ATHENA GOLD CORP - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020

[_] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

Commission file number: 000-51808

ATHENA SILVER CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (707) 291-6198

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [_] No [X]

On November 3, 2020, there were 37,932,320 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.0001 par value, outstanding.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ATHENA SILVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

ATHENA SILVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

ATHENA SILVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
ATHENA SILVER CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Organization, Basis of Presentation, Liquidity and Going Concern

Nature of Operations

Athena Silver Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “Athena”) is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral resources. We were incorporated in Delaware on December 23, 2003 and began our mining operations in 2010.

In December 2009, we formed and organized a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Athena Minerals, Inc. (“Athena Minerals”) which owns and operates our mining interests and property in California. Since its formation, we have acquired various properties and rights and are currently determining whether those rights and properties could sustain profitable mining operations. We have not presently determined whether our mineral properties contain mineral reserves that are economically recoverable.

On August 21, 2020, Athena entered into a binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Nubian Resources Ltd. To acquire, Excelsior Springs project, an advanced-stage gold exploration project in Esmeralda County, Nevada.

Under the terms of the LOI, Athena has paid a $10,000 deposit to Nubian for an exclusive 90-day due diligence period during which time Nubian and Athena have agreed to finalize definitive agreements with respect to the transaction, and Athena will make an application for listing on a Canadian stock exchange and will raise a minimum of US$750,000. On closing, Athena will have a maximum of 75 million common shares outstanding and will issue Nubian 50 million common shares valued at $0.05 per share, representing an approximate 40% interest in Athena. Nubian has agreed to a hold period of six months from the date of issuance of the Athena consideration shares.

Athena plans make Excelsior Springs its flagship project and will commission an updated N.I. 43-101 Technical Report to support its planned listing on a Canadian Stock Exchange that will also detail past work and drill programs and highlight future exploration plans to advance the Property.

Our primary focus going forward will be to continue evaluating of our properties, and possible acquisitions of additional mineral rights and exploration, all of which will require additional capital. Further information regarding our land held for investment and mineral rights are discussed below in Note 2 – Land Held for Investment and Unpatented Claims, as well as in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Basis of Presentation

We prepared these interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. While we believe that the disclosures presented herein are adequate and not misleading, these interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications may have been made to our prior year’s consolidated financial statements to conform to our current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on our previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On July 13, 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features and II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Non-controlling Interests with a Scope Exception. Part I applies to financial instruments such as warrants, convertible debt or convertible preferred stock that contain down round features. Part II replaces the indefinite deferral for certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests and mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities contained within Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 480 with a scope exception and does not impact the accounting for these mandatorily redeemable instruments. The pronouncement is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this standard on a modified retrospective basis on January 1, 2019.

Liquidity and Going Concern

Our interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that we will be able to meet our obligations and continue our operations during the next fiscal year. Asset realization values may be significantly different from carrying values as shown in our consolidated financial statements and do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary to the carrying values of assets and liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

At September 30, 2020, we had not yet achieved profitable operations and we have accumulated losses of $9,774,035 since our inception. We expect to incur further losses in the development of our business, all of which raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern depends on our ability to generate future profits and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations arising from normal business operations when they come due. Effective September 30, 2019, we amended our credit agreement with Mr. Gibbs to increase the borrowing limit under the convertible credit facility to $2,400,000, and effective September 30, 2020 we amended the agreement to extend the maturity date to December 31, 2020.

We anticipate that additional funding will be in the form of additional loans from officers, directors or significant shareholders, or equity financing from the sale of our common stock. Currently, there are no arrangements in place for additional equity funding or new loans.

COVID-19 pandemic: An occurrence of an uncontrollable event such as the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our operations. The occurrence of an uncontrollable event such as the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our operations. A pandemic typically results in social distancing, travel bans and quarantine, and this may limit access to our facilities, customers, management, support staff and professional advisors. These factors, in turn, may not only impact our operations, financial condition and demand for our goods and services but our overall ability to react timely to mitigate the impact of this event. Also, it may hamper our efforts to comply with our filing obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note 2 – Land Held for Investment and Unpatented Claims

On August 8, 2016, we purchased 33+/- acres of land (“Section 16 Property”) for $28,582, net of $18 of title fees, located in San Bernardino County, California. The property is located in the Calico Mining District in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 16; T 10 North, R 1 East. The State of California patented this land to a private party in 1935 and reserved in favor of the State one-sixteenth of all coal, oil, gas and other mineral deposits contained in the land.

