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Rise Gold Corp. - Quarter Report: 2018 January (Form 10-Q)

RYES 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 January 31, 2018


q TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Commission File Number: 000-53848


RISE GOLD CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada

 

30-0692325

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

488 – 1090 West Georgia Street

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 3V7

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(604) 260-4577

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes q 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 q

Accelerated filer q

Non-accelerated filer q  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company x

Emerging growth company x

 


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. q


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


As of March 16, 2018, the registrant had 80,944,982 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.













PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Rise Gold Corp. (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company”, or the “registrant”), a Nevada corporation, included herein were prepared, without audit, pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Because certain information and notes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America were condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the audited financial statements of the Company in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017.




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RISE GOLD CORP.

(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018



INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

 Page

 

 

Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

F-1

Consolidated Interim Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

F-2

Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

F-3

Consolidated Interim Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

F-4

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements   

F-5





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RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)


AS AT

 


January 31,

2018


July 31,

2017

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

Cash

$        143,375

$          337,099

Receivables

13,195

18,083

Prepaid expenses

35,718

165,118

 

 

 

 

192,288

520,300

 

 

 

Mineral property interests (Note 3)

4,540,097

3,789,854

 

 

 

 

$    4,732,385

$       4,310,154

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6)

$       124,894

$         276,407

Due to related parties (Note 6)

31,029

20,385

Loan from related parties (Note 6)

37,494

38,079

 

 

 


193,417

334,871

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

Capital stock, $0.001 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized;

 

 

80,944,982 (July 31, 2017 – 66,707,655) shares issued and outstanding (Note 7)

80,945

66,708

Additional paid-in-capital (Note 7)

12,169,737

10,103,162

Cumulative translation adjustment

(166,663)

(166,663)

Deficit

(7,545,051)

(6,027,924)

 

 

 

 

4,538,968

3,975,283

 

 

 

 

$    4,732,385

$      4,310,154


Nature and continuance of operations (Note 1)

Contingency (Note 4)

Subsequent event (Note 10)






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



F-1






RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)


 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended January 31, 2018

Three months ended January 31, 2017

Six months ended January 31, 2018

 Six months ended January 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

Consulting (Note 6)

$

21,500

$

98,029

$

39,500

$

195,171

Directors fees

34,757

-

50,855

-

Filing and regulatory

46,902

9,073

61,514

19,204

Foreign exchange

(887)

(548)

(21,688)

1,407

Gain on settlement of payables

-

(11,415)

(1,608)

(11,415)

General and administrative

50,134

57,648

105,436

60,006

Geological, mineral and prospect costs (Note 3)

535,683

-

709,677

-

Professional fees

75,594

63,958

224,057

93,752

Promotion and shareholder communication

113,061

250,228

258,307

267,673

Property investigation costs

-

55,253

-

55,253

Salaries (Note 6)

46,077

31,994

91,077

64,225

Share-based payments (Note 7)

-

464,159

-

570,255

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

$     (922,821)

$  (1,018,379)

$  (1,517,127)

$  (1,315,531)

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss

per common share

$           (0.01)

$           (0.02)

$           (0.02)

$           (0.04)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of

common shares outstanding

76,687,997

41,459,255

69,996,744

37,360,584




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



F-2






RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)

FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JANUARY 31

 

 

 

2018

 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

Loss for the period

$     (1,517,127)

$     (1,315,531)

Items not involving cash

 

 

Gain on settlement of payables

(1,608)

(11,415)

Shares issued for compensation

-

60,000

Share-based payments

-

570,255

Unrealized foreign exchange

(711)

(3,721)

Non-cash working capital item changes:

 

 

Receivables

4,888

(2,750)

Prepaid expenses

129,400

(507,745)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(51,970)

33,816

Due to related parties

10,644

(5,720)

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

(1,426,484)

(1,182,811)

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

Mineral property

(750,243)

(2,786,872)

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(750,243)

(2,786,872)

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

Private placement

2,044,120

4,476,900

Warrants exercised

19,267

27,208

Share issuance costs

(80,384)

(119,950)

Subscriptions received in advance

-

43,750

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

1,983,003

4,427,908

 

 

 

Change in cash for the period

(193,724)

458,225

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

337,099

139,021

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

$     143,375

$     597,246

 

 

 

Cash paid for:

 

 

Interest

$              -   

$               -   

Income taxes

$              -   

$               -   


Supplemental cash flow information (Note 8)



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



F-3






RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)


 


Capital Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 



Number



Amount

Additional Paid-in Capital

Subscriptions Received in Advance

Cumulative Translation Adjustment



 Deficit



Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at July 31, 2016

32,866,261

$          32,867

$        2,475,194

$                   -   

$        (166,663)

$    (1,836,969)

$       504,429

Shares issued for cash

 22,384,500

22,385

4,454,515

-   

-   

-   

4,476,900

Shares issued for mineral property

920,000

920

183,080

-   

-   

-   

184,000

Shares issued for compensation

 400,000

400

59,600

-   

-   

-   

60,000

Warrants exercised

272,080

272

26,936

-   

-   

-   

27,208

Subscriptions received in advance

 - 

-

-   

43,750

-   

-   

43,750

Share issuance costs

 - 

-

(237,853)

-   

-   

-   

(237,853)

Share-based payments

 - 

-

570,255

-   

-   

-   

570,255

Loss for the period

 - 

-

-   

-   

-   

(1,315,531)

(1,315,531)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at January 31, 2017

56,842,841

$          56,844

$        7,531,727

$            43,750

$        (166,663)

$   (3,152,500)

$       4,313,158

Shares issued for cash

 9,464,814

9,464

2,176,543

(43,750)

-   

-   

2,142,257

Options exercised

400,000

400

59,600

-   

   

-   

60,000

Share issuance costs

 - 

-

(104,517)

-   

-   

-   

(104,517)

