reserved an amount of common shares for options up to 10% of the issued and outstanding number of common shares. Options granted under the Plan are non-transferable; expire no later than the tenth anniversary of the date the option is granted and must comply with the requirements of the regulatory authorities. Options granted under the Plan are subject to vesting terms determined by the board.
A summary of the changes to outstanding and exercisable stock options during the periods ended March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019 is presented below.
| March | March | 31, 2020 | September | September | 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options | Price | Options | Price | |||
| Beginning of period | 976,923 | $ | 0.65 |
423,077 | $ | 0.65 |
| Options granted | - | - | 553,846 | 0.65 | ||
| Options cancelled | (115,385) | 0.65 | - | - | ||
| End ofperiod | 861,538 | $ | 0.65 | 976,923 | $ | 0.65 |
As at March 31, 2020, the weighted average remaining life of stock options is 3.10 years (September 30, 2019 – 3.42).
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
4. Share capital (continued)
On March 13, 2019, the board of directors of the Corporation approved the grant of 3,600,000 stock options pursuant to the Plan. 3,600,000 of the options were granted to directors and executive officers with the balance granted to consultants and the advisory board. The options are exercisable at $0.10 per share, vest immediately and, if not exercised, expire March 13, 2024, subject to earlier expiration in accordance with the Plan and applicable policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
The value of options issued on March 13, 2019, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, was $144,705 which was allocated to the share-based compensation expense with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus. Assumptions used in the pricing model for the year are as follows: risk-free interest rate of 1.65%, expected life of 5 years, annualized volatility 158.87%, and dividend rate of nil.
(c) Warrants
During the period ended March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019, the Company had the following warrant activities:
| Weighted Avg. Number of Exercise Exercise Warrants Price Price |
|
|---|---|
| Balance, September 30, 2018 | 2,968,869 $0.65 |
| Issued Balance, September 30, 2019 |
557,692 $0.65 |
| 3,526,561 $0.59 |
|
| Expired Balance, March 31, 2020 |
(2,008,308) $0.65 |
| 1,518,253 $0.51 |
At March 31, 2020, the following table summarizes information about warrants outstanding:
| anding: | |
|---|---|
| Total issued and outstanding | Warrants Expiry Exercise OutstandingDate Price |
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | 297,692 April 18, 2020a $0.52 557,692 May 23, 2020 $0.33 502,561 July 20, 2020 $0.65 160,308 Sept 11, 2020 $0.65 |
| 1,518,253 $0.51 |
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
4. Share capital (continued)
a On March 18, 2019, the Company extended these warrants until April 18, 2020.
- (d) Escrow shares
At March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2019, no common shares were held in escrow.
- (e) Other income on settlement of flow-through premium liability
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the Company closed a flow-through financing and recorded a total premium received on flow-through shares in the amount of $46,183, which was recorded as a liability to be reversed to profit and loss as the eligible expenditures were incurred. As at March 31, 2020, the Company had reduced the liability by $2,933 (September 30, 2019 - $60,650) (based on expenditures incurred) to $nil (September 30, 2019 - $2,933) and accordingly, had recorded other income in the same amount.
5. Commitments and contingencies
As of March 31, 2020, the Company had $1,100 (September 30, 2019 - $1,100) in term deposits with a Canadian financial institution for the guarantee of business credit cards.
6. Related party transactions
The Company had the following related party transactions during the period ended March 31, 2020:
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(a) An officer and director of the Company provided consulting services to the Company. Fees incurred during the year were $48,000 (2019 - $48,000). At March 31, 2020, $153,172 (September 30, 2019 - $83,497) is recorded in trade and other payables.
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(b) An officer and director of the Company provided consulting services to the Company. Fees incurred during the period were $30,720 (2019 - $30,720). At March 31, 2020, $75,629 (September 30, 2019 - $34,220) is recorded in trade and other payables.
