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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-KSB

 

(Mark One)


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ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the fiscal year ended: January 31, 2008


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


For the transition period from ________ to ________


Commission File No. 0-17386


FISCHER-WATT GOLD COMPANY, INC.

(Name of small business issuer in its charter)

 

Nevada

 

88-0227654

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

2582 Taft Court

Lakewood, Colorado

 

80215

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)


Issuer’s telephone number: (303) 232-0292


Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:


None


Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:


Common Stock, $0.01 per share par value


 (Title of Class)


Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15() of the Exchange Act.


Check whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x


Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB.  o


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

State issuer’s revenues for its most recent fiscal year:  Nil

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of a specified date within the past 60 days. $2,154,041 based on $0.4993 per share.

(Applicable only to corporate registrants) State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:   As of April 7, 2008, 43,080,825 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, were held by non-affiliates.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

None

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:    Yes  o     No  x


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EXCHANGE RATES


Except as otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts described in this Form 10(k) Annual Report are expressed in United States dollars ($US).


CONVERSION TABLE


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


1 mile = 1.6093 kilometers

1 metric tonne = 2,204.6 pounds

1 foot = 0.305 meters

1 ounce (troy) = 31.1035 grams

1 acre = 0.4047 hectare

1 imperial gallon = 4.5546 liters

1 long ton = 2,240 pounds

1 imperial gallon = 1.2010 U.S. gallons



FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS


The Company desires to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), and is including this statement herein in order to do so:


From time to time, the Company's management or persons acting on the Company's behalf may wish to make, either orally or in writing, forward-looking statements (that may come within the meaning of Section 27A of the 1933 Act and Section 21E of the 1934 Act), to inform existing and potential security holders regarding various matters including, without limitation, projections regarding financial matters, timing regarding transfer of licenses and receipts of government approvals, effects of regulation and completion of work programs. Such forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as "estimate," "project," "predict," "believes," "expect," "anticipate," "goal" or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Forward-looking statements by their nature are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and will be influenced by various factors. Should one or more of these forecasts or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially.


PART 1


Item 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS


Introduction


Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Fischer-Watt", "FWG" or the "Company"), was formed under the laws of the State of Nevada in 1986. Fischer-Watt's primary business is mining and mineral exploration, and to that end to own, acquire, improve, sell, lease, convey lands or mineral claims or any right, title or interest therein;  and to search, explore,  prospect or drill for and exploit ores and minerals therein or thereupon.


In 2000, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its producing metals property to Grupo de Bullet (“Grupo”) in Colombia. In return the Company was to receive three million seven hundred thousand dollars ($3,700,000) from future production royalties.  Grupo subsequently declared bankruptcy and the amount receivable was written off.  Effective February 1, 2001, the Company re-entered the exploration stage as a result of the sale of Fischer-Watt’s subsidiary, Compania Minera Oronorte S.A.


The Company  has held a 65% interest in Minera Montoro S.A. de C.V. (“Montoro”) since 1996, which in turn acquired a 100% interest in mining concessions located in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, designated as the La Balsa property. Mr. Jorge E. Ordonez and his associates owned the remaining 35% of Montoro. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006, the Company executed a letter of agreement to sell its 65% interest in Montoro to Nexvu Capital Corp. (“Nexvu”) for a total consideration of $2,235,000. The sale of this interest was subsequently assigned by Nexvu to Rogue River Resources, Inc (“Rogue River”).  An initial deposit of $50,000 was received during the year ended January 31, 2006. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2007, the original closing date was extended because of certain accounting and legal issues that were not resolved until late 2006. The first of three installments of $695,000 was received January 30, 2007 and the remaining two installments of $745,000 each were received, the last having been received on July 9, 2007. As a result, the Company no longer holds any interests in Mexico. All applicable taxes owing to the Government of Mexico have been paid.


In order to effect the sale to Nexvu/Rogue River, the Company repurchased a 21.6% interest in the La Balsa project held by The Astra Ventures Inc. (“Astra”) a Company controlled by a Director of the Company. The Company had agreed to repay capital contributions made by Astra to Fischer- Watt in the sum of $864,068, to be repaid in conjunction with the receipt of proceeds from Nexvu /Rogue River. The Company has repaid $864,068 to Astra.


As consideration to Astra for the lost business opportunity, the Company has agreed to grant an option to it for a total of 10,000,000 shares of common stock. The option granted is for 4,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.30 per share, for 5 years, 4,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.40 per share for 7 years, and 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.60 per share for 10 years. These options were authorized in 2005.


The Company had no revenue for the year ended January 31, 2008 but had other income of $1,574,796 being the balance of the last two tranches due from Nexvu/Rogue River regarding the sale of Montoro of $1,490,000 and $75,000 in fees from Nexvu/Rogue River related to the extension of payment dates. Additionally, the Company received interest income of $18,179.


Exploration expenses for the year amounted to $152,471 vs. $36,784 the previous year, and general and administrative expenses for the year were $309,370 vs. $320,322 the previous year. During the current year, the Company repaid $576,045, the remaining balance owing to Astra on the original debt of $864,068 in connection with the sale of Montoro.


Astra is a company controlled by a Director of FWG. The money was provided chiefly for exploration work to be undertaken on the La Balsa project, and in return Astra had earned a 21.6% interest in the project.  This debt was assumed by the Company as part of the sale to Nexvu/Rogue River for $2,235,000 of the Company’s 65% interest in Montoro.


Operations


At January 31, 2008, the Company had $182,391 in cash on hand vs. $466,370 at January 31, 2007. As a result of the sale of Montoro, the Company was able to reduce liabilities by $1,227,880 to $788,399 at January 31, 2008.


During the year ended January 31, 2008 the Company completed surface soil and rock-chip geochemical surveys on its Cruce project in Pinal county, Arizona. Following the successful delineation of several surface geochemical gold anomalies, the Company carried out a 5,000 foot drilling program. A total of 63 shallow Air-track holes were completed to test the subsurface continuity of the mineralization under the surface anomalies. The Company is encouraged by its results to date but detailed plans for further exploration in the coming fiscal year have not yet been drawn up.


During the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company completed a four-hole drill program on the Cambridge property in Lyon county, Nevada. A total of 1,280 feet of reverse-circulation drilling tested a 300 foot length of the Cambridge vein’s north-east trending strike down to a depth of 200 feet below its surface outcrop. While weak mineralization was encountered in the holes, the vein appears to have low economic potential and the Company has decided to return the property to the optionor.


Additionally, the Company is seeking to acquire an advanced-stage precious metal and/or base-metal mineral property with a view to developing it into a cash generating, profitable, producing mine. The Company’s chief area of interest is in the southwestern United States. Numerous opportunities have been evaluated over the past year. The Company’s evaluation team have looked at both potentially high-grade underground situations as well as lower grade open-pittable scenarios.  


The Company currently has sufficient capital to conduct its business during the next fiscal year, but does not necessarily have sufficient capital to carry out any significant exploration program or to acquire a significant property.


Cautionary Statements


The factors discussed below are believed to be important factors (but not necessarily all the important factors) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed herein could also have material adverse effects on actual results of matters that are the subject of forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to update these cautionary statements.


Regulation


Mining operations and exploration activities are subject to various governmental laws and regulations governing prospecting, development, mining, production, importing and exporting of minerals; taxes; labor standards; occupational health; waste disposal; protection of the environment; mine safety; toxic substances; and other matters. Licenses and permits are required to conduct exploration and mining operations. There is no assurance that such permits will be granted. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations and activities of mining companies or more stringent implementation thereof could have a material adverse impact on the Company. Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to close an operation until a particular problem is remedied or to undertake other remedial actions.


Environmental Laws


The exploration programs conducted by the Company are subject to governmental regulations regarding environmental considerations. Most operations involving the exploration for or the production of minerals are subject to existing laws and regulations relating to exploration procedures, safety precautions, employee health and safety, air quality standards, pollution of stream and fresh water sources, odor, noise, dust, and other environmental protection controls adopted by governmental authorities as well as the rights of adjoining property owners.


The Company may be required to prepare and present to governmental authorities data pertaining to the effect or impact that any proposed exploration or production of minerals may have upon the environment. The Company will be responsible for reclamation costs. Reclamation requirements vary depended on the location and the managing agency, but they are similar in that they aim to minimize long-term effects of exploration and mining disturbance by requiring the operating company to control possible deleterious effluents and to re-establish to some degree pre-disturbance landforms and vegetation. All requirements imposed by any such authorities may be costly, time consuming, and may delay commencement or continuation of exploration or production operations.


Future legislation may significantly emphasize the protection of the environment, and that, as a consequence, the activities of the Company may be more closely regulated to further the cause of environmental protection. Such legislation, as well as future interpretation of existing laws, may require substantial increases in equipment and operating costs to the Company and delays, interruptions, or a termination of operations, the extent of which cannot be predicted.


Market Factors and Volatility


The marketability of natural resources, which may be acquired or discovered by the Company, will be affected by numerous factors beyond the control of the Company. These factors include market fluctuations in the prices of minerals, the capacity of processing equipment, government regulations, including regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, land use, importing and exporting of minerals and environmental protection. Future prices of metals cannot be accurately predicted.


