UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Month of June 2016
File No. 001-31799
Rouge Resources Ltd.
(Name of Registrant)
Suite 3123-595 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
FORM 20-F x
FORM 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Form 6-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Rouge Resources Ltd.
(Registrant)
Dated: June 15, 2016 | By: /s/ Melinda Coghill Melinda Coghill Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibits:
99.1
Interim Financial Statements for the period ended April 30, 2016
99.2
Management Discussion and Analysis
99.3
Certification of CEO
99.4
Certification of CFO
ROUGE RESOURCES LTD.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
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Statements of Financial Position
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Statements of Comprehensive Loss
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Statements of Changes in Equity
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Statements of Cash Flows
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Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Under National Instrument 51-102, Part 4, subsection 4.3(3) (a), if an auditor has not performed a review of the condensed interim financial statements, they must be accompanied by a notice indicating that the financial statements have not been reviewed by an auditor.
The accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared by management and approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors of the Company. They include appropriate accounting principles, judgement and estimates in accordance with IFRS for interim financial statements.
The Companys independent auditors have not performed a review of these condensed interim financial statements in accordance with the standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for a review of condensed interim financial statements by an entitys auditors.
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in Canadian dollars unaudited)
| Notes | April 30, 2016 |
April 30, 2015 | January 31, 2016 (audited) |
ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash |
| $ 11,874 | $ 925 | $ 553 |
GST receivable |
| 1,320 | 1,569 | 440 |
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| 13,194 | 2,494 | 993 |
Non-current assets |
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Credit card security deposit |
| 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 |
Equipment | 4 | 575 | 821 | 621 |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 5 | 284,341 | 284,341 | 284,341 |
| 291,816 | 292,062 | 291,862 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
| $ 305,010 | $ 294,556 | $ 292,855 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities |
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Trade payables and accrued liabilities | 6 | $ 35,410 | $ 27,582 | $ 18,973 |
Loan payable | 7 | 39,676 | 39,676 | 39,676 |
Related party payables | 8 | 363,503 | 167,982 | 290,304 |
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TOTAL LIABILIITES |
| 438,589 | 235,240 | 348,953 |
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EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
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Share capital | 9 | 3,953,590 | 3,953,590 | 3,953,590 |
Reserve |
| 53,357 | 53,357 | 53,357 |
Deficit |
| (4,140,526) | (3,947,631) | (4,063,045) |
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TOTAL EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
| (133,579) | 59,316 | (56,098) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
| $ 305,010 | $ 294,556 | $ 292,855 |
Going concern (Note 1)
Subsequent event (Note 9, 12)
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:
Peter Leitch |
| David Whelan |
Director |
| Director |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Condensed Interim Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in Canadian dollars unaudited)
| Notes | Three months ended April 30, | Year ended January 31, | |
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Expenses |
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Amortization | 4 | $ 46 | $ 67 | $ 267 |
Consulting services | 8 | 1,500 | - | 250 |
Director fees |
| 5,550 | - | - |
Interest expense |
| 2 | 832 | 2,235 |
Management services | 8 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 60,000 |
Office administration and travel | 8 | 24,018 | 11,862 | 51,825 |
Professional services | 8 | 21,374 | 4,993 | 24,198 |
Transfer agent, filing and stock transfer fees |
| 9,991 | 6,610 | 16,003 |
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Net loss and comprehensive loss |
| $ (77,481) | $ (39,364) | $ (154,778) |
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Loss per share basic and diluted | 9 | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic and diluted |
| 44,633,171 | 44,633,171 | 44,633,171 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity
(Expressed in Canadian dollars unaudited)
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Balance at January 31, 2015 (audited) |
| 44,633,171 | $ 3,953,590 | $ 53,357 | $ (3,908,267) | $ 98,680 |
Net loss and comprehensive loss |
| - | - | - | (39,364) | (39,364) |
Balance at April 30, 2015 |
| 44,633,171 | 3,953,590 | 53,357 | (3,947,631) | 59,316 |
Net loss and comprehensive loss |
| - | - | - | (115,414) | (115,414) |
Balance at January 31, 2016 (audited) |
| 44,633,171 | 3,953,590 | 53,357 | (4,063,045) | (56,098) |
Net loss and comprehensive loss |
| - | - | - | (77,481) | (77,481) |
Balance at April 30, 2016 |
| 44,633,171 | $ 3,953,590 | $ 53,357 | $ (4,140,526) | $ (133,579) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Condensed Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian dollars unaudited)
| Three months ended April 30, | Year ended January 31, | |
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Net and comprehensive loss | $ (77,481) | $ (39,364) | $ (154,778) |
Adjustment for non-cash item: |
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Amortization | 46 | 67 | 267 |
Changes in non-cash working capital items: |
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GST receivable | (880) | (820) | 309 |
Trade payables and accrued liabilities | 16,437 | 274 | (8,335) |
Cash used in operating activities | (61,878) | (39,843) | (162,537) |
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Exploration and evaluation expenditures | - | (7,000) | (7,000) |
Cash used in investing activities | - | (7,000) | (7,000) |
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Change in related party payables | 73,199 | 47,497 | 169,819 |
Cash provided by financing activities | 73,199 | 47,497 | 169,819 |
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Increase in cash | 11,321 | 654 | 282 |
Cash, beginning of period | 553 | 271 | 271 |
Cash, ending of period | $ 11,874 | $ 925 | $ 553 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars - unaudited)
For the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015
1.
