TIDMGAL
RNS Number : 5550W
Galantas Gold Corporation
18 April 2019
GALANTAS GOLD CORPORATION
TSXV & AIM : Symbol GAL
GALANTAS REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE YEARED DECEMBER 31, 2018
April 18, 2019: Galantas Gold Corporation (the 'Company') is
pleased to announce its audited annual financial results for the
year ended December 31, 2018. A copy of the Annual Report and
Accounts will be sent to shareholders shortly and are available on
the Company's website at
https://www.galantas.com/investors/financial-statements.
Financial Highlights
Highlights of the 2018 audited annual results, which are
expressed in Canadian Dollars, are summarized below:
Year Ended December 31
All in CDN$ 2018 2017
Revenue $ 71,243 $ 35,308
Cost of Operations $ (185,058) $ (225,451)
Loss before the items below $ (113,815) $ (190,143)
Aggregates levy $ (352,168) -
Depreciation $ (350,999) $ (203,431)
General administrative expenses $ (2,131,872) $ (1,714,264)
Unrealized gain on fair value of derivative financial
liability $ 10,000 $ 14,000
Foreign exchange gain $ 53,417 $ 15,699
Net loss for the year $ (2,885,437) $ (2,078,139)
Working Capital (Deficit) $ (272,783) $ (3,492,608)
Cash loss generated from operations before changes in
non-cash working capital $ (1,848,019) $ (1,357,221)
Cash at December 31, 2018 $ 6,188,554 $ 779,758
The Net Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 amounted to $
2,885,437 (2017: $ 2,078,139) and the cash outflow from operating
activities before changes in non-cash working capital for the year
ended December 31, 2018 amounted to $ 1,848,019 (2017: $
1,357,221).
The Company had a cash balance of $ 6,188,554 at December 31,
2018 compared to $ 779,758 at December 31, 2017. The working
capital deficit at December 31, 2018 amounted to $ 272,783 compared
to a working capital deficit of
$ 3,492,608 at December 31, 2017.
Galantas completed two private placements during 2018. During
the third quarter Galantas completed a private placement of shares
on a part-brokered basis for aggregate gross proceeds of $
1,571,771 (approximately UKGBP 929,780). The placement comprised of
the issue of 22,137,619 common shares of no par value. United
Kingdom placees subscribed for a total of 17,416,667 shares at a
price of UKGBP 0.042 per share. Canadian placees subscribed for a
total of 5,720,952 shares at a price of $ 0.071 per share. In the
fourth quarter Galantas completed an additional private placement
of shares on a part-brokered basis in two parts for aggregate gross
proceeds of $ 6,900,000 (approximately UKGBP 4,000,000). The
placement comprised of the issue of 80,000,000 common shares of no
par value. United Kingdom placees subscribed for a total of
75,200,000 shares at a price of UKGBP 0.05 per share. Canadian
placees subscribed for a total of 4,800,000 shares at a price of $
0.08625 per share. The net proceeds raised from both placements are
for both working capital purposes and the continued underground
development at the Omagh gold mine. In addition under a shares for
debt arrangement, Mr. Roland Phelps, President & CEO of
Galantas Gold Corporation, following TSXV and shareholder approvals
exchanged 10,000,000 common shares for debt owed to him for past
management fees, in the amount of GBP500,000 (CAD $862,500) at
GBP0.05 (CAD $0.08625) per share. Additional loan advances from
G&F Phelps Ltd, a related party, during 2018 totaled $ 883,128
(UKGBP 506,410).
During the second quarter Galantas announced that its operating
subsidiary, Flintridge Resources Ltd. had signed a concentrate
sales agreement together with a loan facility agreement for US$ 1.6
million (CDN$ 2.012 million) with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. a United
Kingdom based company, together with an increased, on-demand loan
facility of UKGBP 600,000 with G&F Phelps Ltd. The loans are to
be used for further development of the Omagh Mine and working
capital. As consideration for the US$ 1.6 million loan facility
Ocean Partners received 15,000,000 bonus warrants of Galantas which
will be exercisable into one common share of Galantas at an
exercise price of $ 0.1575 per bonus warrant. The bonus warrants
have a maximum life of two years and the bonus shares will be
subject to an initial four month plus one day hold period from the
date of issuance of the bonus warrants. No bonus warrants were
issued in respect of the G&F Phelps loan facility.
Permitting
During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company announced that
the Court of Appeal has delivered a positive judgement in regard to
an appeal against the Company's planning consent. The Court has
determined that the appeal has failed and thus the planning consent
is confirmed.
Production/Mine Development
The Omagh gold mine commenced limited production of gold
concentrate during the third quarter of 2018 from feed produced in
the development of the Kearney vein. During the fourth quarter
Galantas reported that delivery had been made of the first
consignment of concentrate derived from underground feedstock at
the mine.
The granting of planning consent in 2015 for an underground
operation at the Omagh site permits the continuation and expansion
of gold mining. The strategy is to establish the underground mine
and look for further expansion of gold resources on the property,
which has many undrilled targets.
The phased development arrangement, in terms of mine access
dimensions will allow for rapid expansion of production as
additional capital becomes available. The main underground decline
has been driven at a size to accommodate 30 tonne mine trucks,
which would be required to service a larger production rate and
minimise haulage costs.
Underground development of a decline tunnel, located at the base
of the existing open pit, commenced in the first quarter 2017.
After over-coming initial difficulties, tunnelling continued
throughout the remainder of 2017 and 2018. A detailed plan is being
implemented to accelerate progress in line with the planning
consent. The main decline tunnel descends at a slope of 1 in 7,
from near the base of the former Kearney open pit. A horizontal
west to east access tunnel driven from the decline tunnel
intersected the north / south Kearney vein in mid 2018 at
approximately a right angle and exposed the vein to be
approximately 2.8 metres wide at that point. A horizontal
development tunnel was driven on vein, at this level, in both
directions during the third quarter, beneath a safety (Crown)
pillar which resulted in limited feed to the mill during the third
quarter. While the decline continued to be progressed during the
fourth quarter the main focus was on the construction and
completion of a second means of egress / escapeway. The decline
continues to be progressed with further cross-cuts planned to
access to lower levels of vein development which will form the
development necessary to demarcate production panels. The increased
number of development headings is expected to provide an enhanced
supply of mill feed. As of March 26, 2019 the company reported that
operations have commenced on the third level (1072 level) of the
mine.
The underground development, using drill and blast techniques,
is being carried out by an in-house crew which is trained in safety
and operating procedures. An in-house, mines rescue team has also
been trained and equipped.
New drilling equipment has been acquired on a rental basis, with
options to purchase, and has led to a marked improvement in advance
rates. In addition, a new 3.6t capacity load-haul-dump unit has
been acquired on a rental purchase basis which will improve
productivity in loading operations from the smaller cross-section
vein drives. It is equipped with radio remote control which
enhances safety in stope mucking operations. Further equipment
purchases are under negotiation.
Environmental monitoring by the regulatory authorities continues
to demonstrate compliance with the standards imposed. Safety is a
high priority and the zero lost time accident rate, since the start
of underground operations, continues.
The mine processing plant commenced operating on limited feed
from the development of in-vein drivages of the Kearney gold vein.
The processing plant, which was used formerly for open-pit
operations, has recently had the benefit of a recent upgrade to
some sections and further upgrades are planned. Recent analyses
suggest that the product from the plant meets quality criteria and
operates at a high efficiency. The plant is expected to operate
part-time until the supply of mill feed increases.
Post year-end (26(th) March 2019), the company announced that it
expected to add a second milling shift late in the second quarter
of 2019 and additional shift in the third quarter to process
anticipated increases in the supply of mill feed.
The detailed results and Management Discussion and Analysis
(MD&A) are available on www.sedar.com and www.galantas.com and
the highlights in this release should be read in conjunction with
the detailed results and MD&A. The MD&A provides an
analysis of comparisons with previous periods, trends affecting the
business and risk factors.
Click on, or paste the following link into your web browser, to
view the associated PDF document.
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Qualified Person
The financial components of this disclosure has been reviewed by
Leo O' Shaughnessy (Chief Financial Officer) and the production,
exploration and permitting components by Roland Phelps (President
& CEO), qualified persons under the meaning of NI. 43-101 and
AIM Rules. The information is based upon local production and
financial data prepared under their supervision.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press
release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and applicable Canadian securities laws, including revenues and
cost estimates, for the Omagh Gold project. Forward-looking
statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by Galantas
in light of its experience and perception of historical trends,
current conditions and expected future developments, as well as
other factors that Galantas believes are appropriate in the
circumstances. Many factors could cause Galantas' actual results,
the performance or achievements to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward looking statements or strategy,
including: gold price volatility; discrepancies between actual and
estimated production, actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries
and throughputs; mining operational risk, geological uncertainties;
regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulatory
restrictions and liability; risks of sovereign involvement;
speculative nature of gold exploration; dilution; competition; loss
of or availability of key employees; additional funding
requirements; uncertainties regarding planning and other permitting
issues; and defective title to mineral claims or property. These
factors and others that could affect Galantas's forward-looking
statements are discussed in greater detail in the section entitled
"Risk Factors" in Galantas' Management Discussion & Analysis of
the financial statements of Galantas and elsewhere in documents
filed from time to time with the Canadian provincial securities
regulators and other regulatory authorities. These factors should
be considered carefully, and persons reviewing this press release
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Galantas has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements in this press release, except
as required by law.