Competition


Numerous companies are engaged in the exploration and development of mineral

properties and have substantially greater technical and financial resources than the Company.


Title of Properties


Properties are held under mining concessions, leases or claims granted by the appropriate authorities. In most cases the  controlled area does not include surface rights. The surface access is subject to successful negotiations with the owners, subject to the appropriate laws and regulations.


Foreign Operations


The Company has completed the sale of its interests in Mexico and has no foreign operations.


Conflicts of Interest


Some of the directors of the Company are also directors of other mining companies that are also engaged in mineral exploration and the acquisition of mineral properties. Situations may arise in connection with potential acquisitions and investments where the interests of these individuals as directors of other companies may conflict with their interest as directors of the Company. These individuals will deal with such matters according to prudent business judgment and the relative financial abilities and needs of the various companies with which they are associated. They have been advised of their fiduciary duties to the Company. Notwithstanding, conflicts of interest among these companies could arise in which the individuals' obligations to or interest in other companies could detract from their efforts on behalf of the Company.


Exploration and Development Risks


Exploration and mining operations are subject to all the hazards and risks typically inherent to the mining industry, any of which could result in damage to life or property, environmental damage and possible legal liability for any or all damage. Personnel are exposed to numerous risks associated with mining, such as unstable geological conditions, and processing of large volumes of materials using mechanized equipment. In addition, there is no certainty that the expenditures to be made by the Company will result in discoveries of commercial quantities of metals. The probability of an individual prospect ever having “reserves” that meet the requirements of Industry Guide 7 is extremely remote, in all probability the properties do not contain any reserves, and any funds spent on exploration will probably be lost. Risk of loss by theft by employees is relatively high and a high degree of security is required to mitigate such loss.


The Company may become subject to liability for pollution, cave-ins or other hazards against which it cannot insure or against which it may elect not to insure. As the Company does not carry liability insurance, the payment of such liabilities, were they to be incurred, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position.


Currency Fluctuations and Foreign Exchange


The Company uses the United States (US) dollar as its currency of display and measurement. The majority of its transactions are denominated in US dollars.


Taxation Risks


The tax risks of investing in any foreign country could be significant. Tax legislation is evolving and is subject to varying opinions, frequent changes and inconsistent enforcement at the federal, regional and local levels.



Item 2.  DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY


SUMMARY


The following is a description of the Company's mineral properties.  The Company holds an interest in a mineral property in Arizona and in Nevada.


CRUCE PROJECT


The Company, on June 10, 2006, entered into an agreement with private individuals regarding the Cruce exploration project. This property is located in northwest Pinal County, Arizona in T8S, R14E, section 16 and has a history of gold and copper exploration. The Company acquired a 100% interest in the mineral lease for $15,000 and the issuance of 100,000 restricted common shares of its stock. The vendors will retain a 2% Net Smelter Return royalty and received an advance royalty of $20,000 on the first anniversary of the agreement and will receive $25,000 on subsequent anniversaries. These advance royalties will be deductible from future production royalty payments.


Location


The original property is situated on a 60 acre State lease identified as permit number 08-108712. The Company has now staked additional lode claims, designated as CR 3 – 45, on surrounding BLM ground covering an area of approximately 760 acres. The property lies about 30 miles north of Tucson, AZ. The county maintained Willow Springs Road, accessible year-round from Oracle Junction, crosses the property. A high-voltage transmission line cuts across the property. There is no other infrastructure in the area.


Geology


Gold mineralization on the property is hosted within faulted blocks in well-altered sections of the pre-Cambrian age Oracle granite.  Stockwork-type gold mineralization has developed within a highly altered, mylonitised, intrusive rock unit now exposed at the surface. To the east, the area is covered by Tertiary age volcanic rocks.


History


Adits, shallow shafts and pits of unknown historic age are in evidence on the property. Early work by prospectors was centered around the Hot Boy inclined shaft. This shaft was deepened to a depth of 165 feet by a Mr. Cruce who made several shipments of ore before abandoning the property.


In the early 1960's the Inspiration Copper Company carried out a 20 hole diamond drilling program in search of copper. Hydrothermally altered rocks containing copper mineralization were encountered but, due to a complicated land situation, Inspiration did not continue its exploration.


In the early 1980's, core drilling north-east of the Hot Boy shaft by a private partnership reportedly intercepted 106 feet of gold mineralization grading 0.044 ounces of gold per ton (oz.Au/t). This included an intercept of 0.153 oz.Au/t from surface to a depth of 24 feet. Strong gold mineralization in this area was further substantiated in 1987 by a reverse circulation drill hole that intersected 0.054 oz.Au/t from a depth of 30 feet to 60 feet. This included a 5 foot interval of 0.198 oz.Au/t.


A work program in 1986 and 87 included surface rock chip and soil sampling on a 200 x 100 foot grid over a 7,000 foot strike length. Approximately 330 rock samples defined several north-south elongate geochemical anomalies exceeding 1 part per million (ppm) gold. Of particular interest, southeast of the Hot Boy shaft, was a 2.6 ppm rock chip zone measuring about 500 feet across in an east-west direction and 1,200 feet north-south. The work program included an 11 hole reverse-circulation drill campaign totaling 705 feet. Highlights of this drilling included 30 feet of 0.054 oz.Au/t, 15 feet of 0.015 oz.Au/t and 30 feet of 0.023 oz.Au/t.


Between 1988 and 1990, Freeport McMoRan Gold Company carried out geological mapping, a four line Induced Polarization and Resistivity geophysical survey and a wide-spaced 14 hole reverse-circulation drilling program totaling 5,805 feet. Hole CR-4 from surface to a depth of 60 feet returned an average grade of 0.032 oz.Au/t.


Current Exploration


In July 2007, Fischer-Watt completed its first, limited, soil and rock-chip geochemical survey on the property. This first pass survey, along with geological mapping, covered an area of about 1,000 x 1,500 meters. Over two hundred samples were taken at approximately 20 meter intervals on a sampling grid with 40 meter line spacing.


This survey located two parallel zones of anomalous gold mineralization trending north-northwest and dipping gently to the east, referred to as the East and West Zones. Both these zones appeared to extend beyond the limits of the initial survey grid.


On the east side of the sampling grid the East Zone anomaly, lying immediately adjacent to the Hot Boy shaft, was identified as extending for over 100 meters with several gold-in-soil analyses grading in the 1000 to 1650 parts-per-billion (ppb) range. Two historical holes drilled some distance to the east intersected gold mineralization near surface, indicating that the surface anomaly dips gently to the east. Further surface geochemical sampling has now extended the East Zone for up to 450 meters along a south-southeast trend from the Hot Boy shaft. The zone ranges in widths from 30 to 70 meters with the core of this anomaly being identified by 5 samples exceeding 1 part per million (ppm) gold, with the highest being 1.678 ppm. This is the strongest anomaly defined on the property to date.


In addition, evidence was also found of the possible existence of higher-grade veins that could represent the feeder system to the stockworks seen in surface outcrops. Two notable rock-chip samples assayed at 0.455 and 0.223 oz.Au/t. Follow-up work at these localities will be carried out to identify potential high-grade vein systems that may have acted as feeders into the diffuse lower grade mineralization.


Sampling on the west side of the grid identified the West Zone anomaly over a 75 meter width and 250 meter length as a greater than 500 ppb gold-in-soil anomaly with one analysis at 2405 ppb. A hole in the center of this area, designated as CR-4 and drilled by Freeport Gold Inc. in the early 1990’s, reportedly encountered mineralization grading 0.032 oz.Au/t from surface to a depth of 60 feet. The zone remains open at both its north and south ends and recent sampling indicates that there may be an extension of the zone lying approximately 100 meters to the north.


Further geochemical surveys and geological mapping has resulted in the identification of two additional anomalous zones; the South zone to the southeast of the West zone and the Copper Oxide zone to the southeast of the East zone anomalies.


At the south end of the project area the South Zone has been identified based on the silicification and gossanous textures along contact boundaries of a 2 meter wide aplite dike for a 200 meter length. Continuing north for a further 300 meters is a 75 to 100 meter wide exposure of sheared and brecciated rocks with a lot of old surface workings and prospect pits. Rock samples assaying up to 0.5 oz.Au/t have been collected on the surface.


The fourth area, referred to as the Copper Oxide Zone, is a recently identified area where a series of east and southeast dipping faults have been recognized as potential conduits for mineralizing fluids giving rise to a surface geochemical copper anomaly.


All the geochemical samples were analysed for multi-elements by International Plasma Labs Ltd. in Richmond, B.C. Canada.


During the first quarter of 2008, Fischer-Watt carried out its first drill program on the property. The Company used an Air-track drill rig to drill a close-spaced grid of 63 shallow holes to test three of the four anomalous zones; the East, West and Copper Oxide zones. Holes were drilled along a series of east-west oriented lines spaced 30 or 60 meters apart with holes along each line being 10 or 20 meters apart. The holes were about 80 feet in depth with 5,000 feet of drilling being completed. Readers are cautioned that an Air-track drill is used solely as a reconnaissance tool since the hole is unlined which may result in some contamination of samples. However, it provides an excellent, low-cost method of collecting indicative samples.


