Atlas Lithium Corp - Quarter Report: 2016 June (Form 10-Q)
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
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For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
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For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission File Number 000-55191
Brazil Minerals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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39-2078861
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer
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incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.)
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Rua Vereador João Alves Praes, nº 95-A
Olhos D'Água, MG 39398-000, Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices)
(213) 590-2500
(Registrant's telephone number)
1443 East Washington Boulevard, Suite 278, Pasadena, California 91104
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) 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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Non-accelerated filer ☐
Do not check if a smaller reporting company
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Smaller reporting company ☒
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
As of August 15, 2016 the registrant had 9,866,110,799 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, issued and outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Financial Statements
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2015
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F-1
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)
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F-2
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)
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F-4
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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F-5
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Item 2.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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3
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Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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11
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Item 4.
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Controls and Procedures.
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11
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 2.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Proceeds
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11
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Item 6.
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Exhibits
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13
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Signatures
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14
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Exhibits/Certifications
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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 AND DECEMBER 31, 2015
June 30, 2016
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December 31, 2015
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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8,978
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$
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64,364
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Accounts receivable
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213
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2,886
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Taxes recoverable
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-
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50,100
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Inventory
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157,911
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145,079
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Deposits and advances
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1,226
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-
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Total current assets
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168,328
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262,429
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Capital assets:
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
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479,479
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361,563
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Other assets:
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Intangible assets
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637,597
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508,865
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Total assets
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$
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1,285,404
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$
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1,132,857
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
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Current liabilities:
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Accrued expenses and accounts payable
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$
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823,334
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$
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471,337
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Convertible notes payable, net of debt discount of $35,285 and $49,182
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388,177
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491,698
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Derivative liabilities
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122,935
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281,345
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Related party payable
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213,714
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160,214
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Total current liabilities
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1,548,160
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1,404,594
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Long term liabilities
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Convertible notes payable, net of current portion and discount of $23,669 and $83,852
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176,331
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116,148
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Total liabilities
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1,724,491
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1,520,742
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Stockholders' deficit:
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Series A preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding
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1
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1
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Series B preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 1,047 shares issued and outstanding
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1,615,333
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1,560,433
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Series C preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 200,000 shares issued and outstanding
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250,000
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250,000
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Common stock , $0.001 par value, 10,000,000,000 and 7,000,000,000 shares authorized; 9,619,910,868 and 6,219,391,446 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
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9,619,911
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6,219,392
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Additional paid-in capital
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33,023,559
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36,146,689
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(523,130
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(678,830
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Stock warrants
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218,656
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218,656
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Accumulated deficit
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(44,802,037
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(44,235,280
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Total Brazil Minerals, Inc. stockholders' deficit
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(597,707
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(518,939
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Non-controlling interest
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158,620
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131,054
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Total stockholders' deficit
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(439,087
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(387,885
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
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$
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1,285,404
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$
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1,132,857
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-1
BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016 |
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2015 |
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016 |
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015 |
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Revenues
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$
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1,513
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$
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28,780
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$
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4,069
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$
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40,186
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Costs of goods sold:
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Production expenses
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24,123
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97,012
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64,832
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137,026
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Total cost of goods sold
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24,123
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97,012
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64,832
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137,026
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Gross loss
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(22,610
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(68,232
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(60,763
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(96,840
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Operating expenses:
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Professional fees
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57,190
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64,126
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96,122
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99,041
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General and administrative expenses
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95,111
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127,001
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194,686
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227,536
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Compensation and related costs
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51,956
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24,510
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95,805
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49,098
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Stock based compensation
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57,568
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48,946
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57,568
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83,146
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Total operating expenses
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261,825
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264,583
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444,181
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458,821
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Loss from operations
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(284,435
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(332,815
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(504,944
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(555,661
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Other expense (income)
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(Gain) loss on derivative liabilities
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(76,416
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137,348
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(158,410
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(748,505
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Interest on promissory notes
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97,887
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41,808
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116,468
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99,403
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Amortization of debt discount and other fees
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-
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387,376
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117,742
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648,932
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Other
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(1
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(1
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(1
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(13
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Total other expense (income)
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21,470
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566,531
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75,799
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(183
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Loss before provision for income taxes
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(305,905
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(899,346
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(580,743
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(555,478
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Provision for corporate income taxes
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-
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-
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Net loss
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$
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(305,905
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$
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(899,346
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$
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(580,743
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$
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(555,478
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Loss attributable to non-controlling interest
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7,255
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13,985
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Loss attributable to Brazil Minerals Inc.
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$
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(298,650
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$
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(899,346
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$
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(566,758
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$
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(555,478
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Net loss per share: Basic
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$
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(0.00
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$
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-
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$
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(0.00
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$
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(0.00
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Net loss per share: Diluted
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$
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(0.00
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$
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-
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$
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(0.00
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$
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(0.00
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic
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7,744,773,253
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715,477,197
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8,629,930,296
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446,146,181
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Diluted
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7,744,773,253
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715,477,197
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8,629,930,296
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446,146,181
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-2
BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016 |
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2015 |
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016 |
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015 |
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Net loss
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$
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(298,650
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$
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(899,346
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$
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(580,743
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$
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(555,478
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Foreign currency translation:
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Change in cumulative translation adjustment
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80,651
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18,417
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155,700
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(130,166
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Total comprehensive net loss
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$
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(217,999
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$
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(880,929
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$
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(425,043
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$
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(685,644
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Total comprehensive net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
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(19,133
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-
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17,184
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-
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Total comprehensive net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc.
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$
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(198,866
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$
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(880,929
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$
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(442,227
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$
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(685,644
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-3
BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015
(UNAUDITED)
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Loss for the period attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc.
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$
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(566,758
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$
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(555,478
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
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Non-controlling interest
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27,566
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-
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Stock based compensation and services
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57,568
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74,008
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Gain on change of derivative liability
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(158,410
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(748,505
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Amortization of debt discount
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133,088
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501,846
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Excess fair market value of common stock issued in satisfaction of related party liabilities
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38,784
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133,798
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Depreciation and amortization
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17,688
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19,425
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Change in assets and liabilities:
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Taxes recoverable
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-
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8,874
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Prepaid expenses
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-
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38,810
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Accounts receivable
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2,673
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(3,023
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Deposits and advances
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(1,226
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(35,172
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Inventory
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(12,832
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30,292
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Accrued expenses and accounts payable
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134,269
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121,622
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Accrued salary due to officer
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21,917
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-
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Net cash used in operating activities
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(305,673
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(413,503
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Acquisition of capital assets
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-
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(10,910
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Advances to related party
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-
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(27,690
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Net cash used in investing activities
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-
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(38,600
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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Advances from Chief Executive Officer
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35,623
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32,220
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Net proceeds from sale of common stock
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243,200
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97,500
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Payment of notes payable
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-
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(38,963
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Proceeds from convertible notes payable
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30,000
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552,780
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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308,823
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643,537
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
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(58,536
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(141,321
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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(55,386
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)
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50,113
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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64,364
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19,776
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$
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8,978
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$
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69,889
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
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Cash paid for interest
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Cash paid for income taxes
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Supplemental Non-Cash Investing and Financing Information
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Purchase of equipment with note and customer deposits
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$
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-
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$
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82,601
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Purchase of equipment offset by related party receivable
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$
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-
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$
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44,854
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Note issued in connection with RST acquisition
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$
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-
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$
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124,680
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Increase in non-controlling interest of RST
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$
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-
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$
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290,517
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Shares issued in connection with conversion of debt and accrued interest
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$
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154,391
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$
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685,756
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Value of stock options and beneficial conversion feature recorded with notes payable
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$
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(167,700
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)
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$
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132,566
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Discount on notes payable related to fair market value of derivative liability
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$
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-
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$
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203,780
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Accrual of Series B Dividends in APIC
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$
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54,900
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$
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-
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Recording of beneficial conversion feature
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$
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57,507
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$
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-
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Shares issued in connection with relief of related party payable
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$
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4,040
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$
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-
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Acquisition of truck with taxes receivable
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$
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50,100
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$
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-
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-4
BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and Description of Business
Brazil Minerals, Inc. ("BMIX" or the "Company") was incorporated as Flux Technologies, Corp. under the laws of the State of Nevada, U.S. on December 15, 2011. The Company, through subsidiaries, mines and sells diamonds, gold, sand and mortar. The Company, through subsidiaries, outright or jointly owns 11 mining concessions and 20 other mineral rights in Brazil, almost all for diamonds and gold. The Company, through subsidiaries, owns a large alluvial diamond and gold processing and recovery plant, a sand processing and mortar plant, and several pieces of earth-moving capital equipment used for mining as well as machines for sand processing and preparation of mortar.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its 99.99% owned subsidiary, BMIX Participações Ltda. ("BMIX Subsidiary"), owns 100% of Mineração Duas Barras Ltda. ("MDB").