Galantas Gold Corporation
Jack Gunter P.Eng - Chairman
Roland Phelps C.Eng - President & CEO
Email: info@galantas.com
Website: www.galantas.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 2882 241100
Grant Thornton UK LLP (Nominated Adviser)
Philip Secrett, Richard Tonthat
Telephone: +44(0)20 7383 5100
Whitman Howard Ltd (Broker & Corporate Adviser)
Ranald McGregor-Smith, Nick Lovering
Telephone: +44(0)20 7659 1234
GALANTAS GOLD CORPORATION
Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
Galantas Gold Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
As at December 31, 2018 2017
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,188,554 $ 779,758
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses (note 8) 287,273 316,410
Inventories (note 9) 11,335 15,095
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Total current assets 6,487,162 1,111,263
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (note 10) 16,487,501 8,166,752
Long-term deposit (note 12) 523,170 508,830
Exploration and evaluation assets (note 11) 760,023 3,948,452
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Total non-current assets 17,770,694 12,624,034
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Total assets $ 24,257,856 $ 13,735,297
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities (note 13) $ 2,257,329 $ 1,216,332
Current portion of financing facilities (note 14) 382,974 6,182
Due to related parties (note 19) 4,119,642 3,381,357
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Total current liabilities 6,759,945 4,603,871
Non-current liabilities
Non-current portion of financing facilities (note 14) 1,081,190 19,689
Decommissioning liability (note 12) 578,242 551,680
Derivative financial liability - 10,000
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Total non-current liabilities 1,659,432 581,369
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Total liabilities 8,419,377 5,185,240
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Capital and reserves
Share capital (note 15(a)(b)) 48,628,055 39,759,172
Reserves 8,963,163 7,658,187
Deficit (41,752,739) (38,867,302)
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Total equity 15,838,479 8,550,057
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Total equity and liabilities $ 24,257,856 $ 13,735,297
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The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
Going concern (note 1)
Contingencies (note 21)
Events after the reporting period (note 23)
Approved on behalf of the Board:
"Roland Phelps" , Director "Lionel J. Gunter" , Director
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Galantas Gold Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Year Ended
December 31,
2018 2017
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Revenues
Gold sales $ 71,243 $ 35,308
Cost and expenses of operations
Cost of sales 185,058 225,451
Depreciation (note 10) 350,999 203,431
Aggregates levy (note 17) 352,168 -
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888,225 428,882
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Loss before general administrative and other income (816,982) (393,574)
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General administrative expenses
Management and administration wages (note 19) 784,545 611,107
Other operating expenses 198,493 204,294
Accounting and corporate 68,933 64,875
Legal and audit 91,419 80,647
Stock-based compensation (note 15(d)(i)(ii)) 225,169 463,869
Shareholder communication and investor relations 194,992 172,930
Transfer agent 10,213 9,159
Director fees (note 19) 29,250 26,500
General office 9,486 7,797
Accretion expenses (notes 12 and 14) 251,547 10,560
Loan interest and bank charges (note 19) 267,825 62,526
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2,131,872 1,714,264
Other (income) expenses
Unrealized gain on fair value of derivative financial liability (10,000) (14,000)
Foreign exchange gain (53,417) (15,699)
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(63,417) (29,699)
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Net loss for the year $ (2,885,437) $ (2,078,139)
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Basic and diluted net loss per share (note 16) $ (0.01) $ (0.01)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
- basic and diluted 197,554,017 164,077,122
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The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
Galantas Gold Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Year Ended
December 31,
2018 2017
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Net loss for the year $ (2,885,437) $ (2,078,139)
Other comprehensive income
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 293,807 168,261
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Total comprehensive loss $ (2,591,630) $ (1,909,878)
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The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
Galantas Gold Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Year Ended
December 31,
2018 2017
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Operating activities
Net loss for the year $ (2,885,437) $ (2,078,139)
Adjustment for:
Depreciation (note 10) 350,999 203,431
Stock-based compensation (note 15(d)(i)(ii)) 225,169 463,869
Interest expense (note 19) 263,744 42,495
Foreign exchange gain (loss) (44,041) 14,563
Accretion expenses (notes 12 and 14) 251,547 10,560
Unrealized gain on fair value of derivative financial liability (10,000) (14,000)
Non-cash working capital items:
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 36,586 (202,797)
Inventories 4,071 9,110
Accounts payable and other liabilities 992,086 295,966
Due to related parties 348,644 393,353
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Net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities (466,632) (861,589)
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Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (4,892,423) (744,557)
Exploration and evaluation assets (254,140) (1,600,652)
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Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities (5,146,563) (2,345,209)
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Financing activities
Proceeds of private placement (note 15(b)) 8,471,771 3,612,156
Share issue costs (note 15(b)) (465,388) (184,561)
Advances from related parties 883,128 -
Proceeds from financing facilities (note 14) 2,021,280 -
Financing charges related to financing liabilities (note 14) (41,674) -
Repayment of financing facilities (note 14) (6,357) (4,350)
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Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities 10,862,760 3,423,245
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 5,249,565 216,447
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign currencies 159,231 6,306
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 779,758 557,005
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 6,188,554 $ 779,758
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Cash $ 2,700,754 $ 779,758
Cash equivalents 3,487,800 -
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Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,188,554 $ 779,758
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Supplement schedule of non-cash transactions (note 22).
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
Galantas Gold Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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Reserves
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Equity Foreign
settled
share-based currency
Share Warrants payments translation
capital reserve reserve reserve Deficit Total
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Balance, December 31,
2016 $ 36,331,577 $ - $ 6,575,109 $ 450,948 $(36,789,163) $ 6,568,471
Shares issued in
private placements
(note 15(b)(i)(ii)) 3,612,156 - - - - 3,612,156
Share issue costs (184,561) - - - - (184,561)
Stock-based
compensation (note
15(d)(i)) - - 463,869 - - 463,869
Exchange differences
on translating
foreign operations - - - 168,261 - 168,261
Net loss for the year - - - - (2,078,139) (2,078,139)
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Balance, December 31,
2017 39,759,172 - 7,038,978 619,209 (38,867,302) 8,550,057
Shares issued in
private placements
(note 15(b)(iii)(iv)) 8,471,771 - - - - 8,471,771
Warrants issued (note
14(ii)) - 786,000 - - - 786,000
Share issue costs (465,388) - - - - (465,388)
Common shares issued
for debt (note
15(b)(v)) 862,500 - - - - 862,500
Stock-based
compensation (note
15(d)(i)(ii)) - - 225,169 - - 225,169
Exchange differences
on translating
foreign operations - - - 293,807 - 293,807
Net loss for the year - - - - (2,885,437) (2,885,437)
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Balance, December 31,
2018 $ 48,628,055 $ 786,000 $ 7,264,147 $ 913,016 $(41,752,739) $ 15,838,479
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The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
Galantas Gold Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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1. Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a
going concern basis which contemplates that Galantas Gold
Corporation (the "Company") will be able to realize assets and
discharge liabilities in the normal course of business. In
assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate,
management takes into account all available information about the
future, which is at least, but is not limited to, twelve months
from the end of the reporting period. Management is aware, in
making its assessment, of uncertainties related to events or
conditions that may cast doubt on the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern. The Company's future viability depends on the
consolidated results of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
Cavanacaw Corporation ("Cavanacaw"). Cavanacaw has a 100%
shareholding in both Flintridge Resources Limited ("Flintridge")
who are engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of
gold properties, mainly in Omagh, Northern Ireland and Omagh
Minerals Limited ("Omagh") who are engaged in the exploration of
gold properties, mainly in the Republic of Ireland. The Omagh mine
has an open pit mine, which was in production until 2013 when
production was suspended and is reported as property, plant and
equipment and as an underground mine which having established
technical feasibility and commercial viability in December 2018 has
resulted in associated exploration and evaluation assets being
reclassified as an intangible development asset and reported as
property, plant and equipment.
The going concern assumption is dependent upon forecast cash
flows at the Omagh mine being met together with the continued
support of both Cavanacaw Corporation and Galantas Gold
Corporation. The directors assumptions in relation to future levels
of production, gold prices and mine operating costs are crucial to
forecast cash flows being achieved. Should production be
significantly delayed, revenues fall short of expectations or
operating costs and capital costs increase significantly, there may
be insufficient cash flows to sustain day to day operations without
seeking further finance.
As at December 31, 2018, the Company had a deficit of
$41,752,739 (December 31, 2017 - $38,867,302). Comprehensive loss
for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $2,591,630 (2017 -
$1,909,878). These losses raise material uncertainties which cast
significant doubt as to whether the Company will be able to
continue as a going concern. Management is confident that it will
continue as a going concern. However, this is subject to a number
of factors including market conditions.
These consolidated financial statements do not reflect
adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities, the
reported expenses and financial position classifications used that
would be necessary if the going concern assumption was not
appropriate. These adjustments could be material.
