DYNARESOURCE INC - Annual Report: 2016 (Form 10-K)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

 

 

[ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2016

 

OR

 

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

 

From the transition period ___________ to ____________.

 

Commission File Number: 000-30371

 

DYNARESOURCE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware	94-1589426
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

222 W Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 744 East Tower, Irving, Texas 75039

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

  Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 868-9066

 

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

 

None

 

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

 

Common Stock; $0.01 Par Value

(Title of Class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (p. 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.

 

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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:

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):

 

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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity, par value $0.01 per share, held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed fiscal year end, December 31, 2016, was $28,552,410 based on the closing price of $1.75 per share as reported on the OTCQB.  For purposes of this computation, all officers, directors, subsidiaries, and 10% beneficial owners of the registrant are deemed to be affiliates.  Such determination should not be deemed an admission that such officers, directors or 10% beneficial owners are, in fact, affiliates of the registrant.

There were 16,722,825 shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock (only 1 class) as of the latest practicable date (April 18, 2017).

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Listed below are documents incorporated herein by reference.

None.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I
ITEM 1.	BUSINESS	4
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	7
ITEM 1B.	UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS	14
ITEM 2.	PROPERTIES	15
ITEM 3.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	27
ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	29
PART II
ITEM 5.	MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES	30
ITEM 6.	SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA	30
ITEM 7.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION	31
ITEM 7A.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	44
ITEM 8.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA	44
ITEM 9.	CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE	66
ITEM 9.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	66
ITEM 9B.	OTHER INFORMATION	66
PART III
ITEM 10.	DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE	67
ITEM 11.	EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	71
ITEM 12.	SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS	72
ITEM 13.	CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE	74
ITEM 14.	PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES	74
PART IV
ITEM 15.	EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES	75
	SIGNATURES	76
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 31.1	CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT, AS ENACTED BY SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 31.2	CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT, AS ENACTED BY SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.1	CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PURSUANT TO 18 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1350, AS ENACTED BY SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This annual report on Form 10-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which we refer to in this annual report as the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to in this annual report as the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact but rather reflect our current expectations, estimates and predictions about future results and events. These statements may use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project” and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management. When we make forward-looking statements, we are basing them on our management’s beliefs and assumptions, using information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to, risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed in this annual report. Factors that can cause or contribute to these differences include those described under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operation.”

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Any forward-looking statement you read in this annual report reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or individuals acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this annual report. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its views or expectations. The Company can give no assurances that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct.

CAUTIONARY NOTE TO UNITED STATES INVESTORS—INFORMATION CONCERNING PREPARATION OF RESOURCE AND RESERVE ESTIMATES

The Company is an “OTC Reporting Issuer” as that term is defined in BC Multilateral Instrument 51-105, Issuers Quoted in the U.S. Over-the-Counter Markets, promulgated by the British Columbia Securities Commission.

In Canada, an issuer is required to provide technical information with respect to mineralization, including reserves and resources, if any, on its mineral exploration properties in accordance with Canadian requirements, which differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) applicable to registration statements and reports filed by United States companies pursuant to the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. As such, certain disclosures of mineralization under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC and not subject to Canadian securities legislation.

While these terms are recognized and required by Canadian securities legislation (under National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”), entitled Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects), the SEC does not recognize these terms. Investors in the United States are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted to reserves. In addition, inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of a measured mineral resource, indicated mineral resource or inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian securities legislation, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, although they may form, in certain circumstances, the basis of a “preliminary economic assessment” as that term is defined in NI 43-101. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of any reported measured, indicated, or inferred mineral resource estimates referred to in the NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate (compiled for DynaResource de Mexico SA de CV) are economically or legally mineable.

Under U.S. standards, as set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless a determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SJG Property as described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is without known reserves. Mineral resources which are not classified as mineral reserves do not have “demonstrated economic viability.” The quantity of resources and the quality (grade) of resources reported as “Indicated” and “Inferred” mineral resources in the mineral resource estimate compiled for DynaResource de Mexico SA de CV, under the NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate filed by the Company on SEDAR, are not disclosed in this Form 10-K. SEDAR is Canada’s System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval, the mandatory document filing and retrieval system for Canadian public companies. There has been insufficient exploration to define any mineral reserves on the SJG Property, and it is not certain if further exploration will result in the definition of mineral reserves.

PART I

History and Organization

The Company is a minerals investment, management, and exploration company, and currently conducting test mining and pilot milling operations through an operating subsidiary in México, with specific focus on precious and base metals in México. The Company was originally incorporated in the State of California on September 28, 1937, under the name West Coast Mines, Inc. In November 1998, the Company re-domiciled from California to Delaware and changed its name to DynaResource, Inc. (“DynaUSA”).

We currently own 80% of the outstanding shares of DynaMéxico. DynaMéxico owns 100% of the mining concessions, equipment, camp and related facilities which comprise the San Jose de Gracia Property, in northern Sinaloa State, México. We also own 100% of Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”), the exclusive operator of the San José de Gracia Project, under contract with DynaMéxico. DynaMineras currently conducts test mining and pilot milling operations, and other exploration activities in México.

In 2000, the Company formed DynaMéxico for the purpose of acquiring and holding mineral properties and mining concessions in México. DynaMéxico owns a portfolio of mining concessions which comprise the San José de Gracia Project (“SJG”). The mining concessions which comprise the SJG District cover 69,121 hectares (170,802 acres) on the west side of the Sierra Madre mountain range. At the incorporation of DynaMéxico, 100 shares of Fixed Capital Series “A” shares were issued, with DynaUSA receiving 99 shares and its CEO receiving 1 share.

In 2005, the Company formed DynaMineras. DynaMineras entered into an operating agreement with DynaMéxico on April 15, 2005. As a consequence of that agreement and subsequent amendments to that agreement, DynaMineras is the exclusive operating entity for the SJG Project.

Also in 2005, the Company formed another wholly owned subsidiary, DynaResource Operaciones, S.A. de C.V. (“DynaOperaciones”). DynaOperaciones entered into a personnel management agreement with DynaMineras and, as a consequence of that agreement, is the exclusive management company for personnel and consultants involved at the SJG Project.

From January 2008 through March 2011, DynaMéxico issued 100 Variable Capital Series “B” Shares to Goldgroup Resources Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldgroup Mining Inc., in Vancouver, BC. (“Goldgroup”), in exchange for Goldgroup’s total capital contributions of $18,000,000 to DynaMéxico. At the time of the issuance of the 100 Series B Shares to Goldgroup, Goldgroup owned 50% of the outstanding capital shares of DynaMéxico.

On May 17, 2013, DynaUSA agreed to acquire a stock certificate for 300 Series “B” Variable Capital Shares of DynaMéxico, in exchange for the settlement of accounts receivable from DynaMéxico in the amount of $31,090,710 Mexican Pesos (approximately $2.4 million USD). After giving effect to the issuance of the 300 Series B Shares on June 21, 2013, DynaUSA owns 80% of the total outstanding Capital of DynaMéxico. (See table representation of the outstanding Capital of DynaMéxico below). The exchange of shares by DynaMéxico for amounts payable to DynaUSA was unanimously approved by attending shareholders at a meeting of the shareholders of DynaMéxico, held on the second call for shareholder's meeting on May 17, 2013 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México. The date of issuance of the 300 Series B Share Certificate was June 21, 2013. As a result of the issuance to DynaUSA of the 300 Variable Capital shares for amounts owed to DynaUSA, the accounts payable amount owed by DynaMéxico to DynaUSA was retired in full.

After giving effect to the issuance to DynaUSA of the 300 Series B Variable Capital shares of DynaMéxico as described above, the current outstanding Capital of DynaMéxico is set forth in the table below:

DynaMéxico Shareholder		Fixed Capital Series "A" Shares		Variable Capital Series "B" Shares		Total Capital Shares (Series A and B)
DynaResource, Inc.		099		300		399
Koy W. (“K.D.”) Diepholz		001		-		001
Goldgroup Resources Inc.		-		100		100
Total Capital Issued		100		400		500

DynaUSA currently owns 80% of the outstanding capital shares of DynaMéxico.

Company Ownership and Description of Subsidiaries

A description of the subsidiaries owned by the Company and its ownership in each is summarized below:

DynaResource de México, S.A. de C.V.:                                                                    80% Owned by DynaResource, Inc.

 

 

Mineras de DynaResource, S.A. de C.V.:                                                                   100% Owned by DynaResource, Inc.

DynaResource Operaciones de San Jose de Gracia, S.A. de C.V.:                            100% Owned by DynaResource, Inc.

Exploitation Amendment Agreement (“EAA”)

On May 15, 2013, DynaMineras entered into an Exploitation Amendment Agreement (“EAA”) with DynaMéxico. The EAA grants to DynaMineras the right to finance, explore, develop and exploit the SJG Property, in exchange for the following:

(A) Reimbursement of all costs associated with financing, maintenance, exploration, development and exploitation of the SJG Property, which costs are to be charged and billed by DynaMineras to DynaMéxico; and

(B) After Item (A) above, 75% of gross receipts received by DynaMéxico from the sale of all minerals produced from SJG, to the point that DynaMineras has received 200% of its advanced funds; a 2.5% Net Smelter Royalty on all minerals sold from SJG over the term of the EAA. The total advances made by DynaMineras to DynaMéxico as of December 31, 2016 are $6,125,000.

(C) After items (A) and (B) above, 50% of all gross receipts received by DynaMéxico from the sale of all minerals produced from SJG, and throughout the term of the EAA.

The EAA is the third and latest Amendment to the original Contract Mining Services and Mineral Production Agreement (the “Operating Agreement”), which was previously entered into by DynaMineras and DynaMéxico in April 2005, and in which DynaMineras was named the Exclusive Operating Entity at SJG. The Operating Agreement was first amended in September 2006 (the “First Amendment”), and amended again at July 15, 2011 (the “Second Amendment”). The Term of the Second Amendment is 20 years, and the EAA (Third Amendment) provides for the continuation of the 20 Year Term from the date of the Second Amendment (July 15, 2011).

Our objective is to increase the value of our shares through the exploration, development and extraction of gold, silver and other valuable minerals. We generally conduct our exploration activities as sole operator and our current flagship property is San Jose de Gracia.

Our principal executive office is located at 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 744 East Tower, Irving, Texas 75039. We can be reached by phone at (972) 868-9066 and by fax at (972) 868-9067. The Company’s website is www.dynaresource.com.

In this report, “DynaResource, Inc.”, the “Company”, “DynaUSA”, “our” and “we” refer to DynaResource, Inc. DynaResource de México SA de CV, the 100% owner of the mining concessions, camp, equipment, and related interests to San Jose de Gracia Property, is referred to a “DynaMéxico”. DynaUSA owns 80% of DynaMéxico. Mineras de DynaResource SA de CV, the named exclusive operator at San Jose de Gracia Property under agreement with DynaMéxico, is referred to as “DynaMineras”. DynaUSA owns 100% of DynaMineras. DynaResource Operaciones de San Jose de Gracia SA de CV, and the named manager of personnel and consultants who are actively involved at San Jose de Gracia under agreement with DynaMineras and DynaMéxico, is referred to as “DynaOperaciones”. DynaUSA owns 100% of DynaOperaciones. The San Jose de Gracia Property is referred to as “SJG”, or the “SJG Property”, or the “SJG Project”, or the “SJG District”. DynaMéxico owns 100% of the SJG District. Further in this report, “Au” represents gold; “Ag” represents silver; “oz.” represents ounces; “gpt” represents grams per metric tonne; “ft” represents feet; “m” represents meter, “km” represents kilometer; and “sq” represents square.

Segment Information

Our only current operating segment is México.

Products

The end use product produced at our test mining and pilot milling operations at SJG is either in the form of primarily gold-silver Dore, or primarily gold-silver concentrates. The end use product from current activities generally consists of approximately 100% concentrate and 0% Dore. Dore is an alloy consisting primarily of gold and silver but also containing other metals. Dore is sent to refiners to produce bullion that meets the required market standard of 99.95% gold and 99.9% silver. Gold-silver concentrates, or simply concentrate, is raw precious metals materials that has been crushed and ground finely to a sand-like product where gangue (waste) and non-precious metals are removed or reduced, thus concentrating the precious metals component. Concentrates processed and produced from San Jose de Gracia are shipped to third-party smelters, refineries or third parties for further processing or re-sale.

 

 

 

During 2016, we reported the delivery and sale of 8,668 net Oz gold contained in concentrates. All gold-silver concentrate originated from the San Jose de Gracia Property in México.

Gold-silver concentrates are sold at a small discount to the prevailing spot market price, based on the price per ounce of gold and silver quoted at the London PM fix, with the actual net precious metals prices received depending on the sales contract. Concentrates are priced by individual concentrate lots of 36 to 72 tons, or as a series of lots under contract, whereby the final selling price and gold-silver quantities are subject to final adjustments at the time of final purchase settlement.

Gold and Silver Pilot Processing Methods

Gold and silver are extracted from mined mineralized material, by crushing, grinding, milling, and further by simple gravity and flotation recoveries. The mineralized material is extracted by underground mining methods. The processing plant at the San José de Gracia mine is composed of conventional crushing and grinding circuits, and with gravity and flotation recovery methods. The gravity and flotation concentrates are dewatered or dried, and shipped to purchasers in semi-trailers.

Gold and Silver Reserves / No Known Reserves

The Company currently has no mineral “reserves” as defined by SEC Industry Guide 7 promulgated by the SEC.

General Government Regulations

México

Mining in México is subject to numerous federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances governing mineral rights, operations and environmental protection.

Mineral Concession Rights.    Exploration and exploitation of minerals in México may be carried out through Mexican companies incorporated under Mexican law by means of obtaining mining concessions. Mining concessions are granted by the Mexican government for a period of fifty years from the date of their recording in the Public Registry of Mining and are renewable for a further period of fifty years upon application within five years prior to the expiration of such concession in accordance with the Mining Law and its regulations.  Mining concessions are subject to annual work requirements and payment of annual surface taxes which are assessed and levied on a semi-annual basis. Such concessions may be transferred or assigned by their holders, but such transfers or assignments must be registered with the Public Registry of Mining in order to be valid against third parties. The holder of a concession must pay semi-annual duties in January and July of each year on a per hectare basis and in accordance with the amounts provided by the Federal Fees Law. During the month of May of each year, the concessionaire must file with the General Bureau of Mines, the work assessment reports made on each concession or group of concessions for the preceding calendar year. The regulations of the Mining Law provide tables containing the minimum investment amounts that must be made on a concession. This amount is updated annually in accordance with the changes in the Consumer Price Index.

Surface Rights. In México, while mineral rights are administered by the federal government through federally issued mining concessions, Ejidos (communal owners of land recognized by the federal laws in México) control surface access rights to the land. An Ejido may sell or lease lands directly to a private entity. While the Company has agreements or is in the process of negotiating agreements with the Ejido that impact all of its projects in México, some of these agreements may be subject to renegotiations.

Mining Royalties.    In October 2013, the Mexican lower house passed a bill levying a tax-deductible mining royalty of 7.5% on earnings before the deduction of interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, along with an additional 0.5% surcharge on precious metals revenue for mining companies. The effective date of the law was January 1, 2014. Although there are a number of uncertainties surrounding the scope, calculation and enforcement of the royalty, based on the Company's current interpretation of the bill, the royalty or surcharge was not material for 2016.

Environmental Law.    The Environmental Law in México, called the "General Law of Ecological Balance and Protection to the Environment" ("General Law"), provides for general environmental policies, with specific requirements for certain activities such as exploration set forth in regulations called "Mexican official norms". Responsibility for enforcement of the General Law, the regulations and the Mexican official norms is with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, which regulate all environmental matters with the assistance of Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente (known as "PROFEPA").

The primary laws and regulations used by the State of Sinaloa, where our San Jose de Gracia property is located, in order to govern environmental protection for mining and exploration are: The General Law, Forestry Law, Residues Law, as well as their specific regulations on air, water and residues, and the Mexican official norms (known as "NOM-120"). In order to comply with the environmental regulations, a concessionaire must obtain a series of permits during the exploitation and exploration stage. The time required to obtain the required permits is dependent on a number of factors including the type of vegetation and trees impacted by proposed activities.

