Mining Global, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 May (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2009
[ ] 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: 000-53556
YATERRA VENTURES
CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
NEVADA | 75-3249571 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
240 Martin Street, #3 | |
Blaine, WA | 98230 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(360) 510-8998
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and
former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (s. 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).[ ] Yes[ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes[ ] No[X]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of July 8, 2009, the Issuer had 1,630,000 Shares of Common Stock outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X, and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' equity in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the nine months ended May 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending August 31, 2009.
As used in this Quarterly Report, the terms "we, "us, "our, Yaterra and the Company mean Yaterra Ventures Corp. unless otherwise indicated. All dollar amounts in this Quarterly Report are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31,
2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
MAY 31 | AUGUST 31 | |||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current | ||||||
Cash | $ | 1,110 | $ | 1,720 | ||
Deposits | - | 2,323 | ||||
Total Current Assets | 1,110 | 4,043 | ||||
Computer Equipment (Note 4) | 592 | 888 | ||||
Mineral Property Acquisition Costs (Note 5) | 22,000 | 6,000 | ||||
Total Assets | $ | 23,702 | $ | 10,931 | ||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Current | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 65,328 | 14,012 | ||||
Amounts payable to related parties | 4,000 | 2,000 | ||||
Promissory notes (Note 6) | 40,599 | - | ||||
Total Current Liabilities | 109,927 | 16,012 | ||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||
Capital Stock (Note 7) | ||||||
Authorized: | ||||||
100,000,000 common voting stock with a par value of | ||||||
$0.001 per share | ||||||
100,000,000 preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 | ||||||
per share none issued | ||||||
Issued: | ||||||
1,630,000 shares as at May 31, 2009 and 1,510,000 | ||||||
shares as at August 31, 2008 | 1,630 | 1,510 | ||||
Additional Paid-In Capital | 189,370 | 129,490 | ||||
Deficit Accumulated During The Exploration Stage | (277,225 | ) | (136,081 | ) | ||
Total Stockholders Equity (Deficit) | (86,225 | ) | (5,081 | ) | ||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity (Deficit) | $ | 23,702 | $ | 10,931 |
The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements.
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
CUMULATIVE | |||||||||||||||
PERIOD FROM | |||||||||||||||
THREE | THREE | NINE | NINE | INCEPTION | |||||||||||
MONTHS | MONTHS | MONTHS | MONTHS | NOVEMBER 20 | |||||||||||
ENDED | ENDED | ENDED | ENDED | 2006 TO | |||||||||||
MAY 31 | MAY 31 | MAY 31 | MAY 31 | MAY 31 | |||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Accounting and audit | 2,132 | 8,692 | 26,275 | 23,140 | 56,604 | ||||||||||
Consulting fees | 150 | 150 | 450 | 450 | 1,400 | ||||||||||
Depreciation | 98 | 99 | 296 | 198 | 592 | ||||||||||
Management fees | 9,000 | 7,500 | 27,000 | 22,500 | 78,500 | ||||||||||
Mineral property | |||||||||||||||
exploration costs | - | - | 17,960 | 8,117 | 29,397 | ||||||||||
Office and | |||||||||||||||
administrative | 6,716 | 2,832 | 14,451 | 6,391 | 25,216 | ||||||||||
Professional fees | 7,717 | 855 | 44,176 | 6,384 | 62,359 | ||||||||||
Transfer agent and | |||||||||||||||
filing fees | 7,583 | - | 8,258 | 1,705 | 10,013 | ||||||||||
Travel and promotion | - | 3,164 | 2,278 | 6,583 | 13,144 | ||||||||||
Net Loss For The | |||||||||||||||
Period | $ | (33,396 | ) | $ | (23,292 | ) | $ | (141,144 | ) | $ | (75,468 | ) | $ | (277,225 | ) |
Basic And Diluted Loss | |||||||||||||||
Per Share | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | |||
Weighted Average | |||||||||||||||
Number Of Common | |||||||||||||||
Shares Outstanding | 1,630,000 | 1,510,000 | 1,616,813 | 1,510,000 |
The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements.
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
CUMULATIVE | |||||||||
PERIOD FROM | |||||||||
NINE | NINE | INCEPTION | |||||||
MONTHS | MONTHS | NOVEMBER 20 | |||||||
ENDED | ENDED | 2006 TO | |||||||
MAY 31 | MAY 31 | MAY 31 | |||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | |||||||
Cash (Used In) Operating Activities | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (141,144 | ) | $ | (75,468 | ) | $ | (277,225 | ) |
Depreciation | 296 | 198 | 592 | ||||||
Interest accrued on promissory note | 829 | - | 829 | ||||||
Changes in non-cash operating working | |||||||||
capital items: | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses | - | 1,500 | - | ||||||
Deposits | 2,323 | 1,643 | - | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued | |||||||||
liabilities | 53,316 | 9,306 | 69,328 | ||||||
Amount receivable | - | 3,900 | - | ||||||
(84,380 | ) | (58,921 | ) | (206,476 | ) | ||||
Cash (Used In) Investing Activities | |||||||||
Mineral property acquisition costs | (16,000 | ) | - | (22,000 | ) | ||||
Computer equipment | - | (1,184 | ) | (1,184 | ) | ||||
(16,000 | ) | (1,184 | ) | (23,184 | ) | ||||
Cash Provided By Financing Activities | |||||||||
Issue of share capital | 60,000 | - | 191,000 | ||||||
Promissory notes | 39,770 | - | 39,770 | ||||||
99,770 | - | 230,770 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) In Cash | (610 | ) | (60,105 | ) | 1,110 | ||||
Cash, Beginning Of Period | 1,720 | 84,478 | - | ||||||
Cash, End Of Period | $ | 1,110 | $ | 24,373 | $ | 1,110 | |||
Supplemental Disclosure Of Cash Flow | |||||||||
Information | |||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||||
Interest | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||
Income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these interim financial statements.
