Our common shares are quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “ENRT”. The following quotations, obtained from Yahoo Finance, reflect the high and low bids for our common shares based on inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
The high and low bid prices of our common stock for the periods indicated below are as follows:
On April 15, 2021, the last closing price for one share of our common stock as reported by the OTCQB was $0.138. This closing price reflects an inter-dealer price, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent an actual transaction.
Our common shares are issued in registered form. Nevada Agency and Trust Company, 50 West Liberty Street, Suite 880, Reno, Nevada 89501 (Telephone: 775.322.0626; Facsimile: 775.322.5623) is the registrar agent., is the transfer agent for our common shares.
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and have no present intention of paying any dividends on the shares of our common stock. Our current policy is to retain earnings, if any, for use in our operations and in the development of our business. Our future dividend policy will be determined from time to time by our board of directors.
We have no long-term incentive plans other than the stock option plan described below:
On April 25, 2007, our shareholders approved and adopted the 2007 equity incentive plan. The purpose of the Plan is to secure for our company and our shareholders the benefits of incentive inherent in share ownership by the directors and employees of our company and our Affiliates who, in the judgment of our board, will be largely responsible for our company’s future growth and success. It is generally recognized that equity incentive plans of the nature provided for herein aid in retaining and encouraging directors and employees of exceptional ability because of the opportunity offered them to acquire a proprietary interest in our company.
The maximum number of Options available under the Plan, are for the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock of our company.
On December 14, 2007, we granted 892,500 post share-consolidation stock options to directors, officers, and consultants of our company exercisable at a price of $0.70 per share for a period of 5 years. On October 22, 2009, we modified the exercise price of these stock options to $0.20 per share. The vesting dates of the options are as below:
On October 22, 2009, we granted an additional 500,000 stock options to our directors and consultants. The exercise price of the stock options is $0.10 per share, which are vested immediately and expire October 22, 2014. This plan was rolled into the 2011 Stock Option Plan as approved by our shareholders on April 14, 2011.
On February 5, 2010, our shareholders approved and adopted the 2010 equity incentive plan. The purpose of the 2010 Plan is to enhance the long-term stockholder value of our company by offering opportunities to our directors, officers, employees and eligible consultants to acquire and maintain stock ownership in our company in order to give these persons the opportunity to participate in our growth and success, and to encourage them to remain in our service.
Options that are eligible for grant under the 2010 Plan to Participants include: (a) incentive stock options, whereby we will grant options to purchase shares of our common stock to Participants with the intention that the options qualify as “incentive stock options” as that term is defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code; (b) non-incentive stock options, whereby we will grant options to purchase shares of our common stock to Participants that do not qualify as “incentive stock options” under the Internal Revenue Code; (c) stock appreciation rights; and (d) restricted shares. The 2010 Plan provides that a maximum of Two Million (2,000,000) shares of common stock are available for granting of awards under the 2010 Plan.
This plan was rolled into the 2011 Stock Option Plan as approved by our shareholders on April 14, 2011.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim financial statements
NOTES TO CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
February 28, 2021
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
1. ORGANIZATION
The unaudited condensed interim financial statements for the period ended February 28, 2021 included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the August 31, 2020 audited annual financial statements and notes thereto.
The Company was formed on November 24, 2004 under the laws of the State of Nevada and commenced operations on November 24, 2004. The Company was an independent natural resource company engaged in the exploration, development and acquisition of natural resources in the United States and Canada. In the fiscal year 2010, the Company shifted its strategic plan from its non-renewal energy operations to its planned renewal energy operations and natural resource acquisition and development. In late summer of 2013, the Company had another business sector in alternative health and wellness. During spring of 2016, the Company shifted its strategic plan to natural resource acquisitions and Lithium brine extraction technology. The Company office is located in Kelowna, B.C., Canada.
2. GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY
The accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company incurred net cash outflows from operating activities of $167,835 for the six months ended February 28, 2021 ($61,713 for the six months ended February 29, 2020) and as at February 28, 2021 has incurred cumulative losses of $14,352,649 that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management has been able, thus far, to finance the operations through equity financing and cash on hand. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to finance the Company on this basis.
In view of these conditions, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt and dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing as may be required, to receive the continued support of the Company’s shareholders, and ultimately to obtain successful operations. There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations. As noted herein, we are pursuing various financing alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial requirements. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will be unable to conduct our operations as planned, and we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due. In such event, we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations. There is significant uncertainty as to whether we can obtain additional financing. These unaudited condensed interim financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements.
Since March 2020, several measures have been implemented in Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world in response to the increased impact from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”). While the impact of COVID-19 is expected to be temporary, the current circumstances are dynamic and the impact on our business operations cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. We anticipate this could have an adverse impact on our exploration plans, results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Form 10-Q and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended August 31, 2020.
b) Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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 expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, judgments, and assumptions, including those related to stock based compensation (expense and liability). Our estimates, judgments, and assumptions are based on historical experience, future expectations, and other factors which we believe to be reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
4. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Marketable securities consist of the Company’s investment in units of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. As at February 28, 2021, the movement in the Company’s marketable securities is as follows:
Balance, August 31, 2019
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|
-
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Additions – cost
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|
21,153
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Unrealized gain
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|
3,201
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|
Balance, August 31, 2020
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|
24,354
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Proceeds from disposals
|
|
(31,905
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)
|
Gain on disposals
|
|
22,504
|
|
Unrealized gain
|
|
28,247
|
|
Balance, February 28, 2021
|
|
43,200
|
|
5. MINERAL PROPERTY
During the year ended August 30, 2017 the Company staked lode and placer claims on BLM lands in Esmerelda county Nevada covering approximately 160 Acres subject to adjustment. The Company has a 100% interest in the lands and is only responsible for the yearly maintenance fees to keep its 100% interest. The claims are in good standing until August 31, 2021.
On October 28, 2019, the Company signed an LOI with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (“Eagle Plains”) to earn up to 75% interest in the Pine Channel gold project in Saskatchewan, Canada (the “Pine Channel SK Property”). The terms of the LOI included periodic payments cash payments, exploration expenditures, as well as issuance of common shares of the Company. Upon signing the LOI, the Company issued 1,000,000 of its common shares to Eagle Plains, valued at $11,489. The Company dropped the LOI on Dec 13th, 2019 and has no further related commitments.
On February 11, 2020, the Company signed a 1% Royalty agreement with respect to any future commercial lithium production from the Company’s Clayton Valley, Nevada claims in exchange for $200,000. The Company has a right of first refusal to repurchase the royalty upon any proposed sale by the royalty holder to a third party.
On October 29, 2020, the Company signed a 1% Royalty agreement with respect to any future commercial lithium production from the Company’s Clayton Valley, Nevada claims in exchange for $250,000. The Company has a right of first refusal to repurchase the royalty upon any proposed sale by the royalty holder to a third party.
6. PATENTS
On December 14, 2020 the Company signed Definitive Agreement to acquire 100% interest in United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) patent #6,024,086 - Solar energy collector having oval absorption tubes by issuing 1,000,000 common shares of the Company. The Company issued 1,000,000 additional common shares in escrow to be released upon the successful approval of patent pending work derived from patent #6,024,086. The shares were issued at a price of $0.0345 resulting in a purchase price of $69,000.
7. RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTION
For the six month period ended February 28, 2021, the Company was party to the following related party transactions:
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The Company incurred $Nil (February 29, 2020: $10,500) to the President of the Company in consulting fees.
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During the six months ended February 28, 2021, the Company repaid $28,875 of amounts outstanding resulting in accounts payable to the President of the Company of $159,959 as at February 28, 2021 (August 31, 2020: $188,834).
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On December 14, 2020 the Company issued 500,000 stock options valued at $10,917 to the President of the Company (Note 9).
The related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between the related parties.
8. COMMON STOCK
On October 28, 2019 the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. upon entering LOI (Note 5).
On December 14, 2020 the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares and an additional 1,000,000 common shares in escrow in connection with the signed Definitive Agreement (Note 6).
On January 14, 2021 the Company closed the final tranche of a private placement of 3,000,000 units at a price of $0.06 per unit for gross proceeds of $180,000. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one half (0.5) of a non-transferable share purchase warrant, each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance at a purchase price of $0.09.
During the six months ended February 28, 2021 the Company also issued 2,720,000 common shares as a result of the exercise of stock options and 40,000 common shares as a result of the exercise of warrants (Note 9).