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the BMIX Subsidiary acquired an initial 25% interest in RST Recursos Minerais Ltda. ("RST"), and during the first quarter of 2015, it acquired an additional 25% interest in RST, thus bringing its total ownership of RST to 50%. As of March 18, 2015, RST has been consolidated within the Company's financial statements.
On April 17, 2015, the BMIX Subsidiary incorporated Hercules Resources Corporation ("HRC"). On May 27, 2015, HRC formalized title to 99.99% of Hercules Brasil Comercio e Transportes Ltda. ("Hercules Brasil"). Thus, as of December 31, 2015, Hercules Brasil is a wholly owned subsidiary and has been consolidated within the Company's consolidated financial statements.
All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See subsequent events for discussion of an additional subsidiary formed subsequent to quarter end.
Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has limited working capital, has incurred losses in each of the past two years, and has not yet received material revenues from sales of products or services. These factors create substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company generating cash from its operations, the sale of its stock, and/or obtaining debt financing. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company funded operations through the receipt of proceeds from the sale of equity securities. Subsequent to June 30, 2016, the Company has received $44,500 in proceeds related to sales of equity securities and $26,000 in proceeds related to the sale of debt securities. Management's plan to fund its capital requirements and ongoing operations include an increase in cash received from sales of diamond and gold derived from mining new areas, and an increase in cash received from mortar and sand sales, all of which are expected to occur within the 2016 calendar year. Management's secondary plan to cover any shortfall is selling its equity securities and obtaining debt financing. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in these efforts.
F-5
BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consist of normal recurring adjustments. These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2015. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") of the United States of America and are presented in U.S. dollars.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company follows the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure. Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. The guidance also establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of our Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our Company's assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. The guidance establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1. Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2. Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3. Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company's derivative liabilities were considered a level 2 liability. See Note 4 for a discussion regarding the determination of the fair market value. The Company does not have any level 3 assets or liabilities.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, taxes recoverable, prepaid expenses, inventory, deposits and other assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred revenue and convertible notes payable. The carrying amount of these financial instruments approximates fair value due to either length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these consolidated financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents to the extent that the funds are not being held for investment purposes. The Company's bank accounts are deposited in FDIC insured institutions. Funds held in U.S. banks are insured up to $250,000 and funds held in Brazilian banks are insured up to 250,000 Brazilian Reais (translating into approximately $77,886 as of June 30, 2016).
Inventory
Inventory consists of rough diamonds, gold, ore stockpile, parts, supplies and related production costs and is stated at lower of cost or market. The amount of any write-down of inventories to net realizable value and all losses, are recognized in the period the write-down of loss occurs. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, all inventory consisted primarily of rough ore stockpile for diamonds. No value was placed on sand.
Value-Added Taxes Receivable
The Company records a receivable for value added taxes recoverable from Brazilian authorities on goods and services purchased by its Brazilian subsidiaries. The Company intends to recover the taxes through the acquisition of capital equipment from sellers who accept tax credits as payments. On April 20, 2016, the Company's taxes receivable decreased by $50,100 with the recovery of such amount being used in the acquisition of a Mercedes Benz truck, through a state-government program.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Major improvements and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life. At the time of retirement or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the statements of operations as other gain or loss, net.
The diamond and gold processing plant and other machinery are depreciated over an estimated useful life of 10 years; and computer and other office equipment over an estimated useful life of three (3) years. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, all property and equipment related to the diamond, sand and mortar processing plants and other production machinery except for approximately $1,300 in computer equipment. Accumulated depreciation as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, was $232,428 and $157,381, respectively.
Mineral Properties
Costs of exploration, carrying and retaining unproven mineral lease properties are expensed as incurred. Mineral property acquisition costs, including licenses and lease payments, are capitalized. Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to mineral properties in which it has an interest, these procedures do not guarantee the Company's rights. Such properties may be subject to prior agreements or transfers and title may be affected by undetected defects.
Impairment losses are recorded on mineral properties used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company did not recognize any impairment losses related to mineral properties held.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intangible Assets
For intangible assets purchased in a business combination, the estimated fair values of the assets received are used to establish their recorded values. For intangible assets acquired in a non-monetary exchange, the estimated fair values of the assets transferred (or the estimated fair values of the assets received, if more clearly evident) are used to establish their recorded values, unless the values of neither the assets received nor the assets transferred are determinable within reasonable limits, in which case the assets received are measured based on the carrying values of the assets transferred. Valuation techniques consistent with the market approach, income approach and/or cost approach are used to measure fair value. Intangible assets consist of mineral right agreements held by MDB and RST.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
For long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, the Company continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate carrying amounts of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When such events or changes in circumstances are present, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when products are fully delivered or services have been provided and collection is reasonably assured. Typically, the Company records revenues upon delivery of the products to the customer. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had deposits of $0 and $0, respectively, related to proceeds received for future diamond and gravel sales which have been recorded as customer deposits. See Note 4 and 6 for additional information related to these agreements.
Costs of Goods Sold
Included within costs of goods sold are the costs of cutting and polishing rough diamonds, and costs of production such as diesel fuel, labor, and transportation.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. ASC 718 requires companies to measure compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation at fair value at the grant date and recognize the expense over the employee's requisite service period. Under ASC 718, volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock or the expected volatility of the stock of similar companies. The expected life assumption is primarily based on historical exercise patterns and employee post-vesting termination behavior. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which was developed for use in estimating the fair value of options. Option-pricing models require the input of highly complex and subjective variables including the expected life of options granted and the expected volatility of our stock price over a period equal to or greater than the expected life of the options. Because changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimated value of our employee stock options, it is management's opinion that the Black-Scholes option-pricing model may not provide an accurate measure of the fair value of our employee stock options. Although the fair value of employee stock options is determined in accordance with ASC Topic 718 using an option-pricing model, that value may not be indicative of the fair value observed in a willing buyer/willing seller market transaction.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has adopted a stock plan to attract, retain and motivate its directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors. The Company's stock plan provides for the issuance of up to 15,000,000 common shares for employees, consultants, directors, and advisors.
Foreign Currency
The Company's foreign subsidiaries use a local currency as the functional currency. Resulting translation gains or losses are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Transaction gains or losses related to balances denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. Net foreign currency transaction losses included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations were negligible for all periods presented.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASC 740 requires a company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company's deferred tax assets had a full valuation allowance.