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in
U.S. Dollars)
1. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
The unaudited financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly state the Companys financial position and the results of its operations for the periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys financial statements and notes thereto included for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2008. The Company assumes that the readers of these interim financial statements herein have read, or have access to, the audited financial statements for the preceding fiscal year, and that the adequacy of additional disclosure needed for a fair presentation may be determined in that context. Accordingly, footnote disclosure, which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the Companys financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2008, has been omitted. The results of operations for the nine month period ended May 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year ending August 31, 2009. |
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Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. |
Organization
Yaterra Ventures Corp. (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Nevada, U.S.A., on November 20, 2006. The Companys principal executive offices are in Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A.
Reverse Stock Split
During the year ended August 31, 2008, the Companys shareholders approved a decrease in the number of issued and outstanding shares on a one for ten (1:10) basis, such that each shareholder will hold one share for every ten shares held. Share and per share data (except par value) for the periods presented reflect the effects of this reverse stock split.
Exploration Stage Activities
The Company has been in the exploration stage since its formation and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. The Company was formed for the purpose of acquiring exploration and development stage natural resource properties. The Company has not commenced business operations. The Company is an exploration stage company as defined in the Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.) Industry Guide No. 7.
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
1. | BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Continued) |
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Going Concern |
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The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. |
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As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of $277,225 for the period from November 20, 2006 (inception) to May 31, 2009, and has no sales. The future of the Company is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the development of its natural resource properties. Management has plans to seek additional capital through a private placement and public offering of its common stock. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence. |
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2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Because a precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of financial statements for a period necessarily involves the use of estimates. |
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The financial statements have been properly prepared within the framework of the significant accounting policies summarized below: |
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a) | Organization and Start-up Costs |
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Costs of start up activities, including organizational and incorporation costs, are expensed as incurred. |
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b) | Exploration Stage Enterprise |
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The Companys financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting and according to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7 (SFAS 7), Accounting and Reporting for Development Stage Enterprises, as it devotes substantially all of its efforts to acquiring and exploring mineral properties. Until such properties are acquired and developed, the Company will continue to prepare its financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with entities in the exploration stage. |
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
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c) | Mineral Property Interests |
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The Company is an exploration stage mining company and has not yet realized any revenue from its operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mining properties. Exploration costs are expensed as incurred regardless of the stage of development or existence of reserves. Costs of acquisition are capitalized subject to impairment testing, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS 144), Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, when facts and circumstances indicate impairment may exist. |
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The Company regularly performs evaluations of any investment in mineral properties to assess the recoverability and/or the residual value of its investments in these assets. All long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances change which indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. |
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Management periodically reviews the carrying value of its investments in mineral leases and claims with internal and external mining related professionals. A decision to abandon, reduce or expand a specific project is based upon many factors including general and specific assessments of mineral deposits, anticipated future mineral prices, anticipated future costs of exploring, developing and operating a producing mine, the expiration term and ongoing expenses of maintaining mineral properties and the general likelihood that the Company will continue exploration on such project. The Company does not set a pre-determined holding period for properties with unproven deposits, however, properties which have not demonstrated suitable metal concentrations at the conclusion of each phase of an exploration program are re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted, whether there has been any impairment in value and that their carrying values are appropriate. |
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If an area of interest is abandoned or it is determined that its carrying value cannot be supported by future production or sale, the related costs are charged against operations in the year of abandonment or determination of value. The amounts recorded as mineral leases and claims represent costs to date and do not necessarily reflect present or future values. |
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
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c) | Mineral Property Interests (Continued) |
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The Companys exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws are continually changing, generally becoming more restrictive. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations. |
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The accumulated costs of properties that are developed on the stage of commercial production will be amortized to operations through unit-of-production depletion. |
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d) | Cash |
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Cash consists of cash on deposit with high quality major financial institutions, and to date has not experienced losses on any of its balances. The carrying amounts approximate fair market value due to the liquidity of these deposits. |
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e) | Financial Instruments |
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The Companys financial instruments, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, may include cash, receivables, advances, checks written in excess of cash, accounts payable, promissory notes and accrued expenses. All such instruments are carried at cost, which, due to the short maturity of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at May 31, 2009. |
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f) | Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share |
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In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS 128), Earnings Per Share, basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per common share is computed similar to basic loss per common share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. At May 31, 2009, the Company has no common stock equivalents that were anti-dilutive and excluded in the earnings per share computation. Share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect a one-for-ten reverse stock split. |
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
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g) | Income Taxes |
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The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109). This standard requires the use of an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting on income taxes. If it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized. |
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h) | Foreign Currency Translation |
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The Companys functional currency is the US dollar. Transactions in foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars as follows: |
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i) monetary items are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date; |
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ii) non-monetary items are translated at the historical
exchange rate; |
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The Company has an operating bank account held in Canadian dollars that may expose them to certain translation risks due to foreign exchange fluctuations between the Canadian and US currencies. |
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i) | Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Actual results may differ from the estimates. |
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j) | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets |
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In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS 144), Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets carrying amount. In such cases, the amount of the impairment is determined based on the relative fair values of the impaired assets. The Company tests the recoverability of the assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. |
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
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k) | Asset Retirement Obligations |
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The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143 (SFAS 143), Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, which requires that an asset retirement obligation (ARO) associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset be recognized as a liability in the period which it is incurred and becomes determinable, with an offsetting increase in the carrying amount of the associated asset. |
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The cost of the tangible asset, including the initially recognized ARO, is depleted, such that the cost of the ARO is recognized over the useful life of the asset. The ARO is recorded at fair value, and accretion expense is recognized over time as the discounted liability is accreted to its expected settlement value. The fair value of the ARO is measured using expected future cash flows, discounted at the Companys credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. To date, no significant asset retirement obligation exists due to the early stage of exploration. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded. |
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l) | Revenue Recognition |
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Revenue from the sale of minerals is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership pass to the purchaser, including delivery of the product the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Settlement adjustments, if any, are reflected in revenue when the amounts are known. |
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m) | Environmental Protection and Reclamation Costs |
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The operations of the Company have been, and may in the future be affected from time to time in varying degrees by changes in environmental regulations, including those for future removal and site restorations costs. Both the likelihood of new regulations and their overall effect upon the Company may vary from region to region and are not predictable. |
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Environmental expenditures that relate to ongoing environmental and reclamation programs are charged against statements of operations as incurred or capitalized and amortized depending upon their future economic benefits. The Company does not currently anticipate any material capital expenditures for environmental control facilities because its property holding is at an early stage of exploration. |
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
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n) | Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
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SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: |
Level 1: | Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; | |
Level 2: | Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and | |
Level 3: | Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. |
The Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2009. The Company did not have any fair value adjustments for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the nine months ended May 31, 2009.
3. | RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS |
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or SFAS 162. SFAS 162 is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP for nongovernmental entities. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commissions approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Boards amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 162 but does not expect that it will have a significant effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations. |
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
3. | RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued) |
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts An interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60, or SFAS 163. SFAS 163 requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue and claim liabilities, and requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. SFAS 163 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, except for some disclosures about the insurance enterprises risk-management activities. SFAS 163 requires that disclosures about the risk- management activities of the insurance enterprise be effective for the first period beginning after issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 163 but does not expect that it will have a significant effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations. |
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4. | COMPUTER EQUIPMENT |
MAY 31 | AUGUST 31 | ||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||||
ACCUMULATED | NET BOOK | NET BOOK | |||||||||||
COST | AMORTIZATION | VALUE | VALUE | ||||||||||
Computer equipment | $ | 1,184 | $ | 592 | $ | 592 | $ | 888 |
5. | MINERAL PROPERTIES |
During the period ended August 31, 2007, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire an undivided 100% interest in a mineral claim (known as the Minnie Claim) located in the Leecher Creek Mining District, Okanogan County, Washington. The consideration was $6,000 cash (paid) on execution of the agreement.
During the nine month period ended May 31, 2009, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire an undivided interest in a series of ten mineral claims (collectively referred to as the Blue Jack Claims) located in Humboldt County, Nevada. The consideration was $16,000 (paid) on execution of the agreement.
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
6. | PROMISSORY NOTES |
On January 14, 2009, the Company entered into a promissory note agreement, whereby, they borrowed a total of $10,000 from an arms length party. The note bears interest at 10% per annum, is unsecured and is repayable on demand. As at May 31, 2009, a total of $375 has been accrued as interest on the note. |
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On March 2, 2009, the Company entered into a promissory note agreement, whereby, they borrowed a total of $7,000 from an arms length party. The note bears interest at 10% per annum, is unsecured and is repayable on demand. As at May 31, 2009, a total of $173 has been accrued as interest on the note. |
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On April 16, 2009, the Company entered into a promissory note agreement, whereby, they borrowed a total of $22,770 from an arms length party. The note bears interest at 10% per annum, is unsecured and is repayable on demand. As at May 31, 2009, a total of $281 has been accrued as interest on the note. |
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7. | CAPITAL STOCK |
During the nine month period ended May 31, 2009, the Company completed an offering of 120,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.50 per share for gross proceeds of $60,000. |
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During the period ended August 31, 2007, the Company received a total of $9,000 for 900,000 founders shares at par value. |
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Pursuant to a private placement, the Company received a total of $122,000 for 610,000 shares at $0.02 per share. |
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On August 12, 2008, the Company reduced the number of issued and outstanding shares of the Companys common stock on a one for ten basis (1:10). All references to the number of shares of common stock and per share amounts (other than par value) have been adjusted to reflect the split for all periods presented. |
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YATERRA VENTURES CORP.
(An Exploration Stage
Company)
CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
8. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
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During the nine month period ended May 31, 2009, the Company paid management fees for services performed in the amount of $22,500 (2008 - $22,500) to a director and also paid or accrued during the period, $4,500 to two members of management (2008 - $Nil). |
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As at May 31, 2009, a total of $4,000 (August 31, 2008 - $2,000) is owing to two members of management. These amounts are unsecured, do not bear interest and are due on demand. |
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The Company carried out a number of transactions with related parties in the normal course of business. These transactions were recorded at their exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. |
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9. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS |
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The Company has no significant commitments or contractual obligations with any parties respecting executive compensation, consulting arrangements or other matters. Rental of premises is on a month-to-month basis. |
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10. | SUBSEQUENT EVENT |
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Subsequent to May 31, 2009, the Company entered into an option agreement to acquire a 60% undivided interest (the Option) in a property referred to as the Frances Property. The Frances Property is located in the Vancouver Mining District, British Columbia. In order to exercise and maintain the Option, the Company is required to do the following: |
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(a) | pay CDN$500 on execution of the option agreement (paid subsequent to May 31, 2009); |
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(b) | pay CDN$15,000 as follows: (i) CDN$2,000 on or before October 14, 2009; (ii) CDN$3,000 on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) CDN$10,000 on or before July 14, 2010; |
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(c) | issue 15,000 common shares as follows: (i) 2,000 shares on or before October 14, 2009: (ii) 3,000 shares on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) 10,000 shares on or before July 14, 2010; and |
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(d) | incur exploration expenditures of CDN$160,000 on the property as follows: (i) CDN$10,000 on or before January 14, 2010; and (ii) CDN$150,000 on or before July 14, 2011. |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report constitute "forward-looking statements. These statements, identified by words such as plan, "anticipate, "believe, "estimate, "should, "expect" and similar expressions include our expectations and objectives regarding our future financial position, operating results and business strategy. These statements reflect the current views of management with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those set forth under the caption, "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors, and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. We advise you to carefully review the reports and documents we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), particularly our periodic reports filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
OVERVIEW
We were incorporated on November 20, 2006 pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada.