East Zone


A total of 33 vertical holes were drilled along 8 lines for a total footage of 2,574 feet. Gold mineralization is found within a mylonitised series of shear-faults cutting through the pre-Cambrian age granite. The mineralization has been traced by this drilling for a distance of 700 feet along strike, and down-dip for about 250 feet. To the east, the zone becomes covered by a layer of Tertiary age volcanic rocks where drilling to test the continuation of the zone has not yet been carried out. Continuity of mineralization was good throughout the zone.


Each of the drill holes was approximately 80 feet deep and samples were taken in each hole over 10 foot intervals along the entire length of each hole. Of the 33 holes drilled in this area, 24 of them contained mineralization of at least 0.007 oz.Au/t over 10 feet. Of these, the following 14 vertical holes returned stronger and longer sections of mineralization:


Hole #

oz.Au/t

interval ft.

A-5

0.033

70

A-6

0.017

30

A-8

0.015

60

A-9

0.014

70

A-10

0.022

40

B-5

0.011

50

C-4

0.010

80

C-5

0.020

40

D-3

0.023

40

E-4

0.019

60

E-6

0.026

70

E-8

0.020

50

F-1

0.015

40

F-2

0.017

40


West Zone


A total of 23 holes were drilled along 10 lines for a total footage of 1,802 feet. The geological setting, and the strike and dip of the mineralization, is the same as in the East Zone. This drilling has traced the mineralization along strike for about 800 feet and down-dip for about 250 feet. The zone remains open to the northwest where gossanous outcrops can be seen on the surface. Beyond this area there are numerous surface pits that were dug by earlier prospectors giving an indication that the mineralization continues in this direction.


Of the 23 holes drilled in this zone, 21 of them returned assays with at least 0.007 oz.Au/t over 10 feet. The following 12 holes returned stronger and longer sections of mineralization:


 

 

 

All holes are vertical

Hole #

oz.Au/t

interval ft.

unless otherwise noted

 

 

 

 

M-2

0.014

40

 

N-1

0.019

50

 

O-2

0.023

80

 

O-3

0.036

30

 

O-4

0.016

60

 

P-3

0.017

80

 

R-1

0.015

70

-60 west

S-1

0.027

50

-50 west

T-1

0.018

80

 

T-2

0.025

80

-60 west

T-3

0.014

40

-60 west

U-1

0.013

70

-65 west


Copper Oxide Zone


A total of 7 holes were drilled along 4 lines for a total of 570 feet in this zone. The continuity of the copper and gold mineralization is good throughout the zone but at sub-economic grades. The highest copper grade encountered was 0.72 % Cu over 10 feet at a depth of 60–70 feet in hole I-1, which was the hole collared furthest to the east. A prospective target therefore remains untested here where mineralization is inferred to continue down-dip along the detachment fault.


All the drill samples were analyzed by fire-assay at Jacobs Assay Office in Tucson, AZ.


The results of this drill program indicate that Fischer-Watt has located two zones of pervasive low-grade gold mineralization.. Each of these two zones strikes in a northwest direction, has a true thickness of about 50 foot, lies just below the surface, and dips gently to the east at about 30 degrees. Gold mineralization on the Cruce property is therefore in a favorable structural setting that could be amenable to open-pit mining. As a result of this success, Fischer-Watt will be drawing up plans to continue with its exploration and evaluation of this property.


The Cruce project currently has no reserves and there is no assurance that the project will advance from its present exploration stage.  All of Fischer-Watt’s exploration on the property to date has been carried out under the supervision of the Company’s geological consultant, Mr. N. Barr, a qualified and experienced geologist with extensive local geological knowledge. The property has also been physically examined in the field on several occasions by the Company’s President, Mr. P. Bojtos P.Eng., who is a qualified geologist.


The work programs to date have cost approximately $80,000, which was funded from the Company’s treasury. The Company expects to continue with exploration on this property over the coming year.

CAMBRIDGE MINING DISTRICT PROJECT


On August 1, 2006, the Company entered into an option agreement with Grandcru Resources Corporation ("Grandcru") of Vancouver B.C. to acquire Grandcru's rights to 19 claims in the Cambridge Mining District located 23 miles south of Yerrington,,  Nevada, in Lyon county. Under the terms of the agreement Fischer-Watt could acquire a 100% interest in the property by completing the following:


Cash payments to an underlying claim holder of:

$10,000 on August 25, 2006

$15,000 on August 25, 2007

$20,000 on August 25, 2008

$25,000 on August 25, 2009


and cash payments to Grandcru of:

$10,000 on August 30, 2007

$15,000 on August 30, 2008

$20,000 on August 30, 2009

$25,000 on August 30, 2010


and by satisfying annual work commitments on the property of:

$50,000 in the first year of the agreement

$75,000 in the second year of the agreement

$125,000 in the third year of the agreement

$150,000 in the fourth year of the agreement


Upon completion of the above, Fischer-Watt will have earned a 100% interest in the property subject to a 2% Net Smelter Return royalty to the underlying claim holder and a 2% Net Smelter Return royalty to Grandcru. These two royalties may be purchased by Fischer-Watt for $2,000,000 and $1,500,000 respectively.


Location


The property, in T10N, R27E, section 1 is comprised of 18 lode claims, identified as CMV 1 –18, and 1 placer claim, identified as CM 1, located entirely on BLM ground in the historic Cambridge Mining District. It covers an area of approximately 360 acres, at a moderate elevation of approximately 5,400 feet above Sea Level. The property can be accessed by car year round via county maintained roads. There is no infrastructure at the site.


Geology


The District is in the Walker Lane geological trend of western Nevada. The Cambridge Vein is a structurally complex, shear hosted, north-south trending, quartz vein system. The veining is hosted in a weakly altered to unaltered coarse-grained quartz monzonite granitoid of Cretaceous age. The veining is believed to be of a mesothermal nature and contains high-grade gold in places. The vein is known to extend along a strike of 1,200 meters and dips at approximately 60 degrees west. There are flexures along the strike and dip of the vein along with intersecting structures and splays. This geological complexity increases the potential of high-grade shoots occurring along the vein as well as multiple vein systems.


History


The mineralization in the area was discovered in the 1860's and mining commenced shortly thereafter. Two shafts were sunk to a depth of 150 feet and were subsequently deepened to 250 feet. The property then became idle until 1940 when the Cambridge Mining Company deepened the North shaft to 400 feet. The vein was reported to be 5 to 7 feet wide at that depth. The mine was shut down in 1942 by the war order and no mining has been carried out since.


No exploration drilling has ever been carried out on the property. In a recent surface sampling campaign, by others, it was found that one third of the 32 samples taken along the outcropping vein had grades greater than 10 ppm gold, with several being over 30 ppm.


Current Exploration


The Company carried out exploration programs during the summer and fall of 2007 under the supervision of the Company’s consulting Geologist, Mr. M. Johnson, a qualified and experienced geologist. The property has been physically examined in the field by both Mr. Johnson and the Company’s President, Mr. P. Bojtos P.Eng., a qualified geologist. The work included a surface geological assessment followed by an application for a drilling permit and a subsequent drilling campaign designed to help trace the vein's geometry as well as help determine where high-grade gold shoots may occur.


In October 2007, Fischer-Watt completed a four-hole drill program to explore the down-dip potential of the Cambridge vein. A total of 1,280 feet of reverse-circulation drilling tested a 300 foot length of the vein’s north-east trending strike down to a depth of about 200 feet below its surface outcrop. This enabled Fischer-Watt's geologists to define the extent of the gold mineralization.


Although weak mineralization was encountered in the holes it appears that the vein has low economic potential. All the samples were analysed at American Assay Laboratories Inc. in Sparks, NV. Fischer-Watt does not intend to carry out any additional work and will therefore relinquish the property back to the optionor. The project has no reserves.


The work program cost approximately $50,000, which was funded from the Company’s treasury.

Item 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


NONE


Item 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS


During the fiscal year no matters were submitted to a vote of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.


PART II


Item 5.  MARKET FOR COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER

              MATTERS AND SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASES OF

              EQUITY SECURITIES


Market Information


The Company's common stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board. The high and low bid quotations were obtained from the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Trading and Market Services report. The quotations below reflect inter-dealer prices without retail markup, markdown or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual trades.


 

HIGH BID

LOW BID

 

 

 

Year Ended January 31, 2008

 

 

 

Quarter ended April 30, 2007

$ 0.08

$ 0.07

 

Quarter ended July 31, 2007

0.06

0.06

 

Quarter ended October 31, 2007

0.07

0.07

 

Quarter ended January 31, 2008

0.05

0.05



Cash Dividends:


Since inception, the Company has not declared nor paid any cash dividends. It retains all earnings from operations for use in expanding and developing it business. Payment of dividends in the future will be at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors.


Changes in Securities


During the year common shares were issued for various reasons. The issuances are discussed in the notes to the attached financial statements.


