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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2010
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 000-51718
COLORADO GOLDFIELDS INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 20-0716175 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
10920 W. Alameda Avenue, Suite 201, Lakewood, Colorado, 80226, USA
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Address of principal executive offices)
303-984-5324
(Issuers telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address if Changed Since last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and
posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and
posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PROCEEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to
be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the
distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes o No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSURERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date.
Class | Shares Outstanding at January 12, 2011 | |
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value | 2,896,156,912 | |
Class B Common Stock (Restricted), No Par Value | 490,367,597 |
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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Colorado Goldfields Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
November 30, | ||||||||
2010 | August 31, | |||||||
(unaudited) | 2010 | |||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
Current Assets |
||||||||
Cash |
$ | 33,487 | $ | 20,019 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
4,452 | 18,459 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
37,939 | 38,478 | ||||||
Non-Current Assets |
||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 3) |
1,650,503 | 1,660,015 | ||||||
Mining rights (Note 4) |
246,597 | 280,556 | ||||||
Restricted cash (Note 3) |
318,820 | 318,154 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs |
29,444 | 13,206 | ||||||
Other |
11,520 | 11,520 | ||||||
Total Non-Current Assets |
2,256,884 | 2,283,451 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 2,294,823 | $ | 2,321,929 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT |
||||||||
Current Liabilities |
||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ | 300,299 | $ | 317,149 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
525,365 | 507,140 | ||||||
Convertible debt, less unamortized discount of $311,717
and $126,238, respectively (Note 7) |
83,968 | 23,762 | ||||||
Derivative liabilities (Note 8) |
401,791 | 140,284 | ||||||
Notes payable, including accrued interest related parties (Note 5) |
306,751 | 280,600 | ||||||
Promissory note payable, including accrued interest (Note 6) |
| 75,754 | ||||||
Mortgage notes payable, including accrued interest (Note 3) |
| 807,896 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
1,618,174 | 2,152,585 | ||||||
Non-Current Liabilities |
||||||||
Notes payable, including accrued interest related parties (Note 5) |
| 31,979 | ||||||
Mortgage notes payable, including accrued interest (Note 3) |
752,022 | | ||||||
Asset retirement obligation |
623,270 | 612,550 | ||||||
Total Non-Current Liabilities |
1,375,292 | 644,529 | ||||||
Total Liabilities |
2,993,466 | 2,797,114 | ||||||
Contingencies and Commitments |
||||||||
Stockholders Deficit (Note 9) |
||||||||
Class A common stock, 5,000,000,000 shares authorized, $0.001 par value;
2,573,929,332 and 1,773,286,964 issued and outstanding, respectively |
2,515,668 | 1,715,026 | ||||||
Class B common stock, 500,000,000 shares authorized, no par value;
490,367,597 and 40,744,353 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
| | ||||||
Additional paid in capital |
11,184,563 | 10,821,393 | ||||||
Donated capital |
29,250 | 29,250 | ||||||
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage |
(14,428,124 | ) | (13,040,854 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders Deficit |
(698,643 | ) | (475,185 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Deficit |
$ | 2,294,823 | $ | 2,321,929 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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Colorado Goldfields Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||
from February 11, | ||||||||||||
For the Three | For the Three | 2004 (Date of | ||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | Inception) to | ||||||||||
November 30, 2010 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2010 | ||||||||||
Revenue |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Operating expenses |
||||||||||||
Donated rent |
| | 9,750 | |||||||||
Donated services |
| | 19,500 | |||||||||
General and administrative |
505,182 | 950,924 | 10,186,758 | |||||||||
Mineral property and exploration costs |
130,888 | 108,042 | 2,016,834 | |||||||||
Professional fees |
114,942 | 79,072 | 1,276,404 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses |
(751,012 | ) | (1,138,038 | ) | (13,509,246 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense) |
||||||||||||
Other income |
| | 80,822 | |||||||||
Interest income |
264 | 1,377 | 33,398 | |||||||||
Gain on derivative liabilities |
501,430 | | 512,219 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
(1,137,952 | ) | (28,327 | ) | (1,545,317 | ) | ||||||
Total other expense |
(636,258 | ) | (26,950 | ) | (918,878 | ) | ||||||
Net Loss |
$ | (1,387,270 | ) | $ | (1,164,988 | ) | $ | (14,428,124 | ) | |||
Net Loss Per Common Share Basic and Diluted |
* | * | ||||||||||
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding |
2,195,645,248 | 780,402,501 | ||||||||||
* | Amount is less than $(0.01) per share. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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Colorado Goldfields Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Accumulated from | ||||||||||||
For the Three | For the Three | February 11, 2004 | ||||||||||
Months Ended | Months Ended | (Date of Inception) to | ||||||||||
November 30, 2010 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2010 | ||||||||||
Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities: |
||||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (1,387,270 | ) | $ | (1,164,988 | ) | $ | (14,428,124 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities: |
||||||||||||
Donated services and rent |
| | 29,250 | |||||||||
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs |
1,101,040 | | 1,189,807 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
9,512 | 9,614 | 107,937 | |||||||||
Gain on derivative liabilities |
(501,430 | ) | | (512,219 | ) | |||||||
Impairment of mining rights |
33,959 | 25,070 | 160,903 | |||||||||
Stock issued for services |
441,736 | 850,106 | 7,485,060 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation options |
| | 899,303 | |||||||||
Accrued interest on debt |
25,078 | 24,733 | 227,974 | |||||||||
Accretion expense on asset retirement obligation |
10,720 | 10,000 | 123,270 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment |
| | (52,955 | ) | ||||||||
Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
||||||||||||
Increase in restricted cash |
(666 | ) | | (318,820 | ) | |||||||
Increase in prepaid expenses and other |
| (437 | ) | | ||||||||
Increase in accounts payable |
95,335 | 127,266 | 1,264,370 | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities |
18,225 | (17,283 | ) | 525,364 | ||||||||
Increase in other assets |
| | (11,520 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(153,761 | ) | (135,919 | ) | (3,310,400 | ) | ||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
| | 159,500 | |||||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment |
| | (717,736 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
| | (558,236 | ) | ||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Acitvities: |
||||||||||||
Advances received |
| | 405,733 | |||||||||
Repayment of advances |
| | (405,733 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from notes from related parties |
| 137,200 | 581,452 | |||||||||
Repayment of advances from related party |
(10,544 | ) | | (20,596 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from note payable |
| | 100,000 | |||||||||
Repayment of notes payable |
(154,307 | ) | | (329,307 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt |
368,977 | | 568,977 | |||||||||
Loan acquisition costs |
(36,897 | ) | | (56,897 | ) | |||||||
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock |
| | 3,058,494 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
167,229 | 137,200 | 3,902,123 | |||||||||
Increase in cash |
13,468 | 1,281 | 33,487 | |||||||||
Cash Beginning of Period |
20,019 | 559 | | |||||||||
Cash End of Period |
$ | 33,487 | $ | 1,840 | $ | 33,487 | ||||||
Supplemental Disclosures: |
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Interest paid |
$ | 1,136 | $ | | $ | 79,458 | ||||||
Income taxes paid |
$ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
||||||||||||
Exchange of accounts payable for debt |
$ | 28,661 | $ | | $ | 163,955 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock to satisfy accounts payable |
$ | 83,523 | $ | 182,794 | $ | 797,366 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for prepaid expenses |
$ | | $ | 62,000 | $ | 337,439 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock for mining rights |
$ | | 407,500 | $ | 407,500 | |||||||
Exchange of convertible debt for common shares |
$ | 652,560 | $ | | $ | 759,696 | ||||||
Exchange of property, plant and equipment for
accounts payable |
$ | | $ | | $ | 2,750 | ||||||
Forgiveness of related party debt and accrued interest |
$ | | $ | | $ | 288,361 | ||||||
Acquisition of land and building: |
||||||||||||
Cash paid |
$ | | $ | | $ | 250,677 | ||||||
Mortgage note given to seller |
| | 650,000 | |||||||||
Asset retirement obligation assumed |
| | 500,000 | |||||||||
Assets acquired |
$ | | $ | | $ | 1,400,677 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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Colorado Goldfields Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Stockholders Equity (Deficit)
From February 11, 2004 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2010
From February 11, 2004 (Date of Inception) to November 30, 2010
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Additional | During the | Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Common Stock | Paid in | Donated | Exploration | (Deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Shares | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Capital | Stage | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances August 31, 2008 |
135,726,120 | 77,465 | | | 4,745,977 | 29,250 | (4,098,579 | ) | 754,113 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services |
370,282,860 | 370,283 | | | 3,871,000 | | | 4,241,283 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to satisfy accounts payable |
29,389,147 | 29,389 | | | 340,626 | | | 370,015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation options |
| | | | 4,094 | | | 4,094 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued to beneficial owners of Class A Common Stock |
| | 35,732,285 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forgiveness of related party debt and accrued interest |
| | | | 288,361 | | | 288,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | | | | | (5,281,857 | ) | (5,281,857 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances August 31, 2009 |
535,398,127 | 477,137 | 35,732,285 | | 9,250,058 | 29,250 | (9,380,436 | ) | 376,009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services |
