ELRAY RESOURCES, INC. - Quarter Report: 2009 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ___________
Commission File # 333-143640
ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
98-0526438
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
#15, 291 Street, Sangkat Boeng Kok 1, Tourl Kok District, Phnom Pehn, Cambodia
(Address of principal executive offices)
01161407313942
(Issuers telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant(1) has filed all reports required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 day. [√] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company [√] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). [ ] Yes [√ ] No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The issuer had 56,847,500 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of August 12, 2009.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEMS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEETS
INCOME STATEMENTS
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CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT INDEX
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT 31.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED
EXHIBIT 31.2 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED
EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ELRAY RESOURCES, INC. (AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS $ in thousands except for share data | ||
ASSETS | June 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 |
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Current assets: |
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Cash | $ 1 | $ 33 |
Prepaid Expenses | 29 | - |
Total current assets | 30 | 33 |
Property and equipment, net | 103 | 117 |
Mineral properties | 209 | 206 |
Other assets | 1 | 22 |
Total assets | $ 343 | $ 378 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable | $ 34 | $ 40 |
Loan from shareholder | 96 | 96 |
Total current liabilities | 130 | 136 |
Total liabilities | 130 |
136 |
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Stockholders Equity: |
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Common stock, $.001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 56,847,500 and 56,437,500 shares issued and outstanding as at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 | 57 | 56 |
Additional paid in capital | 1,081 | 967 |
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage | (925) | (781) |
Total stockholders equity | 213 | 242 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | $ 343 | $ 378 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and for the period from June 26, 2006 (Inception) through June 30, 2009
(unaudited)
$ in thousands except for share data and loss per share
| Three months ended June 30, 2009 | Three months ended June 30, 2008 | Six Months ended June 30, 2009 | Six Months ended June 30, 2008 | Inception through June 30, 2009 |
Expenses: |
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General and administrative | $ 31 | $ 8 | $ 48 | $ 15 | $ 345 |
Depreciation | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 62 |
Exploration | 61 | 39 | 82 | 82 | 518 |
Total expenses | 99 | 55 | 144 | 111 | 925 |
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Net loss | $ (99) | $ (55) | $ (144) | $ (111) | $ (925) |
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Net loss per share | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
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Basic and diluted |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic and diluted | 56,838,489 | 30,000,000 | 56,639,102 | 30,000,000 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
For the period from June 26, 2006 (Inception) through June 30, 2009
$ in thousands
(Unaudited)
| Six months ended June 30, 2009 | Six months ended June 30, 2008 | Inception through June 30, 2009 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net loss | $ (144) | $ (111) | $ (925) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used by operating activities: |
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Stock issued for services | 74 | - | 74 |
Depreciation | 14 | 14 | 62 |
Liabilities change | (5) |
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Prepaid expenses | (29) | - | (29) |
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (90) | (97) | (784) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchase of mineral properties | (3) | (6) | (209) |
Purchase of property and equipment | - | - | (165) |
Change in other assets | 21 | - | (1) |
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 18 | (6) | (375) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds from sale of common stock | - | - | 5 |
Loans from shareholders | - | - | 96 |
Contributed capital | 40 | 84 | 1,059 |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 40 | 84 | 1,160 |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | (32) | (19) | 1 |
Cash, beginning of period | 33 | 37 | - |
Cash, end of period | $ 1 | $ 18 | $ 1 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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Interest paid | $ - | $ - | $ - |
Income taxes paid | $ - | $ - | $ - |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Elray Resources, Inc. (Elray or Company) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Companys annual report for the year ended December 31, 2008 on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2009.
As described in the Form 10-K, the Company closed a share exchange transaction effective August 12, 2008 with the shareholders of Angkor Wat Minerals, Ltd. (Angkor Wat). This share exchange transaction constituted a reverse merger and a recapitalization of Elray. In conjunction with this reverse merger, the historical accounts of Angkor Wat become the historical accounts of Elray for accounting purposes and, in conjunction therewith, Elray changed its fiscal year-end to December 31 to coincide with the historical year-end of Angkor Wat.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
Elrays financial statements include the accounts of the Companys wholly owned subsidiary Angkor Wat Minerals Ltd. (Angkor Wat) which was incorporated in Cambodia on June 26, 2006 (date of inception). All intercompany balances have been eliminated. Elray has recurring losses and has a deficit accumulated during the exploration stage of $925,000 as of June 30, 2009. Elray's financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, Elray has no current source of revenue. Without realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for Elray to continue as a going concern. Elray's management plans on raising cash from public or private debt or equity financing, on an as needed basis and in the longer term, revenues from the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral interests, if found. Elray's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on these additional cash financings, and, ultimately, upon achieving profitable operations through the development of mineral interests.