2. Incorporation and Nature of Operations
The Company was formed on September 20, 1996 under the name
Montemor Resources Inc. on the amalgamation of 1169479 Ontario Inc.
and Consolidated Deer Creek Resources Limited. The name was changed
to European Gold Resources Inc. by articles of amendment dated July
25, 1997. On May 5, 2004, the Company changed its name from
European Gold Resources Inc. to Galantas Gold Corporation. The
Company was incorporated to explore for and develop mineral
resource properties, principally in Europe. In 1997, it purchased
all of the shares of Omagh which owns a mineral property in
Northern Ireland, including a delineated gold deposit. Omagh
obtained full planning and environmental consents necessary to
bring its property into production.
The Company entered into an agreement on April 17, 2000,
approved by shareholders on June 26, 2000, whereby Cavanacaw, a
private Ontario corporation, acquired Omagh. Cavanacaw has
established an open pit mine to extract the Company's gold deposit
near Omagh, Northern Ireland. Cavanacaw also has developed a
premium jewellery business founded on the gold produced under the
name Galántas Irish Gold Limited ("Galántas"). As at July 1, 2007,
the Company's Omagh mine began production and in 2013 production
was suspended. On April 1, 2014, Galántas amalgamated its jewelry
business with Omagh.
On April 8, 2014, Cavanacaw acquired Flintridge. Following a
strategic review of its business by the Company during 2014 certain
assets owned by Omagh were acquired by Flintridge.
The Company's operations include the consolidated results of
Cavanacaw, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Omagh, Galántas and
Flintridge.
The Company's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange ("TSXV") and London Stock Exchange AIM under the symbol
GAL. The primary office is located at The Canadian Venture
Building, 82 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5C
1P1.
3. Basis of Preparation
(a) Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board
("IASB") and interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations
Committee ("IFRIC"). The Board of Directors approved the
consolidated financial statements on April 16, 2019.
(b) Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a
historical cost basis with the exception of certain financial
instruments, which are measured at fair value. In addition, these
consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the
accrual basis of accounting except for cash flow information.
In the preparation of these consolidated financial statements,
management is required to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from these
estimates. Of particular significance are the estimates and
assumptions used in the recognition and measurement of items
included in note 3(e).
(c) Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial
statements of the Company and its subsidiaries.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the
years presented are included in the consolidated statement of loss
from the effective date of control and up to the effective date of
disposal or loss of control, as appropriate. An investor controls
an investee if the investor has the power over the investee, has
the exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement
with the investee and the ability to use its power over the
investee to affect the amount of the investor's returns. All
intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses are
eliminated upon consolidation.
The following wholly owned companies have been consolidated
within the consolidated financial statements:
Company Registered Principal activity
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Galantas Gold Corporation Ontario, Canada Parent company
Cavanacaw Corporation (1) Ontario, Canada Holding company
Omagh Minerals Limited (2)(3) Northern Ireland Operating company
Galántas Irish Gold Limited (2)(4) Northern Ireland Dormant company
Flintridge Resources Limited (2)(5) United Kingdom Operating company
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(1) 100% owned by Galantas Gold Corporation;
(2) 100% owned by Cavanacaw Corporation;
(3) Referred to as Omagh (as defined herein);
(4) Referred to as Galántas (as defined herein); and
(5) Referred to as Flintridge (as defined herein).
(d) Functional and presentation currency
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian
Dollars ("CAD"), which is the parent Company's presentation and
functional currency.
Items included in the financial statements of each of the
Company's operating subsidiaries are measured using the currency of
the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the
"functional currency"). The functional currency of the operating
subsidiaries is the U.K. Pound Sterling ("GBP"). The functional
currency of the subsidiary Cavanacaw, the holding company, is the
CAD.
Assets and liabilities of entities with functional currencies
other than CAD are translated at the year-end closing rate of
exchange, and the results of their operations are translated at
average rates of exchange for the period unless this average is not
a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates
prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case the results of
their operations are translated at the rate prevailing on the dates
of the transactions. The resulting translation adjustments are
recognized as a separate component of equity.
Year Ended
December 31,
2018 2017
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Closing rate (GBP to CAD) 1.7439 1.6961
Average for the year 1.7299 1.6720
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(e) Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in
conformity with IFRS requires management to make certain estimates,
judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial
statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual outcomes could differ from these
estimates. These consolidated financial statements include
estimates that, by their nature, are uncertain. The impacts of such
estimates are pervasive throughout the consolidated financial
statements, and may require accounting adjustments based on future
occurrences. Revisions to accounting estimates are applied
prospectively. These estimates are based on historical experience,
current and future economic conditions and other factors, including
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates
Significant assumptions about the future that management has
made 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:
-- the recoverability of accounts receivable that are included in the consolidated statements
of financial position;
-- the recoverability of property, plant and equipment in the consolidated statements of financial
position. The Omagh underground mine and the open pit mine are considered as one Cash generating
unit ("CGU") and were tested for impairment at year end. The calculations of the recoverable
amount of CGU require the use of methods such as the discounted cash flow method, which uses
assumptions to estimate future cash flows. No impairment was noted.
-- the estimated life of the Omagh underground mine ore body based on the estimated recoverable
ounces or pounds mined from proven and probable reserves of the mine development costs which
impacts the consolidated statements of financial position and the related depreciation included
in the consolidated statements of loss;
-- the estimated useful lives and residual value of property, plant and equipment which are included
in the consolidated statements of financial position and the related depreciation included
in the consolidated statements of loss;
-- stock-based compensation - management is required to make a number of estimates when determining
the compensation expense resulting from share-based transactions, including volatility, which
is an estimate based on historical price of the Company's share, the forfeiture rate and expected
life of the instruments;
-- warrants - management is required to make a number of estimates when determining the fair
value of the warrants, including volatility, the forfeiture rate and expected life of the
instruments;
-- derivative financial liability - management is required to make a number of estimates when
determining the fair value of the derivative financial liability, including volatility, the
forfeiture rate and expected life of the instruments;
-- decommissioning liabilities has been created based on the estimated settlement amounts. Assumptions,
based on the current economic environment, have been made which management believes are a
reasonable basis upon which to estimate the future liability. These estimates take into account
any material changes to the assumptions that occur when reviewed regularly by management.
Estimates are reviewed quarterly and are based on current regulatory requirements and constructive
obligations. Significant changes in estimates of contamination, restoration standards and
techniques will result in changes to liability on a quarterly basis. Actual decommissioning
costs will ultimately depend on actual future settlement amount for the decommissioning costs
which will reflect the market condition at the time the decommissioning costs are actually
incurred. The final cost of the currently recognized decommissioning provisions may be higher
or lower than currently provided for.
Critical accounting judgments
-- functional currency - the functional currency for the parent entity and each of its subsidiaries,
is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. Determination
of functional currency may involve certain judgments to determine the primary economic environment
and the parent entity reconsiders the functional currency of its entities if there is a change
in events and conditions which determined primary economic environment;
-- exploration and evaluation assets - the determination of the demonstration of technical feasibility
and commercial viability is subject to a significant degree of judgment and assessment of
all relevant factors;
-- Income taxes - measurement of income taxes payable and deferred income tax assets and liabilities
requires management to make judgments in the interpretation and application of the relevant
tax laws. The actual amount of income taxes only becomes final upon filing and acceptance
of the tax return by the relevant authorities, which occurs subsequent to the issuance of
the consolidated financial statements;
-- Going concern assumption - Going concern presentation of the consolidated financial statements
which assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will
be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations
as they come due; and
-- Whether there are any indicators that the Company's property, plant and equipment assets and
exploration and evaluation assets are impaired. Where an indicator of impairment exists for
its non-current assets, the Company performs an analysis to estimate the recoverable amount,
which includes various key estimates and assumptions as discussed above.
4. Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the
respective functional currencies of the operations at exchange
rates at the dates of transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are
retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at
that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated
to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that
the fair value was determined. Foreign currency differences arising
in retranslation are recognized in the consolidated statements of
loss, except for differences arising on the retranslation of
available-for-sale equity instruments which are recognised in other
comprehensive income. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms
of historical cost in foreign currency are translated using the
exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
(b) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at banks and on hand,
and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months
or less, which are readily convertible into a known amount of
cash.
(c) Financial instruments
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted IFRS 9 -
Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9"). In July 2014, the IASB issued the
final publication of the IFRS 9 standard, which supersedes lAS 39 -
Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement ("lAS 39"). IFRS
9 includes revised guidance on the classification and measurement
of financial instruments, new guidance for measuring impairment on
financial assets, and new hedge accounting guidance. The Company
has adopted IFRS 9 on a retrospective basis, however, this guidance
had no impact to the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
Under IFRS 9, financial assets are classified and measured based
on the business model in which they are held and the
characteristics of their contractual cash flows. IFRS 9 contains
the primary measurement categories for financial assets: measured
at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income
("FVTOCI") and fair value through profit and loss ("FVTPL").
The new hedge accounting guidance aligns hedge accounting more
closely with an entity's risk management objectives and strategies.
IFRS 9 does not fundamentally change the types of hedging
relationships or the requirement to measure and recognize
ineffectiveness; however, it allows more hedging strategies used
for risk management to qualify for hedge accounting and introduces
more judgement to assess the effectiveness of a hedging
relationship, primarily from a qualitative standpoint. The Company
has elected to continue with lAS 39 for hedging. This does not have
an effect on our reported results.
Below is a summary showing the classification and measurement
bases of our financial instruments as at January 1, 2018 as a
result of adopting IFRS 9 (along with comparison to lAS 39).