We are an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. Currently, we hold a 100% interest in two mineral properties that we call the Blue Jack Property and the Minnie Claim, respectively. The Blue Jack Property is comprised of 10 mineral claims covering approximately 206 acres located in Humboldt County, Nevada. The Minnie Claim covers an area of 20 acres, located in the Leecher Creek Mining Division, Washington State. Our plan is to conduct mineral exploration activities on the Blue Jack Property and the Minnie Claim in order to assess whether they possess mineral deposits of lead, zinc, copper, silver, gold or uranium capable of commercial extraction.
On July 14, 2009, we entered into an option agreement with Geoffrey Goodall (the Optionor) to acquire a 60% undivided interest (the Option) in a property referred to as the Frances Property. The Frances Property consists of 206 hectares and is located in the Vancouver Mining District, British Columbia. In order to exercise and maintain the Option, we are required to do the following:
(a) |
pay the Optionor $500 CDN on execution of the option agreement (which amount has been paid); |
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pay the Optionor $15,000 CDN as follows: (i) $2,000 CDN on or before October 14, 2009; (ii) $3,000 CDN on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) $10,000 on or before July 14, 2010; |
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issue the Optionor shares of our common stock as follows: (i) 2,000 shares on or before October 14, 2009; (ii) 3,000 shares on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) 10,000 shares on or before July 14, 2010; and |
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incur exploration expenditures of $160,000 CDN on the property as follows: (i) $10,000 CDN on or before on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) $150,000 on or before July 14, 2011. |
Our ability to exercise the Option will be subject to our obtaining additional financing. There is no assurance that we will be able to exercise the Option in order to acquire a 60% undivided interest in the Frances Property.
We have not earned any revenues to date. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we enter into commercial production of our mineral properties. We are presently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that commercially viable mineral deposits exist on our mineral properties, or that, if such deposits are discovered, we will be able to enter into further
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substantial exploration or development programs. Further exploration is required to determine the economic and legal feasibility of our mineral properties.
RECENT CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Since the filing of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended February 28, 2009, we experienced the following corporate developments:
1. |
On May 19, 2009, our shares of common stock commenced quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "YTRV." |
2. |
On June 22, 2009, we dismissed Williams & Webster, P.S. (Williams & Webster), as our independent public accountants. Our Board of Directors approved the dismissal of Williams & Webster. |
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Also on June 22, 2009, we appointed Davidson & Company LLP (Davidson) as our new independent public registered accounting firm. Our Board of Directors approved the engagement of Davidson. |
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On July 14, 2009, we entered into an Option Agreement with Geoffrey Goodall. The details of the Option Agreement are set out above under the heading Overview. |
PLAN OF OPERATION
During the next twelve months and subject to our ability to obtain additional financing, we intend to conduct mineral exploration activities on the Blue Jack Property and the Minnie Claim in order to assess whether they possess mineral reserves capable of commercial extraction. Our exploration program is designed to explore for commercially viable deposits of lead, zinc, copper, silver, gold or uranium mineralization. We have not, nor has any predecessor, identified any commercially exploitable reserves of these minerals on our mineral properties.
Blue Jack Property
Our plan is to conduct Phase Ia of our exploration program on the Blue Jack Property in Summer 2009. However, we will require additional financing in order to implement Phase Ia of our exploration program on the Blue Jack Property. If we are able to raise additional financing, of which there is no assurance, our plan for the Blue Jack Property is as follows.
Phase | Recommended Exploration Program | Estimated Cost | Status |
Phase Ia | Detailed geological mapping and radiometric surveys. | $15,150 | To be implemented in Summer 2009, subject to obtaining additional financing. |
Phase Ib | Grid set up and soil sampling along grid. | $28,250 | Planned for Fall 2009. |
Phase Ic | Magnetometer survey and IP Survey (can be conducted concurrently with Phase Ib). | $42,600 | Planned for Fall 2009. |
Due to the limited availability of our consulting geologist, implementation of Phase Ia of our exploration program on the Blue Jack Property is expected to be completed in Summer 2009. Our ability to implement Phase Ia of our exploration program on the Blue Jack Property is subject to our obtaining additional financing.
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Minnie Claim
In September 2008, prior to implementing Phase I of our exploration program, our consulting geologist conducted a thorough search for the Discovery Post. A Discovery Post is a post that is required to be placed at the point of discovery on each claim. However, our consulting geologist was unable to find the Discovery Post. As a result, our consulting geologist used the original staking document along with the location of the workings on the property to provide a definitive property boundary location.
Once satisfied with the property boundaries, our consulting geologist commenced Phase I of our exploration program. This initial phase involved the collection of nine rock samples from the Minnie Claim. The samples consisted of outcrop grabs across strike where possible, as well as float samples of mineralized veins near historical workings. These samples were sent to an independent laboratory for testing.
In January 2009, we received the fire assay results on the rock samples and they indicated the occurrence of gold mineralization on the Minnie Claim. The fire assay results on the rock samples are summarized as follows:
Sample No. |
Au Results (oz/t) |
Ag Results (oz/t) |
Cu Results (%) |
Zn Results (%) |
ML001 |
n/a (13 ppb) |
n/a (<0.5 ppm) |
0.08 (792 ppm) |
0.38 (3810 ppm) |
ML002 |
n/a (10 ppb) |
n/a (<0.5 ppm) |
0.01 (134 ppm) |
0.40 (3950 ppm) |
ML003 |
0.112 (3850 ppb) |
1.823 (62.5 ppm) |
0.02 (173 ppm) |
0.04 (441 ppm) |
ML004 |
0.037 (1265 ppb) |
3.208 (110 ppm) |
0.28 (2800 ppm) |
0.44 (4350 ppm) |
ML005 |
0.057 (1965 ppb) |
0.645 (22.1 ppm) |
0.06 (605 ppm) |
0.05 (512 ppm) |
ML006 |
0.098 (3360 ppb) |
15.779 (541 ppm) |
0.65 (6480 ppm) |
3.70 |
ML007 |
0.063 (2170 ppb) |
9.188 (315 ppm) |
0.65 (6480 ppm) |
0.77 (7720 ppm) |
ML008 |
0.010 (359 ppb) |
0.505 (17.3 ppm) |
0.11 (1080 ppm) |
0.07 (716 ppm) |
ML009 |
0.028 (972 ppb) |
1.350 (46.3 ppm) |
0.15 (1450 ppm) |
0.03 (347 ppm) |
Note: Conversions to ounces per ton (oz/ton) on the tables above employ a factor of 34285.7 ppb equaling 1 troy ounce per short ton and 34.2857 ppm equaling 1 troy ounce per short ton.