As at February 28, 2021 and August 31, 2020 the Company had 136,231,700 (August 31, 2020: 128,471,700) shares issued and outstanding.
9. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options
On July 15, 2014, the shareholders approved and adopted at the Annual General Meeting the Company’s 2014 Stock Option Plan. On April 14, 2011, the shareholders approved and adopted at the Annual General Meeting to consolidate the Company’s 2007 Equity compensation plan and the Company’s 2010 Equity Compensation Plan into a new Company 2011 Stock Option Plan. The purpose of these Plans is to advance the interests of the Corporation, through the grant of Options, by providing an incentive mechanism to foster the interest of eligible persons in the success of the Corporation and its affiliates; encouraging eligible persons to remain with the Corporation or its affiliates; and attracting new Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants.
On November 12, 2020, the Company issued 500,000 stock options to one of the consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.05 vested immediately, expiring November 12, 2025.
On December 14, 2020, the Company issued 2,100,000 stock options to consultants and officers of the Company with an exercise price of $0.05 vested immediately, expiring December 14, 2025.
On January 28, 2021, the Company issued 2,000,000 stock options to one of the consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.14 vested immediately, expiring January 28, 2026.
On February 4, 2021, the Company issued 100,000 stock options to one of the consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.18 vested immediately, expiring February 4, 2026.
On February 5, 2021, the Company issued 300,000 stock options to three of the consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.18 vested immediately, expiring February 5, 2026.
The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model, with the following weighted average assumptions:
Expected dividend yield
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0.00%
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Expected stock volatility
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98%
|
Risk-free interest rate
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0.40%
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Expected life of options (years)
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5.00
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Expected forfeiture rate
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0.00%
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Grant date fair value per option
|
$0.06
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During the six month period ended February 28, 2021, the Company recorded $288,686 (February 29, 2020 – $17,308) as stock based compensation expenses. In addition, the Company issued 2,720,000 (February 29, 2020: Nil) common shares of the Company as a result of exercised stock options for gross proceeds of $75,048 and a total of 1,100,000 stock options expired without being exercised (February 29, 2020: 1,000,000).
A summary of the changes in stock options for the six months ended February 28, 2021 is presented below:
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|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
Number of Shares
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
Balance, August 31, 2019
|
|
8,320,000
|
|
$
|
0.07
|
|
Issued
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
Expired
|
|
(1,000,000
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)
|
|
0.10
|
|
Balance, August 31, 2020
|
|
9,320,000
|
|
$
|
0.06
|
|
Issued
|
|
5,000,000
|
|
|
0.10
|
|
Expired
|
|
(1,100,000
|
)
|
|
0.05
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(2,993,224
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)
|
|
0.04
|
|
Balance, February 28, 2021
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|
10,226,776
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|
$
|
0.08
|
|
The Company has the following options outstanding and exercisable:
February 28, 2021
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|
|
|
|
|
Issue Date
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Expiry Date
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Exercise Price
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Number of Options
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Remaining Life
|
September 19, 2016
|
September 19, 2021
|
0.07
|
700,000*
|
0.56 years
|
January 20, 2017
|
January 20, 2022
|
0.07
|
1,200,000*
|
0.89 years
|
January 31, 2017
|
January 31, 2022
|
0.07
|
1,250,000*
|
0.92 years
|
May 2, 2017
|
May 2, 2022
|
0.10
|
500,000*
|
1.17 years
|
October 27, 2017
|
October 27, 2022
|
0.05
|
800,000*
|
1.66 years
|
May 11, 2018
|
May 11, 2023
|
0.06
|
500,000*
|
2.20 years
|
May 22, 2018
|
May 22, 2023
|
0.07
|
550,000*
|
2.23 years
|
February 25, 2020
|
February 25, 2022
|
0.02
|
226,776*
|
0.99 years
|
December 14, 2020
|
December 14, 2025
|
0.05
|
2,100,000*
|
4.79 years
|
January 28, 2021
|
January 28, 2026
|
0.14
|
2,000,000*
|
4.92 years
|
February 4, 2021
|
February 4, 2026
|
0.18
|
100,000
|
4.94 years
|
February 5, 2021
|
February 5, 2026
|
0.18
|
300,000
|
4.94 years
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.08
|
10,226,776
|
2.52 years
|
*As at February 28, 2021 the market price of the Company’s common shares was $0.1426 per share. A total of 9,826,776 incentive stock options were in the money with an intrinsic value of $882,363.
August 31, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issue Date
|
Expiry Date
|
Exercise Price
|
Number of Options
|
Remaining Life
|
October 23, 2015
|
October 23, 2020
|
0.05
|
1,100,000
|
0.15 years
|
September 19, 2016
|
September 19, 2021
|
0.07
|
800,000
|
1.05 years
|
January 20, 2017
|
January 20, 2022
|
0.07
|
1,535,000
|
1.39 years
|
January 31, 2017
|
January 31, 2022
|
0.07
|
1,500,000
|
1.42 years
|
May 2, 2017
|
May 2, 2022
|
0.10
|
500,000
|
1.67 years
|
October 27, 2017
|
October 27, 2022
|
0.05
|
800,000
|
2.16 years
|
May 11, 2018
|
May 11, 2023
|
0.06
|
535,000
|
2.70 years
|
May 22, 2018
|
May 22, 2023
|
0.07
|
550,000
|
2.73 years
|
February 25, 2020
|
February 25, 2022
|
0.02
|
2,000,000
|
1.49 years
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.06
|
9,320,000
|
1.48 years
|
Warrants
During the period ended February 28, 2021 the Company issued 1,500,000 warrants attached to units in a private placement, see Note 8.
A summary of warrants as at February 28, 2021 and August 31, 2020 is as follows:
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|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
Number of warrants
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
Balance, August 31, 2019
|
|
26,141,459
|
|
$
|
0.06
|
|
Expired
|
|
(12,904,590
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)
|
|
0.07
|
|
Balance, August 31, 2020
|
|
13,236,869
|
|
$
|
0.06
|
|
Issued
|
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(40,000
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)
|
|
0.04
|
|
Balance, February 28, 2021
|
|
14,696,869
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
The Company has the following warrants outstanding:
February 28, 2021
|
|
|
|
Issue Date
|
Expiry Date
|
Exercise Price
|
Number of Warrants*
|
August 31, 2018
|
August 31, 2021
|
0.05
|
4,800,000
|
September 21, 2018
|
September 21, 2021
|
0.05
|
2,427,500
|
March 27, 2019
|
March 27, 2023
|
0.04
|
5,969,369
|
January 14, 2021
|
January 14, 2022
|
0.09
|
1,500,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.05
|
14,696,869
|
*Each warrant entitles a holder to purchase one common share.
August 31, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issue Date
|
Expiry Date
|
Exercise Price
|
Number of Warrants*
|
August 31, 2018
|
August 31, 2021
|
0.05
|
4,800,000
|
September 21, 2018
|
September 21, 2021
|
0.05
|
2,427,500
|
March 27, 2019
|
March 27, 2023
|
0.04
|
6,009,369
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.05
|
13,326,869
|
10. COMMITMENTS
The Company has a consulting agreement with the President of the Company for corporate administration and consulting services for $3,500 per month plus goods and services tax (“GST”) on a continuing basis. The President voluntarily suspended and terminated accrual of these consulting fees commencing on December 1, 2019 and continuing until such time as the Company’s financial condition permits a resumption of such cost.
11. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
As at February 28, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the Company is operating its business in one reportable segment: natural resource acquisitions. All of the Company’s material long-lived assets are located in the United States.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During March 2021, the Company issued 200,000 common shares as a result of the exercise of 200,000 stock options exercised at $0.07 per common share.
(a) Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled "Risk Factors", that may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our unaudited condensed financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this quarterly report, particularly in the section entitled "Risk Factors" of this quarterly report.
In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars. All references to "CDN$" refer to Canadian dollars and all references to "common shares" refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
As used in this quarterly report, the terms "we", "us", "our" and "Company" mean Company and/or our subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.
Overview
Enertopia Corp. was formed on November 24, 2004 under the laws of the State of Nevada and commenced operations on November 24, 2004.
From inception until April 2010, we were primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of natural resource properties. Beginning in April 2010, we began our entry into the renewable energy sector by purchasing an interest in a solar thermal design and installation company. In late summer 2013, we began our entry into medicinal marijuana business. During our 2014 fiscal year end our activities in the clean energy sector were discontinued. During fiscal 2015 our activities in the Medicinal Marijuana sector were discontinued. During fiscal 2016 our activities in the Women’s personal healthcare sector were discontinued.