Classification IAS 39 IFRS 9
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Cash and cash equivalents FVTPL FVTPL
Accounts receivable Loans and receivables (amortized cost) Amortized cost
Long-term deposit Loans and receivables (amortized cost) Amortized cost
Accounts payable and other liabilities Other financial liabilities (amortized cost) Amortized cost
Financing facilities Other financial liabilities (amortized cost) Amortized cost
Due to related parties Other financial liabilities (amortized cost) Amortized cost
Derivative financial liability FVTPL FVTPL
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As a result of the adoption of IFRS 9, the accounting policy for
financial instruments has been updated as follows:
Financial assets
Financial assets are classified as either financial assets at
FVTPL, amortized cost, or FVTOCI. The Company determines the
classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.
i. Financial assets recorded at FVTPL
Financial assets are classified as FVTPL if they do not meet the
criteria of amortized cost or FVTOCI. Gains or losses on these
items are recognized in profit or loss.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents is classified as
financial assets measured at FVTPL.
ii. Amortized cost
Financial assets are classified as measured at amortized cost if
both of the following criteria are met and the financial assets are
not designated as at FVTPL: 1) the object of the Company's business
model for these financial assets is to collect their contractual
cash flows; and 2) the asset's contractual cash flows represent
"solely payments of principal and interest".
The Company's accounts receivable and long-term deposit are
classified as financial assets measured at amortized cost.
iii. Financial assets recorded at FVTOCI
Financial assets are recorded at FVTOCI when the change in fair
value is attributable to changes in the Company's credit risk.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as either financial
liabilities at FVTPL or at amortized cost. The Company determines
the classification of its financial liabilities at initial
recognition.
i. Amortized cost
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortized
cost unless they fall into one of the following categories:
financial liabilities at FVTPL, financial liabilities that arise
when a transfer of a financial asset does not qualify for
derecognition, financial guarantee contracts, commitments to
provide a loan at a below-market interest rate, or contingent
consideration recognized by an acquirer in a business
combination.
The Company's accounts payable and other liabilities, financing
facilities and due to related parties do not fall into any of the
exemptions and are therefore classified as measured at amortized
cost.
ii. Financial liabilities recorded FVTPL
Financial liabilities are classified as FVTPL if they fall into
one of the five exemptions detailed above.
Transaction costs
Transaction costs associated with financial instruments, carried
at FVTPL, are expensed as incurred, while transaction costs
associated with all other financial instruments are included in the
initial carrying amount of the asset or the liability.
Subsequent measurement
Instruments classified as FVTPL are measured at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses recognized in profit or loss.
Instruments classified as amortized cost are measured at amortized
cost using the effective interest rate method. Instruments
classified as FVTOCI are measured at fair value with unrealized
gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income.
Derecognition
The Company derecognizes financial liabilities only when its
obligations under the financial liabilities are discharged,
cancelled, or expired. The difference between the carrying amount
of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid
and payable, including any non-cash assets transferred or
liabilities assumed, is recognized in profit or loss.
Expected credit loss impairment model
IFRS 9 introduced a single expected credit loss impairment
model, which is based on changes in credit quality since initial
application. The adoption of the expected credit loss impairment
model had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
The Company assumes that the credit risk on a financial asset
has increased significantly if it is more than 30 days past due.
The Company considers a financial asset to be in default when the
borrower is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Company
in full or when the financial asset is more than 90 days past
due.
The carrying amount of a financial asset is written off (either
partially or in full) to the extent that there is no realistic
prospect of recovery. This is generally the case when the Company
determines that the debtor does not have assets or sources of
income that could generate sufficient cash flows to repay the
amounts subject to the write-off.
(d) Impairment of non-financial assets
When events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value
may not be recoverable, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of
its non-financial assets to determine whether events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be
recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount
of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the
impairment loss (if any). The estimated recoverable amount is
determined on an asset by asset basis, except where such assets do
not generate cash flows independent of other assets, in which case
the recoverable amount is estimated at the CGU level.
The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of
disposal and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated
future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a
pre-tax 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 (or CGU) is estimated to
be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset
(or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss
is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive loss.
If an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount
of the asset (or CGU) is increased up to the revised estimate of
its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount
does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined
had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or CGU) in
prior years.
(e) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, less
accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The
cost of an item of property, plant and equipment consists of the
purchase price, any costs directly attributable to bringing the
asset to the location and condition necessary for its intended use
and an initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing
the item and restoring the site on which it is located.
Depreciation is recognized based on the cost of an item of
property, plant and equipment, less its estimated residual value,
over its estimated useful life at the following rates:
Detail Percentage Method
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Buildings 20% Declining balance
Plant and machinery 20% Declining balance
Motor vehicles 25% Declining balance
Office equipment 15% Declining balance
Development assets No depreciation
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An asset's residual value, useful life and depreciation method
are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, on an annual basis.
(f) Borrowing Costs
General and specific borrowing costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a
qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is
required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or
sale.
Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial
period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale.
Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific
borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is
deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.
Other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they
are incurred.
(g) Exploration and evaluation assets
These assets relate to the exploration and evaluation
expenditures incurred in respect to resource projects that are in
the exploration and evaluation stage.
Exploration and evaluation expenditures include costs which are
directly attributable to acquisition and evaluation activities,
assessing technical feasibility and commercial viability. These
expenditures are capitalized using the full cost method until the
technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting the
mineral resource of a project are demonstrable. During the
exploration period, exploration and evaluation assets are not
amortized.
Exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to CGU for the
purpose of assessing such assets for impairment. At the end of each
reporting period, the asset is reviewed for impairment indicators
in accordance with IFRS 6.20:
(i) the period for which the entity has the right to explore in the specific area has expired
during the period or will expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed.
(ii) substantive expenditure on further exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in
the specific area is neither budgeted nor planned.
(iii) exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources in the specific area have not led to the
discovery of commercially viable quantities of mineral resources and the entity has decided
to discontinue such activities in the specific area.
(iv) sufficient data exist to indicate that, although a development in the specific area is likely
to proceed, the carrying amount of the exploration and evaluation asset is unlikely to be
recovered in full from successful development or by sale.
If such indicators exist, the asset is tested for impairment and
the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. If the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to be less than its
carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its
recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in
consolidated statements of loss.
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of
extracting a mineral resource of a project are demonstrable, the
relevant exploration and evaluation asset is assessed for
impairment, and any impairment loss recognized, prior to the
balance being reclassified as a development asset in property,
plant and equipment.
The determination of the demonstration of technical feasibility
and commercial viability is subject to a significant degree of
judgment and assessment of all relevant factors. In general,
technical feasibility may be demonstrable once a positive
feasibility study is completed. When determining the commercial
viability of a project, in addition to the receipt of a feasibility
study, the Company also considers factors such as the availability
of project financing, the existence of markets and/or long term
contracts for the product, and the ability of obtaining the
relevant operating permits.
All subsequent expenditures to ready the property for production
are capitalized within development assets, other than those costs
related to the construction of property, plant and equipment.
Once production has commenced, all costs included in development
assets are reclassified to mine development costs.
Exploration and evaluation expenditures incurred prior to the
Company obtaining mineral rights related to the property being
explored are recorded as expense in the period in which they are
incurred.
(h) Stripping costs
Till stripping costs involving the removal of overburden are
capitalized where the underlying ore will be extracted in future
periods. The Company defers these till stripping costs and
amortizes them on a unit-of-production basis as the underlying ore
is extracted.
(i) Inventories
Inventories are comprised of finished goods, concentrate
inventory and work-in-process amounts.
All inventories are recorded at the lower of production costs on
a first-in, first-out basis, and net realizable value. Production
costs include costs related to mining, crushing, mill processing,
as well as depreciation on production assets and certain
allocations of mine-site overhead expenses attributable to the
manufacturing process.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion
and selling expenses.
(j) Revenue recognition
Revenue from sales of finished goods is recognized at the time
of shipment when significant risks and rewards of ownership are
considered to be transferred, the terms are fixed or determinable,
collection is probable, the associated costs and possible return of
goods can be estimated reliably, and there is no continuing
management involvement in the goods, and the amount of revenue can
be measured reliably.
Revenue from sales of gold concentrate is recognized at the time
of shipment when title passes and significant risks and benefits of
ownership are considered to be transferred and the amount of
revenue to be receivable by the Company is known or could be
accurately estimated. The final revenue figure at the end of any
given period is subject to adjustment at the date of ultimate
settlement as a result of final assay agreement and metal prices
changes.
(k) Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has a present legal
or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is
probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to
settle the obligation, and the amount of the obligation can be
reliably estimated. If the effect is material, provisions are
determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a
pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time
value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the
liability.
A provision for onerous contracts is recognized when the
expected benefits to be derived by the Company from a contract are
lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under
the contract.
(l) Share-based compensation transactions Share-based compensation transactions
Employees (including directors and senior executives) of the
Company receive a portion of their remuneration in the form of
share-based compensation transactions, whereby employees render
services as consideration for equity instruments ("equity-settled
transactions").
In situations where equity instruments are issued and some or
all of the goods or services received by the entity as
consideration cannot be specifically identified, such as
share-based payments to employees, they are measured at fair value
of the share-based payment.
Share-based payments to employees of the subsidiaries are
recognized as cash settled share-based compensation
transactions.