Share-based payments

 - 

-

439,809

-   

-   

-   

439,809

Loss for the period

 - 

-

-   

-   

-   

(2,875,424)

(2,875,424)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at July 31, 2017

66,707,655

$          66,708

$      10,103,162

$                   -   

$        (166,663)

$   (6,027,924)

$    3,975,283

Shares issued for cash

 13,627,473

13,627

2,030,493

-   

-   

-   

2,044,120

Shares issued for debt conversion

417,184

417

95,535

-   

-   

-   

95,952

Warrants exercised

192,670

193

19,074

-   

-   

-   

19,267

Share issuance costs

 - 

-

(78,527)

-   

-   

-   

(78,527)

Loss for the period

 - 

-

-   

-   

-   

(1,517,127)

(1,517,127)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at January 31, 2018

80,944,982

$          80,945

$      12,169,737

$                       -

$        (166,663)

$   (7,545,051)

$    4,538,968


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



F-4



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




1.

NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS


Rise Gold Corp. (the “Company”) was originally incorporated as Atlantic Resources Inc. in the State of Nevada on February 9, 2007 and is in the exploration stage. On April 11, 2012, the Company merged its wholly-owned subsidiary, Patriot Minefinders Inc., a Nevada corporation, in and to the Company to effect a name change to Patriot Minefinders Inc. On January 14, 2015, the Company completed a name change to Rise Resources Inc. in the same manner. On April 7, 2017, the Company changed its name to Rise Gold Corp. These mergers were carried out solely for the purpose of effecting these changes of names.


On February 16, 2015, the Company increased its authorized capital from 21,000,000 shares to 400,000,000 shares.  


On January 29, 2016, the Company completed an initial public offering in Canada and began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) on February 1, 2016. On November 28, 2017, the Company ceased trading on the OTC Pink Market and began trading on the OTCQB Venture Market.


The Company is in the early stages of exploration and as is common with any exploration company, it raises financing for its acquisition activities.  The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which presumes that the Company will continue operations for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of business.  The Company has incurred a loss of $1,517,127 for the period ended January 31, 2018 and has accumulated a deficit of $7,545,051.  This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to maintain continued support from its shareholders and creditors and to raise additional capital and implement its business plan.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.


At January 31, 2018, the Company had working capital deficiency of $1,129.


2.

BASIS OF PREPARATION


Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for financial information with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-K. Results are not necessarily indicative of results which may be achieved in the future.  The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with Management’s Discussion and Analysis, for the year ended July 31, 2017. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. The operating results for the six months ended January 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended July 31, 2018.


Basis of Consolidation


These condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary Rise Grass Valley Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.








F-5



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




2.

BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued)


Basis of Consolidation (continued)


Subsidiaries


Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Company has exposure to variable returns from its involvement and has the ability to use power over the investee to affect its returns. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Company controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company until the date on which control ceases.


The accounts of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealized gains or losses on transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.


Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards


In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes”.  This ASU eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax assets and liabilities as current and noncurrent amounts in a classified balance sheet and replaces it with a noncurrent classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities.  The ASU applies to all entities and is effective for annual periods beginning after March 17, 2018, and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this standard.


In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Liabilities”.  This ASU amendment addresses aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments.  It affects investments in equity securities and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value, and simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without a readily determinable fair value by requiring a qualitative assessment.  The ASU applies to all entities and is effective for annual periods beginning after March 17, 2018, and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this standard.


Other than the above, the Company has determined that other significant newly issued accounting pronouncements are either not applicable to the Company’s business or that no material effect is expected on the financial statements as a result of future adoption.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant areas requiring the use of estimates include the carrying value and recoverability of mineral properties and the recognition of deferred tax assets based on the change in unrecognized deductible temporary tax differences. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and would impact future results of operations and cash flows.









F-6



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




3.

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS


The Company’s mineral properties balance consists of:


 

Indata, British Columbia

Klondike, British Columbia

Idaho-Maryland, California


Total

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, July 31, 2016

$               50,000

$             513,031

$                          -

$         563,031

Cash paid

-

-

3,605,854

3,605,854

Shares issued

-

-

184,000

184,000

Write-off

(50,000)

(513,031)

-

(563,031)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, July 31, 2017

-

-

3,789,854

3,789,854

Cash paid

-

-

750,243

750,243

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 31, 2018

$                        -

$                       -

$          4,540,097

$      4,540,097


Title to mineral properties


Title to mineral properties involves certain inherent risks due to the difficulties of determining the validity of certain mineral titles as well as the potential for problems arising from the frequently ambiguous conveying history characteristic of many mineral properties. As at January 31, 2018, the Company holds title to the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine Property.


Indata, British Columbia


On May 18, 2015, the Company entered into an option agreement with Eastfield Resources Ltd., (“Eastfield”), pursuant to which Eastfield granted the Company the exclusive and irrevocable right to acquire up to a 75% interest in and to certain claims in the Indata property located in the Omineca Mining Division in British Columbia, Canada, for total consideration of $450,000 in cash and minimum aggregate exploration expenditures of $2,500,000. As at July 31, 2017, the Company had paid $50,000 towards the 75% interest earn-in and incurred cumulative exploration expenditures of $4,035 on the Indata property. During the year ended July 31, 2017, the Company terminated its option agreement with Eastfield; accordingly, the Company has written off $50,000 in acquisition costs in relation to the Indata property as at July 31, 2017.


