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Vortex Metals Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2023
May 24, 2023
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VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)+ (Unaudited)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3), if an auditor has not performed a review of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements, they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor.
The accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements of Vortex Metals Inc. (formerly Victory Capital Corp.) have been prepared by management and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company and are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
The Company’s independent auditor has not performed a review of these condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants for a review of interim financial statements by an entity’s auditor.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
AS AT
| March 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
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|---|---|---|
| ASSETS Current Cash (Note 7) Deferred financing costs Loan Receivable Receivables Prepaids Exploration and evaluation assets (Note 3) |
$ 1,660,451 - 9,971 55,020 4,703 1,730,145 5,751,838 $ 7,481,983 |
$ 2,070,269 - - 44,987 4,703 2,119,959 5,751,838 $ 7,871,797 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Deficiency) Liabilities Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 5) Promissory note (Note 4) Loan (Note 4) Subscriptions received in advance (Note 6) Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) Share capital (Note 6) Reserves (Note 6) Deficit |
$ 1,221,376 - - - 1,221,376 10,842,432 601,883 (5,183,708) 6,260,607 $ 7,481,983 |
$ 1,326,172 - - - 1,326,172 10,842,432 601,883 (4,898,690) 6,545,625 $ 7,871,797 |
Nature and continuance of operations (Note 1)
Approved and authorized by the Board on May 23, 2023.
“Michael Williams” Director “Vikas Ranjan ” Director Michael Williams Vikas Ranjan
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 |
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 |
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|---|---|---|
| Expenses Advertising and promotion Consulting (Note 5) Exploration and evaluation expenditures (Note 3) Foreign exchange gain Office expense (Note 5) Professional fees (Note 5) Property investigation (Note 3) Salaries (Note 5) Transfer agent and filing fees Travel Total operating expense Interest income Loss and comprehensive loss for the period Basic and diluted loss per common share Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted |
$ 2,112 165,426 29,721 9,483 1,703 51,115 16,982 14,469 (291,011) 5,993 $ (285,018) $ (0.00) 60,080,059 |
$ (1,035) 3,635 8,916 11,390 1,422 (24,328) $ (24,328) $ (0.00) 6,744,104 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 |
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 |
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| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Loss for the period Non-cash working capital item changes: Decrease (increase) in receivables Decrease (increase) in loan receivable Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities Net cash used in operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Promissory note Net cash provided in (used in) financing activities Change in cash for the period Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period Cash and restricted cash, end of period Cash and restricted cash represented by: Cash Restricted cash Cash and Restricted cash |
$ (285,018) (10,033) ( 9,971) (104,796) (409,818) 50,000 (409,818) 2,070,269 $ 1,660,451 $ 1,660,451 $ - |
$ |
(24,328) 130,003 (36,053) |
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69,622 50,000 50,000 119,622 3,844,762 |
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| $ $ | ||||
$ 3,964,384 |
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6,144 3,958,240 |
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| $ 1,660,451 | $ | 3,964,384 | ||
| Non-cash financing and investing activities Receivable netted againstpromissorynote |
$ | $ | 21,520 |
No cash was paid for interest or taxes for three months period ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.)
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) (Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
| Share Capital Number Amount |
Share Capital Number Amount |
Reserves | Deficit | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 31, 2021 Loss for the period Balance, March 31, 2022 Acquisition of Vortex (RTO) Shares issued in relation to the RTO Shares issued for cash Finders share purchase warrants Share issuance costs Shares for exploration and evaluation asset Share-based compensation Loss for the period Balance, December 31, 2022 Loss for the period Balance, March 31, 2022 |
6,744,104 - 6,744,104 5,088,750 1,587,205 21,660,000 - - 25,000,000 - 60,080,059 - 60,080,059 |
$ 685,946 - $ 685,946 1,017,750 317,441 4,332,000 (184,503) (326,202) 5,000,000 - $ 10,842,432 - $ 10,842,432 |
$ - - $ - 31,833 - - 184,503 - - 385,547 - $ 601,883 - $ 601,883 |
$ (1,050,133) (24,328) $ (1,074,461) - - - - - - (3,824,229) $ (4,898,690) (285,018) $ (5,183,708) |
$ (364,187) (24,328) $ (388,515) 1,049,583 317,441 4,332,000 - (326,202) 5,000,000 385,547 (3,824,229) $ 6,545,625 (285,018) $ 6,260,607 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
1. NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS
Vortex Metals Inc., formerly, Victory Capital Corp. (“VCC”) (the "Company" or “Vortex”) was incorporated on November 6, 2009. The Company’s common shares are publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange’s Venture Exchange (the “TSX-V”) under the symbol “VMS” (formerly “VIC”). The head office, principal address and records office of the Company are located at 120 Adelaide Street West suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1T1, Canada.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business rather than through a process of forced liquidation. The Company has incurred losses from inception and does not currently have the financial resources to sustain operations in the long-term. While the Company has been successful in obtaining its required funding in the past, there is no assurance that such future financing will be available or be available on favorable terms. An inability to raise additional financing may impact the future assessment of the Company as a going concern. These material uncertainties may cast significant doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
The consolidated financial statements do not include adjustments to amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue operations. Continued operations of the Company are dependent on the Company's ability to receive financial support, necessary financings, or generate profitable operations in the future.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, and any related adverse public health developments, has adversely affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn. It is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company’s business or ability to raise funds.