The Company is actively pursuing business opportunities in the resource sector, whereby we signed a definitive agreement for a Lithium Brine Project in May 2016. In May 2017 the Company dropped the Lithium Brine Project and subsequently acquired the Clayton Valley, NV Lithium Project announced in August 2017. The Company’s main focus is in natural resource sector.
The address of our principal executive office is #18 1873 Spall Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4R2. Our telephone number is (250) 870-2219. Our current location provide adequate office space for our purposes at this stage of our development.
Due to the implementation of British Columbia Instrument 51-509 on September 30, 2008 by the British Columbia Securities Commission, we have been deemed to be a British Columbia based reporting issuer. As such, we are required to file certain information and documents at www.sedar.com.
Summary of Recent Business
On October 28, 2019, the Company signed an LOI with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. ("Eagle Plains"). to earn up to 75% interest in the Pine Channel gold project in Saskatchewan, Canada (the "Pine Channel SK Property"). The terms of the LOI are as follows:
To earn a 60% interest in the Pine Channel SK Property, Enertopia or its assigns will commit to making total exploration expenditures on the property of CAD $2,000,000 over a 4 year period according to the following schedule:
CAD $100,000 on or before December 31, 2020
CAD $300,000 on or before December 3, 2021
CAD $600,000 on or before December 31, 2022
CAD $1,000,000 on or before December 31, 2023
Enertopia or its assigns would pay a total cash consideration of CAD $150,000 according to the following schedule:
CAD $15,000 on signing Definitive Agreement.
CAD $25,000 on or before December 31st, 2020
CAD $35,000 on or before December 31st, 2021
CAD $75,000 on or before December 31st, 2022
And issued 1,000,000 of our common shares to Eagle Plains Ltd.
On December 13th 2019 the Company dropped the Pine Channel LOI.
On December 31st 2019 the Company dropped its Canadian Securities Listing (CSE).
On December 31st 2019 the Company accepted the resignation of directors Kristian Ross and Kevin Brown.
On February 12th 2020 the Company signed a 1% Royalty agreement with respect to any future commercial lithium production from the Company’s Clayton Valley, Nevada claims in exchange for $200,000. The Company has a right of first refusal to repurchase the royalty upon any proposed sale by the royalty holder to a third party.
On February 25th 2020 the Company signed Mark Snyder to a one year Technology Advisory Board. Monthly contract rate of $1,000 per month and the issuance of 2,000,000 stock options valid for two years at a strike price of $0.02 per share.
On October 29, 2020 the Company signed a 1% royalty agreement with respect to any future commercial lithium production from the Company’s Clayton Valley, Nevada claims in exchange for $250,000. The Company has a right of first refusal to repurchase the royalty upon any proposed sale by the royalty holder to a third party.
On November 12, 2020 the Company signed Flathead Business Solutions to a 12 month contract for $12,000 and the issuance of 500,000 stock options valid for 5 years at $0.05 cents each.
On December 14, 2020 the Company signed Definitive Agreement to acquire 100% interest in United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) patent #6,024,086 - Solar energy collector having oval absorption tubes by issuing 1,000,000 common shares of the Company. The Company issued 1,000,000 additional common shares in escrow to be released upon the successful approval of patent pending work derived from patent #6,024,086.
On December 14, 2020 the Company signed Rodney Blake to a 12 month contract for the issuance of 100,000 stock options valid for 5 years at $0.05 cents each.
On December 14, 2020 the Company signed Albert Clark Rich to a 12 month contract for the issuance of 500,000 stock options valid for 5 years at $0.05 cents each.
On January 28, 2021 the Company signed Mark Snyder to a 12 month contract for $30,000 and the issuance of 2,000,000 stock options valid for 5 years at $0.14 cents each.
On February 4, 2021 the Company signed Barry Brooks to a 12 month contract for the issuance of 100,000 stock options valid for 5 years each at $0.18 cents each.
On February 5, 2021 the Company signed Paul Sandler to a 12 month contract for the issuance of 100,000 stock options valid for 5 years each at $0.18 cents each.
On February 5, 2021 the Company signed Bruce Shellinger to a 12 month contract for the issuance of 100,000 stock options valid for 5 years each at $0.18 cents each.
On February 5, 2021 the Company signed Richard Smith to a 12 month contract for the issuance of 100,000 stock options valid for 5 years each at $0.18 cents each.
Chronological Overview of our Business over the Last Five Years
On October 23, 2015, the Company’s Board has appointed Kevin Brown as a Director of the Company and Victor Lebouthillier as an advisor to the Board of Directors.
On October 23, 2015, the Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Donald Findlay as Director of the Company.
On October 23, 2015, we granted 1,850,000 stock options to Directors, Executives and Consultants of the Company. The exercise price of the stock options is $0.05, vested immediately, expiring October 23, 2020.
On December 16, 2015, extended two classes of warrants by two years with all other terms and conditions remaining the same. We approved the expiry extension from January 31, 2016 till January 31, 2018 on 2,167,160 warrants that remain outstanding from the non-brokered private placement that closed on January 31, 2014. The Company approved the expiry extension from February 13, 2016 till February 13, 2018 on 7,227,340 warrants that remain outstanding from the non-brokered private placement that closed on February 13, 2014.
On February 4, 2016, the Company’s Board has appointed Olivier Vincent as an Advisor the Board of Directors and a consultant for a term of one year and granted 100,000 stock options to Olivier Vincent. The exercise price of the stock options is $0.05, vested immediately, expiring February 4, 2021. We issued 100,000 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share on exercise of these options.
On March 9, 2016, we closed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of an established profitable private nutritional vitamin/supplement company. The private nutritional vitamin/supplement company has been in business for over 5 years showing good positive cash flows. All products are manufactured by a GMP, NSF, FDA approved manufacturer in the United States. Enertopia has agreed subject to further due diligence, review of financials and financing to a total amount of $350,000 for the acquisition, with $300,000 due on the signing of the Definitive Purchase Agreement. The Definitive Purchase Agreement is expected to be completed before the end of April. The Company did not further pursue this.
On April 21, 2016, Enertopia has signed a binding letter of intent with a to enter into negotiations to effect the optional acquisition of certain placer mining claims (the “Claims”) in Nevada covering approximately 2,560 acres from S P W Inc. S P W Inc. holds the Claims directly (“Underlying Owner”). Upon the closing date of the transaction (the “Effective Date”) S P W Inc. will have the right to transfer, option, sell or assign the Claims to Enertopia. The Placer mining claims and any underlying agreements will be acquired by Enertopia through a mineral property option agreement, an assignment agreement or an asset acquisition (the “Transaction”).
On May 12, 2016 Enertopia has signed the Definitive Agreement with the Vendor respecting the option to purchase a 100% interest in approximately 2,560 acres of placer mining claims in Churchill, Lander and Nye Counties Nevada, USA. These placer mining claims are subject to a 1.5% NSR from commercial production with the Company able to buy back the NSR at the rate of $500,000 per 0.5% NSR.
On May 20, 2016, Enertopia closed the first tranche of a private placement of 6,413,333 units at a price of CAD$0.015 per unit for gross proceeds of US$74,074 (CAD$96,200). Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and full non-transferable Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will be exercisable into one further Share (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of US$0.05 per Warrant Share at any time until the close of business on the day which is 18 months from the date of issue of the Warrant, and thereafter at a price of US$0.10 per Warrant Share at any time until the close of business on the day which is 36 months from the date of issue of the Warrant.
On June 8, 2016, Enertopia closed its final tranche of a private placement of 3,016,667 units a price of CAD$0.015 per unit for gross proceeds of US$34,390 (CAD$45,250). Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and full non-transferable Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will be exercisable into one further Share (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of US$0.05 per Warrant Share at any time until the close of business on the day which is 18 months from the date of issue of the Warrant, and thereafter at a price of US$0.10 per Warrant Share at any time until the close of business on the day which is 36 months from the date of issue of the Warrant. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$3,300 and 286,666 full broker warrants that expire June 8, 2019 was paid to Canaccord Genuity, Leede Jones Gable, PI Financial and Mackie Research.
On August 9, 2016, we closed the first tranche of a private placement of 4,500,000 units at a price of CAD$0.035 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$157,500. Each unit consists of one common share of our Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of our Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of US$0.07.