Klondike, British Columbia


On May 26, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with Klondike Gold Corp. (“Klondike”) regarding the purchase of a portfolio of seven gold and base metal properties in southeast British Columbia for total consideration of $200,000 cash, the issuance of 3,500,000 common shares, and the issuance of 2,500,000 warrants.  As at July 31, 2017, the Company had paid Klondike $50,000 in cash, issued 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $240,000, and issued 1,500,000 warrants valued at $223,031 (discount rate – 0.49%, volatility – 200.64%, expected life – 2 years, dividend yield – 0%), exercisable at $0.227 per share until July 13, 2018, and incurred cumulative exploration expenditures of $10,408 on the Klondike properties. During the year ended July 31, 2017, the Company terminated the purchase agreement with Klondike and paid a settlement of $100,000 to Klondike; accordingly the Company has written off $513,031 in acquisition costs in relation to the Klondike properties as at July 31, 2017.








F-7



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




3.

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (continued)


Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine Property, California


On August 30, 2016, the Company entered into an option agreement with three parties to purchase a 100% interest in and to the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine property located near Grass Valley, California, United States; pursuant to the option agreement, in order to exercise the option, the Company was to have paid US$2,000,000 by November 30, 2016.  Upon execution of the option agreement, the Company paid the vendors a non-refundable cash deposit in the amount of $32,758 (US$25,000), which was credited against the purchase price of US$2,000,000 upon exercise of the option. On November 30, 2016, the Company negotiated an extension of the closing date of the option agreement to December 26, 2016, in return for a cash payment of $32,758 (US$25,000), which was credited against the purchase price of US$2,000,000 upon exercise of the option. On December 28, 2016, the Company negotiated a further no-cost extension of the closing date of the option agreement to April 30, 2017. On January 25, 2017, the Company exercised the option by paying $2,588,625 (US$1,950,000), and acquired a 100% interest in the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine property. In connection with the option agreement, the Company agreed to pay a cash commission of $184,000 (US$140,000) equal to 7 per cent of the purchase price of US$2,000,000; the commission was settled on January 25, 2017 through the issuance of 920,000 units valued at $0.20 per unit (Note 7). The Company also incurred additional transaction costs of $144,391, which have been included in the carrying value of the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine.


On January 6, 2017, the Company entered into an option agreement with Sierra Pacific Industries Inc. (“Sierra”) to purchase a 100% interest in and to certain surface rights totalling approximately 82 acres located near Grass Valley, California, United States, contiguous to the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine property acquired by the Company on January 25, 2017.  Pursuant to the option agreement, in order to exercise the option, the Company was to have paid US$1,900,000 by March 31, 2017. Upon execution of the option agreement, the Company paid the vendors a non-refundable cash deposit in the amount of $132,732 (US$100,000), which will be credited against the purchase price of US$1,900,000 upon exercise of the option. On April 3, 2017, the Company negotiated an extension of the closing date of the option agreement to June 30, 2017, in return for a cash payment of $268,000 (US$200,000), at which time a payment of US$1,600,000 was due in order to exercise the option. On June 7, 2017, the Company negotiated an extension of the closing date of the option agreement to September 30, 2017, in return for a cash payment of $406,590 (US$300,000), at which time a payment of US$1,300,000 was due in order to exercise the option. On September 1, 2017, the Company negotiated a third extension of the closing date of the option agreement to June 30, 2018 in return for cash payments as follows: US$300,000 by September 30, 2017 (paid $372,078), US$300,000 by December 30, 2017 (paid $378,165), US$300,000 by March 30, 2018, and a final payment of US$400,000 by June 30, 2018, which comprise the remaining purchase price of US$1,300,000 in full.  At January 31, 2018 a total of US$700,000 is still required to be paid under the agreement to exercise the option.




















F-8



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




3.

MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (continued)


Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine Property, California (continued)


As at January 31, 2018, the Company has incurred cumulative property investigation costs of $55,253 and cumulative exploration expenditures of $1,085,657 on the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine property as follows:


 

Six month period ended January 31, 2018


Year ended July 31, 2017

 

 

 

Opening balance

$            375,980

$                   -

Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine expenditures:

 

 

Consulting

$              163,059

$       287,411

Exploration

387,047

54,753

Rent

12,613

10,968

Supplies

104,804

4,020

Sampling

29,365

8,623

Travel

12,789

10,205

Total expenditures

$           709,677

$      375,980

 

 

 

Closing balance

$           1,085,657

$      375,980


4.

CONTINGENCY


During the year ended July 31, 2014, the Company entered into a binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Wundr Software Inc. (“Wundr”). Under the terms of the LOI, the Company would acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Wundr. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Company did not complete the transactions contemplated in the LOI, which the Company announced had expired on January 10, 2014.


On September 17, 2014, the Company learned that it was the subject, along with a number of additional defendants, of a notice of civil claim (the “Claim”) filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Wundr, under which Wundr is seeking general damages from the Company as well as damages for conspiracy to cause economic harm.  None of the allegations contained in the Claim have been proven in court.  Management has determined that the probability of the Claim resulting in an unfavourable outcome and financial loss to the Company is unlikely.


5.

PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE


During the year ended July 31, 2017, the Company issued promissory notes totalling $220,000, accruing interest in advance at 10% every three months, maturing on June 29, 2017. Subsequently, the Company and one promissory note holder agreed to reduce the interest rate to 7.2% and make an early repayment of principal of $100,000 and accrued interest of $7,200. The remaining principal of $120,000 and accrued interest of $12,000 was also repaid during the year ended July 31, 2017.


6.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


Key management personnel consist of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and the directors of the Company.  The remuneration of the key management personnel is as follows:


a)

Salaries of $90,000 (2017 - $60,000) and nil (2017 – 400,000) shares of common stock valued at $nil (2017 - $60,000), recognized in consulting expense, to the CEO of the Company;


b)

Consulting fees of $nil (2017 - $33,617) to the former CEO of the Company.



F-9



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




6.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)


c)

Consulting fees of $24,000 (2017 - $18,000) to the CFO of the Company, and consulting fees of $7,500 (2017 - $2,896) to a company in which the CFO holds a 50% interest.


d)

Consulting fees of $7,500 (2017 - $2,896) to a company in which a former director of the Company holds a 50% interest.


e)

Directors fees of $50,855 (2017 - $Nil) to directors of the Company.


f)

Share-based payments of $nil (2017 - $106,096) to the CEO and directors of the Company.


