UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from [ ] to [ ]
Commission file number 000-52499
DEL TORO SILVER
CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Nevada | 99-0515290 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
organization) | |
320 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV | 89701 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 775.782.3999
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, par value of $0.001
(Title of
class)
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seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 the Securities Act.
Yes [ ] No [ x ]
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registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
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S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such
files).
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers
pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's
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10-K.
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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 definition of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Non-accelerated filer [ ] | 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).
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State the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and ask price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
The aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant on April 29, 2011 was $555,652 based on a $0.08 closing price for the Common Stock on April 29, 2011. For purposes of this computation, all executive officers and directors have been deemed to be affiliates. Such determination should not be deemed to be an admission that such executive officers and directors are, in fact, affiliates of the Registrant.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrants classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
15,462,240 shares of common stock issued & outstanding as of January 30, 2012
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Table of Contents
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PART I
Item 1. | Business |
This annual report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, should, expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, potential or continue or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled Risk Factors, that may cause our or our industrys actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
In this annual report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars and all references to common shares refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
As used in this annual report, the terms we, us, our and our company refer to Del Toro Silver Corp., and, unless otherwise indicated, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Minera Plata Del Toro S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation.
Corporate Overview
Our company was incorporated on January 9, 2006 as Candev Resource Exploration, Inc. under the laws of the State of Nevada and extra-provincially registered under the laws of the Province of British Columbia on August 15, 2006. Effective July 28, 2009, our company completed a merger with our wholly owned subsidiary, Del Toro Silver Corp., a Nevada corporation which was incorporated on July 7, 2009 solely to change our companys name to Del Toro Silver Corp.
Our head office is located at 320 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701.
Corporate History
We were incorporated pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada on January 9, 2006.
Effective July 9, 2009, we completed the acquisition of a 50% undivided interest, and the Option to acquire a further 30% interest in, the Dos Naciones Property, located in state of Sonora, Mexico, in accordance with the terms of a Property Option Agreement with Yale dated July 7, 2009. We entered into an amendment agreement dated June 25, 2010, amending certain terms of the option agreement.
We entered into an amendment agreement with Yale Resources Ltd. dated as of October 21, 2010 pursuant to which we amended the Option Agreement with Yale dated July 7, 2009, as earlier amended on June 25, 2010. Pursuant to the terms of the further-amended agreement Yale agreed to grant Del Toro an option to acquire a further 20% interest in the Property (for a total of 70%) in consideration of the issuance of 250,000 more shares of our common stock upon signing of the agreement and 400,000 more shares of our common stock to Yale on or before July 7, 2012. Under the terms of the amendment Yale also agreed to rescind its option to repurchase the property during the option period.
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In October, 2010 we announced that we expanded the Josefina target at Dos Naciones. Fieldwork completed by our company was successful in identifying multiple new exposures of veins as well as a historic working that was previously unknown. The Josefina target now consists of a series of at least six sub-parallel veins with the core of the silver/lead system having been traced along surface for approximately 600 meters along the strike and over 250 meters in width. Highlights from the 38 samples submitted are channel chip samples from the interior of the Josefina working returning 129g/t Ag with 5.23% Pb over 1.0 meters and 105g/t Ag with 4.21% Pb over 0.50 meters.
In December, 2010 we completed an ASTER (Satellite Imaging) study on the Dos Naciones property and surrounding mines, and continued our field work consisting of detailed geological mapping, sampling and prospecting towards identifying drill targets. A follow up field program in the area was commenced in January, 2011 to expand the mapping and sampling of the surrounding areas based on the ASTER report study. Based on the results of our past field program we intend to commence a drill program in April, 2011 on the La Espanola target to obtain further information on mineralization occurrences on the area.
In October, 2011, we were notified by our joint venture participant, Yale Resources Ltd., that a drilling contract has been signed with Geometrics Mineral Services S.A. de C.V. Drilling on the property began in November 2011.
In November 2011, our management announced that our company will begin to change our corporate strategy to target high grade precious metals properties, located in the western US, that have the potential for near-term production and positive cash flow.
Also on November 14, 2011, we entered into an Asset Sale Agreement with Bowerman Holdings LLC to acquire up to seventy-five percent (75%) of one hundred percent (100%) of Bowermans right, title and interest in and to thirty one (31) KM mining claims and seventeen (17) Raddlefinger mining claims located in Siskiyou County, California. Closing of the acquisition is scheduled to occur by May 12, 2012, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, and is subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence by our company.
In consideration of a sixty percent (60%) interest in the property, we have agreed to pay to Bowerman an aggregate purchase price of $6,525,000.00, payable as follows:
The $4,500,000 secured by the promissory note and deed of trust shall accrue interest (on unpaid principal and interest) from November 14, 2011 at the rate of ten percent (10%) interest per annum, compounded monthly. Principal and interest shall be due and payable in full on November 14, 2014 by way of a balloon payment equal to the amount of the entire balance then-due. We may prepay all or any part of the sum due under the promissory note any time without penalty. Delinquent payments under the note will be subject to a late fee equal to 10% of the delinquent payment amount. Subject to timely payment of the promissory note and all consideration due and payable, our company is entitled to acquire, within 48 months from closing, up to an additional fifteen percent (15%) interest in the Property at a rate of $300,000 per 1%.
In addition to the $6,525,000 aggregate purchase price, we have agreed to incur, within 36 months of the closing, not less than $1,500,000 in exploration, development, or operating expenses in respect of the property. Our companys work commitment shall be carried out in accordance with a joint operations agreement between our company and Bowerman, also entered into on November 14, 2011, whereby Bowerman and our company have agreed to jointly develop the property through January 1, 2017.
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Pursuant to the agreement, our company and Bowerman shall form a single purpose entity to serve as the sole operator of the property, with our company serving as manager of the entity. Subject to and upon completion of the $1,500,000, 36-month work commitment to be financed by our company, subsequent work programs and budgets shall be determined by our company at our sole discretion, and the operating costs of the entity shall be shared by our company and Bowerman on a pro-rata basis with their respective ownership interest in the property. Net proceeds of the entity shall also be divided between our company and Bowerman on a pro-rata basis with their respective ownership interest in the property.
Bowerman's parent company has caused one of its wholly owned subsidiaries to conditionally license to the entity the use of all equipment, improvements and other items of personal property and improvements overlying the Property. Our company shall have the option to exercise the license by paying to Bowerman a license fee of $100,000.00 per year. At our companys election and sole determination, our company may pay each license fee either in cash, in common shares of our company discounted by twenty percent (20%) of the then-market value, or by crediting the value of the license fee toward Bowermans financial obligation to pay its pro rata interest for work performed under the Joint Operations Agreement, provided that Bowermans obligation shall not accrue until our companys $1,500,000 work commitment has been fully expended. Our company shall also have the option to buy out the licensed equipment and improvements. The entity shall be charged with maintaining, repairing, servicing, supplying, insuring and otherwise keeping in good condition through due care all of the equipment and improvements for the duration of the license.
Our Current Business
We are presently an exploration stage company focused on conducting exploration activities on our Dos Naciones property in Mexico. In November 2011, our management announced that our company will begin to change our corporate strategy to target high grade precious metals properties, located in the western US, with the potential for near-term production and positive cash flow. In keeping with this strategy on November 14, 2011, we entered into an Asset Sale Agreement with Bowerman Holdings LLC to acquire up to seventy-five percent (75%) of one hundred percent (100%) of the Bowermans right, title and interest in and to thirty one (31) KM mining claims and seventeen (17) Raddlefinger mining claims located in Siskiyou County, California. Closing of the acquisition is scheduled to occur by May 12, 2012, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, and is subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence by our company.
While our corporate strategy has changed we remain focused on exercising our option under an option agreement with Yale Resources Ltd. dated July 7, 2009, as amended June 25, 2010 and October 21, 2010. The Dos Naciones property is located approximately 140 km north northeast of the city of Hermosillo, in north-central Sonora, Mexico and is approximately 75 km southwest of the important Cananea mining district. The Dos Naciones property is comprised of one mineral concession that covers approximately 2,391 hectares.
Our company received a technical report dated March 25, 2009 from our consulting geologist David J. Pawliuk respecting the Dos Naciones property. Pursuant to the report, Mr. Pawliuk recommended a three phase exploration program on the Dos Naciones property to explore potential mineralization on the property. The report found that Dos Naciones property hosts different styles of significant metallic mineralization and that economic concentrations of silver and lead occur in quartz veins at both the Josefina and the Dos Naciones occurrence areas within the property.
We intend to conduct a three phase exploration program on the Dos Naciones Property at an aggregate estimated cost of $450,000 subject to receiving additional financing. The first phase of our exploration program commenced in July, 2010. The first phase consists of detailed geological mapping, sampling, hand trenching and prospecting. In July, 2010 our operator on the Dos Naciones property engaged geological consultants to conduct mapping and sampling on the property.
We have submitted 38 samples from the July/August 2010 work program to an assay lab to confirm the sampling results. In October, 2010, fieldwork completed by us was successful in identifying multiple new exposures of veins as well as a historic working that was previously unknown. The Josefina target now consists of a series of at least six sub-parallel veins with the core of the silver/lead system having been traced along surface for approximately 600
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meters along strike and over 250 meters wide. Highlights from the 38 samples submitted are channel chip samples from the interior of the Josefina working returning 129g/t Ag with 5.23% Pb over 1.0 meters and 105g/t Ag with 4.21% Pb over 0.50 meters.
In December, 2010, we completed an ASTER (Satellite Imaging) study on the Dos Naciones property and surrounding mines, and continued our field work consisting of detailed geological mapping, sampling and prospecting towards identifying drill targets. A follow up field program in the area was commenced in January, 2011 to expand the mapping and sampling of the surrounding areas based on the ASTER report study. Based on the results of our past field program, we commenced a drill program at the end of 2011 October on the La Espanola target to obtain further information on mineralization occurrences on the area.
We have completed Phase I and have commenced Phase II of exploration on our Dos Naciones property. Once we complete each phase of exploration, we will make a decision as to whether or not we proceed with each successive phase based upon the analysis of the results of that program. Our management will make these decisions based upon the recommendations of the independent geologist who oversees the program and records the results.
Competition
We are a junior mineral resource exploration company. We compete with other mineral resource exploration companies for financing and for the acquisition of new mineral properties. Many of the mineral resource exploration companies with whom we compete have greater financial and technical resources than those available to us. Accordingly, these competitors may be able to spend greater amounts on acquisitions of mineral properties of merit, on exploration of their mineral properties and on development of their mineral properties. In addition, they may be able to afford more geological expertise in the targeting and exploration of mineral properties. This competition could result in competitors having mineral properties of greater quality and interest to prospective investors who may finance additional exploration and development. This competition could adversely impact on our ability to achieve the financing necessary for us to conduct further exploration of our mineral properties.
We also compete with other junior mineral resource exploration companies for financing from a limited number of investors that are prepared to make investments in junior mineral resource exploration companies. The presence of competing junior mineral resource exploration companies may impact on our ability to raise additional capital in order to fund our exploration programs if investors are of the view that investments in competitors are more attractive based on the merit of the mineral properties under investigation and the price of the investment offered to investors. We also compete with other junior and senior mineral resource exploration companies for available resources, including, but not limited to, professional geologists, camp staff, helicopter or float planes, mineral exploration supplies and drill rigs.
Governmental Regulations
Mexico
In Mexico, mineral resources belong to the Mexican nation and all mining activity requires a concession from the federal government. A concession is granted over free land, pursuant to the first in time, first right principle, which establishes that the first person to request a concession over a portion of land will have the right to the same, provided all other requirements under the Mining Law of Mexico and its associated regulations are met.
A concession owner can perform:
exploration works on the ground to identify mineral deposits and quantifying and evaluating economically viable reserves and accordingly perform work to develop areas containing mineral deposits; and
exploitation works to detach and extract minerals from such deposits.
Only Mexican nationals or legal entities incorporated under Mexican law may hold concessions, although there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of such entities. Mining concessions are granted for 50 years, and can be
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renewed for another 50 years. The main obligations to keep them are the semi-annual payment of mining duties (taxes), based on the surface area of the concession, and the performance of work in the areas covered by the concessions, which is evidenced by minimum expenditures or by the production of ore.
In connection with mining and exploration activities in the Dos Naciones Property, we are subject to extensive Mexican federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment, including laws and regulations relating to protection of air and water quality, hazardous waste management and mine reclamation as well as the protection of endangered or threatened species.
