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Walker River Resources Corp. Interim / Quarterly Report 2024

Jul 23, 2024

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Three and Six Months ended May 31, 2024

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This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), prepared as at July 23, 2024, should be read in conjunction with the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and notes for the three and six months ended May 31, 2024, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

This management’s discussion and analysis may contain forward-looking statements in respect of various matters including upcoming events. The results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from the actual results or events. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Walker River Resources Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated pursuant to the Business Corporations Act ( British Columbia ) on December 16, 2010, as Rhino Exploration Inc. On March 4, 2013, the Company changed its name to Walker River Resources Corp. The principal business of the Company is the identification, evaluation, acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company’s shares are listed for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol WRR.

In March of 2017 the Company incorporated a subsidiary, Walker River Resources LLC, a Nevada company (the “Subsidiary”). The Company holds 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Subsidiary.

The Company is an exploration stage company and is in the process of exploring its interest in the Lapon Gold Project (Nevada, USA) (the “Lapon Gold Project”) which consists of the Lapon Canyon Project, the Rattlesnake Project (the “Rattlesnake”), and the Pikes Peak Project (the “Pikes Peak”). At May 31, 2024, the Company had not yet determined whether any of its projects contain ore reserves that are economically recoverable. The recoverability of amounts shown for exploration and evaluation assets 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 future profitable production from the properties or realizing proceeds from their disposition.

LAPON GOLD PROJECT, NEVADA

The Company owns 100% of the Lapon Gold Project, which is comprised of 147 claims, and includes the Lapon Canyon Project, the Rattlesnake Project, and the Pikes Peak Project. The previous owner of the Lapon Canyon Project retains a 1% Net Smelter Return (“NSR”). The Company has an option to buy the NSR for $300,000.

On May 24, 2024, the Company entered into a royalty purchase agreement with Nevada Canyon Gold Corp. (“Nevada Canyon”) to sell a 2% NSR on the Lapon Canyon Project for US$300,000. In addition, subsequent to May 31, 2024, the Company sold to Nevada Canyon a 2% NSR on Pikes Peak Project, included in Lapon Gold Project, for US$150,000.

As at May 31, 2024, the Company has not incurred any decommissioning costs related to the exploration and evaluation of its mineral properties. However, the US federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) required the Company to post a bond of US$23,070 (CAD$31,461) on its Lapon Canyon Project to cover future decommissioning costs, and a bond of US$17,353 (CAD$23,664) on its Rattlesnake Project to cover future decommissioning costs.

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Total costs incurred on the Lapon Gold Project are summarized as follows:

Six months Year
Lapon Gold Project ended ended
May 31, 2024 November 30, 2023
Acquisition costs:
Balance, beginning $ 3,911,827 $ 3,866,660
Additions - 45,167
Cash received on sale of NSR (409,140) -
3,502,687 3,911,827
Deferred exploration expenditures:
Balance, beginning 4,447,570 4,189,377
Geologist fees and assays 117,583 244,597
Equipment depreciation 4,759 13,596
4,569,912 4,447,570
Balance, end of theperiod $ 8,072,599 $ 8,359,397

Exploration Program

2020 Exploration Program

In late 2020 the Company completed a ten-hole reverse circulation (“RC”) drill program which was halted at the New Year’ break. Resumption of the RC drill program was delayed in early 2021 by COVID-19 related problems.

2021 Exploration Program

During the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, the Company resumed the drill program, and announced drill results from the 2020/21 RC drill program in the second quarter of its 2021 fiscal year. Drill hole LC 21-65 returned 3.45 grams per tonne of gold (“Au”) over 30.5 metres from a depth of 33.5 metres. This was a significant hole as it was drilled approximately 150 metres from the nearest intercept. It also included a higher-grade intercept of 9.65 grams per tonne Au over 1.5 metres, which appears to be on strike with the high-grade corridor located approximately 500 metres to the west. Drill hole LC 21-61 returned 1.22 grams per tonne Au over 7.6 metres from surface. This hole was significant as it demonstrated mineralization in granite. Highlights from previous 2021 drill results from the Lapon Gold Project include Drill hole LC21-58 returned 9.45 g/t Au over 16.8 meters, at a depth of approximately 15 meters. LC21-57 returned 1.02 g/t Au over 24.4 meters, and 2.12 g/t Au over 9.2 meters, at depths starting at approximately 9 meters. LC20-53 returned 1.04 g/t Au over 59.5 meters, at a depth starting at 7.6 meters. LC20-50 returned 1.42 g/t Au over 13.7, at a depth of starting at 12 meters.