Nature and continuance of operations
Rouge Resources Ltd (the Company) was incorporated on March 31, 1988 under the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada, and its principal activity is the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. The Companys shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol ROU and quoted on the OTC:BB in the United States. The Companys registered and records office is located at 1008-409 Granville Street, Vancouver BC, V6C 1T2.
These unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of business. As at April 30, 2016, the Company had not advanced any of its properties to commercial production and is not able to finance day-to-day activities through operations. The Companys continuation as a going concern is dependent upon the successful results from its mineral property exploration activities; its ability to attain profitable operations and generate funds therefrom; and its ability to raise equity capital or borrowings sufficient to meet current and future obligations. These factors indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to finance operating costs over the next twelve months with existing cash on hand, loans from directors and companies controlled by directors, and/or private placement of common shares. Should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, the net realizable value of its assets may be materially less than the amounts on its unaudited condensed interim statement of financial position (the Statement of Financial Position).
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Significant accounting policies and basis of preparation
These unaudited condensed interim financial statements were authorized for issue on June 14, 2016, by the directors of the Company.
Statement of compliance and conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards
These unaudited condensed interim financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). Therefore, they also comply with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting.
This interim financial report does not include all of the information required of a full annual financial report and is intended to provide users with an update in relation to events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in financial position and performance of the Company since the end of the last annual reporting period. It is therefore recommended that this financial report be read in conjunction with the audited annual financial statements of the Company for the year ended January 31, 2016.
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Accounting standards issued but not yet effective
New standard IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
This new standard is a partial replacement of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets, additional changes relating to financial liabilities, a new general hedge accounting standard which will align hedge accounting more closely with risk management. The new standard also requires a single impairment method to be used, replacing the multiple impairment methods in IAS 39. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted.
Other accounting standards or amendments to existing accounting standards that have been issued but have future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements.
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars - unaudited)
For the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015
4.
Equipment
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| Balance at January 31, 2015 (audited) | 8,710 | (7,822) | 888 |
| Amortization | - | (67) | (67) |
| Balance at April 30, 2015 | 8,710 | (7,889) | 821 |
| Amortization | - | (200) | (200) |
| Balance at January 31, 2016 (audited) | 8,710 | (8,089) | 621 |
| Amortization | - | (46) | (46) |
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| Balance at April 30, 2016 | 8,710 | (8,135) | 575 |
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Exploration and evaluation assets
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| Dotted Lake mining claims $ | Lampson Lake mining claims $ | Total $ |
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| Balance, January 31, 2015 | 4,400 | 59,213 | 63,613 |
| Expenditures | 7,000 | - | 7,000 |
| Balance, January 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016 | 11,400 | 59,213 | 70,613 |
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| Balance, January 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016 | 213,728 | - | 213,728 |
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| Balance, April 30, 2016 | 225,128 | 59,213 | 284,341 |
The Company now holds a 100% interest in 9 claims in the Thunder Bay Mining District of North Central Ontario area, known as the Dotted Lake Property (the Property) which includes the 2 adjacent Lampson Lake claims acquired under a 4 year option agreement fully paid on April 20, 2014. A claims reduction and reconfiguration plan was completed during last years quarter ended April 30, 2015, motivated by continuation of the challenging economic circumstances faced by junior mineral exploration companies over the last few years. The plan was designed to focus entirely on claims of merit resulting in certain claims being allowed to lapse, certain claims being partially re-staked, and certain land positions being modified or increased for total cost of $11,400.
No expenditures were made during the three months ended April 30, 2016 (April 30, 2015 - $7,000).
The 2 Lampson Lake claims are subject to a 2% net smelter royalty (NSR) in favour of the optionors on one claim and with respect to the other, a combination of a 2% NSR in favour of the optionors and a 1% NSR on any metals and/or a 1% NSR payable to Ontario Exploration Company (OEC) on any precious metals recovered from the property. The Company has the right to buy back 1% of the NSR in favour of the optionors for $1,000,000 and to buy back three-quarters of 1% of the royalty vested with OEC over 10 years on an increasing scale from $15,000 to $750,000.
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars - unaudited)
For the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015
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Trade payables and accrued liabilities
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| April 30, 2016 $ | April 30, 2015 $ | January 31, 2016 $ |
| Trade payables | 14,310 | 15,782 | 5,373 |
| Accrued liabilities | 21,100 | 11,800 | 13,600 |
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| 35,410 | 27,582 | 18,973 |
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Loan payable
The loan payable of $39,676 (January 31, 2016 - $39,676) relates to a former professional advisor. The loan is an unsecured and non-interest bearing with no fixed term of repayment.