Currently, we are not required to submit any environmental impact statement to the Mexican government for our proposed three phase exploration program on the Dos Naciones Property because exploration activities such as mapping and sampling do not require the preparation of the environmental impact statement. However, if, after we conduct our three phase exploration program on the Dos Naciones Property, we decided to conduct a full drilling program, we will have to prepare the environmental impact statement to be submitted to the Mexican government, which will describe the anticipated environmental impact of our planned drilling program, as well as outlining our planned actions to minimize any potential environmental damage. Studies required to support the environmental impact statement include a detailed analysis of the area, among others: soil, water, vegetation, wildlife, cultural resources and socio-economic impacts.
In reviewing the environmental impact statement, the Mexican government looks at potential impact on national Mexican environment, as well as reviewing for local concerns such as proximity to water supplies or potential interference with local farms. The Mexican government has ten days to respond after we file the environmental impact statement, and if it does not respond, authorization is deemed to have been granted. If the Mexican government does respond, then the time within which authorization will be granted can be increased to six to twelve months or longer. It is also possible that no authorization will be granted if the Mexican government is not satisfied that appropriate measures will be taken to protect the environment.
United States
Mining operations and exploration activities are subject to various national, state, provincial and local laws and regulations in the United States, as well as other jurisdictions, which govern prospecting, development, mining, production, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, protection of the environment, mine safety, hazardous substances and other matters.
We believe that we are and will continue to be in compliance in all material respects with applicable statutes and the regulations passed in the United States. There are no current orders or directions relating to our company with respect to the foregoing laws and regulations.
Subsidiaries
We have a wholly-owned subsidiary, Minera Plata Del Toro S.A. de C.V. a Mexican corporation.
Research and Development Expenditures
We have incurred $nil in research and development expenditures over the last two fiscal years.
Employees
As of October 31, 2011, our employees were our directors and officers. We do not expect any material changes in the number of employees over the next 12 month period. We currently conduct and anticipate that we will continue to conduct most of our business through arrangements with consultants and third parties. Our officers and directors do not have an employment agreement with us.
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REPORTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS
We are required to file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our filings are available to the public over the internet at the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov. The public may read and copy any materials filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission at the Securities and Exchange Commissions Public Reference Room at 100 F Street N.E. Washington D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-732-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and formation statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, at http://www.sec.gov.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
Risks Associated with Mining
All of our properties are in the exploration stage. There is no assurance that we can establish the existence of any mineral resource on any of our properties in commercially exploitable quantities. Until we can do so, we cannot earn any revenues from operations and if we do not do so we will lose all of the funds that we expend on exploration. If we do not discover any mineral resource in a commercially exploitable quantity, our business could fail.
Despite exploration work on our mineral properties, we have not established that any of them contain any mineral reserve, nor can there be any assurance that we will be able to do so. If we do not, our business could fail.
A mineral reserve is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its Industry Guide 7 (which can be viewed over the Internet at http://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/forms/industry.htm#secguide7) as that part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination. The probability of an individual prospect ever having a reserve that meets the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commissions Industry Guide 7 is extremely remote; in all probability our mineral resource property does not contain any "reserve" and any funds that we spend on exploration will probably be lost.
Even if we do eventually discover a mineral reserve on one or more of our properties, there can be no assurance that we will be able to develop our properties into producing mines and extract those resources. Both mineral exploration and development involve a high degree of risk and few properties which are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines.
The commercial viability of an established mineral deposit will depend on a number of factors including, by way of example, the size, grade and other attributes of the mineral deposit, the proximity of the resource to infrastructure such as a smelter, roads and a point for shipping, government regulation and market prices. Most of these factors will be beyond our control, and any of them could increase costs and make extraction of any identified mineral resource unprofitable.
Mineral operations are subject to applicable law and government regulation. Even if we discover a mineral resource in a commercially exploitable quantity, these laws and regulations could restrict or prohibit the exploitation of that mineral resource. If we cannot exploit any mineral resource that we might discover on our properties, our business may fail.
Both mineral exploration and extraction require permits from various foreign, federal, state, provincial and local governmental authorities and are governed by laws and regulations, including those with respect to prospecting, mine development, mineral production, transport, export, taxation, labour standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, land use, environmental protection, mine safety and other matters. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain or maintain any of the permits required for the continued exploration of our mineral properties or for the construction and operation of a mine on our properties at economically viable costs. If we cannot accomplish these objectives, our business could fail.
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We believe that we are in compliance with all material laws and regulations that currently apply to our activities but there can be no assurance that we can continue to remain in compliance. Current laws and regulations could be amended and we might not be able to comply with them, as amended. Further, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain or maintain all permits necessary for our future operations, or that we will be able to obtain them on reasonable terms. To the extent such approvals are required and are not obtained, we may be delayed or prohibited from proceeding with planned exploration or development of our mineral properties.
If we establish the existence of a mineral resource on any of our properties in a commercially exploitable quantity, we will require additional capital in order to develop the property into a producing mine. If we cannot raise this additional capital, we will not be able to exploit the resource, and our business could fail.
If we do discover mineral resources in commercially exploitable quantities on any of our properties, we will be required to expend substantial sums of money to establish the extent of the resource, develop processes to extract it and develop extraction and processing facilities and infrastructure. Although we may derive substantial benefits from the discovery of a major deposit, there can be no assurance that such a resource will be large enough to justify commercial operations, nor can there be any assurance that we will be able to raise the funds required for development on a timely basis. If we cannot raise the necessary capital or complete the necessary facilities and infrastructure, our business may fail.
Mineral exploration and development is subject to extraordinary operating risks. We do not currently insure against these risks. In the event of a cave-in or similar occurrence, our liability may exceed our resources, which would have an adverse impact on our company.
Mineral exploration, development and production involve many risks which even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. Our operations will be subject to all the hazards and risks inherent in the exploration for mineral resources and, if we discover a mineral resource in commercially exploitable quantity, our operations could be subject to all of the hazards and risks inherent in the development and production of resources, including liability for pollution, cave-ins or similar hazards against which we cannot insure or against which we may elect not to insure. Any such event could result in work stoppages and damage to property, including damage to the environment. We do not currently maintain any insurance coverage against these operating hazards. The payment of any liabilities that arise from any such occurrence would have a material adverse impact on our company.
Mineral prices are subject to dramatic and unpredictable fluctuations.
We expect to derive revenues, if any, either from the sale of our mineral resource properties or from the extraction and sale of precious and base metals such as gold, silver and copper. The price of those commodities has fluctuated widely in recent years, and is affected by numerous factors beyond our control, including international, economic and political trends, expectations of inflation, currency exchange fluctuations, interest rates, global or regional consumptive patterns, speculative activities and increased production due to new extraction developments and improved extraction and production methods. The effect of these factors on the price of base and precious metals, and therefore the economic viability of any of our exploration properties and projects, cannot accurately be predicted.
The mining industry is highly competitive and there is no assurance that we will continue to be successful in acquiring mineral claims. If we cannot continue to acquire properties to explore for mineral resources, we may be required to reduce or cease operations.
The mineral exploration, development, and production industry is largely un-integrated. We compete with other exploration companies looking for mineral resource properties. While we compete with other exploration companies in the effort to locate and acquire mineral resource properties, we will not compete with them for the removal or sales of mineral products from our properties if we should eventually discover the presence of them in quantities sufficient to make production economically feasible. Readily available markets exist worldwide for the sale of mineral products. Therefore, we will likely be able to sell any mineral products that we identify and produce.
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In identifying and acquiring mineral resource properties, we compete with many companies possessing greater financial resources and technical facilities. This competition could adversely affect our ability to acquire suitable prospects for exploration in the future. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will acquire any interest in additional mineral resource properties that might yield reserves or result in commercial mining operations.
If our costs of exploration are greater than anticipated, then we may not be able to complete the exploration program for our Dos Naciones Property without additional financing, of which there is no assurance that we would be able to obtain.
We are proceeding with the initial stages of exploration on our Dos Naciones Property. We intend to carry out an exploration program that has been recommended by a consulting geologist. This exploration program outlines a budget for completion of the recommended exploration program. However, there is no assurance that our actual costs will not exceed the budgeted costs. Factors that could cause actual costs to exceed budgeted costs include increased prices due to competition for personnel and supplies during the exploration season, unanticipated problems in completing the exploration program and delays experienced in completing the exploration program. Increases in exploration costs could result in our not being able to carry out our exploration program without additional financing. There is no assurance that we would be able to obtain additional financing in this event.
Because of the speculative nature of exploration of mining properties, there is substantial risk that no commercially exploitable minerals will be found and our business will fail.
We are in the initial stage of exploration of our mineral property, and thus have no way to evaluate the likelihood that we will be successful in establishing commercially exploitable reserves of gold, silver or other valuable minerals on our Dos Naciones Property. The search for valuable minerals as a business is extremely risky. We may not find commercially exploitable reserves of gold, silver or other valuable minerals in our mineral property. Exploration for minerals is a speculative venture necessarily involving substantial risk. The expenditures to be made by us on our exploration program may not result in the discovery of commercial quantities of ore. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the exploration of the mineral properties that we plan to undertake. Problems such as unusual or unexpected formations and other conditions are involved in mineral exploration and often result in unsuccessful exploration efforts. In such a case, we would be unable to complete our business plan.
Because of the inherent dangers involved in mineral exploration, there is a risk that we may incur liability or damages as we conduct our business.
The search for valuable minerals involves numerous hazards. In the course of carrying out exploration of our Dos Naciones Property, we may become subject to liability for such hazards, including pollution, cave-ins and other hazards against which we cannot insure or against which we may elect not to insure. We currently have no such insurance nor do we expect to get such insurance for the foreseeable future. If a hazard were to occur, the costs of rectifying the hazard may exceed our asset value and cause us to liquidate all of our assets, resulting in the loss of your entire investment in our company.
Because access to our mineral property is often restricted by inclement weather, we may be delayed in our exploration and any future mining efforts.
Access to the mineral property is restricted to the period between August to March of each year because the period between April to July is typically rainy season in the area. We can attempt to visit, test or explore our mineral property only when weather permits such activities. These limitations can result in significant delays in exploration efforts, as well as in mining and production in the event that commercial amounts of minerals are found. Such delays can cause our business to fail.
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As we undertake exploration of our mineral property, we will be subject to compliance with government regulation that may increase the anticipated time and cost of our exploration program, which could increase our expenses.
We will be subject to the mining laws and regulations in Mexico as we carry out our exploration program. We will be required to pay mining taxes to the Mexican government. We will be required to prove our compliance with relevant Mexican environmental and workplace safety laws, regulations and standards by submitting receipts showing the purchase of equipment used for workplace safety or the prevention of pollution or the undertaking of environmental remediation projects before we are able to obtain drilling permits. If our exploration activities lead us to make a decision to go into mining production, before we initiate a major drilling program, we will have to obtain an environmental impact statement authorization. This could potentially take more than 10 months to obtain and could potentially be refused. New regulations, if any, could increase our time and costs of doing business and prevent us from carrying out our exploration program. These factors could prevent us from becoming profitable.
Because our executive officers have limited experience in mineral exploration and do not have formal training specific to the technicalities of mineral exploration, there is a higher risk that our business will fail.
Our executive officers have limited experience in mineral exploration and do not have formal training as geologists or in the technical aspects of management of a mineral resource exploration company. As a result of this inexperience, there is a higher risk of our being unable to complete our business plan for the exploration of our mineral property. With no direct training or experience in these areas, our management may not be fully aware of many of the specific requirements related to working within this industry. Our decisions and choices may not take into account standard engineering or managerial approaches mineral resource exploration companies commonly use. Consequently, the lack of training and experience of our management in this industry could result in management making decisions that could result in a reduced likelihood of our being able to locate commercially exploitable reserves on our mineral property with the result that we would not be able to achieve revenues or raise further financing to continue exploration activities. In addition, we will have to rely on the technical services of others with expertise in geological exploration in order for us to carry out our planned exploration program. If we are unable to contract for the services of such individuals, it will make it difficult and maybe impossible to pursue our business plan. There is thus a higher risk that our operations, earnings and ultimate financial success could suffer irreparable harm and our business will likely fail.
Because our executive officers have other business interests, they may not be able or willing to devote a sufficient amount of time to our business operation, causing our business to fail.
Greg Painter, our president and chief executive officer, devotes approximately 80% of his working time on providing management services to us and Patrick Fagen our chief financial officer, devotes approximately 40% of his working time on providing management services to us. If the demands on our executive officers from their other obligations increase, they may no longer be able to devote sufficient time to the management of our business. This could negatively impact our business development.
Risks Related to Our Company
We have a limited operating history on which to base an evaluation of our business and prospects.
