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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________to __________________

000-54416
(Commission File Number)

SCANDIUM INTERNATIONAL MINING CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia, Canada	98-1009717
(State or other jurisdiction	(IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

1430 Greg Street, Suite 501, Sparks, Nevada 89431
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(775) 355-9500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and 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 to submit and post such files).
Yes       [X]           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. Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filed [ ] Smaller reporting company [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Yes       [ ]           No       [X]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of November 9, 2017, the registrant’s outstanding common stock consisted of 291,970,239 shares.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NINE MONTHS AND QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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Scandium International Mining Corp.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

As at:		September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
ASSETS
Current
Cash	$	854,464		$	615,234
Prepaid expenses and receivables		31,544			51,227
Total Current Assets		886,008			666,461
Equipment (Note 3)		2,105			2,918
Mineral property interests (Note 4)		704,053			704,053
Total Assets	$	1,592,166		$	1,373,432
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	35,472		$	27,649
Accounts payable with related parties (Note 5)		22,056			13,704
Total Liabilities		57,528			41,353
Stockholders’ Equity
Capital stock (Note 6) (Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares; Issued and outstanding: 233,139,594 (2016 – 225,047,200)		92,638,638			91,142,335
Treasury stock (Note 7) (1,033,333 common shares) (2016 – 1,033,333)		(1,264,194	)		(1,264,194	)
Additional paid in capital (Note 6)		7,851,553			6,844,671
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(853,400	)		(853,400	)
Deficit		(95,673,748	)		(93,446,610	)
Total Stockholders’ Equity		2,698,849			2,422,802
Non-controlling Interest in a Subsidiary (Note 9)		(1,164,211	)		(1,090,723	)
Total Equity		1,534,638			1,332,079
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	1,592,166		$	1,373,432
Nature and continuance of operations (Note 1)
Subsequent events (Note 10)

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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS
(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

		Three months			Three months			Nine months			Nine months
		ended September			ended September			ended September			ended September
		30, 2017			30, 2016			30, 2017			30, 2016
EXPENSES
Amortization (Note 3)	$	158		$	343		$	813		$	2,523
Consulting		57,595			18,067			131,062			76,500
Exploration		60,630			89,797			204,969			906,585
General and administrative		73,536			42,595			194,400			151,581
Insurance		7,272			8,568			21,599			25,597
Professional fees		30,773			16,273			71,815			84,575
Salaries and benefits		159,981			146,915			466,808			378,925
Stock-based compensation (Note 6)		67,877			16,242			1,225,784			434,102
Travel and entertainment		19,788			15,284			62,945			43,330
		(477,610	)		(354,084	)		(2,380,195	)		(2,103,718	)
Foreign exchange gain		42,393			552			79,569			1,582
Loss and comprehensive loss for the period		(435,217	)		(353,532	)		(2,300,626	)		(2,102,136	)
Costs allocable to non-controlling interest in a subsidiary		26,148			20,502			73,488			191,891
Loss and comprehensive loss for the period attributable to Scandium International Mining Corp.	$	(409,069	)		(333,030	)	$	(2,227,138	)	$	(1,910,245	)
Basic and diluted loss per common share attributable to Scandium International Mining Corp.	$	( 0.00	)	$	(0.00	)		0.01	)	$	( 0.01	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding		231,871,315			225,047,200			229,218,244			225,047,200

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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

9-month period ended		September 30,			September 30,
		2017			2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the period	$	(2,300,626	)	$	(2,102,136	)
Items not affecting cash:
Amortization		813			2,523
Stock-based compensation		1,225,784			434,102
Changes in non-cash working capital items:
Decrease in prepaids and receivables		19,683			89,219
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and
accounts payable with related parties		16,175			(156,252	)
		(1,038,171	)		(1,732,544	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to fixed assets		-			(3,157	)
		-			(3,157	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common shares issued		1,082,250			-
Options exercised for common shares		195,151			-
		1,277,401			-
Change in cash during the period		239,230			(1,735,701	)
Cash, beginning of period		615,234			2,249,676
Cash, end of period	$	854,464		$	513,975
		2017			2016
Cash paid during the 9 month period for interest	$	-		$	-
Cash paid during the 9 month period for taxes	$	-		$	-

There were no significant non-cash investing and financing activities during the 9-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN
EQUITY
(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

														Accumulated						Total			Non-
								Additional			Treasury			Other						Stockholders’			controlling
		Number of						Paid in			Stock			Comprehensive			Deficit			Equity			Interest in a
		Shares			Capital Stock			Capital						Loss									Subsidiary			Total Equity
Balance, December 31, 2015		225,047,200		$	91,142,335		$	6,375,237		$	(1,264,194	)	$	(853,400	)	$	(91,338,182	)	$	4,061,796		$	(966,588	)	$	3,095,208
Stock-based compensation		-			-			469,434			-			-			-			469,434			-			469,434
Loss for the year		-			-			-			-			-			(2,108,428	)		(2,108,428	)		(124,135	)		(2,232,563	)
Balance, December 31, 2016		225,047,200			91,142,335			6,844,671			(1,264,194	)		(853,400	)		(93,446,610	)		2,422,802			(1,090,723	)		1,332,079
Private placement		4,807,394			1,082,250			-			-			-			-			1,082,250			-			1,082,250
Options exercised		3,285,000			414,053			(218,902	)		-			-			-			195,151			-			195,151
Stock-based compensation		-			-			1,225,784			-			-			-			1,225,784			-			1,225,784
Loss for the period		-			-			-			-			-			(2,227,138	)		(2,227,138	)		(73,488	)		(2,300,626	)
Balance, September 30, 2017		233,139,594		$	92,638,638		$	7,851,553		$	(1,264,194	)	$	(853,400	)	$	(95,673,748	)	$	2,698,849		$	(1,164,211	)	$	1,534,638

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

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

1.	NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS

Scandium International Mining Corp. (the “Company”) is a specialty metals and alloys company focusing on scandium and other specialty metals.

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada in 2006. The Company currently trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SCY”.

The Company’s focus is on the exploration and evaluation of its specialty metals assets, specifically the Nyngan scandium deposit located in New South Wales, Australia. The Company is an exploration stage company and anticipates incurring significant additional expenditures prior to production at any and all of its properties.

These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis that contemplates the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities at their carrying values in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. These financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that may be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

The Company currently earns no operating revenues and will require additional capital in order to advance the Nyngan property. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain and is dependent upon the generation of profits from mineral properties, obtaining additional financing and maintaining continued support from its shareholders and creditors. These are material uncertainties that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In the event that additional financial support is not received or operating profits are not generated, the carrying values of the Company’s assets may be adversely affected.

2.	BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries with all significant intercompany transactions eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2017. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 may not necessarily be indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2017.

