20-F 1 form20f.htm FORM 20-F

 

 

  

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 20-F

 

[  ]   REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     
OR
     
[X]   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014
     
OR
     
[  ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     
OR 
     
[  ]   SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number: 000-31076

 

Teryl Resources Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

British Columbia, Canada

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

240-11780 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, British Columbia V7A 5E9, Canada

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

John Robertson, President, jr@ihiway.com

240-11780 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, British Columbia V7A 5E9, Canada
Phone: 604-278-5996; Fax 604-278-3409

(Name, Telephone, E-Mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)

 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

 

Title of each class   Name of each exchange on which registered
None   None

 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act. Common Shares, no par value

 

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act. None

 

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common shares as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 70,118,605 common shares outstanding at May 31, 2014

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer. [  ] Yes [X] No

 

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. [  ] Yes [X] No

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.

 

[  ] Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer

 

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

 

U.S. GAAP [   ]   International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board   [X]   Other [  ]

 

If “Other” has been checked in response to previous questions, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow. [  ] Item 17 [  ] Item 18

 

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

 

Unless otherwise indicated, all references herein are expressed in Canadian dollars and United States currency is stated as “US$”

 

THIS SUBMISSION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PREVIOUSLY FILED FORMS 20-F AND 6-K. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO ATTACHED ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS SUBMISSION.

 

 

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

GLOSSARY OF TERMS   4
GLOSSARY OF MINING TERMS   5
     
PART I        
ITEM 1.   IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS   7
ITEM 2.   OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE   7
ITEM 3.   KEY INFORMATION   7
A.   Selected Financial Data   7
B.   Capitalization and Indebtedness   8
C.   Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds   8
D.   Risk Factors   8
ITEM 4.   INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY   14
A.   History and Development of the Company   14
B.   Business Overview   14
C.   Organizational Structure   17
D.   Property, Plants and Equipment   17
ITEM 4A.   UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS   28
ITEM 5.   OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS   28
A.   Operating Results   28
B.   Liquidity and Capital Resources   28
C.   Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc.   29
D.   Trend Information   29
E.   Off Balance Sheet Arrangements   30
F.   Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations   30
G.   Safe Harbor   30
ITEM 6.   DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES   31
A.   Directors and Senior Management   31
B.   Compensation   32
C.   Board Practices   35
D.   Employees   36
E.   Share Ownership   36
ITEM 7.   MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS   38
A.   Major Shareholders   38
B.   Related Party Transactions   38
C.   Interests of Experts and Counsel   39
ITEM 8.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   39
A.   Financial Statements and Other Financial Information   39
B.   Significant Changes   39
ITEM 9.   THE OFFER AND LISTING   40
A.   Offer and Listing Details   40
B.   Plan of Distribution   41
C.   Markets   41
D.   Selling Shareholders   41
E.   Dilution   41
F.   Expenses of the Issue   41
ITEM 10.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   41
A.   Share Capital   41
B.   Memorandum and Articles of Association   41
C.   Material Contracts   45
D.   Exchange Controls   45
E.   Taxation   45
F.   Dividends and Paying Agents   53
G.   Statements by Experts   53
H.   Documents on Display   53
I.   Subsidiary Information   53
ITEM 11.   quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk   53
ITEM 12.   DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES   53

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PART II      
ITEM 13.   DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES   54
ITEM 14.   MATERIAL MODIFICATION TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS   54
ITEM 15.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES   54
A.   Disclosure Controls and Procedures   54
B.   Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting   54
C.   Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm   55
D.   Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting   55
ITEM 16A.   AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT   55
ITEM 16B.   CODE OF ETHICS   55
ITEM 16C.   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES   56
ITEM 16D.   EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES   56
ITEM 16E.   PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS   56
ITEM 16F.   CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT   56
ITEM 16G.   CORPORATE GOVERNANCE   56
         
PART III.        
ITEM 17.   Financial Statements   57
ITEM 18.   Financial Statements   59
ITEM 19.   Exhibits   59

 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

 

BCBCA Business Corporations Act (British Columbia)
Board Board of Directors of our company
Exchange Act Securities Exchange Act of 1934
GAAP Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards
OTC BB Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board in the United States
SEC Securities and Exchange Commission
TSX.V TSX Venture Exchange

 

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GLOSSARY OF MINING TERMS

 

Alluvial   A term used to identify particular types of, or minerals found associated with, deposits made by flowing water, such as alluvial gold.
     
Amphibolite   Crystalloblastic rock consisting mainly of amphibole and plagioclase with little or no quartz. As the content of quartz increases, the rock grades into hornblende plagioclase gneiss.
     
Assay   A precise and accurate analysis of the metal contents in an ore or rock sample.
     
Au   Gold
     
Dynamothermal metamorphism   A form of regional metamorphism that acts on rocks caught between two converging plates and is initially caused by directed pressure from the plates, which causes some of the rocks to rise and others to sink, sometimes by tens of kilometers. The rocks that fall then experience further dynamothermal metamorphism, this time caused by heat from the Earth’s interior and lithostatic pressure from overlying rocks Eclogite: A coarse-grained, deep-seated ultramafic rock, consisting essentially of garnet (almandine-pyrope) and pyroxene (omphacite). Rutile, kyanite, and quartz are typically present.
     
Felsic   A mnemonic adjective derived from (fe) for feldspar, (l) for lenad or feldspathoid, and (s) for silica, and applied to light-colored rocks containing an abundance of one or all of these constituents.
     
Fracture   The general term to include any kind of discontinuity in a body of rock if produced by mechanical process such as shear stress or tensile stress.
     
Gpt   Grams per metric tonne.
     
Gold deposit   Means a mineral deposit mineralized with gold.
     
Granitic   Pertaining to or composed of granite.
     
Greenschis   Schistose metamorphic rock whose green color is due to the presence of chlorite, epidote, or actinolite.
     
Intrusive   Cuts across (is intrusive into).
     
Limonitically   Consisting of or resembling limonite.
     
Lithologies   The character of a rock described in terms of its structure, color, mineral composition, grain size, and arrangement of its component parts; all those visible features that in the aggregate impart individuality to the rock.
     
Lithophile   Said of an element that is concentrated in the silicate rather than in the metal or sulfide phases of meteorites. Such elements concentrate in the Earth’s silicate crust in Goldschmidt’s tripartite division of elements in the solid Earth.
     
Mafic   Pertaining to or composed dominantly of the ferromagnesian rock-forming silicates; said of some igneous rocks and their constituent minerals.
     
Mineral claim or mining claim   The portion of mining ground held under law by a claimant
     
Measured resource   That part of a mineral resource for which quantity, grade or quality, densities, shape, physical characteristics are so well established that they can be estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the appropriate application of technical and economic parameters, to support production planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit. The estimate is based on detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes that are spaced closely enough to confirm both geological and grade continuity.
     
Mineralization   Implication that the rocks contain sulphide minerals and that these could be related to ore.
     
opt   Troy ounces per short ton.
     
Ore   A naturally occurring rock or material from which economic minerals can be extracted at a profit.
     
Ounce or oz   A troy ounce or 20 pennyweights or 480 grains or 31.103 grams.
     
Petrographic   Pertaining to the study of rocks.

 

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Placer   A place where gold is obtained by washing; an alluvial or glacial deposit, as of sand or gravel, containing particles of gold or other valuable minerals including gemstones.
     
Pluton   A body of medium - to coarse-grained igneous rock that formed beneath the surface by crystallization of a magma.
     
Prospect   An area prospective for economic minerals based on geological, geophysical, geochemical and other criteria.
     
Protoliths   Refers to the precursor rock of a given lithology.
     
Proven reserve   The economically mineable part of a measured resource demonstrated by at least a preliminary feasibility study. This study must include adequate information on mining, processing, metallurgical, economic, and other relevant factors that demonstrate, at the time of reporting, that economic extraction is justified.
     
Reserve   That part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination.
     
Reverse circulation or RC drill   A large machine that produces a continuous chip sample of the rock or material being drilled.
     
Ton   Short ton (2,000 pounds).
     
Tonne   Metric tonne (2,204.6 pounds).
     
Trenching   The surface excavation of a linear trench to expose mineralization for sampling.
     
Vein   A tabular body of rock typically of narrow thickness and often mineralized occupying a fault, shear, fissure or fracture crosscutting another pre-existing rock.

 

For ease of reference, the following conversion factors are provided:

 

1 mile = 1.609 kilometers 2,204 pounds = 1 tonne
1 yard = 0.9144 meter 2,000 pounds/1 short ton = 0.907 tonne
1 acre = 0.405 hectare 1 troy ounce = 31.103 grams

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION

 

A. Selected Financial Data

 

This data has been derived from our audited financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for the years ended May 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011, and accounting principles generally accepted in Canadian GAAP and reconciled for material measurement differences to U.S. GAAP for the year ended May 31, 2010. Set forth in the following table are selected financial data with respect to our financial condition and results of operation for the years ended May 31, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

 

The selected financial and operating information as at May 31, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010 should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein and in conjunction with Item 5 - “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”. The selected financial data as at and for these periods have been extracted from, and are qualified by reference to the audited consolidated financial statements included herein at Item 17.

 

Fiscal Years ended May 31,
   2014
(IFRS)
$
   2013
(IFRS)
$
   2012
(IFRS)
$
   2011
(IFRS)
$
   2010
(GAAP)
$
 
Revenues                    
Total Assets   1,352,624    1,879,535    2,548,094    2,256,177    3,270,104 
Net Assets   1,290,862    1,735,678    2,430,319    2,140,515    3,078,492 
Net Loss   (460,909)   (608,659)   (766,330)   (534,184)   (1,419,726)
Net Loss per Share   (0.01)   (0.01)   (0.01)   (0.01)   (0.02)
Share capital   13,550,994    13,620,108    14,045,753    14,004,922    13,456,263 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding   70,241,843    71,761,356    72,486,938    69,973,962    60,736,673 

  

Fiscal Years ended May 31,
   2014
(IFRS)
$
   2013
(IFRS)
$
   2012
(IFRS)
$
   2011
(IFRS)
$
   2010
(GAAP)
$
 
Cash used in operating activities   (467,915)   (587,482)   (426,696)   (401,943)   (950,964)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (3,200)   (145,065)   52,647    512,555    1,422,285 
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (106,546)   (507,706)   2,468,924    (218,846)   (358,812)

 

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Exchange Rates

 

Unless otherwise indicated, all monetary references herein are denominated in Canadian Dollars. References to “$” or “Dollars” are to Canadian Dollars and references to “US$” are to United States Dollars.

 

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the exchange rates based on the daily bid rates quoted on OANDA. Such rates are the number of Canadian dollars per one (1) U.S. Dollar.

 

Year Ended May 31, 
    2014   2013   2012   2011   2010 
Average for Period   $1.0655   $1.0045   $0.9997   $1.0072   $1.0629

  

 

The high and low exchange rates for each month during the previous six months are as follows:

 

    Month Ended 
    August   July   June   May   April   March 
    2014   2014   2014   2014   2014   2014 
High for Period   $1.0936   $1.075   $1.0905   $1.0911   $1.1026   $1.157 
Low for Period   $1.0908   $1.0673   $1.0715   $1.0882   $1.0948   $1.1059 

 

On May 31, 2014, the exchange rate was $1.0882 for US$1.00. As of September 30, 2014 the exchange rate was CAD$1.159 for US$1.00.

 

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness

 

Not applicable.

 

C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds

 

Not applicable.

 

D. Risk Factors

 

The following risk factors should be carefully considered in evaluating our business because such factors currently may have a significant impact on our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

Risk Factors Related to Our Business

 

An investment in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk and should only be made by investors who can afford to lose their entire investment.

 

Prior to making an investment decision, investors should consider the investment risks set forth below, which are in addition to the usual risks associated with an investment in a business at an early stage of development. Our directors consider the risks set forth below to be the most significant to potential investors in our company, but not all of the risks associated with an investment in securities of our company. If any of these risks materialize into actual events or circumstances or other possible additional risks and uncertainties of which the directors are currently unaware or which they consider not to be material in connection with our business, actually occur, our assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations (including future results of operations), business and business prospects, are likely to be materially and adversely affected. In such circumstances, the price of our securities could decline and investors may lose all or part of their investment.

 

Additional Capital Requirements

 

We have and may continue to have capital requirements in excess of our currently available resources. In the event our plans change, our assumptions change or prove inaccurate or our capital resources in addition to projected cash flow, if any, prove to be insufficient to fund operations, we could be required to seek additional financing sooner than currently anticipated. To the extent that any such financing involves the sale of our equity securities, the interests of our then existing shareholders could be substantially diluted. There can be no assurance that such financing will be available to us on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

 

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We may not be able to secure the financing necessary to explore, develop and produce our mineral properties.

 

The development of our properties depends on our ability to obtain additional required financing or obtaining joint venture partners. As noted in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2014, we have incurred operating losses of $460,909 for the year ended May 31, 2014 and have an accumulated deficit of $12,957,173 at May 31, 2014. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the attainment of profitable operations to meet our liabilities as they become payable and satisfy working capital and operating needs.

 

Issuance of additional shares would dilute the interests of existing shareholders.

 

Effective June 12, 2013, we amended our Article and increased our authorized common shares from 100,000,000 to unlimited and preferred shares from 5,000,000 to unlimited. On September 30, 2014, we had 70,118,605 common shares issued and outstanding and no preferred shares issued. Our Board has the power to issue additional shares and may in the future issue shares to acquire products, equipment or properties, or for other corporate purposes. Any additional issuance by us from our authorized but unissued share capital would have the effect of diluting the interest of existing shareholders.

 

We expect to incur losses for the foreseeable future.

 

We expect to incur losses for the foreseeable future and cannot be certain when or if we will achieve profitability. Failure to become and remain profitable will adversely affect the value of our Common Shares and our ability to raise capital and continue operations.

 

Our business may be affected by such matters as changes in general economic conditions, changes in laws, regulations, and other factors.

 

From time to time, our business may be affected by such matters as changes in general economic conditions, changes in laws and regulations, taxes, tax laws, prices and costs, and other factors of a general nature which may have an adverse effect on our business.

 

Certain of our directors and officers are also directors and/or officers and/or shareholders of potential competitors, giving rise to potential conflicts of interest.

 

Several of our directors and officers are also directors, officers or shareholders of other companies. In particular, Mr. Robertson, Ms. El-Khatib, Ms. Robertson and Ms. Jane He are directors and/or officers of Linux Gold Corp., a public natural resource exploration company that shares office space and administrative staff with our company. We entered into an agreement with Linux Gold Corp. whereby we purchased 50% of the Fish Creek mineral claims. Some of our directors and officers are engaged and will continue to be engaged in the search for additional business opportunities on behalf of other corporations, and situations may arise where these directors and officers will be in direct competition with us. Such associations may give rise to conflicts of interest from time to time. Such a conflict poses the risk that we may enter into a transaction on terms which could place us in a worse position than if no conflict existed. Conflicts, if any, will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the BCBCA. Our Board has resolved that any transaction involving a related party is required to be reviewed and approved by our Audit Committee. Our directors are required by law to act honestly and in good faith with a view to our best interests and to disclose any interest which they may have in any project or opportunity in respect of which we are proposing to enter into a transaction.

 

Loss of any directors or officers.

 

The loss of any directors or officers would adversely affect our results. We are wholly dependent at present upon the personal efforts and abilities of our officers and directors, who exercise control over our day-to-day affairs. The loss of any director or officer could cause significant delays in our carrying on business or hinder our ability to continue carrying on our business.

 

Officers and directors may be indemnified against certain securities liabilities.

 

Under the BCBCA we can indemnify any director, officer, agent and/or employee as to those liabilities and on those terms and conditions as are specified in the BCBCA. Further, we may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any such persons whether or not we have the power to indemnify such person against the liability insured. The foregoing could result in substantial expenditures by us and prevent any recovery from such officers, directors, agents and employees for losses incurred by us as a result of their actions. We have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC, indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the U.S. Securities Act, and is, therefore, unenforceable.

 

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Enforcement of Civil Liabilities

 

As Canadian citizens and residents, our directors and officers may not be subject to U.S. legal proceedings, a result of which is that recovery on judgments issued by U.S. courts may be difficult or impossible. While reciprocal enforcement of judgment legislation exists between Canada and the U.S., our insiders may have defenses available to avoid, in Canada, the effect of U.S. judgments under Canadian law, making enforcement difficult or impossible. Our management may not have any personal assets available in the U.S. to satisfy judgments of U.S. courts. Therefore, our shareholders in the United States may have to avail themselves of remedies under Canadian corporate and securities laws for perceived oppression, breach of fiduciary duty and like legal complaints. Canadian law may not provide for remedies equivalent to those available under U.S. law. A judgment of a U.S. court predicated solely upon such civil liabilities would probably be enforceable in Canada by a Canadian court if the U.S. court in which the judgment was obtained had jurisdiction, as determined by the Canadian court, in the matter. There is substantial doubt whether an original action could be brought successfully in Canada against any of such persons or our company predicated solely upon such civil liabilities based on U.S. federal securities laws.

 

Our mineral resources competitors have greater financial and technical measures and we may not be able to acquire additional attractive mineral properties on acceptable terms.

 

Significant and increasing competition exists for mineral opportunities in Canada and the United States. There are a number of large established mineral companies with substantial capabilities and greater financial and technical resources than us. We may be unable to acquire additional attractive mineral properties on terms we consider acceptable. Accordingly, our exploration programs may not yield any new reserves or result in any commercial mineral operations.

 

We face strong competition from larger oil and gas companies, which could harm our business and ability to operate profitably.

 

The oil and gas exploration and production business is highly competitive. Many of our competitors have substantially larger financial resources, staffs and facilities. Our competitors in the United States include numerous major oil and gas exploration and production companies, especially major oil and gas companies such as BP Amoco, Exxon/Mobil, Texaco/Shell and Conoco/Phillips. These major oil and gas companies are often better positioned to obtain the rights to exploratory acreage for which we may compete. If we are unable to adequately address our competition, including, but not limited to, finding ways to secure profitable oil and gas producing properties, our ability to earn revenues will suffer.

 

As a foreign issuer”, we are exempt from the Section 14 proxy rules and Section 16 of the Securities Act, which may result in shareholders having less complete and timely data.

 

The submission of proxy and annual meeting of shareholder information (prepared to Canadian standards) on Form 6-K may result in shareholders having less complete and timely data. The exemption from Section 16 rules regarding sales of common shares by insiders may result in shareholders having less data.

 

Recent Disruptions in International Credit Markets and Other Financial Systems and Deterioration of Global Economic Conditions

 

Since 2007, the U.S. credit markets experienced serious disruption due to a deterioration in residential property values, defaults and delinquencies in the residential mortgage market and a decline in the value and credit quality of mortgage-backed securities. Other adverse events include delinquencies in non-mortgage consumer credit and a general decline in consumer confidence. These conditions worsened in 2008 and continued in 2009, contributing to reduced confidence in credit and financial markets around the world and the collapse of, and governmental intervention in, major financial institutions. Asset price volatility and solvency concerns have increased, and there has been less liquidity, a widening of credit spreads, a lack of price transparency, increased credit losses and tighter credit conditions. Notwithstanding various government actions, concerns about the general condition of the capital markets, financial instruments and financial institutions persist, and stock markets have declined substantially.

 

These market disruptions have had a significant material adverse impact on companies in many sectors of the economy and have limited access to capital and credit. These disruptions could, among other things, make it more difficult for us to obtain, or increase our cost of obtaining, financing for our operations. Failure to raise capital when needed or on reasonable terms may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Additionally, these factors, as well as other related factors, may cause decreases in asset values that are deemed to be other than temporary, which may result in impairment losses. If these factors continue, our operations could be adversely impacted and the trading price of our common shares may be adversely affected.

 

We are also exposed to liquidity risks in meeting our operating and capital expenditure requirements in instances where cash positions are unable to be maintained or appropriate financing is unavailable. These factors may impact our ability to obtain loans and other credit facilities in the future and on favourable terms. If these increased levels of volatility and market turmoil continue, our operations could be adversely impacted and the trading price of the common shares could be adversely affected.

 

Risk Factors Related to the Natural Resource Industry

 

We face risks related to the exploration and potential development of our properties.

 

The exploration and development of mineral deposits involves significant risks. It is impossible to ensure that the current and future exploration programs and/or feasibility studies on our existing mineral properties will establish reserves, or whether any of our exploration stage properties can be brought into production. Few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines. At present, none of our properties have defined ore bodies with reserves and resources, and our proposed exploration programs are an exploratory search for ore. Whether an ore body will become commercially viable depends on many factors, including: the characteristics of the deposit, such as size, grade and proximity to infrastructure; metal prices, which cannot be predicted and which have been highly volatile in the past; mining, processing and transportation costs; and the willingness of lenders and investors to provide project financing; labour costs and possible labour strikes; and governmental regulations, including, without limitation, regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use, importing and exporting materials, foreign exchange, environmental protection, employment, worker safety, transportation, and reclamation and closure obligations.

 

We are also subject to the risks normally encountered in the mining industry, such as: unusual or unexpected geological formations; natural disasters; power outages and water shortages; cave-ins, land slides, and other similar mining hazards; inability to obtain suitable or adequate machinery, equipment, or labour; and other known and unknown risks involved in the operation of mines and the conduct of exploration.

 

Substantial expenditures are required to establish reserves through drilling, to develop metallurgical processes to extract metal from ore and to develop the mining and processing facilities and infrastructure at any site chosen for mining. Depending on the price of minerals, we may determine that it is impractical to commence, or, if commenced, continue exploration into commercial production. Such a decision would negatively affect our profits and may affect the value of our equity securities.

 

We have no current mining operations and if we ever commence mining operations we face certain risks, any of which could result in our ceasing operations.

 

We have no current mining operations and no revenue from mining operations. If we ever commence actual mining operations, such operations would face the risk of changing circumstances, including but not limited to: failure of production to achieve metal recovery levels indicated by pre-production testing of drill core and bulk samples; estimates of reserves being adversely affected by encountering unexpected or unusual geological formations; production costs being adversely affected by unforeseen factors such as substantial adverse changes in exchange rates or changes in environmental protection requirements, breakdowns and other technical difficulties, slides, cave-ins or other natural disasters, work interruptions or labor strikes; the grade of ore actually mined being lower than that indicated by drilling results; persistently lower market prices of the products mined than those used to determine the feasibility of mining a mineral occurrence; adverse changes in interest rates that may apply to project development debt. In addition, we have no experience in developing mining properties into production and its ability to do so will be dependent upon securing the services of appropriately experienced personnel or entering into agreements with other major mining companies which can provide such expertise.

 

Our estimates of any mineral deposits on our properties may not change.

 

Our estimates of any mineral deposits on our properties may not change. We have prepared all figures with respect to the size and grade of mineralized deposits included herein, or, in some instances have been prepared, reviewed or verified by independent mining experts, these amounts are estimates only and any identified mineralized deposit may not ever qualify as a commercially viable mineable ore body that can be legally and economically exploited.