We have been in the business of exploring mineral resource properties since January 2006 and we have not yet located any mineral reserve. As a result, we have never had any revenues from our operations. In addition, our operating history has been restricted to the acquisition and exploration of our mineral properties and this does not provide a meaningful basis for an evaluation of our prospects if we ever determine that we have a mineral reserve and commence the construction and operation of a mine. We have no way to evaluate the likelihood of whether our mineral properties contain any mineral reserve or, if they do that we will be able to build or operate a mine successfully. We anticipate that we will continue to incur operating costs without realizing any revenues during the period when we are exploring our properties. We therefore expect to continue to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. We recognize that if we are unable to generate significant revenues from mining operations and any dispositions of our properties, we will not be able to earn profits or continue operations. At this early stage of our operation, we also expect to face the risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies at the start up stage of their business development. We cannot be sure that we will be successful in
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addressing these risks and uncertainties and our failure to do so could have a materially adverse effect on our financial condition. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful and we can provide investors with no assurance that we will generate any operating revenues or ever achieve profitable operations.
The fact that we have not earned any operating revenues since our incorporation raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue to explore our mineral properties as a going concern.
We have not generated any revenue from operations since our incorporation and we anticipate that we will continue to incur operating expenses without revenues unless and until we are able to identify a mineral resource in a commercially exploitable quantity on one or more of our mineral properties and we build and operate a mine. At October 31, 2011 we had a working capital deficit of $3,921. We incurred a net loss of $243,763 for the year ended October 31, 2011 and $1,071,969 since inception. We will require additional financing to sustain our business operations if we are not successful in earning revenues once exploration is complete. If our exploration programs are successful in discovering reserves of commercial tonnage and grade, we will require significant additional funds in order to place the Dos Naciones Property into commercial production. Should the results of our planned exploration require us to increase our current operating budget, we may have to raise additional funds to meet our currently budgeted operating requirements for the next 12 months. As we cannot assure a lender that we will be able to successfully explore and develop our mineral properties, we will probably find it difficult to raise debt financing from traditional lending sources. We have traditionally raised our operating capital from sales of equity and debt securities, but there can be no assurance that we will continue to be able to do so. If we cannot raise the money that we need to continue exploration of our mineral properties, we may be forced to delay, scale back, or eliminate our exploration activities. If any of these were to occur, there is a substantial risk that our business would fail.
These circumstances lead our independent registered public accounting firm, in their report dated January 24, 2012, to comment about our companys ability to continue as a going concern. When an auditor issues a going concern opinion, the auditor has substantial doubt that the company will continue to operate indefinitely and not go out of business and liquidate its assets. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our companys ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event our company cannot continue in existence. We continue to experience net operating losses.
Risks Associated with Our Common Stock
Trading on the OTC Bulletin Board may be volatile and sporadic, which could depress the market price of our common stock and make it difficult for our stockholders to resell their shares.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board service of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Trading in stock quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board is often thin and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices, due to many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects. This volatility could depress the market price of our common stock for reasons unrelated to operating performance. Moreover, the OTC Bulletin Board is not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the OTC Bulletin Board is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on a quotation system like NASDAQ or a stock exchange like Amex. Accordingly, shareholders may have difficulty reselling any of their shares.
Our stock is a penny stock. Trading of our stock may be restricted by the Securities and Exchange Commissions penny stock regulations which may limit a stockholders ability to buy and sell our stock.
Our stock is a penny stock. The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which generally defines penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. The term accredited investor refers generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form
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prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customers account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customers confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchasers written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities. We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest in, and limit the marketability of, our common stock.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholders ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the penny stock rules described above, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which we refer to as FINRA, has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customers financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, the FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for shares of our common stock.
Trends, Risks and Uncertainties
We have sought to identify what we believe to be the most significant risks to our business, but we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized nor can we guarantee that we have identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to our common shares.
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments |
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 2. | Properties |
Our principal offices are located at 320 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701. Our office space is provided to us without cost. We believe that our office space and facilities are sufficient to meet our present needs and do not anticipate any difficulty securing alternative or additional space, as needed, on terms acceptable to us.
Mineral Properties
We own a 50% undivided interest in the Dos Naciones Property and have the option to acquire an additional 20% pursuant to the terms of our Option Agreement, as amended June 25, 2010 and October 21, 2010, with Yale Resources Ltd. The mineral concession that forms the Dos Naciones property was staked by Minera Alta Vista, S.A. de C.V. (Minera Alta Vista), a Mexican company that is a subsidiary of Yale Resources Ltd. Mineral concession Dos Naciones, number 230649, was registered September 28, 2007 and expires September 27, 2057. The concession is registered by the Government of Mexico in Book 366 Page 155 Act 309. This exploration concession covers an area of 2930.8269 ha, and is currently registered in the name of Minera Alta Vista, S.A. de C.V. Title to the concession is currently held in the name of Minera Alta Vista, upon exercise of the Option by our company, title to 70% of the concession will be transferred to our wholly owned Mexican subsidiary. The Dos Naciones mineral
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concession lies within the municipalities of Opodepe and Cucurpe, Sonora. Payments of 40,394.68 pesos are paid every semester, i.e., twice per year, to the Government of Mexico in order to maintain the rights to the mineral concession. This amount increases every two years. Our joint venture partner Yale Resources Ltd. has spent approximately $100,000 on property exploration to date.
Technical Report
We received a technical report dated March 25, 2009 from its consulting geologist David J. Pawliuk, P. Geo, respecting the Dos Naciones property. Pursuant to the report, Mr. Pawliuk recommended a three phase exploration program on the Dos Naciones Property to explore potential mineralization on the property. The report found that Dos Naciones Property hosts different styles of metallic mineralization and that economic concentrations of silver and lead occur in quartz veins at both the Josefina and the Dos Naciones occurrence areas within the property.
The report also concluded that there were extensive areas of skarn occurring within the Dos Naciones property at the La Espanola area, and at the Dos Naciones occurrence area. These skarns contain potentially economic concentrations of copper, silver and gold. Skarns often form around the periphery of porphyry copper mineralizing systems. Lead- and silver-bearing quartz veining occurs along a fault zone that strikes 130 degrees and dips 55 degrees to the northeast at the east side of the Dos Naciones occurrence area; this veining is approximately parallel to the mineralized quartz veins at Josefina. The report further concluded that the geological setting of the Dos Naciones property area is favourable for bulk-tonnage porphyry copper deposits.
The report recommended a three phase exploration program on the Dos Naciones Property at an aggregate estimated cost of $450,000. The first phase of our exploration program consisted of detailed geological mapping, sampling, hand trenching and prospecting. In July, 2010 our operator on the Dos Naciones property engaged geological consultants to conduct mapping and sampling on the property. In October 2011, we commenced the second phase of our exploration program with a planned 300 metre 3 hole diamond drilling program. The drilling was successful in confirming the high potential for multiple at-surface skarn targets. Drilling in the strongly altered and fractured ground proved very difficult and each of the three holes was terminated before reaching the target depth due to technical reasons. The table below summarizes the results received:
Drill Hole | From | To | Interval | Cu (%) | Au (g/t) | Ag (g/t) |
D2N-01 | 0.00 | 10.50 | 10.50 | 1.04 | 0.08 | 33.3 |
D2N-01 | 29.70 | 30.45 | 0.75 | 0.21 | 1.50 | 88.3 |
D2N-02 | Hole lost at 12.0 m | |||||
D2N-03 | 4.50 | 14.50 | 10.00 | 0.76 | 0.12 | 9.3 |
Including: | 8.85 | 9.45 | 0.60 | 5.45 | 0.58 | 50.7 |
The results of this second phase of our exploration program warrant the continuation into the third phase of the program. The timing and scale of the next phase of work has yet to be determined but the company is working with Yale to determine how best to advance the exploration at Dos Naciones.
Description of Property, Location, Means and Access
The Dos Naciones Property is located approximately 140 km north northeast of the city of Hermosillo, in north-central Sonora, Mexico (See Figure 1 below). The Dos Naciones Property is located approximately 75 km southwest of the important Cananea mining district (Figure 1). The Dos Naciones Property is comprised of one mineral concession, or lode, that covers approximately 2,391 hectares. The Dos Naciones mineral concession measures approximately 5 km east-west by 5 km north-south; it surrounds the CRUZ concession, which covers an area of
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100 hectares. The Dos Naciones Property is accessible via a gravel road that leads to Rancho Los Janos; this gravel road leads southward from the paved road between Magdalena de Kino and the village of Los Janos. The turnoff southwards to Rancho Los Janos is about 10 km east of the village of Cucurpe. Four-wheel-drive roads extend southwards beyond the ranch buildings and provide good access to all parts of the property. About 3 hours is required to drive from Hermosillo to the Dos Naciones Property.
There is a turf airstrip about 850 m long within the northeast corner of the concession area. However, this airstrip has been de-activated by erecting fence posts at intervals along the length of the airstrip, in order to prevent its use. There is an electrical powerline extending north from the village of Cucurpe to the Mina Santa Gertrudis, a former gold-producing mine located about 45 km north of the Dos Naciones Property. Cucurpe is about 20 km northwest of the Dos Naciones Property.
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Figure 1 Location of Dos Naciones Claim
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Climate, Local Resources, Infrastructure And Physiography
The climate within the property area is semi-arid, typical of higher elevations in the Sonoran desert. Seasonal rains occur between April and July. The local ranchers have constructed dams along creek drainages within the property area, to collect runoff water for their livestock. Magdalena de Kino is the nearest community with fuel and full services. Magdalena de Kino is situated along the Pan-American Highway about 85 km south of the United States border at Nogales. The Dos Naciones Property area forms part of the Sierra El Jucaral, a north northwest trending mountain range on the western fringe of the Sierra Madre de Occidental. Elevations range between 1,140 and 1,690 m a.s.l. within the property area. The hillsides are moderately steep and thinly forested by scrub oak trees. Rock outcrop is exposed over about 10 to 20 per cent of the Dos Naciones Project property area.
North-central Sonora has undergone intermittent exploration since the time of the copper discoveries at Nacozari in 1660 and at Cananea in 1760 (Heylmun, 1996). Northern Sonora is one of the most important mining areas in Mexico. A variety of different types of mineral deposits have been mined within the region, including porphyry copper deposits at Cananea and Nacozari, Carlin-type gold deposits at Santa Gertrudis and Amelia, and gold-silver veins at Klondike and Las Chispas (Heylmun, 1996; Figure 1).
History of Exploration
Silver- and lead-bearing quartz veins have been mined in at least two places on the Dos Naciones property, at Josefina and at the Dos Naciones occurrence area. Historic workings on the Dos Naciones property include pits and short adits excavated to extract copper from skarns. Silver- and lead-bearing quartz veins have been mined at the Dos Naciones occurrence area, in the southwest corner of the Dos Naciones property. There is a 30 m deep shaft excavated within granitic intrusive rock at the Dos Naciones occurrence area. From the size of the mine dump piles, the writer estimates that at least 1,000 tonnes of vein material has been mined at Dos Naciones occurrence area. There has been limited historic mining of the copper- and iron-bearing skarns at the Dos Naciones occurrence area. One skarn body in this area extends across 100 m by 20 m, and the other skarn body is 180 m long by 75 m wide.
La Espanola area is on the eastern side of the Dos Naciones property. Minera Alta Vista has determined that six drillholes have been completed in the La Espanola area. Anecdotal evidence suggests that these holes were drilled during the 1990s by Penoles, the largest mining company in Mexico. The results of this drilling are unknown to the Companys consulting geologist. Minera Alta Vista is currently seeking additional information pertaining to these drill holes.
The most recent known exploration work on the Dos Naciones property was geological mapping and geochemical rock sampling by Minera Alta Vista, S.A. de C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Yale Resources Ltd. The geochemical rock sampling was mainly done in areas of historic workings within the property area. Results of this work indicated that economic concentrations of silver and lead are present in quartz veins which occur at two places on the property.
Geological Setting and Mineralization
The economic mineralization encountered to date on the Dos Naciones Project property is quartz veins containing galena, silver and minor gold. In addition, skarn or calc-silicate rocks at Dos Naciones locally contain gold, silver and copper. Thus, there have been at least two episodes of gold and silver mineralization at the Dos Naciones Property.
The geological setting of the Dos Naciones property is favourable for economic porphyry copper deposits. The Dos Naciones Project property area is within the Cananea district of northern Sonora. The Cananea district was mapped by Teran Martinez et al. (1999) of the Servicio Geologico Mexicano at 1:250,000 scale. A wide variety of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks of various ages occur in the region; the geologic history of this region is relatively complex. The oldest rock units within the property region are gneisses of Early Proterozoic age that belong to the Bamori Metamorphic Complex, which formed as a result of the Mazatazal Orogeny. These gneisses occur about 15 km to the south, and to the southeast, of the Dos Naciones property area. Granite of Proterozoic age is also exposed south of the property.