Equity-settled transactions
The costs of equity-settled transactions with employees are
measured by reference to the fair value at the date on which they
are granted.
The costs of equity-settled transactions are recognized,
together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period
in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled,
ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully
entitled to the award ("the vesting date"). The cumulative expense
is recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting
date until the vesting date reflects the Company's best estimate of
the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The
profit or loss charge or credit for a period represents the
movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the beginning and
end of that period and the corresponding amount is represented in
"equity settled share-based payments reserve".
No expense is recognized for awards that do not ultimately vest,
except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market
condition, which are treated as vesting irrespective of whether or
not the market condition is satisfied provided that all other
performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.
Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the
minimum expense recognized is the expense as if the terms had not
been modified. An additional expense is recognized for any
modification which increases the total fair value of the
share-based payment arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the
employee as measured at the date of modification.
The dilutive effect of outstanding options (if any) is reflected
as additional dilution in the computation of loss per share.
Cash-settled transactions
The cost of cash-settled transactions is measured initially at
fair value. The liability is re-measured to fair value at each
reporting date up to, and including the settlement date, with
changes in fair value recognised in employee benefits expense.
(m) Warrants with an exercise price denominated in a foreign currency
Warrants with an exercise price denominated in a foreign
currency are recorded at fair value and classified as a derivative
financial liability. The liability is initially measured at fair
value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with subsequent
changes in fair value recorded as a gain or loss in the
consolidated statements of loss. As the warrants are exercised, the
value of the recorded liability will be included in share capital
along with the proceeds from the exercise. If these warrants
expire, the related liability is reversed through the consolidated
statements of loss.
(n) Income taxes
Income tax on the consolidated statements of loss for the years
presented comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is
recognized in the consolidated statements of loss except to the
extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity, in
which case it is recognized in equity.
Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable
income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively
enacted at period end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with
regards to previous years.
Deferred tax is recognized in respect of taxable temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation
purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following
temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or
liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and
that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, and
differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and joint
ventures to the extent that it is probable that they will not
reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not
recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial
recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates
that are expected to be applied to taxable temporary differences
when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right
to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to
income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable
entity, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and
assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be
realized simultaneously.
A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax
credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it
is probable that future taxable profits will be available against
which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at
each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no
longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
(o) Decommissioning liability
A legal or constructive obligation to incur restoration,
rehabilitation and environmental costs may arise when environmental
disturbance is caused by the exploration, development or ongoing
production of a mineral property interest. Such costs arising from
the decommissioning of plant and other site preparation work,
discounted to their net present value, are provided for and
capitalized at the start of each project to the carrying amount of
the asset, when there is a present obligation, as a result of a
past event, it is probable to be settled by a future outflow of
resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the obligation.
Discount rates using a pretax rate that reflects the risk and the
time value of money are used to calculate the net present value.
These costs are charged against the consolidated statements of loss
over the economic life of the related asset, through amortization
using either a unit-of-production or the straight-line method as
appropriate. The related liability is adjusted for each period for
the unwinding of the discount rate and for changes to the current
market-based discount rate, amount or timing of the underlying cash
flows needed to settle the obligation. Costs for restoration of
subsequent site damage that is created on an ongoing basis during
production are provided for at their net present values and charged
against profits and/or inventories as extraction progresses.
(p) 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 year. Diluted loss per
share is computed similarly to basic loss per share except that the
weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include
additional shares for the assumed exercise of stock options and
warrants, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is
calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options and warrants
were exercised and that the proceeds from such exercises were used
to acquire common stock at the average market price during the
years. Options and warrants are anti-dilutive and, therefore, have
not been taken into account in the per share calculation.
(q) Recent accounting pronouncements
(i) On June 7, 2017, the IASB issued IFRIC 23 - Uncertainty Over
Income Tax Treatments. The interpretation provides guidance on the
accounting for current and deferred tax liabilities and assets in
circumstances in which there is uncertainty over income tax
treatments. The interpretation is applicable for annual periods
beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Earlier application is
permitted. The Company intends to adopt the Interpretation in its
consolidated financial statements for the annual period beginning
on January 1, 2019. The Company does not expect the interpretation
to have a material impact on the consolidated financial
statements.
(ii) On January 13, 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 - Leases
("IFRS 16"). The new standard is effective for annual periods
beginning on or after January 1, 2019. IFRS 16 will replace IAS 17
- Leases ("IAS 17"). This standard introduces a single lessee
accounting model and requires a lessee to recognize assets and
liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months,
unless the underlying asset is of low value. A lessee is required
to recognize a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the
underlying asset and a lease liability representing its obligation
to make lease payments. IFRS 16 substantially carries forward the
lessor accounting requirements of IAS 17, while requiring enhanced
disclosures to be provided by lessors. Other areas of the lease
accounting model have been impacted, including the definition of a
lease. Transitional provisions have been provided. The Company
intends to adopt IFRS 16 in its consolidated financial statements
for the period beginning on January 1, 2019. The Company is
evaluating the impact of adoption and expects to report more
detailed information in its consolidated financial statements as
the effective date approaches.
5. Capital Risk Management
The Company manages its capital with the following
objectives:
-- to ensure sufficient financial flexibility to achieve the
ongoing business objectives including funding of future growth
opportunities, and pursuit of accretive acquisitions; and
-- to maximize shareholder return.
The Company monitors its capital structure and makes adjustments
according to market conditions in an effort to meet its objectives
given the current outlook of the business and industry in general.
The Company may manage its capital structure by issuing new shares,
repurchasing outstanding shares, adjusting capital spending, or
disposing of assets. The capital structure is reviewed by
management and the Board of Directors on an ongoing basis.
The Company considers its capital to be equity, comprising share
capital, reserves and deficit which at December 31, 2018 totaled
$15,838,479 (December 31, 2017 - $8,550,057). The Company manages
capital through its financial and operational forecasting
processes. The Company reviews its working capital and forecasts
its future cash flows based on future sales revenues, operating
expenditures, and other investing and financing activities. The
forecast is updated based on its operating and exploration
activities. Selected information is provided to the Board of
Directors of the Company. The Company's capital management
objectives, policies and processes have remained unchanged during
the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company is not subject to any
capital requirements imposed by a lending institution or regulatory
body.
6. Financial and Property Risk Management
Property risk
The Company's significant project is the Omagh mine. Unless the
Company acquires or develops additional significant projects, the
Company will be solely dependent upon the Omagh mine. If no
additional projects are acquired by the Company, any adverse
development affecting the Omagh mine would have a material effect
on the Company's consolidated financial condition and results of
operations.
Financial risk
The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial
risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including
interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and commodity and equity
price risk). Risk management is carried out by the Company's
management team with guidance from the Audit Committee under
policies approved by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors
also provides regular guidance for overall risk management.
(i) Credit risk and sales concentration
Credit risk is the risk of loss associated with a counterparty's
inability to fulfill its payment obligations. The Company's credit
risk is primarily attributable to cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable and long-term deposit. Cash and long-term
deposit are held with financial institutions and the United Kingdom
Crown, respectively, from which management believes the risk of
loss to be minimal. All the revenue from sales are from one
customer and the accounts receivable consist mainly of a trade
account receivable from two customers, value added tax receivable
and sales tax receivable. The Company is exposed to concentration
of credit and sales risk with one of its customers. Management
believes that the credit risk is minimized due to the financial
worthiness of this company. Valued added tax receivable is
collectable from the Government of Northern Ireland. Sales tax
receivable is collectable from government authorities in
Canada.
(ii) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not have
sufficient cash resources to meet its financial obligations as they
come due. The Company's liquidity and operating results may be
adversely affected if the Company's access to the capital market is
hindered, whether as a result of a downturn in stock market
conditions generally or matters specific to the Company. The
Company manages liquidity risk by monitoring maturities of
financial commitments and maintaining adequate cash reserves and
available borrowing facilities to meet these commitments as they
come due. As at December 31, 2018, the Company had working capital
deficit of $272,783 (December 31, 2017 - working capital deficit of
$3,492,608). All of the Company's financial liabilities have
contractual maturities of less than 30 days other than certain
related party loans which are due on demand. As at December 31,
2018, the Company was cash flow negative. Sufficient funding has
been secured to fund ongoing operational activity and the
development of the underground mine subject to forecast cash flows
at the Omagh mine being met together with the continued support of
both Cavanacaw Corporation and Galantas Gold Corporation.
(iii) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in
market factors such as interest rate risk, foreign exchange rate
risk and commodity price risk.
(a) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future
cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes
in market interest rates. The Company has cash balances,
significant interest-bearing debt due to related parties and
financing facility. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on
both certain related party loans and third party loans which bear
interest at variable rates.
(b) Foreign currency risk
Certain of the Company's assets, liabilities are designated in
GBP and expenses are incurred in GBP which is the currency of
Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom while the Company's primary
revenues are received in the currency of United States and are
therefore subject to gains and losses due to fluctuations in these
currencies against the functional currency. The loan from third
party is designated in US dollars.
(c) Commodity price risk
The Company is exposed to price risk with respect to commodity
prices. Commodity price risk is defined as the potential adverse
impact on earnings and economic value due to commodity price
movements and volatilities. The Company closely monitors commodity
prices, as it relates to gold to determine the appropriate course
of action to be taken by the Company.