In 2014, we purchased 160 acres of land (“Chimney Rock”), located in the eastern Calico Mining District, San Bernardino County, California. The parcel is the SE quarter of Section 25, Township 10 North, Range 1 East and is mostly surrounded by public lands. It was purchased for $21,023 in a property tax auction conducted on behalf of the County.

In 2012, we purchased 661 acres of land (“Section 13 Property”) in fee simple for $135,685 cash, located in San Bernardino County, California, that was sold in a property tax auction conducted on behalf of the County. The parcel is all of Section 13 located in Township 7 North, Range 4 East, San Bernardino Base & Meridian. The Section 13 property is near the Lava Beds Mining District and has evidence of historic mining. It is adjacent to both the Silver Cliffs and Silver Bell historic mines.

The Company is currently evaluating the potential of marketing for sale one or more of its Land Held for Investment parcels.

Note 3 – Langtry Property Lease and Deed Amendment Liability

The Company was party to a lease with an option to purchase for certain property known as the Langtry property. On April 28, 2020, Athena Silver Corporation entered into Agreement to Terminate Lease with Option to Buy dated March 10, 2016 with Bruce and Elizabeth Strachan, Trustees of the Bruce and Elizabeth Strachan Revocable Living Trust dated July 25, 2007, including any and all amendments thereto dated April 28, 2020 with respect to the Langtry Mine in California. As a result of this termination agreement, all scheduled lease option payments due in 2020 and beyond were considered terminated and void upon signing of the Agreement.

The Langtry property is subject to a net smelter royalty in favor of Mobil Exploration and Producing North America Inc. from the sale of concentrates, precipitates or metals produced from ores mined from the royalty acreage. The agreement dated April 30, 1987 granted a base net smelter royalty of 3% plus an additional incremental 2% royalty on net smelter proceeds from silver sales above $10.00 per troy ounce plus an additional incremental 2% royalty on net smelter proceeds from silver sales above $15.00 per troy ounce.

On May 28, 2015 we executed an amendment to the deed underlying the Langtry Property to cap at 2% the net smelter royalty that would be due to Mobil Exploration and Producing North America Inc. (“Mobil”) from any future sales of concentrates, precipitates or metals produced from ores mined from the royalty acreage. In consideration for the amendment, we agreed to pay an amendment fee of $150,000, with $10,000 due at the time of the agreement and the balance payable $10,000 each June 1^st until paid in full.

On April 28, 2020, Athena Silver Corporation entered into Agreement to Grant a 1% Net Smelter Return (NSR) on all Silver Produced from Langtry Mine (the “NSR Agreement”) with Bruce and Elizabeth Strachan, Trustees of the Bruce and Elizabeth Strachan Revocable Living Trust dated July 25, 2007 whereby Strachan has agreed to grant to Athena Minerals, Inc. a 1% net smelter return on the Langtry Mine in California, conditioned upon the completion of the Company’s payment obligation of $150,000 to Mobil Exploration in exchange for Mobil agreeing to reduce its net smelter royalty to 2% pursuant to a 2015 agreement between the Company and Mobil. Athena is making annual payments of $10,000 to Mobil, and as of September 30, 2020 we have paid a total of $60,000 so far on this agreement, and the balance of $90,000 was outstanding on September 30, 2020. Athena’s 1% NSR on Langtry will not vest until the payment obligation to Mobil has been completed.

As of the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q, there has been no production or sale of any concentrates, precipitates or metals from the Langtry property.

Note 4 – Adoption of ASU 2017-11

The Company changed its method of accounting for its convertible note through the adoption of ASU 2017-11 on January 1, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis. Accordingly, the outstanding derivative liability of $14,730 associated with a convertible note payable was eliminated as an adjustment to the beginning accumulated deficit. The following table provides a reconciliation of the derivative liability and accumulated deficit upon adoption on January 1, 2019:

Note 5 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy established by GAAP, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into the following levels:

Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable and can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Inputs reflecting management’s best estimates and assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing assets or liabilities at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the market and significant to the valuation of the instruments.