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Related party payable and transactions
Related party payables included in the Statement of Financial Position are as follows:
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| April 30, 2016 $ | April 30, 2015 $ | January 31, 2016 $ |
| Payable to Company directors and companies controlled by its directors | 363,503 | 167,982 | 290,304 |
These amounts are non-interest bearing and unsecured with no fixed term of repayment.
The Company had the following transactions with its directors or companies controlled by its directors during the periods ended as follows:
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| Consulting services | - | - | 250 |
| Directors fees | 5,550 | - | - |
| Interest expense | 2 | - | 2,235 |
| Management services | 15,000 | 15,000 | 60,000 |
| Office administration | 7,500 | 7,500 | 30,000 |
| Professional services | 2,805 | 2,815 | 10,109 |
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| 30,857 | 25,315 | 102,594 |
Key management personnel compensation:
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| 2016 $ | 2015 $ | 2016 $ |
| Directors fees | 5,000 | - | - |
| Management services | 15,000 | 15,000 | 60,000 |
| Interest expense | 2 | - | 2,235 |
| Professional services | 2,805 | 2,815 | 10,109 |
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| 22,807 | 17,815 | 72,344 |
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars - unaudited)
For the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015
9.
Share capital
Authorized share capital
The Companys authorized share capital consisted of an unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued share capital
As at April 30, 2016, there were 44,633,171 issued and fully paid common shares outstanding (April 30, 2015 44,633,171) of which nil common shares remained in escrow (April 30, 2015 1,894,800).
No common shares were issued during the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015.
Basic and diluted loss per share
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for three months ended April 30, 2016, was based on the net loss attributable to common shareholders of $77,481 (April 30, 2015 - $39,364) and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 44,633,171 (April 30, 2015 44,633,171). The diluted loss per share does not include the effect of any share purchase warrants outstanding in the future since the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Stock options
The Company has adopted an incentive stock option plan which provides that the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time, in its discretion and in accordance with the TSX-V requirements, grant to directors, officers, employees and technical consultants to the Company, non-transferable stock options to purchase common shares, provided that the number of common shares reserved for issuance in any twelve month period will not exceed 10% of the Companys issued and outstanding common shares. Such options will be exercisable for a period of up to 10 years from the date of grant at a price not less than the closing price of the Companys shares on the last trading day before the grant of such options less any discount, if applicable, but in any event not less than $0.05 per share In connection with the foregoing, the number of common shares reserved for issuance to any one optionee insider in any twelve month period will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the issued and outstanding common shares and the number of common shares reserved for issuance to any one employee or consultant will not exceed two percent (2%) of the issued and outstanding common shares. Options may be exercised no later than 90 days following cessation of the optionees position with the Company or 30 days following cessation of an optionee conducting investor relations activities.
As at April 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no stock options outstanding. On May 10, 2016, the Company granted an aggregate of 2,500,000 incentive stock options at a price of $0.05 per share, exercisable until May 10, 2026.
Share purchase warrants
As at April 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no share purchase warrants outstanding.
10.
Financial instruments and financial risk management
The Company is exposed in varying degrees to financial instrument related risks. The Board of Directors approves and monitors the risk management processes, inclusive of documented investment policies, counterparty limits, and controlling and reporting structures. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed is provided as follows:
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The Companys primary exposure to credit risk is on its cash held in bank accounts and its credit and security deposit. The Companys cash and credit card deposit are deposited in bank accounts held with one major bank in Canada so there is a concentration of credit risk. This risk is managed by using a major bank that is a high credit quality financial institution as determined by rating agencies.
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars - unaudited)
For the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015
10.
Financial instruments and financial risk management (continued)
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company has a planning and budgeting process in place to help determine the funds required to support the Companys normal operating requirements on an on-going basis. The Company ensures there are sufficient funds to meet short-term business requirements, taking into account its current cash position and potential funding sources.
Historically, the Company's source of funding has been either the issuance of equity securities for cash through private placements or loans from Company directors and officers. The Companys access to financing is always uncertain and there can be no assurance of continued access to significant funding from these sources.
Foreign exchange risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because they are denominated in currencies that differ from the Companys functional currency. The Company only operates in Canada and is therefore not exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from transactions denominated in a foreign currency.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Companys exposure to interest rate risk relates to its ability to earn interest income on cash balances at variable rates. Changes in short term interest rates will not have a significant effect on the fair value of the Companys cash account.
Classification of financial instruments
Financial assets included in the Statement of Financial Position are as follows:
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| Cash | 11,874 | 925 | 553 |
| Credit card security deposit | 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 |
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| 18,774 | 7,825 | 7,453 |
Financial liabilities included in the Statement of Financial Position are as follows:
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| Trade payables | 14,310 | 15,782 | 5,373 |
| Loan payable | 39,676 | 39,676 | 39,676 |
| Related party payables | 363,503 | 167,982 | 290,304 |
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| 417,489 | 223,440 | 335,353 |
Fair value
The fair value of the Companys financial assets and liabilities approximate the carrying amounts included in the Statement of Financial Position.