 

Mining Permits.   The Secretariat of Environmental and Natural Resources, the Mexican Government environmental authority ("SEMARNAT"), is responsible for issuing environmental permits associated with mining. Three main permits required before construction can begin are: Environmental Impact Statement (known in México as Manifesto Impacto Ambiental) ("MIA"), Land Use Change (known in México as Estudio Justificativo Para Cambio Uso Sueldo) ("ETJ"), and Risk Analysis (known in México as Analisis de Riesgo) ("RA"). A construction permit is required from the local municipality and an archaeological release letter must be obtained from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (known as "INAH"). An explosives permit is required from the ministry of defense before construction can begin. The Environmental Impact Statement is required to be prepared by a third-party contractor and submitted to SEMARNAT and must include a detailed analysis of climate, air quality, water, soil, vegetation, wildlife, cultural resources and socio-economic impacts. The Risk Analysis study (which is included into the Environmental Impact Statement and submitted as one complete document) identifies potential environmental releases of hazardous substances and evaluates the risks in order to establish methods to prevent, respond to, and control environmental emergencies. The Land Use Change requires that an evaluation be made of the existing conditions of the land, including a plant and wildlife study, an evaluation of the current and proposed use of the land, impacts to naturally occurring resources, and an evaluation of reclamation/re-vegetation plans.

Customers

The Company sells its concentrates to the buyer who offers the best terms based upon price, treatment costs, refining costs, and other terms of payment. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company sold gold-silver concentrates to the following purchasers:

	Dore:	None.
	Gold-Silver Concentrates:	Dongmei Metals Mexico; Shanghai, China (“Dongmei”); and
		Trafigura Mexico S.A de C.V.

 

Employees

As of March 30, 2017, we had 134 employees, including 132 employees based in México, and 2 in the United States. Consultants are retained from time to time. Employees based in México and the United States include laborers, engineers, geologists, permitting specialists, information technologists, office administrators, managers and executives. None of our employees in México are covered by union contracts and the Company believes we have good relations with our employees.

This report, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains forward-looking statements that may be affected by several risk factors. The following information summarizes all material risks known to us at the date of filing this report.

Risks Relating to Our Company

Nature of Mineral Exploration and Mining

The Company is involved in the business of exploration and development of resource properties, which carries the inherent risk of failure.

The exploration and development of mineral deposits involve significant risks which a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate. There is no assurance that the Company’s exploration programs will result in discoveries of commercial mineralized bodies.

The Company’s future is dependent upon the success of its exploration programs, and the success of its test mining and pilot milling programs. The exploration and development of mineral deposits involve significant risks over significant periods of time. It is impossible to ensure that the current or proposed exploration programs on the Company’s property will result in a profitable mining operation.

Whether a mineralized deposit will be commercially viable depends on many factors, such as size and grade of the deposit, proximity to infrastructure, financing costs, regulations, environmental protection, commodities prices, taxes, and political risks. The impact of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of factors may result in the Company’s failure to provide a return on investment.

Competitive Business Conditions

The Company competes with many larger, well capitalized companies, which places the Company at a competitive disadvantage.

 

 

The Company competes with many companies in the mining business, including large, established mining companies with substantial capabilities, personnel, and financial resources. There is a limited supply of desirable mineral lands available for claim-staking, lease, or acquisition in México, where the Company’s activities are focused. The Company may be at a competitive disadvantage in acquiring mineral properties, since it competes with companies which have greater financial resources and larger technical staffs. From time to time, specific properties or areas which would otherwise be attractive for acquisition or exploration are unavailable due to their previous acquisition by competitors or due to the Company’s lack of financial resources.

Competition in the industry extends to the technical expertise to find, advance, and operate mineral properties; the labor to operate the properties; and the capital for the purpose of funding exploration and development activities on such properties. Many competitors explore for and mine precious metals, and conduct refining and marketing operations on a world-wide basis. Such competition may make it more difficult for the Company to recruit or retain qualified employees, to obtain equipment and personnel to assist in its exploration and production activities, or to acquire the capital necessary to fund operations.

Government Regulations

The Company conducts its resource exploration and development activities in México, subject to rules and regulations for owning and maintaining mining concessions and surface rights, environmental protection, water rights, hazardous wastes, explosives, reclamation, and others. There can be no certainty that the Company maintains full compliance with all government regulations.

México. Exploration and development of minerals in México may be carried out through Mexican companies incorporated under Mexican law by means of obtaining exploration and development (exploitation) concessions. The Company’s concessions are granted by the Mexican government, or acquired from previous owners, are filed in the Public Registry of Mining, and are scheduled to expire from 2028 through 2058. Holders of exploration concessions may, prior to the expiration of such concessions, apply for one or more development concessions covering all or part of the area covered by an exploration concession.

Environmental law in México provides for general environmental policies, with specific requirements set forth under regulations of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Fishing, which regulate all environmental matters with the assistance of the National Institute of Ecology and the Procuraduria Federal de Proteccion al Ambiente.

The primary laws and regulations governing environmental protection for mining in México are found in the General Law, the Ecological Technical Standards, and also in the air, water and hazardous waste regulations, among others. In order to comply with the environmental regulations, a concessionaire must obtain a series of permits during the exploration stage. Generally, these permits are issued on a timely basis after the completion of an application by a concession holder. The Company believes it is currently in full compliance with the General Law and its regulations in relation to its mineral property interests in México.

Commodities Prices

Any potential economic success of the Company’s properties will depend to a large extent to the market price of commodities, the future price of which is impossible to predict.

The current value and potential value for properties obtained by the Company is directly related to the market price for gold. The market price of gold may also have a significant influence on the market price of the Company’s common stock. If the Company obtains positive drill results and a property progresses to a point where a commercial production decision can be made, the decision to put a mine in production and to commit funds necessary for that purpose would be made long before any revenue from production would be received. A decrease in the market price of gold at any time during future exploration or development may prevent a property from being economically mined or result in the write-off of assets whose value is impaired as a result of lower gold prices.

The price of gold is affected by numerous factors beyond the Company’s control, including inflation, fluctuation of the United States dollar and foreign currencies, global and regional demand, the purchase or sale of gold by central banks, and the political and economic conditions of major gold producing countries throughout the world. During the last five years, the market price of gold has fluctuated between approximately $1,057 and $1,895 per ounce. The volatility of gold prices represents a substantial risk which is impossible to fully eliminate. In the event gold prices decline and remain low for prolonged periods of time, the Company might be unable to explore, develop, or produce revenue from its properties.

The volatility of mineral prices represents a substantial risk which no amount of planning or technical expertise can fully eliminate. In the event mineral prices decline and remain low for prolonged periods of time, we might be unable to develop our properties, which may adversely affect our results of operations, financial performance and cash flows. Our results of operations have been and could continue to be materially and adversely affected by the impairment of assets. An asset impairment charge may result from the occurrence of unexpected adverse events that impact our estimates of expected cash flows generated from our producing properties or the market value of our non-producing properties.

 

 

The volatility in gold, silver and copper prices is illustrated by the following table, which sets forth, for the periods indicated, the average market prices in U.S. dollars per ounce of gold and silver, based on the average daily London P.M. fix, and per pound of copper based on the London Metal Exchange Grade A copper settlement price.

Metal		2011			2012			2013			2014			2015			2016
Gold		$	1,572.00		$	1,669.00		$	1,411.00		$	1,266.00		$	1,175.00		1,236.00
Silver			35.12			31.15			23.79			19.08			13.90		17.14
Copper			4.00			3.61			3.32			3.11			2.09		2.54

As of April 18, 2017, the price of gold was $1,289 per ounce. Should a downward trend in prices occur, there is a possibility that we may record impairment charges in 2017, or in future years.

Revenue

The Company suspended its test pilot production activity in June 2006 in order to focus on exploration activities. The Company re-commenced test mining and pilot production work in 2014. There is a risk that the Company would expend available cash and funding in test mining and milling activities, and administration costs, and would not be able to obtain further funding to continue its work.

In June 2006, test mining and pilot production activities at SJG were suspended, in order to focus on the exploration of the vast SJG district. Funds received by DynaMéxico pursuant to the Earn In/Option Agreement (See Earn In / Option Agreement – Financing of Drilling – Exploration Programs (2006 – 2011), below, were utilized for exploration and related activities. The Company and its subsidiaries have $2,197,005 cash on hand at December 31, 2016. The Company could incur test pilot production expenses and corporate expenses greater than the amount of available cash on hand. The Company may need to raise additional funds in order to support its activities. If the Company needs to raise additional capital, its common stock could be diluted. Further, if the Company is unable to raise funds to meet its obligations, the value of its common stock may decline.

Substantial Control of Chairman / Preferred Shares

The Company’s Chairman / CEO, owns 100% of the outstanding shares of Series A preferred stock. The Series A preferred shares retain the right to elect a majority of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors. Such ownership and concentration of control may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company, even if the transaction could be determined to be beneficial to Company stockholders as a whole.

Capital Needs

The Company may need to raise additional capital, which may not be available or may be too costly, and which, if not obtained, could cause the Company to cease operations.

The Company’s capital requirements could be greater than its operating income. The Company believes it has adequate cash on hand for the foreseeable future, but it does not have sufficient cash to indefinitely sustain operating losses. The Company’s liquidity depends on its ability to raise capital through the sale of common stock or through debt or equity offerings. Additional financing may not be available, or, if available, may be on terms unacceptable or unfavorable. If additional capital is required and not obtained, or if the Company is not able to produce sufficient revenue from operations, or otherwise operate at a profit, the value of investment in the Company could decline or be lost entirely.

Illiquid Market

The Company has a limited public market trading on the Over the Counter Market (“OTC”), and an active trading market may never materialize, and an investor may not be able to sell stock.

There is currently only a limited public market for the Company’s Common Stock and there can be no assurance that a more robust trading market will develop further or be maintained in the future. An active trading market may not develop and if not the market value could decline to a value below the amount investors paid for stock. Additionally, if the market is not active or illiquid, investors may not be able to sell the securities of the Company.

Penny Stock Classification

If a public trading market for the Company’s common stock materializes, it may be classified as a ‘penny stock’ which would result in additional requirements for trading the stock. These additional requirements could affect the liquidity of the stock.

 

The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define a “penny stock” to be an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to specific exemptions. The market price of the Company’s Common Stock may trade at less than $5.00 per share and accordingly may be a “penny stock.” Brokers and dealers effecting transactions in “penny stock” must disclose certain information concerning the transaction, obtain a written agreement from the purchaser and determine that the purchaser is reasonably suitable to purchase the securities. These rules may restrict the ability of brokers or dealers to sell the Common Stock and may affect an investor’s ability to sell such shares.

Title Matters

No Guarantee of Title

The Company has investigated title to all mineral claims and properties, and, to the best of its knowledge, title to all mineral claims and properties comprising the SJG District is in good standing. However, there can be no assurance of complete title, nor guarantee of title.  The mineral claims and properties may be affected by undetected defects in title, such as the reduction in size of the mineral claims and other third party claims affecting the Company's rights.

Our business requires substantial capital investment and we may be unable to raise additional funding on favorable terms to develop additional mining operations.

We will need to obtain additional financing, either in the form of debt or equity financing, to fund development of additional mining operations at the San Jose de Gracia project and to continue our administrative activities. Our ability to obtain necessary funding, in turn, depends upon a number of factors, including the state of the economy and applicable commodity prices. We may not be successful in obtaining the required financing for San Jose de Gracia or other purposes, on terms that are favorable to us or at all, in which case, our ability to continue operating would be adversely affected. Failure to obtain such additional financing could result in delay or indefinite postponement of further exploration or potential development and the possible partial or total loss of our interest in certain properties.

The feasibility of mining at our San Jose de Gracia property has not been established in accordance with SEC Industry Guide 7, and any funds spent on exploration and development could be lost.

A "reserve," as defined by Industry Guide 7 of the SEC, is that part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination. A reserve requires a SEC-compliant feasibility study or other report demonstrating with reasonable certainty that the deposit can be economically extracted and produced. Since we have not received a SEC-compliant report on any of our properties, we currently have no reserves as defined by SEC Industry Guide 7, and there are no assurances that we will be able to prove that there are reserves on our properties.

The mineralized material identified on our properties, including the San Pablo mine where we are currently conducting test mining activities does not and may never demonstrate economic viability. Substantial expenditures are required to establish reserves through drilling and additional study and there is no assurance that reserves will be established. The feasibility of mining at San Jose de Gracia, or any other property has not been, and may never be, established. Whether a mineral deposit can be commercially viable depends upon a number of factors, including the particular attributes of the deposit, including size, grade, metallurgical recoveries and proximity to infrastructure; metal prices, which can be highly variable; and government regulations, including environmental and reclamation obligations. If we are unable to establish some or all of our mineralized material as proven or probable reserves in sufficient quantities to justify commercial operations, our investment in that property may be lost, and the market value of our securities may suffer.

There are significant risks and uncertainty associated with construction, commencing or expanding test mining and pilot production activities or changing operational plans without a current feasibility, pre-feasibility or scoping study. As such, the San Jose de Gracia property may ultimately be determined to lack one or more geological, engineering, legal, operating, economic, social, environmental, and other relevant factors reasonably required to serve as the basis for a final decision to successfully complete all or part of these projects.

The figures for our estimated mineralized material are based on interpretation and assumptions and may yield less mineral production under actual conditions than is currently estimated.

Unless otherwise indicated, mineralization figures presented in our filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities (on SEDAR), news releases and other public statements that may be made from time to time are based upon estimates made by independent geologists and our internal geologists. When making determinations about whether to advance any of our projects to development, we must rely upon such estimated calculations as to the mineralized material and grades of mineralization on our properties. Until mineralized material is actually mined and processed, mineralized material and grades of mineralization must be considered as estimates only.

These estimates are imprecise and depend upon geological interpretation and statistical inferences drawn from drilling and sampling analysis, which may prove to be unreliable. We cannot ensure that:

these estimates will be accurate;

mineralization estimates will be accurate; or

this mineralization can be mined or processed profitably.

 

 

Any material changes in mineral estimates and grades of mineralization may affect the economic viability of placing a property into production and such property's return on capital. There can be no assurance that minerals recovered in small scale tests will be recovered in large-scale tests under on-site conditions or in production scale. The estimates contained in our public filings in Canada (on SEDAR) have been determined and valued based on assumed future prices, cut-off grades and operating costs that may prove to be inaccurate. Extended declines in market prices for gold and/or silver may render portions of our mineralization estimates uneconomic and result in reduced reported mineralization or adversely affect the commercial viability of one or more of our properties. Any material reductions in estimates of mineralization, or of our ability to extract this mineralization, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Legislation has been enacted that affects the mining industry

In México, in October 2013, the Mexican lower house passed a bill proposing a tax-deductible mining royalty of 7.5% on earnings before the deduction of interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, along with an additional 0.5% on precious metals revenue for precious metals mining companies. In addition, the long term corporate tax rate is expected to remain at 30% rather than being reduced to 28% as originally planned. The Mexican Senate approved the provisions of the Tax Reform on October 31, 2013. The effective date of the law was January 1, 2014.

Dependence upon Key Personnel

The Company is dependent upon the efforts and abilities of its management team.

The loss of any member of the management team could have a material adverse effect upon the business and prospects of the Company. In the event of such loss, the Company will seek suitable competent replacements, but there is no assurance that the Company will be able to retain such replacements. The Company has obtained a Key Man Life Insurance program for its Chairman and CEO, which would pay the proceeds of such policy to the Company in the event of his death.

Uncertainty of Resource Estimate

There can be no certainty that any resource estimate by the Company’s consultants would ever be realized in production.

The current formal resource estimate in respect of the SJG Property (the “NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate") is based on limited information, such as historical data, drilling programs, the production activity conducted by the Company in 2003–2006, and various reports, manual calculations and opinions. No assurance can be given that the anticipated tonnages and grades will be achieved or that the estimated or indicated level of recovery will be achieved. The grade of mineralization actually recovered or produced could differ significantly from the resource estimates. In addition, under U.S. standards, as set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless a determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SJG Property as described in this Annual Report is without known reserves. Mineral resources which are not classified as mineral reserves do not have “demonstrated economic viability.” The quantity of resources and the quality (grade) of resources reported as “Indicated” and “Inferred” mineral resources in the mineral resource estimate compiled for DynaMéxico, under the NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate filed by the Company on SEDAR, are not disclosed in this Form 10-K. There has been insufficient exploration to define any mineral reserves on the SJG Property, and it is not certain if further exploration will result in definition of mineral reserves.