921,203,109 | 921,203 | | | 1,029,557 | | | 1,950,760 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to satisfy accounts payable |
144,810,731 | 144,811 | | | 199,017 | | | 343,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for mining rights |
125,000,000 | 125,000 | | | 282,500 | | | 407,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for convertible debt |
46,874,997 | 46,875 | | | 60,261 | | | 107,136 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued to beneficial owners of Class A Common Stock |
| | 5,012,068 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | | | | | (3,660,418 | ) | (3,660,418 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances August 31, 2010 |
1,773,286,964 | $ | 1,715,026 | 40,744,353 | $ | | $ | 10,821,393 | $ | 29,250 | $ | (13,040,854 | ) | $ | (475,185 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services (Note 9) |
459,659,200 | 459,659 | | | (31,930 | ) | | | 427,729 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to satisfy accounts payable (Note 9) |
63,256,400 | 63,256 | | | 20,267 | | | 83,523 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for convertible debt (Note 7) |
277,726,768 | 277,727 | | | 374,833 | | | 652,560 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued to officers (Note 9) |
| | 449,623,244 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | | | | | (1,387,270 | ) | (1,387,270 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances November 30, 2010 (unaudited) |
2,573,929,332 | $ | 2,515,668 | 490,367,597 | $ | | $ | 11,184,563 | $ | 29,250 | $ | (14,428,124 | ) | $ | (698,643 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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Colorado Goldfields Inc. (An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements
November 30, 2010
1. | Organization, Nature of Business, Going Concern and Managements Plans |
Organization and Nature of Business |
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 11, 2004. The Company is
considered to be an Exploration Stage Company. The Companys principal business is the
acquisition and exploration of mineral resources. The Company has not presently determined
whether the properties it intends to acquire contain mineral reserves that are economically
recoverable. |
Going Concern and Managements Plans |
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will
continue as a going concern. Since its inception in February 2004, the Company has not
generated revenue and has incurred net losses. The Company has a working capital deficit of
$1,580,235 at November 30, 2010, incurred a net loss of $1,387,270 for the three months
ended November 30, 2010, and has incurred a deficit accumulated during the exploration stage
of $14,428,124 for the period from February 11, 2004 (inception) through November 30, 2010.
Accordingly, it has not generated cash flows from operations and has primarily relied upon
advances from stockholders, promissory notes and advances from unrelated parties, and equity
financing to fund its operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the
Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include
any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and
classification of assets, or the amounts or classification of liabilities that may result
from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern. Managements
plans with regards to these conditions are described below. |
The Company is dependent upon the State of Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB),
approving an amendment to the existing reclamation permit for the Companys Pride of the
West Mill (the Mill). The amendment, if approved, would cure the current cease and desist order, which
was issued in 2005 and allow the Mill to become operational. The permit amendment process
is lengthy and complex. In December 2010, the Company presented a proposed permit amendment
to the MLRB. While portions of that permit amendment were approved, there remain
deficiencies that require additional work. As a result, on December 30, 2010 the MLRB
denied the Companys permit amendment application. The Company is preparing additional
material for consideration by the State of Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and
Safety (DRMS) and the MLRB. Management expects to submit a new permit amendment
application to the DRMS in March 2011. Ultimately, should the Company not be able to obtain
the approval of a new permit amendment, management anticipates that the Mill will be reclaimed and liquidated. |
The Company currently faces a severe working capital shortage and is not currently
generating any revenues. The Company will need to obtain additional capital to fund its
operations, continue mining exploration activities and plans, fulfill its obligations under
its mineral property lease/option agreements, and satisfy existing creditors. |
The Company continues to explore sources of additional financing to satisfy its current
operating requirements. In May 2010, the Company closed a one-year funding arrangement with
an institutional investor (the Delaware Partnership), in which the Delaware Partnership
may provide convertible debt financing in $25,000 tranches, up to $1 million. The Investor
is under no obligation to fund any or all of the $1 million, and the timing of funding is
solely at the discretion of the Investor. Proceeds from the financings are to pay the
Companys existing aged debt and for working capital requirements. Through November 30,
2010, the Company has received $453,978 ($303,978 during the quarter ended November 30,
2010) under this facility (Note 7), of which $151,989 was used to pay off a promissory note
payable and accrued interest (Note 6) and $75,000 was used to pay down the mortgage payable
(Note 3). During the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Company also entered into
two $32,500 funding
arrangements with a group of New York private investors in the form of convertible notes,
which mature in June and August 2011 (Note 7). |
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Considering the difficult U.S. and global economic conditions, along with the substantial
stability problems in the capital and credit markets, there is a significant possibility
that the Company will be unable to obtain financing to continue its operations. |
There is no assurance that required funds during the next twelve months or thereafter will
be generated from operations, or that those funds will be available from external sources,
such as debt or equity financings or other potential sources. The lack of additional
capital resulting from the inability to generate cash flow from operations or to raise
capital from external sources would force the Company to substantially curtail or cease
operations and would, therefore, have a material adverse effect on its business. Further,
there can be no assurance that any such required funds, if available, will be available on
attractive terms or that they will not have a significantly dilutive effect on the Companys
existing shareholders. All of these factors have been exacerbated by the extremely
unsettled credit and capital markets presently existing. |
2. | Summary of Significant Account Policies |
Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared without audit pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The financial
statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring entries) that, in
the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position at
November 30, 2010 and the results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the three
months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Operating results for the three
months ended November 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for the year ending August 31, 2011. |
These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys
audited financial statements and footnotes thereto included in its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended August 31, 2010. |
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share |
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing net loss available to common
stockholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares of the Class A Common
Stock outstanding (denominator) during the period. During the three months ended November
30, 2010 and 2009, the Company issued Class B Common Stock, which are not publicly traded
shares. The Class B Common Stock share dividends equally with Class A Common Stock, and are
defined as participating securities under US GAAP; however, they have no contractual
obligation to share in losses of the Company. The Company has therefore not included the
Class B Common Stock in determining basic EPS. Diluted EPS gives effect to all potential
dilutive common shares outstanding during the periods using the treasury stock method (for
options and warrants) and the two-class method (for Class B common stock). In computing
diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of
shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS
excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the three
months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, the effect of the conversion of outstanding
options, warrants and debt and Class B common shares would have been anti-dilutive. |
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The following table presents information regarding the potential dilutive shares for the
periods presented: |
Three months ended | Three months ended | |||||||
November 30, 2010 | November 30, 2009 | |||||||
Class A warrants |
| 11,386,180 | ||||||
Class B Common Stock |
490,367,597 | 40,593,979 | ||||||
Class B warrants |
40,744,353 | 40,593,979 | ||||||
Convertible debt |
331,078,535 | |
Mining Rights |
The Company has determined that its mining rights meet the definition of mineral rights, as
defined by accounting standards, and are tangible assets. As a result, the costs of mining
rights are initially capitalized as tangible assets when purchased. If proven and probable
reserves are established for a property and it has been determined that a mineral property
can be economically developed, costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method
over the estimated life of the probable reserves. The Companys rights to extract minerals
are contractually limited by time. However, the Company has the ability to extend the
leases (Note 4). For mining rights in which proven and probable reserves have not yet been
established, the Company assesses the carrying value for impairment at the end of each
reporting period. During the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company
recorded impairment charges of $33,959 and $25,070, respectively. |
Fair Value Measurements |
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the
measurement date in the principal or most advantageous market. The Company uses a fair
value hierarchy that has three levels of inputs, both observable and unobservable, with use
of the lowest possible level of input to determine fair value. |
Level 1 quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
Level 2 observable inputs other than Level 1, quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities
in markets that are not active, and model-derived prices whose inputs are observable or
whose significant value drivers are observable; and |
Level 3 assets and liabilities whose significant value drivers are unobservable. |
Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from independent sources, while
unobservable inputs are based on the Companys market assumptions. Unobservable inputs
require significant management judgment or estimation. In some cases, the inputs used to
measure an asset or liability may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.
