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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: November 30, 2010

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

Commission File Number:   000-53267

IRONWOOD GOLD CORP.
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
74-3207792
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
 
Identification Number)
     
7047 East Greenway Parkway, #250
Scottsdale, AZ 
 
85254
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(888) 356-4942
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
YES  x
 
NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required o submit and post such files).
 
YES  ¨
 
NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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 Large accelerated filer
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 Accelerated filer
¨
 Non-accelerated filer
 (Do not check if smaller reporting
 company)
x
  Smaller reporting company

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class
 
Outstanding at January 11, 2011
Common stock, $.001 par value
 
83,199,200
 
 

 

IRONWOOD GOLD CORP.
FORM 10-Q

   
PAGE
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
     
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
1
     
Condensed Balance Sheets as of November 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and August 31, 2010 (Audited)
 
1
     
Condensed Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from January 18, 2007 (inception) to November 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
 
2
     
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from January 18, 2007 (inception) to November 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
 
3
     
Notes to Financial Statements
 
4
     
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
16
     
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
20
     
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
20
     
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
 
22
     
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
22
     
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
22
     
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
22
     
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
22
     
Item 4.  Removed and Reserved
 
22
     
Item 5.  Other Information
 
22
     
Item 6.  Exhibits
 
22
     
Signature Page
 
24
     
Certifications
   
Exhibit 31.1
   
Exhibit 31.2
   
Exhibit 32
   

 
 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Reference is made in particular to the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other forward-looking statements included in this report.  Such statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms.  Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.  Such statements address future events and conditions concerning, among others, capital expenditures, earnings, litigation, regulatory matters, liquidity and capital resources, and accounting matters.  Actual results in each case could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements by reason of factors such as future economic conditions, changes in consumer demand, legislative, regulatory and competitive developments in markets in which we operate, results of litigation, and other circumstances affecting anticipated revenues and costs, and the risk factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2010, filed on November 30, 2010.
 
As used in this Form 10-Q, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Ironwood Gold Corp., which is also sometimes referred to as the “Company.”
 
YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
The forward-looking statements made in this report on Form 10-Q relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this report on Form 10-Q.  Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report, including documents referenced by incorporation, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect or hope.
 
 
 

 

 
Item 1.  Financial Statements.
 
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets


   
As at
30 November
2010
(Unaudited)
   
As at
31 August
2010
(Audited)
 
   
$
   
$
 
             
Assets
           
             
Current
           
Cash and cash equivalents
    89,535       201,068  
                 
Mineral properties (Note 2 and 3)
    577,575       1,194,575  
                 
      667,110       1,395,643  
Liabilities
               
                 
Current
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 4)
    250,733       144,905  
Payable for mineral property
    525,000       525,000  
Due to related parties (Note 5)
    37,877       100,000  
                 
      813,610       769,905  
Stockholders’ deficiency
               
Common stock (Note 7)
               
Authorized
               
500,000,000 common shares, par value $0.001
               
Issued and outstanding
               
30 November 2010 – 83,199,200 common shares
               
   31 August 2010 – 76,799,200 common shares
    83,199       76,799  
Capital in excess of par value
    1,893,766       1,490,146  
Subscriptions received
    30,000       -  
Deficit
    (2,153,465 )     (941,207 )
                 
      (146,500 )     625,738  
                 
      667,110       1,395,643  

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

 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)


   
For the three
months ended
30 November
2010
   
For the three
months ended
30 November
2009
   
For the period
from the date of
inception on 18
January 2007 to
30 November 2010
 
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
                   
Expenses
                 
Accounting and audit
    24,350       10,500       99,776  
Advertising and promotion
    970       -       970  
Bank charges
    876       45       2,433  
Consulting (Note 6)
    47,500       5,000       175,275  
Exploration (Note 2 and 3)
    358,132       10,000       755,249  
Filing fees
    1,486       250       11,885  
Investor relations
    13,862       -       29,151  
Legal
    42,467       29,405       144,346  
Management fees (Notes 6, 7 and 9)
    -       2,000       33,000  
Office and miscellaneous expenses
    188       450       10,267  
Rent (Notes 6, 7 and 9)
    -       900       10,200  
Stock based compensation
    95,020       -       185,040  
Transfer agent
    2,251       100       7,389  
Travel
    8,156       -       71,484  
Impairment loss on mineral property (Note 3)
    617,000       -       617,000  
                         
Net loss for the period
    (1,212,258 )     (58,650 )     (2,153,465 )
                         
Basic and diluted loss per common share
    (0.02 )     (0.00 )        
Weighted average number of common shares  - Basic and diluted
    80,671,728       51,289,402          

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

 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)


   
For the three
months ended
30 November
2010
   
For the three
months ended
30 November
2009
   
For the period
from the date of
inception on 18
January 2007 to
30 November
2010
 
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Cash flows used in operating activities
                 
Net loss for the period
    (1,212,258 )     (58,650 )     (2,153,465 )
Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash used by operating activities
                       
Impairment loss on mineral property acquisition costs (Note 3)
    617,000       -       617,000  
Contributions to capital by related party – expenses (Notes 6, 7 and 9)
    -       3,350       48,300  
Stock based compensation
    95,020       -       185,040  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
                       
Payable for mineral property
    -       560,000       525,000  
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
    143,705       52,755       288,610  
Net cash flows used in operating activities
    (356,533 )     557,455       (489,515 )
Cash flows used in investing activities
                       
Acquisition of mineral property interest (Note 3)
    -       (577,575 )     (645,000 )
Net cash flows used in investing activities
    -       (577,575 )     (645,000 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities
                       
Demand loan (Note 5)
    (100,000 )     2,500       -  
Common shares issued for cash (Note 7)
    315,000       17,575       1,194,050  
Subscriptions received (Note 7)
    30,000       74,550       30,000  
Net cash flows provided by financing activities
    245,000       94,625       1,224,050  
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (111,533 )     74,505       89,535  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    201,068       278       -  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
    89,535       74,783       89,535  
                         
Supplemental Disclosures with Respect to Cash Flows (Note 9)
                       

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

 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010


1.
Nature of Operations and Going Concern

The Company, Ironwood Gold Corp. (formerly Suraj Ventures, Inc.), was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on 18 January 2007, with the authorized common stock of 500,000,000 shares at $0.001 par value. The Company was organized for the purpose of acquiring and developing mineral properties.  On 6 October 2009, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary in the State of Nevada named “Ironwood Gold Corp”. On 8 October 2009, the Company merged with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ironwood Gold Corp. and the name of the merged entity was change to Ironwood Gold Corp.
 