No Known Reserves

Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless a determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The properties in which the Company owns an interest have no known reserves at this time.

Historical Production of Gold at the San Jose de Gracia Property May Not Be Indicative of Future Production or Revenue

The SJG Property is a high-grade mineralized system with reported historical production of over 1,000,000 Oz. Gold. The production occurred in the early 1900’s, prior to the Mexican Revolution. Since that time, the property has seen small scale mining operations, from small scale local owners, to the Company’s pilot production activities in 2003–2006. Due to the uncertainties associated with exploration, including variations in geology and structure, there is no assurance that the Company’s efforts will be successful in identifying mineralization in sufficient quantities to define proven or probable reserves, and further there is no assurance that any such reserves could be developed into a commercial operation. Investors in the Company’s securities should not rely on historical operations as an indication that the SJG property will be developed into a commercial production in the future. The Company expects to incur losses unless and until such time as one or more of its properties enters into commercial production and generates sufficient revenue to fund continuing operations.

 

 

Environmental and Regulatory Concerns

The Company operates in an industry where there are significant environmental and regulatory requirements. The inability of the Company to satisfy these requirements could cause the value of its common stock to decline.

The current or future operations of the Company, including acquisition, leasing, and sales activities, involve mineral properties which require permits from various federal, state and local governmental authorities. Such future operations are and will be governed by laws and regulations governing prospecting, development, mining, production, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, mine safety and other matters.  Companies engaged in the development and operation of mines and related facilities generally experience increased costs, and delays in production and other schedules as a result of the need to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permits. Additional permits and studies, which may include environmental impact studies conducted before permits can be obtained, are necessary prior to operation of properties in which the Company has interests.  Required permits could adversely affect the Company's ability to negotiate agreeable acquisition, lease, or sales terms and therefore adversely affect the price of the Company’s common stock.

Our business is subject to U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws, a breach or violation of which could lead to civil and criminal fines and penalties, loss of licenses or permits and reputational harm.

We operate in certain jurisdictions that have experienced governmental and private sector corruption to some degree, and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws may conflict with certain local customs and practices. For example, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions, generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or other commercial advantage, and often carry substantial penalties. There can be no assurance that our internal control policies and procedures always will protect it from recklessness, fraudulent behavior, dishonesty or other inappropriate acts committed by the Company's affiliates, employees or agents. As such, our corporate policies and processes may not prevent all potential breaches of law or other governance practices. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could lead to civil and criminal fines and penalties, litigation, and loss of operating licenses or permits, and may damage the Company's reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations or cause the market value of our common shares to decline.

We are subject to foreign currency risk.

While we transact most of our business in U.S. dollars, expenses, such as labor, operating supplies, and property and equipment, are denominated in Mexican pesos. As a result, currency exchange fluctuations may impact our operating costs. The appreciation of non-U.S. dollar currencies against the U.S. dollar increases costs and the cost of purchasing property and equipment in U.S. dollar terms in México, which can adversely impact our operating results and cash flows. Conversely, a depreciation of non-U.S. dollar currencies usually decreases operating costs and property and equipment purchases in U.S. dollar terms in foreign countries.

The value of cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies also fluctuates with changes in currency exchange rates. Appreciation of non-U.S. dollar currencies results in a foreign currency gain on such investments and a depreciation in non-U.S. dollar currencies results in a loss. We have not utilized market risk sensitive instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates but may in the future actively manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk. We also hold portions of our cash reserves in Mexican currency.

Increased operating and capital costs could affect our profitability.

Costs at any particular mining location are subject to variation due to a number of factors, such as variable ore grade, changing metallurgy and revisions to mine plans in response to the physical shape and location of the mineralized bodies, as well as the age and utilization rates for the mining and processing-related facilities and equipment. In addition, costs are affected by the price and availability of input commodities, such as fuel, electricity, labor, chemical reagents, explosives, steel and concrete and mining and processing-related equipment and facilities. Reported costs may also be affected by changes in accounting standards. A material increase in costs at any significant location could have a significant effect on our profitability and operating cash flow.

We could have significant increases in capital and operating costs over the next several years in connection with the development of new projects and in the sustaining and/or expansion of test mining and pilot processing operations. Costs associated with capital expenditures have escalated on an industry-wide basis over the last several years, as a result of factors beyond our control, including the prices of oil, steel and other commodities and labor, as well as the demand for certain mining and processing equipment. Increased capital expenditures may have an adverse effect on the profitability of and cash flow generated from existing operations, as well as the economic returns anticipated from new projects.

Majority Ownership of DynaMéxico

DynaUSA owns 80% of the outstanding share capital of DynaMéxico – the 100% owner of the SJG Project. As a consequence of this shared ownership (80%/20%), any current benefits to be derived from the ownership of DynaMéxico could be distributed on an 80%/20% basis.

 

A wholly owned subsidiary of DynaResource, Inc. -- Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”) -- maintains an exclusive operating agreement with DynaMéxico. Additionally, another wholly owned subsidiary of DynaResource, Inc. -- DynaResource Operaciones de San Jose De Gracia S.A. de C.V. (“DynaOperaciones”) maintains an exclusive agreement to manage the personnel registered as employees in México.

The Company’s Chairman and CEO, is also President of DynaMéxico and President of DynaMineras, and the CEO holds a broad power of attorney granted by the shareholders of DynaMéxico. The power of attorney gives the CEO broad authority to act for DynaMéxico. The power of attorney held by the CEO is consistent with the laws in México, whose laws are based on a civil code.

The nature of mineral exploration and production activities involves a high degree of risk and the possibility of uninsured losses that could materially and adversely affect our operations.

Exploration for and production of minerals is highly speculative and involves greater risk than many other businesses. Many exploration programs do not result in the discovery of mineralization, and any mineralization discovered may not be of sufficient quantity or quality to be profitably mined. Few properties that are explored are ultimately advanced to production. Our current exploration efforts are, and future development and mining operations we conduct will be, subject to all of the operating hazards and risks normally incident to exploring for and developing mineral properties, such as, but not limited to:

Any of these risks can materially and adversely affect, among other things, the development of properties, production quantities and rates, costs and expenditures, potential revenues and production dates. We currently have no insurance to guard against any of these risks, except in very limited circumstances. If we determine that capitalized costs associated with any of our mineral interests are not likely to be recovered, we would incur a write-down of our investment in these interests. All of these factors may result in losses in relation to amounts spent which are not recoverable.

We do not insure against all risks to which we may be subject in our operations.

While we currently maintain insurance to insure against general commercial liability claims and physical assets at our properties in México, we do not maintain insurance to cover all of the potential risks associated with our operations. We may also be unable to obtain insurance to cover other risks at economically feasible premiums or at all. Insurance coverage may not continue to be available, or may not be adequate to cover liabilities. We might also become subject to liability for environmental, pollution or other hazards associated with mineral exploration and production which may not be insured against, which may exceed the limits of our insurance coverage, or which we may elect not to insure against because of premium costs or other reasons. Losses from these events may cause us to incur significant costs that could materially adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to fund activities on our property. A significant loss could force us to reduce or terminate our operations.

Shortages of critical parts and equipment may adversely affect our operations and development projects.

The mining industry has been impacted, from time to time, by increased demand for critical resources such as input commodities, drilling equipment, trucks, shovels and tires. These shortages have, at times, impacted the efficiency of our operations, and resulted in cost increases and delays in rehabilitation and refurbishing of projects, thereby impacting operating costs, capital expenditures, and production and construction schedules.

 

 

Our operations are subject to permitting requirements which could require us to delay, suspend or terminate our operations on our mining properties.

Our test mining and pilot milling operations, and including future exploration and drilling programs, require permits from the state and federal governments, including permits for the use of water and for drilling wells for water. We may be unable to obtain these permits in a timely manner, on reasonable terms or on terms that provide us sufficient resources to develop our properties, or at all. Even if we are able to obtain such permits, the time required by the permitting process can be significant. If we cannot obtain or maintain the necessary permits, or if there is a delay in receiving these permits, our timetable and business plan for exploration of our properties will be adversely affected, which may in turn adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and market price of our securities.

Title to mineral properties can be uncertain, and we are at risk of loss of ownership of one or more of our properties.

Our ability to explore and operate our properties depends on the validity of our title to that property. Our concessions in México are subject to continuing government regulation and failure to adhere to such regulations could result in termination of the concessions.

We cannot ensure that we will have an adequate supply of water to complete desired exploration or development of our mining properties.

Our test mining and pilot milling operations require significant quantities of water for mining, ore processing and related support facilities. Our operations in México are in areas where water is scarce and competition among users for continuing access to water is significant. Continuous operations at our mines is dependent on our ability to maintain our water rights. Although each of our operations currently has sufficient water rights and claims to cover our operational demands, we cannot predict the future circumstances relating to our water rights, claims and uses. Water shortages may also result from weather or environmental and climate impacts out of the Company's control.

We are subject to litigation risks.

All industries, including the mining industry, are subject to legal claims, with and without merit. Defense and settlement costs can be substantial, even with respect to claims that have no merit. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the litigation process, the resolution of any particular legal proceeding, including regulatory proceedings, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Risks Relating to Our Common Stock

A small number of existing shareholders own a significant portion of DynaResource, Inc. common stock, which could limit your ability to influence the outcome of any shareholder vote.

The Chairman/CEO currently owns approximately 11.5% of total outstanding common shares and the management and members of the Board of Directors as a group own approximately 16.21% of common shares outstanding. These blocks of ownership could limit other stockholders’ ability to influence the outcome of any shareholder vote.

Our stock price may be volatile, and as a result you could lose all or part of your investment.

In addition to other risk factors identified herein and to volatility associated with equity securities in general, the value of your investment could decline due to the impact of any of the following factors upon the market price of our common stock:

During the 2016 calendar year the price of our stock has ranged from a low of $1.00 to a high of $2.00. In addition, stock markets in general have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations and the market prices of securities have been highly volatile. These fluctuations are often unrelated to operating performance and may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. As a result, you may be unable to resell your shares at a desired price.

None.

 

We classify our mineral property as an "Exploration Property". We do not suggest that we have proven or probable reserves at our property as defined by the SEC. Under U.S. standards, as set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless a determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SJG Property as described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is without known reserves. Mineral resources which are not classified as mineral reserves do not have “demonstrated economic viability.” The quantity of resources and the quality (grade) of resources reported as “Indicated” and “Inferred” mineral resources in the mineral resource estimate compiled for DynaMéxico, under and filed by the Company on SEDAR, are not disclosed in this Form 10-K. There has been insufficient exploration to define any mineral reserves on the SJG Property, and it is not certain if further exploration will result in the definition of mineral reserves.

San Jose de Gracia Mineral Property

San Jose de Gracia Property (“SJG”) is a high-grade mineralized system which reports historical production of 1,000,000 Oz. gold (“Au”), from a series of underground workings and is located in the state of Sinaloa, México. The Company is focused on the exploration and future exploitation of this vein-hosted, near surface, and over 400 meters down dip gold potential, that occurs within fault breccia veins; and has been traced on surface and underground over a 15 Sq. kilometer area.

DynaMéxico owns 100% of the mineral concessions at the SJG Property, and all mineral concessions are contiguous. The SJG Property is currently the only property in which DynaMéxico retains an interest. The Company owns 80% of the outstanding capital shares of DynaMéxico. DynaMéxico holds title to 33 concessions covering approximately 69,121 hectares (170,802 acres).

Property Location

The property is located in and around San Jose de Gracia, Sinaloa State, México which is approximately 100 km northeast of Guamuchil, near the west coast of México. It is located on the west side of the Sierra Madre mountain range in the Sierra Madre Gold-Silver Belt. The topography is generally rugged with elevations varying from 400 meters in the valley bottoms to over 1,600 meters in the higher Sierra. Several roads on the property are accessible throughout the year, with the possible exception of July through September when the rainy season sometimes causes flooding and runoff to make the roads difficult to navigate.

Access

The San José de Gracia Project can be accessed by road, via a sealed highway from Culiacan, the capital city of the State of Sinaloa (located to the south of the San José de Gracia Project) or the city of Guamuchil (located to the southwest of SJG), to the small town of Sinaloa de Leyva, then by gravel mountainous road to the village of San José de Gracia.

The San José de Gracia Project can also be accessed by air. A gravel airstrip is located adjacent to the village of San José de Gracia which is located at the southwestern portion of the property at the SJG Project, and the airstrip is suitable for light aircraft.

Climate and Operating Season

The climate is semi-tropical with a rainy season dominating from late June through September. Operations at the San José de Gracia Project are, in part, dependent on the weather and some activities may be suspended during the rainy season.

Infrastructure and Local Resources

Power

A power line to the San José de Gracia Project has been installed by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad, the only authorized power producer in México. The power line was installed in March 2012 from the municipality of Sinaloa de Leyva (La Estancia area), a distance of approximately 75 kilometers.

The power line is currently 220 volts maximum capacity, which supports domestic use only, including the office and camp facilities at SJG, such as water pump, air conditioning, refrigeration, lights, internet, and fans, as well as local residential use. Currently, the SJG Project produces its own diesel-generated power for industrial use.

Water

The water source for the SJG camp is from a well located close to the river which runs just west of the village of San José de Gracia. DynaMéxico has obtained the water concession rights for this water source, which provide for usage of 1,000,000 cubic meters per year. DynaMéxico estimates its current consumption of water to be approximately 10,000 liters per week.

 

Accommodations

The mine site area camp maintains facilities which can accommodate 50 persons. The village of San José de Gracia maintains few stores, which offer only minimal goods.

Offices – Camp Facilities

DynaMéxico maintains an administrative and logistics office in Guamuchil, located 100 kilometers southwest of the SJG property. The SJG Project sources many of its supplies from Guamuchil, and from Los Mochis and Culiacan. A satellite dish installed at the SJG Property provides communications from the SJG Property to Guamuchil.

Lab

A field laboratory is maintained within the camp facility. The Company utilized the lab for assaying services during its production activities in 2003-2006. In the second half of 2016, the laboratory has been refurbished by DynaMineras and is currently utilized by on site personnel to provide assays for mined material, feed material, gravity and flotation concentrates, and tailings. DynaMineras anticipates utilizing the lab facility in the future for providing internal assays to support the exploration, test mining, and pilot milling activities.

Regional Geology & Mineral Deposits

San José de Gracia lies within the Sierra Madre Occidental (“SMO”) Gold-Silver Belt, in a second-order graben directly east of the regional-scale Grete Graben.  The SMO is recognized as a highly prospective mineral belt for gold, silver and poly-metallic deposits. The basement to the Sierra Madre Occidental consists of deformed Paleozoic sedimentary strata, which are non-conformably overlain by Tertiary mafic to felsic volcanic and volcanoclastic strata known as the Lower Volcanic Series (“LVS”). Strata of the LVS are recognized as being spatially related to gold and silver mineralization in the region.  Volcanic and sedimentary strata are capped by a thick sequence of non-deformed Late Tertiary ignimbrites, known as the Upper Volcanic Series (“UVS”).

Property Geology

The oldest rocks exposed at San José de Gracia are deformed Paleozoic shale, sandstone, conglomerate and minor limestone, which are non-conformably overlain by andesite and rhyodacite flows and tuffs of the LVS.  Volcanic and sedimentary strata are cut by quartz-feldspar porphyry, porphyritic diorite bodies and fine-grained mafic dykes, which may be co-temporal with the LVS.  Ignimbrites of the UVS are exposed at higher elevations on the property and are thought to act as a post mineralization cap rock, thereby indicating an Early to Mid-Tertiary (Paleocene to Eocene) age for gold mineralization at San José de Gracia.

Geologic Structure

Detailed mapping within the project area has defined several stages of deformation, beginning with compression during the Laramide Orogeny which affected the Paleozoic basement and formed flat-lying reverse faults, which have been reactivated as conduits for gold-bearing fluids in the La Prieta trend.  Extension in Tertiary time led to the development of second order structures, trending south, southwest and southeast; which formed the major structural orientations for mineralization at San José de Gracia.  The latest phase of deformation is characterized by late-stage extension and southwest tilting.