Under ASC 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company has identified the United States Federal tax returns as its "major" tax jurisdiction.
Basic Income (Loss) Per Share
The Company computes loss per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share, which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the statement of operations. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. As of June 30, 2016, the Company's potentially dilutive securities relate to common stock issuable in connection with convertible notes payable, options and warrants. Dilutive loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As of June 30, 2016, if all holders of preferred stock, convertible notes payable, options and warrants exercised their right to convert their securities to common stock, the common stock issuable would be in excess of the Company's authorized, but unissued shares of common stock.
Other Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, other than net income and including foreign currency translation adjustments.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires capitalized debt issuance costs to be classified as a reduction to the carrying value of debt rather than a deferred charge, as is currently required. This update will be effective for the Company for all annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and is required to be adopted retroactively for all periods presented, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this ASU with no impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements as the issuance costs were already accounted for as a reduction of the carrying value of the debt.
In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements Going Concern", which requires management to evaluate, at each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued and provide related disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 and interim periods thereafter. The guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. The amendments in this update simplify the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. These amendments may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Earlier application is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 840), to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments in this standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, for a public entity. Early adoption of the amendments in this standard is permitted for all entities and the Company must recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the effect this guidance will have on its financial statements and related disclosures.
We have reviewed other recent accounting pronouncements issued to the date of the issuance of these consolidated financial statements, and we do not believe any of these pronouncements will have a material impact on the Company.
NOTE 2 –ACQUISITIONS
RST Recursos Minerais Ltda
In June 2014, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase 25% of the equity of RST for cash payments of 250,000 Brazilian Reais and the issuance of shares of the Company's common stock valued at 100,000 Brazilian Reais. In connection with this agreement the Company issued 1,428,572 shares of common stock with a value of $43,868 and made cash payments of $107,858. At December 31, 2014, the investment was accounted for using the equity method. Effective March 18, 2015, the Company purchased an additional 25% of RST from a third party for R$400,000 or $124,680. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is to make monthly payments ranging from R$75,000 to R$100,000 beginning March 25, 2015. As of December 31, 2015, all required payments had been made. In December 2015, the 1,428,572 shares of common stock previously issued with a value of $43,868 were returned to the Company. The Company reversed the initial amount of the investment recorded upon return.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As a result of the additional 25% acquired, the Company owns 50% of RST and has consolidated the operations in the Company as of March 18, 2015. The remaining 50% ownership is held by Brazil Mining, Inc. ("BMI"), an entity controlled through management and stock ownership by the Company's Chief Executive Officer. On the date of consolidation, the Company determined the fair market value of RST to be $570,548. The fair market value was based upon the average price paid by the Company for the 50% ownership, including the relief of monies advanced to RST and increasing for the non-controlling interest which represents 50%. The Company allocated 100% of the fair market value to the mineral rights held by RST. Since the date of acquisition, the value of the Brazilian Reais has decreased significantly, thus, has the value of the Company's intangibles.
The purpose of the Company's acquisition of RST was due to the quality of its mineral assets, close proximity to the Company's MDB diamond and gold processing plant, and attractive acquisition price. Pro-forma financial statements have not been provided as the assets, liabilities and operations of RST are not significant. The Company expects the future expected cash flows to exceed the carrying value of the assets due to the close proximity to MDB's plant which is expected to shorten the exploration period as new plant and equipment do not need to be procured.
NOTE 3 – COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEMS
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of mining rights at MDB and RST and are not amortized as the mining rights are perpetual. The carrying value was $637,597 and $508,865 at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
As of
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As of
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June 30, 2016
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December 31, 2015
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Accounts payable and other accruals
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$
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426,396
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$
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354,467
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Deposits on purchases of common stock
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222,200
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-
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Accrued interest
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174,738
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116,870
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Total
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$
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823,334
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$
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471,337
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 – CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE
Convertible Notes Payable - Fixed Conversion Price
On January 7, 2014, the Company issued to a family trust a Senior Secured Convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $244,000 (the "Note") and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 488,000 shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share at an exercise price of $0.125 per share through December 26, 2018 (the "Warrants"). The Company received gross proceeds of $244,000 for the sale of such securities. The outstanding principal of the Note bears interest at the rate of 12% per annum. All principal on the Note was payable on September 30, 2015 (the "Maturity Date"), which as of the date of this filing is past due and in technical default. However, no demands for payment have been made. Interest was payable on September 30, 2014 and on the Maturity Date. The Note is convertible at the option of the holder into common stock of the Company at a conversion rate of one share for each $0.10 of principal and interest converted. A debt discount related to the value of the warrants in the amount of $10,252 was recorded and was being amortized over the life of the note. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, $0 and $1,025 of the discount was amortized to interest expense, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the discount was fully amortized.
In January 2015, the Company issued four convertible promissory notes totaling $200,000 in proceeds and options to purchase an aggregate of 40,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.005 per share for a period of three years. The convertible promissory notes incur interest at 10.0% and are due January 30, 2018. The convertible promissory notes are convertible at the option of the holder at a rate of $0.0024 per share. A debt discount related to the relative fair market value of the options in the amount of $22,423 and an implied beneficial conversion features of $22,423 were recorded, totaling $44,846 and are being amortized over the life of the notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, $7,474 and $13,703 of the discount was amortized to interest expense, respectively. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $23,669 and $31,143 of the discount remained, respectively. The notes have been reflected as a long-term liability on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
In January 2015, the Company purchased machinery and equipment from a third party making an initial deposit of $10,910 (R$35,000), issuing notes payable totaling $38,963 (R$125,000) payable in five equal monthly installments starting March 15, 2015 and $43,638 in customer deposits (R$140,000) in which are to be satisfied through gravel produced by MDB. The note payable was convertible into common stock of the Company at the market rate on the date of issuance and thus a beneficial conversion feature was not recorded. In June 2015, the Company cancelled this agreement returning the machinery and equipment and forfeiting amounts already paid to the seller.
In June 2015, the Company issued three convertible promissory notes and received an aggregate $100,000 in proceeds. The convertible promissory notes incur interest at 10.0% per annum and are due December 31, 2016. The convertible promissory notes are convertible at the option of the holder at a 40% discount to the average of the five lowest closing prices of the Company's common stock over the previous 20 days. In addition, the notes conversion rate has a ceiling of $0.03 and a floor of $0.000033. A debt discount related to the beneficial conversion feature of $87,720 was recorded and is being amortized over the life of the notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, $7,310 of the discount was amortized to interest expense. As of December 31, 2015, the discount was fully amortized to interest expense, and the notes were converted into 100 shares of Series B Preferred Stock; see Note 5.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Convertible Notes Payable - Variable Conversion Price
In May 2016, the Company issued a $31,500 convertible promissory note with a fixed floor and received an aggregate $30,000 in proceeds. The convertible promissory note bears interest at 8.0% per annum and is due May 12, 2017. After six months from issuance, the convertible promissory note is convertible at the option of the holder at a 45% discount to the lowest traded price of the Company's common stock over the previous 20 days. In addition, the note's conversion rate has a floor of $0.0001. A debt discount related to the beneficial conversion feature of $1,500 was recorded and is being amortized over the life of the note. The remaining beneficial conversion feature will be recorded upon the convertible promissory note becoming convertible.
