TIDMGAL
RNS Number : 9590X
Galantas Gold Corporation
02 May 2023
GALANTAS GOLD CORPORATION
TSXV & AIM: Symbol GAL
GALANTAS REPORT ANNUAL FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEARED DECEMBER
31, 2022
May 2, 2023: Galantas Gold Corporation (the 'Company') is
pleased to announce its audited annual financial results for the
year ended December 31, 2022.
A copy of the Financial Statements and Management Discussion and
Analysis will be sent to shareholders in due course and are
available on the Company's website at www.galantas.com/investors
.
The Annual and Special Meeting of the Company is to be held at
11:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on 27th June 20 23 at The Canadian
Venture Building , 82 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario,
M5C1P1, Canada.
Financial Highlights
Highlights of the 2022 audited annual results, which are
expressed in Canadian Dollars, are summarized below:
All figures denominated in Canadian Dollars (CDN$)
Year Ended
December 31
2022 2021
Revenue $ 0 $ 0
Cost and expenses of operations $ (284,262) $ (255,901)
Loss before the undernoted $ (284,262) $ (255,901)
Depreciation $ (624,620) $ (547,991)
General administrative expenses $ (5,401,289) $ (4,332,865)
Foreign exchange (loss) $ (195,308) $ (154,798)
Impairment of Exploration and Evaluation Assets $ 0 $ 0
(Loss) / Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment $ (2,910) $ 7,124
Impairment $ (10,124,920) $ 0
Net Loss for the year $ (16,633,939) $ (5,284,431)
Working Capital Deficit $ (11,027,964) $ (1,095,882)
Cash loss from operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital $ (2,254,291) $ (1,678,797)
Cash at December 31, 2022 $ 1,038,643 $ 1,069,751
Sales revenue for year ended December 31, 2022 amounted to $ Nil
as per the year ended December 31, 2021. Provisional concentrate
sales totalled US$ 608,000 for 2022 compared to US $ 1,114,000 for
the year 2021. However, until the mine commences commercial
production, the net proceeds from concentrate sales are being
offset against development assets.
The Net Loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 amounted to $
16,633,939 (2021: $5,284,431) and the cash outflow from operating
activities before changes in non-cash working capital for the year
ended December 31, 2022 amounted to $2,254,291 (2021:
$1,678,797).
The Company had a cash balance of $ 1,038,643 at December 31,
2022 compared to $ 1,069,751 at December 31, 2021. The working
capital deficit at December 31, 2022 amounted to $ 11,027,964
compared to a working capital deficit of $1,095,882 at December 31,
2021. Current liabilities include financing facilities and loans.
Negotiations with current finance providers to extend short-term
loans have commenced, are progressing positively and the maturity
dates for these loans are expected to be extended beyond December
31, 2023
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.
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view the associated PDF document.
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Qualified Person
The financial components of this disclosure has been reviewed by
Alan Buckley (Chief Financial Officer) and the production and
permitting components by Brendan Morris (CEO), and the exploration
and geological components by Dr. Sarah Coulter, all qualified
persons under the meaning of NI. 43-101. 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.
Information communicated within this announcement is deemed to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse
Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of
the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon the publication of
this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be
in the public domain.
Enquiries
Galantas Gold Corporation
Mario Stifano CEO
Email: info@galantas.com
Website: www.galantas.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 2882 241100
Grant Thornton UK LLP (Nomad)
Philip Secrett, Harrison Clarke, George Grainger, Samuel Littler
Telephone: +44(0)20 7383 5100
S.P Angel Corporate Finance (AIM Broker)
David Hignell, Charlie Bouverat (Corporate Finance)
Grant Barker (Sales and Broking)
Telephone: +44(0)20 3470 0470
GALANTAS GOLD CORPORATION
Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
INDEPENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Shareholders of
Galantas Gold Corporation
Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of
Galantas Gold Corporation (the Company), which
comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at
December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the consolidated statements of
loss, consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, consolidated
statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of changes in
equity for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated
financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting
policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Company as at December 31, 2022 and 2021 and its
financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended,
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally
accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those
standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities
for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of
our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with
the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the
consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled
our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with those
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Material Uncertainty Relating to Going Concern
We draw your attention to Note 1 in the consolidated financial
statements, which indicates that the Company incurred a
comprehensive loss of $17,797,425 during the year ended December
31, 2022. As stated in Note 1, these events or conditions, along
with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicate that a material
uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified
in respect of this matter.
Information Other than the Consolidated financial statements and
Auditor's Report Thereon Management is responsible for the other
information. The other information comprises the annual
management's discussion and analysis, but does not include the
consolidated financial statements and our auditor's report
thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not
cover the other information and we do not express any form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial
statements, our responsibility is to read the other information
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is
materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements
or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there
is a material misstatement of this other information, we are
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this
regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance
for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair
presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such
internal control as management determines is necessary to enable
the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management
is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless
management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease
operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the
Company's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated
Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue
an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance
is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing
standards will always detect a material misstatement when it
exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of
users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial
statements. As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian
generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional
judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
We also:
-- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and
obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide
a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material
misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal
control.
-- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the
audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in
the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
-- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures
made by management.
-- Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the
going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence
obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events
or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a
material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in
our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to
modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence
obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future
events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as
a going concern.
-- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of
the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether
the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.
-- Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the
financial information of the entities or business activities within
the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial
statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and
performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for
our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding,
among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and
significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies
in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement
that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and
other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this
independent auditor's report is Pat Kenney.