At the close of the fiscal year there were 658_beneficial holders of common shares. Mr. James M. Seed, a Director of the Company, controls approximately 28% of the outstanding stock, through various trusts.


Item 6.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION.


In 2005, significant changes occurred in the management of the Company when Mr. Peter Bojtos was appointed Chairman, President, CEO, and acting Chief Financial Officer. This appointment was unanimously approved by the Board.


Mr. Bojtos has been a director since 1996 and is an experienced mining executive with proven management skills, and possesses an international background in all facets of the mining industry, from acquisitions to exploration, production and financing. Mr. Bojtos is a director of several public companies in the mining industry and has been involved for more than 35 years in many senior management and executive positions within the industry.


For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, the Company reported net income of $729,837 compared to net income of $233,471 the previous year.  


The Company had no revenue during the year from production as the Company had no properties in production.


During the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company received the final two tranches regarding the sale of Montoro. This amounted to $1,490,000 plus fees of $75,000 for extension of closing dates. The final payment was received July 9, 2007.


The Company incurred exploration costs during the year of $152,471 vs. $36,784 for the year ended January 31, 2007. The Company anticipates continued expenditure in the coming year on the Cruce property in Arizona.


General and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008 amounted to $309,370 vs. $320,322 the previous year. General and administrative costs are closely monitored and the Company employs fewer personnel than in the past.


The Company also incurred interest expense of $8,383 to related parties vs. $10,250 to related parties the previous year. This payment was related to outstanding loans of $205,000 which at the year end had been reduced to $30,000.


Liquidity and Financial Condition


The Company had cash on hand at January 31, 2008 of $182,391 after receipt of all proceeds from the sale of Montoro and after retirement of certain loans which were outstanding. The Company paid all taxes applicable on Montoro to the Mexican government. For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, this amounted to $383,118.


Current liabilities amount to $788,399, a significant reduction from current liabilities the previous year of $2,016,279. Current assets amount to $230,827, resulting in a working capital deficit of $557,572 at January 31, 2008. Current liabilities consist of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $98,462, notes payable and shareholder accruals of $689,937.


While the working capital deficit of $557,572 indicates an inability to pay its bills and accrued debt, the Company recognizes that current debt to non-affiliates is not significant, being primarily its accounts payable of $34,000, and that its working capital position will allow it to fund this debt. The Company also recognizes its need for additional funding either from equity sales or borrowings to create a more favorable working capital ratio and allow for a more aggressive property acquisition program. The Company also recognizes that there is no assurance that adequate additional financing is either available or achievable on terms acceptable to it.


The Company's financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. In the past two years the Company has experienced net income of $729,837 and $233,471, however, this income resulted from the sale of Montoro. In spite of the profit in the current year, the Company’s negative working capital position raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.


The Company did not complete any private placement financing during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008, but did issue shares in reduction of outstanding debt. The Company will continue to explore options for financing as it addresses its exploration program for 2008 and examines other resource property opportunities.


Other


Management believes that the Company has adequately reserved its reclamation commitments. Management also believes that the Company is substantially in compliance with all environmental regulations.


Managements primary aim is to acquire an advanced-stage precious and/or base-metal mineral property with a view to developing it into a cash generating, profitable, producing mine. Our chief area of interest is in the southwestern United States and numerous situations have been evaluated over the past year. Management has looked at both high-grade underground projects as well as lower-grade open-pittable ones with a view to completing such a strategic acquisition.


Forward Sales of Precious Metals


The Company does not presently employ forward sales contracts or engage in any hedging activities. Any production would be sold on the spot market that is generally the afternoon closing price for metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on the day of delivery. The Company plans to continue this policy with future production.


Statements which are not historical facts contained herein are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties  that could cause actual results to differ from projected results. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding expected commencement dates of mining or mineral production operations, projected quantities of future mining or mineral production, and anticipated production rates, costs and expenditures, as well as projected demand or supply for the products that FWG and/or FWG Subsidiaries produce, which will affect both sales levels and prices realized by such parties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, risks and uncertainties  relating to general domestic and international economic and political risks associated with foreign operations, unanticipated ground and water conditions, unanticipated grade and geological problems, metallurgical and other processing problems, availability of materials and equipment, the timing of receipt of necessary governmental permits, the occurrence of unusual weather or operating conditions, force major events, lower than expected ore grades and higher than expected stripping ratios, the failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with  specifications  and  expectations, labor relations, accidents, delays in anticipated start-up dates, environmental costs and risks, the results of financing efforts and financial market conditions, and other factors described herein and in FWG's quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB. Many of such factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws.


Item 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


See Index to Financial Statements attached hereto.


Item 8.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON

               ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE


The Company retains Stark Winter Schenkein & Co., LLP as its principal independent auditor. There has been no disagreement between the parties during the fiscal year.


Item 8A  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS

OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 defines internal control over financial reporting in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the company's board of directors, management and other personnel, 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 and includes those policies and procedures that:

·

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;


·

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the board of directors of the company; and


·

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Company's management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2008. In making this assessment, the Company's management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

Based upon its assessment, management concluded that, as of January 31, 2008, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective based upon those criteria. 

 

Item 8B.  OTHER INFORMATION.

None.




PART III


Item 9.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL

              PERSONS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; COMPLIANCE WITH

              SECTION 16 (a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.


Directors and Executive Officers:


The following table sets forth certain information as to all directors and executive officers of Fischer-Watt:


 

 

Positions Held

Position

Name

Age

With the Company

Held Since

 

 

 

 

Peter Bojtos

59

Director

April 24, 1996

 

 

Chairman,President &

CEO

August 4, 2005

 

 

 

 

James M. Seed

67

Director

June 1, 1996

 

 

 

 

George Beattie

80

Director

August 27, 1993

 

 

 

 

Gerald D. Helgeson

74

Director

March 14, 1994

 

 

Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

William Rapaglia

61

Director

October 10, 2003



All of the directors have been elected for a term of one year or until a successor is elected. Directors are subject to election annually by the shareholders. Directors are elected by a simple majority of the shareholders.


The position of Chief Financial Officer has been vacant since the resignation of Ms. Michele Wood on April 13, 1998. The duties of the CFO are fulfilled by other Company executives and contract accountants. The Audit Committee is composed of Messrs. Helgeson and Seed who are both independent directors. Each of these directors is financially literate but none of them is a financial expert.


There are no family relationships by blood, marriage or adoption among any of the officers or significant employees of the Company.



PETER BOJTOS


Peter Bojtos, P. Eng. was born on March 26, 1949 and received a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Geology from Leicester University, England. He has an extensive background in the mining industry, with over 35 years in exploration, production and corporate management. He is currently a Director of several other natural resource companies.


Following a 12 year career at Kerr Addison Mines, Limited, where he was latterly Vice-President – Corporate Development, Mr. Bojtos in 1992 became President and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Nevada Goldfields Corporation. From August 1993 until 1995, Mr. Bojtos was President and Chief Executive Officer of Greenstone Resources Ltd.


Mr. Bojtos became a Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc., in April 1996 and became Chairman, President and CEO, and acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company on August 4, 2005.


JAMES M. SEED


James Seed was born on April 4, 1941. He is a graduate of Brown University (1963) and received his MBA from Stanford University in 1965. He is Chairman, President and Owner of The Astra Ventures Inc. and The Astra Projects Inc., both privately owned land development companies. He has been with these companies since 1979.


From November 1979 to May 1989, he was the President and Owner of Buffinton Box Company. From February 1971 to November 1979, Mr. Seed was with Fleet Financial Group, spended his last two years there as Treasurer of the Corporation. Mr. Seed is a Commissioner of Rhode Island Investment Commission and a Trustee of The Galaxy Funds, an $8.4 billion family of 33 mutual funds. He was a Trustee of Brown University from 1984 to 1990.


Mr. Seed has been a Director of Fischer-Watt Gold Company since June 1, 1996. Mr. Seed resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 4, 2005.


GEORGE BEATTIE


George Beattie, born November 22, 1927, has an Engineer of Mines degree from the Colorado School of Mines. He has been active in the mineral industry since 1960, working up from front line supervisory positions to Director of Mining for Callahan Mining Corporation and General Manager, Western Mines for United Nuclear Corp. In 1980, Mr. Beattie formed Mineral Advisors, Inc. a consulting firm offering expertise in the development and management of mineral projects.


He is also recognized as an expert in the application of explosives, and has served as a consultant for Western States Energy in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Beattie has been a director since August 27, 1993 and was President and CEO of the Company until his retirement on August 4, 2005.


GERALD D. HELGESON


Gerald Helgeson was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on October 3, 1933. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1955, Mr. Helgeson founded Jack Frost, Inc., which became the largest integrated poultry complex in the Upper Midwest. In addition, Mr. Helgeson was a member of the Young President's Organization. Mr. Helgeson has been a director of the Company since March 14, 1994.


WILLIAM J. RAPAGLIA


William J. Rapaglia has over twenty years experience in real state, acquisitions, constructions and development. He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of California.


Since 1995, Mr. Rapaglia has been involved with the management, direction, growth and development of both private and public companies.