During the month of December 2021, the Company completed regional geological surveys on some of the remote portions of the Lapon Gold Project.

2022 Exploration Program

On March 31, 2022, the Company received drill results from the late 2021 RC drill program. Drill results confirm the discovery of a new high-grade gold-mineralized zone, now called the Hotspot area. LC 21-80 returned 7.62 grams per tonne gold over 48.8 metres, including 77.16 g/t Au over 4.5 metres. LC 21-81 returned 5.68 g/t Au over 60.9 metres, including, 17.76 g/t Au over 18.3 metres, and 99.7 g/t Au over 1.5 metres. LC 21-82 returned 1.84 g/t Au over 122 metres, including 8.61 g/t Au over 9.2 metres, and 4.28 g/t Au over 47.3 metres, the latter two results being in granite. The hole ended in gold mineralization at 122 metres.

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In September 2022, the Company restarted its RC drilling program at the Pikes Peak Project. A seven-to-ten-hole program was planned. Following the Pikes Peak program, drilling moved to the Lapon Canyon Project. Drilling was centered on the Hotspot area (the “Hotspot Zone”), located 200 meters above and 250 meters on strike SE of the historic mine workings, and other high-grade drilling intercepts from the Company’s previous drilling in 2016 to 2021.

The 2022 RC drill program at the Lapon Gold Project concluded with 17 drill holes completed with over 1,300 samples submitted to certified laboratory facilities in Sparks, NV.

2023 Exploration Program

On February 1, 2023, the Company announced drill results from the late 2022 RC drill program. RC Drill hole LC 22-92 returned 1.65 g/t Au over 97.6 meters at a depth of 24.4 meters including 26.95 g/t Au over 3 meters from a depth of 57.9 meters. RC Drill hole LC 22-94 returned 1.10 g/t Au over 73.2 meters at a depth of 32 meters. RC Drill hole LC 22-93 returned 1.25 g/t Au over 24.4 meters at a depth of 39.6 meters. RC Drill hole LC 22-91 returned 1.05 g/t Au over 35.5 meters at a depth of 27.4 meters.

During the year ended November 30, 2023, the Company undertook an in-depth review and compilation of all previous drill programs (2015-2022) at the Lapon Gold Project. The Company’s geological team’s interpretation of all previous drilling allow the Company to design a robust follow-up drill program at Lapon Gold Project.

2024 Exploration Program

In June 2024 the Company began a reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling on the Lapon Gold Project. This initial 2024 drill program will consist of exploration drilling near the historical Lapon Canyon Mine, the “Central Zone”, and the “Hotspot Zone”. Drill holes are planned to extend known gold-bearing mineralized zones along trend and at depth, as well as to target new areas of mineralization previously untested.

The Hotspot Zone is a primary target for the 2024 drill program. Following up on the blind, high-grade, near surface discovery made in 2021, the Company will carry out grid-style drilling over the target, testing for extension of the mineralized zone in all directions as well as for continuity with the mineralization of the “Central Zone”. Grid drilling will consist of pads placed at approximately 30 m centres on section, with up to five holes planned per pad. The mineralization is not visible at surface, as it is overlain by approximately three meters of loose colluvium, making the target blind, but also making drill road access and pad construction quicker at less cost.

Surficial mapping and rock sampling will be carried out at bedrock exposures surrounding the Lapon Canyon gold targets. Structural data collection will be a key objective, as the Company aims to focus in on the structural controls of high-grade mineralization and the broad disseminated deposits enveloping them.

Sampling Methodology, Chain of Custody, Quality Control and Quality Assurance

All sampling was conducted under the supervision of the Company's project geologists and the chain of custody from the drill to the sample preparation facility was continuously monitored. A blank or certified reference material was inserted approximately every tenth sample. The Lapon Canyon Project samples were delivered to American Assay Laboratories’ certified laboratory facilities in Sparks, NV. The samples were crushed, pulverized and the sample pulps digested and analyzed for gold using fire assay fusion and a 50g gravimetric finish. Higher grade samples used a 1kg screen fire assay with screen to 100 microns and 50g gravimetric finish.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical content and interpretations contained in this MD&A have been reviewed, verified and approved by E. Gauthier, geol., Eng (OIQ) a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Six months Six months Year
ended ended
May 31, 2024 November 30,
2023
Net and comprehensive loss $ (503,616) $ (826,189)
Loss per share – basic and diluted $
(0.01)
$
(0.02)
Totalassets $ 9,470,316 $ 9,021,727