Chartered Professional Accountants Licensed Public
Accountants
Mississauga, Ontario
April 28, 2023
Galantas Gold Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
As at December 31, 2022 2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $
1,038,643 $ 1,069,751
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses (note 8) 1,810,993
1,279,935
Inventories (note 9)
83,242 108,788
Total current assets
2,932,878 2,458,474
Non--current assets
Property, plant and equipment (note 10)
24,255,849 25,688,836
Long--term deposit (note 12)
489,660 513,960
Exploration and evaluation assets (note 11)
2,665,313 1,574,183
Total non--current assets
27,410,822 27,776,979
Total assets
$ 30,343,700 $ 30,235,453
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities (notes 13 and 22) $
4,052,041
$ 3,013,999
Current portion of financing facilities (note 14)
4,836,267 -
Due to related parties (note 20)
5,072,534 124,317
Leases (note 15)
- 416,040
Total current liabilities
13,960,842 3,554,356
Non--current liabilities
Non--current portion of financing facilities (note 14) -
4,247,488
Due to related parties (note 20) - 2,444,376
Decommissioning liability (note 12) 582,441 600,525
Other liability (note 20) 1,085,426 -
Total non--current liabilities 1,667,867 7,292,389
Total liabilities 15,628,709 10,846,745
Equity
Share capital (note 16(a)(b))
69,664,056 57,783,570
Reserves
15,515,105 15,435,369
Deficit
(70,464,170) (53,830,231)
Total equity
14,714,991 19,388,708
Total equity and liabilities $
30,343,700 $ 30,235,453
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
Going concern (note 1)
Incorporation and nature of operations (note 2)
Contingency (note 22)
Events after the reporting period (note 23)
Approved on behalf of the Board:
"Mario Stifano" , Director "Jim Clancy" , Director
Galantas Gold Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Loss
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
Year Ended
December 31,
2022 2021
Revenues
Sales of concentrate (note 18) $ - $ -
Cost and expenses of operations
Cost of sales 284,262 255,901
Depreciation (note 10) 624,620 547,991
908,882 803,892
Loss before general administrative and other expenses
(908,882)
(803,892)
General administrative expenses
Management and administration wages (note 20) 647,763
454,594
Other operating expenses 526,162 200,507
Accounting and corporate 291,535 155,615
Legal and audit 226,185 123,005
Stock--based compensation (note 16(d))
1,470,418 2,035,878
Shareholder communication and investor relations
506,090 419,590
Transfer agent
45,034 20,165
Director fees (note 20)
140,000 99,417
General office 57,423 31,026
Accretion expenses (notes 12, 14 and 20) 691,105 382,178
Loan interest and bank charges less deposit interest (notes 14 and 20) 799,574
410,890
5,401,289 4,332,865
Other expenses
Foreign exchange loss 195,938 154,798
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
2,910 (7,124)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (note 10) 10,124,920
-
10,323,768 147,674
Net loss for the year
$ (16,633,939) $ (5,284,431)
Basic and diluted net loss per share (note 17) $
(0.19) $ (0.08)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
-- basic and diluted 89,401,620 64,122,021
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,
2022 2021
Net loss for the year
$ (16,633,939) $ (5,284,431)
Other comprehensive loss
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
(1,163,486) (124,830)
Total comprehensive loss
$ (17,797,425) $ (5,409,261)
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,
2022 2021
Operating activities
Net loss for the year
$ (16,633,939) $(5,284,431)
Adjustment for:
Depreciation (note 10)
624,620 547,991
Stock--based compensation (note 16(d)) 1,470,418 2,035,878
Accrued interest (notes 14 and 20) 1,172,976 321,824
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
292,699 91,973
Accretion expenses (notes 12, 14 and 20)
691,105 345,808
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (note 10) 10,124,920
-
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
2,910 (7,124)
Non--cash working capital items:
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
438,113 (701,573)
Inventories
21,415 (29,200)
Accounts payable and other liabilities
1,216,455 918,974
Due to related parties
(327,111) 37,256
Other liability 1,085,426 -
Net cash and cash equivalents used in by operating activities
180,007
(1,722,624)
Investing activities
Net purchase of property, plant and equipment
(10,414,099) (4,426,696)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - 8,562
Exploration and evaluation assets
(1,165,561) (834,193)
Lease payments (note 15)
(701,782) (260,743)
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities
(12,281,442)
(5,513,070)
Financing activities
Proceeds of private placements (note 16(b)(i)) 5,900,003
7,998,980
Share issue costs (607,860) (775,137)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants 5,287,147 495,333
Advances from related parties 2,062,693 -
Repayments to related parties (524,255) -
Repayment of financing facilities (note 14) - (23,802)
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities
12,117,728 7,695,374
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
16,293 459,680
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign
currencies (47,401)
(2,023)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
1,069,751 612,094
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $
1,038,643 $ 1,069,751
Cash $ 1,038,643 $ 1,069,751
Cash equivalents - -
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,038,643 $ 1,069,751
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)
Reserves
Equity settled Foreign
share--based currency
Share Warrants payments translation
capital
reserve reserve reserve Deficit Total
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 52,933,594 $ 340,000 $
8,381,382 $ 1,012,739 $ (48,545,800) $ 14,121,915
Shares issued in private
placement (note 16(b)(i)) 7,998,980
- - - - 7,998,980
Warrants issued (note 16(b)(i)) (3,258,578) 3,258,578
- - - -
Warrants issued (note 14(ii)) - 670,000 - - - 670,000
Share issue costs (783,920) 8,783 - - - (775,137)
Warrant extension (note 20(a)(iii)) - 251,000 - - - 251,000
Stock--based compensation (note 16(d)) - -
2,035,878 - - 2,035,878
Exercise of warrants 893,494
(398,161) - - - 495,333
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations - - - (124,830) - (124,830)
Net loss for the year -
- - - (5,284,431) (5,284,431)
Balance, December 31, 2021 57,783,570 4,130,200
10,417,260 887,909 (53,830,231) 19,388,708
Shares issued in private
placement (note 16(b)(ii)) 5,900,003
- - - - 5,900,003
Shares issued for services arrangement (note 16(b)(ii))
1,000,000 -
- - - 1,000,000
Warrants issued (note 16(b)(ii)) (1,644,859)
1,644,859 - - - -
Warrants issued (note 20(a)(iii)) - 74,000 - - - 74,000
Share issue costs (note 16(b)(ii)) (752,324) 144,464
- - - (607,860)
Stock--based compensation (note 16(d)) - -
1,470,418 - - 1,470,418
Exercise of warrants 7,377,666 (2,090,519) - - - 5,287,147
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations - - - (1,163,486) - (1,163,486)
Net loss for the year -
- - - (16,633,939) (16,633,939)
Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 69,664,056 $ 3,903,004 $
11,887,678 $ (275,577) $ (70,464,170) $ 14,714,991
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of these statements.
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 being met and further financing currently being negotiated.
The management's assumptions in relation to future levels of
production, gold prices and mine operating and capital 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.
Negotiations with current finance providers to extend
short--term loans have commenced, are progressing positively and
the maturity dates for both the G&F Phelps Ltd. ("G&F
Phelps") and Ocean Partners UK Ltd. ("Ocean Partners") loans are
expected to be extended beyond December 31, 2023 (see notes 14 and
20).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company raised
gross proceeds of $8M through the issuance of shares to new and
current investors to meet the financial requirements of the Company
for the foreseeable future. During the year ended December 31,
2022, the Company raised gross proceeds of $11M through the
issuance of shares to investors and the exercise of warrants. Based
on the financial projections prepared, the directors believe it's
appropriate to prepare the consolidated financial statements on the
going concern basis.
As at December 31, 2022, the Company had a deficit of
$70,464,170 (December 31, 2021 -- $53,830,231). Comprehensive loss
for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $17,797,425 (year ended
December 31, 2021 -- $5,409,261). These conditions raise material
uncertainties which may cast significant doubt as to whether the
Company will be able to continue as a going concern. However,
management believes 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. On September 1, 2021, the Company's common shares started
trading under the symbol GALKF on the OTCQX in the United States.
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 27, 2023.
(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
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
(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,
2022 2021
Closing rate (GBP to CAD)
1.6322 1.7132
Average for the year
1.6080 1.7246
(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 is tested for impairment when potential
indicators of impairment are present. The calculations of the
recoverable amount of CGU determined using the value--in--use
method require the use of methods such as the discounted cash flow
method, which uses assumptions to estimate future cash flows.
Significant assumptions applied in the discounted cash flow
calculation include: discount rate, foreign exchange rate, gold
sale price, grade of ore mined, mill throughput and mill recovery
rate;
-- 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 and expected life of the instruments;
-- premium on call option agreement -- management is required to
make a number of estimates when determining the premium on the call
option agreement including the gold price in future dates.
