SILVER BULL RESOURCES, INC. - Quarter Report: 2008 April (Form 10-Q)
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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED April 30, 2008.
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD OF ______________ TO ______________.
Commission File Number: 001-33125
METALLINE MINING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 91-1766677 | |
State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
incorporation or organization | Identification No.) |
1330 E. Margaret Ave., Coeur dAlene, ID 83815
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrants telephone number: (208) 665-2002
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) 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.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or smaller reporting company:
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer þ | Smaller reporting Company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
As of June 11, 2008, there were 39,644,627 shares of the Registrants $.01 par value Common Stock
(Common Stock), Registrants only outstanding class
of voting securities, outstanding.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
METALLINE MINING COMPANY
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2008
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2008
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Exhibit 32.2 |
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METALLINE MINING COMPANY
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
April 30, | October 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 6,454,488 | $ | 1,434,487 | ||||
Marketable securities |
| 7,900,000 | ||||||
Value-added tax receivable |
681,157 | 401,341 | ||||||
Other receivables |
34,345 | 23,993 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses |
269,664 | 17,827 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
7,439,654 | 9,777,648 | ||||||
PROPERTY CONCESSIONS |
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Sierra Mojada District (Note 4) |
4,633,218 | 4,536,111 | ||||||
EQUIPMENT |
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Office and mining equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
of $509,982 and 407,457, respectively (Note 5) |
1,123,790 | 919,420 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 13,196,662 | $ | 15,233,179 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 199,915 | $ | 84,634 | ||||
Accounts payable Related Parties |
| 68,460 | ||||||
Income Tax Payable |
39,956 | 55,331 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities and expenses |
228,331 | 92,133 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
79,172 | 100,766 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
547,374 | 401,324 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10) |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 160,000,000 shares authorized,
39,644,627 and 39,144,977 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
396,446 | 391,450 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
50,975,533 | 49,273,440 | ||||||
Deficit accumulated during exploration stage |
(38,437,603 | ) | (34,746,393 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive (loss) |
(285,088 | ) | (86,642 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders Equity |
12,649,288 | 14,831,855 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
$ | 13,196,662 | $ | 15,233,179 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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METALLINE MINING COMPANY
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
November 8, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | 1993 (Inception) | ||||||||||||||||||
April 30, | April 30, | to April 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
REVENUES |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||
EXPLORATION AND PROPERTY HOLDING COSTS |
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Exploration and property holding costs |
753,921 | 656,250 | 1,387,676 | 1,243,532 | 14,221,798 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and asset write-off |
45,947 | 36,707 | 106,203 | 36,707 | 589,526 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL EXPLORATION AND PROPERTY HOLDING COSTS |
799,868 | 692,957 | 1,493,879 | 1,280,239 | 14,811,324 | |||||||||||||||
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES |
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Salaries and payroll expenses |
472,064 | 168,614 | 1,107,542 | 332,012 | 10,934,024 | |||||||||||||||
Office and administrative expenses |
195,312 | 140,246 | 289,112 | 259,389 | 2,280,345 | |||||||||||||||
Professional services |
551,778 | 303,777 | 871,831 | 1,656,722 | 8,821,284 | |||||||||||||||
Directors fees |
163,293 | 70,800 | 323,922 | 148,800 | 2,599,253 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation |
6,610 | 3,785 | 12,976 | 7,570 | 188,362 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES |
1,389,057 | 687,222 | 2,605,383 | 2,404,493 | 24,823,268 | |||||||||||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
(2,188,925 | ) | (1,380,179 | ) | (4,099,262 | ) | (3,684,732 | ) | (39,634,592 | ) | ||||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) |
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Interest and investment income |
32,727 | 67,148 | 122,353 | 137,781 | 807,317 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) |
481,990 | | 325,874 | | 423,882 | |||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous ore sales, net of expenses |
| | | | 134,242 | |||||||||||||||
VAT tax refunds |
| | | | 132,660 | |||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous income |
| 2,718 | 17 | 2,814 | 82,352 | |||||||||||||||
Interest and financing expense |
| | | | (289,230 | ) | ||||||||||||||
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
514,717 | 69,866 | 448,244 | 140,595 | 1,291,223 | |||||||||||||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
(1,674,208 | ) | (1,310,313 | ) | (3,651,018 | ) | (3,544,137 | ) | (38,343,369 | ) | ||||||||||
INCOME TAXES |
4,350 | | 40,192 | | 94,234 | |||||||||||||||
NET LOSS |
$ | (1,678,558 | ) | $ | (1,310,313 | ) | $ | (3,691,210 | ) | $ | (3,544,137 | ) | $ | (38,437,603 | ) | |||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Foreign
Currency translation adjustments |
(284,817 | ) | | (198,446 | ) | | (285,088 | ) | ||||||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
$ | (1,963,375 | ) | $ | (1,310,313 | ) | $ | (3,889,656 | ) | $ | (3,544,137 | ) | $ | (38,722,691 | ) | |||||
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE |
$ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING |
39,612,587 | 35,650,954 | 39,503,884 | 34,915,983 | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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METALLINE MINING COMPANY
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Period from | ||||||||||||
November 8, | ||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | 1993 (Inception) | |||||||||||
April 30, | to April 30, | |||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | ||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
$ | (3,691,210 | ) | $ | (3,544,137 | ) | $ | (38,437,603 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and equipment write-off |
119,223 | 44,277 | 779,942 | |||||||||
Noncash expenses |
| | 126,864 | |||||||||
Foreign currency transaction loss (gain) |
(319,909 | ) | | (417,915 | ) | |||||||
Common stock issued for services |
| | 1,237,047 | |||||||||
Common stock issued for compensation |
82,840 | | 1,059,946 | |||||||||
Stock options issued for compensation |
956,863 | | 5,751,052 | |||||||||
Common stock issued for directors fees |
190,824 | 188,460 | 497,004 | |||||||||
Stock options and warrants issued for directors fees |
| | 1,665,705 | |||||||||
Stock options issued for services |
| | 849,892 | |||||||||
Stock options issued for financing fees |
| | 276,000 | |||||||||
Common stock issued for payment of expenses |
| | 326,527 | |||||||||
Stock warrants issued for services |
| 1,094,950 | 1,852,720 | |||||||||
(Increase) decrease in: |
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Accounts receivable |
| 3,294 | | |||||||||
Value added tax receivable |
(263,887 | ) | (501,032 | ) | (657,121 | ) | ||||||
Other receivables |
(9,880 | ) | (31,246 | ) | (33,552 | ) | ||||||
Prepaid expenses |
(247,274 | ) | (15,567 | ) | (265,062 | ) | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in: |
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Accounts payable |
115,329 | (138,102 | ) | 199,831 | ||||||||
Accounts payable related parties |
(68,460 | ) | (69,660 | ) | | |||||||
Income tax payable |
(16,112 | ) | | 38,102 | ||||||||
Accrued liabilities and expenses |
131,301 | (33,308 | ) | 223,114 | ||||||||
Other liabilities |
(23,109 | ) | | 75,622 | ||||||||
Net cash used by operating activities |
(3,043,461 | ) | (3,002,071 | ) | (24,851,885 | ) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchase of investments |
| | (21,609,447 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from investment sales |
7,900,000 | 3,425,000 | 21,609,447 | |||||||||
Equipment purchases |
(299,785 | ) | (24,845 | ) | (1,836,622 | ) | ||||||
Mining property acquisitions |
| | (4,632,037 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities |
7,600,215 | 3,400,155 | (6,468,659 | ) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from sales of common stock |
| 5,671,893 | 33,379,207 | |||||||||
Proceeds from sales of options and warrants |
| 84,375 | 949,890 | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of warrants |
476,563 | | 3,447,966 | |||||||||
Proceeds from shareholder loans |
| | 30,000 | |||||||||
Payment of note payable |
| | (15,783 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities: |
476,563 | 5,756,268 | 37,791,280 | |||||||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash |
(13,316 | ) | | (16,248 | ) | |||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
5,020,001 | 6,154,352 | 6,454,488 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period |
1,434,487 | 689,994 | | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents end of period |
$ | 6,454,488 | $ | 6,844,346 | $ | 6,454,488 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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METALLINE MINING COMPANY
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
Period from | ||||||||||||
November 8, | ||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | 1993 (Inception) | |||||||||||
April 30, | to April 30, | |||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES: |
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Income taxes paid |
$ | 29,328 | $ | | $ | 29,328 | ||||||
Interest paid |
$ | | $ | 2,167 | $ | 286,771 | ||||||
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Common stock issued for equipment |
$ | | $ | | $ | 25,000 | ||||||
Common stock options issued for financing fees |
$ | | $ | | $ | 276,000 | ||||||
Common stock options issued for non-cash options |
$ | | $ | 59,220 | $ | 59,220 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Metalline Mining Company (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 8,
1993 as the Cadgie Company for the purpose of acquiring and developing mineral properties. The
Cadgie Company was a spin-off from its predecessor, Precious Metal Mines, Inc. On June 28, 1996, at
a special directors meeting, the Companys name was changed to Metalline Mining Company. The
Companys fiscal year-end is October 31.