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023

During the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company reported a net loss of $325,820 (2023 –$250,815). A $75,005 increase in net loss was mainly associated with increased advertising and promotion costs of $123,310 (2023 - $9,103), which included a settlement payment the Company made to resolve a legal claim against the Company, which arose in the normal course of operations and was associated with advertising and marketing services for the Company. In addition, the Company saw an increase in management fees of $24,000, which increased from $37,500, as reported for the three months ended May 31, 2023, to $61,500 for the three-month period ended May 31, 2024, increased administrative fees of $20,959, as compared to $19,000 for the threemonths ended May 31, 2023, and increased office and miscellaneous fees of $10,410 as compared to $6,343 for the three-months ended May 31, 2023. These increases were in part offset by lower consulting fees, which decreased by $58,511 to $81,000 for the three-month period ended May 31, 2024, as compared to $139,551 for the three-months ended May 31, 2023, lower travel fees of $14,552 (2023 –$16,409), lower transfer agent and filing fees of $9,198 (2023- $11,167), and an absence of audit and accounting fees, as compared to $6,966 the Company incurred for the three-month period ended May 31, 2023.

Six months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023

During the six months ended May 31, 2024, the Company reported a net loss of $503,616 (2023 –$490,247). A $13,369 increase in net loss was mainly associated with increased advertising and promotion costs of $126,550 (2023 - $21,623), which included a settlement payment the Company made to resolve a legal claim against the Company, which arouse in the normal course of operations and was associated with advertising and marketing services for the Company. In addition, the Company saw an increase in management fees of $31,000, which increased from $88,500, as reported for the six months ended May 31, 2023, to $119,500 for the six-month period ended May 31, 2024, increased administrative fees of $41,372, as compared to $35,733 for the six-months ended May 31, 2023. These increases were in part offset by lower consulting fees, which decreased by $111,511 to $157,000 for the six-month period ended May 31, 2024, as compared to $268,551 for the six-months ended May 31, 2023, lower travel fees of $18,978 (2023 –$27,855), lower transfer agent and filing fees of $10,824 (2023$12,958), and reduced audit and accounting fees of $4,452, as compared to $6,966 the Company incurred for the sixmonth period ended May 31, 2023.

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SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

May 31, February 29, November November 30, August 31,
2024 2024 2023 2023
Revenue $ - $ - $ - $
-
Net loss $ (325,820) $
(177,796)
$ (205,200) $
(130,742)
Basic and dilutedloss pershare $ (0.01) $ (0.00) $ (0.01) $ (0.00)
May 31, February 28, November 30, August 31,
2023 2023 2022 2022
Revenue $ - $ - $ - $
-
Net loss $ (250,815) $
(239,432)
$ (863,054) $
(427,682)
Basic and dilutedloss pershare $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.02) $ (0.01)

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s cash at May 31, 2024, was $1,234,704 as compared to $543,271 at November 30, 2023, and cash flows used in operating activities were $534,327 for the six-month period ended May 31, 2024, as compared to $421,606 the Company used in its operating activities for the six-month period ended May 31, 2023.

During the six-month period ended May 31, 2024, the Company closed three non-brokered Private Placement financings issuing a total of 8,266,500 units for gross proceeds of $1,394,250, of which $323,100 were received during the year ended November 30, 2023. Each Unit consisted of one common share and one warrant. A total of 3,124,000 warrants can be exercised into common shares at $0.20 per share until their expiry on December 6, 2025; 2,780,000 warrants can be exercised into common shares at $0.25 per share until their expiry on March 15, 2026; and 2,362,500 warrants can be exercised into common shares at $0.25 per share until their expiry on May 21, 2026. In connection with the Private Placements, the Company paid a total of $14,755 in regulatory and transfer agent fees. As part of the private placement that closed on December 6, 2023, the Company’s CFO converted a total of $25,500 accrued to him on account of management fees into 170,000 Units, and one of the Company’s vendors converted a total of $105,000 the Company owed for services into 700,000 Units.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

a) 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. During the six-month periods ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the following amounts were incurred or paid to officers, directors and/or their related companies:

May 31, May 31,
2024 2023
Consulting fees (i) $ 32,000 $ 30,000
Deferred exploration expense (ii) 105,000 43,500
Management fees(iii) 119,500 88,500
$ 256,500 $ 162,000

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  • i) The Company paid or accrued $32,000 (May 31, 2023: $30,000) in consulting fees to a director of the Company.