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, EMC Metals USA Inc., Wolfram Jack Mining Corp., and The Technology Store, Inc. Non-controlling interest represents the minority shareholders’ 20% proportionate share of the net assets and results of the Company’s majority-owned Australian subsidiary, EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd., from the date the 20% interest was disposed by the Company (Note 9 & 10). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the deferred income tax asset valuations, asset impairment, stock-based compensation and loss contingencies. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

The Company considers itself to be an exploration stage company and will consider the transition to development stage after it receives funding to begin mine construction, and board approval.

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

The Company measures the fair value of financial assets and liabilities based on US GAAP guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities as held-for-trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables or other financial liabilities depending on their nature. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized at fair value on their initial recognition, except for those arising from certain related party transactions which are accounted for at the transferor’s carrying amount or exchange amount.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

2.	BASIS OF PRESENTATION (cont’d…)

Financial assets and liabilities classified as held-for-trading are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, and financial liabilities other than those classified as held-for-trading are measured at amortized cost, using the effective interest method of amortization. Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses being recognized as other comprehensive income until realized, or if an unrealized loss is considered other than temporary, the unrealized loss is recorded in income.

Financial instruments, including receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable with related parties are carried at amortized cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at September 30, 2017, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:

						Quoted Prices			Significant Other			Significant
			September 30,			in Active Markets			Observable Inputs			Unobservable Inputs
			2017			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash	$	854,464		$	854,464		$	—		$	—
	Total	$	854,464		$	854,464		$	—		$	—

The carrying value of receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and accounts payable with related parties approximate their fair value due to their short-term nature.

The fair value of cash is determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.

Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 – Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Scope of Modification Accounting. This accounting pronouncement deals with a change in any of the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. The standard goes into effect for all interim and annual statements beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842). This accounting pronouncement allows lessees to make an accounting policy election to not recognize a lease asset and liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less and do not have a purchase option that is expected to be exercised. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 – Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This accounting pronouncement, which goes into effect for annual periods beginning after December 12, 2017, is far reaching and covers several presentation areas dealing with measurement, impairment, assumptions used in estimating fair value and several other areas. The Company is reviewing this update to determine the impact it may have on its financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

3.

EQUIPMENT

						Additions
			December 31,			(disposals)						September
			2016 Net Book
			Value			(write-offs)			Amortization			30, 2017 Net
												Book Value
	Computer equipment	$	2,918		$	-		$	(813	)	$	2,105

			December 31,			Additions						December 31,
			2015 Net Book			(disposals)						2016 Net Book
			Value			(write-offs)			Amortization			Value
	Computer equipment	$	1,017		$	3,157		$	(1,256	)	$	2,918
	Office equipment		1,594			-			(1,594	)		-
		$	2,611		$			$			$	2,918
						3,157			(2,850	)

4.	MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

			Scandium and
	September 30, 2017		other
	Acquisition costs
	Balance, December 31, 2016	$	704,053
	Additions		-
	Balance September 30, 2017	$	704,053

			Scandium and
	December 31, 2016		other
	Acquisition costs
	Balance, December 31, 2015	$	942,723
	Write-off of Tordal property		(238,670	)
	Balance December 31, 2016	$	704,053

Title to mineral property interests involves certain inherent risks due to the difficulties of determining the validity of certain claims as well as the potential for problems arising from the frequently ambiguous conveyancing history characteristic of many mineral property interests. The Company has investigated title to all of its mineral property interests and, to the best of its knowledge, title to all of its properties is in good standing.

SCANDIUM PROPERTIES

Nyngan, New South Wales Property

The Company holds a 80% interest in its Australian subsidiary which holds title to the Nyngan property (Note 9 & 10).

Royalties attached to the Nyngan property include, a 0.7% royalty on gross mineral sales on the property, a 1.5% Net Profits Interest royalty to private parties involved with the early exploration on the property, and a 1.7% Net Smelter Returns royalty payable to Jervois for 12 years after production commences, subject to terms in the settlement agreement. Another revenue royalty is payable to private interests of 0.2%, subject to a $370,000 cap. A NSW minerals royalty will also be levied on the project, subject to negotiation, currently 4% on revenue.

Honeybugle property, Australia

The Company holds a 80% interest in its Australian subsidiary which holds title to the Honeybugle properties (Note 9 & 10).

Kiviniemi Scandium Property, Finland

In September 2017, the Company was granted a reservation on an Exploration License for the Kiviniemi Scandium Property in central Finland. As of September 30, 2017, no funds had been spent on the property.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

4.	MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (cont’d…)

Tørdal property, Norway

In December 2016, it was decided to write-off the Company’s interest, $238,670, in the Tordal property.

5.	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company expensed $841,930 for stock-based compensation for stock options issued to Company directors. During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2016, the Company expensed $334,129 for stock-based compensation for stock options issued to Company directors.

During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company paid a consulting fee of $76,500 to one of its directors. During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2016, the Company paid a consulting fee of $76,500 to one of its directors.

As at September 30, 2017, the Company owed $22,056 to various directors and officers of the Company. (December 31, 2016 - $13,704)

6.	CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL

On March 17, 2017, the Company issued 1,179,061 common shares at a value of C$0.29 per common share for total proceeds of C$341,928 ($261,375).

On August 2, 2017, the Company issued 3,628,333 common shares at a value of C$0.30 per common share for total proceeds of C$1,088,500 ($820,875).

Stock Options

The Company established a stock option plan (the “Plan”) under which it is authorized to grant options to executive officers and directors, employees and consultants and the number of options granted under the Plan shall not exceed 15% of the shares outstanding. Under the Plan, the exercise period of the options may not exceed ten years from the date of grant and vesting is determined by the Board of Directors.

Stock option transactions are summarized as follows:

			Stock Options
						Weighted average
			Number			exercise price in Canadian $
	Outstanding, December 31, 2015		17,610,000		$	0.12
	Granted		5,260,000			0.14
	Exercised		(1,050,000	)		0.24
	Outstanding, December 31, 2016		21,820,000			0.11
	Granted		5,350,000			0.38
	Exercised		(3,285,000	)		0.08
	Expired		(550,000	)		0.07
	Outstanding, September 30, 2017		23,335,000		$	0.18
	Number currently exercisable		22,365,500		$	0.18

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

6.	CAPITAL STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL (cont’d…)

As at September 30, 2017, incentive stock options were outstanding as follows:

			Number of			Number of			Exercise
			Options			Options			Price in			Expiry Date
			Outstanding			Exercisable			Canadian $
	Options
			1,000,000			1,000,000			0.100			May 9, 2018
			3,375,000			3,375,000			0.120			July 25, 2019
			200,000			200,000			0.100			December 30, 2019
			3,450,000			3,450,000			0.140			April 17, 2020
			400,000			400,000			0.115			August 28, 2020
			4,300,000			4,300,000			0.100			November 5, 2020
			4,860,000			4,785,500			0.130			February 8, 2021
			400,000			240,000			0.200			June 14, 2021
			5,100,000			4,365,000			0.370			February 21, 2022
			250,000			250,000			0.600			May 11, 2020
			23,335,000			22,365,500

As at September 30, 2017 the Company’s outstanding and exercisable stock options have an aggregate intrinsic value of $2,831,225 (December 31,2016 - $922,412).

