Results of Operations
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
Table 1 summarizes and compares our financial condition at April 30, 2020, to the year ended January 31, 2020.
Table 1: Comparison of financial condition
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April 30, 2020
|
|
January 31, 2020
|
Working capital deficit
|
$
|
(103,501)
|
|
$
|
(424,129)
|
Current assets
|
$
|
150,887
|
|
$
|
15,629
|
Unproved mineral properties
|
$
|
622,935
|
|
$
|
653,117
|
Total current liabilities
|
$
|
254,388
|
|
$
|
439,758
|
Total long-term liabilities
|
$
|
977,192
|
|
$
|
715,842
|
Common stock and additional paid in capital
|
$
|
9,173,285
|
|
$
|
9,173,285
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
$
|
(63,518)
|
|
$
|
(74,449)
|
Deficit
|
$
|
(9,566,820)
|
|
$
|
(9,584,892)
|
Selected Financial Results
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2020 AND 2019
Our operating results for the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, and the changes in the operating results between those periods are summarized in Table 2:
Table 2: Summary of operating results
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Three Months Ended
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Percentage
|
|
April 30,
2020
|
April 30,
2019
|
Increase /
(Decrease)
|
Operating expenses
|
$
|
(38,849)
|
$
|
(43,243)
|
(10.2)%
|
Other items:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange gain
|
|
224
|
|
66
|
239.4%
|
Forgiveness of debt
|
|
74,336
|
|
-
|
n/a
|
Interest on notes payable
|
|
(17,639)
|
|
(12,729)
|
38.6%
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
18,072
|
|
(55,906)
|
132.3%
|
Unrealized foreign exchange gain
|
|
10,931
|
|
2,677
|
308.3%
|
Comprehensive income (loss)
|
$
|
29,003
|
$
|
(53,229)
|
(154.5)%
|
Revenue. We did not generate any revenue during the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019. Due to the exploration rather than the production nature of our business, we do not expect to have significant operating revenue in the foreseeable future.
Operating expenses. Our operating expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, and the changes between those periods are summarized in Table 3.
Table 3: Detailed changes in operating expenses
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Three Months Ended
|
Percentage
|
|
April 30,
2020
|
April 30,
2019
|
Increase /
(Decrease)
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
|
$
|
57
|
$
|
96
|
(40.6)%
|
General and administrative
|
|
13,091
|
|
11,274
|
16.1%
|
Mineral exploration costs
|
|
944
|
|
1,797
|
(47.5)%
|
Professional fees
|
|
10,052
|
|
11,598
|
(13.3)%
|
Regulatory
|
|
7,007
|
|
2,622
|
167.2%
|
Salaries, wages and benefits
|
|
7,698
|
|
15,856
|
(51.5)%
|
Total operating expenses
|
$
|
38,849
|
$
|
43,243
|
(10.2)%
|
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Our operating expenses decreased by $4,394, or 10.2%, from $43,243 for the three-month period ended April 30, 2019, to $38,849 for the three-month period ended April 30, 2020. The decrease in operating expenses during the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, was associated mainly with decreased salaries, wages, and benefits, which amounted to $7,698 for the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, as compared to $15,856 we incurred during the three-month period ended April 30, 2019 and resulted from an extended leave without pay of one of our Chilean employees. In addition, our professional fees and mineral and exploration fees decreased by $1,546 and $853, respectively. These decreases were in part offset by increased regulatory fees, which amounted to $7,007 during the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, as compared to $2,622 for the three-month period ended April 30, 2019, and $3,775 increase in office expenses, which are included in our general and administrative fees.
Other items. To continue our operations, we were required to incur additional debt with our debt holders. Our notes payable carry 8% annual interest, which resulted in $17,639 in interest we accrued during the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, representing a $4,910 increase as compared to $12,729 in interest we accrued during the three-month period ended April 30, 2019. During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, we recorded $74,336 as forgiveness of debt associated with reversal of an old debt which exceeded the statute of limitations as promulgated under Chilean Laws (April 30, 2019 - $Nil). In addition, we recorded $224 gain on foreign exchange fluctuations (April 30, 2019- $66).