Sensitivity analysis
Based on management's knowledge and experience of the financial
markets, the Company believes the following movements are
reasonably possible over a twelve month period: (i) Certain related
party loans and a loan facility with a third party are subject to
interest rate risk. As at December 31, 2018, if interest rates had
decreased/increased by 1% with all other variables held constant,
the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2018, would have been
approximately $60,000 lower/higher respectively, as a result of
lower/higher interest rates from certain related party loans and a
loan facility. Similarly, as at December 31, 2018, shareholders'
equity would have been approximately $60,000 higher/lower as a
result of a 1% decrease/increase in interest rates from certain
related party loans and a loan facility.
(ii) The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on
fluctuations related to cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable, long-term deposit, accounts payable and other
liabilities, financing liability and due to related parties that
are denominated in GBP. As at December 31, 2018, had the GBP
weakened/strengthened by 5% against the CAD with all other
variables held constant, the Company's consolidated other
comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 would have
been approximately $65,000 higher/lower as a result of foreign
exchange losses/gains on translation of non-CAD denominated
financial instruments. Similarly, as at December 31, 2018,
shareholders' equity would have been approximately $65,000
higher/lower had the GBP weakened/strengthened by 5% against the
CAD as a result of foreign exchange losses/gains on translation of
non-CAD denominated financial instruments.
(iii) Commodity price risk could adversely affect the Company.
In particular, the Company's future profitability and viability of
development depends upon the world market price of gold. Gold
prices have fluctuated widely in recent years. There is no
assurance that, even as commercial quantities of gold may be
produced in the future, a profitable market will exist for them. A
decline in the market price of gold may also require the Company to
reduce production of its mineral resources, which could have a
material and adverse effect on the Company's value. Management
believes that the impact would be immaterial for the year ended
December 31, 2018.
7. Categories of Financial Instruments
As at December 31, 2018 2017
---------------------------------------- ---------- ---------
Financial assets:
FVTPL
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,188,554 $ 779,758
Amortized cost
Accounts receivable 271,504 281,743
Long-term deposit 523,170 508,830
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Financial liabilities:
FVTPL
Derivative financing liability - 10,000
Amortized cost
Accounts payable and other liabilities 2,257,329 1,216,332
Financing facilities 1,464,164 25,871
Due to related parties 4,119,642 3,381,357
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As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the fair value of all the
Company's financial instruments approximates the carrying
value.
8. Accounts Receivable and Prepaid Expenses
As at December 31, 2018 2017
----------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Sales tax receivable - Canada $ 7,629 $ 3,600
Valued added tax receivable - Northern Ireland 153,948 274,963
Accounts receivable 109,927 3,180
Prepaid expenses 15,769 34,667
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$ 287,273 $ 316,410
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Prepaid expenses includes advances for consumables and for
construction of the passing bays in the Omagh mine. The following
is an aged analysis of receivables:
As at December 31, 2018 2017
-------------------------- -------- --------
Less than 3 months $ 268,995 $ 279,302
More than 12 months 2,509 2,441
-------------------------- -------- --------
Total accounts receivable $ 271,504 $ 281,743
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9. Inventories
As at December 31, 2018 2017
------------------------ ------- -------
Concentrate inventories $ 11,335 $ 11,025
Finished goods - 4,070
------------------------ ------- -------
$ 11,335 $ 15,095
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10. Property, Plant and Equipment
Freehold Plant Mine
land and and Motor Office development Development
Cost buildings machinery vehicles equipment costs assets Total
----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance,
December
31, 2016 $ 2,283,400 $ 4,851,419 $ 109,598 $ 102,011 $ 14,783,628 $ - $ 22,130,056
Additions 2,092 510,561 29,139 - 202,765 - 744,557
Foreign
exchange
adjustment 54,729 115,606 2,627 2,445 354,329 - 529,736
----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance,
December
31, 2017 2,340,221 5,477,586 141,364 104,456 15,340,722 - 23,404,349
Additions - 557,607 21,014 46,996 - 4,266,806 4,892,423
Transfer
(1) - - - - (15,340,722) 10,468,410 (4,872,312)
Foreign
exchange
adjustment 65,953 153,418 3,984 2,944 - (38,803) 187,496
----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance,
December
31, 2018 $ 2,406,174 $ 6,188,611 $ 166,362 $ 154,396 $ - $ 14,696,413 $ 23,611,956
----------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Freehold Plant Mine
land and and Motor Office development Development
Accumulated buildings machinery vehicles equipment costs assets Total
depreciation
------------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance,
December 31,
2016 $ 1,850,486 $ 4,217,673 $ 78,242 $ 84,397 $ 8,449,267 $ - $ 14,680,065
Depreciation 13,684 176,311 10,915 2,521 - - 203,431
Foreign
exchange
adjustment 44,550 102,951 2,032 2,059 202,509 - 354,101
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Balance,
December 31,
2017 1,908,720 4,496,935 91,189 88,977 8,651,776 - 15,237,597
Depreciation 12,433 311,201 18,005 9,360 - - 350,999
Transfer (1) - - - - (8,651,776) - (8,651,776)
Foreign
exchange
adjustment 53,892 128,444 2,716 2,583 - - 187,635
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Balance,
December 31,
2018 $ 1,975,045 $ 4,936,580 $ 111,910 $ 100,920 $ - $ - $ 7,124,455
------------- ---------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Freehold Plant Mine
land and and Motor Office development Development
Carrying buildings machinery vehicles equipment costs assets Total
value
--------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance,
December
31, 2017 $ 431,501 $ 980,651 $ 50,175 $ 15,479 $ 6,688,946 $ - $ 8,166,752
--------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance,
December
31, 2018 $ 431,129 $ 1,252,031 $ 54,452 $ 53,476 $ - $ 14,696,413 $ 16,487,501
--------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(1) During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company
transferred the cost of its Exploration and evaluation assets (note
11) to Development assets.
11. Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Exploration and evaluation assets are expenditures for the
underground mining operations in Omagh. Galantas had announced in
December 2016 that it would commence the first phase of underground
development and re-start concentrate shipments at its Omagh mine.
Underground development of a decline tunnel, located at the base of
the existing open pit, commenced in the first quarter 2017.
The granting of planning consent during the second quarter of
2015 for an underground operation at the Omagh site permits the
continuation and expansion of gold mining. This planning consent
was appealed by a third party in a judicial review hearing which
commenced in September 2016 and was then adjourned to and completed
in February 2017. Judgement was received in September 2017 whereby
the third party's request for the quashing of the planning consent
was denied. However, in November, Galantas reported that it had
received notice of an application by the third party to the Court
of Appeal in relation to the positive judicial review judgment.
This appeal was completed in February 2018. In November 2018, the
Company announced that the Court of Appeal has delivered its
judgement in regard to an appeal against the Company's planning
consent. The Court has determined that the appeal has failed and
thus the planning consent is confirmed.
Exploration
and
evaluation
Cost assets
---------------------------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 2016 $ 2,294,254
Additions 1,600,652
Foreign exchange adjustment 53,546
---------------------------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 2017 3,948,452
Additions 254,140
Transfer (i) (3,624,624)
Foreign exchange adjustment 182,055
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Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 760,023
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Exploration
and
evaluation
Carrying value assets
--------------------------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 3,948,452
--------------------------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 760,023
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(i) During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company
transferred the cost of its Exploration and evaluation assets (note
10) to Development assets.
12. Decommissioning Liability
The Company's decommissioning liability is a result of mining
activities at the Omagh mine in Northern Ireland. The Company
estimated its decommissioning liability at December 31, 2018 based
on a risk-free discount rate of 1% (December 31, 2017 - 1%) and an
inflation rate of 1.50% (December 31, 2017 - 1.50%) . The expected
undiscounted future obligations allowing for inflation are GBP
330,000 and based on management's best estimate the decommissioning
is expected to occur over the next 5 to 10 years. On December 31,
2018, the estimated fair value of the liability is $578,242
(December 31, 2017 - $551,680). Changes in the provision during the
year ended December 31, 2018 are as follows:
As at December 31, 2018 2017
--------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Decommissioning liability, beginning of year $ 551,680 $ 528,305
Accretion 10,925 10,560
Foreign exchange 15,637 12,815
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Decommissioning liability, end of year $ 578,242 $ 551,680
--------------------------------------------- -------- --------
As required by the Crown in Northern Ireland, the Company is
required to provide a bond for reclamation related to the Omagh
mine in the amount of GBP 300,000 (December 31, 2017 - GBP
300,000), of which GBP 300,000 was funded as of December 31, 2018
(GBP 300,000 was funded as of December 31, 2017) and reported as
long-term deposit of $523,170 (December 31, 2017 - $508,830).
13. Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities of the Company are
principally comprised of amounts outstanding for purchases relating
to exploration costs on exploration and evaluation assets, general
operating activities and professional fees activities.