NOTE 3 OTHER ASSETS
An amount of $29,000 for consulting services for which $74,000 of stock has been provided is treated as a prepayment in the balance sheet. The remaining services will be fully expensed during the quarter ended September 30, 2009.
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On January 1, 2009, Elray had $21,000 on deposit with the Cambodian Mekong Bank Public Limited against which the bank issued bank guarantees to the Cambodian Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy totaling $21,000. During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, as a result of no claims against the guarantee, the Mekong Bank effected cancellation of the guarantee and issued a bank cheque for $21,000 to Elray. For the current quarter, Elray has no cash on deposit supporting guarantees nor any guarantees issued upon its behalf in either Indonesia or Cambodia supporting its exploration and development stage projects.
NOTE 4 COMMITMENTS
Elray leases real property for its head office on a month to month basis. Rental expense included in general and administrative expenses for the three month period ended June 30, 2009 was $4,900.
NOTE 5 CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL
The Company received $40,000 of contributed capital during the six months ended June 30, 2009. Of the three major contributors to the added capital, two are from entities associated with Directors of Elray.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Forward-looking statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" relating to the registrant which represent the registrant's current expectations or beliefs, including statements concerning registrants operations, performance, financial condition and growth. For this purpose, any statement contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may", "anticipation", "intend", "could", "estimate", or "continue" or the negative or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, such as credit losses, dependence on management and key personnel and variability of quarterly results, ability of registrant to continue its growth strategy and competition, certain of which are beyond the registrant's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes and results could differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the information set forth in the Companys audited financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2008.
Overview
Elray Resource, Inc. was incorporated in Nevada on December 13, 2006. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Angkor Wat Minerals Ltd. was incorporated in Cambodia on June 26, 2006.
The Company is in the business of base metal and energy exploration and development and currently own a 100% interest in three mining claims located in Cambodia and a 50% interest in a heavy mineral prospect on Kalimantan, Indonesia. In addition the Company is well advanced in finalizing the terms for the Heads of a Royalty Agreement over an 8,788 ha coal property on Kalimantan Indonesia over which there is an exploration license. The Companys interests are described as follows:
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the Senator gold Project;
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the Rom Dey Vein gold Project; and
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the Porphyry Creek gold and copper Project; and
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the Buntok Indonesian gold, mineral sands and zircon Project; and
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the Indonesian Makikit coal Royalty Agreement Project.
Plan of Operation
We plan to immediately raise $4,800,000, of which $4,000,000 will be applied towards exploration on all projects to delineate gold, copper, heavy mineral and base metal resources. The remaining $800,000 will be used as working capital (including financing costs) and for additional tenement acquisitions in areas of high opportunity as identified by our independent consultants.
The Companys 24 months staged Exploration and Drilling Works program (the Works Program) is designed to evaluate the resource potential of all prospects and to delineate those resources up to at least inferred status. The Works Program has commenced on all tenements with objective to complete first pass exploration drilling, preliminary metallurgical test work, baseline environmental assessments and scoping studies, aimed at commencing full resource definition drilling in December 2010. For the Buntok Indonesian gold and mineral sands/zircon Project, it is
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proposed to conduct a stage 1 resource definition program by bulk sampling and drilling, running in tandem with a pilot mining project that will produce approximately 20,000 tonnes of zircon per year. This will also allow the opportunity to develop processes for gold and other heavy mineral recovery. With the Makikit Indonesian coal project, upon the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement, the coal deposit will be subject to a full feasibility assessment.
We have allowed for all exploration staff costs in the various cost categories of the Works Program and have included a 10% contingency on all project budgets to allow for cost over-runs on equipment maintenance, logistical problems due to inclement weather and for replacement of exploration staff if required. We will not be able to complete our projects if the necessary funding, described above, is not obtained.
The Works Program is divided into two stages, as follows:
Stage 1 (July to September 2009) will include:
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data compilation
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surface and underground geological mapping
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surface and underground geochemical sampling
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geophysics
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definition of drill targets
Stage 2 (October 2009 to September 2010) will include:
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exploration drilling
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preliminary metallurgical test work
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scoping studies
The Senator and Rom Dey Vein gold deposits represent immediate drill targets. Geological mapping and surface geochemical sampling including soil sampling and trenching along the known strike length of both the known vein systems will be completed prior to drilling, in order to optimize drill hole location, orientation and density. A program of bulk sampling of the eluvial gold deposits to test the thickness and grade will also be completed.
Completion of Stage 1 (all components) and the Stage 2 (drilling component) of the exploration program at the Senator and Rom Dey Vein gold prospects is planned for the period July 2009 through September 2009. The Stage 2 (metallurgical testwork and scoping study) will be completed during the period October 2009 to September 2010. We have planned for a combined total of 3,000m of exploration drilling to test the two deposits. Drilling methods will include HQ or PQ diamond coring and reverse circulation percussion drilling. A full sampling / assay program will also be completed.
Mineral property exploration is typically conducted in phases. Each subsequent phase of exploration work is recommended by a geologist based on the results from the most recent phase of exploration. Our consulting geologists have recommended a 24 month process of exploration for each of the Cambodian and Indonesian tenements. Once we have completed each phase of exploration, we will make a decision as to whether or not we proceed with the next phase based upon the analysis of the results of the preceding phase. Management will make this decision based upon the recommendations of the independent geologist.
We plan to conduct exploration work on our sites in Cambodia and Indonesia in order to ascertain whether they possess economic quantities of base metals and heavy minerals. Our Cambodian and Indonesian properties are currently without known resources or reserves. There can be no
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assurances that economic mineral deposits exist on any of our properties until appropriate exploration work is completed. Even on completion of the proposed exploration programs and the possible identification of significant mineral deposits, there will be a requirement to commit to substantial additional funding on further drilling and engineering studies before we will know if we have commercially viable mineral deposits.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 and six months period ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Revenues
We did not generate any revenues during the reporting periods.
Expenses
During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, general and administrative expenses were $31,000 and $8,000 and exploration expenses were $61,000 and $39,000 respectively. For the six months periods ended June 30, 2009and June 30, 2008, general and administrative expenses were $48,000 and $15,000 and exploration expenses were $82,000 and $82,000 respectively.
Net Loss
We incurred net losses from operations of $99,000 and $55,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 respectively and $144,000 and $111,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since its inception, the Company has financed its cash requirements from the sale of common stock and shareholder loans. Uses of funds have included activities to establish our business, professional fees, exploration expenses and other general and administrative expenses.
The Companys principal sources of liquidity as of June 30, 2009 consisted of $1,000 in cash and cash equivalents.
Due to our lack of operating history and present inability to generate revenues, however, our auditors have stated their opinion that there currently exists substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Material Events and Uncertainties
Our operating results are difficult to forecast. Our prospects should be evaluated in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties commonly encountered by comparable exploration stage companies.
There can be no assurance that we will successfully address such risks, expenses and difficulties.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
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We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure controls and procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report (the Evaluation Date), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (the Certifying Officers) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Certifying Officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the disclosure controls and procedures in place were adequate to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Internal control over financial reporting
The Certifying Officers reviewed our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) under the Exchange Act as of the Evaluation Date and concluded that no changes occurred in such control or in other factors during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There is no litigation pending or threatened by or against us.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The Company sold 410,000 shares of common stock during the quarter in consideration for extensive on-sites consulting and works management.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
The Company has no senior securities outstanding.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, no matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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(a) No matters arose during the quarter which required the Company to report any information through the filing of a current report on Form 8-K, except for the release of an independent technical report on the Companys mineral properties prepared in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 which was reported on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 23, 2009.
(b) During the quarter there were no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the registrants board of directors.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number
Exhibit Description
3.1
Articles of Incorporation of Elray Resources, Inc.*
3.2
Bylaws of Elray Resources, Inc.*
31.1
Certificate of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certificate of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certificate of principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
* Filed as an exhibit to our registration statement on Form SB-2 filed June 11, 2007 and incorporated herein by this reference
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ELRAY RESOURCES, INC.
/s/ Barry J. Lucas
Barry J. Lucas
President (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/Michael J. Malbourne
Michael J. Malbourne
Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
August 12, 2009