-- 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 loss. 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
Under IFRS 9 -- Financial Instruments ("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").
Below is a summary showing the classification and measurement
bases of our financial instruments.
Financial instruments Classification
Cash and cash equivalents FVTPL
Accounts receivable Amortized cost
Long--term deposit Amortized cost
Accounts payable and other liabilities Amortized cost
Financing facilities Amortized cost
Due to related parties Amortized cost
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, due to related parties and leases 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 loss.
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
Buildings 20% Declining balance
Plant and machinery 20% Declining balance
Motor vehicles 25% Declining balance
Office equipment 15% Declining balance
Development assets No depreciation
Assets under construction No depreciation
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) 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.
(n) 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.
(o) 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.
(p) Leases
At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a
contract is, or contains, a lease. Contracts that convey the right
to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in
exchange for consideration are accounted for as leases giving rise
to right--of--use assets.
At the commencement date, a right--of--use asset is measured at
cost, where cost comprises: (a) the amount of the initial
measurement of the lease liability; (b) any lease payments made at
or before the commencement date, less any lease incentives
received; (c) any initial direct costs incurred by the Company; and
(d) an estimate of costs to be incurred by the Company in
dismantling and removing the underlying asset, restoring the site
on which it is located or restoring the underlying asset to the
condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease, unless
those costs are incurred to produce inventories.
The Company subsequently measures a right--of--use asset at cost
less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses; and adjusted for any re--measurement of the lease
liability. Right--of--use assets are depreciated over the shorter
of the asset's useful life and the lease term.
A lease liability is initially measured at the present value of
the unpaid lease payments. Subsequently, the Company measures a
lease liability by: (a) increasing the carrying amount to reflect
interest on the lease liability; (b) reducing the carrying amount
to reflect the lease payments made; and (c) remeasuring the
carrying amount to reflect any reassessment or lease modifications,
or to reflect revised in--substance fixed lease payments. Each
lease payment is allocated between repayment of the lease principal
and interest. Interest on the lease liability in each period during
the lease term is allocated to produce a constant periodic rate of
interest on the remaining balance of the lease liability.
Except where the costs are included in the carrying amount of
another asset, the Company recognizes in profit or loss (a) the
interest on a lease liability and (b) variable lease payments not
included in the measurement of a lease liability in the period in
which the event or condition that triggers those payments
occurs.
The Company elected to not recognize right--of--use assets and
lease liabilities that have a lease term of 12 months or less and
leases of low--value assets. The lease payments associated with
these leases are charged directly to profit on a straight--line
basis over the lease term.
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, 2022 totaled
$14,714,991 (December 31, 2021 -- $19,388,708). 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, 2022. 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 and sales concentration, 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 one 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, 2022, the Company had working capital
deficit of $11,027,964 (December 31, 2021 -- working capital
deficit of $1,095,882). 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 and the financing
liabilities.
(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
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, 2022,
if interest rates had decreased/increased by 1% with all other
variables held constant, the net loss for the year ended December
31, 2022, would have been approximately $98,000 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, 2022, shareholders' equity would have been
approximately $98,000 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, lease liability and due to
related parties that are denominated in GBP. As at December 31,
2022, had the GBP weakened/strengthened by 5% against the CAD with
all other variables held constant, the Company's consolidated
comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 would have
been approximately $487,000 higher/lower as a result of foreign
exchange losses/gains on translation of non--CAD denominated
financial instruments. Similarly, as at December 31, 2022,
shareholders' equity would have been approximately $487,000
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, 2022.
7. Categories of Financial Instruments
As at December 31, 2022 2021
Financial assets:
FVTPL
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,038,643 $ 1,069,751
Amortized cost
Accounts receivable 420,653 998,728
Long--term deposit 489,660 513,960
Financial liabilities:
Amortized cost
Accounts payable and other liabilities 4,052,041 3,013,999
Financing facilities 4,836,267 4,247,488
Due to related parties
5,072,534 2,568,693
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the fair value of all the
Company's financial instruments approximates the carrying
value.
8. Accounts Receivable and Prepaid Expenses
As at December 31, 2022 2021
Sales tax receivable -- Canada $
22,971 $ 4,471
Valued added tax receivable -- Northern Ireland
281,308 239,774
Accounts receivable
116,374 594,071
Prepaid expenses
1,390,340 281,207
Other debtors - 160,412
$ 1,810,993 $ 1,279,935
Prepaid expenses includes advances for consumables and for
construction of the passing bays in the Omagh mine. Prepaid
expenses includes also $1,000,000 pursuant to services agreement as
disclosed in note 16(b)(ii).
The following is an aged analysis of receivables:
As at December 31, 2022 2021
Less than 3 months $
343,381 $ 884,550
3 to 12 months
51,868 105,526
More than 12 months
25,404 8,652
Total accounts receivable $
420,653 $ 998,728
9. Inventories
As at December 31, 2022 2021
Concentrate inventories $ 83,242 $ 108,788
Galantas Gold Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
10. Property, Plant and Equipment
Freehold Plant
land and and Motor Office Development Assets under
Cost buildings machinery (i) vehicles equipment assets (ii)
construction Total
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 2,398,171 $ 6,951,208 $ 162,571 $ 191,422 $ 19,345,676 $ - $ 29,049,048
Additions - 1,263,168 38,975
27,973 4,898,703 556,273
6,785,092
Disposals - (6,289) -
- - - (6,289)
Cash receipts from concentrate sales - - - - (1,412,329) -
(1,412,329)
Foreign exchange adjustment (34,357) (99,099) (2,329)
(2,742) (270,376) -
(408,903)
Balance, December 31, 2021 2,363,814 8,108,988 199,217
216,653 22,561,674 556,273 34,006,619
Additions - 464,632 45,599 9,619 11,008,120 - 11,527,970
Disposals - - (14,531) - - - (14,531)
Transfer - 529,972 - - - (529,972) -
Cash receipts from concentrate sales - - - - (823,475) -
(823,475)
Impairment (iii) - - - - (10,124,920) - (10,124,920)
Foreign exchange adjustment (111,761) (381,794) (9,419)
(10,243) (1,219,359) (26,301) (1,758,877)
Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 2,252,053 $ 8,721,798 $ 220,866
$ 216,029 $ 21,402,040 $ - $ 32,812,786
Accumulated depreciation
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 1,986,461 $ 5,648,586 $ 130,107
$ 125,791 $ - $ - $ 7,890,945
Depreciation 6,347 507,876
19,776 13,992 - -
547,991
Disposals - (4,801) - - - - (4,801)
Foreign exchange adjustment (28,499) (83,963) (1,995)
(1,895) - -
(116,352)
Balance, December 31, 2021 1,964,309 6,067,698 147,888
137,888 - - 8,317,783
Depreciation 4,734 587,131 20,676
12,510 - - 625,051
Disposal - - (3,268) - - - (3,268)
Foreign exchange adjustment (92,801) (276,816) (6,681)
(6,331) - - (382,629)
Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 1,876,242 $ 6,378,013 $ 158,615
$ 144,067 $ - $ - $ 8,556,937
Carrying value
Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 399,505 $ 2,041,290 $ 51,329 $
78,765 $ 22,561,674 $ 556,273 $ 25,688,836
Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 375,811 $ 2,343,785 $ 62,251
$ 71,962 $ 21,402,040 $ - $ 24,255,849
(i) Right--of--use assets of $680,520 is included in additions
of the plant and machinery for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Right--of--use assets of $282,041 is included in additions of the
plant and machinery for the year ended December 31, 2022.