Based on the results we have received, the balance of the Phase I exploration program will consist of trenching and sampling on the vein along strike and on rock adjacent to the vein. This follow up program will allow us to confirm the above results and determine the width of the vein. Our ability to complete Phase I of our exploration program is subject to our obtaining additional financing.
We anticipate that we will incur the following expenses over the next twelve months:
Category |
Planned Expenditures Over The Next 12 Months (US$) |
Legal and Accounting Fees | $30,000 |
Office Expenses | 6,000 |
Consulting Fees | 48,000 |
Mineral Property Exploration Expenses | 86,000 |
TOTAL | $170,000 |
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To date, we have not earned any revenues and we do not anticipate earning revenues in the near future. As at May 31, 2009, we had $1,110 cash on hand. As such, we do not have sufficient financial resources to meet the anticipated costs of completing our exploration program for the Blue Jack Property and the Minnie Claim. Accordingly, we will need to obtain additional financing in order to complete our plan of operation and meet our current obligations as they come due. We currently do not have any arrangements for financing and we may not be able to obtain financing. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors outside of our control, including the results from our exploration program, and any unanticipated problems relating to our mineral exploration activities, such as environmental assessments and additional costs and expenses that may exceed our current estimates. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing unavailable to us in which case our business will fail.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months and Nine Months Summary
Three Months | Three Months | Percentage | Nine Months | Nine Months | Percentage | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | Increase / | Ended | Ended | Increase / | |||||||||||||
May 31, 2009 | May 31, 2008 | (Decrease) | May 31, 2009 | May 31, 2008 | (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | - | $ | - | n/a | $ | - | $ | - | n/a | ||||||||
Expenses | (33,396 | ) | (23,292 | ) | 43.4% | (141,144 | ) | (75,468 | ) | 87.0% | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (33,396 | ) | $ | (23,292 | ) | 43.4% | $ | (141,144 | ) | $ | (75,468 | ) | 87.0% |
Revenue
We have not earned any revenues to date. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we enter into commercial production of our mineral properties. We are presently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that we will discover commercially exploitable levels of mineral resources on our properties, or if such deposits are discovered, that we will enter into further substantial exploration programs.
Expenses
Our expenses for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2009 and 2008 consisted of the following:
Three Months | Three Months | Percentage | Nine Months | Nine Months | Percentage | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | Increase / | Ended | Ended | Increase / | |||||||||||||
May 31, 2009 | May 31, 2008 | (Decrease) | May 31, 2009 | May 31, 2008 | (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
Accounting and Audit | $ | 2,132 | $ | 8,692 | (75.5 | )% | $ | 26,275 | $ | 23,140 | 13.5 | % | ||||||
Consulting Fees | 150 | 150 | n/a | 450 | 450 | n/a | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 98 | 99 | (1.0 | )% | 296 | 198 | 49.5 | % | ||||||||||
Management Fees | 9,000 | 7,500 | 20.0 | % | 27,000 | 22,500 | 20.0 | % | ||||||||||
Mineral Property Exploration Costs | - | - | n/a | 17,960 | 8,117 | 121.3 | % | |||||||||||
Office and Administrative | 6,716 | 2,832 | 137.1 | % | 14,451 | 6,391 | 126.1 | % | ||||||||||
Professional Fees | 7,717 | 855 | 802.6 | % | 44,176 | 6,384 | 592.0 | % | ||||||||||
Transfer Agent and Filing Fees | 7,583 | - | n/a | 8,258 | 1,705 | 384.3 | % | |||||||||||
Travel and Promotion | - | 3,164 | (100 | )% | 2,278 | 6,583 | (65.4 | )% | ||||||||||
Total Expenses | $ | 33,396 | $ | 23,292 | 43.4 | % | $ | 141,144 | $ | 75,468 | 87.0 | % |
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Our expenses during the three months ended May 31, 2009 increased from our three months ended May 31, 2008 as a result of increased management fees, office and administration fees, professional fees and transfer agent and filing fees. This was partially offset by a decrease in accounting and audit fees.
Accounting and audit fees and professional fees primarily relate to fees incurred in connection with meeting our ongoing reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
Management fees consisted of the amounts paid to our executive officers and directors.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Working Capital
Percentage | |||||||||
As at May 31, 2009 | As at August 31, 2008 | Increase / (Decrease) | |||||||
Current Assets | $ | 1,110 | $ | 4,043 | (72.5 | )% | |||
Current Liabilities | (109,927 | ) | (16,012 | ) | 586.5 | % | |||
Working Capital (Deficit) | $ | (108,817 | ) | $ | (11,969 | ) | 809.2 | % |
Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||
May 31, 2009 | May 31, 2008 | |||||
Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities | $ | (84,380 | ) | $ | (58,921 | ) |
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities | (16,000 | ) | (1,184 | ) | ||
Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities | 99,770 | - | ||||
Increase (Decrease) In Cash During Period | $ | (610 | ) | $ | (60,105 | ) |
As of May 31, 2009, we had $1,110 cash on hand and a working capital deficit of $108,817. The increase in our working capital deficit is primarily a result of: (i) an increase in accounts payable due to a lack of capital to meet our ongoing expenditures; and (ii) the fact that we received short term loans totaling $39,770 from an arms length party. The loans bear interest at 10% per annum is unsecured and due on demand. We have incurred a cumulative net loss of $277,225 for the period from the date of our inception on November 20, 2006 to May 31, 2009 and have not attained profitable operations to date.
