UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
S QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013
£ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______ to _______
Commission File Number 000-53558
CASABLANCA MINING LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 80-0214005 | |
(State of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
417 Orchid Avenue Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
(619) 717-8047 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
(Former, name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. S 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). S Yes £ No (Not required)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer | £ | Accelerated Filer | £ | ||
Non-Accelerated Filer | £ | Smaller Reporting Company | S |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). S Yes £ No
As of June 17, 2013 the issuer had 60,960,633 shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 1 | |
ITEM 1. | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES | 1 | |
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 13 | |
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 17 | |
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 17 | |
PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | 18 | |
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 18 | |
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS | 18 | |
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 18 | |
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | 18 | |
ITEM 4. | MINING SAFTEY DISCLOSURE | 18 | |
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION | 18 | |
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS | 19 |
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Information included in this Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Casablanca Mining Ltd. (the “Company”), to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and there can be no assurance that these projections included in these forward-looking statements will come to pass. Actual results of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Except as required by applicable laws, the Company has no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
*Please note that throughout this Quarterly Report, and unless otherwise noted, the words "we," "our," "us," the "Company," or "CUAU" refers to Casablanca Mining Ltd.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
INDEX | 1 |
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. | 2 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. | 3 |
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. | 4 |
Unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | 5 |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”). While these statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of the interim period, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto, which are included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, previously filed with the Commission.
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Casablanca Mining Ltd.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudtied)
March 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 6,602 | $ | 2,297 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 2,179 | 1,597 | ||||||
Prepaids | 108,364 | 92,288 | ||||||
Total current assets | 117,145 | 96,182 | ||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 452,681 | 452,815 | ||||||
Mining property | 5,018,526 | 4,941,573 | ||||||
Deposit on mining property option | 67,875 | – | ||||||
Goodwill | 66,258 | 66,258 | ||||||
Total other assets | 5,605,340 | 5,460,646 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 5,722,485 | $ | 5,556,828 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 898,327 | 910,055 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 1,683,784 | 1,563,501 | ||||||
Notes payable | 392,732 | 377,978 | ||||||
Capital lease, current portion | 83,195 | 72,269 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,058,037 | 2,923,803 | ||||||
Long-term Liabilities | ||||||||
Capital lease, long-term | 195,562 | 188,120 | ||||||
Total long-term liabilities | 195,562 | 188,120 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 3,253,600 | 3,111,923 | ||||||
Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 60,277,521 and 59,657,521 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 60,277 | 59,657 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 7,819,438 | 7,662,658 | ||||||
Stock payable | 193,600 | – | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 199,168 | 163,329 | ||||||
Deficit accumulated during exploration stage | (5,803,598 | ) | (5,440,739 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 2,468,885 | 2,444,905 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 5,722,485 | $ | 5,556,828 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Casablanca Mining Ltd.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended | From inception (June 27, 2008) to | |||||||||||
March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2013 | ||||||||||
Income | $ | 10,989 | $ | – | $ | 97,987 | ||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
Mining property expenses | 118,937 | 194,433 | 1,189,302 | |||||||||
Payroll expenses | 64,579 | – | 517,139 | |||||||||
General and administrative | 80,109 | 103,135 | 971,371 | |||||||||
Legal and accounting | 58,972 | 143,936 | 879,672 | |||||||||
Total expenses | 322,597 | 441,504 | 3,557,484 | |||||||||
Operating loss | (311,608 | ) | (441,504 | ) | (3,459,497 | ) | ||||||
Loss on note restructuring, related party | – | – | (2,043,000 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (51,251 | ) | (35,031 | ) | (301,101 | ) | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (362,859 | ) | $ | (476,535 | ) | $ | (5,803,598 | ) | |||
Loss per share - basic | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average common shares - basic | 59,767,743 | 59,646,837 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Statements of Comprehensive Loss
For the Three Months Ended | From inception (June 27, 2008) to | |||||||||||
March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2013 | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (362,859 | ) | $ | (476,535 | ) | $ | (5,803,598 | ) | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 35,839 | 451,239 | 199,168 | |||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | $ | (327,020 | ) | $ | (25,296 | ) | $ | (5,604,430 | ) |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Casablanca Mining Ltd.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended | From June 27, 2008 (Inception) to | |||||||||||
March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | March 31, 2013 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (362,859 | ) | $ | (476,535 | ) | $ | (5,803,598 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Shares issued in related party note restructuring | – | – | 1,913,000 | |||||||||
Depreciation | 41,670 | 30,362 | 366,084 | |||||||||
Shares issued for patent license agreement | – | – | 20,000 | |||||||||
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | (582 | ) | (105 | ) | 7,583 | |||||||
Decrease in accounts receivable- related party | – | (3,455 | ) | – | ||||||||
Increase in prepaid expenses | (16,076 | ) | (49,447 | ) | (108,364 | ) | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable- related party | – | 4,401 | – | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | (11,728 | ) | 106,227 | (17,346 | ) | |||||||
Cash used in operations | (349,575 | ) | (388,552 | ) | (3,622,641 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from investment activities | ||||||||||||
Cash acquired from Santa Teresa Minerals | – | – | 9,390 | |||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (13,104 | ) | (38,325 | ) | (619,246 | ) | ||||||
Property - construction in process | – | (562,893 | ) | (5,866,185 | ) | |||||||
Deposit on mining property option | (67,875 | ) | – | (67,875 | ) | |||||||
Loan to Santa Teresa Minerals | – | – | (1,000,000 | ) | ||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (80,979 | ) | (601,218 | ) | (7,543,916 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from stock offering | 351,000 | 233,334 | 8,587,433 | |||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable | 11,152 | 1,533 | 70,235 | |||||||||
Payments on notes payable | (2,251 | ) | – | (81,057 | ) | |||||||
Payments on capital lease | (13,769 | ) | (10,189 | ) | (70,225 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from loans from related parties | 275,457 | 932,233 | 3,428,056 | |||||||||
Payments on loans from related parties | (141,479 | ) | (300,000 | ) | (372,365 | ) | ||||||
Cash provided by financing activities | 480,110 | 856,901 | 11,562,077 | |||||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate change | (45,251 | ) | 13,068 | (388,918 | ) | |||||||
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH | 4,305 | (119,801 | ) | 6,602 | ||||||||
BEGINNING CASH | 2,297 | 137,119 | – | |||||||||
ENDING CASH | $ | 6,602 | $ | 17,318 | $ | 6,602 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 51,237 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 289,750 | ||||||
Income taxes paid | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Property rights acquired via stock issuance | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 20,000 | ||||||
Stock issuance to satisfy due to related party | – | – | 14,425 | |||||||||
Stock issuance in related party note restructuring | – | – | 2,000,000 | |||||||||
Capital lease for property acquisition | 32,137 | – | 291,963 | |||||||||
Property rights acquired via liability assumed | – | – | 700,000 | |||||||||
$ | 32,137 | $ | – | $ | 3,026,388 | |||||||
Acquisition of Santa Teresa Minerals | ||||||||||||
Assets acquired | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 3,764,668 | ||||||
Liabilities assumed | – | – | (2,555,926 | ) | ||||||||
Goodwill | – | – | 66,258 | |||||||||
Total, less cash acquired | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 1,275,000 | ||||||
Common stock issued for acquisition | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 1,275,000 | ||||||
Sale of Sulfatos Chile S.A. | ||||||||||||
Due from applied to due to related party | $ | – | $ | 394,272 | $ | 200,000 | ||||||
Accounts payable applied toward cash payment | – | 132,235 | 132,235 | |||||||||
Due to related party applied towards cash payment | – | 1,673,493 | 2,067,765 | |||||||||
Sulfatos Chile copper sulfate plant - CIP | – | (6,242,882 | ) | (6,242,882 | ) | |||||||
Difference applied towards additional paid in capital | $ | – | $ | (4,042,882 | ) | $ | (3,842,882 | ) |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Casablanca Mining Ltd.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited
NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION
Casablanca Mining Ltd. (the “Company” or “Casablanca”) is a Nevada corporation engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of precious metal properties. The Company is an “exploration stage company” as defined in the Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 915 “Development Stage Entities” (ASC 915).