(ii) Development assets are expenditures for the underground
mining operations in Omagh.
(iii) The Company conducts impairment testing on an annual
basis. The cash generating unit for the purpose of impairment
testing is the Omagh Mine. The basis on which the recoverable
amount is assessed is its value in use. The cash flow forecast
employed for the value in use computation is for a five year period
discounted at a rate reflective of market conditions.
The most critical assumption for the value in use calculation
was the granting of planning permission for the development of an
underground mine. Planning permission was granted but was the
subject of a judicial review which found in favour of the Company
in September 2017. The judicial review decision was then appealed
by a third party to the Court of Appeal in relation to the positive
judicial review judgment. This appeal was completed in February
2018 and later in 2018 the Court of Appeal delivered its judgement
in regard to an appeal against the Company's planning consent. The
Court determined that the appeal had failed and thus the planning
consent is confirmed.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company performed its annual
impairment tests for development assets. The recoverable amount of
the Company's cash generating unit was determined based on their
value--in--use using Level 3 inputs in a discounted cash flow
model. The key assumptions used in the estimates of the recoverable
amounts are described as follows:
-- Cash flows: Estimated cash flows were projected based on the
Company's business plans, which are based on actual operating
results from internal sources as well as industry and market
trends. The forecasts were extended to a total of 5 years;
-- Discount rate: The post tax discount rates were approximately 15--16%.
As at December 31, 2022, management determined the development
assets was impaired by $10,124,920.
11. Exploration and Evaluation Assets
Exploration
and
evaluation
Cost assets
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 750,741
Additions 834,193
Foreign exchange adjustment (10,751)
Balance, December 31, 2021 1,574,183
Additions 1,165,561
Foreign exchange adjustment (74,431)
Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 2,665,313
Carrying value
Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 1,574,183
Balance, December 31, 2022 $ 2,665,313
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, 2022 based
on a risk--free discount rate of 1% (December 31, 2021 -- 1%) and
an inflation rate of 1.50% (December 31, 2021 -- 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, 2022, the estimated fair value of the liability is
$582,441 (December 31, 2021 -- $600,525). Changes in the provision
during the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows:
As at As at
December 31, December 31,
2022 2021
Decommissioning liability, beginning of year $ 600,525 $
598,275
Accretion 10,154 10,892
Foreign exchange (28,238) (8,642)
Decommissioning liability, end of year $ 582,441 $ 600,525
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, 2021 -- GBP
300,000), of which GBP 300,000 was funded as of December 31, 2022
(GBP 300,000 was funded as of December 31, 2021) and reported as
long--term deposit of $489,660 (December 31, 2021 -- $513,960).
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, 2022 2021
Accounts payable $ 2,528,245 $ 1,463,316
Accrued liabilities 1,523,796 1,550,683
Total accounts payable and other liabilities $ 4,052,041 $
3,013,999
The following is an aged analysis of the accounts payable and
other liabilities:
As at December 31, 2022 2021
Less than 3 months $ 2,939,972 $ 2,246,440
3 to 12 months 412,168 98,415
12 to 24 months 61,247 -
More than 24 months (see also note 22) 638,654 669,144
Total accounts payable and other liabilities $ 4,052,041 $
3,013,999
14. Financing Facilities
Amounts payable on the Company's financial facilities are as
follow:
As at December 31, 2022 2021
Ocean Partners
Financing facilities, beginning of period (i) $ - $
2,186,272
Repayment of financing facilities (i) - (23,802)
Accretion (i) - 126,949
Interest (i) - 86,820
Foreign exchange adjustment - 200,898
Financing facility reallocated to due to related parties (i)
-
(2,577,137)
Less current portion (4,836,267) -
(4,836,267) -
G&F Phelps
Financing facility, beginning of period 4,247,488 -
Financing facility reallocated from due to related parties (ii)
-
4,578,039
Less bonus warrants issued (ii) - (670,000)
Accretion (ii) 269,512 151,290
Interest (ii) 618,903 164,197
Repayment (24,120) -
Foreign exchange adjustment (275,516) 23,962
4,836,267 4,247,488
Financing facilities -- non--current portion $ - $ 4,247,488
(i) In April 2018, the Company signed a concentrate pre--payment
agreement and loan facility for US$1.6 million with a United
Kingdom based company (the "Lender"), with a maturity date of
December 31, 2020. The interest was set at US$ 12 month LIBOR +
8.75% and payable monthly. No interest shall be charged for 6
months and repayments commenced 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, 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 1,500,000 bonus warrants of the Company. Each
bonus warrant is exercisable into one common share of the Company
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
had a maximum life of two years (the "Expiry Time"). On April 19,
2018, the 1,500,000 bonus warrants were granted. In the event that
the weighted average closing price per common share of the Company
is more than $2.00 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 1,500,000 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.
On July 9, 2020, the Company amended the terms of its loan
facility of an increase in the outstanding loan facility. The
amount of the loan facility increased by US$200,000 to a total of
US$1.8 million. On November 12, 2020, the additional US$200,000
loan facility was drawn down by the Company. The interest rate
applicable on the loan facility increased from US$ 12 month LIBOR +
8.75% to US$ 12 month LIBOR + 9.9% and the maturity date was
extended from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Interest
could be rolled into the loan facility until December 31, 2021, at
the Company's option.
As consideration for amending the terms of the loan facility,
the Lender received on August 14, 2020, 1,700,000 bonus warrants of
Galantas ("Bonus Warrants"). Each Bonus Warrant was exercisable for
one common share of Galantas (a "Bonus Share") at an exercise price
of $0.33 per Bonus Share. The Bonus Warrants had an expiration date
of December 31, 2021 (the "Expiry Date") and the Bonus Shares were
subject to an initial four month plus one day hold period from the
date of their issuance. In the event that the weighted average
closing price per common share of the Company is more than $0.4125
per share for more than five consecutive trading days, the Company
shall be entitled to accelerate the Expiry Date to a date that is
30 days from the date on which the Company announces the
accelerated Expiry Date by press release.
The fair value of the 1,700,000 bonus warrants was estimated at
$340,000 using the Black--Scholes option pricing model with the
following assumptions: expected dividend yield -- 0%, expected
volatility -- 165.75%, risk--free interest rate -- 0.27% and an
expected average life of 1.38 years.
2021 activities
On May 14, 2021, the maturity date of the loan facility due on
December 31, 2021 was extended to December 31, 2023. Interest may
be deferred and added to the balance outstanding until March 31,
2022, at which point interest will be paid monthly.