As at January 31, 2018, the Company has recorded loans from related parties of $37,494 (US$30,500) (July 31, 2017 - $38,079 (US$30,500)) representing advances made by a director and a former director and officer.  The advances are due on demand without interest.


As at January 31, 2018, included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities is $31,029 (July 31, 2017 - $20,385) in accounts and advances payable and accrued liabilities to current and former officers and companies controlled by directors and officers of the Company.


7.

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL


Issued Capital Stock


On August 1, 2016, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.15 per share to the Company’s CEO as compensation. The shares were valued at $60,000 on issuance and were recognized as consulting expense.


On November 1, 2016 and November 7, 2016, the Company issued a total of 272,080 shares of common stock upon the exercise of finders’ warrants at a price of $0.10 per share.


On January 25, 2017, the Company issued 920,000 units valued at $0.20 per unit to an individual pursuant to a debt conversion by the individual in the amount of $184,000 (US$140,000), representing a cash commission equal to seven per cent of the US$2,000,000 purchase price of the Idaho-Maryland property (Note 3). Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On August 9, 2017, the Company issued 417,184 units valued at $0.23 per unit to a third party pursuant to a debt conversion by the third party in the amount of $95,952, representing finders’ fees payable on the private placement which closed May 5, 2017. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On January 29, 2018, the Company issued a total of 192,670 shares of common stock upon the exercise of finders’ warrants at a price of $0.10 per share.











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RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




7.

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL (continued)


Private Placements


On December 23, 2016, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 21,044,500 units at a price of $0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of $4,208,900.  Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $218,410, other share issuance costs of $15,723, and issued a total of 1,104,300 finders’ warrants valued at $191,724 (discount rate – 0.76%, volatility – 179.53%, expected life – 2 years, dividend yield – 0%), exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On January 24, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 1,340,000 units at a price of $0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of $268,000. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $5,220 and issued a total of 26,100 finders’ warrants valued at $5,919 (discount rate – 0.76%, volatility – 175.85%, expected life – 2 years, dividend yield – 0%), exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On February 6, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 455,000 units at a price of $0.25 per unit for gross proceeds of $113,750. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $2,625 and issued a total of 10,500 finders’ warrants valued at $2,657 (discount rate – 0.70%, volatility – 175.86%, expected life – 2 years, dividend yield – 0%), exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On May 5, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 9,009,814 units at a price of $0.23 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,072,257. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $100,392 and issued a total of 436,488 finders’ warrants valued at $92,991 (discount rate – 0.67%, volatility – 170.28%, expected life – 2 years, dividend yield – 0%), exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On September 26, 2017, the Company completed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 7,077,140 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,061,570. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $540 and issued a total of 3,600 finders’ warrants valued at $388 (discount rate – 1.59%, volatility – 150.97%, expected life – 2 years, dividend yield – 0%), exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On December 27, 2017, the Company completed the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 6,417,000 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $962,550. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $55,779 and issued a total of 371,860 finders’ warrants valued at $28,997 (discount rate – 1.64%, volatility – 139.85%, expected life – 2 years, dividend yield – 0%), exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.




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RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




7.

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL (continued)


Private Placements (continued)


On January 3, 2018, the Company completed the third and final tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 133,333 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $20,000. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


Stock Options


During the six month period ended January 31, 2018, the Company did not grant any stock options.


During the year ended July 31, 2017, the Company granted:


a)

a total of 2,729,142 stock options to the Company’s CEO, exercisable at a weighted average price of $0.23 per share for a period of five years;


b)

500,000 incentive stock options to an investor relations consultant, each option exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.33 until February 7, 2020.


c)

500,000 stock options to a director of the Company, exercisable at a price of $0.27 per share until April 3, 2022.


d)

900,000 stock options to two directors of the Company, exercisable at a price of $0.28 per share until April 20, 2020.


The following incentive stock options were outstanding at January 31, 2018:


 

Number

of Options

 

Exercise

Price

 


Expiry Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,100,000

$

0.15

 

March 22, 2021

 

586,600

 

0.20

 

August 8, 2021

 

2,142,542

 

0.24

 

December 27, 2021

 

500,000*

 

0.33

 

February 7, 2020

 

500,000

 

0.27

 

April 3, 2022

 

900,000

 

0.28

 

April 30, 2020

 

5,729,142

 

0.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* cancelled subsequent to January 31, 2018


Stock option transactions are summarized as follows:


 


Number of Options

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

 

Balance, July 31, 2016

 2,700,000

$ 0.15

Nil

Options granted

 4,629,142

 0.26

Nil

Options exercised

 (400,000)

 (0.15)

Nil

Options expired/forfeited

 (1,200,000)

 (0.15)

Nil

 

 

 

 

Balance outstanding and exercisable,

July 31, 2017 and January 31, 2018

 

5,729,142


$ 0.24


Nil




F-12



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




7.

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL (continued)


Warrants


The following warrants were outstanding at January 31, 2018:


 

Number

of Warrants

 

Exercise

Price

 


Expiry Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,500,000

$

0.227

 

July 13, 2018

 

22,148,800

 

0.40

 

December 23, 2018

 

2,286,100

 

0.40

 

January 24, 2019

 

465,500

 

0.40

 

February 6, 2019

 

9,863,486

 

0.40

 

May 5, 2019

 

7,080,740

 

0.25

 

September 25, 2019

 

6,788,860

 

0.25

 

December 27, 2019

 

133,333

 

0.25

 

January 3, 2020

 

50,266,819

$

0.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Warrant transactions are summarized as follows:


 


Number of Warrants

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

 

Balance, July 31, 2016

 1,964,750

$ 0.20

Warrants issued

 34,346,702

 0.40

Warrants exercised

 (272,080)

 (0.10)

 

 

 

Balance, July 31, 2017

 36,039,372

$ 0.39

Warrants issued

 14,420,117

 0.25

Warrants exercised

 (192,670)

 (0.10)

 

 

 

Balance, January 31, 2018

 50,266,819

$ 0.35


During the six month period ended January 31, 2018, the Company issued a total of 375,460 (2017 – 1,130,400) finders’ warrants with a weighted average fair value of $0.08 (2017 - $0.17) per warrant.