Reverse Takeover
On April 27, 2022, the Company completed the reverse takeover transaction (“RTO”) pursuant to which it acquired Acapulco Gold Holdings Ltd. (formerly Acapulco Gold Corp.) (“AGH”). AGH is principally engaged in the acquisition and exploration of resource properties. AGH is in the process of investing in potential new acquisitions and exploring and evaluating its resource properties and has not yet determined whether the properties contain ore reserves that are economically recoverable.
On closing of the RTO, AGH became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. As AGH is deemed to be the accounting acquirer for accounting purposes, its assets and liabilities and operations since incorporation on February 11, 2011, are included in these consolidated financial statements at their historical carrying value. The Company’s results of operations are those of AGH, with Vortex operations being included from April 27, 2022, onwards, the closing date.
Concurrent with the RTO, the Company and AGH completed a private placement (the “Private Placement”) of 21,660,000 common shares for gross proceeds of a $4,332,000 (Note 7).
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUTNING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below.
a) Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements, including comparatives have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial instruments classified as financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, which are stated at their value.
b) Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial instruments measured at fair market value. In addition, theses consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.
c) Basis of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Acapulco Gold Holdings Ltd. and Empresa Minera Acagold S.A. de C.V., incorporated in Mexico, from the date of acquisition on April 27, 2022.
A subsidiary is an entity over which the Company has exposure to variable returns from its involvement and has the ability to use power over the investee to affect its returns. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Company controls another entity. A subsidiary is fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company until the date on which control ceases. The accounts of the Company subsidiary are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealized gains or losses on transactions are eliminated.
d) Basis of Measurement
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is also the Company’s and its subsidiary’s functional currency and have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments, which are carried at fair value. In addition, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.
e) Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Significant assumptions about the future and other sources of estimation uncertainty that management has made at the end of the reporting period, that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the event that actual results differ from assumptions made, relate to, but are not limited to, the following:
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUTNING POLICIES (continued)
e) Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates (continued)
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The carrying value and the recoverability of exploration and evaluation assets, which are included in the statements of financial position. The cost model is utilized, and the value of the exploration and evaluation assets is based on the expenditures incurred. At every reporting period, management assesses the potential impairment which involves assessing whether or not facts or circumstances exist that suggest the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount;
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The recognition of deferred tax assets. The Company considers whether the realization of deferred tax assets is probable in determining whether to recognize these deferred tax assets; and
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The fair value of stock options and warrants issued are subject to the limitations of the Black-Scholes option pricing model which incorporated market data and involved uncertainty in estimates used by management in the assumptions. Because the Black-Scholes option pricing model required the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the volatility of share prices, changes in subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the Company to make judgments, apart from those involving estimates, in applying accounting policies. The most significant judgments in applying the Company’s financial statements include:
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The assessment of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and whether there are events or conditions that may give rise to significant uncertainty; and
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The determination of functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries.
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Acquisition of a company and reverse take-over. Judgment is used in determining whether an acquisition is a business combination or an asset acquisition. The Company must determine whether it is the acquirer or acquiree in each acquisition. Under IFRS 3 –Business Combinations, the components of a business must include inputs, processes and outputs. Management has determined that Victory Capital Corp (“VCC”) did not include those components. Accordingly, the acquisition of VCC has been recorded as an acquisition of VCC’s net assets (Note 3).
f) Foreign Currencies
The presentation and functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries is considered to be the Canadian dollar. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective corporation are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities in a foreign currency are retranslated using the foreign exchange rate at the statement of financial position date. Nonmonetary items are not remeasured. Foreign exchange gains or losses resulting from transactions conducted in currencies other than the functional currency of the operation in which the transaction occurs, are recognized as part of profit or loss.
g) Exploration and evaluation expenditures
The costs associated with the acquisition of property rights, including cash consideration paid, direct legal costs incurred and the issuance of shares for mineral property interests are capitalized. Where the Company has entered into an option agreement for the acquisition of a mineral property interest which provides for periodic payments, such unpaid amounts are not recorded as a liability since they are payable entirely at the discretion of the Company. At each reporting period the Company assesses for indicators of impairment.