On August 10, 2016, we retained a private consulting firm to assist with mergers, acquisitions and market awareness for a 12 month contract. The consulting firm operates a resource holding company that has been active in acquiring out of favor mining assets over the past several years. It also provides breaking news, commentary and analysis on listed companies. We engaged and paid the consulting firm USD$75,000.
On August 15, 2016 binding Letter of Intent was signed by us and Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. ("GWT") with regard to the acquisition by Enertopia (the "Acquisition") of the exclusive worldwide licensing rights (the "Licensing Rights") of all of the technology used in the process of recovering and extraction of battery grade lithium carbonate powder Li2CO3 grading 99.5% or higher purity from brine solutions (the "Technology") and covered under patent pending process #XXXXXX (the "Pending Patent"). On August 15, 2016, we issued 250,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.05 per share as per the binding LOI signed with Genesis Water Technologies Inc.
On August 31, 2016, with the Company’s strategic direction mostly being focused on natural resources and technology relating to the resource sector, the health and wellness portion of the business is discontinued.
On September 19, 2016, we entered into a one year Investor Relations Consulting agreement with Duncan McKay. Based on the terms of the agreement, Mr. McKay can earn up to a maximum of 10% commissions on capital raised. We issued 800,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.07.
On September 23, 2016, we closed the final tranche of a private placement of 3,858,571 units at a price of CAD$0.035 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$135,050. Each unit consists of one common share of our Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of our Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of US$0.07. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$3,300 and 286,666 full broker warrants that expire June 8, 2019 was paid to Canaccord Genuity and Leede Jones Gable.
On October 7, 2016, we issued 175,000 common shares of our Company and paid $5,000 to comply with the Definitive Agreement signed May 12, 2016.
On December 6, 2016, we signed a Definitive Commercial Agreement with Genesis Water Technologies with regard to the acquisition of exclusive licensing rights of the technology as outlined in the agreement.
On January 20, 2017, the Company closed the first tranche of a private placement of 1,000,000 units at a price of CAD$0.04 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $40,000. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-nontransferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.06. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$800 and 20,000 full broker warrants that expire January 20, 2019 was paid to Leede Jones Gable Inc.
On January 20, 2017, the Company granted 1,535,000 stock options to directors, officers and consultant of the Company with an exercise price of $0.07 which vested immediately, expiring January 20, 2022.
On January 31, 2017, the Company granted 1,500,000 stock options to consultant of the Company with an exercise price of $0.07 vested immediately, expiring January 31, 2022.
On February 28, 2017, the Company closed the first tranche of a private placement of 4,250,000 units at a price of CAD$0.04 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $170,000. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-nontransferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.06. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$11,100 and 227,500 full broker warrants that expire February 28, 2019 was paid to Leede Jones Gable Inc., Canaccord Genuity and Duncan McKay.
On February 28, 2017, the Company signed a Letter of Engagement with Adam Mogil and issued 1,000,000 warrant options to convert to 1,000,000 common shares to Adam Mogil to provide corporate services. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.09 and expire August 28, 2017. These warrant options expired without being exercised.
On April 21, 2017, the Company issued 95,500 shares for gross proceeds of $5,685 from the exercise of warrants of previous financings at $0.05 and $0.07.
On April 30, 2017 the Company issued 166,500 shares for gross proceeds of $11,655 from the exercise of warrants from a previous financing at $0.07.
On April 30, 2017, the Company closed the first and final tranche of a private placement of 3,224,000 units at a price of CAD$0.09 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $290,160. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-nontransferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.12. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$20,736 and 230,400 full broker warrants that expire April 28, 2019 was paid to Leede Jones Gable and Canaccord Genuity.
On May 5, 2017, the Company granted 500,000 stock options to consultant of the Company with an exercise price of $0.10 vested immediately, expiring May 5, 2022.
On May 5, 2017, the Company terminated the Definitive Agreement dated May 12, 2016 with the Vendor on the Nevada Lithium brine properties.
On July 31, 2017, the Company announced the resignation of CFO and Director Bal Bhullar, the appointment of Kristian Ross as director and president Robert McAllister assuming the interim duties of CFO.
On August 14, 2017 the Company announced the appointment of Davidson and Company, LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as its new independent registered auditing firm which replaced MNP LLP independent registered auditing firm.
On August 30, 2017 the Company announced the Staking of lode and placer claims covering approximately 160 acres for Lithium in Clayton Valley, NV.
On October 27, 2017 we entered into a one year Investor Relations Consulting agreement with FronTier Merchant Capital Group. Terms of the agreement, FronTier Capital Group has been retained for a 12-month period at $87,000 (plus applicable sales tax) per annum plus direct expenses. The company will also grant 300,000 stock options to FronTier at an exercise price of 0.05 per share expiring 5 years from the date of grant.
On November 1, 2017, we closed the first tranche of a private placement of 2,600,000 units at a price of CAD$0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$130,000. Each unit consists of one common share of our Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of our Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.06.
On November 1, 2017, we granted 500,000 stock options to a director of the company at an exercise price of 0.05 per share expiring 5 years from the date of grant.
On December 8, 2017, we closed the second tranche of a private placement of 3,954,000 units at a price of CAD$0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD $197,700. Each unit consists of one common share of our Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of our Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.06. A cash finder’s fee for CAD $12,770 and 230,400 full broker warrants was paid to third parties. Each full broker warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of our Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.06.
On December 8, 2017 we issued 240,000 common shares of our Company on the exercise of 240,000 stock options that were exercised by a director of the Company at $0.05 for $12,000 for net proceeds to the company.
On December 15, 2017 we paid Genesis Water Technologies (GWT) $96,465 for the second and final payment for the Second phase of the second bench test and $8,998 for the bill of materials for the bench test.
On January 12, 2018, we closed the final tranche of a private placement of 1,611,000 units at a price of CAD$0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$80,550. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.06. A cash finder’s fee of CAD$3,880 and 77,600 broker warrants was paid to a third party. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On February 2, 2018 we issued 50,000 common shares of our Company on the exercise of 50,000 warrants that were exercised at $0.07 for $3,500 for net proceeds to the company.
On May 11, 2018, we issued 200,000 shares for gross proceeds of $12,000 from the exercise of stock options at $0.06.
On May 11, 2018, we closed the first tranche of a private placement of 1,746,900 units at a price of CAD$0.06 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$104,814. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.075. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$9,281 and 144,690 full broker warrants that expire May 11, 2020 was paid to third parties. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On May 22, 2018, we entered into an Investor Relations Consulting agreement with FronTier Flex Marketing. Terms of the agreement, FronTier Flex Marketing has been retained for a 9-month period at $66,000 (plus applicable sales taxes) plus direct expenses. The Company will also grant 300,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.07 per share expiring 5 years from the date of grant.
On May 25, 2018, we closed the final tranche of a private placement of 2,470,000 units at a price of CAD$0.06 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$148,200. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.075. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$5,820 and 70,000 full broker warrants that expire May 25, 2020 was paid to third parties. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On July 4, 2018, the Company, after receiving 3rd party lab results that reported impurities above allowable limits for battery-grade Li2CO3, provided formal notice of termination to GWT of the commercialization agreement dated December 6, 2016 and as amended on October 9, 2017.
On August 31, 2018, we closed the first tranche of a private placement of 4,400,000 units at a price of CAD$0.03 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$132,000. Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.05. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$12,000 and 400,000 full broker warrants that expire August 31, 2021 was paid to third parties. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On August 31, 2018, we issued 170,000 shares for gross proceeds of $9,000 from the exercise of 50,000 stock options at $0.06 and 120,000 stock options at $0.05 respectively.
On September 21, 2018, the Company closed a private placement of 2,225,000 units at a price of CAD$0.03 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$66,750 (equivalent to $51,678). Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.05. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$6,075 ($4,703) and 202,500 full broker warrants that expire September 21, 2021 was paid to third parties. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On November 5, 2018, the Company received an Area of Disturbance permit from the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada, allowing the Company access for a series of diamond drill holes. The diamond drill program was completed in December 2018 and consisted of 5 diamond drill holes totaling approximately 2,000 feet. Four drill holes were for resource definition drilling to allow the Company to provide an inaugural 43-101 project wide lithium resource. A fifth diamond drill hole drilled to an estimated depth of approximately 265 feet with the recovered lithium enriched material being used for metallurgical and pH solution testing.