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(c) A director of the Company provided exploration services to the Company. Geological consulting fees and wages incurred or accrued during the period were $nil (2019 - $31,500). At March 31, 2020, $4,599 (September 30, 2019 - $4,599) is recorded in trade and other payables.
Key Management Compensation:
| Six months endedMarch31, | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting fees | $ 57,720 | $ 78,720 |
| Administration expense | - | 16,176 |
| Exploration expense | 21,000 | 15,324 |
| Share-based compensation to directors and officers |
- | 79,200 |
| $ 78,720 | $ 189,420 |
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
7. Segmented information
The Company operates in one operating segment, being the exploration of mineral properties. The Company’s exploration and evaluation assets by geographic location are as follows:
| March 31, 2020 | September 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec, Canada | $ 460,900 | $ 455,041 |
| Saskatchewan, Canada | - | - |
| $460,900 | $455,041 |
8. Capital management
The Company includes cash and cash equivalents and equity, comprising of issued common shares, contributed surplus and deficit, in the definition of capital.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Company, in order to support the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain future development of the business.
The properties in which the Company currently has an interest are in the exploration stage; as such the Company is dependent upon external financings to fund activities. In order to carry out planned exploration and pay for administrative costs, the Company will spend its existing working capital and raise additional funds as needed. The Company will continue to assess new properties and seek to acquire an interest in additional properties if it feels there is sufficient geologic or economic potential and if it has adequate financial resources to do so.
Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the period ended March 31, 2020. The Company was not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.
9. Financial risk management
The Company is exposed in varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks by virtue of its activities. The overall financial risk management program focuses on preservation of capital, and protecting current and future Company assets and cash flows by reducing exposure to risks posed by the uncertainties and volatilities of financial markets.
The types of risk exposure and the way in which such exposures are managed are as follows:
Credit Risk - The Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its liquid financial assets. The Company limits exposure to credit risk on liquid financial assets through maintaining its cash and cash equivalents with high-credit quality financial institutions. The Company does not have financial assets that are invested in asset backed commercial paper.
Liquidity Risk – The Company ensures that there is sufficient capital in order to meet short term business requirements.
Interest rate risk – In respect to the Company’s financial assets, the interest rate risk mainly arises from the interest rate impact on our cash and cash equivalents. For the period ended March 31, 2020, every 1% fluctuation in interest rates up or down would have had little impact on net loss.
Tarku Resources Ltd. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements March 31, 2020 (Expressed in Canadian dollars)
9. Financial risk management (continued)
Commodity price risk – The value of the Company’s mineral resource properties is related to the price of various commodities and the outlook for them. Commodity prices have historically fluctuated widely and are affected by numerous factors outside of the Company’s control, including, but not limited to, industrial retail demand, central bank lending, forward sales by producers and speculators, level of worldwide production and short-term changes in supply and demand.
| March 31, 2020 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets: | |||||||
| Cashand cashequivalents | $44,134 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 44,134 |
Fair Value - The Company has various financial instruments comprised of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables.
For disclosure purposes, all financial instruments measured at fair value are categorized into one of three hierarchy levels, described below. Each level is based on the transparency of the inputs used to measure the fair values of assets and liabilities:
Level 1 – Values based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Values based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 – Values based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
10. Income taxes
The Corporation has unused tax credits and unused tax losses that have not been included on the statement of financial position as follows:
| Expiry Date | Expiry Date | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As at September 30, | 2019 | Range | 2018 | Range | ||
| Exploration and evaluation assets | $ | 590,000 |
No expiry date | $ | 344,000 |
No expiry date |
| Share issue costs | $ | 56,000 |
2040 to 2043 | $ | 68,000 |
2039 to 2042 |
| Non-capital losses available for future period | $ | 2,663,000 |
2031 to2039 | $ | 2,343,000 |
2031 to2038 |
Tax attributes are subject to review, and potential adjustment, by tax authorities.
11. Supplemental cash flow information
Non-cash investing and financing activities
During the period ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued;
- 1,500,000 common shares with a value of $67,500 pursuant to a mineral claims option agreement.