As at December 31, 2018 2017
--------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Accounts payable $ 1,017,939 $ 641,608
Accrued liabilities 1,239,390 574,724
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Total accounts payable and other liabilities $ 2,257,329 $ 1,216,332
--------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
The following is an aged analysis of the accounts payable and
other liabilities:
As at December 31, 2018 2017
--------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Less than 3 months $ 1,066,881 $ 568,981
3 to 12 months 775,693 288,435
12 to 24 months 71,394 49,877
More than 24 months 343,361 309,039
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Total accounts payable and other liabilities $ 2,257,329 $ 1,216,332
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14. Financing Facilities
Amounts payable on the long-term debts are as follow:
As at December 31, 2018 2017
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Financing facilities, beginning of period (i) $ 19,689 $ 25,265
Financing facility received (US$1,600,000) (ii) 2,021,280 -
Less bonus warrants issued (ii) (786,000) -
Less financing costs (ii) (41,674) -
Less current portion (382,974) (6,182)
Repayment of financing facilities (6,357) (4,350)
Accretion 240,621 -
Foreign exchange adjustment 16,605 4,956
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Financing facilities - long term portion $ 1,081,190 $ 19,689
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(i) In June 2015, the Company obtained financing in the amount
of GBP 19,900 for the purchase of a vehicle. The financing is for
three years at interest of 6.79% per annum with monthly principal
and interest payments of GBP 377 together with a final payment in
August 2019 of GBP 9,540. The financing was secured on the
vehicle.
(ii) In April 2018, the Company signed a concentrate pre-payment
agreement and loan facility for US$1.6 million with a United
Kingdom based company (the "Lender"), with a maturity date of
December 31, 2020. The interest is set at USD 12 month LIBOR +
8.75% and payable monthly. No interest shall be charged for 6
months and repayments shall commence against deliveries in 2019.
There was a US$25,000 arrangement fee.
In respect of the loan facility, a fixed and floating security,
subordinated to an existing security to G&F Phelps Ltd.
("G&F Phelps"), is being put in place over Flintridge assets.
G&F Phelps has a first charge on Flintridge assets in respect
of its loan facility and the Lender required an intercreditor
agreement between G&F Phelps and the Lender.
As consideration for the loan facility, the United Kingdom based
company received 15,000,000 bonus warrants of Galantas. Each bonus
warrant is exercisable into one common share of Galantas and is
subject to an initial four months plus one day hold period from the
date of issuance of the bonus warrants. The bonus warrants have a
maximum life of two years (the "Expiry Time"). On April 19, 2018,
the 15,000,000 bonus warrants were granted. In the event that the
weighted average closing price per common share of the Company is
more than $0.20 per share for more than five consecutive trading
days, the Company shall be entitled to accelerate the Expiry Time
to a date that is 30 days from the date on which the Company
announces the accelerated Expiry Time by press release.
The fair value of the 15,000,000 bonus warrants was estimated at
$786,000 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following assumptions: expected dividend yield - 0%, expected
volatility - 113.55%, risk-free interest rate - 1.91% and an
expected average life of 2 years.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded
accretion expense of $240,621 in the consolidated statements of
loss in regards with this loan facility.
15. Share Capital and Reserves
a) Authorized share capital
At December 31, 2018, the authorized share capital consisted of
an unlimited number of common and preference shares issuable in
Series.
The common shares do not have a par value. All issued shares are
fully paid.
No preference shares have been issued. The preference shares do
not have a par value.
b) Common shares issued
At December 31, 2018, the issued share capital amounted to
$48,628,055. The change in issued share capital for the years
presented is as follows:
Number of
common
shares Amount
---------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 2016 137,800,830 $ 36,331,577
Shares issued in private placements (i)(ii) 49,748,356 3,612,156
Share issue costs - (184,561)
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Balance, December 31, 2017 187,549,186 39,759,172
Shares issued in private placements (iii)(iv) 102,137,619 8,471,771
Share issue costs - (465,388)
Common shares issued for debt (v) 10,000,000 862,500
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Balance, December 31, 2018 299,686,805 $ 48,628,055
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(i) On February 27, 2017, the Company completed the first part
of a private placement. It consisted of 27,371,035 common shares of
no par value. United Kingdom placees have subscribed at a price of
GBP 0.045 per common share. Canadian placees have subscribed at a
price of $0.0725 per common share. Receipts attached to the first
part of the placement total $2,021,501.
On March 2, 2017, the Company completed the second part of a
private placement. It consisted of 5,722,222 common shares of no
par value for receipt of $424,798. United Kingdom placees have
subscribed at a price of GBP 0.045 per common share.
Melquart Ltd, ("Melquart") a UK based investment institution,
subscribed for a total of 22,222,222 common shares and Melquart's
staked increased to 13% of the Company's issued common shares.
Ross Beaty subscribed for 3,326,170 common shares and after
closing of the private placement Ross Beaty owns 32,151,567 common
shares of the Company or approximately 18.8% of the outstanding
common shares.
ii) On November 30, 2017, the Company closed a private placement
of 16,655,099 common shares for gross proceeds of $1,165,857.
United Kingdom placees have subscribed at a price of GBP 0.041 per
common share. Canadian placees have subscribed at a price of $0.07
per common share. The hold period will expire for the second
closing of the placing on March 31, 2018.
Melquart subscribed for a total of 6,097,561 common shares and
Melquart's staked increased to 15.1% of the Company's issued common
shares.
Ross Beaty subscribed for 2,914,959 common shares, which, in
addition to the shares he already holds, give rise to an 18.7%
holding.
Roland Phelps (President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"))
subscribed for 1,219,512 common shares, which, in addition to the
shares he already holds, give rise to an 18.4% holding.
(iii) On September 25, 2018, the Company closed a private
placement of 22,137,619 common shares for gross proceeds of
$1,571,771. United Kingdom placees have subscribed at a price of
GBP 0.042 per common share. Canadian placees have subscribed at a
price of $0.071 per common share. The hold period will expire on
January 26, 2019.
Melquart subscribed for a total of 11,904,762 common shares and
Melquart's staked increased to 19.2% of the Company's issued common
shares.
Ross Beaty subscribed for 2,380,952 common shares, which, in
addition to the shares he already holds, give rise to an 17.9%
holding.
Roland Phelps (President and Chief Executive Officer) subscribed
for 4,761,905 common shares, which, in addition to the shares he
already holds, give rise to an 18.7% holding.
(iv) On December 12, 2018, the Company completed the first part
of a private placement. It consisted of 57,435,065 common shares of
no par value. United Kingdom placees have subscribed at a price of
GBP 0.05 per common share. Canadian placees have subscribed at a
price of $0.08625 per common share. Receipts attached to the first
part of the placement total $4,953,774. The hold period will expire
for the first part of the placing on April 13, 2019.
On December 21, 2018, the Company completed the second part of a
private placement. It consisted of 22,564,935 common shares of no
par value for receipt of $1,946,226. United Kingdom placees have
subscribed at a price of GBP 0.05 per common share. The hold period
will expire for the second closing of the placing on April 22,
2019.
Miton Assets Management Limited ("Miton"), a UK based investment
institution, subscribed for a total of 50,000,000 common shares,
representing 16.68% of the Company's issued common shares.
Melquart subscribed for a total of 22,000,000 common shares and
Melquart's staked increased to 20.76% of the Company's issued
common shares.
Roisin Ann Magee, a director of the Company, subscribed for
500,000 common shares.
(v) On December 12, 2018, the Company issued 10,000,000 common
shares as settlement of due to related parties of $862,500. Due to
related parties consisted of an amount owing to Roland Phelps
(President and CEO).
c) Warrant reserve
The following table shows the continuity of warrants for the
years presented:
Weighted
average
Number of exercise
warrants price
------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 636,000 $ 0.07
Issued (note 14(ii)) 15,000,000 0.16
Expired (636,000) 0.07
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Balance, December 31, 2018 15,000,000 $ 0.16
-------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------
The following table reflects the actual warrants issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2018:
Grant date
Number fair value Exercise
Expiry date of warrants ($) price
--------------- ----------- ---------- --------
April 19, 2020 15,000,000 786,000 0.1575
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d) Stock options
The Company has a stock option plan (the "Plan"), the purpose of
which is to attract, retain and compensate qualified persons as
directors, senior officers and employees of, and consultants to the
Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries by providing such
persons with the opportunity, through share options, to acquire an
increased proprietary interest in the Company. The number of shares
reserved for issuance under the Plan cannot be more than a maximum
of 10% of the issued and outstanding shares at the time of any
grant of options. The period for exercising an option shall not
extend beyond a period of five years following the date the option
is granted.
Insiders of the Company are restricted on an individual basis
from holding options which when exercised would entitle them to
receive more than 5% of the total issued and outstanding shares at
the time the option is granted. The exercise price of options
granted in accordance with the Plan must not be lower than the
closing price of the shares on the TSXV immediately preceding the
date on which the option is granted and in no circumstances may it
be less than the permissible discounting in accordance with the
Corporate Finance Policies of the TSXV.
The Company records a charge to the consolidated statements of
loss using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The valuation is
dependent on a number of inputs and estimates, including the strike
price, exercise price, risk-free interest rate, the level of stock
volatility, together with an estimate of the level of forfeiture.
The level of stock volatility is calculated with reference to the
historic traded daily closing share price at the date of issue.
Option pricing models require the inputs including the expected
price volatility. Changes in the inputs can materially affect the
fair value estimate.