The Company expects to engage in the business of mining. The Company currently owns several mining
concessions in Mexico (collectively known as the Sierra Mojada Property). The Company conducts its
operations in Mexico through its wholly owned subsidiary corporations, Minera Metalin S.A. de C.V.
(Minera Metalin) and Contratistas de Sierra Mojada S.A. de C.V. (Contratistas).
The Companys efforts have been concentrated in expenditures related to exploration properties,
principally in the Sierra Mojada project located in Coahuila, Mexico. The Company has not
determined whether the exploration properties contain ore reserves that are economically
recoverable. The ultimate realization of the Companys investment in exploration properties is
dependent upon the success of future property sales, the existence of economically recoverable
reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain financing or make other arrangements for
development, and upon future profitable production. The ultimate realization of the Companys
investment in exploration properties cannot be determined at this time, and accordingly, no
provision for any asset impairment that may result, in the event the Company is not successful in
developing or selling these properties, has been made in the accompanying financial statements.
The Companys management believes its properties can ultimately be sold or developed to enable the
Company to continue its operations. However, there are inherent uncertainties in mining operations
and management cannot provide assurances that it will be successful in this endeavor. Furthermore,
the Company is in the exploration stage, as it has not realized any revenues from its planned
operations.
NOTE 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form
10-Q and Regulation S-K as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for complete financial statements.
These unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2007. In the opinion of management, the
unaudited interim financial statements furnished herein include all adjustments, all of which are
of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim period
presented.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known
to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates
and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Companys financial statements; accordingly,
it is possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions and could
have a material effect on the reported amounts of the Companys financial position and results of
operations.
Operating results for the three-month and six-month periods ended April 30, 2008 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending October 31, 2008.
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NOTE 3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in understanding the
financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Companys
management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies
conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. and have been consistently applied
in the preparation of the financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods and to the inception to date consolidated
financial statements to conform to current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect
on net loss.
Concentration of Risk
The Company maintains its domestic cash and marketable securities in two commercial depository
accounts. One of these accounts is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for
up to $100,000. The other account consists of money market funds, certificates of deposit and US
treasury securities, all of which are not FDIC insured. The Company also maintains cash in banks
in Mexico. These accounts, which had U.S. dollar balances of $305,040 and $229,094 at April 30,
2008 and October 31, 2007, respectively, are denominated in pesos and are considered uninsured. At
April 30, 2008, the Companys cash balances and marketable securities included $659,817 which was
not federally insured.
Earnings Per Share
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128 Earnings Per
Share, which provides for calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings
per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common
shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per
share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity
similar to fully diluted earnings per share. Although there were common stock equivalents of
18,246,568 shares and 19,765,658 shares outstanding at April 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, they
were not included in the calculation of earnings per share because they would have been considered
anti-dilutive.
Exploration Costs
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the
Company expenses exploration costs as incurred. Exploration costs expensed during the six months
ended April 30, 2008 and 2007 were $1,387,676 and $1,243,532, respectively. The exploration costs
expensed to date during the Companys exploration stage amount to $14,221,798.
Foreign Operations
The accompanying balance sheet at April 30, 2008 contains Company assets in Mexico, including:
$4,633,218 in mineral properties; $1,539,878 (before accumulated depreciation) of property and
equipment; $681,157 in value-added tax receivable; and $305,040 of cash. Although this country is
considered economically stable, it is always possible that unanticipated events in foreign
countries could disrupt the Companys operations. The Mexican government does not require foreign
entities to maintain cash reserves in Mexico.
IVA Tax Receivable
The Company records a receivable for value added (IVA) taxes recoverable from Mexican authorities
on goods and services purchased by its Mexican subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2008, the Company has
filed applications with the Mexican authorities to recover approximately $987,000 of IVA taxes paid
by its Mexican subsidiaries from 2005 to 2008. The Company has recorded a receivable in the amount
of $681,157 as of April 30, 2008 for IVA taxes paid since November 1, 2006. The Company has
recorded an allowance on the IVA tax receivable for taxes paid prior to October 31, 2006 as
collectability cannot be reasonably estimated. The Company continues to work extensively with
Mexican authorities to recover these amounts. In April 2008, the Company received a payment of
$23,844 from the Mexican authorities for an unknown tax period and has applied this payment against the IVA
receivable. Any subsequent recovery of the taxes paid prior to October 31, 2006 will be booked as
reduction to exploration expense.
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NOTE 3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Marketable Securities
The Company accounts for its marketable securities in accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities (SFAS No. 115) and classifies marketable
securities as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. At October 31, 2007, the Company
held $7,900,000 of marketable securities in auction rate securities (ARS) which are floating rate
securities with long-term nominal maturities of 25 to 30 years, but are marketed by financial
institutions with maturity and interest rates at 7, 28, and 35 day intervals. In accordance with
SFAS No. 115, these auction rate securities were classified as current available-for-sale
securities. Marketable securities include investments with maturities greater than six months, but
not exceeding twelve months and available for sale auction rate securities.
During the three months ended January 31, 2008, the Company sold all of its auction rates
securities for no gain or loss and invested the proceeds in short-term US treasury securities. The
Company does not anticipate investing in auction rate securities in the near future given the
increased liquidity risk associated with failed auctions for these securities.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting pursuant to SFAS No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes (hereinafter SFAS No. 109). Under this approach, deferred income
taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax
basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end. A valuation
allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has
met the more likely than not standard imposed by SFAS No. 109 to allow recognition of such an
asset.
Effective November 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No.
48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (FIN 48), an interpretation of Financial
Accounting Standards Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a
recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and
measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 requires that
the Company recognize in its financial statements the impact of uncertain tax positions. FIN 48
also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in
interim periods and disclosure. See Note 11 for discussion of FIN 48 and impact it had on the
Companys financial position and results of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS
No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This
Standard addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair
value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, this Standard
does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within
those fiscal years (fiscal year 2009 for the Company). The Company does not expect the adoption of
SFAS 157 will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, and cash
flows.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). Under SFAS
159, a company may choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value and
report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in
earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued
for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods
within those fiscal years (fiscal year 2009 for the Company). The Company is currently assessing
the impact that SFAS 159 may have on its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
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NOTE 3 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS
141(R)). SFAS 141(R) changes accounting for acquisitions that close beginning in 2009. More
transactions and events will qualify as business combinations and will be accounted for at fair
value under the new standard. SFAS 141(R) promotes greater use of fair values in financial
reporting. Some of the changes will introduce more volatility into earnings. SFAS 141(R) is
effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (fiscal year 2010 for the
Company). The Company is currently assessing the impact that SFAS 141(R) may have on its financial
position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements (SFAS 160), an amendment of ARB No. 51. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and
reporting for minority interests which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and
classified as a component of equity. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2008 (fiscal year 2010 for the Company). SFAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the
presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. The Company does not
expect the adoption of SFAS 160 will have a material impact on its financial position, results of
operations, and cash flows.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (SFAS 161). FAS No. 161 enhances the
disclosure requirements under FAS No. 133 pertaining to how and why an entity uses derivative
instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS No.