A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other short-term debt, approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

Note 6 – Convertible Note Payable

Effective April 1, 2015, the Company executed a convertible promissory note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $51,270 in favor of Clifford Neuman, the Company’s legal counsel, representing accrued and unpaid fees for past legal services. The Note is unsecured and accrues interest at the rate of 6% per annum, compounded quarterly, and is due on demand. The principal and accrued interest due under the Note may be converted, at the option of the holder, into shares of the Company’s common stock.

On April 24, 2020, the Company agreed to reduce the conversion price from $0.0735 per share to $0.021 per share. All other terms of the convertible note remain unchanged, and therefore did not change the cash flows of the note. The Company determined the transaction was considered an extinguishment because of the change in conversion price in which no gain or loss was recorded according to ASC 470-50. However, because the conversion price was reduced below the $0.03 market value on the date of the change, a beneficial conversion feature resulted from the price reduction in the amount of $21,973, which was accounted for as a discount to the debt and a corresponding increase in additional paid in capital. The debt discount is being amortized on a straight-line basis over one year to interest expense. A total of $5,493 and $9,155 was amortized to interest expense during the three and nine-month periods respectively, ending September 30, 2020.

The Note also contains certain anti-dilution provisions that would reduce the conversion price should the Company issue common stock equivalents at a price less than the Note conversion price. Accordingly, prior to the prospective adoption of ASU 2017-11 on January 1, 2019, the conversion features of the Note were considered a discount to the Note. However, since the Note is payable upon demand by the note holder, the value of the discount is considered interest expense at the time of its inception. The Note was evaluated quarterly, and upon any quarterly valuations in which the value of the conversion option changed we recognized a gain or loss due to a decrease or increase in the fair value of the derivative liability, respectively.

As discussed in Note 4, the Company adopted ASU 2017-11 on January 1, 2019, which resulted in the elimination of the derivative liability of $14,730 at December 31, 2018 as a cumulative adjustment to accumulated deficit.

Accrued interest totaled $20,061 and $16,897 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and is included in Accrued interest on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Note 7 – Convertible Credit Facility – Related Party

Effective July 18, 2012, we entered into a Credit Agreement with Mr. Gibbs, a significant shareholder, providing us with an unsecured credit facility in the maximum amount of $1,000,000. The aggregate principal amount borrowed, together with interest at the rate of 5% per annum, is convertible, at the option of the lender, into common shares at a conversion price of $0.50 per share. Since its inception we have amended the credit agreement several times to either increase the borrowing limit and/or extend the maturity date. Effective September 30, 2019, we amended our credit agreement with Mr. Gibbs to increase the borrowing limit under the convertible credit facility to $2,400,000, and effective September 30, 2020 we amended the agreement to extend the maturity date to December 31, 2020.  All other provisions remained unchanged. The modification was not considered substantial.

The Company evaluated the convertible line of credit for derivative and beneficial feature conversion and concluded that there is no beneficial conversion since the conversion price at inception was greater than the market value of shares that would be issued upon conversion. Likewise, derivative accounting did not apply to the embedded conversion option.

The credit facility also contains customary representations and warranties (including those relating to organization and authorization, compliance with laws, payment of taxes and other obligations, absence of defaults, material agreements and litigation) and customary events of default (including those relating to monetary defaults, covenant defaults, cross defaults and bankruptcy events).

Total principal amounts owed under the credit facility notes payable were $2,244,870 and $2,202,120 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Borrowings under our convertible note payable to Mr. Gibbs were $42,750 and $110,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and were generally used to pay certain mining obligations as well as other operating expenses. No principal or interest payments have made to Mr. Gibbs since the inception of the convertible credit facility. As of September 30, 2020, there remained $155,130 of credit available for future borrowings.

Total accrued interest on the notes payable to Mr. Gibbs was $639,720 and $555,872 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and are included in Accrued interest - related parties on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Interest Expense – Related Parties

Total related party interest expense was $28,292 and $27,156 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Total related party interest expense was $83,848 and $79,370 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Note 8 – Sale of Common Stock

On June 23, 2020 the Company entered into a stock subscription agreement whereby the subscriber agreed to purchase an aggregate of 17,142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock at a private offering price of $0.007 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of $120,000. The purchase price was to be paid in twelve equal monthly installments of $10,000 each with the first installment due on or before June 15, 2020 and continuing thereafter on or before the 15^th day of each succeeding month until paid in full. Shares shall not be issued or deemed purchased until the purchase price has been paid in full.