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
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Rouge Resources Ltd.
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars - unaudited)
For the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015
10.
Financial instruments and financial risk management (continued)
Fair value (continued)
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Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
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Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
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Level 3 Inputs that are not based on observable market data.
As at April 30, 2016, the Companys financial instruments classified as Level 1 consisted of cash.
11.
Capital management
The Company's policy is to maintain a sufficient capital base so as to maintain investor and creditor confidence, safeguard the Companys ability to support its exploration and development expenditures and to sustain future development of its business. The capital structure of the Company consists of share and working capital. There were no changes in the Company's approach to capital management during the year and the Company is not subject to any restrictions on its capital.
12.
Subsequent event
On May 10, 2016, the Company announced a change in their board of directors and management team and entered into a mandate agreement with Fiore Management & Advisory Corp. to provide financial advice and corporate administration. In addition, the Company granted an aggregate of 2,500,000 incentive stock options at a price of $0.05 per share, exercisable until May 10, 2026.
Rouge Resources Ltd.
Management Discussion and Analysis
Three Months Ended April 30, 2016
ROUGE RESOURCES LTD.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016
(Expressed in Canadian Dollars)
ITEM 1.1
DATE AND INTRODUCTION
This Management Discussion and Analysis was prepared as of June 14, 2016, and authorized for issuance by the directors of the Company effective on this date. This report should be read in conjunction with both the accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements and notes for the three months ended April 30, 2016, and the audited financial statements and notes for the year ended January 31, 2016. It focuses on events and activities that affected the Company during the three months ended April 30, 2016, and to the date of this report.
The financial information contained herein complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) along with interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). Therefore, they comply with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
Rouge Resources Ltd. (the Company or We) was incorporated on March 31, 1988, pursuant to the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada. On March 25, 2008, the Company changed its name from Gemstar Resources Ltd. to Rouge Resources Ltd. Our registered and records office is located at 1008-409 Granville Street, Vancouver BC, V6C 1T2.
We have been a reporting issuer in British Columbia and Alberta since April 3, 1989, and became a foreign private issuer in the United States pursuant to filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on or about November 15, 2003. Prior to August 30, 2012, our common shares were quoted on OTC:BB in the United States under the symbol ROUGF and now, effective this date, are also listed for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ROU.
At April 30, 2016, there were 44,633,171 issued and fully paid common shares outstanding (April 30, 2015 44,633,171) of which nil shares remained in escrow (April 30, 2015 1,894,800).
On May 10, 2016, the Company announced a change in their board of directors and management team and entered into a mandate agreement with Fiore Management & Advisory Corp. to provide financial advice and corporate administration. In addition, the Company granted an aggregate of 2,500,000 incentive stock options at a price of $0.05 per share, exercisable until May 10, 2026.
We have not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings, nor have we been a party to any material reclassification, merger, consolidation, purchase or sale of a significant amount of assets. Additional information on the Company is available on both SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
Description of business
The Company is a Vancouver-based junior mineral exploration company engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring, evaluating and, if warranted, developing mineral resource properties. No revenue has been generated since inception and there is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on our exploration and evaluation assets. Further exploration is required before a final evaluation of the economic feasibility can be determined. Significant financing and considerable time and effort will be required before our mineral claims can be further explored and, if warranted, developed into a commercial enterprise.
We now hold a 100% interest in 9 claims in the Thunder Bay Mining District of North Central Ontario, known as the Dotted Lake Property (the Property), which includes the 2 Lampson Lake claims acquired under a 4 year option agreement fully paid on April 30, 2014. A claims reduction and reconfiguration plan was completed during last years quarter ended April 30, 2015, motivated by continuation of the challenging economic circumstances faced by junior mineral exploration companies over the last few years. The plan was designed to focus entirely on claims of merit resulting in certain claims being allowed to lapse, certain claims being partially re-staked, and certain land positions being modified or increased for total cost of $11,400.
We continue to monitor claims in North-Central Ontario and plan to make additional acquisitions in this and other areas when and if the claims are considered to be strategic or otherwise beneficial to the Company.
ITEM 1.2
OVERALL OPERATING PERFORMANCE
During the three months ended April 30, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of $77,481 compared to a net loss of $39,364 for the same period last year. No expenditures were made on our exploration and evaluation assets during the three months ended April 30, 2016 (April 30, 2015 - $7,000).
Exploration and evaluation assets
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Balance, January 31, 2015 | 4,400 | 59,213 | 63,613 |
Expenditures | 7,000 | - | 7,000 |
Balance, January 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016 | 11,400 | 59,213 | 70,613 |
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Exploration and evaluation costs: |
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Balance, January 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 and April 30, 2016 | 213,728 | - | 213,728 |
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Balance, April 30, 2016 | 225,128 | 59,213 | 284,341 |
The Lampson Lake claims are subject to a 2% net smelter royalty (NSR) in favour of the optionors on one claim and with respect to the other, a combination of a 2% NSR in favour of the optionors and a 1% NSR on any metals and/or a 1% NSR payable to Ontario Exploration Company (OEC) on any precious metals recovered from the property. The Company has the right to buy back 1% of the NSR in favour of the optionors for $1,000,000 and to buy back three-quarters of 1% of the royalty vested with OEC over 10 years on an increasing scale from $15,000 to $750,000.