The Company has adopted the policy of expensing exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred prior to the determination that a property has economically recoverable reserves.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUTNING POLICIES (continued)
h) Impairment of non-financial assets
At the end of each reporting period the carrying amounts of the Company’s long-lived assets being mineral property interests, are reviewed to determine whether there is any indication that those assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment, if any. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the assets in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable and willing parties. In assessing value in use. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount and the impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss for the period. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is increased to be revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but to an amount that dos not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
i) Financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are recognized when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or substantially all risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred. Gains and losses on recognition are generally recognized in profit and loss.
Financial assets are classified and measured either at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) or fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) based on the business model in which they are held and the characteristics of their contractual cash flows. Financial assets that re held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost at the end of the subsequent accounting periods. All other financial assets including equity investments are measured at their fair values at the end of subsequent accounting periods, with any change taken through profit or loss or other comprehensive income.
All financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the statement of financial position. Subsequent measurement of financial instruments is based on their classification. Financial assets and liabilities classified at FVTPL are measured at fair value with changes in those fair values recognized in profit or loss for the period. Financial assets and liabilities classified as FVOCI are measured at fair value with changes in those fair values recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the period. Financial assets and liabilities classified at amortized cost are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
The following tables sets out the classification of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities:
| Financial assets/liabilities | Classification under IFRS 9 |
|---|---|
| Cash | Amortized cost |
| Receivables | Amortized cost |
| Restricted cash | Amortized cost |
| Loan | Amortized cost |
| Subscriptions received in advance | Amortized cost |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Amortized cost |
| Promissorynote | Amortized cost |
IFRS requires an expected credit loss model for calculation the impairment of financial assets.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUTNING POLICIES (continued)
The expected credit loss model requires an entity to accounts for expected credit losses and changes in those expected credit losses at each reporting date to reflect changes in initial recognition.
Impairment losses on financial assets carried at amortized cost are reversed in subsequent periods, if the amount of the loss decreases and the decrease can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized.
j) Decommissioning liabilities
The Company recognizes liabilities for statutory, contractual, constructive or legal obligations associated with the retirement of exploration and evaluation assets and equipment when those obligations result from the acquisition, construction, development or normal operation of assets or if an obligation to incur rehabilitation and environmental costs occurs as a result of an environmental disturbance caused by the Company’s work at its projects prior to determining the existence of mineral reserves. The net present value of future rehabilitation costs are capitalized to exploration and evaluation assets along with a corresponding increase in the rehabilitation provision in the period incurred.
Pre-tax discount rates that reflect the time value of money are used to calculate the net present value. The Company’s estimates of reclamation costs could change as a result of changes in regulatory requirements, discount rates and assumptions regarding the amount and timing of the future expenditures. These changes are recorded directly to exploration and evaluation assets and the rehabilitation provision. The Company’s estimates are reviewed annually for changes in regulatory requirements, discount rates, effects of inflation and changes in estimates. Changes in the net present value, excluding changes in the Company’s estimates of reclamation costs, are charged to profit or loss for the period. There are no decommissioning liabilities for the years presented.
k) Shared-based payment transactions
The Company has a stock option plan. The cost of stock options granted to employees and directors for services received is measured using the estimated fair value at the date of the grant determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected term of the option and stock price volatility. The expected term of options granted is determined based on historical data on the average hold period before exercise, expiry or cancellation. Expected volatility is estimated with reference to the historical volatility of the share price of the Company. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. The costs are recognized over the vesting period of the option. The total amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of options expected to vest at each reporting date. The corresponding credit for these costs is recognized within reserves in shareholders’ equity.
Share based compensation arrangements in which the Company receives other goods or services as consideration for its own equity instruments are accounted for as equity settled share-based payment transactions and measured at the fair value of goods or services received. If the fair value of the goods or services received cannot be estimated reliably, the share-based payment transaction is measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted at the date the Company receives the goods or the services.
l) Loss per share
The Company presents basic and diluted loss per share data for its common shares, calculated by dividing the loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share does not adjust the loss attributable to common shareholders or the weighted average number of common shares outstanding when the effect is anti-dilutive.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUTNING POLICIES (continued)
m) Income taxes
Income tax on the profit or loss for the years presented comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in equity.
Income tax on the profit or loss for the years presented comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in which case it is recognized in equity.
Current tax expenses is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at year end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regards to previous years.