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Areas of Cambrian age quartzite have been mapped within the Dos Naciones property. The next youngest rocks are extensive sedimentary and volcanic rocks of Jurassic age. These include rhyolite and sandstone of possible Early Jurassic age and younger sandstone, siltstone, argillite and minor limestone of Late Jurassic age; andesite flows are locally interstratified with the Late Jurassic sedimentary rocks. Late Jurassic sandstone hosts most of the gold and silver occurrences northeast of Cucurpe. Limestone and shale of Cretaceous age overlie the Late Jurassic sedimentary rocks to the west of the Dos Naciones property. The stratified rock units are intruded by a large body of granodiorite and granite of Late Cretaceous and Early Tertiary age known as the Laramide Batholith. Cretaceous-aged limestone and shale are overlain by Tertiary rhyolite to the east of Dos Naciones. Tertiary conglomerate covers much of the property region, especially the sides of the wide, northerly trending valleys. Regional deformation has resulted in numerous faults crosscutting the Dos Naciones Property area. Most of these faults have likely been reactivated at different times. Regional-scale, northerly trending normal faults indicate that east-west crustal extension has occurred since the Tertiary Period.
Mineralization
The economic mineralization encountered to date on the Dos Naciones Project property is quartz veins containing galena, silver and minor gold. In addition, skarn or calc-silicate rocks at Dos Naciones locally contain gold, silver and copper. Thus, there have been at least two episodes of gold and silver mineralization at the Dos Naciones property. The geological setting of the Dos Naciones property is favourable for economic porphyry copper deposits.
Dos Naciones Occurrence Area
Silver- and lead-bearing quartz veins have been mined at the Dos Naciones occurrence area, in the southwest corner of the Dos Naciones property. There is a 30 m deep shaft excavated within granitic intrusive rock at the Dos Naciones occurrence area, which shows the geology and sampling at the Dos Naciones occurrence area. No vein is exposed in the sides of the shaft opening, and David Pawliuk did not attempt to enter the shaft. The size and attitude of the mineralized vein in these underground workings is unknown. However, the vein is at least 30 cm wide, because vein quartz pieces up to 30 cm in diameter were found in the dump pile. The mineralized vein may possibly occur along the contact between the argillite wallrock and the intrusive granodiorite. A short quartz vein crosscutting argillite is exposed downslope of the old workings, near the contact with the intrusive granodiorite; this vein dips to the southwest. The old mine workings at the Dos Naciones occurrence area are spaced over a distance of about 250 m on surface, indicating that the mineralized silver-lead quartz vein here extends at least 250 m along strike.
From the size of the mine dump piles, David Pawliuk estimates that at least 1,000 tonnes of vein material has been mined at Dos Naciones occurrence area. A select sample, number E51556, of the better-mineralized vein material from this dump collected by David Pawliuk contains 221 parts per million (ppm) or 221 g/t silver, 4.44% lead and 0.636% zinc. Historic sample 464311 of select material from the same dump contained 88 g/t silver, 1.75% lead and 1% zinc.
Josefina Area
Silver- and lead-bearing quartz veins have been mined at the Josefina area in the central part of the Dos Naciones property. There are at least three quartz veins within the Josefina area. These veins dip steeply to the northeast, extend for at least 250 m along strike, and are open along strike and at depth. A short shaft has been excavated within one of these quartz veins.
David Pawliuk collected rock sample E51559 from a mineralized quartz vein at Josefina, as a check on the results for historic sample 464345. The quartz vein here is milky white with traces of light brown limonite along weathered fracture surfaces; no sulphide minerals were seen. The vein dips at about 60 degrees to the east. This vein is almost certainly emplaced along a fault; there is a 6 or 8 cm wide band within the central part of the vein that is finely banded on a mm scale. The vein quartz is sugary and sandy within this band, indicating movement after the vein was emplaced. The quartz vein formed during at a series of pulses; there are at least seven distinct bands within the vein; each of these bands is marked by subhedral quartz crystals lining open spaces within the vein. The bands are up to 4 cm wide. Open cavities within the vein locally are up to 10 by 25 by 8 cm across. Sample E51559 contains 22.3 g/t silver, 0.044 g/t gold, 0.354% lead and 137 ppm zinc across 1.8 m. Historic sample 464345 from the same site contained 39 g/t silver, less than 0.005 g/t gold, 0.40% lead and 69 ppm zinc.
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In October, 2010, fieldwork completed by our company was successful in identifying multiple new exposures of veins as well as a historic working that was previously unknown. The Josefina target now consists of a series of at least six sub-parallel veins with the core of the silver/lead system having been traced along surface for approximately 600 meters along strike and over 250 meters wide. Highlights from the 38 samples submitted are channel chip samples from the interior of the Josefina working returning 129g/t Ag with 5.23% Pb over 1.0 meters and 105g/t Ag with 4.21% Pb over 0.50 meters.
La Espanola
La Espanola area is on the east side of the Dos Naciones property. Here, David Pawliuk saw a reverse circulation drillsite that appears to be several years old. Minera Alta Vista has determined that six drillholes were completed in the La Espanola area during the 1990s. Anecdotal evidence suggests that these holes were drilled by Penoles, the largest mining company in Mexico. The results of this drilling are unknown to David Pawliuk. Minera Alta Vista is currently seeking additional information pertaining to these drill holes.
Sample Preparation, Analysis and Security
David Pawliuk collected four geochemical rock samples from the Dos Naciones Project property area on March 9, 2009. Three of these samples were collected from Dos Naciones occurrence area, and one from the Josefina area. The rock samples were bagged, and the bags were sealed by David Pawliuk. The samples were then transported via truck from Dos Naciones property to Minera Alta Vistas offices at Hermosillo, Sonora. The samples were delivered to ALS Chemex Laboratories in Hermosillo on March 10, 2009 by David Pawliuk. David Pawliuk maintained custody of the samples from the time the samples were collected until the samples were delivered to ALS Chemex Laboratories facility at Hermosillo. The rocks were analyzed for gold by geochemical fire assay, solvent extraction and atomic adsorption spectrometry. A subsample of 30 gm was assayed. The rock sample was also analyzed for silver, mercury, arsenic, antimony and 46 other elements by aqua regia acid digestion ICPMS.
Data Verification
The results of geochemical rock sampling show that economic concentrations of silver and gold occur in quartz veins from two separate areas within the Dos Naciones property. Limited historic production has occurred from these veins. The results of geochemical rock sampling also show that copper-iron skarns within the Dos Naciones property also contain gold and silver. Skarns have also been mined within the property area. As outlined above in the section on mineralization, the results of David Pawliuks geochemical rock sampling confirmed the results of historic sampling on the property by Yale Resources Ltd. during 2008.
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings |
There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our company.
Item 4. | [Removed and Reserved] |
PART II
Item 5. | Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
In the United States, our common shares are quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol DTOR. The following quotations, obtained from Yahoo Finance, reflect the high and low bids for our common shares based on inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
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Our common shares were originally quoted for trading on the OTCBB on July 12, 2007 under the symbol CVRX.
The high and low bid prices of our common stock for the periods indicated below are as follows:
OTC Bulletin Board(1) | ||
Quarter Ended | High | Low |
October 31, 2011 | $0.095 | $0.02 |
July 31, 2011 | $0.10 | $0.06 |
April 30, 2011 | $0.20 | $0.07 |
January 31, 2011 | $0.28 | $0.125 |
October 31, 2010 | $0.35 | $0.12 |
July 31, 2010 | $0.35 | $0.04 |
April 30, 2010 | $0.15 | $0.08 |
January 31, 2010 | $0.15 | $0.05 |
October 31, 2009 | $0.28 | $0.05 |
(1) Over-the-counter market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.
Our transfer agent is Valiant Trust Company, of 600 750 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 0A2; telephone number: 604-699-4884; facsimile: 604-681-3067.
On October 31, 2011, the shareholders list showed 64 registered shareholders, 15,462,240 common shares.
Dividend Policy
There are no restrictions in our articles of incorporation or bylaws that prevent us from declaring dividends. The Nevada Revised Statutes, however, do prohibit us from declaring dividends where, after giving effect to the distribution of the dividend:
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We would not be able to pay our debts as they become due in the usual course of business; or |
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Our total assets would be less than the sum of our total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed to satisfy the rights of shareholders who have preferential rights superior to those receiving the distribution. |
We have not declared any dividends and we do not plan to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities
We did not sell any equity securities which were not registered under the Securities Act during the year ended October 31, 2011 that were not otherwise disclosed on our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or our current reports on Form 8-K filed during the year ended October 31, 2011.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
We have no long-term incentive plans, other than the Stock Option Plan described below.
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2010 Stock Option Plan
On September 7, 2010 our directors approved the adoption of our 2010 Stock Option Plan which permits our company to grant up to 5,000,000 options to acquire shares of common stock, to directors, officers, employees and consultants of our company.
Equity Compensation Plan Information | |||
Plan category |
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights |
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights |
Number of securities
remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |
1,000,000 |
$0.10 |
Nil |
Total | 1,000,000 | $0.10 | Nil |
Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
We did not purchase any of our shares of common stock or other securities during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2011.
Item 6. | Selected Financial Data |
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 7. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes for the years ended October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 that appear elsewhere in this annual report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to those discussed below and elsewhere in this annual report, particularly in the section entitled "Risk Factors" beginning on page 9 of this annual report.
Our audited consolidated financial statements are stated in United States Dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Our plan of operation is to carry out exploration work on our Dos Naciones Property in order to ascertain whether it possesses commercially exploitable quantities of gold, silver, and other metals. We intend to primarily explore for gold, silver, and copper but if we discover that our mineral property holds potential for other minerals that our management determines are worth exploring further, then we intend to explore for those other minerals. We will not be able to determine whether or not the Dos Naciones Property contains a commercially exploitable mineral deposit, or reserve, until appropriate exploratory work is done and an economic evaluation based on that work indicates economic viability.
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The three phase exploration program on the Dos Naciones property carries an aggregate estimated cost of $450,000. The first phase of our exploration program was completed during the quarter ended October 31, 2010and consisted of detailed geological mapping, sampling, hand trenching and prospecting. In July, 2010 our companys operator on the Dos Nactiones property engaged geological consultants to conduct mapping and sampling on the property. Our company commenced the second phase of its exploration program in September, 2011. The results of this second phase of our exploration program warrant the continuation into the third phase of the program. The timing and scale of the next phase of work has yet to be determined but the company is working with Yale to determine how best to advance the exploration at Dos Naciones. A detailed breakdown of the proposed budget and work exploration program is as follows:
Estimated Dos Naciones Work Program Costs
Phase One
Detailed geological mapping, stripping and trenching | Cost | ||
1 Geologist for 50 days @ $300 per day: | $ | 15,000 | |
3 Field Assistants for 50 days @ $100 per day: | $ | 15,000 | |
Food and accommodation @ $30 per man-day: | $ | 6,000 | |
Field supplies: | $ | 1,000 | |
Vehicle rental, fuel and maintenance: | $ | 5,000 | |
Analytical costs: 300 samples @ $30 per sample: | $ | 9,000 | |
Total geological mapping, stripping and trenching: | $ | 51,000 | |
Report preparation | |||
For reporting on all of the above work, including drafting: | $ | 2,500 | |
Subtotal Phase One | $ | 53,500 |
Phase Two
IP surveying in area of aeromagnetic low | |||
15 days of surveying along cut grid lines with pickets at 25 m intervals (slope distance) at an all-inclusive cost | $ | 30,000 | |
Diamond drilling to test mineralized vein structures at Josefina | |||
500 meters at an all-inclusive (drilled, logged, split, sampled, water haul) cost of $180 per meter: | $ | 90,000 | |
Diamond drilling to test mineralized vein structures at Dos Naciones | |||
300 meters at an all-inclusive (drilled, logged, split, sampled, water haul) | |||
cost of $180 per meter: | $ | 54,000 | |
Subtotal Phase Two | $ | 174,000 |
Phase Three
Phase Three is contingent on IP anomalies from Phase Two work being determined to be favorable for testing with diamond drill holes.
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Diamond drilling in area of IP chargeability anomalies
1,000 meters at an all-inclusive (drilled, logged, split, sampled, water haul)
cost of $180 per meter: | $ | 180,000 | |
Subtotal Phase Three | $ | 180,000 | |
Contingency 10% | $ | 42,500 | |
TOTAL THREE PHASE PROGRAM: | $ | 450,000 |
Our plan of operation is to carry out exploration work on our Dos Naciones Property in order to ascertain whether it possesses commercially exploitable quantities of gold, silver, and other metals. We intend to primarily explore for gold, silver, and copper but if we discover that our mineral property holds potential for other minerals that our management determines are worth exploring further, then we intend to explore for those other minerals. We will not be able to determine whether or not the Dos Naciones Property contains a commercially exploitable mineral deposit, or reserve, until appropriate exploratory work is done and an economic evaluation based on that work indicates economic viability.