In those instances, the fair value measurement is required to be classified using the lowest
level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Such determination
requires significant management judgment. |
As of November 30, 2010, the Company had the following financial assets and liabilities
which are measured at fair value: |
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||
Restricted cash (time deposits) |
| $ | 318,820 | | ||||||||
Derivative liabilities |
| $ | 401,791 | |
The fair values of financial instruments, which include cash, accounts payable, notes
payable, and convertible debt were estimated to approximate their carrying values due to the
immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of amounts
due to related parties are not practicable to estimate, due to the related party nature of
the underlying transactions. The fair value of the letter of
credit issued in conjunction with the reclamation bond (Note 3) approximates the amount of
fees paid to obtain it. |
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Recent accounting pronouncements |
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting
Standards Update (ASU) 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (ASU
2010-06). This update requires additional disclosure within the roll forward of activity
for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including transfers
of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the
separate presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and
liabilities within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, the update requires
enhanced disclosures of the valuation techniques and inputs used in the fair value
measurements within Levels 2 and 3. The new disclosure requirements are effective for
interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009 (the adoption of which did not
have an impact on the Companys financial statements), except for the disclosure of
purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of Level 3 measurements. Those disclosures are
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 (September 1, 2011 for the
Company). As ASU 2010-06 only requires enhanced disclosures, the Company does not expect
that the adoption of this update will have a material effect on its financial statements. |
In June 2009, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which provides guidance that, among
other things, requires a qualitative rather than quantitative analysis to determine the
primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (VIE), which amends previous guidance
for consideration of related party relationships in the determination of the primary
beneficiary of a VIE, amends certain guidance for determining whether an entity is a VIE,
requires continuous assessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a
VIE, and requires enhanced disclosures about an enterprises involvement with a VIE. The
adoption of this guidance (effective for the Company on
September 1, 2010), did not have an
impact on the Companys financial statements. |
3. | Property, Plant and Equipment |
On June 29, 2007, the Company acquired the Mill located in Howardsville, Colorado for
consideration of $900,677 plus the assumption of an estimated asset retirement obligation of
$500,000 for a total cost of $1,400,677. The Company paid the seller cash of $250,677 and
the remaining $650,000 was paid through a mortgage with the seller, which is collateralized
by the property and bears interest at 12% per year. All unpaid principal was originally
due June 29, 2009. The due date on the mortgage was extended and is currently due in full
on December 31, 2011. During the three months ended November 30, 2010, $75,000 of the
mortgage was paid though the issuance of convertible notes (See Note 7). |
Interest expense for the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 was $19,126 and
$19,875, respectively. |
In connection with the acquisition of the Mill, the Company was obligated to replace a
financial warranty that the seller had provided to the DRMS. In December 2007, the Company
replaced the financial warranty by purchasing a certificate of deposit, which is restricted,
to secure an irrevocable standby letter of credit (the LOC) totaling $318,820, with a
financial institution. The LOC is used to secure possible future payment requests made by
the State of Colorado. In October 2009, the DRMS notified the Company of a potential
$196,476 increase in the financial warranty. On December 30, 2010 the MLRB ordered that the
increase in financial warranty be satisfied by February 4, 2011. The Company is exploring
alternatives for satisfying the MLRBs order. |
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Property, plant and equipment consist of the following as of November 30, 2010 and August
31, 2010: |
November 30, 2010 | August 31, 2010 | |||||||
Computer equipment |
$ | 2,118 | $ | 2,118 | ||||
Mine and drilling equipment |
111,250 | 111,250 | ||||||
Mobile mining equipment |
61,519 | 61,519 | ||||||
Land and mill |
1,567,176 | 1,567,176 | ||||||
1,742,063 | 1,742,063 | |||||||
Less accumulated depreciation |
(91,560 | ) | (82,048 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,650,503 | $ | 1,660,015 | |||||
Depreciation expense was $9,512 and $9,614 for the three months ended November 30, 2010 and
2009, respectively. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight line basis
over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to five years. However, a significant
portion of the of the Companys property, plant and equipment has not yet been placed in
service. |
4. | Mineral property rights |
King Solomon Mine |
On September 18, 2009 the Company entered into a lease with an option to purchase the King
Solomon Mine, in consideration for which the Company issued 50,000,000 shares of restricted
Class A Common Stock valued at $0.0035 per share (the quoted market price on the date the
Company entered into the agreement and obtained the mining rights) totaling $175,000. The
lease/option is for a period of three years. The stock was restricted from sale during the
initial term of the lease. The lease/option automatically renews and continues so long as
ores, minerals, or metals are produced or sold. The lease grants the Company the exclusive
right to perform exploration, mining, development, production, processing or any other
activity which benefits the leased premises and requires a minimum work commitment of
$50,000 to be expended by the Company for each successive three year term during the term of
the lease/option. The lease also requires the Company to pay the lessor a 3.5% net smelter
royalty (NSR) on all mineral bearing ores. In addition, before royalties are computed, 5%
of the value of NSR on all materials produced and sold from the mining property must be
deducted for the purpose of a contingency reclamation reserve fund for paying potential
reclamation costs, up to $200,000. The Company has the sole and exclusive option to
purchase all of lessors right, title and interest in the property for a total purchase
price of $1,250,000. This amount may be paid in cash or other cash equivalents as mutually
agreed by the lessor and the Company. |
Brooklyn Mine |
On September 30, 2009 the Company entered into a lease with an option to purchase the
Brooklyn Mine, in consideration for which the Company issued 75,000,000 shares of
restricted Class A Common Stock valued at $0.0031 per share (the quoted market price on the
date of the Company entered into the agreement and obtained the mining rights) totaling
$232,500. The lease/option is for a period of three years. The stock was restricted from
sale during the initial term of the lease. The lease/option automatically renews and
continues so long as ores, minerals, or metals are produced or sold. The lease grants the
Company the exclusive right to perform exploration, mining, development, production,
processing or any other activity which benefits the leased premises and requires a minimum
work commitment of $150,000 for the first year, $200,000 for the second year and $250,000
for the third year to be expended by the Company. The work commitment for the first year of
the lease/option was not met. However, the lessor has modified the terms of the agreement
such that the Company has until February 29, 2012 to expend $350,000 on the property. The
lease also requires the Company to pay the lessor a 5% NSR on all mineral bearing ores. In
addition, before royalties are computed, 5% of the value of NSR on all materials produced
and sold from the mining property must be deducted for the purpose of a contingency
reclamation reserve fund for paying potential reclamation costs, up to $500,000. The
Company has the sole and exclusive option to purchase all of lessors right, title and
interest in the property for a total purchase
price of $4,000,000, plus a perpetual 2% NSR. This amount may be paid in cash or other cash
equivalents as mutually agreed by the Company and the lessor. |
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San Juan Properties |
On June 17, 2007, the Company entered into an option agreement, as amended, among the
Company as Optionee, and San Juan Corp., a company controlled by Mr. Todd C. Hennis
(Hennis) and Hennis as Optionors, whereby the Company was granted the exclusive right and
option to acquire an 80% undivided right, title and interest in certain properties located
in San Juan County, Colorado. |
The Company received notice of default of the option agreement on March 16, 2009 when the
Company did not make the payment due on March 15, 2009. The Company does not dispute the
technical default. The option agreement is the subject of current litigation in San Juan
County, Colorado. (See Note 10). |
5. | Notes payable related parties |
As of November 30, 2010, the Company has notes payable to related parties of $82,842 and
$223,909 with its chief executive officer (CEO) and its chief financial officer (CFO),
respectively. In connection with the borrowings, the Company executed unsecured promissory
notes (Notes) which are due six months from the dates of issue and accrue interest at 6.5%
per annum (or 18% per annum, if the Notes are in default). The funds received in exchange
for the notes have primarily been used by the Company to finance working capital
requirements. During the year ended August 31, 2010, the Company entered into amended note
agreements with its CEO and CFO to extend certain of the due dates on the Notes. The notes outstanding at November 30, 2010 are due at varying dates between
January 19, 2011 and November 11, 2011. None of the promissory notes are currently in
default. During the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded
interest expense of $4,717 and $2,750, respectively, relating to the Notes. |
6. | Promissory note payable |
On October 2, 2008, the Company executed an unsecured promissory note with one of its
vendors for services rendered totaling $135,294. The promissory note bears interest at
6.25% per annum and the principal and interest were due on December 19, 2008. The
promissory note was in default and a Motion for Summary Judgment had been granted. During
the three months ended November 30, 2010, the promissory note and judgment were paid in full
($76,989 principal and accrued interest.) The Company made this payment with funds raised
through the issuance of convertible notes (Note 7). The Company recorded interest expense
of $1,235 and $2,108 for the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. |
7. | Convertible notes |
Delaware Partnership Investor |
During the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Company issued six convertible notes
under multiple funding arrangements with a Delaware Partnership Investor, totaling $303,978,
which bear interest at 6.25% per annum and mature at various dates between November 2, 2011
and November 10, 2011. The notes are convertible at any time, at the option of the holder,
into shares of Class A common stock of the Company at a conversion rate of 70% of the
average of the two lowest volume-weighted average closing prices of the Companys Class A
common stock for the ten trading days immediately prior to the date a conversion notice is
received by the Company. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $303,978
related to the conversion features on the notes. During the three months ended November 30,
2010, $151,955 of the convertible notes were converted into common stock (any unamortized
debt discount related to the converted notes was immediately charged to interest expense on
the day the notes were converted). During the three months ended November 31, 2010 the
Company recorded $31,440 of debt discount amortization and the carrying value of the notes
was $43,165 (net of unamortized discounts of
$208,859) as of November 30, 2010. The terms of the agreement require the Company to, at
all times, have authorized and reserved a sufficient number of shares to provide for full
conversion of the outstanding notes, (200,018,151 shares at November 30, 2010). |
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Subsequent to
November 30, 2010, the investor converted an additional $51,026 of the convertible notes
into Class A common stock. |
New York Private Investors |
During the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Company issued two $32,500 convertible
notes under funding arrangements with a group of New York Private Investors, which bear
interest at 8% per annum and matures on June 20, 2011 and August 17, 2011. The notes are
convertible at any time after 180 days from the date of the notes execution, at the option
of the holder, into shares of Class A common stock of the Company at a conversion rate of
58% of the average of the three lowest volume-weighted average closing prices of the
Companys Class A common stock for the ten trading days immediately prior to the date a
conversion notice is received by the Company. The Company recorded a debt discount of
$63,574 relating to the conversion features of the notes. For the three months ended
November 30, 2010, the Company recorded debt discount amortization of $26,876 and the
carrying value of the note as of November 30, 2010 was $35,811 (net of unamortized discounts
of $79,190). The terms of the agreement require the Company to, at all times, have
authorized and reserved five times the number of shares that are actually issuable upon full
conversion of the outstanding notes (550,766,284 shares as of November 30, 2010). |
Conversion of accounts payable |
During the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with
a vendor whereby the balance owed to the vendor for past services of $28,661 was exchanged
for a convertible promissory note bearing interest at 6.5% per annum. The Company is
required to make monthly payments under the terms of the note; however, the note holder has
the right at its election to convert all or part of the outstanding principal and interest
into the Companys Class A common stock at a conversion rate of 70% of the average of the
two lowest volume-weighted average closing prices of the Companys Class A common stock for
the ten trading days immediately prior to the date a conversion notice is received by the
Company. The Company recorded a debt discount of $27,550 relating to the conversion feature
of the note. For the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Company recorded debt
discount amortization of $4,132 and the carrying value of the note as of November 30, 2010
was $4,993 (net of amortized discount of $23,418). |
8. | Derivative Liabilities |
In accordance with ASC 815-15, Embedded Derivatives, the Company determined that the
conversion features of the convertible notes described in Note 7 meet the criteria of an
embedded derivative and therefore the conversion features of the debt have been bifurcated
and accounted for as derivatives. The debt does not meet the definition of conventional
convertible debt because the number of shares which may be issued upon the conversion of
the debt is not fixed. Therefore, the conversion features, pursuant to ASC 815-40,
Contracts in Entitys Own Equity, have been accounted for as derivative liabilities. The
Company adjusts the fair value of these derivative liabilities to fair value at each
reporting date. |
The Company uses a valuation pricing model to calculate the fair value of its derivative
liabilities. Key assumptions used to apply this model were as follows: |
3 months ended | 12 months ended | |||||||
November 30, 2010 | August 31, 2010 | |||||||
Expected term |
41/2 to 12 months | 71/2 to 12 months | ||||||
Volatility |
157%-230 | % | 139%-166 | % | ||||
Risk-free interest rate |
0.21 - 0.27 | % | 0.19 - 0.38 | % | ||||
Dividend yield |
0 | % | 0 | % |
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The following table represents the Companys derivative liability activity for the embedded
conversion features for the three months ended November 30, 2010: |
Balance at August 31, 2010 |
$ | 140,284 | ||
Issuance of derivative liabilities |
1,265,801 | |||
Derecognition of derivative liabilities related to conversion of convertible debt |
(500,609 | ) | ||
Derecognition of derivative liabilities related to paydown of convertible debt |
(2,255 | ) | ||
Gain on derivative liabilities |
(501,430 | ) | ||
Balance at November 30, 2010 |
$ | 401,791 | ||
9. | Stockholders Equity |
Class A Common Stock |
During the three months ended November 30, 2010, the stockholders of the Company and the
Board of Directors approved an amendment to the articles of incorporation of the Company to
establish and fix the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock that the Company
can have outstanding at five billion (5,000,000,000). |
During the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Company issued 125,000,000 shares of
restricted Class A Common Stock to a consultant for corporate communications services valued
at $0.0008 to $0.0022 (the quoted market prices as of the date of the issuances) per share
which resulted in $140,000 being recorded as expense. During the three months ended
November 30, 2010, the Company converted debt totaling $151,955 into 277,726,768 shares of
restricted Class A Common Stock. |
As of November 30, 2010 the Company is authorized to grant up to 1,865,000,000 shares under
the 2008 Consultants Plan, of which 1,112,757,943 shares have been issued as of November 30,
2010. During the three months ended November 30, 2010, 273,552,400 shares of Class A Common
Stock were issued to consultants for services rendered valued at $0.0008 to $0.0024 per
share (the quoted market prices at the dates of the respective stock grants), which resulted
in $199,200 being recorded as expense, and $73,179 recorded as a reduction in accounts
payable at issuance. During the three months ended November 30, 2010 the Company recorded
expense of $14,007 for prepaid services previously issued in shares that have been earned
during the period. |
As of November 30, 2010, the Company is authorized to grant up to 1,110,800,000 shares under
the 2008 Employee Plan, of which 475,038,733 have been issued as of November 30, 2010.
During the three months ended November 30, 2010, 124,363,200 shares of Class A Common Stock
were issued to employees for services rendered valued at $0.0007 to $0.0021 per share (the
quoted market prices at the dates of the respective stock grants), which resulted in $88,529
being recorded as expense and $10,344 recorded as a reduction in accounts payable. |
Class B Common Stock |
In February 2009, the Company authorized a new series of common stock designated as Class B
Common Stock with no par value. Class B Common Stock is not convertible, has no preference
over Class A Common Stock and shares equally in dividends with Class A Common Stock. The
total number of authorized Class B Common Stock is 500,000,000 shares, and each share of
Class B common stock is entitled to two votes. |
On February 27, 2009, the Company announced that the beneficial owners of Class A Common
Stock as of that date will be issued one share of restricted Class B Common Stock and one
restricted Class B warrant, (Class B Securities) for every four shares of Class A common
stock. The Class B warrants have a term of one year from date of issuance at an exercise
price of $0.50 per share. The Class B Securities will be issued only to, and in the name of
bona fide and verified beneficial owners of Class A common stock. In order for Series A
common stockholders to receive Class B Securities, certain conditions must be met. As
of November 30, 2010, 40,744,353 (out of a potential of 50,376,756) Class B Securities have
been issued under this corporate action. The pay date of any future issuances of Class B
Securities is uncertain. On March 9, 2010, the Board of Directors extended the date of the
Class B Warrants to February 27, 2011. All other terms of the Class B Warrants remain the
same. |
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During the three months ended November 30, 2010, 449,623,244 shares of restricted Class B
Common Stock were issued to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in
exchange for their foregoing any further issuances of Class A Common Stock for a period of
one year. In October 2010, the Board of Directors amended the voting rights of Class B
shares. Each Class B share is now entitled to 100 votes. |
Common Stock Transactions Subsequent to November 30, 2010 |
Subsequent to November 30, 2010, the Company issued 210,543,000 shares of its Class A Common
Stock to consultants and advisors for services, valued at approximately $299,106 under the
2008 Consultants Plan. The Board of Directors also has issued 11,068,800 shares of its
Class A Common Stock to employees and directors for services, valued at approximately
$16,173 under the 2008 Employee Plan, and 100,615,780 shares of restricted Class A Common
Stock pursuant to the conversion of debt and services rendered. |
10. | Litigation |
The Company is involved in the following legal proceedings: |
San Juan Properties and Hennis Proceedings |
On April 6, 2009, Todd C. Hennis (the former President and CEO of the Company), and entities
San Juan Corp., and Salem Minerals Inc. (which are substantially owned by Mr. Hennis),
served upon the Company a Complaint seeking among other things, a $100,000 payment pursuant
to the option agreement (Note 4), and release from his shareholder lock-up agreement and
from Rule 144 trading restrictions on approximately 51,500,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock held by Hennis. Company legal counsel advised that the Hennis complaint is barred due
to Henniss affiliate and control person status and moreover is filed in bad faith, since
among other things, on June 17, 2008 as President and CEO of the Company, Hennis elected not
to pay the option fee then due. The Company received a written settlement offer from Mr.
Hennis two days after the Company was served on April 8, 2009. A counter-claim with jury
demand was filed against Mr. Hennis and his entities for wrongful conversion, breach of duty
of loyalty, lack of good faith, breach of fiduciary duty, and significant conflicts of
interest. |
Hennis filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on October 16, 2009. The Company responded to
this motion on November 16, 2009. On September 2, 2010, the court granted partial summary
judgment in favor of Mr. Hennis and awarded him damages of $230,707. An evidentiary hearing
regarding the remaining portion of the judgment was held on September 22, 2010. At that
hearing, the court awarded additional damages in the amount of $114,896 to Mr. Hennis for a
total of $345,603, which has been recorded as an accrued liability by the Company as of
August 31, 2010 and November 30, 2010. |
The Company has filed a motion for (a) a new trial on all or part of the issues; (b) an
amendment of findings; and (c) an amendment of judgment pursuant to C.R.C.P. Rule 58(a). As
of the date of this report, the court has not ruled on this motion. |
The Company filed a Notice of Appeal with the Colorado Court of Appeals on January 7, 2011.
The outcome of the appeal process is not certain; however, Company
legal counsel advised that it
appears that the appeal has merit. Should the appeal process not allow for the case to be
remanded for the purposes of trial, and should the court rule for attorney fees for Mr.
Hennis, the estimate of potential loss would increase to approximately $400,000. |
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Other Legal Matters |
On November 12, 2009, an individual filed a breach of contract complaint in San Juan County,
Colorado claiming damages of $67,140. Management of the Company believes that this lawsuit
is without merit and has filed a Motion for Change of Venue with the court. On January 15,
2010, the Court denied the Companys Motion to Change Venue. On February 11, 2010 the
Company filed a Request to Reconsider Motion to Change Venue. The motion to change venue
was denied. In July 2010 the Company filed a motion to dismiss and filed a reply to the
plaintiffs response to the motion to dismiss on August 25, 2010. The court has not yet
ruled on the motion to dismiss. A status conference has been set by the court for February
10, 2011. The ultimate outcome of the litigation is uncertain, however, the Company has
recorded an accrued liability of $67,140 related to this matter as of August 31, 2010 and as
of November 30, 2010. |
On December 13, 2010, the Company filed a breach of contract complaint against a neighboring
mining company in Jefferson County, Colorado claiming damages of $65,000. The complaint
arises from a failed agreement to rent/purchase a piece of mining equipment. Both the
Company and Defendant are pursuing settlement. |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This Form 10-Q may contain certain forward-looking statements as such term is defined in the
private securities litigation reform act of 1995 and by the securities and exchange commission in
its rules, regulations and releases, which represent the companys expectations or beliefs,
including but not limited to, statements concerning the companys operations, economic performance,
financial condition, growth and acquisition strategies, investments, and future operational plans.
For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be
deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words
such as may, will, expect, believe, anticipate, intent, could, estimate, might,
plan, predict or continue or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable
terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature
involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the companys control, and
actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including
uncertainty related to acquisitions, governmental regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the
operations of the company and its subsidiaries, volatility of stock price and any other factors
discussed in this and other registrant filings with the securities and exchange commission. The
company does not intend to undertake to update the information in this Form 10-Q if any
forward-looking statement later turns out to be inaccurate.
This discussion addresses matters we consider important for an understanding of our financial
condition and results of operations as of and for the three months ended November 30, 2010, as well
as our future results. It consists of the following subsections:
| Introduction and Plan of Operation, which provides a brief summary of our consolidated
results and financial position and the primary factors affecting those results, as well as
a summary of our expectations for 2011; |
| Liquidity and Capital Resources, which contains a discussion of our cash flows and
liquidity, investing activities and financing activities, contractual obligations, and
critical obligations; |
| Results of Operations, which sets forth an analysis and comparison of the three months
ended November 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2009. |
| Critical Accounting Policies, which provides an analysis of the accounting policies we
consider critical because of their effect on the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
income and/or expenses in our financial statements and/or because they require difficult,
subjective or complex judgments by our management; |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements, which summarizes recently published authoritative
accounting guidance, how it might apply to us, and how it might affect our future results. |
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Introduction and Plan of Operation
The following discussion updates our plan of operation for the foreseeable future. The
discussion also summarizes the results of our operations for the three months ended November 30,
2010 and compares those results to the three months ended November 30, 2009.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, we continued to experience the negative effects of
the financial markets upheaval, which made capital acquisition extremely difficult. The litigation
commenced by our former president, Todd C. Hennis necessarily caused all work relating to the Gold
King Mine to be suspended, including the N.I. 43-101 report which was originally expected to be
completed in the spring of 2009. We have determined that we will not pursue any further
involvement with the Gold King Mine.
Therefore, during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, we focused primarily on re-activation of
the Pride of the West Mill, securing agreements for custom or toll milling, and seeking out new
properties to explore and develop. In that regard, we were generally successful.
A key factor for re-activating the Pride of the West Mill is the disposal of tailings; that
is, the material that remains after ore has been processed. Our original mill tailings disposal
method was to move mill tailings (finely ground waste rock from which the valuable metals have been
removed in the milling process) as a slurry, generally consisting of 15% solids and 85% water, to a
closed, lined tailings pond. After the solids have settled and separated from the water, some of
the process water is returned to the mill for re-use. The tailings pond is essentially a lake
containing saturated mill tailings (liquid mud).
However, through the permit amendment process and working with the Division of Reclamation
Mining and Safety, we have learned that this method of tailings disposal has more challenges than
originally anticipated. Furthermore, the DRMS accepted the parts of the amendment regarding the
following.
| Mill building; |
| Laboratory building; |
| Ore stockpile area; |
| Leach plant building; |
| River protection dike; |
| Procedures for custom or toll milling. |
Moving forward we will develop a dry stack method of tailings disposal as part of a new
permit amendment.
In a Filtered Tailings or Dry Stacking system, the mill tailings are filtered (de-watered), to
remove approximately 85% of the water at the mill plant itself. The resulting material is
approximately 85% solids and 15% water and can be transported by belt conveyor or trucks to a
disposal area where they can be placed in an environmentally contained area and handled with earth
moving equipment.
Utilizing this approach for tailings disposal will remove some of the issues associated with
our prior permit amendment, such as:
| Providing improved long term geotechnical stability of the tailings disposal area; |
| Reducing concerns about potential seismic activity; |
| Greatly reduce environmental risks of contamination of ground and surface water; |
| Making overall compliance with environmental regulations much more efficient and
straight forward. |
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We will also realize some immediate benefits from this Dry Stack approach, such as:
| Smaller environmental footprint for tailings disposal area; |
| Smaller operating area at any one time, which is easier to manage; |
| Vastly improved management of tailing disposal operations during winter season, which is
approximately 7 months of the year; |
| Facilitates the ability to use tailings for mine backfill to improve underground ore
extraction efficiency and reduce need for additional tailings disposal area; |
| Conserves water use in the milling process; |
| Lower long-term environmental liability from possible failure of conventional tailings
dam structures. |
During
the second quarter of fiscal 2011, we will be constructing revisions
to our prior reclamation
permit application and expect to submit a new permit amendment
application which will include the revisions to the DRMS in
March, 2011. We are also working with the DRMS to satisfy the
MLRBs order increase the financial warranty on the bond
requirement for the Mill. We believe that
this new permit amendment along with the one year extension of the mill mortgage to December 31, 2011,
and given a successful arrangement with DRMS for funding the bond increase will move the business
plan forward.
In 2007, our former management predicted profitability by end of calendar year 2009. Last
year we predicted operational revenue to begin in November 2010. Given the events described above,
and a longer than expected permit amendment process related to the mill, we are now targeting
operational revenue by December 2011. However, this is subject
to the Company obtaining approval of the new permit amendment
application discussed above.
Weather conditions in San Juan County, Colorado vary by season. During the winter season our
activities are concentrated on analysis, planning, and development of properties in more temperate
climates. Surface drilling and property exploration in San Juan County can reasonably take place
between May and late October. Of course underground operations continue year-round.
Our plan of operation for fiscal 2011 is to continue seeking funding for our operations and
mining exploration program, complete all necessary permitting requirements, bring the Pride of the
West Mill into operation, and commence custom/toll milling of ore from the companies that have
entered into preliminary purchase with us.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We were formed in early 2004 and have primarily had limited activity until our acquisition of
the option to acquire interests in the San Juan Properties. Since we have received no revenue from
the production of gold or other metals, we have relied on funds received in connection with our
equity and debt offerings to finance our ongoing operations. We have experienced net losses since
inception, and we expect we will continue to incur losses for the next year. As of the date of
this filing, we do not have any available external source of funds. We require additional capital
in the near term to maintain our current operations. Although we are actively seeking additional
equity and debt financing, such financing may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern.
Since our inception in February 2004, we have not generated revenue and have incurred net losses.
We have a working capital deficit of $1,580,235 at November 30, 2010, incurred net losses of
$1,387,270 and $1,164,988 for the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 respectively, and
have a deficit accumulated during the exploration stage of $14,428,124 for the period from February
11, 2004 (inception) through November 30, 2010. Accordingly, we have not generated cash flow from
operations and have primarily relied upon loans from officers, promissory notes and advances from
unrelated parties, sale of assets, and equity financing to fund our operations. These conditions
(as indicated in the 2010 audit report of our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm), raise
substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern.
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We currently have minimal cash on hand. Accordingly, we do not have sufficient cash resources
or current assets to pay our obligations, and we have been meeting many of our obligations through
the issuance of our common stock to our employees, consultants and advisors as payment for goods
and services. Considering the foregoing, we are dependent on additional financing to continue our
operations and exploration efforts and, if
warranted, to develop and commence mining operations. Our significant capital requirements for
the foreseeable future include exploration commitments of $650,000 on our mining property options,
payment on a $650,000 promissory note which is collateralized by the Pride of the West Mill and
related accrued interest of $102,022, payment on notes payable including accrued interest to
related parties totaling $306,751, re-activation expenses for the mill, and our corporate overhead
expenses.
We are actively seeking additional equity or debt financing. However, there can be no
assurance that funds required during the next twelve months or thereafter will be available from
external sources. The lack of additional capital resulting from the inability to generate cash flow
from operations or to raise capital from external sources would force us to substantially curtail
or cease operations and would, therefore, have a material adverse effect on our business. Further,
there can be no assurance that any such required funds, if available, will be available on
attractive terms or that they will not have a significantly dilutive effect on our existing
shareholders. All of these factors have been exacerbated by the extremely unsettled credit and
capital markets presently existing.
We are dependent upon the State of Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB), approving
an amendment to the existing reclamation permit for the Companys Pride of the West Mill (the
mill). The amendment, if approved, would cure the current cease and desist order, which was issued in 2005, and
allow the mill to become operational. The permit amendment process is lengthy and complex. In
December 2010, we presented a proposed permit amendment to the MLRB. As a result, on December 30,
2010 the MLRB denied the Companys permit amendment application. While portions of that permit
amendment were approved, there remain deficiencies that require additional work. We are preparing
additional material for consideration by the State of Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and
Safety (DRMS), and the MLRB. We expect to submit a new permit amendment application to the DRMS
in March 2011. Ultimately, should the Company not be able to obtain the approval of a new permit
amendment, management anticipates that the Mill will be reclaimed and liquidated.
As of November 30, 2010, we had cash of approximately $33,000, and other current assets of
approximately $4,000 and current liabilities of approximately $1,618,000, resulting a working
capital deficit of $1,581,000. We used cash and cash equivalents of $154,000 in operating
activities for the three months ended November 30, 2010. Investing activities for the three months
ended November 30, 2010 were zero. Financing activities consisted of $167,000 primarily from the
issuance of convertible debt.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended November 30, 2010 Compared to the Three Months Ended November 30, 2009
For the three months ended November 30, 2010, we incurred a net loss of approximately
$1,387,000 compared to a net loss of approximately $1,165,000 for the three months ended November
30, 2009.
For the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, overall mineral property and
exploration costs were comparable quarter over quarter of approximately $131,000 and $108,000,
respectively.
General and administrative costs were approximately $505,000 and $951,000 for the three months
ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively; a decrease of $446,000. The change is due to the
specific reasons presented below.
Consulting expenses were $199,000 and $493,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2010
and 2009, respectively, a 60% decrease of $294,000. The vast majority of these expenses are in the
form of stock based compensation and the decrease is due to reduced expenditures on public
relations and corporate communications consulting.
Salaries and related payroll taxes were $102,000 and $118,000 for the three months ended
November 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively; a 14% decrease of $16,000. All salaries are either
accrued as an unpaid liability or, paid in the form of stock awards in lieu of cash, which are
exempt under Rule 16b-3.
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Investor relations costs were $142,000 and $212,000 for the three months ended November 30,
2010 and 2009, respectively, a 33% decrease of $70,000. The decrease was due to moving the
investor relations function into
the corporate office, curtailing certain investor relations activities during permitting
process, and consolidating support personnel.
Repairs and maintenance expenses were $11,000 and $45,000 for the three months ended November
30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, a 76% decrease of $34,000. The decrease was due to more repairs
being performed by in-house personnel and more activity related to the permitting process instead
of physical maintenance.
Overall professional fees increased 46%, or $36,000 from $79,000 for the three months ended
November 30, 2009, to $115,000 for the same period in 2010. The increase is due to increased legal
consulting related to the permit amendment application for the Pride of the West Mill, the Hennis
lawsuit, and other litigation matters.
Interest expense was $1,138,000 and $28,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2010 and
2009, respectively. The increase of $1,110,000 is primarily related to the accounting treatment of
convertible debt derivative liabilities.
Critical Accounting Policies
We have identified the following critical accounting policies which were used in the
preparation of our financial statements.
Exploration and Development Costs: Costs of exploration and development costs are
expensed as incurred unless proven and probable reserves exist and the property is a commercially
minable property. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically
developed as a result of established proven and probable reserves, the costs to develop such
property will be capitalized. Costs of abandoned projects will be charged to operations upon
abandonment.
Long-lived Assets: We periodically evaluate the carrying value of property, plant and
equipment costs, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a
permanent impairment needs to be recorded. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of
capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected
future cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well
as specific appraisal in certain circumstances.
Property Retirement Obligation: Asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the
carrying amount of certain long-lived assets. Accretion expense is recorded in each subsequent
period to recognize the changes in the liability resulting from the passage of time. Changes
resulting from revisions to the original fair value of the liability are recognized as an increase
or decrease in the carrying amount of the liability and the related asset retirement costs
capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset.
Stock- Based Compensation: We utilize the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to
determine fair value of options and warrants granted as stock-based compensation, which requires us
to make judgments relating to the inputs required to be included in the model. In this regard, the
expected volatility is based on the historical price volatility of the Companys common stock. The
dividend yield represents the Companys anticipated cash dividend on common stock over the expected
life of the stock options. The U.S. Treasury bill rate for the expected life of the stock options
is utilized to determine the risk-free interest rate. The expected term of stock options
represents the period of time the stock options granted are expected to be outstanding.
Mining Rights: The Company has determined that its mining rights meet the definition
of mineral rights and are tangible assets. As a result, the costs of mining rights are initially
capitalized as tangible assets when purchased. If proven and probable reserves are established for
a property and it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed, costs
will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable
reserves. For mining rights in which proven and probable reserves have not yet been established,
the Company assesses the carrying value for impairment at the end of each reporting period. Mining
rights are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and any impairment losses. Mining rights
for which probable reserves have been established will be amortized based on actual units of
production over the estimated reserves of the mines.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards
Update (ASU) 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (ASU 2010-06). This
update requires additional disclosure within the roll forward of activity for assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including transfers of assets and
liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the separate presentation
of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and liabilities within Level 3 of the fair
value hierarchy. In addition, the update requires enhanced disclosures of the valuation techniques
and inputs used in the fair value measurements within Levels 2 and 3. The new disclosure
requirements are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009 (the
adoption of which did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements), except for the
disclosure of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of Level 3 measurements. Those
disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 (September 1, 2011 for
the Company). As ASU 2010-06 only requires enhanced disclosures, the Company does not expect that
the adoption of this update will have a material effect on its financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which provides guidance that, among other
things, requires a qualitative rather than quantitative analysis to determine the primary
beneficiary of a variable interest entity (VIE), which amends previous guidance for consideration
of related party relationships in the determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE, amends
certain guidance for determining whether an entity is a VIE, requires continuous assessments of
whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, and requires enhanced disclosures about
an enterprises involvement with a VIE. The adoption of this guidance (effective for the Company
on September 1, 2010), did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) that are designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under
the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified
in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to
our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Under the supervision of, and the participation of, our management, including our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have conducted an evaluation of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of November 30, 2010. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures
were not effective as of November 30, 2010 as a result of the material weaknesses in internal
control over financial reporting due to lack of segregation of duties and a limited corporate
governance structure as discussed in Item 9A of the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
August 31, 2010.
While we strive to segregate duties as much as practicable, there is an insufficient volume of
transactions at this point in time to justify additional full time staff. We believe that this is
typical in most exploration stage companies. We may not be able to fully remediate the material
weakness until we commence mining operations at which time we would expect to hire more staff. We
will continue to monitor and assess the costs and benefits of additional staffing.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
last fiscal quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely
to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Pride of the West Mill Proceedings
The Pride of the West Mill was (and is) the subject of a cease and desist order (C&D),
issued by the State of Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board in September, 2005 due to the
operational deficiencies of the previous in the period 2002-2003.
In March 2008, the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division),
transferred the mill permit into our name, and in connection therewith, we posted a bond in the
amount of $318,154 with the Division in the form of a letter of credit. We have recorded an
estimated asset retirement obligation of $623,270 in connection with our estimated future
reclamation costs.
As a result of our activities in the summer of 2009 which we believed were in compliance with
our permit and Cease & Desist Order, by letter dated October 8, 2009, the Division notified the
Company of its Reason to Believe a Violation Exists, Scheduling of Board Hearing, Revocation
of Permit, and Forfeiture of Financial Warranty, regarding the permit for the Pride of west
Mill.
By letter of October 8, 2009, the Division also notified the Company of its inspection of the
Pride of the West Mill performed on September 16, 2009. The inspection report included an increase
in the reclamation cost to $514,630 from $318,154; an increase of $196,476.
On November 6, 2009 we reached an agreement with the Division in the form of a Joint
Stipulation which was presented to the Mined Land Reclamation Board (Board) at the Boards
November 12, 2009 hearing, and approved. The joint stipulation provides (in part), that:
1. | Colorado Goldfields intends to work with the Division to assure that a comprehensive
permit amendment meets the Divisions requirements and expectations. |
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2. | Colorado Goldfields commits to submittal of: |
a. | a comprehensive permit amendment, complete for the purposes of filing,
that includes an engineered analysis and plans for placement, construction,
certification, and monitoring of new Environmental Protection Facilities designed
to allow the re-activation of the Mill, and to clarify the Operators authorization
to perform custom or toll milling, by no later than January 13, 2010, extended
to February 19, 2010. The comprehensive permit amendment was submitted to the
Colorado Division of Reclamation and Mining Safety on January 8, 2010. The permit
amendment application was deemed complete for filing by the Division on February
19, 2010. |
b. | within 180 days of filing, all documentation necessary to allow
Division approval of the subject amendment, including an acceptable financial
warranty in the amount calculated by the Division incorporating all the revised
reclamation cost provisions detailed in the amendment. |
3. | The current financial warranty increase deadline was December 7, 2009, however, it is
agreed that this deadline is extended and the Division will re-calculate the bond during
the permit amendment review process. The financial warranty compliance date has been
extended to January 15, 2011. |
4. | The permit amendment will include analyses related to waste rock relocation and designs
for new tailing pond facilities in compliance with the requirements of the Act and Rules.
Under the permit amendment all portions of the Reclamation Plan will be updated. |
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5. | Colorado Goldfields commits to on-the-ground compliance with the requirements of the
Act, the Rules, and provisions of Permit No. M-1984-049, modified by the subject
amendment, by no later than October 29, 2010, later extended to August 31, 2011. |
6. | Colorado Goldfields acknowledges that, without intention, it did not comply with the
procedural requirements of its permit or the Cease and Desist Order when relocating the
waste rock to the lower tailings pond at the Mill. Therefore, Colorado Goldfields is in
violation pursuant to C.R.S. 34-32-124(1) for failure to comply with conditions of permit
No. M-1984-049 and failure to comply with the conditions of a Cease and Desist order. In
accordance with Rule 3.3.2(2)(b) and C.R.S. 34-32-124(7) the Board shall assess a civil
penalty in the range of $5,700 to $57,000 for each violation, reflecting 57 days of
violation at $100 to $1,000 per day, as measured from the September 16th
inspection to the November 12, 2009 hearing. Colorado Goldfields respectfully requests
that the Board suspend all but $250 for each of the violations, totaling $500, pending
completion of the corrective actions and requirements described herein. The Division does
not object to this request. The $500 penalty was paid on December 21, 2009. |
7. | The Division has indicated that the water quality of the Las Animas River degrades in
the vicinity of the Mill. Colorado Goldfields has agreed to conduct an analysis of the
potential source of this degradation, which might relate to the Mill site (including
pre-law tailings located on the Mill site), or might be caused by a naturally occurring
iron bog or other natural sources in the area. Colorado Goldfields has agreed to conduct
this analysis as part of the amendment application discussed herein. |
In April, 2010, the Division informally indicated that they believe that the water supply
structures associated with Hematite Creek Pipeline and Cunningham Creek Pipeline (Water
Structures), constitute affected land as defined by Rule 1.1(4), and that the Division will
require that the application for AM-02 to Permit no.: M-1984-049 be amended to include such lands
within the boundary of affected land. Further, that the Division has informally indicated that
they will require a new submittal to the County Clerk, new public notices, and that all review
timeframes shall begin anew.
While the Company did not agree with the Divisions conclusion, an amended permit amendment
application was filed on May 24, 2010. This amendment to the permit amendment application was
deemed complete for filing by the Division as of June 10, 2010. A new submittal to the County
Clerk was made on May 24, 2010, and new public notices and publications were begun on June 17,
2010.
On November 2, 2010, the formal board hearing was extended to December 15, 2010 and the
pre-hearing conference set for December 2, 2010.
On December 16, 2010, the Company presented proposed final solutions for permit amendment to
the MLRB. While portions of that permit amendment were deemed acceptable, the MLRB did not approve
the permit amendment. Furthermore, the MLRB ordered that the financial warranty be increased by
$196,476 by February 4, 2011. The Company is preparing additional material for consideration by
the DRMS, and the MLRB, as well as alternatives for satisfying the ordered increase in financial
warranty.
San Juan Properties and Hennis Proceedings
On April 6, 2009, Todd C. Hennis (the former President and CEO of the Company), and entities
San Juan Corp., and Salem Minerals Inc. (which are substantially owned by Mr. Hennis), served upon
the Company a Complaint seeking among other things, a $100,000 payment pursuant to the San Juan
Properties option agreement, and release from his shareholder lock-up agreement and from Rule 144
trading restrictions on approximately 51,500,000 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Hennis.
Company counsel advises that the Hennis complaint is barred due to Henniss affiliate and control
person status and moreover is filed in bad faith, since among other things, on June 17, 2008 as
President and CEO of the Company, Hennis elected not to pay the option fee then due. The Company
received a written settlement offer from Mr. Hennis two days after the Company was served on April
8, 2009. A counter-claim with jury demand was filed against Mr. Hennis and his entities for
wrongful conversion, breach of duty of loyalty, lack of good faith, breach of fiduciary duty, and
significant conflicts of interest.
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Hennis filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on October 16, 2009. The Company responded to this
motion on November 16, 2009. On September 2, 2010, the court granted partial summary judgment in
favor of Mr. Hennis and awarded damages of $230,707. An evidentiary hearing regarding the
remaining portion of the judgment was held on September 22, 2010. At that hearing, the court
awarded additional damages in the amount of $114,896 to Mr. Hennis for a total of $345,603, which
has been recorded as an accrued liability by the Company as of August 31, 2010 and November 30,
2010. The Company has filed a motion for (a) a new trial on all or part of the issues; (b) an
amendment of findings; and (c) an amendment of judgment pursuant to C.R.C.P. Rule 58(a). As of the
date of this report, the court has not ruled on this motion.
The Company filed a Notice of Appeal with the Colorado Court of Appeals on January 7, 2011.
The outcome of the appeal process is not certain; however, Company legal counsel advised that it appears
that the appeal has merit. Should the appeal process not allow for the case to be remanded for the
purposes of trial, and should the court rule for attorney fees for Mr. Hennis, the estimate of
potential loss would increase to approximately $400,000.
Former Law Firm Litigation
On March 2, 2009 the Companys former legal counsel, Jackson Kelly PLLC, filed a Complaint in
District Court, Denver, Colorado, claiming breach of contract of the promissory note executed by
the Company October 2, 2008. On October 16, 2009, the Court granted a Motion for Summary Judgment
against the Company in the amount of $138,005 plus interest at 6.25% until satisfied. The
promissory note has been purchased by an unrelated third-party in individual transactions of
$25,000. The promissory note was fully paid in full satisfaction of the promissory note and
judgment during the three months ended November 30, 2010.
Other Legal Matters
On November 12, 2009, an individual filed a breach of contract complaint in San Juan County,
Colorado claiming damages of $67,140. We believe that this lawsuit is without merit and have filed
a Motion for Change of Venue with the court. On January 15, 2010, the Court denied our Motion to
Change Venue. On February 11, 2010 we filed a Request to Reconsider Motion to Change Venue. The
motion to change venue was denied. In July 2010 the Company filed a motion to dismiss and filed a
reply to the plaintiffs response to the motion to dismiss on August 25, 2010. The court has not
yet ruled on the motion to dismiss. The court has scheduled a telephonic status conference for
February 10, 2011. The ultimate outcome of the litigation is uncertain, however, the Company has
accrued $67,140 related to this matter as of August 31, 2010 and November 30, 2010.
On December 13, 2010, the Company filed a breach of contract complaint in Jefferson County,
Colorado claiming damages of $65,000. The complaint arises from a failed agreement to
rent/purchase a price of mobile mining equipment. Both the Company and Defendant are pursuing
settlement.
Mines and mining claims near to the CGFI Properties are owned by other parties. Because the
various mines possibly have interconnections between adits and tunnels and common stormwater
conveyances and treatment sites, the environmental issues are both factually complex and legally
complex. Disputes among the various property owners, over environmental liabilities, responsibility
for clean-up and maintenance of the sites and facilities, and responsibility for site remediation
continue.
Permitting requirements can be a costly undertaking and we could be at risk for fines and
penalties if required permits are not timely in place.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
A description of some of the risk factors associated with our business is set forth below.
This description includes any material changes to and supersedes the description of the risk
factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2010. The
risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing us. Other events that we do
not currently anticipate or that we currently deem immaterial also may affect our results of
operations and financial condition.
We Have Material Future Financing Needs
Our business model requires additional financing. No assurance can be given that additional
financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all. If we raise additional funds by
issuing additional equity securities, further dilution to existing equity holders will result. If
adequate additional funds are not available, we may be required to curtail significantly our
long-term business objectives and our results from operations may be materially and adversely
affected. Accordingly, there is substantive doubt whether we can fulfill our business plan or
commence revenue generating operations.
Our Operations are Subject to Permitting Requirements Which Could Require Us to Delay, Suspend or
Terminate Our Operation.
Our operations, including our planned re-activation of the Pride of the West Mill, require
permits from the state and federal governments. We may be unable to obtain these permits in a
timely manner, on reasonable terms or at all. If we cannot obtain or maintain the necessary
permits, or if there is a delay in receiving these permits, our timetable and business plan for
re-activating the Pride of the West Mill will be adversely affected. Furthermore, we cannot
generate any income from the Mill until such time as we (i) cure the deficiencies contained in the
cease and desist order, (ii) obtain approval from the State of Colorado Mined Land Reclamation
Board of a comprehensive permit amendment, and (iii) refurbish it to operational status.
The Market Price for Our Common Stock Will Likely Be Volatile and May Change Dramatically At Any
Time
The market price of our common stock, like that of the securities of other early-stage
companies, may be highly volatile. Our stock price may change dramatically as the result of
announcements of our quarterly results, the rate of our expansion, significant litigation or other
factors or events that would be expected to affect our business or financial condition, results of
operations and other factors specific to our business and future prospects. In addition, the
market price for our common stock may be affected by various factors not directly related to our
business, including the following:
| intentional manipulation of our stock price by existing or future stockholders; |
| Short selling activity by certain investors, including any failures to timely settle
short sale transactions; |
| a single acquisition or disposition, or several related acquisitions or dispositions, of
a large number of our shares; |
| the interest, or lack of interest, of the market in our business sector, without regard
to our financial condition or results of operations; |
| the adoption of governmental regulations and similar developments in the United States
or abroad that may affect our ability to offer our products and services or affect our cost
structure; |
| developments in the businesses of companies that purchase our products; and |
| economic and other external market factors, such as a general decline in market prices
due to poor economic indicators or investor distrust. |
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In addition to the other information provided in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider
the risk factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which may be accessed at:
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1344394/000095012310107458/c08801e10vk.htm
when evaluating our business before purchasing our common stock. Our exploration activities are
highly risky and speculative; accordingly, an investment in our common stock shares involves a high
degree of risk. You should not invest in our common stock if you cannot afford to lose your entire
investment. In considering an investment in our common shares, you should carefully consider all
of the other information contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number |
Description | |||
2 | Articles of Merger between Colorado Goldfields Inc.
(surviving entity) and Garpa Resources, Inc., effective
June 18, 2007. Filed with Form 8-K dated June 20, 2007,
and incorporated herein by reference. |
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3.1 | Amended and Restated Bylaws filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form
8-K dated September 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference. |
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3.2 | Amendment to Articles of Incorporation as Exhibit A to
Schedule 14C dated November 4, 2010 and incorporated herein
by reference. |
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10.1 | Amendment to 2008 Non-Qualified Consultants & Advisors
Stock Compensation. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed
on January 23, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.2 | Amendment to 2008 Employee and Director Stock Compensation
Plan. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed on January
23, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.3 | Form RW filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on February 17, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.4 | Amendment to 2008 Non-Qualified Consultants & Advisors
Stock Compensation. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed
on April 3, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.5 | Amendment to 2008 Non-Qualified Consultants & Advisors
Stock Compensation. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed
on June 26, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.6 | Employment Agreement of C. Stephen Guyer dated July 1,
2009. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 4,
2009, and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.7 | Amendment to 2008 Non-Qualified Consultants & Advisors
Stock Compensation. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed
on September 18, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.8 | Amendment to 2008 Employee and Director Stock Compensation
Plan. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed on September
18, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.9 | Mining Lease Agreement between Colorado Goldfields Inc. and
Larry H. Killian dated September 18, 2009. Filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on September 23, 2009 and
incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.10 | Mining Lease Agreement between Colorado Goldfields Inc. and
Frank J. Montonati and Don Laeding dated September 30,
2009. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on October
6, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.11 | Amendment to 2008 Non-Qualified Consultants & Advisors
Stock Compensation. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed
on December 21, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.12 | Amendment to 2008 Employee and Director Stock Compensation
Plan. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed on April 23,
2010 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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10.13 | Amendment to 2008 Non-Qualified Consultants & Advisors
Stock Compensation. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed
on October 4, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Exhibit Number |
Description | |||
10.14 | Amendment to 2008 Employee and Director Stock Compensation
Plan. Filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed on October 4,
2010 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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14 | Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Filed as Exhibit 14
to Form 8-K filed February 20, 2008, and incorporated
herein by reference. |
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31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Rule 13A-14 or 15D-14 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the
Principal Executive Officer* |
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31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Rule 13A-14 or 15D-14 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by the
Principal Financial Officer* |
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32.1 | Certification Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 signed by Principal Executive Officer,* |
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32.2 | Certification Required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 signed by Chief Financial Officer* |
* | Filed herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Colorado Goldfields Inc. |
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By: | /s/ Lee R. Rice | |||
Lee R. Rice | ||||
Chief Executive Officer | ||||
By: | /s/ C. Stephen Guyer | |||
C. Stephen Guyer | ||||
Chief Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer |
January 13, 2011
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