Deferred tax is provided using the statement of financial position liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively at year end applicable to the period of expected realization or settlement.
A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against Which the asset can be utilized.
n) New and revised standards, interpretations, and amendments
There are no IFRSs or IFRIC Interpretations that are not yet effective that would be expected to have a material impact on the Company.
3. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS
Mexico Properties
On March 16, 2022, AGH entered into an amended and restated agreement of purchase and sale with Minera Zalamera S.A. de C.V (“Zalamera”) in relation to the Riqueza Marina Project, Zaachila Project and the El Rescate Project each located in Mexico. Immediately preceding the completion of the RTO the Company issued a total of 25,000,000 common shares (valued at $5,000,000) paid $200,000 and settle assumed liabilities of $551,838. Upon completion of the environmental impact assessment study and receipt of drill permits the Company will pay $300,000 over 38 months and once the first set of core samples are obtained the Company will pay an additional $150,000. The Company granted a 3% net smelter returns royalty (“NSR”) over the properties.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
Exploration & Evaluation Assets
| Riqueza Marina Property Zaachila Property Total |
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| $ - $ - $ - 100,000 100,000 200,000 280,086 271,752 551,838 2,500,000 2,500,000 5,000,000 |
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| Ending |
$2,880,086 $2,871,752 $ 5,751,838 |
Exploration and evaluation expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (2022 $Nil).
| Exploration and Evaluation Expenditures For the three months ended March 31, 2023 Assay Field supplies and other Geological Total, March 31, 2023 |
Riqueza Marina Property Zaachila Property Total |
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| $ - $ - $ - - - - 14,861 14,860 29,721 |
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| $14,861 $14,860 $29,721 |
| Property Investigation Costs For the three months ended March 31, 2022 Assay Geophysics Geological Total, March 31, 2022 For the three months ended March 31, 2023 |
Riqueza Marina Property Zaachila Property Total |
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| $ 529 $ 529 $ 1,058 700 - 700 7,132 2,500 9,632 |
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| $ 8,361 $ 3,029 $ 11,390 |
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| Assay | $ - $ - $ - |
| Geophysics | - - - |
| Geological Total, March 31, 2023 |
- - - |
| $- $- $- |
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
4. PROMISSORY NOTE AND LOAN
Promissory Note
On November 27, 2020, AGH issued a promissory note to VCC and received $15,000. The promissory note bears an interest of 6% per annum.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, AGH received additional funds relating to the promissory note in the amount of $110,000 and accrued interest of $3,382 (2020 - $Nil) included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, AGH received an additional advance of $50,000 from VCC with an interest rate of 7% and due on demand and netted $21,520 in receivable against the promissory note. Accrued interest of $2,225 (2021 - $342) was recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Upon completion of the RTO, the Promissory Note became an intercompany loan and has been eliminated on consolidation.
Loan
On September 8, 2021, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Valsequillo Silver S.A de C.V and received $21,177 (MXN $333,500). The loan bears an interest of 7% per annum, and the outstanding principal plus accrued interest shall be repaid on the extended maturity date of July 2022. Accrued interest of $803 (2021 - $Nil) has been recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The Company re-paid the loan and accrued interest.
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Key management personnel include those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined that key management personnel consists of members of the Board and corporate officers, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
The Company entered into the following transactions with related parties, not disclosed elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements:
| For the Three months ended March 31, 2023 2022 $ $ |
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|---|---|
| Professional fees Consulting fees Salaries Rent* Total |
3,000 53,000 51,115 4,500 - |
| 108,615 3,000 |
*Rent is recorded in office expense.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
6. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Authorized
An unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued share capital
No share capital transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2023
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company:
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a) On April 27, 2022, completed the RTO and exchanged 20,215,000 commons shares for subscription receipts at a price of $0.20 per common share recorded as subscriptions received in advance as at December 31, 2021. Additionally, the Company issued 1,445,000 common shares for subscription receipts of $289,000 received by VCC. The Company issued 1,732,800 finders’ warrants valued at $184,503. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one common shares at $ 0.20 per common share for a period of 24 months. The fair value of the warrant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming a life expectancy of 2 years, a risk-free rate of 2.50%, a forfeiture rate of 0%, and volatility of 100%.
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b) On April 27, 2022, issued 25,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.20 for a value of $5,000,000 in relation to the acquisition the Riqueza Marina Project, Zaachila Project and the El Rescate Project each located in Mexico (Note 4).
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c) On April 27, 2022, issued 5,088,750 common shares at $0.20 per share for a value of $1,017,750 as part of the RTO (Note 3). In addition, the Company issued 1,587,205 common shares at $0.20 per share for a value of $317,441 recorded as transaction costs associated to the RTO.