The following weighted average assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model valuation of finders’ warrants issued during the period:


 


2018


2017

 

 

 

Risk-free interest rate

1.64%

0.76%

Expected life of warrants

2.0 years

2.0 years

Expected annualized volatility

139.95%

179.45%

Dividend

Nil

Nil

Forfeiture rate

0%

0%





F-13



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




7.

CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL (continued)


Share-Based Payments


The Company has a stock option plan under which it is authorized to grant options to executive officers and directors, employees and consultants enabling them to acquire up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company.  Under the plan the exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company’s stock, less any applicable discount, as calculated on the date of grant.  The options can be granted for a maximum term of 5 years with vesting determined by the board of directors.


During the six month period ended January 31, 2018, the Company granted nil (2017 – 2,729,142) stock options with a weighted average fair value of $nil (2017 - $0.21) per share, recognizing share-based payments expense of $nil (2017 - $570,255).


The following weighted average assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes option-pricing model valuation of stock options granted during the period:


 


2018


2017

 

 

 

Risk-free interest rate

N/A

0.98%

Expected life of options

N/A

5.00 years

Expected annualized volatility

N/A

1147.36%

Dividend

N/A

Nil   

Forfeiture rate

N/A

0%   


8.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS


During the six month period ended January 31, 2018, the Company:


a)

Issued a total of 375,460 finders’ warrants valued at $29,385 recorded as share issuance costs (Note 7);


b)

Issued 417,184 units, each unit comprised of one share of common stock and one share purchase warrant, valued at $95,952, pursuant to a debt conversion in relation to finders’ fees payable on the private placement which closed on May 5, 2017 (Note 7); and


c)

Accrued $5,700 in share issuance costs through accounts payable and accrued liabilities.


During the six month period ended January 31, 2017, the Company


a)

Issued 1,130,400 agent warrants valued at $197,643 (Note 7);


b)

Issued 920,000 units, each unit comprising one common share and one share purchase warrant, valued at $184,000 for a debt conversion in relation to mineral property acquisition (Note 7); and


c)

Accrued $117,903 in share issuance costs through accounts payable and accrued liabilities.


9.

SEGMENTED INFORMATION


The Company has two reportable segments, being the acquisition of exploration and evaluation assets located in British Columbia, Canada, and California, United States.   





F-14



RISE GOLD CORP.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018

(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)

(Unaudited)




10.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT


Subsequent to January 31, 2018, 500,000 stock options exercisable at a price of $0.33 were cancelled pursuant to a contract termination.





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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.


SPECIAL NOTE OF CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


CERTAIN STATEMENTS IN THIS REPORT, INCLUDING STATEMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, ARE WHAT ARE KNOWN AS "FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS", WHICH ARE BASICALLY STATEMENTS ABOUT THE FUTURE. FOR THAT REASON, THESE STATEMENTS INVOLVE RISK AND UNCERTAINTY SINCE NO ONE CAN ACCURATELY PREDICT THE FUTURE. WORDS SUCH AS "PLANS", "INTENDS", "WILL", "HOPES", "SEEKS", "ANTICIPATES", "EXPECTS" AND THE LIKE OFTEN IDENTIFY SUCH FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS, BUT ARE NOT THE ONLY INDICATION THAT A STATEMENT IS A FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT. SUCH FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE STATEMENTS CONCERNING OUR PLANS AND OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO PRESENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS, AND STATEMENTS WHICH EXPRESS OR IMPLY THAT SUCH PRESENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS WILL OR MAY PRODUCE REVENUES, INCOME OR PROFITS. NUMEROUS FACTORS AND FUTURE EVENTS COULD CAUSE US TO CHANGE SUCH PLANS AND OBJECTIVES OR FAIL TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT SUCH PLANS OR ACHIEVE SUCH OBJECTIVES, OR CAUSE SUCH PRESENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS TO FAIL TO PRODUCE REVENUES, INCOME OR PROFITS. THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN LIGHT OF THE DISCUSSION OF RISKS AND OTHER FACTORS CONTAINED IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q AND IN OUR OTHER FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. NO STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS A GUARANTEE OR ASSURANCE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR FUTURE RESULTS.


Description of Business


The Company is a mineral exploration company and its primary asset is a major past producing high grade property near Grass Valley, California, United States, which it owns outright. The Company has held several other potential mineral properties in British Columbia, Canada, which were recently written off based on the strength of the Grass Valley asset. The Company’s common stock is currently traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol “RYES”, and is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under the symbol “RISE”.   The Company ceased to be an OTC reporting issuer in Canada on February 2, 2016.


On May 18, 2015, the Company entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) with Eastfield Resources Ltd., a British Columbia company with its common shares listed for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ETF” (“Eastfield”), pursuant to which Eastfield granted the Company the exclusive and irrevocable option to acquire up to a 75% undivided interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Indata property located in the Omineca Mining Division in British Columbia, Canada (the “Indata Property”), by paying Eastfield an aggregate of $450,000 in cash, incurring a minimum of $2,500,000 in aggregate exploration expenditures on the Indata Property, and completing a feasibility study on the property. On May 5, 2017, the Company terminated the Option Agreement and wrote off $50,000 in acquisition costs relating to Indata during the year ended July 31, 2017.