Property Mineralization

High grade gold mineralization at San José de Gracia is found in vein structures hosted within andesite and rhyodacite of the Lower Volcanic Series (“LVS”) and underlying Paleozoic sediments as fault breccia veins and crackle breccias that exhibit multiple stages of reactivation and fluid flow, as evidenced by crustiform/colloform textures and cross cutting veins.  Locally, veins exhibit sharp, clay gouge hanging wall and footwall contacts with slickensides, indicating reactivation of structurally-hosted veins subsequent to mineralization.  Gold grades can also be carried within the mineralized halo adjacent to the principal veins as quartz-chlorite stockwork.  In addition to vein-hosted mineralization, broad zones of un-mineralized clay alteration, developed southwest of the main mineralized trends, may overlie lower-grade, disseminated gold mineralization at depth.

Alteration at San José de Gracia is laterally and vertically zoned from discrete zones of silicification to broad zones of illite to clay alteration with increasing elevation and/or distance from the main feeder structures.  Faulting and tilting of the mineralization system has affected the surface distribution of alteration and in general has exposed deeper portions of the system in the northeast and exposed shallower, more distal portions of the hydrothermal system in the southwest part of the property.

 

The characterization of the mineralization at San Jose de Gracia can be described as low sulphidation polymetallic epithermal gold type. Six principal mineralized trends have been identified at San José de Gracia, from south to north. These consist of the:

Licenses and Concessions

The SJG District is comprised of 33 mining concessions covering 69,121 hectares (170,802 acres) and is located within the Sierra Madre gold-silver belt, where the majority of hydrothermal deposits in México are located. The Company’s mining concessions, all of which are formally held by DynaMéxico, are granted by the Mexican government, or acquired from previous owners. The Company’s concessions are comprised of a combination of exploration concessions and development concessions, are filed in the Public Registry of Mining, and are scheduled to expire from 2028 through 2058. The concessions can be renewed prior to the expiry dates. The table below contains a listing of the mineral concessions currently held by DynaMéxico.

Under amendments to the Mining Act of México that came into effect on December 2006, the classifications of Mining Exploration Concessions and Mining Exploitation Concessions were replaced by a single classification of Mining Concessions valid for a renewable term of 50 years, commencing from the initial issuance date. To be converted into Mining Concessions at the time these amendments came into force, former exploration and exploitation concessions had to be in good standing at the time of conversion. All of the SJG concessions were converted to 50-year Mining Concessions at the time the amendments to the Mining Act came into effect. To renew the 50-year term, Mining Concessions must be in good standing at the time application is filed. An application for renewal must be filed within 5 years prior to expiration of the term.

To maintain Mining Concessions in good standing, the registered owner must (a) pay bi-annual mining duties (“assessment taxes”) in advance, by January 31 and July 31 each year, (b) file assessment work reports by May 30 each year, for the preceding year (some exception rules apply), and (c) file by January 31 each year, statistical reports on exploration / exploitation work conducted for the preceding year.

The Notice of Commencement of Production Activities and Annual Production Reports must be filed annually by January 31 each year for those concessions where mineral ore extraction is taking place. As a general provision, registered owners of Mining Concessions must follow environmental and labor laws and regulations in order to maintain their Mining Concessions in good standing.

As of the date of this Form 10-K, all of the 33 mining concessions comprising the SJG Property are in good standing with respect to the payment of taxes and the filing of assessment work obligations imposed by the Mining Act of México and its Regulations. Included among the 33 mining concessions are 32 currently registered in the sole name of DynaMéxico. DynaMéxico holds one mining concession (San Miguel t.183504) that in order to produce legal effects requires the consent or relinquishment of first rights of refusal from registered owners to the 50% undivided title. See the note following the table of mining concessions below, describing the steps needed to be taken by DynaMéxico to obtain title to the San Miguel mining concession.

 

 

Current Mining Concessions - San José de Gracia

Claim Name	ClaimNumber	Staking date	Expiry	Hectares	Taxes / ha (pesos)
AMPL. SAN NICOLAS	183815	22/11/1988	21/11/2038	17.4234	111.27
AMPL. SANTA ROSA	163592	30/10/1978	29/10/2028	25.0000	111.27
BUENA VISTA	211087	31/03/2000	30/03/2050	17.9829	63.22
EL CASTILLO	214519	02/10/2001	01/10/2051	100.0000	31.62
EL REAL 2	216301	30/04/2002	29/04/2052	280.1555	31.62
FINISTERRE FRACC. A	219001	28/01/2003	27/01/2053	18.7856	31.62
FINISTERRE FRACC. B	219002	28/01/2003	27/01/2053	174.2004	31.62
GUADALUPE	189470	05/12/1990	04/12/2040	7.0000	111.27
LA GRACIA I	215958	02/04/2002	01/04/2052	300.0000	31.62
LA GRACIA II	215959	02/04/2002	01/04/2052	230.0000	31.62
LA LIBERTAD	172433	15/12/1983	14/12/2033	97.0000	111.27
LA NUEVA AURORA	215119	08/02/2002	07/02/2052	89.3021	31.62
LA NUEVA ESPERANZA	226289	06/12/2005	05/12/2055	40.0000	7.6
LA UNION	176214	26/08/1985	25/08/2035	4.1098	111.27
LOS TRES AMIGOS	172216	27/10/1983	26/10/2033	23.0000	111.27
MINA GRANDE	163578	10/10/1978	09/10/2028	6.6588	111.27
NUEVO ROSARIO	184999	13/12/1989	12/12/2039	32.8781	111.27
PIEDRAS DE LUMBRE 2	215556	05/03/2002	04/03/2052	34.8493	31.62
PIEDRAS DE LUMBRE 3	218992	28/01/2003	27/01/2053	4.3098	31.62
PIEDRAS DE LUMBRE No.4	212349	29/09/2000	28/09/2050	0.2034	63.22
PIEDRAS DE LUMBRE UNO	215555	05/03/2002	04/03/2052	40.2754	31.62
SAN ANDRES	212143	31/08/2000	30/08/2050	385.0990	63.22
SAN JOSÉ	208537	24/11/1998	23/11/2048	27.0000	111.27
SAN MIGUEL (1)	183504	26/10/1988	25/10/2038	7.0000	111.27
SAN NICOLAS	163913	14/12/1978	13/12/2028	55.5490	111.27
SAN SEBASTIAN	184473	08/11/1989	07/11/2039	40.0000	111.27
SANTA MARIA	218769	17/01/2003	16/01/2053	4.2030	31.62
SANTA ROSA	170557	13/05/1982	12/05/2032	31.4887	111.27
SANTO TOMAS	187348	13/08/1986	12/08/2036	312.0000	111.27
TRES AMIGOS 2	212142	31/08/2000	30/08/2050	54.4672	63.22
FINISTERRE 4	231166	18/01/2008	17/01/2058	2142.1302	5.08
FRANCISCO ARTURO	230494	06/09/2007	27/03/2057	62,481.3815	5.08
TOTAL				69,121.4010

(1) According to the records of the Mines Registry Office, the registered owners to 100% undivided title to the San Miguel (t.183504) mining concession are: María Trinidad Acosta Salazar (25%), Miguel López Medina (25%), Josefa González Castro (25%) and Otilia Tracy Vizcarra (25%). On October 17, 2000 and March 8, 2001, DynaMéxico signed with each of Miguel Lopez Medina and Josefa Gonzalez Castro, respectively, agreements for the transfer to DynaMéxico of 50% undivided title to the San Miguel (t.183504) mining concession (the “San Miguel Transfer Agreements”).

In respect to the San Miguel Transfer Agreements, DynaMéxico has been advised that in order for the San Miguel Transfer Agreements to produce legal effects and be eligible for registration before the Mines Registry Office, DynaMéxico is required to first obtain the legal consent to such transfers, or the written relinquishment of first rights of refusal, from María Trinidad Acosta Salazar and Otilia Tracy Vizcarra (or court-appointed estate executor). In addition to the San Miguel Transfer Agreements, DynaMéxico has entered into the following Promise to Sell and Purchase Agreements (the “San Miguel Promise to Sell and Purchase Agreements”):

(a) Promise to Sell and Purchase Agreement signed on March 8, 2001 among DynaMéxico and Maria Trinidad Acosta Salazar, the registered owner to 25% undivided title to the San Miguel (t.183504) mining concession, and

(b) Promise to Sell and Purchase Agreement signed on December 15, 2000 among DynaMéxico and Margarita Tracy Vizcarra, the sister of the deceased Otilia Tracy Vizcarra.

 

 

In respect to the San Miguel Promise to Sell and Purchase Agreements, DynaMéxico has been advised that:

(a) with respect to the Promise to Sell and Purchase Agreement signed on March 8, 2001 among DynaMéxico and Maria Trinidad Acosta Salazar, to contact Ms. María Trinidad Acosta Salazar to demand compliance with such agreement by executing the definitive transfer to DynaMéxico of the 25% undivided title to the San Miguel (t.183504) mining concession registered in her name, and

(b) with respect to the Promise to Sell and Purchase Agreement signed on December 15, 2000 among DynaMéxico and Margarita Tracy Vizcarra, the sister of the deceased Otilia Tracy Vizcarra, the estate of Otilia Tracy Vizcarra requires the appointment of a court-appointed executor that would be capable under Mexican law to formally grant the estate´s consent for the execution of the San Miguel Transfer Agreements, to relinquish the estate´s first rights of refusal or to request court approval for the transfer to DynaMéxico of the 25% undivided interest in the San Miguel (t.183504) mining concession registered in the name of the deceased Otilia Tracy Vizcarra.

Surface Lease Rights

In addition to the surface rights held by DynaMéxico pursuant to the Mining Act of México and its Regulations (Ley Minera y su Reglamento), DynaMineras maintains access and surface rights to the SJG Project pursuant to the 20-year Land Lease Agreement (above). The 20 Year Land Lease Agreement with the Santa Maria Ejido Community surrounding San Jose de Gracia is dated January 6, 2014 and continues through 2033. It covers an area of 4,399 hectares surrounding the main mineral resource areas of SJG, and provides for annual lease payments by DynaMineras of $1,359,443 Pesos (approx. $74,000 USD as of April 10, 2017), commencing in 2014. Additionally, under the description of the 20 Year Land Lease, DynaMineras expects to construct a Medical Facility and a Community Center in year 2016. DynaMineras reports that land and building for which the medical facility and community center will be constructed have been approved for re-zoning by the local community; and plans are being drawn for constructing the facilities.

The Land Lease Agreement provides DynaMineras with surface access to the core resource areas of SJG (4,399 hectares), and allows for all permitted mining, pilot production and exploration activities from the owners of the surface rights (Santa Maria Ejido community).

The Company expects DynaMineras will be successful in expanding the size and scope of the resources at SJG through continued drilling and development programs at San Pablo, Tres Amigos, La Ceceña, Palos Chinos, La Union, La Purisima, and La Prieta. The Company expects extensions to mineralization in all directions and down dip from the main target areas.

Mineral Reserves / No Known Reserves

Under U.S. standards, as set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless a determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SJG property is without known reserves. Mineral resources which are not classified as mineral reserves do not have “demonstrated economic viability.” The quantity of resources and the quality (grade) of resources reported as “Indicated” and “Inferred” mineral resources in the mineral resource estimate compiled for DynaMéxico is not disclosed in this Form 10-K. There has been insufficient exploration to define any mineral reserves on the property, and it is not certain if further exploration will result in the definition of mineral reserves.

Sierra Madre Gold-Silver Belt in México

 

 

San Jose de Gracia - History

Historical production records from San Jose de Gracia (“SJG”) reported 1,000,000 Oz gold production from a series of underground workings. The major areas report 471,000 Oz. produced at the La Purisima area of SJG, at an average grade of 66.7 g/t.; and 215,000 Oz. produced from the La Prieta area, at an average grade of 27.6 g/t. Mineralization at SJG has been traced on surface and underground over 15 sq. km.

DynaMéxico was formed in March 2000, for the purpose of acquiring the concessions comprising the SJG District, and to consolidate all ownership of SJG under DynaMéxico.

Lack of Historical Surface Disturbance or Contamination

Historical production at San Jose de Gracia occurred prior to the Mexican Revolution (pre-1910). The Company is not aware of any surface disturbance or contamination issues found on the surface or in the groundwater due to historical mining activities.

Since acquisition and consolidation of the project under DynaResource de Mexico SA de CV. (“DynaMéxico”), all activities conducted at San Jose de Gracia have been permitted in accordance with Mexico regulations, the specifics of which are described below:

On June 17, 2013, DynaResource de Mexico received from the Secretaria de Medio Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales (“Semarnat”), the federal environmental authority in Mexico, the approval and permission which allows for the rehabilitation and operation of the pilot mill facility at San Jose de Gracia (the “Semarnat Permit”). Under the terms of the Semarnat Permit, DynaMéxico is responsible for maintaining the San Jose de Gracia pilot mill facility, as well as the adjacent tailings pond area, in compliance with Semarnat regulations.

On September 30, 2013 DynaResource de Mexico also received from Semarnat, the approval and permission which allows for the exploitation and mining activities at the San Pablo Area of San Jose de Gracia (the “Semarnat Exploitation Permit”). Under the terms of the Semarnat Exploitation Permit, DynaMéxico’s exploitation and mining activities are restricted to the San Pablo Area of San Jose de Gracia.

Drilling – Exploration Programs (1997 – 2000)

A drill program was conducted at SJG in 1997 to 1998 by a prior majority owner. Approximately 6,172 meters drilling was completed in 63 core drill holes. Significant intercepts, including bonanza grades, outlined the down dip potential of the Northeast section (150 Meter NE to SW extent of the Drilling) of the Los Hilos to Tres Amigos Trend of SJG. Surface and underground sampling in 1999 to 2000 confirmed high grades in historic workings and surface exposures throughout the project area. These high grades outline the presence of mineralization shoots developed within the veins. The mineralized shoots appear to be controlled by dilational jogs and/or vein intersections. A total of 544 samples were collected in 1999 to 2000, and assayed an average 6.51 g/t gold.

Pilot Production Activities (2003 – 2006)

DynaMéxico, conducting activities through its operating sister companies DynaMineras and DynaOperaciones, mined high-grade veins at the San Pablo area of SJG from mid-2003 to June 2006. 18,250 Oz. gold was produced and sold from mill feed tonnage of 42,000 tonnes, at an average grade of approximately 15-20 g/t. Production costs were reported at approximately $175/Oz. gold in this small scale, pilot production operation. The small-scale mining and production activities at SJG consisted of improvements to an existing mill, including the installation of a gravity / flotation processing circuit, and initial test runs with tailings were completed in 2002. Actual mining at the high-grade San Pablo area of the property commenced in March 2003.

Mined and Milled Tonnage	42,000 tonnes
Production (Oz Au)	18,250 Oz
Average Grade	15-20 g/t
Recovery Efficiency (Plant)	85%
Recovery in Concentrate (Sales)	90%
Production Cost (Average, 4 Years)	$175 / Oz

Suspension of Pilot Operations (2006)

The Company initiated the test mining and pilot mill operations in 2003 and, at that time, gold prices were depressed. Exploration funding opportunities, while available, were deemed to be too dilutive by Company management. Subsequently, in 2006, commodities prices were improving and the Company was able to negotiate acceptable financing in order to fund exploration activities. Therefore, the Company suspended its test mining and pilot mill operations in 2006 in order to focus on the exploration of the vast SJG District. While the test mining and pilot milling operations were considered successful (see results in the table above), small scale operations were not expected to provide the necessary capital in order to fund exploration of a project the size of SJG.

 

 

The earlier, limited-scope pilot operations provided significant benefits in terms of confirming production test mining and milling grades, metallurgy and process, efficiency of recoveries, and operational costs – all of which is valuable for larger scale production plans.

Earn In / Option Agreement – Financing of Drilling – Exploration Programs (2006 – 2011)

The Company entered into an Earn In / Option Agreement with Goldgroup Resources Inc., a subsidiary of Goldgroup Mining Inc., Vancouver, BC. (“Goldgroup”), dated September 1, 2006 (the “Goldgroup Earn In”). The terms of the Goldgroup Earn In provided for Goldgroup to contribute $18,000,000 financing to DynaMéxico, in stages over the 5-year period, for exploration expenditures at SJG, in exchange for 50% of the outstanding share capital of DynaMéxico. The Goldgroup Earn In was completed March 15, 2011, and Goldgroup held 50% of outstanding capital of DynaMéxico at that date.

On June 21, 2013, DynaResource acquired a Certificate for 300 Series “B” Variable Capital Shares of DynaMéxico, in exchange for the settlement of accounts receivable from DynaMéxico in the amount of $31,090,710 Mexican Pesos (approximately $2.4 M USD). After the issuance and receipt of the 300 Series B Shares, DynaUSA holds 80% of the total outstanding share capital of DynaMéxico.

Drilling programs (2007 – 2011)

Drilling programs completed by the Company’s subsidiaries produced a total of 298 drill holes covering 68,741 meters of drilling from 2007 through March 2011. Results of the drilling activity, including the results of previous drilling in 1997-1998, appear in an “SJG Drill Intercepts Summary File through 11-298”, as Exhibit 99.1 to our Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2011 filed with the SEC on August 22, 2011, and available on EDGAR at:

http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1111741/000112178111000241/ex99one.htm.

Additionally, the updated Drill Summary File is posted on the Company’s web site at www.dynaresource.com.

Magnetic and IP Surveys (2009)

Magnetic and IP (“Induced Polarization”) surveys were conducted throughout the SJG district in 2009, covering an area of approximately 15 Sq. kilometers. IP is the primary geophysical target at SJG, and is expected to identify pyrite-based mineralization hosting gold. Initial Survey Grid lines were located approximately perpendicular to inferred geologic strike. The data response from these grid lines indicate one or more IP sources that dip northwest. Additional grid lines were crossed with the initial lines, and appear to identify two separate IP sources. Grid lines to the South appear to indicate an IP source at > 250 Meters.

Correlation between ground magnetic and IP--In general the correlation between the Magnetic and IP response and data was excellent.

Correlation with recent Drilling Programs and known Mineralization--The data response of the surveys correlated to the recent drilling programs and to the areas of known mineralization at SJG was excellent. Considering this excellent correlation to known mineralization, additional areas of SJG showing similar data response could be indicative of additional target areas.

Identification of Additional Resource Target Areas--Significant survey responses were reported for the following areas and are projected for follow up drilling:

San Pablo-Up Dip; San Pablo-Displacement Zone;

Tres Amigos-Down Dip and Northwest; Tres Amigos-Extension Northeast;

Orange Tree-Down Dip; La Prieta

La Ceceña, Los Hilos, and Tepehauje;

Palos Chinos;

La Purisima; Down dip at Southeast end;

Argillic Zone; + 250 M. down dip;

Technical Report According to Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (2012)

In 2012, DynaMéxico commissioned Servicios y Proyectos Mineros (“SPM”) for the production of Technical Report 43-101 (“43-101”) at San Jose de Gracia. Additionally, DynaMéxico commissioned Mr. Robert Sandefur, a senior reserve analyst for Chlumsky, Armbrust & Meyer LLC, Lakewood, CO (“CAM”) to produce a mineral resource estimate for the 4 main vein systems at the property.

Parameters Used to Estimate the Mineral Resource Estimate--The data base for the San Jose de Gracia Project consists of 372 drill holes of which 361 are diamond drill holes (“DDH”) and the remaining 11 were reverse circulation holes “(RC”), with a total drilling of 75,878 meters. The NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate, prepared in 2012, concentrates on four main mineralized vein systems at SJG: Tres Amigos, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima. Of the 372 drill holes, 368 were drilled to test these four main vein systems and the remaining four holes tested the Argillic Zone. Technical personnel of Minop S.A. de C.V. (“Minop”), a subsidiary (or affiliate) of Goldgroup Mining Inc., built three dimensional solids to constrain estimation to the interpreted veins in each swarm. The 172 holes most recently drilled (2009-2011), were allocated as follows: Tres Amigos (64 holes), San Pablo (49 holes), La Union (24 holes), La Purisima (32 holes) and Argillic Zone (3 holes). The data base also includes rock and chip sampling, regional stream sediment sampling, and IP Surveys.

Density--A total of 5,540 pieces of core were measured for specific gravity using the weight in air vs. weight in water method. This represents an additional 3,897 measurements taken in the 2009-11 drill seasons with density measurements taken from all mineral zones. Dried samples were coated with paraffin wax before being measured. The results tabulated have been sorted by lithology and mineralized veins. The average specific gravity of 5,051 wall rock samples was 2.59 while the average specific gravity for 489 samples of vein material is 2.68. CAM and Servicios y Proyectos Mineros have reviewed the procedures and results, and opine that the results are suitable for use in mineral resource estimation.

Mineral Resource Estimate - Construction of Wireframes--Mineral Resources were estimated by Mr. Sandefur within wireframes constructed by technical personnel of Minop. Minop was contracted by Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”).

Mineral Resource Estimate - Explanation of Resource Estimation--Resource estimation was done in MineSight and MicroModel computer systems with only those composites that were inside the wireframe used in the estimate. Estimation was done using kriging with the omni-directional variogram derived from all the data in each area for gold using the relative variogram derived from the log variogram. High grades were restricted by capping the assays at a breakpoint based on the cumulative frequency curves. Estimation was done using search radii of 100 x 100 x 50 m “blocks” oriented subparallel to the general strike and dip of the vein system in each area. A sector search, corresponding to the faces of the search box with a maximum of two points per sector was used in estimation. A density of 2.68 based on within ‘vein density’ samples was used in the resource estimate. Within each of the four areas there are approximately 20 to 40 veins in the vein swarm. Resources were estimated by kriging using data from all veins in the swarm. In general, gold accounts for at least 80% of the value of contained metal at the project, so the variograms for gold were used in estimation of the four other metals.

The veins at San Jose de Gracia have been historically mined for many years and historic mined volumes are not available. The one exception is the approximate 42,000 tonnes of ore processed by DynaMéxico during its pilot production activities in 2003-2006. The resource table is not adjusted for any historic mining. To validate that historic mining had not significantly reduced the resource, CAM reviewed the database for all assays greater than 1 gram per ton gold that were next to missing values at the bottom of drill holes. Only four assays satisfying this criterion were found, and on the basis of this review, Mr. Sandefur does not believe that significant mining has occurred within the volumes defined by the wireframes.

Servicios y Proyectos Mineros performed a database review and considers that a reasonable level of verification has been completed, and that no material issues have been left unidentified from the drilling programs undertaken.

Mineral Resource Estimate and 43-101 Technical Report - Data Verification--Mr. Ramon Luna Espinoza (“Mr. Luna”) initially visited the San Jose de Gracia Project in November 2010, and conducted site inspections at SJG in November 2011 and January 2012. Mr. Sandefur conducted a site inspection of the SJG Project in January 2012. While at the Property in November 2011, Mr. Luna inspected the areas of Tres Amigos, La Prieta, Gossan Cap, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima, and historic mining sites. In January 2012, Mr. Sandefur and Mr. Luna inspected the areas of Tres Amigos, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima. Pictures of the areas were taken. Many of the drill pads for the drilling programs of 2007 to 2011 were clearly located and identified. Mr. Luna also inspected San José de Gracia’s core logging and storage facilities, the geology offices, the meteorological station, the plant nursery, and the mill. Mr. Sandefur also inspected San José de Gracia’s core logging and storage facilities.

The Company received from DynaMéxico on February 14, 2012, a National Instrument 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for San Jose de Gracia. The NI 43-101 Resource Estimate was prepared by Mr. Robert Sandefur, BS, MSc, P.E., a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101, and a senior reserve analyst for Chlumsky, Armbrust & Meyer LLC, Lakewood, CO (“CAM”). The Resource Estimate concentrates on four separate main vein systems at SJG: Tres Amigos, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima.

The mineral resource estimates prepared by Mr. Robert Sandefur for this Technical Report included Indicated Resources at Tres Amigos and San Pablo. Table summaries of Indicated and Inferred Resources are contained in the 2012 DynaMéxico-CAM Mineral Resource Estimate. The Resource Estimate has been filed, along with the Technical Report on SEDAR; but is not disclosed in this Form 10-K.

Selected Drill Hole Intercepts by Target Area (Excerpt from The Updated 2012 DynaMéxico Luna-CAM SJG Technical Report)

Tres Amigos

Drill hole	Area	From m	To m	length (m)	Au g/t	Ag g/t	Cu%	Pb%	Zn%
97-013	Tres Amigos	95.00	107.50	12.50	20.80	21.80	0.43	0.06	0.15
97-039	Tres Amigos	40.20	43.20	3.00	29.50	44.60	0.58	0.95	7.45
97-045	Tres Amigos	100.00	106.00	6.00	11.46	3.40	0.03	0.02	0.17
97-047	Tres Amigos	124.94	132.00	7.06	7.51	15.40	0.09	0.27	3.42
08-115	Tres Amigos	153.30	159.00	5.70	8.31	8.30	0.17	0.00	0.07
08-116	Tres Amigos	134.80	138.10	3.30	21.74	9.90	0.06	0.04	0.15
10-150	Tres Amigos	285.61	288.49	2.88	10.93	14.24	0.32	0.01	0.03
10-150	Tres Amigos	312.80	321.81	9.01	3.97	2.35	0.09	0.00	0.03
10-151	Tres Amigos	208.38	216.20	7.82	22.19	14.70	0.36	0.01	0.06
10-154	Tres Amigos	73.00	74.75	1.75	21.89	9.30	0.00	0.00	0.02
10-175	Tres Amigos	241.59	245.40	3.81	6.37	3.41	0.02	0.00	0.03
10-177	Tres Amigos	228.63	245.00	16.37	10.58	9.75	0.25	0.02	0.09
10-179	Tres Amigos	75.3	77.02	1.72	105.51	49.60	0.03	0.01	0.06
10-179	Tres Amigos	174.85	179.52	4.67	5.70	15.89	0.11	0.00	0.16
10-226	Tres Amigos	205.05	213.09	8.04	18.47	19.77	0.42	0.13	0.22
10-227	Tres Amigos	176.95	186.75	9.80	8.42	11.92	0.41	0.04	0.33
10-230	Tres Amigos	244.91	249.45	4.54	18.09	15.48	0.53	0.02	0.03
10-234	Tres Amigos	214.61	217.97	3.36	15.05	13.45	0.23	0.01	0.01
10-237	Tres Amigos	92.44	92.84	0.40	883.91	195.00	0.24	0.77	5.35
11-257	Tres Amigos	60.84	63.33	2.49	5.37	9.28	0.25	0.01	0.40
11-257	Tres Amigos	92.00	94.66	2.66	5.00	6.74	0.25	0.02	1.16
11-260	Tres Amigos	63.40	71.15	7.75	7.84	10.68	0.16	0.12	2.28
11-271	Tres Amigos	115.40	120.15	4.75	13.93	18.56	0.54	0.02	0.14

 

San Pablo

Drill hole	Area	From m	To m	length (m)	Au g/t	Ag g/t	Cu%	Pb%	Zn%
07-012	San Pablo	19.70	23.90	4.20	10.45	10.00	0.15	0.00	0.01
07-026	San Pablo	65.90	67.80	1.90	34.00	18.70	0.21	0.01	0.05
07-027	San Pablo	142.80	148.85	6.05	13.72	28.60	1.06	0.02	0.04
07-031	San Pablo	94.25	98.05	3.80	31.32	69.60	1.01	0.23	0.74
08-051	San Pablo	183.55	192.60	9.05	22.95	13.60	0.40	0.00	0.03
08-090	San Pablo	190.70	191.90	1.20	11.55	48.50	1.00	0.02	0.02
08-092	San Pablo	124.80	125.80	1.00	23.31	0.50	0.00	0.01	0.00
08-097	San Pablo	227.69	229.75	2.06	17.04	20.00	0.56	0.03	0.04
09-133	San Pablo	126.80	129.80	3.00	13.10	10.25	0.32	0.00	0.02
09-138	San Pablo	150.62	153.59	2.97	8.80	10.46	0.28	0.00	0.02
09-139	San Pablo	132.18	137.68	5.50	20.51	25.82	0.70	0.00	0.01
10-197	San Pablo	48.15	51.82	3.67	7.96	13.18	0.49	0.00	0.03
10-203	San Pablo	70.65	76.15	5.50	332.86	143.90	0.02	0.00	0.01
10-207	San Pablo	80.15	83.20	3.05	16.74	24.17	0.54	0.01	0.02
10-215	San Pablo	186.80	190.27	3.47	15.82	14.68	0.41	0.03	0.02
10-221	San Pablo	69.98	71.98	2.00	13.14	23.93	0.62	0.00	0.01

10-224	San Pablo	122.82	125.05	2.23	5.29	18.70	0.69	0.02	0.04
10-224	San Pablo	148.60	154.95	6.35	7.04	13.31	0.57	0.00	0.01
10-236	San Pablo	112.96	117.03	4.07	11.38	22.92	0.68	0.00	0.01
11-249	San Pablo	108.20	109.93	1.73	8.21	30.29	0.80	0.00	0.02
11-250	San Pablo	101.72	104.81	3.09	20.15	53.44	0.88	0.24	0.54
11-268	San Pablo	92.65	94.25	1.60	11.74	21.13	0.37	0.01	0.04

La Union

Drill hole	Area	From m	To m	length (m)	Au g/t	Ag g/t	Cu%	Pb%	Zn%
08-076	La Union	32.75	34.85	2.10	36.09	47.80	0.43	0.80	1.06
10-208	La Union	150.61	152.67	2.06	6.60	10.30	0.40	0.00	0.01
11-252	La Union	55.25	59.70	4.45	4.26	12.05	0.37	0.01	0.04
11-256	La Union	51.61	52.85	1.24	144.08	138.60	1.06	1.61	1.78
11-256	La Union	99.93	101.29	1.36	9.04	3.30	0.01	0.00	0.01
11-298	La Union	49.15	49.85	0.7	49.39	20.80	0.20	0.01	0.03

La Purisima

Drill hole	Area	From m	To m	length (m)	Au g/t	Ag g/t	Cu%	Pb%	Zn%
07-021	La Purisima	158.70	160.80	2.10	75.90	76.00	1.61	0.07	0.00
07-039	La Purisima	197.55	200.80	3.25	10.93	4.60	0.04	0.00	0.01
10-161	La Purisima	87.70	99.67	11.97	3.12	4.86	0.36	0.00	0.01
10-204	La Purisima	128.02	131.86	3.84	4.06	3.15	0.09	0.00	0.00
10-204	La Purisima	173.15	174.58	1.43	7.21	5.57	0.08	0.00	0.01
10-206	La Purisima	121.73	124.04	2.31	14.63	3.45	0.02	0.00	0.00
11-282	La Purisima	152.40	153.92	1.52	7.79	1.40	0.04	0.00	0.00
11-285	La Purisima	85.06	87.92	2.86	3.93	0.80	0.03	0.00	0.00
11-285	La Purisima	98.50	102.15	3.65	6.70	3.87	0.20	0.00	0.01
11-289	La Purisima	109.73	112.78	3.05	9.50	7.05	0.11	0.02	0.00
11-293	La Purisima	38.11	39.27	1.16	10.06	0.50	0.01	0.00	0.00
11-293	La Purisima	158.75	160.55	1.80	12.65	2.84	0.10	0.00	0.01

Block Model Calculation in Surpac Software--The Company has compiled its manual calculation and internal interpretation of the mineralization at SJG defined by drilling and production to date. The Company has also built the block model of mineralization at SJG using Surpac (Gemcom) software. The current block model at SJG confirms mineralization at San Pablo, Tres Amigos, La Union, Palos Chinos, and La Purisima, with portions of the mineralization in a high-grade category, and including mineralization at San Pablo and Tres Amigos, and is consistent with the CAM SJG Mineral Resource Estimate described above. The Company will continue this Surpac modeling work as additional drill programs are planned and completed.

Commissioning of Metallurgical Testing (2012)

During the fourth quarter 2012, DynaMéxico, through DynaMineras, engaged Kappes, Cassiday & Associates, Reno, NV., for the purpose of designing a metallurgical test program to confirm possible heap leach recoveries of specific mineralized areas of San Jose de Gracia. This work is pending until the Company deems it necessary to continue.