ITEM 1.3
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following table summarizes selected financial information as at and for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015, with comparative figures as at and for the year ended January 31, 2016:
| April 30, 2016 $ | April 30, 2015 $ | January 31, 2016 (audited) $ |
FINANCIAL POSITION |
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Total Assets | 305,010 | 294,556 | 292,855 |
Total Liabilities | 438,589 | 235,240 | 348,953 |
Deficit | (4,140,526) | (3,947,631) | (4,063,045) |
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OPERATIONS |
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Total Revenue | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Net Loss | (77,481) | (39,364) | (154,778) |
Loss per share | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.00) |
ITEM 1.4
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016
The following table summarizes results of operations for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015, with comparative figures for the year ended January 31, 2016:
| Three months ended April 30, 2016 $ | Three months ended April 30, 2015 $ | Year ended January 31, 2016 (audited) $ |
Expenses |
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Amortization | 46 | 67 | 267 |
Consulting services | 1,500 | - | 250 |
Director fees | 5,550 | - | - |
Interest expense | 2 | 832 | 2,235 |
Management services | 15,000 | 15,000 | 60,000 |
Office administration and travel | 24,018 | 11,862 | 51,825 |
Professional services | 21,374 | 4,993 | 24,198 |
Transfer agent, filing and stock transfer fees |
9,991 |
6,610 |
16,003 |
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Net and comprehensive loss | (77,481) | (39,364) | (154,778) |
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Loss per share basic and diluted | (0.00) | (0.00) | (0.00) |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic and diluted | 44,633,171 | 44,633,171 | 44,633,171 |
Revenue
The Company is a junior mineral exploration company and has not generated any revenues since inception.
Net loss
The Company reported a net loss of $77,481 for the three months ended April 30, 2016, compared to last year of $39,364. This $38,117 increase in loss resulted from the following:
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$21 decrease in amortization of equipment
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$1,500 increase in consulting services for business planning purposes
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$5,550 increase in Directors fees which were waived in 2015.
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$830 decrease in interest expense due to reduced use of credit cards by related parties
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$12,156 increase in office administration and travel expenses, $16,381 increase in professional services and $3,381 increase in transfer agent, filing and stock transfer fee all due to increased corporate activity.
ITEM 1.5
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following table summarizes operating results for the eight most recently completed quarters:
| Q1 Apr 30, 2016 | Q4 Jan 31, 2016 | Q3 Oct 31, 2015 | Q2 Jul 31, 2015 | Q1 Apr 30, 2015 | Q4 Jan 31, 2015 | Q3 Oct 31, 2014 | Q2 Jul 31, 2014 |
Total revenues | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Net Loss | ($77,481) | ($38,181) | ($37,389) | ($39,844) | ($39,364) | ($75,502) | ($35,926) | ($34,536) |
Loss per share | ($0.00) | ($0.00) | ($0.00) | ($0.00) | ($0.00) | ($0.00) | ($0.00) | ($0.00) |
Operating cash flow (deficiency) | $(61,878) | ($38,022) | ($33,931) | ($50,741) | ($39,843) | ($34,734) | ($35,776) | ($35,769) |
Net losses averaging approximately $35,500 from quarter to quarter are fairly consistent and comprised mainly of management services, professional services, office administration and transfer agent & filing fees. However, the 4th quarter ended January 31, 2016, was double the average due to a one-time impairment of exploration and evaluation assets and the current quarter ended April 30, 2016, was higher due to increased corporate activity.
ITEM 1.6
LIQUIDITY
The following table summarizes the Companys working capital position as at April 30, 2016 and 2015, with comparative figures as at year ended January 31, 2016:
Working Capital | April 30, 2016 $ | April 30, 2015 $ | January 31, 2016 (audited) $ |
Current assets | 13,194 | 2,494 | 993 |
Current liabilities | (438,589) | (235,240) | (348,953) |
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Working capital deficiency | (425,395) | (232,746) | (347,960) |
During the three months ended April 30, 2016, working capital deficiency increased to $425,395 from $347,960 as at January 31, 2016. This $77,435 increase was due to the net loss in the quarter.
The current assets as at April 30, 2016, included cash of $11,874 (January 31, 2016 - $553) and GST receivable of $1,320 (January 31, 2016 - $440). The current liabilities as at April 30, 2016, included $75,086 of trade payables, accrued liabilities and loan payable (January 31, 2016 - $58,649), and $363,503 of related party payables (January 31, 2016 - $290,304).