Mineral property exploration is typically conducted in phases. Each subsequent phase of exploration work is recommended by a geologist based on the results from the most recent phase of exploration. Once we complete each phase of exploration, we will make a decision as to whether or not we proceed with each successive phase based upon the analysis of the results of that program. Our management will make these decisions based upon the recommendations of the independent geologist who oversees the program and records the results.
Anticipated Cash Requirements
We anticipate that we will incur the following expenses over the next twelve months:
Expense Item | Cost | ||
Expenditures on the Dos Naciones Property in accordance with the terms of our Option Agreement with Yale Resources Ltd. | $ | 150,000 | |
Ongoing professional expenses associated with our company being a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | $ | 60,000 | |
General and administrative expenses | $ | 25,000 | |
Total | $ | 235,000 |
As of October 31, 2011 we had cash of $24,088. Effective December 3, 2010, we issued 2,000,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit for gross proceeds of $200,000. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one share purchase warrant entitling the warrant holder to purchase an additional share of common stock at a price of $0.25 per share for a period of two years from closing.
On March 11, 2011, we issued 165,517 shares of our common stock to Asher Enterprises, Inc. (Asher) pursuant to our 8% convertible note (the Note) with Asher dated August 25, 2010 in the amount of $55,000. Asher provided us with a notice to convert $12,000 of the principal amount of the Note.
On June 3, 2011 $15,000 of the Note was converted into shares at a rate of $0.0493 per share for a total of 304,260 shares. On September 20, 2011, $8,000 of the Note was converted into shares at a rate of $0.0232 per share for a total of 344,828 shares. On October 26, 2011, we repaid the convertible debenture in full to the non-related party with $33,000.
On September 30, 2011, we issued 1,875,000 common shares for proceeds of $75,000.
Based on the above estimate of $235,000 for our expenses for the next twelve months we do not have enough funds to proceed with our plan of operation over the next twelve months. We plan to rely on the equity financing in order to raise any additional funds necessary to pursue our plan of operation and to fund our working capital deficit in
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order to enable us to pay our accounts payable and accrued liabilities. We currently do not have any arrangements in place for the completion of any equity financings and there is no assurance that we will be successful in completing any equity financings.
Results of Operations
The following summary of our results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2011 which are included herein.
Our operating results for the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 are summarized as follows:
Years Ended October 31, | ||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||
Revenue | $ | - | $ | - | ||
Operating Expenses | 154,083 | 514,001 | ||||
Other Expenses | 89,680 | - | ||||
Net Loss | 243,763 | 514,001 |
Revenues
We have not earned any revenues to date. We do not anticipate earning revenues from our planned mineral operations until such time as we enter into commercial production of the Doc Naciones Property, or other mineral properties we may acquire from time to time, and of which there are no assurances.
Expenses
Our expenses for the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 are outlined in the table below:
Years ended October 31, | ||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||
Amortization | $ | 536 | $ | 703 | ||
Consulting | 16,059 | 268,710 | ||||
Foreign Exchange Loss (gain) | 1,987 | 1,422 | ||||
General and Administrative | 33,449 | 27,417 | ||||
Impairment of capital assets | 1,838 | - | ||||
Mineral property expense | 20,000 | 157,907 | ||||
Professional Fees | 80,214 | 57,842 | ||||
Accretion on discount of convertible debt | 55,000 | - | ||||
Interest expense | 7,535 | - | ||||
Loss on change in fair value of derivatives | 14,962 | - | ||||
Loss on settlement of debt | 12,183 | - | ||||
Total | $ | 243,763 | $ | 514,001 |
General and Administrative
The $6,032 increase in our general and administrative expenses for year ended October 31, 2011 compared to October 31, 2010 was primarily due to increases in transfer agent fees relating to issuances of common shares.
Interest Expenses
Our interest expenses increased by $7,535 during the year ended October 31, 2011 primarily due to interest incurred on the convertible debenture to Asher that was settled on October 26, 2011.
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Professional Fees
Professional fees include our accounting and auditing expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and audit of our financial statements and professional fees that we pay to our legal counsel. Our professional fees increased by $22,372 during the year ended October 31, 2011 primarily due to due diligence work surrounding issuances of common shares and increased costs in our audit and legal work. Professional fees are expected to increase in fiscal 2012 due to our ongoing reporting obligations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Consulting Expenses
Our consulting expenses decreased by $252,651 during year ended October 31, 2011 due to decreased management and consulting expenses during the year.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
Working Capital
Percentage | |||||||||
As at | As at October | Increase / | |||||||
October 31, 2011 | 31, 2010 | (Decrease) | |||||||
Current Assets | $ | 46,637 | $ | 91,118 | (48.82% | ) | |||
Current Liabilities | $ | 50,549 | $ | 130,012 | (61.12% | ) | |||
Working Capital | $ | (3,912 | ) | $ | (38,894 | ) | (89.94% | ) |
Cash Flows | |||||||||
Percentage | |||||||||
Year Ended | Year Ended | Increase / | |||||||
October 31, 2011 | October 31, 2010 | (Decrease) | |||||||
Cash used in Operating Activities | $ | (181,420 | ) | $ | (75,335 | ) | 140.82% | ||
Cash provided by Financing Activities | $ | 122,701 | $ | 157,404 | (22.05% | ) | |||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | $ | (58,719 | ) | $ | 82,069 | (171.55% | ) |
We anticipate that we will incur approximately $235,000 in operating expenses, including professional, legal and accounting expenses associated with our reporting requirements under the Exchange Act during the next twelve months. As of October 31, 2011 we had cash of $24,088. Accordingly, we will need to obtain additional financing in order to complete our business plan.
Cash Used In Operating Activities
We used cash in operating activities in the amount of $181,420 during the year ended October 31, 2011 and $75,335 during the year ended October 31, 2010. The increase in cash used for operating activities were attributed to an increase in operating activity during the year, including repayment of outstanding obligations. Cash used in operating activities was funded by cash from financing activities through debt and equity issuances.
Cash From Investing Activities
We generated cash of $Nil in investing activities during the year ended October 31, 2011 and 2010.
Cash from Financing Activities
We generated cash of $122,701 from financing activities during the year ended October 31, 2011 compared to cash of $157,404 generated from financing activities during the year ended October 31, 2010. The decrease in cash received from financing activities were attributed to the fact that the Company received $55,000 from Asher for financing in prior year that was repeated in the current year, and repaid $33,000 for outstanding convertible debentures during the year. The decrease was offset by an increase of $63,703 in proceeds from the issuance of common shares less share issuance costs of $16,494.
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Disclosure of Outstanding Share Data
As of the date of this annual report, we have 15,462,240 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, and 2,000,000 warrants outstanding, exercisable at a price of $0.25 per share until December 6, 2012. We have 1,000,000 options to acquire additional shares of common stock at a price of $0.10 per share. We do not have shares of any other class issued and outstanding as at the date of this report.
Going Concern
The financial statements accompanying this report have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that our company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. Our company has not generated revenues since inception and has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends or generate earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of our company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from our shareholders, the ability of our company to obtain necessary equity financing to achieve our operating objectives, and the attainment of profitable operations. As at October 31, 2011, our company has accumulated losses of $1,071,969 since inception. We do not have sufficient working capital to enable us to carry out our stated plan of operation for the next twelve months.
Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating expenses and the capital expenses noted above in their report on the financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2011, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead to this disclosure by our independent auditors.
The continuation of our business is dependent upon us raising additional financial support. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
Future Financings
We anticipate continuing to rely on equity sales of our shares of common stock in order to continue to fund our business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to our existing stockholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of our equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund our planned activities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Equity Compensation
Other than our 2010 Stock Option Plan adopted by or board of directors on September 7, 2010, under which we are able to issue up to 5,000,000 stock options, we do not have any equity compensation plans or arrangements.
Contractual Obligations
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide tabular disclosure obligations.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The financial statements and the related notes of our company are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and are expressed in US dollars. Our fiscal year-end is October 31.
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our company and our wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Mineral Plata Del Toro S.A. de C.V. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management 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 revenue and expenses in the reporting period. Our company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to long-lived assets, mineral property costs, asset retirement obligations, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuations. Our company bases our 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 carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by our company may differ materially and adversely from our companys estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Our company considers all highly liquid investments with maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents.
Mineral Property Costs
Our company has been in the exploration stage since our inception and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. We are primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized. Our company assesses the carrying costs for impairment under ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment at each fiscal quarter end. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs then incurred to develop such property, are capitalized. Such costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. If mineral properties are subsequently abandoned or impaired, any capitalized costs will be charged to operations.
Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, our company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
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Asset Retirement Obligations
Our company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with the provisions of ASC 440, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations which requires our company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the assets. As at October 31, 2011 and 2010, our company had no asset retirement obligations.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Amortization is provided using the declining balance method at the rate of 20% per annum for furniture and equipment and 30% per annum for computer equipment.
Loss per Share
Our company computes loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share which requires presentation of 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 dilutive potential 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 dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Income Taxes
Our company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The asset and liability method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Our company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
As of October 31, 2011 and 2010, our company did not have any amounts recorded pertaining to uncertain tax positions.
Our company files federal and provincial income tax returns in Canada and federal, state and local income tax returns in the U.S., as applicable. Our company may be subject to a reassessment of federal and provincial income taxes by Canadian tax authorities for a period of three years from the date of the original notice of assessment in respect of any particular taxation year. For Canadian and U.S. income tax returns, the open taxation years range from 2007 to 2010. In certain circumstances, the U.S. federal statute of limitations can reach beyond the standard three year period. U.S. state statutes of limitations for income tax assessment vary from state to state. Tax authorities of Canada and U.S. have not audited any of our companys income tax returns for the open taxation years noted above.
Our company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in tax expense. During the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no charges for interest or penalties.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional and reporting currency of our company is the United States dollar. Occasional transactions may occur in a foreign currency and our company has adopted ASC 740, Foreign Currency Translation Matters. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to United States dollars using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are
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translated at rates of exchange in effect at the date of the transaction. Average monthly rates are used to translate revenues and expenses. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income. Our company has not, to the date of these financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measures
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instruments categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Our companys financial instruments consist principally of cash, amounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of cash is determined based on Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The recorded values of all other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
Comprehensive Loss
ASC 220, Comprehensive Income establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. As at October 31, 2011 and 2010, our company had no items that represent comprehensive income or loss.
Stock Based Compensation
Our company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation Stock Based Compensation and ASC 505, Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options.
ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. Our company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of determining fair value. This model is affected by our companys stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of subjective variables. These subjective variables include, but are not limited to our companys expected stock price volatility
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over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviours. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense in the statement of operations over the requisite service period.
All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
Recent accounting pronouncements
Our company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
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DEL TORO SILVER CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended October 31, 2011
and 2010
(Expressed in US dollars)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Del Toro
Silver Corp. (An Exploration Stage Company)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Del Toro Silver Corp. (An Exploration Stage Company) as of October 31, 2011 and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year then ended and accumulated from January 9, 2006 (date of inception) to October 31, 2011. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of Del Toro Silver Corp. as at October 31, 2010 and 2009 and for the years then ended and accumulated from January 9, 2006 (date of inception) to October 31, 2010 were audited by other auditors whose report dated February 7, 2011 included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements for the period from January 9, 2006 (date of inception) to October 31, 2010 reflect a net loss of $828,206 of the related cumulative totals. The auditors report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it related to amounts included for such periods, is based solely on the report of such auditors.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of October 31, 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended and accumulated from January 9, 2006 (date of inception) to October 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has not generated any revenues and has incurred operating losses since inception. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regard to these matters are also discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ SATURNA GROUP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP
Saturna Group Chartered Accountants LLP
Vancouver, Canada
February 10, 2012
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders of
Del Toro Silver Corp.
(an
Exploration Stage Enterprise)
We have audited the balance sheets of Del Toro Silver Corp. (an Exploration Stage Enterprise) as at October 31, 2010 and the statements of operations, stockholders equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year then ended and the period from incorporation on January 9, 2006 to October 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. The Company has determined that it is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at October 31, 2010 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended and the period from incorporation on January 9, 2006 to October 31, 2010 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements referred to above have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to financial statements, the Company is in the exploration stage, and has no permanently established source of revenue and is dependent on its ability to raise capital from shareholders or other sources to sustain operations. These factors, along with other matters as set forth in Note 2, raise substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Vancouver, Canada | MacKay LLP |
February 7, 2011 | Chartered Accountants |
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DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
October 31, | October 31, | |||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||
$ | $ | |||||
Assets | ||||||
Current Assets | ||||||
Cash | 24,088 | 82,807 | ||||
Amounts receivable | 616 | 8,311 | ||||
Prepaid expenses | 21,933 | |||||
Total Current Assets | 46,637 | 91,118 | ||||
Property and equipment (Note 3) | | 2,374 | ||||
Deferred financing costs | | 9,204 | ||||
Total Assets | 46,637 | 102,696 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders Deficit | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 50,349 | 73,354 | ||||
Due to related party (Note 9) | 200 | 1,658 | ||||
Convertible debenture, net of unamortized discount of $nil (Note 5) | | 55,000 | ||||
Total Liabilities | 50,549 | 130,012 | ||||
Nature of operations and continuance of business (Note 1) | ||||||
Subsequent event (Note 12) | ||||||
Stockholders Deficit | ||||||
Preferred stock: 100,000,000 shares
authorized, par value $0.001 Issued and outstanding: Nil shares |
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Common stock: 100,000,000
shares authorized, par value $0.001 Issued and outstanding:15,462,240 (2010 10,535,135) shares |
15,462 |
10,535 |
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Additional paid-in capital | 1,052,595 | 680,405 | ||||
Share subscriptions received (Note 7) | | 109,950 | ||||
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage | (1,071,969 | ) | (828,206 | ) | ||
Total Stockholders Deficit | (3,912 | ) | (27,316 | ) | ||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Deficit | 46,637 | 102,696 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Consolidated Statements of Operations |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
Accumulated from | |||||||||
January 9, 2006 | |||||||||
Year ended | Year ended | (date of inception) | |||||||
October 31, | October 31, | to October 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | |||||||
$ | $ | $ | |||||||
Revenue | | | | ||||||
Expenses | |||||||||
Amortization | 536 | 703 | 2,692 | ||||||
Consulting fees (Note 10) | 16,059 | 268,710 | 296,954 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 1,987 | 1,422 | (2,537 | ) | |||||
General and administrative | 33,449 | 27,417 | 93,229 | ||||||
Mineral property costs | 20,000 | 157,907 | 253,093 | ||||||
Professional fees | 80,214 | 57,842 | 337,020 | ||||||
Write-down of property and equipment | 1,838 | | 1,838 | ||||||
Total Expenses | 154,083 | 514,001 | 982,289 | ||||||
Loss Before Other Expenses | (154,083 | ) | (514,001 | ) | (982,289 | ) | |||
Other Expenses | |||||||||
Accretion of discount on convertible debt (Note 5) | (55,000 | ) | | (55,000 | ) | ||||
Interest expense | (7,535 | ) | | (7,535 | ) | ||||
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liability (Note 6) | (14,962 | ) | | (14,962 | ) | ||||
Loss on settlement of debt | (12,183 | ) | | (12,183 | ) | ||||
Total Other Expenses | (89,680 | ) | | (89,680 | ) | ||||
Net Loss | (243,763 | ) | (514,001 | ) | (1,071,969 | ) | |||
Loss Per Share, Basic and Diluted | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | |||||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding | 13,991,709 | 9,961,162 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
F-4
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity (Deficit) |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Share | During the | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-In | Subscriptions | Development | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Received | Stage | Total | |||||||||||||
# | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
Balance, January 9, 2006 (date of inception) | | | | | | | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 8,750,000 | 8,750 | 114,750 | | | 123,500 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | | | | | (22,176 | ) | (22,176 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2006 | 8,750,000 | 8,750 | 114,750 | | (22,176 | ) | 101,324 | |||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for mineral property | 10,000 | 10 | 2,190 | | 2,200 | |||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | | | | | (69,538 | ) | (69,538 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2007 | 8,760,000 | 8,760 | 116,940 | | (91,714 | ) | 33,986 | |||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for mineral property | 20,000 | 20 | 9,740 | | | 9,760 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the period | | | | | (86,666 | ) | (86,666 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2008 | 8,780,000 | 8,780 | 126,680 | | (178,380 | ) | (42,920 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 1,055,135 | 1,055 | 157,215 | | | 158,270 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | | | | | (135,825 | ) | (135,825 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2009 | 9,835,135 | 9,835 | 283,895 | | (314,205 | ) | (20,475 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for mineral property | 600,000 | 600 | 129,900 | | | 130,500 | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for consulting services | 100,000 | 100 | 20,900 | | | 21,000 | ||||||||||||
Fair value of stock options granted | | | 245,710 | | | 245,710 | ||||||||||||
Share subscriptions received in advance | | | | 109,950 | | 109,950 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | | | | | (514,001 | ) | (514,001 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2010 | 10,535,135 | 10,535 | 680,405 | 109,950 | (828,206 | ) | (27,316 | ) | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 3,875,000 | 3,875 | 270,524 | (109,950 | ) | | 164,449 | |||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to settle debt | 237,500 | 237 | 14,013 | | | 14,250 | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for conversion of debenture | 814,605 | 815 | 34,185 | | | 35,000 | ||||||||||||
Share issuance costs | | | (16,494 | ) | | | (16,494 | ) | ||||||||||
Fair value of beneficial conversion feature recorded upon conversion of debenture | | | 69,962 | | | 69,962 | ||||||||||||
Net loss for the year | | | | | (243,763 | ) | (243,763 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2011 | 15,462,240 | 15,462 | 1,052,595 | | (1,071,969 | ) | (3,912 | ) |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
F-5
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
Accumulated from | |||||||||
January 9, 2006 | |||||||||
Year ended | Year ended | (Date of Inception) to | |||||||
October 31, | October 31, | October 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | |||||||
$ | $ | $ | |||||||
Operating Activities | |||||||||
Net loss for the year | (243,763 | ) | (514,001 | ) | (1,071,969 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||||
Accretion of discount on convertible debenture | 55,000 | | 55,000 | ||||||
Amortization | 536 | 703 | 2,692 | ||||||
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liability | 14,962 | | 14,962 | ||||||
Loss on settlement of debt | 12,183 | | 12,183 | ||||||
Shares issued for mineral property | | 130,500 | 142,460 | ||||||
Shares issued to settle debt | 14,060 | | 14,060 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | | 266,710 | 266,710 | ||||||
Write-down of property and equipment | 1,838 | | 1,838 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Amounts receivable | 7,695 | (4,514 | ) | (616 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses | (21,933 | ) | | (21,933 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (21,998 | ) | 45,267 | 51,356 | |||||
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | (181,420 | ) | (75,335 | ) | (533,257 | ) | |||
Investing Activities | |||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (4,530 | ) | |||||
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities | | | (4,530 | ) | |||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debenture | | 55,000 | 55,000 | ||||||
Repayment of convertible debenture | (33,000 | ) | | (33,000 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from related party | | 1,658 | 1,658 | ||||||
Repayments to related party | (1,458 | ) | | (1,458 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of common shares/subscriptions received | 173,653 | 109,950 | 565,373 | ||||||
Share issuance costs | (16,494 | ) | (9,204 | ) | (25,698 | ) | |||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 122,701 | 157,404 | 561,875 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Cash | (58,719 | ) | 82,069 | 24,088 | |||||
Cash, Beginning of Period | 82,807 | 738 | | ||||||
Cash, End of Period | 24,088 | 82,807 | 24,088 | ||||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||
Shares issued for conversion of debenture | 35,000 | | 35,000 | ||||||
Shares issued to settle debt | 14,250 | | 14,250 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures: | |||||||||
Interest paid | 5,757 | 378 | 6,135 | ||||||
Income tax paid | | | |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
F-6
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
1. |
Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business | |
Del Toro Silver Corp. (the Company) was incorporated on January 9, 2006 as Candev Resource Exploration, Inc. under the laws of the State of Nevada and extra-provincially registered under the laws of the province of British Columbia on August 15, 2006. Effective July 28, 2009, the Company completed a merger with its wholly owned subsidiary, Del Toro Silver Corp., a Nevada corporation which was incorporated on July 7, 2009 solely to change the Companys name to Del Toro Silver Corp. The Company is an exploration stage company as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 915, Development Stage Entities, and is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. | ||
These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As at October 31, 2011, the Company has not generated any revenue, has a working capital deficit of $3,912, and an accumulated deficit of $1,071,969. The continued operations of the Company are dependent on its ability to generate future cash flows or obtain additional financing. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recorded assets or liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. | ||
2. |
Significant Accounting Policies | |
(a) |
Basis of Presentation | |
The financial statements and the related notes of the Company are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and are expressed in US dollars. The Companys fiscal year-end is October 31. | ||
(b) |
Consolidation | |
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Mineral Plata Del Toro S.A. de C.V. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. | ||
(c) |
Use of Estimates | |
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management 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 revenue and expenses in the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to long-lived assets, mineral property costs, asset retirement obligations, convertible debt, derivative liabilities, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. 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 carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Companys estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. | ||
(d) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. |
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DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
2. |
Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
(e) |
Mineral Property Costs | |
The Company has been in the exploration stage since its inception 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 exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized. The Company assesses the carrying costs for impairment under ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment at each fiscal quarter end. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs then incurred to develop such property, are capitalized. Such costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. If mineral properties are subsequently abandoned or impaired, any capitalized costs will be charged to operations. | ||
(f) |
Long-Lived Assets | |
In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. | ||
(g) |
Asset Retirement Obligations | |
The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with the provisions of ASC 440, Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations which requires the Company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and/or normal use of the assets. As at October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had no asset retirement obligations. | ||
(h) |
Property and Equipment | |
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Amortization is provided using the declining balance method at the rate of 20% per annum for furniture and equipment and 30% per annum for computer equipment. |
F-8
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
2. |
Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
(i) |
Loss per Share | |
The Company computes loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share which requires presentation of 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 dilutive potential 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 dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. | ||
(j) |
Income Taxes | |
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The asset and liability method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized. | ||
As of October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not have any amounts recorded pertaining to uncertain tax positions. | ||
The Company files federal and provincial income tax returns in Canada and federal, state and local income tax returns in the U.S., as applicable. The Company may be subject to a reassessment of federal and provincial income taxes by Canadian tax authorities for a period of three years from the date of the original notice of assessment in respect of any particular taxation year. For Canadian and U.S. income tax returns, the open taxation years range from 2007 to 2010. In certain circumstances, the U.S. federal statute of limitations can reach beyond the standard three year period. U.S. state statutes of limitations for income tax assessment vary from state to state. Tax authorities of Canada and U.S. have not audited any of the Companys income tax returns for the open taxation years noted above. | ||
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in tax expense. During the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no charges for interest or penalties. | ||
(k) |
Foreign Currency Translation | |
The functional and reporting currency of the Company is the United States dollar. Occasional transactions may occur in a foreign currency and the Company has adopted ASC 740, Foreign Currency Translation Matters. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to United States dollars using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at rates of exchange in effect at the date of the transaction. Average monthly rates are used to translate revenues and expenses. 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. |
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DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
2. |
Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
(l) |
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measures | |
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instruments categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value: | ||
Level 1 | ||
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | ||
Level 2 | ||
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. | ||
Level 3 | ||
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. | ||
The Companys financial instruments consist principally of cash, amounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820, the fair value of cash is determined based on Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The recorded values of all other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations. | ||
(m) |
Comprehensive Loss | |
ASC 220, Comprehensive Income establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. As at October 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had no items that represent comprehensive income or loss. | ||
(n) |
Stock Based Compensation | |
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation Stock Based Compensation and ASC 505, Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense based on estimated fair values for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options. |
F-10
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
2. |
Significant Accounting Policies (continued) | |
(n) |
Stock Based Compensation (continued) | |
ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of determining fair value. This model is affected by the Companys stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of subjective variables. These subjective variables include, but are not limited to the Companys expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviours. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense in the statement of operations over the requisite service period. | ||
All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. | ||
(o) |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | |
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. | ||
3. |
Property and Equipment |
2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Net carrying | Net carrying | ||||||||||||||
Cost | amortization | Write-down | value | value | ||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Computer equipment | 1,477 | 1,046 | (431 | ) | | 615 | ||||||||||
Furniture and equipment | 3,053 | 1,646 | (1,407 | ) | | 1,759 | ||||||||||
4,530 | 2,692 | (1,838 | ) | | 2,374 |
4. |
Mineral Property | |
On July 7, 2009, and amended on June 25, 2010 and October 21, 2010, the Company entered into an option agreement (the Agreement) to acquire a 50% undivided interest in the Dos Naciones Property located in Sonora, Mexico. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company paid a purchase price of $29,658 (Cdn $35,000) and have an option to acquire a further 20% interest in the property subject to the following terms: | ||
Issuance of 150,000 common shares on or before June 25, 2010 (issued); | ||
Issuance of 200,000 common shares on or before July 7, 2010 (issued); | ||
Issuance of 250,000 common shares on or before October 21, 2010 (issued); | ||
Issuance of 400,000 common shares on or before July 7, 2012; and | ||
Incur exploration expenditures of Cdn $800,000 on or before July 7, 2013. | ||
If the Company exercises the option, the Company will be deemed to enter into a joint venture agreement in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. |
F-11
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
5. |
Convertible Debenture |
On September 8, 2010, the Company issued a convertible debenture for proceeds of $55,000 which is unsecured, due interest at 8% per annum, and is due on or before May 27, 2011. The debenture is convertible into common shares of the Company commencing February 21, 2011 (180 days from the issuance date), at a conversion price equal to 58% of the market price on conversion date, where the market price is equal to the average of the three lowest trading prices in the prior ten trading days of the conversion date. After the maturity date of May 27, 2011, any unpaid principal or interest on the debenture will bear interest at a rate of 22% per annum. The Company has the right to repay the note within 180 days from August 25, 2010, in consideration of the payment of cash equal to 150% of the outstanding principal amount of the debenture, plus accrued interest. | |
On February 21, 2011, the Company calculated the beneficial conversion feature using the residual value method at an estimated fair value of $55,000 with a corresponding discount to the convertible debenture and credit to derivative liability. Refer to Note 6. | |
On March 9, 2011, the Company issued 165,517 common shares at $0.07 per share for the conversion of $12,000. On June 3, 2011, the Company issued 304,260 common shares at $0.05 per share for the conversion of $15,000. On September 20, 2011, the Company issued 344,828 common shares at $0.0232 per share for the conversion of $8,000. On October 26, 2011, the Company paid $33,000 to settle $20,000 for the remaining principal balance and $5,757 for accrued interest, resulting in a loss on settlement of debt of $7,433. | |
6. |
Derivative Liability |
The conversion option of the convertible debenture disclosed in Note 5 is required to record a derivative at its estimated fair value on each balance sheet date with changes in fair value reflected in the statement of operations. On October 26, 2011, the convertible debenture was repaid. Refer to Note 5. | |
During the year ended October 31, 2011, the Company recorded a loss on the change in fair value of the derivative liability of $14,962 (2010 - $nil). The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of the derivative liabilities, using the following weighted average assumptions: |
2011 | 2010 | |||||
Expected dividend yield | | | ||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.30% | | ||||
Expected life (in years) | 0.26 | | ||||
Expected volatility | 205% | |
7. |
Common Stock | |
Share issuances for the year ended October 31, 2010: | ||
(a) |
On June 25, 2010, the Company issued 150,000 common shares with a fair value of $25,500 pursuant to the terms of the Dos Naciones Property agreement. | |
(b) |
On July 7, 2010, the Company issued 200,000 common shares with a fair value of $50,000 pursuant to the terms of the Dos Naciones Property agreement. | |
(c) |
On October 20, 2010, the Company issued 100,000 common shares with a fair value of $21,000 pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement. |
F-12
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
7. |
Common Stock (continued) | |
(d) |
On October 21, 2010, the Company issued 250,000 common shares with a fair value of $55,000 pursuant to the terms of the Dos Naciones Property agreement. | |
Share issuances for the year ended October 31, 2011: | ||
(e) |
On December 6, 2010, the Company issued 2,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $200,000, of which $109,950 was received prior to October 31, 2010. Each unit is comprised of one common share and one share purchase warrant which entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share at $0.25 per share until December 6, 2012. The Company incurred share issuance costs of $14,000 in connection with this private placement. | |
(f) |
On March 9, 2011, the Company issued 165,517 common shares for the conversion of $12,000 of the debenture. | |
(g) |
On June 3, 2011, the Company issued 304,260 common shares for the conversion of $15,000 of the debenture. | |
(h) |
On September 20, 2011, the Company issued 344,828 common shares for the conversion of $8,000 of the debenture. | |
(i) |
On August 19, 2011, the Company issued 237,500 common shares with a fair value of $14,250 to settle debt of $9,500, resulting in a loss on settlement of debt of $4,750. | |
(j) |
On September 30, 2011, the Company issued 1,875,000 common shares for proceeds of $75,000. The Company incurred share issuance costs of $2,494 in connection with this private placement. | |
8. |
Share Purchase Warrants | |
The following table summarizes the continuity of share purchase warrants: |
Weighted | |||||||
Average | |||||||
Exercise | |||||||
Number of | Price | ||||||
Warrants | $ | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2009 and 2010 | 1,055,135 | 0.30 | |||||
Issued | 2,000,000 | 0.25 | |||||
Expired | (1,055,135 | ) | 0.30 | ||||
Balance, October 31, 2011 | 2,000,000 | 0.25 |
As at October 31, 2011, the following share purchase warrants were outstanding:
Exercise | ||
Number of | Price | |
Warrants | $ | Expiry Date |
2,000,000 | 0.25 | December 6, 2012 |
F-13
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
9. |
Stock Options |
On September 7, 2010, the Company adopted a stock option plan (the 2010 Stock Option Plan) allowing for the issuance of stock options to acquire up to 5,000,000 common shares. As at October 31, 2011, there were 4,000,000 shares available for issuance under the 2010 Stock Option Plan. | |
The following table summarizes the continuity of the Companys stock options: |
Weighted | |||||||||||||
Weighted | average | Aggregate | |||||||||||
average | remaining | intrinsic | |||||||||||
Number | exercise price | contractual | value | ||||||||||
of options | $ | life (years) | $ | ||||||||||
Outstanding, October 31, 2009 | | | |||||||||||
Granted | 1,500,000 | 0.10 | |||||||||||
Outstanding, October 31, 2010 | 1,500,000 | 0.10 | |||||||||||
Expired | (500,000 | ) | 0.10 | ||||||||||
Outstanding and exercisable, October 31, 2011 | 1,000,000 | 0.10 | 0.9 | |
Additional information regarding stock options as of October 31, 2011, is as follows:
Exercise | ||
Number of | Price | |
Options | $ | Expiry Date |
1,000,000 | 0.10 | September 7, 2012 |
As of October 31, 2011, the Company had no unrecognized compensation expense relating to unvested options.
During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $nil (2010 - $245,710) which was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming no expected dividends and the following weighted average assumptions:
2011 | 2010 | |||||
Risk-free interest rate | | 1.36% | ||||
Expected life (in years) | | 2 | ||||
Expected volatility | | 218% |
The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the year ended October 31, 2011 was $nil (2010 - $0.16) per stock option.
10. |
Related Party Transactions | |
(a) |
As at October 31, 2011, the Company owed $200 (2010 $1,658) to the former President of the Company which is unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand. | |
(b) |
During the year ended October 31, 2011, the Company incurred $15,000 (2010 - $2,000) in consulting fees to the former President of the Company. |
F-14
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 |
(Expressed in US dollars) |
11. |
Income Taxes |
The Company has net operating losses carried forward of $631,400 available to offset taxable income in future years which expire beginning in fiscal 2026. | |
The Company is subject to United States federal and state income taxes at an approximate rate of 34%. The reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the United States federal statutory rate compared to the Companys income tax expense as reported is as follows: |
2011 | 2010 | ||||||
$ | $ | ||||||
Net loss before income taxes per financial statements | (243,764 | ) | (514,001 | ) | |||
Income tax rate | 34% | 34% | |||||
Income tax recovery | (82,879 | ) | (174,760 | ) | |||
Permanent differences and other | 57,843 | 736 | |||||
Change in valuation allowance | 25,036 | 174,024 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | | |
The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at October 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
2011 | 2010 | ||||||
$ | $ | ||||||
Mineral property costs | 86,052 | 115,600 | |||||
Net operating losses carried forward | 214,676 | 165,700 | |||||
Share issuance costs | 5,608 | | |||||
Valuation allowance | (306,336 | ) | (281,300 | ) | |||
Net deferred income tax asset | | |
12. |
Subsequent Event | |
On November 14, 2011, the Company entered into an asset sale agreement with Bowerman Holdings LLC (Bowerman), scheduled to close on February 12, 2012, to acquire 60% of the Sellers right, title and interest to various mining claims located in Siskiyou County, California in exchange for $6,525,000 payable as follows: | ||
$25,000 payable by December 14, 2011, which was extended to February 12, 2012; | ||
$4,500,000 payable upon closing of the agreement, by delivery of a promissory note secured by first position deed of trust against the mining claims which secures the Companys full repayment of the amount due under the promissory note, bearing interest at 10% per annum commencing on the closing date of the agreement, and payable within three years of the closing date of the agreement; and | ||
$2,000,000 payable upon the closing of the agreement, by delivery of 40,000,000 common shares of the Company. | ||
The Company can earn up to an additional 15% interest in the mining claims, at the option of the Company at any time within four years of the closing of the agreement, at a rate of $300,000 per additional 1% interest in the property. Subsequent to year end, the closing date of the agreement was extended to May 12, 2012. |
F-15
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure |
On September 7, 2011, we formally informed MacKay LLP of their dismissal as our companys independent registered public accounting firm.
The reports of MacKay LLP on our companys consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and 2009 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principle except to indicate that there was substantial doubt about our companys ability to continue as a going concern.
Our Board of Directors participated in and approved the decision to change independent registered public accounting firms.
During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2010 and 2009, and through September 7, 2011, there were no disagreements with MacKay LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of MacKay LLP would have caused them to make reference thereto in connection with their report on the financial statements for such years.
There were no disagreements related to accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, internal controls or auditing scope or procedure during the two fiscal years and interim periods.
Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures |
Managements Report on Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our president (our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure
As of October 31, 2011, the end of our fiscal year covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president (our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (our principal financial officer and principle accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our president (our principal executive officer) and our chief financial officer (our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report.
The conclusion that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective was due to the presence of material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as identified below under the heading Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Management anticipates that such disclosure controls and procedures will not be effective until the material weaknesses are remediated. Our company intends to remediate the material weaknesses as set out below.
Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our companys management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) for our company. Our companys internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance, not absolute assurance, regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Internal control over
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financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our companys assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and that our companys receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions and that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Our Management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2011 based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. This evaluation included review of the documentation of controls, evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, testing of the operating effectiveness of controls and a conclusion on this evaluation. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as at October 31, 2011 due to the following material weaknesses which are indicative of many small companies with small staff: (i) inadequate segregation of duties and effective risk assessment; and (ii) insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of both US GAAP and SEC guidelines.
Our company plans to take steps to enhance and improve the design of our internal controls over financial reporting. During the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K, we have not been able to remediate the material weaknesses identified above. To remediate such weaknesses, we plan to implement the following changes during our fiscal year ending October 31, 2012: (i) appoint additional qualified personnel to address inadequate segregation of duties and ineffective risk management; and (ii) adopt sufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting. The remediation efforts set out in (i) is largely dependent upon our company securing additional financing to cover the costs of implementing the changes required. If we are unsuccessful in securing such funds, remediation efforts may be adversely effected in a material manner.
Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended October 31, 2011 that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Item 9B. | Other Information |
None.
PART III
Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance |
The following individuals serve as the directors and executive officers of our company as of the date of this annual report. All directors of our company hold office until the next annual meeting of our shareholders or until their
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successors have been elected and qualified. The executive officers of our company are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until their death, resignation or removal from office.
Name |
Position Held with Our
Company |
Age |
Date First Elected or
Appointed |
Greg Painter |
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
63 |
July 6, 2011 |
Patrick Fagen |
Chief Financial Officer and
Director |
55 |
August 24, 2011
|
Business Experience
The following is a brief account of the education and business experience during at least the past five years of each director, executive officer and key employee of our company, indicating the persons principal occupation during that period, and the name and principal business of the organization in which such occupation and employment were carried out.
Greg Painter - President, Chief Executive Officer Secretary, Treasurer and Director
Mr. Painter was elected a director and appointed our president, chief executive officer, secretary and treasurer on July 6, 2011.
Mr. Painter has a Masters in Education from the Stanford University and a BA in English Literature from Stanford. Mr. Painter also received his General Contractor designation from the State of Nevada. Mr. Painter has been self employed since 1983 in various construction and development businesses.
Patrick Fagen Chief Financial Officer and Director
Mr. Fagen was elected a director and appointed chief financial officer of our company on August 24, 2011.