Escrow Shares
As at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had 4,010,996 common shares in escrow and 19,618,239 common shares subject to seed share resale restrictions.
| Common share in | Common shares subject to seed | |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow | share resale restrictions | |
| March 31, 2023 | 4,010,996 | 19,618,239 |
| May 6, 2023 | 3,028,796 | 15,694,591 |
| November 6, 2023 | 2,046,597 | 11,770,944 |
| May 6, 2024 | 1,364,398 | 7,847,296 |
| November 6, 2024 | 682,199 | 3,923,648 |
Share purchase warrants
As at March 31, 2023, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding:
| Number of Weighted average share purchase exercise price warrants |
|
|---|---|
| Balance, March 31, 2022 and 2021 Granted Balance, March 31, 2023 |
- - 1,732,800 $ 0.20 |
| 1,732,800 $ 0.20 |
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
6. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (continued)
The share purchase warrants expire on April 27, 2024.
Stock options
Stock Option Plan
The Company has a stock option plan under which it can grant options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants for up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares. The exercise price of each option is based on the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant. The options can be granted for a term of ten years and vest as determined by the board of directors.
Stock option transactions are summarized as follows:
| Number of Weighted average Stock options exercise price |
|
|---|---|
| Balance, March 31, 2022 and 2021 Granted Balance, March 31, 2023 Vested and exercisable, March 31, 2023 |
- - 4,757,100 $ 0.20 |
| 4,757,100 $ 0.20 2,582,100 $ 0.20 |
As at March 31, 2023, the following stock options were outstanding:
| Number of | Weighted Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Options | Exercise Price | Expiry Date |
| 305,325 | $ 0.20 | April 27, 2023 |
| 101,775 | $ 0.20 | April 27, 2023 |
| 4,350,000 | $ 0.20 | July 28, 2032 |
| 4,757,100 |
Options were priced based on the Black-Scholes options pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions to estimate the fair value of option granted:
| Three months ended March 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2023 | |
| Risk-free interest rate | 2.71% |
| Expected option life in years | 10 |
| Expected share price volatility | 100.00% |
| Grant date share price | $0.20 |
| Expected forfeiture rate | Nil |
| Expected dividend yield | Nil |
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
8. SEGMENT INFORMATION
7. GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES
As of March 31, 2023, the following short-term investment certificates were outstanding:
| Principal | Maturity | Interest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Date | Rate | |
| $1,500,000 | September | 26, 2023 | 3.50% per annum |
As of December 31, 2022, the following short-term investment certificates were outstanding:
| Principal | Maturity | Interest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Date | Rate | |
| $2,000,000 | September | 26, 2023 | 3.50% per annum |
The short-term investment certificates are redeemable on demand thus considered as cash.
The Company operates in one reportable operating segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of resource properties in Mexico(Note 4).
9. FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Financial assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgement and may affect placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The hierarchy is as follows:
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Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
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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).
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Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The carrying value of cash, restricted cash, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, loan, promissory note, and subscriptions received in advance approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the financial instruments. Cash and restricted cash are valued at a level 1 fair value measurement.
Risk management
The Company is exposed to varying degrees to a variety of financial instrument related risks:
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 cash is held at a large financial institution in interest bearing accounts. The Company has no investment in asset backed commercial paper.
VORTEX METALS INC. (FORMERLY VICTORY CAPITAL CORP.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in Canadian Dollars) (Unaudited) FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022
The Company’s receivables consist of goods and services tax receivable from the government of Canada agency.
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 manages liquidity risk through its capital management as outlined below. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are due within one year. The Company is exposed to liquidity risk.
9. FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and commodity and equity prices.
a) Interest rate risk
The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk arises from the interest rate impact on cash. The Company’s practice has been to invest cash at floating rates of interest, in order to maintain liquidity, while achieving a satisfactory return for shareholders. There is minimal risk that the Company would recognize any loss as a result of a decrease in the fair value of any demand deposit included in cash as they are generally held with large financial institutions. The Company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk.
b) Foreign currency risk
The majority of purchases are transacted in the Canadian dollar. Management believes the foreign exchange risk derived from currency conversions is not significant and therefore does not hedge its foreign exchange risk.
c) Price risk
The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to commodity prices. The Company closely monitors commodity prices to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken by the Company.
Capital management
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue acquisition, exploration and evaluation of mineral properties and to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimizes the costs of capital at an acceptable risk. In the management of capital, the Company includes its components of shareholders’ equity (deficiency).
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, issue debt, acquire or dispose of assets or adjust the amount of cash.
The Company currently is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management.