Since our inception, we have used our common stock to raise money for our operations and to fund our property acquisitions. We have not obtained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining additional financing to pursue our plan of operation.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2009, we raised proceeds of $60,000 from the sale of 120,000 shares of our common stock.
Future Financings
We currently do not have sufficient financial resources to implement Phase Ia of our exploration program on the Blue Jack Property. Therefore, we will need to obtain additional financing in order to implement our exploration program on the Blue Jack Property and on the Minnie Claim.
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We anticipate relying on equity sales of our common stock or loans in order to continue to fund our business operations. Issuance of additional securities will result in dilution to shareholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of our equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund our planned business activities. Currently, we do not have any arrangements for additional financing.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in the notes to our audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2008 included in our Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on January 8, 2009. We have identified certain accounting policies, described below, that are most important to the portrayal of our current financial condition and results of operations.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Actual results may differ from the estimates.
Exploration Stage Enterprise
Our financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting and according to the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7 (SFAS 7), Accounting and Reporting for Development Stage Enterprises, as we devote substantially all of our efforts to acquiring and exploring mineral properties. Until such properties are acquired and developed, we will continue to prepare our financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with entities in the exploration stage.
Mineral Property Interests
We are an exploration stage mining company and have not yet realized any revenue from our operations. We are primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mining properties. Exploration costs are expensed as incurred regardless of the stage of development or existence of reserves. Costs of acquisition are capitalized subject to impairment testing, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards 144 (SFAS 144), Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, when facts and circumstances indicate impairment may exist.
We regularly perform evaluations of any investment in mineral properties to assess the recoverability and/or the residual value of our investments in these assets. All long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances change which indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Our management periodically reviews the carrying value of our investments in mineral leases and claims with internal and external mining related professionals. A decision to abandon, reduce or expand a specific project is based upon many factors including general and specific assessments of mineral deposits, anticipated future mineral prices, anticipated future costs of exploring, developing and operating a production mine, the expiration term and ongoing expenses of maintaining mineral properties and the general likelihood that we will continue exploration on such project. We do not set a
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pre-determined holding period for properties with unproven deposits; however, properties which have not demonstrated suitable metal concentrations at the conclusion of each phase of an exploration program are re-evaluated to determine if future exploration is warranted, whether there has been any impairment in value and that their carrying values are appropriate.
If an area of interest is abandoned or it is determined that its carrying value cannot be supported by future production or sale, the related costs are charged against operations in the year of abandonment or determination of value. The amounts recorded as mineral leases and claims represent costs to date and do not necessarily reflect present or future values.
Our exploration activities and proposed mine development are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws are continually changing, generally becoming more restrictive. We have made, and expect to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations.
The accumulated costs of properties that are developed on the stage of commercial production will be amortized to operations through unit-of-production depletion.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of May 31, 2009 (the Evaluation Date). Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the Evaluation Date as a result of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting discussed below.
Disclosure controls and procedures are those controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Notwithstanding the assessment that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective and that there were material weaknesses as identified below, we believe that our financial statements contained in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2009 fairly present our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in all material respects
Material Weaknesses
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of Evaluation Date and identified the following material weaknesses:
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Certain entity level controls establishing a tone at the top were considered material weaknesses. As of May 31, 2009, we did not have an audit committee. There is no policy on fraud. A whistleblower policy is not necessary given the small size of the organization. |
2. |
Due to the significant number and magnitude of out-of-period adjustments identified during the year-end closing process, management has concluded that the controls over the period- end financial reporting process were not operating effectively. A material weakness in the period-end financial reporting process could result in us not being able to meet our regulatory filing deadlines and, if not remediated, has the potential to cause a material misstatement or to miss a filing deadline in the future. Management override of existing controls is possible given the small size of the organization and lack of personnel. |
3. |
There is no system in place to review and monitor internal control over financial reporting. We maintain an insufficient complement of personnel to carry out ongoing monitoring responsibilities and ensure effective internal control over financial reporting. |
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended May 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The following are some of the important factors that could affect our financial performance or could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates contained in our forward-looking statements. We may encounter risks in addition to those described below. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, may also impair or adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operation.
If we do not obtain additional financing, our business will fail.
As at May 31, 2009, we had $1,110 cash on hand. Our ability to implement Phases 1a, 1b and 1c of our exploration program on the Blue Jack Property will be subject to our obtaining additional financing. If we decide to complete Phase I and implement Phases II and III of the exploration program on the Minnie Claim, we will need to obtain additional financing. We will also require additional financing in order to meet our obligations under the option agreement to acquire a 60% undivided interest in the Frances Property. Our ability to obtain additional financing could be subject to a number of factors outside of our control, including the results from our exploration program, and any unanticipated problems relating to our mineral exploration activities, including environmental assessments and additional costs and expenses that may exceed our current estimates. If we are unable to obtain additional financing in the amounts and when needed, our business could fail.
Because of the unique difficulties and uncertainties inherent in mineral exploration ventures, we face a high risk of business failure.
Investors should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by new mineral exploration companies and the high rate of failure of such enterprises. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the exploration of the mineral properties that we plan to undertake. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems relating to exploration, and additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates. Our mineral properties do not contain a known body of commercial ore and, therefore, any program conducted on our mineral properties would be an exploratory search of ore. There is no certainty that any expenditures made in the exploration of our mineral properties will result in discoveries of commercial quantities of ore. Most exploration projects do not result in the discovery of commercially mineable deposits of ore. Problems such as unusual or unexpected formations and other conditions are involved in mineral exploration and often result in unsuccessful exploration efforts. If the results of our exploration program do not reveal viable commercial mineralization, we may decide to abandon our claim and acquire new claims for new exploration. The acquisition of additional claims will be dependent upon our possessing sufficient capital resources to purchase such claims. If we do not have sufficient capital resources and are unable to obtain sufficient financing, we may be forced to abandon our operations.