The 1,700,000 Bonus Warrants issued have been extended. The
Company recorded the incremental difference of $251,000 as
financing costs based on the fair value of these warrants
immediately prior to and after the modification. The fair value of
the 1,700,000 Bonus Warrants was valued immediately prior to the
subsequent extension using the following Black--Scholes option
pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend
yield -- 0%, expected volatility -- 123.98% to 144.48%, risk--free
interest rate -- 0.32% and an expected average life of 0.63 to 2.63
years.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded
accretion expense of $126,949 in the consolidated statements of
loss in regards with this loan facility.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded
interest expense of $86,820 in the consolidated statements of loss
in regards with this loan facility.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a
repayment of $23,802 in regards with this loan facility.
As at June 30, 2021, the Lender and the Company have a common
director. As a result, the balance due to the Lender was
reallocated from financing facilities to due to related parties.
Total balance reallocated consisted of $2,577,137. Refer to note
20(a)(iii).
(ii) In connection with the closing of the private placement
completed on May 14, 2021 (refer to note 16(b)(ii)), Roland Phelps
has retired as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer
and as a member of the Board of Directors. As a result, the balance
due to G&F Phelps, a company controlled by Roland Phelps was
reallocated from due to related parties to financing facilities.
The total balance reallocated consisted of $3,163,593 (GBP
1,824,764) amalgamated loans balance and $1,414,446 (GBP 815,854)
interest accrued balance. Refer to note 20(a)(i).
2022 activities
As at December 31, 2022, G&F Phelps had amalgamated loans to
the Company of $2,719,042 (GBP 1,665,875) (December 31, 2021 --
$2,607,493 -- GBP 1,522,802) included with financing facilities
bearing interest at 2% above UK base rates, repayable on demand and
secured by a mortgage debenture on all the Company's assets. In
April 2018, the interest increased to 6.75% + US$ 12 month LIBOR.
Interest accrued on G&F Phelps loan is included with financing
facilities. As at December 31, 2022, the amount of interest accrued
is $1,950,675 (GBP 1,195,120) (December 31, 2021 -- $1,639,995 --
GBP 957,270).
The maturity date of the G&F Phelps loan has been extended
to December 31, 2023. Interest may be deferred and added to the
balance outstanding until March 31, 2022, at which point interest
will be paid monthly. In consideration for extending the G&F
loan and deferring interest, G&F Phelps has received, subject
to regulatory approval, 1,700,000 warrants exercisable into one
common share at an exercise price of $0.33, with said warrants
expiring on December 31, 2023.
The fair value of the 1,700,000 warrants was estimated at
$670,000 using the following Black--Scholes option pricing model
with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield -- 0%,
expected volatility -- 123.98% to 144.48%, risk--free interest rate
-- 0.32% and an expected average life of 2.63 years.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded
accretion expense of $269,512 in the consolidated statements of
loss in regards with this loan facility (year ended December 31,
2021 -- $151,290).
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded
interest expense of $618,903 in the consolidated statements of loss
in regards with this loan facility (year ended December 31, 2021 --
$164,197).
15. Leases
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ -
Addition (i) 680,520
Interest expense 36,706
Lease payments (297,450)
Foreign exchange (3,736)
Balance, December 31, 2021 416,040
Addition (ii) 282,041
Interest expense 18,857
Lease payments (701,782)
Foreign exchange (15,156)
Balance, December 31, 2022 $ -
(i) During the year ended 2021, the Company entered into lease
agreements in respect to rent of equipments which expired between
February 2022 to July 2022.
(ii) During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company
entered into lease agreements in respect to rent of equipments, all
of which expired in July 2022.
16. Share Capital and Reserves
a) Authorized share capital
At December 31, 2022, 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, 2022, the issued share capital amounted to
$69,664,056. The continuity of issued share capital for the years
presented is as follows:
Number of
common
shares Amount
Balance, December 31, 2020
46,565,537 $ 52,933,594
Shares issued in private placement (i)
26,663,264 7,998,980
Warrants issued (i) - (3,258,578)
Share issue costs
41,667 (783,920)
Exercise of warrants 1,413,333 893,494
Balance, December 31, 2021
74,683,801 57,783,570
Shares issued in private placement (ii)
13,111,119 5,900,003
Shares issued for services arrangement (ii)
2,222,222 1,000,000
Warrants issued (ii) - (1,644,859)
Share issue costs - (752,324)
Exercise of warrants
13,501,367 7,377,666
Balance, December 31, 2022
103,518,509 $ 69,664,056
(i) On May 14, 2021, Galantas completed a private placement of
26,663,264 units at a price of $0.30 per unit for aggregate gross
proceeds of $7,998,980. Each unit comprises one common share and
one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will be exercisable
into one additional common share at an exercise price of $0.40 for
24 months from the closing date of the private placement. There is
a four--month and one day hold period on the trading of securities
issued in connection with this private placement.
The fair value of the 26,663,264 warrants was estimated at
$3,258,578 using the Black--Scholes option pricing model with the
following assumptions: expected dividend yield -- 0%, expected
volatility -- 155.08%, risk--free interest rate -- 0.32% and an
expected average life of 2 years.
Ocean Partners acquired 1,666,667 units of the private
placement, for consideration of $500,000 and the Company paid a
finder's fee of 41,667 units to Ocean Partners resulting in the
issuance of 1,708,334 common shares or 2.3% of the Company's issued
and outstanding common shares on a non--diluted basis.
The 41,667 units paid as a finder's fee were valued at $20,417.
The fair value of the 41,667 warrants was estimated at $8,783 using
the Black--Scholes option pricing model with the following
assumptions: expected dividend yield -- 0%, expected volatility --
155.08%, risk--free interest rate -- 0.32% and an expected average
life of 2 years.
Roland Phelps, the Company's retired President and Chief
Executive Officer, acquired 166,667 units for consideration of
$50,000, increasing his holding to 5,100,484 common shares or 6.9%
of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares on a
non--diluted basis.
In respect of an under--writing by Ocean Partners, the Company
paid a commitment fee of $112,500 in cash.
(ii) On August 30, 2022, Galantas completed a private placement
of 13,111,119 units at a price of $0.45 per unit for aggregate
gross proceeds of $5,900,003.
In addition, 2,222,222 units were sold to a third--party service
provider on the same term as the offering. The gross proceeds being
$1,000,000 was offset against certain fees to be paid to the
third--party service provider by the Company pursuant to a service
agreement between the third--party service provider and the Company
dated August 30, 2022, for the underground development at the Omagh
Gold Project commencing in January 2023.
Each unit comprises one common share and one--half common share
purchase warrant. Each warrant will be exercisable into one
additional common share at an exercise price of $0.55 until
February 28, 2025.
The fair value of the 7,666,669 warrants was estimated at
$1,644,859 using the Black--Scholes option pricing model with the
following assumptions: expected dividend yield -- 0%, expected
volatility -- 128.35%, risk--free interest rate -- 3.64% and an
expected average life of 2.5 years.
The Company paid the agents a cash commission equal to $355,320
and issue 820,000 non--transferable broker warrants of the Company.