 

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The prices of precious and base minerals and metals fluctuate widely and may not produce enough revenue to cover our costs.

 

Even if commercial quantities of mineral deposits are discovered, a profitable market may not exist for the sale of the metals produced. Our long-term viability and profitability depend, in large part, upon the market price of metals which have experienced significant movement over short periods of time, and are affected by numerous factors beyond our control, including international economic and political trends, expectations of inflation, currency exchange fluctuations, interest rates and global or regional consumption patterns, speculative activities and increased production due to improved mining and production methods. The supply and demand for metals is affected by various factors, including political events, economic conditions and production costs in major producing regions. The price of any minerals produced from our properties may not be sufficient such that any such deposits can be mined at a profit.

 

The seasonality in Alaska can be extreme and can cause interruptions or delays in our activities.

 

Certain of our properties are located in Alaska. The weather during the colder seasons in these areas can be extreme and can cause interruptions or delays in our activities. As a result, our activities in these regions are seasonal and the preferred time for work is limited to the spring and summer when costs are more reasonable and access to the properties is easier.

 

Our properties may be subject to unregistered agreements, transfers, or claims and title may be adversely affected.

 

Our title opinions do not validate that we have good and marketable title to all of our properties. We follow the usual industry practice in obtaining title opinions with respect to our lands. No examination has been made of the ground to determine if any of our mineral claims have been staked or assessment work carried out. Our properties may be subject to unregistered agreements, transfers or claims and title and may be adversely affected by such undetected defects. If title is disputed, we may have to defend our ownership through the courts, and we cannot guarantee that a favourable judgment will be obtained. In the event of an adverse judgment with respect to any of our mineral properties, we could lose our property rights and may be required to cease our exploration and development activities on that property.

 

Mineral operations are subject to government and regulatory approvals.

 

Our operations require the procurement of numerous permits and compliance with an extensive number of codes and regulations. Mining, exploration and exploitation permits are required. Failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result in permits being withdrawn or suspended which could significantly delay our mineral exploration activities.

 

We are subject to extensive and changing environmental legislation, regulation and actions.

 

We are subject to extensive and changing environmental legislation, regulation and actions in connection with our operations and properties. We cannot predict what environmental legislation, regulation or policy will be enacted or adopted in the future or how future laws and regulations will be administered or interpreted. The recent trend in environmental legislation and regulation, generally, is toward stricter standards and this trend is likely to continue in the future. This recent trend includes, without limitation, laws and regulations relating to air and water quality, mine reclamation, waste handling and disposal, the protection of certain species and the preservation of certain lands. These regulations may require the acquisition of permits or other authorizations for certain activities. These laws and regulations may also limit or prohibit activities on certain lands. Compliance with more stringent laws and regulations, as well as potentially more vigorous enforcement policies or stricter interpretation of existing laws, may necessitate significant capital outlays, may materially affect our results of operations and business, or may cause material changes or delays in our intended activities.

 

Our operations may require additional analysis in the future including environmental and social impact and other related studies. We may not be able to obtain or maintain all necessary permits that may be required to continue our operation or our exploration of our properties or, if feasible, to commence development, construction or operation of mining facilities at such properties on terms which enable operations to be conducted at economically justifiable costs.

 

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Uncertainties and Risks Relating to Our Common Shares

 

The Market Price of our Common Shares May Be Subject to Wide Price Fluctuations

 

The market price of our common shares may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to many factors, including variations in our operating results, divergence in financial results from analysts’ expectations, changes in earnings estimates by stock market analysts, changes in our business prospects, general economic conditions, changes in mineral reserve or resource estimates, results of exploration, changes in results of mining operations, legislative changes and other events and factors outside of our control. In addition, stock markets from time to time have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations, which, as well as general economic and political conditions, could adversely affect the market price for our common shares.

 

We are unable to predict whether substantial amounts of common shares will be sold in the open market. Any sales of substantial amounts of common shares in the public market or the perception that such sales might occur, could materially and adversely affect the market price of our common shares.

 

We may be a Passive Foreign Investment Company, which may result in material adverse US federal income tax consequences to US investors.

 

Investors in our common shares that are U.S. taxpayers should be aware that we may be a passive foreign investment company under Section 1297(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (a “PFIC”). If we are or become a PFIC, generally any gain recognized on the sale of our common shares and any excess distributions (as specifically defined) paid on our common shares must be ratably allocated to each day in a U.S. taxpayer’s holding period for our common shares. The amount of any such gain or excess distribution allocated to prior years of such U.S. taxpayer’s holding period for our common shares generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the highest tax applicable to ordinary income in each such prior year, and the U.S. taxpayer will be required to pay interest on the resulting tax liability for each such prior year, calculated as if such tax liability had been due in each such prior year.

 

Alternatively, a U.S. taxpayer that makes a qualified electing fund (a “QEF”) election with respect to their investment generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on such U.S. taxpayer’s pro rata share of our net capital gain and ordinary earnings, (as specifically defined and calculated under U.S. federal income tax rules), regardless of whether such amounts are actually distributed by us. U.S. taxpayers should be aware, however, that there can be no assurance that we will satisfy record keeping requirements under the QEF rules or that we will supply U.S. taxpayers with required information under the QEF rules, in the event that we are a PFIC and a U.S. taxpayer wishes to make a QEF election. As a second alternative, a U.S. taxpayer may make a .market-to-market election. if we are a PFIC and our common shares are .marketable stock (as specifically defined). A U.S. taxpayer that makes a market-to-market election generally will include in gross income, for each taxable year in which we are a PFIC, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (a) the fair market value of our common shares as of the close of such taxable year over (b) such U.S. taxpayer’s adjusted tax basis in our common shares.

 

Our common shares are considered penny stocks and are subject to the Penny Stock Rules

 

Since our common shares are not listed on a national stock exchange or quoted on the NASDAQ Market within the United States, trading in common shares on the OTCBB is subject, to the extent the market price for the common shares is less than $5.00 per share, to a number of regulations known as the “penny stock rules”. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, to provide the customer with additional information including current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account, and to make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. To the extent these requirements may be applicable they will reduce the level of trading activity in the secondary market for our common shares and may severely and adversely affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell our common shares.

 

Our directors, officers and their related companies collectively own approximately 13.76% of our common shares and, if they act together, may have the ability to act, or prevent corporate actions, to the detriment of other shareholders.

 

A limited number of shareholders collectively own a majority of our common shares and may act, or prevent corporate actions, to the detriment of other shareholders. These principal shareholders, including members of our board of directors, officers and entities affiliated with members of our directors and officers, will own more than 13.76% of our outstanding common shares on a diluted basis. Accordingly, these shareholders may, if they act together, exercise significant influence over all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of a majority of the directors and the determination of significant corporate actions. This concentration could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control that could be otherwise beneficial to our shareholders.

 

No Dividends

 

The payment of dividends on our common shares is within the discretion of the Board and will depend upon our future earnings, our capital requirements, our financial condition, and other relevant factors. We do not currently intend to declare any dividends on our shares for the foreseeable future.

 

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ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

 

A. History and Development of the Company

 

Our company was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada, by registration of our memorandum and articles under the British Columbia Company Act (since replaced by the BCBCA) on May 23, 1980, under the name “Candy Mountain Gold Corporation”. We changed our name to “Teryl Resources Corp.” effective February 28, 1984.

 

Our corporate offices and our registered and records offices are located at Suite 240 - 11780 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, BC V7A 5E9, Canada. Our telephone number is 604-278-5996. Since our inception and during the three fiscal years ending May 31, 2014, our principal business has been the acquisition, exploration and development of natural resource properties, and the acquisition, drilling and development of oil and gas property interests. We currently have mineral property interests in Alaska and British Columbia. All of our mineral properties are in the exploration stage. We are in the exploration stage and equity financing is required to continue exploration work on our mineral claims and oil and gas interests. As a result of the uncertainty that is typical for an explorative company there is doubt about our ability to continue as going concern as ultimate success will be based on securing adequate equity financing and/or the determination of economically recoverable mineral reserves on its mineral property claims or recoveries on our oil and gas interests.

 

B. Business Overview

 

Mineral and Exploration Properties

 

We are an exploration stage company and there is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on any of our properties. Further exploration will be required before a final evaluation as to the economic and legal feasibility is determined.

 

If we complete our current exploration programs and if we are successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we will have to spend substantial funds on further drilling and engineering studies before we will know if we have a commercially viable mineral deposit or reserve on any of our properties.

 

Gil Venture Claims, Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska

 

We owned a 20% interest in 237 claims located in the Gilmore dome area of Fairbanks district of Alaska, known as the Gil Venture mineral property. Effective December 21, 2011 we executed the Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell all of our 20% interest in the Gil Venture property to Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc. (“Fairbanks”). Fairbanks granted to the Company a production royalty equal to 1% of net smelter returns on all production from the property up to US$15,000,000, after which the royalty is equal to 0.5% of the net smelter returns on all production from the property. On December 19, 2011 Fairbanks paid the Company US$2,500,000 as an advance payment of the production royalty. An additional advance payment of royalty of US$1,500,000 will be paid to the Company upon commencement of commercial production from a mine constructed on the property.

 

West Ridge Claims, Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska

 

We own a 100% in the West Ridge mineral claims subject to a 1% net smelter return to the State of Alaska.

 

Fish Creek Claims, Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska

 

In March 2002, we acquired from Linux Gold Corp., a company with common directors, an option to earn a 50% interest in the thirty Fish Creek claims, located in the Fairbanks Mining District in Alaska, by expending $500,000 US within three years and the issuance of 200,000 common shares, which shares were issued in December 2002. An additional 100,000 shares were issued in February 2007 in payment for an extension of the date on which expenditures were required to be completed to March 5, 2007, which date was further extended with amended agreements. On December 1, 2011 the Company and Linux further amended the agreement to include the following terms:

 

  Linux applies $75,000 owed by the Linux to the Company towards the above stated minimum exploration budget of US$500,000;
  The Company has an option to pay the expenditures for the Fish Creek property in cash in lieu of the exploration costs to the Company; and
  The term of the agreement is extended to March 5, 2013.

 

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Effective March 5, 2013, we completed the expenditure of $500,000 on exploration on Fish Creek property and cash payments made in lieu of exploration and the purchase of its interest in the Fish Creek property in accordance with the option agreement.

 

Silverknife Claims, Liard Mining Division, British Columbia

 

Pursuant to agreements between Reg Technologies Inc. (“Reg”), SMR Investments Ltd. (“SMR”), Rapitan Resources Inc. (“Rapitan”), and Chevron Minerals Ltd. (“Chevron”), the Company acquired a 30% working interest in the Silverknife mineral claims, situated in the Liard Mining Division in the Province of British Columbia, subject to a 10% Net Profit Royalty (“NPR”) to Rapitan and a 1% Net Smelter Returns to SMR. On December 21, 2010 the Company purchased the 10% NPR in the Silverknife property from Rapitan for consideration of 200,000 common shares of the Company issued at a fair value of $32,000 on January 25, 2011.

 

Oil and Gas Properties

 

Fayette and Burleson Counties, Texas

 

The Company owns a 6.5% working interest in the Peters No. 1 Well, in Fayette County, Texas, a 4.992380% interest in the C-S #1 wells, a 0.131510% interest in Jancik #2 wells and a 7.5% interest in Herrmann #4 wells, located in Burleson County, Texas.  The carrying cost of these wells has been completely depleted. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014 revenue of US$8,668 were recorded from the Texas properties compared to revenues of US$15,168 for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.

 

Knox and Laurel Counties, Kentucky

 

We entered into agreements with IAS Energy, Inc., a company with common directors, to purchase 40% interests (subject to 40% net revenue interests to others), in the Ken Lee #1 natural gas well for $103,045 ($92,500 US), in the Elvis Farris #2 natural gas well for $104,461 ($92,500 US), and in the Clarence Bright #1 natural gas well for $104,673 ($92,500 US). All three wells are located in Knox and Laurel Counties, Kentucky. During the year ended May 31, 2009 we wrote off the carrying costs of the wells to $Nil since the wells have no proven economic reserves.

 

Description of the Markets in Which We Compete

 

We do not have a market in which we compete, as we operate in an extractive industry. However, the mining industry in which we operate is highly competitive due to significant and increasing competition for exploration opportunities. Many of our oil and gas exploration and production competitors business have substantially larger financial resources, staffs and facilities.

 

Competition

 

Significant and increasing competition exists for mining exploration opportunities available in North America and elsewhere in the world. Competitors include well-capitalized mining companies, independent mining companies and other companies having financial and other resources far greater than ours.

 

We compete with a number of other companies, including major oil companies and other independent operators which are more experienced and which have greater financial resources. Such companies may be able to pay more for prospective oil and gas properties. Additionally, such companies may be able to evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than our financial and human resources permit. We do not hold a significant competitive position in the mining or oil and gas industries.

 

Seasonality

 

Due to the northern climate, exploration work in some areas of Alaska can be limited due to excessive snow cover and cold temperatures. In general, surface sampling work is limited to May through September and surface drilling from March through November.

 

Sources and Availability of Raw Materials

 

We do not have a reliance on raw materials, as we operate in an extractive industry.

 

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Marketing Strategy

 

We do not have any plans for a marketing strategy at this time.

 

Dependency upon Patents/Licenses/Contracts/Processes

 

Not applicable.

 

Material Effects of Government Regulation

 

Mineral Exploration

 

Exploration and development activities require permits from various foreign, federal, state and local governmental authorities. To the best of our knowledge, we are operating in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.

 

Our current and anticipated future operations, including further exploration activities, require permits from various state and other governmental agencies. Such operations are subject to various laws governing land use, the protection of the environment, production, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, toxic substances, well safety and other matters. Unfavorable amendments to current laws, regulations and permits governing operations and activities of oil and gas and resource exploration companies, or more stringent implementation thereof, could have a materially adverse impact on us and cause increases in capital expenditures which could result in our ceasing operations. We have had no material costs related to compliance and/or permits in recent years, and anticipate no material costs in the next year.

 

Oil and Gas Exploration

 

Our oil and gas operations are subject to various types of regulation at the federal, state and local levels. Such regulation includes the requirement for permits for the drilling of wells; maintaining bonding requirements in order to drill or operate wells; implementing spill prevention plans; submitting notification and receiving permits relating to the presence, use and release of certain materials incidental to oil and gas operations; and regulating the location of wells, the method of drilling and casing wells, the use, transportation, storage and disposal of fluids and materials used in connection with drilling and production activities, surface usage and the restoration of properties upon which wells have been drilled, the plugging and abandoning of wells and the transporting of production. Our operations are also subject to various conservation matters, including the regulation of the size of drilling and spacing units or pro-ration units, the number of wells which may be drilled in a unit, and the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties. In this regard, some states allow the forced pooling or integration of tracts to facilitate exploration while other states rely on voluntary pooling of lands and leases, which may make it more difficult to develop oil and gas properties. In addition, state conservation laws establish maximum rates of production from oil and gas wells, generally limit the venting or flaring of gas, and impose certain requirements regarding the ratable purchase of production.

 

We believe that our operations comply in all material respects with applicable laws and regulations and that the existence and enforcement of such laws and regulations have no more restrictive an effect on our operations than on other similar companies in the energy industry. We do not anticipate any material capital expenditures to comply with federal and state environmental requirements.

 

Plan of Operations

 

Source of Funds for Fiscal 2015

 

We had a working capital of $224,771 at May 31, 2014, compared to working capital of $709,573 at May 31, 2013.

 

Our primary source of funds since incorporation has been through the issuance of equity securities. We have been successful in the past in acquiring capital through the issuance of shares of our common stock and through advances from related parties. Although we intend to continue utilizing these sources, there is no assurance that these sources and methods would continue to be available in the future.

 

In accordance with the Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement effective December 21, 2011 the Company sold all of its 20% interest in the Gil Venture property to Fairbanks. Fairbanks granted to the Company a production royalty equal to 1% of net smelter returns on all production from the property up to US$15,000,000, after which the royalty is equal to 0.5% of the net smelter returns on all production from the property. On December 19, 2011 Fairbanks paid the Company US$2,500,000 as an advance payment of the production royalty. An additional advance payment of royalty of US$1,500,000 will be paid to the Company upon commencement of commercial production from a mine constructed on the property. The timing and amounts of additional royalty payments are not certain as at the date of this report.

 

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In our present circumstances, there exists doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern, since there is no ongoing source of revenues and profits capable of sustaining our operating overhead. Over the longer term, we will need to either begin to derive revenues from our existing resource-based assets, or find and enter into a business which holds the prospects of ensuring that we can continue as a going concern. Management is aware of such need and is both researching new business opportunities and assessing potential financing possibilities for funding our existing resource property obligations and also any new business which may be entered into or acquired.

 

Anticipated Changes to Facilities/Employees

 

We anticipate there will not be any changes to either facilities or employees in the near future.

 

C. Organizational Structure

 

We hold a 100% interest in Teryl, Inc., a private Delaware corporation, incorporated on November 17, 1988, and registered to do business in the USA. Teryl, Inc. holds the Alaska mineral property interests and Texas and Kentucky oil and gas well interests.

 

D. Property, Plants and Equipment

 

Our properties are in the exploration stage and a substantial amount of capital will have to be spent on each property before we will know if they contain commercially viable mineral deposits. Our material properties are located in Alaska. Our properties are without known reserves and the work being done by us is exploratory in nature.

 

Our executive offices are located in rented premises in a commercial business park located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, a suburb of Vancouver. The space is shared with several other companies which share common management. The annual rent and utilities for our portion of this 2,200 square foot space paid during 2014 was $34,507 (2013 - $32,984). We have occupied these facilities since November 1, 2006. These facilities are believed to be adequate for meeting our needs for the immediate future. If required in the future, we do not anticipate that we will have any difficulty in obtaining additional space at favorable rates. There are no current plans to purchase or otherwise acquire any properties in the near future.

 

Mineral Properties

 

The following are descriptions of our material mineral properties.

 

Fish Creek Claims

 

The Fish Creek Claims are 30 mining claims comprising 1,032 acres, known as the Fish Creek Prospect, located 25 miles north of Fairbanks in the Fairbanks Mining District in Alaska. The claims are legally maintained by recording an affidavit of annual labor for a minimum expenditure of $100 per claim ($3,000 total) and by paying annual rental to the State of Alaska in the amount of $130 per claim ($3,900 total). All mechanized exploration activity must be permitted by the Alaska Division of Mining, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Water can be withdrawn from Fish Creek to support exploration activities with oversight from the Alaska Department of Conservation. Currently, we are permitted to conduct exploration by drilling. To the best of our knowledge, we are operating in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. There currently are no unusual social, political or environmental encumbrances to mining on the project. We currently hold a valid exploration permit on the project. Additional permits for future work will be acquired from the Division of Mining, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Corps of Engineers on an as-needed basis.

 

The Fish Creek project is located in an important mining district with permissive land status and excellent road access to the property. Currently, there are only primitive trails developed within the property to access exploration sites. The project is located within metamorphic and plutonic host rocks that are similar in composition and age to rock units that contain commercially viable mineralization elsewhere in the Fairbanks Mining District. The property is also located on a drainage that was mined extensively for alluvial gold in the past both upstream and downstream of the Fish Creek project. Limited exploration conducted between 1992 and 2003 did not reveal significant bedrock exposures of mineralization, however, very widely spaced placer drilling over a large area of the property conducted in 1996 indicated the presence of placer gold in the alluvial deposits. More extensive and closer spaced placer gold drilling conducted in 2004 confirmed the presence of significant concentrations of placer gold on the claims.

 

The following map shows the location of and access to the property.

 

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There currently are no resources or reserves on the Fish Creek property that comply with the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves Definitions and Guidelines adopted by CIM Council on August 20, 2000.

 

Additional work on the Fish Creek property will be based on results from the previous drilling programs. Each successive phase of exploration is dependent on generation of encouraging results from the previous programs and the increasing potential for delineation of commercially viable resources on the project.

 

As we announced on March 6, 2013, we received the budget for a reverse circulation drill program from Metallogeny, Inc., general contractor in Fairbanks, Alaska, consisting of placer and lode drilling to identify targets, on the Fish Creek property this spring. On April 10, 2013, we appointed Pete Rutledge, Geologist, as an independent contractor to supervise the drilling on the Fish Creek property.

 

On May 14, 2013, we announced that a contract was signed with Metallogeny, Inc., to drill six holes to test an intrusive target, on the Fish Creek property. Paul D. Gray, P.Geo., is the qualified person as defined in NI 43-101 and also qualified under the rules stated by the SEC.

 

On January 22, 2014, we provided an update on the 2013 gold exploration drilling program on our Fish Creek project.

 

The Fish Creek Claim Block consists of 35 State of Alaska Mining Claims located adjacent to the operating Fort Knox Gold Mine claim block and the Gil hardrock gold deposit claim block.

 

The purpose of the exploration drilling program conducted the 2013 season on the Fish Creek Claim Block was twofold; (1) to verify and identify a placer gold deposit in the deepest reaches of the Fish Creek Valley and (2) to verify and identify hardrock intrusive hosted gold deposits from information performed by previous explorationists who worked on the property. The program managed by Pete Rutledge Project Manager and overseen by Paul D. Gray, P.Geo., the Company’s Qualified Person and was supported by two contract drilling entities that were logistically supported by Metallogeny Inc., of Fox, Alaska. The drilling contractors were CNC Drilling led by Forrest Cooper using a track mounted Prospector 1 drill rig, and an independent contractor using a Boyle Brothers System Model 1 (BBS1) drill rig mounted on a flatbed transported by a low pressure tracked vehicle called a Bombardier J-5. Both drilling contractors were under time constraints to operate due to weather and ground conditions because the activity had to be completed before winter break-up as a condition of the access permit issued by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Drilling results under strict chain of custody procedures reveal minor visible placer gold in the placer drilling and the hard rock drilling indicated the presence of disseminated anomalous silver and base metal values in a stockwork quartz veining system in silicified rocks at continuous intervals over several holes. Further drilling is warranted to define the empirical data obtained that indicates conditions of precious metal lode deposits. The gold placer potential is recommended to be evaluated by conventional bulk sampling techniques standard to the industry.

 

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The placer drilling completed three holes two of which were completed to bedrock. The first hole identified as UFL-L1- H1 encountered decomposed Fairbanks Schist bedrock at the bottom of the hole at 57 feet. The second hole UFL- L1- H2 bottomed out at 62 feet and material recovered consisted of decomposed Fairbanks Schist and possibly decomposed granodiorite (intrusive rock) that was bleached out. The samples collected consisted of organic peat, fine sands, mud, loess, sub angular to sub rounded rock fragments, decomposed schist and minor decomposed intrusive rock that may have been stream transported cobbles or silicified schist. The third hole UFL-L1-H3 was abandoned at a shallow depth due to winter break-up conditions. The material recovered consisted of organic peat moss, loess and muds. The organics, loess and mud were not sampled for assay but the entire holes were screened and concentrated and hand panned by the project manager. The assay results from Acme Labs revealed no precious or base metals except two small minor flakes of gold in the first hole were visibly identified by the project manager and were undetected in the assay certificate by Acme Labs. Heavy minerals in the pan concentrates were garnet and very minor amounts of magnetite.

 

The hard rock drilling completed four holes named UFL-2, UFC Forrest H-2, UFC Forrest H-3 and UFC Forrest H-4 all drilled by Forrest Cooper of CNC Drilling under independent contract (Forrest). The first hole UFL-2 twins (located immediately adjacent) to a reverse circulation hole drilled by a previous contractor in 2004 labeled on-site as UFL-1- H-3. Observations of the aluminum tag placed at the hole indicated that intrusive rocks were encountered at 57 feet but the 2013 diamond core drilling by Forrest did not reveal anything but non-silicified Fairbanks Schist at 96.5 feet to 109 feet (29.1 metres to 33.22 metres).

 

The second hole drilled by Forrest was targeted on a geophysical anomaly suggesting shallow intrusive rocks and was named UFC Forrest H-2. Silicified granodiorite (?) with disseminated sulfides in stockwork quartz veining was encountered at 68.5 feet (20.88 metres) and continued to the bottom of the hole at 100 feet (30.48 metres). No significant precious or base metal anomalies were identified in the assay reports (samples 1920116 to 1920126).

 

The third hole drilled was stepped out approximately 100 feet (30.48 metres) southeast of UFC Forrest H-2 and was named UFC Forrest H-3. Black gouge appearing rock containing visible sponging copper sulfides were observed at 50 feet to 56 feet (15.24 metres to 17.07 metres) with elevated silver at 50 to 51.5 feet (15.24 metres to 15.70 metres) assaying at 0.6 opt Silver (21 g/t Ag) (sample # 1920128). At the 56 foot to 63.5 foot (15.70 to 19.35 metre) interval decomposed Fairbanks Schist (?) with quartz stockwork veining with an elevated silver sample assaying out as 0.16 opt (5.75 ppm) was identified (Sample # 1920131). Minor Calc-Silicate in decomposed Fairbanks Schist was encountered at the 77.5 foot to 88 foot (23.47 to 26.82 metre) interval.

 

The fourth and final hole drilled for this project was stepped out approximately another 100 feet (30.48 metres) southeast of UFC Forrest H-3 and was named UFC Forrest H-4. Recovered core samples encountered suspect bleached granodiorite with insignificant mineralization (samples 1920137-1920138). The hole was terminated at 61 feet (18.59 metres) due to winter break-up requiring mobilizing out of equipment and personnel due to thawing ground conditions. See table 1 below for a complete log of the drill hole results

 

Recommendations for future work suggest expand scout drilling on geophysical anomalies for lode potential and conventional placer gold exploration involving either sonic drilling or trenching and bulk sampling.

 

Additional drilling on known geophysical anomalies for lode potential is recommended on the Fish Creek property.

 

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Table (1) Drill Logs and Assay Results For Fish Creek Alaska Drilling Project for Teryl Resources
Sample no. From (in Feet) to Drill Core Descriptions Pathfinder elements ppb ppm opt gpt
Diamond Drill Core Hole Name: UFL-2
1920101 43.5 48

Decomposed Fairbanks Schist,

hereafter “DFS.”

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

17.1

564

.56

5.2

8.08

63.8

22.6

   
1920102 48 55 As Above, hereafter “AA.”

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

40.2

496

.50

6.9

8.72

52.1

23.4

   
1920103 55 60 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

3.9

206

3.9

7.35

79.6

18.0

   
1920104 60 65 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

42

0.5

14.3

85.4

35.6

   
1920105 66 76.5. AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

2.7

75

0.6

8.94

102

37

   
1920106 76.5 87 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

2.8

141

0.7

11.6

95.1

51.6

   
1920107 87 96.5 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

2.4

73

2.7

10

92.1

36.5

   

  

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1920108 96.5 101 Silicified  FS

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

1.1

43

1.8

10.5

88.9

33

   
1920109 101 109 DFS, minor silicification

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

6

152

5.9

13.4

74.8

27

   
1920110 109 118

DFS some FeOx grus

Bottom of hole

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

8.8

162

4

9.6

34

14.9

   

 

Diamond Drill Core Hole Name: UFC Forrest H2

1920111 21 30.5 Mixed FS & grav

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

1.7

27

2.6

7.62

27.5

11.0

   
1920112 0 0 Brown’s Hill Quarry BLANK Basalt Au Ag As Pb Zn Cu 0 0    
1920113 30.5 42

Random hand selections of

DFS

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

10

1.7

4.61

30

14.9

   
1920114 42 58 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

1.5

69

3.8

14

56.3

28.1

   
1920115 58 66

Crumpled/crushed fine grained,

bleached different from above

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

1.5

69

3.8

14.4

56.3

28.1

   
1920116 66 68.5 AA, more fine grained bleached

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.9

1220

1.22

10.2

24.8

77.9

20.7

   
1920117 68.5 69

Silicified granodiorite

stockwork quartz veining with

visible sulfides.

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.6

65

12

2.49

50.7

27.9

   

 

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1920118 69 72 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

76

18

13.7

66.2

3.7

   
1920119 72 74 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

113

4.3

15.9

68.5

31.6

   
1920120 74 76 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

141

0.6

24.7

97.7

50.7

   
1920121 76 84 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

69

3.6

14.8

90.7

23.9

   
1920122 84 86 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

264

0.6

9.1

92

23.9

   
1920123 86 92 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

386

0.1

9.46

49.9

45.9

   
1920124 92 96

AA with altered stockwork

quartz veining

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

240

1.1

10.8

69.3

31.2

   
1920125 96 98 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

35

0.2

11.3

63.2

18.1

   
1920126 98 100

AA

Bottom of hole

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.5

31

0.5

5.3

54.4

27.3

   

 

Diamond Drill Core Hole Name: UFC Forrest H3

1920127 46 50 DFS

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.5

31

0.5

5.32

54.4

27.3

   
1920128 50 51.5

Black gouge with visible spongy

copper sulfides: see photo of

hand specimen

Au

Ag

As

0.4

21018

21

10.2

0.6

 

 

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Pb

Zn

Cu

 

14.1

68.7

110

   
1920129 51.5 54 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

127

7.5

18.6

74.4

39.6

   
1920130 54 56 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

174

1

12

61.3

20.3

   
1920131 56 63.5

DFS with stockwork quartz

veining

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.5

5750

5.75

4.9

14.3

64

38.5

0.16

 
1920132 63.5 67 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.8

168

0.7

16.5

54

19.5

   
1920133 67 77.5 AA

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.6

74

0.3

12.8

60.8

26.2

   
1920134 77.5 88

Some minor calc-silicate mostly

DFS

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

<0.2

174

1.8

12

59

22.7

   
1920135 88 94.5 DFS

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.5

5750

     
1920136 94.5 100 DFS to bottom of hole

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.8

168

0.5

15.8

45

14.6

   

 

Diamond Drill Core Hole Name: UFC Forrest H4

1920137 43 51.5

mixed up poorly sorted sub

angular DFS

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.9

36

0.5

6.2

25.3

13

   
1920138 51.5 61

fine grained suspect intrusive

bleached granodiorite.

Bottom of hole due winter

break-up

Au

Ag

As

Pb

Zn

Cu

0.3

46

2.1

3.16

69.2

72.3

   

 

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All technical information related to drill and surface samples for the project has been reviewed and approved by Paul D. Gray, P.Geo, who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Drill core is boxed and stored at a secure location.

 

All collected samples were split by the project geologist at the Company’s Fairbanks processing facility, with half core sent to Acme Analytical Laboratories preparation facility in Fairbanks, Alaska where samples were sorted and crushed to appropriate particle size (pulp) and representatively split to a smaller size for shipment to Acme’s Vancouver analysis facility for final assay via ACME Group 1F01-37element ICP-MS analysis with an aqua regia digestion.

 

Teryl’ quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures include the regular use of blanks, standards, and duplicate samples.

 

West Ridge Claims

 

The West Ridge Property of 48 mineral claims comprises approximately 5,200 acres and is a road accessible gold prospect located in the Fairbanks Mining District of Alaska. Creeks in the area such as Dome, Fox, Steamboat, and Flume creeks have been mined extensively for placer gold in the past. Limited past gold exploration in the 1990’s through 2003 indicate shear and intrusive hosted gold mineralization at the Old Glory Prospect, Black Dome Prospect, East Anomaly, West Anomaly and the Moose Creek Anomaly within the West Ridge Property. The True North Mine of Fairbanks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation via a 100% ownership of the True North Venture, is located approximately 3.5 kilometers (two miles) to the northeast of the West Ridge Property.

 

The 48 West Ridge mineral claims are located in the Dome Creek area of the Fairbanks district of Alaska. The West Ridge property adjoins Kinross Gold Corp.’s True North gold deposit and lies approximately eight miles northwest of the producing Fort Knox gold mine.

 

As we announced on March 2, 2012, we applied for an exploration program permit to drill five targets on the Westridge property. The 2012 Westridge Exploration Program was designed to test both the placer and lode targets located within the claim block. Previous lode exploration has identified 5 targets within the Westridge Area. Lode targets included:

 

  1. Old Glory Prospect - This prospect is a shear and intrusive hosted anomaly located along a northeast-southwest fault. The >50ppb gold-in-soil anomaly is 90 meters x 90 meters punctuated by a 1,155 ppb gold-in-soil sample. Three trenches and two drill holes have tested the prospect. The best drill intercept consisted of 10 meters of 1.6 g/t Au from 121 to 131 meters. The anomaly remains open in all directions and had not been thoroughly tested.

 

  2. Black Dome Prospect - This prospect is located along the same fault that forms the southern boundary of the True North Deposit. Gold mineralization consists of carbon-rich, Fe-stained schist and eclogite similar to the True North Deposit. Past exploration was limited.

 

  3. West Anomaly - The West anomaly covers an area of approximately 1,220 meters (4,000 feet) NW-SE by 914 meters (3,000 feet) NE–SW and is defined by coincident gold and arsenic-in-soils results. Drilling consisted of 5 drill holes totaling 1,650 feet with gold intersections reported at values up to 6 meters (20 feet) of gold grading 0.93 g/t Au.

 

  4. East Anomaly - The East anomaly extends along a general northeast trend for 2,230 meters (7,000 feet) and represents values from trace up to 1.64 ppm Au in soil Drill results from 5 holes are not currently available.

 

  5. Moose Creek Anomaly - This anomaly is on trend with the West Anomaly and has not been drill tested.

 

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Mineral exploration consisted of up to 610 meters (2,000 feet) of shallow core drilling utilizing a narrow diameter AQ core drill to initially test lode targets on the Old Glory Prospect and Moose Creek Anomaly. On positive results, a larger scale reverse circulation drill program will be conducted.

 

The total cost to complete all two phases of exploration (610 meters lode and 180 meters placer) was estimated to be $200,000.

 

We announced on March 11, 2013 that the additional exploration and drilling on the Westridge property was recommended as follows:

 

  1. Drilling: Additional drilling is recommended for the Old Glory Prospect area. The drilling should be designed to intersect northeast-trending, northwest-dipping intrusive dikes and structural zones by completing a series of drill holes along northeast fences, with each drill hole drilled to a depth of approximately 500ft. Angle drill holes, dipping -60 degrees and oriented towards the southeast, are suggested at each of the proposed drill collar locations. In addition to these proposed angle drill holes, a drill fan consisting of both angle and vertical drill holes is suggested for several key drill sites to help delineate strike and dip of mineralized zones and other geological features. In addition to these drill fences, at least one deep vertical hole (approximately 2,000ft) is suggested to test the possibility of a deeply buried mineralized stock similar to the Dolphin stock. Although diamond core drilling is preferred, RVC drilling, or a combination of both, could be used for the drill fences, however, diamond core drilling would be required for deep drilling.

 

  2. Auger soil sampling: Additional auger soil sampling is recommended to expand the existing soil grid centered on the Old Glory Prospect. Specifically, additional sampling should be completed to the west, east and north of the existing soil grid.

 

  3. Trenching: Additional trenches are recommended in the Old Glory Prospect. These trenches will help delineate the postulated northeast-trending dike complex and associated gold mineralization. Detailed mapping and sampling of trench floors will help identify and project structural zones which possibly influence structurally controlled gold mineralization in this area. Several short “scoop” trenches are recommended at some of the significant gold-anomalous soil sample sites on the west side of the soil grid. Chip channel sampling of trench floors should be completed at five foot intervals, as well as select rock grab sampling, for all trench excavations.

 

  4.

Reconnaissance rock sampling and geologic mapping: Additional rock grab sampling and geologic mapping traverses are recommended for the entire property. This work should be designed to fulfill the need for basic prospecting and creating a basic geologic map for the property, which is an essential component of creating a predictive model for gold mi

neralization on the property.

     
  5. Geophysical surveys: Geophysical surveys could potentially be used to map structural features and magnetic rocks, but are considered a lower priory at this time. Induced polarization methods could be used to identify water-saturated fault zones and zones containing fine grained disseminated sulfides. These methods are relatively expensive, and thus additional surface sampling and mapping is needed beforehand to better target the geophysical surveys.

 

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On April 10, 2013, we appointed Pete Rutledge, Geologist, as an independent contractor to evaluate the Westridge claims.

 

The Silverknife Property

 

The Silverknife Property lies in a well mineralized and historically important precious and base metals exploration intensive region. The Silverknife Property hosts a known historic prospect (the Silverknife Prospect) with defined Ag-Pb-Zn mineralization within 2km of Silvercorp’s active Silvertip Ag-Pb-Zn deposit. The Silverknife Property represents a prospective target for precious and base metals mineralization genetically related to the Silvertip deposit.

 

The silver-zinc-lead mineralization defined to date on the Silverknife Property is interpreted to be a distal, stratigrpahically lower zone than the Silvertip deposit and more proximate to the Cassiar Batholith (heatsource). The most relevant targets for mineral exploration on the Property are associated chimney-type feeder systems and mantos related to the Silvertip mineralizing event.

 

On March 22, 2012 we announced that a one year exploration extension had been submitted to the Ministry of Energy and Mines of BC. The original permit was granted on June 21, 2011.

 

On April 20, 2012 the Company and Minewest Silver and Gold Inc. (“Minewest”), a former 100% owned subsidiary of Reg Tech to which Reg Tech spun off 100% of its interest in the Silverknife claims, entered into an Exploration, Development and Mine Operating Agreement (the “Exploration Agreement”) until the completion of mining and environmental restoration on the Property with initial participation interests of 70% and 30% for Minewest and the Company respectively. The Exploration Agreement was approved by the TSX.V on September 7, 2012.

 

Under the terms of the Exploration Agreement, the initial participating interest (a “Participating Interest”) of each of Minewest and the Company in the Joint Venture will be equal to their respective current interests. The operations of the Joint Venture will be managed by a manager (the “Manager”) with Minewest acting as the initial Manager of the Joint Venture and remaining as such for as long as its Participating Interest is 50% or more. The Exploration Agreement also provides for a management committee (the “Management Committee”) comprised of one member from the minority interest, currently Teryl, and two members from the majority interest holder, currently Minewest, the purpose of which will be to determine the overall policies, objectives, procedures, methods and actions under the Agreement.

 

The Exploration Agreement provides for an initial 2012 exploration program in the amount of approximately $360,000. Future exploration programs are subject to approval by the Management Committee. Participants of the Joint Venture must fund all exploration programs in amounts proportionate with their Participating Interest and failure to do so will decrease a participant’s Participating Interest on a pro-rata basis. If a Participating Interest decreases to less than 10%, the relevant participant will be deemed to have assigned and conveyed its Participating Interest to the other participant.

 

The Agreement also contains a customary pre-emptive right pursuant to which a participant intending to transfer all or part of its Participating Interest must provide the other participant with notice and the option to purchase such interest.

 

On October 3, 2012, the Company and Minewest announced that the first phase of exploration on the silver, lead, zinc prospect in the Liard Mining District in B.C. had been completed.

 

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The exploration crew re-boxed the core from the diamond drilling completed in 1985 through 1987. 101 core samples were collected, split and/or quartered (where applicable) and submitted for chemical analysis by Multielemt ICP.

 

The critical high grade silver/lead/zinc sections were re-logged and submitted for assays. Where practicable and possible, additional core on either side of the mineralized zones were sent for analysis to determine if Ag-Zn-Pb mineralization extends beyond original sampling boundaries.

 

A detailed on-the-ground survey of all locatable historic drill collars was completed which will greatly aid a modern 3D geological modeling the Company intends to conduct after all 2012 confirmation analyses are received. Such studies will be utilized by the management to target potential mineralization extensions on the Silverknife Property for testing by diamond drilling in 2013.

 

The Property boundary between Silverknife property and Silvercorp Metals Inc. immediately adjacent Silvertip Property was located, surveyed and flagged in.

 

The 1,000 metre drilling program initially planned for summer 2012 was delayed due to a washout of the Silvertip Mine access road (and the Silverknife Property) in early June, 2012.

 

On November 14, 2012 the Company and Minewest announced that analytical results from the 2012 Silverknife Ag-Zn-Pb core re-sampling project in north central B.C. have been received and compiled by the Company and confirmed historically reported mineralization. Additionally, the 2012 program had defined high priority drill targets for a fully permitted 2013 diamond drilling program targeting extension to the known Ag-Zn-Pb mineralization.

 

During the course of the 2012 Silverknife program, the Project was accessed and the 25+ year old core storage site was re-established with all recoverable core re-boxed, re-logged, and where practicable mineralized intervals and proximal area were re-sampled. It is estimated that 85% of the historic core was resurrected and restored. Specific representative intervals of Ag-Zn-Pb mineralization were selected for detailed Inspection and any germane previously sampled intersections of core were quartered and previously un-sampled core intervals were halved. Due to core loss and degradation over the intervening years, exact duplication of previously sampled intervals was not always possible, where practicable however, the 2012 sampling was conducted on systematic 1 metre intervals.

 

The 2012 core re-Iogging and re-sampling program confirmed the grade and tenor of mineralization previously identified on the Silverknife Project with grades from trace to 21.19 ounces/ton (726.8 ppm) Ag with an average of 1.79 ounces/ton (61.36 ppm) Ag; trace to 16.48% Zn with an average of 1.99% Zn; trace to 10.98% Pb with an average of 0.87% Pb; and from trace to 1.1 ppm Au. A comparison of the historic analytical results to the 2012 analytical results do not show an exact 1:1 ration, however owing to the style of mineralization (coarse grained sphalerite and galena) and the disparate analytical techniques and sampling intervals, this variation Is expected.

 

It was noticed by Company geologists during the re-Iogging of the core that where visible Ag-Zn-Pb mineralization was identified, a corresponding drop in core recovery was common. This observation is exceedingly valuable, as this rack of core recovery within mineralized sections is indicative of a potential understatement of grade. The Company is confident that armed with this information, more care can be taken when drill testing these areas, and potentially with such care reported grades will increase.

 

In total 101 core samples were collected and submitted for assay to Inspectorate Exploration and Mining Services Inc., of Richmond. BC, an ISO 9001:2008 certified laboratory. Samples were shipped by Company consultants to Inspectorate’s Whitehorse, YT preparation facility where samples were sorted and crushed to appropriate particle size (pulp) and representatively split to a smaller size for shipment to Inspectorate’s, Richmond, B.C. analysis facility. Assay procedures consisted of 30 element Inductively Coupled Spectrophotometry (ICP) following multi-acid digestion as well as standard fire assay for gold, with atomic adsorption (AA.) finish. When overlimits were reported, Inspectorate’s Ore-Grade analyses for Ag, Pb, and Zn; respectively, was utilized. Assay standards were inserted into the sample stream as part of the Silverknife OA/OC program.

 

A detailed GPS survey of the historic Silverknife “Discovery” drill out was conducted during the 2012 program coincident with an updated Silverknife mineral claim Boundary survey. With the data collected and compiled from the 2012 program, the Company will now intends to digitize the historic drilling data and model the Silverknife mineralization with the help of 3D geological modeling software. This work will allow the Company to define the extent of the defined mineralization, target 2013 drill holes and focus exploration efforts on extending and expanding the Silverknife Ag-Zn-Pb mineralization through diamond drilling.

 

An updated 43-101 report on Silverknife property is being prepared by Paul Gray our qualified geologist.

  

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ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

 

The following discussion of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations as at May 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included herein. Unless expressly stated otherwise, all references to dollar amounts in this section are Canadian dollars.

 

A. Operating Results

 

A comparison of the results of operations for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

 

Year Ended May 31, 2014 as compared to Year Ended May 31, 2013

 

We incurred a net loss of $460,909 during the year ended May 31, 2014, compared to a net loss of $608,659 during the year ended May 31, 2013. The decrease in loss from 2013 was due primarily to managements’ efforts to streamline operations by reducing consulting, management and promotion fees as well as a reducing office expenses and employee costs.

 

Operating expenses that significantly changed from 2013 to 2014 are as follows:

 

  In 2013, we recorded stock based compensation costs of $ 47,757 for options granted and vested during the year; in 2014 we did not grant options or have options vested so recorded $Nil stock based compensation cost.

 

  Consulting, management and directors’ fees were reduced in 2014 to $209,402, compared to $220,706 in 2013 as we strived to save costs in 2014.

 

  Secretarial and employee benefits decreased from $60,223 in 2013 to $47,119 in 2014 along with a reduction in office expenses from $38,680 in 2013 to $31,990 as we strive to save costs in 2014.

 

  Publicity, promotion and investor relations costs decreased significantly from $104,023 in 2013 to $48,552 in 2014 as we continued to utilize more cost effective communication and in-house services in 2014.

 

During 2014 we recorded interest income of $8,856 compared to $17,133 in 2013 as our interest earning short-term investment decreased from 2013 to 2014; our net proceeds from the oil and gas well production decreased from $8,976 in 2013 to $3,619 in 2014.

 

During 2013 we recorded equipment write-off of $3,916 as some of our old office equipment was no longer in use. We did not record equipment write-off in 2014. During 2013 we recorded reclamation bond write-off of $2,978, which did not incur in 2014.

 

Year Ended May 31, 2013 as compared to Year Ended May 31, 2012

 

We incurred a net loss of $608,659 during the year ended May 31, 2013, compared to a net loss of $766,330 during the year ended May 31, 2012. The decrease in loss from 2012 was due to loss on sale of mineral property of $376,928 recorded in 2012.

 

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Operating expenses that significantly changed from 2012 to 2013 are as follows:

 

  In 2013, we incurred geological consulting fees of $5,212 that were not applicable to any specific property; in 2012 we did not incur such geological consulting fees;

 

  Consulting, management and directors’ fees were recorded at $220,706 in 2013 compared to $139,899 in 2012, as we increased our exploration activities and related administrative support.

 

  Professional fees decreased from $52,908 in 2012 to $42,729 in 2013, as we incurred higher legal fees on mineral property exploration contracts in 2012;

 

  Secretarial and employee benefits increased from $33,852 in 2012 to $60,223 in 2013 due to our increased administrative support in 2013;

 

  Publicity, promotion and investor relations costs decreased significantly from $127,511 in 2012 to $104,023 as we continue to utilize more cost effective communication services;

 

  Travel, auto and entertainment increased from $8,789 in 2012 to $17,674 in 2013, due to our increased activities in exploration and related support.

 

  Stock-based compensation increased significantly from $1,897 in 2012 to $47,757 in 2013 as we granted more stock options in 2013.

 

During 2013 we recorded interest income of $17,133 compared to $3,286 in 2012, and net proceeds from the oil and gas well production of $8,976 compared to $19,232 in 2012.

  

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of May 31, 2014, we had a cash position of $243,154, compared to $822,119 as at May 31, 2013, representing a decrease of $578,965. As of May 31, 2014, we had a working capital of $224,771, compared to a working capital of $709,573 as at May 31, 2013.

 

During the year ended May 31, 2014 we used $467,915 in operations compared to $426,696 during the year ended May 31, 2013.

 

During the year ended May 31, 2014 we used $106,546 in our investing activities compared to $507,706 in 2013.

 

On July 4, 2012 we received the approval from the TSX-V on a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) to purchase up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on the open market. During the year ended May 31, 2013 we used $145,065 to purchase 2,427,000 common shares; during the year ended May 31, 2014, we used $3,200 to purchase 427,000 common shares.

 

All of our mineral properties are at the early exploration stages. We do not expect to generate significant revenues in the near future and may continue to rely upon the sale of equity securities to raise capital at reasonable share prices. Fluctuations in our share price may affect our ability to obtain future financing and the rate of dilution to existing shareholders.

 

We have no funding commitments or arrangements for additional financing at this time and there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain any additional financing on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any additional funds raised will be used for general and administrative expenses, to carry out exploration programs on our mineral properties, and for the acquisition of a property or properties, as applicable. The quantity of funds to be raised and the terms of any equity financing that may be undertaken will be negotiated by management as opportunities to raise funds arise.

 

C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc.

 

Not applicable.

 

D. Trend Information

 

Not applicable.

 

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E. Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not utilize off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

 

We did not enter into material contractual obligations during the year ended May 31, 2014.

 

G. Safe Harbor

 

This annual report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may include capital and operating costs, prices of silver and gold and other known and unknown risks. These and other factors and uncertainties may cause material differences from future results as expressed or implied by these forward looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include but are not limited to the risks involved in the exploration and development of a mining and oil and gas business.

 

All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this annual report that address activities, events or developments which we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “believe”, “intend”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, “estimate”, “predict” and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements.

 

Our estimated or anticipated future results or other non-historical facts are forward-looking and reflect our current perspective of existing trends and information. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the success of our exploration and development activities, environmental and other regulatory requirements, foreign exchange issues, mineral deposit estimates and mineral prices, competition by other mining or oil and gas companies, financing risks, mineral title issues, insider conflicts of interest, political stability issues, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in this report and from time to time in our other SEC filings.

 

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this annual report are qualified by these cautionary statements. We cannot assure you that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected effect on us or our business or operations.

 

Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated

 

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties in addition to the risks referred to in “Risk Factors” above.

 

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Item 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

 

A. Directors and Senior Management

 

As of May 31, 2014 and the date of this report, our Board consisted of five directors, of whom two are independent non-executive directors.

 

The following table provides certain information about the members of our Board and our executive officers as of October 1, 2014.

 

Name   Position with the Company   Date of First Election or
Appointment
John G. Robertson   President, CEO, Chairman and Director   October 25, 1982
Suzan El-Khatib   Director   April 29, 2011
Susanne Robertson   Director   September 12, 1990
Thomas Robertson   Director   January 4, 2010
Thomas Parkhill   Director   January 9, 2013
Jane He   CFO and Corporate Secretary   February 25, 2011

 

Senior management serve at the pleasure of the Board. Each director holds office until the next annual meeting of shareholders unless his or her office is earlier vacated in accordance with the Articles and/or the BCBCA, or unless he or she becomes disqualified to act as a director.

 

John Robertson has been President, CEO, Chairman of the Board, Corporate Secretary and a director of Linux Gold Corp. (“Linux”) since March 1979. Linux is a British Columbia mineral exploration company quoted on the OTC BB. He has been the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of REGI U.S., Inc. (“REGI”), an Oregon corporation since July 1992. REGI is an Oregon corporation engaged in the development of a rotary engine/ compressor (“Rand Cam Engine”) and is quoted on the OTC BB. Since October 1984, Mr. Robertson has been President and a director of Reg Technologies Inc. (“Reg”), a British Columbia corporation listed on the TSX.V, and quoted on the OTC BC, that has financed the research on the Rand Cam Engine since 1986. He has been the President, CEO and a director of IAS Energy, Inc. (“IAS”) since its formation in December 1994. IAS is a U.S. public company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of oil and gas interests in North America. Since June 1997, Mr. Robertson has been President, CEO and a director of Information Highway.com, Inc., an inactive reporting Florida corporation. Since May 1977, Mr. Robertson has been President and a director of SMR Investments Ltd. (“SMR”), a private British Columbia corporation engaged in management of public companies. Mr. Robertson is also the President and a director of the following private companies: JGR Petroleum, Inc. (since July 1991), Access Information Services, Ltd. (since September 1993), 394754 B.C. Ltd., dba SOVO Computer Centre (since October 1990), Pavlik Travel Services Ltd. (since November 2000), International Diamond Syndicate Ltd. (since May 1993), KLR Enterprises Inc. (since 1999), Rainbow Networks Inc. (since 2000), Rand Energy Group Inc. (since 1993), 540330 B.C Ltd. (since April 1997), Airstream Communications, Inc. (since June 2000) and Minewest Silver and Gold Inc., a reporting issuer in BC (since 2010). Mr. Robertson is a citizen and resident of Canada.

 

Susanne Robertson has been a principal of SMR Investments, Ltd. since 1979. She has been a director of Linux since 2001, and a director of Reg since 1984. Ms. Robertson is a citizen and resident of Canada.

 

Thomas Robertson has been a corporate development and investor relations consultant for US and Canadian public companies since 2005.

 

Suzan El-Khatib - Ms. El-Khatib has been a director since April, 2011. Ms. El-Khatib began her career at Bull, Housser Tupper LLP and moved on to a boutique firm before joining Wiebe Douvelos Wittmann LLP. She advises and acts for both individual and corporate clients on a broad variety of matters including corporate governance and commercial litigation. Ms. El-Khatib has experience as a corporate solicitor and as a litigator, appearing at all levels of court. She is a current member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia. Ms. El-Khatib has been a director of Linux Gold Corp. since April, 2011 and a director of Reg Technologies Inc. since April, 2011.

 

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Jane He has been the CFO since February 25, 2011. She has more than ten years’ experience in fund accounting in the financial industry. Ms. He has been the CFO of Minewest Silver and Gold Inc. since October, 2010. She is in charge of daily business transactions and accounting for the company.

 

Thomas Parkhill has been a director of the Company since January 9, 2013. Mr. Parkhill is a licensed professional geologist with the State of Minnesota. He has recently participated in field work for copper, precious metals, coal, humate, uranium and diamonds in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Namibia, South Africa and Indonesia. His work included literature research, petrographic work, mineral identification, mineral property evaluations, prospect generation and detailed geologic field mapping.

 

There are no family relationships between the directors and senior officers, other than John Robertson and Susanne Robertson, who are married, and Thomas Robertson who is the son of John Robertson.

 

B. Compensation

 

Compensation Discussion & Analysis

 

Given our current size and stage of development, our Board has not appointed a formal compensation committee, however it is board policy that management directors are required to abstain from voting in respect of their own compensation thereby providing the independent members of the Board with considerable input as to executive compensation. The Board’s compensation philosophy is aimed at attracting and retaining quality and experienced people with established records in managing and maintaining public companies which is critical to our success. These key persons create the framework for future success and later will share in any success of our company. Such a reward system supports our commitment to delivering strong performance for our shareholders. At the present time we do not have a compensation program in place for our executive officers or directors, as is evidenced by the Summary Compensation Table below.

 

The Board reviews on an annual basis the corporate goals and objectives relevant to executive compensation, and determines if a compensation package should be implemented. The Board also takes into consideration our overall performance, shareholder returns, the value of similar incentive awards to executive officers at comparable companies and the awards given to executive officers in past years. There are currently no plans to implement a compensation package for fiscal 2015.

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

The following table sets out certain information respecting the compensation paid to the CEO and CFO and the three most highly compensated executive officers, other than the CEO and CFO, for the year ended May 31, 2014 whose total compensation was more than $150,000. These individuals are referred to collectively as the “NEOs”.

 

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                    Non-equity incentive plan compensation            
Name and Principal Position   Year ended May 31   Salary ($)   Shared awards ($)  

Option based awards(2)

($)

  Annual incentive plan
($)
  Long-term incentive plan
($)
  Pension value
($)
  All other compensation ($)   Total Compensation ($)

John G. Robertson, (1)

Chief Executive Officer

  2014 2013 2012   33,200 36,000 19,000   Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
20,603
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  30,000
30,000
30,000
  63,200
86,603
49,000
                                     

Jane He,

Chief Financial Officer

  2014 2013 2012   Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
2,060
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
Nil
Nil
  Nil
2,060
Nil

 

  (1) Mr. Robertson received $33,200 as the chief executive officer and a director of the Company and SMR Investments Ltd, a private company controlled by Mr. Robertson was paid $30,000 during the year ended May 31, 2014 for management services.
  (2) The valuation of the fair value of the options at the time of the grant is based on the Black Scholes model and includes the following assumptions; weighted average risk free rate, weighted average expected life, expected volatility and dividend yield.

 

Option-based Awards

 

Our executive officers, as well as directors, employees and consultants, are eligible to participate in our stock option plan to receive grants of stock options. Individual stock options are granted by the Board as a whole and the size of the options is dependent on, among other things, each officer’s level of responsibility, authority and importance to our company and the degree to which such officer’s long term contribution to our company will be crucial to our long-term success.

 

Stock options are normally granted by the Board when an executive officer first joins our company based on his or her level of responsibility within our company. Additional grants may be made periodically to ensure that the number of options granted to any particular officer is commensurate with the officer’s level of ongoing responsibility within our company. The Board also evaluates the number of options an officer has been granted, the exercise price of the options and the term remaining on those options when considering further grants. Options are usually priced at the closing trading price of our shares on the business day immediately preceding the date of grant and the current policy of the Board is that options expire five years from the date of grant.

 

We have a formalized stock option plan for the granting of incentive stock options to the officers, employees, consultants and directors.

 

Option/SAR Grants during the Most Recently Completed Financial Year

 

The following table sets out all stock option-based awards granted to the executive officers and outstanding as of May 31, 2014.

 

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    Option-based Awards   Stock-based Awards

Name

  Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
(#)
  Option
exercise
price
($)
  Option
expiration date
  Value of
unexercised
in-the-money
options
($)
  Number of
shares or
units of
shares that
have not
vested
(#)
  Market or
payout value
of share-based
awards that
have not
vested
($)*
John Robertson   1,000,000
1,000,000
  0.10
0.10
  June 21, 2017
May 28, 2018
  0.00
0.00
  750,000
750,000
  11,417
9,186
Jane He   100,000
100,000
  0.10
0.10
  June 21, 2017
May 28, 2018
  0.00
0.00
  75,000
75,000
  1,142
918

 

* Calculation using Black Scholes model upon grant

 

Pension Plan Benefits

 

We do not have any pension, retirement or deferred compensation plans, including defined contribution plans.

 

Termination and Change of Control Benefits

 

We have not entered into any compensatory plans, contracts or arrangements with any of our NEOs whereby such officers are entitled to receive compensation as a result of the resignation, retirement or any other termination of employment of the NEO or from a change in control or a change in the NEO’s responsibilities following a change in control.

 

Employment Contracts

 

Pursuant to a management agreement dated May 1, 1996, we engaged SMR Investments Ltd. to provide general management services at a monthly compensation of $2,500. SMR is a private company which is controlled by Susanne Robertson, a director and the spouse of John Robertson, our President. Mr. Robertson is also a director and officer of SMR. The agreement may be terminated at any time by the mutual consent of the parties.

 

Compensation of Directors

 

The following table sets forth all compensation provided to the directors during the year ended May 31, 2014, in their capacity as directors.

 

We do not pay our directors a fee for their services as such. Directors are entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable expenditures incurred in performing their duties as directors, and we may, from time to time, grant incentive stock options to purchase common shares to our directors.

 

The following disclosure excludes John G. Robertson’s compensation in his capacity as a director, as he is an executive officer whose compensation is disclosed above under “Summary Compensation Table”.

 

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Name   Fees
Earned
($)
  Share-Based
Awards
($)
 

Option-Based
Awards

($)(2)

  Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
  Pension
Value
($)
  All Other
Compensation
($)
  Total
($)
Susanne Robertson   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil (1)   Nil
Thomas Parkhill   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil
Suzan El-Khatib   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil
Thomas Robertson   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil   Nil

 

(1) Mrs. Robertson is a shareholder of SMR Investments Ltd., which is paid $2,500 per month for management services provided for the Company by Mr. John Robertson, who is also a shareholder of SMR Investment Ltd. No fees were paid to Mrs. Robertson.
(2) The valuation of the fair value of the options at the time of the grant is based on the Black Scholes model and includes the following assumptions; weighted average risk free rate, weighted average expected life, expected volatility and dividend yield.

 

Other than John Robertson, the directors are not compensated for their services in their capacity as directors, although directors are reimbursed for their expenses incurred in connection with their services as directors.

 

Directors are also entitled to participate in our stock option plan, which is designed to give each option holder an interest in preserving and maximizing shareholder value in the longer term. Individual grants are determined by an assessment of each individual Director’s current and expected future performance, level of responsibilities and the importance of his/her position and contribution to our company.

 

C. Board Practices

 

Our Board consists of five members, the terms of which expire at the general meeting of shareholders to be held in each year. The information regarding the term each director has served in office in “Item 6.A – Directors and Senior Management” is hereby incorporated by reference in response to this Item 6.C. Directors are elected by a majority of the votes of our common shares present in person or represented by proxy at our annual meeting of shareholders and entitled to vote at such election. Each director will hold office until his or her term expires or until he or she resigns. Executive officers serve at the discretion of the Board. Officers are elected at the annual meeting of the directors held immediately after the annual meeting of shareholders. The directors hold regularly scheduled meetings at which members of management are not in attendance.

 

None of our directors have entered into service contracts with us or any of our subsidiaries that provide for benefits upon their termination as a director.

 

We have granted and intend to continue to grant stock options to employees, directors, officers and consultants on terms and conditions established by the Board at the time of the grant and in accordance with our stock option plan and prevailing TSX.V policy. Except as disclosed above under “Compensation of Directors”, our directors do not receive any monies for serving in their capacity as Directors and there is currently no arrangement for the payment of any compensation in the future.

 

We have the following committees of the Board:

 

Audit Committee

 

The Board of directors has determined that it does not have a member that qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Form 20-F of the SEC.

 

We have been unable to retain the services of a person who qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert”. Until we appoint such a person, 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.

 

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D. Employees

 

We do not presently have any employees.

 

E. Share Ownership

 

The following table sets forth the common share ownership of each of our officers and directors as at October 1, 2014. Each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of common stock shown, and all ownership is of record and beneficial.

 

Name   Number of Common Shares Owned     Positions   Percentage of Outstanding Common Shares  
John G. Robertson (2)     6,712,347     President, CEO and Director     9.57 %
Suzan El-Khatib     Nil     Director     0.00 %
Susanne Robertson (3)     2,937,750     Director     4.19 %
Thomas Parkhill     Nil     Director     0.00 %
Thomas Robertson     Nil     Director     0.00 %
Jane He     Nil     CFO     0.00 %
ALL DIRECTORS AND SENIOR OFFICERS AS A GROUP (6 persons)     9,650,097           13.76 %

 

(1) Based on issued and outstanding share capital of 70,118,605 common shares as of October 1, 2014.
(2) Included in John Robertson’s shareholdings are: (i) 445,450 shares registered in the name of Access Information Services, a private British Columbia corporation controlled by the Robertson Family Trust; (ii) 50,000 shares registered in the name of KLR Petroleum Inc., a private British Columbia corporation controlled by John Robertson. Mr. Robertson is one of three trustees of the Robertson Family Trust, which acts by the majority vote of the three trustees. Mr. Robertson disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned or controlled by the Robertson Family Trust; (iii) 1,308,000 shares registered in the name of JGR Petroleum Inc., a corporation controlled by the Robertson Family Trust; (iv) 260,000 shares registered in the name of Imaging Technology Inc.; (v) 1,766,833 shares registered in the name of 540330 BC Ltd. and (vi) 2,882,064 shares registered in the name of John Robertson.
(3) Included in Ms. Robertson’s shareholdings are: 2,005,150 shares registered in the name of SMR Investments Ltd., a private British Columbia corporation controlled by Ms. Robertson and 932,600 shares registered in the name of Susanne Robertson.

 

The following table sets forth the stock purchase option ownership of each of our officers and directors as at October 1, 2014. Each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares of common stock shown, and all ownership is of record and beneficial.

 

Name   Number of
Options
Owned
    Number of
Options
Vested
    Percentage of
Outstanding
Common Shares
 
John G. Robertson     2,000,000       500,000       2.67%  
Suzan El-Khatib     300,000       75,000       0.40%  
Thomas Parkhill     100,000       25,000       0.13%  
Susanne Robertson     1,000,000       250,000       1.34%  
Thomas Robertson     150,000       37,500       0.20%  
Jane He     200,000       50,000       0.27%  
ALL DIRECTORS AND SENIOR OFFICERS AS A GROUP (6 persons)     3,750,000       937,500       5.01%

 

 

 

(1) Based on 70,118,605 common shares and 4,750,000 stock purchase options outstanding on October 1, 2014.

 

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Stock Option Plan

 

Our Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by our shareholders at our annual meeting held on May 20, 2014. Pursuant to the Plan we may grant up to 10% of our issued and outstanding shares for issuance to directors, officers, employees and consultants at prices set in accordance with the policies of the TSX.V. As of the date of this registration statement, there are 4,750,000 options outstanding, at exercise prices ranging between $0.10 and $0.185 per share which expire on dates ranging between October 30, 2014 and May 28, 2018.

 

The purpose of the Plan is to provide incentive to employees, officers, directors, management company employee and consultants who provide services to us and reduce the cash compensation we would otherwise have to pay.

 

The Plan is administered by the Board or, if the Board so elects, by a committee appointed by the Board. The Plan provides that options will be issued pursuant to option agreements (“Option Agreements”). No optionee under the Plan shall be granted an option which exceeds the maximum number permitted by the TSX.V. Options issued pursuant to the Plan will have an exercise price determined by the Board provided that it is not less than the price permitted by the TSX.V, or, if our shares are no longer listed on the TSX.V, then such other exchange or quotation system on which our shares are listed or quoted for trading.

 

Options granted under the plan shall, unless sooner terminated, expire on a date to be determined by the Board which will not be later than 5 years from the day the option is granted or 90 days from the date the optionee ceases to be a director, officer, consultant, employee or a management company employee, unless such optionee was engaged in investor relations activities in which case, only within 30 days after the cessation of his services to us.

 

In the event of death of an optionee, options held by such optionee will expire the earlier of 5 years from the date of grant or one year from the date of such death.

 

Item 7. Major SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

A. Major Shareholders

 

Holdings by Major Shareholders

 

The following table sets forth the shareholdings of those persons who own of record or are known to us to own beneficially, directly or indirectly, or exercise control or direction over, more than 5% of our issued and outstanding common shares as at the date of this annual report:

 

Identity of Person or Group   Type of
Ownership
  Amount Owned     Percent of
Class (1)
 
John Robertson   Direct/Indirect     6,712,347       9.57 %

 

  (1) Based on issued and outstanding share capital of 70,118,605 common shares at October 1, 2014.

 

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Canadian Share Ownership

 

The following table indicates the approximate number of Canadian record holders of common shares and the portion and percentage of common shares held in Canada as at September 27, 2013:

 

Total Number of
Holders
    Number of
Canadian Holders
    Number of Common
Shares Held in Canada
    Percentage of
Common Shares Held
in Canada
 
  218       72       58,503,550       83.44 %

 

(1) Based on issued and outstanding share capital of 70,251,605 common shares as of October 1, 2014.

 

U.S. share Ownership

 

The following table indicates the approximate number of record holders of common shares with United States addresses and the portion and percentage of common shares held in the United States as at October 1, 2014:

 

Total Number of
Holders
    Number of U.S.
Holders
    Number of Common
Shares Held in the U.S.
    Percentage of Common
Shares Held in the U.S.
 
  218       144       11,604,805       16.55 %

 

(2) Based on issued and outstanding share capital of 70,251,605 common shares as of October 1, 2014.

 

The computation of the number and percentage of common shares held in the United States is based upon the number of common shares held by record holders with United States addresses and by trusts, estates or accounts with United States addresses as disclosed to us following inquiry to all record holders known to us to be trustees, executors, guardians, custodians or other fiduciaries holding common shares for one or more trusts, estates or accounts. United States residents may beneficially own common shares held of record by non-United States residents.

 

Control of the Corporation

 

We are a publicly owned Canadian company, the shares of which are owned by Canadian residents, U.S. residents and other foreign residents. To the best of our knowledge, we are not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by another corporation, any foreign governments or any other natural or legal person, jointly or severally.

 

Change in Control Arrangements

 

We are not aware of any arrangements the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of our company.

 

B. Related Party Transactions

 

Other than as disclosed in Item 6.B – “Directors, Senior Management and Employees – Compensation” and the transactions set forth below, there are no related party transactions or proposed transactions involving any insider, or associate or affiliate of an insider, that have occurred during our two most recently completed fiscal.

 

Related party transactions occurred in the normal course of operations and are measured at agreed to amounts, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the parties.

 

Related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements are as follows:

 

SMR Investments Ltd. (“SMR”) is a private company controlled by an officer of the Company. Under a management contract with SMR, the Company agreed to pay up to $2,500 per month for management services. The Company was charged management fees by SMR of $30,000 during the year ended May 31, 2014 (2013 - $30,000). As of May 31, 2014, $Nil (May 31, 2013 - $357) was payable to SMR by the Company.

 

During the year ended May 31, 2014, management and director’s fees of $33,200 (2013 - $36,000) were paid to the President of the Company. Fees of $8,804 (2013 - $8,342) were paid to KLR Petroleum Ltd. (which is controlled by an officer of the Company) for administration of the Company payroll and benefit plan.

 

Amounts due to/ from related parties, other than the note receivable from REGI US, Inc. are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment. Unless otherwise indicated, the following table represents companies controlled by the President and CEO of the Company or companies where he is the President and CEO.

 

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Promissory note receivable from related party:

 

   May 31, 2014
$
   May 31, 2013
$
 
REGI US, Inc. (a)   25,224    26,704 
    25,224    26,704 

 

Advances from (to) related parties:

 

   May 31, 2014
$
   May 31, 2013
$
 
Minewest Silver and Gold Corp.   (2,095)   3,717 
Linux Gold Corp. (b)   (6,433)   2,642 
Reg Technologies, Inc.   (60)   - 
KLR Petroleum Ltd.   -    357 
    (8,588)   6,716 

 

During the year ended May 31, 2012 REGI US, Inc. repaid $3,916 to the Company and converted the balance of $24,684 into a promissory note owed to the Company at annual interest rate of $6%, for which the Company recorded interest income of $1,480 (2013 - $1,480) on the promissory note during the year ended May 31, 2014. The note initially matured on April 18, 2012 and was extended to the expiry date of June 30, 2013 and further to June 30, 2014.

 

C. Interests of Experts and Counsel

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information

 

Included are our audited financial statements, consisting of consolidated statements of financial position as at May 31, 2014 and 2013, consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of changes in equity for each of the years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013 along with related notes and Auditor’s Report. See Item 17 – “Financial Statements”.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

There are no material legal or arbitration proceedings to which we were a party or in respect of which our property is subject. Our management has no knowledge of any legal proceedings in which we may be involved or that are contemplated by governmental authorities or otherwise.

 

Dividend Policy

 

No dividends have been paid on any class of our shares since the date of our incorporation and we are not contemplating that any dividends will be paid in the immediate or foreseeable future.

 

B. Significant Changes

 

No material events occurred subsequent to May 31, 2014.

 

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Item 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING

 

A. Offer and Listing Details

 

We currently trade on the TSX.V under the trading symbol “TRC-V”. There are currently no restrictions on the transferability of these shares under Canadian securities laws. In addition, our shares trade on the OTC BB under the symbol TRYLF.OB. There is also a U.S. market in our shares on the Pink Sheets. We are not specifically aware of prices and other trading details for any shares which have or may have traded on the Pink Sheets. The ranges of the low and high sales prices for our shares traded on the TSX.V and OTC BB for the periods indicated are as follows.

 

The following summarizes the reported high and low prices for our shares on the TSX.V and the OTC BB for the periods indicated:

 

    TSX.V (1)     OTC BB (2)  
    High     Low     High     Low  
Monthly Stock Prices   Cdn$     Cdn$     US$     US$  
August 2014     0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03  
July 2014     0.04       0.02       0.04       0.02  
June 2014     0.03       0.02       0.02       0.01  
May 2014     0.02       0.02       0.02       0.01  
April 2014     0.02       0.02       0.02       0.01  
March 2014     0.02       0.02       0.02       0.01  

 

(1) Stock price information provided by TSX.V.
(2) Stock price information provided by OTC BB. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.

 

    TSX.V (1)     OTC BB (2)  
    High     Low     High     Low  
Quarterly Stock Prices   Cdn$     Cdn$     US$     US$  
Fiscal 2014                                
Fourth Quarter     0.02       0.02       0.02       0.01  
Third Quarter     0.02       0.02       0.02       0.01  
Second Quarter     0.04       0.02       0.04       0.01  
First Quarter     0.04       0.02       0.05       0.02  
Fiscal 2013                                
Fourth Quarter     0.07       0.04       0.07       0.03  
Third Quarter (1)     0.07       0.05       0.07       0.04  
Second Quarter     0.09       0.05       0.09       0.05  
First Quarter     0.08       0.04       0.08       0.04  

 

(1) Stock price information provided by TSX.V.
(2) Stock price information provided by OTC BB. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.

 

    TSX.V (1)     OTC BB (2)  
    High     Low     High     Low  
Annual Stock Prices   Cdn$     Cdn$     US$     US$  
Fiscal 2014     0.04       0.02       0.04       0.01  
Fiscal 2013     0.09       0.04       0.09       0.03  
Fiscal 2012     0.13       0.05       0.13       0.04  
Fiscal 2011     0.20       0.10       0.20       0.09  
Fiscal 2010     0.39       0.12       0.35       0.04  

 

(1) Stock price information provided by TSX.V.
(2) Stock price information provided by OTC BB. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.

 

The closing price of our common shares on the TSX.V on May 31, 2014 was Cdn$0.02 and on the OTC BB it was US$0.02.

 

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B. Plan of Distribution

 

Not applicable.

 

C. Markets

 

Our common shares trade on the TSX.V under the symbol TRC-V. There are currently no restrictions on the transferability of these shares under Canadian securities laws. In addition our common shares trade on the OTCBB under the symbol TRYLF.OB. Additionally, there has been a U.S. market in our shares on the Pink Sheets.

 

D. Selling Shareholders

 

Not applicable.

 

E. Dilution

 

Not applicable.

 

F. Expenses of the Issue

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

A. Share Capital

 

Not applicable.

 

B. Memorandum and Articles of Association

 

Securities Register

 

We maintain at Computer share Investor Services Inc. (“transfer agent”) a securities register in which we record the securities issued by us in registered form, showing with respect to each class or series of securities:

 

  (a) the names, alphabetically arranged and the latest known address of each person who is or has been a security holder;
     
  (b) the number of securities held by each security holder; and
     
  (c) the date and particulars of the issue and transfer of each security.

 

The transfer agent keeps information relating to a security holder that is entered in the securities register for at least seven years after the security holder ceases to be a security holder.

 

Registration

 

We were incorporated pursuant to the British Columbia Company Act (the predecessor statute to the BCBCA) by memorandum and articles filed with the British Columbia Registrar of Companies on May 23, 1980. There are no restrictions on the type of business which may be carried out by us in our memorandum and articles and our objectives and purposes are not set out in our memorandum and articles.

 

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Powers of Directors

 

Approval and Voting

 

A director or senior officer who holds a disclosable interest (as that term is used in the BCBCA) in a contract or transaction into which we have entered or propose to enter is:

 

  liable to account to us for any profit that accrues to the director or senior officer under or as a result of the contract or transaction only if and to the extent provided in the BCBCA.

 

  not entitled to vote on any directors’ resolution to approve that contract or transaction, unless all the directors have a disclosable interest in that contract or transaction, in which case any or all of those directors may vote on such resolution.

 

  and who is present at the meeting of directors at which the contract or transaction is considered for approval may be counted in the quorum at the meeting whether or not the director votes on any or all of the resolutions considered at the meeting.

 

A director or senior officer who holds any office or possesses any property, right or interest that could result, directly or indirectly, in the creation of a duty or interest that materially conflicts with that individual’s duty or interest as a director or senior officer, must disclose the nature and extent of the conflict as required by the BCBCA.

 

Remuneration and Expenses

 

The directors are entitled to the remuneration for acting as directors, if any, as the directors may from time to time determine. If the directors so decide, the remuneration of the directors, if any, will be determined by the Board. That remuneration may be in addition to any salary or other remuneration paid to any officer or employee as such, who is also a director.

 

Borrowing

 

If authorized by the Board, we may:

 

(1) borrow money in the manner and amount, on the security, from the sources and on the terms and conditions that we consider appropriate;

 

(2) issue bonds, debentures and other debt obligations either outright or as security for any liability or obligation or any other person and at such discounts or premiums and on such other terms as we consider appropriate;

 

(3) guarantee the repayment of money by any other person or the performance of any obligation of any other person; and

 

(4) mortgage, charge, whether by way of specific or floating charge, grant a security interest in, or give other security on, the whole or any part of our present and future assets and undertaking.

 

Any bonds, debentures or other debt obligations may be issued at a discount, premium or otherwise, and with any special privileges as to redemption, surrender, drawings, allotment of or conversion into or exchange for shares or other securities, attending and voting at our general meetings, appointment of directors or otherwise and may by their terms be assignable free from any equities between us and the person to whom they were issued or any subsequent holder thereof, all as the Board may determine.

 

Qualification

 

A director is not required to hold a share in our capital as qualification for his or her office but must be qualified as required by the BCBCA to become, act or continue to act as a director.

 

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The BCBCA states that

 

(1) A person must not become or act as a director of a company unless that person is an individual who is qualified to do so.

 

(2) An individual is not qualified to become or act as a director of a company if that individual is

 

  (a) under the age of 18 years,

 

  (b) found by a court, in Canada or elsewhere, to be incapable of managing the individual’s own affairs,

 

  (c) an undischarged bankrupt, or

 

  (d) convicted in or out of British Columbia of an offence in connection with the promotion, formation or management of a corporation or unincorporated business, or of an offence involving fraud, unless

 

  (i) the court orders otherwise,

 

  (ii) 5 years have elapsed since the last to occur of

 

  (A) the expiration of the period set for suspension of the passing of sentence without a sentence having been passed,

 

  (B) the imposition of a fine,

 

  (C) the conclusion of the term of any imprisonment, and

 

  (D) the conclusion of the term of any probation imposed, or

 

  (iii) a pardon was granted or issued under the Criminal Records Act (Canada).

 

(3) A director who ceases to be qualified to act as a director of a company must promptly resign.

 

Description of Securities

 

Common Shares

 

We are authorized to issue unlimited common shares without par value of which, as at October 1, 2014, 70,118,605 common shares are issued and outstanding as fully paid and non-assessable. As at October 1, 2014, we have 4,750,000 common shares reserved under our stock option plan. These options are exercisable at prices ranging between $0.10 and $0.185 per share, expiring on dates ranging from October 20, 2014 to May 28, 2018.

 

The holders of the common share are entitled to vote at all meetings of shareholders, except meetings at which only holders of a specified class of shares are entitled to vote, and on every poll taken at every such meeting, or adjourned meeting, every holder of common shares shall be entitled to one vote in respect of each common share held.

 

Preferred Shares

 

We are authorized to issue unlimited preferred shares with no par value, which, as at October 1, 2014, no preferred shares are issued and outstanding. The Preferred Shares have attached thereto a right to receive dividends as determined by the Board. Pursuant to the special rights and restrictions attached to the shares, we may, by directors’ resolution or ordinary resolution, in each case as determined by the Board: (a) determine the maximum number of shares of any of those series of preferred shares that we are authorized to issue, determine that there is no such maximum number or alter any determination made in relation to a maximum number of those shares; (b) create an identifying name by which the shares of any of those series of preferred shares may be identified or alter any identifying name created for those shares; and (c) attach special rights or restrictions to the shares of any of those series of preferred shares or alter any special rights or restrictions attached to those shares, subject to the special rights and restrictions attached to the series of preferred shares by our Articles. Where these alterations, determinations or authorizations are to be made in relation to a series of preferred shares of which there are issued shares, such alteration must be made by special resolution of our shareholders and a separate special resolution of the holders of that series.

  

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Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings

 

Unless an annual general meeting is deferred or waived in accordance with the BCBCA, we must hold an annual general meeting at least once in each calendar year and not more than 15 months after the last annual meeting date at such time and place as may be determined by the Directors. The Board may call an extraordinary general meeting at any time. Notice of such meetings must be accompanied by an information circular describing the proposed business to be dealt with and making disclosures as prescribed by statute. A shareholder or shareholders having in the aggregate 5% of our issued shares may requisition a meeting and the Board is required to hold such meeting within four months of such requisition. Admission to such meetings is open to registered shareholders and their duly appointed proxies. Others may be admitted subject to the consent of the Chairman of the meeting.

 

Notice of Meetings

 

We must send notice of the date, time and location of any meeting of shareholders, in the manner provided in our Articles, or in such other manner, if any, as may be prescribed by directors’ resolution (whether previous notice of the resolution has been given or not), to each shareholder entitled to attend the meeting, to each Director and to our auditor, unless our Articles otherwise provide, at least the following number of days before the meeting:

 

(1) if and for so long as we are a public company, 21 days;

 

(2) otherwise, 10 days.

 

Dividend Rights

 

The dividend entitlement of a common shareholder of record is fixed at the time of declaration by the Board. A vested dividend entitlement does not lapse, but unclaimed dividends are subject to a statutory six year contract debts limitation. Each common share is entitled to one vote on the election of each director. There are no cumulative voting rights, in consequence of which a simple majority of votes at the annual meeting can elect all of our directors. Each common share carries with it the right to share equally with every other common share in dividends declared and in any distribution of our surplus assets after payment to creditors on any winding up, liquidation or dissolution. There are no sinking fund provisions. All common shares must be fully paid prior to issue and are thereafter subject to no further capital calls by us. There exists no discriminatory provision affecting any existing or prospective holder of common shares as a result of such shareholder owning a substantial number of shares.

 

Rights of Shareholders

 

Under the BCBCA, the rights of shareholders may be changed only by the shareholders passing a special resolution approved by 2/3 of the votes cast at a general meeting of shareholders, the notice of which is accompanied by an information circular describing the proposed action and its effect on the shareholders. Shareholders representing 10% of our common shares who vote against such a resolution may apply to the Court to set aside the resolution and the Court may set aside, affirm or affirm and order us to purchase the shares of any shareholder at a price determined by the Court.

 

Limitations

 

Our memorandum and articles contain no limitations on the rights of non-resident or foreign shareholders to hold or exercise rights on our shares. There is no limitation at law upon the right of a non-resident to hold shares in a Canadian company. There are no provisions in our memorandum and articles that would have an effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control and that would operate only with respect to a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring involving us or any of our subsidiaries.

 

There is no provision in our articles setting a threshold or requiring or governing disclosure of shareholder ownership above any level. Securities Acts, regulations and the policies and rules thereunder in the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, where we are a reporting company, require any person holding or having control of more than 10% of our issued shares to file insider returns disclosing such share holdings.

 

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C. Material Contracts

 

During the year ended May 31, 2014 and subsequent to that date we did not enter into material contracts.

 

D. Exchange Controls

 

There are no governmental laws, decrees or regulations in Canada relating to restrictions on the export or import of capital, or affecting the remittance of interest, dividends or other payments to non-resident holders of our common stock. See “Taxation” below.

 

The Investment Canada Act requires a non-Canadian making an investment which would result in the acquisition of control of a Canadian business, the gross value of the assets of which exceed certain threshold levels or the business activity of which is related to Canada’s cultural heritage or national identity, to either notify, or file an application for review with, Investment Canada, the federal agency created by the Investment Canada Act.

 

The notification procedure involves a brief statement of information about the investment on a prescribed form, which is required to be filed with Investment Canada by the investor at any time up to 30 days following implementation of the investment. It is intended that investments requiring only notification will proceed without government intervention unless the investment is in a specific type of business activity related to Canada’s cultural heritage and national identity.

 

If an investment is reviewable under the Act, an application for review in the form prescribed is normally required to be filed with Investment Canada prior to the investment taking place and the investment may not be implemented until the review has been completed and the Minister responsible for Investment Canada is satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada. If the Minister is not satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada, the non-Canadian must not implement the investment or, if the investment has been implemented, must divest himself of control of the business that is the subject of the investment.

 

E. Taxation

 

Canadian Federal Income Tax Consequences

 

The following is a general discussion of all material Canadian federal income tax consequences, under current law, generally applicable to a holder of one or more Common Shares (a “Holder”) who for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Canadian Tax Act”) is a non-resident of Canada, holds his Common Shares as capital property and deals at arm’s length with our company and is restricted to such circumstances.

 

The following summary describes the principal Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to a holder of the Common Shares who, for purposes of the Canadian Tax Act and the Convention between Canada and the United States of America with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital (the “Convention”) and at all relevant times, is resident in the United States and was not and is not resident in Canada, deals at arm’s length and is not affiliated with our company, holds the Common Shares as capital property, does not use or hold and is not deemed to use or hold the Common Shares in or in the course of carrying on business in Canada and is not a non-resident insurer and who otherwise qualifies for the full benefit of the Convention (a “United States Holder”).

 

This summary is based on the current provisions of the Convention, the Canadian Tax Act and the regulations thereunder, and specific proposals to amend the Canadian Tax Act and the regulations announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof and our understanding of the administrative practices published in writing by the Canada Revenue Agency prior to the date hereof. On September 21, 2007, the Minister of Finance (Canada) and the United States Secretary of the Treasury signed the fifth protocol to the Convention (the “Protocol”) which includes amendments to many of the provisions of the Convention, including significant amendments to the limitation on benefits provision and treatment of fiscally transparent entities such as some United States limited liability companies. The Protocol was ratified by the United States government in December 2008 (it was ratified by the Canadian government in 2007) and came into force in 2010. United States Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors to determine the impact of the Protocol and their entitlement to relief under the Convention based on their particular circumstances.

 

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This summary does not take into account or anticipate any other changes in the governing law, whether by judicial, governmental or legislative decision or action, nor does it take into account the tax legislation or considerations of any province, territory or non-Canadian (including U.S.) jurisdiction, which legislation or considerations may differ significantly from those described herein.

 

For the purposes of the Canadian Tax Act, the Canadian tax results of a United States Holder are to be determined using Canadian currency based on the relevant exchange rate applicable thereto.

 

Prospective purchasers and holders of Common Shares should consult their own tax advisors with respect to their individual circumstances.

 

Dividends

 

Generally, dividends paid by Canadian corporations to non-resident shareholders are subject to a withholding tax of 25% of the gross amount of such dividends. Pursuant to the Convention, the withholding tax rate on the gross amount of dividends paid to United States Holders may be reduced to 15% or, in the case of a United States Holder that is a U.S. corporation which beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting stock of the Canadian corporation paying the dividends, to 5% of the gross amount of such dividends.

 

Under the Convention, dividends paid to certain religious, scientific, charitable and other similar tax-exempt organizations and certain organizations that are resident in, and exempt from tax in, the United States are exempt from Canadian non-resident withholding tax, including any withholding tax levied in respect of dividends received on the shares.

 

Disposition of Common Shares

 

In general, a United States Holder will not be subject to Canadian income tax on capital gains arising on the disposition of the Common Shares, unless such shares are “taxable Canadian property” within the meaning of the Canadian Tax Act and no relief is afforded under the Convention. Generally, the Common Shares would be taxable Canadian property of a United States Holder if at any time during the sixty month period immediately preceding a disposition by the United States Holder of such shares, not less than 25% of the issued shares of any class or series of a class of shares of our company belonged to the United States Holder, to persons with whom the United States Holder did not deal at arm’s length (within the meaning of the Canadian Tax Act), or to the United States Holder and persons with whom the non-resident did not deal at arm’s length (within the meaning of the Canadian Tax Act). Even if the Common Shares are “taxable Canadian property” under the Canada Tax Act, under the Convention, a capital gain realized by a United States Holder will not be subject to Canadian tax unless the value of the Common Shares is derived principally from real property (as defined in the Convention) situated in Canada. We do not believe the value of our Common Shares is derived principally from real property situated in Canada.

 

U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences

 

The following is a summary of the anticipated material U.S. federal income tax consequences to a U.S. Holder (as defined below) arising from and relating to the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of Common Shares.

 

Each U.S. Holder is encouraged to consult his own financial advisor, legal counsel, or accountant regarding the U.S. federal, U.S. state and local, and foreign tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of Common Shares.

 

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Scope of this Disclosure

 

Authorities

 

This summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Treasury Regulations (whether final, temporary. or proposed), published rulings of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), published administrative positions of the IRS, and U.S. court decisions that are applicable and, in each case, as in effect and available, as of the date of this Registration Statement. Any of the authorities on which this summary is based could be changed in a material and adverse manner at any time, and any such change could be applied on a retroactive basis. This summary does not discuss the potential effects, whether adverse or beneficial, of any proposed legislation that, if enacted, could be applied on a retroactive basis.

 

U.S. Holders

 

For purposes of this summary, a “U.S. Holder” is a beneficial owner of Common Shares that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is (a) an individual who is a citizen or resident of the U.S., (b) a corporation, or any other entity classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, that is created or organized in or under the laws of the U.S. or any state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, (c) an estate if the income of such estate is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of the source of such income, or (d) a trust subject to the primary supervision of a court within the U.S. and control of a U.S. fiduciary as described Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code. If a partnership or other “pass-through” entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds Common Shares, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the partners or owners of such partnership or other pass-through entity generally will depend on the status of such partners or owners and the activities of such partnership or pass-through entity.

 

Persons Not Covered

 

This summary does not address the U.S. federal income tax consequences to persons (including persons who are U.S. Holders) subject to special provisions of U.S. federal income tax law, including (i) persons who are tax-exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts and other tax-deferred accounts, financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, or brokers, dealers or traders in securities, (ii) persons who have a “functional currency” other than the U.S. dollar, (iii) persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, (xi) persons who own their Common Shares as part of a straddle, hedging, conversion transaction, constructive sale or other arrangement involving more than one position, (iv) persons who acquired their Common Shares through the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation for services, (v) persons that own an interest in an entity that owns Common Shares, (vi) persons who own, exercise or dispose of any options, warrants or other rights to acquire Common Shares, (vii) persons who are partners or owners of partnerships or other pass-through entities or (viii) persons who own their Common Shares other than as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code.

 

Distributions Made by the Corporation to U.S. Holders

 

General Rules. U.S. Holders receiving distributions (including constructive distributions) with respect to Common Shares issued by us are required to include in gross income as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes the gross amount of such distributions (without reduction for any Canadian income tax withheld from such distributions), equal to the U.S. dollar value of such distributions on the date of receipt (based on the exchange rate on such date), to the extent that we have current or accumulated earnings and profits. To the extent that distributions from us exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits, such distributions will be treated first as a return of capital, to the extent of the U.S. Holder’s adjusted basis in the shares, and thereafter as gain from the sale or exchange of the shares. (See more detailed discussion at “Disposition of Shares” below). Any Canadian tax withheld from a distribution by us may be credited, subject to certain limitations, against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability or, alternatively, may be deducted in computing the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal taxable income by those who itemize deductions. (See more detailed discussion at “Foreign Tax Credit” below).

 

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Currency Gain or Loss. In the case of foreign currency received as a distribution that is not converted by the recipient into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder will have a tax basis in the foreign currency equal to its U.S. dollar value on the date of receipt. Generally any gain or loss recognized upon a subsequent sale or other disposition of the foreign currency, including the exchange for U.S. dollars, will be ordinary income or loss. However, an individual whose realized gain does not exceed $200 will not recognize that gain, to the extent that there are no expenses associated with the transaction that meet the requirements for deductibility as a trade or business expense (other than travel expenses in connection with a business trip) or as an expense for the production of income.

 

Dividend may be Eligible for Reduced Tax Rate. For taxable years beginning after September 30, 2002 and before January 1, 2009, dividends received by U.S. Holders that are individuals, estates or trusts from “qualified foreign corporations,” as defined in Section 1(h)(11) of the Code, generally are taxed at the same preferential tax rates applicable to long-term capital gains. Although not free from doubt, it appears that we would be a “qualified foreign corporation,” as defined in Section 1(h)(11) of the Code pursuant to the U.S. Canada income tax treaty if we are not a Passive Foreign Investment Company (“PFIC”). A corporation that is properly described as a PFIC, Foreign Personal Holding Company (defined below), or a Foreign Investment Company (defined below) for its taxable year during which it pays a dividend, or for its immediately preceding taxable year, will not be treated as a “qualifying foreign corporation” and dividends received by U.S. Holders that are individuals, estates or trusts generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at ordinary income tax rates (and not at the preferential tax rates applicable to long-term capital gains).

 

Dividends not Eligible for Dividends Received Deduction. Dividends paid by us generally will not be eligible for the “dividends received deduction” allowed to corporate shareholders receiving dividends from certain U.S. corporations. Under certain circumstances, a U.S. Holder that is a corporation and that owns shares representing at least 10% of the total voting power and the total value of shares issued by us may be entitled to a 70% deduction of the “U.S. source” portion of dividends received from us (unless we qualify as a “Foreign Personal Holding Company” or a “PFIC” as defined below). The availability of the dividends received deduction is subject to several complex limitations that are beyond the scope of this discussion, and U.S. Holders of shares issued by us should consult their own financial advisor, legal counsel or accountant regarding the dividends received deduction.

 

Dividend Paid to Shareholder who Made QEF Election may be Exempt from Tax. Generally, shareholders are not subject to additional income taxation on distributions made by a PFIC to the extent of the shareholder’s basis in the corporation’s shares if a Qualified Electing Fund (“QEF”) election is in effect. (Please see the QEF election discussion below.) A shareholder’s basis in this situation is usually equal to the cost of purchasing the shares plus the amount of the corporation’s income that was reported on the shareholder’s return pursuant to the QEF election less any prior distributions made by the corporation to the shareholder. Again, these rules are subject to several exceptions that are beyond the scope of this discussion. U.S. Holders of shares issued by us should consult their own financial advisor, legal counsel or accountant regarding whether dividends paid by us to them will be exempt from federal income tax if a QEF election is made.

 

Disposition of Shares

 

General Rule. A U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss upon the sale or other taxable disposition of shares issued by us equal to the difference, if any, between (i) the amount of cash plus the fair market value of any property received, and (ii) the shareholder’s tax basis in the shares. This gain or loss will be capital gain or loss if the Common Shares are a capital asset in the hands of the U.S. Holder, which will be long-term capital gain or loss if the shares are held for more than one year.

 

Reduced Tax Rate. Preferential tax rates apply to long-term capital gains of U.S. Holders that are individuals, estates or trusts. There are currently no preferential tax rates for long-term capital gains for a U.S. Holder that is a corporation (other than a corporation subject to Subchapter S of the Code). Deductions for net capital losses are subject to significant limitations. For U.S. Holders that are not corporations, any unused portion of such net capital loss may be carried over to be used in later tax years until such net capital loss is thereby exhausted. For U.S. Holders that are corporations (other than corporations subject to Subchapter S of the Code), an unused net capital loss may be carried back three years and carried forward five years from the loss year to be offset against capital gains until such net capital loss is thereby exhausted. Sales of PFIC stock are not eligible for the reduced long-term capital gains rates that are usually applicable to sales of stock unless the shareholder made a QEF election regarding such shares.

 

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Our Corporation may be a Passive Foreign Investment Company

 

General Discussion. It is highly likely that we will be classified as a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) from time to time for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A non-U.S. corporation is classified as a PFIC whenever it satisfies either the asset test or the income test. This determination is not binding on U.S. Holders or the IRS and there can be no assurance that the IRS will not challenge this determination. A U.S. Holder who holds stock in a foreign corporation during any year in which such corporation qualifies as a PFIC is subject to numerous special U.S. federal income taxation rules and may elect to be taxed under two alternative tax regimes. The following is a discussion of these three sets of special rules applied to U.S. Holders of shares issued by us. In addition, special rules apply if a foreign corporation qualifies as both a PFIC and a “controlled foreign corporation” (as defined below) and a U.S. Holder owns, actually or constructively, 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote of such foreign corporation (See more detailed discussion at “Controlled Foreign Corporation” below).

 

Definition of PFIC. Section 1297 of the Code defines a PFIC as a corporation that is not formed in the U.S. and, for any taxable year, either (a) 75% or more of its gross income is “passive income” or (b) the average percentage, by fair market value (or, if the corporation is not publicly traded and either is a controlled foreign corporation or makes an election, by adjusted tax basis), of its assets that produce or are held for the production of “passive income” is 50% or more. “Passive income” includes, for example, dividends, interest, certain rents and royalties, certain gains from the sale of stock and securities, and certain gains from commodities transactions. However, gains resulting from commodities transactions are generally excluded from the definition of passive income if “substantially all” of a merchant’s, producer’s or handler’s business is as an active merchant, producer or handler of such commodities. For purposes of the PFIC income test and the assets test, if a foreign corporation owns (directly or indirectly) at least 25% by value of the stock of another corporation, such foreign corporation shall be treated as if it (a) held a proportionate share of the assets of such other corporation, and (b) received directly its proportionate share of the income of such other corporation. Also, for purposes of such PFIC tests, passive income does not include any interest, dividends, rents or royalties that are received or accrued from a “related” person to the extent such amount is properly allocable to the income of such related person which is not passive income. For these purposes, a person is related with respect to a foreign corporation if such person “controls” the foreign corporation or is controlled by the foreign corporation or by the same persons that control the foreign corporation. For these purposes, “control” means ownership, directly or indirectly, of stock possessing more than 50% of the total voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote or of the total value of stock of a corporation

 

Generally Applicable PFIC Rules. If a U.S. Holder does not make a timely election to be taxed in conformity with the Mark-to-Market rules or the QEF rules during a year in which it holds (or is deemed to have held) shares issued by us while we are a PFIC (a “Non-Electing U.S. Holder”), then special taxation rules under Section 1291 of the Code will apply to (i) gains realized on the disposition (or deemed to be realized by reasons of a pledge) of his Common Shares and (ii) certain “excess distributions” (generally, distributions received in the current taxable year that are in excess of 125% of the average distributions received during the three preceding years or, if shorter, the U.S. Holder’s holding period) by us.

 

A Non-Electing U.S. Holder generally would be required to pro rate all gains realized on the disposition of his Common Shares and all excess distributions on his Common Shares over the entire holding period for the Common Shares. All gains or excess distributions allocated to prior years of the U.S. Holder would be taxed at the highest tax rate for each such prior year applicable to ordinary income. The Non-Electing U.S. Holder also would be liable for interest on the foregoing tax liability for each such prior year calculated as if such liability had been due with respect to each such prior year. A Non-Electing U.S. Holder that is not a corporation must treat this interest charge as “personal interest” which, as discussed above, is wholly non-deductible. The balance of the gain or the excess distribution will be treated as ordinary income in the year of the disposition or distribution, and no interest charge will be incurred with respect to such balance.

 

If we are a PFIC for any taxable year during which a Non-Electing U.S. Holder holds shares issued by us, then we will continue to be treated as a PFIC with respect to such Common Shares, even if we cease meeting the definition of a PFIC. A Non-Electing U.S. Holder may terminate this deemed PFIC status by electing to recognize gain (which will be taxed under the rules discussed above for Non-Electing U.S. Holders) as if such Common Shares had been sold on the last day of the last taxable year for which it was a PFIC.

 

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Market-to-Market Election. U.S. Holders who hold, actually or constructively, marketable stock (as specifically defined in the Treasury Regulations) of a foreign corporation that qualifies as a PFIC may annually elect to mark such stock to the market (a “market-to-market election”). If such an election is made, such U.S. Holder will generally not be subject to the special taxation rules of Section 1291 discussed above. However, if the mark-to-market election is made by a Non-Electing U.S. Holder after the beginning of the holding period for the PFIC stock, then the Section 1291 rules will apply to certain dispositions of, distributions on and other amounts taxable with respect to our Common Shares. A U.S. Holder who makes the mark-to market election will include in income for the taxable year for which the election was made an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of our Common Shares as of the close of such tax year over such U.S. Holder’s adjusted basis in such Common Shares. In addition, the U.S. Holder is allowed a deduction for the lesser of (i) the excess, if any, of such U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Common Shares over the fair market value of such shares as of the close of the tax year, or (ii) the excess, if any, of (A) the mark-to-market gains for our shares included by such U.S. Holder for prior tax years, including any amount which would have been included for any prior tax year but for the Section 1291 interest on tax deferral rules discussed above with respect to Non-Electing U.S. Holders, over (B) the mark-to-market losses for shares that were allowed as deductions for prior tax years. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in his shares will be adjusted to reflect the amount included in or deducted from income as a result of a mark-to-market election. A mark-to-market election applies to the taxable year in which the election is made and to each subsequent taxable year, unless the shares cease to be marketable, as specifically defined, or the IRS consents to revocation of the election.

 

QEF Election. A U.S. Holder who makes a timely QEF election (an “Electing U.S. Holder”) regarding his shares issued by us will be subject, under Section 1293 of the Code, to current U.S. federal income tax for any taxable year in which we qualify as a PFIC on his pro rata share of our (i) “net capital gain” (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss), which will be taxed as long-term capital gain to the Electing U.S. Holder and (ii) “ordinary earnings” (the excess of earnings and profits over net capital gain), which will be taxed as ordinary income to the Electing U.S. Holder, in each case, for the shareholder’s taxable year in which (or with which) our taxable year ends, regardless of whether such amounts are actually distributed.

 

The effective QEF election also allows the Electing U.S. Holder to (i) generally treat any gain realized on the disposition of his Common Shares (or deemed to be realized on the pledge of his shares) as capital gain; (ii) treat his share of our net capital gain, if any, as long-term capital gain instead of ordinary income; and (iii) either avoid interest charges resulting from PFIC status altogether, or make an annual election, subject to certain limitations, to defer payment of current taxes on his share of our annual realized net capital gain and ordinary earnings subject, however, to an interest charge. If the Electing U.S. Holder is not a corporation, such an interest charge would be treated as “personal interest” that is not deductible.

 

The procedure a U.S. Holder must comply with in making an effective QEF election, and the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the QEF election, will depend on whether the year of the election is the first year in the U.S. Holder’s holding period in which we are a PFIC. If the U.S. Holder makes a QEF election in such first year, i.e., a timely QEF election, then the U.S. Holder may make the QEF election by simply filing the appropriate QEF election documents at the time the U.S. Holder files his tax return for such first year. However, if we qualified as a PFIC in a prior year, then in addition to filing the QEF election documents, the U.S. Holder must elect to recognize (i) under the rules of Section 1291 of the Code (discussed herein), any gain that he would otherwise recognize if the U.S. Holder sold his stock on the qualification date or (ii) if we are a controlled foreign corporation, the U.S. Holder’s pro rata share of our earnings and profits as of the qualification date. The qualification date is the first day of our first tax year in which we qualified as a QEF with respect to such U.S. Holder. The elections to recognize such gain or earnings and profits can only be made if such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the shares includes the qualification date. By electing to recognize such gain or earnings and profits, the U.S. Holder will be deemed to have made a timely QEF election. U.S. Holders are urged to consult a tax advisor regarding the availability of and procedure for electing to recognize gain or earnings and profits under the foregoing rules. In addition to the above rules, under very limited circumstances, a U.S. Holder may make a retroactive QEF election if such U.S. Holder failed to file the QEF election documents in a timely manner.

 

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A QEF election, once made with respect to our company, applies to the tax year for which it was made and to all subsequent tax years, unless the election is invalidated or terminated, or the IRS consents to revocation of the election. If a QEF election is made by a U.S. Holder and we cease to qualify as a PFIC in a subsequent tax year, the QEF election will remain in effect, although not applicable, during those tax years in which we do not qualify as a PFIC. Therefore, if we again qualify as a PFIC in a subsequent tax year, the QEF election will be effective and the U.S. Holder will be subject to the rules described above for Electing U.S. Holders in such tax year and any subsequent tax years in which we qualify as a PFIC. In addition, the QEF election remains in effect, although not applicable, with respect to an Electing U.S. Holder even after such U.S. Holder disposes of all of his or its direct and indirect interest in our shares. Therefore, if such U.S. Holder reacquires an interest in our company, that U.S. Holder will be subject to the rules described above for Electing U.S. Holders for each tax year in which we qualify as a PFIC.

 

Generally, shareholders do not make a QEF election unless they have sufficient information to determine their proportionate shares of a corporation’s net capital gain and ordinary earnings. We have not calculated these amounts for any shareholder and do not anticipate making these calculations in the foreseeable future. Therefore, U.S. Holders of our Common Shares should consult their own financial advisor, legal counsel or accountant regarding the QEF election before making this election.

 

Other PFIC Rules. Under Section 1291(f) of the Code, the IRS has issued Proposed Treasury Regulations that, subject to certain exceptions, would treat as taxable certain transfers of PFIC stock by Non-Electing U.S. Holders that are generally not otherwise taxed, such as gifts, exchanges pursuant to corporate reorganizations, and transfers at death. Generally, in such cases the basis of shares in the hands of the transferee and the basis of any property received in the exchange for those shares would be increased by the amount of gain recognized. However, the specific U.S. federal income tax consequences to the U.S. Holder and the transferee may vary based on the manner in which the Common Shares are transferred.

 

Certain special, generally adverse, rules will apply with respect to shares issued by us while we are a PFIC whether or not it is treated as a QEF. For example under Section 1298(b)(6) of the Code, a U.S. Holder who uses PFIC stock as security for a loan (including a margin loan) will, except as may be provided in regulations, be treated as having made a taxable disposition of such shares.

 

The PFIC rules are very complicated, and U.S. Holders should consult their own financial advisor, legal counsel or accountant regarding the PFIC rules, including the advisability of and procedure for making a QEF election or a mark-to-mark election, and how these rules may impact their U.S. federal income tax situation.

 

Foreign Tax Credit

 

A U.S. Holder who pays (or has withheld from distributions) Canadian or other foreign income tax with respect to the ownership of shares issued by us may be entitled, at the option of the U.S. Holder, to either receive a deduction or a tax credit for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to such foreign tax paid or withheld. Generally, it will be more advantageous to claim a credit because a credit reduces U.S. federal income taxes on a dollar-for-dollar basis, while a deduction merely reduces the taxpayer’s income subject to U.S. federal income tax. This election is made on a year-by-year basis and applies to all foreign taxes paid by (or withheld from distributions to) the U.S. Holder during that year.

 

There are significant and complex limitations that apply to the foreign tax credit, among which is the general limitation that the credit cannot exceed the proportionate share of the U.S. Holder’s U.S. income tax liability that the U.S. Holder’s “foreign source” income bears to his or its worldwide taxable income. In applying this limitation, the various items of income and deduction must be classified as either “foreign source” or “U.S. source.” Complex rules govern this classification process. In addition, this limitation is calculated separately with respect to specific classes of income such as “passive income,” “high withholding tax interest,” “financial services income,” “shipping income,” and certain other classifications of income. Dividends distributed by us will generally constitute “foreign source” income, and will be classified as “passive income” or, in the case of certain U.S. Holders, “financial services income” for these purposes.

 

In addition, U.S. Holders that are corporations and that own 10% or more of our voting stock may be entitled to an “indirect” foreign tax credit under Section 902 of the Code with respect to the payment of dividends by us under certain circumstances and subject to complex rules and limitations. The availability of the foreign tax credit and the application of the limitations with respect to the foreign tax credit are fact specific, and each U.S. Holder of Common Shares issued by us should consult their own financial advisor, legal counsel or accountant regarding the foreign tax credit rules.

 

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Information Reporting; Backup Withholding

 

Certain information reporting and backup withholding rules may apply with respect to certain payments related to shares issued by us. In particular, a payor or middleman within the U.S., or in certain cases outside the U.S., will be required to withhold 28% (which rate is scheduled for periodic adjustment) of any payments to a U.S. Holder regarding dividends paid by us, or proceeds from the sale of, such Common Shares within the U.S., if a U.S. Holder fails to furnish its correct taxpayer identification number (generally on Form W-9) or otherwise fails to comply with, or establish an exemption from, the backup withholding tax requirements. Any amounts withheld under the U.S. backup withholding tax rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is furnished to the IRS. U.S. Holders should consult their own financial advisor, legal counsel or accountant regarding the information reporting and backup withholding rules applicable to our shares.

 

Other Considerations for U.S. Holders

 

In the following circumstances, the above sections of this discussion may not describe the U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders resulting from the ownership and disposition of shares issued by a foreign corporation.

 

Foreign Personal Holding Company. If at any time during a taxable year (a) more than 50% of the total voting power or the total value of outstanding shares issued by us is owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals who are citizens or residents of the U.S. and (b) 60% (or 50% in certain cases) or more of our gross income for such year is “foreign personal holding company income” as defined in Section 553 of the Code (e.g., dividends, interest, royalties, certain gains from the sale of stock and securities, and certain gains from commodities transactions), we may be treated as a “Foreign Personal Holding Company” (“FPHC”) In that event, U.S. Holders of our Common Shares would be required to include in gross income for such year their allocable portions of such “foreign personal holding company income” to the extent we do not actually distribute such income.

 

We do not believe that we currently qualify as a FPHC. However, there can be no assurance that we will not be considered a FPHC for the current or any future taxable year.

 

Foreign Investment Company. If (a) 50% or more of the total voting power or the total value of our outstanding shares is owned, directly or indirectly, by citizens or residents of the U.S., U.S. partnerships or corporations, or U.S. estates or trusts (as defined by the Code Section 7701(a)(30)), and (b) we are found to be engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities, commodities, or any interest therein, we may be treated as a “Foreign Investment Company” (“FIC”) as defined in Section 1246 of the Code, causing all or part of any gain realized by a U.S. Holder selling or exchanging our Common Shares to be treated as ordinary income rather than capital gain.

 

We do not believe that we currently qualify as a FIC. However, there can be no assurance that we will not be considered a FIC for the current or any future taxable year.

 

Controlled Foreign Corporation. If more than 50% of the total voting power or the total value of our outstanding shares is owned, directly or indirectly, by citizens or residents of the U.S., U.S. partnerships or corporations, or U.S. estates or trusts (as defined by the Code Section 7701(a)(30)), each of which own, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the total voting power of our outstanding shares (each a “10% Shareholder”), we could be treated as a “Controlled Foreign Corporation” (“CFC”) under Section 957 of the Code.

 

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The classification of our company as a CFC would affect many complex results, including that 10% Shareholders would generally (i) be treated as having received a current distribution of our “Subpart F income” and (ii) would also be subject to current U.S. federal income tax on their pro rata shares of our earnings invested in “U.S. property.” The foreign tax credit may reduce the U.S. federal income tax on these amounts for such 10% Shareholders (See more detailed discussion at “Foreign Tax Credit” above). In addition, under Section 1248 of the Code, gain from the sale or other taxable disposition of our Common Shares by a U.S. Holder that is or was a 10% Shareholder at any time during the five-year period ending with the sale is treated as a dividend to the extent of our earnings and profits attributable to the Common Shares sold or exchanged.

 

If we are classified as both a PFIC and a CFC, we generally will not be treated as a PFIC with respect to 10% Shareholders. This rule generally will be effective for taxable years of 10% Shareholders beginning after 1997 and for its taxable years ending with or within such taxable years of 10% Shareholders.

 

We do not believe that we currently qualify as a CFC. However, there can be no assurance that we will not be considered a CFC for the current or any future taxable year.

 

The FPHC, FIC and CFC rules are very complicated, and U.S. Holders should consult their own financial advisor, legal counsel or accountant regarding the FPHC, FIC and CFC rules and how these rules may impact their U.S. federal income tax situation.

 

F. Dividends and Paying Agents

 

Not applicable.

 

G. Statements by Experts

 

Not applicable.

 

H. Documents on Display

 

We have filed with the SEC this Annual Report on Form 20-F, including exhibits, under the Exchange Act with respect to our common shares.

 

Our registration statement may be inspected and copied, including exhibits and schedules, and the reports and other information as filed with the SEC in accordance with the Exchange Act at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Judiciary Plaza, 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of such material may also be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the SEC at 100 F Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. Information may be obtained regarding the Washington D.C. Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 or by contacting the SEC over the Internet at its website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

I. Subsidiary Information

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 11. quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

Item 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

 

There have been no defaults, dividends arrearages or delinquencies.

 

Item 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATION TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

There have been no material modifications to our common shares.

 

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As at the end of the period covered by this Form 20-F Annual Report, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive officer and our Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that the material financial and non-financial information required to be disclosed by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act and filed with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and timely reported. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding our required disclosure.

 

Management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, 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. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

Management, including the CEO and CFO, directly supervises the preparation of all of the financial reports prepared by us and is directly involved in our financial record keeping and reporting. All accounting records and financial reports prepared by us are reviewed for accuracy by the CEO and CFO.

 

After evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the year end covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a result of weaknesses in the design of internal control over financial reporting.

 

B. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over the financial reporting of our company. Internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and affected by our Board, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, and includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorizations of management and our Board; 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 our financial statements.

 

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Management has concluded, based on their evaluation, that as of May 31, 2014, weaknesses existed in the design of internal control over financial reporting caused by a lack of adequate segregation of duties and ineffective risk management. These weaknesses have the potential to result in material misstatements in our financial statements, and should also be considered a weakness in our disclosure controls and procedures. As a result of limited staffing due to the size of our business certain staff members carry out multiple responsibilities independently. To remediate such weakness, we plan to appoint additional qualified personnel to address inadequate segregation of duties and ineffective risk management, and adopt sufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting. These remediation efforts are largely dependent upon securing additional financing to cover the costs of implementing the changes required. Because of the material weakness described, management believes that, as of May 31, 2014, our company’s internal control over financial report was not effective as of the Evaluation Date.

 

The Audit Committee has been provided information on the deficiency. Together, the Audit Committee, the Board and management continue to work to mitigate the risk of a material misstatement in our financial statements. Management will continue to identify certain areas where it can improve process controls and will incorporate these changes into the control over the financial reporting going forward.

 

C. Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

D. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

During the period covered by this report, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

  

ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

 

We do not currently have a financial expert on our audit committee. We rely upon the services of a chartered accountant in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to prepare our consolidated financial statements.

 

Our audit committee is comprised of seasoned business professionals, whereby the members have over 25 years of experience in the investment business and are board members of several corporations. We believe that the audit committee has adequate resources available to it when financial expertise and advice are necessary.

 

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS

 

We have not yet adopted a written “code of ethics” that meets the new United States’ Sarbanes-Oxley standards. The Board believes that its existing standards and procedures are adequate for its purposes. We believe that our management structure and corporate culture effectively deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct, full, fair and accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents, compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations, prompt internal reporting of unethical conduct and accountability for adherence to the conduct standards. We have no employees and our officers are also directors, thus eliminating any split between our management and the directors who are responsible to safeguard shareholder interests. As a result, we believe that the activities of our officers, employees and other agents can be easily monitored by our directors, thus eliminating the need for a formal written code of ethics.

 

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ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

A Chan and Company LLP, Chartered Accountants (“ACAL”) audited our financial statements for the years ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013.

 

ACAL were paid or accrued the corresponding fees for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013, respectively.

 

Audit Fees

 

Fees billed by ACAL for professional services for the year ended May 31, 2014 were $15,000 and for the year ended May 31, 2013 were $17,000. Such fees were for the audit of our annual financial statements and for services in connection with statutory and regulatory filings for such fiscal years.

 

Audit Related Fees

 

Fees billed for audit related fees by ACAL for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and not reported under audit fees totaled $Nil for ACAL for the years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Tax Fees

 

Fees for tax services, including tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning work billed by ACAL were $1,000 for each of the years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

All Other Fees

 

All other fees billed by ACAL during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013 were $Nil for compilation reports on the pro forma financial statements.

 

Audit Committee Policies and Procedures

 

The audit services provided to us by ACAL in the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013 were pre-approved by our audit committee. Prior to engaging ACAL, as the case may be, to perform audit and review services, our audit committee reviewed the services to be provided and the fee to be paid by us for such service and assessed the impact of the service on each of the auditor’s independence.

 

It is our policy for our Audit Committee to pre-approve all audit and audit-related fees prior to commencement of the services. The percentage of audit related fees pre-approved by our Audit Committee during fiscal 2014 was 100%.

 

There were no hours expended on ACAL’s engagement to audit our financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than ACAL’s full-time, permanent employees.

 

ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

 

No purchases of shares or any other units of any class of our equity securities have been made by or on our behalf, or any affiliated purchaser.

 

ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART III

 

Item 17. Financial Statements

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP and are presented in Canadian dollars. There are material measurement differences between United States and Canadian GAAP. A reconciliation of the financial statements to United States GAAP is set forth in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended May 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Auditors’ Report dated September 29, 2014  F-1
   
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position  F-2
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)  F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity  F-5
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements  F-6

 

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TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AS AT MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

 

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

 

To: the Shareholders of
  Teryl Resources Corp.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Teryl Resources Corp. (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013, and the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

 

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

Auditors’ Responsibility

 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s 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 Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Opinion

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

 

Emphasis of Matter

 

Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 in the consolidated financial statements which indicates that the Company has incurred losses to date. This condition, along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, indicates the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

“A Chan and Company LLP”

Chartered Accountants

Vancouver, British Columbia

September 29, 2014

 

F-1
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

   May 31 2014
$
   May 31 2013
$
 
Assets          
Current          
Cash and cash equivalent   243,154    822,119 
Amounts receivable and prepaid expenses   9,567    4,607 
Due from related parties (Note 10)   8,588    - 
Promissory note receivable – related party (Note 10)   25,224    26,704 
    286,533    853,430 
           
Reclamation Bonds   5,800    5,800 
Equipment (Note 7)   31    1,146 
Mineral Property Interests (Note 9)   181,404    176,643 
Deferred Exploration Expenditures (Note 9)   878,856    842,516 
    1,352,624    1,879,535 
LIABILITIES          
Current          
Accounts payable   38,262    115,541 
Accrued liabilities   23,500    21,600 
Due to related parties (Note 10)   -    6,716 
    61,762    143,857 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Share Capital (Note 11)          
Authorized:          
Unlimited common shares, voting, no par value          
Unlimited preferred shares, non-voting, $1 par value          
Issued and outstanding:          
70,118,605 and 70,545,605 common shares on May 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively   13,550,994    13,633,533 
Treasury Shares   -    (13,425)
Reserves   749,582    749,582 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss   (52,541)   (71,834)
Deficit   (12,957,173)   (12,562,178)
    1,290,862    1,735,678 
    1,352,624    1,879,535 

 

Going Concern (Note 1) and Subsequent Events (Note 17)

 

Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:

 

 “John Robertson” Director  “Suzan El-Khatib” Director

 

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

 

F-2
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

   Year Ended
May 31 2014
$
   Year Ended
May 31 2013
$
 
         
General and Administrative Expenses          
Amortization of equipment   1,115    921 
Filing and regulatory fees   13,894    19,713 
Foreign exchange loss   2,840    15,510 
Geological consulting   2,111    5,212 
Consulting, management and directors’ fees (Note 13)   209,402    220,706 
Office and sundry   31,990    38,680 
Office rent and utilities   34,507    32,984 
Professional fees   40,324    42,729 
Publicity, promotion and investor relations   48,552    104,023 
Secretarial and employee benefits (Note 13)   47,119    60,223 
Stock-based compensation (Note 11)   -    47,757 
Telephone   13,264    12,531 
Transfer agent fees   9,425    9,211 
Travel, auto and entertainment   18,841    17,674 
           
Operating Loss   (473,384)   (627,874)
           
Other Income (Expenses)          
Miscellaneous income   3,619    8,976 
Interest income   8,856    17,133 
Loss on sale of mineral property   -    - 
Capital asset written off   -    (3,916)
Reclamation bond written off   -    (2,978)
    12,475    19,215 
           
Net Loss for the Year   (460,909)   (608,659)
           
Translation of foreign operation (Note 3)   19,293    11,326 
           
Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Year   (441,616)   (597,335)
           
Loss per Share – Basic and Diluted   (0.01)   (0.01)
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted   70,241,843    71,761,356 

 

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

 

F-3
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

   Year Ended
May 31 2014
$
   Year Ended
May 31 2013
$
 
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities          
Net loss for the year   (460,909)   (608,659)
Items not affecting cash          
Amortization of equipment   1,115    921 
Interest income on related party promissory note   (1,480)   (1,480)
Reclamation bond written off   -    2,978 
Capital asset written off   -    3,916 
Stock-based compensation   -    47,757 
Changes in non-cash working capital items          
Amounts receivable and prepaid expenses   (4,960)   20,929 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   4,548    (6,669)
Due to related parties   (6,229)   (47,175)
    (467,915)   (587,482)
           
Cash flows used in investing activities          
Mineral property and deferred exploration expenditures   (100,431)   (506,777)
Proceeds on note receivable   2,960    - 
Due from related parties   (9,075)   - 
Purchase of equipment   -    (929)
    (106,546)   (507,706)
           
Cash flows used in financing activities          
Repurchase of share capital   (3,200)   (145,065)
    (3,200)   (145,065)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (1,304)   2,890 
           
Decrease in cash   (578,965)   (1,237,363)
Cash, beginning of year   822,119    2,059,482 
           
Cash, end of year   243,154    822,119 
Supplemental Disclosures          
Interest paid   -    - 
Income taxes paid   -    - 
Non-cash Transactions   -    - 

 

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

 

F-4
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGE IN EQUITY

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

   Share Capital       Accumulated Other Comprehensive             
   Number   Amount
$
   Reserves
$
   Loss
$
   Treasury Shares
$
   Deficit
$
   Total
$
 
Balance, May 31, 2012   72,678,605    14,045,753    701,825    (83,160)   -    (12,234,099)   2,430,319 
                                    
Stock based compensation   -    -    47,757    -    -    -    47,757 
Repurchase of shares   (2,133,000)   (412,220)   -    -    -    280,580    (131,640)
Treasury shares   -    -    -    -    (13,425)   -    (13,425)
Net loss for the year   -    -    -    -    -    (608,659)   (608,659)
Translation of foreign operation   -    -    -    11,326    -    -    11,326 
                                    
Balance, May 31, 2013   70,545,605    13,633,533    749,582    (71,834)   (13,425)   (12,562,178)   1,735,678 
                                    
Repurchase of shares   (427,000)   (82,539)   -    -    13,425    65,914    (3,200)
Net loss for the year   -    -    -    -    -    (460,909)   (460,909)
Translation of foreign operation   -    -    -    19,293    -    -    19,293 
                                    
Balance, May 31, 2014   70,118,605    13,550,994    749,582    (52,541)   -    (12,957,173)   1,290,862 

 

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

 

F-5
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

1.NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

 

Teryl Resources Corp. (the “Company”) is a public company incorporated in British Columbia on May 23, 1980 and changed to its current name on February 28, 1984. Its shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX.V”). The Company is in the business of acquiring mineral properties and carries out exploration work. It also acquires oil and gas property interests and participates in drilling wells. The Company’s registered office is located at #240 – 11780, Hammersmith Way, Richmond, BC, V7A 5E9.

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations. Several adverse conditions cast substantial doubt on the validity of this assumption. The Company continues to incur operating losses, has limited financial resources, limited sources of operating cash flow, and no assurances that sufficient funding, including adequate financing, will be available to conduct further exploration and development of its mineral property projects.

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain the financing necessary to complete its mineral projects by issuance of share capital or through joint ventures, and to realize future profitable production or proceeds from the disposition of its natural resource interests. The Company has incurred an accumulated deficit of $12,957,173 (2013 - $12,562,178) as at May 31, 2014 and has incurred a loss of $460,909 in the year ended May 31, 2014 (2013 – $608,659). These consolidated financial statements do not include adjustments that would be necessary should it be determined that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

If the going concern assumption was not appropriate for these consolidated financial statements, adjustments would be necessary in the carrying values of assets, liabilities, reported income and expenses and the balance sheet classifications used. Such adjustments could be material.

 

2.STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

 

These consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The policies set out below were consistently applied to all the periods presented unless otherwise noted below.

 

These consolidated financial statements were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on September 29, 2014.

 

F-6
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of preparation

 

These consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments.

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 4.

 

Basis of consolidation and presentation

 

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Argon Investment Corporation (inactive) and Teryl, Inc. Teryl, Inc. was incorporated on November 17, 1988 in the state of Delaware and registered to do business in the USA, to hold and operate the Alaska mineral property interests, the Texas oil and gas well interests and the Arizona mineral property interests.

 

All inter-company transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Cash equivalents

 

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of three months or less when purchased.

 

Equipment

 

The Company records its office and automotive equipment at cost and depreciates them on the following basis:

 

Office equipment Declining-balance basis at 20%
Automotive equipment Declining-balance basis at 30%
Computer equipment purchased after May 31, 2010 50% per annum over two years

 

Foreign currency translation

 

The functional currency of an entity is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The functional currency of the Company and each of its subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. The functional currency determinations were conducted through an analysis of the consideration factors identified in IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates.

 

Transactions in currencies other than the Canadian dollar are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the year end exchange rate while non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at the exchange rates approximating those in effect on the date of the transactions. Exchange gains and losses arising on translation are included in the operations of the year.

 

The results and financial position of all the group entities that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

 

Assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates prevailing at that reporting date;
   
Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period; and
   
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are transferred directly to the Group’s foreign currency translation reserve in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and are recognized in the profit or loss in the period in which the operation is disposed.

 

F-7
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

Share - based compensation

 

The Company’s share option plan allows Company employees, directors, officers and consultants to acquire shares of the Company. The fair value of options granted is recognized as share-based compensation expense with a corresponding increase in equity. An individual is classified as an employee when the individual is an employee for legal or tax purposes (direct employee) or provides services similar to those performed by a direct employee.

 

Fair value is measured at grant date, and each tranche is recognized using the graded vesting method over the period during which the options vest. The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. At each financial position reporting date, the amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options that are expected to vest. In situations where equity instruments are issued to consultants and some or all of the goods or services received by the entity as consideration cannot be specifically identified, they are measured at the fair value of the share-based payment. Otherwise, share-based payments are measured at the fair value of goods or services received.

 

Income taxes

 

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in equity. Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at period end, adjusted for amendments to tax payable with regards to previous years.

 

Deferred tax is recorded using the liability method, providing for temporary differences, between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Temporary differences are not provided for relating to goodwill not deductible for tax purposes, the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting or taxable loss, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.

 

A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. To the extent that the Company does not consider it probable that a future income tax asset will be recovered, it does not recognize the asset.

 

Loss per share

 

Basic loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. The Company uses the treasury stock method for calculating diluted loss per share. Under this method the dilutive effect on loss per share is recognized on the use of the proceeds that could be obtained upon exercise of options, warrants and similar instruments. It assumes that the proceeds would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period. However, diluted loss per share is not presented where the effects of various conversions and exercise of options and warrants would be anti-dilutive. Shares held in escrow, other than where their release is subject to the passage of time, are not included in the calculation of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

 

F-8
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

Financial instruments

 

Initial recognition and measurement

 

Financial assets and liabilities are initially recognized at fair value. Financial assets are classified at initial recognition as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, or available-for-sale financial assets. The Company does not use any hedging instruments. Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

 

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 - inputs that are not based on observable market data.

 

At May 31, 2014, all of the financial instruments measured at fair value are included in Level 1.

 

Subsequent measurement

 

The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss includes financial assets held-for-trading which represent assets that are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. These financial assets are initially recorded in the statement of financial position at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the operations of the year.

 

Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial measurement at fair value, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. Any amortization of the effective interest rate method and any impairment is recognized in the operations of the year.

 

Held-to-maturity investments represent assets to be held until a specific time period and are initially measured at fair value, including transaction costs. After initial measurement at fair value, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. Any amortization of the effective interest rate method and any impairment is recognized in the operations of the year.

 

Available-for-sale financial assets are investments in equity instruments that are measured at fair value with gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, included in other comprehensive income until the asset is removed from the consolidated statement of financial position. Once this occurs, the resultant gains or losses are recognized in comprehensive loss. Any permanent impairment of available-for-sale financial assets is also included in the operations of the year.

 

Financial liabilities are initially recorded at fair value and are designated as fair value through profit or loss or other financial liabilities. Derivative financial liabilities are classified as fair value through profit or loss and are initially recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in finance income or finance cost in the operations of the year. Non-derivative financial liabilities are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Any amortization of the effective interest rate method is recognized in the operations of the year.

 

Financial assets, others than those at fair value through profit and loss are assessed for indicators of impairment at each period end. Financial assets are impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been impacted. The amount of impairment loss is recognized in the operations of the year. Any subsequent reversals of impairment is also recognized in the operations of the year, except for those related to available-for-sale financial assets.

 

F-9
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

Mineral property or exploration and evaluation

 

The Company follows the practice of capitalizing all costs relating to the acquisition of, exploration and development of mineral claims and crediting all proceeds received for farm-out arrangements or recovery of costs against the cost of the related claims. Such costs include, but are not exclusive to, geological, geophysical studies, exploratory drilling and sampling. At such time as commercial production commences, these costs will be charged to operations on a unit-of-production method based on proven and probable reserves. The aggregate costs related to abandoned mineral claims are charged to operations at the time of any abandonment or when it has been determined that there is evidence of a permanent impairment. An impairment charge relating to a mineral property is subsequently reversed when new exploration results or actual or potential proceeds on sale or farm-out of the property result in a revised estimate of the recoverable amount but only to the extent that this does not exceed the original carrying value of the property that would have resulted if no impairment had been recognized.

 

The recoverability of amounts shown for exploration and evaluation assets is dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, the ability of the Company to obtain financing to complete development of the properties, and on future production or proceeds of disposition.

 

The Company recognizes in income the costs recovered on mineral properties when the amounts received or receivable are in excess of the carrying amount.

 

Upon transfer of “Exploration and evaluation costs” into “Mine Development”, all subsequent expenditure on the construction, installation or completion of infrastructure facilities is capitalized within “Mine development”. After production starts, all assets included in “Mine development” are transferred to “Producing Mines”.

 

All capitalized exploration and evaluation expenditure is monitored for indications of impairment. Where a potential impairment is indicated, assessments are performed for each area of interest. To the extent that exploration expenditure is not expected to be recovered, it is charged to the results of operations. Exploration areas where reserves have been discovered, but require major capital expenditure before production can begin, are continually evaluated to ensure that commercial quantities of reserves exist or to ensure that additional exploration work is underway as planned.

 

Provisions

 

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event; it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.

 

Rehabilitation Provisions:

 

Provision related to asset retirement obligation, dismantling, decommissioning and site disturbance remediation is made for the estimated cost and capitalized in the relevant asset category. Such provision is measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position date. Subsequent to the initial measurement, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each reporting period to reflect the passage of time and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as finance costs in the Consolidated Statement of Operations whereas increases/decreases due to changes in the estimated future cash flows are capitalized. Actual costs incurred upon settlement of the obligation are charged against the provision to the extent the provision is established.

 

Other Provisions:

 

Provisions are recognized for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount that have arisen as a result of past transactions, including legal or constructive obligations. The provision is measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. The Company had no provisions as at May 31, 2014.

 

F-10
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

Revenue recognition

 

Revenue associated with the sales of oil and gas are recorded when title passes to the customer. Revenues from oil and gas production from properties in which the Company has an interest with other producers are recognized on the basis of the Company’s net working interest.

 

Impairment of assets

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s assets (which includes the exploration and evaluation asset) are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in the operations of the year.

 

The recoverable amount of assets is the greater of an asset’s fair value less cost to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate cash inflows largely independent of those from other assets, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is only reversed if there is an indication that the impairment loss may no longer exist and there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however, not to an amount higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized in previous years. Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortization and are tested annually for impairment.

 

Accounting for Oil and Gas Well Interests

 

(i)Recognition and measurement

 

Oil and gas properties/exploration and evaluation expenditures

 

Pre-license costs are expensed in the statement of comprehensive loss as incurred.

 

Oil and gas properties costs, including the costs of acquiring licenses, initially are capitalized as oil and gas properties. The costs are accumulated in cost centers by well, field or exploration area pending determination of technical feasibility and commercial viability.

 

Oil and gas properties are assessed for impairment if (i) sufficient data exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability, and (ii) facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

 

The technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting oil & gas resource is considered to be determinable when proved and/or probable reserves are determined to exist. A review of each exploration license or field is carried out, at least annually, to ascertain whether proved and/or probable reserves have been discovered. Upon determination of proved and/or probable reserves, oil and gas properties attributable to those reserves are first tested for impairment and then reclassified from oil and gas properties to PP&E or expensed in income or loss to the extent of any impairment.

 

Development and production costs

 

Items of PP&E, which include crude oil and natural gas development and production assets, are measured at cost less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Development and production assets are grouped into CGU’s for impairment testing. When significant parts of an item of PP&E, including oil and natural gas interests, have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components). Gains and losses on disposal of an item of PP&E, including crude oil and natural gas interests, are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of PP&E and are recognized in income or loss.

 

F-11
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

Accounting for Oil and Gas Well Interests (Continued)

 

(ii)Depletion

 

Development and production oil assets are measured at cost less accumulated depletion and depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The net carrying value of development or production assets is depleted using the unit of production method by reference to the ratio of production in the year to the related proven reserves, taking into account estimated future development costs necessary to bring those reserves into production. Future development costs are estimated taking into account the level of development required to produce the reserves.

 

(iii)Derecognition

 

The carrying amount of an item of oil and gas properties is derecognized when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or upon sale to a third party. The gain or loss arising from derecognition is included in income or loss and is measured as the difference between the net proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount of the asset.

 

(iv)Major maintenance

 

Ongoing costs to maintain properties are generally expensed as incurred. The costs of material replacement, turnarounds and major inspections are capitalized provided it is probable that future economic benefits in excess of cost will be realized and such benefits are expected to extend beyond the current operating period.

 

New standards and interpretations

 

New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet effective:

 

Certain new standards, interpretations and amendments to existing standards have been issued by the IASB that are mandatory for future accounting periods. Some updates that are not applicable or are not consequential to the Company may have been excluded from the list below.

 

New accounting standards effective June 1, 2014

 

IAS 32

Financial Instruments: Presentation

  In December 2011, the IASB issued an amendment to clarify the meaning of the offsetting criterion and the principle behind net settlement, including identifying when some gross settlement systems may be considered equivalent to net settlement. Earlier application is permitted when applied with corresponding amendment to IFRS 7.
     

IAS 36

Impairment of Assets

  In May 2013, the IASB issued an amendment to address the disclosure of information about the recoverable amount of impaired assets or a CGU for periods in which an impairment loss has been recognized or reversed. The amendments also address disclosure requirements applicable when and asset’s or a CGU’s recoverable amount is based on fair value less costs of disposal.
     

IAS 39

Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement

  In June 2013, the IASB issued a narrow scope amendment to IAS 39. Under the amendment, there would be no need to discontinue hedge accounting if a hedging derivative was novated, provided that certain criteria are met.
     

IFRIC 21

Levies

  IFRIC 21 provides guidance on when to recognise a liability for a levy imposed by a government, both for levies that are accounted for in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and those where the timing and amount of the levy is certain.

 

F-12
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

 

New standards and interpretations (continued)

 

The following standard will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after June 1, 2015:

 

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments

 

Effective

January 1, 2018

 

In November 2009, as part of the IASB project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, the IASB issued the first phase of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, that introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. The standard was revised in October 2010 to include requirements regarding classification and measurement of financial liabilities.

 

Unless otherwise noted, the extent of the impact of adoption of these standards and interpretations on the consolidated financial statements of the Company has not been determined.

 

4.CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions about the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and the results of operations. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates include determination of accrued liabilities, deferred tax assets and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from the estimates made.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and further periods if the review affects both current and future periods.

 

Use of judgements

 

Critical accounting judgements are accounting policies that have been identified as being complex or involving subjective judgements or assessments with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year.

 

(i)Determination of functional currency

 

The Company determines the functional currency through an analysis of several indicators such as expenses and cash flow, financing activities, retention of operating cash flows, and frequency of transactions with the reporting entity.

 

F-13
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

4.CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS (Continued)

 

Use of judgements (Continued)

 

(ii)Valuation of share-based payments

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model for valuation of share-based payments. Option pricing models require the input of subjective assumptions including expected price volatility, interest rate, and forfeiture rate. Changes in the input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and the Company’s earnings and equity reserves.

 

(iii)Income taxes

 

In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets, management makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, applicable tax opportunities, expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, management gives additional weight to positive and negative evidence that can be objectively verified.

 

(iv)Depreciation for equipment

 

Depreciation expense is allocated based on assumed asset lives. Should the asset life or depreciation rates differ from the initial estimate, an adjustment would be made in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

(v)Economic recoverability and probability of future economic benefits of mineral properties

 

Management has determined that mineral property and deferred exploration costs incurred which were capitalized have future economic benefits and are economically recoverable. Management uses several criteria in its assessments of economic recoverability and probability of future economic benefits including geological and metallurgic information, history of conversion of mineral deposits to proven and probable reserves, scoping and feasibility studies, accessible facilities, existing permits and life of mine plans.

 

5.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Foreign exchange risk

 

The Company is primarily exposed to currency fluctuations relative to the Canadian dollar through expenditures that are denominated in US dollars. Also, the Company is exposed to the impact of currency fluctuations on its monetary assets and liabilities.

 

The operating results and the financial position of the Company are reported in Canadian dollars. Fluctuations in exchange rates will, consequently, have an impact upon the reported operations of the Company and may affect the value of the Company’s assets and liabilities.

 

The Company currently does not enter into financial instruments to manage foreign exchange risk.

 

F-14
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

5.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (Continued)

 

Foreign exchange risk (Continued)

 

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk through the following financial assets and liabilities that are denominated in United States dollars:

 

May 31, 2014   Cash   Accounts
payable
 
    $648   $11,173 

 

At May 31, 2014 with other variables unchanged, a +/-10% change in exchange rates would increase/decrease pre-tax loss by approximately +/- $1,052.

 

Interest rate and credit risk

 

The Company has no significant concentrations of credit risk arising from operations. The Company’s current policy is to invest any significant excess cash in investment-grade short-term deposit certificates issued by reputable financial institutions with which it keeps its bank accounts and management believes the risk of loss to be remote. The Company periodically monitors the investments it makes and is satisfied with the credit ratings of its banks.

 

Receivables consist of goods and services tax due from the Federal Government. Management believes that the credit risk concentration with respect to receivables is remote.

 

Liquidity Risk

 

The Company has no recent history of profitable operations and its present business is at an early stage. As such, the Company is subject to many risks common to such enterprises, including under-capitalization, cash shortages and limitations with respect to personnel, financial and other resources, and the lack of revenues. The Company has no investments in asset backed commercial paper.

 

In order to finance the Company’s exploration programs and to cover administrative and overhead expenses, the Company raises money through equity sales, from the exercise of convertible securities, loans from related parties and from the sale of investments. There can be no such assurance that it will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of any financing will be favourable. Many factors influence the Company’s ability to raise funds, including the state of the resource market and commodities prices, the climate for mineral exploration, the Company’s track record, and the experience and calibre of its management.

 

F-15
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

6.INVESTMENT

 

As at May 31, 2011, the Company wrote off its investments in 15,880 common shares of Linux Gold Corp., a company with directors in common as a result of permanent impairment.

 

7.EQUIPMENT

 

   May 31 2014
$
   May 31 2013
$
 
Computer, furniture and fixtures – at cost   2,230    2,230 
Less: Accumulated amortization   (2,199)   (1,084)
    31    1,146 

 

8.OIL AND GAS WELL INTERESTS

 

The Company owns a 6.5% working interest in the Peters No. 1 Well, in Fayette County, Texas, a 4.992380% interest in the C-S #1 wells, a 0.131510% interest in Jancik #2 wells and a 7.5% interest in Herrmann #4 wells, located in Burleson County, Texas. The carrying cost of these wells has been completely depleted.

 

The Company entered into agreements with IAS Energy, Inc., a company with common directors, to purchase 40% interests (subject to 40% net revenue interests to others) on May 18, 2006, in the Ken Lee #1 natural gas well for $103,045 ($92,500 US), on June 8, 2006, in the Elvis Farris #2 natural gas well for $104,461 ($92,500 US) and on July 31, 2006, in the Clarence Bright #1 natural gas well for $104,673 ($92,500 US). All three wells are located in Knox and Laurel Counties, Kentucky. The three wells commenced production late in 2006. During the May 31, 2008 year end, the Company wrote off the carrying costs of the wells to $Nil, since the wells have no proven economic reserves.

 

9.MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

 

   Balance
May 31 2013
$
   Effect of
foreign
exchange rate
changes
$
   Balance
May 31 2014
$
 
             
Property acquisition costs               
Silverknife   32,001    -    32,001 
Fish Creek   49,538    -    49,538 
West Ridge   95,104    4,761    99,865 
                
    176,643    4,761    181,404 

 

F-16
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

9.MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (continued)

 

Silverknife, Laird, BC, Canada

 

Pursuant to agreements between Reg Technologies Inc. (“Reg Tech”), SMR Investments Ltd. (“SMR”), Rapitan Resources Inc. (“Rapitan”), and Chevron Minerals Ltd. (“Chevron”), the Company acquired a 30% working interest in the Silverknife mineral claims, situated in the Liard Mining Division in the Province of British Columbia, subject to a 10% Net Profit Royalty (“NPR”) to Rapitan and a 1% Net Smelter Returns to SMR. On December 21, 2010 the Company purchased the 10% NPR in the Silverknife property from Rapitan for consideration of 200,000 common shares of the Company issued at a fair value of $32,000 on January 25, 2011.

 

On April 20, 2012 the Company and Minewest Silver and Gold Inc. (“Minewest”), a former 100% owned subsidiary of Reg Tech to which Reg Tech spun off 100% of its interest in the Silverknife claims, entered into an Exploration, Development and Mine Operating Agreement (the “Exploration Agreement”) until the completion of mining and environmental restoration on the Property with initial participation interests of 70% and 30% for Minewest and the Company respectively. The Exploration Agreement was approved by the TSX Venture Exchange on September 7, 2012.

 

Fish Creek, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

 

The Company and Linux Gold Corp. (“Linux”) entered into an agreement on March 5, 2002, whereby the Company may earn up to a 50% interest in the Fish Creek mineral claims, located in the Fairbanks district of Alaska, USA, by expending $500,000 US within three years and issuing 200,000 common shares (issued on December 16, 2002 at $0.08 per share). An additional 100,000 shares were issued on February 14, 2007 at $0.16 per share in payment of an extension of the expenditure date to March 5, 2007, which was further extended to March 5, 2011. Linux will have a 5% Net Royalty Interest in Fish Creek limited to US$2,000,000, and the Company has the right to purchase the 5% Net Royalty for US$500,000 within one year of production. On March 4, 2011 the Company and Linux further amended the agreement to extend the option agreement to March 5, 2012.

 

On December 1, 2011 the Company and Linux further amended the agreement to include the following terms:

 

  Linux applies $75,000 owed by the Linux to the Company towards the above stated minimum exploration budget of US$500,000;
     
  The Company has an option to pay the expenditures for the Fish Creek property in cash in lieu of the exploration costs to the Company; and
     
  The term of the agreement is extended to March 5, 2013.

 

The Company exercised its option to pay the expenditures in cash in lieu of the exploration costs to Linux. As a result, $75,000 advanced to Linux by the Company was applied as a recovery of exploration costs for the year ended May 31, 2012.

 

During May, 2012 the Company and Linux agreed to apply towards the minimum exploration budget of $500,000 the balance owed by Linux of $7,517 and additional cash payment of $60,000, which was paid off as of May 31, 2013.

 

Effective March 5, 2013, the Company completed the expenditure of $500,000 on exploration on Fish Creek property and cash payments made in lieu of exploration and the purchase of its interest in the Fish Creek property in accordance with the option agreement.

 

F-17
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

9.MINERAL PROPERTY INTERESTS (Continued)

 

West Ridge, Dome Creek, Alaska, USA

 

Pursuant to various agreements, the Company earned 100% interest in the West Ridge mineral properties (approximately 5,200 acres) located in the Dome Creek area of the Fairbanks District of Alaska, USA.

 

Gil Venture, Dome Creek, Alaska, USA

 

Pursuant to various agreements, the Company acquired a 20% interest in 237 claims located in the Gilmore Dome area of Fairbanks District of Alaska. On May 31, 1991, the Company, NERCO Exploration Company and Fort Knox Venture entered into an agreement, which granted the Company a 20% participating interest in the claims. Under the agreement, Fort Knox Venture paid the Company cash and funded approved programs, earning them an 80% participating interest in the property, with the Company retaining a 20% participating interest. Fort Knox Venture, through its operator Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc. (“Fairbanks”), was doing exploration work on this property. During the year ended May 31, 2011 the Company incurred exploration expenditure of $270,462 on the property.

 

Effective December 21, 2011 the Company executed the Asset Purchase Agreement to sell all of its remaining 20% interest in the Gil Venture property to Fairbanks. Fairbanks granted to the Company a production royalty equal to 1% of net smelter returns on all production from the property up to US$15,000,000, after which the royalty is equal to 0.5% of the net smelter returns on all production from the property. On December 19, 2011 Fairbanks paid the Company US$2,500,000 as an advance payment of the production royalty. An additional advance payment of royalty of US$1,500,000 will be paid to the Company upon commencement of commercial production from a mine constructed on the property. As at May 31, 2014, no additional advance payment was received from Fairbanks as a result of no production commencement.

 

Deferred Exploration Expenditures

 

   May 31, 2014
$
   May 31, 2013
$
 
Silverknife Claims          
Staking and recording   -    648 
Drilling   -    27,115 
Geological consulting   -    3,515 
    -    31,278 
Fish Creek Claims          
Cash in lieu of exploration work   -    165,285 
Staking and recording   2,262    10,545 
Drilling   -    164,281 
Geological consulting   8,073    - 
    10,335    340,111 
West Ridge Claims          
Staking and recording   9,124    11,429 
Drilling   -    231,245 
Assaying   668    633 
Geological   378    23,930 
    10,170    267,237 
Exploration expenditures for the year   -    - 
Disposition   -    - 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes   15,835    8,514 
    36,340    647,140 
Exploration expenditures – beginning of year   842,516    195,376 
           
Exploration expenditures – end of year   878,856    842,516 

 

F-18
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

10.ADVANCES TO/ FROM RELATED PARTIES

 

Amounts due to/ from related parties, other than the note receivable from REGI US, Inc. are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment. Unless otherwise indicated, the following table represents companies controlled by the President and CEO of the Company or companies where he is the President and CEO.

 

Promissory note receivable from related party:

 

   May 31, 2014
$
   May 31, 2013
$
 
REGI US, Inc. (a)   25,224    26,704 
    25,224    26,704 

 

Advances from (to) related parties:

 

   May 31, 2014
$
   May 31, 2013
$
 
Minewest Silver and Gold Corp.   (2,095)   3,717 
Linux Gold Corp. (b)   (6,433)   2,642 
Reg Technologies, Inc.   (60)   - 
KLR Petroleum Ltd.   -    357 
    (8,588)   6,716 

 

(a) During the year ended May 31, 2012 REGI US, Inc. repaid $3,916 to the Company and converted the balance of $24,684 into a promissory note owed to the Company at annual interest rate of $6%, for which the Company recorded interest income of $1,480 (2013 - $1,480) on the promissory note during the year ended May 31, 2014. The note initially matured on April 18, 2012 and was extended to the expiry date of June 30, 2013 and further to June 30, 2014.

 

(b) During the year ended May 31, 2013, the Company completed the expenditure of $500,000 on exploration on Fish Creek property and cash payments made in lieu of exploration and the purchase of its interest in the Fish Creek property in accordance with the option agreement (Note 9).

 

F-19
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

11.SHARE CAPITAL

 

Authorized share capital consists of:

 

  Unlimited voting common shares with no par value; and
     
  Unlimited non-voting preferred shares with $1 par value

 

The Preferred Shares have attached thereto a right to receive dividends as determined by the Directors. The Preferred Shares may be issued in series, with special rights and restrictions therefore being determined by the Directors, subject to regulatory approval. No Preferred Shares have been issued to the date of these consolidated financial statements.

 

On September 30, 2011, the Company issued 575,000 units of capital stock pursuant to a private placement at $0.10 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable into the Company’s common stock at $0.15 per share expiring September 30, 2012. In connection with the private placement finders’ fee of $2,100 was paid and 10,000 broker warrants were issued which are exercisable into the Company’s common stock at $0.15 per share expiring September 30, 2012. The broker warrants were valued at $202 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, with the assumptions of risk free interest rate – 0.83%, expected life - one year, expected dividend yield - $ nil and expected stock price volatility – 111.84%.

 

On July 4, 2012, the Company received the approval from the TSX.V on a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) to purchase up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on the open market. As at May 31, 2013, the Company repurchased with cash consideration of $145,065 a total of 2,427,000 common shares, of which 2,133,000 common shares were cancelled and returned to treasury by May 31, 2013 and the remaining 294,000 common shares were cancelled and returned to treasury in July, 2013. The average carrying value of the common shares was $0.1933 per share. The difference between the purchase price and the carrying value of the common shares was $280,580.

 

On September 9, 2013 the Company received the approval from the TSX.V on a second NCIB to purchase up to 3,512,580 issued and outstanding common shares of the Company on the open market. In November, 2013 the Company repurchased with cash consideration of $3,200 a total of 133,000 common shares which were cancelled and returned to treasury on February 7, 2014. The average carrying value of the common shares was $0.1933 per share. The difference between the purchase price and the carrying value of the common shares was $22,509 for the 133,000 shares and recorded as reduction to shareholders’ deficit.

 

F-20
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

11.SHARE CAPITAL (Continued)

 

Stock Options

 

The Company has a stock option plan to issue up to 10% of the issued common shares to certain directors and employees. All options have the following vesting schedule:

 

  i) Up to 25% of the options may be exercised at any time during the term of the option; such initial exercise is referred to as the “First Exercise”;
     
  ii) The second 25% of the options may be exercised at any time after 90 days from the date of the First Exercise; such second exercise is referred to as the “Second Exercise”;
     
  iii) The third 25% of the options may be exercised at any time after 90 days from the date of the Second Exercise; such third exercise is referred to as the “Third Exercise”; and
     
  iv) The fourth and final 25% of the options may be exercised at any time after 90 days from the date of the Third Exercise.

 

As the Company believes that it is not probable that any options (other than those granted to investor relations) would vest except the first 25% of the options that vested immediately upon a date of grant, the fair value of the first 25% of the options that vested were charged to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

On July 10, 2012, the Company received the approval from the TSX-V on re-pricing 300,000 options from exercise prices between $0.185 and $0.24 to the new exercise price of $0.10. The incremental fair value of the repriced options was recorded at $531.

 

On June 21, 2012, the Company granted 2,125,000 options exercisable into the Company’s common shares at $0.10 per share until June 21, 2017. The fair value of the options was recorded at $24,261.

 

During the year ended May 31, 2014, 50,000 options (2013 – 700,000) were forfeited due to the termination of the agreement with the consultants.

 

On May 28, 2013, the Company granted 2,500,000 options exercisable into the Company’s common shares at $0.10 per share until May 28, 2018. The fair value of the options was recorded at $22,965.

 

The Company did not grant any options during the year-ended May 31, 2014.

 

The fair value of options granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

   2014   2013 
Risk-free interest rate   -    0.93% - 1.48% 
Expected dividend yield   -    Nil 
Expected stock price volatility   -    116% - 172% 
Forfeiture rate   -    75%
Expected life (in years)   -    0.67-5 

 

F-21
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

11.SHARE CAPITAL (Continued)

 

Stock Options (Continued)

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activities during the years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

   Number of Options   Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
$
 
         
Balance – May 31, 2012   950,000    0.16 
Issued   4,625,000    0.10 
Repriced   (300,000)   0.21 
Repriced   300,000    0.10 
Expired   (75,000)   0.10 
Forfeited, unexercised   (700,000)   0.12 
Balance – May 31, 2013   4,800,000    0.11 
Forfeited, unexercised   (50,000)   0.10 
Balance – May 31, 2014   4,750,000    0.11 

 

The following share purchase options were outstanding at May 31, 2014:

 

  Exercise Price   Number of    Remaining
Contractual Life
   Number of
Options
 
Expiry Date  $   Options   (years)   Exercisable 
                 
October 30, 2014   0.185    100,000    0.42    25,000 
October 30, 2014   0.100    125,000    0.42    31,250 
April 19, 2015   0.100    100,000    0.88    25,000 
June 21, 2017   0.100    1,950,000    3.06    493,750 
May 28, 2018   0.100    2,475,000    3.99    625,000 
         4,750,000         1,187,500 

 

Warrants

 

The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activities during the years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

   Number of Warrants   Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
$
 
         
Balance – May 31, 2012   585,000    0.15 
Expired without being exercised   (585,000)   0.15 
Balance – May 31, 2013 and 2014   -    - 

 

F-22
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

12.INCOME TAXES

 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s Canadian deferred tax assets as of May 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

   2014
$
   2013
$
 
Non-capital loss carry forwards   1,304,000    1,344,000 
Equipment & others   31,000    29,000 
Resource deductions   353,000    397,000 
Share issue costs   2,000    6,000 
    1,690,000    1,776,000 
Unrecognized deferred tax assets   (1,690,000)   (1,776,000)
    -    - 

 

A reconciliation of the combined Canadian federal and provincial income taxes at statutory rates and the Company’s effective income tax expense is as follows:

 

   2014
$
   2013
$
 
Statutory tax rate   26.0%   25.0%
Income tax recovery at statutory rate   (119,836)   (152,165)
Permanent differences and other   4,964    (45,378)
Change in tax rate for non-Canadian company   482    23 
Effect of change in tax rate   201,361    - 
Current and prior tax attributes not recognized   (86,971)   197,520 
    -    - 

 

The Company has Canadian non-capital losses of approximately $5,016,000, which expire over the years 2015 to 2034. The Company also has cumulative exploration expenses in the amount of $2,423,000 in Canada and the USA, which can be carried forward indefinitely. At May 31, 2014, the net amount which would give rise to a deferred income tax asset has not been recognized as it is not probable that such benefit will be utilized in the future years.

 

F-23
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

13.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Related party transactions occurred in the normal course of operations and are measured at agreed to amounts, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the parties.

 

Related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements are as follows:

 

SMR Investments Ltd. (“SMR”) is a private company controlled by an officer of the Company. Under a management contract with SMR, the Company agreed to pay up to $2,500 per month for management services. The Company was charged management fees by SMR of $30,000 during the year ended May 31, 2014 (2013 - $30,000). As of May 31, 2014, $Nil (May 31, 2013 - $357) was payable to SMR by the Company.

 

During the year ended May 31, 2014, management and director’s fees of $33,200 (2013 - $36,000) were paid to the President of the Company. Fees of $8,804 (2013 - $8,342) were paid to KLR Petroleum Ltd. (which is controlled by an officer of the Company) for administration of the Company payroll and benefit plan.

 

14.TERYL, INC. TRASACTIONS (100% US Subsidiary)

 

In 1998, Teryl, Inc. offered a private placement of up to 1,000,000 shares at a price of $0.23 ($0.15 US) and subscriptions of $146,044 ($96,750 US) were received by November 19, 1999. Since the offering was not fully subscribed, the Company negotiated with the subscribers to replace the Teryl, Inc. shares with shares of the Company. On October 17, 2006, the authorized capital for Teryl, Inc. was reduced to 10,000 common shares, which resulted in a rollback to 1 common share for each 10,000 outstanding. On August 29, 2007, the final six subscribers agreed to a settlement of $70,000 ($50,250 US).

 

15.SEGMENTED INFORMATION

 

The Company’s business consists of mineral properties and oil and gas property interests. Details on a geographic basis are as follows:

 

May 31, 2014  Canada
$
   United States
$
   Total
$
 
Total assets   377,542    975,082    1,352,624 
Acquisition and exploration costs   84,769    975,491    1,060,260 
Net loss   (439,961)   (20,948)   (460,909)

 

May 31, 2013  Canada
$
   United States
$
   Total
$
 
Total assets   944,700    934,835    1,879,535 
Acquisition and exploration costs   84,769    934,390    1,019,159 
Net loss   (606,880)   (1,779)   (608,659)

 

F-24
 

 

TERYL RESOURCES CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013

(Stated in Canadian Dollars)

 

16.CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

 

The capital of the Company consists of the items included in shareholders’ equity. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the Company’s assets.

 

The Company’s objectives of capital management are intended to safeguard the entity’s ability to continue the Company’s development and exploration of its mineral properties and support any expansionary plans.

 

To effectively manage the entity’s capital requirements, the Company has in place a planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to ensure the Company has the appropriate liquidity to meet its development and exploration objectives.

 

17.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

There is no subsequent event other than normal course of the business operation.

 

F-25
 

 

Item 18. Financial Statements

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 19. Exhibits

 

Exhibit   Description
1.1 (1)   Certificate of Incorporation in the name of Candy Mountain Gold Corporation dated May 23, 1980
1.2 (1)   Certificate of Name Change, Special Resolution and Altered Memorandum dated January 20, 1984 to change name to Teryl Resources Corp.
1.3 (1)   Special Resolution and Altered Memorandum dated October 25, 1985 increasing authorized capital to 15,000,000 by creating 5,000,000 Preferred Shares with a par value of $1.00, and amending Articles by adding Special Rights and Restrictions attached to Preferred Shares
1.4 (1)   Special Resolution and Altered Memorandum dated November 30, 1988 increasing number of authorized common shares to 30,000,000 common shares
1.5 (1)   Special Resolution and Altered Memorandum dated November 30, 1988 canceling existing Articles and replacing with new Articles
1.6 (1)   Special Resolution and Altered Memorandum dated November 20, 2000 increasing authorized capital to 100,000,000 common shares
1.7 (1)   Special Resolution and Altered Memorandum, Certificate of Name Change dated February 4, 2003 changing the name Teryl Gold Corp.
1.8 (1)   Transition Application and Notice of Articles dated September 15, 2004 transitioning from Company Act (British Columbia) to the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia)
1.9 (1)   Notice of Alteration effective November 25, 2004 changing name to Teryl Resources Corp.
1.10 (1)   Notice of Articles dated November 25, 2004 reflecting Altered Memorandum and Special Resolution dated November 15, 2004 canceling existing Articles and replacing with new Articles
2.1 (1)   Specimen copy of common share certificate
4.1 (1)   Commitment to provide financing to Teryl Resources Corp. as required for ongoing operations dated February 14, 2000 from John Robertson
4.2 (1)   Mining Joint Venture Agreement dated September 23, 2009 between Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc. and Teryl, Inc.
4.3 (1)   Joint Venture Agreement dated March 5, 2002 with Linux Gold Corp. (formerly LinuxWizardry Systems, Inc.)
4.4 (1)   Amendment to Joint Venture Agreement dated November 4, 2002 with Linux Gold Corp. (formerly LinuxWizardry Systems, Inc.)
4.5 (1)   Extension to Joint Venture Agreement dated March 5, 2005 with Linux Gold Corp.
4.6 (1)   Management Agreement dated December 1, 1994 with SMR Investments Ltd.
4.6 (2)   Purchase Agreement dated August 18, 2003 with Michael D. Roberts
4.7 (2)   West Ridge Property Lease Agreement dated July 2003
4.8 (3)   Extension to Joint Venture Agreement dated March 5, 2005 with Linux Gold Corp.
4.9 (3)   Upper Fox Creek Development Agreement dated June 23, 2004 with Jean Turner and Ron Way
4.10 (4)   Natural Gas Well Interest Agreement dated May 18, 2006 with IAS Energy, Inc.
4.11 (4)   Mineral Property Agreement dated June 10, 2006 with Frederic and John Rothermel - Gold Hill Property
4.12 (5)   Natural Gas Well Interest Agreement dated April 2, 2008 with IAS Energy, Inc.
4.13 (6)   Investor Relations Consulting Agreement dated August 18, 2010 with Torrey Hills Capital Inc.
4.14 (6)   Letter of Agreement dated August 17, 2010 with Mark C. Farrar, Christina J. Karnes, Robert W. Karnes and Donald Plancich – Fortitude Project
8.1 (6)   List of Subsidiaries
12.1 (7)   Section 302 Certification - CEO
12.2 (7)   Section 302 Certification - CFO
13.1 (7)   Section 906 Certification - CEO
13.2 (7)   Section 906 Certification - CFO
15.1 (7)   Auditors’ Consent Letter

 

(1) incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form 20-F filed January 19, 2007
(2) incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year-ended May 31, 2004 filed August 3, 2007
(3) incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year-ended May 31, 2005 filed August 7, 2007
(4) incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year-ended May 31, 2007 filed October 19, 2007
(5) incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year-ended May 31, 2008 filed November 28, 2008
(6) incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year-ended May 31, 2010 filed November 30, 2010
(7) filed herewith in this annual report on Form 20-F

 

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SIGNATURE

 

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.

 

  TERYL RESOURCES CORP.
     
  By: /s/ “John G. Robertson”
    John G. Robinson
    President and Direct

 

DATED: October 2, 2014

 

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