133, and how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect an entitys financial position,
financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years, and interim
periods within those fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2008 (fiscal year 2009 for the
Company). . The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 will have a material impact on its
financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (SFAS 162). This statement identifies sources of accounting principles and the
framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements that
are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United
States. SFAS No. 162 moves the hierarchy of GAAP sources for non-governmental entities from the
auditing literature to the accounting literature. This statement will become effective 60 days
following approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of amendments made by the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in
Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Any effect of applying SFAS No. 162
should be reported as a change in accounting principle. The Company does not expect SFAS 162 will
have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
NOTE 4 CONCESSIONS IN THE SIERRA MOJADA DISTRICT
Sierra Mojada Mining Concessions
The Company owns 16 mining concessions consisting of 19,408.41 hectares (about 47,958 acres) in the
mining region known as the Sierra Mojada District located in Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico. The
mining concessions are considered one prospect area and are collectively referred to as the Sierra
Mojada Project.
The Company purchased eleven of the concessions from Mexican entities and/or Mexican individuals
and the remaining five concessions were granted by the Mexican government. Each mining concession
enables the Company to explore the underlying concession in consideration for the payment of
semi-annual fee to the Mexican government and completion of certain annual assessment work. Annual
assessment work in excess of statutory annual requirements can be carried forward and applied to
future periods. The Company has completed sufficient work to meet future requirements for many
years.
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NOTE 4 CONCESSIONS IN THE SIERRA MOJADA DISTRICT (continued)
As of April 30, 2008, the Company owns the following mining concessions in the Sierra Mojada
District:
Concession | Acquisition Method |
Date | Hectares | Cost Basis | ||||||||
Sierra Mojada |
Purchased | 5/30/2000 | 4,767.32 | $ | 16,283 | |||||||
Mojada 3 |
Purchased | 5/30/2000 | 722.00 | | ||||||||
Unificacion Mineros
Nortenos |
Purchased | 8/30/2000 | 336.79 | 3,777,439 | ||||||||
Vulcano |
Purchased | 8/30/2000 | 4.49 | | ||||||||
Esmeralda 1 |
Purchased | 8/20/2001 | 95.50 | 185,640 | ||||||||
Esmeralda |
Purchased | 3/20/1997 | 117.50 | 262,219 | ||||||||
La Blanca |
Purchased | 8/20/2001 | 33.50 | 125,916 | ||||||||
Fortuna |
Claim Filed | 12/8/1999 | 13.96 | 78,697 | ||||||||
Mojada 2 |
Claim Filed | 7/17/2006 | 3,500.00 | | ||||||||
El Retorno |
Purchased | 4/10/2006 | 817.65 | 15,815 | ||||||||
Los Ramones |
Purchased | 4/10/2006 | 8.60 | 286 | ||||||||
El Retorno Fracc. 1 |
Purchased | 4/20/2006 | 5.51 | 95 | ||||||||
Dormidos |
Claim Filed | 4/9/2007 | 2,326.10 | | ||||||||
Agua Mojada(1) |
Claim Filed | 1/26/2007 | 2,900.00 | 6,261 | ||||||||
Alote(1) |
Claim Filed | 5/17/2007 | 3,749.00 | 6,224 | ||||||||
Volcan Dolores |
Purchased | 9/24/2007 | 10.49 | 158,343 | ||||||||
19,408.41 | $ | 4,633,218 | ||||||||||
(1) | Title for this concession is pending. |
NOTE 5 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The following is a summary of the Companys property and equipment at April 30, 2008 and October
31, 2007, respectively:
April 30, | October 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Mining equipment |
$ | 1,080,966 | $ | 838,635 | ||||
Well equipment |
38,974 | | ||||||
Communication equipment |
9,092 | 8,902 | ||||||
Buildings and structures |
163,060 | 153,590 | ||||||
Vehicles |
151,070 | 172,449 | ||||||
Computer equipment and software |
185,211 | 145,167 | ||||||
Office equipment |
5,399 | 8,134 | ||||||
1,633,772 | 1,326,877 | |||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
(509,982 | ) | (407,457 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,123,790 | $ | 919,420 | |||||
Depreciation expense and write-off of property and equipment for the six months ended April 30,
2008 and 2007 was $119,179 and $44,277 respectively. The Company evaluates the recoverability of
property and equipment when events and circumstances indicate that such assets might be impaired.
The Company determines impairment by comparing the undiscounted future cash flows estimated to be
generated by these assets to their respective carrying amounts. Maintenance and repairs are
expensed as incurred. Replacements and betterments are capitalized. The cost and related reserves
of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is
reflected in results of operations.
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NOTE 6 SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
On June 11, 2007, the Board of Directors adopted a Shareholders Right Plan through the adoption of
a Rights Agreement, which became effective immediately. In connection with the adoption of the
Rights Agreement, the Board of Directors declared a distribution of one Right for each outstanding
share of the Companys common stock, payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on
June 22, 2007. The Right is attached to the underlying common share and will remain with the common
share if the share is sold or transferred.
In certain circumstances, in the event that any person acquires beneficial ownership of 20% or more
of the outstanding shares of the Companys common stock, each holder of a Right, other than the
acquirer, would be entitled to receive, upon payment of the purchase price, which is initially set
at $20 per Right, a number of shares of the Companys common stock having a value equal to two
times such purchase price. The Rights will expire on June 11, 2017.
NOTE 7 COMMON STOCK
During the six-months ended April 30, 2008, the Company issued 381,250 shares of common stock for
warrants exercised at an average cash consideration of $1.25 per share. In addition, the Company
granted 38,000 shares to three employees of Contratistas at an average market price of $2.18. The
Company also issued 80,400 shares of common stock at an average market price of $2.37 per share to
its independent directors for services provided during the quarters ended October 31, 2007, January
31, 2008 and April 30, 2008. The Company had accrued $68,460 as of October 31, 2007 for costs
associated with director shares for the quarter ended October 31, 2007.
NOTE 8 STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has two existing qualified stock option plans. Under the 2006 Stock Option Plan (the
2006 Plan) the Company may grant non-statutory and incentive options to employees, directors and
consultants for up to a total of 5,000,000 shares of common stock. Under the 2001 Equity Incentive
Plan (the 2001 Plan) the Company may grant non-statutory and incentive options to employees,
directors, and consultants for up to a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock. Options are
typically granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Companys stock
at the date of grant and have a contractual term of 9 to 10 years. Prior to October 31, 2006, most
stock option grants were immediately vested at date of grant. Subsequent grants have typically
been issued with a graded vesting schedule over approximately 2 to 3 years. Certain option awards
provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the plan). New
shares are issued upon exercise of stock options.
The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. Expected volatility is based upon weighted average of
historical volatility over the expected term of the option and implied volatility. The expected
term of stock options is based upon historical exercise behavior and expected exercised behavior.