Casablanca was incorporated as USD Energy Corp. on June 27, 2008. On December 31, 2010, the Company acquired Santa Teresa Minerals, S.A., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Chile (“ Santa Teresa Minerals ”). Unless context requires otherwise, references to the "Company" or "we" refer to Casablanca and its consolidated subsidiaries. On February 4, 2011, the Company changed its name from USD Energy Corp. to Casablanca Mining Ltd.
The acquisition of Santa Teresa Minerals was accounted for as a purchase. Accordingly, the operating statements and statements of cash flows of the Company from December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2012, reflect the combined operations of Casablanca Mining Ltd. and Santa Teresa Minerals while the operating statements of the Company prior to December 31, 2010 reflect the historical operations of Casablanca only.
The Company’s accounting and reporting policies conform to U.S. GAAP applicable to exploration stage enterprises.
NOTE 2: GOING CONCERN
The Company’s financial statements at March 31, 2013, and for the period from inception (June 27, 2008) through March 31, 2013, have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred a loss of $5,803,598 from inception through March 31, 2013. In addition, the Company has not generated any material revenues. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company may not be able to obtain additional funds that it may require. The Company does not presently have adequate cash from operations to meet its long-term needs. Except for the lines of credit of Santa Teresa Minerals, as discussed under "Note 8: Debt," the Company does not currently have any established third-party bank credit arrangements. The Company will seek additional funds through equity or debt financings, if available on terms and schedules acceptable to the Company. If the additional funds that the Company may require are not available to it, the Company may be required to curtail significantly or eliminate some or all of its development programs.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 3: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Casablanca, its wholly owned subsidiary Santa Teresa Minerals, and the subsidiaries and mining projects owned by Santa Teresa Minerals. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Foreign Currency Translation
The financial statements of Casablanca’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Santa Teresa Minerals are measured using the local currency (the Chilean Peso (CLP) is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of Santa Teresa Minerals are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded as a component of comprehensive income (loss), included as a separate item in the statement of comprehensive loss. The exchange rate at March 31, 2013 was 471.30 Chilean Pesos per United States Dollar, based on historical rates from www.xe.com.
The Company is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, the Company is subject to risks including adverse developments in the foreign political and economic environment, trade barriers, managing foreign operations, and potentially adverse tax consequences. There can be no assurance that any of these factors will not have a material negative impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations in the future.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues and the related costs when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery and acceptance has occurred or service has been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Amounts invoiced or collected in advance of product delivery or providing services are recorded as deferred revenue. The Company accrues for warranty costs, sales returns, bad debts, and other allowances based on its historical experience.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company allows for an estimated amount of receivables that may not be collected. The Company estimates its allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and customer relationships. As of March 31, 2013, no allowance has been recognized.
Inventory
Inventories consist of small amounts of gold recovered during mineral exploration and are stated at the market value on the date recovered. As of March 31, 2013, there was no gold recorded in inventory.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each type of asset, which ranges from three to five years. Major improvements are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Upon retirement or disposition, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are credited or charged to income.
Mining Properties and Equipment
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting. All developmental costs have been capitalized. Depreciation and depletion of producing properties will be computed on the unit-of-production method based on estimated proved reserves. Repairs and maintenance will be expensed, while renewals and betterments will be generally capitalized.
At least quarterly, or more frequently if conditions indicate that long-term assets may be impaired, the carrying value of our properties will be compared to management's future estimated pre-tax cash flow from the properties. If undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, then the asset value will be written down to fair value. Impairment of individually significant unproved properties will be assessed on a property-by-property basis, and impairment of other unproved properties is assessed and amortized on an aggregate basis.
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Proven and Probable Reserves
The definition of proven and probable reserves is set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7. Proven reserves are reserves for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well-established. Probable reserves are reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. In addition, reserves cannot be considered proven and probable until they are supported by a feasibility study, indicating that the reserves have had the requisite geologic, technical and economic work performed and are economically and legally extractable at the time of the reserve determination.
Mineral Acquisition Costs
The costs of acquiring land and mineral rights are considered tangible assets. Significant acquisition payments are capitalized. General, administrative and holding costs to maintain an exploration property are expensed as incurred. If a mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins using the units-of-production method. If no mineable ore body is discovered or such rights are otherwise determined to have diminished value, such costs are expensed in the period in which the determination is made.
Design, Construction, and Development Costs
Certain costs to design and construct processing facilities and mine may be incurred prior to establishing proven and probable reserves. Under these circumstances, we classify the project as an exploration stage project and expense substantially all costs, including design, engineering, construction, and installation of equipment. Certain types of equipment, which have alternative uses or significant salvage value, may be capitalized. If a project is determined to contain proven and probable reserves, costs incurred in anticipation of production can be capitalized. Such costs include development drilling to further delineate the ore body, removing overburden during the pre-production phase, building access ways, constructing facilities, and installing equipment. Interest costs, if any, incurred during the development phase, would be capitalized until the assets are ready for their intended use. The cost of start-up activities and on-going costs to maintain production are expensed as incurred. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment.
If a project commences commercial production, amortization and depletion of capitalized costs is computed on a unit-of–production basis over the expected reserves of the project based on estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces.
Exploration Costs
Exploration costs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs to identify new mineral resources, to evaluate potential resources, and to convert mineral resources into proven and probable reserves are considered exploration costs.
Asset Retirement Obligation
The Company’s financial statements will reflect the fair value for any asset retirement obligation, consisting of future plugging and abandonment expenditures related to our properties, which can be reasonably estimated. The asset retirement obligation will be recorded as a liability at its estimated present value at the asset's inception, with an offsetting increase to producing properties on the balance sheet. Periodic accretion of the discount of the estimated liability will be recorded as an expense in the statements of operations. As of March 31, 2013, there have been no asset retirement obligations recorded.
Estimates
The presentation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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Income Taxes
Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 740 “Income Taxes” (ASC 740) requires the asset and liability method of accounting be used for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts for the Company’s cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, capital leases, and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Per ASC Topic 260 “Earnings Per Share,” basic EPS is determined using net income (loss) divided by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average shares outstanding, assuming all potentially dilutive shares of Common Stock were issued.
NOTE 4: SULFATOS CHILE/BLUESTONE S.A.
On February 15, 2012, Santa Teresa Minerals sold its 60% equity interest in Sulfatos Chile to Bluestone S.A., an entity organized under the laws of Chile (“Bluestone”), pursuant to the stock purchase agreement dated January 26, 2012, as amended. The interests in Sulfatos Chile were sold in exchange for (a) Santa Teresa Minerals receiving 2,000 shares of common stock of Bluestone, representing 20% of the outstanding capital stock of Bluestone at the time; and (b) $2.2 million, with $1.1 million paid by cancellation of a demand loan made to Santa Teresa Minerals by Angelique de Maison in January 2012, which loan had been assigned by Ms. de Maison to Bluestone, and the balance of $1.1 million to be paid in monthly installments from time to time upon demand by Santa Teresa Minerals. A total of $2,200,000 has been paid as of March 31, 2013. Santa Teresa Minerals retained an obligation to provide $214,000 to Sulfatos Chile, which was paid with the proceeds from the purchase price.
The Company determined this transaction to be a related party transaction since both companies had a common officer and director. The $4,040,000 difference between the value of the interest and the consideration received was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The 20% interest in Bluestone S.A. was valued at $nil, Bluestone’s historical cost.
On October 21, 2012, Santa Teresa Minerals sold its 20% interest in Bluestone S.A. which represented its remaining equity interest in Sulfatos Chile (the “Interests”), to Lustros, Inc., an entity organized under the laws of Utah (“Lustros”) and owned by former officers and directors of the Company, pursuant to the Waiver Agreement dated October 16, 2012. The Interests were sold in exchange for (a) Santa Teresa Minerals cancelling $200,000 in advances from Suprafin, Ltd; and (b) a waiver to any claim of ownership in Sulfatos, Lustros or any of their related parties. See “Note 8: Debt”. The net effect of the interest sold and consideration received on both transactions was recorded as contributed capital of $3,842,882.
NOTE 5: Mining Property/Land and Deposits on Mining Options
The following table sets forth our mining property/land and deposits on mining options at the date indicated. The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting. All developmental costs have been capitalized. As of the stated dates no impairment on these properties was deemed necessary.
March 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Mining Property/Land | $ | 5,018,526 | $ | 4,941,573 | ||||
Deposit on mining property options | $ | 67,875 | $ | – |
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On January 25, 2013, Santa Teresa Minerals, S.A., acquired the option to purchase 80% of the Las Palmas gold mine in Chile. Santa Teresa has the right to mine the property during a one-year option period. The Company may continue to make purchase payments totaling $2 million (USD) over a period of 30 months to acquire Las Palmas or decline to purchase the property. An initial payment of $67,875 was made on the acquisition date and a subsequent payment of $50,000 was made on May 15, 2013
In June, 2011, Santa Teresa Minerals, acquired a 70% ownership interest in each of the mining properties currently known as “Teresita uno de veinte” and “Los Pinos uno de treinta” (or the “Los Pinos Project ”). The interests were transferred to Santa Teresa Minerals on June 29, 2011. We paid $200,000 at the closing of the purchase, and $100,000 on each of the six month, 12 month and 18 month anniversaries of the purchase agreement. The 12 month anniversary payment of $100,000 was made on July 3, 2012 and the 18 month anniversary payment of $100,000 was made on December 30, 2012. We are obligated to pay $200,000 on each of the 24 and 30 month anniversaries of the purchase agreement, and $300,000 on the 36 month anniversary of the purchase agreement.
NOTE 6: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The following table sets forth our property and equipment at the date indicated. These assets, are being depreciated over their remaining useful lives.
March 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Office Equipment | $ | 115,946 | $ | 114,215 | ||||
Furniture and Fixtures | 113,086 | 108,906 | ||||||
Computer Equipment | 60,684 | 58,783 | ||||||
Mining/Heavy Equipment | 302,040 | 296,316 | ||||||
Vehicles | 175,129 | 142,992 | ||||||
Office Improvements | 79,494 | 78,307 | ||||||
Total Property and Equipment | 846,379 | 799,519 | ||||||
Less Accumulated Depreciation | 393,698 | 346,704 | ||||||
Net Property and Equipment | $ | 452,681 | $ | 452,815 | ||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, depreciation expense was $41,670 compared to $30,362 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
NOTE 7: GOODWILL
In connection with the Santa Teresa Minerals acquisition, Casablanca issued 25,500,000 shares of Common Stock valued at $.05 per share for a total value of $1,275,000. This was recorded as Common Stock at par value of $25,500 with the remaining $1,249,500 recorded as additional paid-in capital. In connection with the acquisition, and in accordance with ASC Topic 805-30 “Business Combinations – Goodwill or Gain from Bargain Purchase Including Consideration Transferred,” we recorded goodwill in the amount of $66,258, representing the amount by which the total liabilities of Santa Teresa Minerals exceeded the total book value of the assets of Santa Teresa Minerals. In accordance with ASC Topic 350-20 "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other," goodwill was assessed and as of March 31, 2013, no impairment was noted.
NOTE 8: DEBT
In connection with the closing of the Exchange Agreement (as defined below), the Company issued a note with a principal amount of $1,087,000 (the “Camus Note”) to Juan Carlos Camus Villegas (“Mr. Camus”), one of the Santa Teresa Shareholders and presently an officer and director of the Company, in exchange for a note in the same amount owed by Santa Teresa Minerals to him.
On August 16, 2011, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with Mr. Camus pursuant to which the Camus Note was cancelled, upon certain terms and conditions, in exchange for $130,000 in cash, 2,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company, valued at a fair value of $1.00 per share, and a new non-convertible promissory note in the amount of $1,000,000 (the “ New Promissory Note ”).
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The New Promissory Note, which does not contain the anti-dilutive features of the Camus Note, bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, payable monthly in arrears. Principal and accrued and unpaid interest was due and payable on November 1, 2012, which was extended 90 days, to January 31, 2013, and was extended again on January 31, 2013 to January 31, 2014 while the Company seeks to secure outside capital. The loan will become payable immediately upon demand by Mr. Camus following certain events; including the Company’s insolvency, bankruptcy, or general assignment for the benefit of creditors and/or if Mr. Camus no longer is a director of the Company (unless Mr. Camus is not a director because of his voluntary resignation as a director). During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company did not pay any interest to Mr. Camus under this note.
In April 2010, prior to the Company’s acquisition of Santa Teresa Minerals, Metales Acer LTDA, loaned Santa Teresa Minerals 19,970,700 Chilean Pesos or approximately $41,702. The loan did not bear interest and did not specify a maturity date. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, Metales Acer LTDA loaned Santa Teresa Minerals an additional $521,800. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, additional loans from Juan Carlos Camus Villegas and Metales Acer LTDA of $275,457 were made to cover operations and repayment of $141,479. The balance of the loans from Metals Acer LTDA was $683,784. Juan Carlos Camus Villegas, our Chief Executive Officer and a director, is the CEO of Metales Acer LTDA. Santa Teresa Minerals may from time to time repay all or a portion of this outstanding debt.
In December 2011, Suprafin, Ltd. provided a total of $300,000 to the Company for short-term working capital needs. This balance was paid in full in January 2012. Zirk Engelbrecht, the Company’s former President and a director, is the Chief Executive Officer, sole director and sole shareholder of Suprafin, Ltd. Suprafin, Ltd. provided an additional $201,802 to the Company during the six months ended December 31, 2012 for working capital purposes. $200,000 was applied to the purchase of Santa Teresa Minerals’ 20% equity interest in Bluestone S.A. See “Note 4: Sulfatos Chile/Bluestone S.A.” The balance due to Suprafin, Ltd. at March 31, 2013 is $6,960. Mr. Engelbrecht is no longer considered a related party to the Company.
From December 2011 through February 15, 2011, Ms. de Maison provided a total of $1,100,000 in working capital advances in the form of an unsecured demand loan with no interest and no set terms of repayment to the Company’s subsidiary, Santa Teresa Minerals. In February 2012, these advances were assigned to Bluestone SA, of which Ms. de Maison is a major shareholder, and were applied to the purchase of Santa Teresa Minerals’ 60% equity interest in Sulfatos Chile by Bluestone S.A in February 2012. See “Note 4: Sulfatos Chile/Bluestone SA.” Ms. de Maison is no longer considered a related party to the Company.
Santa Teresa Minerals has several lines of credit with Banco Security with a total limit of CLP 179,350,194 or approximately $385,772. These lines of credit have historically been rolled over at the due date into a new line of credit with a revised due date and interest rate.
The following table sets forth the consolidated indebtedness of Casablanca and Santa Teresa Minerals at the date indicated. Inter- company transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated balance sheets:
Description | Terms | Balance Due at March 31, 2013 | Balance Due at December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Loans with Metales Acer LTDA 4/30/10 | Interest Free, No Repayment Date | $ | 683,784 | $ | 563,502 | |||||
Note to Juan Carlos Camus | See Note 8 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |||||||
Total Related Party Debt | $ | 1,683,784 | $ | 1,563,502 | ||||||
Line of Credit with Banco Security | Due 3/11/13 - 8.5% | $ | 31,932 | $ | 31,508 | |||||
Line of Credit with Banco Security | Due 2/17/13 - 8.8% | 151,425 | 143,783 | |||||||
Line of Credit with Banco Security | Due 2/17/13 - 8.8% | 191,688 | 190,301 | |||||||
Line of Credit with Banco Security | Due 6/28/13 - 8.8% | 10,207 | 10,071 | |||||||
Suprafin Short Term Advance | No Set Terms | 6,960 | 1,802 | |||||||
MasterCard Credit Card with Banco Security | Revolving Credit Card | 520 | 513 | |||||||
Total Loans Payable | $ | 392,732 | $ | 377,978 | ||||||
Total Debt | $ | 2,076,516 | $ | 1,941,480 |
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NOTE 9: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On August 16, 2011, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with Mr. Camus pursuant to which the Camus Note was cancelled, upon certain terms and conditions, in exchange for $130,000 in cash, 2,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company, valued at a fair value of $1.00 per share, and a new non-convertible promissory note in the amount of $1,000,000 (the “ New Promissory Note ”).
The New Promissory Note, which does not contain the anti-dilutive features of the Camus Note, bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, payable monthly in arrears. Principal and accrued and unpaid interest was due and payable on November 1, 2012, which was extended 90 days, to January 31, 2013 and was extended again on January 31, 2013 to January 31, 2014, while the Company seeks to secure outside capital. The loan will become payable immediately upon demand by Mr. Camus following certain events; including the Company’s insolvency, bankruptcy, or general assignment for the benefit of creditors and/or if Mr. Camus no longer is a director of the Company (unless Mr. Camus is not a director because of his voluntary resignation as a director). During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company did not pay Mr. Camus any interest under this note.
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, additional loans from Juan Carlos Camus Villegas and Metales Acer LTDA of $275,457 were made to cover operations and repayment of $141,479. On March 31, 2013, the balance of the loans from Metals Acer LTDA was $683,784.
NOTE 10: STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On February 15, 2013, the Company issued 620,000 shares of its Common Stock to five individual purchasers at an average price of $0.25 per share, pursuant to a Subscription Agreement dated to the same. The Company received $155,000 in proceeds.
On March 15, 2013, the Company sold 701,000 shares of its Common Stock to five individual purchasers at an average price of $0.28 per share, pursuant to a Subscription Agreement dated the same. The Company received $196,000 in proceeds. These shares had not been issued as of March 31, 2013, as such they were accounted for as stock payable.
NOTE 11: NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In February 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income if the amount is reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 12: CAPITAL LEASE
On September 30, 2011, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease two vehicles. The terms of the lease are 49 months with an interest rate of 9.48%. Monthly payments are CLP 723,332 estimated at $1,510.
On November 30, 2011, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease two vehicles. The terms of the lease are 49 months with an interest rate of 9.86%. Monthly payments are CLP 633,373 estimated at $1,323.
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On March 8, 2012, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease a gold wash-plant. The terms of the lease are 49 months with an interest rate of 10.9%. Monthly payments are CLP 2,140,946, estimated at $4,471.
On January 31, 2013, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease a vehicle. The terms of the lease are 48 months with an interest rate of 19%. Monthly payments are CLP 386,495, estimated at $818. The buyout clause in this lease requires one additional monthly payment at the end of month 48 for $818.
Future lease payments are as follows: | US$ | CLP | ||||||
2013 | $ | 51,480 | $ | 24,285,858 | ||||
2014 | 97,621 | 46,052,803 | ||||||
2015 | 96,109 | 45,339,258 | ||||||
2016 | 33,547 | 15,825,837 | ||||||
$ | 278,757 | $ | 131,503,756 |
NOTE 13: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On May 6, 2013 the Company issued 701,000 shares of its Common Stock sold to five individual purchasers on March 15, 2013. These shares had not been issued as of March 31, 2013, as such they were accounted for as stock payable.
On May 15, 2013 the Company made a subsequent payment of $50,000 toward the $2 million (USD) purchase of 80% of the Las Palmas gold mine in Chile. A total of $117,875 has been paid toward this option to date.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections. We may use words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “foresee,” “estimate” and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted. You should read this report completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward looking statements included in this report are made as of the date of this report and should be evaluated with consideration of any changes occurring after the date of this Report. We will not update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
References in this Quarterly Report to the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Casablanca Mining Ltd., a Nevada corporation (“Casablanca”), and its consolidated subsidiary Santa Teresa Minerals, S.A., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Chile (“Santa Teresa Minerals”). The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this filing as well as with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 filed with the Commission.
On December 31, 2010, the Company acquired Santa Teresa Minerals. For a discussion of our financial statements prior to the acquisition of Santa Teresa Minerals (the “Santa Teresa Acquisition”), see our financial statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination or a purchase, and the operating statements of the Company prior to December 31, 2010 reflect the historical operations of Casablanca Mining Ltd. only. Prior to the Santa Teresa Acquisition, we conducted only nominal business operations. As such, comparisons to financial periods prior to the Santa Teresa Acquisition may not be meaningful.
Overview
The Company engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of precious metal properties in South America since its acquisition of Santa Teresa Minerals. Our gold mining operations are based near Santiago, Chile, which we operate through our wholly owned subsidiary, Santa Teresa Minerals. Santa Teresa Minerals currently has, directly and indirectly through various equity interests, mining rights in a historically producing gold mine , “Free Gold,” and in exploration projects, the “Casuto Project,” consisting of Los Azules 1-3, Tauro 1-6, Los Chipi 1-16, the “Los Pinos Project,” consisting of Los Pinos 1-30 and Teresita 1-20, and the “Las Palmas Project” consisting of Keyla Uno 1-20 and Keyla Dos 1-34.
Results of Operations
Income
Income for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $10,989 from the sale of goods, primarily scrap metal, as compared to $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
We have had only minimal revenues generated to date as we have concentrated our efforts in obtaining permits, conducting mining tests, obtaining samples, and constructing plants.
Operating Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, operating expenses were $322,597 compared to $441,504 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Operating expenses were primarily associated with the operations of Santa Teresa Minerals in the ordinary course of business as well as legal and accounting expenses required by a public company. The Company’s operating expenses were reduced from the previous year as a result of efforts to focus solely on the development of its gold properties.
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Santa Teresa Minerals has incurred significant expenses since inception, mostly as the result of capital expenditures for equipment and infrastructure, exploration costs, development of technology, salaries for mining personnel, legal, accounting and office expenses. These expenses are expected to continue to increase as mining activity begins and as exploration efforts increase with the development of the Los Pinos and Las Palmas mines.
Interest Expense
Interest accrued or paid on notes payable, resulted in interest expense of $51,251 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to $35,031 in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Interest expense is mainly related to bank loans and lines of credit for Santa Teresa Minerals and the promissory note with Mr. Camus, which increased during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Mr. Camus continues to fund short-term capital needs for the Santa Teresa subsidiary.
Mr. Camus was initially issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $1,087,000 and bearing no interest on December 31, 2010 in connection with the Santa Teresa Acquisition. This convertible promissory note was later exchanged on August 16, 2011 for a nonconvertible promissory note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 and bearing interest at 10% per annum.
Other Expense
We incurred no “other expense” for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The Company incurred no “other expense” for the three months ended March 31, 2012.The Company has had a total loss of $(2,043,000) as a result of restructuring the promissory note with Mr. Camus from inception until March 31, 2013.
Net Loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, net losses were $362,859, compared to net losses of $476,535 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Net losses were due to the operational expenses, interest expense and other expenses associated with developing its mining properties.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2013, our principal sources of capital included proceeds from a private placement of our common stock and proceeds from loans from related parties. Cash on hand was $6,602 at March 31, 2013 compared to $2,297 at December 31, 2012.
Santa Teresa Minerals also has several lines of credit with Banco Security, which provides liquidity for operations. These lines of credit have historically been rolled over at the due date into a new line of credit with a revised due date and interest rate.
During the next twelve months, the Company plans to satisfy its cash requirements by income from operations as well as additional equity financing and contributions from its current principal shareholders and other investors. The Company intends to undertake additional private placements of its securities in order to raise future development and operating capital. The Company depends upon capital to be derived from contributions from its principal shareholders and future financing activities such as subsequent offerings of its securities. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising the capital it requires through the sale of its securities.
Going forward, Santa Teresa Minerals expects to incur average monthly costs, including capital purchases, of approximately $200,000 as it begins production at its Los Pinos properties. Santa Teresa Minerals also expects to incur further exploration costs and costs to develop additional properties as set forth in its plan of operations.
Los Pinos
1800 tons of material moved in March of which 1650 was for 4 ventilation shafts and 150 was “disfrute” or gold bearing material. Vein samples taken averaged 58.32 Au (g/T). Once 1 ventilation shaft is complete the Company will apply for Exploitation Permit and can start selling to ENAMI once approved. Lautaro Manriquez and 4 members of his team (mine manager, metallurgist, geologist and lawyer) have visited Los Pinos mine. They have confirmed our internal production plan. Chile de Cuprum Resources has sent option to purchase letter. Minera y Inversiones is interested in investing. Superficie (top soil) has .08 y 5.3 g/t. This shows higher concentration of gold over larger area than we originally expected.
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Las Palmas
Our new director, Lautaro Manriquez and 4 members of his team (mine manager, metallurgist, geologist and lawyer) have visited Las Palmas mine to perform a review. They have confirmed our internal production plan and overall plan to mine. Ambiental Chile, a mining consulting firm in Chile, has completed the “closing plan” and the “extraction plan,” which will be presented to the mining regulatory agencies in Chile. The Company plans to move its orange trammel from San Jose Las Dichas to Las Palmas because the concentration is much higher and it is next to the ocean (water supply).
Casuto Project
On our Casuto Project properties are awaiting easement to be granted by the court, which should occur in the next three months.
Free Gold
Awaiting further development plans to be considered by the Company over the next 60 days.
Las Dichas
The company has a 50/50 joint venture at the San Jose Las Dichas alluvial gold property. The company does not own the mining rights and splits the gold production 50/50 with the property's owner. During the first quarter a lack of water caused the company to cease production temporarily. During this time, management reviewed operations and is considering moving its equipment to the alluvial portion of the Las Palmas property. This is expected in Q2 or Q3 2013.
Foreign Currency Translation
The financial statements of Casablanca Mining’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Santa Teresa Minerals are measured using the local currency (the Chilean Peso (CLP)) as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of Santa Teresa are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded as a component of comprehensive income (loss), included as a separate item in stockholders' equity. As of March 31, 2013, the Company recognized $35,839 from foreign currency translation adjustment from exchange rate changes, as compared to $451,239 for the period ended March 31, 2012.
The Company is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, the Company is subject to risks including adverse developments in the foreign political and economic environment, trade barriers, managing foreign operations and potentially adverse tax consequences. There can be no assurance that any of these factors will not have a material negative impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations in the future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and plan of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates including, among others, those affecting revenue, the allowance for doubtful accounts, the salability of inventory and the useful lives of tangible and intangible assets. The discussion below is intended as a brief discussion of some of the judgments and uncertainties that can impact the application of these policies and the specific dollar amounts reported on our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form our basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, or if management made different judgments or utilized different estimates. Many of our estimates or judgments are based on anticipated future events or performance, and as such are forward-looking in nature, and are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including those discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise this discussion to reflect any future events or circumstances.
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We have identified below some of our accounting policies that we consider critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. This is not a complete list of all of our accounting policies, and there may be other accounting policies that are significant to us. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and our other accounting policies, see the Notes To The Consolidated Financial Statements, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ending December 31, 2012.
Proven and Probable Reserves
The definition of proven and probable reserves is set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7. Proven reserves are reserves for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well-established. Probable reserves are reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. In addition, reserves cannot be considered proven and probable until they are supported by a feasibility study, indicating that the reserves have had the requisite geologic, technical and economic work performed and are economically and legally extractable at the time of the reserve determination.
Mineral Acquisition Costs
The costs of acquiring land and mineral rights are considered tangible assets. Significant acquisition payments are capitalized. General, administrative and holding costs to maintain an exploration property are expensed as incurred. If a mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins using the units-of-production method. If no mineable ore body is discovered or such rights are otherwise determined to have diminished value, such costs are expensed in the period in which the determination is made.
Exploration Costs
Exploration costs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs to identify new mineral resources, to evaluate potential resources, and to convert mineral resources into proven and probable reserves are considered exploration costs.
Design, Construction, and Development Costs
Certain costs to design and construct processing facilities and mine may be incurred prior to establishing proven and probable reserves. Under these circumstances, we classify the project as an exploration stage project and expense substantially all costs, including design, engineering, construction, and installation of equipment. Certain types of equipment, which have alternative uses or significant salvage value, may be capitalized. If a project is determined to contain proven and probable reserves, costs incurred in anticipation of production can be capitalized. Such costs include development drilling to further delineate the ore body, removing overburden during the pre-production phase, building access ways, constructing facilities, and installing equipment. Interest costs, if any, incurred during the development phase, would be capitalized until the assets are ready for their intended use. The cost of start-up activities and on-going costs to maintain production are expensed as incurred. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment.
If a project commences commercial production, amortization and depletion of capitalized costs is computed on a unit-of–production basis over the expected reserves of the project based on estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces.
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Income Taxes
Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 740 “Income Taxes” (ASC 740) requires the asset and liability method of accounting be used for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Factors that May Affect Future Operating Results
We are subject to various risks that may materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this filing before deciding to purchase our Common Stock. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed. In that case, the trading price of our Common Stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.
Going Concern
We have not attained profitable operations and are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue any extensive activities. For these reasons, our auditors stated in their report on our audited financial statements that they have doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern without further financing.
Contractual Obligations
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by our company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2013, due to the material weaknesses resulting from no member of our Board of Directors qualifying as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K, and controls were not designed and in place to ensure that all disclosures required were originally addressed in our financial statements. Please refer to our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2012 on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on April 30, 2013, for a complete discussion relating to the foregoing evaluation of Disclosures and Procedures.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management has also evaluated our internal control over financial reporting, and there have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect those controls subsequent to the date of our last evaluation.
The Company is not required by current SEC rules to include, and does not include, an auditor's attestation report. The Company's registered public accounting firm has not attested to Management's reports on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which our director, officer or any affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Quarterly Issuances:
On February 15, 2013, the Company authorized the sale of 620,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.25 per share, pursuant to a private placement subscription offering, with an aggregate offering price of $155,000.
On March 15, 2013, the Company authorized the sale of 700,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.28 per share, pursuant to a private placement subscription offering, with an aggregate offering price of $196,000.
Subsequent Issuances:
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None other than those disclosed hereto in Note 8 of the Notes to the Financial Statements.
Item 4. Mining Safety Disclosure
As of March 31, 2013, we were an exploration company and had not engaged in any actual mining activities that would result in mining violations. While we hold various interests in mining properties, we do not own any real property.
Item 5. Other Information
Quarterly Events
On February 13, 2013, Santa Teresa Minerals, S.A., acquired the option to purchase 80% of the Las Palmas gold mine in Chile. Santa Teresa has the right to mine the property during a one-year option period. The Company may continue to make purchase payments over a period of 30 months to acquire Las Palmas or decline to purchase the property. A copy of the Agreement is attached as an exhibit hereto.
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On March 21, 2013, William Farley resigned as a Director of the Company. The resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On March 27, 2013, the Company appointed Lautaro Manriquez as a Director of the Company and Mr. Manriquez accepted such appointment
On March 27, 2013, the Company changed its principal executive office address to 417 Orchid Avenue, Corona Del Mar, California 92625.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
10.1 | Las Palmas Option Agreement dated January 25, 2013, between Juan Carlos Camus Villegas and Santa Theresa Minerals S.A. filed herewith. | |
10.2 |
Amendment No. 3 to Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 1, 2011, between Casablanca Mining Ltd. and Angelique de Maison. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 6, 2011. | |
10.3 |
Exchange Agreement, dated August 16, 2011, between Casablanca Mining Ltd. and Juan Carlos Camus Villegas. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 18, 2011. | |
4.1 |
Promissory Note, dated August 16, 2011, between Casablanca Mining Ltd. and Juan Carlos Camus Villegas. Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 18, 2011. | |
3.1 |
Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on January 14, 2009. | |
3.2 |
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2011. | |
3.3 |
Bylaws. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on January 14, 2009. | |
3.4 |
Amendment to the Bylaws. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2011. | |
31.01 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (Filed herewith). | |
31.02 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (Filed herewith). | |
32.01 | CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Filed herewith). | |
32.02 | CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Filed herewith). | |
101.INS* | XBRL Instance Document (Filed herewith). | |
101.SCH* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (Filed herewith). | |
101.CAL* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (Filed herewith). | |
101.LAB* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document (Filed herewith). | |
101.PRE* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (Filed herewith). | |
101.DEF* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (Filed herewith). |
*Pursuant to Regulation S-T, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CASABLANCA MINING LTD. | ||
Date: June 13, 2013 | By: | /s/ Thomas Ronk |
By: Thomas
Ronk Its: President, Principal Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 10.01
EDUARDO AVELLA CONCHA
NOTARY PUBLIC
0153 Orrego Luco - Tel 2 62 00 411
rstone@notaria-avello.cl
Providencia
RSR | REPERTOIRE Nº 2129-2013 | |
Ot. 481380 |
PURCHASE OPTION CONTRACT
OF
KEILA 1 and 2 MINING PROPERTY
JUAN NELSON FLORES CARVAJAL
TO
SANTA TERESA MINERALS S.A.
***********************
In Santiago, Chile, on the twenty fifth of January, two thousand and three, before me MARGARITA MORENO ZAMORANO, Lawyer, Substitute Notary Public of the Title Holder of the Twenty Seventh Notary of Santiago, of Mr. Eduardo Avello Concha, as per Decree number twenty eight dash two thousand and thirteen of the President of the Illustrious Santiago Court of Appeals, which was notarized on January eighteenth of this year, with Repertoire number one thousand six hundred and five notarized four hundred and twenty two, with address at zero one hundred and fifty three Orrego Luco Street, Providencia, appear: on one side as seller Mr. Juan Nelson Flores Carvajal, Chilean, single, miner, national identification number nine million five hundred and ninety nine thousand five hundred and seventy seven dash two, with registered address at four hundred and fifty two Los Sauces Street, Nueva Esperanza Neighborhood, Illapel, Fourth Region of Coquimbo, passing through this, from here on after "the bidder" and by the other, the company Santa Teresa Minerals S.A., public limited company, identification number seventy six million twenty six thousand seven hundred and eighty five dash six, represented by Mr. Juan Carlos Camus Villegas, Chilean, married, engineer, national identification number four million, eight hundred and eighty nine thousand three hundred and thirty six dash eight, both with registered address at five hundred and thirty Bascuñan Guerrero St, Santiago, from here on after the beneficiary, adults, who accredit their identifies with the aforementioned identification cards and express that they have agreed on the following mining option contract:
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EDUARDO AVELLA CONCHA
NOTARY PUBLIC
0153 Orrego Luco - Tel 2 62 00 411
rstone@notaria-avello.cl
Providencia
FIRST: Mr. Juan Nelson Flores Carvajal is the owner of the following mining properties located in the Fourth Region of Coquimbo, District of Canela, Las Palmas Sector, named: One) Keyla One, one to twenty: National identification number four thousand three hundred and four million four hundred thousand nine hundred and fifty six - five, of a surface area of ninety four hectares whose act of measurement and constitutive sentence are found registered in folios one hundred and fifty six reverse number forty nine of the Mining Property Registry of the Los Vilos Mining Registrar corresponding to two thousand and eleven. The manifestation is registered in folios seven hundred and forty two number eight hundred and twenty one of the Discoveries Registry of the Los Vilos Mining Registrar of the year two thousand and nine. Two) KEYLA Two, one to thirty four: Identification number four hundred and thirty million four hundred thousand nine hundred and fifty seven - three, of a surface area of sixty four hectares, whose act of measurement and constitutive sentence is found registered in folios one hundred and sixty two number fifty of the Mining Property Registry of the Los Vilos Mining Registrar corresponding to the year two thousand and eleven. The manifestation is registered in the folios seven hundred and forty three number eight hundred and twenty two of the Discoveries Registry of the Los Vilos Mining Registrar corresponding to the year two thousand and nine.
SECOND: Through this instrument Mr. Juan Nelson Flores Carvajal comes to sign a mining option contract, which will be governed by the regulations of article one hundred and sixty nine of the Mining Code and by this contract, in favor of Santa Teresa Minerals S.A., on whose behalf Mr. Juan Carlos Camus Villegas accepts, in respect to eighty percent of the ownership rights of the mining property individualized in the preceding first clause.
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EDUARDO AVELLA CONCHA
NOTARY PUBLIC
0153 Orrego Luco - Tel 2 62 00 411
rstone@notaria-avello.cl
Providencia
THIRD: The price of the option contract is the sum of Two million North American Dollars, payable in pesos, legal Chilean tender, following the value that the North American currency has upon the expiration date of each installment, taking as the value for these purposes that which the observed dollar has on the day before the payment date, which is paid in the following manner: One) ten thousand six hundred and five US Dollars, equivalent to the sum of five million pesos payable on the eleventh of January, two thousand and thirteen. Two) fifty seven thousand two hundred and seventy US Dollars equivalent to twenty seven million pesos according to the conventional valuation that the parties make in this act on January twenty fourth, two thousand and thirteen. Three) fifty thousand dollars, three months following the date of this contract. Four) fifty thousand dollars, six months following the date of registering this contract. Five) one hundred thousand dollars, nine months following the signing of this contract. Six) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, twelve months following the date of signing of this contract. Seven) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, fifteen months after the signing of this contract. Eight) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars eighteen months after the signing of the present contract. Nine) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, twenty one months after the signing of this contract. Ten) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, twenty four months after the signing of this contract. Eleven) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, twenty seven months after the signing of this contract. Twelve) At thirty months after the signing of this contract, the balance that is missing to complete the sum of two million dollars. It is stated, for the record, that the buyer may be late for up to a period of fifteen days in the payment of any of the aforementioned installments, due to bank problems caused by the currency transfer from abroad.
FOURTH: The beneficiary will have a period of one year, starting from this date, to exercise the purchase option referred to in the second clause of this document, being enough to register a public deed at the latest by January twenty fifth, two thousand fourteen, in this notary, or in that which succeeds or replaces it, in which they manifest their intention to exercise the option and acquire the property. At the same time, having to be within thirty days from the registering of said deed, sending an authorized copy of this to the bidder through certified letter directed to their registered address.
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FIFTH: In the case that the beneficiary does not exercise the option within the agreed upon period, they will lose, to the benefit of the bidder, the amounts that have been paid pursuant this contract, without right to restitution. In any way, the beneficiary may desist at any time of this contract losing in favor of the bidder all the sums paid.
SIXTH: Pursuant that stipulated in article one hundred and seventy three of the Mining Code, and as a consequence of having exercised the right, a legal mining company will be formed, in which eighty shares correspond to the buyer and twenty shares to the seller.
SEVENTH: The twenty shares which the bidder will keep in their power will have the character of freed.
EIGHTH: The rights will be transferred free of mortgages, taxes, prohibitions, embargos and law suits, the bidder responding for the payment in conformity with the Law.
NINTH: The bidder declares that they pay tax based on the presumed income in respect to the mining property referred to in this contract.
TENTH: In order to guarantee the fulfillment of this contract, and until the option is exercised, the bidder constitutes, in favor of the beneficiary, who accepts, a first degree mortgage and prohibition to mortgage and transfer the mining property referred to in this contract. In the event that the beneficiary does not register the deed in which they make use of their right to option in the agreed upon period, this contract will automatically expire and the mortgages and prohibitions constituted in this contract will be automatically lifted, being enough for this, that the bidder presents the Los Vilos mining registrar, a certificate issued by the Notary in which is state that the aforementioned deed has not been registered in the period.
ELEVENTH: Once the beneficiary registers the deed in which they make use of the right of the option, and in order to guarantee the payment of the balance of the purchase/sale price, the buyer will establish in the favor of the seller, who accepts, a security over the eighty shares which correspond to them in each mining company which is constituted in this act. In the case of transferring these shares, this security will continue to be valid until the last installment of the purchase/sale price has been paid.
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EDUARDO AVELLA CONCHA
NOTARY PUBLIC
0153 Orrego Luco - Tel 2 62 00 411
rstone@notaria-avello.cl
Providencia
TWELFTH: The bidder will have, in their favor, a royalty equivalent to two percent of the amount of the profits which the Legal Mining Company generates, in line with the balance which must be made up to December thirty first of each year, which will be made effective once the buyer has paid the last installment of the purchase /sale price stipulated in the third clause of this contract.
THIRTEENTH: Once the purchase option is exercised, and in conformity with that written in article one hundred and eighty five of the Mining Code, Mr. Juan Nelson Flores Carvajal and Mr. Juan Carlos Camus Villegas, in the representation invested in them, as title holders of one hundred percent of the shares of the Legal Mining Companies Keyla One one to twenty and Keyla Two one to thirty four, become a Board and appoint as administrator of the aforementioned Legal Mining Companies, Mr. Juan Carlos Camus Villegas who will have each and every one of the faculties established in articles one hundred and ninety one, one hundred and ninety two and one hundred and ninety three of the Mining Code.
FOURTEENTH: Once exercised the purchase option, the non-payment of any one of the installments in the period, will make the total amount of the debt pending and of the expired period payable.
FIFTEENTH: In the case of exploiting the mining property to which this document refers to, the profits which are generated by said exploitation will be divided into eighty percent for the beneficiary Santa Teresa Minerals S.A. and twenty percent for the bidder Mr. Juan Nelson Flores Carvajal.
SIXTEENTH: The appearing parties confer special power of attorney to the lawyer Luis Fernando Ureta Alamos, identification card number three million six hundred and forty one thousand eight hundred and twenty one dash four so that, acting in their representation, he subscribes minutes or public deeds in complement or rectification of this contract and that has the sole objective of the registering of this contract in the respective registrar's registries.
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EDUARDO AVELLA CONCHA
NOTARY PUBLIC
0153 Orrego Luco - Tel 2 62 00 411
rstone@notaria-avello.cl
Providencia
SEVENTEENTH: The beneficiary will be authorized to invest or transfer the rights that emanate pursuant this contract.
EIGHTEENTH: The carrier of an authorized copy of this contract is entitled to require, in the respective mining registrar, the annotations and inscriptions that proceed.
NINETEENTH: For all legal effects of this contract, the Parties submit to the jurisdiction of the justice courts of the city of Santiago. The carrier of an authorized copy of this contract is entitled to require in the corresponding mine registrar, the annotation and inscriptions that proceed.
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES: The legal representative of Mr. Juan Carlos Camus Villegas on behalf of Santa Teresa Minerals S.A., is stated in the Act of the First Session of the Board of Directors reduced to public deed on July second, two thousand and eight, endorsed in the notary of Mr. Alberto Mozo Aguilar.- Deed based on the minutes of the lawyer, Mr. Fernando Ureta Alamos. In confirmation and subject to reading they sign. Copy is given. I CERTIFY.
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Exhibit 31.01
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14
I, Thomas Ronk, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Casablanca Mining Ltd.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: June 13, 2013 | By: | /s/ Thomas Ronk |
By: Thomas
Ronk Its: President, Principal Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.02
CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14
I, Mark S. Zouvas, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Casablanca Mining Ltd.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: June 13, 2013 | /s/ Mark S. Zouvas | |
By: Mark S. Zouvas Its: Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32.01
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Casablanca Mining Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Thomas Ronk, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
Date: June 13, 2013 | By: | /s/ Thomas Ronk |
By: Thomas Ronk Its: President, Principal Executive Officer |
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.02
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Casablanca Mining Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Mark S. Zouvas, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
Date: June 13, 2013 | /s/ Mark S. Zouvas | |
By: Mark S. Zouvas Its: Chief Financial Officer |
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
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Note 11. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS |
In February 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income if the amount is reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Companys financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. |
Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)
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Income | $ 10,989 | $ 97,987 | |
Operating expenses | |||
Mining property expenses | 118,937 | 194,433 | 1,189,302 |
Payroll expenses | 64,579 | 517,139 | |
General and administrative | 80,109 | 103,135 | 971,371 |
Legal and accounting | 58,972 | 143,936 | 879,672 |
Total expenses | 322,597 | 441,504 | 3,557,484 |
Operating loss | (311,608) | (441,504) | (3,459,497) |
Loss on note restructuring, related party | (2,043,000) | ||
Interest expense | (51,251) | (35,031) | (301,101) |
Net loss | $ (362,859) | $ (476,535) | $ (5,803,598) |
Loss per share - basic | $ (0.01) | $ (0.01) | |
Weighted average common shares - basic | 59,767,743 | 59,646,837 |
4. SULFATOS CHILE/BLUESTONE S.A.
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Note 4. SULFATOS CHILE/BLUESTONE S.A. | On February 15, 2012, Santa Teresa Minerals sold its 60% equity interest in Sulfatos Chile to Bluestone S.A., an entity organized under the laws of Chile (Bluestone), pursuant to the stock purchase agreement dated January 26, 2012, as amended. The interests in Sulfatos Chile were sold in exchange for (a) Santa Teresa Minerals receiving 2,000 shares of common stock of Bluestone, representing 20% of the outstanding capital stock of Bluestone at the time; and (b) $2.2 million, with $1.1 million paid by cancellation of a demand loan made to Santa Teresa Minerals by Angelique de Maison in January 2012, which loan had been assigned by Ms. de Maison to Bluestone, and the balance of $1.1 million to be paid in monthly installments from time to time upon demand by Santa Teresa Minerals. A total of $2,200,000 has been paid as of March 31, 2013. Santa Teresa Minerals retained an obligation to provide $214,000 to Sulfatos Chile, which was paid with the proceeds from the purchase price.
The Company determined this transaction to be a related party transaction since both companies had a common officer and director. The $4,040,000 difference between the value of the interest and the consideration received was recorded through additional paid-in capital. The 20% interest in Bluestone S.A. was valued at $nil, Bluestones historical cost.
On October 21, 2012, Santa Teresa Minerals sold its 20% interest in Bluestone S.A. which represented its remaining equity interest in Sulfatos Chile (the Interests), to Lustros, Inc., an entity organized under the laws of Utah (Lustros) and owned by former officers and directors of the Company, pursuant to the Waiver Agreement dated October 16, 2012. The Interests were sold in exchange for (a) Santa Teresa Minerals cancelling $200,000 in advances from Suprafin, Ltd; and (b) a waiver to any claim of ownership in Sulfatos, Lustros or any of their related parties. See Note 8: Debt. The net effect of the interest sold and consideration received on both transactions was recorded as contributed capital of $3,842,882. |
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Note 12. CAPITAL LEASE |
On September 30, 2011, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease two vehicles. The terms of the lease are 49 months with an interest rate of 9.48%. Monthly payments are CLP 723,332 estimated at $1,510.
On November 30, 2011, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease two vehicles. The terms of the lease are 49 months with an interest rate of 9.86%. Monthly payments are CLP 633,373 estimated at $1,323.
On March 8, 2012, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease a gold wash-plant. The terms of the lease are 49 months with an interest rate of 10.9%. Monthly payments are CLP 2,140,946, estimated at $4,471.
On January 31, 2013, Santa Teresa Minerals entered into a capital lease agreement with Banco Santander Chile to lease a vehicle. The terms of the lease are 48 months with an interest rate of 19%. Monthly payments are CLP 386,495, estimated at $818. The buyout clause in this lease requires one additional monthly payment at the end of month 48 for $818.
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4. SULFATOS CHILE/BLUESTONE S.A. (Details Narrative) (USD $)
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Equity interest in Sulfatos Chile | $ 2,200,000 |
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative)
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Exchange rate Chilean Pesos per US$ | 471.30 |
8. DEBT (Details) (USD $)
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Total Related Party Debt | $ 1,683,784 | $ 1,563,502 |
Total Loans Payable | 392,732 | 377,978 |
Total Debt | 2,076,516 | 1,941,480 |
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Total Related Party Debt | 683,784 | 563,502 |
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Total Related Party Debt | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
LineOfCreditWithBancoSecurity1Member
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Terms | Due 3/11/13 - 8.5% | |
Total Loans Payable | 31,932 | 31,508 |
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Terms | Due 2/17/13 - 8.8% | |
Total Loans Payable | 151,425 | 143,783 |
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Terms | Due 2/17/13 - 8.8% | |
Total Loans Payable | 191,688 | 190,301 |
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Terms | Due 6/28/13 - 8.8% | |
Total Loans Payable | 10,207 | 10,071 |
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Total Loans Payable | 6,960 | 1,802 |
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Total Loans Payable | $ 520 | $ 513 |
2. GOING CONCERN (Details Narrative) (USD $)
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Net Loss | $ (362,859) | $ (476,535) | $ (5,803,598) | |
Deficit accumulated during exploration stage | $ (5,803,598) | $ (5,803,598) | $ (5,440,739) |
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Note 2. GOING CONCERN |
The Companys financial statements at March 31, 2013, and for the period from inception (June 27, 2008) through March 31, 2013, have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred a loss of $5,803,598 from inception through March 31, 2013. In addition, the Company has not generated any material revenues. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Companys ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company may not be able to obtain additional funds that it may require. The Company does not presently have adequate cash from operations to meet its long-term needs. Except for the lines of credit of Santa Teresa Minerals, as discussed under "Note 8: Debt," the Company does not currently have any established third-party bank credit arrangements. The Company will seek additional funds through equity or debt financings, if available on terms and schedules acceptable to the Company. If the additional funds that the Company may require are not available to it, the Company may be required to curtail significantly or eliminate some or all of its development programs.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. |
5. MINING PROPERTY/LAND AND DEPOSITS ON MINING OPTIONS
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The following table sets forth our mining property/land and deposits on mining options at the date indicated. The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting. All developmental costs have been capitalized. As of the stated dates no impairment on these properties was deemed necessary.
On January 25, 2013, Santa Teresa Minerals, S.A., acquired the option to purchase 80% of the Las Palmas gold mine in Chile. Santa Teresa has the right to mine the property during a one-year option period. The Company may continue to make purchase payments totaling $2 million (USD) over a period of 30 months to acquire Las Palmas or decline to purchase the property. An initial payment of $67,875 was made on the acquisition date and a subsequent payment of $50,000 was made on May 15, 2013
In June, 2011, Santa Teresa Minerals, acquired a 70% ownership interest in each of the mining properties currently known as Teresita uno de veinte and Los Pinos uno de treinta (or the Los Pinos Project ). The interests were transferred to Santa Teresa Minerals on June 29, 2011. We paid $200,000 at the closing of the purchase, and $100,000 on each of the six month, 12 month and 18 month anniversaries of the purchase agreement. The 12 month anniversary payment of $100,000 was made on July 3, 2012 and the 18 month anniversary payment of $100,000 was made on December 30, 2012. We are obligated to pay $200,000 on each of the 24 and 30 month anniversaries of the purchase agreement, and $300,000 on the 36 month anniversary of the purchase agreement. |
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Note 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Casablanca, its wholly owned subsidiary Santa Teresa Minerals, and the subsidiaries and mining projects owned by Santa Teresa Minerals. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Foreign Currency Translation
The financial statements of Casablancas wholly-owned subsidiary, Santa Teresa Minerals are measured using the local currency (the Chilean Peso (CLP) is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of Santa Teresa Minerals are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the period. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded as a component of comprehensive income (loss), included as a separate item in the statement of comprehensive loss. The exchange rate at March 31, 2013 was 471.30 Chilean Pesos per United States Dollar, based on historical rates from www.xe.com.
The Company is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, the Company is subject to risks including adverse developments in the foreign political and economic environment, trade barriers, managing foreign operations, and potentially adverse tax consequences. There can be no assurance that any of these factors will not have a material negative impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations in the future.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues and the related costs when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery and acceptance has occurred or service has been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Amounts invoiced or collected in advance of product delivery or providing services are recorded as deferred revenue. The Company accrues for warranty costs, sales returns, bad debts, and other allowances based on its historical experience.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company allows for an estimated amount of receivables that may not be collected. The Company estimates its allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and customer relationships. As of March 31, 2013, no allowance has been recognized.
Inventory
Inventories consist of small amounts of gold recovered during mineral exploration and are stated at the market value on the date recovered. As of March 31, 2013, there was no gold recorded in inventory.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each type of asset which ranges from three to five years. Major improvements are capitalized, while expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Upon retirement or disposition, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are credited or charged to income.
Mining Properties and Equipment
The Company follows the successful efforts method of accounting. All developmental costs have been capitalized. Depreciation and depletion of producing properties will be computed on the unit-of-production method based on estimated proved reserves. Repairs and maintenance will be expensed, while renewals and betterments will be generally capitalized.
At least quarterly, or more frequently if conditions indicate that long-term assets may be impaired, the carrying value of our properties will be compared to management's future estimated pre-tax cash flow from the properties. If undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, then the asset value will be written down to fair value. Impairment of individually significant unproved properties will be assessed on a property-by-property basis, and impairment of other unproved properties is assessed and amortized on an aggregate basis.
Proven and Probable Reserves
The definition of proven and probable reserves is set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7. Proven reserves are reserves for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well-established. Probable reserves are reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. In addition, reserves cannot be considered proven and probable until they are supported by a feasibility study, indicating that the reserves have had the requisite geologic, technical and economic work performed and are economically and legally extractable at the time of the reserve determination.
Mineral Acquisition Costs
The costs of acquiring land and mineral rights are considered tangible assets. Significant acquisition payments are capitalized. General, administrative and holding costs to maintain an exploration property are expensed as incurred. If a mineable ore body is discovered, such costs are amortized when production begins using the units-of-production method. If no mineable ore body is discovered or such rights are otherwise determined to have diminished value, such costs are expensed in the period in which the determination is made.
Design, Construction, and Development Costs
Certain costs to design and construct processing facilities and mine may be incurred prior to establishing proven and probable reserves. Under these circumstances, we classify the project as an exploration stage project and expense substantially all costs, including design, engineering, construction, and installation of equipment. Certain types of equipment, which have alternative uses or significant salvage value, may be capitalized. If a project is determined to contain proven and probable reserves, costs incurred in anticipation of production can be capitalized. Such costs include development drilling to further delineate the ore body, removing overburden during the pre-production phase, building access ways, constructing facilities, and installing equipment. Interest costs, if any, incurred during the development phase, would be capitalized until the assets are ready for their intended use. The cost of start-up activities and on-going costs to maintain production are expensed as incurred. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment.
If a project commences commercial production, amortization and depletion of capitalized costs is computed on a unit-ofproduction basis over the expected reserves of the project based on estimated recoverable gold equivalent ounces.
Exploration Costs
Exploration costs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs to identify new mineral resources, to evaluate potential resources, and to convert mineral resources into proven and probable reserves are considered exploration costs.
Asset Retirement Obligation
The Companys financial statements will reflect the fair value for any asset retirement obligation, consisting of future plugging and abandonment expenditures related to our properties, which can be reasonably estimated. The asset retirement obligation will be recorded as a liability at its estimated present value at the asset's inception, with an offsetting increase to producing properties on the balance sheet. Periodic accretion of the discount of the estimated liability will be recorded as an expense in the statements of operations. As of March 31, 2013, there have been no asset retirement obligations recorded.
Estimates
The presentation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Income Taxes
Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 740 Income Taxes (ASC 740) requires the asset and liability method of accounting be used for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts for the Companys cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, capital leases, and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Per ASC Topic 260 Earnings Per Share, basic EPS is determined using net income (loss) divided by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average shares outstanding, assuming all potentially dilutive shares of Common Stock were issued. |
5. MINING PROPERTY (Details) (USD $)
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Mining property/land | $ 5,018,526 | $ 4,941,573 |
Deposit on mining property options | $ 67,875 |
12. CAPITAL LEASE (Details) (USD $)
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UNITED STATES
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2013 | $ 51,480 |
2014 | 97,621 |
2015 | 96,109 |
2016 | 33,547 |
Total | 278,757 |
CHILE
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2013 | 25,285,858 |
2014 | 46,052,803 |
2015 | 45,339,258 |
2016 | 15,825,837 |
Total | $ 131,503,756 |