Prior to entering into the Option Agreement, the Company was a development stage company engaged in exploring and evaluating potential strategic transactions in multiple industries, including but not limited to mineral properties and technology.


On May 31, 2016, the Company entered into a property purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Klondike Gold Corp., a British Columbia company with its common shares listed for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “KG” (“Klondike”), regarding the purchase of a portfolio of seven gold and base metal properties in southeast British Columbia consisting of 150 mining claims with a total area of 28,000 hectares (collectively, the “Klondike Properties”).  Under the Purchase Agreement, on July 13, 2016 (the “First Closing”), the Company paid Klondike $50,000 in cash, issued 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, and issued 1,500,000 warrants exercisable at a price of $0.227 per share until July 13, 2018.  On the one year anniversary of the First Closing, the Company was required to pay Klondike $150,000 in cash, issue 2,000,000 shares of the



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Company’s common stock, and issue 1,000,000 warrants.  Klondike would have retained a 2% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”) and the Company would have had the right to purchase 50% of the NSR for $1,000,000 at any time after the First Closing.  Each of the warrants would have been exercisable for a period of two years into one share of the Company’s common stock at a price that is a 20% premium to the 10-day volume-weighted average price of the stock on the CSE immediately prior to the date of issuance. On July 17, 2017, the Company terminated the Purchase Agreement by making a one-time payment of $100,000 in cash to Klondike; accordingly, the Company wrote off $513,031 in acquisition costs relating to the Klondike Properties during the year ended July 31, 2017.


On August 30, 2016, the Company entered into an option agreement with three parties to purchase a 100% interest in and to the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine property (the “I-M Mine Property”) located near Grass Valley, California, United States; pursuant to the option agreement, in order to exercise the option, the Company agreed to pay US$2,000,000 by November 30, 2016.  Upon execution of the option agreement, the Company paid the vendors a non-refundable cash deposit in the amount of $32,758 (US$25,000), which was to be credited against the purchase price of US$2,000,000 upon exercise of the option. On November 30, 2016, the Company negotiated an extension of the closing date of the option agreement to December 26, 2016, in return for a cash payment of $32,758 (US$25,000), which also was to be credited against the purchase price of US$2,000,000 upon exercise of the option. On December 28, 2016, the Company negotiated a further no-cost extension of the closing date of the option agreement to January 31, 2017. On January 25, 2017, the Company exercised the option by paying $2,588,625 (US$1,950,000), and acquired a 100% interest in the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine property. In connection with the option agreement, the Company agreed to pay a cash commission of $184,000 (US$140,000) equal to 7 per cent of the purchase price of US$2,000,000; the commission was settled on January 25, 2017 through the issuance of 920,000 units valued at $0.20 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


The Company has completed and announced the results of an exploration program on the I-M Mine Property, following a plan outlined in a National Instrument 43-101 report filed on June 1, 2017. This report was created through processing historic data on the I-M Mine Property obtained from the vendors.

On December 23, 2016, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 21,044,500 units at a price of $0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of $4,208,900.  Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $218,410 and issued a total of 1,104,300 finders’ warrants exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On January 6, 2017, the Company entered into an option agreement with Sierra Pacific Industries Inc. (“Sierra Pacific”) to purchase a 100% interest in and to certain surface rights totalling approximately 82 acres located near Grass Valley, California, United States, contiguous to the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine property acquired by the Company on January 25, 2017.  Pursuant to the option agreement, in order to exercise the option, the Company was to have paid US$1,900,000 by March 31, 2017. Upon execution of the option agreement, the Company paid the vendors a non-refundable cash deposit in the amount of $132,732 (US$100,000), which will be credited against the purchase price of US$1,900,000 upon exercise of the option. On April 3, 2017, in return for a cash payment of $268,000 (US$200,000), the Company negotiated an extension of the closing date of the option agreement to June 30, 2017, at which time a payment of US$1,600,000 was to be due in order to exercise the option. On June 7, 2017, the Company negotiated a second extension of the closing date of the option agreement to September 30, 2017 in return for a cash payment of $406,590 (US$300,000), which will be credited against the remaining purchase price of US$1,600,000 upon exercise of the option. On September 1, 2017, the Company negotiated a third extension of the closing date of the option agreement to June 30, 2018 in return for cash payments as follows: US$300,000 by September 30, 2017 (paid), US$300,000 by December 30, 2017 (paid), US$300,000 by March 30, 2018, and a final payment of US$400,000 by June 30, 2018, which comprise the remaining purchase price of US$1,300,000 in full. At January 31, 2018, a total of US$700,000 remained payable.


On January 24, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 1,340,000 units at a price of $0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of $268,000.  Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a



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period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $5,220 and issued a total of 26,100 finders’ warrants exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On February 6, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 455,000 units at a price of $0.25 per unit for gross proceeds of $113,750.  Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $2,625 and issued a total of 10,500 finders’ warrants exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On May 5, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 9,009,814 units at a price of $0.23 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,072,257.  Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders’ fees of $100,392 and issued a total of 436,488 finders’ warrants exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.40 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On September 26, 2017, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 7,077,140 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,061,570.  Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $540 and issued a total of 3,600 finders’ warrants exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On December 27, 2017, the Company completed the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 6,417,000 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $962,550. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance. In connection with the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $55,779 and issued a total of 371,860 finders’ warrants exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On January 3, 2018, the Company completed the third and final tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing an aggregate of 133,333 units at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of $20,000. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable into one share of common stock at a price of $0.25 for a period of two years from the date of issuance.


On February 12, 2018, 500,000 stock options exercisable at a price of $0.33 were cancelled pursuant to a contract termination.


Plan of Operations


As at January 31, 2018, the Company had a cash balance of $143,375, compared to a cash balance of $337,099 as of July 31, 2017.