On September 18, 2020 and subsequent to receiving the first $10,000 installment, the Company and the subscriber agreed to terminate the subscription agreement. As a result of this Settlement Agreement and Release, the Company agreed to issue 500,000 shares of common stock at $0.02 per share and release both parties of any further obligations regarding the June 23, 2020 subscription agreement.

Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to various commitments and contingencies as discussed in Note 3 – Langtry Property Lease and Deed Amendment Liability.

Note 10 – Share-based Compensation

2004 Equity Incentive Plan

All options previously issued under the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan as well as options issued outside the Plan expired unexercised in 2018. No share-based compensation expense was recorded for either the three or nine months ended September 30, 2020 or 2019.

Note 11 – Related Party Transactions

Conflicts of Interests

Magellan Gold Corporation (“Magellan”) is a company under common control. Mr. Power is a significant shareholder and officer and director of both Athena and Magellan. Mr. Gibbs is a significant shareholder and creditor (see Note 7 – Convertible Credit Facility – Related Parties), in both Athena and Magellan. Athena and Magellan are both involved in the business of acquisition and exploration of mineral resources.

Silver Saddle Resources, LLC (“Silver Saddle”) is also a company under common control. Mr. Power and Mr. Gibbs are the owners and managing members of Silver Saddle. Athena and Silver Saddle are both involved in the business of acquisition and exploration of mineral resources.

There exists no arrangement or understanding with respect to the resolution of future conflicts of interest. The existence of common ownership and common management could result in significantly different operating results or financial position from those that could have resulted had Athena, Magellan and Silver Saddle been autonomous.

Management Fees – Related Parties

The Company is subject to a month-to-month management agreement with Mr. Power requiring a monthly payment of $2,500 as consideration for the day-to-day management of Athena. For each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, a total of $7,500 and $22,500, respectively, was recorded as management fees and are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $96,500 and $76,500, respectively, of management fees due to Mr. Power had not been paid and are included in accrued liabilities – related parties on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Accrued Interest – Related Parties

At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, Accrued interest - related parties includes accrued interest payable to Mr. Gibbs in the amounts of $639,720 and $555,872, respectively, representing unpaid interest on the convertible credit facility.

Advances Payable - Related Parties

Mr. Power and Mr. Gibbs have advanced the Company funds generally utilized for day-to-day operating requirements. These advances are non-interest bearing and are generally repaid as cash becomes available. The Company also utilizes credit cards owned by Mr. Power to pay various obligations when an online payment is required, the availability of cash is limited, or the timing of the payments is considered critical.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Mr. Power made short-term advances to the Company totaling $77,913 and was repaid $23,187 during the period. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, a total of $84,176 and $29,450 of advances from Mr. Power were outstanding and included in Advances payable – related party on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Mr. Gibbs made short-term advances to the Company totaling $48,585. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, a total of $48,585 and $-0- of advances from Mr. Gibbs were outstanding and included in Advances payable – related party on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Note 12 – Subsequent Events

On October 15, 2020 the Company sold 600,000 shares of its common stock to a third party in a private placement. The shares were priced at $0.03 per share resulting in total proceeds of $18,000.

On October 26, 2020 the Company sold 300,000 shares of its common stock to a Director in a private placement. The shares were priced at $0.03 per share resulting in total proceeds of $9,000.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We use the terms “Athena,” “we,” “our,” and “us” to refer to Athena Silver Corporation and its consolidated subsidiary.

The following discussion and analysis provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. This information should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, and our interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included with this report in Part I. Item 1.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the information presented in this Form 10-Q constitutes “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that include terms such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “continue,” “believe,” “plan,” or the like, as well as all statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Although we believe our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they are made.

Business Overview

We were incorporated on December 23, 2003, in Delaware and our principal business is the acquisition and exploration of mineral resources.

Our holdings consist of 38 unpatented mining claims totaling approximately 760 acres and 3 real estate parcels totaling approximately 850 acres acquired in cash purchases. All of the unpatented mining claims and investment properties are located in San Bernardino County, California.

On August 21, 2020, Athena entered into a binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Nubian Resources Ltd. To acquire, Excelsior Springs project, an advanced-stage gold exploration project in Esmeralda County, Nevada.  