Each broker warrant is exercisable to acquire one common share at
an exercise price of $0.45 until August 30, 2024. The fair value of
the 820,000 warrants was estimated at $144,464 using the
Black--Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
expected dividend yield -- 0%, expected volatility -- 109.13%,
risk--free interest rate -- 3.63% and an expected average life of 2
years.
Melquart Limited ("Melquart") acquired 2,666,667 units for
consideration of $1,200,000. Following the offering, Melquart holds
28,140,195 common shares, representing approximately 27.36% of the
issued and outstanding common shares on a non--diluted basis. Ocean
Partners acquired 461,112 units of the private placement, for
consideration of $207,500. Mario Stifano, a director of the
Company, acquired 55,556 units for consideration of $25,000.
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, 2020
1,700,000 $ 0.33
Issued (notes 14(i) and 16(b)(i))
28,404,931 0.40
Expired (1,413,333) 0.35
Balance, December 31, 2021
28,691,598 0.39
Issued (notes 16(b)(ii) and 20(a)(iii))
8,861,669 0.54
Exercised (13,501,367) 0.39
Balance, December 31, 2022
24,051,900 $ 0.45
The following table reflects the actual warrants issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2022:
Grant date Exercise
Number fair value price
Expiry date of warrants ($) ($)
February 3, 2023 250,000 51,000 0.50
May 14, 2023 (notes 20(a)(iii)(1)) 14,410,231 1,764,798 0.40
July 25, 2023 125,000 23,000 0.48
December 31, 2023 780,000 274,883 0.33
August 30, 2024 820,000 212,000 0.45
February 28, 2025 7,666,669 2,320,000 0.55
24,051,900 4,645,681 0.45
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, 2020
570,000 $ 1.16
Granted (i)(ii)(iii)
4,360,000 0.85
Cancelled (v) (45,000) 1.13
Balance, December 31, 2021
4,885,000 0.88
Granted (iv) 1,742,500 0.60
Expired (255,000) 1.35
Cancelled (v) (220,000) 0.94
Balance, December 31, 2022 6,152,500 $ 0.78
(i) On May 19, 2021, the Company granted 3,915,000 stock options
to directors, employees and consultants of the Company to purchase
common shares at $0.86 per share until May 19, 2026. The options
will vest as to one third immediately and one third on each of May
19, 2022 and May 19, 2023. The fair value attributed to these
options was $2,907,000 and was expensed in the consolidated
statements of loss and credited to equity settled share--based
payments reserve.
(ii) On June 21, 2021, the Company granted 425,000 stock options
to consultants and officers of the Company to purchase common
shares at $0.73 per share until June 21, 2026. The options will
vest as to one third immediately and one third on each of June 21,
2022 and June 21, 2023. The fair value attributed to these options
was $266,000 and was expensed in the consolidated statements of
loss and credited to equity settled share--based payments
reserve.
(iii) On August 27, 2021, the Company granted 20,000 stock
options to an employee of the Company to purchase common shares at
$0.86 per share until August 27, 2026. The options will vest as to
one third immediately and one third on each of August 27, 2022 and
August 27, 2023. The fair value attributed to these options was
$11,000 and was expensed in the consolidated statements of loss and
credited to equity settled share--based payments reserve.
(iv) On May 3, 2022, the Company granted 1,742,500 stock options
to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to
purchase common shares at $0.60 per share until May 3, 2027. The
options will vest as to one third immediately and one third on each
of May 3, 2023 and May 3, 2024. The fair value attributed to these
options was $900,000 and was expensed in the consolidated
statements of loss and credited to equity settled share--based
payments reserve.
(v) The portion of the estimated fair value of options granted
in the current and prior years and vested during the year ended
December 31, 2022, amounted to $1,470,418 (year ended December 31,
2021 -- $2,035,878, respectively). In addition, during the year
ended December 31, 2022, 200,000 options granted in the prior years
were cancelled (year ended December 31, 2021 -- 45,000 options
cancelled).
The following table reflects the actual stock options issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2022:
Weighted average Number of
remaining Number of options Number of
Exercise contractual options vested options
Expiry date price ($) life (years) outstanding (exercisable)
unvested
April 19, 2023 1.10 0.30 25,000 25,000 -
February 13, 2024 0.90 1.12 85,000 85,000 -
June 27, 2024 0.90 1.49 100,000 100,000 -
May 19, 2026 0.86 3.38 3,760,000 2,506,667 1,253,333
June 21, 2026 0.73 3.47 425,000 283,333 141,667
August 27, 2026 0.86 3.66 20,000 13,333 6,667
May 3, 2023 0.60 4.34 1,737,500 579,167 1,158,333
0.78 3.59 6,152,500 3,592,500 2,560,000
17. Net Loss per Common Share
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for the year
ended December 31, 2022 was based on the loss attributable to
common shareholders of $16,633,939 (year ended December 31, 2021 --
$5,284,431) and the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding of 89,401,620 (year ended December 31, 2021 --
64,122,021) for basic and diluted loss per share. Diluted loss did
not include the effect of 24,051,900 warrants (year ended December
31, 2021 -- 28,691,598) and 6,152,500 options (year ended December
31, 2021 -- 4,885,000) for the year ended December 31, 2022, as
they are anti--dilutive.
18. Revenues
Shipments of concentrate under the off--take arrangements
commenced during the second quarter of 2019. Concentrate sales
provisional revenues during the year ended December 31, 2022
totalled approximately US$608,000 (CAD$823,475) (year ended
December 31, 2021 -- US$1,114,000 (CAD$1,412,329)). However, until
the mine reaches the commencement of commercial production, the net
proceeds from concentrate sales will be offset against Development
assets.
19. Taxation
(a) Provision for income taxes
The reported recovery of income taxes differs from amounts
computed by applying the statutory income tax rates to the reported
loss before income taxes due to the following:
Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021
Loss before income taxes $ (16,633,939) $ (5,284,431)
Expected tax recovery at statutory rate of 26.5% (2021 --
26.5%)
(4,407,994) (1,400,374)
Difference resulting from:
Foreign tax rate differential 191,802 29,556
Stock--based compensation 389,661 539,508
Share issue costs directly in equity (128,866) -
Permanent differences and other 1,587,816 (645,388)
Change in deferred income tax assets not recognized
2,367,581 1,476,698
$ - $ -
(b) Deferred tax balances
The temporary differences and unused tax losses that give rise
to deferred income tax balances are presented below:
As at December 31, 2022 2021
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities)
Losses carried forward $ 14,600,831 $ 12,849,356
Share issue costs and other 270,340 221,875
Non--current assets (3,130,509) (3,698,150)
Deferred tax assets not recognized (11,740,662) (9,373,081)
$ - $ -
(c) Losses carried forward
As at December 31, 2022, the Company had non--capital losses
carried forward, available to offset future taxable income 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
2039 1,027,232
2040 1,321,064
2041 1,409,184
2042 2,173,300
Indefinite 43,389,979
$ 58,849,233
At December 31, 2022, the potential benefit of these losses and
deductible temporary differences in excess of the deferred tax
liabilities have not been recognized in these consolidated
financial statements as it is not considered probable that
sufficient future tax profit will allow the deferred tax assets to
be recovered.