The Company is an exploration stage company. The Company is devoting all of its present efforts in securing and establishing a new business, and its planned principal operations have not commenced, and, accordingly, no revenue has been derived during the exploration stage.
 
These interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) applicable to exploration stage enterprises. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended November 30, 2010, are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending August 31, 2011.
 
Going Concern
 
These financial statements as at 30 November 2010, and for the three months then ended have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has a loss for the three months of $1,212,258 (2009 – $58,650, cumulative – $2,153,465) and has working capital deficit of $724,075 at 30 November 2010 (31 August 2010 - $568,837).
 
Management cannot provide assurance that the Company will ultimately achieve profitable operations or become cash flow positive, or raise additional debt and/or equity capital. Management believes that the Company will be able to raise additional capital to continue operating and maintaining its business strategy during the fiscal year ending 31 August 2011. However, if the Company is unable to raise additional capital in the near future, due to the Company’s liquidity problems, management expects that the Company will need to curtail operations, liquidate assets, seek additional capital on less favourable terms and/or pursue other remedial measures. These financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

2.
Significant Accounting Policies


Basis of presentation

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to exploration stage enterprises (“GAAP).

 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010


Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Financial instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses and amounts due to related parties. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks rising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted.
 
Mineral property costs
 
The Company has been in the exploration and development stage since its formation on 18 January 2007 and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations.  It is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties.
 
Mineral property acquisition costs 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 reserve.
 
Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred.
 
Estimated future removal and site restoration costs, when determinable are provided over the life of proven reserves on a units-of-production basis.  Costs, which include production equipment removal and environmental remediation, are estimated each period by management based on current regulations, actual expenses incurred, and technology and industry standards.  Any charge is included in exploration expense or the provision for depletion and depreciation during the period and the actual restoration expenditures are charged to the accumulated provision amounts as incurred.
 
As of the date of these financial statements, the Company has not established any proven or probable reserves on its mineral properties and incurred only acquisition and exploration costs (Note 3).
 
Although the Company has taken steps to verify title to mineral properties in which it has an interest, according to the usual industry standards for the stage of exploration of such properties, these procedures do not guarantee the Company’s title.  Such properties may be subject to prior agreements or transfers and title may be affected by undetected defects.
 
Reclamation costs
 
The Company’s policy for recording reclamation costs is to record a liability for the estimated costs to reclaim mined land by recording charges to production costs for each tonne of ore mined over the life of the mine.  The amount charged is based on management’s estimation of reclamation costs to be incurred.  The accrued liability is reduced as reclamation expenditures are made.  Certain reclamation work is performed concurrently with mining and these expenditures are charged to operations at that time. To date the Company has not incurred any reclamation costs.

 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010

 
Long-lived assets
 
The carrying value of long-lived assets, including mineral property costs, is reviewed on a regular basis for the existence of facts or circumstance that may suggest impairment.  The Company recognized an impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset.  Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.
 
Derivative financial instruments
 
The Company has not, to the date of these financial statements, entered into derivative instruments.
 
Income taxes
 
Deferred income taxes are reported for timing differences between items of income or expense reported in the financial statements and those reported for income tax purposes.  Deferred income taxes and tax benefits are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and for tax loss and credit carry-forwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The Company provides for deferred taxes for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carry-forwards when realization is more likely than not.
 
Basic and diluted net loss per share
 
The Company presents both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement.  Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period.  Diluted EPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method.  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 potentially dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
 
Foreign currency translation
 
The Company’s functional and reporting currency is in U.S. dollars. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date.  Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income.  The Company has not, to the date of these financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.
 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010

 
Use of estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

3.
Mineral Properties

Cobalt Canyon Gold Project

On 28 October 2009, the Company entered into an acquisition agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) with Kingsmere Mining Ltd. (“KML”) and Ironwood Mining Corp. (“IMC”) whereby the Company acquired an undivided 100% right, title and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project, in the Chief District, located in Lincoln County, Nevada (the “Property”). The acquisition agreement calls for cash payments of $755,000 and the issuance of an aggregate of 17,075,000 shares of our common stock (Note 7) and the completion of exploration expenditures of $2,800,000 as detailed below. Previously, Gold Canyon Partners LLP (“GC”) and KML entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) dated 31 January 2009 wherein KML acquired an exclusive option to acquire the Property from GC. KML assigned all of KML’s interest in the Property to IMC in an agreement (the “Assignment Agreement”) dated 15 April 2009. The Company will obtain all right, title and interest from KML and IMC pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition Agreement, subject to certain of the terms and conditions of the Option Agreement and the Assignment Agreement, including the obligation to make all required royalty payments to GC and all required property expenditures set forth in the Option Agreement.