  • ii) The Company incurred $105,000 (May 31, 2023: $43,500) for exploration expenses on the Lapon Gold Project to a related company.

  • iii) The Company paid or accrued $119,500 (May 31, 2023: $88,500) in key management compensation to two of its directors and officers. Key management includes directors and key officers of the Company, including the President, CEO and CFO.

  • b) Related party balances

The following amounts were due to related parties as at May 31, 2024, and November 30, 2023:

  • i) Amounts due to related parties include a balance due to a director and officer of the Company for management fees and reimbursable expenses of $1,618 (November 30, 2023: $7,568). This amount is unsecured, non-interest bearing, with no fixed terms of repayment.

  • ii) Amounts due to related parties include a balance due to a director and officer of the Company for management fees of $12,854 (November 30, 2023: $27,800). This amount is unsecured, non-interest bearing, with no fixed terms of repayment.

c) As part of the Private Placement, one of the directors of the Company converted a total of $25,500 accrued to him on account of management fees into 170,000 Units.

CONTINGENCY

During the year ended November 30, 2021, the Company received a legal claim against the Company arising in the normal course of operations. Management was of the opinion that the outcome of any potential litigation would not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. As at November 30, 2023, the accounts payable and accrued liabilities did not include any provisions for the settlement of the claim. On April 5, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to settle the legal claim. The settlement agreement required the Company to make three monthly cash payments of $40,000 for a total of $120,000, which the Company paid during the quarter ended May 31, 2024. These payments were recorded as part of advertising and promotion expenses.

MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

All material accounting policies are fully disclosed in Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2023. Significant accounting estimates and judgements are fully disclosed in Note 4 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2023.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following is the Company’s accounting policy for financial instruments:

(i) Classification

The Company classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: at fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”), at fair value through other comprehensive income (loss) (“FVTOCI”) or at amortized cost. The Company determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition. The classification of debt instruments is driven by the Company’s business model for managing the financial assets and their contractual cash flow characteristics. Equity instruments that are held for trading are classified as FVTPL. For other equity instruments, on the day of acquisition the Company can make an irrevocable election (on an instrument-by-

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instrument basis) to designate them as at FVTOCI. Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVTPL (such as instruments held for trading or derivatives) or if the Company has opted to measure them at FVTPL.

The following table shows the classification of the Company’s financial instruments :

Financial assets/liabilities Classification
Cash FVTPL
Receivables Amortized cost
Reclamation bond Amortized cost
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Amortized cost
Due to related parties Amortized cost

(ii) Measurement

Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost

Financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value plus or minus transaction costs, respectively, and subsequently carried at amortized cost less any impairment.

Financial assets and liabilities at FVTPL

Financial assets and liabilities carried at FVTPL are initially recorded at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Realized and unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities held at FVTPL are included in the statement of comprehensive loss in the period in which they arise.

(iii) Impairment of financial assets at amortized cost

The Company recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets that are measured at amortized cost. At each reporting date, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. If at the reporting date, the financial asset has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company measures the loss allowance for the financial asset at an amount equal to the twelve month expected credit losses. The Company shall recognize in the statements of loss and comprehensive loss, as an impairment gain or loss, the amount of expected credit losses (or reversal) that is required to adjust the loss allowance at the reporting date to the amount that is required to be recognized.

(iv) Derecognition

Financial assets

The Company derecognizes financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire, or when it transfers the financial assets and substantially all of the associated risks and rewards of ownership to another entity.

Financial liabilities

The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled, or expire. The Company also derecognizes a financial liability when the terms of the liability are modified such that the terms and / or cash flows of the modified instrument are substantially different, in which case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognized at fair value. Gains and losses on derecognition are generally recognized in profit or loss.

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OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA

As at the date of this MD&A, the following securities were outstanding:

Type of Securities Quantity
Common shares 48,618,362
Options 3,233,333
Warrants 13,750,475
Totalcommonshares (fully diluted) 65,602,170

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information concerning the Company and its operations is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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