We have no known mineral reserves and if we cannot find any, we may have to cease operations.
We are in the initial phases of our exploration program for the Blue Jack Property and the Minnie Claim. It is unknown whether these properties contain viable mineral reserves. If we do not find a viable mineral reserve, or if we cannot exploit the mineral reserve, either because we do not have the money to do it or because it will not be economically feasible to do it, we may have to cease operations and investors may lose their investment. Mineral exploration is a highly speculative endeavor. It involves
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many risks and is often non-productive. Even if mineral reserves are discovered on our properties our production capabilities will be subject to further risks and uncertainties including:
(i) |
Costs of bringing the property into production including exploration work, preparation of production feasibility studies, and construction of production facilities, all of which we have not budgeted for; | |
(ii) |
Availability and costs of financing; | |
(iii) |
Ongoing costs of production; and | |
(iv) |
Environmental compliance regulations and restraints. |
The marketability of any minerals acquired or discovered may be affected by numerous factors which are beyond our control and which cannot be accurately predicted, such as market fluctuations, the lack of milling facilities and processing equipment near the Blue Jack Property or the Minnie Claim, and such other factors as government regulations, including regulations relating to allowable production, importing and exporting of minerals, and environmental protection.
We face significant competition in the mineral exploration industry.
We compete with other mining and exploration companies possessing greater financial resources and technical facilities than we do. Due to our weaker competitive position, we may have greater difficulty in hiring and retaining qualified personnel to conduct our planned exploration activities, which could cause delays in our exploration programs. In addition, there is significant competition for a limited number of mineral properties. Due to our weaker financial position, we may be unable to acquire rights to new mineral properties on a continuing basis.
Because of the inherent dangers involved in mineral exploration, there is a risk that we may incur liability or damages as we conduct our business.
The search for valuable minerals involves numerous hazards. As a result, we may become subject to liability for such hazards, including pollution, cave-ins and other hazards against which we cannot insure or against which we may elect not to insure. At the present time we have no coverage to insure against these hazards. The payment of such liabilities may result in our inability to complete our planned exploration program and/or obtain additional financing to fund our exploration program.
As we undertake exploration of our mineral properties, we will be subject to compliance with government regulations that may increase the anticipated cost of our exploration program.
There are several governmental regulations that materially restrict mineral exploration. We are subject to the laws of the States of Nevada and Washington as we carry out our exploration program. We may be required to obtain work permits, post bonds and perform remediation work for any physical disturbance to the land in order to comply with these laws. If we enter the production phase, the cost of complying with permit and regulatory environment laws will be greater because the impact on the project area is greater. Permits and regulations will control all aspects of the production program if the project continues to that stage. Examples of regulatory requirements include:
(i) |
Water discharge will have to meet drinking water standards; | |
(ii) |
Dust generation will have to be minimal or otherwise re-mediated; | |
(iii) |
Dumping of material on the surface will have to be re-contoured and re-vegetated with natural vegetation; | |
(iv) |
An assessment of all material to be left on the surface will need to be environmentally benign; | |
(v) |
Ground water will have to be monitored for any potential contaminants; | |
(vi) |
The socio-economic impact of the project will have to be evaluated and if deemed negative, will have to be re-mediated; and | |
(vii) |
There will have to be an impact report of the work on the local fauna and flora including a study of potentially endangered species. |
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At this stage of our development, the annual cost of complying with regulatory requirements in the States of Nevada and Washington is expected to be minimal. There is a risk that new regulations could increase our costs of doing business and prevent us from carrying out our exploration program. We will also have to sustain the cost of reclamation and environmental remediation for all exploration work undertaken. Both reclamation and environmental remediation refer to putting disturbed ground back as close to its original state as possible. Other potential pollution or damage must be cleaned-up and renewed along standard guidelines outlined in the usual permits. Reclamation is the process of bringing the land back to its natural state after completion of exploration activities. Environmental remediation refers to the physical activity of taking steps to remediate, or remedy, any environmental damage caused. The amount of these costs is not known at this time as we do not know the extent of the exploration program that will be undertaken beyond completion of the recommended work program. If remediation costs exceed our cash reserves we may be unable to complete our exploration program and have to abandon our operations.
Because our executive officers and directors do not have formal training specific to the technicalities of mineral exploration, there is a higher risk that our business will fail.
None of our executive officers and directors has any formal training as a geologist. With the exception of Mr. Gorrill, our executive officers and directors have only limited training in the technical aspects of managing a mineral exploration company. With very limited direct training or experience in these areas, our management may not be fully aware of the specific requirements related to working within this industry. Our management's decisions and choices may not take into account standard engineering or managerial approaches mineral exploration companies commonly use. Consequently, our operations, earnings, and ultimate financial success could suffer irreparable harm due to management's lack of experience in this industry.
If we are unable to hire and retain key personnel, we may not be able to implement our business plan and our business will fail
Our success will largely depend on our ability to hire highly qualified personnel with experience in geological exploration. These individuals may be in high demand and we may not be able to attract the staff we need. In addition, we may not be able to afford the high salaries and fees demanded by qualified personnel, or may lose such employees after they are hired. Currently, we have not hired any key personnel. Our failure to hire key personnel when needed could have a significant negative effect on our business.
Because the prices of metals fluctuate, if the price of metals for which we are exploring decreases below a specified level, it may no longer be profitable to explore for those metals and we will cease operations.