Patrick Fagen is a founder and executive of three privately held oil exploration and mining companies. He graduated with a BS degree from Auburn University in 1979 and is experienced in many facets of the mining industry including exploration, acquisitions, feasibility analysis, permitting, planning, construction, and management.
Mr. Fagen has been the owner/operator of several successful mining projects with a particular focus on the organization and management of high grade underground mines. He specializes in California and USFS mine permitting and serves as a consultant to other mining companies in this capacity. In the past 10 years he has served as chief executive officer and been responsible for the development of several natural resource companies including Tahoe Resources LLC, Lazarus Mining LLC, Trinity Alps Resources Inc. and Tahoe Gold LLC.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among any of our directors, executive officers and proposed directors or executive officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of our directors, executive officers, promoters or control persons has been involved in any of the following events during the past five years:
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1. A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;
2. Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
3. Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
i. |
Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity | |
ii. |
Engaging in any type of business practice; or | |
iii. |
Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws; |
4. Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
5. Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;
6. Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;
7. Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:
i. |
Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or | |
ii. |
Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or | |
iii. |
Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or |
8. Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
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Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our executive officers and directors and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of our shares of common stock and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and 5, respectively. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file.
Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received by us, or written representations from certain reporting persons, we believe that during fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, all filing requirements applicable to our officers, directors and greater than 10% percent beneficial owners were complied with, with the exception of the following:
Name |
Number of Late Reports |
Number of Transactions
Not Reported on a Timely Basis |
Failure to File Required Forms |
Greg Painter | Nil | Nil | N/A |
Patrick Fagen | 1(1)(2) | 7 | N/A |
(1) |
The director or officer was late filing a Form 3, Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership. | |
(2) |
The director or officer was late filing a Form 4, Change in Statement of Beneficial Ownership. |
Code of Ethics
We adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to all of our directors, officers, employees and consultants, which is a code of ethics as defined by applicable rules of the SEC. Our Code of Ethics was attached as an exhibit to our annual report filed on Form 10-KSB with the SEC on September 19, 2007. If we make any amendments to our Code of Ethics other than technical, administrative, or other non-substantive amendments, or grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from a provision of our Code of Ethics to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, or certain other finance executives, we will disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver, its effective date and to whom it applies in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
We will provide a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to any person without charge, upon request. Requests may be sent in writing to: Del Toro Silver Corp., 320 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
Our board of directors has determined that it does not have a member of its audit committee that qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K, and is "independent" as the term is used in Item 7(d)(3)(iv) of Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
We believe that the members of our board of directors are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. We believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an "audit committee financial expert" would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development and the fact that we have not generated any material revenues to date. In addition, we currently do not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees performing similar functions nor do we have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. Our board of directors does not believe that it is necessary to have such committees because it believes the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by our board of directors.
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Item 11. | Executive Compensation |
The particulars of the compensation paid to the following persons:
our principal executive officer;
each of our two most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as executive officers at the end of the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010; and
up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under (b) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as our executive officer at the end of the years ended October 31, 2011 and 2010,
who we will collectively refer to as the named executive officers of our company, are set out in the following summary compensation table, except that no disclosure is provided for any named executive officer, other than our principal executive officers, whose total compensation did not exceed $100,000 for the respective fiscal year:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE | |||||||||
Name and principal position |
Year | Salary ($) |
Bonus ($) |
Stock Awards ($) |
Option Awards ($) |
Non-Equity incentive Plan Compensation ($) |
Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) |
All Other
Compensation ($) |
Total ($) |
Greg Painter(1) President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director |
2011 2010 |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Patrick Fagen(2) Chief Financial Officer and Director |
2011 2010 |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Nil N/A |
Mark McLeary(3) former President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Director |
2011 2010 |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Ezra Jimenez(4) former Chief Financial Officer and director |
2011 2010 |
$15,000 Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
Nil Nil |
$15,000 Nil |
1. |
Greg Painter was appointed president, secretary, treasurer, chief financial officer and as a director on July 6, 2011. |
2. |
Patrick Fagen was appointed chief financial officer and as a director on August 24, 2011. |
3. |
Mark McLeary resigned as president, secretary, treasurer, chief financial officer and as a director on July 6, 2011. |
4. |
Ezra Jimenez resigned as chief financial officer and as a director on August 24, 2011. |
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers. Our directors and executive officers may receive share options at the discretion of our board of directors in the future. We do not have any material bonus or profit sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers, except that share options may be granted at the discretion of our board of directors.
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The board has determined that until such time as our company has sufficient liquidity, cash compensation will not be paid to any of our executive officers. However, once our company has sufficient liquidity, executive officers will be compensated for management services, including payment for past services provided, in amounts commensurate with industry standards.
Stock Option Plan
On September 7, 2010 our directors approved the adoption of our 2010 Stock Option Plan which permits our company to grant up to 5,000,000 options to acquire shares of common stock, to directors, officers, employees and consultants of our company.
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
No equity or non-equity awards were granted to the named executives in 2011.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
As at October 31, 2011, there were 1,000,000 outstanding and exercisable stock options, with an exercise price of $0.10 per share expiring on September 7, 2012.
Option Exercises
During our Fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, there were no options exercised by our named officers.
Compensation of Directors
We do not have any agreements for compensating our directors for their services in their capacity as directors, although such directors are expected in the future to receive stock options to purchase shares of our common stock as awarded by our board of directors.
We have determined that none of our directors are independent directors, as that term is used in Item 7(d)(3)(iv)(B) of Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined by Rule 4200(a)(15) of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules.
Pension, Retirement or Similar Benefit Plans
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers. We have no material bonus or profit sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers, except that stock options may be granted at the discretion of the board of directors or a committee thereof.
Indebtedness of Directors, Senior Officers, Executive Officers and Other Management
None of our directors or executive officers or any associate or affiliate of our company during the last two fiscal years, is or has been indebted to our company by way of guarantee, support agreement, letter of credit or other similar agreement or understanding currently outstanding.
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Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters |
The following table sets forth, as of January 30, 2012, certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common shares by each shareholder known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common shares, as well as by each of our current directors and executive officers as a group. Each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of common stock, except as otherwise indicated. Beneficial ownership consists of a direct interest in the shares of common stock, except as otherwise indicated.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Title of Class |
Amount and
Nature of Beneficial Ownership |
Percentage of Class (1) |
Greg Painter 2436 Jacks Valley Road, Genoa, NV |
Common |
375,000 |
2.42% |
Patrick Fagen 2229 Tahoe Vista Dr South Lake Tahoe, CA |
Common |
1,398,798 |
9.04% |
Directors and Officers as a group | Common | 1,773,798 | 11.47% |
Mark A McLeary 2200 - 1177 W Hastings St Vancouver, BC, Canada |
Common |
4,950,000 |
32.01% |
(1) |
Based on 15,462,240 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of January 30, 2012. Except as otherwise indicated, we believe that the beneficial owners of the common shares listed above, based on information furnished by such owners, have sole investment and voting power with respect to such shares, subject to community property laws where applicable. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject to options or warrants currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days, are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of the person holding such option or warrants, but are not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. |
Changes in Control
We are unaware of any contract or other arrangement or provisions of our Articles or Bylaws the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of our company. There are not any provisions in our Articles or Bylaws, the operation of which would delay, defer, or prevent a change in control of our company.
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence |
Except as disclosed herein, no director, executive officer, shareholder holding at least 5% of shares of our common stock, or any family member thereof, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction, or proposed transaction since the year ended October 31, 2011, in which the amount involved in the transaction exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at the year end for the last three completed fiscal years.
Director Independence
We currently act with two directors, consisting of Greg Painter and Patrick Fagen. We have determined that none of our directors is an independent director as defined in NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4200(a)(15).
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We do not have a standing audit, compensation or nominating committee, but our entire board of directors acts in such capacities. We believe that our members of our board of directors are capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. The board of directors of our company does not believe that it is necessary to have an audit committee because we believe that the functions of an audit committee can be adequately performed by the board of directors. In addition, we believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an audit committee financial expert would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development.
Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services |
The aggregate fees billed for the most recently completed fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 and for fiscal year ended October 31, 2010 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:
Year Ended | ||
October 31, 2011 $ |
October 31, 2010 $ | |
Audit Fees | 19,500 | 16,300 |
Audit Related Fees | Nil | Nil |
Tax Fees | 800 | 1,500 |
All Other Fees | Nil | Nil |
Total | 20,300 | 17,800 |
Our board of directors pre-approves all services provided by our independent auditors. All of the above services and fees were reviewed and approved by the board of directors either before or after the respective services were rendered.
Our board of directors has considered the nature and amount of fees billed by our independent auditors and believes that the provision of services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with maintaining our independent auditors independence.
PART IV
Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules |
(a) |
Financial Statements | |
(1) |
Financial statements for our company are listed in the index under Item 8 of this document | |
(2) |
All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not material or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto. | |
(b) |
Exhibits |
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Exhibit | |
Number | Description |
(3) | Articles of Incorporation and By-laws |
3.1 |
Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to our Form SB-2 Registration Statement, filed on January 22, 2007) |
3.2 |
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to our Form SB-2 Registration Statement, filed on January 22, 2007) |
3.3 |
Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on July 24, 2009 dated effective July 28, 2009 (incorporated by reference t to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 19, 2009) |
(10) |
Material Contracts |
10.1 |
Property Option Agreement dated August 25, 2006 (incorporated by reference to our Form SB-2 Registration Statement, filed on January 22, 2007) |
10.2 |
Amended Property Option Agreement dated January 15, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 16, 2008) |
10.3 |
Termination Agreement and Mutual Release dated December 3, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 12, 2008) |
10.4 |
Letter of Intent between Candev Resource Exploration Inc. and Yale Resources Ltd. dated February 24, 2009 (incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on June 18, 2009) |
10.5 |
Amendment to Letter of Intent between Candev Resource Exploration Inc. and Yale Resources Ltd. dated March 11, 2009 (incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on June 18, 2009) |
10.6 |
Form of Subscription Agreement for the Private Placement Completed on June 30, 2009 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 8, 2009) |
10.7 |
Option Agreement dated July 7, 2009 between Yale Resources Ltd. and our company (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 15, 2009) |
10.8 |
Subscription Agreement between Mark McLeary and Candev Resource Exploration Inc. (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to Schedule 13D filed on July 16, 2009) |
10.9 |
Amendment to Option Agreement between Del Toro Silver Corp. and Yale Resources Ltd. dated June 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 29, 2010) |
10.10 |
Investor Relations Agreement with Goal Capital LLC dated July 15, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on September 20, 2010) |
10.11 |
Convertible Promissory Note dated August 25, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on September 20, 2010) |
10.12 |
Securities Purchase Agreement dated August 23, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on September 20, 2010) |
10.13 |
2010 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on September 20, 2010) |
10.14 |
Amendment #2 to Option Agreement between Del Toro Silver Corp. and Yale Resources Ltd. dated October 21, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2010) |
10.15 |
Form of Subscription Agreement for the Private Placement completed on December 3, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 15, 2011) |
10.16 |
Form of US Subscription Agreement for the Private Placement completed on December 3, 2010 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 15, 2011) |
10.17 |
Asset Sale Agreement with Bowerman Holdings, LLC dated November 14, 2011. (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2011) |
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Exhibit | |
Number | Description |
10.18 | Joint Operations Agreement with Bowerman Holdings LLC dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2011) |
(14) | Code of Ethics |
14.1 | Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed on September 19, 2007) |
(21) | Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
21.1 | Subsidiary of Del Toro Silver Corp.: Minera Plata Del Toro S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation |
(31) | Section 302 Certifications |
31.1* | Section 302 Certifications under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Principal Executive Officer |
31.2* | Section 302 Certifications under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Principal Financial Officer |
(32) | Section 906 Certification |
32.1* | Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 of Principal Executive Officer |
32.2* | Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 of Principal Financial Officer |
(99) | Additional Exhibits |
99.1 | Audit Committee Charter (incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on January 29, 2009) |
* Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DEL TORO SILVER CORP. | |
(Registrant) | |
Dated: February 13, 2012 | /s/ Greg Painter |
Greg Painter | |
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer | |
and Director | |
(Principal Executive Officer ) | |
Dated: February 13, 2012 | /s/ Patrick Fagen |
Patrick Fagen | |
Chief Financial Officer and Director | |
(Principal Principal Financial Officer and Principal | |
Accounting Officer) |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Dated: February 13, 2012 | /s/ Greg Painter |
Greg Painter | |
President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, Treasurer | |
and Director | |
(Principal Executive Officer ) | |
Dated: February 13, 2012 | /s/ Patrick Fagen |
Patrick Fagen | |
Chief Financial Officer and Director | |
(Principal Principal Financial Officer and Principal | |
Accounting Officer) |
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