Since 1997, he has been involved in the mining industry. He is currently a Director of Nevada Mining Company, a closely held corporation. Mr. Rapaglia has been a director since October 10, 2003.



Item 10.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.


The following table presents the compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to Mr. Bojtos, the Chief Executive Officer, who assumed his position August 1, 2005 and is the only executive officer.


SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

Annual Compensation


Name and Principal Position

Fiscal Year

Fees$

 

 

 

Peter Bojtos,

2008

92,953

President, CEO

2007

50,000

 

2006

50,000


The Company's chief executive officer is also a director. Directors receive no cash compensation for their services. All directors and officers participate in the Company's stock option plan.


No other director received compensation during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008.


Item 11.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND

                MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.


Security ownership of certain beneficial owners, management and all owners of more than 5% of the outstanding common stock as of January 31, 2008.


Name and Address of

Amount and nature of

 

beneficial owner

beneficial ownership

% of Class

 

 

 

Cede & Co.

40,171,210 Shares

55.1%

P.O. Box 222

Owned indirectly.  Note 1

 

New York, NY 10274

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Bojtos

5,225,267 shares

7.2%

Officer and Director

Owned directly and indirectly. Note 2

 

2582 Taft Court

 

 

Lakewood, CO 80215

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Seed

20,066,600 shares

27.54%

Director

Owned directly and indirectly, Note 2, 3

 

70 South Main Street

 

 

Providence, RI 02903

 

 

 

 

 

George Beattie

3,838,727 shares

4.9%

Director

owned directly and indirectly, Note 2

 

19507 East Shannon Ave.

 

 

Spokane Valley, WA 99016

 

 

 

 

 

Gerald D. Helgeson

400,000 shares

0.6%

Officer and Director

Owned indirectly, Note 2, 4

 

3770 Poppy Lane

 

 

Fallbrook, CA 92028

 

 

 

 

 

William Rapaglia

505,400 shares

0.07%

Director

Owned directly, Note 5

 

1821 Hillandale Road

 

 

Durham, NC 27705

 

 

 

 

 

Directors and

30,035,994 shares

41.22%

Officers as a Group

owned directly, and indirectly

 

(Five persons)

 

 


Note 1 - Cede & Company is a brokerage clearing company.


Note 2 - The options to purchase shares are shown below.


Note 3 - James M. Seed owns shares, options and warrants directly and through various related companies and trusts.


Note 4- Mr. Helgeson has assigned all of his shares and options to his wife, Madelynne Helgeson.  


Current options outstanding at January 31, 2008:


 

Amount

Price

Granted

Expires

 

 

 

 

 

George Beattie

100,000

$0.115

07/06/04

07/31/09

 

500,000

0.10

07/27/06

07/27/11

 

300,000

0.10

5/22/07

05/22/12

 

 

 

 

 

James Seed

100,000

$0.115

07/06/04

07/31/99

 

500,000

0.10

07/27/06

07/27/11

 

300,000

0.10

5/22/07

05/22/12

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Bojtos

100,000

$0.115

07/06/04

07/31/99

 

500,000

0.10

07/27/06

07/27/11

 

300,000

0.10

5/22/07

05/22/12

 

 

 

 

 

Gerald Helgeson

500,000

$0.05

06/30/02

06/30/09

 

100,000

0.115

07/06/04

07/31/09

 

500,000

0.10

07/27/06

07/27/11

 

300,000

0.10

05/22/07

05/22/12

 

 

 

 

 

William Rapaglia

500,000

$0.05

11/13/03

06/30/09

 

100,000

0.115

07/06/04

07/31/09

 

500,000

0.10

07/27/06

07/27/11

 

300,000

0.10

05/55/07

05/22/12

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,500,000

 

 

 



Current warrants outstanding at January 31, 2008:


There are a total of 9,800,000 warrants outstanding at January 31, 2008 of which 5,000,000 are with affiliates and 4,800,000 with non-affiliates.


The warrants have been extended to January 15, 2009 and are exercisable at $0.10 per share. Should the market price be over $0.15 for 20 days, then the Company has the right to call for exercise and those who do not exercise will be cancelled.



Indebtedness of Directors and Officers


No Company directors or officers are indebted to the Company.


Item 12.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND

                DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.


During the year, the sale of Montoro in Mexico was completed. In order to carry out the transaction, the Company reacquired the interest held by Astra, a company controlled by a Director, that in turn had advanced funds in the amount of $864,068 for an interest of 21.6% in La Balsa. The Company  assumed the liability of $864,068 due to Astra and this amount has been repaid.  Additionally the Company agreed to compensate Astra with share purchase options of 4,000,000 restricted common shares at $0.30 per share, expiring Dec 5, 2010; 4,000,000 restricted common shares at $0.40 per share, expiring Dec 5, 2012; and 2,000,000 restricted common shares at $0.60 per share, expiring Dec 5, 2015.


Due to severe cash shortages in recent years, executives of the corporation had been deferring the payment of their fees and expenses and had loaned money to the Company. Mr. George Beattie, former President and Chief Executive Officer, is owed $296,667 for fees; Mr. Peter Bojtos, now Chairman, President and CEO, is owed $134,579 for fees and loans and $60,633 for expenses.  



Item 13.  EXHIBITS.


 

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

 

 

3.1

By-laws of the Corporation.  Amended and restated.  Filed as Exhibit  3.3 to Form  10-QSB  filed  December  16,1996 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

10.1

Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc., non-qualified stock option plan of May 1987 and filed as Exhibit 36.10 to Form 10-K filed April 23, 1991 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

10.2

Agreement to Sale, dated November 21, 2000, between Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc. and Bullet Holdings, Inc., included with Form 8-K filed  December 14, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

10.3

Letter Agreement, dated December 5, 2005, between Nexvu Capital Corp., Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc., and Minera Montoro, S.A. de C.V., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 7, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

10.4

Letter Agreement, dated June 27, 2006, between Rogue River Resources Corp. and Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed June 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

10.5

Letter Agreement, dated July 14, 2006, and executed effective July 31, 2006, between Grandcru Resources Corporation and Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed August 10, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

10.6

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 25, 2007, among Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc., as Seller, and Rogue River Resources Corp., as purchaser, and Minera Montoro, S.A. De C.V., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed February 16, 2007.

 

 

31.1

Officers Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

 

 

_________________

*

Filed Herewith.



Item 14.   PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES


The Company's board of directors reviews and approves audit and permissible non-audit services performed by its independent accountants, as well as the fees charged for such services. In its review of non-audit service fees and its appointment of Stark Winter Schenkein & Co., LLP as the Company's independent accountants, the board of directors considered whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining independence. The board of directors approved all of the services provided and fees charged by Stark Winter Schenkein & Co., LLP in fiscal years January 31, 2008 and 2007.


Audit Fees


The aggregate fees billed by Stark Winter Schenkein & Co., LLP for professional services for the audit of the annual financial statements of the Company and the reviews of the financial statements included in the Company's  quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB for the past two years were $24,350 and $23,382 respectively, net of expenses.


Audit-Related Fees


There were no other fees billed by during the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company's financial statements and not reported under "Audit Fees" above.


Tax Fees


The aggregate fees billed during the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered for tax  compliance for the year ended January 31, 2008 was $11,250 and Nil in the previous year.


All Other Fees


There were no other fees billed by during the last two fiscal years for products

and services provided.





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.

 

  

  

 

FISCHER-WATT GOLD COMPANY, INC.

  

  

 

  

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

  

 

  

  

Date:

April 30, 2008

 

By:

/s/ Peter Bojtos

  

  

 

  

 Peter Bojtos

  

  

 

  

President, Chief Executive Officer,

  

  

 

  

(Principal Executive Officer

 

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Date:

April 30, 2008

 

By:

/s/ Peter Bojtos

  

  

 

  

Peter Bojtos

  

  

 

  

Director, Chairman, President and CEO, and

 

 

 

 

Acting Chief Financial Officer (Principal

 

 

 

 

Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

  

  

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

Date:

April 30, 2008

 

By:

/s/ Gerald D. Helgeson

 

 

 

 

Gerald D. Helgeson

 

 

 

 

Director, Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 30 2008

 

By:

/s/ James M. Seed

 

 

 

 

James M. Seed

 

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 30, 2008

 

By:

/s/ George J. Beattie

 

 

 

 

George J. Beattie

 

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 15, 2008

 

By:

/s/ William Rapaglia

 

 

 

 

William Rapaglia

 

 

 

 

Director



Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc. Financial Statements


Contents


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-2

 

 

 

Financial Statements:

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

F-3

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

F-4

 

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' (Deficit)

F-5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

F-6

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-7



F-1

________________________________________________________________________________






Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm



Board of Directors and Shareholders

Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc.


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc. (an exploration stage Company) as of January 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended and the exploration stage period of February 1, 2001 to January 31, 2008. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc. (an exploration stage Company) as of January 31, 2008 and 2007, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, and the exploration stage period of February 1, 2001 to January 31, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has no revenue producing operations, and has working capital and stockholder deficits as of January 31, 2008. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.