 

Exploration and Mining Permit Requirements (México)

In respect of permit requirements for mineral exploration and mining in México, the most relevant applicable laws, regulations and official technical norms are the following: The Federal Mining Act, and its Regulations, the Federal Environmental Protection and Ecological Equilibrium Act, and its Regulations, the Federal Sustainable Forestry Development Act and its Regulations, the Federal Explosives and Firearms Act, the National Waters Act and the Mexican Official Norm 120.

To carry out mineral exploration activities, holders of mining concessions in México are required to file at the offices of the Secretaria de Medio Ambiente Y Recursos Naturales, the Federal Environmental Authority in México (“SEMARNAT”) a “Notice of Commencement of Exploration Activities” under the guidelines of the Mexican Official Norm 120 (“Norm 120”). SEMARNAT is the office of the Federal Government of México responsible for the review and issuance of a Change of Soil Use Permit (“CSUP”), the review of a Technical Justification Study (referenced below) and the filing of Norm 120. Norm 120 is a notice to SEMARNAT only, and has no processing time.

If contemplated mineral exploration activities fall outside of the parameters defined under Norm 120, a CSUP Application is required to be filed at the SEMARNAT under the guidelines of the Federal Sustainable Forestry Development Act and its Regulations. To meet the requirements for issuance of a CSUP, the applicant must also file a Technical Study (“Technical Justification Study”) to justify the change of soil use from forestry to mining, to demonstrate that biodiversity will not be compromised, and to demonstrate that there will be no soil erosion or water quality deterioration on completion of the mineral exploration activities.

As a pre-requisite for issuance of a CSUP, Article 118 of the Federal Sustainable Forestry Development Act provides for the posting of a bond to the Mexican Forestry Fund for remediation, restoration and reforestation of the areas impacted by the mineral exploration activities.

To carry out mining activities in México, holders of mining concessions are also required to file an “Environmental Impact Assessment Study” (“Environmental Impact Study”) under the guidelines of the Federal Environmental Protection and Ecological Equilibrium Act and its Regulations, in order to evaluate the environmental impact of the contemplated mining activities.

As a pre-requisite for approval of an Environmental Impact Study, the Federal Environmental Protection and Ecological Equilibrium Act and its Regulations require the posting of a bond to guarantee remediation and rehabilitation of the areas impacted by the mining activities.

If the use of explosives materials is required for execution of mineral exploration or mining activities, an Application for General Permit for Use, Consumption and Storage of Explosive (“Explosives Permit”) is required to be filed at the offices of the Secretariat of National Defense (“SEDENA”) under the guidelines of the Federal Explosives and Firearms Act.

Under the Federal Mining Act, holders of mining concessions in México have the right to the use of the water coming from the mining works. However, certification of water rights and/or issuance of water rights concessions are required from the National Water Commission (“CONAGUA”) under the guidelines of the National Waters Act.

DynaMéxico Permit Filings / Permits History (2003 – 2016)

 

 

DynaMéxico Bonding Requirements (2010)

Water Concession

The Company has secured the Water Rights Concession for the area surrounding SJG. The Director of Water Administration of the National Water Commission of México (CONAGUA) formally certified in writing the rights of DynaResource de México, S.A. de C.V. to legally “use”, exploit and extract 1,000,000 cubic meters of water per year from the DynaMéxico extraction infrastructure located within the perimeter of the mining concessions comprising the San Jose de Gracia Mining Property in Sinaloa State, México. CONAGUA determined that the DynaMéxico water rights are not subject to any water rights concession or any other water extraction restriction. Water extracted by DynaMéxico will be subject to applicable levies imposed by the Mexican tax authorities in accordance with current Mexican tax laws.

Test Underground Mining and Pilot Mill Operations (2015)

In July 2015, the Company commenced a capital investment program designed to increase tonnage and output from the test mining operations, and to increase volume and output through the pilot mill facility. Through DynaMineras, the Company was engaged in the implementation of this capital investment program from July through December 2015.

Capital Investment (2015)

The capital investment program consisted of a net total of $3,565,000 USD and is generally described below:

Contract Mining ($713,000); including $250,000 Deposit (advance for services), and $513,000 in direct mining costs, explosives, and payments to contractor;

Mine related costs ($290,000); including mine plan development, permits, assays, consulting, mine supplies, and equipment items expensed;

 

 

Mill and Camp ($613,000); Improvements to the Mill and Camp, including pre-operation expenses;

Personnel Costs ($673,000); including payroll and consulting expenses;

Equipment ($636,000); long term equipment purchases including transportation, mine loading and hauling, generators, compressors and pumps;

Overhead ($285,000); including legal expenses, consulting, and administration;

IVA ($272,000); Value added taxes paid, and refundable;

Land Use and Rental ($83,000);

Summary of Test Mining and Pilot Mill Operations for 2015 and 2016:

Year	Total Tonnes Mined & Processed	Reported Mill Feed Grade (g/t Au)	Reported Recovery %	Gross Gold Concentrates Produced (Au oz.)	Net Gold Concentrates Sold (Au oz.)
2015	7,180	8.30	78.0%	1,495	1,308
2016	33,172	12.70	79.7%	10,836	8,668

DynaMineras expects to continue its test underground mining activity and pilot milling operations in 2017; and projects the increased output from 150 tons/day to 200 tons/day from the mine and mill during 2017.

Additional Test Mining and Mill Operations Disclosure

The flow sheet for obtaining and processing mineralized material is described below:

Contract Mining: Mineralize material is mined from San Pablo mine by the contract miner, and according to the formal mine plan developed by the Company.

Mining Patio: Freshly mined mineralized material is transported by the contract miner outside the San Pablo Mine to the mine patio;

Pilot Mill Facility – General Description and Flow Sheet;

Mill Patio: Mineralized material is transported by Company dump trucks and articulated dump truck to the mill patio.

Crushing Circuit: Freshly mined mineralized material is loaded from the mill patio into the crushing circuit, comprised of a jaw crusher and cone crusher; and 1/2” crushed material is fed by conveyor belt to the fine mineralized material bin. The mineralized material is then sent by conveyor belt to the primary ball mill, which is a Hardinge conical mill.

Hardinge Mill: The mineralized material is then ground to -100 mesh particle size; and then fed to a holding tank;

Holding Tank: The mineralized material is pumped from the holding tank to the cyclone;

Cyclone: The course material plus (-100 Mesh) is fed to the Ball Mill #2, the Denver Mill; and fine material less (-100 Mesh) is fed to another holding tank.

Fine Screening System (Sweco Screen): The fine mineralized material is fed from the holding tank to the Sweco Screen; the fine mineralized material less (-200 Mesh) is fed to the spirals; the oversized material is fed to Ball Mill# 2.

Denver Mill: All mineralized material reground in the Denver Mill, is then fed to the holding tank prior to the Cyclone.

Spiral Gravity Concentration: Approximately 25% of the mineralized material is fed from the spirals to the Wifley table. Approximately 75% of the mineralized material is fed from the spiral concentration to the flotation conditioning tank.

Wifley Shaking Table: The concentrate from the spirals feed the Wifley shaking table, producing a high-grade gravity concentrate. The high-grade gravity concentrate is bagged and shipped for sale. (There are no chemicals present in the gravity concentrate.) It is estimated that the gravity concentrate produced is approx. 40% of the total recovered gold; and estimated that a 300-400 g/t Au would be the final gravity concentrate grade.

 

 

Flotation Conditioning Tank: The tailings from spirals and from the Wifley table are fed to the flotation conditioning tank. A low calculation of chemicals is added, with metered feeder, directly to the flotation feed tank. Sodium sulfide, a granular solid, is added also to the agitated flotation feed tank.

Flotation Chemicals: The following chemicals are added to the flotation feed tank: Na2S (Sodium Sulfide), 400 g/mt (solid); Aero 343 Xanthate Collector 40-80 g/mt (liquid); Cytec 7249 conditioner 50 g/mt (liquid); Cytec 4037 Conditioner 20–40 g/mt (liquid); and Aerofroth 70 or 73 Frother 30 g/mt (liquid).

Rougher Flotation: The Rougher flotation consists of a bank of 8 flotation cells (or Hybrid float cell), which is fed by the conditioning tank. The rougher concentrate recovered from the rougher float cells or the first hybrid cell is bagged for shipment and sale. A very low percentage of chemicals remains in the rougher concentrate.

Scavenger and Cleaner Concentrate: The tailings of the rougher concentrate could be fed to the scavenger and cleaner float cells (or, a second hybrid cell). The cleaner concentrate would then be bagged and shipped for sale. A very low percentage of chemicals remains in the cleaner concentrate.

Circuit Tailings: The tailings from the flotation area are fed to the tailings impoundment area. Less than 10% of chemicals added at the conditioning tank remain in the tailings slurry. Chemicals do not appear in the water of the tailings; as confirmed by analysis.

Power: A 45 KW efficient diesel generator will supply power to the camp, mill lights and to the laboratory. Two 50 KW back-up diesel generators (Selmec, Kamag) are also available for camp use.

The mill primary generator is a 310 KW Cat Diesel and there is a 455 KW Cat Diesel mill back-up generator.

Diesel fuel is stored in a 10,000-liter storage tank that feeds the two large generators by gravity flow to a common 500-liter head tank. The fuel storage tank is contained within a secondary cement impoundment with controlled and oil-trapped drainage.

Electrical: The Company is in process of connecting electrical power sufficient to supply electrical power for the camp and mill.

Arbitration filed by Goldgroup / DynaMéxico Complaint against Goldgroup

On March 14, 2014, Goldgroup filed for arbitration in the United States with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"), citing the Earn In Agreement dated September 1, 2006 as the basis for the arbitration filing. The Company filed an answer on April 10, 2014, disputing that any issues exist which provide for arbitration.

On December 9, 2014, DynaMéxico filed an Ordinary commercial lawsuit (Civil Claims) against Goldgroup Mining Inc., its parent company Goldgroup Resources Inc., and the AAA, in the Thirty Sixth Civil Court in the Federal District of México, under file 1120 number / 2014 ("the DynaMéxico Trial"). The DynaMéxico Trial seeks to terminate the U.S.-based arbitration proceedings, as DynaMéxico believes there is no legal basis for arbitration, and to nullify the arbitration proceedings since Goldgroup previously sought recourse in the Mexican courts. In the DynaMéxico Trial, DynaMéxico also requests that substantial damages (in the amount of US $50 million) be awarded to DynaMéxico against Goldgroup for:

On October 5, 2016, in an appellate ruling, the Thirty Sixth Civil Court of the Superior Court of Justice of the Federal District of México (Tribunal Superior de Justicia del Distrito Federal), file number 1120/2014 declared, among other resolutions, that:

 

 

$48M Damages Award to DynaMéxico

Also on October 5, 2015, in an appellate ruling, DynaMéxico was awarded in excess of US $48 million in damages from Goldgroup Resources, Inc. by virtue of a Sentencia Definitiva (the “Definitive Sentence”) issued by the Thirty Sixth Civil Court of the Superior Court of Justice of the Federal District of México (Tribunal Superior de Justicia del Distrito Federal), File number 1120/2014. The Definitive Sentence included the considerations and resolutions by the Court, and additional Resolutions were also ordered in favor of DynaMéxico (together the damages award and the additional Resolutions are referred to as, the “Oct. 5, 2015 Resolution”).

A concise translation to English of the Oct. 5, 2015 Resolution (the resolution portion of the Definitive Sentence) is set forth below:

ORDERED, adjudged and decreed by the Thirty Sixth Civil Judge of the Superior Court of the Federal District, Mr. JULIO GABRIEL IGLESIAS GOMEZ.

The October 5, 2015 Resolution constitutes a public record which may be reviewed through the Courts in México City.

Mexico City Court Approves Lien on Shares of DynaMéxico owned by Minority Interest Holder

On October 5, 2016, the Thirty-Sixth Civil Court of the Superior Court of Justice of the Federal District of Mexico (Tribunal Superior de Justicia del Distrito Federal) approved a Lien (referred to by the court as an “Embargo”), in favor of DynaMéxico, upon Stock Certificates in the name of Goldgroup Resources Inc. (“Goldgroup”). The Stock Certificates subject to the Lien (“Embargo”) constitute Shares of DynaMéxico (“the Goldgroup DynaMéxico Shares”).

 

 

The Goldgroup DynaMéxico Shares were seized as a partial recovery of assets by DynaMéxico after DynaMéxico was awarded more than $ 48 M USD (Forty-Eight Million Dollars) in damages against Goldgroup (the “Damages against Goldgroup”) on October 05, 2015, as described in a Sentencia Definitiva (the “Definitive Sentence”) issued by the same court, the Thirty Sixth Civil Court of the Superior Court of Justice of the Federal District of México, File number 1120/2014. Excerpts from the Definitive Sentence appear below. In addition to the Damages against Goldgroup, the Definitive Sentence also included additional Resolutions ordered in favor of DynaMéxico (the Damages against Goldgroup and the additional Resolutions are together referred to as the “Oct. 5, 2015 Resolution”).

Arbitration Ruling

 

In direct contradiction to the October 5, 2015 Definitive Sentence issued by court in México, on August 25, 2016 the American Arbitration Association - International Centre for Dispute Resolution, Denver office (the “AAA”) issued an Arbitration Ruling (the “Arbitration Ruling”) in favor of Goldgroup Resources Inc. against DynaMéxico and DynaResource, Inc. The Arbitration Ruling was the result of a proceeding in which neither DynaMéxico nor DynaResource participated, since the Definitive Sentence issued by the court in México effectively prohibited their participation in the proceeding, and should have prohibited Goldgroup Resources Inc. participation as well.

The Arbitration Ruling provides the following: (i) the Earn In/Option Agreement is still in force, and consequently Goldgroup may appoint two directors to the DynaMéxico board, and may participate in the appointment of a fifth director; (ii) the DynaMéxico Management Committee is reinstated, and must approve all budgets and expenditures; (iii) amounts expended by DynaMéxico that were not approved by the Management Committee are subject to repayment by DynaResource; (iv) the issuance of additional shares by DynaMéxico (and consequent dilution of Goldgroup's equity interest) was in violation of the Earn In/Option Agreement; and (v) DynaResource and DynaMéxico are responsible for Goldgroup's costs and professional fees associated with the Arbitration Ruling.

Unlike the vast majority of arbitration proceedings in the U.S., the Arbitration Ruling is not final. Since the Arbitration Ruling is subject to international rules, the ruling may be vacated by U.S. courts, or simply not recognized by U.S. courts, on a number of grounds. Accordingly, both DynaMéxico and DynaResource have timely requested relief from the United States Federal District Court in Colorado, via the filing of a Petition for Nonrecognition of Foreign Arbitral Award and/or Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award (the “Petition for Nonrecognition”), and a supporting brief. The Petition for Nonrecognition relies heavily upon the Mexican court's Definitive Sentence, key excerpts of which appear immediately below.

The Mexican court has already ruled that “any controversy arising from the Earn In/Option Agreement must be brought and resolved under Mexican Law and by competent Mexican Courts with proper jurisdiction.” Consequently, the monetary awards against DynaResource - which are based upon a finding that the Earn In/Option Agreement is still in force - will not be enforceable if the Mexican court rules that the Earn In/Option Agreement is terminated. The Company believes that the potential for the assessment of a material monetary judgment against DynaResource is remote.

SEVENTH: This Court declares that any controversy arising from the Earn In/Option Agreement must be brought and resolved under Mexican Law and by competent Mexican Courts with proper jurisdiction, in recognition of the waiver and exclusion of the arbitration clause (contained in the Earn In/Option Agreement) by both parties.

EIGHT: This Court declares that the American Arbitration Association must abstain from hearing arbitration procedure number 50 501 T 00226 14, or any other ongoing and/or future ongoing arbitration already filed or to be filed by the defendant Goldgroup, based on the Earn In/Option Agreement dated September 1, 2006.

NINTH: This Court declares that the American Arbitration Association does not have jurisdiction to hear any conflict and/or interpretation arising from the Earn In/Option Agreement, dated September 1, 2006.