Under the terms of the LOI, Athena has paid a $10,000 deposit to Nubian for an exclusive 90-day due diligence period during which time Nubian and Athena have agreed to finalize definitive agreements with respect to the transaction, and Athena will make an application for listing on a Canadian stock exchange and will raise a minimum of US$750,000. On closing, Athena will have a maximum of 75 million common shares outstanding and will issue Nubian 50 million common shares valued at $0.05 per share, representing an approximate 40% interest in Athena. Nubian has agreed to a hold period of six months from the date of issuance of the Athena consideration shares.

Athena plans make Excelsior Springs its flagship project and will commission an updated N.I. 43-101 Technical Report to support its planned listing on a Canadian Stock Exchange that will also detail past work and drill programs and highlight future exploration plans to advance the Property.

On April 28, 2020, Athena Silver Corporation entered into Agreement to Terminate Lease with Option to Buy dated March 10, 2016 with Bruce and Elizabeth Strachan, Trustees of the Bruce and Elizabeth Strachan Revocable Living Trust dated July 25, 2007, including any and all amendments thereto dated April 28, 2020 with respect to the Langtry patented claims (“Langtry”) in California. As a result of this termination agreement, all scheduled lease option payments due in 2020 and beyond are considered terminated and void upon signing of the Agreement.

Subsequent to the termination of the Langtry lease, we intend to continue to maintain our 38 unpatented mining claims adjacent to the Langtry property. In addition, we have reached an agreement to potentially acquire a 1% NSR in the Langtry patented claims as a way to maintain a financial interest in the upside of the project.

We continue to evaluate strategies to enhance the value of our mining claims and properties subject to restrictions based on our limited capital available under our line of credit. Further mineral exploration and development efforts and ongoing general and administrative expenses will require additional capital.

Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications may have been made to our prior year’s consolidated financial statements to conform to our current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on our previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit.

COVID-19 pandemic: An occurrence of an uncontrollable event such as the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our operations. The occurrence of an uncontrollable event such as the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our operations. A pandemic typically results in social distancing, travel bans and quarantine, and this may limit access to our facilities, customers, management, support staff and professional advisors. These factors, in turn, may not only impact our operations, financial condition and demand for our goods and services but our overall ability to react timely to mitigate the impact of this event. Also, it may hamper our efforts to comply with our filing obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

A summary of our results from operations is as follows:

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, our net loss was $140,214 as compared to a net loss of $54,369 during the same period in 2019. The $85,845 increase in our loss was mainly attributable to exploration costs and legal fees incurred during the third quarter of 2020 associated with the Excelsior Springs project.

Operating expenses:

Our total operating expenses increased $78,747, from $26,184 to $104,931 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, we incurred $52,154 of exploration costs associated with the Excelsior Springs  project, which were primarily costs to secure property rights, Bureau of Land Management annual fees as well as consulting geologists fees for field mapping and sampling. No exploration costs were incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Our general and administrative expenses increased by $26,593, from $26,184 to $52,777 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and is primarily due to increases in certain legal fees associated with the Excelsior Springs project.

Interest expense:

Total interest expense was $35,283 during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $28,185 during the three months ended September 30, 2019.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020 interest expense included $28,291 in interest expense associated with our related party convertible credit facility, $1,094 of interest expense associated with a convertible note payable, $5,493 resulting from the amortization of the discount on the convertible note payable, and $405 of credit card interest.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019 interest expense included $27,156 in interest expense associated with our related party convertible credit facility, and $1,029 of interest expense associated with a convertible note payable.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

A summary of our results from operations is as follows:

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, our net loss was $267,087 as compared to a net loss of $216,569 during the same period in 2019. The $50,518 increase in our loss was mainly attributable to exploration costs and legal fees incurred during the third quarter of 2020 associated with the Excelsior Springs project.

Operating expenses:

Our total operating expenses increased $35,633, from $134,234 to $169,867 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we incurred $52,154 of exploration costs associated with the Excelsior Springs  project, which were primarily costs to secure property rights, Bureau of Land Management annual fees as well as consulting geologists fees for field mapping and sampling.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we incurred $40,000 of exploration costs representing the total annual lease option payment for the Langtry project. Because of the Langtry lease termination, no costs were incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 associated with the Langtry project.

Our general and administrative expenses increased by $23,479 from $94,234 to $117,713  for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2020, respectively, and is primarily due to increases in legal fees also associated with the Excelsior Springs project.

Interest expense:

Total interest expense was $97,220 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $82,335 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 interest expense totaled $97,220 which included $83,848 in interest expense associated with our related party convertible credit facility, $3,164 of interest expense associated with a convertible note payable, $9,155 resulting from the amortization of the discount on the convertible note payable, $405 of credit card interest, as well as $648 of interest associated with the resolution of a 2019 franchise tax obligation which was paid during the quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 interest expense consisted of interest expense totaled $82,335 which included $79,370 associated with our related party convertible credit facility, and $2,965 of interest expense associated with the convertible note payable.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Going Concern

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that we will be able to meet our obligations and continue our operations during the next fiscal year. Asset realization values may be significantly different from carrying values as shown in our consolidated financial statements and do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary to the carrying values of assets and liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

At September 30, 2020, we had not yet achieved profitable operations and we have accumulated losses of $9,774,035 since our inception. We expect to incur further losses in the development of our business, all of which casts substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern depends on our ability to generate future profits and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations arising from normal business operations when they come due. In September 2019, we amended our credit agreement with Mr. Gibbs to increase the borrowing limit under the convertible credit facility to $2,400,000, and effective September 30, 2020 we amended the agreement to extend the maturity date to December 31, 2020.

We have financed our capital requirements primarily through borrowings from related parties. We expect to meet our future financing needs and working capital and capital expenditure requirements through additional borrowings and offerings of debt or equity securities, although there can be no assurance that our future financing efforts will be successful. The terms of future financing could be highly dilutive to existing shareholders.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2020, we had $5,583 of cash and negative working capital of $3,225,204. This compares to cash on hand of $117 and negative working capital of $2,980,090 at December 31, 2019.

We have a Credit Agreement with a significant shareholder, as amended, which provides us with an unsecured credit facility in the maximum borrowing amount of $2,400,000. The aggregate principal amount borrowed, together with interest at the rate of 5% per annum, is due in full on December 31, 2020, and is convertible, at the option of the lender, into common shares at a conversion price of $0.50 per share.

The convertible credit facility also contains customary representations and warranties (including those relating to organization and authorization, compliance with laws, payment of taxes and other obligations, absence of defaults, material agreements and litigation) and customary events of default (including those relating to monetary defaults, covenant defaults, cross defaults and bankruptcy events). As of September 30, 2020, total borrowings under the Credit Agreement were $2,244,870, leaving $155,130 of credit available for future borrowings.

Cash Flows

A summary of our cash provided by and used in operating and financing activities is as follows:

Net cash used in operating activities:

Net cash used in operating activities was $140,595 and $114,258 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily attributed to our $267,087 net loss. We are amortizing the discount on the convertible debt on a straight-line basis over one year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 a total of $9,155 had been amortized as a non-cash charge. We also realized increases in accounts payable of $20,325, accrued interest on our notes payable of $83,848, and an increase in other accrued liabilities of $13,164.

Cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 is primarily attributed to our $216,569 net loss. During the period we prepaid certain amounts related to investor relations totaling $3,000. We also realized increases in accounts payable of $6,476, accrued interest on our notes payable of $79,370, and other accrued liabilities of $19,465.

Net cash provided by financing activities:

Cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $146,061 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $110,500 during the same period in 2019.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 borrowings under our convertible credit facility were $42,750. Also, during the period the Company’s President had advanced a total of $77,913, and was repaid a total of $23,187. In addition, the holder of the convertible credit facility advanced a total of $48,585, none of which was repaid during the period. The advances are non-interest bearing. We also paid $10,000 that was due on June 1^st on our deed amendment liability.

On June 23, 2020 the Company entered into a stock subscription agreement whereby the subscriber agreed to purchase an aggregate of 17,142,857 shares of the Company’s common stock at a private offering price of $0.007 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of $120,000. The purchase price was to be paid in twelve equal monthly installments of $10,000 each with the first installment due on or before June 15, 2020 and continuing thereafter on or before the 15^th day of each succeeding month until paid in full. Shares shall not be issued or deemed purchased until the purchase price has been paid in full.

On September 18, 2020 and subsequent to receiving the first $10,000 installment, the Company and the subscriber agreed to terminate the subscription agreement. As a result of this Settlement Agreement and Release, the Company agreed to issue 500,000 shares of common stock at $0.02 per share for total proceeds of $10,000, and released both parties of any further obligations regarding the June 23, 2020 subscription agreement.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 borrowings under our convertible credit facility were $110,000. Also, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 the Company’s President had advanced a total of $26,850, of which $16,350 was repaid during the period. In addition, we paid the $10,000 on our deed amendment liability that was due on June 1, 2019.