/s/ Stark Winter Schenkein & Co., LLP


Denver, Colorado

April 25, 2008


F-2

__________________________________________________________________________________________






Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

January 31, 2008 and 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

        182,391

 $

        466,370

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

         48,436

 

                -   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

$

        230,827

 $

        466,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

         98,462

 $

          98,586

 

Income taxes payable

 

                -   

 

        173,750

 

Note payable - shareholders

 

         30,000

 

        781,045

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses - shareholders

 

        659,937

 

        962,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

        788,399

 

      2,016,279

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' (Deficit):

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, non-voting, convertible, $2 par

 

 

 

 

 

 

value, 250,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

 

                -   

 

                -   

 

Common stock, $.001 par value, 200,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

shares authorized, 72,866,819 and 70,516,819 shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

issued and outstanding, respectively

 

         72,866

 

          70,516

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

   16,229,341

 

    15,969,191

 

Common stock subscriptions

 

         12,750

 

          12,750

 

Accumulated (deficit) prior to exploration stage

 

  (15,353,115)

 

  (15,353,115)

 

Accumulated (deficit) during the exploration stage

 

    (1,519,414)

 

    (2,249,251)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      (557,572)

 

    (1,549,909)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

        230,827

$

        466,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 


F-3

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Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Years Ended January 31, 2008 and 2007, and

February 1, 2001 (Inception of Exploration Stage) to January 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 1, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Inception of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration Stage)

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

to January 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

restated

 

 

Revenue

$

                -   

 $

                 -   

$

                    44,240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

                -   

 

                 -   

 

                    50,000

 

Exploration

 

       152,471

 

          36,784

 

                  816,467

 

Writedown of inventory to market value

 

                -   

 

                 -   

 

                  125,000

 

General and administrative

 

       309,370

 

        320,322

 

               2,436,175

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       461,841

 

        357,106

 

               3,427,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) from operations

 

    (461,841)

 

     (357,106)

 

             (3,383,402)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

        (8,383)

 

       (10,250)

 

                  (58,019)

 

Relief of payables and other indebtedness

 

                -   

 

          -

 

                   66,935

 

Other income

 

    1,565,000

 

        770,000

 

               2,389,184

 

Interest income

 

         18,179

 

            4,577

 

                    22,756

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    1,574,796

 

764,327

 

               2,420,856

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

    1,112,955

 

        407,221

 

                (962,546)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

    (383,118)

 

     (173,750)

 

                     (556,868)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

      729,837

 $

       233,471

$

              (1,519,414)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share information - basic and fully diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.01

$

0.00

$

(0.03)

 

Fully-diluted

$

             0.01

$

              0.00

$

                  (0.03)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

  71,400,016

 

   69,910,792

 

                54,968,664

 

Fully-diluted

 

  97,600,016

 

   87,260,792

 

          54,968,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

 


F-5

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Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended January 31, 2008 and 2007, and

February 1, 2001 (Inception of Exploration Stage) to January 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 1, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Inception of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploration Stage)

 

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

to January 31, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

               729,837

$

233,471

$

                (1,519,414)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writedown of inventory to market value

 

                          -   

 

               -

 

                      125,000

 

 

Gain on relief of payables and other indebtedness

 

                          -   

 

       -

 

                     (66,935)

 

 

Depreciation

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                          7,062

 

 

Issuance of common stock for services and other non-cash items

 

                 24,500

 

     38,500

 

                      207,064

 

 

Stock subscriptions related to services provided

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                        82,750

 

 

Stock options issued for services

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                        75,500

 

 

Stock option expense

 

                 88,000

 

   106,000

 

                      194,000

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                        50,000

 

 

Other current assets

 

              (48,436)

 

               -   

 

                     (48,436)

 

 

Accounts payable

 

                   (124)

 

     25,526

 

                      156,071

 

 

Income taxes payable

 

            (173,750)

 

   173,750

 

                                -   

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses - shareholders

 

            (190,461)

 

               -   

 

                      555,856

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total adjustments

 

            (300,271)

 

   343,776

 

                   1,337,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

               429,566

 

   577,247

 

                   (181,482)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                                 -   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common shares and stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  subscriptions

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                     580,486

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of options

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                        35,000

 

 

Proceeds from notes payable - shareholders

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                        40,500

 

 

Repayment of note payable - shareholder

 

            (713,545)

 

 (288,023)

 

                (1,001,568)

 

 

Capital contribution by shareholder

 

                          -   

 

               -   

 

                      689,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

            (713,545)

 

 (288,023)

 

                      343,486

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

            (283,979)

 

   289,224

 

                      162,004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

               466,370

 

   177,146

 

                        20,387

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

               182,391

$

   466,370

$

                      182,391

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

$

                          -   

$

               -   

$

                                 -   

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

$

               383,118

 $

173,750

 $

556,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification of capital contributions to note payable

$

                          -   

$

   864,068

$

                      864,068

 

 

Conversion of notes payable and accrued interest to common stock

$

                 37,500

$

   150,000

$

                      187,500

 

 

Conversion of amounts due to shareholders to common stock

$

                 12,500

$

     40,000

$

                      202,500

 

 

Conversion of amounts due to shareholders upon exercise of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  stock warrants

$

               100,000

$

     16,000

$

                      116,000

 

 

Common shares issued for stock subscriptions

$

                          -   

$

   240,971

$

                      433,813

 

 

Conversion of amounts due to affiliate to stock subscription

$

                          -   

$

               -   

$

                      131,282

 

 

Purchase of inventory via direct payment by shareholder

$

                          -   

$

               -   

$

                      175,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

 

 


F-6

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Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' (Deficit)

Years Ended January 31, 2002 to 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated (Deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During

 

 

 

Common Stock

Additional

Capital Stock

Before

Exploration

 

 

 

Shares

Amount

Paid-in Capital

Subscribed

Exploration

Stage

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 31, 2001

 

   44,398,384

 $        44,398

 $    14,476,921

 $       41,250

 $    (15,353,115)

 $                      -   

 $        (790,546)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribution to capital

 

                  -   

                  -   

            263,263

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

             263,263

Issuance of subscribed shares

 

        825,000

               825

              40,425

         (41,250)

                        -   

                         -   

                      -   

Issuance of stock for services at $0.03 per share

 

     1,000,000

            1,000

              24,000

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               25,000

Net (loss)

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

                  -   

                        -   

              (634,552)

           (634,552)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 31, 2002

 

   46,223,384

          46,223

       14,804,609

                  -   

       (15,353,115)

              (634,552)

        (1,136,835)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribution to capital

 

                  -   

                  -   

            271,305

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

             271,305

Issuance of stock options for services

 

                  -   

                  -   

              75,500

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               75,500

Issuance of stock for services at $0.10 per share

 

        250,000

               250

              24,750

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               25,000

Stock subscriptions for cash at $0.03 per share

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

          30,000

                        -   

                         -   

               30,000

Stock subscriptions for services at $0.04 per share

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

          12,750

                        -   

                         -   

               12,750

Net (loss)

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

                  -   

                        -   

              (586,422)

           (586,422)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 31, 2003

 

   46,473,384

          46,473

          15,176,164

          42,750

          (15,353,115)

           (1,220,974)

        (1,308,702)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribution to capital

 

                    -

                    -

            129,500

                    -

                          -

                           -

             129,500

Issuance of subscribed shares

 

     1,000,000

            1,000

              29,000

         (30,000)

                          -

                           -

                      -   

Discount on stock issued to affiliates

 

                    -

                    -

              57,000

                    -

                          -

                           -

               57,000

Stock subscriptions for cash at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   $0.02 to $0.14 per share

 

                    -

                    -

                        -

        166,282

                          -

                           -

             166,282

Issuance of stock for cash at $0.04 per share

 

     3,169,000

            3,169

            114,035

                    -

                          -

                           -

             117,204

Net (loss)

 

                    -

                    -

                        -

                    -

                          -

              (561,865)

           (561,865)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 31, 2004

 

   50,642,384

          50,642

       15,505,699

        179,032

       (15,353,115)

           (1,782,839)

        (1,400,581)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification of subscription

 

                  -   

                  -   

             (12,560)

          12,560

                        -   

                         -   

                      -   

Issuance of subscribed shares

 

     1,906,727

            1,407

            156,435

       (157,842)

                        -   

                         -   

                      -   

Issuance of stock for options

 

        500,000

               500

                4,500

           (5,000)

                        -   

                         -   

                      -   

Contribution to capital

 

                  -   

                  -   

              25,000

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               25,000

Issuance of stock and subscription

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  for services at $0.08 per share

 

          20,000

                 20

                1,580

          70,000

                        -   

                         -   

               71,600

Issuance of stock for cash at $0.07 per share

 

        400,000

               900

              27,411

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               28,311

Stock subscriptions for cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  at $0.05 to $0.10 per share

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

        154,971

                        -   

                         -   

             154,971

Net (loss)

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

                  -   

                        -   

              (474,858)

           (474,858)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance January 31, 2005

 

   53,469,111

          53,469

       15,708,065

        253,721

         (15,353,115)

           (2,257,697)

        (1,595,557)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification of capital to shareholder loan

 

                  -   

                  -   

           (864,068)

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

           (864,068)

Contribution to capital

 

                  -   

                  -   

              50,500

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               50,500

Issuance of subscribed shares

 

     3,392,308

            3,392

            237,579

       (240,971)

                        -   

                         -   

                      -   

Issuance of stock for services at $0.05 per share

 

        505,400

               505

              24,765

 

 

 

               25,270

Issuance of stock for cash at $0.04 per share

 

     5,800,000

            5,800

            244,200

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

             250,000

Issuance of stock in settlement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  of debt at $0.05 per share

 

     6,000,000

            6,000

            294,000

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

             300,000

Net (loss)

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

                  -   

                        -   

              (225,025)

           (225,025)

 

 

                     - 

                            - 

                              -

 75,000

Balance January 31, 2006

 

   69,166,819

          69,166

       15,695,041

          12,750

       (15,353,115)

           (2,482,722)

        (2,058,880)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribution  to capital

 

-

-

75,000

                     -

                            -

                              -

75,000

Issuance of stock in settlement of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   shareholder payable at $0.10 per share

 

        400,000

               400

              39,600

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               40,000

Issuance of stock for services at $0.07 per share

 

        550,000

               550

              37,950

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               38,500

Issuance of stock options for services

 

                  -   

                  -   

            106,000

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

             106,000

Exercise of stock warrants at $0.04 per share

 

        400,000

               400

              15,600

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               16,000

Net income

 

                  -   

                  -   

                      -   

                  -   

                        -   

                233,471

            233 ,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance January 31, 2007 (restated)

 

   70,516,819

          70,516

       15,969,191

          12,750

       (15,353,115)

           (2,249,251)

        (1,549,909)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock in settlement of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   shareholder payable at $0.05 per share

 

        250,000

               250

              12,250

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               12,500

Issuance of stock in settlement of note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    payable at $0.05 per share

 

        750,000

               750

              36,750

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               37,500

Issuance of stock for services at $0.07 per share

 

        350,000

               350

              24,150

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               24,500

Issuance of stock options for services

 

                  -   

                  -   

              88,000

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

               88,000

Exercise of stock warrants at $0.10 per share

 

     1,000,000

            1,000

              99,000

                  -   

                        -   

                         -   

             100,000

Net income

 

                   -

                   -

                       -

                  -   

                        -   

                729,837

             729,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance January 31, 2008

 

   72,866,819

 $        72,866

 $   16,229 ,341

 $    12,750

 $     (15,353,115)

 $        (1,519,414)

 $         (557,572)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

 


F-7

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FISCHER-WATT GOLD COMPANY, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JANUARY 31, 2008 AND 2007



Note 1.  Accounting Policies


Business Activities


Fischer-Watt Gold Company, Inc. ("Fischer-Watt" or the "Company"), and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of mining and mineral exploration. Operating activities of the Company include locating, acquiring, exploring, developing, improving, selling, leasing and operating mineral interests, principally those involving metals.


Principles of Consolidation


The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fischer-Watt and its majority owned subsidiaries. Ownership interests in corporations where the Company maintains significant influence over but not control of the entity are accounted for under the equity method.  Joint ventures involving non-producing properties are accounted for at cost.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


For purposes of balance sheet classification and the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.


Mineral Interests


Costs of acquiring mining properties and any exploration and development costs are expensed as incurred unless proven and probable reserves exist and the property is a commercially mineable property.  Mine development costs incurred either to develop new ore deposits, expand the capacity of operating mines, or to develop mine areas substantially in advance of current production are also capitalized. Costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, if any, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a permanent impairment needs to be recorded.


The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected future cash flows and/or estimated salvage value in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 144, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."


Property, Plant & Equipment


Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on mining assets is provided by the units of production method by reference to the ratio of units produced to total estimated production (proven and probable reserves).


Depreciation on non-mining assets is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated service lives of the respective assets.


Stock-Based Compensation


The Company accounts for equity instruments issued to employees for services based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued and accounts for equity instruments issued to other than employees based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments, whichever is more reliably measurable.


Effective February 1, 2006, the Company implemented SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” requiring the Company to provide compensation costs for the Company’s stock option plans determined in accordance with the fair value based method prescribed in SFAS 123(R), as amended. The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option at the grant date by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and provides for expense recognition over the service period, if any, of the stock option.


Revenue Recognition


Sales revenue is recognized upon the production of metals having a fixed monetary value.  Metal inventories are recorded at estimated net realizable value, except in cases where there is no immediate marketability at a quoted market price, in which case they are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value.


Gains on the sale of mineral interests include the excess of the net proceeds from sales over the Company's net book value in that property.


Generative exploration program fees, received as part of an agreement whereby a third party agrees to fund a generative exploration program in connection with mineral deposits in areas not previously recognized as containing mineralization in exchange for the right to enter into a joint venture in the future to further explore or develop specifically identified prospects, are recognized as revenue in the period earned.


Foreign Currency Translation


The Company accounts for foreign currency translation in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 52, "Foreign Currency Translation". The assets and liabilities of any foreign subsidiaries are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated using the weighted average rates of exchange prevailing during the period which the foreign subsidiary was owned. The related translation adjustments are reflected in the accumulated translation adjustment section of stockholders' (deficit).


Environmental and Reclamation Costs


The Company currently has two active reclamation projects at its drilling sites.  Expenditures relating to ongoing environmental and reclamation programs would either be expensed as incurred or capitalized and depreciated depending on the status of the related mineral property and their future economic benefits. The recording of provisions generally commences when a reasonably definitive estimate of cost and remaining project life can be determined.


Income Taxes


The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes". SFAS 109 requires the recognition of deferred income taxes to provide for temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes are measured using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.


Concentration of Credit Risk


The Company maintains cash in accounts which may, at times, exceed federally insured limits.  To date, these concentrations of credit risk have not had a significant impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.


The Company will sell most of its metal production to a limited number of customers. However, due to the nature of the metals market, the Company is not dependent upon a significant customer to provide a market for its products.


Although the Company could be directly affected by weakness in the metals processing business, the Company monitors the financial condition of its customers and considers the risk of loss to be remote.


Inventory


Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market on a first-in first-out basis. The Company had no inventory on hand at January 31, 2008 or 2007.


Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure 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 those estimates.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments


Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of January 31, 2008. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses and notes payable. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments because they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are receivable or payable on demand.


Impairment of Long Lived Assets


Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable or is impaired.


Management has not identified any material impairment losses as of the date of these financial statements.


Loss Per Share


The Company calculates net income (loss) per share as required by SFAS 128, "Earnings per Share." Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding. During the periods when they are anti-dilutive, common stock equivalents are not considered in the computation.


Segment Information


The Company follows SFAS 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information."  Certain information is disclosed, per SFAS 131, based on the way management organizes financial information for making operating decisions and assessing performance.  The Company currently operates in a single business segment and will evaluate additional segment disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.


Restatement


The January 31, 2007 financial statements have been restated to reclassify $75,000 of debt owed to a shareholder that was forgiven.  The financial statement effect of this reclassification is as follows:


 

As Reported

Restated

 

 

 

Net income

$308,471

$233,471

Additional paid-in capital

$15,894,191

$15,969,191

Accumulated deficit

$(2,174,251)

$(2,249,251)


In addition, certain information in the January 31, 2007 financial statements has been reclassified to confirm to the current year presentation.  There is no effect on previously reported net income or earnings per share.


Recent Pronouncements


In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently, without having to apply complex hedge accounting procedures. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The Statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurements, which is consistent with the Board’s long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  Management is currently evaluating the requirements of SFAS 159 and has not yet determined the impact on its financial statements.


In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The guidance will become effective on January 1, 2009.  Management is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this statement.


In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141R).  This statement replaces SFAS 141, Business Combinations.  The statement provides guidance for how the acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. SFAS 141R provides for how the acquirer recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase.  The statement determines what information to disclose to enable users to be able to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  The provisions of SFAS 141R are effective as of January 1, 2009 and do not allow early adoption.  Management is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this statement.



Note 2.  Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Going Concern


At January 31, 2008, the Company had stockholders' and working capital deficits of $557,572. In addition, the Company has no revenue producing operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.


During 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its holdings in a property located in Mexico (see Note 7).  This transaction was completed on July 9, 2007, and the Company no longer holds any interest in Mexico other than a possible future royalty.


The ability of the Company to achieve its operating goals and thus positive cash flows from operations is dependent upon its ability to acquire a mineral property and ultimately achieve production status, the future market price of metals, future capital raising efforts, and the ability to achieve future operating efficiencies anticipated with increased production levels. Management's plans will require additional financing, and exploration activity with respect to mineral properties. While the Company has been successful in capital raising endeavors in the past, there can be no assurance that its future efforts and anticipated operations will be successful.


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 possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.



Note 3.  Notes Payable - Shareholders


In 2004, a shareholder advanced $175,000 to the Company by the direct payment for the Company’s gemstone inventory. During the year ended January 31, 2008, this loan plus accrued interest was fully repaid.


In 2005, another shareholder advanced $30,000 to the Company for working capital purposes and to assist in identification of new mining properties.  This loan bears interest at 5% per annum and is due on demand.


On December 5, 2005, the Company agreed to repay prior capital contributions made by The Astra Ventures Inc. (“Astra”), a Company controlled by a related party, in the amount of $864,068 in exchange for Astra’s 21.6% joint venture interest in the La Balsa property. During the year ended January 31, 2008, this loan was fully repaid.



Note 4.  Stockholders' (Deficit)


During the year ended January 31, 2002, Astra contributed $263,263 to the capital of the Company to be used primarily for the identification and assessment of new mining properties.  The Company issued 825,000 shares of common stock which had been subscribed for in a prior year.  The Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for consulting services, which were valued at their fair market value of $25,000.


During the year ended January 31, 2003, Astra contributed $271,305 to the capital of the Company to be used primarily for the identification and assessment of new mining properties.  The Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock in exchange for consulting services, which were valued at their fair market value of $25,000.  During the year ended January 31, 2003, the Company received cash aggregating $30,000 related to a stock subscription for 1,000,000 common shares from a director. In addition, the Company agreed to issue 325,000 shares of common stock for services. These shares were valued at their fair market value of $12,750 and charged to operations during the year ended January 31, 2003.


During the year ended January 31, 2004, Astra contributed $129,500 to the capital of the Company to be used primarily for the identification and assessment of new mining properties.  The Company issued an aggregate of 3,169,000 shares of common stock for cash of $117,204.  In addition, the Company accepted stock subscriptions for 1,300,000 shares of common stock for cash of $35,000 and 937,727 shares of common stock for the forgiveness of salary due to an officer of $131,282. One of the cash subscriptions for 1,050,000 shares is with an affiliate and the discount on the shares from fair market value of $31,500 has been charged to operations during the year ended January 31, 2004.


During the year ended January 31, 2005, Astra contributed $25,000 to the capital of the Company to be used primarily for the identification and assessment of new mining properties.  The Company issued 1,906,727 shares of common stock for stock subscriptions of $157,842. The Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock for cash aggregating $28,311. In addition, certain affiliates exercised options to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock for $5,000. The Company also issued 20,000 shares of common stock for services and recorded a subscription for 875,000 shares of common stock valued at fair market value of $70,000 for services. In addition the Company received $154,971 for stock subscriptions.


During the year ended January 31, 2006, the Company issued 3,392,308 shares of common stock for stock subscriptions of $239,971. The Company issued 5,800,000 shares of common stock for cash aggregating $250,000. In addition, loans outstanding in the amount of $250,000 were converted to 6,000,000 shares of common stock.  The Company issued 505,400 shares of common stock for services valued at fair market value of $25,270.  In addition, $864,068 of capital contributions made by Astra in prior years were reclassified as notes payable.


During the year ended January 31, 2007, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock at $0.10 per share in settlement of amounts to due a shareholder. The Company issued 550,000 shares of common stock for services valued at fair market value of $38,500, and issued options valued at $106,000.  In addition, a shareholder exercised warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at $0.04 per share, reducing amounts owed by the Company in the amount of $16,000.


During the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock for services valued at fair market value of $24,500, and issued options valued at fair market value of $88,000.  Two directors exercised stock options for a total of 1,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.05 per share in exchange for debt of $50,000. In addition, the Company issued 1,000,000 warrants which were exercised in settlement of amounts due to a shareholder.



Note 5.  Common Stock Options and Warrants


The Company's Stock Option Plan states that the exercise price of each option will be granted at an amount that equals the market value at the date of grant. All options vest at a time determined at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. All options expire if not exercised within 10 years from the date of grant, unless stated otherwise by the Board of Directors upon issuance.


During the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company granted 1,500,000 options to directors and 500,000 options to non-affiliates at a price of $0.10 per share, expiring May 22, 2012.  In addition, the Company extended the expiration date for 1,000,000 options that were due to expire during the year ended January 31, 2008.  


During the year ended January 31, 2007, the Company granted 2,500,000 options to directors and 150,000 options to non-affiliates at a price of $0.10 per share, expiring July 27, 2011


Effective February 1, 2007, the Company implemented the rules of SFAS 123(R), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” which requires the Company to expense as compensation the value of options granted under the Company's stock option plan as determined in accordance with the fair value based method prescribed in SFAS 123(R).  The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option at the grant date by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.


For the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company recorded stock option compensation expense of $88,000 based on the following assumptions:  expected life of 4.75 years, stock price of $0.07 per share at date of grant, dividend yield of 0$, expected volatility of 0.8738 and risk-free interest rate of 4.0%.


For  the year ended January 31, 2007, the Company recorded stock option compensation expense of $106,000 based upon the following assumptions:  expected life of 2 years, stock price of $0.07 per share at date of grant, dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 1.227 and risk-free interest rate of 3.8%.


The following table summarizes the stock option activity:


 

 

Weighted-average

 

Stock Options

Price per share

 

 

 

Outstanding at January 31, 2006

14,700,000

$0.29

Granted

2,650,000

$0.10

Exercised

-

 

Expired

(1,050,000)

$0.04

 

 

 

Outstanding at January 31, 2007

16,300,000

$0.28

Granted

2,000,000

$0.10

Exercised

(1,000,000)

$0.05

Expired

(900,000)

$0.05

 

 

 

Outstanding January 31, 2008

16,400,000

$0.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The following table summarizes information about fixed-price warrants at January 31, 2008:


 

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Options Exercisable

 

 

 

 

Weighted-

 

Weighted-

 

Weighted-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

Average

 

Average

 

 

Range of

 

Number

 

Contractual

 

Exercise

 

Number

 

Exercise

Prices

 

Outstanding

 

Life

 

Price

 

Exercisable

 

Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.05

 

1,000,000

 

1.5 yrs

 

$0.05

 

1,000,000

 

$0.05

$0.115

 

750,000

 

1.5 yrs

 

$0.115

 

750,000

 

$0.115

$0.10

 

2,650,000

 

3.5 yrs

 

$0.10

 

2,650,000

 

$0.10

$0.10

 

2,000,000

 

4.5 yrs

 

$0.10

 

2,000,000

 

$0.10

$0.30-$0.60

 

10,000,000

 

5.0 yrs

 

$0.40

 

10,000,000

 

$0.40


The Company accounts for transactions with individuals other than employees in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123, based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.


The following table summarizes information about warrants at January 31, 2008:


 

 

 

 

Warrants Outstanding

 

Warrants Exercisable

 

 

Number

 

Contractual

 

Exercise

 

Number

 

Exercise

Price

 

Outstanding

 

Life

 

Price

 

Exercisable

 

Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.10

 

9.800,000

 

1 yr

 

$0.10

 

9,800,000

 

$0.10



Note 6.  Income Taxes


The components of net (loss) before taxes for the Company's domestic and foreign operations were as follows:


January 31,

2008

2007

 

 

 

Domestic

$(452,045)   

$   (362,779)

Foreign

   1,565,000    

      770,000

Net income before taxes

  $1,112,955

$    407,221


The difference between the federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate on net income before taxes is as follows:


January 31,

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

Federal statutory rate

(34.0)%

 

(34.0)%

Increase in net deferred tax asset

34.0

 

34.0

 

0.0%

 

0.0%


The Company has federal tax loss carry forwards of approximately $7.370 million at January 31, 2008, which expire through 2025. The principal difference between the net operating loss for income tax purposes and the net operating loss per the Company's books results from losses incurred in a foreign country of approximately $8 million and expired loss carry forwards.


The deferred tax asset of approximately $2.5 million resulting from the net operating loss carry forwards is entirely offset by a valuation allowance as management does not believe the Company has met the "more  likely than not" standard imposed by SFAS 109 to allow recognition of a net deferred tax asset.



Note 7. Transactions With Related Parties


During the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company completed the sale of all of its interest in Minera Montoro to Rogue River Resources, Inc.(“Rogue River”). In order to effect the sale to Rogue River, the Company repurchased the 21.6% interest in the La Balsa property held by Astra, a Company controlled by a Director of the Company. The Company has repaid Astra the sum of $864,068 which was the amount originally advanced to acquire the 21.6% interest in the La Balsa property.


During the year ended January 31, 2008, the Company repaid a total of $190,461 to two shareholders for accounts payable and accrued expenses.  Another shareholder converted debt of $12,500 to exercise options at $0.05 per share and additional debt of $100,000 to exercise of warrants at $0.10 per share. Another shareholder exercised options of 750,000 shares at $0.05 per share for debt reduction of $37,500.  Notes payable of $175,000 plus accrued interest $24,383 due to a shareholder, were retired during the year.


During the year ended January 31, 2007, a shareholder forgave debt of $75,000 that was owed to him by the Company. In addition, a shareholder converted debt of $40,000 in exchange for 400,000 shares of common stock at $0.10 per share. Another shareholder converted debt of $16,000 to exercise warrants on  400,000 shares at $0.04 per share.