The following table summarizes cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015, with comparative figures for year ended January 31, 2016:
Cash Flows | Three months ended April 30, 2016 $ | Three months ended April 30, 2015 $ | Year ended January 31, 2016 (audited) $ |
Cash used in operating activities | (61,878) | (39,843) | (162,537) |
Cash used in investing activities | - | (7,000) | (7,000) |
Cash provided by financing activities | 73,199 | 47,497 | 169,819 |
Increase in cash | 11,321 | 654 | 282 |
Cash, beginning of period | 553 | 271 | 271 |
Cash, ending of period | 11,874 | 925 | 553 |
At April 30, 2016, the Companys cash position was $11,874 compared to $553 at January 31, 2016. The $11,321 increase in cash for the three months ended April 30, 2016 (2016 period) and the $654 increase in cash for same period last year (2015 period) resulted from the following cash flow activities:
(i)
Cash used in operating activities of $61,878 in the 2016 period and $39,843 in the 2015 period was due in both periods to on-going operating losses and changes in non-cash working capital items.
(ii)
Cash used in investing activities was nil in the 2016 period and $7,000 in the 2015 period following completion of the claim reduction and reconfiguration plan in the 2015 period.
(iii)
Cash provided by financing activities of $73,199 in the 2016 period and $47,497 in the 2015 period was due exclusively to required funding of operating expenses and capital expenditures by related parties.
ITEM 1.7
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Share Capital
Authorized share capital
The Companys authorized share capital consisted of an unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Issued share capital
As at April 30, 2016, there were 44,633,171 issued and fully paid common shares outstanding (April 30, 2015 44,633,171) of which nil shares remained in escrow (April 30, 2015 1,894,800).
No shares were issued during the three months ended April 30, 2016 and 2015.
Basic and diluted loss per share
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for the three months ended April 30, 2016 was based on the net loss attributable to common shareholders of $77,481 (April 30, 2015 - $39,364) and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 44,633,171 (April 30, 2015 44,633,171). The diluted loss per share does not include the effect of any share purchase warrants outstanding in the future since the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Stock options
The Company has adopted an incentive stock option plan which provides that the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time, in its discretion and in accordance with the TSX-V requirements, grant to directors, officers, employees and technical consultants to the Company, non-transferable stock options to purchase common shares, provided that the number of common shares reserved for issuance in any twelve month period will not exceed 10% of the Companys issued and outstanding common shares. Such options will be exercisable for a period of up to 10 years from the date of grant at a price not less than the closing price of the Companys shares on the last trading day before the grant of such options less any discount, if applicable, but in any event not less than $0.05 per share In connection with the foregoing, the number of common shares reserved for issuance to any one optionee insider in any twelve month period will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the issued and outstanding common shares and the number of common shares reserved for issuance to any one employee or consultant will not exceed two percent (2%) of the issued and outstanding common shares. Options may be exercised no later than 90 days following cessation of the optionees position with the Company or 30 days following cessation of an optionee conducting investor relations activities.
As at April 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no stock options outstanding. On May 10, 2016, the Company granted an aggregate of 2,500,000 incentive stock options at a price of $0.05 per share, exercisable until May 10, 2026.
Share purchase warrants
As at April 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no share purchase warrants outstanding.
Capital Management
The Company's policy is to maintain a sufficient capital base so as to maintain investor and creditor confidence, safeguard the Companys ability to support its exploration and evaluation assets and to sustain future development of the business. The capital structure of the Company consists of share and working capital. There were no changes in the Company's approach to capital management during the year and the Company is not subject to any restrictions on its capital.
With no operating revenues to date, we continue to finance our operations through the issuance of common shares and advances from related parties. Although there were two private placements completed during year ended January 31, 2013, there is no assurance that additional financing will be available when needed in the future nor, if available, on commercially reasonable terms. If we are unable to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, either through issuance of more common shares or obtaining additional advances from related parties, we may not be able to meet our obligations as they come due which may impact our ability to continue as a going concern in the future.
To a significant extent, our ability to raise capital is affected by trends and uncertainties beyond our control. These include general economic conditions, the market prices for precious metals and results from our exploration programs. The Companys ability to reach its business objectives may be significantly impaired if general economic conditions continue to deteriorate, prices for metals such as gold, silver and molybdenum fall or if results from planned exploration programs are unsuccessful.
ITEM 1.8
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
ITEM 1.9
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Related party payables included in the Statement of Financial Position as at April 30, 2016 and 2015, with comparative figures at year ended January 31, 2016, are as follows:
| April 30, 2016 $ | April 30, 2015 $ | January 31, 2015 $ |
Payable to Company directors and companies controlled by its directors | 363,503 | 167,982 | 290,304 |
The amounts payable to Company directors and companies controlled by its directors are as follows; Darcy Krell, Linda Smith and AYL Enterprise. These amounts are non-interest bearing and unsecured with no fixed term of repayment.