The following table shows the continuity of stock options for
the years presented:
Weighted
average
Number of exercise
options price
--------------------------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2016 3,700,000 $ 0.11
Granted (i) 4,900,000 0.14
---------------------------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2017 8,600,000 0.12
Granted (ii) 1,000,000 0.11
Expired (750,000) 0.14
---------------------------- --------- --------
Balance, December 31, 2018 8,850,000 $ 0.12
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(i) On March 25, 2017, 4,900,000 stock options were granted to
directors, officers, consultants and key employees of the Company
to purchase common shares at a price of $0.135 per share until
March 25, 2022. The options will vest as to one third on March 25,
2017 and one third on each of the following two anniversaries. The
fair value attributed to these options was $645,820 and was
expensed in the consolidated statements of loss and credited to
equity settled share-based payments reserve. During the year ended
December 31, 2018, included in stock-based compensation is $157,178
(year ended December 31, 2017 - $463,869) related to the vested
portion of these options.
The fair value of the options was estimated using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
dividend yield - 0%; volatility - 201%; risk-free interest rate -
1.12% and an expected life of 5 years.
(ii) On April 19, 2018, 1,000,000 stock options were granted to
key employees and consultants of the Company to purchase common
shares at a price of $0.11 per share until April 19, 2023. The
options will vest as to one third on April 19, 2018 and one third
on each of the following two anniversaries. The fair value
attributed to these options was $99,400 and was expensed in the
consolidated statements of loss and credited to equity settled
share-based payments reserve. During the year ended December 31,
2018, included in stock-based compensation is $67,991 (year ended
December 31, 2017 - $nil) related to the vested portion of these
options.
The fair value of the options was estimated using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
dividend yield - 0%; volatility - 172%; risk-free interest rate -
2.16% and an expected life of 5 years.
The following table reflects the actual stock options issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2018:
Weighted average Number of
remaining Number of options Number of
Exercise contractual options vested options
Expiry date price ($) life (years) outstanding (exercisable) unvested
--------------- --------- ---------------- ----------- ------------- ----------
June 1, 2020 0.105 1.42 3,550,000 3,550,000 -
June 12, 2020 0.105 1.45 150,000 150,000 -
March 25, 2022 0.135 3.23 4,150,000 2,766,667 1,383,333
April 19, 2023 0.110 4.30 1,000,000 333,333 666,667
--------------- --------- ---------------- ----------- ------------- ----------
0.120 2.60 8,850,000 6,800,000 2,050,000
--------------- --------- ---------------- ----------- ------------- ----------
16. Net Loss per Common Share
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for the year
ended December 31, 2018 was based on the loss attributable to
common shareholders of $2,885,437 (year ended December 31, 2017 -
$2,078,139) and the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding of 197,554,017 (year ended December 31, 2017 -
164,077,122) for basic and diluted loss per share. Diluted loss did
not include the effect of 15,000,000 warrants (year ended December
31, 2017 - 636,000) and 8,850,000 options (year ended December 31,
2017 - 8,600,000) for the year ended December 31, 2018, as they are
anti-dilutive.
17. Aggregate Levy Provision
The Company's subsidiary Omagh Minerals Limited was unsuccessful
in respect of its aggregates levy appeal. As a result Omagh
Minerals will now have to pay an aggregates levy plus interest and
a penalty which has been accounted for as an aggregate levy in the
current year consolidated financial statements.
18. Taxation
(a) Provision for income taxes
A reconciliation of the expected tax recovery to actual is
provided as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2018 2017
---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Loss before income taxes $ (2,885,437) $ (2,078,139)
---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Expected tax recovery at statutory rate of 26.5% (2017 - 26.5%) (764,641) (550,707)
Difference resulting from:
Foreign tax rate differential 127,463 68,928
Stock-based compensation 59,670 122,925
Permanent differences and other (67,716) -
Tax benefit not recognized 645,224 358,854
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$ - $ -
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(b) Deferred tax balances
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to
deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities that have not been
recognized for financial statement purposes are as follows:
2018 2017
----------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities)
Non-capital losses $ 7,417,236 $ 6,149,294
Share issue costs and other 137,564 53,169
Non-current assets (1,924,488) (1,217,375)
Valuation allowance (impairment) (5,630,312) (4,985,088)
----------------------------------------- ---------- ----------
$ - $ -
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(c) Losses carried forward
As at December 31, 2018, the Company had non-capital losses
carried forward of $35,276,845 (2017 - $31,354,136) for income tax
purposes as follows:
Expires 2026 $ 1,064,484
2027 598,595
2029 373,962
2030 440,512
2031 993,770
2032 600,689
2033 1,100,268
2034 906,488
2035 884,526
2036 901,063
2037 772,787
2038 891,330
Indefinite 25,748,371
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$ 35,276,845
===========
The loss carry-forward amounts have not been recognized for
accounting purposes because it is not probable that future profit
will be available against which the Company can utilize the
benefits therefrom.
19. Related Party Disclosures
Related parties include the Board of Directors, close family
members, other key management individuals and enterprises that are
controlled by these individuals as well as certain persons
performing similar functions.
Related party transactions conducted in the normal course of
operations are measured at the fair value and approved by the Board
of Directors in strict adherence to conflict of interest laws and
regulations.
(a) The Company entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Year Ended
December 31,
Note 2018 2017
-------------------------------- ----- -------- ------
Interest on related party loans (i) $ 261,627 $56,952
-------------------------------- -------- -------- ------
(i) G&F Phelps, a company controlled by a director of the
Company, had amalgamated loans to the Company of $3,182,205 (GBP
1,824,764) (December 31, 2017 - $2,236,060 - GBP 1,318,354)
included with due to related parties bearing interest at 2% above
UK base rates, repayable on demand and secured by a mortgage
debenture on all the Company's assets. In April 2018, the interest
increased to 6.75% + USD 12 month LIBOR. Interest accrued on
related party loans is included with due to related parties. As at
December 31, 2018, the amount of interest accrued is $658,338 (GBP
377,509) (December 31, 2017 - $383,778 - GBP 226,271).
(ii) See note 15(b).
(b) Remuneration of officer and directors of the Company was as
follows:
Year Ended
December 31,
2018 2017
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Salaries and benefits (1) $ 451,618 $435,700
Stock-based compensation 38,493 113,601
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$ 490,111 $549,301
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(1) Salaries and benefits include director fees. As at December
31, 2018, due to directors for fees amounted to $166,000 (December
31, 2017 - $136,750) and due to officers, mainly for salaries and
benefits accrued amounted to $113,099 (GBP 64,854) (December 31,
2017 - $624,769 - GBP 368,356), and is included with due to related
parties.
(c) As of December 31, 2018, Ross Beaty owns 37,447,478 common
shares of the Company or approximately 12.50% of the outstanding
common shares. Roland Phelps, CEO and director, owns, directly and
indirectly, 49,338,167 common shares of the Company or
approximately 16.46% of the outstanding common shares of the
Company. Miton owns 50,000,000 common shares of the Company or
approximately 16.68% . Melquart owns, directly and indirectly,
62,224,545 common shares of the Company or approximately 20.76% of
the outstanding common shares of the Company. The remaining 33.60%
of the shares are widely held, which includes various small
holdings which are owned by directors of the Company. These
holdings can change at anytime at the discretion of the owner.
The Company is not aware of any arrangements that may at a
subsequent date result in a change in control of the Company.
20. Segment Disclosure
The Company has determined that it has one reportable segment.
The Company's operations are substantially all related to its
investment in Cavanacaw and its subsidiaries, Omagh and Flintridge.
Substantially all of the Company's revenues, costs and assets of
the business that support these operations are derived or located
in Northern Ireland. Segmented information on a geographic basis is
as follows:
December 31, 2018 United Kingdom Canada Total
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Current assets $ 794,772 $ 5,692,390 $ 6,487,162
Non-current assets 17,706,643 64,051 17,770,694
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Revenues $ 71,243 $ - $ 71,243
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December 31, 2017 United Kingdom Canada Total
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Current assets $ 410,064 $ 701,199 $ 1,111,263
Non-current assets 12,558,310 65,724 12,624,034
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Revenues $ 33,308 $ - $ 33,308
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21. Contingency
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company's
subsidiary Omagh Minerals Limited received a payment demand from
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs in the amount of $530,651 (GBP
304,290) in connection with an aggregate levy arising from the
removal of waste rock from the mine site during 2008 and early
2009. Omagh Minerals believed this claim to be without merit. An
appeal was lodged with the tax Tribunals Service and the hearing
started at the beginning of March 2017 and following a number of
adjournments was completed in August 2018. Subsequent to December
31, 2018, the Tax Tribunals Service issued their judgement
dismissing the appeal by Omagh in respect of the assessments. A
provision has now been included in the consolidated financial
statements in respect of the Aggregates Levy plus interest and
penalty and been accounted for as aggregates levy expense in the
consolidated statement of loss.
There is a contingent liability in respect of potential
additional interest and penalty which may be applied in respect of
an Aggregates Levy dispute. Omagh Minerals Limited is unable to
make a reliable estimate of the amount of the potential additional
penalty and interest that mat be applied by HMRC.
22. Supplement Schedule of Non-Cash Transactions
Year Ended
December 31,
2018 2017
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Shares issued to settle due to related parties (note 15(b)(v)) $ 862,500 $ -
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23. Events After the Reporting Period
(i) On February 13, 2019, 3,200,000 stock options were granted
to directors, officers, consultants and employees of the Company to
purchase common shares at a price of $0.09 per share until February
13, 2024. The options will vest as to one third on February 13,
2019 and one third on each of the following two anniversaries.
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