Stock-based compensation

During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized stock-based compensation of $1,225,784 (September 30, 2016 - $434,102) in the statement of operations and comprehensive loss as a result of incentive stock options granted, vested and extended in the current period. There were 5,350,000 stock options issued during the 9-month period ended September 30, 2017 (September 30, 2016 – 5,260,000).

The weighted average fair value of the options granted in the 9-month period was C$0.32 (2016 - C$0.12) .

The fair value of all compensatory options granted is estimated on grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average assumptions used in calculating the fair values are as follows:

			2017			2016
	Risk-free interest rate		1.48%			1.13%
	Expected life		5 years			5 years
	Volatility		137.16%			141.12%
	Forfeiture rate		0.00%			N/A
	Dividend rate		0.00%			N/A

7.	TREASURY STOCK

			Number			Amount
	Treasury shares, September 30, 2017 and December 31 2016		1,033,333		$	1,264,194
			1,033,333		$	1,264,194

Treasury shares comprise shares of the Company which cannot be sold without the prior approval of the TSX.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Expressed in US Dollars) (Unaudited)

8.	SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The Company’s mineral properties are located in Australia. The Company’s capital assets’ geographic information is as follows:

	September 30, 2017		Australia			United States			Total
	Equipment	$	-		$	2,105		$	2,105
	Mineral property interests		704,053			-			704,053
		$	704,053		$	2,105		$	706,158

	December 31, 2016		Australia			United States			Total
	Equipment	$	-		$	2,918		$	2,918
	Mineral property interests		704,053			-			704,053
		$	704,053		$	2,918		$	706,971

9.	EMC METALS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

On August 24, 2015, the Company’s $2,500,000 promissory note payable converted into a 20% ownership interest in EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd (“EMC Australia” or “EMC-A”), with the Company holding an 80% ownership interest. EMC Australia holds the Company’s interests in the Nyngan Scandium Project and Honeybugle Scandium property. Upon conversion of the promissory note payable, EMC Australia is now operated as a joint venture between Scandium Investments LLC (“SIL”) and the Company. SIL holds a carried interest in the Nyngan Scandium Project and is not required to contribute cash for the operation of EMC Australia until the Company meets two development milestones: (1) filing a feasibility study on SEDAR, and (2) receiving a mining license on either joint venture property. As both of these two development milestones are now met, SIL has become fully participating as to their share of project costs.

Completion of the development milestones by the Company, as described above, activates a second one-time, limited period option for SIL to elect to convert the fair market value of its 20% joint venture interest in the Nyngan Scandium Project and Honeybugle Scandium property into an equivalent value of the Company’s common shares, at then prevailing market prices, rather than continue with ownership at the project level. (Note 10)

10.	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 10, 2017, the Company announced that it had closed the share exchange transaction to acquire SIL’s entire 20% ownership of EMC Australia. The Company issued 57,371,565 shares of the Company’s common stock to acquire SIL’s shares of EMC-A and increase the Company ownership of EMC-A from 80% to 100%.

The Company also provided for a pay-out of a 20% portion of a 0.7% revenue-based royalty on Nyngan/Honeybugle that was entered into by SCY in 2015. This royalty was excluded from SIL’s share in the project interests, at the time, and as a result an adjustment payment of 1,459,080 shares was made.

SIL also was granted the right to nominate two directors to the Company Board.

On October 22, 2017, the Company granted 250,000 stock options, with an exercise price of C$0.30, that vest over a two-year period. These options will expire on October 22, 2022.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion of the operating results, corporate activities and financial condition of Scandium International Mining Corp. (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “us”, “SCY”, “Scandium”, “Scandium International” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries provides an analysis of the operating and financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and should be read in conjunction with our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the nine month period ended September 30, 2017, and with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the “Annual Statements”).

The interim statements have been prepared in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, as required under U.S. federal securities laws applicable to the Company, and as permitted under applicable Canadian securities laws. The Company is a reporting company under applicable securities laws in Canada and the United States. The reporting currency used in our financial statements is the United States Dollar.

The information contained within this report is current as of November 7, 2017 unless otherwise noted. Additional information relevant to the Company’s activities can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

Technical information in this MD&A has been reviewed and approved by Willem Duyvesteyn, a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”). Mr. Duyvesteyn is a director and consultant of Scandium International.

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Regarding Reserve and Resource Estimates

The Company uses Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum definitions for the terms “proven reserves”, “probable reserves”, “measured resources” and “indicated resources”. U.S. investors are cautioned that while these terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, including National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) does not recognize them. Canadian mining disclosure standards differ from the requirements of the SEC under SEC Industry Guide 7, and reserve and resource information referenced in this Form 10-Q may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by companies reporting under U.S. standards. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “resource” does not equate to the term “reserve”. Under United States standards, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. The SEC’s disclosure standards normally do not permit the inclusion of information concerning “measured mineral resources” or “indicated mineral resources” or other descriptions of the amount of mineralization in mineral deposits that do not constitute “reserves” by U.S. standards in documents filed with the SEC. Disclosure of “contained ounces” in a resource estimate is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute “reserves” by SEC standards as tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of “reserves” are also not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as “reserves” under SEC standards.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements about the Company and its business. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and include, but are not limited to, reserve and resource estimates, estimated value of the project, projected investment returns, anticipated mining and processing methods for the project, the estimated economics of the project, anticipated scandium recoveries, production rates, scandium grades, estimated capital costs, operating cash costs and total production costs, planned additional processing work and environmental permitting. The forward-looking statements in this report are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation, risks related to uncertainty in the demand for scandium and pricing assumptions; uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing to fund the Nyngan Scandium Project in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; changes in planned work resulting from logistical, technical or other factors; the possibility that results of work will not fulfill expectations and realize the perceived potential of the Company's properties; uncertainties involved in the estimation of scandium reserves and resources; the possibility that required permits may not be obtained on a timely manner or at all; the possibility that capital and operating costs may be higher than currently estimated and may preclude commercial development or render operations uneconomic; the possibility that the estimated recovery rates may not be achieved; risk of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in the work program; risks related to projected project economics, recovery rates, and estimated NPV and anticipated IRR and other factors identified in the Company's Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2016 under the heading “Risk Factors and Uncertainties, and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions and expectations of the Company's management at the time they are made, and other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions or expectations, or other circumstances, should change.