The Company had the following transactions with its directors or companies controlled by its directors during the periods ended as follows:
| Three months ended April 30, | Year ended January 31, | |
| 2016 $ | 2015 $ | 2016 $ |
Consulting services | - | - | 250 |
Directors fees | 5,550 | - | - |
Interest expense | 2 | - | 2,235 |
Management services | 15,000 | 15,000 | 60,000 |
Office administration | 7,500 | 7,500 | 30,000 |
Professional services | 2,805 | 2,815 | 10,109 |
| 30,857 | 25,315 | 102,594 |
Key management personnel compensation:
| Three months ended April 30, | Year ended January 31, | |
| 2016 $ | 2015 $ | 2016 $ |
Directors fees | 5,000 | - | - |
Management services | 15,000 | 15,000 | 60,000 |
Interest expense | 2 | - | 2,235 |
Professional services | 2,805 | 2,815 | 10,109 |
| 22,807 | 17,815 | 72,344 |
ITEM 1.10
SUBSEQUENT AND PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS
On May 10, 2016, the Company announced that Peter Leitch, David Whelan and Larry Copeland had been appointed to the Company's board of directors and the Company had appointed Peter Leitch as Chief Executive Officer and Melinda Coghill as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Jim Burns, Steven Chan, Darcy Krell, David Mark, Ronald McGregor and Linda Smith have resigned from the board.
The Company also entered into a mandate agreement with Fiore Management & Advisory Corp. to provide financial advice and corporate administration.
ITEM 1.11
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Basis of preparation
These interim financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis; are based on historical costs, modified where applicable; and are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
Significant estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The Companys management reviews these estimates and underlying assumptions on an ongoing basis, based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates are adjusted for prospectively in the period in which the estimates are revised.
Estimates and assumptions where there is significant risk of material adjustments to assets and liabilities in future accounting periods include: the useful lives of equipment, the recoverability of the carrying value of exploration and evaluation assets, fair value measurements for financial instruments, recoverability and measurement of deferred tax assets, and provisions for restoration and environmental obligations and contingent liabilities.
Significant judgments
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the Company to make judgments, apart from those involving estimates and assumptions, in applying accounting policies. The most significant judgments in preparing the Companys financial statements include:
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assessment of the Companys ability to continue as a going concern and whether there are events or conditions that may give rise to significant uncertainty; and
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classification / allocation of expenditures as exploration and evaluation assets or operating expenses.
ITEM 1.12
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting standards issued but not yet effective
New standard IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
This new standard is a partial replacement of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets, additional changes relating to financial liabilities, a new general hedge accounting standard which will align hedge accounting more closely with risk management. The new standard also requires a single impairment method to be used, replacing the multiple impairment methods in IAS 39. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted.
Other accounting standards or amendments to existing accounting standards that have been issued but have future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements.
ITEM 1.13
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed in varying degrees to financial instrument related risks. The Board of Directors approves and monitors the risk management processes, inclusive of documented investment policies, counterparty limits, and controlling & reporting structures. The type of risk exposure and the way in which such exposure is managed by the Company is as follows:
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The Companys primary exposure to credit risk is on its cash held in bank accounts and its credit card deposit. The majority of cash is deposited in bank accounts held with one major bank in Canada so there is a concentration of credit risk. This risk is managed by using a major bank that is a high credit quality financial institution as determined by rating agencies.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company has a planning and budgeting process in place to help determine the funds required to support the Companys normal operating requirements on an ongoing basis. The Company attempts to ensure there is sufficient access to funds to meet on-going business requirements, taking into account its current cash position and potential funding sources.
Historically, the Company's source of funding has been either the issuance of equity securities for cash through private placements or loans from directors and officers. The Companys access to financing is always uncertain and there can be no assurance of continued access to significant funding from these sources.
Foreign exchange risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair values of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because they are denominated in currencies that differ from the Companys functional currency. The Company only operates in Canada and is therefore not exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from transactions denominated in a foreign currency.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Companys exposure to interest rate risk relates to its ability to earn interest income on cash balances at variable rates. Changes in short term interest rates will not have a significant effect on the fair value of the Companys cash account.
Commodity Price Risk
The Companys ability to raise capital to fund exploration or development activities is subject to risks associated with fluctuations in the market price of precious metals. The Company closely monitors commodity prices to determine the most appropriate course of action.
Classification of financial instruments
Financial assets included in the Statement of Financial Position are as follows:
| April 30, 2016 $ | April 30, 2015 $ | January 31, 2016 $ |
Fair value through profit and loss: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | 11,874 | 925 | 553 |
Credit card security deposit | 6,900 | 6,900 | 6,900 |
| 18,774 | 7,825 | 7,453 |
Financial liabilities included in the Statement of Financial Position are as follows:
| April 30, 2016 $ | April 30, 2015 $ | January 31, 2016 $ |
Non-derivative financial liabilities: |
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Trade payables | 14,310 | 15,782 | 5,373 |
Loan payable | 39,676 | 39,676 | 39,676 |
Related party payables | 363,503 | 167,982 | 290,304 |
| 417,489 | 223,440 | 335,353 |
Fair value
The fair value of the Companys financial assets and liabilities approximate the carrying amounts included in the Statement of Financial Position.