On March 27, 2019, the Company closed a tranche of a private placement of 5,506,769 units at a price of CAD$0.03 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$143,176 ($106,809). Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 48 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.04. A cash finders’ fee of CAD$13,068 ($9,748) and 502,600 full broker warrants that expire March 27, 2023 was paid to third parties. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On July 19, 2019, the President of the Company provided a short term loan to the Company for the amount of CAD$20,000 ($15,301). The loan provides for a 10% annual interest rate and was repayable on October 19, 2019. On February 15, 2020 the loan plus interest was paid back in full.
Our Current Business
We are a development stage company pursuing business opportunities in diverse sectors natural resource and technology used in the resource sector currently specific to the extraction, recovery and concentration of Lithium.
Mineral Property
On August 30, 2017, the Company announced the staking of Lode and Placer claims of BLM lands in Esmeralda county Nevada covering approximately 160 Acres subject to adjustment. The Company has an 100% interest in the lands and is only responsible for the yearly maintenance fees to the BLM (estimated to be $2,635) and County (estimated to be $212) due November 1, 2018 to keep its 100% interest. During the year ending August 31, 2019, the Company paid $2,805 in maintenance fees. The claims are in good standing until August 31, 2020.
Access to the property can be achieved by paved Hwy 265 to Silver Springs, NV or paved Hwy from north of Goldfields, NV. Access is then by graded gravel road. The last 1.8 miles to the property is by trail road using 4x4 vehicle. The property is covered with extensive outcroppings of the Esmeralda Formation. Power transmission line is within ½ mile of the northern property boundary. Water would have to be trucked in or by pipe line if a processing facility was built onsite. Of particular interest is a section of green, volcanoclastic, evaporate-rich mudstone strata known as the Frontera Verde zone that host lithium of potential economic significance. The Frontera Verde Zone is exposed over approximately 100 acres of the northern two thirds of the property, and underlies the rest of the property at shallow depths. Third party drilling adjacent to the west and eastern boundaries of the property supports this analysis. The property is without known reserves and the current work programs are exploratory in nature.
Current exploration is at the grass roots stage with surface sampling and two small 250 pound bulk samples being taken in 2017. The Company completed additional laboratory testing of synthetic brines. The Company continues to evaluate off the shelf technology to determine the preferred methods for potentially producing commercial products from the processing of synthetic brines.
On November 5, 2018, the Company received an Area of Disturbance permit from the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada, allowing the Company access for a series of diamond drill holes. The diamond drill program will consist of 5 diamond drill holes totaling approximately 2,000 feet. Four drill holes will allow the Company to provide an inaugural 43-101 project wide lithium resource. A fifth diamond drill hole drilled to an estimated depth of 400 feet with the recovered lithium enriched material being used for metallurgical and pH solution testing.
On February 14, 2019 the Company announced the drill result from the diamond drill program. The Company will undertake systematic and through solution testing of the drilled lithium enriched horizons. This will enable the Company to map the subsurface horizons as per oxide and reduced horizons and further differentiate the grade of Lithium in solution that can be potentially recovered in a low CAPEX and low-cost extraction methods.
On April 2, 2020 the Company announced it’s maiden 43-101 Lithium resource report which can be found at the Company’s website www.enertopia.com
Property Map
Esmeralda County Lode and Placer Claims:
Claim Name
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Claim Type
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BLM Serial #
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STEVE 1
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PLACER
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NMC 1148769
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STEVE 2
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PLACER
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NMC 1148770
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STEVE 3
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PLACER
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NMC 1148771
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STEVE 4
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PLACER
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NMC 1148772
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STEVE 5
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PLACER
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NMC 1148773
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STEVE 6
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PLACER
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NMC 1148774
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STEVE 7
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PLACER
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NMC 1148775
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STEVE 8
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PLACER
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NMC 1148776
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DAN 1
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LODE
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NMC 1148760
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DAN 2
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LODE
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NMC 1148761
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DAN 3
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LODE
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NMC 1148762
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DAN 4
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LODE
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NMC 1148763
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DAN 5
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LODE
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NMC 1148764
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DAN 6
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LODE
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NMC 1148765
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DAN 7
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LODE
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NMC 1148766
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DAN 8
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LODE
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NMC 1148767
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DAN 9
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LODE
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NMC 1148768
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Summary
The continuation of our business is dependent upon obtaining further financing, a successful program of development, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations. As noted herein, we are pursuing various financing alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial requirements. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will be unable to conduct our operations as planned, and we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due. In such event, we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations. There is significant uncertainty as to whether we can obtain additional financing.
Competition
There is strong competition relating to all aspects of the resource sector. We actively compete for capital, skilled personnel, market share, and in all other aspects of our operations with a substantial number of other organizations. These organizations include small development stage companies like our own, and large, established companies, many of which have greater technical and financial resources than our company.
Compliance with Government Regulation
The exploration and development of mineral properties is subject to various United States federal, state and local and foreign governmental regulations. We may from time to time, be required to obtain licenses and permits from various governmental authorities in regards to the exploration of our property interests.
Purchase of Significant Acquisition
Not applicable
Corporate Offices
The address of our principal executive office is #18 1873 Spall Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4R2. Our telephone number is (250) 870-2219. Our current location provides adequate office space for our purposes at this stage of our development.
Employees
We primarily used the services of sub-contractors and consultants for our intended business operations. Our technical consultant is Mr. McAllister, our president and a director.
We entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Robert McAllister on December 1, 2007. During the term of this agreement, Mr. McAllister is to provide corporate administration and consulting services, such duties and responsibilities to include provision of oil and gas industry consulting services, strategic corporate and financial planning, management of the overall business operations of the Company, and supervising office staff and exploration and oil & gas consultants. Mr. McAllister is reimbursed at the rate of $2,000 per month. On December 1, 2008, the consulting fee was increased to $5,000 per month. We may terminate this agreement without prior notice based on a number of conditions. Mr. McAllister may terminate the agreement at any time by giving 30 days written notice of his intention to do so. Effective March 1, 2014, the Company entered into a new Management Consulting Agreement replacing the original agreement with a consulting fee of $6,500 plus GST per month. Effective July 1, 2017, the Company entered into a new Management Consulting Agreement replacing the March 1, 2014 agreement with a consulting fee of $3,500 plus GST per month. On July 31, 2017 Mr. McAllister agreed to be intern CFO until such time as a replacement could be sourced. Mr. McAllister voluntarily suspended and terminated accrual of these consulting fees commencing on December 1, 2019 and continuing until such time as the Company’s financial condition permits a resumption of such cost.
We do not expect any material changes in the number of employees over the next 12 month period. We do and will continue to outsource contract employment as needed.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management's application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financials.
Mineral Properties
Acquisition costs of mineral rights are initially capitalized as incurred while exploration and pre-extraction
expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project. Acquisition costs include cash consideration and the fair market value of shares issued on the acquisition of mineral properties.
Expenditures relating to exploration activities are expensed as incurred and expenditures relating to pre-extraction activities are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project, after which subsequent expenditures relating to development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred.
Where proven and probable reserves have been established, the project’s capitalized expenditures are depleted over proven and probable reserves using the units-of-production method upon commencement of production. Where proven and probable reserves have not been established, the project’s capitalized expenditures are depleted over the estimated extraction life using the straight-line method upon commencement of extraction. The Company has not established proven or probable reserves for any of its projects.
The carrying values of the mineral rights are assessed for impairment by management on a quarterly basis and as required whenever indicators of impairment exist. An impairment loss is recognized if it is determined that the carrying value is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
Long-Lived Assets Impairment
In accordance with ASC 360, “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets”, the carrying value of long lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company recognizes impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.
Going Concern
We have suffered recurring losses from operations. The continuation of our Company as a going concern is dependent upon our Company attaining and maintaining profitable operations and/or raising additional capital. The financial statements do not include any adjustment relating to the recovery and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should our Company discontinue operations.
The continuation of our business is dependent upon us raising additional financial support and/or attaining and maintaining profitable levels of internally generated revenue. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
Results of Operations – Three Months Ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020
The following summary of our results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements for the quarter ended February 28, 2021, which are included herein.