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Scandium International Corporate Overview

Scandium International is a specialty metals and alloys company focused on developing the production and sales of scandium and other specialty metals. The Company intends to utilize its knowhow and, in certain instances, patented technologies to maximize opportunities in scandium and other specialty metals.

The Company was formed in 2006, under the name Golden Predator Mines Inc. As part of a reorganization and spin-out of the Company’s precious metals portfolio in March 2009, the Company changed its name to EMC Metals Corp. In order to reflect our emphasis on mining for scandium, effective November 19, 2014, we changed our name to Scandium International Mining Corp. The Company currently trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SCY”.

Our focus of operations is the exploration and development of the Nyngan scandium deposit located in New South Wales (“NSW”), Australia (“Nyngan” or the “Nyngan Scandium Project”). We also hold exploration stage properties in Australia, known as the “Honeybugle Scandium Property”, and in Finland, known as the “Kiviniemi Scandium Property”.

We acquired a 100% interest in the Nyngan Scandium Project in June of 2014 pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement with Jervois Mining Ltd. of Melbourne, Australia. The project is held through our Australian subsidiary, EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd. (“EMC Australia”), which also holds the Honeybugle scandium property.

During Q3 of 2015, the Company converted a $2,500,000 loan from Scandium Investments LLC (“SIL”), an unrelated investment company, into a 20% minority interest in EMC Australia. As a result, from Q3 2015 until October 2017, the Company held an 80% equity interest in EMC Australia, with SIL holding a 20% interest. EMC Australia was operated as a joint venture between SIL and SCY with SIL holding a carried interest in the Nyngan Scandium Project until the Company met certain development milestones. The Company completed the development milestones during May 2017 and triggered a limited period option whereby SIL had a right to convert the fair market value of its 20% interest in EMC Australia into an equivalent value of SCY common shares, at then prevailing market prices.

In June of 2017 the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with SIL for the purchase of SIL’s 20% interest in EMC Australia in exchange for 57,371,565 common shares of SCY as well as an additional 1,459,080 common shares as a royalty adjustment payment. Closing of the purchase of the EMC Australia shares was subject to shareholder approval, which the Company obtained at a special meeting of shareholders held on September 11, 2017. The transaction subsequently closed on October 9, 2017. Under the terms of the share purchase agreement, on closing SIL was granted the right to nominate two individuals to the board of the Company for so long as held at SIL held at least 15% of Scandium’s issued and outstanding shares, and one director for so long as they held at least 5% but less than 15% of Scandium’s issued and outstanding shares. Pursuant to the nomination rights, Peter Evensen and R. Christian Evensen were appointed as directors to the SCY Board on closing of the transaction. .

During the third quarter of 2017, we focused on Nyngan Scandium Project activities including scandium marketing arrangements.

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Principal Properties Review

Nyngan Scandium Project (NSW, Australia)

Nyngan Property Description and Location

The Nyngan Scandium Project site is located approximately 450 kilometers northwest of Sydney, NSW, Australia and approximately 20 kilometres due west of the town of Nyngan, a rural town of approximately 2900 people. The general area can be characterized as flat countryside and is classified as agricultural land, used predominantly for wheat farming and livestock grazing.

The specific location of the exploration licenses that we may earn an interest in are provided in Figure 2 below.

Figure 1: Location of Nyngan Project

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Nyngan Feasibility Study

On April 18, 2016, the Company announced the results of an independent feasibility study on the Nyngan Scandium Project. The technical report on the feasibility study entitled “Feasibility Study – Nyngan Scandium Project, Bogan Shire, NSW, Australia” is dated May 4, 2016 and was independently compiled pursuant to the requirements of NI 43-101 (the “Feasibility Study”). The report was filed on May 6, 2016 and is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and on the Company’s website (www.scandiummining.com) and the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). A full discussion on the technical report was provided in the Company’s Form 10Q for the quarterly period ending March 31, 2016, as filed with the SEC and on SEDAR on May 13, 2016.

The Feasibility Study concluded that the Nyngan Scandium Project has the potential to produce an average of 37,690 kilograms of scandium oxide (scandia) per year, at grades of 98.0% -99.8%, generating an after tax cumulative cash flow over a 20 year Project life of US$629 million, with an ^NPV10% ^of US$177 million. The average process plant feed grade over the 20 year Project life is 409ppm of scandium.

The Feasibility Study has been developed and compiled to an accuracy level of +15%/-5%, by a globally recognized engineering firm that has considerable expertise in laterite deposits and process facilities, as well as in smaller mining and processing projects, and has excellent familiarity with the Nyngan Scandium Project location and environment.

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Nyngan Scandium Project Highlights

	•	Capital cost estimate for the Project is US$87.1 million,
	•	Annual scandium oxide product volume averages 37,690 kg, over 20 years,
	•	Annual revenue of US$75.4 million (oxide price assumption of US$2,000/kg),
	•	Operating cost estimate for the Project is US$557/kg scandium oxide,
	•	Project Constant Dollar NPV10% is US$177 million, (NPV8% is US$225 million),
	•	Project Constant Dollar IRR is 33.1%,
	•	Oxide product grades of 98-99.8%, as based on customer requirements,
	•	Project resource increases by 40% to 16.9 million tonnes, grading 235ppm Sc, at a 100ppm cut- off in the measured and indicated categories, and
	•	Project Reserve totalling 1.43 million tonnes, grading 409ppm Sc was established on part of the resource.

DFS Conclusions and Recommendations

The production assumptions in the Feasibility Study are backed by solid independent flow sheet test work on the planned process for scandium recovery. The Feasibility Study consolidates a significant amount of metallurgical test work and prior study on the Nyngan Scandium Project, including important test work results completed since the PEA was generated in 2014. The entire body of work demonstrates a viable, conventional process flow sheet utilizing a continuous-system HPAL leaching process, and good metallurgical recoveries of scandium from the resource. The metallurgical assumptions are supported by various bench and pilot scale independent test work programs that are consistent with known outcomes in other laterite resources. A number of the key elements of this flowsheet work have been protected by the Company under US Patent Applications. The continuous autoclave configuration, as opposed to batch systems explored in previous flow sheets, is also a more conventional and current design choice.

The level of accuracy established in the Feasibility Study substantially reduces the uncertainty levels inherent in earlier studies, specifically the PEA. The greater confidence intervals around the Feasibility Study were achieved by reliance on significant project engineering work, a capital and operating cost estimate supported by detailed requirements and vendor pricing, plus one offtake agreement and an independent marketing assessment, both supportive of the marketing assumptions on the business.