   
Payments
$
   
Shares
  
   
Exploration
Expenditures
$
 
2009
    465,000       17,075,000       -  
2010
    50,000       -       250,000  
2011
    80,000       -       350,000  
2012
    100,000       -       450,000  
2013-2019
    75,000       -       1,750,000  
                         
      755,000       17,075,000       2,800,000  

On 30 November 2009 the Company entered into a purchase agreement with KML whereby the Company acquired certain rights in an additional 32 unpatented placer mining claims located at the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project in Lincoln County, Nevada. As a result of the purchase agreement, the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project will encompass a total of 696 acres in the Chief or Caliente mining district of southeastern Nevada.  The Company has issued 500,000 shares of our common stock and a cash sum of $65,000 is payable in consideration for the assignment of the rights (Note 7). On August 26, 2010, KML agreed to the cancellation of 14,950,000 shares (Note 7), including these 500,000 shares.
 
 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010


The Company has commenced the work program planned for the Cobalt properties, based on the recommended exploration program identified in the 43-101 compliant technical report on the properties, and to date has made exploration expenditures of approximately $328,000 on the property and has determined that there is no impairment in value of the properties at this point.

Haystack Property and Rock Creek Properties

On 1 December 2009 the Company entered into an assignment agreement (the “Assignment Agreement”) with KML whereby the Company has the option to acquire an undivided 100% right, title and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Haystack Property located in Pershing County, Nevada (the “Haystack Property”). The Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of our common stock valued at $10,000 and an aggregate of $300,000 in cash in consideration for the assignment of all right, title and interest in the Haystack Property as follows: 8,500,000 shares and $255,000 to KML and 1,500,000 shares and $45,000 to Teck CO, LLC (“Teck”). Previously, KML and Teck entered into an option agreement (the “Haystack Option Agreement”) dated 26 October 2009 wherein KML acquired an exclusive option to acquire the Haystack Property from Teck. The Company will obtain all right, title and interest to the Haystack Property from KML and Teck pursuant to the terms of the Assignment Agreement, subject to certain of the terms and conditions of the Haystack Option Agreement, including the right of Teck to certain royalties payments and the right of Teck to earn-in to the Haystack Property by making certain expenditures related to the exploration and development of the Haystack Property. On August 26, 2010 KML agreed to the cancellation of 14,950,000 shares (Note 7), including these 8,500,000 shares.

On 7 December 2009 the Company entered into an assignment agreement (the “Rock Creek Assignment Agreement”) with KML whereby the Company have the option to acquire an undivided 100% right, title and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Rock Creek property located in Elko County, Nevada (the “Rock Creek Property”). The Company agreed to issue an aggregate of 7,000,000 shares of our common stock valued at $7,000 and an aggregate of $300,000 in cash in consideration for the assignment of all right, title and interest in the Rock Creek Property as follows: 5,950,000 shares and $255,000 to KML and 1,050,000 shares and $45,000 to Teck. Previously, KML and Teck entered into an option agreement (the “Rock Creek Option Agreement”) dated 26 October 2009 wherein KML acquired an exclusive option to acquire the Rock Creek Property from Teck. The Company will obtain all right, title and interest to the Rock Creek Property from KML and Teck pursuant to the terms of the Rock Creek Assignment Agreement, subject to certain of the terms and conditions of the Rock Creek Option Agreement, including the right of Teck to certain royalties payments and the right of Teck to earn-in to the Rock Creek Property by making certain expenditures related to the exploration and development of the Rock Creek Property. On August 26, 2010 KML agreed to the cancellation of 14,950,000 shares (Note 7), including these 5,950,000 shares.

The Company was working on 43-101 compliant technical reports on both the Haystack and Rock Creek properties and had completed exploration related expenditures of approximately $175,000 on the Haystack and $283,000 on the Rock Creek properties when on November 24, 2010, Teck provided written notice that they had unilaterally terminated the Assignment Agreements. We disputed this unilateral termination due to force majeure events we suffered and believed that we had exceeded our obligations given the force majeure events we experienced. However, due to the ongoing dispute and the fact that we were not allowed access to those properties, the Company performed an impairment analysis and determined that the related acquisition costs for the Haystack and Rock Creek properties were impaired. Therefore, an impairment loss of $617,000 representing the Company’s total investment in the Haystack and Rock Creek properties was recorded on November 30, 2010.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses are non-interest bearing, unsecured and have settlement dates within one year.
 
 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010


5.
Due to related parties

At 30 November 2010 the Company owed $Nil (31 August 2010 - $100,000) to a corporation that is a shareholder of the Company. The amount was repaid on 3 September 2010.

6.
Related Party Transactions

During the three months ended 30 November 2010, a corporation that is a shareholder of the Company provided accounting and consulting services to the Company in the amount of $37,500 (2010 - $10,000).

During the three months ended 30 November 2010, an officer and director of the Company made contributions of $Nil to capital, consisting of management fees in the amount of $Nil (three months ended 30 November 2009 – $3,000, cumulative – $33,000), rent in the amount of $Nil (three months ended 30 November 2009 – $900, cumulative – $10,200) and for telephone expenses $Nil (three months ended 30 November 2009 - $450, cumulative $5,100) (Note 9).

Capital Stock

Authorized

The total authorized capital is 500,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per common share.

Issued and outstanding

The total issued and outstanding capital stock is 83,199,200 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per common share.

On 8 August 2007, Company completed a private placement consisting of 100,000,000 post split common shares sold to directors and officers for a total consideration of $2,000.  

On 31 August 2007, the Company completed a private placement of 38,500,000 post split common shares for a total consideration of $38,500.

On October 26, 2009, two directors gifted back to treasury for cancellation a total of 1,800,000 (90,000,000 post split) restricted common shares.   The cancellation of these share resulted in the issued and outstanding share capital being reduced from 2,770,000 (138,500,000 post split) common shares to 970,000 (48,500,000 post split) common shares before the forward split of the common shares on October 27, 2009.

Effective 27 October 2009, the Company completed a 50 to 1 forward stock split. The authorized share capital remained unchanged at 500,000,000 common shares with the same par value of $0.001. Unless otherwise noted, all references herein to number of shares, price per share or weighted average number of shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect this stock split on a retroactive basis.

On 28 October 2009, 17,075,000 common shares of the Company, valued at $17,075, were issued as partial settlement of an acquisition agreement to acquired an undivided 100% right, title and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project, in the Chief District, located in Lincoln County, Nevada (Note 3 and 6).

On 30 November 2009, 500,000 common shares of the Company, valued at $500, were issued as partial settlement of a purchase agreement to acquire certain rights in 32 unpatented placer mining claims located at the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project in Lincoln County, Nevada. On August 26, 2010, KML agreed to the cancellation of these 500,000 shares (Note 3).

 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010


On 1 December 2009 the Company entered into the Assignment Agreement with KML whereby the Company have the option to acquire an undivided 100% right, title and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Haystack Property and issued an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of our common stock valued at $10,000. On August 26, 2010, KML agreed to the cancellation of 8,500,000 of these shares (Note 3).

On 7 December 2009 the Company entered into the Rock Creek Assignment Agreement with KML whereby the Company has the option to acquire an undivided 100% right, title and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Rock Creek property and issued an aggregate of 7,000,000 shares of our common stock valued at $7,000. On August 26, 2010, KML agreed to the cancellation of 5,950,000 of these shares (Note 3).

On 13 January 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 4,674,200 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.25 per common share. The Company issued 2,614,200 of these common shares for net cash proceeds of $638,550, being gross proceeds of $653,550 less share issue costs of $15,000. In addition the Company issued 2,060,000 of these shares to pay $515,000 of the $1,025,000 debt owed KML under the mineral property acquisition agreements (Note 3).

On August 26, 2010, Kingsmere Mining Ltd. agreed to the cancellation of 14,950,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Shares were issued to Kingsmere pursuant to the following agreements: 500,000 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, dated November 30, 2009, by and between Kingsmere and the Company; 8,500,000 shares of Common Stock issued to Kingsmere pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, dated December 1, 2009, by and between Kingsmere and the Company; and 5,950,000 shares of Common Stock issued to Kingsmere pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, dated December 7, 2009, by and between Kingsmere and the Company. Except for the cancellation of the Shares noted above, the agreements are still in full force and effect.

On 27 August 2010, the Company issued 4,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of $200,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per unit of the Company’s securities.  Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1 warrant exercisable to purchase 1 share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of 24 months. The 4,000,000 warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model. Based on this valuation, a fair value of $96,677 was assigned to the warrants, using a relative fair value approach, considering the shares of common stock with which they were issued.

On 3 September 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 1,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of $50,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per unit of the Company’s securities.  Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1 warrant exercisable to purchase 1 share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of 24 months. The 1,000,000 warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model. Based on this valuation, a fair value of $24,124 was assigned to the warrants, using a relative fair value approach, considering the shares of common stock with which they were issued.

On 28 September 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 300,000 Units for gross proceeds of $15,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per unit of the Company’s securities.  Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1 warrant exercisable to purchase 1 share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of 24 months. The 300,000 warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model. Based on this valuation, a fair value of $7,251 was assigned to the warrants, using a relative fair value approach, considering the shares of common stock with which they were issued.
 
 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010


On 30 September 2010, the Company issued 100,000 common shares to a member of its Advisory board for services of the Company valued at $0.05 per common share for a total consideration of $5,000.

On 8 October 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 1,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of $50,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per unit of the Company’s securities.  Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1 warrant exercisable to purchase 1 share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of 24 months. The 1,000,000 warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model. Based on this valuation, a fair value of $24,133 was assigned to the warrants, using a relative fair value approach, considering the shares of common stock with which they were issued.

On 13 October 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 2,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of $100,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per unit of the Company’s securities.  Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1 warrant exercisable to purchase 1 share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of 24 months. The 2,000,000 warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model. Based on this valuation, a fair value of $48,231 was assigned to the warrants, using a relative fair value approach, considering the shares of common stock with which they were issued.

On 19 October 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 2,000,000 Units for gross proceeds of $100,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per unit of the Company’s securities.  Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1 warrant exercisable to purchase 1 share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of 24 months. The 2,000,000 warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model. Based on this valuation, a fair value of $48,421 was assigned to the warrants, using a relative fair value approach, considering the shares of common stock with which they were issued.

During the three months ended 30 November 2010, an officer and director of the Company made contributions of $Nil to capital, consisting of management fees in the amount of $Nil (three months ended 30 November 2009 – $3,000, cumulative – $33,000), rent in the amount of $Nil (three months ended 30 November 2009 – $900, cumulative – $10,200) and for telephone expenses $Nil (three months ended 30 November 2009 - $450, cumulative $5,100) (Note 9).

Subscriptions received

On November 24, 2010, the Company received $30,000 as partial payment on the private placement of 2,500,000 Units for gross proceeds of $125,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per unit of the Company’s securities.  Each Unit consists of 1 share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 1 warrant exercisable to purchase 1 share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of 24 months.

Stock Options
 
The Company has a stock option plan whereby the Board of Directors is authorized to grant options to a rolling ceiling of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company.
 
Options to purchase common shares have been granted to directors at exercise prices determined by reference to the market value on the date of the grant. The terms of the option and the option price are fixed by the directors at the time of grant subject to price restrictions imposed by the TSX Venture Exchange. Stock options awarded have a maximum term of ten years.
 
 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010


On 20 April 2010, the Company granted an aggregate of 6,250,000 incentive options to various directors and officers of the Company. The options vest evenly, at the end of each calendar quarter, over five years beginning on June 30, 2010. The weighted average exercise price of the options is $0.31 each and they are exercisable until April 20, 2020. 625,000 options were vested at 30 November 2010.

The weighted average grant-date fair value for these options is $1,800,400. All 6,250,000 options were outstanding at 30 November 2010.

Stock-based compensation expense

Options granted to directors and officers of the Company are accounted for using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recoded as the options vest. The exercise price of the options is $0.31 each and they are exercisable until April 20, 2015. The fair value of stock options vested was $90,020 ($0.29 each) as estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee termination in the option pricing model. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option pricing model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company's traded stock and other factors. The following table shows the assumptions used and weighted average fair value for grants in the three month period ended 30 November 2010.

Expected annual dividend rate
    0.00 %
Risk-free interest rate
    3.25 %
Average expected life (years)
    10  
Expected volatility of common stock
    98.43 %
Forfeiture rate
    0.00 %
Weighted average fair value of option grants
    $0.29  

The Company recorded share-based compensation expense only for those options that are expected to vest. The estimated fair value of the stock options is amortized over the vesting period of the respective stock option grants.

Warrants

As at November 30, 2010, and August 31, 2010, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding and exercisable:

Expiry Date
 
Exercise Price
   
November 30,
2010
   
August 31, 2010
 
                   
August 27, 2012
  $ 0.07       4,000,000       4,000,000  
September 3, 2012
  $ 0.07       1,000,000       -  
September 28, 2012
  $ 0.07       300,000       -  
October 8, 2012
  $ 0.07       1,000,000       -  
October 13, 2012
  $ 0.07       2,000,000       -  
November 24, 2012
  $ 0.07       2,000,000       -  
                         
              10,300,000       4,000,000  
 
 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010

Share purchase warrant transactions and the number of share purchase warrants outstanding and exercisable are summarized as follows:

   
November 30, 2010
   
August 31, 2010
 
   
Number of
Warrants
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   
Number of
Warrants
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
                         
Outstanding, beginning of period
    4,000,000     $ 0.07       -       -  
                                 
Issued
    6,300,000     $ 0.07       4,000,000     $ 0.07  
Exercised
    -       -       -       -  
Expired
    -       -       -       -  
 
                               
Outstanding, end of period
    10,300,000     $ 0.07       4,000,000     $ 0.07  

8.
Income Taxes

The Company has losses carried forward for income tax purposes to 30 November 2010.  There are no current or deferred tax expenses for the three month period ended 31 August 2010 due to the Company’s loss position.  The Company has fully reserved for any benefits of these losses. The deferred tax consequences of temporary differences in reporting items for financial statement and income tax purposes are recognized, as appropriate. Realization of the future tax benefits related to the deferred tax assets is dependent on many factors, including the Company’s ability to generate taxable income within the net operating loss carryforward period. Management has considered these factors in reaching its conclusion as to the valuation allowance for financial reporting purposes.

The provision for refundable federal income tax consists of the following:

   
For the three
months ended
30 November
2010
   
For the
year ended 31
August 2010
 
   
$
   
$
 
             
Refundable federal tax asset attributable to:
           
Current operations
    412,168       282,675  
Stock based compensation
    (32,307 )     (30,607 )
Contributions to capital by related party
    -       (1,139 )
Write off mineral property
    (209,780 )     -  
Less: Change in valuation allowance
    (170,081 )     (250,930 )
                 
Net refundable amount
    -       -  
 
The composition of the Company’s deferred tax assets as at 30 November 2010 and 31 August 2010 is as follows:
 
 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010

   
As at 30
November
2010
   
As at 31
August 2010
 
   
$
   
$
 
             
Net operating loss carryforward
    1,307,775       807,537  
                 
Statutory federal income tax rate
    34 %     34 %
Effective income tax rate
    0 %     0 %
                 
Deferred tax asset
    444,644       274,563  
Less: Valuation allowance
    (444,644 )     (274,563 )
                 
Net deferred tax asset
    -       -  

The potential income tax benefit of these losses has been offset by a full valuation allowance.

As at 30 November 2010, the Company has an unused net operating loss carry forward balance of approximately $1,307,775 that is available to offset future taxable income.  This unused net operating loss carry-forward balance expires through 2026 and 2030.

9.
Supplemental Disclosures with Respect to Cash Flows

   
For the three
months ended
30 November
2010
   
For the three
months ended
30 November
2009
   
For the period
from the date
of inception on
18 January
2007 to 30
November
2010
 
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
                   
Cash paid during the period for interest
    -       -       -  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
    -       -       -  

On October 26, 2009, two directors gifted back to treasury for cancellation a total of 1,800,000 (90,000,000 post split) restricted common shares.   The cancellation of these share resulted in the issued and outstanding share capital being reduced from 2,770,000 (138,500,000 post split) common shares to 970,000 (48,500,000 post split) common shares before the forward split of the common shares on October 27, 2009.

Effective 27 October 2009, the Company completed a 50 to 1 forward stock split. The authorized share capital remained unchanged at 500,000,000 common shares with the same par value of $0.001. Unless otherwise noted, all references herein to number of shares, price per share or weighted average number of shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect this stock split on a retroactive basis.

On 28 October 2009 the Company issued 17,075,000 common shares, valued at $17,075, as partial settlement of an acquisition agreement to acquired an undivided 100% right, title and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project, in the Chief District, located in Lincoln County, Nevada (Note 3 and 7).

On 30 November 2009 the Company issued 500,000 common shares, valued at $500, as partial settlement of a purchase agreement to acquire certain rights in 32 unpatented placer mining claims located at the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project in Lincoln County, Nevada (Note 3 and 7). 

 
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Ironwood Gold Corp
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
30 November 2010

On 13 January 2010, the Company completed a private placement and issued 2,060,000 common shares at $0.25 per share in exchange for the cancellation of $515,000 owed KML (Note 7 and 10).

On 1 December 2009 the Company issued 10,000,000 common shares, valued at $10,000, as partial settlement of a purchase agreement to acquire certain mineral claims known as the Haystack Property located in Pershing County, Nevada (Note 3 and 8). 

On 7 December 2009 the Company issued 7,000,000 common shares, valued at $10,000, as partial settlement of a purchase agreement to acquire certain mineral claims known as the Rock Creek property located in Elko County, Nevada (Note 3 and 8).

On 30 September 2010, the Company issued 100,000 common shares to a member of its Advisory board for services of the Company valued at $0.05 per common share for a total consideration of $5,000.
 
10.
Commitments
 
The Company has outstanding and future commitments under mineral property agreements (Note 3).

11.
Subsequent events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through January 11, 2011, which is the date the financial statements were issued.
 
 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report.  Forward-looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results, or other developments.  Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates, forecasts, and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change.  These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us, or on our behalf.  We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
 
Background
 
Ironwood Gold Corp., formerly known as Suraj Ventures, Inc., was incorporated on January 18, 2007 under the laws of the State of Nevada for the purpose of acquiring, exploring and developing mineral properties.  On October 27, 2009, we changed our name to Ironwood Gold Corp.

We specialize in acquiring and consolidating mineral properties with potential production and future growth through exploration discoveries.  Acquisition emphasis is focused on properties containing gold, silver, and other strategic minerals that present low political and financial risk and exceptional upside potential.  The Company has targeted several prospective locations in Nevada, where approximately 80% of all gold in America is produced today, with properties being located in proximity to a number of major producing companies.  We have already received four independent N.I. 43-101 reports on properties that we are interested in exploring.

On October 26, 2009, our two former directors gifted back to treasury for cancellation a total of 1,800,000 (90,000,000 post split) restricted common shares.  The cancellation of these shares resulted in the issued and outstanding share capital being reduced to 970,000 (48,500,000 post split) common shares.   On October 27, 2009, we effected a 50-for-1 forward stock split.
 
In an effort to grow our Company, on October 28, 2009, we entered into an acquisition agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) with Kingsmere Mining Ltd. (“KML”) and Ironwood Mining Corp. (“IMC”), whereby we acquired an undivided 100% right, title, and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project, in the Chief District, located in Lincoln County, Nevada (the “Cobalt Canyon Property”), in exchange for an aggregate of 17,075,000 shares of our common stock and an aggregate cash sum of $575,000.  Previously, Gold Canyon Partners LLP (“GC”) and KML entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement”), dated January 31, 2009, wherein KML acquired an exclusive option to acquire the Cobalt Canyon Property from GC.  KML assigned all of KML’s interest in the Property to IMC in an agreement (the “Cobalt Assignment Agreement”) dated April 15, 2009. 
 
On November 30, 2009, we entered into a purchase agreement with KML (“Purchase Agreement”), whereby we acquired certain rights in 32 unpatented placer mining claims located at the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project in Lincoln County, Nevada.  As a result of the purchase agreement, the Cobalt Canyon Gold Project encompasses a total of  696 acres in the Chief or Caliente mining district of southeastern Nevada.  We agreed to issue 500,000 shares of our common stock and a cash sum of $65,000 in consideration for the assignment of the rights.  We have a work program planned for the Cobalt properties, based on the recommended exploration program identified in the N.I. 43-101 compliant technical report on the properties, which will be executed over the next twelve months and has determined that there is no impairment in value of the properties at this point.  On August 16, 2010, exploratory drilling at the Cobalt Canyon Property in Nevada commenced.  The drill program consists of six initial drill holes at a number of previously identified, and in some instances historically productive, locations known as the Gold Chief, Soa, Contact, Old Democrat, Advance and Gold Stake Mines all located within the property boundaries.  On August 26, 2010, KML agreed to the cancellation of all 500,000 shares of common stock issued to KML pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.  Except for the cancellation of the 500,000 shares noted above, the Purchase Agreement is still in full force and effect. 

 
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On December 1, 2009, we entered into an assignment agreement (the “Haystack Assignment Agreement”) with KML, whereby we have the option to acquire an undivided 100% right, title, and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Haystack Property, located in Pershing County, Nevada (the “Haystack Property”).  We agreed to issue an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of our common stock and an aggregate of $300,000 in cash in consideration for the assignment of all right, title, and interest in the Haystack Property as follows: 8,500,000 shares and $255,000 to KML and 1,500,000 shares and $45,000 to Teck CO, LLC (“Teck”).  Previously, KML and Teck entered into an option agreement (the “Haystack Option Agreement”), dated October 26, 2009, wherein KML acquired an exclusive option to acquire the Haystack Property from Teck.  We will obtain all right, title, and interest to the Haystack Property from KML and Teck pursuant to the terms of the Haystack Assignment Agreement, subject to certain of the terms and conditions of the Haystack Option Agreement, including the right of Teck to certain royalties payments and the right of Teck to earn-in to the Haystack Property by making certain expenditures related to the exploration and development of the Haystack Property.  On June 07, 2010, we announced the receipt of a N.I. 43-101 compliant report undertaken by Crosby Consulting & Exploration Services regarding the Haystack Property.  The report provides key details regarding the mineral assets and provides detailed exploratory recommendations.  On August 26, 2010, KML agreed to the cancellation of all 8,500,000 shares of common stock issued to KML pursuant to the Haystack Assignment Agreement.  The Company was working on a 43-101 compliant technical report and had completed exploration related expenditures of approximately $175,000 on the Haystack Property when on November 24, 2010, Teck provided written notice that they had unilaterally terminated the Haystack Assignment Agreement. We disputed this unilateral termination due to force majeure events we suffered and believed that we had exceeded our obligations given the force majeure events we experienced.  However, due to the ongoing dispute and the fact that we were not allowed access to the Haystack Property, the Company performed an impairment analysis and determined that the related acquisition costs were impaired and recorded an impairment loss of $310,000 representing the Company’s total investment in the Haystack Property on November 30, 2010.

On December 7, 2009, we entered into an assignment agreement (the “Rock Creek Assignment Agreement”) with KML, whereby we have the option to acquire an undivided 100% right, title, and interest in and to certain mineral claims known as the Rock Creek property, located in Elko County, Nevada (the “Rock Creek Property”).  We agreed to issue an aggregate of 7,000,000 shares of our common stock and an aggregate of $300,000 in cash in consideration for the assignment of all right, title, and interest in and to the Rock Creek Property as follows: 5,950,000 shares and $255,000 to KML and 1,050,000 shares and $45,000 to Teck.  Previously, KML and Teck entered into an option agreement (the “Rock Creek Option Agreement”), dated October 26, 2009, wherein KML acquired an exclusive option to acquire the Rock Creek Property from Teck.  We will obtain all right, title, and interest to the Rock Creek Property from KML and Teck pursuant to the terms of the Rock Creek Assignment Agreement, subject to certain of the terms and conditions of the Rock Creek Option Agreement, including the right of Teck to certain royalties payments and the right of Teck to earn-in to the Rock Creek Property by making certain expenditures related to the exploration and development of the Rock Creek Property.  We have a work program planned for the Rock Creek property, based on the recommended exploration program identified in the N.I. 43-101 compliant technical report on the properties, which will be executed over the next twelve months and has determined that there is no impairment in value of the property at this point. On August 26, 2010, KML agreed to the cancellation of all 5,950,000 shares of common stock issued to KML pursuant to the Rock Creek Assignment Agreement.  The Company was working on a 43-101 compliant technical report and had completed exploration related expenditures of approximately $283,000 on the Rock Creek Property when on November 24, 2010, Teck provided written notice that they had unilaterally terminated the Rock Creek Assignment Agreement.  We disputed this unilateral termination due to force majeure events we suffered and believed that we had exceeded our obligations given the force majeure events we experienced.  However, due to the ongoing dispute and the fact that we were not allowed access to the Rock Creek Property, the Company performed an impairment analysis and determined that the related acquisition costs were impaired and recorded an impairment loss of $307,000 representing the Company’s total investment in the Rock Creek Property on November 30, 2010.

On January 13, 2010, we completed a private placement and issued 4,674,200 shares of common stock of the Company at a price of $0.25 per share for gross proceeds of $1,168,550.  We issued 2,316,000 shares of Company common stock for net cash proceeds of $579,000, which was gross proceeds of $594,000 less share issue costs of $15,000.  In addition, we issued 2,060,000 shares of Company common stock in exchange for the cancellation of $515,000 owed to KML.

 
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Beginning September 27, 2010 through October 21, 2010, we conducted a financing whereby we entered into a standard form of Securities Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors pursuant to which such investors agreed to purchase in the aggregate up to 5,300,000 Units (as defined below) of the Company at a price of $0.05 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $265,000.  Each “Unit” consists of one share of the Company’s common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $0.07, exercisable over two years.

In a further effort to grow our Company, on November 15, 2010, we entered into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Gold Mining Claims and Projects, LLC (“GMCP”) to acquire a 100% interest in mining operations on twenty unpatented lode claims commonly known as the Cherry Creek property, located approximately ninety miles south of the town of Wells, in White Pine County, Nevada.  The Cherry Creek project lies within a thirty-six square mile area that is six miles wide and approximately six miles long, and is considered an underground, hardrock project focused on exploring the extensions of major gold, silver and other minor base metal veins in the district.  As set forth in the LOI, we will conduct due diligence on the Cherry Creek property prior to signing definitive agreements regarding the sale with GMCP.

In addition, on December 8, 2010, as part of our ongoing gold and silver exploration efforts in Nevada, we commenced staking new mineral claims at the north end of the Carlin Trend.  As a result of recent exploration results, a minimum of one hundred new claims are contemplated be staked and named the “Redwood Claims.”  The Redwood Claims are anticipated to encompass approximately one hundred and twenty contiguous acres in the area, and are expected to target both open pit and underground mining scenarios.

We expect to continue to incur operating losses in the near future as we initiate mining exploration operations at our properties through the remainder of 2010 and in 2011.  We have funded our operations primarily through sales of our common stock, including most recently the sale of our common stock and warrants to purchase common stock to certain investors via private placement from September 27, 2010 through October 21, 2010, as noted above.  We intend to develop and mine existing reserves and to further delineate additional, identified mineral deposits at our mines.  We also intend to explore for undiscovered deposits on these properties and to acquire and explore new properties, all with the view to enhancing the value of such properties.

Our ability to satisfy the cash requirements of our mining development and exploration operations will be dependent upon future financing.  No assurance can be made that that additional financing will be obtained.

Critical Accounting Policies
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management of our company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
 
 The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.  We believe certain critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.  A description of our critical accounting policies is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2010.  As of, and for the three months ended November 30, 2010, there have been no material changes or updates to our critical accounting policies.
 
Results of Operations
 
The following discussion of the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and changes in our financial position should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2010, filed on November 30, 2010.
 
 
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Comparison of three month periods ended November 30, 2010 and November 30, 2009

During the three month periods ended November 30, 2010 and November 30, 2009, we earned no revenues.

For the three month periods ended November 30, 2010 and November 30, 2009, we incurred a loss of $1,212,258 and $58,650, respectively.  This increase for the period ended November 30, 2010 is primarily attributed to the exploration expenditures on the Rock Creek, Haystack and Cobalt Canyon properties $358,132 (2009 $10,000), the impairment loss on the Rock Creek and Haystack properties $617,000 (2009 $nil), stock based compensation related to options granted to officers and directors of the company $95,020 (2009 $Nil), legal and accounting $66,817 (2009 $39,905), and G&A travel and other expenses $75,289 (2009 $3,745).

Period from inception, January 18, 2007 to November 30, 2010

Since inception, we have an accumulated deficit during the development stage of $2,153,465.  We expect to continue to incur losses as a result of continued exploration of our Cobalt and other mineral properties.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of November 30, 2010, we had approximately $89,500 in cash and a working capital deficiency of approximately $724,100 including $525,000 payable for mineral properties.  During the three month period ended November 30, 2010, our primary sources of cash were subscriptions received in advance from investors participating in a private placement of the Company’s Units at a price of $0.05 per Unit.  Each “Unit” consists of one share of the Company’s common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $0.07, exercisable over two years.  

For the three month period ended November 30, 2010, we used net cash of $111,533.  We raised $345,000 from investors participating in the private placement of the Company’s Units at a price of $0.05 per unit, repaid a loan of $100,000 and used $356,533 in operating activities.

Our current cash requirements are significant due to planned exploration and development of current projects, and we anticipate generating losses.  In order to execute on our business strategy, including the exploration and development of our current mining properties, we will require additional working capital, commensurate with the operational needs of our planned drilling projects and obligations.  Our management believes that we should be able to raise sufficient amounts of working capital through debt or equity offerings, as may be required to meet our short-term obligations.  However, changes in our operating plans, increased expenses, acquisitions, or other events, may cause us to seek additional equity or debt financing in the future.  We anticipate continued and additional drilling operations on our mineral properties.  Accordingly, we expect to continue to use debt and equity financing to fund operations for the next twelve months, as we look to expand our asset base and fund exploration and development of our properties.
 
Such working capital will most likely be obtained through equity or debt financings until such time as we reach the production stage.  There are no assurances that we will be able to raise the required working capital on terms favorable, or that such working capital will be available on any terms when needed.  Any failure to secure additional financing may force us to modify our business plan.  In addition, we cannot be assured of profitability in the future.

Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
 
There are no off-balance sheet transactions.
 
 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer along with our Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of November 30, 2010 pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15.  Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer along with our Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective as of November 30, 2010 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in 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 Commission’s (the “SEC”) rules and forms.  This conclusion is based on findings that constituted material weaknesses.  A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

In performing the above-referenced assessment, our management identified the following material weaknesses:

 
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Our Audit Committee does not function as an Audit Committee should since there is a lack of independent directors on the Committee and our Board of Directors has not identified an “expert,” one who is knowledgeable about reporting and financial statements requirements, to serve on the Audit Committee.

 
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We have limited segregation of duties which is not consistent with good internal control procedures.

 
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We do not have a written internal control procedurals manual which outlines the duties and reporting requirements of the Directors and any staff to be hired in the future.  This lack of a written internal control procedurals manual does not meet the requirements of the SEC or good internal control.

 
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There are no effective controls instituted over financial disclosure and the reporting processes.

Our present management feel the weaknesses identified above, being the latter three, have not had any material affect on our financial results.  Our present management will have to address the lack of independent members on the Audit Committee and identify an “expert” for the Audit Committee to advise other members as to correct accounting and reporting procedures.

We will endeavor to correct the above noted weaknesses in internal controls once we have adequate funds to do so.  Appointing independent members and using the services of an expert on the Audit Committee will greatly improve the overall performance of the Audit Committee.  With the addition of other staff, the segregation of duties issue will be addressed and will no longer be a concern to management.  Having a written policy manual outlining the duties of each of our officers and employees will facilitate better internal control procedures.

Our present management team will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures and our internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and are committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary and as funds allow.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations.  Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

 
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Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended November 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.  We believe that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within any company have been detected. 

 
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.
 
None.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
On November 24, 2010, the Company received $30,000 as partial payment on the private placement of 2,500,000 Units for gross proceeds of $125,000, of a private placement of 20,000,000 Units offered at $0.05 per Unit of the Company’s securities. Each “Unit” consists of one share of Company common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”) and one warrant exercisable to purchase one share of Company common stock at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for a period of twenty four (24) months (the “Warrants”).  The Shares and the Warrants were issued in reliance upon Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and comparable exemptions for sales to “accredited” investors under state securities laws.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4.  [Removed and Reserved].
 
Item 5.  Other Information.
 
As previously disclosed under Part II, Item 9B in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 30, 2010, on November 24, 2010, Teck provided us with written notice that the Haystack Assignment Agreement and Rock Creek Assignment Agreement (collectively, the “Teck Agreements”) had terminated for failure to expend $300,000 by September 30, 2010 on the Haystack Property and $500,000 by September 30, 2010 on the Rock Creek Property.  We initially disputed the unilateral termination of the Teck Agreements due to force majeure events we suffered.  However, the Board of Directors of the Company has since determined that it is not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to pursue a claim against Teck at this time.  While we retain our right to bring a claim under the Teck Agreements at a future date, the Teck Agreements are deemed terminated as of the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Item 6.  Exhibits.
 
The following exhibits are included as part of this report by reference:
 
Exhibit Number
 
Name
     
3.1
 
Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on October 18, 2007)
     
3.2
 
Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on October 18, 2007)
     
3.3
 
By-laws (incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on October 18, 2007)

 
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3.4
 
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2009)
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002*
     
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002*
     
32
 
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
 
* Filed herewith.
 
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SIGNATURES

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

 
IRONWOOD GOLD CORP.
(Registrant)
     
Date: January 14, 2011
By:
/s/ Behzad Shayanfar
   
Behzad Shayanfar, Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: January 14, 2011
By:
/s/ Behzad Shayanfar
   
Behzad Shayanfar, Interim Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer)

 
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