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy according to the relative reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
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Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
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Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
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Level 3 Inputs that are not based on observable market data.
As at April 30, 2016, the Companys financial instruments classified as Level 1 consisted of cash.
ITEM 1.14
OTHER MD&A REQUIREMENTS
Managements Responsibility for Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the Companys financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Conflicts of interest
The Companys directors and officers may serve as directors or officers, or may be associated with, other reporting companies, or have significant shareholdings in other public companies. To the extent that such other companies may participate in business or asset acquisitions, dispositions, or ventures in which the Company may participate, the directors and officers of the Company may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding on terms with respect to the transaction. If a conflict of interest arises, the Company will follow the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (BC) (Corporations Act) dealing with conflict of interest. These provisions state that where a director has such a conflict, that director must, at a meeting of the Companys directors, disclose his or her interest and refrain from voting on the matter unless otherwise permitted by the Corporations Act. In accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, the directors and officers of the Company are required to act honestly, in good faith, and in the best interest of the Company.
Business and Regulatory Risks
We are engaged in the mineral exploration business and manage related industry risk directly. We are potentially at risk for environmental reclamation and fluctuations and commodity-based market prices associated with resource property interests. Management is of the opinion that the Company addresses environmental risk and compliance in accordance with industry standards and specific project environmental requirements. At present, the Company is not required to provide for restoration and environmental obligations so no provision has been made. However, there is no certainty that all environmental risks and contingencies have been addressed.
Our exploration program will require significant future expenditures and there is no assurance any commercial mineral quantities will be found. If we are unable to generate significant revenues from our mineral claims, continued losses are expected into the foreseeable future. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood we will prove successful, and there is no assurance that we will generate any revenues nor ever achieve profitability. If unsuccessful in addressing these risks, the business will fail and investors could lose all of their investment in the company.
Regulatory risks include the possible delays in getting regulatory approval to the transactions that senior management and the Board of Directors believe to be in the Companys best interest, increased fees for statutory filings, and the introduction of increasingly more complex reporting requirements which must be complied with in order to maintain our public company position.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
This Management Discussion and Analysis may contain certain forward-looking statements, as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, relating to the proposed use of proceeds. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts; they are generally, but not always, identified by the words expects, plans, anticipates, believes, intends, estimates, projects, aims, potential, goal, objective, prospective, and similar expressions, or that events or conditions will, would, may, can, could or should occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Companys management on the date the statements are made and they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Consequently, there can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: a change in the use of proceeds, the volatility of mineral prices, the possibility that exploration efforts will not yield economically recoverable quantities of minerals, accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration and development operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, the Companys need for and ability to obtain additional financing, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Companys exploration and development plans, and the other risk factors discussed in greater detail in the Companys various filings on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) with Canadian securities regulators and its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR (www.sec.gov). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Form 52-109FV2
Certification of Interim Filings - Venture Issuer Basic Certificate
I, Peter Leitch, Chief Executive Officer of Rouge Resources Ltd., certify the following:
1.
Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of Rouge Resources Ltd. (the issuer) for the interim period ended April 30, 2016.
2.
No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.
3.
Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
Date:
June 14, 2016
Signature: | Peter Leitch |
| Peter Leitch, Chief Executive Officer |
NOTE TO READER
In contrast to the certificate required for non-venture issuers under National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings (NI 52-109), this Venture Issuer Basic Certificate does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as defined in NI 52-109. In particular, the certifying officers filing this certificate are not making any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of
i)
controls and other procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and
ii)
a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuers GAAP.
The issuers certifying officers are responsible for ensuring that processes are in place to provide them with sufficient knowledge to support the representations they are making in this certificate. Investors should be aware that inherent limitations on the ability of certifying officers of a venture issuer to design and implement on a cost effective basis DC&P and ICFR as defined in NI 52-109 may result in additional risks to the quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation.
Form 52-109FV2
Certification of Interim Filings - Venture Issuer Basic Certificate
I, Melinda Coghill, Chief Financial Officer of Rouge Resources Ltd., certify the following:
1.
Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the interim filings) of Rouge Resources Ltd. (the issuer) for the interim period ended April 30, 2016.
2.
No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.
3.
Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.
Date:
June 14, 2016
Signature: | Melinda Coghill |
| Melinda Coghill, Chief Financial Officer |
NOTE TO READER
In contrast to the certificate required for non-venture issuers under National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings (NI 52-109), this Venture Issuer Basic Certificate does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as defined in NI 52-109. In particular, the certifying officers filing this certificate are not making any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of
i)
controls and other procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and
ii)
a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuers GAAP.
The issuers certifying officers are responsible for ensuring that processes are in place to provide them with sufficient knowledge to support the representations they are making in this certificate. Investors should be aware that inherent limitations on the ability of certifying officers of a venture issuer to design and implement on a cost effective basis DC&P and ICFR as defined in NI 52-109 may result in additional risks to the quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation.