Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

or

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______to ______

Commission file number: 000-28837

NEW JERSEY MINING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

89 Appleberg Road, Kellogg, Idaho 83837
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

(208) 783-3331
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(D) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period as the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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

On November 3, 2009, 38,163,632 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared by the management of New Jersey Mining Company (“the Company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, as well as the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial statements have been included.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company's financial statements; accordingly, it is possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material effect on the reported amounts of the Company's financial position and results of operations. Operating results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2009.

For further information refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company presents its financial statements in accordance with accounting guidance for development stage entities, as management believes that while the Company’s planned principal operations have commenced, the revenue generated from them is not sufficient to cover all corporate costs. Additional development of the Company’s properties is necessary before a transition is made to reporting as a production stage company.

Management of the Company has evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date of September 30, 2009, through the date of filing this Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 13, 2009 and determined that there are no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.

The Company was incorporated as an Idaho corporation on July 18, 1996. The Company's primary business is exploring for and developing gold, silver, and base metal mining resources in Idaho.

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has minimal revenue, negative working capital at September 30, 2009, and incurred an accumulated deficit of $6,528,211 through September 30, 2009. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to seek additional capital from new equity securities offerings and joint venture agreements that will provide funds needed to increase liquidity, fund internal growth and fully implement its business plan.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

Should the Company be unable to raise capital through future private placements and/or joint venture agreements or achieve significant revenues from its operations, its business, and, as a result, its financial position, results of operations and cash flow will likely be materially adversely impacted.

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Throughout the second and third quarters of 2009 an unsecured line of credit with annual interest rates ranging from 1% to 5.25% and a maximum of $100,000 has been extended to the Company by President Fred Brackebusch for cash shortfalls. As of September 30, 2009 the balance was $70,048 which included $1,448 in interest and fees payable.

Private Placement

In September of 2009 the Company initiated a private placement, each unit selling for $0.25 and consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant, exercisable at $0.40 until October of 2012. As of September 30, 2009, 120,000 units have been sold for net proceeds of $30,000.

Common Stock Issued for Cash, Goods, and Services

The Company issued 166,660 and 486,320 shares respectively of unregistered common stock to President Fred W. Brackebusch for management services rendered in the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2009. The shares were valued at $0.30 per share. The Company also issued 86,000 and 252,200 shares respectively of unregistered common stock to Vice President Grant A. Brackebusch for management services rendered in the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2009. The shares were valued at $0.30 per share.

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009, the Company issued 16,330 and 74,420 shares respectively of unregistered common stock to individuals for goods and services at fair value prices ranging from $0.20 to $0.30 per share.

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009, the Company issued 12,500 and 50,000 shares respectively of unregistered common stock to individuals for exploration services. The shares were valued at fair value prices ranging from $0.20 to $0.30 per share.

The table below sets forth our financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and their respective hierarchy level. We had no other financial assets or liabilities accounted for at fair value at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The Company has one nonfinancial liability that is accounted for at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Effective January 1, 2009, new asset retirement obligation layers are subject to fair value measurement accounting guidance. New layers added to our asset retirement obligations fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the estimates of environmental remediation costs developed by management involve unobservable inputs. During the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2009 we did not record a new asset retirement obligation layer.

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Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted provisions which enhance disclosure about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities without a material effect on our results of operations and financial position.

Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted provisions which establish accounting and reporting standards for the non controlling ownership interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary without a material effect on our results of operations and financial position.

Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted guidance changes for the method of accounting for assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination without a material effect on our results of operations and financial position. These changes include:

• Acquisition costs are generally expensed as incurred;
• Non controlling interests are valued at fair value at the acquisition date;
• Acquired contingent liabilities are recorded at fair value at the acquisition date and subsequently measured at either the higher of such amount or the amount determined under existing guidance for non acquired contingencies;
• In-process research and development are recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset at the acquisition date;
• Restructuring costs associated with a business combination are generally expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and
• Changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally do affect income tax expense.

In April 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and for identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. This guidance became effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. The Company adopted this guidance without a material effect on its results of operations and financial position.

In April 2009, the FASB amended the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This guidance does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities and became effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance without a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB amended guidance to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. It is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and was adopted without a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In May 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance related to subsequent events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Guidance is provided relating to the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements and the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. This guidance became effective for the Company for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009 and was adopted without a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued an update which establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (the

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Codification) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Codification became effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of the Codification did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Newmont Venture Agreement
The Company entered into a venture agreement with Newmont North America Exploration Limited ("Newmont") in March 2008, relating to exploration of the Company's Toboggan Project. Newmont is conducting exploration in a 38 square mile area centered on the prospects that the Company has staked. To earn a participating interest in the Venture, Newmont is required to contribute $2,000,000 in exploration expenditures as follows: $300,000 on or before March 2009, an additional $700,000 by March 2010, and an additional $1,000,000 by March 2011. During 2009 NJMC is providing drilling services on a per footage fee basis to Newmont for this project.

Item 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

When we use the terms "New Jersey Mining Company," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our," we are referring to New Jersey Mining Company (the "Company") and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q that address activities, events or developments that our management expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include discussion of such matters as:

• The amount and nature of future capital, development and exploration expenditures;

• The timing of exploration activities; and

• Business strategies and development of our business plan.

Forward-looking statements also typically include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "potential," "could" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including such factors as the volatility and level of metal prices, currency exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in cash flow, expected acquisition benefits, exploration mining and operating risks, competition, litigation, environmental matters, the potential impact of government regulations, and other matters related to the mining industry, many of which are beyond our control. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The Company is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this report. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Plan of Operation
The Company’s strategy is to conduct exploration for gold, silver and base metal deposits in the greater Coeur d’Alene Mining District of northern Idaho while concurrently conducting mining and mineral processing operations on higher grade ore reserves it has located on its exploration properties. The financial strategy is to generate cash from these operations to pay for corporate expenses and to provide additional funds for exploration, thus reducing the need to raise funds through financing activities including sale of common stock. The strategy includes finding and developing ore reserves in order to increase production of gold, silver, and base metals. In addition, the sale or joint venture of mineral properties is used as a source of funds and to reduce exploration costs.

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The Company has several properties at which most exploration is being conducted; the Toboggan Project, the Niagara, the Golden Chest, the Silver Strand, the Coleman, and the Giant Ledge. The Toboggan Project is a group of prospects in the Murray, Idaho District that appear to be related to alkaline magmatism and contain gold and silver telluride minerals. The Toboggan Project is being explored by Newmont North America Exploration Limited under a joint venture agreement. Newmont is conducting exploration in a 38 square mile area centered on the prospects that the Company has staked previously and on new claims staked by Newmont. Newmont commenced drilling certain targets in the second quarter of 2009 and continued drilling throughout the third quarter of 2009. The Niagara copper-silver deposit, also located in the Murray, Idaho area, in the Revett formation was drilled in the 1970’s, and the Company drilled 5 holes in 2008 which expanded the resource. When permitting is completed and exploration funds are available, the Company will continue in-fill drilling on the known resource and will drill to intercept a deeper stratabound target in the Revett formation. At the Golden Chest mine, remnant mining was completed during the second quarter of 2009 and the mine was placed on care and maintenance until financing is available to complete development of reserves. The Company is discussing sale of a joint venture interest in the Golden Chest with multiple parties. Permits are in place and development of infrastructure has been completed in order to be able to begin production of silver-gold ore at the Silver Strand mine but because of lack of working capital, it was decided to not operate the mine in 2009. At the Coleman underground mine, no work is planned in 2009.

The Company commenced core drilling operations in the second quarter of 2009 at the Toboggan Project for Newmont and continued drilling throughout the third quarter of 2009.

The New Jersey mineral processing plant was idled during May 2009 except that leaching and recovery of gold from concentrates continued during the third quarter.

Changes in Financial Condition
The Company maintains an adequate cash balance by increasing or decreasing its exploration expenditures as limited by availability of cash from operations or from financing activities. The cash balance at the end of the third quarter of 2009 was $36,976, and Figure 1 shows the corresponding balances for previous accounting periods.

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The cash balance increased slightly during the third quarter due to increased revenue from contract drilling.

Results of Operations
Income earned during the Development Stage (Revenue) for the third quarter of 2009 was $193,171 including contract drilling income, gold sales were $98,512 as compared to $0 for the third quarter of 2008. Figure 2 shows a net loss for the third quarter of 2009 of $165,352 compared to $227,698 for the third quarter of 2008.

Gold production was 0 ounces in the third quarter of 2009 as compared to 20 ounces for the comparable period of 2008. No gold production is planned for the remainder of 2009 due to the lack of ore from the Golden Chest mine.

Ore mining operations at the Golden Chest mine ended in May 2009 when all known remnants were mined. If financing can be obtained, ramp access will be extended to the Idaho vein ore reserve block. If the Idaho vein ramp development can be completed there will be more than 200,000 tonnes available that grade 5 grams/tonne gold.

Ore production at the Silver Strand mine has been delayed indefinitely because of lack of working capital. The Company is also seeking a joint venture partner at the Silver Strand.

No capital expenditures are planned at the New Jersey mineral processing plant.

The amount of money to be spent on exploration at the Company’s mines and prospects will depend upon the amount of gross profit generated by operations and the amount of money raised by financing activities. Management expects that all mines and the mineral processing plant will remain idle for the remainder of 2009. The Company started to drill for Newmont at the Toboggan Project on a contract basis during the second quarter and continued through the third quarter. Newmont currently pays for all exploration activities on the Toboggan Project.

For the remainder of 2009, the Company will continue to limit its discretionary exploration expenditures as well as its overhead expenses. With these reductions, the Company believes it will only need an estimated $100,000 to continue operations through the next three months. Near the end of the third quarter, a private placement was commenced.

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As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has minimal revenue and incurred an accumulated deficit of $6,528,211 through September 30, 2009. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to seek additional capital from new equity securities offerings and joint venture agreements that will provide funds needed to increase liquidity, fund internal growth and fully implement its business plan.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.

Should the Company be unable to raise capital through future private placements and/or joint venture agreements or achieve significant revenues from its operations, its business, and, as a result, its financial position, results of operations and cash flow will likely be materially adversely impacted.

Changes in Direct Production Costs
Direct production costs increased for the three month period ending September 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year because of increased sales of gold and other precious metals.

Changes in Management Costs
Management expenses increased for the three month period ending September 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year. Although management compensation has increased, over 80% was paid in common stock to help conserve available cash funds.

Changes in Exploration Costs
Exploration expenses decreased for the three month period ending September 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year. The decrease was due to a lack of discretionary funding being available.

Changes in General and Administrative Costs
General and administrative cost decreased for the three month periods ending September 30, 2009 compared to the comparable period last year. The Company decreased the number of its employees, and other costs were cut to conserve available funds.

Changes in Contract Drilling Income and Expense
Both contract drilling and expense increased because of the company’s drilling activities related to the Toboggan Project. This is the first year for these activities.

Item 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required for small reporting companies.

Item 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer who also serves as the Company’s principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and principal financial officer has concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
The President, Chief Executive Officer, and principal financial officer conducted evaluations of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. No material changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred in the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Item 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Information regarding internal control over financial reporting has been set forth in Item 4.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

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

Neither the constituent instruments defining the rights of the Company’s securities filers nor the rights evidenced by the Company’s outstanding common stock have been modified, limited or qualified.

During the third quarter of 2009 the Company issued 120,000 shares of unregistered common stock for net proceeds of $30,000 to certain accredited and sophisticated individuals in connection with a private placement. In management’s opinion, the sale of the restricted shares, as defined under Rule 144, was made in reliance on exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and other applicable Federal and state securities laws.

The Company issued 166,660 shares of unregistered common stock to President Fred W. Brackebusch for management services rendered on September 30, 2009. The shares were valued at a price of $0.30 per share. In management’s opinion, the securities were issued pursuant to exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The Company issued 86,000 shares of unregistered common stock to Vice President Grant A. Brackebusch for management services rendered on September 30, 2009. The shares were valued at a price of $0.30 per share. In management’s opinion, the securities were issued pursuant to exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

During the third quarter the Company issued 8,330 shares of unregistered common stock at an average price of $0.24 to other accredited and sophisticated individuals for goods and services, 8,000 shares priced at $0.25 to certain hourly employees for service awards during the quarter, and 12,500 shares valued at $0.30 for exploration services during the quarter. In management’s opinion, the securities were issued pursuant to exemptions from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

The Company has no outstanding senior securities.

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

Item 6. EXHIBITS

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SIGNATURES

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

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