Comprehensive income/(loss). Our comprehensive income for the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, was $29,003 as compared to $53,229 comprehensive loss we recorded for the three-month period ended April 30, 2019. During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, the comprehensive income included $10,931 gain associated with the foreign exchange translation of the carried balances denominated in other than our functional currencies. During the comparative three-month period ended April 30, 2019, the comprehensive loss included $2,677 gain associated with the foreign exchange translation of the carried balances denominated in other than our functional currencies.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Table 4: Working capital
|
April 30, 2020
|
January 31, 2020
|
|
Percentage
Increase /
(Decrease)
|
Current assets
|
$
|
150,887
|
$
|
15,629
|
|
865.4%
|
Current liabilities
|
|
254,388
|
|
439,758
|
|
(42.2)%
|
Working capital deficit
|
$
|
(103,501)
|
$
|
(424,129)
|
|
(75.6)%
|
As of April 30, 2020, we had a cash balance of $145,197, our working capital was represented by a deficit of $103,501 and cash used in operations totaled $43,967 for the period then ended.
We did not generate sufficient cash flows from our operating activities to satisfy our cash requirements for the three-month period ended April 30, 2020. The amount of cash that we have generated from our operations to date is significantly less than our current debt obligations, including our debt obligations under our notes and advances payable. There is no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient cash from our operations to repay the amounts owing under these notes and advances payable, or to service our other debt obligations. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from our operations to repay the amounts owing when due, we may be required to raise additional financing from other sources.
Cash Flow
Table 5 summarizes our sources and uses of cash for the nine months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019.
Table 5: Summary of sources and uses of cash
|
April 30,
|
|
2020
|
|
2019
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
$
|
(43,967)
|
|
$
|
(26,822)
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
188,922
|
|
|
35,190
|
Effects of foreign currency exchange
|
|
(9,623)
|
|
|
(1,038)
|
Net increase in cash
|
$
|
135,332
|
|
$
|
7,330
|
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Net cash used in operating activities
During the three months ended April 30, 2020, we used net cash of $43,967 in operating activities. We used $38,568 to cover our cash operating costs, $16,234 to reduce our outstanding vendor payables, and $200 to prepay our future expenses. These uses of cash were offset by $11,032 and $3 increases to our accrued liabilities and related party payables, respectively.
During the three months ended April 30, 2019, we used net cash of $26,822 in operating activities. We used $43,081 to cover our cash operating costs and $2,195 to prepay our future expenses. These uses of cash were offset by $12,320 and $6,134 increases to our accounts payable and accrued liabilities, respectively.
Certain non-cash changes included in the net income/(loss) for the period
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, our outstanding notes payable to related parties resulted in the accrual of $17,172 in interest, and our notes payable to non-related party accumulated $467 in interest. In addition, we recorded $57 in amortization of our work truck used for Chilean operations. During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, we recorded $74,336 forgiveness of debt on reversal of old debt which exceeded the statute of limitation promulgated under Chilean Law.
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2019, our outstanding notes payable to related parties resulted in the accrual of $12,196 in interest, and our notes payable to non-related party accumulated $533 in interest. In addition, we recorded $96 in amortization of our work truck used for Chilean operations.
Net cash provided by financing activities
During the three months ended April 30, 2020, we borrowed $188,922 (CAD$250,000) from our major shareholder. The loan is unsecured, bears interest at 8% per annum, compounded monthly, and is payable on or after August 31, 2021.
During the three months ended April 30, 2019, we borrowed $35,190 (CAD$46,895) from our CEO. The loans are unsecured, bear interest at 8% per annum, compounded monthly, and are payable on or after July 31, 2021.
Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that we will continue to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business. We have not generated any significant revenues from mineral sales since inception, have never paid any dividends and are unlikely to pay dividends or generate significant earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. Our continuation as a going concern depends upon the continued financial support of our shareholders, our ability to obtain necessary debt or equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations. Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flow depends upon our ability to locate profitable mineral claims, generate revenue from mineral production and control our production costs. Based upon our current plans, we expect to incur operating losses in future periods, which we plan to mitigate by controlling our operating costs and by sharing mineral exploration expenses through joint venture agreements, if possible. At April 30, 2020, we had a working capital deficit of $103,501 and accumulated losses of $9,566,820. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We cannot assure you that we will be able to generate significant revenues in the future. Our consolidated interim financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments that would be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in our financial statements.
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Uncertainty due to Global Outbreak of COVID-19
In March of 2020, the World Health Organization declared an outbreak of COVID-19 Global pandemic. The COVID-19 has impacted vast array of businesses through the restrictions put in place by most governments internationally, including the USA, Canadian and Chilean governments, as well as provincial and municipal governments, regarding travel, business operations and isolation/quarantine orders. At this time, it is unknown to what extent the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak may have on the Company as this will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and that cannot be predicted with confidence. These uncertainties arise from the inability to predict the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, and the duration of the outbreak, including the duration of travel restrictions, business closures or disruptions, and quarantine/isolation measures that are currently, or may be put, in place world-wide to fight the virus. While the extent of the impact is unknown, the COVID-19 outbreak may hinder the Companys ability to raise financing for exploration or operating costs due to uncertain capital markets, supply chain disruptions, increased government regulations and other unanticipated factors, all of which may also negatively impact the Companys business and financial condition.