TENTH: This Court declares, that the American Arbitration Association does not have jurisdiction to hear disputes arising between shareholders of DynaMéxico, which disputes do not arise directly and immediately from the Earn In/Option Agreement, dated September 1, 2006.

ELEVENTH: This Court declares, that the American Arbitration Association does not have jurisdiction to hear any matters where Koy Wilber Diepholz, who is the President of the Board of Directors of DynaMéxico, and has been personally sued in relation to the arbitration clause established under clause 8.16 of the Earn In/Option Agreement, dated September 1, 2006, since he signed the mentioned instrument in representation of the Company and not in his personal capacity.

  (C) The Arbitration Ruling contains an acknowledgement by the AAA that the AAA was named as a defendant in the legal demand filed by DynaMéxico in the Thirty Sixth Civil Court of the Superior Court of Justice of the Federal District of México (the “DynaMéxico Legal Demand”). The Arbitration Ruling also contains a statement that the AAA was not properly served notice of the DynaMéxico Legal Demand.

  (D) DynaMéxico obeyed the October 5, 2015 Court Order, and did not attend the Arbitration hearing.

  (E) DynaMéxico will pursue all legal remedies in order to obtain a full dismissal of the Arbitration Ruling.

  (F) The October 5, 2015 Court Order and the $48 million USD award of damages against Goldgroup Resources Inc. remains in full force and effect as issued. DynaMéxico is currently pursuing all available remedies in order to collect $48 million USD in damages from Goldgroup Resources Inc. (See Court Approves Lien on Shares of DynaMéxico owned by Goldgroup Resources, above).

DynaUSA and DynaMéxico filed Motion to Vacate Arbitration Ruling

On November 17, 2016, DynaUSA and DynaMéxico filed a Motion to Vacate the Arbitration Ruling in United States District Court, District of Colorado.

 

 

PART II

The Company’s common stock is traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol "DYNR".  The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low bid quotations which reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up or mark-down and without commissions; and may not reflect actual transactions. All amounts are denominated in U.S. dollars.

Year ended December 31, 2016	Low	High
First Quarter	1.10	1.65
Second Quarter	1.30	1.50
Third Quarter	1.41	1.95
Fourth Quarter	1.20	1.99
Year ended December 31, 2015
First Quarter	1.35	1.90
Second Quarter	1.25	2.00
Third Quarter	1.50	2.00
Fourth Quarter	1.00	2.00

 

As of April 15, 2017, there were outstanding 16,722,825 shares of our common stock, which were held by approximately 569 shareholders of record. This figure does not include shareholders that hold their shares in street name or with a broker.

Dividend Policy

No cash dividends on the Company common stock have been declared or paid since the Company's inception. Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors after taking into account various factors, including the terms of any credit arrangements, our financial condition, operating results, current and anticipated cash needs and plans for growth. Our initial earnings, if any, will likely be retained to finance our growth. At the present time, we are not party to any agreement that would limit our ability to pay dividends.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, except as included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or in our Current Reports on Form 8-K, we have not sold any equity securities not registered under the Securities Act.

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, no securities of the Company were authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.

 

Not applicable.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which we refer to in this annual report as the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to in this annual report as the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact but rather reflect our current expectations, estimates and predictions about future results and events. These statements may use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project” and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management. When we make forward-looking statements, we are basing them on our management’s beliefs and assumptions, using information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to, risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed in this annual report. Factors that can cause or contribute to these differences include those described under the heading “Management Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operation.”

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Any forward-looking statement you read in this annual report reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or individuals acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this annual report. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its views or expectations. The Company can give no assurances that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct.

CAUTIONARY NOTE TO UNITED STATES INVESTORS—INFORMATION CONCERNING PREPARATION OF RESOURCE AND RESERVE ESTIMATES

The Company is an “OTC Reporting Issuer” as that term is defined in BC Multilateral Instrument 51-105, Issuers Quoted in the U.S. Over-the-Counter Markets, promulgated by the British Columbia Securities Commission.

In Canada, an issuer is required to provide technical information with respect to mineralization, including reserves and resources, if any, on its mineral exploration properties in accordance with Canadian requirements, which differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) applicable to registration statements and reports filed by United States companies pursuant to the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. As such, certain disclosures of mineralization under Canadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC and not subject to Canadian securities legislation.

While these terms are recognized and required by Canadian securities legislation (under National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”), entitled Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects), the SEC does not recognize these terms. Investors in the United States are cautioned not to assume that any part or all, of the mineral deposits in these categories, will ever be converted to reserves. In addition, inferred mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of a measured mineral resource, indicated mineral resource or inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian securities legislation, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, although they may form, in certain circumstances, the basis of a “preliminary economic assessment” as that term is defined in NI 43-101. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all, of any reported measured, indicated, or inferred mineral resource estimates referred to in the DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Technical Report and DynaMéxico 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate (compiled for DynaResource de Mexico SA de CV), are economically or legally mineable.

Under U.S. standards, as set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless a determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SJG Property as described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is without known reserves. Mineral resources which are not classified as mineral reserves do not have “demonstrated economic viability.” The quantity of resources and the quality (grade) of resources reported as “Indicated” and “Inferred” mineral resources in the DynaMéxico 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate compiled for DynaResource de Mexico SA de CV, under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and filed by the Company with SEDAR, are not disclosed in this Form 10-Q. There has been insufficient exploration to define any mineral reserves on the SJG Property, and it is not certain if further exploration will result in the definition of mineral reserves.

 

Company

The Company is a minerals investment, management, and exploration company, and currently conducting test mining and pilot milling operations through an operating subsidiary in México, with specific focus on precious and base metals in México. The Company was incorporated in the State of California on September 28, 1937, under the name West Coast Mines, Inc. In November 1998, the Company re-domiciled from California to Delaware and changed its name to DynaResource, Inc. (“DynaUSA”).

We currently conduct operations in México through our operating subsidiaries. We currently own 80% of the outstanding shares of DynaResource de México, S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMéxico”). DynaMéxico owns 100% of mining concessions, equipment, camp and related facilities which comprise the San Jose de Gracia Property, in northern Sinaloa State, México. We also own 100% of Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”), the exclusive operator of the San José de Gracia Project, under contract with DynaMéxico.

In 2000, the Company formed DynaResource de México S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMéxico”) for the purpose of acquiring and holding mineral properties and mining concessions in México and, specifically for acquiring and consolidating the Mining District of San Jose de Gracia. DynaMéxico completed the consolidation of the entire SJG District to DynaMéxico in 2003 (approx. 15 sq. km. at that time), with the exception of the San Miguel Mining Concession (7 Hectares, for which DynaMéxico is proceeding towards accomplishing the transfer of title, under previously signed sale and purchase agreements).

In 2005, the Company formed Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”), a wholly owned subsidiary. DynaMineras entered into an operating agreement with DynaMéxico on April 15, 2005. As a consequence of that agreement and subsequent amendments to that agreement, DynaMineras is the exclusive operating entity for the SJG Project.

Also in 2005, the Company formed another wholly owned subsidiary, DynaResource Operaciones, S.A. de C.V. (“DynaOperaciones”). DynaOperaciones entered into a personnel management agreement with DynaMineras and, as a consequence of that agreement, is the exclusive management company for personnel and consultants involved at the SJG Project.

DynaMéxico currently owns a portfolio of mining concessions, equipment, camp and related facilities which comprise the San José de Gracia Project (“SJG”). The mining concessions cover 69,121 hectares (170,802 acres) on the west side of the Sierra Madre mountain range, in northern Sinaloa State.

The Company currently owns 80% of the outstanding shares of DynaMéxico. We also own 100% of Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”), the exclusive operator of the San José de Gracia Project, under contract with DynaMéxico, and we own 100% of DynaResource Operaciones de San Jose de Gracia, S.A. de C.V., (“DynaOperaciones”), a company which manages the personnel registered to work at the San Jose de Gracia Project.

San Jose de Gracia - History

Historical production records from San Jose de Gracia (“SJG”) report 1,000,000 Oz gold production from a series of underground workings. The major areas report 471,000 Oz. produced at the La Purisima area of SJG, at an average grade of 66.7 g/t.; and 215,000 Oz. produced from the La Prieta area, at an average grade of 27.6 g/t. Mineralization at SJG has been traced on surface and underground over 15 sq. km.

DynaMéxico was formed in March 2000, for the purpose of acquiring the concessions comprising the SJG District, and to consolidate all ownership of SJG under DynaMéxico. DynaMéxico focused on acquisition and consolidation work through 2003, and reported a virtually clear title and consolidated ownership to the district at December 31, 2013.

Drilling – Exploration Programs (1997 – 2000)

A drill program was conducted at SJG in 1997 to 1998 by a prior majority owner. Approximately 6,172 meters drilling was completed in 63 core drill holes. Significant intercepts, including bonanza grades, outlined the down dip potential of the Northeast section (150 Meter NE to SW extent of the Drilling) of the Los Hilos to Tres Amigos Trend of SJG. Surface and underground sampling in 1999 to 2000 confirmed high grades in historic workings and surface exposures throughout the project area. These high grades outline the presence of mineralization shoots developed within the veins. The mineralized shoots appear to be controlled by dilational jogs and/or vein intersections. A total of 544 samples were collected in 1999 to 2000, and assayed an average 6.51 g/t gold.

Structure of Company / Operations

Activities in México are currently conducted by DynaMineras; with the management of personnel being contracted by DynaMineras through to DynaOperaciones. Executive Management of DynaResource, Inc. and consultants manage the operating companies in México; while the Chairman/CEO of DynaUSA is the President of each of DynaMéxico, DynaMineras and DynaOperaciones. Fees for management and administration are charged by DynaMineras and DynaOperaciones, which are eliminated in consolidation.

Exclusive Operating Entity at San Jose de Gracia

Under agreement with DynaMéxico, Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”) has been named the exclusive operating entity at the San Jose de Gracia Project. DynaResource owns 100% of DynaMineras.

 

 

DynaMéxico General Powers of Attorney

The Chairman-CEO of DynaUSA also serves as the President of DynaMéxico. The President of DynaMéxico holds broad powers of attorney granted by the shareholders of DynaMéxico which gives the current President significant and broad authority within DynaMéxico.

Company Ownership and Description of Subsidiaries

A description of the subsidiaries owned by the Company and its ownership in each is summarized below:

DynaResource de México, S.A. de C.V.:                                               80% Owned by DynaResource, Inc.

Mineras de DynaResource, S.A. de C.V.:                                              100% Owned by DynaResource, Inc.

DynaResource Operaciones de San Jose de Gracia, S.A. de C.V.:      100% Owned by DynaResource, Inc.

Pilot Production Activities (2003 – 2006)

DynaMéxico, conducting operations through DynaMineras, mined high-grade veins at the San Pablo area of SJG from mid-2003 to June 2006. 18,250 Oz. gold was produced and sold from mill feed tonnage of 42,000 tonnes, at an average grade of approximately 15-20 g/t. Production costs were reported at approximately $175/Oz. gold in this small scale, pilot production operation (See results in table below). The pilot operations at SJG consisted of the installation of a gravity/flotation processing circuit to an existing mill, and initial test runs with tailings were completed in 2002. Actual test mining at the high-grade San Pablo area of the property commenced in March 2003.

Mined and Milled Tonnage	42,000 tonnes
Production (Oz Au)	18,250 Oz
Average Grade	15-20 g/t
Recovery Efficiency (Plant)	85%
Recovery in Concentrate (Sales)	90%
Production Cost (Average, 4 Years)	$175 / Oz

Suspension of Production Activities (2006)

The Company initiated the test production activity in 2003 and, at that time, gold prices were depressed. Exploration funding opportunities, while available, were deemed to be too dilutive by Company management. Subsequently, in 2006, commodities prices were improving and the Company was able to negotiate financing in order to fund exploration activities. Therefore, the Company suspended test mining activities in 2006 in order to focus on the exploration of the vast SJG District. While the test mining and pilot milling operations were considered successful (see results in the table above), a small-scale production operation was not expected to provide the necessary capital in order to fund exploration of the vast SJG District. The limited-scope pilot production activity provided significant benefits through confirmation of production grades, metallurgy and process, efficiency of recoveries, and production costs.

Drilling programs (2007 – 2011)

Drilling programs completed by the Company’s subsidiaries produced a total of 298 drill holes covering 68,741 meters of drilling from 2007 through March 2011. Results of the drilling activity, including the results of previous drilling in 1997-1998, appear in an “SJG Drill Intercepts Summary File through 11-298”, as Exhibit 99.1 to our Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2011 filed with the SEC on August 22, 2011, and available on EDGAR at: [http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1111741/000112178111000241/ex99one.htm]. Additionally, the updated Drill Summary File is posted on the Company’s web site at www.dynaresource.com.

 

 

Technical Report According to Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (2012)

In 2012, DynaMéxico commissioned Servicios y Proyectos Mineros (“SPM”) for the production of a Technical Report according the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (“the DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Technical Report”) at San Jose de Gracia. Additionally, DynaMéxico commissioned Mr. Robert Sandefur, a senior reserve analyst for Chlumsky, Armbrust & Meyer LLC, Lakewood, CO (“CAM”) to produce a mineral resource estimate for the 4 main vein systems at the property (the “DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate”).

Parameters Used to Estimate the DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate--The data base for the San Jose de Gracia Project consists of 372 drill holes of which 361 are diamond drill holes (“DDH”) and the remaining 11 were reverse circulation holes “(RC”), with a total drilling of 75,878 meters. The DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate, prepared in 2012, concentrates on four main mineralized vein systems at SJG: Tres Amigos, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima. Of the 372 drill holes, 368 were drilled to test these four main vein systems and the remaining four holes tested the Argillic Zone. Technical personnel of Minop S.A. de C.V. (“Minop”), a subsidiary (or affiliate) of Goldgroup Mining Inc. built three dimensional solids to constrain estimation to the interpreted veins in each swarm. The 172 holes most recently drilled (2009-2011), were allocated as follows: Tres Amigos (64 holes), San Pablo (49 holes), La Union (24 holes), La Purisima (32 holes) and Argillic Zone (3 holes). The data base also includes rock and chip sampling, regional stream sediment sampling, and IP Surveys.

Density--A total of 5,540 pieces of core were measured for specific gravity using the weight in air vs. weight in water method. This represents an additional 3,897 measurements taken in the 2009-11 drill seasons with density measurements taken from all mineral zones. Dried samples were coated with paraffin wax before being measured. The results tabulated have been sorted by lithology and mineralized veins. The average specific gravity of 5,051 wall rock samples was 2.59 while the average specific gravity for 489 samples of vein material is 2.68. CAM and Servicios y Proyectos Mineros have reviewed the procedures and results, and opine that the results are suitable for use in mineral resource estimation.

DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate - Construction of Wireframes--Mineral Resources were estimated by Mr. Sandefur within wireframes constructed by technical personnel of Minop. Minop was contracted by DynaMineras.

DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate - Explanation of Resource Estimation--Resource estimation was done in MineSight and MicroModel computer systems with only those composites that were inside the wireframe used in the estimate. Estimation was done using kriging with the omni-directional variogram derived from all the data in each area for gold using the relative variogram derived from the log variogram. High grades were restricted by capping the assays at a breakpoint based on the cumulative frequency curves. Estimation was done using search radii of 100 x 100 x 50 m “blocks” oriented subparallel to the general strike and dip of the vein system in each area. A sector search, corresponding to the faces of the search box with a maximum of two points per sector was used in estimation. A density of 2.68 based on within ‘vein density’ samples was used in the resource estimate. Within each of the four areas there are approximately 20 to 40 veins in the vein swarm. Resources were estimated by kriging using data from all veins in the swarm. In general, gold accounts for at least 80% of the value of contained metal at the SJG Project, so the variograms for gold were used in estimation of the four other metals.

The veins at San Jose de Gracia have been historically mined for many years and historic mined volumes are not available. The one exception is the approximate 42,000 tonnes of ore processed by DynaMéxico during its pilot production activities in 2003-2006. The resource table is not adjusted for any historic mining. To validate that historic mining had not significantly reduced the resource, CAM reviewed the database for all assays greater than 1 gram per ton gold that were next to missing values at the bottom of drill holes. Only four assays satisfying this criterion were found, and on the basis of this review, Mr. Sandefur does not believe that significant mining has occurred within the volumes defined by the wireframes.