20. Related Party Disclosures
Related parties pursuant to IFRS 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 exchange amount 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,
2022 2021
Interest on related party loans (i) $ 554,073 $ 340,092
(i) Refer to note 20(a)(iii).
(ii) Refer to note 16(b).
(iii) As at December 31, 2021, Ocean Partners and the Company
have a common director. As a result, the balance due to the Lender
was reallocated from financing facilities to due to related
parties. Total balance reallocated consisted of $2,577,137. Refer
to note 14(i).
On May 14, 2021, the maturity date of the loan facility due on
December 31, 2021 has been extended to December 31, 2023. Interest
may be deferred and added to the balance outstanding until March
31, 2022, at which point interest will be paid monthly. During the
year ended December 2021, the 1,700,000 Bonus Warrants issued have
been extended.
The Company recorded the incremental difference of $251,000 as
financing costs based on the fair value of these warrants
immediately prior to and after the modification. The fair value of
the 1,700,000 Bonus Warrants was valued immediately prior to the
subsequent extension using the following Black--Scholes option
pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend
yield -- 0%, expected volatility -- 123.98% to 144.48%, risk--free
interest rate -- 0.32% and an expected average life of 0.63 to 2.63
years.
On February 3, 2022, the Company announced the closing of the
loan agreement for US$1.06 million with Ocean Partners. Ocean
Partners and the Company have a common director. Terms of the loan
agreement are:
-- The loan matured on July 31, 2022.
-- The loan will bear interest at an annual rate of 10%
compounded monthly payable upon repayment of the loan.
-- US$20,000 structuring fee has been paid to Ocean Partners.
-- US$40,000 consulting fee will be paid to Ocean Partners.
-- 250,000 warrants have been granted to Ocean Partners, which
will be exercisable for a period of 12 months at an exercise price
of $0.50. The bonus warrants are subject to a hold period under
applicable securities laws and the rules of the TSXV, expiring on
June 4, 2022. The fair value of the 250,000 warrants was valued at
$51,000 using the following Black--Scholes option pricing model
with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield -- 0%,
expected volatility -- 107%, risk--free interest rate -- 1.22% and
an expected average life of 1 year.
-- US$40,000 extension fee was paid to Ocean Partners if the
Company elects to extend the loan for a further six months from the
maturity date. The Company exercised its option to extend the
US$1.06 million loan for a further six months, to January 31, 2023
by paying the US$40,000 extension fee to Ocean Partners.
Proceeds from the loan will be used for further development of
the Omagh mine in Northern Ireland and working capital.
On August 3, 2022, the Company announced the closing of the loan
agreement for US$530,000 with Ocean Partners. Terms of the loan
agreement are:
-- The loan matures on January 31, 2023.
-- The loan will bear interest at an annual rate of 12%
compounded monthly and repayable in full on the maturity date.
-- US$10,000 commitment fee has been paid to Ocean Partners.
-- 125,000 bonus warrants have been granted to Ocean Partners,
which will be exercisable for a period of 12 months at an exercise
price of $0.48. The bonus warrants are subject to a hold period
under applicable securities laws and the rules of the TSXV,
expiring on July 25, 2023. The fair value of the 125,000 warrants
was valued at $23,000 using the following Black--Scholes option
pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend
yield -- 0%, expected volatility -- 95.09%, risk--free interest
rate -- 3.12% and an expected average life of 1 year.
-- US$20,000 extension fee will be paid to Ocean Partners if the
Company elects to extend the loan for a further six months from the
maturity date.
As at December 31, 2022, financial liabilities due to the lender
and recorded as due to related parties on the consolidated
statement of financial position is $4,978,069 (December 31, 2021 --
$2,444,376).
December 31, December 31,
2022 2021
Balance, beginning of year $ 2,444,376 $ -
Financing facility reallocated to due to related parties -
2,577,137
Loan received 2,062,693 -
Less bonus warrants (74,000) (251,000)
Share issue costs (93,444) -
Advance 93,284 -
Repayment (524,255) -
Accretion 391,128 57,338
Interest 554,073 27,506
Foreign exchange adjustment 124,214 33,395
Balance, end of year 4,978,069 2,444,376
Less current balance (4,978,069) -
Due to related parties -- non--current balance $ - $
2,444,376
Trading agreement
In December 2022, the Company entered into an agreement (the
"Trading Agreement") with Ocean Partners, whereby Ocean Partners
has sold on behalf of Galantas call options on 6,000 ounces of gold
at 500 ounces per month from February 2024 to January 2025 at a
strike price of US$1,775 per ounce for proceeds of US$804,000 to
Galantas (an option premium of US$134 per gold ounce). Proceeds
from the sale will be used to fund development of the underground
mining operations at the Omagh Gold Project in Northern Ireland and
working capital.
If the gold price during February 2024 to January 2025 is at or
below US$1,775 per ounce, Galantas will receive the price of gold
at the time for the sale of its gold produced. If the gold price is
above US$1,775 per ounce, Galantas will receive US$1,775 per ounce
in revenue for the sale of its gold.
Pursuant to the Trading Agreement, and in return for Ocean
Partners facilitating the call option sale and agreeing to maintain
all margin requirements on Galantas' behalf, which Galantas has
determined has a value of at least $150,000, Galantas has agreed to
grant 500,000 warrants to Ocean Partners at an exercise price of
$0.55 expiring on January 31, 2025. The warrants are subject to a
hold period under applicable securities laws and the rules of the
TSXV.
The Trading Agreement and the issuance of warrants to Ocean
Partners shall be subject to the approval of the TSXV. There is no
assurance that TSXV approval will be obtained.
No finder's fees will be paid in connection with the Trading
Agreement.
As at December 31, 2022, balance related to the Trading
Agreement is recorded as other liability on the consolidated
statement of financial position is $1,085,426 (December 31, 2021 --
$nil).
(b) Remuneration of officer and directors of the Company was as
follows:
Year Ended
December 31,
2022 2021
Salaries and benefits (1) $ 558,941 $ 382,570
Stock--based compensation 930,223 1,365,577
$ 1,489,164 $ 1,748,147
(1) Salaries and benefits include director fees. As at December
31, 2022, due to directors for fees amounted to $70,000 (December
31, 2021 -- $102,917) and due to officers, mainly for salaries and
benefits accrued amounted to $24,465 (December 31, 2021 --
$21,400), and is included with due to related parties.
(c) As at December 31, 2022, Ross Beaty owns 3,744,748 common
shares of the Company or approximately 3.6% of the outstanding
common shares. Premier Miton owns 4,848,243 common shares of the
Company or approximately 4.7%. Melquart owns, directly and
indirectly, 28,140,195 common shares of the Company or
approximately 27.2% of the outstanding common shares of the
Company. G&F Phelps owns 5,353,818 common shares of the Company
or approximately 5.2%. Eric Sprott owns 10,166,667 common shares of
the Company or approximately 9.8%. Mike Gentile owns 6,217,222
common shares of the Company or approximately 6.0%. The remaining
43.5% 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.
(d) Additional disclosures required for Alternate Investment
Market ("AIM") reporting:
Pursuant to the AIM Rules for Companies (the "AIM Rules"), a
related party is any person who is; a director of an AIM company, a
substantial shareholder (any person who has a shareholding greater
than 10%), their associates, or any person who was a director of an
AIM company or a substantial shareholder within the twelve months
preceding the date of the transaction.
1. As described in note 14, Roland Phelps (i) and Melquart (ii)
participated in the private placement in May 2021.
2. As described in note 14, the maturity date of the G&F
Phelps (i) loan was extended to December 31, 2023.
3. Related party balances Loan accounts - owed to related
parties
December 31,
2022 2021
G&F Phelps (i) $ - $ 4,247,488
Ocean Partners (iii) 4,978,069 2,444,376
Total $ 4,978,069 $ 6,691,864
(i) G&F Phelps is deemed to be a related party of the
Company by virtue of being controlled by Roland Phelps who has been
a Director of the Company in the last twelve months.
(ii) Pursuant to the AIM Rules, Melquart is deemed to be a
related party of the Company by virtue of being a substantial
shareholder in the Company.
(iii) Pursuant to IFRS, Ocean Partners are deemed to be a
related of the Company as they have a common director.
Year Ended
December 31,
Salaries and benefits 2022 2021
Roland Phelps, former CEO $ - $ 86,230
Mario Stifano, CEO 246,894 107,406
Alan Buckley, CFO 172,047 91,767
Brent Omland, director 30,000 17,500
David Cather, director 30,000 20,500
James B. Clancy, director 30,000 21,000
James L. Golla, director - 3,000
Ronald Alexander, director - 2,750
Roisin Magee, director 50,000 32,417
$ 558,941 $ 382,570
The Company awarded incentive stock options on the Company's
common shares to directors and officers in accordance with the
terms of the Company's incentive Stock Option Plan as set out in
the below table. The table also shows the fair value of stock
received during the year using the Black--Scholes option pricing
model.
Number of options Share--based compensation
Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
Notes 2022 2021 2022 2021
Roland Phelps, former CEO 16(d) - - $ - $ 304
Mario Stifano, CEO 16(d) 500,000 1,500,000 498,713 716,083
Alan Buckley, CFO 16(d) 125,000 250,000 97,427 119,347
Brendan Morris, COO 16(d) 125,000 100,000 63,186 37,410
Brent Omland, director 16(d) 62,500 375,000 81,754 179,021
David Cather, director 16(d) 62,500 125,000 48,713 60,614
James B. Clancy, director 16(d) 62,500 125,000 48,713 59,825
James L. Golla, director 16(d) - 125,000 - 59,825
Ronald Alexander, director 16(d) - - - 152
Roisin Magee, director 16(d) 92,500 275,000 91,717 132,996
1,030,000 2,875,000 $ 930,223 $ 1,365,577
21. 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, 2022 United Kingdom Canada Total
Current assets $ 1,659,045 $ 1,273,833 $ 2,932,878
Non--current assets $ 27,271,081 $ 139,741 $ 27,410,822
Revenues $ - $ - $ -
December 31, 2021 United Kingdom Canada Total
Current assets $ 1,379,742 $ 1,078,732 $ 2,458,474
Non--current assets $ 27,714,667 $ 62,312 $ 27,776,979
Revenues $ - $ - $ -
22. Contingency
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company's
subsidiary Omagh received a payment demand from Her Majesty's
Revenue and Customs ("HMRC") in the amount of $496,662 (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 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. During the year ended December 31,
2019, 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.
There is a contingent liability in respect of potential
additional interest which may be applied in respect of the
aggregates levy dispute. Omagh is unable to make a reliable
estimate of the amount of the potential additional interest that
may be applied by HMRC.
23. Events After the Reporting Period
(i) On January 26, 2023, the Company announced that it entered
into an agreement to acquire a 100% interest and the exclusive
rights to explore and develop the Gairloch Project from the owners
of the Gairloch Estate lands. The Company has acquired exploration
and developments rights for an initial payment of GBP 347,000 and
annual payments of GBP 69,000 beginning in year 6.
The lease agreement will continue for 30 years and will be
renewable at the election of Galantas, upon 90 days' prior written
notice and upon the approval of the lessor, not to be unreasonably
withheld, for a further 20--year period, assuming all conditions of
this agreement have been met satisfactorily according to the
Lessor, acting reasonably, in respect of the Galantas' conduct and
operations. Galantas may terminate the agreement with 18 months'
notice.
Galantas will make a payment of GBP 347,000 representing payment
for the first five years of the lease. If the exploration phase
continues past the fifth anniversary of the effective date of the
agreement, Galantas will pay the lessor GBP 69,400 index linked per
lease year for each such lease year following the fifth anniversary
of the effective date, with such payment to be made at the
commencement of each such lease year.
During any mining phase, Galantas will pay the lessor GBP 50,000
index linked per lease year, with such payment to be made at the
commencement of each such lease year. Galantas will grant a 5% net
profits interest royalty (the "NPI"), calculated according to
standard industry terms and practices with the option by the Lessor
to convert the NPI to a 2% net smelter returns royalty, calculated
according to standard industry terms and practices.
The Company has separately entered into an agreement to acquire
the historical drill and exploration database for (i) a payment of
$420,000 (approximately GBP 252,153), to be satisfied through the
issuance of common shares of the Company based on the 5--day volume
weighted average price at the time of signing (subject to the
approval of the TSXV) and (ii) GBP 50,000 in cash.
(ii) On February 13, 2023, the Company announced that it entered
into a loan agreement for GBP 347,000 with London--based family
office Melquart. The loan is to be used for the initial lease
payment for the Gairloch Project in Scotland. The loan is payable
24 months from the date of the loan agreement and will bear
interest at an annual rate of 12% payable upon repayment of the
loan.
As consideration for providing the loan, Melquart will receive
upon closing of the loan agreement, 100,000 warrants of Galantas,
subject to acceptance by the TSXV. Each bonus warrant will be
exercisable into one common share of Galantas for a period of 24
months from the closing at an exercise price equal to the closing
price of the Company's common shares on the TSXV on February 10,
2023.
The above terms are subject to TSXV approval under the TSXV
Policy 5.1 -- Loans, Loan Bonuses, Finder's Fees and
Commissions.
(iii) On March 27, 2023, the Company announced that it closed a
non--brokered private placement of 8,230,951 units at a price of
$0.36 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,963,142. Each unit consists
of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase
warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder to purchase an
additional common share at a price of $0.55 per share until March
27, 2028. There is a 4--month hold period on the trading of
securities issued in connection with this offering.
The Company paid the agents a cash commission equal to $130,966
and issued 237,162 non--transferable broker warrants of the
Company. Each broker warrant is exercisable to acquire one common
share at an exercise price of $0.36 until March 27, 2025.
In addition, the Company announced it agreed to the terms of a
proposed shares--for--debt transaction with several additional
arm's length creditors of the Company. In connection with the debt
settlement, the Company agreed to settle a total of approximately
$749,020 of indebtedness through the issuance of an aggregate of
2,080,609 units a deemed price of $0.36 per unit on substantially
in the same terms as the units issued under the offering. The
securities pursuant to the debt settlement will be subject to a
four--month hold period under applicable Canadian securities
laws.
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