Unproved Mineral Properties
Table 6: Active properties
|
|
Hectares
|
Property
|
Percentage, type of claim
|
Gross area
|
Net area(a)
|
Carrizal Property
|
|
|
|
Farellón Project
|
|
|
|
Farellón Alto 1 - 8
|
100%, mensura
|
66
|
|
Quina 1 - 56
|
100%, mensura
|
251
|
|
Exeter 1 - 54
|
100%, mensura
|
235
|
|
Cecil 1 - 49
|
100%, mensura
|
228
|
|
Teresita
|
100%, mensura
|
1
|
|
Azucar 6 - 25
|
100%, mensura
|
88
|
|
Stamford 61 - 101
|
100%, mensura
|
165
|
|
Kahuna 1 - 40
|
100%, mensura
|
200
|
|
|
|
1,234
|
|
Perth Project
|
|
|
|
Perth 1 al 36
|
100%, mensura
|
109
|
|
Lancelot I 1 al 27
|
100%, mensura in process
|
300
|
|
Lancelot II
|
100%, pedimento
|
200
|
|
Merlin I
|
100%, pedimento
|
300
|
|
Rey Arturo 1 al 29
|
100%, mensura in process
|
300
|
|
Galahad I
|
100%, pedimento
|
300
|
|
Percival 4
|
100%, pedimento
|
300
|
|
Tristan II
|
100%, pedimento
|
300
|
|
Camelot
|
100%, pedimento
|
300
|
|
|
|
2,409
|
|
Overlapped claims(a)
|
|
(109)
|
3,534
|
|
|
|
|
Mateo Property
|
|
|
|
Margarita
|
100%, mensura
|
56
|
|
Che 1 & Che 2
|
100%, mensura
|
76
|
|
Irene & Irene II
|
100%, mensura
|
60
|
|
|
|
192
|
|
Overlapped claims(a)
|
|
(10)
|
182
|
|
|
|
3,716
|
(a)Certain mensura in process claims overlap other claims. The net area is the total of the hectares we have in each property (i.e. net of overlapped claims).
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Capital Resources
Our ability to acquire and explore our Chilean claims is subject to our ability to obtain the necessary funding. We expect to raise funds through any combination of debt financing and/or sale of our securities. We have no committed sources of capital. If we are unable to raise funds as and when we need them, we may be required to curtail, or even to cease, our operations.
Contingencies and Commitments
We had no contingencies at April 30, 2020.
As of the date of the filing this Quarterly Report, we have the following long-term contractual obligations and commitments:
·Farellon royalty. We are committed to paying the vendor a royalty equal to 1.5% on the net sales of minerals extracted from the Farellon Alto 1 - 8 claim up to a total of $600,000. The royalty payments are due monthly once exploitation begins and are subject to minimum payments of $1,000 per month.
·Quina royalty. We are committed to paying a royalty equal to 1.5% on the net sales of minerals extracted from the Quina claim. The royalty payments are due semi-annually once commercial production begins, and are not subject to minimum payments.
·Exeter royalty. We are committed to paying a royalty equal to 1.5% on the net sales of minerals extracted from the Exeter claim. The royalty payments are due semi-annually once commercial production begins, and are not subject to minimum payments.
·Che royalty. We are committed to paying a royalty equal to 1% of the net sales of minerals extracted from the claims to a maximum of $100,000 to the former owner. The royalty payments are due monthly once exploitation begins, and are not subject to minimum payments.
·Mineral property taxes. To keep our mineral claims in good standing, we are required to pay mineral property taxes of approximately $35,000 per annum.
Equity Financing
During the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we did not engage in the financing of our operations through the issuance of our equity securities and relied solely on the debt financing.
Based on our operating plan, we anticipate incurring operating losses in the foreseeable future and may require additional equity capital to support our operations and develop our business plan. If we succeed in completing future equity financings, the issuance of additional shares will result in dilution to our existing shareholders.
Debt Financing
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, and up to the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we borrowed a total of $225,249 (CAD$300,000) from our major shareholder. The loans are unsecured, due on or after August 31, 2021, with interest payable at a rate of 8% per annum, compounded monthly.