Subsequent Events:

On October 15, 2020 the Company sold 600,000 shares of its common stock to a third party in a private placement. The shares were priced at $0.03 per share resulting in total proceeds of $18,000.

On October 26, 2020 the Company sold 300,000 shares of its common stock to a Director in a private placement. The shares were priced at $0.03 per share resulting in total proceeds of $9,000.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements:

We do not have and never had any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On July 13, 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features and II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Non-controlling Interests with a Scope Exception. Part I applies to financial instruments such as warrants, convertible debt or convertible preferred stock that contain down round features. Part II replaces the indefinite deferral for certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests and mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities contained within Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 480 with a scope exception and does not impact the accounting for these mandatorily redeemable instruments. The pronouncement is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has adopted this standard on a modified retrospective basis on January 1, 2019. 

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements. The accounting positions described below are significantly affected by critical accounting estimates.

We believe that the significant estimates, assumptions and judgments used when accounting for items and matters such as capitalized mineral rights, asset valuations, recoverability of assets, asset impairments, taxes, and other provisions were reasonable, based upon information available at the time they were made. Actual results could differ from these estimates, making it possible that a change in these estimates could occur in the near term.

Mineral Rights

Direct costs to acquire or lease mineral rights are initially capitalized as tangible assets. Mineral rights may include costs associated with: leasing or acquiring patented and unpatented mining claims; leasing mining rights including lease signature bonuses, lease rental payments and advance minimum royalty payments; and options to purchase or lease mineral properties.

If we establish proven and probable reserves for a mineral property and establish that the mineral property can be economically developed, mineral rights will be amortized over the estimated useful life of the property following the commencement of commercial production or expensed if it is determined that the mineral property has no future economic value or if the property is sold or abandoned. For mineral rights in which proven and probable reserves have not yet been established, we assess the carrying values for impairment at the end of each reporting period and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

Proven and probable reserves have not been established for any mineral rights associated with our lands held for investment as of September 30, 2020. Impairment losses were recognized during each of the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, and at September 30, 2020 all previously capitalized mineral rights have been fully impaired.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

We continually monitor events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that our carrying amounts of long-lived assets, including mineral rights, may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances occur, we assess the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through their undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of these assets, we recognize an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets.

Exploration Costs

Mineral exploration costs are expensed as incurred. When it has been determined that it is economically feasible to extract minerals and the permitting process has been initiated, exploration costs incurred to further delineate and develop the property are considered pre-commercial production costs and will be capitalized and included as mine development costs in our consolidated balance sheets.

Share-based Payments

We measure and recognize compensation expense or professional services expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, directors and non-employee consultants based on estimated fair values. We estimate the fair value of stock options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, which includes assumptions for expected dividends, expected share price volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected life of the options. Our expected volatility assumption is based on our historical weekly closing price of our stock over a period equivalent to the expected life of the options.

We expense share-based compensation, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, using the straight-line method over the vesting term of the award for our employees and directors and over the expected service term for our non-employee consultants. We estimate forfeitures at the time of grant and revise those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from our estimates. Our excess tax benefits, if any, cannot be credited to stockholders’ equity until the deduction reduces cash taxes payable; accordingly, we realized no excess tax benefits during any of the periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes through the use of the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis, and for income tax carry-forwards. A valuation allowance is recorded to the extent that we cannot conclude that realization of deferred tax assets is more likely than not. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the enactment date.

We follow a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions taken, or expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is to determine if, based on the technical merits, it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions in our provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. To date, we have not recognized any tax benefits from uncertain tax positions.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management's control objectives.

Our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of such date as a result of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting due to lack of segregation of duties, a limited corporate governance structure and insufficient formal management review processes over certain financial and accounting reports as discussed in Item 9A of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019

While we strive to segregate duties as much as practicable, there is an insufficient volume of transactions at this point in time to justify additional full time staff. We believe that this is typical in many exploration stage companies. We may not be able to fully remediate the material weakness until we commence mining operations at which time we would expect to hire more staff. We will continue to monitor and assess the costs and benefits of additional staffing.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting:

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part I. Item 1A. of our Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

All sales of unregistered securities were reported on Form 8-K during the period.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.