The Feasibility Study delivered a positive result on the Nyngan Scandium Project, and recommends the Nyngan Scandium Project owners seek finance and proceed to construction. Recommendations were made therein for additional immediate work, notably to win additional offtake agreements with customers, complete some optimizing flow sheet studies, and to initiate as early as possible detailed engineering required on certain long-lead capital items.

Confirmatory Metallurgical Test Results

On June 29, 2016, we announced the results of a confirmatory metallurgical test work report from Altrius Engineering Services (AES) of Brisbane, Australia. The test work results directly relate to the list of recommended programs included in the Feasibility Study. AES devised and supervised these test work programs at the SGS laboratory in Perth, Australia and at the Nagrom laboratory in Brisbane, Australia.

The project DFS recommended a number of process flowsheet test work programs be investigated prior to commencing detailed engineering and construction. Those study areas included pressure leach (“HPAL”), counter-current decant circuits, solvent extraction (“SX”), and oxalate precipitation, with specific work steps suggested in each area. This latest test work program addresses all of these recommended areas, and the results confirm recoveries and efficiencies that either meet or exceed the parameters used in the DFS. Highlights of the testing are:

	•	Pressure leach test work achieved 88% recoveries, from larger volume tests,
	•	Settling characteristics of leach discharge slurry show substantial improvement,
	•	Residue neutralization work meets or exceeds all environmental requirements as presented in the DFS and the environmental impact statement,
	•	Solvent extraction circuit optimization tests generated improved performance, exceeding 99% recovery in single pass systems, and
	•	Product finish circuits produced 99.8% scandium oxide, completing the recovery process from Nyngan ore to finished scandia product.

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Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management Contract

On May 30, 2017, the Company announced that its subsidiary EMC Australia signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management ("EPCM") contract with Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd ("Lycopodium"), to build the Nyngan Scandium Project in New South Wales, Australia. The EPCM contract also provides for start-up and commissioning services.

The EPCM contract ("the EPCM Contract") appoints Lycopodium (Brisbane, QLD, Australia) to manage all aspects of project construction. Lycopodium is the principal engineering firm involved with the Feasibility Study. Lycopodium's continued involvement in project construction and commissioning ensures valuable technical and management continuity for the project during the construction and start-up of the project.

The EPCM Contract consists of two phases: Phase I is pre-notice to proceed (“NTP”), and Phase II is full-NTP. Phase I is a cost-reimbursable period that allows SCY full access to Lycopodium's services and the EPCM team for specific tasks and advance work on long-lead items. Phase II will be initiated with a formal NTP, fully at SCY's discretion, with project funding in place, and will activate the Contract and services as agreed in the scope of work.

Post-NTP, the EPCM Contract is cost-reimbursable for labor and other costs, and specifies fixed price components for labor rates, corporate overhead and profit margins ("Fee"), and firm scope (hours) for all EPCM services. A portion (50%) of the Fee is adjustable, based on measured performance on four specified parameters: overall project capital cost performance, schedule performance, safety performance and the overall assessment of Lycopodium's performance by Scandium International. There is also a provision in the EPCM Contract to establish a Fee incentive for Lycopodium based on the ramp-up of the Project's production levels, post completion.

Lycopodium has been awarded the majority of the services in this EPCM Contract scope, including project management, engineering design and management, procurement services, contracting services, construction management and commissioning. SCY has specified that Knight Piesold Consulting (Brisbane, QLD, Australia) will perform water, earthworks, and tailings systems engineering and design. Knight Piesold were the engineers on these components of the Feasibility Study as well.

On October 19, 2017, we announced that Lycopodium has been instructed to initiate critical path engineering for the Nyngan Scandium Project. Lycopodium will commence work immediately on select critical path components for the project, including design and specification engineering on the high-pressure autoclave unit, associated flash and splash vessels and several specialized high-pressure input pumps. This engineering work will enable final supplier selection, firm component pricing and delivery dates for these key process components.

Environmental Permitting/Development Consent/Mining Lease

On May 2, 2016, the Company announced the filing of an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) with the New South Wales, Australia, Department of Planning and Environment, (the “Department”) in support of the planned development of the Nyngan Scandium Project. The EIS was prepared by R.W. Corkery & Co. Pty. Limited, on behalf of EMC Australia, to support an application for Development Consent for the Nyngan Scandium Project. The EIS is a complete document, including a Specialist Consultants Study Compendium, and was submitted to the Department on Friday, April 29, 2016.

EIS Highlights:

	•	The EIS finds residual environmental impacts represent negligible risk.
	•	The proposed development design achieves sustainable environmental outcomes.

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	•	The EIS finds net-positive social and economic outcomes for the community.
	•	Nine independent environmental consulting groups conducted analysis over five years, and contributed report findings to the EIS.
	•	The Nyngan Project development is estimated to contribute A$12.4M to the local and regional economies, and A$39M to the State and Federal economies, annually
	•	The EIS is fully aligned with the DFS and with a NSW Mining License Application for the Nyngan Project.

Conclusion statement in the EIS:

“In light of the conclusions included throughout this Environmental Impact Statement, it is assessed that the Proposal could be constructed and operated in a manner that would satisfy all relevant statutory goals and criteria, environmental objectives and reasonable community expectations.”

EIS Discussion:

The EIS is the foundation document submitted by a developer intending to build a mine facility in Australia. The Nyngan Scandium Project is considered a State Significant Project, in that capital cost exceeds A$30 million, which means State agencies are designated to manage the investigation and approval process for granting a Development Consent, from the Minister of Planning and Environment. This Department will manage the review of the Proposal through a number of State and local governmental agencies.

The EIS is a self-contained set of documents used to seek a Development Consent. It is however, supported in many ways by the recently completed feasibility study.

On November 10, 2016, the Company announced that the Development Consent had been granted. This Development Consent represents an approval to develop the Nyngan Scandium Project and is based on the EIS. The Development Consent follows an in-depth review of the EIS, the project plan, community impact studies, public EIS exhibition and commentary, and economic viability, and involved more than 12 specialized governmental agencies and groups.

During May of 2017 EMC Australia received notice of approval for its Mining Lease application. The Mining Lease (“ML”) overlays select areas previously covered by two Exploration Licenses. The ML represents the final major development approval required from the NSW Government to begin construction on the project. The ML is awarded after all environmental work has been completed and reviewed, all social implications of project development have been considered, and the NSW Environmental Minister has issued a Development Consent, received in November 2016. The ML grant reflects the further review that the State resource value has been considered and approved for extraction based on mine development plans. The ML is issued for a period of 21 years, and is based on the development plans and intent submitted in the ML Application. The ML can be modified by NSW regulatory agencies, as requested by EMC Australia over time, to reflect changing operating conditions.