Servicios y Proyectos Mineros performed a database review and considers that a reasonable level of verification has been completed, and that no material issues have been left unidentified from the drilling programs undertaken.

DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate and DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Technical Report - Data Verification--Mr. Ramon Luna Espinoza (“Mr. Luna”) initially visited the San Jose de Gracia Project in November 2010, and conducted site inspections at SJG in November 2011 and January 2012. Mr. Sandefur conducted a site inspection of the SJG Project in January 2012. While at the Property in November 2011, Mr. Luna inspected the areas of Tres Amigos, La Prieta, Gossan Cap, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima, and historic mining sites. In January 2012, Mr. Sandefur and Mr. Luna inspected the areas of Tres Amigos, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima. Pictures of the areas were taken. Many of the drill pads for the drilling programs of 2007 to 2011 were clearly located and identified. Mr. Luna also inspected San José de Gracia’s core logging and storage facilities, the geology offices, the meteorological station, the plant nursery, and the mill. Mr. Sandefur also inspected San José de Gracia’s core logging and storage facilities.

The Company received from DynaMéxico on February 14, 2012, a Mineral Resource Estimate according to Canadian National Instrument 43-101 for San Jose de Gracia (the “DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate’). The DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared by Mr. Robert Sandefur, BS, MSc, P.E., a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101, and a senior reserve analyst for Chlumsky, Armbrust & Meyer LLC, Lakewood, CO (“CAM”). The DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate concentrates on four separate main vein systems at SJG: Tres Amigos, San Pablo, La Union, and La Purisima.

The DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate prepared by Mr. Robert Sandefur for the DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Technical Report included Indicated Resources at Tres Amigos and San Pablo. The “DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate also included an Inferred Resource for the four vein systems. Table summaries of Indicated and Inferred Resources are contained in the DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate. The DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate has been filed, along with the DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Technical Report, on SEDAR; but is not disclosed in this Form 10-Q.

 

 

Updated Technical Report According to Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (2012)

The Company received from DynaMéxico, an updated Technical Report according to Canadian National Instrument 43-101, which included the DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate (the “Updated DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Technical Report”). The Updated DynaMéxico NI 43-101 Technical Report was approved by DynaMéxico, and filed by the Company on SEDAR; but is not disclosed in this Form 10-Q.

No Known Reserves

The SJG property is without known reserves. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless a determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made.

Exploitation Amendment Agreement (“EAA”)

On May 15, 2013, DynaMineras entered into an Exploitation Amendment Agreement (“EAA”) with DynaMéxico. The EAA grants to DynaMineras the right to finance, explore, develop and exploit the SJG Property, in exchange for:

(a) Reimbursement of all costs associated with financing, maintenance, exploration, development and exploitation of the SJG Property, which costs are to be charged and billed by DynaMineras to DynaMéxico; and,

(b) After Item (A) above, the receipt by DynaMineras of 75% of gross receipts received by DynaMéxico from the sale of all minerals produced from SJG, to the point that DynaMineras has received 200% of its advanced funds; and,

(c) after items (A) and (B) above; the receipt by DynaMineras of 50% of all gross receipts received by DynaMéxico from the sale of all minerals produced from SJG, and throughout the term of the EAA; and,

(d) in addition to Items (A), (B), and (C) above, DynaMineras shall receive a 2.5% NSR (“Net Smelter Royalty”) on all minerals sold from SJG over the term of the EAA.

The total unpaid advances made by DynaMineras to DynaMéxico as of September 30, 2016 is $2,107,500. The EAA is the third and latest Amendment to the original Contract Mining Services and Mineral Production Agreement (the “Operating Agreement”), which was previously entered into by DynaMineras with DynaMéxico in April 2005, wherein DynaMineras was named the Exclusive Operating Entity at SJG. The Operating Agreement was previously amended in September 2006 (the “First Amendment”), and amended again at July 15, 2011 (the “Second Amendment”). The Term of the Second Amendment is 20 years, and the EAA (Third Amendment) provides for the continuation of the 20 Year Term from the date of the Second Amendment (July 15, 2011).

Surface Rights Agreement

On January 6, 2014 DynaMineras entered into a 20-year surface rights agreement with the Santa Maria Ejido Community surrounding the San Jose de Gracia Property (the “20 Year SRA”). The 20 Year SRA covers an area of 4,399 hectares surrounding the main mineral resource areas of SJG, and provides for annual lease payments by DynaMineras of $1,359,443 Pesos (approx. $85,000 USD), commencing in 2014. The 20 year SRA provides DynaMineras with surface access to the core resource areas of SJG, and allows for all permitted mining, pilot production and exploration activities from the owners of the surface rights (Santa Maria Ejido community).

Additionally, DynaMineras expects to construct a Medical Facility and a Community Center within the SJG community in year 2015. DynaMineras reports that land and building for which the medical facility and community center will be constructed have been approved for re-zoning by the local community; and plans are being drawn for constructing the facilities.

Rehabilitation and Start-up of Pilot Mill Facility at San Jose de Gracia

Under the terms of the Exploitation Amendment Agreement (“EAA”), as described above, DynaMineras has rehabilitated the pilot mill facility at SJG and it has rehabilitated the San Pablo mine. The SJG pilot mill facility (a gravimetric-flotation circuit) is designed to process bulk samples mined from selected target areas of SJG, including San Pablo. Operations at SJG are managed by DynaMineras, and are projected to be similar to those conducted by DynaMéxico during 2003-2006.

Test Underground Mining and Pilot Mill Operations (2015)

In July 2015, the Company commenced a capital investment program designed to increase tonnage and output from the test mining operations, and to increase volume and output through the pilot mill facility. Through DynaMineras, the Company was engaged in the implementation of this capital investment program from July through December 2015.

Capital Investment (2015)

The capital investment program consisted of a net total of $3,565,000 USD and is generally described below:

Contract Mining ($713,000); including $250,000 Deposit (advance for services), and $513,000 in direct mining costs, explosives, and payments to contractor;

Mine related costs ($290,000); including mine plan development, permits, assays, consulting, mine supplies, and equipment items expensed;

 

Mill and Camp ($613,000); Improvements to the Mill and Camp, including pre-operation expenses;

Personnel Costs ($673,000); including payroll and consulting expenses;

Equipment ($636,000); long term equipment purchases including transportation, mine loading and hauling, generators, compressors and pumps;

Overhead ($285,000); including legal expenses, consulting, and administration;

IVA ($272,000); Value added taxes paid, and refundable;

Land Use and Rental ($83,000);

Test Underground Mining and Pilot Mill Operations 2015 and 2016

DynaMineras reports the following estimated summary of its test mining and pilot milling operations conducted during 2015 and 2016:

Year	Total Tonnes Mined & Processed	Reported Mill Feed Grade (g/t Au)	Reported Recovery %	Gross Gold Concentrates Produced (Au oz.)	Net Gold Concentrates Sold (Au oz.)
2015	7,180	8.30	78.00	1,495	1,380
2016	33,172	12.70	79.7%	10,836	8,668

 

DynaMineras expects to continue its test underground mining activity and pilot milling operations in 2017; and projects the increased output from 150 tons/day to 200 tons/day from the mine and mill in 2017.

Structure of Company / Operations

Activities in México are conducted by Mineras de DynaResource S.A. de C.V. (“DynaMineras”); with the management of personnel being contracted by DynaMineras through to the personnel management subsidiary, DynaResource Operaciones, S.A. de C.V. (“DynaOperaciones”). Management of DynaResource, Inc. and consultants continue to manage the operating companies in México; while the Chairman/CEO of DynaUSA is the President of each of the operating companies in México. Fees for Management and administration are charged by DynaMineras and DynaOperaciones, which are eliminated in consolidation.

Exploitation Amendment Agreement

In 2013, DynaMineras, in accordance with the terms of the Exploitation Amendment Agreement, commenced the rehabilitation of the San Pablo Mine and the refurbishment of the pilot production facility at SJG. DynaMéxico received permits as discussed above for the rehabilitation and operation of the pilot mill facility and the exploitation and mining of the San Pablo area of SJG. The basis for the mining activity and the operation of the pilot mill facility are the NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate, the Technical Report, the block models prepared as a result of the recent drilling activity, and the recent production history of 2003-2006.

Competitive Advantage

The Company, through its subsidiaries, has been conducting business in México since March 2000. During this period the Company believes it has structured its subsidiaries properly and strategically, and during which time the Company has retained key personnel and developed key relationships and support. The Company believes its experience and accomplishments and relationships in México give it a competitive advantage, even though many competitors may be larger and have more capital resources.

DynaMéxico retains 100% of the rights to concessions over the area of the San José de Gracia property and it currently sees no competition for mining on the lands covered by those concessions. The sale of gold and any bi-products would be subject to global market prices, which prices fluctuate daily. DynaMéxico was successful in selling gold concentrates produced from SJG in prior years, and the Company expects a competitive market for produced concentrates and/or other mineral products in the future. Actual prices received by DynaMineras in the sale of concentrates or other products produced from San Jose de Gracia would depend upon these global market prices, less deductions.

The Company’s operating subsidiaries, DynaMineras and DynaOperaciones, receive monthly fees for management of the SJG activities and personnel. These fee amounts are eliminated in consolidation. Other than those intercompany fees, the Company reported revenue of $9,496,105 in 2016 and $944,910 in 2015.

 

Capital Requirements

The mining industry in general requires significant capital in order to take a property from the exploration, to development to production. These costs remain a significant barrier to entry for the average company but once in production, there is a ready market for the final products, In the case of SJG, the final product would be mainly gold, the price of which is determined by global markets, so there is not a dependence on a customer base.

Gold

Gold Uses.     Gold generally is used for fabrication or investment. Fabricated gold has a variety of end uses, including jewelry, electronics, dentistry, industrial and decorative uses, medals, medallions and official coins. Gold investors buy gold bullion, official coins and jewelry.

Gold Supply.    A combination of current mine production, recycling and draw-down of existing gold stocks held by governments, financial institutions, industrial organizations and private individuals make up the annual gold supply. Based on public information available for the years 2008 through 2014, on average, current mine production has accounted for approximately 64% of the annual gold supply.

Gold Price.    The following table presents the annual high, low and average daily afternoon fixing prices for gold over the past ten years on the London Bullion Market ($/ounce):

 

Year	High	Low	Average
2005	$536	$411	$444
2006	$725	$525	$604
2007	$841	$608	$695
2008	$1,011	$713	$872
2009	$1,213	$810	$972
2010	$1,421	$1,058	$1,225
2011	$1,895	$1,319	$1,572
2012	$1,792	$1,540	$1,669
2013	$1,694	$1,192	$1,411
2014	$1,380	$1,140	$1,265
2015	$1,303	$1,057	$1,175
2016	$1,366	$1,151	$1,236
2017 (Through April)	$1,286	$1,151	$1,221

Source: Kitco, Reuters and the London Bullion Market Association

On April 18 2017, the afternoon fixing gold price on the London Bullion Market was $1,278 per ounce and the spot market gold price on the New York Commodity Exchange was $1,289 per ounce.

Condition of Physical Assets and Insurance

Our business is capital intensive and requires ongoing capital investment for the replacement, modernization or expansion of equipment and facilities. We and our subsidiaries maintain insurance policies against property loss. Such insurance, however, contains exclusions and limitations on coverage, particularly with respect to environmental liability and political risk. There can be no assurance that claims would be paid under such insurance policies in connection with a particular event.

Environmental Matters

Our activities are largely outside the United States and subject to governmental regulations for the protection of the environment. We conduct our operations so as to protect public health and the environment and believe our operations are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all material respects. DynaMéxico is involved with maintaining tailings ponds and test mining and pilot production activities (through DynaMineras) with the oversight of SEMARNAT, the federal environmental agency of México.

Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

Test Underground Mining and Pilot Mill Operations (2015)

In July 2015, The Company commenced a capital investment program designed to increase tonnage and output from the test mining operations, and to increase volume and output through the pilot mill facility. The Company, through DynaMineras was engaged in the implementation of this capital investment program from July through December 2015. And, as a result, the Company projects that mining and milling volumes will approach 100 tons/day of mineralized material, in January 2016.

 

Capital Investment (2015)

The capital investment program consisted of a net total of $3,565,000 USD and is generally described below:

Contract Mining ($713,000); including $250,000 Deposit (advance for services), and $513,000 in direct mining costs, explosives, and payments to contractor;

Mine related costs ($290,000); including mine plan development, permits, assays, consulting, mine supplies, and equipment items expensed;

Mill and Camp ($613,000); Improvements to the Mill and Camp, including pre-operation expenses;

Personnel Costs ($673,000); including payroll and consulting expenses;

Equipment ($636,000); long term equipment purchases including transportation, mine loading and hauling, generators, compressors and pumps;

Overhead ($285,000); including legal expenses, consulting, and administration;

IVA ($272,000); Value added taxes paid, and refundable;

Land Use and Rental ($83,000);

Summary of Test Mining and Pilot Mill Operations

DynaMineras reports the following estimated summary of its test mining and pilot milling operations during 2015 and 2016:

Year	Total Tonnes Mined & Processed	Reported Mill Feed Grade (g/t Au)	Reported Recovery %	Gross Gold Concentrates Produced (Au oz.)	Net Gold Concentrates Sold (Au oz.)
2015	7,180	8.30	78.00%	1,495	1,380
2016	33,172	12.70	79.7%	10,836	8,668

 

Test pilot operations in 2016 yielded 33,172 tonnes mined and processed from underground mining activity and pilot mill operations; and the production of approximately 10,863 gross Oz Au (and net of dry weights, buyer’s price discount and refining and treatment costs, approximately 8,668 Oz. Au) contained in gold-silver concentrates, and the receipt of $9,496,105 in revenues from the sale of gold-silver concentrates.

Test pilot operations in 2015 yielded 7,180 tonnes mined and processed from underground mining activity and pilot mill operations; and the production of approximately 1,495 gross Oz Au (and net of buyer’s price discount and refining costs approximately 1,308 Oz Au) contained in gold-silver concentrates, and the receipt of $944,910 in revenues from the sale of gold-silver concentrates.

DynaMineras expects to continue its test underground mining activity and pilot milling operations in 2017; and projects the output of 150 tons/day – 200 tons/day from the mine and mill in 2017.

REVENUE. Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $9,496,105 and $944,910, respectively. The Company continued the test mining and pilot mill processing at San Jose de Gracia, including the production and sale of precious metals concentrates.

PRODUCTION COSTS RELATED TO SALES. Production costs related to sales for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $2,263,409 and $141,737, respectively. These are expenses directly related to the milling, packaging and shipping of gold and other precious metals product.

MINE OPERATING COSTS. Mine operating costs for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $2,621,707 and $438,484, respectively. These costs are directly related to the extraction of mine tonnage to be processed at the mill.

PRE-PILOT-PRODUCTION EXPENSES. Pre-Pilot Production Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $64,795 and $2,444,469, respectively. These expenses were due to the Company commencing mining and milling operations in 2014. These expenses include refurbishment, facilitation of and cleaning of the mill and mine operations

PROPERTY HOLDING COSTS. Property holding costs for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $185,263 and $394,535, respectively. These costs are concessions taxes, leases on land and other direct costs of maintaining the property. These costs were accounted for as Exploration Costs in prior years.

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $ 2,598,916 and $3,988,331 respectively. The above expenses include depreciation and amortization amounts of $77,638 and $128,513 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE). Other income, exclusive of currency transaction gain or (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $(19,985) and $(3,749,484), respectively. Included in this category in 2016 is interest expense of 119,532, other expense of $(156,882), Change in Derivative Liability of $276,647, and currency transaction gain or (loss) of $(20,218). Included in this category in 2015 is interest expense of (240,129), inducement expense of $(826,347) and other expense of $(203,559) and currency transaction gain or (loss) of $(2,479,449). The reason for the currency loss or gain is the revaluation of the Mexican Peso in 2016 and 2015.

NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST. The non-controlling interest portion of the net loss for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $283,333 and $(560,643), respectively.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS). Comprehensive income (loss) includes the Company’s net income (loss) plus the unrealized currency translation gain (loss) for the period, as well as accretion of financial statement derivatives. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded $4,637,179 for a one-time charge for accretion of financial statement derivatives.

Liquidity and Capital Resources