The Company’s plan of operations for the next 12 months is to continue its current diamond drilling exploration program at the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property. The Company plans to complete the recommended work program as outlined in the Technical Report on the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property (the “Technical Report”), which was issued on June 1, 2017.


On January 3rd 2018 the Company announced the assay results from drill hole B-17-01, the first drill hole of the exploration drilling program at the Idaho-Maryland (“I-M”) Gold Project located in Nevada County, California.


Diamond drill hole B-17-01 (“the Drillhole”) was completed in November 2017. The Drillhole had a total length of 1419 m (4654 ft) and reached a depth of ~1157 m (3794 ft) below surface.  The starting azimuth of the Drillhole was 310 degrees and the ending azimuth was 278 degrees with an average inclination of ~55 degrees.



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An intercept of 62.7 gpt gold over 2.7 m was intersected in the Center Vein of the Brunswick #1 Vein Set, approximately 50 m below the B1600 level at a depth of ~540 m below surface.  The true width of the intercept is estimated at 1.4 m.  The Drillhole intersected three sub-parallel veins at the Brunswick #1 Vein. The B1 Vein Set, including the Center Vein and two sections of internal waste, averaged 12.2 gpt gold over 14.9 m with an estimated true width of 7.8 m.


A summary of the most significant assay composites from the Drillhole is presented in Table 1.


The Drillhole azimuth deviated significantly from the planned azimuth and therefore did not intersect the Idaho #1 Vein at depth as as outlined in the Technical Report on the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property (the “Technical Report”), which was issued on June 1, 2017. This target remains untested and will be tested with future drilling.


Table 1 – Assay Composites for Drillhole B-17-01

Zone

From (m)

To (m)

Interval (m)

Est. True Width (m)

Gold (gpt)

Brunswick #1 Vein Set

638.9

653.8

14.9

7.8

12.2

Including

 

 

 

 

 

HW Vein

638.9

640.4

1.5

0.8

3.2

Internal Waste

640.4

643.7

3.3

1.7

0.1

Center Vein

643.7

646.5

2.7

1.4

62.7

Internal Waste

646.5

652.4

5.9

3.1

0.2

FW Vein

652.4

653.8

1.4

0.7

2.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Intercept

1111.6

1126.8

15.2

?

4.5

Including

1111.6

1113.6

2.0

?

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The Idaho-Maryland property hosts numerous exploration targets that warrant drilling. While a significant drill program is required to test these targets, the Company requested that Amec Foster Wheeler, who prepared the Technical Report, prepare a recommended drill program not to exceed a budget of $600,000.


A single 6,000 ft (1,830 m) surface diamond drill hole was recommended by Amec Foster Wheeler to provide geological samples from most of the major lithological units on the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property geology. The single hole has been designed to pierce the #1 Vein projection approximately 400 ft (122 m) below the elevation of the I2400 Level and then carry on through the potential western extensions of the Idaho 3 Vein System. The objectives of this drill hole are as follows:


1)

Provide a long drill intercept of the Brunswick Block from surface to the Serpentinite contact.

2)

Test the up-dip area and below the 52 Vein (60 Winze) mineralized area in the Brunswick Block.

3)

Test the #1 Vein below the I2400 Level.

4)

Test the serpentinite footwall for potential 3 Vein/Rose Garden analogies.

5)

Test and obtain samples of ankerite alteration in the serpentinite unit.

6)

Test for the location of the major Idaho faults.

7)

Drill through the serpentinite unit to provide further insight on the thickness and geometry of this unit at depth.

8)

Determine drill hole deviation, drilling productivity, and drilling costs to allow refinement of the design of a major drill program at the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property.


In addition, Amec Foster Wheeler recommends that the digital geological model be expanded to include model channel samples, the lithological contacts and structures such as the diabase dikes, ankerite alteration envelopes,



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minor quartz veins, and all faults mapped by the historic mine operators. This work may provide additional insight into the mineralization controls at the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property.


The cost of the work program is estimated at $595,000 as shown in the following table:  


Estimated Cost of Recommended Work Program

Hole length (m)

1829

m

Duration

38

days

Drilling cost

$390,000

 

Mobilization

$7,000

 

Standby charges

$40,000

 

Centrifuge system

$36,000

 

Living allowance

$29,000

 

Geology & assaying

$38,000

 

Supplies

$15,000

 

Total drilling cost

$555,000

= $303/m

Geological modelling

$40,000

 

Total work program

$595,000

CAD


Though the Company recently completed private placements whereby it raised a total of $2,044,120, the Company does not currently have sufficient funds to both carry out an exploration program and cover its anticipated general operating expenses for the year, so it will require additional funding. The Company anticipates that additional funding will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of its common stock or from loans from one of several directors or officers, or companies controlled by directors or officers. The Company does not have any arrangements in place for any future equity financing or loans, and if the Company is not successful in raising additional financing, the Company anticipates that it will not be able to proceed with its business plan.


The Company anticipates incurring operating losses for the foreseeable future. It bases this expectation, in part, on the fact that very few mineral claims in the exploration stage ultimately develop into producing, profitable mines. The Company’s future financial results are also uncertain due to a number of factors, some of which are outside its control. These factors include the following:


·

its ability to raise additional funding;

·

the market price for any minerals that may be discovered on the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property; and

·

the results of its proposed exploration program on the Idaho-Maryland Mine Property.


The Company has not attained profitable operations and is dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue its proposed exploration activities. For these reasons the Company’s auditors believe that there is substantial doubt that it will be able to continue as a going concern.


Results of Operations


For the Periods Ended January 31, 2018 and 2017


The Company’s operating results for the periods ended January 31, 2018 and 2017 are summarized as follows:




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For the six month period ended January 31, 2018

 

For the six month period ended January 31, 2017

Consulting

$

39,500

$

195,171

Directors fees

 

50,855

 

-

Filing and regulatory

 

61,514

 

19,204

Foreign exchange

 

(21,688)

 

1,407

Gain on settlement of payables

 

(1,608)

 

(11,415)

General and administrative

 

105,436

 

60,006

Geological mineral property costs

 

709,677

 

-

Professional fees

 

224,057

 

93,752

Promotion and shareholder communication

 

258,307

 

267,673

Property investigation costs

 

-

 

55,253

Salaries

 

91,077

 

64,225

Share-based payments

 

-

 

570,255

Loss for the period

 

(1,517,127)

 

(1,315,531)


The Company’s operating expenses increased during the period ended January 31, 2018 compared to the prior period primarily as a result of the Company’s work program on the I-M Mineral Property, as well as increased costs for consulting, filing and regulatory, professional fees and promotion and shareholder communications, driven by increases in consulting and expenses related to planning and researching the Company’s mineral properties along with completing the recommended diamond drilling exploration program, costs related to various legal work and the recent filing of an S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and promotional activity involved in raising funds in the recent private placement.  


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Working Capital

 

 

At January 31, 2018

 

At July 31, 2017

 

Change between July 31, 2017 and January 31, 2018


Current Assets

$

192,288

$

520,300

$

(328,012)

Current Liabilities

 

193,417

 

334,871

 

141,454

Working Capital/(Deficit)

 

(1,129)

 

185,429

 

(186,558)




Cash Flows

 

 

For the six month period ended January 31, 2018

 

For the six month period ended January 31, 2017


Net Cash used in Operating Activities

$

 (1,426,484)

$

 (1,182,811)

Net Cash used in Investing Activities

 

 (750,243)

 

 (2,786,872)

Net Cash provided by Financing Activities

 

1,983,003

 

 4,427,908

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash During Period

 

(193,724)

 

458,225


As of January 31, 2018, the Company had $143,375 in cash, $192,288 in current assets, $4,732,385 in total assets, $193,417 in current and total liabilities, working capital deficit of $1,129 and an accumulated deficit of $7,545,051.


During the six month period ended January 31, 2018, the Company used $1,426,484 (2017 - $1,182,811) in net cash on operating activities.  The difference in net cash used in operating activities during the two periods was largely due to the increase in the Company’s net loss for the most recent year, as adjusted for an increase in prepaid



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expenses, and the accrual of a larger accounts payable, accrued liabilities and due to related parties balance based on the increased overall activity of the Company.


During the six month period ended January 31, 2018, the Company used net cash of $750,243 (US$600,000) (2017 - $2,786,872 or US$2,100,000) in investing activities for the recent option agreement to increase the holdings of the Idaho-Maryland property.


The Company received net cash of $1,983,003 (2017 - $4,427,908) from financing activities during the six month period ended January 31, 2018. In the current period, the Company received gross proceeds of $2,044,120 (2017 - $4,476,900) from private placements and proceeds of $19,267 (2017 - $27,208) from warrants exercised, offset by $80,384 (2017 - $119,950) in share issuance costs. In the prior period, the Company also received $43,750 from subscriptions received in advance.


The Company expects to operate at a loss for at least the next 12 months. It has no agreements for additional financing and cannot provide any assurance that additional funding will be available to finance its operations on acceptable terms in order to enable it to carry out its business plan. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to complete further sales of its common stock or any other form of additional financing. If the Company is unable to achieve the financing necessary to continue its plan of operations, then it will not be able to carry out any exploration work on the Idaho-Maryland Property or the other properties in which it owns an interest and its business may fail.


Off Balance Sheet Arrangements


The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.



ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.


Not applicable.


ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) defines the term “disclosure controls and procedures” to mean controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is 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 by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  


As of the end of the period covered by this Report, management of the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of January 31, 2018 because a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting existed as of that date as a result of a lack of segregation of incompatible duties due to insufficient personnel.


A material weakness is a deficiency or a combination of control deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.



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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the period ended January 31, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.


On September 17, 2014, the Company learned that it was the subject, along with a number of additional defendants, of a notice of civil claim (the “Claim”) filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Wundr Software Inc. (“Wundr”), an eBook software developer. Wundr and the Company were formerly parties to a binding letter of intent that was announced on November 12, 2013 (the “Wundr LOI”), pursuant to which the Company proposed to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Wundr. On January 10, 2014, the Company reported that the Wundr LOI had expired.


Among other things, the Claim alleges that the Company committed the tort of intentional interference with economic or contractual relations by virtue of its role in an alleged scheme to establish a competing business to Wundr, and that the Company, through its agents, breached the terms of the Wundr LOI by appropriating certain confidential information and intellectual property of Wundr for the purpose of establishing a competing business.  The Claim also alleges that the Company is vicariously liable for the actions of its agents.


Wundr is seeking general damages from the Company as well as damages for conspiracy to cause economic harm.  None of the allegations contained in the Claim have been proven in court, the Company believes that they are without merit, and it therefore intends to vigorously defend its position against Wundr.


Other than as described above, the Company is not aware of any material pending legal proceedings to which it is a party or of which its property is the subject. The Company also knows of no proceedings to which any of its directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial holders of more than 5% of any class of the Company’s securities, or any associate of any such director, officer, affiliate or security holder are an adverse party or have a material interest adverse to the Company.


ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS.


Not required.


ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.


The Company has previously provided disclosure in Form 8-K reports regarding all of its unregistered sales of securities made during the quarter covered by this report.


ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.


None.


ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable.


ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION.


None.





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ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS.


The following exhibits are filed herewith:


31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


32.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


32.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


101.INS

XBRL Instance File


101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Schema Linkbase Document


101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.


101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document


101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document


101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document




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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.


By:

/s/ Benjamin Mossman

 

Benjamin Mossman, Chief Executive Officer

Date:

March 16, 2018




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