In addition to these two key governmental approvals, other required licenses and permits must be acquired but are considered routine and require only compliance with fixed standards and objective measurements. These remaining approvals include submittal of numerous plans and reports supporting compliance with Development Consent and Mining Lease. In addition, the following water, roads, dam and electrical access reviews and arrangements must be finalized:

	•	Water Supply Works and Use Approval and Water Access License,
	•	State and local approval for construction of the intersection of the Site Access Road and Gilgai Road,
	•	An approval from the NSW Dams Safety Committee for the design and construction of the Residue Storage Facility, and
	•	A high voltage connection agreement with Essential Energy.

The Company intends to continue to follow and support the progress of governmental agency reviews.

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ALCERECO MOU and Offtake Agreements

In 2015 the Company entered into a memorandum of understanding (“ALCERECO MOU”) with ALCERECO Inc. of Kingston, Ontario (ALCERECO”), forming a strategic alliance to develop markets and applications for aluminum alloys containing scandium. To further that alliance, and to reinforce the capability of both companies to deliver product developed for Sc-Al alloy markets, Scandium International and ALCERECO also signed an offtake agreement governing sales terms of scandium oxide product (scandia) produced from the Nyngan Scandium Project. The offtake agreement specifies prices, delivery volumes and timeframes for commencement of delivery of scandium oxide product. The offtake agreement does not provide for a mandatory annual minimum purchase volume of scandium oxide by ALCERECO, and there is no requirement for payment in lieu of purchase.

Scandium, as an alloying agent in aluminum, allows for aluminum metal products that are much stronger, more easily weldable and exhibit improved performance at higher temperatures than current aluminum based materials. This means lighter structures, lower manufacturing costs and improved performance in areas where aluminum alloys are used today, and in some cases where they cannot be used today.

Key provisions of ALCERECO MOU and offtake agreement are provided below:

	•	The ALCERECO MOU covers areas of joint cooperation and development of aluminum alloys that contain and are enhanced by the addition of scandium,
	•	The ALCERECO MOU recognizes the specialized capabilities ALCERECO holds for the design, manufacture, and testing of Sc-Al alloy materials,
	•	The offtake agreement outlines standard sale terms for up to 7,500 kg of scandia per annum, for a term of three years, which can be extended, and
	•	The offtake agreement contains both fixed and variable pricing components, which are subject to confidentiality.

ALCERECO is an advanced materials development company that provides services and specialty processing capabilities to companies innovating in a diverse range of markets, including aerospace, automotive, electronics and consumer/sporting goods. ALCERECO staff work with a range of materials and processes and have the tools and knowledge to take on leading-edge projects such as development of aluminum-scandium alloys, specialty ceramics, composites and graphene enhanced materials. The company has a particular focus on lightweight materials capable of delivering greater strength, functionality and exceptional performance.

ALCERECO operates out of the Grafoid Global Technology Centre in Kingston, Ontario that was originally founded by Alcan Aluminum in the 1940s. ALCERECO is a Canadian private company, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ottawa-based Grafoid Inc., a graphene application development company.

Weston Master Alloy MOU

On March 2, 2017, we announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“Weston MOU”) with Weston Aluminium Pty Ltd ("Weston") of Chatswood, NSW, Australia. The Weston MOU defines a cooperative commercial alliance to jointly develop the capability to manufacture aluminum-scandium master alloy. The intended outcome of this alliance will be to develop the capability to offer Nyngan Scandium Project aluminum alloy customers scandium in form of Al-Sc master alloy, should customers prefer that product form.

The Weston MOU outlines steps to jointly establish the manufacturing parameters, metallurgical processes, and capital requirements to convert Nyngan Scandium Project scandium product into Master Alloy, on Weston's existing production site in NSW. The Weston MOU does not include a binding contract with commercial terms at this stage, although the intent is to pursue the necessary technical elements to arrive at a commercial contract for conversion of scandium oxide to master alloy, and to do so prior to first mine production from the Nyngan Scandium Project

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Nyngan Scandium Project - Planned Activities for 2017-2018

The following steps are planned for Nyngan during the 2017 and 2018 Calendar years:

	•	Obtain a Mining Lease for Nyngan project from NSW government agencies (the ML was granted on May 3, 2017),
	•	Pursue additional offtake agreements in support of planned future scandium sales,
	•	Seek project financing to fund the construction of the Nyngan Scandium Project,
	•	Commence site construction in early/mid 2018, with anticipated construction completion over 15 months, and
	•	Initiate project commissioning in Q1 2019, product production in Q2 2019, and with product available for sale during the first half of 2019.

Other Properties Review

Honeybugle Scandium Property (NSW, Australia)

In addition to the Nyngan Scandium Project, EMC Australia holds a 100% interest in an exploration license (EL 7977) covering 34.7 square kilometers in New South Wales, Australia. The license area, referred to as the Honeybugle scandium exploration property, is located approximately 24 kilometers west-southwest from the Company’s Nyngan Scandium Project and approximately 36 kilometers southwest from the town of Nyngan, NSW.

Exploration rights for the Honeybugle property include certain minimum expenditure requirements. The Company intends to fulfill those minimum expenditure requirements.

Drill Results

In 2014, the Company completed an initial program of 30 air core (“AC”) drill holes on the property, specifically at the Seaford anomaly, targeting scandium (Sc). Results on 13 of these holes are shown in detail, in the table below. These holes suggest the potential for scandium mineralization on the property similar to Nyngan.

	•	Highlights of initial drilling program results include the following: The highest 3-meter intercept graded 572 ppm scandium (hole EHAC 11),
	•	EHAC 11 also generated two additional high grade scandium intercepts, grading 510 ppm and 415 ppm, each over 3 meters,
	•	The program identified a 13-hole cluster which was of particular interest; intercepts on these 13 holes averaged 270 ppm scandium over a total 273 meters, at an average continuous thickness of 21 meters per hole, representing a total of 57% (354 meters) of total initial program drilling,
	•	The 13 holes produced 29 individual (3-meter) intercepts over 300 ppm, representing 31% of the mineralized intercepts in the 273 meters of interest, and
	•	This initial 30-hole AC exploratory drill program generated a total of 620 meters of scandium drill/assay results, over approximately 1 square kilometer on the property.

Kiviniemi Scandium Property (Eastern Finland Province, Finland)

On September 25, 2017 the Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary company, Scandium International Mining Corp., Norway AS, has been granted a reservation on an Exploration License for the Kiviniemi Scandium Property in central Finland from the Finnish regulatory body governing mineral exploration and mining in Finland. The Geological Survey of Finland (“GTK”) conducted airborne survey work on the area in 1986, conducted exploration drilling on the property in 2008-2010, and published those program results on their public GTK website in 2016.