Metal prices are determined by such factors as expectations for inflation, the strength of the United States dollar, global and regional supply and demand, and political and economic conditions and production costs in metals producing regions of the world. The aggregate effect of these factors on metal prices is impossible for us to predict. In addition, the prices of metals such as lead, zinc, copper, silver, gold or uranium are sometimes subject to rapid short-term and/or prolonged changes because of speculative activities. The current demand for and supply of these metals affect the metal prices, but not necessarily in the same manner as current supply and demand affect the prices of other commodities. The supply of these metals primarily consists of new production from mining. If the prices of the metals are, for a substantial period, below our foreseeable cost of production, it may not be economical for us to continue operations and investors could lose their entire investment.
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Because our President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director, Jarrett F. Bousquet, owns 55.2% of our outstanding common stock, investors may find that corporate decisions controlled by Mr. Bousquet are inconsistent with the interests of other stockholders.
Jarrett F. Bousquet, our President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director, controls 55.2% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Accordingly, in accordance with our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, Mr. Bousquet is able to control who is elected to our board of directors and thus could act, or could have the power to act, as our management. Since Mr. Bousquet is not simply a passive investor, but is also our principal executive officer, his interests as an executive officer may, at times, be adverse to those of passive investors. Where those conflicts exist, our shareholders will be dependent upon Mr. Bousquet exercising, in a manner fair to all of our shareholders, his fiduciary duties as an officer or as a member of our board of directors. Also, due to his stock ownership position, Mr. Bousquet will have: (i) the ability to control the outcome of most corporate actions requiring stockholder approval, including amendments to our Articles of Incorporation; (ii) the ability to control corporate combinations or similar transactions that might benefit minority stockholders which may be rejected by Mr. Bousquet to their detriment, and (iii) control over transactions between him and Yaterra.
We will likely conduct further offerings of our equity securities in the future, in which case our stockholders interest may become diluted.
Since our inception, we have relied on such sales of our common stock to fund our operations. We will likely be required to conduct additional equity offerings in the future to finance our current projects or to finance subsequent projects that we decide to undertake. If common stock is issued in return for additional funds, the price per share could be lower than that paid by our current stockholders. We anticipate continuing to rely on equity sales of our common stock in order to fund our business operations. If we issue additional stock, stockholders' percentage interest in us could become diluted.
The quotation price of our common stock may be volatile, with the result that an investor may not be able to sell any shares acquired at a price equal to or greater than the price paid by the investor.
Our common shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "YTRV. Companies quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board have traditionally experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. In addition, our stock price may be adversely affected by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to our operating performance. Market fluctuations, as well as general economic, political and market conditions such as recessions, interest rates or international currency fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. As a result of this potential volatility and potential lack of a trading market, an investor may not be able to sell any of our common stock that they acquire that a price equal or greater than the price paid by the investor.
Because our stock is a penny stock, shareholders will be more limited in their ability to sell their stock.
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the Nasdaq system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or quotation system. Because our securities constitute penny stocks within the meaning of the rules, the rules apply to us and to our securities. The rules may further affect the ability of owners of shares to sell our securities in any market that might develop for them. As long as the trading price of our common stock is less than $5.00 per share, the common stock will be subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, that:
1. |
contains a description of the nature and level of risk in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading; |
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2. |
contains a description of the brokers or dealers duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation to such duties or other requirements of securities laws; |
3. |
contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including bid and ask prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price; |
4. |
contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions; |
5. |
defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading in penny stocks; and |
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contains such other information and is in such form, including language, type, size and format, as the SEC shall require by rule or regulation. |
The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer with: (a) bid and offer quotations for the penny stock; (b) the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; (c) the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the market for such stock; and (d) a monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customers account. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules; the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchasers written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement, a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks, and a signed and dated copy of a written suitably statement. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our stock.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On July 14, 2009, we entered into an option agreement with Geoffrey Goodall (the Optionor) to acquire a 60% undivided interest (the Option) in a property referred to as the Frances Property. The Frances Property consists 206 hectares and is located in the Vancouver Mining District, British Columbia. In order to exercise and maintain the Option, we are required to do the following:
(a) |
pay the Optionor $500 CDN on execution of the option agreement (which amount has been paid); |
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(b) |
pay the Optionor $15,000 CDN as follows: (i) $2,000 CDN on or before October 14, 2009; (ii) $3,000 CDN on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) $10,000 on or before July 14, 2010; |
(c) |
issue the Optionor shares of our common stock as follows: (i) 2,000 shares on or before October 14, 2009; (ii) 3,000 shares on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) 10,000 shares on or before July 14, 2010; and |
(d) |
incur exploration expenditures of $160,000 CDN on the property as follows: (i) $10,000 CDN on or before on or before January 14, 2010; and (iii) $150,000 on or before July 14, 2011. |
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit | |
Number | Description of Exhibits |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation. (1) |
3.2 | Bylaws, as amended. (1) |
10.1 | Purchase Agreement (Minnie Claim) dated March 28, 2007 between Yaterra and Multi Metal Mining Corp (1) |
10.2 | Purchase Agreement (Blue Jack Property) dated August 29, 2008 between Yaterra and Howard V. Metzler. (1) |
10.3 | Option Agreement (Frances Property) dated July 14, 2009 between Yaterra and Geoffrey Goodall. |
31.1 | |
31.2 | |
32.1 | |
32.2 |
Notes
(1) Previously filed as an exhibit to our Registration
Statement on Form S-1 originally filed with the SEC on December 8, 2008, as
amended January 8, 2009 and declared effective January 13, 2009.
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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.
YATERRA VENTURES CORP. | |||
Date: | July 15, 2009 | By: | /s/ Jarrett F. Bousquet |
JARRETT F. BOUSQUET | |||
President, Secretary and Treasurer | |||
(Principal Executive Officer) | |||
Date: | July 15, 2009 | By: | /s/ David K. Ryan |
DAVID K. RYAN | |||
Vice President, Finance | |||
(Principal Accounting Officer) |