At various times to fund operations, the Company issues convertible notes payable in which the conversion features are variable. In addition, some of these convertible notes payable have on issuance discounts and other fees withheld. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued convertible notes payable with principal amounts aggregating $31,500 in which proceeds of $30,000 were received. See the immediately preceding paragraph for additional disclosures. The convertible notes payable bear interest at rates ranging from 8% to 12% per annum with due dates ranging from March 2015 to September 2016. The convertible notes payable are convertible into common stock of the Company at discounts ranging from 40-50% of either the lowest, or the average of two or three lowest, closing prices or volume-weighted average prices in the 20 days before the conversion date. Due to the variable conversion price, the Company has recorded a derivative liability in connection with the convertible notes payable. The combination of the original issue discount ("OID"), fees paid and allocation to the derivative liabilities resulted in a full discount to the convertible notes payable. The discounts are being amortized over the term of the convertible notes payable.
Including the convertible notes payable discussed in the preceding paragraphs as of June 30, 2016, the Company has $619,462 in principal of notes payable with remaining discounts of $58,954. The convertible notes payable incur interest at rates ranging from 8.0% to 12.0% per annum with due dates ranging from currently due to May 2017. The convertible notes payable are convertible into common shares of the Company at discounts ranging from 35-50% of either the lowest, or the average of two or three of the lowest, closing prices or volume-weighted average prices from 5 to 20 days before the conversion date. Due to the variable conversion prices of these notes, the Company recorded derivative liabilities in connection with the convertible notes payable. The combination of the OID, fees paid and allocation to the derivative liabilities resulted in a full discount to the convertible notes payable. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, three of these notes with a total principal balance of $73,786 became convertible into shares of the Company's common stock. The Company determined the value of the beneficial conversion feature to be $57,507 and recorded a discount to the notes. The Company is amortizing the beneficial conversion feature over the remaining term of the notes using the straight line method as due to the short term it is immaterially different from the effective interest method. A derivative liability wasn't recorded in connection with these notes as there is a floor present. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, $97,912 and $479,809 of the discounts were amortized to interest expense, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company issued 2,591,934,401 and 911,596,774 shares of common stock upon conversion of $154,391 and $685,756, respectively, in convertible notes payable and accrued interest.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Convertible Customer Deposits
In July 2015, as discussed below in Note 6, the Company has previously provided customers with the option to convert their deposits of diamonds into common stock if the diamonds are not delivered on the scheduled timeline.
Derivative Liabilities
In connection with convertible notes payable the Company records derivative liabilities for the conversion feature. The derivative liabilities are valued on the date of issuance of the convertible note payable and revalued at each reporting period. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded derivative liabilities of $488,229 based upon the following Black-Scholes option pricing model average assumptions: an exercise price of $0.0015 to $0.0003, our stock price on the date of grant ($0.0033 to $0.0007), expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 218% to 313%, risk free interest rate of 0.12%, and an expected term of 0.50 years. Upon initial valuation, the derivative liability exceeded the face value of the convertible note payable of $230,825, a day one loss on derivative liability of $288,449 was recorded. No derivative liabilities were recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2016.
On June 30, 2016, the derivative liabilities were revalued at $122,935 resulting in a gain of $158,410 related to the change in fair market value of the derivative liabilities. The derivative liabilities were revalued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following average assumptions: an exercise price of $0.00005 to $0.00007, our stock price on the date of valuation ($0.0001), expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 360%, risk-free interest rate of 0.39%, and an expected term of 0.5 years.
Future Potential Dilution
Most of the Company's convertible notes payable contain adjustable conversion terms with significant discounts to market. As of June 30, 2016, the Company's convertible notes payable from holders indicating desire to convert into equity are convertible into an aggregate of approximately 2.5 billion shares of common stock. Due to the variable conversion prices on some of the Company's convertible notes, the number of common shares issuable is dependent upon the traded price of the Company's common stock. As of June 30, 2016, if all holders of convertible notes payable exercised their right to the common stock, the Company would have an obligation to issue shares of its common stock in excess of its authorized, but unissued shares of common stock. In August, 2016, the Company will amend its Articles of Incorporation to increase its authorized number of shares of common stock by 2.5 billion shares to twelve and half (12.5) billion shares.
NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Authorized and Amendments
On March 21, 2016, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of its common stock to ten (10) billion shares. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had seven (7) billion common shares authorized with a par value of $0.001 per share.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Series A Preferred Stock
On December 18, 2012, the Company filed with the Nevada Secretary of State a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Stock") to designate one share of a new series of preferred stock. The Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock provides that for so long as Series A Stock is issued and outstanding, the holders of Series A Stock shall vote together as a single class with the holders of the Company's Common Stock, with the holders of Series A Stock being entitled to 51% of the total votes on all such matters regardless of the actual number of shares of Series A Stock then outstanding, and the holders of Common Stock are entitled to their proportional share of the remaining 49% of the total votes based on their respective voting power.
Series B Preferred Stock
On August 26, 2015, the Company filed with the Nevada Secretary of State a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of par value $0.001 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Stock") to designate 1,000,000 shares of a new series of preferred stock. The Series B Stock has an original issue price of $1,000 per share. Cumulative dividends on such shares are payable annually (or upon conversion of such stock into Common Stock) in Common Stock at the rate of 10% per stated share value per annum. The holders of Series B Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters as one class with the holders of Common Stock, with the holders of Series B Stock being entitled to such number of votes as shall equal the number of whole and fractional shares of Common Stock into which such share is then convertible. At any time until December 31, 2016 each holder of Series B Stock may elect to convert all or a portion of the preference amount into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price which is a 40% discount to the average of the lowest 5 closing prices of the Common Stock in the 20 calendar day period before a notice of conversion is given, but the conversion price shall not be higher than $.03 nor lower than $.000033. On December 31, 2016, all outstanding shares of Series B Stock shall automatically convert into Common Stock at the applicable conversion price. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company accrued dividends of $54,900, recorded as interest expense which increased the dividends payable balance to $65,333 at June 30, 2016. See Note 8, Subsequent Events for information concerning an exchange of Series B Stock.
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company issued 273 shares of Series B Stock for $270,000 in cash proceeds. In addition, six shares of Series B Stock were issued to a placement agent.
As discussed in Note 4, during the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company issued 100 shares of Series B Stock in satisfaction of $100,000 in convertible notes payable. In connection with the exchange, the Company recorded other expense of $66,667 due to the Series B Stock having an estimated fair market value of $166,667 on the date of the exchange. The Company estimated the fair market value of the Series B Stock based upon the number of common shares it could be converted into.
See Note 6 for discussion related to the exchange of customer deposits received in connection with the delivery of diamonds for 668 shares of Series B Stock.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Series C Preferred Stock
On December 29, 2015, the Company filed with the Nevada Secretary of State a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series C Stock") to designate 1,000,000 shares of a new series of preferred stock. The Series C Stock has an original issue price of $1,000 per share. Cumulative dividends on such shares are payable annually (or upon conversion of such stock into Common Stock) in Common Stock at the rate of $0.04 per share per annum. The holders of Series C Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters as one class with the holders of Common Stock, with the holders of Series C Stock being entitled to such number of votes as shall equal the number of whole and fractional shares of Common Stock into which such share is then convertible. At any time until December 31, 2016 each holder of Series C Stock may elect to convert all or a portion of the preference amount into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price which is the lower of $0.00008 or the volume weighted average price of the Company's Common Stock for the 90 trading days before a notice of conversion with a floor of $0.00004. On December 31, 2016, all outstanding shares of Series C Stock shall automatically convert into Common Stock at the applicable conversion price.