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Highlights

	•	Kiviniemi property previously identified for scandium and explored by GTK,
	•	Property is a high iron content, medium grade scandium target, located on surface, with on-site upgrade potential,
	•	Early resource upgrade work done for GTK promising, confirmed by SCY,
	•	Property is all-weather accessible, close to infrastructure, and
	•	Finland location is mining-friendly and ideally suited to EU customer markets.

Property/Location

The Kiviniemi property is located in the municipality of Rautalampi, Eastern Finland Province, approximately 350km northeast of Helsinki, by road. The closest major city/airport is Kuopio (pop. 110,000), approximately 70km to the northeast of the property. The exploration target is located on a small portion of a family farm, partially cleared for farming. Most of the property is wooded, including the area where the mineralization has been located,

Mineral Reservation

The Company applied for a reservation on the property in early 2017, which was granted in June, after the public comment period ended. The reserved exploration area is approximately 24.6 hectares (0.25 square kilometer), identical to the historic GTK exploration license on the property, which expired in 2015. The mineralized area, as defined on GTK resource modeling maps, is approximately 25% of the total reservation. This reservation grants us a first position right to apply for an exploration license on the property (protected through 2018). The Company is preparing the application, which is a straightforward process.

Prior Exploration Work

GTK performed magnetic surveys on the general area in 1986, focused on copper/nickel/cobalt targets, and based on current mining activity in the area. That initial field work located a significant magnetic anomaly on the Kiviniemi property. In 2008, GTK initiated an exploration drilling program on the property, completing 4 diamond core holes in that first program phase, followed by a further 5 diamond holes in 2010, totaling 1,250 meters, at an average (angled) length of 139 meters, and a maximum vertical extension of 167 meters. The drill spacing varied from 50-200 meters, using a diamond drill size of 46mm (T56).

Four of the nine total holes drilled (approx. 850 meters) are in the mineralized area, with the remainder defining portions of the mag zone that did not contain scandium. The mag zone is generally very high in iron, ranging from about 20% to 35% Fe. The GTK published the results of the drill program assays, and other information on the geology and mineralization, on their website in 2016.

Geology of Resource Target

The host rock is very iron-rich, garnet-bearing fayalite ferro(monzo) diorite. The main minerals in the deposit include: plagioclase, potassium feldspar, ferrohedenbergite (clinopyroxene), ferrohastingsite (amphibole), almandine garnet and fayalite.The principal scandium carrier minerals are ferrohastingsite (59 %) and ferrohedenbergite (40 %).

Resource Modeling

GTK completed and published a paper outlining property work including a 3D modeling and resource estimation on the project, in March 2016. The authors employed data from 6 holes, and used an industry standard GEOVIA Surpac software to produce a geological 3D domain model, and inverse distance was run to estimate resource grades into the block model. The authors declined to specifically characterize the resource on the basis of limited holes and uneven spacing, describing their estimate as an “exploration

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potential measurement”. The authors estimated that another 500-700 meters of drilling (5-7 holes) would establish 50 meter centers on the target and allow a resource classification. The mineralized target remains open at depth. The authors did provide a table of results on tonnage estimates from their modeling work, at various cut off values, excerpts of which are presented below.

SOURCE:Publication,GTK,"3DModelingandMineralResourceEstimationoftheKiviniemiSca ndiumDeposit,EasternFinland".Authors,JanneHokka&TapioHalkoaho

This historical resource estimate does not use the categories prescribed by NI 43-101. A qualified person (as defined in NI 43-101) has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource. The Company is not treating the historical estimate as a current mineral resource.

The Company believes the standards and controls employed by GTK are consistent with the standards contemplated by NI 43-101. However, establishing a mineral resource that meets the standards prescribed by NI 43-101 will require independent verification of past results and infill drilling.

Metallurgical Upgrade Work

In 2010, GTK engaged their metallurgical research laboratory (at Outokumpu) to conduct standard upgrade testing on the drill core sample material, specifically magnetic gravity separations. The mag separation work suggested a scandium upgrade to approximately 346ppm, based on a resource material head grade of 160-200ppm, and a 72% scandium recovery.

In June 2017, SCY engaged FLSmidth (Salt Lake City, Utah) seeking to duplicate the earlier 2010 upgrade work and confirm the earlier results. The earlier results were generally confirmed, in that the 2017 work achieved magnetic separation upgrade assays of 286ppm on a resource material head grade of 186ppm. We supplied FLSmidth with approximately 16kg of resource material sourced from GTK, all samples from a single hole (P433-R3). FLSmidth also carried out scandium check assays on the individual drill hole samples provided by GTK, with good grade correlation to GTK data.

Kiviniemi Summary

The Kiviniemi property represents a medium grade scandium resource target that has remained unrecognized and overlooked by exploration work, largely due to the absence of the more commonly sought-after minerals in the region, specifically copper, nickel and cobalt. The target has benefited significantly from valuable early exploration work by the GTK, which has advanced the property to a stage where successful metallurgical investigations may prove value that offsets grade concerns. SCY estimates roughly US$2M of work value has been directed at this property to date, including field work, drilling programs, assay work, overheads, and metallurgical upgrade studies, but firm numbers are not available.

We intend to first secure our exploration license, then plan a limited drill program to augment the existing GTK data, and provide more sample material for metallurgical test work programs to define economic site upgrade possibilities on the scandium mineralization observed to date.

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Other Developments – Subsequent to Third Quarter 2017

Stock Option Grants: On October 2, 2017, the Company granted a total of 250,000 stock options at an exercise price of C$0.30 per share, exercisable until May 22, 2022, to a consultant of the Company.

Operating results – for the quarter ended September 30, 2017

The Company’s results reflect higher operating costs due to increases in consulting, stock-based compensation and general and administrative costs when compared to Q3 of 2016. The increases are due to increased efforts in obtaining financing and off-take agreements.

Summary of quarterly results

A summary of the Company’s quarterly results are shown below at Table 1.

Table 1. Quarterly Results Summary

	2017				2016		2015
	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2	Q1	Q4
Net Sales	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Net Income (Loss) attributable to Scandium Mining Corp.	(409,069)	(490,303)	(1,327,766)	(198,183)	(333,031)	(496,118)	(1,081,096)	(1,163,542)
Basic and diluted Net Income (Loss) per share attributable to Scandium Mining Corp.	(0.01)	(0.00)	(0.01)	(0.00)	(0.00)	(0.00)	(0.01)	(0.01)

Results of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017

The net loss for the quarter was $409,069, an increase of $76,039 from $333,030 in the same quarter of the prior year. Details of the individual items contributing to the decreased net loss are set out below at Table 2:

Table 2. Variance Analysis for Net Loss

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Results of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017

The net loss for the period was $2,227,138, an increase of $316,893 from $1,910,245 in the same period of the prior year. Details of the individual items contributing to the increased net loss are set out below at Table 3:

Table 3. Variance Analysis for Net Loss

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Cash flow discussion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to September 30, 2016

The cash outflow for operating activities was $(1,038,170), a decrease of $694,374 (September 30, 2016 – $1,732,544), due to lower activity levels as described in the variance analysis.