Our operating results for the three months ended February 28, 2021, for the three months ended February 29, 2020 and the changes between those periods for the respective items are summarized as follows:
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Three Months
Ended
February 28, 2021
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Three Months
Ended
February 29, 2020
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Change Between
Three Month Period
Ended
February 28, 2021 and
February 29, 2020
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Revenue (cost recovery)
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$
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Nil
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$
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Nil
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$
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Nil
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Cost of product sales
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Nil
|
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Nil
|
|
Nil
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Professional fees
|
|
18,278
|
|
20,496
|
|
(2,218)
|
Exploration expenses
|
|
3,540
|
|
1,047
|
|
2,493
|
Consulting fees
|
|
10,500
|
|
-
|
|
10,500
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Fees and dues
|
|
7,122
|
|
10,029
|
|
(2,907)
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Investor relations
|
|
11,427
|
|
5,754
|
|
5,673
|
Research and development
|
|
1,349
|
|
-
|
|
1,349
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
273,236
|
|
17,308
|
|
255,928
|
Other administrative expenses
|
|
2,340
|
|
1,015
|
|
1,325
|
Other expenses (income)
|
|
(32,567)
|
|
(201,434)
|
|
168,867
|
Net loss (income)
|
|
295,225
|
|
(145,785)
|
|
441,010
|
Our financial statements report revenue of $Nil for the three months ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020. Our financial statements report a net loss of $295,225 for the three-month period ended February 28, 2021, compared to a net income of $145,785 for the three-month period ended February 29, 2020. Our net loss has increased by $441,010 for the three-month period ended February 28, 2021. The net income for the period ended February 29, 2020 is the result of a royalty sale for proceeds of $200,000. Our operating costs were higher by $272,143 for February 28, 2021 compared to February 29, 2020. The increase was largely due to stock based compensation during the three months ended February 28, 2021, higher by $255,928 compared to February 29, 2020.
Results of Operations – Six Months Ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020
The following summary of our results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements for the quarter ended February 28, 2021, which are included herein.
Our operating results for the six months ended February 28, 2021, for the six months ended February 29, 2020 and the changes between those periods for the respective items are summarized as follows:
|
|
Six Months Ended
February 28, 2021
|
|
Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
|
|
Change Between
Three Month Period
Ended
February 28, 2021 and
February 29, 2020
|
Revenue (cost recovery)
|
$
|
Nil
|
$
|
Nil
|
$
|
Nil
|
Cost of product sales
|
|
Nil
|
|
Nil
|
|
Nil
|
Professional fees
|
|
27,426
|
|
29,235
|
|
(1,809)
|
Exploration expenses
|
|
4,913
|
|
13,625
|
|
(8,712)
|
Consulting fees
|
|
13,500
|
|
10,500
|
|
3,000
|
Fees and dues
|
|
13,938
|
|
15,739
|
|
(1,801)
|
Investor relations
|
|
15,674
|
|
11,489
|
|
4,185
|
Research and development
|
|
3,333
|
|
494
|
|
2,839
|
Stock based compensation
|
|
288,686
|
|
17,308
|
|
271,378
|
Other administrative expenses
|
|
3,573
|
|
6,766
|
|
(3,193)
|
Other expenses (income)
|
|
(298,421)
|
|
(201,334)
|
|
(97,087)
|
Net loss (income)
|
|
72,622
|
|
(96,178)
|
|
168,800
|
Our accumulated losses are $14,352,649 at February 28, 2021. Our financial statements report revenue of $Nil for the six months ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020. Our financial statements report a net loss of $72,622 for the six month period ended February 28, 2021, compared to a net income of $96,178 for the six month period ended February 29, 2020. Our net loss has increased by $168,800 for the six month period ended February 28, 2021. Our operating costs were higher by $265,887 for February 28, 2021 compared to February 29, 2020. The increase was largely due to stock based compensation during the six months ended February 28, 2021, higher by $271,378 compared to February 29, 2020 offset by decreases in exploration, professional fees, and other administrative expenses.
As at February 28, 2021, we had $434,469 in current liabilities, which is comparable to current liabilities as at August 31, 2020. Our net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended February 28, 2021 was $167,835 compared to $61,713 used in the six months ended February 29, 2020.
Liquidity and Financial Condition
Working Capital
|
|
At
|
|
|
At
|
|
|
|
February 28,
|
|
|
August 31,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Current assets
|
$
|
514,225
|
$
|
|
86,214
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
434,469
|
|
|
479,170
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working capital surplus/(deficit)
|
$
|
79,756
|
$
|
|
(392,956)
|
|
Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At
February 28,
|
|
|
At
February 29,
|
|
|
|
2021
|
|
|
2020
|
|
Cash flows (used in) operating activities
|
$
|
(167,835)
|
$
|
|
(61,713)
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
281,905
|
|
|
200,000
|
|
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
|
|
256,648
|
|
|
(15,968)
|
|
Net increase in cash during year
|
$
|
370,718
|
$
|
|
122,319
|
|
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $167,835 in the six months ended February 28, 2021 compared with net cash used in operating activities of $61,713 in the same period in 2020.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $281,905 in the six months ended February 28, 2021 compared to $200,000 in the same period in 2020.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided in investing activities was $256,648 in the six months ended February 28, 2021 compared to $15,968 used by investing activities in the same period in 2020.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our president (also our principal executive officer) and our secretary, treasurer and chief financial officer (also our principal financial and accounting officer) to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of February 29, 2020, the end of the second quarter covered by the comparative information of this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president (also our principal executive officer) and our secretary, treasurer and chief financial officer (also our principal financial and accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our president (also our principal executive officer) and our secretary, treasurer and chief financial officer (also our principal financial and accounting officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance in the reliability of our financial reports as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.
Inherent limitations on effectiveness of controls
Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations which include but is not limited to the use of independent professionals for advice and guidance, interpretation of existing and/or changing rules and principles, segregation of management duties, scale of organization, and personnel factors. Internal control over financial reporting is a process which involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis, however these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended February 28, 2021, that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Directors of
Enertopia Corp.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Enertopia Corp. (the "Company"), as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related statements of stockholders' deficiency, operations and cash flows for the years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Enertopia Corp. as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying 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 suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its 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.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatements of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2017.
"DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP"
Vancouver, Canada
Chartered Professional Accountants
October 30, 2020
ENERTOPIA CORP.
BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
|
|
August 31
|
|
|
August 31
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
$
|
45,528
|
|
$
|
9,758
|
|
Marketable securities (Note 4)
|
|
24,354
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
1,508
|
|
|
6,225
|
|
Prepaid expenses and deposit
|
|
14,824
|
|
|
30,262
|
|
Total Assets
|
$
|
86,214
|
|
$
|
46,245
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable
|
$
|
290,336
|
|
$
|
283,430
|
|
Loan from related party (Note 6)
|
|
-
|
|
|
15,479
|
|
Due to related parties (Note 6)
|
|
188,834
|
|
|
203,221
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
479,170
|
|
|
502,130
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
128,471,700 common shares at August 31, 2020 and August 31,2019: 127,471,700
|
|
128,473
|
|
|
127,473
|
|
Additional paid-in capital (Note 7)
|
|
13,758,598
|
|
|
13,730,801
|
|
Deficit
|
|
(14,280,027
|
)
|
|
(14,314,159
|
)
|
Total Stockholders' Deficiency
|
|
(392,956
|
)
|
|
(455,885
|
)
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficiency
|
$
|
86,214
|
|
$
|
46,245
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments (Note 9)
Subsequent Events (Note 12)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
ENERTOPIA CORP.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
|
|
COMMON STOCK
|
|
|
ADDITIONAL
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PAID-IN
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS'
|
|
|
|
SHARES
|
|
|
AMOUNT
|
|
|
CAPITAL
|
|
|
DEFICIT
|
|
|
EQUITY
|
|
Balance, August 31, 2018
|
|
119,739,931
|
|
$
|
119,741
|
|
$
|
13,594,497
|
|
$
|
(13,891,818
|
)
|
$
|
(177,580
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued for Private Placement on September 21
|
|
2,225,000
|
|
|
2,225
|
|
|
44,750
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
46,975
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued for Private Placement on March 27
|
|
5,506,769
|
|
|
5,507
|
|
|
91,554
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
97,061
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
(422,341
|
)
|
|
(422,341
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, August 31, 2019
|
|
127,471,700
|
|
$
|
127,473
|
|
$
|
13,730,801
|
|
$
|
(14,314,159
|
)
|
$
|
(455,885
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued for LOI on October 28
|
|
1,000,000
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
10,489
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
11,489
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share based compensation
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
17,308
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
17,308
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
34,132
|
|
|
34,132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, August 31, 2020
|
|
128,471,700
|
|
$
|
128,473
|
|
$
|
13,758,598
|
|
$
|
(14,280,027
|
)
|
$
|
(392,956
|
)
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
ENERTOPIA CORP.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
August 31
|
|
|
August 31
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounting and audit
|
|
48,314
|
|
|
54,196
|
|
Bank charges and interest expense
|
|
1,651
|
|
|
1,192
|
|
Consulting (Note 6)
|
|
26,822
|
|
|
49,873
|
|
Mineral exploration costs
|
|
16,732
|
|
|
122,423
|
|
Fees and dues
|
|
19,851
|
|
|
34,858
|
|
Insurance
|
|
3,605
|
|
|
12,031
|
|
Investor relations
|
|
22,510
|
|
|
101,668
|
|
Legal and professional
|
|
8,688
|
|
|
7,175
|
|
Office and miscellaneous
|
|
990
|
|
|
4,016
|
|
Research and development
|
|
1,702
|
|
|
14,729
|
|
Rent
|
|
1,963
|
|
|
6,627
|
|
Stock-based compensation (Note 8)
|
|
17,308
|
|
|
-
|
|
Travel
|
|
-
|
|
|
10,173
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
170,136
|
|
|
418,961
|
|
Loss for the year before other items
|
|
(170,136
|
)
|
|
(418,961
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
|
|
1,067
|
|
|
(3,380
|
)
|
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
|
|
3,201
|
|
|
-
|
|
Income from royalty granted (Note 5)
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the year
|
$
|
34,132
|
|
$
|
(422,341
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
|
|
128,313,230
|
|
|
124,205,582
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
ENERTOPIA CORP.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
August 31
|
|
|
August 31
|
|
|
|
2020
|
|
|
2019
|
|
Cash flows used in operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
|
$
|
34,132
|
|
$
|
(422,341
|
)
|
Changes to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued for exploration cost
|
|
11,489
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interest expense on loan
|
|
699
|
|
|
178
|
|
Stock-based compensation
|
|
17,308
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
|
|
(3,201
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Income from royalty grant
|
|
(200,000
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Change in non-cash working capital items:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
4,717
|
|
|
1,279
|
|
Prepaid expenses and deposit
|
|
15,438
|
|
|
57,515
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
|
|
6,696
|
|
|
5,394
|
|
Due to related parties
|
|
(14,387
|
)
|
|
31,987
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) operating activities
|
|
(127,109
|
)
|
|
(325,988
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of marketable securities
|
|
(21,153
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from sale of royalty grant
|
|
200,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash from investing activities
|
|
178,847
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from loan from related party
|
|
-
|
|
|
15,301
|
|
Repayment of loan from related party
|
|
(15,968
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Net proceeds from subscriptions received
|
|
-
|
|
|
144,036
|
|
Net cash from financing activities
|
|
(15,968
|
)
|
|
159,337
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (Decrease) in cash
|
|
35,770
|
|
|
(166,651
|
)
|
Cash, beginning of year
|
|
9,758
|
|
|
176,409
|
|
Cash, end of year
|
$
|
45,528
|
|
$
|
9,758
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information of cash flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid in cash
|
$
|
666
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
ENRTOPIA CORP.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2020
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
1. ORGANIZATION
The Company was formed on November 24, 2004 under the laws of the State of Nevada and commenced operations on November 24, 2004. The Company was an independent natural resource company engaged in the exploration, development and acquisition of natural resources in the United States and Canada. In the fiscal year 2010, the Company shifted its strategic plan from its non-renewable energy operations to its planned renewable energy operations and natural resource acquisition and development. In late summer of 2013, the Company had another business sector in alternative health and wellness. During spring of 2016, the Company shifted its strategic plan to natural resource acquisitions and Lithium brine extraction technology. The Company's office is located in Kelowna, B.C., Canada.
2. GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company had a working capital deficit of $392,956 as at August 31, 2020 (2019 - $455,885). As at August 31, 2020 the Company has incurred cumulative losses of $14,280,027 that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management has been able, thus far, to finance the operations through equity financing and cash on hand. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to finance the Company on this basis.
In view of these conditions, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt and dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing as may be required, to receive the continued support of the Company's shareholders, and ultimately to obtain successful operations. There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations. As noted herein, we are pursuing various financing alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial requirements. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will be unable to conduct our operations as planned, and we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due. In such event, we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations. There is significant uncertainty as to whether we can obtain additional financing. These financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
Since March 2020, several measures have been implemented in Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world in response to the increased impact from the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"). While the impact of COVID-19 is expected to be temporary, the current circumstances are dynamic and the impact on our business operations cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. We anticipate this could have an adverse impact on our exploration plans, results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
b. Mineral Properties
Acquisition costs of mineral rights are initially capitalized as incurred while exploration and pre-extraction expenditures are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project. Acquisition costs include cash consideration and the fair market value of shares issued on the acquisition of mineral properties.
Expenditures relating to exploration activities are expensed as incurred and expenditures relating to pre-extraction activities are expensed as incurred until such time proven or probable reserves are established for that project, after which subsequent expenditures relating to development activities for that particular project are capitalized as incurred.
Where proven and probable reserves have been established, the project's capitalized expenditures are depleted over proven and probable reserves using the units-of production method upon commencement of production. Where proven and probable reserves have not been established, the project's capitalized expenditures are depleted over the estimated extraction life using the straight-line method upon commencement of extraction. The Company has not established proven or probable reserves for any of its projects.
The carrying values of the mineral rights are assessed for impairment by management on a quarterly basis and as required whenever indicators of impairment exist. An impairment loss is recognized if it is determined that the carrying value is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.
c. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company followed Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 718, "Compensation - Stock Compensation", to account for its stock options and similar equity instruments issued. Accordingly, compensation costs attributable to stock options or similar equity instruments granted are measured at the fair value at the grant date, and expensed over the expected vesting period. ASC 718 requires excess tax benefits be reported as a financing cash inflow rather than as a reduction of taxes paid.
d. Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S GAAP requires us to make certain estimates, judgements and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Some of the Company's accounting policies require us to make subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. These accounting policies involve critical accounting estimates because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by management about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made. Although we have used our best estimates based on facts and circumstances available to us at the time, different estimates reasonably could have been used. Changes in the accounting estimates used by the Company are reasonably likely to occur from time to time, which may have a material effect on the presentation of financial condition and results of operations.
The Company reviews these estimates, judgments and assumptions periodically and reflect the effects of revisions in the period in which they are deemed to be necessary. We believe that these estimates are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Significant accounting estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to:
a) The Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets
Judgement is required in determining whether deferred tax assets are recognized on the balance sheet. The recognition of deferred tax assets requires management to assess the likelihood that the Company will generate taxable income in future periods to utilize the deferred tax assets. Due to the Company's history of losses, deferred tax assets have not been recognized by the Company.
b) Value of Stock Options
The Company provides compensation benefits to its employees, directors, officers, and consultants, through a stock option plan. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility assumption used in the model is based on the historical volatility of the Company's share price. The Company uses historical data to estimate the period of option exercises for use in the valuation model. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the yields of government bonds. Changes in these assumptions, especially the share price volatility and the expected life determination could have a material impact on the Company's profit and loss for the periods presented. All estimates used in the model are based on historical data which may not be representative of future results.
e. Earnings Per Share
Loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The Company has adopted ASC 220 "Earnings Per Share". Diluted loss per share is equivalent to basic loss per share because the potential exercise of the equity-based financial instruments was anti-dilutive. Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and stock awards.
f. Foreign Currency Translations
The Company's operations are located in the United States of America and has its office in Canada. The Company maintains its accounting records in U.S. Dollars, as follows:
At the transaction date, each asset, liability, revenue and expense that was acquired or incurred in a foreign currency is translated into U.S. dollars by the using of the exchange rate in effect at that date. At the year end, monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at that date. The resulting foreign exchange gains and losses are included in operations.
g. Financial Instruments
ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.
The Company's financial instruments consist primarily of cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, loan from related party and due to related parties. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short maturities. Cash and marketable securities are in level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
The Company's operations are in United States of America and Canada, which results in exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The financial risk is the risk to the Company's operations that arise from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.
h. Income Taxes
The Company has adopted ASC 740, "Income Taxes", which requires the Company to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. In addition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce any deferred tax asset for which it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
i. Long-Lived Assets Impairment
In accordance with ASC 360, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets", the carrying value of long lived assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company recognizes impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.
j. Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with the provisions of ASC 410, "Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations". ASC 410 requires the Company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or normal use of the assets. The Company does not believe it has any asset retirement obligation as of August 31, 2020 and 2019.
k. Comprehensive Income
The Company has adopted ASC 220, "Comprehensive Income", which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. The Company is disclosing this information on its Statement of Stockholders' Deficiency. Comprehensive income comprises equity except those transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.
l. Concentration of credit risk
The Company places its cash with high credit quality financial institution.
m. Commitments and Contingencies
In accordance with ASC 450-20, Accounting for Contingencies, the Company records accruals for such loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. In the event that estimates or assumptions prove to differ from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. Historically, the Company has not experienced any material claims.
n. Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
o. Recently adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, which simplifies the accounting for nonemployee share-based payment transactions. The amendments specify that Topic 718 applies to all share-based payment transactions in which a grantor acquires goods or services to be used or consumed in a grantor's own operations by issuing share-based payment awards. The adoption of this ASU did not have any impact on these financial statements.
In February 2016, Topic 842, Leases was issued to replace the leases requirements in Topic 840, Leases. The main difference between previous GAAP and Topic 842 is the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. A lessee should recognize in the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under previous GAAP. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, and financial statement disclosures, as the Company's leases are all for terms of less than 12 months.
p. New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued a new standard to replace the incurred loss impairment methodology under current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The standard will be adopted upon the effective date for us beginning September 1, 2020. The adoption of the standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements to Fair Value Measurement. For all entities, amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. Early adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of ASU No. 2018-13 and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. We do not expect that the adoption of this ASU will have a significant impact on our financial statements.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements upon adoption.
4. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Marketable securities consists of the Company's investment in units of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust acquired for net cost of $21,153. As at August 31, 2020, the movement in the Company's marketable securities is as follows:
Balance, August 31, 2019
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-
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Additions - cost
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21,153
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Unrealized gain
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3,201
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Balance, August 31, 2020
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24,354
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5. MINERAL PROPERTY
During the year ended August 30, 2017 the Company staked lode and placer claims on BLM lands in Esmerelda county Nevada covering approximately 160 Acres subject to adjustment. The Company has a 100% interest in the lands and is only responsible for the yearly maintenance fees to keep its 100% interest. The claims are in good standing until August 31, 2021.
On October 28, 2019, the Company signed an LOI with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. ("Eagle Plains") to earn up to 75% interest in the Pine Channel gold project in Saskatchewan, Canada (the "Pine Channel SK Property"). The terms of the LOI included periodic payments cash payments, exploration expenditures, as well as issuance of common shares of the Company. Upon signing the LOI, the Company issued 1,000,000 of its common shares to Eagle Plains, valued at $11,489.
On December 13th 2019 the Company dropped the LOI with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.
On February 11, 2020 the Company signed a 1% Royalty agreement with respect to any future commercial lithium production from the Company's Clayton Valley, Nevada claims in exchange for $200,000. The Company has a right of first refusal to repurchase the royalty upon any proposed sale by the royalty holder to a third party.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended August 31, 2020, the Company was party to the following related party transactions with key management personnel, which consists of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and its directors:
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Incurred $10,500 (2019 - $42,000) to the President of the Company in consulting fees (Note 8). As at August 31, 2019, the accounts payable to the President of the Company was $188,834 (2019: $203,221)
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Repaid a short-term loan from the President of the Company in the amount of CAD$21,156 including accrued interest ($15,968).
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Incurred $Nil (2019: $395) to a director of the Company.
The related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between the related parties.
7. COMMON STOCK
On September 21, 2018, the Company closed a tranche of a private placement of 2,225,000 units at a price of CAD$0.03 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$66,750 (equivalent to $51,678). Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.05. A cash finders' fee of CAD$6,075 ($4,703) and 202,500 full broker warrants that expire September 21, 2021 was paid to third parties. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On March 27, 2019, the Company closed a tranche of a private placement of 5,506,769 units at a price of CAD$0.026 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$143,176 ($106,809). Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one non-transferable share purchase warrant, each full warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company for a period of 48 months from the date of issuance, at a purchase price of $0.04. A cash finders' fee of CAD$13,068 ($9,748) and 502,600 full broker warrants that expire March 27, 2023 was paid to third parties. The broker warrants have the same terms as the warrants issued as part of the unit offering.
On October 28, 2019 the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to Eagle Plains Resources Ltd upon entering LOI (Note 4).
As at August 31, 2020 the Company had 128,471,700 shares issued and outstanding (2019 - 127,471,700).
8. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options
On July 15, 2014, the shareholders approved and adopted at the Annual General Meeting the Company's 2014 Stock Option Plan. On April 14, 2011, the shareholders approved and adopted at the Annual General Meeting to consolidate the Company's 2007 Equity compensation plan and the Company's 2010 Equity Compensation Plan into a new Company 2011 Stock Option Plan. The purpose of these Plans is to advance the interests of the Corporation, through the grant of Options, by providing an incentive mechanism to foster the interest of eligible persons in the success of the Corporation and its affiliates; encouraging eligible persons to remain with the Corporation or its affiliates; and attracting new Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants.
On February 25, 2020 the Company granted 2,000,000 stock options to a consultant of the Company with an exercise price of $0.02, expiring February 25, 2022.
For the year ended August 31, 2020, the Company recorded $17,308 (2019 - $Nil) stock-based compensation expense.
A summary of the changes in stock options is presented below:
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Options
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Outstanding
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Weighted
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Average
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Number of
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Shares
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Exercise Price
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Balance, August 31, 2018
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8,570,000
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$
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0.07
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Expired
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(250,000
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)
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0.06
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Balance, August 31, 2019
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8,320,000
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$
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0.07
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Granted
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2,000,000
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0.02
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Expired
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(1,000,000
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)
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0.10
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Balance, August 31, 2020
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9,320,000
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$
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0.06
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The Company has the following warrants outstanding and exercisable:
Number
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Exercise
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Expiry
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Outstanding1
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Price
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Date
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6,009,369
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$0.040
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March 27, 2023
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2,427,500
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$0.050
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September 21, 2021
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4,800,000
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$0.050
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August 31, 2021
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13,236,869
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(1)Each warrant entitles a holder to purchase one common share.
9. COMMITMENTS
The Company has a consulting agreement with the President of the Company for corporate administration and consulting services for $3,500 per month plus goods and services tax ("GST") on a continuing basis. The President voluntarily suspended and terminated accrual of these consulting fees commencing on December 1, 2019 and continuing until such time as the Company's financial condition permits a resumption of such cost.
10. INCOME TAXES
The following table reconciles the income tax benefit at the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rates to income tax benefit at the Company's effective tax rates at August 31, 2020 and 2019:
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August 31, 2020
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August 31, 2019
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Income (loss) before taxes
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$
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34,132
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(422,341
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)
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Statutory tax rate
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21.0%
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21.0%
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Expected income tax expense (recovery)
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7,168
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(88,692
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)
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Non-deducted items
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3,635
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-
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Change in enacted rates and other
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4,441
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Change in valuation allowance
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(15,244
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)
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88,692
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Income tax recovery
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Deferred taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets (liabilities) at August 31, 2020 and 2019 are comprised of the following:
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August 31, 2020
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August 31, 2019
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Net operating loss carry forwards
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$
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2,776,534
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$
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2,787,648
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Marketable securities
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583
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5,698
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Financing costs
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2,195
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4,725
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Intangible assets
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4,725
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4,725
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Mineral property
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49,330
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45,816
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Capital loss carry forwards
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4,526
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4,526
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2,837,893
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2,853,138
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Valuation allowance
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2,837,893
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2,853,138
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Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
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$
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-
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$
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-
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The Company has net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $13,220,000 (2019 - 13,275,000) which may be carried forward to 2025 and onwards to apply against future taxable income for US tax purposes, subject to the final determination by the taxation authority, expiring in the following years. Future tax assets have not been recognized because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the Company can utilize the benefits therefrom.
11. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
As at August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019, the Company is operating its business in one reportable segment: natural resource acquisitions.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 29, 2020 the Company signed a 1% royalty agreement with respect to any future commercial lithium production from the Company's Clayton Valley, Nevada claims in exchange for $250,000. The Company has a right of first refusal to repurchase the royalty upon any proposed sale by the royalty holder to a third party.