On December 29, 2015, the Company issued 200,000 shares of Series C Stock in exchange for 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock in which had been previously sold for $80,000 in proceeds. In connection with the exchange, the Company recorded other expense of $170,000 due to the Series C Stock having an estimated fair market value of $250,000 on the date of the exchange. The Company estimated the fair market value of the Series C Stock based upon the number of common shares it could be converted into. See Note 8, Subsequent Events for information concerning an exchange of Series C Stock.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Transactions
During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company issued 350,000,000 shares of common stock for cash proceeds of $21,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company issued 418,242,912 shares of common stock to its CEO in satisfaction of $4,040 in amounts payable. The difference between the fair market value of the shares issued and the liability was recorded as additional interest expense. The shares were valued based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date the service was complete. In addition, the Company has agreed to issue additional shares of common stock if the effective price of a future common stock transaction decreases.
See Note 4 for discussion of additional common stock issuances.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Transactions
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued 7,409,184 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $24,808 to consultants in lieu of cash payments. The shares were valued based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date the service was complete.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued 45,030,163 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $42,915 to its chief executive officer in satisfaction of amounts payable. The shares were valued based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date the service was complete.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company issued 150,897,436 shares of common stock for cash proceeds of $97,500.
Common Stock Options
In January 2015, options to purchase 400,000,000 shares of common stock were issued in connection with $200,000 in convertible notes payable. See Note 4 for additional information. The options expire on January 30, 2018 and have an exercise price of $0.005 per share. The fair value of the options was $79,111, of which $22,423 was allocated to the options based upon the relative fair market value. The options were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: our stock price on date of grant ($0.0024), expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 176.16%, risk-free interest rate of 1.70%, and an expected term of 3.00 years.
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company granted options to purchase an aggregate of 12,922,854 shares of common stock to non-management directors. The options were valued at $39,200 in total. The options were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following average assumptions: our stock price on date of grant ($0.0018), expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 176%, risk-free interest rate of 1.70%, and an expected term of 5.00 years.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company granted options to purchase an aggregate of 313,340,000 shares of common stock to non-management directors. The options were valued at $25,000 in total. The options were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following average assumptions: our stock price on date of grant ($0.0001), expected dividend yield of 0%, historical volatility of 113%, risk-free interest rate of 1.13%, and an expected term of 5.00 years.
See Note 6 discussion regarding options issued in connection with future diamond sales.
Common Stock Warrants
In June 2015, in connection with a common stock raise, the Company issued a total of 31,153, 846 warrants that expire on August 31, 2017 and have an exercise price of $0.001 per share. The value of the warrants were approximately $30,000 based upon Black-Scholes option pricing model. No entry was required as the warrants were issued in connection with raising capital and thus would have offset any proceeds received.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
The Company leases offices in Pasadena, California, U.S., and in the municipality of Olhos D'Agua, Brazil. Such costs are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.
Mine Option
On July 30, 2013, the BMIX Subsidiary acquired for zero cost an option to develop and own up 75% of a vanadium, titanium, and iron property in the state of Piauí in Brazil in exchange for the performance over a period of time of certain defined geological research steps, as well as the payment, over a period of time, of 875,000 Brazilian reais in cash ($272,603 as of June 30, 2016) and the equivalent of 125,000 Brazilian reais in common stock ($38,943 as of June 30, 2016). To date the option has not been exercised.
Diamond Delivery Agreements
On March 4, 2014, we received proceeds of $500,000 from a sale of polished and GIA graded diamonds pursuant to an agreement with two buyers that agreed to receive these diamonds over a period of one year. One of the buyers has expertise and a long and successful history of investments in natural resources. As part of this transaction, we pledged with a third party collateral agent an aggregate of 11,000,000 shares of our common stock, valued at approximately $990,000 at the time the transaction was consummated, in order to secure the delivery of the diamonds. The number of shares pledged is subject to periodic adjustment as diamonds are delivered and as the market price of our common stock may change. We also issued to the buyers two-year options to purchase an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price (subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events) of $0.12 per share, a premium of 33% above the stock price when the transaction was consummated. These options initially expired on March 4, 2016 and have an exercise price of $0.12, which was reduced to $0.08 per share in October 2014 and the expiration date extended to March 4, 2018. The fair value of the options was $93,280 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: our stock price on date of grant ($0.09), expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 77.56%, risk-free interest rate of 0.78%, and an expected term of 2 years. In July 2015, the Company extended these agreements until December 31, 2016. Under the new agreements, quarterly the Company is required to deliver diamonds with $15,000 in aggregate Rappaport value. If the diamonds are not delivered, then the customer has the option of converting the required value at 50% of market. Due to the variable conversion price, the Company is recording a derivative liability upon each tranche becoming convertible. As of September 30, 2015, total amounts convertible into common stock were $35,158. In addition, the collateral shares for this contract were increased to 465,293,570. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company did not deliver any of the diamonds. See Note 8, Subsequent Events for discussion regarding agreements for exchange of the Series B Stock.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On April 30, 2014, the Company entered into Subscription Agreements with four investors (the "Buyers"), pursuant to which the Buyers agreed to pay to the Company an aggregate of $500,000 and the Company agreed to deliver to the Buyers from time to time on or before December 31, 2015, polished and GIA-graded diamonds of at least 0.4 carats having a certain aggregate Rappaport value. The Company agreed to pledge with third party collateral agents for the Buyers an aggregate of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, valued at approximately $800,000 at the time the transaction was consummated, in order to secure the delivery of the diamonds. The number of shares pledged is subject to periodic adjustment as diamonds are delivered and as the market price of the Company's stock may change. As of December 31, 2014, the required reserve was 123,076,923 shares of common stock. On the date of the agreement, the Company reserved for the Buyers or their designees, an aggregate of 3,750,000 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Shares") and two year options to purchase an aggregate of 1,875,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.12 per share, payable in cash to the Company (the "Options"). The fair value of the options was $57,662 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: our stock price on date of grant ($0.09), expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 77.56%, risk-free interest rate of 0.11%, and an expected term of 2 years. The common stock issued was valued at $348,750 based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock. Since the agreement contained various elements, the Company allocated the $47,544 to the options, $287,552 to the shares issued and $164,904 to deferred revenue based upon the relative fair market value. In July 2015, the Company extended these agreements until December 31, 2016. Under the new agreements, quarterly the Company is required to deliver diamonds with aggregate Rappaport values ranging from $10,000 to $20,000. If the diamonds are not delivered, then the customer has the option of converting the required value at 50% of market. Due to the variable conversion price, the Company is recording a derivative liability upon each tranche becoming convertible. As of September 30, 2015, total amounts convertible into common stock were $40,000. A total of 200,000,000 in collateral shares were issued for this contract. There were no deliveries under this contract during the year ended December 31, 2015. See Note 8, Subsequent Events for discussion regarding agreements for exchange of the Series B Stock.
On December 30, 2015, the diamond agreements described were exchanged for 668 shares of Series B Stock. Under the terms of the agreement, all obligations under the agreement to deliver diamonds and other guarantees were removed, including the derivative liability. On the date of the exchange the Company determined that the value of the Series B Stock was $1,113,333 based upon the number of common shares the Series B Stock is convertible into. The agreement relieved $543,630 in customer deposits, $182,300 in derivative liabilities less a remaining discount of $68,057, a total relief of $657,873. The Company recorded the excess value of the Series B Stock issued of $455,460 as a loss on extinguishment.
NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Brazil Mining, Inc.