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Cash outflows for investing activities were $3,157 lower due to the purchase of computer equipment in Q1 2016 (September 30, 2017 - $Nil) (September 30, 2016 – $3,157).

Cash inflows from financing activities reflect the exercise of stock options as well as a private placement resulting in an increase of $1,277,401 when compared to the nine month period ended September 30, 2016 (September 30, 2016 – ($Nil).

Financial Position

Cash

The Company’s cash position increased during the nine-month period by $239,230 to $854,464 (December 31, 2016 - $615,234) due to a private placement and the exercise of Company stock options.

Prepaid expenses and receivables

Prepaid expenses and accounts receivable decreased by $19,683 to $31,544 due to value added tax in Australia that was paid in 2016 (December 31, 2016 - $51,227).

Property and equipment

Property and equipment consist of computer equipment at the Sparks, Nevada office. The decrease of $813 to $2,105 (December 2016 - $2,918) is due to amortization of that computer equipment in the quarter.

Mineral interests

Mineral interests remained the same at $704,053.

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, accounts payable with related parties and financing received in advance

Current liabilities have increased by $16,175 to $57,528 (December 2016 – $41,353) due to increased use of consultants and delayed payment to certain staff in Australia.

Capital Stock

Capital stock increased by $1,496,303 to $92,638,638 due to a private placement in the nine month period ended September 30, 2017 and the exercise of Company stock options (December 31, 2016 -$91,142,335).

Additional paid-in capital increased by $1,006,882, to $7,851,553 (December 31, 2016 - $6,844,671) as a result of expensing of stock options which was partially offset by the exercise of stock options.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2017, the Company had a working capital of $828,480 including cash of $854,464 as compared to a working capital of $625,108 including cash of $615,234 at December 31, 2016.

At September 30, 2017, the Company had a total of 22,365,500 stock options exercisable between CAD$0.10 and CAD$0.60 that have the potential upon exercise to generate a total of C$3,919,165 in cash over the next five years. There is no assurance that these securities will be exercised. The Company’s continued development is contingent upon its ability to raise sufficient financing both in the short and long term. There are no guarantees that additional sources of funding will be available to the Company; however, management is committed to pursuing all possible sources of financing in order to execute its business plan. The Company continues its cost cutting measures to conserve cash to meet its operational obligations.

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Outstanding share data

At the date of this report, the Company has 291,970,239 issued and outstanding common shares and 23,585,000 stock options currently outstanding at a weighted average exercise price of CAD$0.18.

Off-balance sheet arrangements

At September 30, 2017, the Company had no material off-balance sheet arrangements such as guarantee contracts, contingent interest in assets transferred to an entity, derivative instruments obligations or any obligations that trigger financing, liquidity, market or credit risk to the Company.

Transactions with related parties

During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company expensed $841,930 for stock-based compensation for stock options issued to Company directors. During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2016, the Company expensed $334,129 for stock-based compensation for stock options issued to Company directors.

During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company paid a consulting fee of $76,500 to one of its directors. During the 9-month period ended September 30, 2016, the Company paid a consulting fee of $76,500 to one of its directors.

As at September 30, 2017, the Company owed $22,056 to various directors and officers of the Company. (December 31, 2016 - $13,704)

Proposed Transactions

There are no proposed transactions outstanding other than as disclosed.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting policies requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are based on past experience, industry trends and known commitments and events. By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and the effects on the financial statements of changes in such estimates in future periods could be significant. Actual results will likely differ from those estimates.

Stock-based compensation

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock options and compensatory warrants granted. This model is subject to various assumptions. The assumptions the Company makes will likely change from time to time. At the time the fair value is determined; the methodology the Company uses is based on historical information, as well as anticipated future events. The assumptions with the greatest impact on fair value are those for estimated stock volatility and for the expected life of the instrument.

Future income taxes

The Company accounts for tax consequences of the differences in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases using tax rates expected to apply when these temporary differences are expected to be settled. When the future realization of income tax assets does not meet the test of being more likely than not to occur, a valuation allowance in the amount of the potential future benefit is taken and no future income tax asset is recognized. The Company has taken a valuation allowance against all such potential tax assets.

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Mineral properties and exploration and development costs

The Company capitalizes the costs of acquiring mineral rights at the date of acquisition. After acquisition, various factors can affect the recoverability of the capitalized costs. The Company’s recoverability evaluation of our mineral properties and equipment is based on market conditions for minerals, underlying mineral resources associated with the assets and future costs that may be required for ultimate realization through mining operations or by sale. The Company is in an industry that is exposed to a number of risks and uncertainties, including exploration risk, development risk, commodity price risk, operating risk, ownership and political risk, funding and currency risk, as well as environmental risk. Bearing these risks in mind, the Company has assumed recent world commodity prices will be achievable. The Company has considered the mineral resource reports by independent engineers on the Nyngan Scandium Project in considering the recoverability of the carrying costs of the mineral properties. All of these assumptions are potentially subject to change, out of our control, however such changes are not determinable. Accordingly, there is always the potential for a material adjustment to the value assigned to mineral properties and equipment.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Update 2017-09 – Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Scope of Modification Accounting. This accounting pronouncement deals with a change in any of the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. The standard goes into effect for all interim and annual statements beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842). This accounting pronouncement allows lessees to make an accounting policy election to not recognize a lease asset and liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less and do not have a purchase option that is expected to be exercised. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 – Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This accounting pronouncement, which goes into effect for annual periods beginning after December 12, 2017, is far reaching and covers several presentation areas dealing with measurement, impairment, assumptions used in estimating fair value and several other areas. The Company is reviewing this update to determine the impact it may have on its financial statements.

Financial instruments and other risks

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, accounts payable, accounts payable with related parties, accrued liabilities and promissory notes payable. It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from its financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values unless otherwise noted. The Company has its cash primarily in three commercial banks, one in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, one in Mackay, Queensland, Australia and in one in Chicago, Illinois.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate disclosure controls and procedures. The Company’s management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company has maintained effective disclosure controls and procedures in all material respects, including those necessary to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted with the SEC (i) is recorded, processed, and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decision regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control

There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.	Exhibits
3.1	Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Form 10-K of the Company, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2015 and the Form 10 of the Company filed on May 24, 2011)
31.1	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)
31.2	Certification of the Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)
32.1	Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer (filed herewith)
32.2	Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer (filed herewith)
101	Financial Statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (filed herewith)

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.

Date: November 9, 2017

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