Challenges and Risks
We do not anticipate generating any revenue over the next twelve months, therefore, we plan to fund our operations through any combination of equity or debt financing from the sale of our securities, private loans, joint ventures or through the sale of part interest in our mineral properties. Although we have succeeded in raising funds as we needed them, we cannot assure you that this will continue in the future. Many things, including, but not limited to, a downturn in the state of the economy or a significant decrease in the price of minerals, could affect the willingness of potential investors to invest in risky ventures such as ours. We may consider entering into additional joint venture partnerships with other resource companies to complete mineral exploration programs on our properties in Chile. If we enter into a joint venture arrangement, we would likely have to assign a percentage of our interest in our mineral claims to our joint venture partner in exchange for the funding.
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As at April 30, 2020, we owed $882,900 to related parties under long-term notes payable, which will become payable on or after July 31, 2021 and $94,292 in withholding taxes that will become payable to Chilean tax authorities on Polymets payment of the administrative fees it owes to Red Metal Resources, its parent company. In addition to the long-term debt, we had $254,388 in current liabilities, which are payable on demand. We do not have the funds to pay all our current liabilities, and as such, we may decide to offer some vendors to convert the amounts we owe them into shares of our common stock. Because of the low price of our common stock, the issuance of the shares to pay the debt will likely result in dilution to the percentage of outstanding shares of our common stock held by our existing shareholders.
Investments in and Expenditures on Mineral Interests
Realization of our investments in mineral properties depends upon our maintaining legal ownership, producing from the properties or gainfully disposing of them.
Title to mineral claims involves risks inherent in the difficulties of determining the validity of claims as well as the potential for problems arising from the ambiguous conveyancing history characteristic of many mineral claims. Our contracts and deeds have been notarized, recorded in the registry of mines and published in the mining bulletin. We review the mining bulletin regularly to discover whether other parties have staked claims over our ground. We have discovered no such claims. To the best of our knowledge, we have taken the steps necessary to ensure that we have good title to our mineral claims.
Foreign Exchange
We are subject to foreign exchange risk associated with transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency risk arises from the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates relative to the United States dollar. We do not believe that we have any material risk due to foreign currency exchange.
Trends, Events or Uncertainties that May Impact Results of Operations or Liquidity
Since we rely on sales of our securities and loans to continue our operations, any uncertainty in the equity markets can have a detrimental impact on our operations. Current trends in the industry and uncertainty that exists in equity markets have resulted in less capital available to us and less appetite for risk by investors. Furthermore, we have found that locating other mineral exploration companies with available funds who are willing to engage in risky ventures such as the exploration of our properties has become very difficult. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may not be able to develop our properties or continue our operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements and no non-consolidated, special-purpose entities.
Related-Party Transactions
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, and up to the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q we have entered into the following transactions with the directors, executive officers, or holders of more than 5% of our common stock, or members of their immediate families:
Loans from Caitlin L. Jeffs
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, we accrued $9,562 in interest on notes payable we issued to Ms. Jeffs for a total owed under the USD$ notes payable of $2,482 and $485,221 (CAD$674,942) owed on account of CAD$ notes payable, which were outstanding as at April 30, 2020. The notes payable accumulate interest at 8% per annum compounded monthly, are unsecured and repayable on or after July 31, 2021.
Loan from John da Costa
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, we accrued $190 on $8,500 note payable we issued to Mr. da Costa, which was outstanding as at April 30, 2020. The note payable accumulates interest at 8% per annum compounded monthly, is unsecured and repayable on or after July 31, 2021.
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Transactions with Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corporation
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, we accrued $2,092 on a total of $92,806 (CAD$129,093) in notes payable we issued to Fladgate. The notes payable accumulate interest at 8% per annum compounded monthly, are unsecured and repayable on or after July 31, 2021.
Loans from Richard N. Jeffs
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, Mr. Jeffs advanced us USD$188,922 (CAD$250,000) at 8% annual interest compounded monthly and repayable on or after August 31, 2021. During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020 we accrued $1,855 in interest due on a total of $90,000 in notes payable we issued to Mr. Jeffs, and $3,473 interest on the CAD$250,000 note payable. All notes payable issued to Mr. Jeffs accumulate interest at 8% per annum compounded monthly and are unsecured. US$ notes payable totaling $95,556 are repayable on or after July 31, 2021, and CAD$ note payable totaling $183,166 (CAD$252,311) is repayable on or after August 31, 2021. Subsequent to April 30, 2020, we borrowed an additional $36,327 (CAD$50,000) in exchange for an 8% note payable due on or after August 31, 2020.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Preparing financial statements in conformity with the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain of the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Companys estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. The most significant estimates with regard to these financial statements relate to carrying values of unproved mineral properties.
Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments include cash, prepaids and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, amounts due to related parties and notes payable. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values due to their short maturities.