Previously the Company had amounts due from Brazil Mining, Inc. ("BMI"), a related party through common management. The loans did not incur interest and was due on demand. During the year ended December 31, 2015, BMI transferred equipment with a carrying value of $44,854 to the Company as a partial offset to the amounts due. During December 2015, in satisfaction of the remaining receivable, BMI transferred the rights to two mineral right properties. At the time of the transfer, the Company's subsidiary RST retained a 50% ownership in these rights, thus, the value of the two mineral rights transferred is included within consolidation of RST. Thus, the Company recorded other expense of $93,580 during the year ended December 31, 2015 as the assets had already been reflected at their fair market value on the Company's financial statements. The Company agreed to the transaction to ensure there were no potential violations of the Sarbanes Oxley Act as the Company's CEO also controls BMI though management and stock holdings.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Chief Executive Officer
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, amounts payable to the Chief Executive Officer for accrued salaries, retirement contributions, and advances made included within related party payable were $213,714 and $160,214, respectively. During 2015, $25,000 of the balance was converted into shares of the Company's common stock at a 50% discount to market. In addition, the agreement included a true up provision which requires the Company to issue additional shares of common stock after conversion or true up at the lowest effective common stock transaction for a period of up to 250 trading days. See common stock issuances above for disclosure of amounts converted and shares issued.
The following is a roll forward of amounts due to the Chief Executive Officer for the six months ended June 30, 2016:
NOTE 8 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with FASB ASC 855-10 Subsequent Events, the Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to June 30, 2016 to the date these consolidated financial statements were issued, and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these consolidated financial statements, except as noted below.
The Company issued 907,979,691 shares of common stock in connection with conversions of convertible notes payable.
The Company received $10,000 for sales of its common stock, $34,500 for sales of its Series B Stock, and $26,000 for sales of convertible notes with a fixed floor.
Pursuant to agreements with the holders, 309 shares of Series B Stock and the entirety of Series C Stock (200,000 shares) were exchanged by the holders for common shares and options of Jupiter Gold Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company incorporated after the end of the second quarter of 2016.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Report.
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements for Brazil Minerals, Inc. reflect current expectations, as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward- looking statements as a result of various factors. Factors that could cause future results to materially differ from the recent results or those projected in forward-looking statements include: unprofitable efforts resulting not only from the failure to discover mineral deposits but also from finding mineral deposits that, though present, are insufficient in quantity and quality to return a profit from production; market fluctuations; government regulations, including regulations relating to royalties, allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals, and environmental protection; competition; the loss of services of key personnel; unusual or infrequent weather phenomena, sabotage, government or other interference in the maintenance or provision of infrastructure as well as general economic conditions.
General or Recent Developments
Description of Business
Brazil Minerals, Inc. ("Brazil Minerals", the "Company", "we", "us", or "our"), together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of acquiring controlling positions or significant positions with oversight roles in companies in Brazil in the minerals area or in industries related to minerals. We consolidate the results of our controlled subsidiaries in this Annual Report.
Our progress has been steady, and can be measured in at least two quantifiable ways. First, in terms of mineral assets, in early 2013, our initial year of operations under the current business model and management team, we had 3 mineral rights. As of June 30, 2016, we had 30 mineral rights, and as of the filing of this report we had 38 mineral rights. These include:
a) | 10 mineral rights that are mining concessions, the highest level of mineral right in Brazil ("Concessão de Lavra"); |
b) | 8 mineral rights that have status just below mining concession ("Requerimento de Lavra"), which allows us to apply for both an upgrade to mining concession and to conduct limited commercial mining; |
c) | 8 mineral rights in the research permit phase ("Autorização de Resquisa"); and |
d) | 12 mineral rights in the phase of application for research permit ("Requerimento de Pesquisa"). |
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Please refer to the table below for details on each of these mineral rights.
DNPM Mineral Right Number
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Mineral Right Status
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Location
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Subsidiary
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Area of Mineral Right (in acres)
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Minerals Currently Requested in Mineral Right Document
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806.569/1977
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Mining Concession ("MC")
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Jequitinhonha River Valley, state of Minas Gerais state, Brazil ("JRV")
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MDB
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422
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diamond, gold, sand
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830.797/1982
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MC
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JRV
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RST
|
102
|
diamond, gold
|
830.062/1980
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MC
|
JRV
|
RST
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1,177
|
diamond, gold
|
817.734/1968
|
MC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
5,202
|
diamond, gold
|
807.497/1968
|
MC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
1,178
|
diamond, gold
|
003.048/1956
|
MC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
905
|
diamond, gold
|
003.047/1956
|
MC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
1,343
|
diamond, gold
|
003.046/1956
|
MC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
1,039
|
diamond, gold
|
003.045/1956
|
MC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
1,295
|
diamond, gold
|
003.044/1956
|
MC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
678
|
diamond, gold
|
830.749/1981
|
Application for Mining Concession ("AMC")
|
JRV
|
RST
|
591
|
diamond, gold
|
830.746/1981
|
AMC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
55
|
diamond, gold
|
830.921/1980
|
AMC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
276
|
diamond, gold
|
830.919/1980
|
AMC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
318
|
diamond
|
804.492/1977
|
AMC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
986
|
diamond, gold
|
802.267/1977
|
AMC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
1,310
|
diamond, gold
|
831.742/1987
|
AMC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
294
|
diamond
|
830.998/1984
|
AMC
|
JRV
|
RST
|
730
|
diamond
|
880.239/2009
|
Research Permit ("RP")
|
Apuí, state of Amazonas state, Brazil
|
BMIXP
|
24,708
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gold
|
831.380/2014
|
RP
|
JRV
|
BMIXP
|
1,375
|
diamond, gold, gravel, sand
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831.398/2014
|
RP
|
JRV
|
BMIXP
|
994
|
diamond, gold, gravel, sand
|
832.052/2006
|
RP
|
JRV
|
MDB
|
982
|
diamond, gold
|
830.899/2013
|
RP
|
JRV
|
RST
|
1,443
|
diamond, gold
|
830.898/2013
|
RP
|
JRV
|
RST
|
671
|
diamond, gold
|
833.685/2006
|
RP
|
JRV
|
RST
|
130
|
diamond, gold
|
832.108/2005
|
RP
|
JRV
|
RST
|
657
|
diamond, gold
|
832.059/2014
|
Application for Research Permit ("ARP")
|
JRV
|
BMIXP
|
1,152
|
diamond, gold, gravel, sand
|
832.060/2014
|
ARP
|
JRV
|
BMIXP
|
1,052
|
diamond, gold, gravel, sand
|
832.043/2007
|
ARP
|
JRV
|
BMIXP
|
19
|
diamond
|
833.938/2006
|
ARP
|
JRV
|
BMIXP
|
1,236
|
diamond, gold
|
860.807/2016
|
ARP
|
Crixás, state of Goiás, Brazil
|
MJ*
|
4,925
|
gold
|
831.883/2016
|
ARP
|
Paracatu, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
|
MJ
|
795
|
gold
|
831.942/2016
|
ARP
|
Itabira region, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
|
MJ
|
4,069
|
gold
|
880.133/2016
|
ARP
|
Apuí, state of Amazonas, Brazil
|
MJ
|
23,043
|
gold
|
880.134/2016
|
ARP
|
Apuí, state of Amazonas, Brazil
|
MJ
|
23,207
|
gold
|
880.135/2016
|
ARP
|
Apuí, state of Amazonas, Brazil
|
MJ
|
23,080
|
gold
|
831.665/2016**
|
ARP
|
Diamantina region, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
|
MJ
|
358
|
manganese
|
831.642/2016**
|
ARP
|
Diamantina region, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
|
MJ*
|
4,612
|
manganese
|
* | MJ stands for Mineração Jupiter, Ltda, a subsidiary; all of the MJ's mineral rights were obtained after June 30, 2016. |
** | These two mineral rights for manganese will be transferred to BMIXP or to a new subsidiary, to be created and focused on manganese. |
The second manner in which we expanded as a company from 2013 to now is in the product mix output from our Brazilian subsidiaries. In 2013 we produced and sold rough diamonds and gold. In 2014 we added polished diamonds. In 2015 we added sand and mortar, a product made from our sand.
From 2013 to today, we have been taking shape as a holding company owner of different subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2016, we own the following stakes:
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(1) 100% of BMIX Participações Ltda. ("BMIXP"). BMIXP owns the mineral right for a large area (24,708 acres) located in the state of Amazonas, in the Amazon region of Brazil, with a known presence of gold.
(2) 100% of Mineração Duas Barras Ltda. ("MDB"). MDB holds title to two mineral rights, including a mining concession for diamonds, gold and sand. It also owns and operates the largest alluvial processing plant for diamonds and gold in Latin America and has a Brazilian permit to export its diamond production.
(3) 50% of RST Recursos Minerais Ltda. ("RST"). RST holds title to storied mineral rights for diamonds and gold along a premier area in the Jequitinhonha River valley, a well-known area for diamonds and gold for over two centuries. Many of the RST areas are located near MDB's plant.
(4) 100% of Hercules Brasil Ltda. ("HBR"). HBR owns an operating mortar manufacturing plant and markets a line of three mortar products for sale to the local construction market under the brand name "Hercules".
Events in the Second Quarter of 2016
1)
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Our New Mining Area and Important Enhancements to Gold and Diamond Recovery Processes
|
On April 19, 2016, our subsidiary RST obtained from the mining department the permit called "Guia de Utilização" to begin mining the mineral rights area 802.267/1977 ("New Mining Area"), as described in the table above. In July, 2015, RST had already obtained the equally needed permit from the environmental regulatory agency. RST is currently preparing further documentation to elevate this mineral right to a mining concession.
After April 19, 2016, and for approximately two months, open surface excavation was carried out in the New Mining Area and, from depths between 40 to 50 feet, auri-diamondiferous gravel was and transported for processing in MDB's large recovery plant.
During this initial excavation, we uncovered alluvial gold at much earlier depths than the targeted gravel layer, which was unexpected. Such widely scattered deposits are of the alluvium type and most likely from the Quarternary geological age. The alluvium material containing gold varies according to specific locale but is mostly made of sand, silt, and clay and as such does not run properly in MDB's large recovery plant. The plant was built to process diamondiferous gravel and not auriferous sands.
A conclusion reached after careful study by our mining engineer and several expert consultants, is that to optimize revenue and lower costs, extractions for gold and diamonds, performed jointly to date, are best if dissociated. If we had proceeded with the previously planned methodology, gold would be inadvertently discarded from earlier layers, or contaminated as any oil or lubricant droplets (from the excavator, trucks, or bulldozer) reaching the desired alluvium makes extraction of gold from such material nearly impossible.
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For our deposits of alluvial gold, after deliberate analysis of available technologies, we plan to use centrifugal separators, a well-accepted and chemical-free methodology. Centrifugation offers several potential advantages, such as: 1) it is known to provide extraction yields above 90% ; 2) it captures fine gold in almost twice the particulate size range as spiral concentrators (the technology used in the plant); 3) it significantly reduces the operational cost of diesel and labor; 4) it substantially diminishes or virtually eliminates transportation costs if placed near the excavation site; and 5) it permits project scalability, such that additional centrifuges may be added to work in parallel.
In particular, centrifugation will allow us to extract gold from a type of material that it did not plan to process. Our recovery plant was built to optimize diamond production, not gold recovery. In particular, the plant's "gold-recovery circuit" is fed only such material washed off from gravel that is processed in its "diamond-recovery circuit". Its gold extraction occurs via spiral concentrators followed by a shaking table. Based on published studies, we estimate that the yield in this "gold-recovery circuit" is only approximately 40% as compared to a yield of approximately 90% expected from centrifuges.
With centrifugation, once implemented in a mechanized way within the next several weeks, we believe that the operational cost will be sufficiently attractive to permit extensive processing. We also believe, that most of our mineral areas along the Jequitinhonha River Valley will be found to have auriferous sands to varying degrees and thus will be targets for this type of modular extraction.
For optimization of diamond production, we believe that the best method is pre-processing of gravel in situ with a "mini-plant" followed by transportation of only "concentrated" material to MDB's large recovery plant. We intend to build our own mini-plant as soon as feasible. Diamond extraction using a mini-plant has several potential advantages. The first is portability, as the mini-plant is deployable next to an excavation, and movable to a new location within days. Its output is a "concentrate" of high-potential material for diamonds, and only this "concentrate" is transported to the large plant, with substantial reduction in the costs of truck rentals, diesel, and labor. The final step, processed in a secure facility in the main plant, is the passage of the "concentrate" through the hands-off flow-sort diffraction recovery separator for identification of diamonds.
2)
|
Receipt of Brand New Mercedes Benz Truck in Exchange for Tax Credits
|
In early May 2016, we drove our newly acquired Mercedes Benz Accelo 1016/44 truck from its factory in Juiz de Fora, state of Minas Gerais. This truck was paid by use of tax credits, in a cashless transaction. Every time that we purchase diesel for mining operations, we earn tax credits that can be redeemed, under a state-sponsored program, for capital equipment built in the state of Minas Gerais.
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Events After the End of the Second Quarter of 2016
1)
|
First Royalty Deal Signed
|
After the end of the second quarter of 2016, we signed an agreement with a Brazilian group to explore and process material for diamonds and gold in one of our mining concessions. This group has installed its own mini-plant and will begin to process material during the third quarter of 2016; all of their work is performed under our supervision. Under this contract, we have essentially no costs, and in return will receive 25% of the gross production of gold and diamonds.
This contract is our first royalty agreement. The royalty business model is an established way to monetize, for little to no cost, high quality mineral assets. Over time, we plan to expand the number of such agreements to monetize the large number of mining concessions and other mineral rights areas that we have.
2)
|
Successful Recovery of Alluvial Gold by Centrifugation
|
After the end of the second quarter of 2016, we rented two centrifuges and processed various alluvial materials in them. Every material processed yielded gold, albeit at very different concentrations depending on the location from where the sample came. Gold collected from centrifugation was made into 96% purity bars and sold to local buyers.
Unlike when recovery is performed in the large plant, the cost of diesel was small and would likely be less than 5% of operating costs of a centrifuge-based recovery system. We already have piles of material with varying degrees of gold content to process with this method over time. Our plan is to obtain a mechanized "gold retrieval unit" during the third quarter of 2016.
3)
|
Formation of Mineral-Specific Subsidiaries
|
After the end of the second quarter of 2016, we observed that for both management focus and easier capital acquisition, mineral-specific subsidiaries would provide value to us. We have incorporated our first mineral-specific subsidiary: Jupiter Gold Corporation, which is focused on gold projects.
Such strategy will accommodate specific investor demand, and allow each subsidiary to raise its own capital, instead of diluting our shareholders. We will maintain an ongoing ownership stake in each subsidiary. We intend to receive contractual cash flows from each subsidiary for oversight and administration. Furthermore, to expand its royalty platform, we intend that each subsidiary provide ongoing royalty payments to us on revenue-generation from projects.
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Results of Operations
Quarter Ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2015
In the quarter ended June 30, 2016, we had revenues of $1,513 as compared to revenues of $28,780 in the quarter ended June 30, 2015, a decline of 94.7%. This result is due to the fact that the Company was focused testing a new mining area in 2016 and not commercially mining it or any other areas. Furthermore, all employees from sand and mortar operations, as well as additional laborers, were being utilized in the testing of the new mining area, which involved excavation, transportation, and operation of the recovery plant simultaneously.
Our consolidated cost of goods sold in the second quarter of 2016 was $24,123, consisting entirely of production expenses as compared to our consolidated cost of goods sold in the second quarter of 2015 of $97,012. These costs included labor, diesel, and machine rentals. Certain expenses were fixed or unavoidable in 2016 even though we had considerably less revenue in 2016.