The risk-free interest rate is based upon implied yield on a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a
remaining term equal to the expected term of the option. The dividend yield is assumed to be none
as the Company does not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. A summary of
the weighted average assumptions used to value stock options for the six months ended April 30,
2008 and 2007 are as follows:
Six months Ended | ||||||||
April 30, | ||||||||
Options | 2008 | 2007(1) | ||||||
Expected volatility |
73 | % | | |||||
Risk-free interest rate |
3.4 | % | | |||||
Dividend yield |
| | ||||||
Expected term (in years) |
8.05 | |
(1) | No options were granted during the six months ended April 30, 2007. |
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the six months ended April 30,
2008 was $1.62. No options were exercised during the six months ended April 30, 2008. During the
six months ended April, 30, 2007, 126,000 options were exercised with a total intrinsic value of $161,280.
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NOTE 8 STOCK OPTIONS (continued)
The following is a summary of stock option activity for the six months ended April 30, 2008 is as
follows:
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Average | |||||||||||||||
Average | Remaining | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Exercise | Contractual | Intrinsic | ||||||||||||||
Options | Shares | Price | Life (Years) | Value | ||||||||||||
Outstanding at October 31, 2007 |
3,650,000 | $ | 2.63 | |||||||||||||
Granted |
750,004 | 2.19 | ||||||||||||||
Exercised |
| | ||||||||||||||
Forfeited or Expired |
| | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding at April 30, 2008 |
4,400,004 | $ | 2.56 | 7.61 | $ | 115,000 | ||||||||||
Vested or Expected to Vest at
April 30, 2008 |
4,400,004 | $ | 2.56 | 7.61 | $ | 115,000 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at April 30, 2008 |
3,533,333 | $ | 2.49 | 7.42 | $ | 115,000 | ||||||||||
The Company has recognized stock-based compensation costs for stock options of $956,863 for the six
months ended April 30, 2008. No stock-based compensation was recorded for the six months ended
April 30, 2007. The Company typically does not recognize any tax benefits for stock options due to
the Companys recurring losses. The Company currently expects all outstanding options to vest.
Compensation cost is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of options
vested is likely to differ from previous estimates.
Summarized information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at April 30, 2008 is as
follows:
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ave. | Weighted | Weighted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Remaining | Average | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise | Number | Contractual | Exercise | Number | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
Price | Outstanding | Life (Years) | Price | Exercisable | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1.25-1.32 | 200,000 | 1.85 | $ | 1.29 | 200,000 | $ | 1.29 | ||||||||||||||||
2.15-2.85 | 3,950,004 | 7.80 | 2.51 | 3,283,333 | 2.53 | |||||||||||||||||||
4.30 | 250,000 | 9.14 | 4.30 | 50,000 | 4.30 | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1.25-4.30 | 4,400,004 | 7.61 | $ | 2.56 | 3,533,333 | $ | 2.49 | ||||||||||||||||
A summary of the nonvested shares as of April 30, 2008 and changes during the quarter ended April
30, 2008 is as follows:
Weighted- | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Grant-Date | ||||||||
Nonvested Shares | Shares | Fair Value | ||||||
Nonvested at October 31, 2007 |
400,000 | $ | 2.79 | |||||
Granted |
750,004 | 1.62 | ||||||
Vested |
(283,333 | ) | 1.56 | |||||
Forfeited |
| | ||||||
Nonvested at April 30, 2008 |
866,671 | $ | 2.18 | |||||
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NOTE 8 STOCK OPTIONS (continued)
As of April 30, 2008, there was $1,200,849 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to
nonvested share based compensation arrangements granted under the qualified stock option plans.
That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.83 years.
On January 18, 2008, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors and the Board
granted stock options to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock under the 2006 Stock Option Plan
to the officers of the company with an exercise price of $2.18 and an expiration date of ten years.
The options vest 1/3 at date of grant, 1/3 on January 1, 2009 and 1/3 on January 1, 2010.
Also on January 18, 2008, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 200,004 shares of
common stock under the 2006 Stock Option Plan to fourteen Mexican employees with an exercise price
of $2.18 and an expiration date of ten years. The options vest 1/3 on December 31, 2008, 1/3 on
December 31, 2009, and 1/3 on December 31, 2010 and have a cashless exercise feature.
On April 17, 2008, the Board of Directors granted options to purchase 150,000 shares of common
stock under the 2006 Stock Option Plan to a legal consultant in Mexico with an exercise price of
$2.25 and an expiration date of ten years. The options vested immediately at date of grant.
NOTE 9 WARRANTS
The Company may issue warrants to investors in connection with private placement of Company Stock
or for financial services in connection with private placements or investor relations. Warrants
issued for financial services or investor relations are typically granted with an exercise price
equal to the market price of the Companys stock at the date of grant. The fair value of each
warrant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. Expected
volatility is based upon weighted average of historical volatility over the contractual term of the
warrant and implied volatility. The risk-free interest rate is based upon implied yield on a U.S.
Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option. The
dividend yield is assumed to be none as the Company has not paid dividends nor does not anticipate
paying any dividends in the foreseeable future.
A summary of warrant activity for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 is as follows:
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Average | |||||||||||||||
Average | Remaining | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Exercise | Contractual | Intrinsic | ||||||||||||||
Warrants | Shares | Price | Life (Years) | Value | ||||||||||||
Outstanding at October 31, 2007 |
14,380,147 | $ | 1.44 | |||||||||||||
Issued with private placement |
| | ||||||||||||||
Issued for services |
| | ||||||||||||||
Exercised |
(381,250 | ) | 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Forfeited or expired |
(152,333 | ) | 1.88 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at April 30, 2008 |
13,846,564 | $ | 1.44 | 2.75 | $ | 7,310,953 | ||||||||||
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NOTE 9 WARRANTS (continued)
Summarized information about warrants outstanding and exercisable at April 30, 2008 is as follows:
Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted Ave. | ||||||||||||||||
Remaining | Weighted | |||||||||||||||
Number | Contractual | Average | ||||||||||||||
Exercise Price | Outstanding | Life (Years) | Exercise Price | |||||||||||||
$ | 1.25 $1.75 | 11,985,169 | 2.71 | $ | 1.25 | |||||||||||
$ | 2.00 $2.63 | 1,361,395 | 2.74 | 2.42 | ||||||||||||
$ | 3.40 $5.00 | 500,000 | 3.68 | 3.40 | ||||||||||||
$ | 1.25 $5.00 | 13,846,564 | 2.75 | $ | 1.44 | |||||||||||
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2008, the Company did not grant any warrants. During
the six months ended April, 30, 2007, 381,250 warrants were exercised with a total intrinsic value
of $478,438.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2007, the Company issued warrants for 600,000 common
shares for professional services at a weighted average exercise price of $3.27 per share. The fair
value of these warrants was determined to be $1,094,950 based upon the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing
model using risk free interest rate of 5%, expected volatility of 80%, and a contractual term of 3
to 5 years.
NOTE 10 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Compliance with Environmental Regulations
The Companys mining activities are subject to laws and regulations controlling not only the
exploration and mining of mineral properties, but also the effect of such activities on the
environment. Compliance with such laws and regulations may necessitate additional capital outlays,
affect the economics of a project, and cause changes or delays in the Companys activities.
Employment Agreements
Effective January 1, 2007, Merlin Bingham, Roger Kolvoord, and Terry Brown entered into Executive
Employment Agreements with the Company pursuant to which they would receive a base annual salary of
$206,000, $187,000, and $125,000, respectively. The employment agreements have an initial term of
1 year with automatic renewal for an additional year at each anniversary. The employment
agreements also provide for twelve months of severance in the event the agreement is not renewed
for the calendar year following a change in control.
On January 18, 2008, the Companys Compensation Committee completed a review of officer and
director compensation and approved an increase in base salary for Messrs Bingham, Kolvoord, and
Brown to $247,000, $224,000, and $150,000, respectively effective January 1, 2008. Also, the
Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Robert Devers that provides for a base
annual salary of $165,000 and contains substantially the same terms and conditions as those in the
employment agreements between the Company and its other executive officers. The agreement is
effective January 1, 2008.
Royalty Agreement
In connection with the purchase of certain mining concessions, the Company has agreed to pay the
previous owners a net royalty interest on revenue from future mineral sales.
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NOTE 10 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
Mining Concessions
The Company holds title to several mining concessions in Mexico that require the Company to conduct
a certain amount of work each year to maintain these concessions. Annual work in excess of these
statutory requirements can carry forward to future periods. The Company has accumulated a large
enough carry forward to meet future requirements for several years. The mining concessions also
require the Company to pay semi-annual fees to the Mexican government.
NOTE 11 INCOME TAXES
Provision for Taxes
The Company files a United States federal income tax return on a fiscal year-end basis and files
Mexican income tax returns for its two Mexican subsidiaries on a calendar year-end basis. The
Company and one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Minera Metalin, have not generated taxable income
since inception. Contratistas, another wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary, did generate taxable income
based upon intercompany fees with Minera during the calendar year ended December 31, 2007.
The Companys provision for income taxes of $40,192 for the six months ended April 30, 2008
consists of $40,192 of current foreign income tax provision. There was no federal or state income
tax provision for the six months ended April 30, 2008 and 2007.
Adoption
of FIN 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
Effective November 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No.
48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (FIN 48), an interpretation of Financial
Accounting Standards Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a
recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and
measurement of an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48
requires that the Company recognize in its financial statements the impact of uncertain tax
positions. FIN 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and
penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosure.
With the adoption of FIN 48, the Company identified unrecognized tax benefits of approximately
$103,000 which resulted in a reduction of the Companys foreign net operating loss carryforwards.
The adoption of FIN 48 did not require a cumulative effect adjustment to beginning retained
earnings and there were no material changes to the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits during
the quarter ended April 30, 2008.
The reserve for unrecognized tax benefits of $103,000 as of April 30, 2008, if recognized would not
have a material effect on the Companys effective tax rate.
The following tax years remain open to examination by the Companys principal tax jurisdictions.
United States: | 1993 and all following years | |||
Mexico: | 1997 and all following years |
The Company has not identified any uncertain tax position for which it is reasonably possible that
the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit will significantly increase or decrease within the
next twelve months.
The Companys policy is to classify tax related interest and penalties as income tax expense.
There is no interest or penalties estimated on the underpayment of income taxes as a result of
these unrecognized tax benefits.
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NOTE 12 SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in one business segment being the exploration of mineral property interests.
Geographic information is approximately as follows:
April 30, | ||||||||
April 30, | October 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Identifiable assets |
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Mexico |
$ | 6,305,000 | $ | 6,063,000 | ||||
United States |
6,892,000 | 9,170,000 | ||||||
$ | 13,197,000 | $ | 15,233,000 | |||||
Inception to | ||||||||||||
For the six months ended | date | |||||||||||
April 30, | April 30, | |||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Net loss for the period |
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Mexico |
$ | 1,070,000 | $ | 980,000 | $ | 8,688,000 | ||||||
United States |
2,621,000 | 2,564,000 | 29,749,000 | |||||||||
$ | 3,691,000 | $ | 3,544,000 | $ | 38,437,000 | |||||||
NOTE 13 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On June 4, 2008 we issued a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for
financial services at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The warrant has a two year term and
will vest equally over the two year term. The fair value of these warrants was determined to be
$81,837 based upon the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model using risk free interest rate of 2.47%,
expected volatility of 73%, and a contractual term of 2 years.
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
When we use the terms Metalline Mining Company, the Company, we, us, our, or Metalline,
we are referring to Metalline Mining Company and its subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise
requires. We have included technical terms important to an understanding of our business under
Glossary of Common Terms in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended October
31, 2007. Throughout this document we make statements that are classified as forward-looking.
Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes certain statements that may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included
in this Form 10-Q that address activities, events or developments that our management expects,
believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such
forward-looking statements include discussion of such matters as:
| The amount and nature of future capital, development and exploration expenditures; |
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| The timing of exploration activities; and |
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| Business strategies and development of our business plan. |
Forward-looking statements also typically include words such as anticipate, estimate, expect,
potential, could or similar words suggesting future outcomes. These statements are based on
certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of
historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe
are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks
and uncertainties, including such factors as the volatility and level of zinc prices, currency
exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in cash flow, expected acquisition benefits, exploration
mining and operating risks, competition, litigation, environmental matters, the potential impact of
government regulations, and other matters discussed under the caption Risk Factors in our Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, many of which are beyond our
control. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements.
The Company is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of
this report. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Plan of Operation
The Company is an exploration stage company, formed under the laws of the state of Nevada on August
20, 1993, to engage in the business of mining. The Company currently owns mining concessions, which
are located in the municipality of Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico. The Companys objective is to
define sufficient mineral reserves on the Property to justify the development of a mechanized
mining operation (the Project). The Company conducts its operations in Mexico through its wholly
owned Mexican subsidiaries, Minera Metalin S.A. de C.V. (Minera) and Contratistas de Sierra
Mojada S.A. de C.V.
Feasibility Study- Oxide Zinc Mineralization
As stated under General Development of the Business in PART 1 of the Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, the primary activity of the Company is to
complete a feasibility study and to evaluate the engineering factors and economics of mining the
oxide zinc mineralization in our Sierra Mojada concessions. This task consists in part of
performing the required technical tasks and in part of properly documenting, in accordance with
generally accepted engineering guidelines, (i) norms, and procedures; (ii) the manner in which the
tasks were performed; and (iii) the results of the ensuing analysis. Much of this work is iterative
in nature and results of one task often requires modification of the work in some other task, and
resulting modifications in the documentation of all impacted tasks. The final feasibility study
becomes a summary
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document that reflects the important conclusion of detailed reports on the various technical tasks. For the
format that we are using the detailed studies are termed Complimentary Reports. The Complimentary
Reports currently being prepared deal with: (i) the geology of the Sierra Mojada area and the
methods used to evaluate the mineralization; (ii) the resource model that provides an estimate of
the size and grade of the mineralized volume, including a detailed discussion of the geostatistical
methods used to create the estimate; (iii) the geotechnical results including a detailed discussion
of how the geotechnical data were acquired and how they are interpreted; and (iv) a hydrology
report on the water supply for the area.
The Company has completed the scoping phase of the feasibility study and has developed a
preliminary mine plan. The mine plan anticipates using an underground mining method that would use
a long-hole end-slice panel stoping method to perform high-volume relatively low cost mining.
Currently, the mine plan projects a minimum daily production rate of 3,000 tonnes (metric tons) per
day, and a 17 year mine life. Based upon these production volume and mine life, the Company is
working with its engineering firms to develop a more detailed mine plan and concentrator plant
study. These studies need to be prepared in greater levels of details so that cost estimates can
improve the level of precision required for the definitive feasibility study (plus or minus
10-15%). In May 2008, the Company selected SNC-Lavalin to prepare the detailed concentrator plant
study.
The Company continues to evaluate several business plans to exploit the deposit. Two of the models
involve construction of a zinc refinery to treat concentrates from Sierra Mojada. The third
involves sale of concentrate to existing third party refineries. Management continues to hold
discussions with potential concentrate buyers to determine whether a market for Sierra Mojada
concentrate exists on terms that are attractive to us and competitive with the refinery options.
Prepare for Test Mine
Pincock, Allen & Holt has strongly recommended a test mining program to confirm the planning mining
method and validate the geotechnical data. The first phase of the test mining program is to
construct a production decline to the selected test mine area near the center of the resource and
constructing initial access development workings to the test area. The second phase would be test
mining. The Company has worked with Pincock, Allen and Holt to prepare a Request for Proposal
inviting contractors to bid on the test mining project. The Company is awaiting bids from selected
outside contractors.
Continued Improvement of the Sierra Mojada Infrastructure
The Company is continuously improving its general business capabilities in Mexico so that it is
capable of performing the ramp up in activity required by our business objectives. During 2008,
the Company has made several improvements to the Sierra Mojada infrastructure including:
| The company purchased 1 additional drill and has hired and trained additional personnel
to operate this equipment. The additional diamond drilling capabilities not only eliminated
dependence on outside contractors, but also increased our ability to quickly respond to any
additional drilling requirements for the feasibility study and has allowed for continued
exploration of the Silver Polymetallic Manto. |
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| An onsite sample laboratory was completed at Sierra Mojada and is being used to get
immediate feedback on drilling results and reduce outside sampling and assaying costs. All
samples that will be incorporated in mineral resource models will be assayed in duplicate
by the outside laboratory. |
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| A water pipeline was completed to provide water for increased drilling activities,
accommodate test mining and reduce our water costs. |
Exploration of Silver Polymetallic Manto
Although the Companys primary focus is to complete the bankable feasibility on the oxide zinc
mineralization in the Sierra Mojada concessions, the Company continues to explore and evaluate the
Silver Polymetallic Manto which is located north and adjacent of the oxide zinc mineralization.
The purpose of this work is to evaluate the mineralization potential of the Silver Polymetallic
Manto and to determine whether mining of both mineral systems can be conducted. During the quarter
ended April 30, 2008, a total of 3,378.7 meters of diamond drilling was completed in various areas
of the property, mostly in pursuit of
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silver
polymetallic targets. In May, 2008, 1,934.6 meters
of additional drilling was completed. We expect that the rate of drilling will increase
through the year. As disclosed in a press release dated April 24, 2008, the Company recently
collected enough sample data to prepare an initial evaluation of silver and copper content in part
of the Silver Polymetallic Manto. A total of 8,766 meters of diamond drill, percussion drill, and
channel samples, within this sample block, were used to calculate a weighted average grade of 145
grams silver per tonne and 0.20% copper. The Company plans to continue to evaluate the Silver
Polymetallic Manto using our 4 diamond drills, 3 percussion drills, channel sampling and geologic
mapping. The continuing evaluation is intended to increase sample density and expand the core
area. The Company is also in the process of preparing a more detailed geostatistical evaluation to
improve the evaluation of silver and copper as well as associated lead and zinc.
Other
In order to finance the feasibility study and the business operations described above for corporate
overhead through completion of the feasibility study, the Company has raised capital by selling
unregistered shares of its common stock as described below in Liquidity and Capital Resources.
Cautionary Note
The Company is an exploration stage company and does not currently have any known reserves and
cannot be expected to have reserves unless and until a feasibility study is completed for the
Sierra Mojada concessions that show proven and probable reserves. There can be no assurance that
the Companys concessions contain proven and probable reserves and investors may lose their entire
investment in the Company.
Results of Operation
Three Months Ended April 30, 2008
For the quarter ended April 30, 2008, the Company experienced a consolidated net loss of $1,679,000
or $0.04 per share, compared to a consolidated net loss of $1,310,000, or $0.04 per share during
the comparable period in the previous year. The $369,000 increase in consolidated net loss is
primarily due to a $702,000 increase in general and administrative costs and a $107,000 increase in
exploration and property holding costs. These costs increases were partially mitigated by a
$482,000 gain on foreign currency translation.
Exploration and property holding costs
Exploration and property holding costs increased to $800,000 for the quarter ended April 30, 2008
compared to $693,000 for the comparable period last year. This increase was primarily due to
additional drilling and exploration costs associated with the operation of two new drills which
were purchased near the beginning of fiscal year. The Company currently is operating four drills
with two eight-hour shifts per drill. The Company completed the geotechnical drilling for the
feasibility study on the oxide zinc mineralization during the first quarter and is now focused on
continued exploration of silver polymetallic mineralization north of the Sierra Mojada fault.
General and Administrative Costs
General and administrative expenses increased to $1,389,000 for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 as
compared to $687,000 for the comparable period last year. The $702,000 increase in general and
administrative expenses was primarily due to an increase in stock based compensation associated
with graded vesting of options issued to officers, directors, and consultants. Stock based
compensation for options granted with a graded vesting schedule are recognized pro-rata over the
vesting period.
Salaries and payroll expense increased $303,000 from the comparable period in 2007 due to higher
stock based compensation for stock options granted to officers and key employees. During 2007, the
Company did not record any stock based compensation for stock options whereas during 2008, the
Company recorded stock based compensation of $230,000 for stock options granted with the graded
vesting.
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Professional fees increased $248,000 from the comparable period in 2007 primarily due to stock
based compensation of $237,000 for stock options granted to our Mexican legal consultant for
services performed. The options vested immediately.
Directors fees also increased $92,000 from the comparable period in 2007, primarily due to the
additional cash and stock based compensation related to the addition of a third independent
director. Approximately $75,000 of this increase is attributable to stock based compensation for
options to purchase 150,000 shares issued in October 2007 with a graded vesting period of 2 years.
The Company added a third independent director in October 2007 to further strengthen its board of
directors and to meet the requirements set forth by the American Stock Exchange.
Other Income (Expense)
Other Income (Expense) increased $445,000 from the comparable period in 2007 primarily due a
$482,000 foreign currency translation gain on intercompany loans to its Mexican subsidiaries As of
April 30, 2008, the Company had an intercompany receivable of $15.5 million dollars which is
subject to exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and Mexican Peso.
Six Months Ended April 30, 2008
For the six months ended April 30, 2008, the Company experienced a consolidated net loss of
$3,691,000 or $0.09 per share, compared to a consolidated net loss of $3,544,000, or $0.10 per
share during the comparable period in the previous year. The $147,000 increase in consolidated net
loss is primarily due to a $214,000 increase in exploration and property holding costs and a
$201,000 increase in general and administrative costs. These costs increases were partially
mitigated by a $326,000 gain on foreign currency translation.
Exploration and property holding costs
Exploration and property holding costs increased to $1,494,000 for the six months ended April 30,
2008 compared to $1,280,000 for the comparable period last year. This increase was primarily due
to additional drilling and exploration costs associated with the operation of two new drills which
were purchased near the beginning of the fiscal year. The Company currently is operating four
drills with two eight-hour shifts per drill. Earlier this fiscal year, the Company completed a
majority of the geotechnical drilling for the feasibility on the oxide zinc mineralization and is
now primarily focused on continued exploration of silver mineralization north of the Sierra Mojada
fault.
General and Administrative Costs
General and administrative expenses increased to $2,605,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2008
as compared to $2,404,000 for the comparable period last year. The $201,000 increase in general
and an administrative expense was primarily due to increased costs in salaries and payroll expenses
and directors fees and was partially mitigated by lower professional fees. Stock based
compensation for options and warrants accounted for a significant part of general and
administrative expenses and were a primary factor for several of the fluctuations described below.
Salaries and payroll expense increased $776,000 from the comparable period in 2007 due to higher
stock based compensation for stock options and restricted stock grants. During 2007, the Company
did not record any stock based compensation for stock options whereas during 2008, the Company
recorded stock based compensation of $568,000 for stock-based compensation associated with the
graded vesting of stock options granted to officers and key employees. Also, during 2008, the
Company granted 38,000 shares to three key employees of our Mexican subsidiary with a total value
of $83,000.
Professional fees decreased $785,000 from the comparable six month period in 2007 due to lower
stock based compensation associated with options/warrants issued to officers, directors, and
financial consultants. During 2007, the Company recognized stock based compensation of $1,094,000
under professional fees for 600,000 warrants issued to financial consultants. During 2008, the
Company recognized stock based compensation of $237,000 for 150,000 stock options granted to our
Mexican legal consultant.
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Directors fees also increased $175,000 from the comparable period in 2007, primarily due to the
additional cash and stock based compensation related to the addition of a third independent
director. Approximately $152,000 of this increase is attributable to stock based compensation for
options to purchase 150,000 shares issued in October 2007 with a graded vesting period of 2 years.
The Company added a third independent director to further strengthen its board of directors and to
meet the requirements set forth by the American Stock Exchange.
Other Income (Expense)
Other Income (Expense) increased $307,000 from the comparable period in 2007 primarily due to a
$326,000 foreign currency translation gain on intercompany loans to its Mexican subsidiaries. As
of April 30, 2008, the Company had an intercompany receivable of $15.5 million dollars which is
subject to exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and Mexican Peso.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company financed its obligations during the six months ended April 30, 2008 from cash on hand.
At April 30, 2008, the Companys cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities decreased
$2,880,000 as compared to the year ended October 31, 2007. During the six-month period, the
Company used $3,043,000 in operating activities, principally in connection with maintaining the
property, continuation of exploration drilling program and continued work on the feasibility study.
The Company spent $300,000 on capital expenditures and received $477,000 of cash proceeds from
exercise of warrants during the period.
As of April 30, 2008, the Companys cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, was
$6,454,000.
The Company is in the detailed engineering phase of completing the bankable feasibility study and
currently estimates that it will cost about $3.4 million of outside consulting costs to complete
the feasibility study. The Company anticipates that portions of study that relate to the detailed
mine and concentrator plant will be completed by the end of our fiscal year and that the final
study documents are scheduled to be completed in December 2008.
Following successful completion of the feasibilty study, the Company
expects to incur additional costs of $600,000 related thereto. Also
following completion of the study, the Company will then proceed to secure financing for the
construction of a mine, concentration plant and related infrastructure pursuant to the detailed
plans in the bankable feasibility report. The Company intends to finance construction costs by
seeking a combination of equity and debt. In addition the Company may seek joint venture partners
or other alternative financing sources as necessary to complete development of the project.
The Companys current operating expenses, exclusive of feasibility study costs and non-cash items
such as depreciation and stock based compensation total approximately $380,000 per month. The
Company will continue to monitor timing and cost of feasibility study and adjust our programs and
expenditures accordingly to ensure we have sufficient cash to complete the feasibility study.
However, the Company may pursue additional financing in the future to allow for continued
exploration of the silver mineralization north of the Sierra Mojada fault, to fund some preliminary
mine development, and to maintain adequate working capital during future periods. There can be no
assurance that additional funding will be available on reasonable terms, if at all.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (FIN 48), an interpretation of Financial Accounting
Standards Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition
threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of an
uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the
Company recognize in its financial statements the impact of uncertain tax positions. FIN 48 also
provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim
periods and disclosure. See Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for discussion of FIN
48 and the impact it had on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS
No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Standard
addresses how companies should
measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure
purposes under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, this Standard does not require any new fair value
measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years (fiscal year 2009 for the
Company). The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 157 will have a material impact on our
financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). Under
SFAS 159, a company may choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair
value and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been
elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within
those fiscal years (fiscal year 2009 for the Company). The Company is currently assessing the
impact that SFAS 159 may have on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations
(SFAS 141(R)). SFAS 141(R) changes accounting for acquisitions that close beginning in 2009. More
transactions and events will qualify as business combinations and will be accounted for at fair
value under the new standard. SFAS 141(R) promotes greater use of fair values in financial
reporting. Some of the changes will introduce more volatility into earnings. SFAS 141R is effective
for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (fiscal year 2010 for the Company). The
Company is currently assessing the impact that SFAS 141R may have on our financial position,
results of operations, and cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements (SFAS 160), an amendment of ARB No. 51. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and
reporting for minority interests which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and
classified as a component of equity. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2008 (fiscal year 2010 for the Company). SFAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the
presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. The Company does not
expect the adoption of SFAS 160 will have a material impact on our financial position, results of
operations, and cash flows.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (SFAS 161). FAS No. 161 enhances the
disclosure requirements under FAS No. 133 pertaining to how and why an entity uses derivative
instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS
No. 133, and how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect an entitys financial
position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years, and
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2008 (fiscal year 2009 for
the Company). . The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 will have a material impact on
its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (SFAS 162). This statement identifies sources of accounting principles and the
framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements that
are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United
States. SFAS No. 162 moves the hierarchy of GAAP sources for non-governmental entities from the
auditing literature to the accounting literature. This statement will become effective 60 days
following approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of amendments made by the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in
Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Any effect of applying SFAS No. 162
should be reported as a change in accounting principle. The Company does not expect SFAS 162 will
have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make a variety of estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the
date of the financial statements and (ii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting periods covered by the financial statements.
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Our management routinely makes judgments and estimates about the effect of matters that are
inherently uncertain. As the number of variables and assumptions affecting the future resolution of
the uncertainties increase, these judgments become even more subjective and complex. Although we
believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ significantly
from these estimates. Changes in estimates and assumptions based upon actual results may have a
material impact on our results of operation and/or financial condition. We have identified certain
accounting policies that we believe are most important to the portrayal of our current financial
condition and results of operations.
Property Concessions
Costs of acquiring property concessions are capitalized by project area upon purchase or staking of
the associated claims. Costs to maintain the property concessions and leases are expensed as
incurred. When a property concession reaches the production stage, the related capitalized costs
will be amortized, using the units of production method on the basis of periodic estimates of ore
reserves. To date no concessions have reached production stage.
Property concessions are periodically assessed for impairment of value and any diminution in value
is charged to operations at the time of impairment. Should a property concession be abandoned, its
capitalized costs are charged to operations. The Company charges to operations the allocable
portion of capitalized costs attributable to property concessions sold. Capitalized costs are
allocated to property concessions abandoned or sold based on the proportion of claims abandoned or
sold to the claims remaining within the project area.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
The Company recognizes the expected future tax benefit from deferred tax assets when the tax
benefit is considered to be more likely than not of being realized. Assessing the recoverability of
deferred tax assets requires management to make significant estimates related to expectations of
future taxable income. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash flows and
the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. To the extent that future cash flows and
taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Company to realize deferred
tax assets could be impacted. Additionally, future changes in tax laws in the jurisdictions in
which the Company operates could limit the Companys ability to obtain the future tax benefits.
Estimates
The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding
certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to
unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon
settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.
Foreign Currency Translation
While the Companys functional currency is the U.S. dollar, the local currency is the functional
currency of the Companys wholly-owned Mexican subsidiaries. The assets and liabilities relating
to Mexican operations are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations. The Company has adopted Financial
Accounting Standard No. 52. Assets and liabilities of the Companys foreign operations are
translated into U.S. dollars at the period-end exchange rates, and revenue and expenses are
translated at the average exchange rates during the period. Exchange differences arising on
translation are disclosed as a separate component of shareholders equity. Realized gains and
losses from foreign currency transactions are reflected in the results of operations. Intercompany
transactions and balances with the Companys Mexican subsidiaries are considered to be short-term
in nature and accordingly all foreign currency translation gains and losses on intercompany loans
are included in the consolidated statement of operations.
Accounting for Stock Options and Warrants Granted to Employees and Non-employees
On November 1, 2006, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement
No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, which requires the fair value of share-based payments, including
grants of employee stock options to be recognized in the statement of operations based on their
fair values. Prior to the Companys adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company followed the method
prescribed in SFAS (SFAS)
No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. The fair value of the Companys stock options
issued prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) was determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model,
which assumes no expected dividends and estimates the option expected life, volatility and
risk-free interest rate at the time of grant. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the
Company used historical and implied market volatility as a basis for calculating expected
volatility.
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The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model as a method for determining the estimated fair
value for employee stock awards under SFAS 123(R). The expected term of the options is based upon
evaluation of historical and expected future exercise behavior. The risk-free interest rate is
based upon U.S. Treasury rates at the date of grant with maturity dates approximately equal to the
expected life of the grant. Volatility is based upon historical volatility of the Companys stock.
The Company has not historically issued any dividends and it does not expect to in the future.
The Company uses the graded vesting attribution method to recognize compensation costs over the
requisite service period.
The Company also used the Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the fair market value of
warrants. The risk-free interest rate is based upon U.S. Treasury rates at the date of grant with
maturity dates approximately equal to the contractual term of the grant. Volatility is based upon
historical volatility of the Companys stock. The Company has not historically issued any
dividends and it does not expect to in the future.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review the net carrying value of all facilities, including idle facilities, on a periodic basis.
We estimate the net realizable value of each property based on the estimated undiscounted future
cash flows that will be generated from operations at each property, the estimated salvage value of
the surface plant and equipment and the value associated with property interests. These estimates
of undiscounted future cash flows are dependent upon the estimates of metal to be recovered from
proven and probable ore reserves and mineral resources expected to be converted into mineral
reserves, future production cost estimates and future metals price estimates over the estimated
remaining mine life. If undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of a property, an
impairment loss is recognized based upon the estimated expected future cash flows from the property
discounted at an interest rate commensurate with the risk
involved.
Environmental Matters
When it is probable that costs associated with environmental remediation obligations will be
incurred and they are reasonably estimable, we accrue such costs at the most likely estimate.
Accruals for estimated losses from environmental remediation obligations generally are recognized
no later than completion of the remedial feasibility study for such facility and are charged to
provisions for closed operations and environmental matters. We periodically review our accrued
liabilities for such remediation costs as evidence becomes available indicating that our
remediation liability has potentially changed. Such costs are based on our current estimate of
amounts that are expected to be incurred when the remediation work is performed within current laws
and regulations. Recoveries of environmental remediation costs from other parties are recorded as
assets when their receipt is deemed probable.
Accounting for reclamation and remediation obligations requires management to make estimates unique
to each mining operation of the future costs the Company will incur to complete the reclamation and
remediation work required to comply with existing laws and regulations. Actual costs incurred in
future periods could differ from amounts estimated. Additionally, future changes to environmental
laws and regulations could increase the extent of reclamation and remediation work required. Any
such increases in future costs could materially impact the amounts charged to earnings. As of April
30, 2008, the Company has no accrual for reclamation and remediation obligations because the
Company has not engaged in any significant activities that would require remediation under its
current concessions or inherited any known remediation obligations from acquired concessions. Any
reclamation or remediation costs related to abandoned concessions has been previously expensed.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Although a large amount of our expenditures are in U.S. dollars, certain purchases of labor,
operating supplies and capital assets are denominated in Mexican pesos or other currencies. As a
result, currency exchange fluctuations may impact the costs of our operations. Specifically, the
appreciation of Mexican Peso against the U.S. dollar may result in an increase in operating
expenses and capital costs at the Sierra Mojada Project in U.S. dollar terms. To reduce this risk,
we maintain minimum cash balances in foreign currencies, including Mexican Pesos and complete most
of our purchases, including capital expenditures relating to the Sierra Mojada Project, in
U.S. dollars. We currently do not engage in any currency hedging activities.
ITEM
4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate disclosure
controls and procedures and for the assessment of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are processes designed under the supervision of
our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the financial statements in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as the accompanying
disclosures contained in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
All disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls systems, no matter how well designed,
have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide
only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions.
The Companys management, primarily the Companys Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures
as required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act as of April 30, 2008. Based upon that review and
evaluation, these officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as
of April 30, 2008.
In connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended
October 31, 2007, our independent accounting firm identified a material weakness in our internal
controls over financial reporting. More specifically, the Company did not complete a timely review
of its foreign currency translation calculations and record the proper foreign currency translation
gain on intercompany loans for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. As a result, an adjusting
journal entry in the amount of $98,000 was required at October 31, 2007 to correct the foreign
currency translation gain on intercompany loans. An audit adjustment indicates that there were
deficiencies that existed in the design or operation of our disclosure controls and procedures and
our internal control over financial reporting that adversely affected our disclosure controls and
that are to be considered material weaknesses. In response to the material weaknesses described
above, the Company performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure the Companys
consolidated financial statements at October 31, 2007 were prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The Company implemented changes in internal controls over financial reporting described below
during the first quarter of 2008 and has performed additional analysis and reviews in connection
with the preparation of the financial statements and disclosures in Form 10-Q for the last two
fiscal quarters. Based upon the review of the controls implemented and additional analysis
performed, management believe these controls have operated for a sufficient amount of time to
conclude that our internal controls over financial reporting were effective as of April 30, 2008.
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(b) Changes In Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
Earlier this fiscal year, the Company implemented additional policies and procedures to improve the
financial close process, including process improvements related to foreign currency translations.
In addition, we engaged an external accounting firm to assist us with our review of financial
information to ensure that the consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with
GAAP prior to subjecting them to audit or review by our independent public accounting firm. We
believe these actions have remediated the material weakness described above and have operated for a
sufficient period of time for management to conclude that these controls are operating effectively.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
There were no material changes from the risk factors as previously discussed in our Form 10-KSB for
the year ended October 31, 2007.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND PROCEEDS
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Following are descriptions of all unregistered equity securities of the Company sold during the
second fiscal quarter and as of June 4, 2008, excluding transactions that were previously reported
in our Form 10-Q or a Form 8-K.
On April 17, 2008, pursuant to the Companys 2006 Stock Option Plan, the Company granted our
Mexican legal counsel 150,000 options to purchase shares of the Companys Common Stock with the
option being exercisable at $2.25 per share until April 17, 2018. The options were issued in
consideration for services. The options were issued in reliance on the exemption from
registration contained in Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act. No commissions or other remuneration were
paid for this issuance.
On April 30, 2008 we issued an aggregate of 32,400 shares of the Companys common stock to our
independent directors. These shares were issued in consideration for services. The shares were
issued in reliance on the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act.
No commissions or other remuneration were paid for this issuance.
On June 4, 2008 we issued a warrant to a consultant to purchase 100,000 shares of Company common
stock exercisable at $2.00 per share. The warrant is exercisable until June 3, 2010 and the
underlying shares vest over a two year term. The warrant was issued in consideration for business
consulting and promotional services rendered to the Company. We relied on the exemption from
registration provided by Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 for this issuance. No
commissions or other remuneration were paid in connection with this issuance.
Item 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITES
None.
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Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
As reported on Form 8-K filed April 18, 2008, the Company reported that its shareholders voted at
the annual shareholder meeting to re-elect the five members of our board of directors and to ratify
and approve Hein & Associates, LP as our independent registered public accounting firm.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
3.1(a)
|
Articles of Incorporation.1 | |
3.1(b)
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Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation.2 | |
3.2
|
Bylaws.2 | |
31.1
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Certification of CEO Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
31.2
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Certification of CFO Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
32.1
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Certification of CEO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
32.2
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Certification of CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. |
(1) | Incorporated by reference from Form 10-SB, filed October 15, 1999. |
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(2) | Incorporated by reference from Form 10-QSB, filed September 19, 2006. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
METALLINE MINING COMPANY |
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Date: June 16, 2008 | By: | /s/ Merlin Bingham | ||
Merlin Bingham, | ||||
President and Principal Executive Officer | ||||
Date: June 16, 2008 | By: | /s/ Robert Devers | ||
Robert Devers, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer | ||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
31.1
|
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
31.2
|
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
32.1
|
Certification of CEO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. | |
32.2
|
Certification of CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith. |
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