Our gross loss in the second quarter of 2016 was $22,610, as compared to our gross loss of $68,232 in the second quarter of 2015, a decline of 66.9%. This result was primarily due a decline in revenues for the reason detailed above.
We had an aggregate of $261,825 in operating expenses in the second quarter of 2016, as compared to an aggregate of $264,583 in operating expenses in the second quarter of 2015, a decrease of 1.0%. This decrease was mostly due to lower professional fees, which more than offset increases in general and administrative expenses, compensation and related costs and stock-based compensation.
In the second quarter of 2016, we had total other expenses of $21,470 as compared to $566,531 in total other expenses in the second quarter of 2015. This change was mostly due to a gain on derivative liabilities in the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and no amortization of debt discount and other fees, which more than compensated for higher interest on promissory notes in the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
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In the second quarter of 2016, we experienced a net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. of $298,650, as compared to a net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. of $899,346 in the second quarter of 2015. This result was mostly due to the much lower total other expense which more than compensated for lower revenues in the second quarter of 2016. On a per share basis (both basic and diluted), in both the second quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2015 we had net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. of $0.00. The lower net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. in the second quarter of 2016 was due to smaller loss from operations and smaller other expenses, which more than compensated for lower revenues.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
In the six months ended June 30, 2016, we had revenues of $4,069 as compared to revenues of $40,186 in the quarter ended June 30, 2015, a decline of 89.9%. This result is due to the fact that the Company was waiting for the necessary permitting and later testing of a new mining area in 2016 and not commercially mining it or other areas, since we do not have the necessary equipment or personnel to mine more than one area at a time. Furthermore, all employees from sand and mortar operations, as well as additional laborers, were being utilized in the testing of the new mining area, which involved excavation, transportation, and operation of the recovery plant simultaneously.
Our consolidated cost of goods sold in the first six months of 2016 was $64,832, consisting entirely of production expenses as compared to our consolidated cost of goods sold in the first six months of 2015 of $137,026. These costs included labor, diesel and machine rentals.
Our gross loss in the first six months of 2016 was $60,763, as compared to our gross loss of $96,840 in the first six months of 2015, a decline of 66.9%. This result was primarily due a decline in cost of goods sold, for the reason detailed above.
We had an aggregate of $444,181 in operating expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to an aggregate of $458,821 in operating expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2015, a decrease of 3.2%. This decrease was mostly due to lower professional fees, which more than offset increases in general and administrative expenses, compensation and related costs and stock-based compensation.
In the six months ended June 30, 2016, we had total other expenses of $275,799 as compared to $(183) in total other expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2015. This change was mostly due to a gain on derivative liabilities in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and no amortization of debt discount and other fees, which more than compensated for higher interest on promissory notes in 2016.
In the six months ended June 30, 2016 we experienced a net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. of $566,758, as compared to a net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. of $555,478 in the six months ended June 30, 2015. This result was mostly due to the lower total other expenses which more than offset lower revenues in 2016. On a per share basis (both basic and diluted), in both the six months ended June 30, 2016 and the six months ended June 30, 2015 we had net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. of $0.00. The higher net loss attributable to Brazil Minerals, Inc. for the first six months of 2016 was primarily due to higher total other expenses, in particular smaller gain on derivative liabilities as compared to the first six months of 2015.
Net cash used in operating activities was $305,673 in the first six months of 2016, as compared to $413,503 in the first six months of 2015, primarily because of Net cash used in investing activities was $0 in the first six months of 2016, as compared to $38,600 in the first six months of 2015. Net cash provided by financing activities was $308,823 in the first six months of 2016, as compared to $643,537 in the first six months of 2015.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2016, we had total current assets of $168,328 compared to total current liabilities of $1,548,160 for a current ratio of 0.11 to 1 and a working capital deficit of ($1,379,832). By comparison, on December 31, 2015, we had total current assets of $262,429 compared to current liabilities of $1,404,594 for a current ratio of 0.19 to 1 and a working capital deficit of ($1,142,165).
In 2016 our principal sources of liquidity were the issuance of equity and debt securities. In 2015, our principal source of liquidity had been issuances of debt securities.
During the first quarter of 2016, we received an aggregate of $118,000 in gross proceeds from the sale of common stock in various transactions, none greater than $30,000 in size.
During the second quarter of 2016, we received $41,200 and $29,500 from sales of common stock in distinct and separate transactions or groups of transactions, and $30,000 from the sale of a convertible note with a fixed floor.
After the end of the second quarter of 2016, and until August 15, 2016, we received $10,000 from sales of our common stock, $34,500 from sales of our Series B Preferred Stock, and $26,000 from sales of convertible notes with a fixed floor.
We believe that funds generated from sales of gold retrieved from our mining concession using "gold recovery units," sales of diamond and gold to be obtained from a royalty agreement with a third-party that began mining in one of our areas after June 30, 2016, and sales of mortar and sand will, when combined, generate enough revenues to make us cash flow positive, although no assurance of this can be given. In the meantime, we will rely on financing from the issuance of equity and/or debt, the availability of which on terms satisfactory to us is not assured.
The Company has no plans for any significant acquisitions in 2016 or in the foreseeable future that would require cash payments to be made by the Company while it is not cash flow positive.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, loans to a related party, accrued expenses, and an amount due to a director. The carrying amount of these financial instruments approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in our financial statements. If our estimate of the fair value is incorrect at March 31, 2014, it could negatively affect our financial position and liquidity and could result in our having understated our net loss.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the financial statements. We have reviewed all recent accounting pronouncements issued to the date of the issuance of these financial statements, and we do not believe any of these pronouncements will have a material impact on us.
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Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the second quarter of 2016, we received $41,200 and $29,500 from sale of common stock in separate transactions. The equity purchasers and amounts sold were as follows. We sold a total of $13,000 in restricted common stock to Kenneth Kincaid in April and May of 2016. We sold $9,200 in restricted common stock to Craig Kincaid in April and May of 2016. We sold $7,000 in restricted common stock to Carl Suter in April of 2016. We sold $7,000 in restricted common stock to a trust affiliated with John Helvin in April of 2016. We sold $7,000 in restricted common stock to a trust affiliated with Michael Nazari in April of 2016. We sold $29,500 in restricted common stock to Lloyd McAdams in April of 2016. All of the above shares were issued in accordance with exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act by virtue of being offered without employing any means of general solicitation and issued to purchasers which represented to the Company that they are accredited investors and that they were acquiring the shares for investment and could bear the economic risk of the investment. All proceeds of the above described transactions were for use in the normal course of business of the Company.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Pursuant to Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K (§ 229.305(e)), the Company is not required to provide the information required by this Item as it is a "smaller reporting company," as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the design, operation, and effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as of June 30, 2016. On the basis of that evaluation, management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure were effective.
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(b) Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Our internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance to management and to our Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on his evaluation under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, he concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June30, 2016.
(c) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company added a full-time internal resource in Brazil to supplement and support outside accounting personnel it uses.
(d) Limitations of the Effectiveness of Internal Controls
The effectiveness of the Company's system of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting is subject to certain limitations, including the exercise of judgment in designing, implementing and evaluating the control system, the assumptions used in identifying the likelihood of future events, and the inability to eliminate fraud and misconduct completely. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will detect all errors or fraud. However, the Company's control systems have been designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and the Company's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting are effective at the reasonable assurance level.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. EXHIBITS
(a)Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned there unto duly authorized.
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BRAZIL MINERALS, INC.
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Date: August 22, 2016
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Marc Fogassa
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Chief Executive Officer
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